University United Methodist Church (UUMC)
Beginning the 2021 season, the new home for Ten Pound Fiddle concerts and Fiddle Scout events will be the University United Methodist Church (UUMC), 1120 S. Harrison, East Lansing.
This is the church with three bells, just north of the intersection of Harrison Road and Trowbridge Road, directly north of the Trowbridge Shopping Center.
The Copper Chimney Lounge is a beautiful, intimate room for small and medium-sized concerts. Larger shows will be held in the beautiful sanctuary with great acoustics. Events needing kitchen access will use Asbury Hall.
Key reasons for the move: UUMC has differently-sized spaces that work very well for concerts, workshops, Fiddle Scouts, etc. so we can use a space that fits the event. There’s ample parking. UUMC has almost 200 parking spots! – including ten handicapped spaces. And we know the space works because UUMC was the venue for the Fiddle in the ‘80s & ‘90s.
February 2023
19th Mid-Winter Singing Festival Community Sing
On Friday night, Jean Chorazyczewski and Lori Fithian will join Singing Festival favorites Mark Dvorak and Joel Mabus for one night of high energy community singing. Lyric booklets provided.
Find out more »Mark Dvorak’s Children’s Concert
Chicago native and Singing Festival favorite Mark Dvorak will give his signature Children's Concert at 11 am on Saturday, February 4, 2023 as part of the 19th Annual Mid-Winter Singing Festival.
Find out more »19th MWSF Saturday Workshops and Afternoon Community Sing
The MWSF Saturday events provide another opportunity for our community to sing and play music - together!
Find out more »From Scotland, Tannahill Weavers
"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." - New York Times
Find out more »Ruby John and John Warstler
Ruby John has been captivating audiences with her driving fiddle style. She with John Warstler will present a night full of a variety of fiddle tunes, sing some songs, and tell stories of Ruby's life in her journey to blend her fiddling with her Native heritage.
Find out more »From Nova Scotia, Cassie & Maggie
“With songs ranging from heartbreakingly beautiful and soft to loud and boisterous, Cassie and Maggie's sisterly voices blend in such a way that you automatically know it is genetic… theirs are voices that wrap themselves around each other more than others.” -No Depression
Find out more »March 2023
Matt Watroba and Anne Hills
Old friends Anne Hills and Matt Watroba will join together to share a night of new songs and old favorites.
Find out more »Drummunity Percussion Experience with Lori Fithian
Celebrate the return of Fiddle Scouts with the return of Lori Fithian and her “Drummunity” circle!
Find out more »Deidre McCalla
Singer-songwriter Deidre McCalla, the "dreadlocked troubadour" celebrates the power and diversity of the human spirit.
Find out more »From Ireland, Karan Casey Trio
"...the Irish equivalent of Emmylou Harris." - WASHINGTON POST
Find out more »Violet Bell
“In a crowded field of Americana artists who claim influence from disparate genres…. Violet Bell truly pushes against the limitations and expectations of genres and genders.. Ross’s soulful vocal gymnastics sound downright wild… defying stylistic bounds.” Indyweek
Find out more »Jake Blount, Nic Gareiss & Laurel Premo + Fiddle’s Annual Membership Meeting
Jake Blount, Nic Gareiss and Laurel Premo, award-winning folk performers, have joined forces in a bewitchment of rich tones, deft movements and stories long untold. Through traditional songs familiar and arcane, this new trio celebrates the deep rhythms and subtle harmonies of America’s eldest musics.
Annual Ten Pound Fiddle Membership Meeting, 6 pm – 7 pm. All are welcome. (Only) Fiddle members vote on any issues. Meet the Fiddle Board of Directors. Held at the UUMC before the concert.
Find out more »April 2023
Youngman & Oldman feat. Peter Madcat Ruth (Frank Youngman, Mark Schrock, & Madcat Ruth)
This eclectic Michigan-based trio has a quirky repertoire performed on a variety of instruments that will delight children of all ages.
Find out more »Lady of the Lake – Karrie Potter Richards, Pooh Stevenson, and Wanda Degen and many special guests
A forty-year anniversary celebration with special guests Doug Berch, Kay Rinker-O'Neil, Dave Langdon, John Mikelsavage, and Mike Ross
Find out more »April Verch and Cody Walters
To listen to April Verch and Cody Walters is to be immersed in tradition. To watch them perform is to be transported. Be it regional Canadian roots, American old-time, 50’s Country, Scandinavian folk music, or something original that sounds as though it’s been around for a century—the one common thread is their love and reverence for the music and traditions that have been passed down to them.
Find out more »Katie Dahl
“Katie Dahl’s songs aren’t just melodies and words, they’re journeys that are firmly grounded in a sense of place—beautiful, real landscapes that help you feel places that you may have never been before. That’s the very best kind of songwriting. - Dar Williams
Find out more »May 2023
Miss Wanda & Mister Dan (Wanda Degen & Dan Giacobassi)
Musicians Wanda Degen & Dan Giacobassi present a fun, educational, interactive concert for children & families.
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