The Celtic/Folk/World music duo Four Shillings Short are coming to town for a special Winter Solstice Concert. This is their only appearance in the Atlanta area and they only make it to Georgia every couple of years so make sure not to miss this one-of-a-kind musical treat! "The delightfully surprising collection of songs and sounds […]
UKULELE SOCIETY OF DECATUR Ukulele Society of Decatur go out every other week to spread happiness. They play at senior citizens homes, farmers’ markets and other public events. And any money they make, they give away! “It’s not an intimidating instrument to pick up and play,” said John Anderson. “It’s an activity you can do […]
Hailed by everyone from Dave Van Ronk to Doc Watson, from the Washington Post to Downbeat, Dakota Dave Hull's guitar style spans a wide musical geography to create an infectious, uniquely personal blend of jazz, ragtime, folk, blues, Western swing, and vintage pop. Dakota Dave is a restlessly curious, adventurous traveler along the broad highway […]
“She’s good. She’s damn good.” Sting’s summation of his duet with singer songwriter Diane Durrett speaks for anyone who’s ever heard her perform. A Memphis reporter once wrote that Diane’s performance was so powerful that “If you don’t go see her she may just come see you!” With a blend of raw soulful vocals, sultry […]
JUST BE'CAUSE Jerry Brunner, Bruce Gilbert and Cyndi Craven are Just Be'Cause ... just don't ask them why. Jerry Brunner and Cyndi Craven, long-time members of the Atlanta acoustic/folk music scene, have been performing together since the 1980’s. In 2007, they met up with Bruce Gilbert when he moved to Atlanta from California where he’d […]
Performing songwriter Mark Stuart will return to Atlanta Friday, February 26 for a house concert in Candler Park. In this intimate setting Mark will share songs he has penned and recorded, delivering them with the soulful singing voice and highly memorable guitar playing that has made him a favoriteon the Americana/folk circuit for 18 years. […]
THE RISE AGAIN TOUR COMES TO ATLANTA! SINGALONG CONCERT CELEBRATES PUBLICATION OF RISE AGAIN: A GROUP SINGING SONGBOOK W/ ANNIE PATTERSON & PETER BLOOD, ELISE WITT, JOYCE & JACQUE (JOYCE WILLIAMS & JACQUELINE HOWARD) & PHYLLIS FREE SAT. MAR. 5, 2016 7:00 PM @ ATLANTA FRIENDS MEETINGHOUSE "The best, most exhilarating and glorious history of […]
In the summer of 2014, after a long stretch of living on the road, performing and writing across the U.S., long-time Virginia natives and Americana songwriters and Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish, collectively known as THE HONEY DEWDROPS, decided to settle down in Baltimore, MD. "Touring is like collecting images of landscapes, sounds of voices, […]
ABOUT The Frank Hamilton Folk School in Atlanta Based on The Old Town School of Music which was founded by folk musicians Frank Hamilton and Win Stracke, the School opened in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago in 1957. The Frank Hamilton Folk School began operation in October of 2015 at the Epworth at Candler […]
OUT OF THE RAIN Out Of The Rain, composed of Ron Hipp and Carol Statella, is a folk duo noted for innovative arrangements and unusual expressive power. Ron Hipp has been known in the Atlanta area as an accomplished solo artist and Carol Statella has played and sung in various groups over the years. Their […]
$20 suggested donation; all proceeds go to performers Venue is a private home in the Emory/Decatur area of Atlanta light refreshments served. BYOB okay Reserved seating only For reservations and directions, email: tradhouse9@gmail.com Visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wppconcerts
$20 suggested donation; all proceeds go to performers Venue is a private home in the Emory/Decatur area of Atlanta light refreshments served. BYOB okay Reserved seating only For reservations and directions, email: tradhouse9@gmail.com Visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wppconcerts
NGFDA Spring Dulcimer Event
BLACKFOOT DAISY Blackfoot daisies are hearty wild flowers that grow on the prairies of Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. You can find them growing naturally in the Texas Blackland prairie, which runs from the Red River to the Texas-Oklahoma border. The band, BLACKFOOT DAISY, is a humble foursome (sometimes fewer) that plays original, Americana style […]
Redwine Jam Despite its name, Redwine Jam is not a sweet alcoholic concoction suitable for spreading on toast. Still, folk music fans around Atlanta find it appetizing and heady! A performance by the Atlanta-based folk trio Redwine Jam carries the audience on an emotional rollercoaster complete with high-spirited roots music, wry humor, gripping story songs, […]
KEVIN “KALIMBAMAN” SPEARS International recording artist Kevin Spears is hailed as one of the most gifted kalimba players alive. His mastery of kalimba (African thumb piano), customized musical gadgets, tiny synths and experimental percussion allow him to create a fusion of world, jazz and folktronica that moves your feet and stirs your soul. “Kevin Spears […]
RoyBookbinder Sunday Aug 15th, 7:00 pm Suggested donation $20 for more info: www.facebook.com/wppconcerts or email tradhouse9@gmail.com
Photo by Jessica Lily Yes, Fiddler’s Green has moved once again! And we’re delighted that the extraordinary folk singer, musician, songwriter, and long-time AAFFM friend Elise Witt will perform with some surprise guests to inaugurate our partnership with First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta. Elise’s concerts of Global, Local & Homemade Songs™ and her Impromptu Glorious […]
LASHBROOKS Troy and Rhonda Lashbrooks are singer/songwriters, music producers, and entertainers. As Lashbrooks they present their soulful roots and progressive folk music with heart-felt lyrics, exciting acoustic guitar, and rich harmonies. They perform in listening venues and coffeehouses throughout the Atlanta local and regional area. Troy and Rhonda produce and record under their BrooksTone Productions […]
The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s young bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in the tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans (2015 Edmonton Folk Fest Emerging Artist Award recipients), have quickly become a leading light of Canada’s roots music scene, built on their reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and their […]
CALEDONIA SWING The Celtic band Caledonia Swing will bring their sweet sounds, infectious energy and love of improvisation to Fiddler’s Green. The band plays a unique style of contemporary and traditional Celtic music with a jazzy twist. Band-mates Marie Dunkle and Margie Swint have performed together throughout Georgia and the Carolinas for over a decade. […]
Recently elected Governor for the GRAMMY Recording Academy, Matt Lemmler is considered to be one of the most original musicians to recently emerge from the birthplace of jazz. Influenced by the music he heard growing up in New Orleans, Matt Lemmler is a noted and accomplished jazz pianist, vocalist, producer, arranger and educator. He is […]
November 19, 2016 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse BENSON AND LEINWEBER Benson and Leinweber have been wowing crowds wherever they have played. Dave Benson and David Leinweber are outstanding guitarists, songwriters, and performers. Veterans of the blues, rock and folk scenes, the two form a powerhouse duo featuring excellent harmonies, skillful guitar-interplay and well-selected songs – not […]
The Hamilton Hoopla: A Celebration & Grand Opening of the Frank Hamilton Folk School Featuring Joe Craven, and the following guests: Frank Hamilton Charles Williams & Dan Coy (of the Bonaventure Quartet) Bob Bakert Mick Kinney and many more! Doors at 6:45 pm, show at 7:30 pm $10 adv/$15 door (FHS Students/OBC members $10) […]
The musicians of Balalaika Fantasie draw their inspiration from their life-long passion for Russian folk music and their diverse cultural backgrounds. Performing on authentic Russian folk instruments, the group’s repertoire includes Russian, Ukrainian, Gypsy and Jewish folk music. The members are: David C. Cooper - Balalaika, Domra, Vocals Angelina Galashenkova-Reed - Domra Alla Melnik - […]
MOCKINGBIRD’S WING Mockingbird’s Wing, a superb Atlanta group, will perform a seasonal set from its folk, rock, soul and pop repertoire. This organically grown acoustic band made up of four diverse musicians: Barbara Hotz is a singer/songwriter with deep roots in Mexico and a love of the old standards. Jonathan McBee is a multi-instrumentalist and […]
MARK STUART Mark Stuart is a full-time musical artist bringing his years of experience to the stage. Mark will share songs he has penned and recorded, delivering them with the soulful singing voice and highly memorable guitar playing that has made him a favorite on the Americana/folk circuit for 18 years. Mark’s show consists of […]
Bob is a Nebraska native whose family sang and played the old-time songs. Many of the western and railroad songs he does were learned from his grandmother. He plays banjo and autoharp, sings and yodels, and can drive a dance band with his guitar and harmonica. Bob is well known and loved for his dry […]
February 18, 2017 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse HOTLANTA DIXIELAND JAZZ HOTLANTA DIXIELAND JAZZ Hotlanta sets your feet firmly on Bourbon Street in Old New Orleans. You’ll experience every bit of the joy, energy, and humor of that early American Jazz called Dixieland. Songs from Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, Louie Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, plus many old […]
WRFG's 2nd Annual Americana in the Park Presented by community radio station, WRFG (www.wrfg.org). This is a fundraiser for the noncommercial, community radio station Park Tavern, 500 10th St. (Midtown), Atlanta, GA Sunday, March 5, 2017 Doors open noon. Music runs from 1 PM to 6 PM. Ends at 7 PM. Tickets $15 in advance […]
March 18, 2017 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse CHARLEY WOODS Nashville native Charley Woods is making a lasting impact on the music mecca she calls home. With her instantly identifiable voice and her stylistic blend of contemporary folk and Americana, this recording artist is in a league all her own. She has performed and collaborated with many […]
April 15, 2017 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse BRUCE GILBERT “After all is said and done, throw out everything you thought you knew and just make music!” That’s Bruce Gilbert’s philosophy, and it shines through every live performance he offers his ever-growing throngs of devoted Atlanta-area fans. As a performing songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer, Bruce is […]
May 20, 2017 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse JIM SHARKEY Singer-songwriter Jim Sharkey is an Irish and Americana folk musician now living in Salisbury NC. Jim grew up in County Roscommon, Ireland, and came to the US in 1982 when he joined the US Navy in London, England. He spent five years as a photographer on the […]
June 17, 2017 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse FRANK HAMILTON Frank Hamilton has been playing traditional American folk music for many years, accompanying himself on acoustic guitar and five-string banjo. Frank has a reputation in folk circles as a former member of the Weavers and co-founder of the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. He […]
SPARKY and RHONDA RUCKER Sparky and Rhonda Rucker perform throughout the U.S. as well as overseas, singing songs and telling stories from the American folk tradition. Sparky Rucker has been performing over forty years, and AAFFM has been proudly presenting him almost since the beginning. He is internationally recognized as a leading folklorist, musician, historian, […]
August 19, 2017 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse JUST BE’CAUSE Jerry Brunner, Bruce Gilbert and Cyndi Craven are Just Be’Cause … just don’t ask them why. Jerry Brunner and Cyndi Craven, long-time members of the Atlanta acoustic/folk music scene, have been performing together since the 1980’s. In 2007, they met up with Bruce Gilbert when he moved […]
September 16, 2017 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse STEVEN DARSEY Steven Darsey is a singer, collector, and scholar of folk song. Believing that folk music conveys fundamental cultural truths, he strives to make these real for contemporary listeners. With a straightforward style in the tradition of balladeers Tommy Makem and Burl Ives, he sings little-known songs such […]
LAUREN LAPOINTE Lauren Lapointe is a Savannah GA-based singer/songwriter who has been gaining recognition across the country for her soulful songs, unique voice, and strong live performances. Her third and newest CD “Superhero” was produced by Thomm Jutz (Nanci Griffith, Mary Gauthier) in Nashville and features twelve original Americana, rootsrock, pop, and old country songs […]
THE MCLAUCHLANS Duncan and Glaucia McLauchlan are talented, entertaining musicians providing spirited live performances of traditional and contemporary Scottish and Irish and music throughout Atlanta and the Southeast. Duncan is a talented Scottish singer and songwriter, as well as multi-instrumentalist with a wealth of experience. His solo CD The Road to Destiny has received substantial […]
January 20, 2018 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse THREE QUARTER ALE Three Quarter Ale is an Atlanta-based acoustic band whose unique blend of folk-rock, traditional Celtic music, and 16th-century madrigals have enthralled a large and devoted fan base for more than ten years. This dynamic trio combines tight vocal harmonies with harp, flute, guitar, ethnic percussion, and […]
Friction Farm Saturday, February 10 7:00 pm (doors at 6:30) Waldo's Coffeehouse 4010 Canton Rd. Marietta GA $10 suggested donation about us: Modern-folk music duo Friction Farm, is a husband and wife team of traveling troubadours. Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay, combine storytelling, social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes, […]
February 17, 2018 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse JEFFERSON ROSS Southern folk artist Jefferson Ross is a songwriter, singer, guitar slinger and painter, weaving stories for the ears and the eyes. Based in The Peach State, Jefferson travels throughout the U.S. and Europe performing his original music and displaying his art at festivals and galleries across the […]
March 17, 2018 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse THE NEARLY NORMAL STRING BAND The Nearly Normal String Band consists of Viva and Neil Araki, two of the Atlanta traditional music community’s most respected veterans. Neil plays acoustic guitar, fiddle and mandolin in several styles, including blues, bluegrass, Celtic, and old time Appalachian. He has played guitar since […]
April 21, 2018 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse MICHAEL JOHNATHON Folksinger Michael Johnathon has a long-standing career in the arts as a songwriter, musician, author, playwright, composer of the opera Woody: For the People, and host of the live audience broadcast of the WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour. The show has a radio audience of more than […]
WRITER’S VOICE Writer’s Voice offers original acoustic contemporary folk tunes with a few sing along covers in the mix. Fritz Rauschenberg leads the group, accompanied by long time member Scott Wiman on guitar, with vocalist Debbie Foster and George Uterhardt on bass to round it out. Fritz Rauschenberg has played and taught guitar for over […]
June 16, 2018 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse MARK STUART Nashville-based performing songwriter Mark Stuart will be making his second appearance at Fiddler’s Green. Onstage, his focus is on the songs he has penned and recorded, delivered with a soulful singing voice and highly memorable guitar playing. After many years on the Americana/folk circuit, Stuart has cultivated […]
July 21, 2018 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse GEORGIA GRASS Since Dan Daniel founded Georgia Grass in 1973, this professional bluegrass band has played for many bluegrass festivals and events in Georgia and around the Southeast. By1976 they were so highly reputed that they were chosen to play for the Grand opening of the Georgia World Congress […]
August 18, 2018 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse THE JANUARY DUO The January Duo was founded in January of 2015 when multi-instrumentalist Payton Scott and classically trained singer Sara Grace Carmical met in high school.Shortly after, Chris Scott, bassist, trumpet player, and Atlanta Symphony Chorus alum (and Payton’s dad) joined up to accompany the Duo. They have […]
September 15, 2018 Fiddler’s Green Coffeehouse SOUTH FOR WINTER With elements of gypsy, folk, jazz and blues, the Nashville-based trio South for Winter offers an eclectic sound united by delicate harmonies, intricate guitar work, and earthy vocals. Four years after meeting in Peru and writing what would later become their first single, Whisper in the […]
Kim Richey (trio) - Sept. 22 On the web: http://kimrichey.com/ Video: Pin A Rose Instructions for Attendees Doors open at 7 p.m. BYOB and a dish to share Donation: $20/person (all proceeds to the artist) Limited seating. Reservations required.
