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Folk Events This Weekend in Los Angeles
Folk events in Los Angeles this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Updated daily.
Folk Events This Weekend · Los Angeles
MON 10 AUG
THU 13 AUG
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
Alela Diane
Alela Diane, Shannon Lay
folkindie folkacoustic folk
Pappy & Harriet's
FRI 14 AUG
Live Music at The Enclave
popindieindie pop
The Enclave
Sounds of LA County - YellowRoom Music
El Zarquillo, Tony y Fabian
sierreñocorridolatin
Bassett Park
Sounds of LA County - Uptown Roundup
Daniel Bonte & The Bona Fide
countrycountry rockfolk
Adventure Park
Country Music Nights
Paul Bouyear
countryamericanafolk
Runway Playa Vista
Ani DiFranco w/ Special Guest Valerie June
Valerie June, Ani DiFranco
anti-folksinger-songwriterfolk
Libbey Bowl
Sweet Lady Jane Open Mic Night
spoken wordindiepop
Sweet Lady Jane Studio City
Friday Night Line Dancing - '26
Mike & Diana
countryfolkdance
Desert 5 Spot
Kinsey Lee, Valley Queen
Valley Queen, Kinsey Lee
indie rockfolkindie folk
Oblivion
Sofar Sounds - South Pasadena
indiefolkindie pop
Los Angeles (Secret Location)
The Head and the Heart / Wilderado
The Head And The Heart, Wilderado
indie folkfolk popfolk
The Pacific Amphitheatre
Noaa Lark, Ny Oh
Ny Oh, Noaa Lark
alt countryamericanafolk
Healing Force of the Universe
Alela Diane - Who’s Keeping Time? Album Release Tour
Alela Diane, Shannon Lay
folkindie folkamericana
Lodge Room
The Head and the Heart, Wilderado
The Head And The Heart, Wilderado
indie folkfolk popfolk
OC Fair & Event Center
SAT 15 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 this weekend - FAQ
- What Folk events are in Los Angeles this weekend?
- Mood tracks all Folk events in Los Angeles this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Each listing shows the full lineup, venue address, and ticket link. The calendar is updated daily as new events are confirmed. Browse above for this weekend's complete Folk schedule in Los Angeles.
- Where can I find Folk in Los Angeles this weekend?
- 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 every Folk venue and event in Los Angeles this weekend above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- 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…
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