In September 2023, Richard Osban and Sarah Collins launched the Baltimore Folk Club, a monthly concert series focused on bringing traditional and folk musicians to play for Baltimore audiences. The shows we produce have the intimate vibe of a house concert, but are located in small venues around Baltimore, such as The Bluebird Cocktail Bar and St. Luke’s Church on the Avenue in Hampden, the Creative Alliance in Canton, and the Four Hour Day Lutherie in Lauraville. Get in touch if you’d like to participate in the concert series!
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Upcoming Shows
Baltimore Folk Club Presents: The Good Folk
Time: Wednesday April 22, 2026. Doors at 6:00, concert at 7:30 PM
Address: The Greenroom at the Bluebird Cocktail Bar, 3600 Hickory Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
Price: $20 in advance // $25 at the door // $10 for students (with valid ID) and children under 18
Reserve your tickets today at: https://forms.gle/faLwNUKPQ6SkgRyq9
About the Good Folk
The Good Folk - Eileen Estes, Meghan Mette, Agi Kovacs, Brendan Hearn, and Patrick Winch - are an Irish and American traditional ensemble drawing from the shared musical heritage of these closely connected traditions. Their performances bring together instrumental music, vocals, and different styles of percussive dance, rooted in a deep respect for tune, song, and rhythm. The group’s repertoire includes well-loved session tunes and ballads alongside original compositions, each approached with care and attention to traditional forms and style.
With thoughtful phrasing, tasteful ornamentation, and a strong rhythmic foundation, The Good Folk aim to let the music and dance speak for themselves. Whether performing for longtime fans of traditional music or audiences encountering it for the first time, the group aims to create an experience that feels warm, grounded, and accessible. The Good Folk offer performances that honor tradition while inviting all listeners into the music.
Baltimore Folk Club Presents: Will Woodson + Cait Finley
Will Woodson (flute, uilleann pipes) and Cait Finley (fiddle) play sparky and driving traditional Irish music that’s grounded in the textures and rhythms of the rich Irish-American soundscape of the 1920s and 30s. With roots in the living Irish musical cultures of Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, and a tremendous admiration for the first generation of recorded Irish musicians, the duo conjures up the sounds of the dance halls, vaudeville theaters, and house sessions central to Irish-American music from the first half of the twentieth century. In 2019, the two recorded their debut album, “The Glory Reel” alongside box player and piano accompanist Chris “Junior” Stevens, which Dan Neely of the Irish Echo called “a fabulous album from three of Irish America’s finest.” During the pandemic years, the two made “The Phonograph Project”, a Patreon-supported series examining 78 recordings of traditional Irish music made in New York City in the 1920s and 30s. More recently, they’ve made musical appearances at the St. Louis Tionól, the Patrick J. Touhey Memorial Weekend in Boston and the Ward Archives “Archiving Irish America” conference in Milwaukee. Their new album, “Once Through the Hall”, will be released in spring 2027. Cait and Will live in Portland, Maine.
Time: Saturday September 12, 2026. Doors at 7:00, concert at 7:30 PM
Address: Zissimos (upstairs), 1023 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211
Price: $20 in advance // $25 at the door // $10 for students (with valid ID) and children under 18
Tickets available here.
Baltimore Folk Club Presents: San Miguel Fraser
Time: Thursday February 6, 2025 - Doors at 6:30, concert at 7:30 PM
Address: The Green Room at the Bluebird Cocktail Bar, 3600 Hickory Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
Price: $20 ($10 for kids under 18)
For any questions, contact Richard at raosban@gmail.com
About the Band:
San Miguel Fraser is redefining folk music with their dynamic fusion of Castilian and Celtic traditions. The duo, featuring María San Miguel—an Oviedo Conservatory graduate deeply rooted in the vibrant music of Castile—and Galen Fraser—a Berklee College of Music alumnus and son of the legendary fiddler Alasdair Fraser, blends heartfelt vocals, intricate string arrangements, and the lively charm of the cittern. Their music celebrates the shared spirit of their homelands while embracing the beauty of innovation.
Their latest album, Dots of Light, is a testament to their artistry, shining with vibrant new compositions and imaginative reworkings of traditional tunes. With their unique chamber-folk style, San Miguel Fraser crafts performances that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.
The band has captivated listeners at prestigious festivals and venues, including Celtic Connections, Festival Internacional de Ortigueira, Sisters Folk Fest, KVMR Celtic Festival, and Miguel Delibes Auditorium. Whether performing at intimate gatherings or grand stages, they bring a heartfelt connection and a celebratory spirit to every performance.
Past Shows
Interested in playing for the Baltimore Folk Club?
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