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 Dedicated to promoting the ongoing enjoyment and preservation
 of traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, crafts and lore in the North and South Carolinas Piedmont area.


Nora Jane Struthers
Nora Jane Struthers

Nora Jane Struthers House Concert
Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Virginia born into a family steeped in Americana music, Nora Jane Struthers will present an evening of music classics and original compositions. Joined by P.J. George, expect lifting harmonies layered upon traditional Old Time and Bluegrass traditions.

Truly this should be a magical evening! Check out the details on this great house concert:  here.


Phlegar Farm Jam
Hold this Date!
July 27-29

24th Annual CFS Old Time Music Jam Virginia Weekend

Hosted by Tom & Barbara Phlegar; Phlegar Family Farm, Pearisburg, Virginia

Musicians and listeners all welcome. Family-friendly; please limit malted beverages. Free; small donations requested to defray expenses. Jamming, dancing, socializing. Bring a dish to accompany BBQ for Saturday supper. Bring chairs.

Full info and directions:  here.


CFS Music CD:  Celebration: 25 Years of The Charlotte Folk Society.
CD 'Celebration:  25 Years of The Charlotte Folk Society'

In 2007, as part of the Folk Society's 25th anniversary year, we produced a wonderful compact disc. 21 songs have been compiled on a single CD that represents some of the more memorable performers over our 25 year history. You'll love it! It is available for $10 at Folk Society events, or you can order it at the following link. Listen to samples; Buy the CD!.


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Pebble in a Pond DVD: The Story Of the Charlotte Folk Society

Pebble in a Pond is a documentary about the Charlotte Folk Society. This program debuted on WTVI on November 22, 2010 and has aired many times since.

Marilyn Meacham Price truly tossed a "pebble in a pond" when she founded the Charlotte Folk (Music) Society in 1982, and the ripples continue ever outward. Supported and nurtured by a succession of volunteers, the organization has not only achieved its mission, but also created a very special community in the process.

You can purchase this DVD and read more:  here.


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Start Enjoying your 2012
Folk Society Member Benefits Today!

Join the Folk Society today and you'll be glad you did! Keep up with all the important events and happenings in the Charlotte region, plus get the inside story on many special artists and artisans throughout the year! Details:  here!.

The Violin Shoppe

The Violin Shoppe

2112 East 7th Street
(between Caswell & Laurel)
Charlotte, NC 28204
704-373-0551

Tuesdays-Fridays
10 AM - 6 PM
Saturdays 10 AM - 4 PM

Festival Season is upon us! Time for New Strings and a Spring Tune-Up for your Instrument!


Awesome Spring Deals on Fiddles,
Mandolins and Basses!!

Strings, Stands, Tuners, Capos, Instrument Humidifiers

Bluegrass & Old-Time Instruction by Glen Alexander & Jon Singleton

Folk Society members receive a 10% discount.

www.TheViolinShoppe.net

Ongoing Events!


CFS Monthly Jam

June 10th

MONTHLY FOLK SOCIETY JAM
The Charlotte Folk Society hosts a monthly open Old Time Acoustic Music Jam, now at the Asbury Care Center Living Room at Aldersgate at 3800 Shamrock Drive. More.

VOLUNTEER NOW: NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? Attention students! If your school requires you to work community service hours, the Charlotte Folk Society has lots of volunteer opportunities. More.

Mountain Dulcimer
DULCIMER CLUB
The Charlotte Appalachian Dulcimer Club meets on the second Friday of each month. More.

JOY IN SONG: COMMUNITY SINGERS WANT YOUR VOICE . This is an open invitation to anyone who is interested in singing with Community Singers. More.

DO YOU CLOG . . . and want to participate on a team? Call Adele Greenfield
at 704-588-2855.