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The Journey Begins

UncategorizedDecember 1, 2018

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

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Upcoming Events
Sat 17

The Mint Hill Old-Time Jam

April 17 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mint Hill Historical Society
Sun 18

Sunday Bluegrass Jam at Tommy’s Pub

April 18 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tommy’s Pub
Sun 25

April Gathering with The Special Consensus

April 25 @ 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Comporium Amphitheater @ Anne Springs Close Greenway
May 01

Lending Library Jam

May 1 @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Plaza Presbyterian Church

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CFS member band "Eat More Cookies" performed at @p CFS member band "Eat More Cookies" performed at @pettythievesbrewing. You can hear more old-time music at the brewery on Sunday May 2nd and May 23rd! Additionally, a CFS bluegrass session (closed) will meet Sunday April 18th, May 16th, June 27th, and July 25th at the brewery! #pettythievesbrewing #charlottemusic #cltmusic #oldtiemusic #bluegrass #jamsession
Join us on Sunday April 25th at the @ascgreenway f Join us on Sunday April 25th at the @ascgreenway for our outdoor concert featuring @specialconsensus !! To make your reservation, visit our website folksociety.org. Non-members are encouraged to donate $20/person and, for members, $10/person. There will be jam sessions prior to the show beginning at 4pm, and a food truck will be available for dinner while you watch the show! The Special Consensus is a widely-acclaimed Bluegrass band receiving numerous accolades over the years. More specifically, their new album, "Chicago Barn Dance," is hailed as quintessential modern Bluegrass music. The title track of their most recent album by the same name "Chicago Barn Dance," received the 2020 IBMA Song of the Year Award. "It’s a lively number that should find a welcome reception from bluegrass radio." - Bluegrass Today March 2020. Thank you to all of our sponsors that make events like this possible, such as the @asccharlotte , The Violin Shoppe, and @wncw_radio . #specialconsensus #bluegrass #ncbluegrass #charlotteagenda #charlottemusic #charlotteonthecheap #charlottesgotalot #wncw #asccharlotte #outdoorconcert #folkmusic #charlotteconcert
For those planning on attending the April 25th @sp For those planning on attending the April 25th @specialconsensus gathering at the @ascgreenway , PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE GREENWAY to get your reservations. To make your reservation, go to our website folksociety.org, and fill out the reservation/donation form linked on the homepage. Non-members are encouraged to donate $20/person and, for members, $10/person. Remember: spots are limited to 250 people so make make your reservation as soon as you can.
The upcoming CFS gathering at the @ascgreenway is The upcoming CFS gathering at the @ascgreenway is almost here! Join us on Sunday, April 25th from 6-8pm for our outdoor, socially-distanced, gathering featuring the award-winning bluegrass band @specialconsensus ! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED to attend the show. You can access registration and donation information on our website folksociety.org! Simply click the link on the home page, fill out the reservation form, and make your donation to CFS. Non-members are asked to give $20/person and, for members, $10/person. Sign up quick because there is a limited 250 spots available! Member-led jam sessions start at 4pm, and @mysausagebuddy food truck will be serving food throughout the evening! The April Gathering is made possible thanks to our CFS members who give at the sponsor and patron level! The Folk Society would also like to extend a great thank you to our sponsors: @asccharlotte , The Violin Shoppe, The North Carolina Arts Council, @wncw_radio at FM88.7, and @danielcostonphotos! #Specialconsensus #charlotteconcert #charlottemusic #charlotteonthecheap #charlottesgotalot #bluegrass #ibma #oldtimemusic #folkmusic #folk #charlotteagenda #music #ncconcert
The 2021 Members Showcase was a huge success!! Tha The 2021 Members Showcase was a huge success!! Thank you to all those who viewed the show and donated to the folk society! You can view the show anytime on the Charlotte Folk Society Youtube channel or on our facebook page! Photo Credit: @danielcostonphotos #livestreamconcert #charlottefolksociety #charlottemusic #bluegrass #oldtimemusic #folkmusic
Performer Spotlight: Gabe and Grace Bemus! Photo c Performer Spotlight: Gabe and Grace Bemus! Photo credit: @danielcostonphotos Tune in TOMORROW NIGHT(Friday March 26th) at 7:30 pm to hear these two great up-and-coming, young, folk musicians! With their roots in the traditional bluegrass style, Gabe and Grace present a lively set of contemporary folk tunes, while also retaining the traditional bluegrass sound through their instrumental breaks and vocal harmonies! The show can be viewed for free on Facebook live, our Youtube Channel, or directly on our website folksociety.org! Additionally, there will be an option to give a donation to the Folk Society during the live stream. The Members Showcase is made possible thanks to our CFS members who give at the sponsor and patron level and a generous gift from an anonymous CFS member! The Folk Society would also like to extend a great thank you to our sponsors: @eveningmuse , @asccharlotte , The Violin Shoppe, The North Carolina Arts Council, @wncw_radio at FM88.7, and @danielcostonphotos! #freeconcert #rootsmusic #charlotteconcert #eveningmuse #charlotteagenda #charlottesgotalot #charlotteonthecheap #bluegrass #oldtimemusic #charlottefolksociety #livestreamconcert #covidconcert #covidmusic #music
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