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Folk Life Defined
"... what is Folklife? The easiest way to explain is to take the word apart. Folk = People. Life = Music, at least for the folks involved in Folklife.
The Humboldt Folklife Society is a group of dedicated volunteers who love music, mostly folk music, but certainly not exclusively...
Their goal: put music in everybody's life."
Bob Doran - North Coast Journal, July '09
Membership!
HFS events are supported by the generous contributions of the local community. We keep our admission costs low and offer many free events thanks to donations by our membership, partner groups & local sponsors.
Please join us or renew today! Members receive reduced admission to HFS events and are the backbone of Folklife!
Calendar of Events
HFS sponsors dozens of activities on the north coast!
international, square and contra dances song circles our touring and local artist concert series music and dance workshops the July Folklife Festival the August Blues Festival the biannual April Folkdance Festival and seasonal celebrations!
Visit the calendar for the complete schedule!
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Website Memorial for Sean Bohannon
We are gathering together photos, stories and notes for an online memorial for Sean. If you have something you would like to contribute, please email Maia.
It was wonderful to see so many folk at the Grange, coming together to celebrate Sean's life. Thank you to everyone who made the long haul -- physically and emotionally -- to offer their memories of this man who touched our lives so dearly.
The Bee Eaters - 8 pm Friday, January 29th at the Arcata Playhouse
Humboldt homegrown fiddlers Tashina and Tristan Clarridge return with their quartet - The Bee Eaters - for a night of new-old time music at the Playhouse this Friday! Tickets are on sale now at Wildwood Music in Arcata.
For more info on Playhouse events, visit their website!
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 Sean at Wildwood Music |
Barn Dance - 7:30 pm Saturday, January 30th at the Arcata Veteran's Hall
Our next barn dance is Saturday, January 30th from 7:30 - 11pm at the Arcata Veteran's Hall, with caller Tara Stetz and the Striped Pig Stringband. Beer and snacks are available for purchase; concessions go to support the Companion Animal Foundation who will also be bringing their pet tag engraver - you can get your animal's new tag for $3!
As always, neither experience nor a partner are needed to join in the dancing. Dance admission is $7 general, $6 for HFS members, students & seniors; youth 12 and under are admitted free of charge. We're always looking for volunteers - work part of the evening, and dance the rest for free! Please leave a message for Tara on the HFS line (822-5394) to sign up.
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Folklife on the Air - Sundays at 5 pm on KHSU!
Folklife has a new show on KHSU from 5-6 pm on Sundays, following in the footsteps of Don Wolski and the Bayside Hayride! With hosts Sally Goodin, Craig Kurumada and Jay Stallman, our new radio show explores the wild and wonderful landscape of folk music.
Tune in to hear a wide range of traditional and contemporary American roots music, including acoustic blues and jazz; old-time stringband and bluegrass; historical and contemporary folk; world-wide acoustic influences; cajun and zydeco; Western swing, honky tonk, and rockabilly; and old country to alternative country.
In the coming season, we'll have local musicians into the studio, feature field recordings with Humboldt performers, and keep you up to date on the latest music events and educational opportunities around the county.
You can hear us on the internet or on the FM-dial at 90.5!
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