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SUMMARY:7/11 Front Porch Series: John Doyle with special guest Maura Scanlin
DESCRIPTION:Originally from Dublin\, and a longtime resident of Asheville\, NC\, John Doyle is a compelling singer/songwriter\, producer\, multi-Grammy nominee\, and an extraordinary master of the Irish guitar whose singular percussive style has influenced a generation of players. Joining John is Boston- based fiddler and songwriter Maura Shawn Scanlin. Her inventive\, fluid playing\, and rich tone blend influences from Ireland\, Scotland\, and the American South\, where she was raised. \nJoining John and Maura Shawn on this magical night of Celtic music will be a pair of dancers from the Walsh Kelley School of Dance. Don’t miss it! \nPREVIEW:\n \n \n \nJohn Doyle & Maura Scanlin\, Charlotte Folk Society – Front Porch Series\n\nWHEN: July 11\, 2026\nWHERE: St. Martin’s Episcopal Church\nTIME: Jams: 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM concert\nFOOD TRUCK: My Sausage Buddy ( Facebook  |  Instagram )\n\nBUY TICKETS!
URL:https://folksociety.org/event/john-doyle-maura-scanlin/
LOCATION:Saint Martins Episcopal Church\, 1510 E 7th St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass Jam,Front Porch,Shows
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SUMMARY:Ettore Buzzini
DESCRIPTION:When you think about bluegrass music\, you don’t think about grand emotional and spiritual journeys that pierce your soul; yet that is exactly what Swiss-American songwriting and banjo prodigy Ettore Buzzini is creating with his innovative\, classical-infused but deeply traditional bluegrass music. Imagine Earl Scruggs had been influenced by Led Zeppelin and Chopin and you’ll get an idea of Ettore’s sound. \nPREVIEW:\n\n \n  \nEttore Buzzini\, Charlotte Folk Society – Front Porch Series\n\nWHEN: June 20th\nWHERE: St. Martin’s Episcopal Church\nTIME: Jams: 5:30 PM / 7:00 PM concert\nFOOD TRUCK: My Sausage Buddy ( Facebook  |  Instagram )\n\nBUY TICKETS!
URL:https://folksociety.org/event/ettore-buzzini/
LOCATION:Saint Martins Episcopal Church\, 1510 E 7th St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass Jam,Front Porch,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Charlotte Folk Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Charlotte Folk Music Festival on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026!\n\nThis year\, the festival has expanded to three music stages featuring talented acoustic artists throughout the day. In addition to live performances\, there will be food trucks\, vendors\, and beer sales. We encourage you to bring your instrument and participate in one of our three jams: Celtic\, Old Time\, or Bluegrass.\n\nThe event will also include dance demonstrations and lessons\, storytelling\, and a contra dance from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM to conclude the day. For children\, activities include a giant inflatable slide\, face painting\, and an instrument petting zoo.\n\nMake plans to be there!\nGET TICKETS HERE! \nVOLUNTEER SIGNUP HERE\n  \n\nFestival Schedule \nClick on the image below to download a PDF of the Festival Schedule \n \n\n \n 
URL:https://folksociety.org/event/3rd-annual-charlotte-folk-music-festival/
LOCATION:Saint Martins Episcopal Church\, 1510 E 7th St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass Jam,Celtic Sessions,Old-Time jams,Shows,Song Circle
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Kenny and Amanda Smith
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please email kennygtr@gmail.com and specify your preferred workshop (guitar or vocal).\nVenmo link may be available on their website soon\, please finalize your registration via email in the meantime. \nWORKSHOP \nThe vocal and guitar workshops run concurrently. Both 10-12. Break at 11:00 so folks can switch then if they want. \n\nKenny Smith’s Guitar Workshop\nDesigned for bluegrass guitarists\, this session covers:\n– Rhythm Mastery: Improving pick tension\, strumming patterns\, and incorporating bass and G-runs.\n– Arpeggios: Constructing arpeggios from the major scale for improvisation.\n– Technique Refinement: Hand discipline\, speed\, and effective practice routines. \nAmanda Smith’s Vocal Workshop\nLed by the 2014 IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year\, this workshop focuses on:\n– Essential bluegrass singing techniques including tone\, diaphragm strength\, and dynamics.\n– Harmony and vocal practice through popular songs. \n>>>> To register\, please email kennygtr@gmail.com and specify your preferred workshop (guitar or vocal).
URL:https://folksociety.org/event/workshop-kenny-and-amanda-smith/
LOCATION:Saint Martins Episcopal Church\, 1510 E 7th St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:AUGUST 15th FRONT PORCH SERIES: Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: FRIDAY (8/15)\nWHERE: St. Martin’s Episcopal (1510 E 7th St\, Charlotte\, NC 28204)\nFOOD TRUCK: My Sausage Buddy\nBEVERAGES: Eleven Lakes Brewing\nJAMS: start at 5:30 PM \nMAIN EVENT: Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars – 7:00-8:15 PM \nTICKETS: $15 (16 and under FREE) \nGET TICKETS HERE!\n\n\n \nGet ready for some hot pickin’ by some of the finest bluegrass musicians in Charlotte! \nThese guys love to play bluegrass and have woven a tapestry of sound that expands beyond traditional boundaries. This group had the honor of playing alongside legendary flatpicker and Doc Waston’s guitarist Jack Lawernce\, celebrating Doc’s birthday. \nThe Bluegrass Allstars were featured at the FABFEST Beatles festival\, where they shined by showing their adaptation to style and genre\, while keeping it within the bluegrass realm. They have recently released new singles “Apple of my Eye”\, “Bluebell”\, and “Ember”. \nYou will be entertained with their unique sound ranging from straight up bluegrass to spacey jams featuring their talented instrumentalists. You don’t want to miss this show by the Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars. Come early at 5:30 and join in a jam before the concert. Whether you’re a seasoned bluegrass aficionado or a curious newcomer\, their music will sweep you off your feet and into the heart of Appalachia. \nHere’s a Preview! \n \n \nGET TICKETS HERE!
URL:https://folksociety.org/event/front-porch-series-charlotte-bluegrass-allstars/
LOCATION:Saint Martins Episcopal Church\, 1510 E 7th St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204\, United States
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SUMMARY:JULY FRONT PORCH SERIES: The Burnett Sisters Band
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: SATURDAY (7/12)\nWHERE: St. Martin’s Episcopal (1510 E 7th St\, Charlotte\, NC 28204)\nFOOD TRUCK: B’s Grill Food Truck\nBEVERAGES: Eleven Lakes Brewing\nJAMS: start at 5:30 PM \nMAIN EVENT: The Burnett Sisters Band – 7:00-8:15 PM \nTICKETS: $15 (16 and under FREE) PURCHASE HERE \n\n\nCharlotte Folk Society’s second annual Front Porch Music series welcomes The Burnett Sisters Band to our July Show Date! The Burnett Sisters Band brings a youthful energy and modern flair to each performance\, while remaining true to the traditional roots of the genre. Their on-stage chemistry is unmistakable – the type that only close siblings can have\, evident in exchanged glances and spontaneous smiles – and their musicianship is undeniable. \n\n\nHere is a preview: \n\n\n \n\n\n\nGET TICKETS!
URL:https://folksociety.org/event/july-front-porch-series-the-burnette-sisters-band/
LOCATION:Saint Martins Episcopal Church\, 1510 E 7th St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass Jam,Front Porch,Shows
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