Community Calendar

Custer's Grass Band, Olivia Brownlee and Kat Bula.

The schedule is jamming from 4-6 (door opens at 4 pm), finger food potluck at 6, and concert at 6:30.
It's relatively easy to access it from the Maple Street exit on I-90. It's located at 4340 Whistalks Way, just below Spokane Falls Community College, and just up from Government Way... It has ample parking...
We will offer the same low ticket prices of $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers for the 2025-6 season. (This applies for the jam and/or the concert) Yearly membership is still $25 per family, and children are free... Please note we can not process credit cards--cash or check only.

Please no food or drinks in the seating area. There is an area to sit and eat with a view of the concert between the concert area and jamming room. The bands donate their performances, and we will continue the tip jar to help them defray their expenses...

Fern Spores is a femme-folk-rock band rooted in Olympia, WA. Gracefully flowing between vintage psych folk, garage rock, clever covers, and soulful Americana ballads they curate a truly original sound. Their songs are both anthems of empowerment and poignant reflections on life’s highs and lows. Angsty but uplifting, whimsical yet fierce, and as rock as it is roll. Drawing inspiration from musical legends like Janis Joplin, Susan Tedeschi, and The Runaways, they infuse vintage tones with modern perspective.

Fern Spores is an all woman band fronted by singer-songwriters Alyssa Nunke and Jade Kovats. Their full band arrangement includes Abbey Ryle (fiddle), and Katie Welch (drums). Their debut album, The Understory, released in 2024 and they are currently working on their second album, The Thicket. They’ve performed over 200 shows across 5 states since forming in 2023.

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its First Wednesday contra dance on May 6 at the Woman's Club Hall beginning with a newcomer session at 7:15, followed at 7:30 by a two hour dance. Penn Fix will teach and call easy to learn dances with live music by the River City Ramblers. No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcomed include singles, partners and older families. General admission is $10; SFS members and those ages 18 to 25, $7; under 18, free. For more information: 509-838-2160

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its Second Saturday contra dance at the East Spokane Grange beginning at 7PM. Emily Faulkner will teach easy to learn dances back by the live music of Reel Friends. Everyone is welcome. Singles, partners, and older families. Bring a dessert to share in the middle of the dance.
General admission is $12; SFS members and those ages 18 to 25 are $10; under 18, free. For more information call 509-838-2160

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its Third Wednesday contra dance on May 20 at the Woman's Club Hall beginning at 7:15PM with a newcomer session followed at 7:30PM with a two hour dance. Nora Scott and Karen Wilson Bell will teach and call easy to learn dances with live music by the Jam Band. No experience is necessary. Singles, partners, and older families are welcome. It is fun and easy. General admission is $10; SFS members and those ages 18 to 25 - $7; and under 18, free. For more information, 509-838-2160

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its First Wednesday contra dance on June 3 at the Woman's Club Hall beginning at 7:15PM with a newcomer session followed by a two hour dance at 7:30PM. Penn Fix will teach and call easy to learn dances with live music by the Prestwold Players. No experience is necessary. All are welcomed including singles, partners, and older families. General admission is $10; SFS members and those ages 18 to 25 - $7; under 18, free. For more informaton, 509-838-2160

The Spokane Folklore Society and the friends of Coeur d'Alene Public Library host the Coeur d'Alene Sunday Matinee Contra Dance on June 7 at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library starting at 2PM. Susan Dankovich will teach easy to learn dances with live music by Arvid Lundin and Deep Roots. Everyone is welcomed. Singles, partners, and older families. This is a free event with donations appreciated. For more information call 509-838-2160.

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its annual Swing Dance at the East Spokane Grange on June 13, Saturday, with Cathy Dark teaching an hour long swing workshop at 7PM followed by two hours of dancing. Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary. Singles are welcomed. General admission is $12; SFS members and those ages 18 to 25 is $7; under 18, free. For more information, 509-838-2160

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its Third Wednesday contra dance on June 17 at the Woman's Club Hall featuring Emily Faulkner teaching and calling easy to learn dances back by live music from the Jam Band. A newcomer session begins at 7:15PM followed by a two hour contra dance at 7:30:PM. General admission is $10; SFS members and those ages 18 to 25 is $7; under 18, free. For more information, 509-838-2160

Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass, and folk songs, as well as offering innovative original music. Come see the award-winning talents of lead singer and banjoist Barry Abernathy, tenor singer and mandolinist extraordinaire Darrell Webb, Grammy-award winning fiddler and producer Jim Vancleve, and guitar phenom Zen Snyder, whose fierce and versatile playing recalls Doc Watson and Norman Blake as readily as it does Duane Allman and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Opening the show, regionally beloved group, The Kevin Pace Band, offering up a fresh take on traditional bluegrass.