The next two concerts are part of our New Artists Series:
- Tipps and Obermiller on July 26 at Caltech’s Beckman Institute Auditorium
- A shared concert showcasing Joselyn and Don with The Odd Birds on Sep 20 at the Knox Presbyterian Church
Fifteen of the past 16 concerts presented by the Pasadena Folk Music Society featured musicians who have previously performed at least once in our 42-year series of concerts. Yes, we have some favorites whom we like to hear repeatedly, and fans turn out for them.
However, there are a lot of artists out there and we’d like to give them a chance.
Two of our volunteer board members heard Tipps and Obermiller as part of a new-talent showcase at the 2024 FAR-West (Folk Alliance Region West) conference several months ago. Mightily impressed, they worked to make July’s concert possible. It’s riskier committing to the expense of a concert by less well-known musicians, however talented. Trust us: Come hear this impressive couple on July 26th and you’ll be glad you seized this opportunity. You’ll also encourage us to introduce other new talents in future Pasadena concerts.
Featuring California-based artists, our Sep 20th concert is our first shared concert.
Joselyn & Don were also heard at the Folk Alliance’s Official Showcase. Respected publications like Americana UK, Twangville, Americana Highways and others praise Joselyn Wilkinson’s “one-of-a-kind voice,” Don Barrozo’s “fluid guitar work” and the “rich, lyrical, wild, spiritual imagery” of their music. They will release a new album this fall featuring playing by longtime Jackson Browne band members Mauricio “Fritz” Lewak (drums), Bob Glaub (bass) and Greg Leisz (pedal steel).
The Odd Birds, Ron Grigsby and Jennifer Moraca, write and play music about connections, both lost and found, with an authentic and intimate sound. They have toured throughout the US and Europe and have released two critically acclaimed albums, “Better Days” and “Tremolo Heart”. “Melding folk, country and Americana into a tasty, affable gumbo, The Odd Birds offer up likable tunes with an imaginative sound…If you’re a fan of wellcrafted vocal harmonies and jangly rhythms, The Odd Birds will delight with their earthy sentiment and seasoned musicianship.” –Brian M. Owens, Metronome Magazine (Boston)
If you’ve joined us in the past, you’ll know that all of our seats are near the artists so you can see and hear them without any obstructions. We keep our ticket prices as low as possible to encourage people to try music they may not be familiar with. And we have tasty treats for purchase! Come and join us for good music and good company!