Lansing's Twyla Birdsong has put together a program of favorites, entitled "Don't Waste Time," accompanied by some of Mid-Michigan's finest musicians, including Andy Callis (keys), Bonnie Dottery (drums), Eric Hamilton (bass), and Doug Fritch (guitar).
Caller: River Abel; Band: Askin for Trouble
Garnet has been a fixture on the Fiddle schedule for long time. Billed as his 'Last US Tour,' be sure not to miss this chance to hear from one of Canada's finest performers.
A veteran of many popular bands, including the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Hubby travels to East Lansing for a solo show filled with familiar songs and unique stories.
Come join folk enthusiasts ages 3 - 13 and their family for fun with Playful Songs!
TUNE IN is an inclusive music showcase for performers and songwriters from Greater Lansing. You are invited to share a song, or just enjoy great music from your friends and neighbors.
Is there a better song leader than Dan Chouinard? After a beautiful evening of community singing at the 2025 Singing Festival, the Fiddle invited Dan back to share his magic once again.
From 11 am - 9 pm, it will be your last opportunity to sift through thousands of classic folk, blues and Americana CDs and LPs, most for $1 each. All proceeds go to fund Fiddle Scouts, a program where musicians play music with children.
From Noon - 4:45 pm, Saturday, the Singing Festival will host six workshops; both singing and non-singing - TBA.
Caller: Martha Vanderkolk; Band Pimento Mori
The Jones Family combines the talents of Rev Robert Jones, his wife Sister Bernice Jones, and their children Robert II, Rosa Warner Jones and Arnesia Jones. Whether in a church, at a festival or as featured performers, the Jones Family always bring energy and joy to music.
While Katie visited the Fiddle two years seasons ago, RJ and Hope are making their Fiddle debut. This show is a great opportunity to catch these three talented songwriters on their weekend tour of the Great Lakes states.
Last year, Celtic Supergroup Solas completed a huge North American reunion tour marking the band's 30th anniversary. They had so much fun they are doing it again this year, and the Fiddle is on their schedule.
One of the most popular acts on the traditional folk music circuit, Alisdair and Natalie return to the Fiddle to present an extended conversation between a fiddle and cello.
Caller: Maeve Devlin; Band: Round Creek String Band
Local fans may remember Jerron from his visits to East Lansing's Great Lakes Folk Festival. He returns with fellow NYC all-around musician Dennis Lichtman to brilliantly present tunes and songs from the 1920s and beyond.
Annual Ten Pound Fiddle Membership Meeting, 7-7:15pm. All are welcome.
Each year, Greater Lansing's international dance phenom Nic Gareiss invites a musical friend or two to develop and then present an original program of music and dance. This year, the musician is the versatile fiddler, Brittney Haas.
Annual Ten Pound Fiddle Membership Meeting, 7-7:15pm. All are welcome.
Caller: Lisa Greenleaf; Bands: Brad Battey and Kendall Rogers (English), Hot Coffee Breakdown (Contras & Squares)
TUNE IN is an inclusive music showcase for performers and songwriters from Greater Lansing. You are invited to share a song, or just enjoy great music from your friends and neighbors.
Yes, BeauSoleil at the Fiddle! That's it. Come and enjoy!
Come join folk enthusiasts ages 3 - 13 and their family for fun singing community songs!
Let's sing a few Irish songs on St. Pat's Day! Last year was so much fun we're doing it again this year. Grab a beverage at nearby Sleepwalker or the REO Town tavern, and come sing! Lyric sheets provided. Song leaders Michael McConeghy, Abbey Hoffman, and Sally Potter.
Grosse Isle is one of a few Celtic bands that features the uilleann pipes - often called the Union pipes or Irish pipes - a complex set of bellows, reeds, a chanter, drones and regulators. Uilleann pipes are quieter than other pipes, and usually played sitting down. The drones found in haunting Irish melodies often originate from uilleann pipes. Grosse Isle sings and play a wide variety of instruments. We welcome them to the Ten Pound Fiddle.
Caller: TBA; Band Robin’s Nest String Band
Joy Clark dazzled folk music promoters at last October's FARM (Folk Alliance Region Midwest) conference. Then, she stole hearts at last November's Women in the Arts Festival. Now, she will team up with our own Kate Peterson to present a night full of skillful songs filled with deep sentiment.
Le Vent du Nord was last here seven years ago, a last minute, mid-week booking held at the Robin Theatre. The night proved to be incredibly memorable for those in the quickly sold out house.
TUNE IN is an inclusive music showcase for performers and songwriters from Greater Lansing. You are invited to share a song, or just enjoy great music from your friends and neighbors.
Every 2-3 seasons, James stops by the Fiddle to share both new material and old classics. Yes, bassist extraordinaire David Woodhead will be along, too. On this Good Friday, the show will be at the Robin Theatre, Lansing.
You are invited to spend an afternoon exploring elements that make up a top notch artistic presentation.
Caller: River Abel; Band TBA
Fourty years ago, John won the prestigious New Folk Award at the Kerrville Folk Festival, and the rest is history. A part of the NYC New Folk Movement, John has been a fan favorite for years. The Fiddle welcomes John back to town.
Pat Humphries lived in Lansing in the late 80s, a period when she penned many folk music community favorites. Since then, Pat and Sandy O. have been musical leaders in the peace and justice movement. "If I can't dance to it, it's not my revolution." - Emma Goldman
Caller: Maeve Devlin; Band Robin’s Nest String Band
Old Town's UrbanBeat will give Lucy Kaplansky fans an opportunity to be up close and personal with one of folk music's favorite singer songwriters. Food and beverage service available. Only 120 tickets are available.
Caller: Laurie Pietravalle; Band: Askin' for Trouble
TUNE IN is an inclusive music showcase for performers and songwriters from Greater Lansing. You are invited to share a song, or just enjoy great music from your friends and neighbors.
Come join folk enthusiasts ages 3 - 13 and their family for a fun with ukuleles! A co-production with Mighty Uke Day.
Caller: Gaye Fifer; Band: Pimento Mori
Irene's Birthday Dance! Caller: Lo Ziv; Band: The Resurrection Marys