Performer Date More Info Notes Venue, Tickets
Three on a Match Kabarett
With meticulous attention to detail, we recreate the ambiance of an intimate Kabarett Room, immersing our guests in an atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era. Step into our world and experience the magic of 3 On A Match Kabarett—an ensemble like no other, offering a truly unique and captivating musical experience.

Friday
January 24
2:00 pm
Santa Fe
Click Here to Learn More 3 On A Match Kabarett is not only a musical act, but a theatrical performance group with a distinctive and unconventional approach to musical performance. Embracing the spirit of the European Kabarett style that flourished between the World Wars of the 20th Century, we offer a one-of-a-kind ensemble experience.

Southside Library

6599 Jaguar Dr
Santa Fe NM 87507
January 24, 2025 2:00 pm
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Flambeaux is a spirited New Orleans-inspired acoustic jazz quartet that celebrates American music of the 1910s, 20s and 30s. Trombone, soprano sax, banjo and tuba kick up surprisingly fresh and swinging versions of beloved vintage songs.  Friday,
January 24
John Truitt (sax) is a distinguished composer, teacher, clinician, flamenco guitarist and woodwind specialist who, in addition to many other awards, recently received the John Donald Robb Musical Trust 2023 Robb Award for Excellence.
The electrifying Micah Hood (trombone) is an award-winning composer/arranger and UNM teacher (where he received his Masters of Music degree), whose playing sparks many New Mexico bands including the popular Baracutanga. 

Wayne Shrubsall is a nationally-known scholar and performer of the banjo who is fluent in all styles of bluegrass, clawhammer, traditional jazz and dance music. Mark Weaver’s agile tuba has underpinned many local and touring bands of all types (including teaming with Wayne in jazz groups for 25 years).  

 

The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe
FREE Admission
Donations gratefully accepted.
Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living
4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 224-9405
6:30 pm – 9 pm
Jim Jones and Mariam Funke – 2nd Annual House Concert in Rio Rancho
The theme is the movies, and popcorn, cancy and nuts will be served.  Bring your own adult beverage is you desire.Kick off the 2025 Season and attend this concert!
Wednesday January 29
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7 pm
Jim Jones is a multi-award winning singer, songwriter and author.  Mariam is a versatile multi-instrumentlist, arranger and producer

They are members of “The Cowboy Way,” and have received numerous awards.  Join the fun and make your reservations today! 

 

Seating is limited.
RSVP to:
Gency (gncbtown2009@live.com) (661-492-8530)
Cindy (cquigley@ips.net) (530-990-1037)
Address in Rio Rancho provided when reservations are made.
Poetry Night – Open Mic
Send your request to participate!
Email now! 
Friday,
January 31
6:30 pm – 9 pm

Let’s start the New Year with a jolt of creativity.

 

Each participant will have 5 minutes. Slots will be filled on a first come first served basis. With a waitlist if necessary.

The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe
FREE Admission
Donations gratefully accepted.
Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living
4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 224-9405
The Wildwoods
In the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, The Wildwoods emerge as a folk/Americana trio, a musical tapestry woven by the husband-and-wife duo, Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), alongside long-time friend and bassist, Andrew Vaggalis. Their story is a symphony of exploration and connection, a journey that has taken them from the Midwest to international stages, carving out a unique place in the folk landscape.
Tuesday
February 4
12:00 pm – noon
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“Every note we play is a chapter in our story, a journey through the heart of American roots music. We’re The Wildwoods, where each lyric is a leaf in the vast forest of our sound.”

 

South Valley Library

3904 Isleta SW
Albuquerque NM 87105
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The Wildwoods
In the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, The Wildwoods emerge as a folk/Americana trio, a musical tapestry woven by the husband-and-wife duo, Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), alongside long-time friend and bassist, Andrew Vaggalis. Their story is a symphony of exploration and connection, a journey that has taken them from the Midwest to international stages, carving out a unique place in the folk landscape.
Wednesday
February 5
12:00 pm – noon
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“Every note we play is a chapter in our story, a journey through the heart of American roots music. We’re The Wildwoods, where each lyric is a leaf in the vast forest of our sound.”

 

Central & Unser Library

8081 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque NM 87121
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Dan Boling
Winner of the Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk songwriter contest, the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, and others, Daniel shares experiences from a life well-lived in three countries and seven States. This balladeer/songwriter with the friendly tenor brings his well-crafted story songs to happy audiences throughout the U.S. and in Europe in over one hundred shows a year, from House Concerts and listening rooms to major festivals – Kerrville, Winfield, Woody Guthrie, and others. Daniel is also a member of the iconic 1960s folk trio The Limeliters.
Friday,
February 7
6:30 pm – 9 pm
Click Here to Learn More “Think of a subtle intertwining of Steve Goodman, John Prine and Tom Paxton.”
– Fred Schmale / Real Roots Café, Dutch music magazine”One of the most talented songwriters on the circuit!”
– Donna & Kelly / Still on the Hill”Daniel’s songs are filled with sweet imagery and infallible word craft,
and his live performances bring another dimension of energy and charm.”
– Singer/Songwriter Steve Gillette
The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe
FREE Admission
Donations gratefully accepted.
Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living
4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 224-9405
Jim and Susie Malcol
He is highly regarded as an interpreter of the songs of Robert Burns, and has been described as “one of the finest singers in Scotland in any style”.
Sunday, February 9
7 pm
Click Here to Learn More Jim Malcolm is the ultimate Scots troubadour. Traveling the world with his guitar, harmonicas, and engaging wit, he sings the traditional songs of Scotland and his own masterfully crafted songs in a style which is modern and accessible, yet utterly authentic. North Valley Location
RSVP For Address
Email
Ken Gilman
(505)980-1865
Bob Bovee
No one handles old-time cowboy and humorous songs better than Bob. His vocals are hauntingly rough. His guitar and harmonica are as good as you will ever hear.
Friday, February 14
6 pm to 8 pm
Click Here to Learn More Along with a repertoire including dance tunes, ballads, cowboy songs, humorous and sentimental numbers, blues and rags, he spices their shows with stories, history and folklore. Bob sings (yodels, too) and plays guitar, harmonica, banjo and autoharp. Southwest Pickers Covenant Series Concert
ALL Covenant Concert Ticketing is at the door starting at 5:30 pm on the day of the event.
Tickets are $15 for SWP Members and $20 for non-members.

Buffalo Bill and Dr. Jo (Flower of the Prairie)

Winners of a Western Music Associatoin Harmony Duo Award.  Bill is a WMA Male Yodeler Award Winner.

Friday,
February 14
6:30 pm – 9 pm
Click Here to Learn More Bill and Jo perform on the fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar with superb harmony vocals. The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe
FREE Admission
Donations gratefully accepted.
Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living
4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 224-9405

Let it Ride

Classic Jazz Ensemble

Friday,
February 21
6:30 pm – 9 pm
Click Here to Learn More Lively JAZZ – five piece band The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe
FREE Admission
Donations gratefully accepted.
Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living
4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 224-9405

The Cowboy Way

A trio of award-winning musicians from New Mexico consisting of Mariam Funke, Doug Figgs, and Jim Jones. They have been named Western Group of the Year four times by the International Western Music Association and have taken home numerous individual awards from the IWMA, the Western Writers of America, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and the Academy of Western Artists, among others.

Friday,
February 28
6:30 pm – 9 pm

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These prolific songwriters take you on the ride of a lifetime as they honor traditional cowboy songs then bowl you over with their dynamic contemporary original Western tunes. The Cowboy Way presents professional, crowd-pleasing entertainment.

Their music captures the spirit of the West…the past, the present, the future; the values, challenges, and allure, while their lively shows feature tight harmonies, high energy and smokin’ instrumentals. The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe
FREE Admission
Donations gratefully accepted.
Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living
4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 224-9405
Ryan Biter
Biter is a nationally touring artist and a three-time featured songwriter at the Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, a 2022 Kerrville New Folk Finalist, and a 2022 Songwriters Serenade Finalist. 
Wednesday, March 5
7 pm
Click Here to Learn More Ryan Biter takes his audience on a wonderful journey of passages, twists, and turns. He can rock the house and hold us spellbound with a delicate ballad. His music is powerful and masterful. His guitar work is lush and multi-layered. His vocal interpretations of his original songs are dynamic and sensual North Valley Location
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Email
Ken Gilman
(505)980-1865
Helene Cronin
Texas-bred artist Helene Cronin describes herself as a story-singer. She is driven by a desire to share her life through stories that resonate with genuine emotion, and more than a little imagination
Saturday,
March 15
6 pm potluck
7 pm performance
Click Here to Learn More A 2018 New Folk Winner at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival, Helene’s style is a merger between the raw roots of Americana and the polished song-craft of Nashville’s Country. North Rio Rancho Location
RSVP For Address
Email
(505)349-3723
The Limeliters
For 60+ years the Limeliters have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their incredible musical talent and zany sense of humor. They first made their mark in folk clubs and on college campuses during the height of the folk music boom of the early 60′s, which led to numerous TV appearances. With different configurations over the years, the group has preserved their signature vocal sound.
Friday, March 21
6 pm to 8pm
Doors Open at 5:30
Click Here to Learn More With the addition of newest members, C. Daniel Boling and Steve Brooks, The Limeliters are poised to “pass the music on” to new audiences, young and old. Southwest Pickers Covenant Series Concert
ALL Covenant Concert Ticketing is at the door starting at 5:30 pm on the day of the event.
Tickets are $15 for SWP Members and $20 for non-members.
Durango, CO Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival with:
Jeff Barnhardt
Danny Coots
Frederick Hodges
Domingo Mancuello
Donald Neely
Martin Spitznagel
Adam G. Swanson
And more…..
April 3-6
Durango, Colorado
Strater Hotel and Durango Arts Center
Click Here to Learn More The greatest ragtime and classic jazz musicians from around the United States will descend upon the beautiful mountain town of Durango, Colorado, for four days of concerts, silent movies, seminars, after hours jam parties, and much more.  CELEBRATE America’s first truly original music—ragtime and jazz—in an incredible location, Durango, Colorado. Choose your package:
Full Event Pass
Friday Only and Saturday Only tickets Available
Seating is Limited.  Get your tickets NOW!
Hotel Reservations at a discounted rate at the Strater.  Follow the link to learn more:
Scott & Johanna Hongell-Darsee
Are a duo who perform early traditional Scandinavian/Celtic ballads and tales.​ 
Saturday, April 5
6:30 – Doors Open
7:30 PM – show starts
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Free tickets to this event are made possible with support from the New Mexico Humanities Council.

 

Historic Old San Ysidro Church
966 Old Church Road
Corrales, NM$20 tickets (plus service charges) will be reserved in the first 4 rows of the church. Free tickets will be general admission seating in the remainder of the church.Tickets are also available by phone through Hold My Ticket at 505-886-1251.

Most Events are Free or Reasonably Priced!
(I will no longer be listing every event for these locations)

Email List Subscriptions

Alma Concert Series (email list)
Bob Fisher’s General Music Events(email list)
Flambeaux (email list)
Green House on the Hill Concert Series – Santa Fe (email list)
Irish Music via Dain Forsyth (email list)
Ken Gilman’s North Valley House Concerts (email list)
Private House Concerts in NW Albuquerque (email list)
Soccoro, NM (email list)
Unitarian Church Concert Series (email list)
Western Music via Bonnie Rutherford (email list)

Web Site Links
Albuquerque Folk Festival Ongoing Events

Albuquerque Library Free Events
AMP Concerts
Carrizozo Music
Gig (Santa Fe)
Le Chat Lunatique
Lincoln County Bluegrass Band
Music in Corrales
New Mexico FolkMads
North Valley Tune Tanglers
Old Martina’s Hall (Taos)
The Outpost Performance Space

Rio Rancho House Concerts
Second Street Brewery (Santa Fe)
Socorro and Central NM Events
New Solid Grounds Coffeehouse
Southwest Pickers
Southwest Roots Music (ABQ and Santa Fe)
Turquoise Trail Concerts (Celtic)
International Western Music Association (New Mexico Chapter)
Free AMP Concerts in Albuquerque and Santa Fe!

I will continue to list festivals and house concerts and other events that might be of interest to you.

Watch These Videos – The Performers are Fantastic! Unknown-1

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Watch – The Irving Berlin Video

 Our CD, “Back in Time, Tin Pan Alley Favorites” is completed!
Contact Judy

$ 15 plus $ 3.00 for shipping
24 songs on 19 tracks!
Listen to samples!
Hear what people are saying (below)!

 

Two Interesting Movies About Tin Pan Alley

(1) Tin Pan Alley History Movie Online

(2) Why We Know The Songs from Tin Pan Alley

Meet the Muldawers

judy and michael

Winners of the 41st Annual SW Pickers
Entertainment Duo Contest, August 2015