BFMS Events and Schedules
Please check the individual pages for details!
You can see a Complete list of Events here or follow the links on this page to the individual event pages.
Ever wonder who the band or caller was a few weeks ago?
Check the listing of Past Events to find out....
Due to concerns about COVID-19, all BFMS in-person events have been cancelled through March 31, 2021. The BFMS Board will re-evaluate the situation periodically and decide if further cancellations are necessary.
Please help support our Callers and Musicians
BFMS encourages our members to donate to musicians and callers who had their BFMS sponsored gigs cancelled due to coronavirus. We are no longer accepting donations through our website, but CDSS has established a website for donations to musicians and callers.https://www.cdss.org/covid19/send-love-to-freelancers
If you cannot find contact info for specific performers, please contact our dance chairs, who can provide contact info.
Special Events
Tuesday, January 26 2021
BFMS Song Swap
Tues, Jan 26th @ 7:30pm
The BFMS song swaps are continuing, twice each month by zoom, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:30. https://www.facebook.com/groups/618331624855775/
or contact earthdaysingers@gmail.com
Saturday, January 30 2021
Mid Winter Ball Virtual EventCaller Janine Smith and Music by Bandemic
Featuring Megan Beller - Fiddle,Charly Beller - Guitar, Percussion, Jakob Raitzyk - Mandolin and Rebekah Geller -Fiddle
This years theme is a Pajama Party!!! 7pm -10 pmclick this link for more informaiton and how you can get a cool tee-shirt!!!
Questions? E-mail midwinter at bfms.org
Midwinter Ball Page
Saturday, January 30 2021
Joe Troop Virtual Concert
8:00 PM EST, Streaming on Common Ground on the Hill's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/CommonGroundontheHill/videos
Tuesday, February 09 2021
BFMS Song Swap
Tues, Feb 9th @ 7:30pm
The BFMS song swaps are continuing, twice each month by zoom, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:30. https://www.facebook.com/groups/618331624855775/
or contact earthdaysingers@gmail.com
Saturday, February 13 2021
Chuck Brodsky Online Concert
7:30 PM, Presented online through www.focusmusic.org. Info: Rob Hinkal at rob@focusmusic.org or www.focusmusic.org
Thursday, February 18 2021
ilyAIMY online concert
7:30 PM, online at www.imtfolk.org, Webcast Live from Tonal Park Studios at www.imftfolk.org | $10 | Info: Rob Hinkal at publicity@imtfolk.org or www.imtfolk.org
Tuesday, February 23 2021
BFMS Song Swap
Tues, Feb 23rd @ 7:30pm
The BFMS song swaps are continuing, twice each month by zoom, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:30. https://www.facebook.com/groups/618331624855775/
or contact earthdaysingers@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 09 2021
BFMS Song Swap
Tues, March 9th @ 7:30pm
The BFMS song swaps are continuing, twice each month by zoom, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:30. https://www.facebook.com/groups/618331624855775/
or contact earthdaysingers@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 23 2021
BFMS Song Swap
Tues, Feb 23rd @ 7:30pm
The BFMS song swaps are continuing, twice each month by zoom, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:30. https://www.facebook.com/groups/618331624855775/
or contact earthdaysingers@gmail.com
Traditional American Dances
Traditional English Dances
Gentle English Country Dance Series Details...
Gentle English" are English country dances from all periods selected to be gentle on the knees, hips, feet, and backs of the dancers. BFMS plans to hold three or four Gentle English dances a year.
Gentle English" are English country dances from all periods selected to be gentle on the knees, hips, feet, and backs of the dancers. BFMS plans to hold three or four Gentle English dances a year.
Gala New Year's Eve English Country Dance Details...
December 31st. See the New Year's Eve Gala page for details.
December 31st. See the New Year's Eve Gala page for details.
Other BFMS Events and Activities
Song Swap Details...
The Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. Now at two different locations on two different dates:
2nd Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM) at the Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter.
4th Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM) at the Four Hour Day Lutherie.
The Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. Now at two different locations on two different dates:
2nd Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM) at the Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter.
4th Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM) at the Four Hour Day Lutherie.
Friendly Coffeehouse Details...
The Friendly Coffeehouse Open Mic is a BFMS-sponsored event, taking place on Third Fridays each month at 7 pm. It offers a friendly, supportive atmosphere for acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and other folkies.
The Friendly Coffeehouse Open Mic is a BFMS-sponsored event, taking place on Third Fridays each month at 7 pm. It offers a friendly, supportive atmosphere for acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and other folkies.
J. Patrick's All-Stars Details...
A community of musicians, dancers, and listeners who love the traditional music of Ireland.
A community of musicians, dancers, and listeners who love the traditional music of Ireland.
Catoctin Weekend Details...
The Catoctin music and dance weekend getaway gives dancers and musicians of all ages a chance to attend a family-friendly weekend featuring folk music, crafts and dancing in a beautiful mountain setting.
The Catoctin music and dance weekend getaway gives dancers and musicians of all ages a chance to attend a family-friendly weekend featuring folk music, crafts and dancing in a beautiful mountain setting.
BFMS Board Meeting
BFMS board meetings are almost always on the first Tuesday of the month and are open to BFMS members. If you would like to attend, please contact the BFMS President via email. president at bfms.org
BFMS board meetings are almost always on the first Tuesday of the month and are open to BFMS members. If you would like to attend, please contact the BFMS President via email. president at bfms.org
To list a BFMS Event
Send the Date, Time, Location, Address, Type of event, Contact Information and Details of the event to events at bfms.org
