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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
SAT 15 AUG
TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Summer Session
Until 24 Aug
Team Taiko
taikoworldfolk
The Grand Annex Music Hall
A PARTY FOR POETS
Katrina Manor, Ori Soaring
jazzfolksoul
Mineral Wells Picnic Area
Coffeehouse: Musical Showcase
Urban Voices Project Choir
popcountrysoul
Inner-City Arts
Sábados de Sabor - Saturday Live Music Series
latinworldfolk
Plaza Mexico
S.H.I.N.E. Mawusi Women's African Drum Circle
S.H.I.N.E. Mawusi Women's African Drum Circle
folkworldjazz
World Stage Performance Gallery
Live Music Saturday Nights
popfolk
Sweet Lady Jane Melrose
Opium Moon Album Release Celebration
Opium Moon
ambientworldjazz
The Village | Village Studios
T BEAR & Friends Birthday Celebration
Laurence Juber, Richard T Bear, Ricky Cortes, Tony Braunagel
bluessoulfolk
The Mint
Noah Kahan: The Great Divide Tour
Gigi Perez, Noah Kahan, Annabelle Dinda
indie folksinger-songwriteramericana
Rose Bowl Stadium
Ezra Yeller & Lailah Rose
Lailah Rose, Ezra Yeller
indiefolk
The Viper Room
Grupo sin Control, Los L-gidos y Compa Cheo
Grupo Sin Control, Los L-Gidos, Compa Cheo
latinfolkworld
Los Angeles
Sofar Sounds - Venice
indiefolkindie pop
Los Angeles (Secret Location)
Alex Ashley & Friends
Alex Ashley
folkindieindie pop
Hotel Cafe
Sun Kil Moon
Sun Kil Moon
slowcorerockindie folk
The Teragram Ballroom
Luke Bryan: Word On The Street Tour
Luke Bryan, Randall King, Lanie Gardner, Lauren Watkins, DJ Rock
countrypoprock
Long Beach Amphitheater
Johanna Samuels "Sorry Kid" Record Release Show
Johanna Samuels, Zelma Stone, Small Shake, Max Goldblatt
indie popfolkindie rock
Zebulon
Sin Frontera
latinworldfolk
The Beehive
SUN 16 AUG
Spaghetti Cumbia
Spaghetti Cumbia
cumbialatinworld
La Cita Bar
Sundays on Sunset by Porchfest LA
folkindiepop
Los Angeles
Sam Pace
Sam Pace, The Scrub Jays
rockamericanafolk
The Redwood Bar & Grill
Bardo
Bardo
indiealternative rockpop
Cielo Farms Vineyard | Wedding & Event Venue
Carmen Miranda Nights
sambalatinworld
Casa Ipanema
Grand Ole Echo
Grand Ole Echo
americanacountryindie
The Echo
BG Nites
Nate Heller
jazzindiefolk
Bub and Grandma's Restaurant
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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