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.
MembershipWhen 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
When people sing together, community is created. – Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul and Mary)
Play Music with OthersEvery 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.
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…
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 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…
The Charlotte Folk Society is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors.
