What we’re about
Folk Music NYC celebrates, supports and carries on the traditions of folk music of all flavors, presenting concerts, musical get-togethers, singing parties, musical weekends and classes. Folk Music NYC is sponsored by the Folk Music Society of New York, Inc. / New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club. The club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational corporation, an affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society of America run by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 3rd Sunday of the month Shanty Sing, in personSnug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island, NY
We are co-sponsoring the The William Main Doerflinger Memorial Sea Shanty Sessions at the Noble Maritime Collection on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Shanty singers gather in person only. Zoom sessions have been discontinued.
Join us at 2 PM for an in-person Sea Shanty Sessions, no registration necessary.
This program is really gaining in popularity and offers a great opportunity to experience authentic, time-honored maritime songs in an appropriately historic setting. The sessions are free and family friendly, and you are encouraged to sing along if the mood strikes you! If you can't make it this weekend, we hold a session on the third Sunday of every month.
Two short videos of this event: https://vimeo.com/23887195
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8wH5rTj9Qc - Weekly Irish Traditional Music Session at the Landmark TavernThe Landmark Tavern, New York, NY
Irish Traditional Music Session (co-sponsored, in person), one of the best sessions in the area, led by Don Meade. There is often a special guest musician. This session is sponsored by Blarney Star Productions. For more information, call the Landmark:(212) 247-2562, or visit the website: Landmark Tavern.
The Landmark is on the far west side, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan. There is are citibikes across 11th Av. Food and drink are available.
- Sunnyside Singers Club (co-sponsored, in person)Sanger Hall, Long Island City, NY
The Sunnyside Singers Club is a weekly in-person session inside at the Copper Kettle Pub, 50-24 Skillman Avenue at 51st Street in Woodside, Queens, NY 11377. Note, this is a new location as of September 18th, 2024.
Bring voices and songs to share. Acoustic instruments are also welcome. Traditional songs are especially welcome. About once a month there will be a featured guest performer for part of the evening.
There is no admission charge. We request a voluntary contribution when we have a guest performer. A purchase of food or beverage is expected.
- Weekly Irish Traditional Music Session at the Landmark TavernThe Landmark Tavern, New York, NY
Irish Traditional Music Session (co-sponsored, in person), one of the best sessions in the area, led by Don Meade. There is often a special guest musician. This session is sponsored by Blarney Star Productions. For more information, call the Landmark:(212) 247-2562, or visit the website: Landmark Tavern.
The Landmark is on the far west side, 626 11th Avenue at 46th Street, Manhattan. There is are citibikes across 11th Av. Food and drink are available.
