Calendar

Calendar

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calendar@corvallisfolklore.org

 

May
17
Sun
Ralph Penunuri, Folksinger @ Imagine Coffee
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ralph PenunuriRalph Penunuri
Folksinger

 

Played in Marin County bands Fairfax Street Choir (Gospel Rock), Happy Valley (Progressive Folk); and in Corvallis, Oregon, played in Two Hits & a Ms. (Orig. Roots & Swing), Bon Ton Roulet (Cajun-Zydeco) and Inner Strength Gospel Quartet (Black Congregational style covers — Blind Boys of Alabama, Dixie Hummingbirds, etc…).

Played in front of thousands at UC Berkeley Amphitheater, San Francisco Cow Palace & Golden Gate Park Festivals. Played for just a handful too. Most memorable was SF Cow Palace with Fairfax Street Choir, opening for Crosby-Stills-Nash & Young.

Currently write, play, sit in with friends and host a monthly vocal jam in Corvallis, OR.

Hoolyeh International Folk Dancing (Israeli focus) @ First Congregational United Church of Christ
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

First and Third Sundays

The first Sunday of the month will be dedicated to Balkan dances and the third to Israeli.

May
18
Mon
International Folk Dance in Albany
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May
19
Tue
Celtic Jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
May 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May
23
Sat
13th Eugene Scottish Festival @ Irving Grange
May 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Eugene Scottish FestivalThe 13th annual festival has moved from Peace Presbyterian Church to the Irving Grange which is still in the Santa Clara area.  The Eugene Scottish Festival Committee is a nonprofit organization that provides the only Scottish cultural event in Lane County, the 13th annual such event.  On stage the music is mainly folk with lots of fiddles, Guitars, harps and bagpipes.  It is a family event and no alcohol is served.  We organize games for children, including a bouncy house, a Scottish museum, Scottish foods and a dog parade.

May
24
Sun
Song Circle at Kurt’s @ Kurt's House
May 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
May
25
Mon
International Folk Dance in Albany
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May
26
Tue
Celtic Jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
May 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May
29
Fri
Lily Henley and Duncan Wickel @ Josiah and Xan's place, South Corvallis
May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Henley and WickelLily Henley and Duncan Wickel

Lily Henley is a soulful singer, driving fiddler, and innovative songwriter breaking out of the box with influences ranging from homegrown Americana to the haunting melodies of the Mediterranean and the Middle-East. She’s performing as a duo with multi-instrumental phenom Duncan Wickel, who has captivated critics and fellow musicians alike with his creativity, authenticity and the chameleon-like ease with which he blends and changes styles on fiddle, cello, and bozouki. With a repertoire combining ear-catching vocal melodies, grooving fiddle tunes, and raw lyrics drawn from Ladino, Hebrew, Celtic and American folk songs, Lily & Duncan  have delighted audiences across the US, and have performed alongside many great musicians including John Doyle, Tim O’Brien, Rushad Eggleston and the Foghorn Stringband. Together they offer music lovers a tantalizing palate of familiar and refreshingly new sounds.

These folks are potent musician so don’t miss this one!  It’s going to be an enjoyable evening.  We do anticipate selling out so please reserve soon if you wish to join us…

May
31
Sun
Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer New CD Release Concert @ Majestic Theatre
May 31 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Lomnicky & BrewerRebecca Lomnicky and David Brewer are a high energy pure-drop Scottish music duo, with world class fiddling talent in combination with bagpipes, guitar, bodhran, and whistle. International Scottish Fiddle Champion, Rebecca Lomnicky, and David Brewer of the popular Celtic band Molly’s Revenge, have each spent copious amounts of time delving into the traditions of their respective instruments, living and studying in both Edinburgh and the highlands of Scotland. Together they perform captivating Scottish music which bridges the gap between the fiddle and bagpipe music of Scotland—two worlds united, into a heartfelt and rousing musical experience. Between their entertaining and informative stage banter, their four instrument combinations and vast repertoire of tunes, including everything from soaring slow airs to intricately arranged dance tunes, these charismatic performers will leave you on your feet with your hands together.

The new CD, THE FIRE, is Lomnicky and Brewer’s second album together and fully showcases every aspect of their stylistic expertise, technical prowess, and musical passion. Combining the aesthetic elements of all their past recordings into a newer finely crafted sound, this album features the diversity of Scotland’s traditional regional styles with an added contemporary flare.

Jun
1
Mon
Corvallis Guitar Society Meeting @ Odd Fellows Hall
Jun 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Corvallis Guitar Society

The goal of the Corvallis Guitar Society is to act as a catalyst to bring local guitarists out of the woodwork and provide an opportunity to perform and enjoy guitar music in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The accent here is on participation and we hope people will want to participate in the open stage section also – no piece of music is too short or simple (though there is a five minute limit if we have a full sign-up sheet) and you are guaranteed a warm round of applause for showing us what you can do! We do have a limited number of open stage slots so be sure to sign up early at the front desk on the way in.

Our Mission

To promote classical and related guitar styles by providing a supportive performance environment for people of all ages and ability.

We seek to achieve this through a monthly meeting that provides an opportunity to discuss, listen to, and play solo guitar music including classical, flamenco, finger-style, jazz, as well as classical guitar ensemble styles.

International Folk Dance in Albany
Jun 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jun
2
Tue
Celtic Jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
Jun 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jun
5
Fri
Grisman, Hargreaves, Leslie & Smith @ First Presbyterian Church
Jun 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Grisman Hargreaves Leslie SmithGrisman, Hargreaves, Leslie & Smith

Samson Grisman (Bass) , Dominick Leslie (Mandolin), Alex Hargreaves (Fiddle) and Nathaniel Smith (Cello) have been great friends and musical confidants since they met each other on the bluegrass festival circuit in their pre-teens. The group is comprised of four of the most individualized instrumental voices in a new generation of acoustic musicians, and they play together with a cohesion that can only come from more than a decade of musical camaraderie. Drawing inspiration from the music of David Grisman, Béla Fleck, Tim O’Brien, Darol Anger, Jerry Douglas and many other luminary new-acousticians, They have forged a sound that has elements of Oldtime, Jazz, Funk, Free-Improvisation, and Bluegrass with an energy that is entirely their own. Their debut EP, “The Brotet”, features original compositions from each of the members and is sure to be enjoyed by anyone with a broad musical palate and open ears.

Listen to the band at https://brotet.bandcamp.com/releases

Jun
6
Sat
Contra: Celtic Swing w/ Silas Minyard @ Gatton Hall / First Congregational Church
Jun 6 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Celtic Swing

Jennifer Sordyl – fiddle;
Don Berg – guitar;
Beth Brown – cello, whistle;
Ralph Penunuri – mandolin, harmonica, percussion;

Celtic Swing brings Jennifer and Don from Coos Bay together with Beth and Ralph from Corvallis. The combination brings us wonderful “Celtic with a twist”  music.

Silas Minyard

From Portland, Silas brings long experience with contra dancing as well as a large list of dances from which he always finds the perfect set for an evening.

Beginners lesson starts at 7:30pm (experienced dancers welcome) dance starts at 8:00pm

Each dance is taught.  No partner necessary (it’s traditional to dance each dance with a different partner)

Potluck at 6:00 pm; Host: Relan Colley, 745 NW 16th St; 541-753-2617.  (Located near the south side of Corvallis High School and several blocks east of Fred Meyer.  The closest intersection is NW Taylor & NW 16th.)  Map:  https://mapq.st/1cyFC3m

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.