9am – 12 pm
| Performer | Date | More Info | Notes | Venue, Tickets |
| Two for The Road (Allison Davis and Steve Hill) | Friday, May 1 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
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Their repertoire includes many of the standard ballads, bossa, and swing tunes but with the addition of some blues, folk, and pop.
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The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
| Piper Jones Band A lyrical, high energy trio based on the moving and beautiful sounds of the Highland bagpipes, accompanied by unique percussive chords .. |
Friday May 2 6:00 pm doors open 7 pm – concert begins |
Click Here to Learn More Drinks and Snacks Provided. Bring Your Own Too! |
The Piper Jones Band has one mission: to bring spirited, magical dance tunes and songs to everyone – from Celtic music veterans to those hearing it for the first time |
$ 20 Suggested Donation Send an Email to make a reservation and obtain the address and other details |
| Nick Bulla In addition to violin, Luke plays guitar and mandolin, and sings and writes songs. Luke took up the fiddle at seven. Over the course of the next few years, he won the National Fiddle Contest (in Weiser, Idaho) six times in his respective age categories. His seventh win came in the Grand Champion division at age sixteen, making him the youngest to have earned the title at the time. |
Friday, May 2 6 pm to 8pm Doors Open at 5:30 |
Click Here to Learn More. Lincoln Country opens the show at 6 pm. |
Entering Nashville’s Grand Master Fiddle Championship at age ten, Luke distinguished himself by being the youngest person to have made the top ten.
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Southwest Pickers Covenant Series Concert ALL Covenant Concert Ticketing is at the door starting at 5:30 pm on the day of the event. Tickets are $15 for SWP Members and $20 for non-members. |
| Mineral Hill The band was formed in 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. |
Friday, May 9 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
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They bring Human Country Funk and eclectic feral Americana… Enthusiastic fans describe us as “surprisingly tolerable” and “the house band at the human dog park.” | The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
| Southwest Ramblers High Energy Traditional Irish Music Grace Broadhead Jason Turk |
Sunday May 11 6:30 pm doors open 7 pm – concert begins |
Click Here to Learn More Refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages provided |
The visa applications for musicians from Ireland have gotten harder to obtain, but after a lot of work, we are very excited to welcome Jason Turk in 2025! |
$ 20 Suggested Donation Send an Email to make a reservation and obtain the address and other details |
| Southwest Ramblers High Energy Traditional Irish Music Grace Broadhead Jason Turk |
Wednesday May 14 5:30 pm doors open 6:30 pm – concert begins |
Click Here to Learn More Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided |
The visa applications for musicians from Ireland have gotten harder to obtain, but after a lot of work, we are very excited to welcome Jason Turk in 2025! | An ALMA Concert $ 15 Suggested DonationSend an Email to make a reservation and obtain the address and other details Four Hills Location |
| Jill Cohn Singer, songwriter, instructor, pianist and guitarist Jill Cohn has been a full-time musician and touring songwriter since 1996, independently releasing 8 critically acclaimed CDs |
Friday, May 16 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
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She has opened for Dave Matthews, JEWEL and was a top-five finalist in the nation-wide Lilith Fair Talent search. | The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
| Acoustic Gap Swingin’ Fiddle, Guitar and Bass Eclectic mix of bluegrass, Americana, jazz, western swing, and originals. |
Friday, May 16 7 pm |
Click Here to Learn More Central Avenue String Band Opens – Begins at 6 pm |
Cindi Cone (fiddle and vocals) Randy McSpadden (guitar and vocals) Anne Luna (bass and vocals) |
North Valley Location RSVP For Address $ 20 Donation Ken Gilman (505)980-1865 |
| Susan Clark and Scott Swezy | Friday, May 23 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
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The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
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| Open Mic Hosted by Tony Mora | Friday, May 30 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
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The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
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| Kacey and Jenna Thunborg with Cowboy Poet Jack George Enjoyable western music, harmonies, yodeling, and cowboy poetry. |
Friday, June 6 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
Click Here to Watch Jenny and Kacey Click Here to Watch Jack George |
Youthful New Mexico Talent. Western Music at it’s best! | The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
| One Year Celebration of Solid Grounds Music Cafe with Rodney Bowe Trio and Special Guests TBA! | Friday, June 13 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
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The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
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| Kyle Martin Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist |
Friday, June 20 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
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The Original Rock and Roll Cowboy! | The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
| The Adobe Brothers One of Albuquerque’s Favorite Bands. Come early for best seats. |
Friday, June 27 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
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Fantastic folk quartet with banjo, fiddle, guitar, bass and great selection of entertainment. | The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
| Kaw Creek Duo The band is comprised of Alice Boyle and Robert Rosenberg playing new & trad tunes and songs on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and feet. |
Monday June 23 6:30 pm doors open 7:30 pm – concert begins |
Click Here to Learn More Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided |
Their music combines their passions of caring for the prairies and music. Some of you may have heard them before with their national contra dance band Steam! | An ALMA Concert $ 15 Suggested DonationSend an Email to make a reservation and obtain the address and other details Four Hills Location |
| Helene Cronin Texas-bred artist Helene Cronin describes herself as a story-singer. She is driven by a desire to share her life through stories that resonate with genuine emotion, and more than a little imagination |
Saturday, July 12 6 pm potluck 7 pm performance |
Click Here to Learn More | A 2018 New Folk Winner at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival, Helene’s style is a merger between the raw roots of Americana and the polished song-craft of Nashville’s Country. | North Rio Rancho Location RSVP For Address $ 20 Donation (505)349-3723 |
| Craig Winston – Classical Guitar His classical guitar performances offer a range of music, from upbeat Latin American music, to the virtuosity of the Baroque, and intimate, emotive modern compositions. |
Saturday, August 2 7 pm |
Click Here to Learn More | His current interest lies in Spanish and Latin American composers, such as Eduardo Sainz de la Maza, Antonio Lauro, and Astor Piazzolla. Still, his diverse repertoire includes music by Bach, Roland Dyens, Leo Brouwer, and his own original compositions, among many others. | North Valley Location RSVP For Address $ 20 Donation Ken Gilman (505)980-1865 |
| Albuquerque Folk Festival |
Sunday, September 28 10 am – 8 pm |
Click Here to Learn More | National Hispanic Cultural Center | |
| Second Annual 78 Spinner’s Benefit Sale for The WHEELS Museum Enjoy the sweet smell of shellac and meet the collectors! |
Saturday, October 18 9 am to 1 pm |
Click Here to Learn More from Ollie Reed’s 2024 Article.
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Visit the WHEELS website | The WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street, SE-ABQEmail to donate old 78 records to this cause! |
| International Western Music Association Annual Convention |
Wednesday – Sunday November 12-16 |
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The BEST in WESTern Music awaits YOU at this annual event! Hot Club of Cowtown Performance Thursday, November 13th |
Hotel Albuquerque – Old Town |
| International Western Music Association Annual Convention – The Muldawers Perform Music from Tin Pan Alley and Tell Stories about the Era! |
Thursday, November 13 |
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Judy and Michael have so many wonderful stories to tell about the early 1900’s songs they perform. You won’t want to miss this event! | Hotel Albuquerque – Old Town |
Most Events are Free or Reasonably Priced!
(I will no longer be listing every event for these locations)
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Flambeaux (email list)
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Irish Music via Dain Forsyth (email list)
Ken Gilman’s North Valley House Concerts (email list)
Private House Concerts in NW Albuquerque (email list)
Soccoro, NM (email list)
Unitarian Church Concert Series (email list)
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Albuquerque Folk Festival Ongoing Events
Albuquerque Library Free Events
AMP Concerts
Carrizozo Music
Gig (Santa Fe)
Le Chat Lunatique
Lincoln County Bluegrass Band
Music in Corrales
New Mexico FolkMads
North Valley Tune Tanglers
Old Martina’s Hall (Taos)
The Outpost Performance Space
Rio Rancho House Concerts
Second Street Brewery (Santa Fe)
Socorro and Central NM Events
Solid Grounds Music Cafe
Southwest Pickers
Southwest Roots Music (ABQ and Santa Fe)
Turquoise Trail Concerts (Celtic)
International Western Music Association (New Mexico Chapter)
Free AMP Concerts in Albuquerque and Santa Fe!
I will continue to list festivals and house concerts and other events that might be of interest to you.
Watch These Videos – The Performers are Fantastic! 
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Watch – The Irving Berlin Video
Our CD, “Back in Time, Tin Pan Alley Favorites” is completed!
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