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Charlotte Folk Society

The Journey Begins

Posted December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 cltfolktech

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Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

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Charlotte, NC 28236-6864

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The Charlotte Folk Society is supported, in part, with funding from the Arts and Science Council.

2112 East 7th Street (between Caswell & Laurel)
Charlotte, NC 28204
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It's membership renewal season at the Charlotte Fo

It's membership renewal season at the Charlotte Folk Society! In the new year, please consider renewing your membership and upgrading your contribution if it fits your budget!
Please use the link below to visit our website where you may view each contribution level and obtain your CFS membership!
Current non-members are encouraged to join us too!

https://folksociety.org/home/membership/

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Performer Spotlight: Two of the acts for Friday's

Performer Spotlight:
Two of the acts for Friday's show are singer-songwriter Luke Deuce and Fiddler Avery Harris! Be sure to join us at Folksociety.org on Friday January 8th for an awesome night of music!

The CFS youth showcase is made possible by generous donor Bob Horner and our partners @asccharlotte, @eveningmuse, The Violin Shoppe, and @danielcostonphotos.

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Performer Spotlight: Fiddlers Ruth Shumway and Oli

Performer Spotlight:
Fiddlers Ruth Shumway and Olivia Lindquist are two accomplished young musicians who are part of the lineup for Friday's show!
They're accompanied by Allen Shaad and Glen Alexander respectively.
Tune in on Friday January 8th at Folksociety.org at 730pm to watch these great young musicians!

The CFS youth showcase is made possible by generous donor Bob Horner and our partners at @asccharlotte, The Violin Shoppe, @eveningmuse, @wncw_radio and @danielcostonphotos.

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Performer Spotlight: One of the great acts for Fri

Performer Spotlight:
One of the great acts for Friday's show is Bluegrass band Southbound 77!
Make sure to view this great band along with the rest of the show on https://folksociety.org/ starting Friday January 8th at 730pm!

Southbound 77 members:
Ida Rose Buzzini 9yrs mandolin
Tae Childress 9yrs lead and rhythm guitar
Lake Carver 11yrs fiddle
Lyla Cherry 11 yrs rhythm guitar
Ettore Buzzini 13 yrs banjo
Ollie Gatton 14 yrs bass

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Join us this Friday for our first Charlotte Folk S

Join us this Friday for our first Charlotte Folk Society Virtual Gathering. We will be airing our annual youth showcase on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 7:30pm. The show includes ten performances by kids ages 8 to 20 doing everything from singing to old time banjo. To join us on Friday, simply go to our CFS homepage at https://folksociety.org/ The Youth Showcase is made possible thanks to a generous gift from CFS member, Bob Horner, along with our sponsors, @eveningmuse , The Violin Shoppe, @asccharlotte , North Carolina Arts Council, @WNCW at FM88.7, and @danielcostonphotos

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The annual CFS Youth Showcase will be held via liv

The annual CFS Youth Showcase will be held via live stream on Friday January 8th at 7:30pm!!

Watch up-and-coming young talent from the Charlotte region. The lineup includes Fiddlers, Singer-songwriters, and a Bluegrass band!

USE THIS YouTube Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs-k_6W22L0

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Merry Christmas from the Charlotte Folk Society!!

Merry Christmas from the Charlotte Folk Society!! Celebrate live music in the new year by viewing the annual CFS youth showcase on our YouTube livestream on January 8th! Here are a few pictures of performers @tutwilernick and Wren Alexander.

Photo Credit: @danielcostonphotos

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The CFS annual membership meeting/Holiday Party wa

The CFS annual membership meeting/Holiday Party was held tonight over zoom! @jamielaval performed a great set of tunes!
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The annual CFS membership meeting will be held ton

The annual CFS membership meeting will be held tonight (Tuesday Dec. 15) from 7-8 pm on zoom! With musical guest @jamielaval! All members are welcome!
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CFS members Nick Tutwiler and Greg Clarke performi

CFS members Nick Tutwiler and Greg Clarke performing with the Myers Park HS Bluegrass Band at the Charlotte Christmas Village!
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Here are some more awesome pictures from @danielco

Here are some more awesome pictures from @danielcostonphotos of the CFS octoberfest last night! @darinandbrookealdridge and @js.newberry put on a wonderful show!
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@danielcostonphotos thanks for the awesome picture

@danielcostonphotos thanks for the awesome pictures of last night's show! It was quite the night for live music!
#danielcostonphotography
#charlottefolksociety
#outdoorconcert
#annespringsclosegreenway
#bluegrass

@js.newberry was amazing! @darinandbrookealdridge

@js.newberry was amazing! @darinandbrookealdridge are up next!!
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#oldtimemusic
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#charlottesgotalot
#charlottemusic

The show's about to start, and the old-time jam se

The show's about to start, and the old-time jam session is in full swing!
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The Charlotte Folk Society is proud to announce ou

The Charlotte Folk Society is proud to announce our FREE outdoor concert at the @ascgreenway on Sunday Oct. 18th from 4-8pm!! Although ONLY available to CFS members, our return to concerts will feature IBMA award winning duo @darinandbrookealdridge and acclaimed folk musician @js.newberry!
the event will adhere to all Covid 19 guidelines, and attendence is limited to 150 people so sign up before space runs out! CFS member musicians are welcome to participate in jam sessions prior to the show.
Food will be provided by @mysausagebuddy.
#outdoorconcert
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#charlottemusic
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#covidmusic

Please go to savourstages.com and use the letter t

Please go to savourstages.com and use the letter template to write to your local senator or congressional representative and urge them to support the save our stages and restart acts!!

The bill, sponsored by senators Tillis and Klobuchar, is almost through congress and would grant live music venues monetary support in the next round of Covid relief funding. We need to act now to help save our live music venues!!
#saveourstages
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#charlottemusic

Thanks @alanatplay for this video of the Mint Hill

Thanks @alanatplay for this video of the Mint Hill Old time session yesterday! CFS members are playing music again, but everyone is doing their part to protect each other from COVID-19 by wearing face coverings. Come and play with us at @minthillhistory every Saturday morning from 10-12!!
#covidmusic
#old-timers
#charlottefolksociety
#charlottemusic
#jamsession

The CFS monthly lending library jam session was mo

The CFS monthly lending library jam session was moved to mint hill this month. There was a great turnout for the first CFS jam session/event since the begining of the pandemic! Join us next week on Saturday June 13th from 10-12 for another jam session!
#covidmusic
#charlottefolksociety
#minthilljam
#oldtime
#bluegrass
#charlottesgotalot
#charlottemusic

The Andrea Beaton gathering tommorow, Friday Marc

The Andrea Beaton gathering tommorow, Friday March 13th, has been CANCELLED due to complications surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The Charlotte Folk Society is closely monitoring the situation and has taken action due to recommendations from the state of NC. We will reschedule the gathering to a later date which will be provided soon.

Mark your calenders for Friday March 13th at 730pm

Mark your calenders for Friday March 13th at 730pm for cape Breton fiddler Andrea Beaton! This folk society show, at the @greatauntstellacenter, is one that is not to be missed! Thank you to @wncw_radio for being the media sponsor for this gathering!
#freeconcert
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