When an MSU student, Sally Rogers helped to start the Ten Pound Fiddle. Claudia Schmidt has performed at the Fiddle over 20 times. Great friends, together they will present a balanced, delightful, warm and funny Sunday afternoon program of poignant selections as well as old-favorites.
The Celtic brilliance of Cassie and Maggie charmed a full Fiddle house four years ago. They are back for a special Sunday afternoon show. "Be it their foot percussion accompanying driving Nova Scotian sets, their perfect blend of sibling harmonies, added to a stunning interplay on various instruments, a musical evening spent with Cassie and Maggie is a great night, altogether" - Irish Music Magazine.
“An Irish Christmas” promises a magical evening of songs, stories, and memories of Christmastime in Ireland shared by three of Irish Music’s most beloved and highly regarded performers. Veteran Ten Pound Fiddle performers in other configurations, this ensemble of Cathie Ryan, John Doyle, and Mick McAuley will present a rich evening of beloved music to remember.
For 23 years, song leader Sally Potter has sculpted two sets of past and present holiday favorites that everyone in the room sings - together. Pianist Doug Austin and dulcimer player Doug Berch lend their extraordinary instrumental talent. Spoken word artist Ruelaine Stokes shares pieces that blend with the sentiments of the season. Lyric sheets provided
The Debutants stole their showcase debut at the 2024 FARM (Folk Alliance Region Midwest) Conference in Chicago. Their fan base has only increased since a 2025 sold out show at The Robin. All seven members of The Debutants will grace the Fiddle's larger stage to open the Fiddle's winter/ spring season. Do not miss the songs and tunes of this tight, talented, energetic string band.
What happens when eight of Michigan's finest songwriters share the stage? Magic. Yellow Room Gang members Annie Capps, Jim Bizer, Jan Krist, David Tamulevich, Kitty Donohoe, David Barrett, Michael Hough and Matt Watroba present their songs in a round robin format, highlighting why many of their songs have become staples in the greater folk music community.
From 6:30-9pm on Friday and 11 am - 9 pm Saturday, 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.
23 years ago hundreds of people showed up to sing wonderful songs - together - at the first Mid-Winter Singing Festival. On Friday, Feb. 5, the Community Sing will feature song leader extraordinaire Dan Chouinard. Is there a better song leader, anywhere, than Dan Chouinard? This will be Dan's seventh visit to the Singing Festival. Know someone who loves to sing but has not been to a Friday night Singing Festival Community Sing? Now is the time! Lyric sheets provided. (singingfestival.com)
From 6:30-9pm on Friday and 11 am - 9 pm Saturday, 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.
Between Noon - 4:45 pm, the Mid-Winter Singing and Folk Festival will offer six workshops in three one hour sessions of two each. Participants can choose between workshops led by Dan Chouinard, Heather Kingham, director of Traverse City Sings, Reggie Harris, and others TBA. One Saturday ticket is good for all Saturday afternoon workshops and the Saturday evening Reggie Harris concert (which will include lots of singing along). (singingfestival.com)
On Saturday night, now Michigan resident Reggie Harris will officially present a concert - which will include a lot of singing along. Reggie is a favorite with Singing Festival followers. This show is a chance to hear his new material as well as sing some songs with one of the folk music community's best song leaders. Uniquely committed to “music as a community building vehicle,” Reggie’s music shares insightful perspectives on issues of life, history, education and human rights. In the spirit of his mentors, Pete Seeger and Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, (founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock), Reggie is a master songleader who loves to help people discover that they can make a difference at any age, wherever they may live.
The world discovered WINDBORNE when a 50 - second clip of their four part, a cappella rendition of "Song for the Lower Classes," sung next to NYC Trump Tower signage, went totally viral. Since then, they have traveled the world as full - time musicians. Beyond simply dazzling the audience with vocal fireworks, Windborne evokes a deep emotional response, breathing new life into songs of change from the past that ring true in modern times. This show marks WINDBORNE's sixth visit to the Fiddle stage.
Lúnasa are at that place where the past meets the future... they reveal a spirit few of their contemporaries can equal as they seem to choose from a palette containing a range of sounds and moods not available to more mortal players" - Hot Press (Ireland) In 2027, the stars finally aligned and Lúnasa will present a Friday night Fiddle concert. If you love Irish music and appreciate fine musicianship, do not miss this show!
Annual Ten Pound Fiddle Membership Meeting, 7-7:15pm. All are welcome.
Maggie's Wake was the most entertaining showcase act at the 2025 FARM (Folk Alliance Region Midwest) Conference in Chicago. A high-energy folk roots band from Southwestern Ontario, Maggie's Wake blends Celtic-inspired fiddle, tin whistle and flute with the spirit of jazz, Americana, and classic country. Fronted by award-winning musicians Tara Dunphy and Lindsay Schindler, the group weaves rich harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and irresistible rhythm into a sound that’s both timeless and fresh.
The Samuel Nalangria Band is rooted in generosity, perseverance, and openness. Samuel’s music is as much about community as it is about sound—inviting audiences into the heartbeat of Uganda while embracing a global musical conversation. The Nathan Moore Affair is a collective of veteran musicians, including guitarist Chris Schleuder, bassist Mark Glubke, and percussionist Carolyn Koebel, blending blues, folk, and rock into a unique musical gestalt.
Matt Watroba, singer, songwriter, song leader and DJ, and Anne Hills, singer, songwriter, and member of several popular folk music singing groups, have been fast friends for a long time. Every so often, Anne drives west from her home in Bethlehem, PA and gives a series of concerts in Michigan (where she grew up and attended Interlochen) and in the Chicago area. For this Fiddle concert, Anne and Matt will split the bill, adding harmonies and accompaniment on each other's songs. Don't miss this afternoon of heartfelt music, friendship and community.
Each season, Lansing resident and world-renowned dancer, Nic Gareiss asks two different, nationally-known musical friends to help create a unique program of music and dance for a 3-4 stop Michigan tour. For this Friday night Fiddle show, fiddler extraordinaire Lissa Schneckenburger and multi-instrumentalist Garrett Cameron will join Nic for an evening of delightful music and expressive dance. "A show stopper... the most inventive and expressive step dancer on the scene." - Daniel Gewertz, The Boston Herald
Wherever they perform, The Stilhouse Junkies quickly become a fan favorite as they explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weave through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. This band is really fun, and talented! Don't miss the inaugural Fiddle show of the Colorado-based Stillhouse Junkies!
