Dedicated to promoting the ongoing enjoyment and preservation of traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, crafts, and lore in the Carolinas Piedmont since 1982
Come and join us for a full evening of entertainment and socializing. Gatherings continue to be a full evening of fun, family friendly events at our amazing location: Great Aunt Stella Center in downtown Charlotte, located at 926 Elizabeth Avenue.
Food Trucks are often on site, and Bluegrass and Old Time jams generally will precede the featured concert. Check the specific Gathering event page for start times and location. There is no cost to attend the Gatherings, although for those who can, we encourage $15.00 per person donation, so that we can meet operational costs. Parking is free.
Front Porch Series
CFS Front Porch Music is an intimate summer concert series with a laid-back atmosphere with friends and family. Enjoy the cool air conditioning inside Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church.Food by Dahlia Grove, a not-for-profit agency which empowers and employs women survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual exploitation.Food sales will support their mission.
Great Aunt Stella Center
926 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC
Join us for another special evening of rich music and community. Saturday, May 13 - 7:30pm. Come early for food truck (5:30pm) and pre-concert folk music jam (all skill levels welcome - bring your instrument) 6:00pm. Donna Ulisse (and band)- “One of the most commanding voices in Bluegrass music”. GREAT AUNT STELLA CENTER 926 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 $15 Adults, kids 16 years and younger FREE.
Saint Martins Episcopal Church
1510 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC
CFS Front Porch Music is an intimate summer concert series with a laid-back atmosphere with friends and family. Enjoy the cool air conditioning inside Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church.Food by Dahlia Grove, a not-for-profit agency which empowers and employs women survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual exploitation.Food sales will support their mission.
The Charlotte Folk Society has extensive resources to help you with your special event or conference, whether you want just a taste of this region’s Appalachian musical heritage or a full evening of music and dance with audience participation.
Some of the ways folks use our network are:
Hire an Old Time duet for a wedding
Hire a trio of musicians for a birthday party
Hire a singer/songwriter for your anniversary
Hire a Bluegrass Band for a BBQ
We discuss your needs with you and you make one payment to us. We take care of the rest — lining up the musicians, paying the musicians, etc. E-mail us for more details.
Our earnings from this service helps support the ongoing work of the Folk Society.