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Folk Show Resources

Venues

Acoustic Brew Concerts
Reasonably-priced, quality folk and acoustic music series in State College/Lemont since 1992.
State Theatre
The State Theatre is a non-profit community theatre dedicated to serving the Centre County region by providing a venue for theatre, dance, music, and film.
The Wagon Shed Concert Series
The Wagon Shed Concert Series in New Freedom, PA brings hot acoustic acts from across the country as well as sponsors open mic events.
The Susquehanna Folk Music Society
The Susquehanna Folk Music Society (SFMS), based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a nonprofit education and arts organization dedicated to the advancement, promotion and preservation of traditional, contemporary and international folk music and folk culture. SFMS presents concerts, dances, workshops and educational programs for the cultural enrichment of South Central Pennsylvania.

Events & Festivals

Folk College
Three days of workshops, concerts, jams, dancing, and friendship at Juniata College.
Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering
A weekend of music workshops, jamming, concerts, and dancing.
Hickory Fest
Hickory Fest brings some of the world’s best musicians to the hills of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
Heart of the Alleghenies Folk Music Festival
HOTA attendees can enjoy instructional workshops, dances, and open jam sessions.

Music Resources

The Mudcat Cafe
A comprehensive portal to Folk Music.
Old Songs
Old Songs, Inc. is a not-for-profit, educational organization dedicated to preserving traditional music and dance.
FOLKDJ-L
FOLKDJ-L is an electronic discussion group people interested in all folk-based music on the radio.
American Folklife Center
The collections in the Center's Archive of Folk Culture include folk cultural material from around America.
Dirty Linen
Dirty Linen is a U.S.-based magazine of folk and world music.
Themed Folk Music Song Lists for Radio
A themed song list sorted by holidays, musician's birthdays, and other various themes.

For Musicians

JR Judd Violins
A luthier in Williamsport, PA specializing in violins, violas, cellos, basses and bows.
Oriskany Guitars
A luthier in Central Pennsylvania specializing in guitars.
Elderly Instruments
A mail order retailer of many kinds of instruments.
Instrument specific websites
There are many of these on the Web, including Banjo Hangout, Fiddle Hangout, and Flatpicker Hangout.

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  • Live On WPSU:
    Saturday November 28
    6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Paul Rutter
Full List of Upcoming Shows »
  • Saturday November 28
    6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Paul Rutter
  • Saturday November 28
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Jennifer Carman
  • Saturday November 28
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Laurel Zydney
  • Saturday November 28
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Adam McMillen
  • Sunday November 29
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    John Letscher
  • Saturday December 5
    6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Jim Colbert
  • Saturday December 5
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Cleo Kesidis
  • Saturday December 5
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Leah Bug
  • Saturday December 5
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Ben Drain
  • Sunday December 6
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Mel DeYoung