Best trad folk scenes in the US?

Subject: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: matthewdechant
Date: 29 Nov 22 - 12:42 AM

Which cities have the best trad folk scenes in the US? Things like Celtic trad, English trad, American old time, sea shanties, etc. I know from a friend that Minneapolis has a big trad folk scene (I heard they have 5 Morris sides), any other big ones?

Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: Joe Offer
Date: 29 Nov 22 - 04:41 AM

I belong to both the San Francisco Folk Music Club and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (DC). The folk music in both places is downright wonderful...and we do all right here in Auburn and Grass Valley/Nevada City in the Sierra Foothills.

I've had good times making music in Seattle, Boston, Denver, and San Diego. The music is all around - ain't it wonderful?

Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: cnd
Date: 29 Nov 22 - 09:04 AM

I'd say best American old time scene is in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. It has maintained an active and bustling scene, and what was once considered the local "Round Peak" sound has been gaining increased notoriety nationwide thanks to several influential old-time torch bearers living in and playing in the area.

Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: michaelr
Date: 29 Nov 22 - 05:12 PM

Boston area for ITM.

Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Nov 22 - 06:31 PM

What's ITM?

Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: Ernest
Date: 30 Nov 22 - 02:43 AM

ITM = Irish Traditional Music

Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Nov 22 - 04:04 AM

Not been to many but I recommend The Press Room in Portsmouth NH, if it's still going. I second the FSGW nomination too.

Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 28 Dec 22 - 03:40 AM

Mountain View, Arkansas, advertises itself as the folk music capital of the world!