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Folk Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. Find upcoming Folk concerts in Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Folk Events · Los Angeles
WED 12 AUG
TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Summer Session
Until 24 Aug
Team Taiko
taikoworldfolk
The Grand Annex Music Hall
Cuerdas: An Introduction to Musical Expression
Xochitl Palomera
folkworldjazz
Colectivo Cihuateotl Centro Cultural
Open Mic Night with Chris Cruz
Chris Cruz
indiefolk
The Wayfarer
Musicians Night | Open Play
indiefolk
Weary Livers
VOICENOTES OPEN MIC
indiefolk
Los Angeles
Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
Gipsy Kings
flamencolatinworld
Libbey Bowl
Sounds at SOLARC
Ivan Cunningham, Lulu West
experimentalambientjazz
Solarc Brewing
Open Mic Night
folkindie
1260 Lincoln Ave #1260
Dominic Flynn, Alec Jordan, Cross Van Horn
Alec Jordan, Cross Van Horn, Dominic Flynn
folkindie folkindie
The Mint
Dominic Flynn, Alec Jordan, Cross Van Horn, Audrey Davis
Dominic Flynn, Alec Jordan, Cross Van Horn, Audrey Davis
countryfolkindie folk
The Mint
Jay Lee Campbell Residency
Jay Lee Campbell
folkbluessoul
Healing Force of the Universe
Ani DiFranco
Valerie June, Ani DiFranco
anti-folksinger-songwriterfolk
The Ford
It's Probably Nothing....
indie popalternative rockfolk
The Novo
THU 13 AUG
EVERLY UNPLUGGED
indiepopfolk
Ever Bar
Songwriter Series LA
Alex Maes, Bug Like Hug, Melissa Gordon, Abby, Caitlyn Furey
indiefolkindie pop
Boomtown Brewery
Line Dancing Los Angeles – Country Music Bar
countryfolkdance
Mom Said Yes
Sonder Presents: Truman Sinclair, Oscar Lindsey, James Eichman
Truman Sinclair, Oscar Lindsey, James Eichman
indie popindiepop
Los Angeles
OPEN MIC NIGHT
folkindiejazz
The Grand Annex Music Hall
Tre Franks Sisters, Samuel O Kaye, Droga
Samuel O. Kaye, The Franks Sisters, Droga
indie popindie rockpop
The Mint
Sofar Sounds - West Adams
indiefolkindie pop
Los Angeles (Secret Location)
Elizabeth + The Catapult, Jon Titterington
Elizabeth & the Catapult, Jon Titterington
indie popfolk rockpop rock
Healing Force of the Universe
Highway Dust
Highway Dust
rockcountry rockfolk
House of Blues Anaheim
Alela Diane
Alela Diane, Shannon Lay
folkindie folkacoustic folk
Pappy & Harriet's
FRI 14 AUG
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
energy
30
danceability
40
valence
50
grit
40
organicness
95
commerciality
30
tempo
40
vocality
85
About Folk
Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. This genre is strictly defined by its organic instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas, which support simple melodic structures designed for lyrical storytelling and social expression. Rhythm and tempo vary significantly from slow, somber narrative ballads to upbeat, danceable jigs, yet the overall mood consistently remains intimate and raw rather than polished or overly processed. Semantically linked to Americana and country, it serves as a crucial foundational precursor to modern singer-songwriter styles while maintaining a distinct focus on historical preservation and heartfelt human experiences.
Also known as: Folk music
Parent genre:Folk
Folk events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Folk music?
- Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. This genre is strictly defined by its organic instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas, which support simple melodic structures designed for lyrical storytelling and social expression. Rhythm and tempo vary significantly from slow, somber narrative balla…
- What Folk events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Folk events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Folk events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Folk music?
- Folk music scores high on organicness (95%), vocality (85%), valence (50%), and lower on energy (30%), commerciality (30%). These qualities shape the typical Folk sound at live events and club nights.
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