Sonoma County Folk Society
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Folk Notes
News, Tips and Fun from the Folk Music community in Sonoma County and beyond.
Tunes From Our Backyard – featuring Mae Powell and Karla Rivera Lozada – Oct 19
During the Great Depression, San Francisco-native Sidney Robertson carried out a remarkable ethnomusicological survey—the WPA California Folk Music Project. From 1938 to 1940, with support from the New Deal’s Works Progress Administration, the University of...
Film Screening – Room Full of Music – October 5 at 6pm
House concert filmed in Boston during the civil rights fight for desegregation of the city schools. Artists include: Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry and the McPeake Family from Ireland among others. Park at 500 Robinson...
Jam Workshop 8/31 Takeaways
We had another great workshop with Michaela and Ryan on 8/31 about Folk Jamming. Here are some takeaways The purpose of a jam is for everyone to enjoy playing music together. The jam leader, or person leading the song, sets the group up for success. - Know your song -...
See photos from our 2024 Holiday Party
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Sonoma County is home to a remarkable music community. Participate and connect with fellow music lovers and enjoy the many benefits of being a SoCoFoSo member.
We work together throughout the year to host shows and events, support young musicians, and promote folk music.
SoCoFoSo Board meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30pm on Zoom. Email us at: socofoso@gmail.com for details.
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