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.
December 2023
The Don Julin Trio
In his return to the Fiddle, Michigan's mandolin guru Don Julin and friends Joe Wilson and Kevin Gills team up to present a night of musical magic.
Find out more »20th Annual Holiday Sing, hosted by Sally Potter wsg Doug Austin, Doug Berch, Ruelaine Stokes and special guest Cruz Villarreal
For 20 years, song leader and banjoist Sally Potter has invited the community to sing holiday songs - together. With familiar faces Doug Austin on the grand piano and Doug Berch on hammered dulcimer, and spoken word artist Ruelaine Stokes, Potter leads familiar selections surrounding winter, Solstice, peace, Christmas, and beyond. Lyric sheets provided.
Find out more »January 2024
True Blues: Cedric Watson and Corey Harris
Two masters of the blues together for one very special evening!
Find out more »Liz Carroll and Nic Gareiss and Allison de Groot
Chicago Irish fiddler Liz Carroll joins Old Time banjoist Allison De Groot and percussive dancer extraordinaire Nic Gareiss for a night of music and dance exploration.
Find out more »February 2024
Mid-Winter Singing Festival Friday Night Community Sing
The 20th Mid-Winter Singing Festival starts with the huge Community Sing, led by veterans Robert B. Jones, Joel Mabus, Frank Youngman, and a very special guest (TBA in November). Lyric sheets provided.
Find out more »MWSF Children’s Concert – Lake Effect Family Band
Northern Michigan family roots band with tight harmonies, hilarious original songs and traditional music.
Find out more »Mid-Winter Singing Festival Saturday Afternoon Community Sing
At this 20th Singing Festival, the Saturday afternoon community sing will pull songs from the two books that have sustained the community singing movement: Rise Up Singing and Rise Again. A group of experienced song leaders will take turns leading their favorites. Books welcome but not necessary; lyric sheets provided.
Find out more »March 2024
Seth Bernard and Jordan Hamilton
Two great friends, and members of Michigan's Earthwork Collective, share an evening of songs and reflection.
Find out more »David Francey
“One of Canada’s best loved troubadours” --Toronto Star, “The closest thing has to Woody Guthrie” --The Georgia Straight
Find out more »April 2024
The Springtails CD Release Concert
The Springtails - led by Julianna and Andy Wilson - are a Michigan-based band known for their swing-era style vocals and eclectic instrumentation. Joining forces with the incomparable Joe Wilson, this special show will celebrate the release of their new recording AND their new line-up.
Find out more »The Ukulele Kings
The Ukulele Kings are a fun-loving ukulele trio who are just big kids at heart. Come dance and sing along to songs about cats, dogs, bugs, and birds and all the other things that make life wonderful.
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