Upcoming Events
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In our online Concert Series Program Book, see what SFMS has coming up, and find out about Central PA businesses and arts organizations that support live folk music.
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Sun, October 13 - October Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Our first regular jam of the season. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, October 13 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Wed, October 16 - Tray Wellington Band
Lancaster
Banjo player Tray Wellington’s approach to the quintessential American instrument is all about looking forward. An International Bluegrass Music Association Award winner, Wellington is critically acclaimed not only for his technical prowess, but also for leveraging his unique point of view to craft a one-of-a-kind voice on the instrument.
Concert on Wednesday, October 16 at Zoetropolis.
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Sat, October 19 - Deeper Than The Skin
Harrisburg
Two friends: one Black, one White... one from the North, one from the South. Musicians, storytellers, students of history, and world travelers, born three days apart! Two separate narratives, one powerful friendship, and an invitation into a place of common ground. Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway will make you laugh, smile, cry and reconsider what you know about our history.
Concert on Saturday, October 19 at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg.
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Sat, November 2 - Fall Coffee House
Harrisburg
Susquehanna Folk Coffeehouses are intimate evenings showcasing Central Pennsylvania's fine amateur acoustic musicians, who play a wide variety of material for an attentive, music-loving audience. Interested in performing? Apply now! FREE Coffeehouse concert on
Saturday, November 2 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, November 10 - November Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Honor our veterans this month! Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, November 10 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, November 10 - Open Mic Night
New Cumberland
Spend the evening at the lovely West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland, enjoying some fine local music and maybe taking center stage yourself. Your host for the evening is Eryn Spangler. Be there at 5:15 to sign up to play!
Sunday, November 10 at West Shore Theatre.
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Wed, November 13 - Palmyra
Lancaster
This breakout folk trio explores the fusion of traditional folk string instruments, lush harmony, and earnest songwriting. They’re an unmistakable force in the Americana music landscape. With special guest Vince Yarnell
Concert on Wednesday, November 13 at Zoetropolis.
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Fri, November 15 - Martha Redbone at Kulkarni - discounted tickets!
Harrisburg
Kulkarni Cultural Series presents Martha Redbone Roots Project: a “tasty gumbo of roots music” from Appalachia’s coal country and her mother’s multi-racial Indigenous heritage, from pre‑gentrified Brooklyn and the Black Migration. In sound and story, folk, blues and gospel, Martha Redbone and her ensemble share her life experience as an Afro‑Indigenous woman and mother.
For a LIMITED TIME we’re offering discounted tickets!
Noon on November 12 is the deadline to reserve your $10 ticket (regularly $15).
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Friday, November 15 at Penn State Harrisburg’s Kulkarni Theatre.
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Fri, December 13 - April Verch & Joe Newberry
Harrisburg
These two grew up around people who made their own fun with music and dance, and it shows. With original songs and timeless classics, heartwarming stories and lively tunes & dance, their shows radiate joy and good fellowship.
Concert on Friday, December 13 at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg.
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Sun, December 15 - December Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
NOTE DATE! Our annual wrap-up-the-calendar jam, featuring both regular and seasonal music. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, December 15 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, January 12 - January Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Happy New Year! Start it off with some new (or old!) songs and tunes. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, January 12 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sat, January 25 - Winter Coffee House
Harrisburg
Susquehanna Folk Coffeehouses are intimate evenings showcasing Central Pennsylvania's fine amateur acoustic musicians, who play a wide variety of material for an attentive, music-loving audience. Interested in performing? Apply now! FREE Coffeehouse concert on
Saturday, January 25 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Fri, February 7 - San Miguel Fraser
Harrisburg
Castilian, Celtic and original music featuring violins, vocals, cittern and pandareta: “exquisite, exhilarating, effervescent... expressing the joy, warmth, and beauty of our shared humanity.”—Culburnie Records
Concert on Friday, February 7 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, February 9 - February Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Bring your favorite honey and songs about love — good and not-so-good. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, February 9 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Wed, March 5 - Solas
New Cumberland
This brilliant Irish‑American band is celebrating thirty years of holding traditions and pushing boundaries! Grab tickets now to see the incomparable Seamus Egan, Winifred Horan, Nuala Kennedy and friends in
concert on Wednesday, March 5 at West Shore Theatre.
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Sun, March 9 - March Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Wear, play and sing your best Irish at our March jam. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, March 9 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Tue, March 25 - Altan
Hummelstown/Hershey
One of the most iconic bands in Irish music! Enchanting Irish-language singing and fiery twin fiddling from Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and new band member Claire Friel, along with Dáithí Sproule, Ciarán Curran, Martin Tourish and Mark Kelly. Their music forges a connection between modern times and Ireland’s rural past. Get tickets early for this show!
Concert on Tuesday, March 25 at The Englewood.
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Sun, April 13 - April Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Tax season blues: bring your favorite blues song to our April jam. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, April 13 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, May 11 - May Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Bring one of your Mom's favorite tunes to our May jam. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, May 11 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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