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.
Los Angeles
Upcoming Folk Events · Los Angeles
West African Conga Rhythms and Beats
Tue, 11 Aug @ 6:00 PM
Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas Reyes
Tue, 11 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Micro Music Festival - Open Mic Night
Tue, 11 Aug @ 7:00 PM
It's Probably Nothing....
Wed, 12 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Ani DiFranco w/ Special Guest Valerie June
Fri, 14 Aug @ 6:30 PM
The Head and the Heart / Wilderado
Fri, 14 Aug @ 7:30 PM
Alela Diane - Who’s Keeping Time? Album Release Tour
Fri, 14 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Sun Kil Moon
Sat, 15 Aug @ 7:00 PM
S.H.I.N.E. Mawusi Women's African Drum Circle
Sat, 15 Aug @ 2:00 PM
Luke Bryan: Word On The Street Tour
Sat, 15 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Noah Kahan: The Great Divide Tour
Sat, 15 Aug @ 6:30 PM
Johanna Samuels "Sorry Kid" Record Release Show
Sat, 15 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Grand Ole Echo
Sun, 16 Aug @ 5:30 PM
The Head And The Heart
Sun, 16 Aug @ 7:30 PM
Willie Watson & Erin Rae
Mon, 17 Aug @ 7:00 PM
West African Conga Rhythms and Beats
Tue, 18 Aug @ 6:00 PM
Ruth Garbus
Wed, 19 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Daniel Ho
Thu, 20 Aug @ 7:30 PM
Women-Only Open Mic (poetry, comedy, music, etc.) 3-year Anniversary
Thu, 20 Aug @ 6:30 PM
KFM
Thu, 20 Aug @ 9:00 PM
Live Jazz Night at Visionarium with RC & Noir
Thu, 20 Aug @ 6:30 PM
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
Fri, 21 Aug @ 7:00 PM
Tercera Raíz
Fri, 21 Aug @ 8:00 PM
Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl: Dudamel's Playlist
Fri, 21 Aug @ 8:00 PMSound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
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
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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