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Doodad Farm

Doodad Farm is dedicated to connecting musicians with music lovers and building community. Here you can feel the music, not just hear it.

Doodad Farm provides a place for our community to experience art and music in a deeply personal way. It is our belief that modern society has created artificial barriers between those who create art and those who experience it, and we seek to reverse that trend. When people come to Doodad Farm for the first time, they immediately recognize that something is different, that this is no ordinary venu

e. What they’re feeling is the love that was built into this place by volunteers, who all pitched in to make Doodad Farm happen just because they believed in the idea of it. We are not here to make a profit – we’re here to help dedicated artists bring their art to people who appreciate it, and to help those artists support themselves. We never charge for admission, because we feel that everyone should have access to art, regardless of income. We do ask for donations, of which every cent always goes to the performers. Most know Doodad Farm as a concert venue, but we’re here to support community art in every way. If you need a space for a non-profit event, like music instruction, band practice, jamming, etc., just ask and we’ll try our best to provide the space and schedule you need. If you’re doing good work, then we want to support you. We’ve worked hard to build this place, and the more it can be used for the good of the community, the better. All we ask is that you leave the place the way you found it. Doodad Farm pays its bills by renting the space out for weddings, parties, reunions and retreats. Please keep us in mind as a resource for such events. We’re only one minute from I-40 and super easy to access from anywhere in central/Piedmont North Carolina. We’re always looking for support from the community we serve. If you would like to volunteer to help with an event, or participate in one of our work days, please contact us. We often have use for building materials and landscaping materials, too. Sorry, but because we have relatively few shows a year, we can't respond to every solicitation for booking. We generally approach bands ourselves and offer them shows here. If you're interested in seeing how a bunch of energetic volunteers turned an old log to***co barn into a very cool music venue, see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY-y3kDOTOg&feature=g-upl

11/20/2024

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our songwriters’ circle is earlier than usual this month: Thursday, Nov 21 at 7pm.

We’ll meet in the farmhouse, so just barge right in the front door and make yourself at home. Old friends and brand new friends are all welcome. If you just want to sit and listen, that’s fine, and nobody will twist your arm to get up to play.

We’re at 4701 Land Road, Greensboro. Call Dean at 336 260 7999 with any questions. All are welcome!

10/29/2024

The last Thursday of October falls on Halloween this year. We may lose a few to tricking and treating, but the circle will be unbroken.

It looks like sweater weather, so we’ll shoot for an outdoor circle. As always, all are welcome to this safe place for sharing songs and discussing them. We’ve got plenty of chairs. BYOB and instrument.

We’re at 4701 Land Road, Greensboro. See you here!

10/28/2024

Our 2024 season ended with a bang yesterday with Kevin Campbell, Nikki Morgan, and Vicki Genfan in a powerful songwriter round. Thanks to all of you who braved the chilly weather and cheered on our performers.

10/27/2024

A reminder that today’s show will feature not just great live music, but also great homemade food. D&J Catering will be here to keep your belly full.

Also, don’t forget about the OPEN MIC after the main show. All are welcome to perform a joke, a poem, or do whatever you want to do.

If it’s chilly we’ll fire up a burn barrel! See you guys at 4pm!

10/26/2024

One of our three performers at Sunday’s songwriter round will be making his first appearance on our stage, and we can’t wait for y’all to hear Kevin Campbell. Here’s a little video spoiler.

Event details in the comments below.

10/24/2024

This Sunday at 4pm, one of our three all-star performers is virtuoso guitarist, singer and composer Vicki Genfan. Drawing from folk, jazz, pop, soul and world music, Vicki is redefining singer/songwriter culture. With a mastery of the acoustic guitar that borders on pure alchemy, audiences are mesmerized by the waves of sound Vicki creates with just two hands and her voice.

A link to the show (which also includes Kevin Campbell and Nikki Morgan) is in the comments below).

This masterfully played instrumental guitar piece was written and performed by Vicki Genfan.

10/21/2024

Something like 160 folks joined us today for our “Rising Up” fundraiser today to support flood relief work for Helene flood victims. We held this event to help the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church, a leader in relief efforts.

This was truly one of Doodad Farm’s finest days, with outstanding performances, an engaged crowd, and the special, lovely vibe that comes from people gathering together for a unifying cause.

We’re so thankful to all the inspirational artists who volunteered their talents to this event. And thanks to all who came out to cheer on our performers and contribute so generously.

If you would like to donate to the WNCCUMC, it’s not too late. The link is in the first comment below.

10/20/2024

Our Rising Up fundraiser concert is in progress with a great turnout. Come on out if you can, but if you can’t we hope you’ll consider a generous donation to the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church. They’re on the ground in the mort hard-hit areas of the Appalachians.

Link right here;

10/18/2024

Our Rising Up concert this Sunday (10/20) at 2-5pm will feature some of the region's finest musicians. They will all be donating their performances to support the work of the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church, a group that's already on the ground in areas where Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc.

At 4pm we'll have these three phenomenal musicians on our stage, and we're so grateful for their help with this project.

Singer/songwriter LAURELYN DOSSETT lives and writes in the piedmont of North Carolina, and her songs tend to reflect the stories of the region, both traditional and contemporary. One of the most sought-after voices in creative collaborations, she co-founded Polecat Creek with singing partner Kari Sickenberger in 1997. Laurelyn is a frequent performer at regional music festivals such as Merlefest and has been a guest on the radio show Prairie Home Companion. She has toured with folk legend Alice Gerrard and songwriter Diana Jones, and premiered composer Kenneth Frazelle’s song cycle, “Songs in the Rear View Mirror,” in 2010, and has toured with the North Carolina Symphony in 2009 and 2011 and 2013. More at laurelyndossett.com.

RILEY BAUGUS grew up in the Regular Baptist tradition, which gave him a solid foundation in unaccompanied singing.[1] He began playing the fiddle at age 10 and grew up with the fiddler Kirk Sutphin. As a youth, he also had the opportunity to study with old-time musicians from Surry County, North Carolina and Grayson County, Virginia, including Tommy Jarrell, Robert Sykes, Dix Freeman, Verlin Clifton, and Paul Sutphin. He is influenced particularly by the Round Peak style of Surry County, North Carolina. Baugus has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Ireland, Scotland, and England. He has played with several old-time string bands, including The Farmer's Daughters, The Konnarock Critters, The Red Hots, Backstep, and the Old Hollow Stringband. He tours regularly with Dirk Powell and Tim O'Brien, and frequently performs and tours with dancer Ira Bernstein, with the duo show Appalachian Roots. More at rileybaugusbanjos.com.

FAYE PETREE's debut record, Gypsie Fiddle, was met with rave reviews in 2013. Raised on the family farm in North Carolina, she has already shaken the stages of MerleFest, Sundance Film Festival, The Pyrle Theater & GrassRoots music festivals worldwide as an artist at large. Faye is also excited be nearing the first release of an array of new solo music and media for your pleasure. Follow her and the many adventures of this modern day Gypsy at GypsyFiddle.com and spread the thread!

10/05/2024

Our brand new sound system sounds great! Or is it this all-star band? Either way, it’s going to be a great big party tonight as Gooseberry Jam celebrates their new album. “Blind-dog” Gatewood will start us off shortly after 7. Come out and enjoy the last of the summer weather.

We’ll be collecting food and supplies for victims of Helene, too, so please consider helping out.

10/04/2024

Our opening act is Michael "Blind-dog" Gatewood, one of the finest blues performers you've ever seen. He's a true one-man band with a long list of awards from all over the country, and we're thrilled to have him here to crank up the Gooseberry Jam Album Release party.

The fun starts at 7pm. Details in the comments below.

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Greensboro, NC
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It's time to reveal the artists who have offered their energy and talents to this year's tribute/fundraiser, in which we celebrate the life and music of John Prine. Thanks to everyone who's been working behind the scenes for months getting ready for this extravaganza. It's going to be beautifull! The show is this Sunday, June 23, from 3pm to 8pm. Details in the comments. Music by Barry Gray (acoustic version of “In Spite of Ourselves”).