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Upcoming Events
Sep21Sun2:00 pm Corvallis Celtic Session @ Old World DeliCorvallis Celtic Session @ Old World DeliSep 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come to play or listen at the Corvallis Pan Celtic Session Every Sunday from 2-4pm. All instruments welcome It’s a great way to learn to play your instrument, get some good pointers, and learn new music Or just enjoySep24Wed7:00 pm Kalos @ Ashbrook Independent School TheaterKalos @ Ashbrook Independent School TheaterSep 24 @ 7:00 pm
Kalos Kalos is made up of three innovative interpreters and composers of Celtic roots music: Eric McDonald, Ryan McKasson and Jeremiah McLane. They are masters of tradition who purposefully explore the dark corners floating on its edges, delivering an alluring … Continue readingSep25Thu7:00 pm Hoolyeh Folk Dancing @ Unitarian FellowshipHoolyeh Folk Dancing @ Unitarian FellowshipSep 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Corvallis Hoolyeh dances are back in person 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm. Hoolyeh Folk Dance COVID-19 Policy Updated 2023-06-13 These policies are created by an informal Hoolyeh Live Dance Committee and are approved by the … Continue readingSep26Fri7:30 pm Best Cellar @ Methodist Church Martha RoomBest Cellar @ Methodist Church Martha RoomSep 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Best Cellar Masks welcomed for everyone’s continued safety 7:30 Nicasio Nicasio Ralph, Bethie Bee and Laureen Uray play neo-traditional folk stylings old, new and borrowed. Their musical conversations create a far-ranging rootsy celebration of storysong balladry and swingin’ improv … Continue readingSep28Sun2:00 pm Corvallis Celtic Session @ Old World DeliCorvallis Celtic Session @ Old World DeliSep 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmCome to play or listen at the Corvallis Pan Celtic Session Every Sunday from 2-4pm. All instruments welcome It’s a great way to learn to play your instrument, get some good pointers, and learn new music Or just enjoy6:00 pm Online Song Circle @ OnlineOnline Song Circle @ OnlineSep 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pmOnline Song Circle Share a song, lead a song, request a song, or listen as we go round the circle. Song Circle is free and open to all who wish to participate. Bring your own instrument, borrow one, or just … Continue readingOct2Thu7:00 pm Local Folk! Open Stage @ Troubadour Musci CenterLocal Folk! Open Stage @ Troubadour Musci CenterOct 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Local Folk! is back Local Folk! is a free, monthly, open mic (without the mic!) program of local artists offering a wide variety of music, including original creations. There is no requirement to play and anyone is invited to just … Continue readingOct4Sat7:30 pm Contra Dance – The Carrflowers w... @ Gatton Hall, First Congregational ChurchContra Dance – The Carrflowers w... @ Gatton Hall, First Congregational ChurchOct 4 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pmContra dance is back to the regular schedule in Corvallis! The dance will start at 7:00 PM with a newcomer’s lesson and community meetup, helpful for all dancers. Following the lesson will be dancing from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. … Continue readingOct5Sun2:00 pm Corvallis Celtic Session @ Old World DeliCorvallis Celtic Session @ Old World DeliOct 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmCome to play or listen at the Corvallis Pan Celtic Session Every Sunday from 2-4pm. All instruments welcome It’s a great way to learn to play your instrument, get some good pointers, and learn new music Or just enjoyOct9Thu7:00 pm Hoolyeh Folk Dancing @ Unitarian FellowshipHoolyeh Folk Dancing @ Unitarian FellowshipOct 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmCorvallis Hoolyeh dances are back in person 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm. Hoolyeh Folk Dance COVID-19 Policy Updated 2023-06-13 These policies are created by an informal Hoolyeh Live Dance Committee and are approved by the … Continue reading
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Acoustic Showcase 2025
Starting this 2023-24 Academic year, LBCC-Benton Center will only be presenting one Acoustic Showcase per term. Adam Scramstad, an outstanding Blues Guitarist will be featured at the Winter Term Acoustic Showcase in the Benton Center Lounge March 7th, noon to … Continue reading
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Benton Center Acoustic Showcase
Starting this 2023-24 Academic year, LBCC-Benton Center will only be presenting one Acoustic Showcase per term. TBA Noon to 1 pm The Benton Center Acoustic Showcase is a free noon hour concert in the Benton Center main lounge and … Continue reading
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CFS 2023 Meetings
Dear CFS Member, You are invited to attend any CFS Board of Director’s Meeting and the CFS Annual Meeting. Board of Director’s Meetings Next Board Meetings: Saturday, May 6, 2023 2:00pm Saturday June 3, 2023 3:00 pm CFS Annual … Continue reading
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David Maloney
In Memory of David Maloney April 5, 1943 – March 10, 2023 Ginny Reilly recently called to let us know about the the passing of David Maloney, the other half of the beloved folk duo of Reilly and Maloney. We … Continue reading
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Kingston Trio
NEW! American Strings: An Evening with The Kingston Trio: Join University Director of Popular Music Bob Santelli in a conversation with the legendary folk group The Kingston Trio. Following the interview, the trio will perform such classics as “Where Have … Continue reading
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CFS History 2012 to 2021
2012-2013 President – Marfa Levine & Bill Pfender Vice-president – Jason Schindler Secretary – Karen Griswold Treasurer – Linda Herlihy Membership – Frank Hall & Bruce Stevens Booking – Chere Pereira Best Cellar – Mark Weiss Newsletter – Dick Thies … Continue reading
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Calendar links outside Corvallis
Links to Nearby – Albany: NW Air & Art Festival (August) River Rhythms (Thursdays, July-August) Albany Calendar Links to Nearby – Philomath: Philomath Events Philomath Frolic & Rodeo (July) Shrewsbury Faire (September) Links to Nearby – Veneta: Oregon Country Fair … Continue reading
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Common Thread
Common Thread Common Thread is a song we used to do and it came back to me as celebrate new hopes for a better world. Pat Humphries performed it in an inspiring CFS concert in Corvallis in 1994.
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American Roots Music Festival 2019
A day-long event on November 2, 2019 held at The Tabernacle, in Turner, OR. The Festival starts at 9:30am, with a Free Educational Youth Concert for K-12 students primarily in the North Santiam, Cascade, Salem-Keizer, and Albany school districts. The … Continue reading
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