Corvallis Folk Events

CFS sponsored events listed in bold face font

Apr 21 (Sat) — Peter and Lou Berryman

8 pm, Troubadour Music Center, 521 SW 2nd St., Corvallis, OR (541)752-7720
The most zany, unpredictable stuff you can imagine (or not); as much comedians as songwriters. "Quirky, yet oddly profound" is how they are described.
Lou and Peter Berryman are musical humorists who have delighted nationwide audiences for more than thirty-five years. These two are originals, blending Midwestern culture with intelligent observation in a whimsical and wonderfully accessible performance. They have produced sixteen albums and three song books of their original and hilarious, quirky, yet oddly profound songs. Berryman songs are being sung around the world, by a legion of professional musicians from Peggy Seeger to Garrison Keillor, as well as shower singers everywhere.

April 21 (Sat) — Contra Dance: The Wisenheimers with Sue Baker

7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $6 CFS/EFS/students, $7 public, $1 discount for bikers, walkers
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd

Apr 22 (Sun) — Song Circle at Kurt's

6:00 - 8:30 pm, 3730 SW Deon, Info: 541-270-6369

Apr 27 (Fri) — Wild Hog In The Woods and Gumbo (Best Cellar Coffeehouse)

7:30 pm, $2-10, Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe (11th St. entrance)
These two great groups did a combined gig last year and absolutely blew the walls out from under the roof. They mix and match with great instrumental work and singing. Together they provide one of the happiest evenings of music you're ever gonna hear.
The Best Cellar is located in the Cellar of the Methodist Church on 11th and Monroe (enter from the back). We do a sliding scale for admissions of 2-10 dollars, your choice. Kids are free and welcome. Coffee, cookies, tea, and water are available.

Apr 28 (Sat) — The Bee Eaters with Laurie Lewis (Alternative Strings)

Workshops at 10:00 (beginners and children) and 11:00 (more advanced).
$30.00; $40.00 includes concert ticket. Contact Robin Silver for information.

Apr 28 (Sat) — The Bee Eaters with Laurie Lewis (Alternative Strings)

7:30pm, First Presbyterian Church of Corvallis, 114 SW 8th Street. Advance tickets $16 / $14 (CFS) / $10 (Student) at Grass Roots Books and Music, Online (or 1-800-838-3006 ) or at the door: $18/$16/$12

May 5 (Sat) — Contra Dance: The Nettles with Stacy Rose

7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $6 CFS/EFS/students, $7 public, $1 discount for bikers, walkers
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd

May 9 (Wed) — CFS Newsletter Deadline, 5 pm

Yes, this is EARLY

May 11 (Fri) This Land is Your Land: The music of Environmental and Social Change

7:30 pm Corvallis High School Auditorium. A symposium and concert with Carrie Newcomer and Libby Roderick, sponsored by the OSU Spring Creek Project. http://springcreek.oregonstate.edu/index.html

May 12 (Sat) — Songwriters Workshop: Unlocking Your Creativity!

1-3pm, $5-10 donation. Imagine Coffee Live Arts, 5460 Philomath Blvd. at 53rd. Individual & group exercises, visualization, rhythm/groove, conversation & collaboration for all styles, ages and skill levels. Bring pen or pencil, paper and a song or two. Info & limited registration: fiddleroad06@cmug.com.

May 13 (Sun) — Song Circle at Dick & Diane's

6:30 pm, 3310 SW Chintimini, FMI: 541-753-8307

May 16 (Wed) — Kaivama; Arto Jarvela (house concert)

7 pm, Doug and Anthony Gordon's house, 2120 NW Lewisburg Ave, Corvallis.
Kaivama (Finnish-American duo, fiddle/guitar/harmonium) and Arto Jarvela (Finland's greatest traditional fiddler).
Info on this Nordic folk music event: 503-784-4956 or 541-740-8536.

May 18 (Fri) Chuck Pyle (House Concerts)

Chuck Pyle Zen Cowboy 541-753-9224 or cherep@comcast.net to reserve a seat and get directions. $14 CFS members, $16 nonmembers.

May 19 (Sat) — Contra Dance: The Steeltones with Cindy Rakowski

7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $6 CFS/EFS/students, $7 public, $1 discount for bikers, walkers
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd

May 20 (Sun) — CFS Annual Meeting, Talent show & Potluck

2:00-5:30pm, Troubadour Music Center, 521 SW 2nd St., Corvallis, OR (541)752-7720

June 2 (Sat) — Contra Dance: Full Moon with William Watson

7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $6 CFS/EFS/students, $7 public, $1 discount for bikers, walkers
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd

June 16 (Sat) — Contra Dance: Cascade Crossing with Eric Curl

7:30pm instruction, 8pm dance, $6 CFS/EFS/students, $7 public, $1 discount for bikers, walkers
FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd

Regular Events

Imagine Coffee Live Arts, 5460 SW Philomath Bv (at 53rd)

Every Tuesday 7-9pm - Celtic Jam (all levels welcome)
First Wednesday 7-9pm - Vocal Improv Jam
First Saturday 2-4pm - Family Song Circle
Last Saturday 2-4pm - Songwriters' Circle

Fireworks Restaurant & Bar

Live music most Friday and Saturday evenings. "Open mike" series 1st & 3rd Saturdays (starting January 2008). Local and organic ingredients, "northwest cuisine".

Out of Town Events

Apr 20 (Fri) — Peter and Lou Berryman (Portland)

7:30 P.M., Carvlin Hall, S.E. 16th and Division, Portland. Presented by The Portland FolkMusic Society
$16 GA / $14 PFS Members / $8 Children 12-18 (Under 12 free)
Lou and Peter Berryman are musical humorists who have delighted nationwide audiences for more than thirty-five years. These two are originals, blending Midwestern culture with intelligent observation in a whimsical and wonderfully accessible performance. They have produced sixteen albums and three song books of their original and hilarious, quirky, yet oddly profound songs. Berryman songs are being sung around the world, by a legion of professional musicians from Peggy Seeger to Garrison Keillor, as well as shower singers everywhere.

May 4 (Fri) — Claudia Schmidt (Portland)

7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm), Carvlin Hall @ St. Philip Neri Church, SE 16th at Division (1636 SE Hickory), Portland.
Claudia Schmidt brings a passion to her singing and songwriting that is best experienced live. To start, Ted Kaye leads a sing-along to honor Pete Seeger on his 93rd birthday. $14 PFS members, $16 non-members, $8 ages 12-18 (under 12 free). Tickets online through Seat Yourself at www.portlandfolkmusic.org. Info: 503-642-9100.

May 6 (Sun) — Bryan Bowers, Autoharp Master, Singer/Songwriter

2 pm $15 (17 and under free) Living Hope Church, 4774 Lilac Lane NE, Salem OR
Contact: Dana Berge 503 342 6345

May 7-11, 2012 (Mon-Fri) — Ukulele Band Camp at Menucha (Corbett, OR)

Menucha Retreat & Conference Center, 38711 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy., Corbett, OR 97019
Come on out! Our second annual camp hosts top-notch instructors, a back-up band, and a lot of fun in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. "Our aim is to induce dancing, strutting and general wahoo."
Instructors: Brook Adams, Greg Canote, Jere Canote, James Hill, and Del Rey
Workshops: Big Band, Pop, Jugband, Skiffle, Old Time Stringband, and Symphony
Starts 4:00 PM Monday, May 7. Ends 1:00 PM Friday, May 11.
For more information: Scott@menucha.org

May 31 - June 3, 2012 (Thu-Sun) — Columbia River Gorge Dulcimer Festival

Menucha Retreat & Conference Center, 38711 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy., Corbett, OR 97019
Join the fun at the third annual festival. We cater to the mountain dulcimer, but bring other instruments along for the jams.
Workshops: Rounds & Cannons, Harmony, Classical Tunes, Compose a Waltz, Playing with Guitarists, Classic Folk, Rhythms & Syncopation, Duets & Ensembles, Songwriting.
Starts with check-in Thursday afternoon, May 31. Ends 1 PM on June 3.
For more information: Scott@menucha.org

2nd & 4th Saturdays (Sept - June) — Eugene Folklore Society Contra Dance

(7:30pm lesson, 8pm dance), César Chavez Elementary School, 1510 W 14th Ave. (just east of Chambers). FMI: 541-302-2628 Admission $7 general public, $6 EFS/CFS members, $1 off if you show up by 7:30, $1 off for students (must show ID).

3rd Saturday (Oct - June) — Contra Dance (Coos Bay)

7:00-9:30pm dance
Greenacres Grange, 93393 Greenacres Lane, Coos Bay

Every Monday — Scottish Country Dance (Eugene)

7-8pm, beginner, 8-9pm intermediate, advanced, $5 per class or $15/month, 1626 Willamette, Eugene, FMI: 541-935-6051

Every Tuesday — Irish Ceili Dance Lessons (Salem)

6:30 - 8:30pm, Set and Céilí & dance
$5, VFW Hall, 630 Hood St., NE, Salem
$5-$8 per class
VFW Hall, 630 Hood St NE, Salem
For more information, visit the Ceili of the Valley web site.

First Wednesday — Song Circle (Eugene)

Check website or call 541-556-8241 for more information.

2nd Wednesday of each month — Zydeco Dance (Eugene)

6:30pm lesson, 7-9pm dance, free World Cafe, 449 Blair Blvd, Eugene.

Every Thursday — English Country Dance Classes (McMinnville)

7:00 - 8:30pm, McMinnville Grand Ballroom Taught by Miss Laura Plett, 971-237-6147. $3 per person, per night or monthly at $10/person, $15/couple and $20/family.

2nd, 4th, and 5th Thursday of each month (Albany)

Wild Hog In The Woods host a string-band jam at Calapooia Brewing Company in Albany.

Second Fridays — Irish Ceili Dance (Salem)

7-8 pm: Class / walk-through of dances
8-11 pm: dance
$8 (members), $10 (non-members), $30 max per family, VFW Hall, 630 Hood St., NE, Salem

Northwest New Years Camp

Decemer 31, 2008 - January 3, 2009
A "campers’ camp" with no paid talent. Bunkhouse rooms and meals (Wed dinner through Sat brunch) provided.

Dancing Fool In-town contra dance weekend (SEATTLE)

Feb 3-5, 2012 (Fri-Sun)
Music by Latter Day Lizards, and the Elixir, calling by Cis Hinkle and Nils Fredland
Registration to open in the fall.

Corvallis Contra Weekend

Feb 17-19, 2012, locations within Corvallis
Contra dancing, music and dance workshops. Home stays available for out-of-town registrants. Register in advance (about $65), possible lottery if full. Maintains a waiting list. See web site for more details. This is a CFS event.

The Olympia Old-Time Music Festival

February 18-21, 2010
"This is the 2nd annual Oly Old-Time Music Festival, held in beautiful Olympia Washington. There will be two square dances, an awesome concert, workshops for various instruments, and tons of jamming all weekend long. This is a festival for old time musicians, square dancers, contra dancers, folk enthusiasts, shape note singers, and all others that can enjoy having a good old time. Visit our website to find the detailed schedule of events." $10 each evening, many free events during the days.

Singtime Frolics, March 30, 31, April 1, 2012

"Join us for a weekend of folk music at woodsy Camp Adams near Molalla, OR. Song circles! Workshops! Singing and jamming all weekend! Guest artists William Pint and Felicia Dale will present a singing workshop: Setting the Sail/Setting the Song arranging traditional maritime songs for the 21st century. Several other workshops are scheduled. If you want to lead a workshop or a song circle, let us know, or just write it into the schedule when you get to camp."
Heated cabins with hot showers; potluck dinner Friday; four meals served Saturday through Sunday breakfast. Early registration by February 27th adults $75; children under 12: $45. Registration by March 19th: adults $90, children $55.
Sponsored by the Portland FolkMusic Society. For more details, check their website or contact Jinx Kuehn, jkuehn@teleport.com,

Cascade Contras

April 13-15, 2012, SKY Camp (near Fall Creek Reservoir)
with The Latter Day Lizards and Joyride with with calling by Lisa Greenleaf and William Watson

Portland Raindance

April 27-29, 2012, Norse Hall, Portland, Oregon. Featuring The Rodney Miller Band, Notorious, Nils Fredland, and Will Mentor

Spring Fling Rendezvous Hammered Dulcimer Gathering (Sandy, OR)

April 27-29, 2012 (Fri-Sun)

Westwind Weekend (Oregon coast near Lincoln City)

May 4-6, 2012 (Fri-Sun)
Salem Folklore Community's 26th annual Weekend of Music and Dance at Camp Westwind. Beautiful setting on the beach, a few miles north of Lincoln City. Family friendly. Camper-led activities (no paid staff). Participants provide music and dance. Rustic accommodations (cabins), vegetarian food. First-come-first served, lottery if necessary ($100 for adults, $75 for teens, $65 for children). Maintains waiting list. Check out the new Westwind Website! For more information, contact Alan Kanaskie (alkanaskie@gmail.com; 503-945-7397-day; 503-763-8901-eve) or Jana Rygas(jana@pacinfo.com, 541-337-4337).

The Northwest Folklife Festival (Seattle, WA)

May 25-28, 2012 (Fri-Sun), Free, Seattle Center, music, dance, craft and food vendors. Donations requested.

Willamette Valley Autoharp Gathering (Salem)

July 26-29, 2012 (Thu-Sun)
Camping and Dorms ; workshops, concerts, jamming... $85 for participant adult, $50 for non-autoharping spouse/guest, (add $5 after April1) FMI: Lewis Schaad 503-537-9285, info@wvag.com

American Banjo Camp

Sept. 9-11, 2011, Fort Flager State Park, Nordland, Washington. (Note: our Extra Day program takes place on the Evening of Sept. 8 and the morning of the 9th). ~$400-$550.

Dancing Fool In-town contra dance weekend (SEATTLE)

Oct 7-9, 2011 (Fri-Sun) Seattle $125 per person to June 30, then $140.
Music by Dr. Groove, and the Groovemongers, calling by Seth Tepfer and Lisa Greenleaf

Danceable Feast dance weekend (near Lowell, OR)

Nov 11-13, 2011
This year's 12th annual DANCEABLE FEAST Weekend will take place Nov 11-13 at Sky Camp, 40 minutes southeast of Eugene, OR. Register JUNE 1-10 to be placed in the lottery. Dance contra to the incomparable WILD ASPARAGUS with GEORGE MARSHALL calling; dance swing to a hot swing band soon TBA (check website). Portland's Melissa Roane will offer clear and spirited swing dance instruction; Chef Annie Johnston will create our Feast. Scholarships available! See our website for complete information. Register on-line at the Danceable Feast web site. Email Tren: tren.haselton@danceablefeast.org, or Ellen: ellencantor@gmail.com or danceablefeast@gmail.com with any questions.