BaseLine Folk Society

BaseLine Folk Society A wonderful venue for folk and traditional acoustic music. Our format has evolved over the past 11 years to better serve our audience and participants.

We sponsor monthly Open-Mics at 7 pm on the 3rd Saturdays, Sep-May at the Plymouth Arts Council Bldg, 774 N Sheldon Rd, Plymouth MI. $7 admission, memberships available. We are excited to be in the midst of our 12th Season of sharing acoustic folk and traditional music at BaseLine! We are a "work in progress" and the officers and directors of BaseLine Folk Society welcome innovative input. This i

s how we roll! We meet the 3rd Saturday of the month from September to May from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at the JWH Center for the Arts/Plymouth Community Arts Council located at 744 N Sheldon Rd, Plymouth 48170. Donations are $5 at the door or annual memberships are available for individuals ($20) or families ($40) which cover admission for the entire nine events of the Season. Our feature presentation will perform a 30 minute set beginning at 8:00 p.m. There will be 10 open mic spots available for the talented performers who come to share their music with us. Each performer is allotted two songs or 10 minutes to delight us with their acoustic acumen! A few will perform before the feature presentation and the rest will follow our guest performer. If you or someone you know is interested in performing, please come and sign up between 6:15 and 6:40 p.m. If more than 10 performers sign up, a lottery will be held for the open spots. Welcome, one and all!

There’s more ways to read about the fun happening at the Baseline Folk Society! We were also featured in The Ville magaz...
04/02/2025

There’s more ways to read about the fun happening at the Baseline Folk Society! We were also featured in The Ville magazine. Get a look at more photos from our recent event https://issuu.com/journeymanpub/docs/the_ville_-_march_2025/30

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! We are honored to be featured in the latest issue of The Rock Magazine, which covers ha...
03/31/2025

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! We are honored to be featured in the latest issue of The Rock Magazine, which covers happenings around the greater Plymouth area. What a perfect showcase of our events, talent and patrons. Special thanks to journalist Kevin Brown and photographer Bill Bresler for capturing the vibrancy and fun of the Baseline Folk Society. Look for a print copy at the local news stands or read online at

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03/17/2025

There was no shortage of shamrocks and shanties during Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day-themed Baseline. The audience and performers were decked out in every shade of emerald imaginable, from glittering top hats to oversized green neckties!

Host John “O’Shea” Delle-Monache warmed up the crowd with rib-tickling jokes and Irish curiosities, while Baseline President Cathy Miller invited everyone to join in a jovial singalong.

Our featured artists, husband and wife duo Alex and Maggie Zakem, took the stage to share their extensive range of lyrical and instrumental folk music. Maggie played rhythm guitar and sang songs about life in the old country, accompanied by Alex’s precision picking on the banjo. They later turned their focus to Appalachia and even the open road, playing old-time fiddle tune medleys and introducing the crowd to a taste of “Dieselbilly”. It was another great night filled with fond storytelling and delightful talent. Watch the video to see highlights from the show.

Thank you to our performers and patrons for continuing to make Baseline a special place for our community. Join us on April 26 for Host Terry Treppa and the Sorenson Family Band.

02/28/2025

The Voices of Chaos were a force to be reckoned with during their performance Saturday night. Scott Ludwig primed the audience with his charming humor and old-time banjo classics.

The featured band was honored to be introduced by Scott, who was their high school band teacher, mentor and friend.

Jumping right in, the Voices of Chaos took the edge off the chilly February night with sounds (and stylings!) from the islands. They continued to turn up the heat with electrifying covers of rock classics, even getting one young patron cutting a rig throughout the night. But the group showed a softer side to with their harmonious and heartfelt love ballads.

We thank all the performers of the night for sharing your talents and reminding us about the joy and connection music brings us all.

Join us March 15 for host John Delle-Monache and folk duo Alex and Maggie Zakem.

02/15/2025

Dear BaseLine Family,

Regretfully, we have decided to cancel BaseLine for this evening. The heavy snow and high winds are predicted to begin around 7 p.m. and the safety of all is our first priority. If at all possible, we will try to reschedule this event so that we can all enjoy Voices of Chaos at BaseLine!

Be well and be safe.

Cathy Miller
President, BaseLine Folk Society

01/24/2025

The Grand Folk Trio packed the house Saturday night! We started the evening with a special singalong from Baseline President Cathy Miller honoring the great Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. Host Sarah Thompson provided a warm welcome to each performer, some who shared their own tributes and stories of their singer-songwriter inspirations.

Our featured performers, The Grand Folk Trio, delivered a rousing performance of legendary hits from the Kingston Trio, bringing many listeners back to memories of their youth. Their bass harmonies, good vibes and beachside love songs kept toes taping and shoulders swaying. Watch the video to see highlights from the show.

Thank you to our patrons and performers for another wonderful gathering.

We’ll be back again on February 15 with our host Scott Ludwig and featured performers The Voices of Chaos that will surely light up your ears!

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774 N Sheldon Road
Plymouth, MI
48170

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We are excited to be in the midst of our 15th Season of sharing acoustic folk and traditional music at BaseLine! Our format has evolved over the past 15 years to better serve our audience and participants. We are a "work in progress" and the officers and directors of BaseLine Folk Society welcome innovative input. This is how we roll! We meet the 3rd Saturday of the month from September to May from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at the JWH Center for the Arts/Plymouth Community Arts Council located at 744 N Sheldon Rd, Plymouth 48170. Donations are $5 at the door or annual memberships are available for individuals ($20) or families ($40) which cover admission for the entire nine events of the Season. Our feature presentation will perform a 30 minute set. There will be 10 open mic spots available for the talented performers who come to share their music with us. Each performer is allotted two songs or 10 minutes to delight us with their acoustic acumen! A few will perform before the feature presentation and the rest will follow our guest performer. If you or someone you know is interested in performing, please come and sign up between 6:15 and 6:40 p.m. If more than 10 performers sign up, a lottery will be held for the open spots. Welcome, one and all!