As friends of the late Utah Philips, both Mark Dvorak and Ed Trickett have tales to tell and songs to sing about the folk legend. From their Chicagoland homes, Dvorak and Trickett have gathered these pieces and shaped them into what will be an evening full of songs and stories involving union meetings, strike breakers, scabs, freight hoppers, moonshine, policemen, politicians, and many other very colorful characters as the art of telling or singing a good story was one of Utah's finest skills. Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. General admission seating.

Friday Mar 12, 2010 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location: East Lansing, MI

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Enjoy a classic Celtic Supper, followed by Irish Songs and Stories from Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler. This 6 pm buffet dinner features corned beef and cabbage, red skinned potatoes, glazed carrots, traditional bread pudding and more! Meal served by Creole Gallery neighbor The Pastry Palette. Irish Songs and Stories begin at 7:30. $20 for supper and concert. Only 100 tickets available! Evening produced by Smokin' Sleddog Records and The Ten Pound Fiddle. Additional sponsorship from LCC Radio. Celtic Supper starts a 6; Irish Songs and Stories from 7:30 - 9.

Wednesday Mar 17, 2010 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: Lansing, MI

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Rayna Gellert has been the fiddler and a singer in the Freight Hoppers, Uncle Earl, and with Frank Lee. She is regularly a finalist in the fiddle contest at the Appalachian Stringband Festival in Clifftop (WV) and is a popular instructor at The Swannanoa Gathering. Susie Goehring adds a very clean guitar sound and tight vocals. Together they select classy songs and present them in a straight-forward, honest, traditional style. These two women are two of the very best in Old Time music today Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. General admission seating.

Friday Mar 19, 2010 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location: East Lansing, MI

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Do you love to sing? Acclaimed singer, song leader and folklorist Joe Hickerson and Singing Festival founder Sally Potter will be the song leaders for a whole night of singing - with you, the folks in the chairs doing the singing, thus creating the evening's marvelous sound. Lyric sheets provided. Clink the link to discover more about the legendary Joe Hickerson. Visit sally-potter.com to learn more about Sally Potter. Visit singingfestival.com for info about local community singing events. Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. 8 pm show. General admission seating.

Friday Mar 26, 2010 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location: East Lansing, MI

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Four distinct voices and musical backgrounds, Blame Sally has forged a compelling and original sound that has earned the band the well-deserved reputation as Bay Area phenomenon. Blame Sally's music recalls the artful romanticism of Jane Siberry, the rich folk harmonies of the Indigo Girls, and the percolating soulfulness of Joy of Cooking. A very, very hot band on the national acoustic music scene, the Fiddle is thrilled that Blame Sally will stop in Lansing and share their music with us! Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. 8 pm show. General admission seating.

Friday Apr 2, 2010 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location: East Lansing, MI

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The Ten Pound Fiddle's 'first Saturday' dance - join us for an energetic evening of dancing! Dance to the music of New Money and calling by Julie Levy-Weston. Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to twirl! No partner necessary. Beginners lessons begin at 7:30

Saturday Apr 3, 2010 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Location: Lansing, MI

Charlie King and Karen Brandow are musical storytellers and political satirists. Their repertoire covers a century and a half and four continents. They perform with the sweet and precise harmonies of life partners. They sing and write passionately about the extraordinary lives of both politicians and ordinary people, including "The Ballad of Anita Hill" and "Two Good Arms". Co- Sponsored with MSU's 'Our Daily Work / Our Daily Lives' who will host Charlie and Karen in a free Friday noon workshop Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. General admission seating.

Friday Apr 9, 2010 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location: East Lansing, MI

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Master guitarist, singer and songwriter Archie Fisher is Scotland's foremost troubadour. Over the years, he has done solo work and performed concerts and recorded with countless folk singers and bands all over the world. In the states, Archie best known for his 1985, two month-long tour of North America with Garnet Rogers which yielded a superb recording, "Off The Map", still a favorite in the folk music world today. Don't miss this chance to see Scotland's finest folk singer in person! Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. General admission seating.

Friday Apr 16, 2010 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location: East Lansing, MI

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Laura has an indisputable and uncanny knack for enthralling audiences from all walks of life - a rare artist who is authentic and deeply rooted.Accompanied by Orville Johnson, their sound is a musical melding of funk, hip-hop, folk, rap, soul bluegrass, R&B, and regional tunes from all over the world that's been referred to by turns as folk-funk, Afro-Celtic and 'hip-Alachian.' Sponsored by LCC Radio. Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. General admission seating.

Friday Apr 23, 2010 8:00 pm to Thursday Apr 29, 2010 10:30 pm

Location: East Lansing, MI

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The music of JiiG centers around Ian Robb's masterful singing and the various stylistic influences and uncommon musicianship of James Stephens, Ian Clark and Greg T. Brown, all leading lights of the vibrant Ottawa pub session scene . The band finds tunes in Quebec, Ontario, Appalachian and Irish repertoires, or in James' and Greg's own compositions, and produces a sound that is rich and rhythmic. The show will consist of both brilliant singing by Ian and sharp tunes by this very fine band. Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. 8 pm show. General admission seating.

Friday Apr 30, 2010 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location: East Lansing, MI

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This is very special dance - featuring some superb music and calling! JIIG is based in Ottawa Canada - and while the band is making their Michigan debut - Ian Robb and the other members have long been favorites as individual performers. And, a great match to this music, is the fine calling of Darlene Underwood.Join us for an energetic evening of dancing. Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to twirl! No partner necessary. Beginners lessons begin at 7:30

Saturday May 1, 2010 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Location: Lansing, MI

Karen is a gifted songwriter, drawing you into her world with humor and compassion, telling her stories with such grace and ease, you feel as though you've been invited to her table for supper. Pete Heitzman's guitar work is central to their signature sound. You might hear a cello, a pedal steel or a rutting elk. With this broad pallet of tones and textures he paints the ideal landscapes for Savoca's engaging songs. Whenever they perform, they make people both laugh and cry. Come see why. Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. 8 pm show. General admission seating.

Friday May 7, 2010 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location: East Lansing, MI

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Kathy Anderson will be calling the Ten Pound Fiddle's end of season advanced dance. While not for beginners, if you have been to a couple of contras and can do heys and contra corners, come turn it up a notch! No partner necessary. Gate opens at 7:30.

Saturday Jun 5, 2010 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Location: Lansing, MI