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: Martha Vanderkolk; 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: Birdhouse Hollow
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