Spring 2020 Events
Sat, February 8 - Winter Coffee House
Harrisburg
Live acoustic music from local and regional performers, in an intimate, smoke- and alcohol-free setting. Free coffeehouse concert Sat, February 8 at Fort Hunter Barn. MORE
Sun, February 9 - February Jam Session
Harrisburg
Bring your favorite honey, along with your instrument, voice, or listening ears, to our Valentine's Day jam. Everyone is welcome, and it's free. Sun, February 9 at at Fort Hunter Barn. MORE
Sun, February 9 - Missy Raines Quartet
Harrisburg
Celebrated bluegrass bassist Missy Raines comes into her own as a vocalist and a songwriter with a new album and a new quartet. Concert Sun, February 9 at Appalachian Brewing Company. MORE
Thu, February 20 - Altan
Harrisburg
One of Ireland's foremost traditional groups, showcasing the Irish-language songs and dynamic twin-fiddling style of their native Donegal. Concert Thu, February 20 at Appalachian Brewing Company. MORE
Sun, February 23 - HighTime
York
This fresh new trio from the heart of Connemara, Ireland combines Irish music and an intriguing blend of modern folk influences. Concert Sun, February 23 at UUCY. MORE
Sun, March 1 - Jaerv
Lancaster
Extroverted, heartfelt and vigorous folk music from an award-winning Swedish quintet. 5-voice harmonies, energetic dance tunes and free improvisations, rooted in a broad range of musical traditions. Afternoon presentation at Martin Library, and Concert Sun, March 1 at the Ware Center. MORE
Sun, March 8 - March Jam Session
Harrisburg
Wear, play and sing your best Irish at our March jam. Everyone is welcome, and it's free. Sun, March 8 at at Fort Hunter Barn. MORE
Sat, March 14 - Canal Street String Band CANCELED
Harrisburg
CANCELED: We hope to reschedule this concert for a future date. Originally scheduled for Sat, March 14 MORE
THIS WEEKEND! - Stay At Home Festival
AN ONLINE FOLK FESTIVAL, Friday through Sunday! with three full days of musical entertainment, including many performers familiar to Susquehanna Folks: Alasdair Fraser, Kevin Henderson, Olav Mjelva, Lissa Schneckenberger, April Verch, Rushad Egleston... more than three dozen performers in all. Your donations directly support the artists, who are hurting due to coronavirus cancellations. It's live-streaming on StayAtHomeFestival.com
Sun, March 22 - Nordic Fiddlers Bloc CANCELED
Harrisburg
CANCELED: We hope to reschedule this concert for a future date. Originally scheduled for Sun, March 22 MORE
Sat, March 28 - WE'RE RUNNING ANYWAY!!
Harrisburg
Sun, April 5 - Bill and the Belles CANCELED
Harrisburg
CANCELED: We hope to reschedule this concert for a future date. Originally scheduled for Sun, April 5 MORE
Fri, April 17 - An Old-Time Double Bill CANCELED
Harrisburg
CANCELED: We hope to reschedule this concert for a future date. The concert was to feature Golden Shoals (formerly Hoot and Holler), joined by Brad Kolodner and Alex Lacquement Originally scheduled for Fri, April 17 MORE
April 5 - Virtual Folk with Kevin Neidig
SFMS brings music to YOU with a virtual concert featuring our own local string wizard, Kevin Neidig. He is also offering virtual workshops on April 1 and 2. Live-streaming concert Sunday, April 5. MORE
Tue, April 7 - Virtual Folk with The Quixote Project
The Quixote Project is next up in our series of virtual concerts that bring music to YOU. This Philly-based roots music outfit took first place in the Emerging Artist Showcase at the 2019 Susquehanna Folk Festival. Live-streaming concert Tuesday, April 7. MORE
THIS WEEKEND! - TBS Bluegrass Festival
AN ONLINE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Thursday evening through Sunday, showcasing 37 bands from 17 states, whose members are under age 20! It's organized by Perry County duo Buffalo Mountain (ages 17 and 16!) in conjuction with Tomorrow's Bluegrass Stars, a national organization that connects young bluegrass musicians across North America. The festival is live-streaming on Facebook and on YouTube, 5-11pm EST each day. More details on FolkMama's blog.
Sat, April 18 - Virtual Folk with Wade Yankey and Nina Scarcia
SFMS brings music to YOU with a virtual concert featuring local duo Wade Yankey & Nina Scarcia, PLUS a virtual Mandolin Q&A Workshop with Wade (from Colebrook Road!) before the concert. Live-streaming on Saturday, April 18. MORE
Sat, April 18 - Spring Coffee House CANCELED
Harrisburg
CANCELED: Our coffee house will return next season with more live acoustic music from local and regional performers. No coffee house on Sat, April 18 MORE
April & May - Jams CANCELED
This is a great time to practice on your own, or sing in the shower, or ask a musician you admire about Skype lessons! Jams will resume in the fall.
Sat, April 25 - Virtual Folk with The Wild Hymns
The Wild Hymns is next up in our series of virtual concerts that bring music to YOU. This neo-folk / Americana duo that was a finalist in the Emerging Artist Showcase at the 2018 Susquehanna Folk Festival. Live-streaming concert Saturday, April 25. MORE
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