Dedicated to promoting the ongoing enjoyment and preservation of traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, crafts, and lore in the Carolinas Piedmont since 1982
Unspoken Tradition
October Gathering
Bluegrass Today Top 20 Artists.Impassioned and nostalgic, hard-driving and sincere. Details & Reservations Saturday, Oct 14th 2023
GREAT AUNT STELLA CENTER
5:30 Food Truck (Moon Rooster)
5:45 Jamming & Song Circle
7:30 Show
CFS Gatherings Are Open to the Public - We Look Forward To Seeing You. 2023 Raffle
Tickets just $5 each (or 6 for $25) available online or in-person at monthly gatherings.
Drawing will be held at our Holiday Dinner and Gathering. Need not be present to win. Krutz Series 250 Violin
Bow and case included, a $1000 estimated value!
More Details / Buy Online Save the Date!
APR 15: The Barefoot Movement
Energetic Original Americana, Alt-Bluegrass
MAY 13: Jake Blount & Nic Gareiss
Old-Time, Blues, Gospel, African Roots Visionary with Highly Celebrated Percussionist
JUN 10: Donna Ulisse (FULL BAND)
Award-Winning Bluegrass Performer and Chart-Topping Songwriter We've got an INCREDIBLE year of gatherings in 2023! SEP 9: Robin & Linda Williams
Celebrated Folk Duo and Prairie Home Companion Regulars
OCT 14: Unspoken Tradition
Original Traditional Newgrass Bluegrass band from North Carolina
NOV 11: Jamie Laval & Friends
Traditional & Original Celtic Music by a Master Fiddler
Gathering Schedule
Welcome to the Charlotte Folk Society
We are dedicated to promoting the ongoing enjoyment and preservation of traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, crafts, and lore in the Carolinas Piedmont since 1982.
Membership
When you join the Charlotte Folk Society, you become part of a rich and vibrant folk tradition that spans continents and centuries and lives on in the musicians that perform on our stage every month. Join or Renew
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When people sing together, community is created. – Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul and Mary)
In addition to your annual membership, please consider making an additional gift of either $100.00+ to become a Sponsor or $300+ to become a Patron.
Every weekend, jam groups in a variety of genres from bluegrass to Old-Time to Celtic gather together to participate in a vibrant and living tradition of song. Beginners and experienced players alike can find their place in the circle.
Mint Hill Historical Society
7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States
Spend your Saturday mornings playing with the Mint Hill Old-Time Jam at the charming Carl J McEwen Historic VIllage located in downtown Mint Hill, North Carolina. We start at 10 AM and…
The Gibson Mill Bluegrass Jam takes place at the Gibson Mill in Concord, NC, every Tuesday 6-8pm. The venue is fantastic as is the jamming. Hoested by Charles "Graham" Graham.…
The Charlotte Appalachian Dulcimer Club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Locations vary. For locations or more details, contact Carol Rousey at cgrousey@gmail.com or 704-321-2020.
Come out to a another great local venue in Tega Cay, SC every 1st Wednesday. Picking and singing starts at 6pm at the Tega Cay Tavern. This jam is sponsored…
Birdsong Brewing Co.
1016 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC
It's Thirsty Thursday and Birdsong wants all Bluegrass Pickers to come JAM with them at their NoDa location! New beer release each Thursday and now you can hear / play some good old Bluegrass music. Inside and Outside if the weather permits. Pet Friendly. All Ages Welcome. Food trucks on site for some dinner. Bring the family and the dog .. have some food and try out a new beer. We'll be picking and grinning for hours...6:00PM to 9:00PM on the First Thursday of every month!
The Weddington open bluegrass jam started in April 2023 by Jeff Berryman and is held in an idyllic setting. What better way to spend an evening than singing and pickin'?…
The Violin Shoppe
2112 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
The Local Tomatoes Old-time Jam Session meets every Friday morning, 10 am to noon at The Violin Shoppe, 2112 East 7th Street in Charlotte, NC. Open to any old-time musicians who enjoy…