Pasadena Folk Music Society

Name: Pasadena Folk Music Society
Address: Pasadena, CA, 91106, US
Telephone: +16263954652
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Since 1983, the PFMS has brought well-known performers of acoustic music to Caltech in Pasadena. We average one show each month. Email us to find out more.
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The Caltech Folk Music Society—now the Pasadena Folk Music Society—was started in 1983 by graduate students Brian Toby and Simon Davies. The intent was to bring well-known performers of acoustic music from around the country, and around the world, to play at Caltech for a reasonable price. Long before playing "unplugged" became fashionable, the PFMS began to seek out a wide range of singer-songwri

ters, bluegrass bands, British Isles music, blues, Nueva Cancion, guitarists, and a whole array of other musicians that did not fit well into mainstream musical categories. While some of these performers emphasize elements of "folk tradition," others are boldly innovative and truly unique. Social activism, humor, and compassion are commonly present as well. Most concerts are held in Beckman Institute Auditorium on the Caltech campus. The PFMS is an informal group of students and volunteers from the local community who arrange and publicize these concerts. Money taken in for ticket sales goes toward booking future shows. Volunteers are most welcome, especially students. By the way, all of our concerts are held after Caltech business hours, so parking in the school lots is free!

11/15/2024

We're looking forward to our concert this Saturday, Nov. 16, with the Kathy Kallick Band at Knox Presbyterian Church in Pasadena Here's an article about Kathy that just appeared in the HeySoCal newsletter:

Bluegrass phenom The Kathy Kallick Band is set to perform in Pasadena on Saturday.Since Kallick co-founded the Good Ol' Persons in 1975, she and her folksy

11/11/2024

Just a reminder that we'll be co-hosting Grammy-winner Kathy Kallick's bluegrass band at Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. For tickets, go to:

10/12/2024

Happy to report that we've got a new date for our concert with the Kathy Kallick Band: Saturday, November 16, at 7:30 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church in Pasadena! For tickets, see the link in our website below:

Presenting the best in folk music from around the country and around the world...since 1983.

07/31/2024

**NEWS ALERT** We're very disappointed to report that the Kathy Kallick Band has had to cancel this Saturday's concert at Knox Presbyterian Church due to Covid. The Caltech ticket office will be handling refunds, and we're hoping to reschedule the show in November, so please stay tuned. In the meantime, the Miskey Mountain Boys will be performing a free bluegrass concert at Altadena's Farnsworth Park Saturday at 7 pm.

07/08/2024

Fantastic concert last night in Pasadena with the Syncopaths! We had a sold-out house and even had to turn people away. Despite the lack of a dance floor, everyone had a toe-tapping, great time! [photos by Rex Mayreis of the PFMS]

07/05/2024

Tickets are going fast for our concert tomorrow eve with the Syncopaths! Unless they sell out, online tickets are available at the link below. There may be a few additional tickets at the door, so don't wait! https://ci.ovationtix.com/36761/production/1202789?performanceId=11476374

06/08/2024

Delighted to announce that we'll be hosting the Syncopaths at Caltech's Beckman Institute Auditorium on July 6. This talented quartet brings a fresh, spirited spin to Celtic and American folk traditions. In the words of the Irish Herald: "Make no mistake, the Syncopaths are nothing short of a Celtic supergroup." Tix and more info for the 8 pm concert can be found here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36761/production/1202789?performanceId=11476374

05/25/2024

Looking for some Celtic-themed fun, with everything from pipers to groups like Stepwise, Stage Cru and Celtish? The annual Scottish Fest kicks off this weekend in Costa Mesa. Here are a few photos from last year... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎶🎻

05/22/2024

Three members of the Pasadena Folk Music Society Board (Nick Smith, Alison Johnson and Rex Mayreis) spent this past Sunday in the Santa Monica Mountains at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival at the beautiful King Gillette Ranch. We met lots of musicians and listeners and added some 70 new names to our PFMS email list, plus we got new ideas for performers to book in our own music series. It's a great festival, and we look forward to being back in 2025!

05/03/2024

The Long Beach Bluegrass Festival is happening this Saturday, May 4, and will feature Honey Buckets, The Salty Suites and special guests The Honey Whiskey Trio. More info at the link below:

04/06/2024

Sharing Jody Gunn's wonderful interview with fiddler Alasdair Fraser, published today on FolkWorks. Get your tickets now for our April 13 concert in Hermosa Beach with the Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles, featuring special guests Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas!

In the rich tapestry of traditional music, few figures stand as prominently as Alasdair Fraser, the acclaimed Scottish fiddler, composer, and recording artist. With anticipation building for his return to […]

03/25/2024

As we prepare to co-host the April 13 show of the Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, here's a clip of featured performers Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas. Reserved seats are sold out, but general admission tickets are still available. See link to buy tickets in comment.

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie HaasRob Fraser's Welcome to San Francisco (Alasdair Fraser)/Braes of Mar/Jenny Dang the Weaver/Crossing the Minch (PM Donald MacLeo...

03/14/2024

Another local option for celebrating St. Patrick's Day this Sunday is at Griffins of Kinsale in South Pasadena. The pub will open bright and early at 8 with an Irish breakfast, and the party continues from noon on with musical guests Stepwise, Crimson Crowbar, and Howling Wake 🎶☘️🇮🇪 Sláinte! https://griffinsofkinsale.com

03/12/2024

If you're looking for music on St. Patrick's Day, our friends at Pasadena Pro Musica will present their spring concert at Pasadena's Neighborhood Church. For tickets and more info, visit their website, at: https://pasadenapromusica.org/

03/03/2024

A few photos from a fantastic evening at Caltech with Liz Simmons, Flynn Cohen and Natalie Padilla, who make up Low Lily... thrilled to welcome you back!

02/29/2024

The Vermont-based trio Low Lily will perform roots-steeped music with a distinctive pop sparkle on March 2, in Pasadena. By News Desk Low Lily’s concerts and

09/14/2023

Don't miss fiddler Mari Black at Caltech this Saturday at 8 pm! You can purchase tickets by phone, at 626-395-4652, or online at this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36761/performance/11354870?performanceId=11354870

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Pasadena, CA
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Telephone

+16263954652

Website

http://pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org/

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