BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//208.97.181.95//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11936@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Concerts\,Contra Dancing\,Jam Sessions\,Outside C orvallis\,Singing\,Workshops CONTACT:http://westwindweekend.org/ DESCRIPTION:Westwind Weekend\nof music and dance\nA beautiful setting on th e Oregon Coast. A pristine\, sheltered beach\, tidepools galore\, wildlif e in the water\, woods\, and air\, hikes that lead to superb vistas up and down the coast. It’s a weekend at the beach\, with music and friends old and new. It’s always sunny at Westwind\, AND it almost always rains. Wh ich is to say\, any weather can happen.\nA growing\, family friendly commu nity. More than a fourth of those who attend the Westwind Weekend are you ng people. Kids bring their friends. They dig in the sand\, play Frisbee \, hike\, play cards\, dance\, play music\, drink hot cocoa\, help out\, h ang out\, and build lasting memories.\nNon-stop music jams. At any moment you’ll find swing favorites on the front porch\, old-time in the shed\, a nd Irish/contra tunes in the kitchen. Some of the finest musicians in the Willamette Valley come to Westwind and are joined by folks just learning to play and everyone in between.\nContra dancing and more. Friday and Sat urday evenings feature the Westwind All Star Orchestra playing tunes\, and dance programming that’s aimed at all ages and abilities. Expect family d ances\, contras and squares\, and a set of Scandinavian favorites. Also fi nd musicians jamming and swing or zydeco dancing underway outside the main hall.\nCamper-led workshops. Gumboot dancing\, daisy chain squares\, swi ng chords\, beach talk\, favorite folk songs: come with your special talen t to share or learn something you’ve never heard of before. Sunday morning expect time for singing the gospel of our non-denominational love of comm unity.\nA Saturday camper concert. Enjoy listening to the crazy\, creative \, and sublime as your fellow campers perform\, or put together your own h igh or low art performance and step up onto the whale bone stage.\nHappy\, hearty vegetarian food.\nRegistration is open.\nTickets: http://westwindw eekend.org/. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506 GEO:+44.998161;-123.842951 LOCATION:Westwind Stewardship Group’s Camp Westwind @ Otis\, OR 97368\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Westwind Weekend URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/westwind-weekend-8/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2018/01/Westwind24.jpg\;300\;199\,medium\;https://corvallisfolklore. org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Westwind24.jpg\;300\;199\,large\;https ://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Westwind24.jpg\;3 00\;199\,full\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/ 01/Westwind24.jpg\;300\;199 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nA beautiful setting on the Oregon Coast. A pristine\, sheltered beach\, tidepools galore\, wildlife in the water\, woods\, and a ir\, hikes that lead to superb vistas up and down the coast. It’s a weeke nd at the beach\, with music and friends old and new. It’s always sunny a t Westwind\, AND it almost always rains. Which is to say\, any weather ca n happen.
\nA growing\, family friendly community. More than a four th of those who attend the Westwind Weekend are young people. Kids bring their friends. They dig in the sand\, play Frisbee\, hike\, play cards\, dance\, play music\, drink hot cocoa\, help out\, hang out\, and build las ting memories.
\nNon-stop music jams. At any momen t you’ll find swing favorites on the front porch\, old-time in the shed\, and Irish/contra tunes in the kitchen. Some of the finest musicians in th e Willamette Valley come to Westwind and are joined by folks just learning to play and everyone in between.
\nContra dancing and more< /strong>. Friday and Saturday evenings feature the Westwind All Star Orch estra playing tunes\, and dance programming that’s aimed at all ages and a bilities. Expect family dances\, contras and squares\, and a set of Scandi navian favorites. Also find musicians jamming and swing or zydeco dancing underway outside the main hall.
\nCamper-led workshops. Gumboot dancing\, daisy chain squares\, swing chords\, beach talk\, favorite folk songs: come with your special talent to share or learn somet hing you’ve never heard of before. Sunday morning expect time for singing the gospel of our non-denominational love of community.
\nA Saturday camper concert. Enjoy listening to the crazy\, creative\ , and sublime as your fellow campers perform\, or put together your own hi gh or low art performance and step up onto the whale bone stage.
\n< strong>Happy\, hearty vegetarian food.
\nRegistration is open.
\nTickets: http://westwindweekend.org/.
X-COST:$150 / $80 teens / $60 preteens X-TICKETS-URL:http://westwindweekend.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9047@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS\,CFS Concerts\,Concerts\,In Corvallis\,Intern ational Folk Music CONTACT:rgandara@whitesidetheatre.org\; http://whitesidetheatre.org/events. php DESCRIPTION:The Gothard Sisters\n\n\n\nThe Gothard Sisters are a dynamic mu sical group of three sisters who play contemporary Celtic music. Through 10 years performing\, touring and writing music together\, the optimistic style of their music and performances continue to resonate with their fans \, building a loyal international following.\nTheir latest all-original al bum release\, Midnight Sun\, reached #6 on the Billboard World Music chart s as the highest ranking debut on the chart. The Gothard Sisters have perf ormed in venues large and small all over the country\, including a concert at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium stage in Washington DC\, performances with Disney Cruise line in Europe\, a 20-city concert tour of Japan in 201 9 and appearances at music festivals and performing arts venues nationwide .\nBlending Celtic\, folk\, classical\, world and northwest musical influe nces\, the Gothard Sisters bring songs to life with violin\, acoustic guit ar\, mandolin\, bodhran\, djembe\, octave violin\, whistle and vocal harmo nies\, creating music that is “vivid\, inspirational and captivating.” (T im Carroll\, Folk Words Review 2018)\nWriting and recording near their hom e in the Pacific Northwest between touring nationally\, the band has relea sed 7 albums and has performed over 1\,000 live shows over the course of t heir career.\n\n\n\n \nTickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show =124662. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T223000 GEO:+44.563811;-123.262132 LOCATION:Whiteside Theatre @ 361 SW Madison Ave\, Corvallis\, OR 97333\, US A SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Gothard Sisters URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/the-gothard-sisters-3/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2017/12/GothardSisters2.jpg\;300\;207\,medium\;https://corvallisfolk lore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/GothardSisters2.jpg\;300\;207\,la rge\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Gothard Sisters2.jpg\;300\;207\,full\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-conten t/uploads/2017/12/GothardSisters2.jpg\;300\;207 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTheir late st all-original album release\, Midnight Sun\, reached #6 on the Billboard World Music charts as the highest ranking debut on the c hart. The Gothard Sisters have performed in venues large and small all ove r the country\, including a concert at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium sta ge in Washington DC\, performances with Disney Cruise line in Europe\, a 2 0-city concert tour of Japan in 2019 and appearances at music festivals an d performing arts venues nationwide.
\nBlending Celtic\, folk\, classical\, world and northwest musical influences\, the Gothard Sisters bring songs to life with violin\, acoustic guitar\, mandol in\, bodhran\, djembe\, octave violin\, whistle and vocal harmonies\, crea ting music that is “vivid\, inspirational and captivating.” (Tim Carroll\, Folk Words Review 2018)
\nWriting an d recording near their home in the Pacific Northwest between touring natio nally\, the band has released 7 albums and has performed over 1\,000 live shows over the course of their career.
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Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=124662.
X-COST:$20adv/$25atd X-TICKETS-URL:https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=124662 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9174@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Best Cellar\,CFS\,CFS Concerts\,In Corvallis CONTACT:: Mark Weiss DESCRIPTION:Best Cellar – Canceled\nNow that things are opening up we have scheduled Best Cellars for this year. We will add details of performers a s they are confirmed. Unfortunately\, the Beta variant has postponed the restart of the Best Cellar for the foreseeable future. Get Vaccinated!\nT he best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. Admission is “ pay what you will\,” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee are available. Located in the cellar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Monroe\, in Corv allis. For more information\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210924T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210924T220000 LOCATION:Methodist Church @ 50 NW 11th St Corvallis\, OR 97330 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Best Cellar – Canceled URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/best-cellar-54/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNow that things are opening up we have scheduled Best Cellars for this year. We will add details of performers as the y are confirmed. Unfortunately\, the Beta variant has postponed the resta rt of the Best Cellar for the foreseeable future. Get Vaccinated!
\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acousti c music. Admission is “pay what you will\,” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee are available. Located in the cellar of the Methodist Church on 11 th and Monroe\, in Corvallis. For more information\, or to join the volunt eer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss @cmug.com
\n X-COST:$2-10 sliding scale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9113@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS\,CFS Concerts\,Concerts\,In Corvallis\,Intern ational Folk Music CONTACT:rgandara@whitesidetheatre.org\; http://whitesidetheatre.org/events. php DESCRIPTION:Robbie Fulks\n\n\n\nRobbie Fulks is a singer\, recording artist \, instrumentalist\, composer\, and songwriter. His most recent release\, 2017’s Upland Stories\, earned year’s-best recognition from NPR and Rollin g Stone among many others\, as well as two Grammy® nominations\, for folk album and American roots song (“Alabama At Night”).\nRadio: multiple appea rances on WSM’s “Grand Ole Opry”\; PRI’s “Whadd’ya Know”\; NPR’s “Fresh Ai r\,” “Mountain Stage\,” and “World Cafe”\; and the syndicated “Acoustic Ca fe” and “Laura Ingraham Show.” TV: PBS’s Austin City Limits\; NBC’s Today\ , Late Night with Conan O’Brien\, Later with Carson Daly\, and 30 Rock. Fr om 2004 to 2008 he hosted an hourlong performance/interview program for XM satellite radio\, “Robbie’s Secret Country.” Artists who have covered his songs include Sam Bush\, Kelly Hogan\, Andrew Bird\, Mollie O’Brien\, Ros ie Flores\, John Cowan\, and Old 97s.\nRobbie’s writing on music and life have appeared in GQ\, Blender\, the Chicago Reader\, DaCapo Press’s Best M usic Writing anthologies for 2001 and 2004\, Amplified: Fiction from Lead ing Alt-Country\, Indie Rock\, Blues and Folk Musicians\, and A Guitar and A Pen: Stories by Country Music’s Greatest Songwriters. As an instrumenta list\, he has accompanied the Irish fiddle master Liz Carroll\, the distin guished jazz violinist Jenny Scheinman\, and the New Orleans pianist Dr. J ohn. As a producer his credits include Touch My Heart: A Tribute to Johnny Paycheck (Sugar Hill\, 2004) and Big Thinkin’ by Dallas Wayne (Hightone\, 2000). Theatrical credits include “Woody Guthrie’s American Song” and Har ry Chapin’s “Cottonpatch Gospel.” He served twice as judge for the Winfie ld National Flatpicking Guitar competition. He tours yearlong with various configurations.\n\n\n\nBesides country and bluegrass music\, Robbie is fi ercely fond of Charles Mingus\, P.G. Wodehouse\, quantum mechanics\, his w ife Donna\, comedy in almost all forms\, cooking\, swimming laps\, the pas t\, Arthur Schopenhauer\, Universal horror movies\, his grandson and even his sons\, coastal towns in the off-season\, and rye whiskey\, though in n othing like that order.\nAdvance GA seats $20 online at WhitesideTheatre.o rg/live-events and at Corvallis Brewing Supply\nAll Tickets $25 day of the show DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211008T223000 GEO:+44.563811;-123.262132 LOCATION:Whiteside Theatre @ 361 SW Madison Ave\, Corvallis\, OR 97333\, US A SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Robbie Fulks URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/robbie-fulks/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2017/12/Robbie-Fulks.jpg\;300\;387\,medium\;https://corvallisfolklor e.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Robbie-Fulks.jpg\;300\;387\,large\;h ttps://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Robbie-Fulks. jpg\;300\;387\,full\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads /2017/12/Robbie-Fulks.jpg\;300\;387 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nRobbie Fulks is a singer\, recording artist\, i nstrumentalist\, composer\, and songwriter. His most recent release\, 2017 ’s Upland Stories\, earned year’s-best recognition from NPR and < em>Rolling Stone among many others\, as well as two Grammy® nominatio ns\, for folk album and American roots song (“Alabama At Night”).
\nRadio: multiple appearances on WSM’s “Grand Ole Opry”\; PRI’s “Whadd’ya Kn ow”\; NPR’s “Fresh Air\,” “Mountain Stage\,” and “World Cafe”\; and the sy ndicated “Acoustic Cafe” and “Laura Ingraham Show.” TV: PBS’s Austin C ity Limits\; NBC’s Today\, Late Night with Conan O’Brien \, Later with Carson Daly\, and 30 Rock. From 2004 to 2008 he hosted an hourlong performance/interview program for XM satelli te radio\, “Robbie’s Secret Country.” Artists who have covered his songs i nclude Sam Bush\, Kelly Hogan\, Andrew Bird\, Mollie O’Brien\, Rosie Flore s\, John Cowan\, and Old 97s.
\nRobbie’s writing on music and life h ave appeared in GQ\, Blender\, the Chicago Reader\, DaCapo Press’s Best Music Writing anthologies for 2001 and 2 004\, Amplified: Fiction from Leading Alt-Country\, Indie Rock\, Blue s and Folk Musicians\, and A Guitar and A Pen: Stories by Country Music’s Greatest Songwriters. As an instrumentalist\, he has accompa nied the Irish fiddle master Liz Carroll\, the distinguished jazz violinis t Jenny Scheinman\, and the New Orleans pianist Dr. John. As a producer hi s credits include Touch My Heart: A Tribute to Johnny Paycheck (S ugar Hill\, 2004) and Big Thinkin’ by Dallas Wayne (Hightone\, 20 00). Theatrical credits include “Woody Guthrie’s American Song” and Harry Chapin’s “Cottonpatch Gospel.” He served twice as judge for the Winfield National Flatpicking Guitar competition. He tours yearlong with various co nfigurations.
\nB esides country and bluegrass music\, Robbie is fiercely fond of Charles Mi ngus\, P.G. Wodehouse\, quantum mechanics\, his wife Donna\, comedy in alm ost all forms\, cooking\, swimming laps\, the past\, Arthur Schopenhauer\, Universal horror movies\, his grandson and even his sons\, coastal towns in the off-season\, and rye whiskey\, though in nothing like that order. p>\n
Advance GA seats $20 online at WhitesideTheatre.org/live-events and at Corval
lis Brewing Supply
\nAll Tickets $25 day of the show
Golden Bough’s first European performances were in the streets and small folk clubs of Ireland \, England\, Scotland\, Wales\, Germany\, Holland and Switzerland in the e arly `80’s. These simple beginnings soon led to major tours of European ci ties and a recording contract with a top European folk music label. Other activities that Golden Bough has been involved in over the past several ye ars include peace marches in cities all over Europe protesting the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina\, musical presentations for tens of thousands of elemen tary school children and events for human rights\, religious freedom and d rug rehabilitation.
\nSince their inception\, Golden Bough has becom e a popular and in demand group on both sides of the Atlantic\, gaining cr itical acclaim and enthusiastic support from folk fans wherever they perfo rm. Blending their voices in pristine harmony\, they back themselves on an array of rare and more common acoustic instruments\, including\; Celtic h arp\, penny-whistle\, violin\, octave-mandolin\, mandolin\, accordion\, gu itar\, harmonica\, recorder and bodhran. In the recording studio\, as well as on stage\, Golden Bough captures the essence and joy of traditional fo lk music and captivates listeners with the uniqueness of their original co mpositions. With songs and instrumental pieces ranging from ballads to liv ely jigs\, reels and sing-alongs\, Golden Bough provides an atmosphere in which the listener can enjoy unique entertainment within and beyond the bo undaries of traditional folk music. Their music is well received and enjo yed by audiences of all ages.
\n X-COST:$12adv/$15atd X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9175@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Best Cellar\,CFS\,CFS Concerts\,In Corvallis CONTACT:: Mark Weiss DESCRIPTION:Best Cellar\nNow that things are opening up we have scheduled B est Cellars for this year. We will add details of performers as they are confirmed.\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. A dmission is “pay what you will\,” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee ar e available. Located in the cellar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Mon roe\, in Corvallis. For more information\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211029T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211029T220000 LOCATION:Methodist Church @ 50 NW 11th St Corvallis\, OR 97330 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Best Cellar URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/best-cellar-55/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNow that things are opening up we ha ve scheduled Best Cellars for this year. We will add det ails of performers as they are confirmed.
\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. Admission is “pay what you will\, ” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee are available. Located in the cell ar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Monroe\, in Corvallis. For more inf ormation\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com
\n X-COST:$2-10 sliding scale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9176@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Best Cellar\,CFS\,CFS Concerts\,In Corvallis CONTACT:: Mark Weiss DESCRIPTION:Best Cellar\nNow that things are opening up we have scheduled B est Cellars for this year. We will add details of performers as they are confirmed.\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. A dmission is “pay what you will\,” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee ar e available. Located in the cellar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Mon roe\, in Corvallis. For more information\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211203T220000 LOCATION:Methodist Church @ 50 NW 11th St Corvallis\, OR 97330 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Best Cellar URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/best-cellar-56/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNow that things are opening up we ha ve scheduled Best Cellars for this year. We will add det ails of performers as they are confirmed.
\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. Admission is “pay what you will\, ” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee are available. Located in the cell ar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Monroe\, in Corvallis. For more inf ormation\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com
\n X-COST:$2-10 sliding scale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9177@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Best Cellar\,CFS\,CFS Concerts\,In Corvallis CONTACT:: Mark Weiss DESCRIPTION:Best Cellar\nNow that things are opening up we have scheduled B est Cellars for this year. We will add details of performers as they are confirmed.\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. A dmission is “pay what you will\,” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee ar e available. Located in the cellar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Mon roe\, in Corvallis. For more information\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220128T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220128T220000 LOCATION:Methodist Church @ 50 NW 11th St Corvallis\, OR 97330 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Best Cellar URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/best-cellar-57/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNow that things are opening up we ha ve scheduled Best Cellars for this year. We will add det ails of performers as they are confirmed.
\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. Admission is “pay what you will\, ” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee are available. Located in the cell ar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Monroe\, in Corvallis. For more inf ormation\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com
\n X-COST:$2-10 sliding scale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9414@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS\,CFS Concerts\,Concerts\,In Corvallis CONTACT:https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/ DESCRIPTION:Robin and Linda Williams\nFor more than four decades now\, Robi n & Linda Williams have made it their mission to perform the music that th ey love\, “a robust blend of bluegrass\, folk\, old-time and acoustic coun try that combines wryly observant lyrics with a wide-ranging melodicism.” Today some might call it “Americana\,” but these two revered music masters were living and breathing this elixir 20 years before that label was turn ed into a radio format.As live performers\, they are second to none. Their stirring concerts have earned them a huge body of fans over the years. Bu t as gifted songwriters Robin and Linda have earned an even rarer honor\, the devotion and deep respect of their musical peers. As The Washington Po st put it\, “The Williamses are able to sum up a life in a few details wit h moving completeness.” The list of artists who have covered their origina l songs include some of the greats of country music\, names like Emmy Lou Harris\, Tom T.Hall\, George Hamilton IV\, Tim & Mollie O’Brien\, Mary Cha pin Carpenter\, Kathy Mattea and The Seldom Scene. One of their most reque sted songs\, “Don’t Let Me Come a Stranger\,” has been recorded by the wel l-known Irish singer\, Mary Black.\nSave $2 with promo code CFS\nAttendanc e is limited to 300 so get tickets early!\nSee COVID requirements: https:/ /www.whitesidetheatre.org\nTickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php? show=132234. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T220000 LOCATION:Whiteside Theatre @ 361 SW Madison Ave\, Corvallis\, OR SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Robin and Linda Williams URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/robin-and-linda-williams/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2021/11/RobinLindaWilliams.jpg\;600\;369\,medium\;https://corvallisf olklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/RobinLindaWilliams.jpg\;600\;3 69\,large\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/R obinLindaWilliams.jpg\;600\;369\,full\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/ wp-content/uploads/2021/11/RobinLindaWilliams.jpg\;600\;369 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor more than four decades now\, Robin & Linda Williams have made it their mission to perform the music that they love\, “a robust blend of bluegrass\, folk\, old-time and acoustic country that combines wryly obser vant lyrics with a wide-ranging melodicism.” Today some might call it “Ame ricana\,” but these two revered music masters were living and breathing th is elixir 20 years before that label was turned into a radio format.As liv e performers\, they are second to none. Their stirring concerts have earne d them a huge body of fans over the years. But as gifted songwriters Robin and Linda have earned an even rarer honor\, the devotion and deep respect of their musical peers. As The Washington Post put it\, “The Williamses a re able to sum up a life in a few details with moving completeness.” The l ist of artists who have covered their original songs include some of the g reats of country music\, names like Emmy Lou Harris\, Tom T.Hall\, George Hamilton IV\, Tim & Mollie O’Brien\, Mary Chapin Carpenter\, Kathy Mattea and The Seldom Scene. One of their most requested songs\, “Don’t Let Me Co me a Stranger\,” has been recorded by the well-known Irish singer\, Mary B lack.
\nAttendance is limited to 300 so get tickets early!
\nTick ets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=132234 .
X-COST:$15 adv/$20 day of show X-TICKETS-URL:https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=132234 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-8834@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS\,CFS Contradance\,Contra Dancing\,In Corvalli s CONTACT:cfs.dance.registrar@CorvallisFolklore.org\; http://corvallisfolklor e.org/home/ccw DESCRIPTION: CFS annual Corvallis Contra Weekend 2022 CANCELED\nThis event is yet another casualty of Covid\nElixir\nElixir blends driving fiddle and guitar with the rich texture and rhythmic excitement of a full horn secti on\, deftly weaving brassy riffs and daring solos in and out of traditiona l Irish\, French Canadian and New England tunes. Elegant melodies evolve i nto raucous dixieland horn riffs\; transcendent harmonies\, playful improv isations\, and rock\, swing and reggae-inspired rhythms weave in and out o f traditional and original Irish\, French Canadian and New England tunes. \nSecond band TBA\n \nNils Fredland\nNils Fredland has been calling dances with admirable skill and infectious energy since 2000. Respected for his expertise as a teacher and caller\, sensitive leadership\, and generosity\ , Nils is one of the busiest and most sought-after callers in the business . He draws on a large and varied repertoire of dances\, presenting materia l from centuries-old “chestnuts” to cutting-edge contemporary choreography .\nNils is also known for breathing new life into traditional singing squa res\, and he has co-authored two books on the topic with master callers. N ils studied classical trombone at Indiana University\, and has played his horn in ensembles ranging from symphony orchestras to ska bands. In Elixir Nils brings together his myriad talents in one thrilling package. Nils al so works as the American Dance Publications Coordinator at the Country Dan ce and Song Society.\nJacquie Grennan\n\nJacqui Grennan is a contra dance caller\, choreographer\, and dance organizer in the Los Angeles contra dan ce scene.\nA fixture in the Los Angeles contra dance community since 2010\ , Jacqui currently calls at contra dances around the nation and in her hom e community of Los Angeles\, CA. Jacqui produced and organized the 3rd Sat urday contra dance series held at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena\, CA\ , from 2014 to 2016. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220220T170000 GEO:+44.55634;-123.302747 LOCATION:TBA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Corvallis Contra Weekend 2022 (CANCELED) URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/corvallis-contra-weekend-2022- tentative/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2014/06/Elixer.png\;300\;227\,medium\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/ home/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Elixer.png\;300\;227\,large\;https://corva llisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Elixer.png\;300\;227\,ful l\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Elixer.pn g\;300\;227 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nElixir blends d riving fiddle and guitar with the rich texture and rhythmic excitement of a full horn section\, deftly weaving brassy riffs and daring solos in and out of traditional Irish\, French Canadian and New England tunes. Elegant melodies evolve into raucous dixieland horn riffs\; transcendent harmonies \, playful improvisations\, and rock\, swing and reggae-inspired rhythms w eave in and out of traditional and original Irish\, French Canadian and Ne w England tunes.
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Nils Fredland has been calling dances with adm irable skill and infectious energy since 2000. Respected for his expertise as a teacher and caller\, sensitive leadership\, and generosity\, Nils is one of the busiest and most sought-after callers in the business. He draw s on a large and varied repertoire of dances\, presenting material from ce nturies-old “chestnuts” to cutting-edge contemporary choreography.
\nNils is also known for breathing new life into traditional singing square s\, and he has co-authored two books on the topic with master callers. Nil s studied classical trombone at Indiana University\, and has played his ho rn in ensembles ranging from symphony orchestras to ska bands. In Elixir N ils brings together his myriad talents in one thrilling package. Nils also works as the American Dance Publications Coordinator at the Country Dance and Song Society.
\nJacqui Grennan is a contra dance caller\, choreographer\, and danc e organizer in the Los Angeles contra dance scene.
\nA fixt ure in the Los Angeles contra dance community since 2010\, Jacqui currentl y calls at contra dances around the nation and in her home community of Lo s Angeles\, CA. Jacqui produced and organized the 3rd Saturday contra danc e series held at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena\, CA\, from 2014 to 20 16.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Contra X-COST:TBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9178@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Best Cellar\,CFS\,CFS Concerts\,In Corvallis CONTACT:: Mark Weiss DESCRIPTION:Best Cellar\nNow that things are opening up we have scheduled B est Cellars for this year. We will add details of performers as they are confirmed.\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. A dmission is “pay what you will\,” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee ar e available. Located in the cellar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Mon roe\, in Corvallis. For more information\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220225T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220225T220000 LOCATION:Methodist Church @ 50 NW 11th St Corvallis\, OR 97330 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Best Cellar URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/best-cellar-58/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNow that things are opening up we ha ve scheduled Best Cellars for this year. We will add det ails of performers as they are confirmed.
\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. Admission is “pay what you will\, ” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee are available. Located in the cell ar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Monroe\, in Corvallis. For more inf ormation\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com
\n X-COST:$2-10 sliding scale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9179@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Best Cellar\,CFS\,CFS Concerts\,In Corvallis CONTACT:: Mark Weiss DESCRIPTION:Best Cellar\nNow that things are opening up we have scheduled B est Cellars for this year. We will add details of performers as they are confirmed.\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. A dmission is “pay what you will\,” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee ar e available. Located in the cellar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Mon roe\, in Corvallis. For more information\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220325T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220325T220000 LOCATION:Methodist Church @ 50 NW 11th St Corvallis\, OR 97330 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Best Cellar URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/best-cellar-59/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNow that things are opening up we ha ve scheduled Best Cellars for this year. We will add det ails of performers as they are confirmed.
\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. Admission is “pay what you will\, ” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee are available. Located in the cell ar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Monroe\, in Corvallis. For more inf ormation\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com
\n X-COST:$2-10 sliding scale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9448@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS\,CFS Concerts\,Concerts\,In Corvallis CONTACT:https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/ DESCRIPTION:Golden Bough\nRooted in the traditional music of the seven Celt ic nations (Ireland\, Scotland\, Wales\, Cornwall\, The Isle of Man\, Fren ch Brittany and Spanish Galicia)\, Golden Bough has become a popular and i n-demand group on both sides of the Atlantic. Since their formation in 198 0\, this trio of modern day minstrels has traveled great distances to nume rous countries\, to bring their music to enthusiastic folk fans the world over.Backing themselves on an array of acoustic instruments\; Celtic harp\ , guitar\, octave-mandolin\, mandolin\, accordion\, violin\, penny-whistle and bodhran\, they blend their voices in the pristine harmonies that have become a Golden Bough trademark. To date they have released over 30 record ings. In the recording studio\, as well as on stage\, Golden Bough capture s the essence and joy of traditional music.\nSave $2 with promo code CFS\n Attendance is limited to 300 so get tickets early!\nSee COVID requirements : https://www.whitesidetheatre.org\nTickets: https://app.arts-people.com/i ndex.php?show=135128. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220410T170000 LOCATION:Whiteside Theatre @ 361 SW Madison Ave\, Corvallis\, OR SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Golden Bough URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/golden-bough-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2021/11/GoldenBough22.jpg\;300\;376\,medium\;https://corvallisfolklo re.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GoldenBough22.jpg\;300\;376\,large\ ;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GoldenBough 22.jpg\;300\;376\,full\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uplo ads/2021/11/GoldenBough22.jpg\;300\;376 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nSave $2 with promo c ode CFS
\nAttendance is limited to 300 so get tickets early!
\nSee COVID requireme nts: https://www.whitesidetheat re.org
\nTickets: https://app.arts-pe ople.com/index.php?show=135128.
X-COST:$15 adv/$20 day of show X-TICKETS-URL:https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=135128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9180@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Best Cellar\,CFS\,CFS Concerts\,In Corvallis CONTACT:: Mark Weiss DESCRIPTION:Best Cellar\nNow that things are opening up we have scheduled B est Cellars for this year. We will add details of performers as they are confirmed.\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. A dmission is “pay what you will\,” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee ar e available. Located in the cellar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Mon roe\, in Corvallis. For more information\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220429T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220429T220000 LOCATION:Methodist Church @ 50 NW 11th St Corvallis\, OR 97330 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Best Cellar URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/best-cellar-60/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNow that things are opening up we ha ve scheduled Best Cellars for this year. We will add det ails of performers as they are confirmed.
\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. Admission is “pay what you will\, ” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee are available. Located in the cell ar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Monroe\, in Corvallis. For more inf ormation\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com
\n X-COST:$2-10 sliding scale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9641@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS\,CFS Concerts\,Concerts\,In Corvallis CONTACT:https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/ DESCRIPTION:Jordan Tice w/Tatiana Hargreaves & Allison Degroot\nJordan Tice is a singer\, songwriter and guitarist who combines witty\, well-crafted songs with deft fingerstyle and flatpick guitar playing. His performances have been compared to those of legends like Leo Kottke\, John Hartford\, a nd David Bromberg for their mix of virtuosity and playfulness and his song s have been compared to those of writers\, Bob Dylan and John Prine for th eir humor\, introspection and philosophical nature.\nHis 5th record\, Moti vational Speakeasy\, released last September\, features only Jordan\, his voice and his guitar. It was produced by Kenneth Pattengale of the Milk Ca rton Kids and has been garnering rave reviews from outlets such as NPR Mus ic\, PopMatters\, American Songwriter\, and No Depression. From the classi c Mississippi John Hurt style melodic blues of “Matter of Time” and “Goin on Down”\, to the dissonant Tom Waits-like shuffle of “Creation’s Done” to the philosophical early Dylanesque chatter of “Walkin'” and “Where I’m At ”\, Tice spins his influences into a variety of highly personal\, well-cra fted songs. In addition\, the album contains 3 instrumental tracks where T ice showcases his narrative guitar-playing and composing with performances that range from British Isles inspired whistlefulness (“Stratford Waltz”) to quirky ragtime (“Bachelorette Party”\, “Ghost Story”).\nFolk fans migh t recognize Jordan Tice as a member of the instrumental bluegrass supergro up\, Hawktail as well as his sideman work with many other artists in the f olk/bluegrass genre such as Dave Rawlings\, Andrew Marlin (Mandolin Orange )\, Yola\, Tony Trischka\, and comedian Steve Martin.\nTraditional music i s not static\; it shifts with the times\, uncovering new meanings in old w ords\, new ways of talking about the communal pathways that led us to wher e we are today. For master musicians Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves \, traditional banjo and fiddle music is a way to interpret our uncertain times\, to draw artistic inspiration and power from the sources of meaning in their lives. History\, family\, literature\, live performance\, and en vironmental instability all manifest in the sounds\, feelings\, and sensat ions that permeate their music. Their 2022 sophomore album\, Hurricane Cla rice is a direct infusion of centuries of matrilineal folk wisdom\, a fier y breath of apocalyptic energy.\nAllison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves are both leaders in the young generation of roots musicians\, de Groot being known for intricate clawhammer banjo work with Bruce Molsky\, and Hargreav es bringing powerhouse fiddling to the stage with Laurie Lewis and David R awlings in addition to teaching bluegrass fiddle at UNC-Chapel Hill. Their first self-titled album released in 2019 garnered attention from CBC Q\, Paste Magazine and Rolling Stone Country\, earning the duo the Independent Music Awards “Best Bluegrass Album” and a nomination from IBMA for “Best Liner Notes of the Year.” The duo has been booked at festivals and venues such as Newport Folk Festival\, Savannah Music Festival\, Winnipeg Folk Fe stival\, the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh\, NC\, and Red Wing Roots Mus ic Festival. Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves create a sound that is adventurous\, masterful\, and original\, as they expand on the eccentricit ies of old songs\, while never losing sight of what makes them endure.\nHu rricane Clarice video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QzPI7Q5h04\nI Woul d Not Live Always video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f1M2owWaPI\nSave $2 with promo code CFS\nAttendance is limited to 300 so get tickets early !\nSee COVID requirements: https://www.whitesidetheatre.org\nTickets: http s://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=3. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220610T220000 LOCATION:Whiteside Theatre @ 361 SW Madison Ave\, Corvallis\, OR SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Jordan Tice w/Tatiana Hargreaves & Allison Degroot URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/jordan-tice-w-tatiana-hargreav es-allison-degroot/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2021/11/JordanTiceTatianaAllison.jpg\;514\;284\,medium\;https://corv allisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/JordanTiceTatianaAllison .jpg\;514\;284\,large\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/11/JordanTiceTatianaAllison.jpg\;514\;284\,full\;https://corvallis folklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/JordanTiceTatianaAllison.jpg\ ;514\;284 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJordan Tice is a singer\, songwriter and guita
rist who combines witty\, well-crafted songs with deft fingerstyle and fla
tpick guitar playing. His performances have been compared to those of lege
nds like Leo Kottke\, John Hartford\, and David Bromberg for their mix of
virtuosity and playfulness and his songs have been compared to those of wr
iters\, Bob Dylan and John Prine for their humor\, introspection and philo
sophical nature.
\nHis 5th record\, Motivational Speakeasy\, released
last September\, features only Jordan\, his voice and his guitar. It was
produced by Kenneth Pattengale of the Milk Carton Kids and has been garner
ing rave reviews from outlets such as NPR Music\, PopMatters\, American So
ngwriter\, and No Depression. From the classic Mississippi John Hurt style
melodic blues of “Matter of Time” and “Goin on Down”\, to the dissonant T
om Waits-like shuffle of “Creation’s Done” to the philosophical early Dyla
nesque chatter of “Walkin'” and “Where I’m At”\, Tice spins his influences
into a variety of highly personal\, well-crafted songs. In addition\, the
album contains 3 instrumental tracks where Tice showcases his narrative g
uitar-playing and composing with performances that range from British Isle
s inspired whistlefulness (“Stratford Waltz”) to quirky ragtime (“Bachelor
ette Party”\, “Ghost Story”).
\nFolk fans might recognize Jordan Tice
as a member of the instrumental bluegrass supergroup\, Hawktail as well a
s his sideman work with many other artists in the folk/bluegrass genre suc
h as Dave Rawlings\, Andrew Marlin (Mandolin Orange)\, Yola\, Tony Trischk
a\, and comedian Steve Martin.
Traditional music is not static\; i t shifts with the times\, uncovering new meanings in old words\, new ways of talking about the communal pathways that led us to where we are today. For master musicians Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves\, traditional b anjo and fiddle music is a way to interpret our uncertain times\, to draw artistic inspiration and power from the sources of meaning in their lives. History\, family\, literature\, live performance\, and environmental inst ability all manifest in the sounds\, feelings\, and sensations that permea te their music. Their 2022 sophomore album\, Hurricane Clarice is a direct infusion of centuries of matrilineal folk wisdom\, a fiery breath of apoc alyptic energy.
\nAllison de G root & Tatiana Hargreaves are both leaders in the young generat ion of roots musicians\, de Groot being known for intricate clawhammer ban jo work with Bruce Molsky\, and Hargreaves bringing powerhouse fiddling to the stage with Laurie Lewis and David Rawlings in addition to teaching bl uegrass fiddle at UNC-Chapel Hill. Their first self-titled album released in 2019 garnered attention from CBC Q\, Paste Magazine and Rolling Stone C ountry\, earning the duo the Independent Music Awards “Best Bluegrass Albu m” and a nomination from IBMA for “Best Liner Notes of the Year.” The duo has been booked at festivals and venues such as Newport Folk Festival\, Sa vannah Music Festival\, Winnipeg Folk Festival\, the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh\, NC\, and Red Wing Roots Music Festival. Allison de Groot & Ta tiana Hargreaves create a sound that is adventurous\, masterful\, and orig inal\, as they expand on the eccentricities of old songs\, while never los ing sight of what makes them endure.
\nHurricane Clarice video: htt ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QzPI7Q5h04
\nI Would Not Live Alwa ys video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f1M2owWaPI
\nSave $2 with promo code CFS
\nAttendance is limited to 30 0 so get tickets early!
\nSee COVID requirements: https://www.whitesidetheatre.org
\nTickets : https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p= 3.
X-COST:$20 adv/$25 day of show X-TICKETS-URL:https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9181@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Best Cellar\,CFS\,CFS Concerts\,In Corvallis CONTACT:: Mark Weiss DESCRIPTION:Best Cellar\nNow that things are opening up we have scheduled B est Cellars for this year. We will add details of performers as they are confirmed.\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. A dmission is “pay what you will\,” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee ar e available. Located in the cellar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Mon roe\, in Corvallis. For more information\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T220000 LOCATION:Methodist Church @ 50 NW 11th St Corvallis\, OR 97330 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Best Cellar URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/best-cellar-61/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNow that things are opening up we ha ve scheduled Best Cellars for this year. We will add det ails of performers as they are confirmed.
\nThe best Cellar is a once-a-month evening of acoustic music. Admission is “pay what you will\, ” and kids are free. Cookies and coffee are available. Located in the cell ar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Monroe\, in Corvallis. For more inf ormation\, or to join the volunteer team\, contact Mark Weiss at mjweiss@cmug.com
\n X-COST:$2-10 sliding scale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-9918@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS\,CFS Concerts\,Concerts\,In Corvallis\,Intern ational Folk Music CONTACT:https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/ DESCRIPTION:Tannahill Weavers\nThe Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries wi th fire-driven instrumentals\, topical songs\, and original ballads and lu llabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and vari ed musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have r eceived worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberan t performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can’t get better…yet continue to do just that.\nReleasing their first album in 1976 they became notable for being one of the first popular bands to incorporat e the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe in an ensemble setting\, and in doing so helped to change the sound of Scottish traditional music. In 2011 the band was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame.\n Save $2 with promo code wtfcfs\n\nAttendance is limited to 300 so get tick ets early!\nSee COVID requirements: https://www.whitesidetheatre.org\nTick ets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=142754. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T220000 LOCATION:Whiteside Theatre @ 361 SW Madison Ave\, Corvallis\, OR SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Tannahill Weavers URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/tannahill-weavers-3/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2022/09/Tannahill-Weavers-300x213.png\;300\;213\,medium\;https://cor vallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Tannahill-Weavers-300x2 13.png\;300\;213\,large\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/upl oads/2022/09/Tannahill-Weavers-300x213.png\;300\;213\,full\;https://corval lisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Tannahill-Weavers-300x213. png\;300\;213 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotl and’s premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centur ies with fire-driven instrumentals\, topical songs\, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich an d varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their ex uberant performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can’ t get better…yet continue to do just that.
\nReleasing their first album in 1976 they became notable for being one of the first popular bands to incorporate the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe in an ensemb le setting\, and in doing so helped to change the sound of Scottish tradit ional music. In 2011 the band was inducted into the Scottish Traditional M usic Hall of Fame.
\nSave $2 with promo
code wtfcfs
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Attendance is limited to 300 so get tickets early!
\nSee COV ID requirements: https://www.wh itesidetheatre.org
\nTickets: https:/ /app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=142754.
X-COST:$25 adv/$30 day of show X-TICKETS-URL:https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=142754 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-10107@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS Concerts\,Concerts\,In Corvallis\,Internation al Folk Music CONTACT:Rob.Gandara\; Rob.Gandara@Carbony.com\; https://carbony.com/product /gavin-conundrum/ DESCRIPTION:Seán Gavin & Johnny B Connolly\nSeán Gavin\, is one of the most highly regarded Irish musicians of his generation. Master uilleann piper and flute player\, he is the first and only musician born outside Ireland to win the prestigious Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal. His most recent recording\ , Music from the Lost Continent\, with fiddler Jesse Smith\, accompanist J ohn Blake\, and bodhran player Johnny “Ringo” McDonagh\, was hailed by The Irish Echo as “traditional music at its best!”\nHe tours regularly with T éada\, as well as solo and other projects. Seán was the Musical Director f or the PBS program “I Am Ireland”\, and for the long-running Atlantic Step s. He has lectured on traditional music at the University of Chicago\, St. Andrew’s in Scotland\, and many other locations. He is now back in his na tive Detroit where he continues to play\, teach\, and promote traditional Irish music. www.SeanGavinMusic.com\nJohnny B Connolly is a Dublin-born ac cordionist whose exquisite playing has become a byword in traditional circ les. After signing with Green Linnet Records\, Bridgetown was released to universally glowing reviews. “A joy from beginning to end…Connolly’s playi ng is skillful and exciting\,” All Music Guide. “Connolly is clearly a mas ter of the box accordion’s many possibilities.” Bill Compton\, Sacramento News & Review\nJohnny has taken the rich fluid sound of his box playing ar ound the world with other great artists including Solas\, Kevin Burke\, Nu ala Kennedy\, Ged Foley\, Tony Furtado\, Aidan Brennan\, and Casey Neill. He has appeared at many festivals including the Dublin Ohio Irish Festival \, North Texas Irish Festival\, Austin Celtic Festival and ICONS Festival in Boston.\nFriends of many years\, Seán and Johnny have a special chemist ry. A sure and certain mastery of their instruments\, combined with a love of traditional music and wide knowledge of both tunes and players\, makes this a very special duo. Prepare to be amazed!\nCapacity is limited to 30 \nany remaining tickets on the day of the show will sell for $30\nMeet and socialize at 6 with the concert starting at 7\nTickets: https://carbony.c om/product/gavin-conundrum/. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T220000 LOCATION:Conundrum House @ 460 SW Madison Ave\, 2nd floor\, Suite 9 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Seán Gavin & Johnny B Connolly URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/sean-gavin-johnny-b-connolly/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2022/12/Sean-Johnny.jpg\;300\;250\,medium\;https://corvallisfolklore .org/home/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Sean-Johnny.jpg\;300\;250\,large\;htt ps://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Sean-Johnny.jpg \;300\;250\,full\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/20 22/12/Sean-Johnny.jpg\;300\;250 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nSeán Gavin\, is o ne of the most highly regarded Irish musicians of his generation. Master u illeann piper and flute player\, he is the first and only musician born ou tside Ireland to win the prestigious Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal. His most rec ent recording\, Music from the Lost Continent\, with fiddler Jesse Smith\, accompanist John Blake\, and bodhran player Johnny “Ringo” McDonagh\, was hailed by The Irish Echo as “traditional music at its best!”
\nHe t ours regularly with Téada\, as well as solo and other projects. Seán was t he Musical Director for the PBS program “I Am Ireland”\, and for the long- running Atlantic Steps. He has lectured on traditional music at the Univer sity of Chicago\, St. Andrew’s in Scotland\, and many other locations. He is now back in his native Detroit where he continues to play\, teach\, and promote traditional Irish music. www.SeanGavinMusic.com
\nJohnny B Connolly is a Dublin -born accordionist whose exquisite playing has become a byword in traditio nal circles. After signing with Green Linnet Records\, Bridgetown was rele ased to universally glowing reviews. “A joy from beginning to end…Connolly ’s playing is skillful and exciting\,” All Music Guide. “Connolly is clear ly a master of the box accordion’s many possibilities.” Bill Compton\, Sac ramento News & Review
\nJohnny has taken the rich fluid sound of his box playing around the world with other great artists including Solas\, K evin Burke\, Nuala Kennedy\, Ged Foley\, Tony Furtado\, Aidan Brennan\, an d Casey Neill. He has appeared at many festivals including the Dublin Ohio Irish Festival\, North Texas Irish Festival\, Austin Celtic Festival and ICONS Festival in Boston.
\nFriends of many years\, Seán and Johnny have a special chemistry. A sure and certain mastery of their instruments\ , combined with a love of traditional music and wide knowledge of both tun es and players\, makes this a very special duo. Prepare to be amazed!
\nCapacity is limited to 30
\nany remaining tickets on the day of the show will sell for $30<
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Meet and socialize at 6 with the conc ert starting at 7
\nTickets: https://carbony.com/prod uct/gavin-conundrum/.
X-COST:$25 adv/ $30 atd -$2 CFS members X-TICKETS-URL:https://carbony.com/product/gavin-conundrum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-10028@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS\,CFS Contradance\,Contra Dancing\,In Corvalli s CONTACT:Frank & Karen\; cfs.dance.weekend@gmail.com\; http://corvallisfolkl ore.org/home/ccw DESCRIPTION: CFS annual Corvallis Contra Weekend 2023\nElixir\nElixir blend s driving fiddle and guitar with the rich texture and rhythmic excitement of a full horn section\, deftly weaving brassy riffs and daring solos in a nd out of traditional Irish\, French Canadian and New England tunes. Elega nt melodies evolve into raucous dixieland horn riffs\; transcendent harmon ies\, playful improvisations\, and rock\, swing and reggae-inspired rhythm s weave in and out of traditional and original Irish\, French Canadian and New England tunes.\nCountercurrent\nA powerhouse acoustic duo based in Se attle WA\, featuring fiddle\, guitar\, harmony vocals\, and foot percussio n.\nAlex Sturbaum and Brian Lindsay display a musical fluency that comes f rom a decade of playing together at contra dances\, concert halls\, jam se ssions\, festivals\, bars\, and living rooms all across the continent. Whe n dancers and listeners experience the blend of lyrical melodies\, groovy chords\, thumping percussion\, and vocal harmonies all simultaneously\, th e reaction is usually “How does so much music come from just two people?!” \n \nNils Fredland\nNils Fredland has been calling dances with admirable s kill and infectious energy since 2000. Respected for his expertise as a te acher and caller\, sensitive leadership\, and generosity\, Nils is one of the busiest and most sought-after callers in the business. He draws on a l arge and varied repertoire of dances\, presenting material from centuries- old “chestnuts” to cutting-edge contemporary choreography.\nNils is also k nown for breathing new life into traditional singing squares\, and he has co-authored two books on the topic with master callers. Nils studied class ical trombone at Indiana University\, and has played his horn in ensembles ranging from symphony orchestras to ska bands. In Elixir Nils brings toge ther his myriad talents in one thrilling package. Nils also works as the A merican Dance Publications Coordinator at the Country Dance and Song Socie ty.\nJacqui Grennan\n\nJacqui Grennan is a contra dance caller\, choreogra pher\, and dance organizer in the Los Angeles contra dance scene.\nA fixtu re in the Los Angeles contra dance community since 2010\, Jacqui currently calls at contra dances around the nation and in her home community of Los Angeles\, CA. Jacqui produced and organized the 3rd Saturday contra dance series held at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena\, CA\, from 2014 to 201 6.\nNOTE: This is a fragrance-free event. Please do not use cologne\, perf ume\; or scented deodorants\, soaps or other grooming products. We will pr ovide scent-free hand soap at the dance venues.\nRegister after Nov. 17\, 2022 by completing the online application form or by printing\, filling ou t and mailing the paper registration form.\nCheck the FAQ for Covid restri ctions before registering.\n \nTickets: https://ccw.corvallisfolklore.org/ ccw/. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230219T170000 GEO:+44.55634;-123.302747 LOCATION:Gatton Hall\, First United Congregational Church @ 4515 SW West Hi lls Road\, Corvallis SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Corvallis Contra Weekend 2023 URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/corvallis-contra-weekend-2023/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2014/06/Elixer.png\;300\;227\,medium\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/ home/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Elixer.png\;300\;227\,large\;https://corva llisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Elixer.png\;300\;227\,ful l\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Elixer.pn g\;300\;227 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nElixir blends driving fiddle and guitar with the rich texture and rhythmic excitement o f a full horn section\, deftly weaving brassy riffs and daring solos in an d out of traditional Irish\, French Canadian and New England tunes. Elegan t melodies evolve into raucous dixieland horn riffs\; transcendent harmoni es\, playful improvisations\, and rock\, swing and reggae-inspired rhythms weave in and out of traditional and original Irish\, French Canadian and New England tunes.
\nA powerhouse acoustic duo based in Seattle WA\, featuring fiddle\, guitar\, harmony vocals\, and foot percussion.
\nAlex Sturbaum and Brian Lindsay display a musical fluency that comes from a decade of playing together at contra dances\, concert halls\, jam sessi ons\, festivals\, bars\, and living rooms all across the continent. When d ancers and listeners experience the blend of lyrical melodies\, groovy cho rds\, thumping percussion\, and vocal harmonies all simultaneously\, the r eaction is usually “How does so much music come from just two people?!”
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Nils Fredland has been calling dances with admirable skill and infectious energy since 2000. Respected for his expertise as a teacher and caller\, sensitive lead ership\, and generosity\, Nils is one of the busiest and most sought-after callers in the business. He draws on a large and varied repertoire of dan ces\, presenting material from centuries-old “chestnuts” to cutting-edge c ontemporary choreography.
\nNils is also known for breathing new lif e into traditional singing squares\, and he has co-authored two books on t he topic with master callers. Nils studied classical trombone at Indiana U niversity\, and has played his horn in ensembles ranging from symphony orc hestras to ska bands. In Elixir Nils brings together his myriad talents in one thrilling package. Nils also works as the American Dance Publications Coordinator at the Country Dance and Song Society.
\nJacqui Grennan is a contra dance c aller\, choreographer\, and dance organizer in the Los Angeles contra danc e scene.
\nA fixture in the Los Angeles contra dance commun ity since 2010\, Jacqui currently calls at contra dances around the nation and in her home community of Los Angeles\, CA. Jacqui produced and organi zed the 3rd Saturday contra dance series held at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena\, CA\, from 2014 to 2016.
\nNOTE: This is a fragra nce-free event. Please do not use cologne\, perfume\; or scented deodorants\, soaps or other grooming products. We will provide scent-free hand soap at the dance venues.
\nRegister after Nov. 17\, 20 22 by completing the online application form or by printing\, filling out and maili ng the paper registration form.
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Tick ets: https://ccw.corvallisfolklore.org/ccw/.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Contra X-COST:$100 dancers/ $10 non-dancer X-TICKETS-URL:https://ccw.corvallisfolklore.org/ccw/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-10220@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS\,CFS Concerts\,Concerts\,In Corvallis\,Intern ational Folk Music CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Brazilian choro music by\nChoro na Cozinha (CnC)\nChoro is a Br azilian music style whose parents were Portuguese harmonies and African rh ythms. In turn and in time\, choro gave birth to other Brazilian forms lik e samba and bossa. Choro tunes are lively and lovely\, traditionally playe d in a small ensemble. In that tradition\, CnC is a quartet of 7-string gu itar\, 10-string bandolim\, clarinet\, and a hand drum called the pandeiro . We supplement the choro repertoire with songs from related Brazilian sty les\, sung in Portuguese. The Arts Center is a delightful small venue\, th e perfect setting for an intimate concert of this very fun music.\nFind a sampling of their music at\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcogGWpf6gK3 KkqqAGEONQ/videos\nTickets: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7922/brazil ian-music-with-choro-na-cozinha. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230319T180000 LOCATION:Corvallis Arts Center @ 700 SW Madison Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Brazilian choro music by Choro na Cozinha URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/brazilian-choro-music-by-choro -na-cozinha/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2023/02/CnC.jpg\;300\;275\,medium\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/hom e/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CnC.jpg\;300\;275\,large\;https://corvallisfo lklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CnC.jpg\;300\;275\,full\;https: //corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CnC.jpg\;300\;275 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nChoro is a Brazilian music style whose parents were Por tuguese harmonies and African rhythms. In turn and in time\, choro gave bi rth to other Brazilian forms like samba and bossa. Choro tunes are lively and lovely\, traditionally played in a small ensemble. In that tradition\, CnC is a quartet of 7-string guitar\, 10-string bandolim\, clarinet\, and a hand drum called the pandeiro. We supplement the choro repertoire with songs from related Brazilian styles\, sung in Portuguese. The Arts Center is a delightful small venue\, the perfect setting for an intimate concert of this very fun music.
\nFind a sampling of their music at\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcogGWpf6gK3KkqqAGEONQ/videos< /p>\n
Tickets: https://w ww.tickettomato.com/event/7922/brazilian-music-with-choro-na-cozinha.< /p> X-COST:$10 adv/$12 atd -$2 CFS members X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7922/brazilian-music-with- choro-na-cozinha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-10231@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Concerts\,Contra Dancing\,Jam Sessions\,Outside C orvallis\,Singing\,Workshops CONTACT:Alan\; 503-779-5284\; alkanaskie@gmail.com\; http://westwindweekend .org/ DESCRIPTION:Salem Folklore Community’s\n34th Annual \nWestwind Weekend\nof music and dance\nA beautiful setting on the Oregon Coast. A pristine\, sh eltered beach\, tidepools galore\, wildlife in the water\, woods\, and air \, hikes that lead to superb vistas up and down the coast. It’s a weekend at the beach\, with music and friends old and new. It’s always sunny at Westwind\, AND it almost always rains. Which is to say\, any weather can happen.\nA growing\, family friendly community. More than a fourth of tho se who attend the Westwind Weekend are young people. Kids bring their fri ends. They dig in the sand\, play Frisbee\, hike\, play cards\, dance\, p lay music\, drink hot cocoa\, help out\, hang out\, and build lasting memo ries.\nNon-stop music jams. At any moment you’ll find swing favorites on the front porch\, old-time in the shed\, and Irish/contra tunes in the kit chen. Some of the finest musicians in the Willamette Valley come to Westw ind and are joined by folks just learning to play and everyone in between. \nContra dancing and more. Friday and Saturday evenings feature the Westw ind All Star Orchestra playing tunes\, and dance programming that’s aimed at all ages and abilities. Expect family dances\, contras and squares\, an d a set of Scandinavian favorites. Also find musicians jamming and swing o r zydeco dancing underway outside the main hall.\nCamper-led workshops. G umboot dancing\, daisy chain squares\, swing chords\, beach talk\, favorit e folk songs: come with your special talent to share or learn something yo u’ve never heard of before. Sunday morning expect time for singing the gos pel of our non-denominational love of community.\nA Saturday camper concer t. Enjoy listening to the crazy\, creative\, and sublime as your fellow ca mpers perform\, or put together your own high or low art performance and s tep up onto the whale bone stage.\nHappy\, hearty vegetarian food.\nRegist ration opens February 23.\nTickets: http://westwindweekend.org/. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230507T140000 GEO:+44.998161;-123.842951 LOCATION:Westwind Stewardship Group’s Camp Westwind @ Otis\, OR 97368\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Westwind Weekend URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/westwind-weekend-7/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2015/01/Westwind.jpg\;300\;226\,medium\;https://corvallisfolklore.or g/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Westwind.jpg\;300\;226\,large\;https://c orvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Westwind.jpg\;300\;22 6\,full\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Wes twind.jpg\;300\;226 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nA beautiful setting on the Oregon Coast. A pristine\, sheltered beach\, tidepools galore\, wildlife in the water\, woods\, and air\, hike s that lead to superb vistas up and down the coast. It’s a weekend at the beach\, with music and friends old and new. It’s always sunny at Westwin d\, AND it almost always rains. Which is to say\, any weather can happen.
\nA growing\, family friendly community. More than a fourth of tho se who attend the Westwind Weekend are young people. Kids bring their fri ends. They dig in the sand\, play Frisbee\, hike\, play cards\, dance\, p lay music\, drink hot cocoa\, help out\, hang out\, and build lasting memo ries.
\nNon-stop music jams. At any moment you’ll find swing favorites on the front porch\, old-time in the shed\, and Irish /contra tunes in the kitchen. Some of the finest musicians in the Willame tte Valley come to Westwind and are joined by folks just learning to play and everyone in between.
\nContra dancing and more. Friday and Saturday evenings feature the Westwind All Star Orchestra pla ying tunes\, and dance programming that’s aimed at all ages and abilities. Expect family dances\, contras and squares\, and a set of Scandinavian fa vorites. Also find musicians jamming and swing or zydeco dancing underway outside the main hall.
\nCamper-led workshops. Gum boot dancing\, daisy chain squares\, swing chords\, beach talk\, favorite folk songs: come with your special talent to share or learn something you’ ve never heard of before. Sunday morning expect time for singing the gospe l of our non-denominational love of community.
\nA Saturday camper concert. Enjoy listening to the crazy\, creative\, and sub lime as your fellow campers perform\, or put together your own high or low art performance and step up onto the whale bone stage.
\nHa ppy\, hearty vegetarian food.
\nRegistration opens Februa ry 23.
\nTickets: http://westwindweekend.org/.
X-COST:$150 / $80 teens / $60 preteens X-TICKETS-URL:http://westwindweekend.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11800@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS\,CFS Contradance\,Contra Dancing\,In Corvalli s CONTACT:cfs.dance.registrar@gmail.com\; https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/ ccw2024/ DESCRIPTION: CFS annual Corvallis Contra Weekend 2024\nRiptide Trio\nRiptid e is one of the most energetic contra dance bands on the scene today. They love the tunes they play\, and their repertoire contains hundreds of tun es from New England\, Quebec\, Ireland\, Appalachia\, and a few other plac es. Featuring Glen Loper on mandolin\, Alden Robinson on fiddle\, Max Newm an on guitar.French Canadian and New England tunes.\nThe Fiddle Hellions\n Combine the driving rhythm of George Penk’s fiddle\, the soaring harmonies of Betsy Branch’s fiddle\, and the propulsive accompaniment of Sue Songer ’s piano and you get…The Fiddle Hellions! This trio of long-time musical c ollaborators from Portland\, Oregon came together to give concerts and lea d jam sessions at Fiddle Hell online in 2021 and have been repeat performe rs in this setting ever since. They take special delight in chances to sha re their vibrant energy with live dancers.\nFrannie Marr\nFrannie Marr\, f rom southern California\, began contra dancing in 1998 when she went looki ng for a new form of dance to bring back to her elementary school. She qu ickly fell in love with the music and dance scene and became an organizer as well as a caller. Frannie is known for her excellent choices of wonder ful dances\, and her clear precise walkthroughs which make her easy to und erstand and follow. Can you tell she was a kindergarten teacher? Frannie ’s joy of dance is so present in her exuberant calling you’ll think you’re at a dance party. Which is exactly where you’ll be when you arrive in Co rvallis.\nJulian Blechner\nJulian Blechner has a passion for contra dance and is excited to share it with you! He is a seasoned contra and set dance caller based in Western Massachusetts. Since 2011\, he’s called dances of all sizes\, from big festival and camp stages\, to series from Maine to t he Mid-Atlantic. Julian is excited to return to the West Coast to call! He loves calling for all skill levels. He brings a cheerful\, friendly attit ude with clear\, concise teaching and prompting. Julian has written dozens of dances\, and combines this expertise with his love of dancing to provi de a joyful flair to dances!\n \nNOTE: This is a fragrance-free event. Ple ase do not use cologne\, perfume\; or scented deodorants\, soaps or other grooming products. We will provide scent-free hand soap at the dance venue s.\nRegistration is open!\nCheck the FAQ for Covid restrictions before reg istering.\nTickets: https://ccw.corvallisfolklore.org/ccw/. DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240216T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240218T170000 GEO:+44.55634;-123.302747 LOCATION:Gatton Hall\, First United Congregational Church @ 4515 SW West Hi lls Road\, Corvallis SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Corvallis Contra Weekend 2024 URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/corvallis-contra-weekend-2024/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2024/02/Riptide-Trio2.jpg\;300\;182\,medium\;https://corvallisfolklo re.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Riptide-Trio2.jpg\;300\;182\,large\ ;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Riptide-Tri o2.jpg\;300\;182\,full\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uplo ads/2024/02/Riptide-Trio2.jpg\;300\;182 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nRiptide is one of the most energetic contra dance bands on the scene today. They love the tunes they play\, and their repertoire contains hundreds of tunes fr om New England\, Quebec\, Ireland\, Appalachia\, and a few other places. F eaturing Glen Loper on mandolin\, Alden Robinson on fiddl e\, Max Newman on guitar.French Canadian and New England tunes.
\nCombine the driving rhythm of George
Penk’s fiddle\, the soaring harmonies of Betsy Br
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f Sue Songer’s piano and you get…The Fiddle
Frannie Marr\, from south ern California\, began contra dancing in 1998 when she went looking for a new form of dance to bring back to her elementary school. She quickly fel l in love with the music and dance scene and became an organizer as well a s a caller. Frannie is known for her excellent choices of wonderful dance s\, and her clear precise walkthroughs which make her easy to understand a nd follow. Can you tell she was a kindergarten teacher? Frannie’s joy of dance is so present in her exuberant calling you’ll think you’re at a dan ce party. Which is exactly where you’ll be when you arrive in Corvallis.< /p>\n
Julian Blechner has a passion for contra dance and is excited to share it with you! He is a seasoned contra and set dance caller based in Western Massachusetts. Since 2011\, he’s called dan ces of all sizes\, from big festival and camp stages\, to series from Main e to the Mid-Atlantic. Julian is excited to return to the West Coast to ca ll! He loves calling for all skill levels. He brings a cheerful\, friendly attitude with clear\, concise teaching and prompting. Julian has written dozens of dances\, and combines this expertise with his love of dancing to provide a joyful flair to dances!
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NOTE: This is a fragrance-free event. Please do not use cologne\, perfume\; or scented deodorants\, soaps or other grooming products. We will provide sc ent-free hand soap at the dance venues.
\nTickets: https://ccw.corvallisfolklore.org/ccw/.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Contra X-COST:$100 dancers/ $10 non-dancer X-TICKETS-URL:https://ccw.corvallisfolklore.org/ccw/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11832@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS\,CFS Contradance\,Contra Dancing\,In Corvalli s CONTACT:cfs.dance.registrar@gmail.com\; https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/ ccw2024/ DESCRIPTION: Corvallis Contra Weekend 2024 Public Dance\nMasks Required\nRi ptide Trio\nRiptide is one of the most energetic contra dance bands on the scene today. They love the tunes they play\, and their repertoire contain s hundreds of tunes from New England\, Quebec\, Ireland\, Appalachia\, an d a few other places. Featuring Glen Loper on mandolin\, Alden Robinson on fiddle\, Max Newman on guitar.French Canadian and New England tunes.\nThe Fiddle Hellions\nCombine the driving rhythm of George Penk’s fiddle\, the soaring harmonies of Betsy Branch’s fiddle\, and the propulsive accompani ment of Sue Songer’s piano and you get…The Fiddle Hellions! This trio of l ong-time musical collaborators from Portland\, Oregon came together to giv e concerts and lead jam sessions at Fiddle Hell online in 2021 and have be en repeat performers in this setting ever since. They take special delight in chances to share their vibrant energy with live dancers.\nFrannie Marr \nFrannie Marr\, from southern California\, began contra dancing in 1998 w hen she went looking for a new form of dance to bring back to her elementa ry school. She quickly fell in love with the music and dance scene and be came an organizer as well as a caller. Frannie is known for her excellent choices of wonderful dances\, and her clear precise walkthroughs which ma ke her easy to understand and follow. Can you tell she was a kindergarten teacher? Frannie’s joy of dance is so present in her exuberant calling y ou’ll think you’re at a dance party. Which is exactly where you’ll be whe n you arrive in Corvallis.\nJulian Blechner\nJulian Blechner has a passion for contra dance and is excited to share it with you! He is a seasoned co ntra and set dance caller based in Western Massachusetts. Since 2011\, he’ s called dances of all sizes\, from big festival and camp stages\, to seri es from Maine to the Mid-Atlantic. Julian is excited to return to the West Coast to call! He loves calling for all skill levels. He brings a cheerfu l\, friendly attitude with clear\, concise teaching and prompting. Julian has written dozens of dances\, and combines this expertise with his love o f dancing to provide a joyful flair to dances!\n \nNOTE: This is a fragran ce-free event. Please do not use cologne\, perfume\; or scented deodorants \, soaps or other grooming products. We will provide scent-free hand soap at the dance venues.\n\nNewcomers lesson starts at 7:00pm (experienced dan cers encouraged)\; dance starts at 7:30pm.\nEach dance is taught. No part ner necessary (it’s traditional to dance each dance with a different partn er).\nWe are still seeking new volunteers to help with dances in the fall! If you are interested in volunteering this fall\, please see role descrip tions and tell us how you would like to help by taking our volunteer surve y at:\nhttps://bit.ly/CorvallisContraVolunteering2022\nFor questions regar ding contra dance volunteering\, please contact Shell Stowell at corvallis contra@gmail.com\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240218T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240218T220000 GEO:+44.55634;-123.302747 LOCATION:Gatton Hall\, First United Congregational Church @ 4515 SW West Hi lls Road\, Corvallis SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Special Sunday Dance URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/special-sunday-dance/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2024/02/Riptide-Trio2.jpg\;300\;182\,medium\;https://corvallisfolklo re.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Riptide-Trio2.jpg\;300\;182\,large\ ;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Riptide-Tri o2.jpg\;300\;182\,full\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uplo ads/2024/02/Riptide-Trio2.jpg\;300\;182 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nRiptide is o ne of the most energetic contra dance bands on the scene today. They love the tunes they play\, and their repertoire contains hundreds of tunes fro m New England\, Quebec\, Ireland\, Appalachia\, and a few other places. Fe aturing Glen Loper on mandolin\, Alden Robinson on fiddle \, Max Newman on guitar.French Canadian and New England tunes.
\nCombine the driving rhythm of George
Penk’s fiddle\, the soaring harmonies of Betsy Br
anch’s fiddle\, and the propulsive accompaniment o
f Sue Songer’s piano and you get…The Fiddle
Frannie Marr\, from southern California\, began contra dancing in 1998 when she went looking for a new form of dance to bring back to her elementary school. She quickly fell in love with th e music and dance scene and became an organizer as well as a caller. Fran nie is known for her excellent choices of wonderful dances\, and her clear precise walkthroughs which make her easy to understand and follow. Can y ou tell she was a kindergarten teacher? Frannie’s joy of dance is so pres ent in her exuberant calling you’ll think you’re at a dance party. Which is exactly where you’ll be when you arrive in Corvallis.
\nJulian Blechner has a passion for contra da nce and is excited to share it with you! He is a seasoned contra and set d ance caller based in Western Massachusetts. Since 2011\, he’s called dance s of all sizes\, from big festival and camp stages\, to series from Maine to the Mid-Atlantic. Julian is excited to return to the West Coast to call ! He loves calling for all skill levels. He brings a cheerful\, friendly a ttitude with clear\, concise teaching and prompting. Julian has written do zens of dances\, and combines this expertise with his love of dancing to p rovide a joyful flair to dances!
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NOTE: This is a fragrance-free event. Please do not u se cologne\, perfume\; or scented deodorants\, soaps or other grooming pro ducts. We will provide scent-free hand soap at the dance venues.
\nNewcomers lesson starts at 7:00p m (experienced dancers encouraged)\; dance starts at 7:30pm.
\nEach dance is taught. No partner necessary (it’s traditional to dance each dance with a different partner).
\nWe are still seeking new volunteers to help with dan
ces in the fall! If you are interested in volunteering this fall\, please
see role descriptions and tell us how you would like to help by taking our
volunteer survey at:
\nhttps://bit.ly/CorvallisContraVolunteering2022\nFor questions regarding contra dance volunteering\, please contact S
hell Stowell at corvalliscontra@gmail.com
Effervescent and engaging\, Boston-based fiddler Hanneke C assel’s fiddle music fuses influences from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breto n with Americana grooves and musical innovations. She has performed and tr aveled across North America\, Europe\, Australia and Asia. Hanneke’s music is a blend of the contemporary and traditional\, described by the Boston Globe as “exuberant and rhythmic\, somehow wild and innocent\, delivered w ith captivating melodic clarity and an irresistible playfulness.”
\nA benefit for the July 25-28\, 2024
\nAdvance ticket sales at Grassroots Books and Music
\n X-COST:$20 adv/$25 atd -$2 CFS (code: cfsceltic24) X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-11752@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS Concerts\,Concerts\,In Corvallis\,Internation al Folk Music CONTACT:info@corvalliscelticfestival.org DESCRIPTION:Dick Hensold\nand\nPatsy O’Brien\nMusic born from the age-old t raditions of Ireland\, Scotland\, England and Cape Breton is given new lif e in the hands of two of its master musicians.\nPiper Dick Hensold and gui tarist and singer Patsy O’Brien deliver an astonishing evening of songs\, tunes and stories that have stood the test of time\, and leave both the se rious music lover and casual listener wanting more.\nDick and Patsy will o ffer workshops on Saturday\, April 13\, at 10am. More details to follow. \nA benefit for theJuly 25-28\, 2024\nAdvance ticket sales at Grassroots B ooks and Music DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T190000 LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship @ 2945 NW Circle Blvd\, Corvallis SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dick Hensold and Patsy O’Brien URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/dick-hensold-and-patsy-obrien/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2024/01/Dick-Hensold-Patsy-Obrien.jpg\;300\;168\,medium\;https://cor vallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dick-Hensold-Patsy-Obri en.jpg\;300\;168\,large\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/upl oads/2024/01/Dick-Hensold-Patsy-Obrien.jpg\;300\;168\,full\;https://corval lisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dick-Hensold-Patsy-Obrien. jpg\;300\;168 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nMusic born from the age-old traditions of Irelan
d\, Scotland\, England and Cape Breton is given new life in the hands of t
wo of its master musicians.
\nPiper Dick Hensold and guitarist and si
nger Patsy O’Brien deliver an astonishing evening of songs\, tunes and sto
ries that have stood the test of time\, and leave both the serious music l
over and casual listener wanting more.
Dick and Patsy will offer w orkshops on Saturday\, April 13\, at 10am. More details to follow.
\n< p style='text-align: center\;'>A benefit for theJuly 25-28\, 2024\nAdvance ticket sales at Grassroots Books and Music
\n X-COST:$20 adv/$25 atd -$2 CFS (code: cfsceltic24) X-INSTANT-EVENT:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-12323@corvallisfolklore.org/home DTSTAMP:20240329T123222Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CFS Concerts\,Concerts\,House Concert\,In Corvall is\,International Folk Music CONTACT:info@corvalliscelticfestival.org\; https://www.corvalliscelticfesti val.org/upcoming-events/ DESCRIPTION:Countercurrent\nCountercurrent is an acoustic folk music duo ba sed in Olympia\, Washington\, composed of Alex Sturbaum and Brian Lindsay. They have achieved nationwide acclaim for their high-energy style\, which draws on deep traditional roots from Ireland and North America while inco rporating new influences to create a sound that is at once unique and time less. Alex’s driving guitar and gifted songwriting\, Brian’s lyrical fiddl e and rock-solid foot percussion\, and the duo’s lively interplay\, tight vocal harmonies\, and unstoppable groove make a Countercurrent performance an event unlike any other. Wherever they go\, the question remains the sa me: “How does that much sound come out of just two people?”\nFor this spec ial fundraiser concert\, they will be joined by renowned New England fiddl er Cedar Stanistreet for twin fiddle harmonies and driving dance tunes tha t can’t be beat! Countercurrent has a huge following among Corvallis contr a dancers. This house concert provides a rare opportunity to hear the full breadth of their musicianship in an intimate\, acoustic setting. \nTicket s will go on sale April 14 at https://www.corvalliscelticfestival.org/upco ming-events/\nThe location has a capacity of only 40 people\, so order ear ly DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T210000 LOCATION:Private home in Corvallis SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:House Concert – Countercurrent URL:https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/house-concert-countercurrent/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/up loads/2024/03/countercurrent-300x196.png\;300\;196\,medium\;https://corval lisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/countercurrent-300x196.png \;300\;196\,large\;https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2 024/03/countercurrent-300x196.png\;300\;196\,full\;https://corvallisfolklo re.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/countercurrent-300x196.png\;300\;19 6 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCountercu rrent is an acous tic folk music duo based in Olympia\, Washington\, composed of Alex Sturba um and Brian Lindsay. They have achieved nationwide acclaim for their high -energy style\, which draws on deep traditional roots from Ireland and Nor th America while incorporating new influences to create a sound that is at once unique and timeless. Alex’s driving guitar and gifted songwriting\, Brian’s lyrical fiddle and rock-solid foot percussion\, and the duo’s live ly interplay\, tight vocal harmonies\, and unstoppable groove make a Count ercurrent performance an event unlike any other. Wherever they go\, the qu estion remains the same: “How does that much sound come out of just two pe ople?”
\nFor this special fund raiser concert\, they will be joined by renowned New England fiddler Cedar Stanistreet for twin fiddle harmonies and driving dance tunes that can’t be beat! Countercurrent has a huge f ollowing among Corvallis contra dancers. This house concert provides a rar e opportunity to hear the full breadth of their musicianship in an intimat e\, acoustic setting.
\nTickets will go on sale April 14 at https://www.corvalliscelticfestival.org/upcoming-eve nts/
\nThe location has a capacity of only 40 people\, so order early
\n X-COST:$20 adv only -$2 CFS END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR