Brittany & Natalie Haas with Nic Gareiss Live at MAFM
Oct
31
6:30 PM18:30

Brittany & Natalie Haas with Nic Gareiss Live at MAFM

NATALIE & BRITTANY HAAS
Sisters Natalie (cello) and Brittany (fiddle) Haas began their musical lives together, filling their childhood home with Bach suites and old-time tunes alike. It was on their own, however-following divergent paths through disparate musical traditions, countries, and cultures-that they both arrived as virtuosi and composers at the highest levels of contemporary string music. Fans of acoustic music can hardly mention one without referencing the other's work. With HAAS, these singular musicians finally record together - in duo form - for the first time. It is a collaboration a lifetime in the making, and a music encompassing travels through time and through the world From Nashville to Norway, the Celtic Isles to California, Natalie and Brittany have absorbed, adapted, and made their own world of music. The result? HAAS.


NIC GAREISS

Named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch,” Nic Gareiss (he/they) has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance” and called “the most inventive and expressive step dancer on the scene” by the Boston Herald. A Lansing resident, Gareiss grew up learning percussive dance from Ireland, Canada, and Appalachia surrounded by fiddlers, banjo-players, and balladeers at folk festivals in the Midwest. This mix of instrumental music, song, and movement from rural places has become the heart of Nic's creative work as a performer. Nic has earned numerous accolades including a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for traditional singer of the year and the Michigan Heritage Award, the state's highest distinction bestowed on traditional artists. He has performed in seventeen countries with many of the luminaries of traditional music and dance at London's Barbican Centre, the Irish National Concert Hall, the Munich Philharmonic, and the Kennedy Center. Always jubilant, often puckishly queer, Nic Gareiss has emerged as one of the most beloved and singular performers of contemporary traditional dance and music.


“I think I've listened to and loved every recording Natalie and Brittany Haas have made down through the years, but I have been waiting for this recording of just the two of them. Chops, verve, taste and musicality... phew. I love every note. I continue to be in awe of Natalie and Brittany–stars of their or any generation. "Haas" is a stunningly gorgeous album from two of my absolute favorite musicians.” - Liz Carroll

“Anyone who has experienced Brittany or Nataile Haas' music knows that they are each among the most exciting, moving musicians in the Acoustic String Music Universe. Thus, the prospect of both of them together brings an almost unbearably joyful fulfillment of just about every musical desire: a Major Event in our Musical History. And those who don't know – I'm giving you my absolute best advice here – Buy this recording now! Get it! Don't even wait three minutes. Make sure your floor is clean because you'll be feeling around down there for your jaw while your feet and legs are off dancing around the room on their own.” - Darol Anger




Tickets

General Admission $30

MAFM Youth Program Student $18

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Contra Dance at MAFM
Nov
17
6:30 PM18:30

Contra Dance at MAFM

Come join us for a contra dance on Friday, Nov 17th! It's said that "if you can walk, you can learn to contra dance" and it's true! No dance experience is necessary and all dances will be taught. All ages welcome. Dances will be called by MAFM intern Georgia Crandell and live music will be provided by MAFM Youth Program students!

Space is limited so if you want to dance, email me soon at georgiacrandell@gmail.com to save your spot before it fills up!

When: Friday, November 17th, 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Michigan Academy of Folk Music 

451 Columbia Ave

Holland, MI 49423

Cost: $5/person ($25 family max)

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Mr. Sun Live at MAFM
Oct
25
6:30 PM18:30

Mr. Sun Live at MAFM

Mr Sun comprises some of the most original musicians to apply themselves to the American String Band. 

Legendary fiddler Darol Anger is at home in a number of musical genres, some of which he helped to invent, and is a member of the original "nuclear" generation of pickers who extended Bluegrass, Jazz, and Classical music to find their common ground; Mr Sun is the latest iteration in that legacy. Joe K. Walsh is one of the foremost contemporary mandolinists, with 4 award-winning years in the Gibson Brothers, 3 solo recordings, and a Berklee professorship. Grant Gordy is a standout in the crowded field of Acoustic Guitar Wunderkinds. Grant's work was quickly recognized for its kaleidoscopic excellence and startling emotion, fusing Jazz, R&B, and Bluegrass concepts to an unprecedented degree. The group recently added the masterful bassist Aidan O'Donnell, a Brooklyn, New York (by way of Scotland) jazz veteran.

The 4 musical personalities of Mr Sun are so strong that one might imagine the group could explode if not for the palpable love and humor that emanate from every note they play together. The group means to take a relaxed approach to writing its own chapter in the American Music Saga with their new Compass Records release “extrovert”, on CD & bright yellow vinyl.


“This is brilliant music, seriously playful, full of light and shade and a seemingly effortless virtuosity that always makes a musical and human point. Airborne and exultant; it flies eight miles high and digs right down to the core.”

–Tom Piazza, Author, Grammy/Faulkner Society/James Michener Awards winner


Tickets

General Admission $35

MAFM Youth Program Student $18

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MAFM House Concert: The Music of Johann Sebastian Bach
Oct
21
4:00 PM16:00

MAFM House Concert: The Music of Johann Sebastian Bach

Our House Concert Series continues this month with The Music of Johann Sebastian Bach!

For those who are new to or unfamiliar with these concerts, they are planned, performed and managed by our student musicians and function to provide a creative outlet for the MAFM community. They are a great way to get involved and to take a peek inside what else goes on at MAFM. These shows are informal and fun, and attendance is a great way to support our students and our program.

When: Saturday Oct. 21, 2 shows: 4 & 6:30pm

Cost: $10/general public or $5/MAFM youth program students and their families ($25 max family rate)

Children under 6 are free.

For Tickets: Email us at info@mifolkmusic.com for reservations, along with the number of guests (and please specify which show you'll be attending).

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MAFM House Concert
Sep
23
6:30 PM18:30

MAFM House Concert

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Our House Concert Series continues this month with The Music of Django Reinhardt. Django was one of the greatest guitar players ever, and the father of the Gypsy Jazz style despite having only two working fingers on his left hand. His style has been imitated by generations of musicians all over the world and we are excited to share with you all the ways he has inspired us.

For those who are new to or unfamiliar with these concerts, they are planned, performed and managed by our student musicians and function to provide a creative outlet for the MAFM community. They are a great way to get involved and to take a peek inside what else goes on at MAFM. These shows are informal and fun, and attendance is a great way to support our students and our program.

When: Saturday Sept 23, 6:30pm

Cost: $10/general public or $5/MAFM youth program students and their families ($25 max family rate)

Children under 6 are free.

For Tickets: Email us at info@mifolkmusic.com for reservations, along with the number of guests (and please specify which show you'll be attending).

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The Dialogue: Luke Panning (fiddle) + Nate Roberts
Jul
14
6:30 PM18:30

The Dialogue: Luke Panning (fiddle) + Nate Roberts

The Dialogue is a Concert Series featuring duo performances with Nate Roberts and friends in a conversational setting. In addition to featuring musicians in a wide variety of styles, these concerts will include a live interview component. Musicians will discuss the songs and stories of their lives in music: how they hone their craft, the sources of their creative inspiration, and whatever else comes up. The Dialogue is a glimpse into an informal musical gathering between old friends. Come and join the conversation.

Cover charge at the door* : $10 (General Public) / $5 (Youth Program students & families). Cash or check payment only, please.

*Space is limited so please email info@mifolkmusic.com to reserve your spot

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The Dialogue:  Jared DeMeester (Upright Bass) + Nate Roberts
Jun
23
6:30 PM18:30

The Dialogue: Jared DeMeester (Upright Bass) + Nate Roberts

The Dialogue is a Concert Series featuring duo performances with Nate Roberts and friends in a conversational setting. In addition to featuring musicians in a wide variety of styles, these concerts will include a live interview component. Musicians will discuss the songs and stories of their lives in music: how they hone their craft, the sources of their creative inspiration, and whatever else comes up. The Dialogue is a glimpse into an informal musical gathering between old friends. Come and join the conversation.

Cover charge at the door* : $10 (General Public) / $5 (Youth Program students & families). Cash or check payment only, please.

*Space is limited so please email info@mifolkmusic.com to reserve your spot

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House Concert: The Music of David Grisman
Mar
25
4:00 PM16:00

House Concert: The Music of David Grisman

Our House Concert Series continues this month with The Music of David Grisman. Grisman is one of the most influential mandolin players ever, and his famous Quintet records of the 1970s and beyond redefined the boundaries of bluegrass music, creating a fusion which included elements as far-reaching as gypsy jazz, brazilian music, tango and klezmer music.

For those who are new to or unfamiliar with these concerts, they are planned, performed and managed by our student musicians and function to provide a creative outlet for the MAFM community. They are a great way to get involved and to take a peek inside what else goes on at MAFM. These shows are informal and fun, and attendance is a great way to support our students and our program. 

When: Saturday March 25, Shows at 4pm & 6:30pm

Cost: $10/general public or $5/MAFM youth program students and their families ($25 max family rate)

Children under 8 are free.

Where: 451 Columbia Ave., Holland MI

For Tickets: Email us at info@mifolkmusic.com for reservations, along with the number of guests (and please specify which show you'll be attending).

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The Dialogue:  Hayes Griffin (Guitar) + Nate Roberts
Mar
18
6:30 PM18:30

The Dialogue: Hayes Griffin (Guitar) + Nate Roberts

The Dialogue is a Concert Series featuring duo performances with Nate Roberts and friends in a conversational setting. In addition to featuring musicians in a wide variety of styles, these concerts will include a live interview component. Musicians will discuss the songs and stories of their lives in music: how they hone their craft, the sources of their creative inspiration, and whatever else comes up. The Dialogue is a glimpse into an informal musical gathering between old friends. Come and join the conversation.

Cover charge at the door* : $10 (General Public) / $5 (Youth Program students & families). Cash or check payment only, please.

*Space is limited so please email info@mifolkmusic.com to reserve your spot

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The Dialogue:  Jared DeMeester (Upright Bass) + Nate Roberts
Oct
1
6:30 PM18:30

The Dialogue: Jared DeMeester (Upright Bass) + Nate Roberts

The Dialogue is a Concert Series featuring duo performances with Nate Roberts and friends in a conversational setting. In addition to featuring musicians in a wide variety of styles, these concerts will include a live interview component. Musicians will discuss the songs and stories of their lives in music: how they hone their craft, the sources of their creative inspiration, and whatever else comes up. The Dialogue is a glimpse into an informal musical gathering between old friends. Come and join the conversation.

Cover charge at the door* : $10 (General Public) / $5 (Youth Program students & families). Cash or check payment only, please.

*Space is limited so please email info@mifolkmusic.com to reserve your spot

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The Dialogue:  Mark Lopez (Percussion) + Nate Roberts
Aug
19
6:30 PM18:30

The Dialogue: Mark Lopez (Percussion) + Nate Roberts

The Dialogue is a Concert Series featuring duo performances with Nate Roberts and friends in a conversational setting. In addition to featuring musicians in a wide variety of styles, these concerts will include a live interview component. Musicians will discuss the songs and stories of their lives in music: how they hone their craft, the sources of their creative inspiration, and whatever else comes up. The Dialogue is a glimpse into an informal musical gathering between old friends. Come and join the conversation.

Cover charge at the door* : $10 (General Public) / $5 (Youth Program students & families). Cash or check payment only, please.

*Space is limited so please email info@mifolkmusic.com to reserve your spot

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The Dialogue:  Clif Metcalf (Hammond B3 Organ) + Nate Roberts
Jul
22
6:30 PM18:30

The Dialogue: Clif Metcalf (Hammond B3 Organ) + Nate Roberts

The Dialogue is a Concert Series featuring duo performances with Nate Roberts and friends in a conversational setting. In addition to featuring musicians in a wide variety of styles, these concerts will include a live interview component. Musicians will discuss the songs and stories of their lives in music: how they hone their craft, the sources of their creative inspiration, and whatever else comes up. The Dialogue is a glimpse into an informal musical gathering between old friends. Come and join the conversation.

Cover charge at the door* : $10 (General Public) / $5 (Youth Program students & families). Cash or check payment only, please.

*Space is limited so please email info@mifolkmusic.com to reserve your spot

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The Dialogue:  Ivan Akansiima (jazz piano +  Ugandan folk instruments) + Nate Roberts
Jun
25
6:30 PM18:30

The Dialogue: Ivan Akansiima (jazz piano + Ugandan folk instruments) + Nate Roberts

The Dialogue is a Concert Series featuring duo performances with Nate Roberts and friends in a conversational setting. In addition to featuring musicians in a wide variety of styles, these concerts will include a live interview component. Musicians will discuss the songs and stories of their lives in music: how they hone their craft, the sources of their creative inspiration, and whatever else comes up. The Dialogue is a glimpse into an informal musical gathering between old friends. Come and join the conversation.

Cover charge at the door* : $10 (General Public) / $5 (Youth Program students & families). Cash or check payment only, please.

*Space is limited so please email info@mifolkmusic.com to reserve your spot

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The Dialogue: Luke Panning (fiddle) + Nate Roberts
Jun
3
6:30 PM18:30

The Dialogue: Luke Panning (fiddle) + Nate Roberts

The Dialogue is a Concert Series featuring duo performances with Nate Roberts and friends in a conversational setting. In addition to featuring musicians in a wide variety of styles, these concerts will include a live interview component. Musicians will discuss the songs and stories of their lives in music: how they hone their craft, the sources of their creative inspiration, and whatever else comes up. The Dialogue is a glimpse into an informal musical gathering between old friends. Come and join the conversation.

Cover charge at the door* : $10 (General Public) / $5 (Youth Program students & families). Cash or check payment only, please.

*Space is limited so please email info@mifolkmusic.com to reserve your spot

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Jam at the Park
Aug
19
6:30 PM18:30

Jam at the Park

Join us at Prospect Park for weekly jams this summer on Thursday evenings! Musicians will split up into groups with Slow Jams and Bluegrass Jams going on simultaneously. An audience is always welcome, too.

Bring a camping chair and/or music stand if desired. Instrument-specific Song Books are available for purchase if you want sheet music for the repertoire frequently played (inquire prior to jam so we can have it available @ info@mifolkmusic.com).

These jams are FREE & OPEN to the public, but donations of a suggested $3 are welcome and appreciated by all at Michigan Academy of Folk Music (MAFM)! A jar will be placed on a music stand by our sign.

If cancelled due to weather, a newsletter will be sent out that day by 1:00 PM.

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Jam at the Park
Jul
29
6:30 PM18:30

Jam at the Park

Join us at Prospect Park for weekly jams this summer on Thursday evenings! Musicians will split up into groups with Slow Jams and Bluegrass Jams going on simultaneously. An audience is always welcome, too.

Bring a camping chair and/or music stand if desired. Instrument-specific Song Books are available for purchase if you want sheet music for the repertoire frequently played (inquire prior to jam so we can have it available @ info@mifolkmusic.com).

These jams are FREE & OPEN to the public, but donations of a suggested $3 are welcome and appreciated by all at Michigan Academy of Folk Music (MAFM)! A jar will be placed on a music stand by our sign.

If cancelled due to weather, a newsletter will be sent out that day by 1:00 PM.

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Jam at the Park
Jul
22
6:30 PM18:30

Jam at the Park

Join us at Prospect Park for weekly jams this summer on Thursday evenings! Musicians will split up into groups with Slow Jams and Bluegrass Jams going on simultaneously. An audience is always welcome, too.

Bring a camping chair and/or music stand if desired. Instrument-specific Song Books are available for purchase if you want sheet music for the repertoire frequently played (inquire prior to jam so we can have it available @ info@mifolkmusic.com).

These jams are FREE & OPEN to the public, but donations of a suggested $3 are welcome and appreciated by all at Michigan Academy of Folk Music (MAFM)! A jar will be placed on a music stand by our sign.

If cancelled due to weather, a newsletter will be sent out that day by 1:00 PM.

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Jam at the Park
Jul
15
6:30 PM18:30

Jam at the Park

Join us at Prospect Park for weekly jams this summer on Thursday evenings! Musicians will split up into groups with Slow Jams and Bluegrass Jams going on simultaneously. An audience is always welcome, too.

Bring a camping chair and/or music stand if desired. Instrument-specific Song Books are available for purchase if you want sheet music for the repertoire frequently played (inquire prior to jam so we can have it available @ info@mifolkmusic.com).

These jams are FREE & OPEN to the public, but donations of a suggested $3 are welcome and appreciated by all at Michigan Academy of Folk Music (MAFM)! A jar will be placed on a music stand by our sign.

If cancelled due to weather, a newsletter will be sent out that day by 1:00 PM.

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Jam at the Park
Jul
1
6:30 PM18:30

Jam at the Park

Join us at Prospect Park for weekly jams this summer on Thursday evenings! Musicians will split up into groups with Slow Jams and Bluegrass Jams going on simultaneously. An audience is always welcome, too.

Bring a camping chair and/or music stand if desired. Instrument-specific Song Books are available for purchase if you want sheet music for the repertoire frequently played (inquire prior to jam so we can have it available @ info@mifolkmusic.com).

These jams are FREE & OPEN to the public, but donations of a suggested $3 are welcome and appreciated by all at Michigan Academy of Folk Music (MAFM)! A jar will be placed on a music stand by our sign.

If cancelled due to weather, a newsletter will be sent out that day by 1:00 PM.

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Jam at the Park
Jun
24
6:30 PM18:30

Jam at the Park

Join us at Prospect Park for weekly jams this summer on Thursday evenings! Musicians will split up into groups with Slow Jams and Bluegrass Jams going on simultaneously. An audience is always welcome, too.

Bring a camping chair and/or music stand if desired. Instrument-specific Song Books are available for purchase if you want sheet music for the repertoire frequently played (inquire prior to jam so we can have it available @ info@mifolkmusic.com).

These jams are FREE & OPEN to the public, but donations of a suggested $3 are welcome and appreciated by all at Michigan Academy of Folk Music (MAFM)! A jar will be placed on a music stand by our sign.

If cancelled due to weather, a newsletter will be sent out that day by 1:00 PM.

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Jam at the Park
Jun
17
6:30 PM18:30

Jam at the Park

Join us at Prospect Park for weekly jams this summer on Thursday evenings! Musicians will split up into groups with Slow Jams and Bluegrass Jams going on simultaneously. An audience is always welcome, too.

Bring a camping chair and/or music stand if desired. Instrument-specific Song Books are available for purchase if you want sheet music for the repertoire frequently played (inquire prior to jam so we can have it available @ info@mifolkmusic.com).

These jams are FREE & OPEN to the public, but donations of a suggested $3 are welcome and appreciated by all at Michigan Academy of Folk Music (MAFM)! A jar will be placed on a music stand by our sign.

If cancelled due to weather, a newsletter will be sent out that day by 1:00 PM.

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Jam at the Park
Jun
10
6:30 PM18:30

Jam at the Park

Join us at Prospect Park for weekly jams this summer on Thursday evenings! Musicians will split up into groups with Slow Jams and Bluegrass Jams going on simultaneously. An audience is always welcome, too.

Bring a camping chair and/or music stand if desired. Instrument-specific Song Books are available for purchase if you want sheet music for the repertoire frequently played (inquire prior to jam so we can have it available @ info@mifolkmusic.com).

These jams are FREE & OPEN to the public, but donations of a suggested $3 are welcome and appreciated by all at Michigan Academy of Folk Music (MAFM)! A jar will be placed on a music stand by our sign.

If cancelled due to weather, a newsletter will be sent out that day by 1:00 PM.

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