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Presenting fine traditional arts in Central Pennsylvania since 1985

Upcoming Events

All season - Download our program book!

Download our program book!
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. Download the PDF version here.

Thu, October 30 - Low Lily at West Art - 20% discount!

Low Lily at West Art - 20% discount! Low Lily at West Art - 20% discount! Lancaster
A fresh take on folk from two indie bands. The Vermont-based, award-winning acoustic trio Low Lily combines the energy of fiddle music, the introspective quality of contemporary folk, the precision of bluegrass, and the drive of Americana. Opening the show is Central PA duo The Wild Hymns, weaving together folk‑pop, art‑rock and Americana with velvety vocals and captivating groove. Advance tickets are $20, but you can use coupon code "SFMS25" to get 20% off! Concert on Thursday, October 30 at West Art, Lancaster. MORE

Sunday afternoon, Nov 2 - Hubby Jenkins

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An afternoon concert and workshop with an artist called “the joyous embodiment of the future of acoustic blues.” Articulate, enthusiastic and immensely talented, Hubby Jenkins is one of the brightest lights in a new generation of African American musicians. With special guest Hank Imhof. Admission includes “Blind Willie Johnson 101”, a post-concert Master Class focusing on the slide guitar techniques of that revered gospel blues artist (1897-1945). Like former bandmates The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Hubby goes deep, seeking blues from before it was blues, ragtime, jug band and string band music that became jazz and country... deeply American musical forms that all grew out of human experiences, stark social realities, and seismic changes in American culture. Sunday afternoon, November 2 at Champions in Highspire. MORE

Sun, November 9 - November Jam & Song Swap

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 9 at Fort Hunter Barn. MORE

Sun, November 23 - Seán Dagher

Seán Dagher Harrisburg
From Celtic to Arabic, medieval to modern, from symphonies to sea shanties in video games: few artists can match Seán Dagher’s scope! We met him last fall as part of Skye Consort, and now we’re excited to have him here on his own. Concert on Sunday, November 23 at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg. MORE

Tue, December 9 - Windborne: Music of Midwinter

Windborne: Music of Midwinter Harrisburg
The Windborne singers released “To Warm The Winter Hearth“ late last year, smashing records for crowdfunded support of a folk album. Its music is even more exquisite live: ancient songs made new and fresh, familiar favorites better than ever. This will be the third SFMS show with these charming and masterful singers, and it’ll be too good to miss. Concert on Tuesday, December 9 at Unitarian Church of Harrisburg. MORE

Sat, December 13 - December Jam & Song Swap

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. Saturday afternoon, December 13 at Fort Hunter Barn. MORE

Sun, January 11 - January Jam & Song Swap

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 11 at Fort Hunter Barn. MORE

Sun, February 8 - February Jam & Song Swap

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 8 at Fort Hunter Barn. MORE

Sat, February 21 - Winter Coffee House

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, February 21 at Fort Hunter Barn. MORE

Sun, March 1 - Open Mic Night

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. Be there at 5:15 to sign up to play! Sunday, March 1 at West Shore Theatre. MORE

Sun, March 8 - March Jam & Song Swap

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 8 at Fort Hunter Barn. MORE

Date TBA - Spring Coffee House

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 performing? Apply now! FREE Coffeehouse concert on Saturday, date TBA at Fort Hunter Barn, Harrisburg. MORE