Other traditional music events

As we learn of other traditional-music events in our area, we'll post them here. Hope you find something you'll enjoy!

Workshop rescheduled

Because of bad weather and other problems beyond our control, the Songs of the Carter Family Workshop slated for April 12, has been rescheduled for May 10. Thanks to all who pre-registered. We hope you'll join us on May 10. Please select "Songs of the Carter Family" Workshop from the menu at right for more information.

Acoustic jam sessions

Sundays from 3-7 p.m., at L'Attitudes in the historic Lakeshore building at the corner of Lakeshore and East Washington in Marquette. Thanks to the Coffee Cup staff for giving the jam its previous home, and to Sweetwater Cafe and Bayou Bar and Grill for hosting two "transition" jams.

The Sweetwater Cafe at 517 N. Third in Marquette hosts an acoustic jam session Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Thanks to Sean, Ursula and the Sweetwater staff for supporting traditional music!

Old-Time, Acoustic Jam

Traditional, acoustic jam with old-time tunes played at slow-to-moderate speeds to make them easier to learn. First Saturday of the month, 3-4:30 p.m., in the Lounge at Grace United Methodist Church in Marquette (corner of West Fair and Norway; one block east of Lincoln Ave; enter from the lower level parking lot; watch for signs). For more details, please click here.
The next Old-Time, Acoustic Jam will be June 7.

Zydecology

The Marquette area's new Zydeco band, playing 6-9 p.m., every other Monday from January 28, at Lagniappe Cajun Restaurant, 145 Jackson Cut Alley in Marquette. For more about the band, please visit Zydecology.net

Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore

Drake, The Band, May 10. Fun, earthy, acoustic folk rock
Open Mic, May 17. Back by popular demand
The Truckey Boys, May 24. Dan and Drew Truckey, originals, traditional, contemporary classics
Chris Valenti, May 31. Classic rock, country, 50s, acoustic folk rock.
Live music 7 p.m., every Saturday night. Suggested admission: $5 adults, $1 child, $20 family. 104 E. Munising Ave., Munising, Mich. 906-387-3008. fallingrockcafe@charterinternet.net. fallingrockcafe.com

Fortune Lake Festival

Saturday, May 10. Musicians include Detour, Duo Borealis, and Glen and Judi Morningstar. Lots of great classes: fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, 5-string kantele, hammer dulcimer, family music making, and shape note singing. Afternoon contra dance called by Glen Morningstar and a free jam session; evening concert with all musicians. Catering by Keweenaw Fisheries: white fish, lake trout and Indian fry bread.
Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp between Iron River and Crystal Falls, Mich., three miles west of Crystal Falls on US2. Turn south on Bible Camp Road and drive for less than a quarter mile. Turn right on Fortune Lake Camp Road and drive just a short distance. Morning Music Classes 9-11:45 a.m., Central Time; Dance and Jam Sessions 1:30-4:30p.m. Central; Evening Concert 6:30-9:30p.m. Central.
Tickets for the Music Classes and the Evening Concert are limited so early registration is highly recommended. Registration fee for the morning Music Classes is $10 per class (75 minutes). The two Family Workshops (including Corinne's and the Shapenote Singing) are $10 per family or $5 per person. The afternoon jam session is open to the public at no charge. The afternoon dance is $7/adult and $5/student A ticket for the Evening Concert is $10/adult in advance and $12 at the door, students $5.

2008 "Above the Bridge" Songwriter's Weekend

June 19-22, Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn, Curtis, Mich. Three days of songwriting, open-stage time, musical workshops, performances, good times and great people! Sponsored by the Curtis Community Arts Council and Eagle Radio 96.7 Newberry, 101.5 Gaylord. Chamberlin's offers great food, a cozy atmosphere and an inviting place to lay a weary head. Workshop topics will include "Self-Promotion in the Music Biz," "What's in a Song?" "The Second Verse" (Beyond your Initial Inspiration) and "The Performing Songwriter." Additional workshops TBA. $200 for workshop and meals only; $310 for workshop, meals, double-occupancy at Chamberlin's; $395 for workshop, meals, single-occupancy at Chamberlin's.

Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival

31st Annual Festival, Saturday, June 21, noon to 11:30 p.m., Brethren, Mich. Reggae Cowboys, Ember Swift, Nobody's Darlin', Rusty Blaides, Ruby John, Breathe Owl Berathe, Earthwork Women. ARts and Crafts, food, kids' activities. Free admission, donations requested. 231-477-5381.

Steppin' In It Concert

CD-release concert. Presented by Spirit of the Woods Music Association. 8 p.m., Sat., Mat 31, $10. The Cabbage Shed, 198 Frankfort Ave., Elberta, Mich., 231-352-9843

Mid-Winter Singing Festival

www.singingfestival.com

Marquette Area Blues Festival

Labor Day Weekend, Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. Marquette Area Blues Society www.marquetteareabluessociety.com or 906-226-7658.

Wheatland Festival

wheatlandmusic.org

The Fox Valley Folklore Society

Sponsoring over 100 Folklife Events Annually
www.FoxValleyFolk.com
630-897-3655

Porcupine Mountains Music Festival

Every August at the Porcupine Mountain State Park, Ontonagon, 800-344-5355. Porcupine Mountains Music Festival

Second Sunday Folk Dance

Concerts begin promptly at 4 p.m. CT through the winter, and each is followed by light refreshments and a dance. Admission is $7, free for those over age 15. The Fortune Lake Camp is located between Iron River and Crystal Falls (in Iron County, Michigan), two miles west of Crystal Falls on US-2. South on Bible Camp Road, right on Fortune Lake Camp Road. 906-822-7889 or white-water-associates.com/second.htm