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Best trad folk scenes in the US?

29 Nov 22 - 12:42 AM (#4159131)
Subject: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: matthewdechant

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?


29 Nov 22 - 04:41 AM (#4159136)
Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: Joe Offer

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?


29 Nov 22 - 09:04 AM (#4159165)
Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: cnd

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.


29 Nov 22 - 05:12 PM (#4159225)
Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: michaelr

Boston area for ITM.


29 Nov 22 - 06:31 PM (#4159238)
Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: GUEST

What's ITM?


30 Nov 22 - 02:43 AM (#4159261)
Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: Ernest

ITM = Irish Traditional Music


30 Nov 22 - 04:04 AM (#4159270)
Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: John MacKenzie

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


28 Dec 22 - 03:40 AM (#4160461)
Subject: RE: Best trad folk scenes in the US?
From: Dave the Gnome

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