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Help keep the Lansing area music and dance community thriving! Your tax-deductible donation to the Lansing Area Folksong Society (The Ten Pound Fiddle) helps:

  • Upgrade sound equipment and support promotion needs
  • Subsidize talented musicians, from regional to international, for concerts, Fiddle Scout gatherings, and contra dances
  • Support the folk music radio show Folk with Matt Watroba (Sun, 6–9 pm, Sat, 6–8 pm on WKAR 90.5 FM & online)

Every bit helps—click here to donate!

PURCHASE OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP

Membership to the Lansing Area Folksong Society is available to anyone who would like to join.

Members receive $2-5 off every concert and dance ticket, and the Ten Pound Fiddle community's highest level of gratitude.

Purchase/ Renew Membership

Upcoming Events:

Thursday, Oct 9 @ 7:30 pm

The Paul McKenna Band is a staple of Scottish folk music. This show is mid-week stop on a rare solo tour by one of Scotland's biggest voices. Think Martin Sexton,[...]

The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48901 United States
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Friday, Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm

Every fall, May travels downstate to share her warmth and songs with Fiddle audiences. This annual homecoming fills the packed house with community, connection and love.

University Lutheran Church (ULC), 1020 S Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823 United States
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Saturday, Oct 18 @ 11:00 am

Come join folk enthusiasts ages 3 - 13 and their family for fun with Drumming!

MSU Community Music School, 4930 S. Hagadorn
East Lansing, MI 48823 United States
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Saturday, Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm

Caller: Carol Steiner; Band: Askin' for Trouble

Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933 United States
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Friday, Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm

It has been too long since the Fiddle has hosted The Mammals, one of the most popular groups on the folk music circuit. Led by Ruth Ungar, daughter of Jay[...]

University Lutheran Church (ULC), 1020 S Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823 United States
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Thursday, Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm

Co-Produced with the Robin Theatre. Don Julin's Standards Trio (Don Julin, Ron Getz, Bruce Dondero) brings a fresh twist to the jazz scene, blending the elegance of classical chamber music[...]

The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48901 United States
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About the Fiddle

We like to joke that the Ten Pound Fiddle is more a “state of mind” than it is a “place.”

However, The Fiddle is best described as an organization of volunteers that has presented concerts and dances in a variety of  Lansing/East Lansing area venues since our inception in 1975.  Click here for more info about our venues. For more about our formative years, take a look at Bob Blackman’s A Brief History of the Ten Pound Fiddle.

If you think bringing this wide range of music and dance to the community is important or would enjoy seeing how it happens “behind the scenes” – please consider joining us! Volunteers are always welcome. Learn more.

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