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Who We Are
The Fresno Folklore
Society (FFS) is a non-profit corporation founded for the purpose of preserving
folk arts, especially traditional music, in California's San Joaquin Valley.
It has existed in various forms for over thirty-five years. The present
incarnation was begun in 1977 by a group of musicians who wanted to find
ways to make folk music more available to those in the valley.
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What We Do
We sing, we dance, we play music, and some tell stories. Above all we have fun and provide a venue for the community to hear and enjoy "alternative" music.
The goal of FFS is
to promote music and dance of many cultures. We cater to fans of all sorts
of music: Old-Time, Bluegrass, Cajun, Irish and other Celtic music, as
well as swing and traditional jazz, Armenian, Greek, Balkan--just to name
a few. In addition to providing an outlet for
local Fresno Folk artists to perform and obtain
publicity, FFS over the years has provided a venue for touring traditional
artists.
Membership is open
to the community: $15 per year, individual; $25 family.
Mail Checks to: FRESNO FOLKLORE SOCIETY, P.O. BOX 4617, FRESNO CA 93744
In addition to fun, work, and being part of a joyful community, benefits
to members include a monthly
newsletter and calendar of upcoming events and
a discount for our concerts when you pay at the door the day of the concert.
(The businesses that are kind enough to sell our tickets do not give the
discount) We do encourage families. The Folklore society is a family affair.
Children are welcome to all events--well, almost all. For more info Phone
(559) 224-1738 or (559) 431-3653. You can also E-Mail
Carl Johnsen
If you would like
to perform for us or recommend an artist contact Our Booking person, Pat
Wolk 559-431-3653
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