Upcoming Events
Sat, February 4 - 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. Our winter coffeehouse features lush harmonies from Big Sky Quartet, original songs from Matt Miskie, a John Prine tribute set from Mark Henkelman, and an eclectic mix of songs and instrumentals from Stu Miller.
FREE Coffeehouse concert on Sat, Feb 4 at Fort Hunter Barn, Harrisburg.
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Sun, February 5 - February Open Mic Night
New Cumberland
Our new Open Mic Night is now monthly! On this first Sunday of February, spend the evening at the lovely West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland, enjoying some fine local music and maybe taking center stage yourself. For February, your host is Zach King. Be there at 6:15 to sign up to play! FREE Open Mic Night on
Sunday, February 5 at the West Shore Theatre.
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Tue, February 7 - Writing an Apprenticeship Grant
Online
Learn how to apply for a grant from the PCA's "Apprenticeships in Folk and Traditional Arts" program. These grants support artists in teaching OR developing their artistic skills/repertoire. Presented by our Susquehanna Folk Arts Center.
Live on Zoom on Tuesday, February 7.
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Sat, February 11 - Alash Ensemble
Harrisburg
Come with us on a magical musical journey to the southern edge of Siberia for an evening of Tuvan throat singing. For many folks, this concert is literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience this extraordinary musical tradition in person. Alash's performance will be enchanting and unforgettable.
Sat, Feb 11 at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, Clover Lane Campus.
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Sun, February 12 - 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 12 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Mon, February 20 - Fellow Pynins
Harrisburg
Contemporary folk duo with a keen and bucolic sense of vocal harmony and song craft, performing original music anchored in the balladry tradition. “Folk music with a hefty touch of whimsy,” says NPR's Bob Boilen. Cumberland Honey's Virginia Masland opens.
MONDAY, Feb 20 at Fort Hunter.
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Sun, March 5 - March Open Mic Night
New Cumberland
Our new Open Mic Night is now monthly! On this first Sunday of March, spend the evening at the lovely West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland, enjoying some fine local music and maybe taking center stage yourself. For March, your host is Eryn Spangler. Be there at 6:15 to sign up to play! FREE Open Mic Night on
Sunday, March 5 at the West Shore Theatre.
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Wed, March 8 - Karan Casey
Harrisburg
Called “...the Irish equivalent of Emmylou Harris” (Washington Post), Karan Casey is an incomparable singer of everything from traditional Irish ballads to jazz and blues. In additon to her solo career, she has worked with artists ranging from Solas and Lúnasa to the Boston Pops Orchestra to James Taylor and Tim O’Brien. For this show, Karan is appearing with Sheila Falls and Matt Heaton. Concert on
Wed, March 8 at The Abbey Bar @ABC.
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Sun, March 12 - 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 12 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, March 26 - Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
Harrisburg
This astonishing and adventurous pair of master musicians serves up traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, coupled with striking new compositions and Chris’s delightfully subversive wit. Celtic Harp workshop and concert on
Sun, March 26 at Fort Hunter.
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Sun, April 2 - April Open Mic Night
New Cumberland
Our new Open Mic Night is now monthly! On this first Sunday of April, spend the evening at the lovely West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland, enjoying some fine local music and maybe taking center stage yourself. For April, your host is Joe Cooney. Be there at 6:15 to sign up to play! FREE Open Mic Night on
Sunday, April 2 at the West Shore Theatre.
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Sun, April 16 - April Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
NOTE DATE! 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 16 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, April 23 - Spring 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 playing? Apply now!
FREE Coffeehouse concert on Sunday, April 23 at Fort Hunter Barn, Harrisburg.
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Thu, April 27 - É.T.É
York
The word été in French means "summer" — a fitting tribute to this trio's original, lively take on Québec's traditional music. With lovely vocal harmonies, deep groove, and rich instrumentation, their shows transform the nostalgia of a kitchen party into an unforgettable celebration of the joie de vivre of Québecois culture.
Thu, April 27 at UUCY.
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Sun, April 30 - Golden Shoals with Brad Kolodner & Alex Lacquement
Harrisburg
“With one foot steeped in tradition and the other focused on fresh songwriting, Golden Shoals are helping to further the narrative of American Roots music and introducing the traditions of our past to a whole new generation of listeners.” Two Baltimore-based roots musicians join this Nashville-based duo for a concert on
Sun, April 30 at Fort Hunter.
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Sun, May 7 - May Open Mic Night
New Cumberland
Our new Open Mic Night is now monthly! On this first Sunday of May, spend the evening at the lovely West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland, enjoying some fine local music and maybe taking center stage yourself. Be there at 6:15 to sign up to play! FREE Open Mic Night on
Sunday, May 7 at the West Shore Theatre.
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Sun, May 14 - 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 14 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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