The Olympia Folklore Society

Welcome to the website of the Olympia Folklore Society. Established in 1968, the height of the "Great Folk Scare", the Olympia Folklore Society served as umbrella organization for the founding of numerous folk music events in the Olympia area, such as Hootenannies to benefit worthy causes, the Tumwater Bluegrass Festival, the Irish Cottage Fair, two coffeehouse concert series: Applejam and the Oldtime Medicine Show, and sponsors educational workshops and jam sessions such as: the Columbia Street Irish Seisiun. OFS promotes the preservation of traditional music and folk arts and stands ready to assist in these areas with a pool of knowledgeable advisors, volunteers, and, sometimes, funding. Call Burt Meyer for info: 866-4296

Olympia Folk Events and Seisiun Calendar __

Feb 13    Black Hills Pickin' Party, from 11 am - 4 pm at the Black Lake Grange next to the Black Lake Fire Hall.   For more info call 754-0652

Feb 14    Medium Rare Session, a slow-to-medium session of Irish and Oldtimey tunes open to all who want to improve their "chops" or learn new tunes. At the Denny's near the Black Lake interchange off of Hwy 101 from 1 - 4 on a 2nd Sunday afternoon.    Call 866-4210 for info.

Feb 20 Cancellation!
A REAL 60s HOOTENANNY has been, regretably, canceled. We expect to be able to offer it during the summer, as an outdoor event. Our apologies to participants, the wonderful folks at Panorama City, and to you who had reserved a spot on your calendars. Further info will be available on this calendar, or you can be notified by sending your e-mail to: burtdabard@comcast.net

Mar 7 Budd Bay Shanty Sing, open to all who love songs of the sea. Come join in, lead a shanty, or just listen!   At the Rice home from 7 - 9 pm.   Call 866-4296 for info.

Mar 13    Black Hills Pickin' Party, from 11 am - 4 pm at the Black Lake Grange next to the Black Lake Fire Hall.   For more info call 754-0652

Mar 14    Medium Rare Session, a slow-to-medium session of Irish and Oldtimey tunes open to all who want to improve their "chops" or learn new tunes. At the Denny's near the Black Lake interchange off of Hwy 101 from 1 - 4 on a 2nd Sunday afternoon.    Call 866-4210 for info.



The Columbia Street Seisiun •Seisiun Tune List - A printable list of tunes frequently played at the seisiuns. Bands - Before The Mast (Sea Songs and Shanties) Budd Bay Buccaneers (Scallywags and Scoundrels) Constellation's Crew (Hank Cramer & Northwest musicians sing historical Shanties and Sea Songs) Cricket On The Hearth (Celtic/Irish) Snake Oil (Old Time/Bluegrass)		Welcome to the website of the Olympia Folklore Society. Established in 1968, the height of the "Great Folk Scare", the Olympia Folklore Society served as umbrella organization for the founding of numerous folk music events in the Olympia area, such as Hootenannies to benefit worthy causes, the Tumwater Bluegrass Festival, the Irish Cottage Fair, two coffeehouse concert series: Applejam and the Oldtime Medicine Show, and sponsors educational workshops and jam sessions such as: the Columbia Street Irish Seisiun. OFS promotes the preservation of traditional music and folk arts and stands ready to assist in these areas with a pool of knowledgeable advisors, volunteers, and, sometimes, funding. Call Burt Meyer for info: 866-4296 Olympia Folk Events and Seisiun Calendar __ Feb 13 Black Hills Pickin' Party, from 11 am - 4 pm at the Black Lake Grange next to the Black Lake Fire Hall. For more info call 754-0652 Feb 14 Medium Rare Session, a slow-to-medium session of Irish and Oldtimey tunes open to all who want to improve their "chops" or learn new tunes. At the Denny's near the Black Lake interchange off of Hwy 101 from 1 - 4 on a 2nd Sunday afternoon. Call 866-4210 for info. Feb 20 Cancellation! A REAL 60s HOOTENANNY has been, regretably, canceled. We expect to be able to offer it during the summer, as an outdoor event. Our apologies to participants, the wonderful folks at Panorama City, and to you who had reserved a spot on your calendars. Further info will be available on this calendar, or you can be notified by sending your e-mail to: burtdabard@comcast.net Mar 7 Budd Bay Shanty Sing, open to all who love songs of the sea. Come join in, lead a shanty, or just listen! At the Rice home from 7 - 9 pm. Call 866-4296 for info. Mar 13 Black Hills Pickin' Party, from 11 am - 4 pm at the Black Lake Grange next to the Black Lake Fire Hall. For more info call 754-0652 Mar 14 Medium Rare Session, a slow-to-medium session of Irish and Oldtimey tunes open to all who want to improve their "chops" or learn new tunes. At the Denny's near the Black Lake interchange off of Hwy 101 from 1 - 4 on a 2nd Sunday afternoon. Call 866-4210 for info.