Columbus Folk Music Society
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The Americana/Folk Concert Series is held at Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, 43214
Due to COVID-19, all attendees MUST be vaccinated, wear a mask and provide proof of vaccination. Current capacity limit of 50%. You MUST pre-register via Eventbrite.com. Search there for CFMS Americana/Folk Concert Series listings.
2021-22 schedule of programming:
- ◦ Open Mic (free signup) 7PM
- ◦ Featured Performer 8PM
Contact Bill Cohen to sign up for open mic (email or call 614-263-3851)
There is currently NO Open Jam programming.
2021-22 CONCERT SEASON LINE-UP
Sat, Sept 25 8PM – South for Winter (Folk-blues / Gypsy-soul trio)
NASHVILLE, TN
Sat, Oct 30 8PM – Keith Larsen
(Singer-songwriter)
COLUMBUS, OH
Sat, Nov 20 8PM – John Prine Tribute band (Tribute concert)
COLUMBUS, OH
Band – Mike Hale, Brian Szuch, Renilda Marshall and Ed Tatum
Sat, Jan 29 8PM – Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio
Folk/Folk-Jazz/Singer-songwriter
CONWAY, NH
Sat, Feb 26 8PM – The American Landscape
(Indie-Folk/Singer-songwriter)
SPRINGFIELD, OH
facebook.com/TheAmericanLandscapeBand
Sat, Mar 26 8PM – Perennial Rye
(Americana / Bluegrass-newgrass)
COLUMBUS, OH
perennialrye.com
Sat, April 30 8PM – RJ Cowdery (Folk/Singer-songwriter)
COLUMBUS, OH
The CFMS’ Americana/Folk Concert Series is supported in part by: the Community Arts Fund of The Columbus Foundation with the assistance of the Ingram-White Castle Foundation. columbusfoundation.org
UPCOMING CONCERT - REGISTER AT http://bit.ly/JohnPrine-CFMS
Paradise, by John Prine
Come to the John Prine Tribute for a little Paradise. . . and That’s the Way the World Goes Round
Register: http://bit.ly/JohnPrine-CFMS
Donation at door: $15 general public; $10 CFMS members & students; under 12 free.
STAY TUNED in the event COVID regulations change and dictate alternative plans. We will post any changes in the listings below.
2022 FESTIVAL FUNDRAISERS
Additional 2021-22 season fundraiser concerts may be added; WATCH THIS SPACE!
Most, if not all, fundraisers benefit the Columbus Folk Music Society’s annual Central Ohio Folk Festival held the first weekend in May. The festival now attracts over 10,000 folks over the two-day weekend.
Sun, Oct 10 3-5PM
Avalon Nine Trio
Performing band consists of Linda Blaine, David Clutter & Brian Szuch. Enjoy songs by their favorite song-writers: Gillian Welch, John Hiatt, Joni Mitchell, Nanci Griffith, John Prine to name just a few!
facebook.com/AvalonNine/
VENUE: El Vaquero’s Outdoor Patio area
3230 Olentangy River Rd, Cols, OH
Suggested donation $10-$15
Fri, Feb 4 7:30PM
Bill Cohen’s Valentine Concert
A celebration of ALL things Valentine’s Day with Bill Cohen on guitar/piano, Brian Szuch on lead guitar and Ann Fisher on flute. Tunes made famous by John Denver, James Taylor, Sam Cooke & more! Fun trivia questions, the Harmonettes (backup vocals) and ALWAYS some surprises.
billcohensings.com
VENUE: Columbus Mennonite Church (sanctuary space), 35 Oakland Park Ave, Cols, OH. Due to COVID, capacity limited to 50%. Pre-registration highly recommended via Eventbrite.
Door donation $15
