Our listings below; see also others' listings on Media webpage

As Folklife West magazine pages:  → ​Alba•Scotland → International   

Folklife's main areas are: Wales; England South-West, West Midlands, Oxon. Currently, most entries in those areas, but open to all.  

• Since Lockdown & Zoom, some entries from other areas and other countries, mainly by personal contact,  

Most Directory entries are from paying Folklife Members, paid membership (details foot of page) very welcome, but not required for Directory listing.

• ​Entries welcome from enthusiasts in all areas !       
• ​For Virtual (Zoom etc) listings - Venues Zoom webpage

For more details of those listed who are  🄵 Folklife members,  Ø Associate members, ØØ International Updates-signups, see Folklife West folk news.
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We also list, free, in this Directory,   🅄  UK Updates-signups (other than above), and  🄹  Folklife Traditions Journal  subscriber/contributor.

Alba • Scotland

Scottish Borders

WEDNESDAY

🅄     Wednesday, fortnightly  Roxburghshire  DENHOLM  DENHOLM FOLK CLUB   (no website)  
→ The Auld Cross Keys. 8 - 11 pm  
⇒ Dr. Geoff Ross  [May 2023, new listing]​

FRIDAY

🅄  Friday, weekly  Roxburghshire  KELSO  KELSO FOLK & LIVE MUSIC CLUB  www.facebook.com/groups/kelsofolkclub  
→  Cross Keys Hotel, 8pm - 10:30 pm
⇒ Allan Connacie, ‭07791 516670‬, www.kelsofolk.co.uk
⊕  Hosted singaround format. Please just let us know on arrival if you would like to perform.   [May 2023, new listing]

🅄  ​Friday, 3rd Roxburghshire  DARNICK  ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB    www.rollinghillsfolkclub.org.uk 
→ The Smith Memorial Hall, Abbotsford Road, Darnick TD6 9AH, 8pm.  Sept to June. 
→ Also: Zoom meetings on the first Friday, Sept to June.  
⇒  Ron & Roz Anderson ‭07986 644661‬.   Email: rolling.hills1<at>btinternet.com   Facebook: www.facebook.com/RollingHillsFolkClub
⊕  If you find yourself in this part of the Borders you know you will be in for a special welcome. Please come and join us either to listen or to participate. We look forward to meeting you. [May 2023, new listing; revised June 2023]​​

We list both Folklife members, and non-members.

​We have international Folklife members (= paid to subscribe to Folklife West print magazine)
​- if publicity is requested, then this is in print in FW as well as online.

For more details, see folk news on www.folklife.uk from 🄵 Folklife members and from ØØ International Updates-signups. 

We also list, free, in this Directory,   🅄  UK Updates-signups (other than above), and from  🄹  Folklife Traditions Journal  subscriber/contributor.

​International      ------------- International Online - Zoom etc, listed on Venues--Virtual webpage  


our 1st international venues - more welcome! 

Ireland

DAY VARIES

🄵  Most days  DUBLIN 4  THE IRISH HOUSE PARTY     theirishhouseparty.com/
→The Lansdowne Hotel, 27 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4. info<AT>theirishhouseparty.com
⇒  info<AT>theirishhouseparty.com, www.facebook.com/theirishhouseparty/, www.instagram.com/irishhouseparty/,  
www.youtube.com/user/IrishHousePartyTV
⊕ The Irish House Party Dinner and Show in Dublin is live traditional Irish music and Irish dancing at its very best. Lap up the pure talent of these All Ireland champion musicians, dancers and entertaining presenters.
[Draft only, by Editors from website - TBC.  April 2024]  [New member, April 2024] ​

USA   Colorado

SUNDAY

🄵  Sunday, weekly  CO. COLORADO SPRINGS   WEEKLY TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION  (no website)   
→ Jack Quinn’s Pub and Restaurant, 21 South Tejon St., Colorado Springs CO  80903., 3 to 6 pm every Sunday. 
⇒ Doug Huggins, 01 (719) 208-1817, Tradmusic<at>centurylink.net
⊕ Weekly traditional music session, singers and instrumentalists (and listeners) welcome.  Anchored by Doug Huggins, the session will celebrate 26 years at the same location this March.  Contact Doug at 01 (719) 208-1817 or Tradmusic<at>centurylink.net  if you have questions.  [new Member, Feb 2024]

THURSDAY

🄵 Thursday, weekly  CO.  OLD COLORADO CITY WEEKLY TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION  (no website) 
→ Jives Coffee Lounge,  16 Colbrunn Court, Old Colorado City, 80904. Every Thursday evening, 6 to 9 pm.
⇒ Doug Huggins, 01 (719) 208-1817, Tradmusic<at>centurylink.net
⊕ Weekly Traditional music session, singers, players and listeners welcome.. Contact Doug at 01 (719) 208-1817 or Tradmusic<at>centurylink.net  if you have questions or if weather is bad.     [new Member, Feb 2024]

SATURDAY

ØØ Saturday, 3rd    CO.  AURORA NEIGHBORHOOD SINGAROUND  https://www.sophielichens.com/singarounds
→ Neighborhood Music in the Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Suite 130, Aurora, CO, 80010.  2-4pm MT. 
⇒ Email SundaySeaSongs<at>gmail.com with questions.
⊕  Monthly folk singaround on third Saturdays  All welcome to sing or to listen. Trad(ish) songs, unaccompanied.  Entrance on the north side of the building.  [Feb 2024]​

USA   New York state

DAY VARIES

ØØ Day Varies  NY.   ROCHESTER   GOLDEN LINK CONCERTS   www.goldenlink.org 
→ Various addresses, usually Greece Baptist Church,1230 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626.  Check website.
     Times vary, see below ⊕ more details.
⇒ Contact 585-857-9265, www.facebook.com/GoldenLinkFolk/, Email via www.goldenlink.org
⊕ Oct-May monthly concerts; several Members Showcase concerts per year; unique Potpourri Jam concerts (groups of musician in impromptu bands).  [Jan 2023]

SUNDAY

ØØ Saturday & Sunday, occasional  NY.   CORNING  VALLEY FOLK MUSIC CONCERTS  www.valleyfolk.org  
ØØ Saturday & Sunday, occasional  NY.   CORNING   VALLEY FOLK MUSIC PRE-CONCERT JAMS  www.valleyfolk.org 
→ 144 Cedar St. Corning, NY (corner of Cedar and First Streets) in the red brick Methodist Church. 
    Concerts: Saturday concerts begin 7:30 pm, Sunday concerts begin at 2 pm, unless otherwise specified.
    Jams: on concert nights beginning 90 minutes before concert time. 
⇒  For more information visit our website www.valleyfolk.org, or contact us: Debra Chesman, Director, (1) 607-962-4461 or info<at>valleyfolk.org
⊕  A community of people sharing an interest in the preservation of traditional music and related arts.  Listeners and musicians can find a comfortable place in volunteer activities, sharing music during a jam, or in a dish-to-pass supper before a concert.
⊕ Jams: There is a self-running jam on concert nights beginning 90 minutes before concert time when we get in the building to set up for concerts. Bring your instrument and come jam with us!  [new listing, Nov 2023]

TUESDAY

ØØ ​ Weekly Tuesday  NY.   ROCHESTER  GOLDEN LINK SING AROUNDS  www.goldenlink.org 
→ Parlor Room, Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626.  7:30 to 10pm EST
⇒ Contact 585-857-9265, www.facebook.com/GoldenLinkFolk/, Email via www.goldenlink.org
⊕  Free, everyone welcome. Bring your voice, and instrument if desired, and non-alcoholic refreshments.
For info & links, Home - Golden Link Folk Singing Society click on "singarounds" on the left column.  [Jan 2023]

SATURDAY

​ØØ Saturday & Sunday, occasional    NY.  CORNING  VALLEY FOLK MUSIC CONCERTS and PRE-CONCERT JAMS ; see SUNDAY entries above



----- so far, most International entries online, and are on Venues Zoom webpage.   Details of more live meetings are most welcome. 

 We have Folklife members from Skye to Brussels!, but no significant circulation outside our main area (Wales; England West Country & West Midlands). 
 . . . but it might be worth joining Folklife (just £21 a year for 3 issues Folklife West plus 2 issues Folklife Traditions Journal):
    -- for venues near to our area
    -- for venues in popular holiday areas
    -- for venues with something else to publicise eg a folk act, or a folk festival - we can publicise all your folk activities if you are a Folklife member
    -- or if interested in our general articles on our "Folklife Traditions" pages, and in reading the whole Folklife West magazine
    --  . . . or  . . .  to support us !