Program Updates:
SFS Concerts: Fall season is in progress, with Saturday concerts at the Phinney Center and a special co-sponsored concert with É.T.É at the Royal Room on November 11.
Seattle Song Circle continues to meet at 7PM most Sundays via Zoom Conferencing, at this link: https://zoom.us/j/358495231 . Second Sundays are in person at the Greenwood Senior Center 525 N 85th (hybrid), and 4th Sundays are in person in a private home.
The Emerald City Contra Dance has in-person dances almost every Friday at the Phinney Center Community Hall. See Seattledance.org for more info about COVID precautions and schedule.
NEW IN 2023, The 3rd Annual Old Growth Oldtime Seattle Gathering plans to return October 10 – 12, 2025 – proudly sponsored by SFS!
Upcoming Seattle Folklore Society Events
Oct 18, 2025 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knqt.link/D8ztHe8
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Exemplary fiddler, multi-instrumentailst, vocalist and songwriter Luke Bulla is coming to the SFS stage! A champion fiddler since childhood, Luke also plays guitar and mandolin, and sings and writes songs. He has performed and/or recorded with luminaries Brandi Carlile, Lyle Lovett, Jim Lauderdale, Darrell Scott, Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer, Bela Fleck, and many, many more.-- read more --
Oct 25, 2025 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knqt.link/VtrdGaY
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his long career. "Often copied, never equalled", his repertoire consists of Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dances and a compelling canon of his own self-penned songs.-- read more --
Nov 01, 2025 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knqt.link/pPoOqZA
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Keltoi's spirited interpretations of Scottish and Irish dance music and soulful vocal harmonies are innovative, entertaining, and uplifting. Ranging from the fiery to the poignant, Keltoi's music reflects the passion and experience of its members.-- read more --
Nov 11, 2025 (Tue), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/the-royal-room-and-seattle-folklore-society-present-e-t-e/
Venue: The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle
With lovely vocal harmonies, deep groove, stepdancing, and rich instrumentation, É.T.É are an explosive trio on stage, transforming the nostalgia of a kitchen party into an unforgettable show experience that celebrates the joie de vivre of Québecois culture.-- read more --
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