music and progressive social change, in the Philadelphia area
Information: email polson@igc.org, or call 215-848-6246. Tickets: app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=folk
Information: email polson@igc.org, or call 215-848-6246. Tickets: app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=folk
2020-2021 Calendar:
Thurs., Sept. 24 Virtual Open Circle (email polson@igc.org for Zoom virtual meeting link)
7:30pm free! (virtual songswap circle)
Sat., Oct. 3 Jazz Bridge Fundraiser, hosted by Karen Smith & Tamara Anderson (Livestreamed)
3:00pm $5-100 Gretchen Elise Band (with Anam Owili-Eger, Doug Grigsby, & Ricardo Marino')
Thurs., Oct. 22 Virtual Open Circle (email polson@igc.org for Zoom virtual meeting link)
7:30pm free! (virtual songswap circle)
Sat., Oct. 24 Tret Fure (Livestreamed)
(rescheduled from April & July)
8:00pm $14-40
Music for the New Revolution Showcase Concert (originally scheduled for March 14) - CANCELED/POSTPONED! Stay tuned for details
Alastair Moock and Two of a Kind - originally scheduled for May 8 - postponed
8:00pm $12-40 (David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans, doing grownup material)
* For all Folk Factory events, low and no-wage folks can pay as little as half the bottom end of the sliding scale (or whatever they can afford) at the door. Kids under 12 are free, except for family concerts.
** Tentative date - check website in early May to confirm
past events
Thurs., Sept. 24 Virtual Open Circle (email polson@igc.org for Zoom virtual meeting link)
7:30pm free! (virtual songswap circle)
Sat., Oct. 3 Jazz Bridge Fundraiser, hosted by Karen Smith & Tamara Anderson (Livestreamed)
3:00pm $5-100 Gretchen Elise Band (with Anam Owili-Eger, Doug Grigsby, & Ricardo Marino')
Thurs., Oct. 22 Virtual Open Circle (email polson@igc.org for Zoom virtual meeting link)
7:30pm free! (virtual songswap circle)
Sat., Oct. 24 Tret Fure (Livestreamed)
(rescheduled from April & July)
8:00pm $14-40
Music for the New Revolution Showcase Concert (originally scheduled for March 14) - CANCELED/POSTPONED! Stay tuned for details
Alastair Moock and Two of a Kind - originally scheduled for May 8 - postponed
8:00pm $12-40 (David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans, doing grownup material)
* For all Folk Factory events, low and no-wage folks can pay as little as half the bottom end of the sliding scale (or whatever they can afford) at the door. Kids under 12 are free, except for family concerts.
** Tentative date - check website in early May to confirm
past events
Virtual Open Circle 7:30pm, 4th Thursday of most months (Sept. - Oct., and Jan. - May), free!
In the Open Circle, everyone present is invited to sing a song, read a poem, tell a story, request a song, or pass; songs are often participatory. It's a great place to perform for the first time or try out new material!
In the Open Circle, everyone present is invited to sing a song, read a poem, tell a story, request a song, or pass; songs are often participatory. It's a great place to perform for the first time or try out new material!
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SATURDAY, October 3, 2020, 3:00pm Jazz Bridge Fundraiser! Folk Factory is co-sponsoring a fundraiser to benefit Jazz Bridge and UUCR on Saturday, October 3, at 3:00pm. The concert will feature the West Philadelphia based Gretchen Elise Band (Gretchen Elise, vocals; Anam Owili Eger, keys; Doug Grigsby, bass; Ricardo Martinó, drums), welcomed into our UUCR sanctuary by co-hosts Karen Smith on percussion and Tamara Anderson on vocals. This event will go live on October 3, 2020 from 3 to 5pm and will livestream. The suggested donation for the event is $15, with a sliding scale of $5-100. Donations can be made in the form of purchasing a ticket (see the top of this webpage). SATURDAY, October 24, 2020, 8:00pm Tret Fure Concert! Folk Factory presents a concert featuring Tret Fure. Tret has been a fixture on the Women’s Music scene, with a dozen solo albums and three with Cris Williamson. Wanda A. Fischer from WMAC Northeast Public Radio has this to say: "Exceptionally crafted songs delivered with passion, conviction and, yes, soul. Tret weaves magic both in the lyrics and between the lines.” The concert will start at 8:00pm, and will be livestreamed. Suggested donation is $14-50, sliding scale. Tickets can be purchased using the link at the top of this webpage. |
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About the Folk Factory
The Folk Factory, based at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration in Mount Airy, is a forum for people interested in music of all kinds and progressive social change. Unless otherwise indicated, all events are held at the church, located at 6900 Stenton Ave. (at Gorgas Lane) - see the map at right. Facilitated announcements of progressive events (marches, boycotts, etc.) can be made before the start of each event. All Folk Factory events are wheelchair accessible. The Folk Factory is a kindred spirit of the People's Music Network for Songs of Freedom and Struggle, co-founded by Charlie King and Pete Seeger. Regular concerts are normally on the first or second weekend of most months during the academic year, and an Open Stage/Open Circle is held on the fourth Thursday of most months. To volunteer or for more information, call (215) 848-6246.
If you have snail mail and/or email address changes, deletions, or additions, you can call us at 215-848-6246 or email us at polson@igc.org. You can send any financial contributions (we suggest $5/yr or $15 for 5 yrs to help cover our copying and postage costs for snail mail, and other donations are gratefully appreciated!) to The Folk Factory, 6900 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150. * For all Folk Factory events, low and no-wage folks can pay as little as half the bottom end of the sliding scale (or whatever they can afford) at the door. Kids under 12 are free except for family concerts. |
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More information about the Folk Factory: polson@igc.org , or call 215-848-6246