Folknet

Charlie Mosbrook for Folknet's Mountain Rose
2026-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Charlie Mosbrook

In the tradition of Woody Guthrie, Charlie uses his music as a vehicle to build a better world through programs like Music to Life, Stop the Hate, monthly performances in the local spinal cord injury unit, and countless charities and events that advocate for human rights and environmental action. Charlie’s music is both informed and inspired by the amazing individuals who give themselves to these causes. He does not see his music as political, but honest. Honest about the events the songs are written about. Honest about the impact these events had on our lives, and honest about the agency and advocacy resulting from these events. Charlie believes if you have an honest song, the truth will shine.

Hootenanny with Your Hosts at Folknet's Mountain Rose
2026-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Our Hootenanny goes back to the term’s roots from the 1940s to the 1960s as an informal gathering featuring folk and traditional musicians with lots of audience participation. The Almanac Singers and others would often use a Hootenanny as a rent party or a political fundraiser in New York City, so we will use this as a way to help pay for the use of our venue here at Standing Rock Cultural Arts in Kent. Leading this Hootenanny will be your hosts from Folknet’s Mountain Rose Concert Series — Ed Amann, Rick Feinberg, and Bill Schilling along with Castle Garden featuring Paul Certo, Joanne Laaessig, and Rob Richardson. We hope to have your voices as part of the audience singing along.

Ed Amann started with guitar in 1963. Ed started playing in public at The Needle’s Eye in Kent. Ed started playing with bands while in Army in Texas and toured with The Elmore Brothers Band in mid ’70s. Ed has played with a number of commercial bands around Akron before going solo.
Ed started playing as a single in 2001 in order to get his songs out to the public. Ed writes in many styles. The albums are mostly performed as solo acoustic, pretty much like a live show. The singles are much more electric, channeling the band Ed hears in his head.
Ed’s solo shows celebrate the oral tradition of folk music. All songs, original and cover are performed from memory. There is no set list so it is never the same show twice. Songs are selected in real-time as Ed responds to his audience.

The Castle Garden trio evolved out of a larger band that began as re-enactors. Most of their repertoire is traditional song, with a large maritime influence. Early members Paul Certo and Rob Richardson were joined by Joanne Laessig when they found their taste in music largely overlapped.
Paul Certo is the longest serving member, through 2 previous band incarnations. He has honed his skills over decades of open mics, small gigs, and back yard picking for his own amusement. He has a large catalog of songs he can pull up faster than most people can change keys. Guitar and banjo are his main instruments, but he’s great on ukulele and lap dulcimer as well. Folks enjoy Paul’s soft steady vocals.
Rob Richardson’s love of song he credits to the influence of his mother’s Girl Scout campfire songs. His love for the songs we sing is evident. His enthusiastic singing is supplemented by playing hammer dulcimer. He supports the other singers with a range of recorders.
Joanne Laessig has been singing folk since she was a wee girl sent to summer camps in the 1960s. A love of singing with others had her hosting Folknet’s Song Circle in the early years; later, about a dozen years of hosting Community Sings twice annually. Her involvement in folk music grew by promoting folk concerts since 1985. She slowly took to playing and singing solo, accompanying herself with autoharp, anglo concertina, and bowed psaltery through open mics. Castle Garden proved the perfect blend of these two tracks.

Inspired by Pete Seeger, the Almanac Singers, Woody Guthrie, and the Weavers, Rick Feinberg learned guitar and banjo in the early 1960s. From New York (where he was a regular at Washington Square Sunday jams), he moved to Berkeley and Chicago. Then, for most of the last 50 years, his home has been northeastern Ohio. Rick plays old-time and traditional Americana music as well as a variety of topical songs. In addition to solo performances, he has regularly appeared as a member of the Crooked River String Band and the Kent Shindig All Stars.

Bill Schilling has been singing and playing various folk instruments (at least 20 with variations of several) for over 55 years. He has performed for audiences of all ages in many settings from coast to coast. Bill often performs with others including Linda Sigismondi with whom he has recorded “Songs from Canal Days”. Since Bill believes that his music should be inclusive, he is involved in many groups which share music. They include: Dulci-More: Folk & Traditional Musicians (founder and leader of this group); the annual Dulci-More Festival (director for its 25 years); the Canton Folk Song Society (an original member); the Dulcimer Society of Trumbull County (reorganized and helps lead this group); Folknet (charter Executive Committee Member & past President); PattyFest, Inc. (Board member); and Folk Music at Weatherbury Farm (an originator of and workshop leader). His “Dulci-More Public Domain Songbooks” are used by clubs around the country.

Ed Amann

Castle Garden — Paul Certo, Rob Richardson, Joanne Laessig

Rick Feinberg

Bill Schilling

John McCutcheon
2026-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
John McCutcheon is an American folk music singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has produced 45 albums since the 1970s. He is regarded as a master of the hammered dulcimer, and is also proficient on many other instruments including guitar, banjo, autoharp, mountain dulcimer, fiddle, and jaw harp.
https://www.folkmusic.com/
Tickets available at the door
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Member discounts and complimentary admission will not be available for this event.

Kristine Jackson at Folknet's Mountain Rose
2026-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Kristine Jackson
Kristine Jackson is a full-time artist based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 20 years of experience sharing her musical journey across various genres. From national tours to steady local gigs, Kristine thrives on connecting with audiences through her music.
Equipped with a diverse set of tools including songwriting, acoustic guitar, cigar box guitar, ukulele, and the wooden Native American flute, she strives to create truly entertaining and meaningful experiences for everyone.
Throughout her career, Kristine has been blessed to share the stage with many legendary artists, including B.B. King, Mavis Staples, and Buddy Guy. She maintains a regular schedule of live performances while also creating content for her YouTube channel, where she enjoys connecting with fans from around the world.

Folknet Presents Bill Lestock
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
Bill Lestock plays original instrumental mandolin music, a compelling blend of bluegrass, old time, baroque and blues, perhaps best defined as “Modern Acoustic” music. It’s a deeply profound sound inspired from both the outside world and inside focus, woven from several walks of life. A firefighter in the city of Cleveland Ohio for 33 years, Bill incorporates melodies and imagery from a life and culture of firefighting.
Celebrated songwriter Matt Harmon will do an opening set.

Bobcat Opossum
2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States

Celtic Rush at Folknet's Mountain Rose
2026-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Celtic Rush
Celtic Rush is a group of six friends that have been making music together since 2012. We met at an open Irish session, and went from there. Since that time we have performed in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania at festivals, weddings, concert halls, and pubs. We perform predominantly traditional Celtic music, but not always in a traditional manner. Join us for a song, hornpipe, or something with our own twist! Our members and instrumentation contribute to our unique sound. Slainte`!

Wassails and Whatnot Holiday song circle
2025-12-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Treelawn Social Club, 15355 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH, 44110, United States
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The 10th annual Wassails & Whatnot Community Sing will take place as part of the Winterloo holiday celebration in the Waterloo Arts District of Cleveland on Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 1:30-3:00 pm at the Treelawn Social Club, 15355 Waterloo Road. It will be followed by an Irish music session hosted by NEO CCE from 3:00 – 5:30 pm. The free and open to all event is sponsored by Folknet and NEOMHA. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Tyler Bohinc at Folknet's Mountain Rose
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Tyler Bohinc
Tyler Bohinc is a union musician and organizer in Northeast Ohio. Tyler’s guitar playing is unique and colorful, pursuing something new every time he plays. His vocals are soft and true, captivating listeners. He weaves a sense of exploration, respect, and joy through an array of traditional bluegrass, folk, and jazz while emphasizing a focus on the people’s music. Music rooted in tradition, history, and the struggle of working people. You will hear new takes on union songs, original music, and more when Tyler takes the stage.

Andy Cohen
2025-11-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
Andy Cohen grew up in a house with a piano and a lot of Dixieland Jazz records, amplified after a while by a cornet that his dad got him. At about fifteen, he got bitten by the Folk Music bug, and soon got to hear records by Big Bill Broonzy and the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, both of which reminded him of the music he grew up to. At sixteen, he saw Reverend Gary Davis, and his course was set. He knew he had it in him to follow, study, perform and promote the music of the southeast quadrant, America’s great musical fountainhead. Although he’s done other things, a certain amount of writing and physical labor from dish washing and railroading to archeology, playing the old tunes is what he does best.

Pay as you are able Admission $15 Member Discounts Available

Rio Neon at Folknet's Mountain Rose
2025-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Rio Neon
There simply is no other band like Rio Neon. On stage they look like a string band, but the sound is unique. Folk-Jazz is what they call it, a singular mix of jazz standards, swing tunes and folk from the 50’s to current tunes.
The lineup includes Sally Kandel on vocals and uke; Red Michel on vocals and guitars; John Reynolds fiddle, mandolin and vocals; Roger Phillips guitar, mandolin and vocals; Bob Smith on bass; and Jim Kooser on percussion. All have been fixtures in the Kent music scene since the 70s.
The blend presents a singular approach to American roots music, from distinct takes on tunes from the Great American Songbook, to our own arrangements of tunes from Dylan, Waits, the Subdudes, and tunes from great local songwriters and our own originals. Folk-Jazz!!

Dan & Faith Concert at Church of the Good Shepherd
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
Dan and Faith are a touring New Hampshire-based husband and wife singer-songwriter duo who describe their music as dream-inspired folk. Daniel Senie (guitar, banjo, harmonica, vocals) and Faith Senie (mandolin, acoustic bass guitar, ukulele, mountain dulcimer, vocals) tap into the imagery captured in dreams, as well as everyday life, in crafting their original songs that tell the stories of people and places, real and imagined. Among the duo’s five studio albums are Who We Are (2024), Then and Now (2020), Seeking (2016), and Simple Grace (2014). An earlier album and a live EP are no longer available.
Dan and Faith’s sound is rooted in tight, interwoven vocal harmonies, supported by varied instrumentation and an occasional a cappella treatment. In live performances and radio interviews, they introduce or follow most songs with additional storytelling about the characters and places in each one, and the inspiration behind them.
Opening:
Deborah Wuitowicz

Presented with support from:

Folknet is supported inn part through a Cuyahoga Arts and Culture grant

Lauren Brabson at Folknet's Mountain Rose
2025-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Lauren Brabson
Lauren Brabson is a regional touring artist and emerging folk singer-songwriter from Barberton, Ohio. A self-taught musician, Lauren’s songwriting is candid and deeply personal, focusing on themes of acceptance in everyday life. Her emotive vocal delivery – sometimes jubilant, sometimes melancholic – brings these stories to life for listeners.
Beyond performing, Lauren is a dedicated advocate for the local music scene, championing her fellow musicians and independent venues. As a woman in music production, she is passionate about paving the way for others in the industry.
Lauren has captivated audiences across numerous festival and club stages, earning a dedicated following. To date, she has released three Eps – Sad Girl Blues and Gypsy in 2022, and Hey, It’s Lauren in 2024—along with her 2024 single, Matriarch.
Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram, and hear more of her music on all streaming platforms.

Magpie (Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner) at Folknet's Mountain Rose
2025-09-14 19:15 - 21:15 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Magpie (Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner)
Magpie (Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner) began to play music together in Kent, Ohio in September of 1973. Terry was a student in her senior year at Kent State University in the fall of ’73, and when she graduated the following spring, she and Greg, along with their band-mate at the time, Mark Cozy, packed Greg’s VW bus and moved to the Washington, DC area. In the years since then, they have traveled and toured extensively, performed in concerts, at folk clubs and festivals around the world, and recorded many times. Acoustic bassist Paul Duff joined the trio for a year from 1975 to 1976. In ’76, both Mark and Paul left the band and Terry and Greg continued on, once more as a duo.
Terry’s voice is a truly impressive instrument, not only because of its natural power, but also because of her versatility. She is a gifted singer of jazz and blues in the tradition of Connie Boswell and Billie Holiday, but is equally comfortable with the subtle beauty of traditional folk and contemporary songs. Add to this her uncanny ability to find the perfect harmony line, and, in a powerful blend of their two voices, you have a real treat for the ear. As if this weren’t enough, Terry is also an excellent player of the harmonica, mandolin, fretted dulcimer, and rhythm guitar.
Greg is an outstanding guitarist whose fingerstyle approach owes a lot to his heroes, guitar legends such as Reverend Gary Davis, Big Bill Broonzy, Nick Lucas, Phil Ochs, and Rolly Brown. His playing is the solid basis of Magpie’s sound, providing whatever is called for, whether it be a hard-driving rhythm, or a ringing lyrical beauty. From a slow Scots air or a plaintive ballad to a rollicking ragtime blues or infectious swing, Greg covers it all. His high baritone voice has equal range and his captivating interpretation gives power and beauty to the full spectrum, from growling blues, to a Chilean lament, to a sweet croon.
From the beginning Terry and Greg’s interests in various musical styles have led them to be eclectic in their repertoire. Rather than confine themselves to a single style, Magpie has always embraced a veritable musical rainbow, and with impressive proficiency in each different genre. From traditional, classic country, swing, and blues of the nineteen twenties and thirties, to contemporary songs written by themselves and others, Terry and Greg cover a lot of musical ground.

Sing for Solidarity
2025-09-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
In August, Folknet and Roots of American Music presented Singing for Justice, an event pairing a biographic movie about folk singing activist Faith Petric, followed by a group of local performers whose repertoire has always included the sorts of songs to unite people for justice. You may know many of these songs, and others are a wonderful discovery. The urge to sing along is natural.
From early days of Folknet, we’ve provided a chance for group sings to fulfill this need. There is strength in community, strength in song. We invite you to share your own favorite songs of
peace, justice, and solidarity in a community singing session at The Church of the Good Shepherd
23599 Cedar Road, Beachwood (between Green & Richmond Roads) on Saturday, September 13, 3;00 to 5:00 pm.

Tina Bergmann & Bryan Thomas at Folknet's Mountain Rose
2025-09-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Tina Bergmann & Bryan Thomas
Tina Bergmann & Bryan Thomas are a northeast Ohio husband and wife duo playing American Old Time, Celtic, and South American Music on Hammered Dulcimer & Bass.
Tina is a virtuoso hammered dulcimer player known for her driving energy, syncopated rhythms and fine musicality. Described by Pete Seeger as “the best hammered dulcimer player I’ve heard in my life,” she’s also been promoted as the “Diva of the Dulcimer” by Apollo’s Fire, Cleveland’s Baroque Orchestra.
Bryan Thomas is a dynamic and conversational double bassist, sought for his ability to embrace tradition but defy convention.
Together Tina and Bryan create a surprising and wonderful musical experience that has enthralled audiences throughout the United States.

Singing for Justice - Film and Concert.
2025-08-24 13:00 - 16:30 | Forest Hills Church, 3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Heights,, OH, 44118, United States
Sponsored by Folknet and Roots of American Music
Singing for Justice, a documentary about Faith Petric, makes its premiere on Sunday, August 24, 2025
Sponsored by Folknet and Roots of American Music
The documentary “Singing for Justice”, an hour-long film about Faith Petric, a folk singer who sang for the rights of all Americans, makes its debut on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Forest Hill Church Presbyterian in Cleveland Height’s, Ohio. The event is sponsored by Folknet, northeast Ohio’s folk, traditional music and dance society, Roots of American Music, an organization dedicated to using live music to educate, inspire, and comfort underserved communities and vulnerable populations and Forest Hill Church Presbyterian.
Throughout her life, Faith Petric helped the depression-era migrant workers in California, marched for justice in Selma, Alabama and protested the war in Viet Nam. She died at the age of 98. Filmmaker Christie Herring and Atlanta Musician John McCutcheon have brough the film to life with the help of Estelle Freedman. Said McCutcheon, “she was the living embodiment of what it meant to be a dedicated activist and an artist your entire life.”
In addition to the documentary, a host of singers/songwriters will perform with their own justice songs many of which will focus on topics that would make Faith Petric proud. Performers include Deb Van Kleef, Budin Bros, Sam Hooper, Warren Bendler, Charlie Mosbrook, Marcus Whitmire, Ed Ammann, Liz Bullock .
Doors open at 1:00 PM where visitors can get a perspective on the organizational displays, followed by “Singing for Justice” the documentary at 1:30 PM and the performances from 3:00 – 4:30PM. Soft Drinks and snacks are available.

https://singingforjustice.com/

Music in the Valley
2025-07-12 10:00 - 2025-07-13 16:00 | Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Akron, OH, 44333, United States
Folknet’s Music in the Valley at Hale Farm & Village
Saturday, July 12, 2025 & Sunday, July 13, 2025⋅10:00am – 4:00pm
As in the past, musicians should be granted free admission by following these guidelines (which this year include signing a code of conduct at the entrance):
1. All musicians must enter through the designated Folknet entrance (wherever the staff at Hale Farm & Village places that Folknet entrance) and sign in upon arrival.
2. Only musicians carrying their instruments will be granted complimentary admission. This may include singers with songbooks or dancers with appropriate footwear and boards.
3. All other guests must pay general admission through the Gatehouse.
There will also be a Folknet General Membership meeting at 3:00 PM on Saturday near the musician’s entrance. Folknet members, prospective members, and those just interested in finding out more are welcome to come by that short meeting.
Contact the folks at Hale Farm & Village if you are interested in camping there for the event.
Here is the information from the Western Reserve Historical Society in 2025 (https://www.wrhs.org/do-see/events/2025/07/12/music-in-the-valley–folk-wine-festival) website for the event.
Music in the Valley Folk & Wine Festival
Join us for a celebration of music, history, and local flavors at the Hale Family homestead! In partnership with Folknet, we proudly present the Music in the Valley Folk & Wine Festival. This weekend event highlights the rich history and evolution of folk music with live performances throughout our historic site.
Enjoy a harmonious blend of:
Live Musical Performances: Experience the best of folk music with talented artists performing throughout the day across our scenic grounds.
Local Food History: Savor delicious local cuisine and learn about the culinary heritage of our region.
Historic Demonstrations: Step back in time with engaging demonstrations that showcase traditional crafts and skills.
Ohio Wine Tastings: Sample a selection of fine wines from local Ohio vineyards.

Folknet members are invited to join us with an instrument for jam and song circles throughout the grounds.
Music has long been a cherished tradition at the Hale Family homestead, and we’re thrilled to continue this legacy with our Music in the Valley Folk & Wine Festival! In partnership with Folknet, this weekend celebration showcases the history and evolution of folk music, featuring live performances throughout our historic site. Enjoy the rich blend of music, local food history, historical demonstrations, and Ohio wine tastings, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Hale Farm.

Community Sing
2025-06-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
Saturday, June 14th, 2025 5:00-8:00 PMFolknet Community Sing Spring of ProtestGood Shepherd Episcopal Church 23599 Cedar Road Beachwood, OH 44122Free Event Bring Songs, Instruments, Snacks to Share Bring an instrument, songs, and something to share.

The Hired Hands at Folknet's Mountain Rose
2025-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
The Hired Hands (Sairey, Laura, and Allison) with Harps & Fiddle
The Hired Hands are sisters from small-town Ohio who all began their musical careers with Suzuki Piano lessons…when given the opportunity, they began to diversify into many different instruments! Allison and Sairey discovered the Scottish lever harp and fell in love with the instrument and its music. They have since studied under some of the masters of Scottish and Irish traditional music, pursued post graduate studies at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, Scotland, and have taught extensively both in the US and in the UK. They have performed at many private venues, community concerts, and festivals, including Ontario’s Celtic Roots Festival, the Ohio Scottish Games, and the Dulci-More Festival. Both sisters have competed extensively, and between 2008 and 2012 have each won and held the title of National Scottish Harp Champion of America. Laura picked up the fiddle and has taken masterclasses and workshops under Andre Brunet of Quebec, Anna Wendy Stevenson and Mike Vass of Scotland, and Ed Pearlman of Maine. She has also competed at the Ohio Scottish Games, the Ligonier Highland Games in PA, and the 2010 National Fiddle Competition. Their repertoire includes, but is not limited to: Scottish, Irish, and Welsh traditional music, classical selections, and religious hymns, as well as selections from the pop and jazz genres.
Put on by Folknet at Standing Rock Cultural Arts in Kent, OH on the first Sunday of months in the spring and fall, this concert series has a history of over 50 years in the Kent area. Suggested donation at the door is $15, $12 for Folknet members, and an additional $5 covers all the children in a family with a responsible adult. Information for the series is available at www.folknet.org.

February Sky
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
February Sky is traditional singer and Celtic guitarist Phil Cooper with songwriter and singer Susan Urban. Phil sings and plays his own arrangements of traditional songs and tunes on six string guitar and cittern, and he also interprets a number of carefully chosen songs from the best of modern Folk song writers, as well as backing Susan up on her songs. Susan Urban is a writer of story songs and humorous “slice of life” songs. She accompanies her songs, plus Phil’s songs and tunes, on six and 12-string guitar, six string banjo, mountain dulcimer, hand percussion instruments and Native American Style flute. Phil and Susan present a combination of old and new songs addressing the widest possible range of experience, complete with vocal harmony, intricate instrumentation and thoughtful stagecraft. They believe that Folk Music is a continuum – whether the songs are self-penned or have a history thousands of years old, as long as they speak to the human condition and the human heart, they carry on the Folk Music tradition.
http://www.februarysky.com/index.html

Mustard's Retreat at Folknet's Mountain Rose
2025-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Mustard’s Retreat (David Tamulevich & Libby Glover), the folk music group once dubbed “Ann Arbor’s house band” is marking its 50th year. Mustard’s Retreat has always sung the songs they enjoyed and cared about, regardless of the trends of the music industry and pop culture. They are committed to simply being themselves, not chasing fame or brass rings, while delighting in and connecting with their audiences as if they were family. The honesty of what they present onstage and the extensive body of outstanding original songs and recordings all contribute to a fiercely loyal audience that continues to grow. “Music to cure what ails you” was how one reviewer in the 1970s described them, and that is as true now as it was then.
They’ve traveled more than a million miles and performed more than 6,000 shows, from pig roasts and pool parties to Lincoln Center Out of Doors, The Barns at Wolftrap and the Kennedy’s Center’s Millennium Stage.
Their performances are always joyful and uplifting, as well as intelligent, thought provoking and insightful. They’ve recently begun referring to their career and touring as “Defiantly Hopeful.” In part due to their long career, but more as a statement about what the music has meant to them. “Folk music is, at its heart, defiantly hopeful!” Tamulevich says. “We came of age in the 60s, at the confluence of Pete Seeger, Peter, Paul & Mary, Bob Dylan and the singer/songwriter revolution. We care much more about what we do and stand for and finding that common ground with our audiences, than fame or money: this is our community of choice, and we consider ourselves so fortunate to be here.”
Put on by Folknet at Standing Rock Cultural Arts in Kent, OH on the first Sunday of months in the spring and fall, this concert series has a history of over 50 years in the Kent area. Suggested donation at the door is $15, $12 for Folknet members, and an additional $5 covers all the children in a family with a responsible adult. Information for the series is available at www.folknet.org.

Anthony Papaleo and Ben Gage Songwriter in the round
2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States

Bill Schilling with Rich & Kathy Small Concert at Folknet's Mountain Rose
2025-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Bill Schilling with Autoharp & Recorder, Kathy Small with Bowed Psaltery, and Rich Small with Autoharp
Bill Schilling with Rich & Kathy Small have been performing together as a trio since about 2014 and have been featured in concerts and as workshop presenters at many venues including the Canton Folk Song Society’s Winterfest; the Dulci-More Concert Series and Festival in Salem and Lisbon; Folknet’s Concert Series at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beachwood; Folknet’s Mountain Rose Concert Series in Kent; Folknet’s Music in the Valley at Hale Farm and Village in Bath; the Fort New Salem Dulcimer Festival in Salem, WV; Goodstock in Salem; the Lake Erie Folk Festival in Cleveland; Music Along the River in Harpersfield; Music and Art at Oak Glen in New Cumberland, WV; New Year’s Eve Salem; and others. Their harmony singing of folk-style songs is accompanied by a wide variety of folk-style instruments (guitars, bowed psaltery, autoharps, banjoleles, ukuleles, banjitar, mountain dulcimers, hammered dulcimer, recorders, jug, jug-a-zoo, percussion, and more are possible) and lots of chances for audiences to sing along.
Bill Schilling has been singing and playing various folk instruments (at least 20 with variations of several) for 55 years. He has performed for audiences of all ages in many settings from coast to coast. His high-energy performances may include songs, slide programs, and/or stories selected specifically for your group. His performances often involve members of your group with audience participation songs or activities. Since Bill believes that his music should be inclusive, he is involved in many groups which share music. His “Dulci-More Public Domain Songbooks” (in several variations) are used by clubs around the country.
Rich and Kathy Small have performed regionally at many festivals and events. Their harmony singing of Appalachian Mountain Ballads, Civil War Laments, Lively Audience Sing-a-longs, Original Compositions, and Folk Songs from all eras is accompanied by traditional old time instruments such as the Mountain Dulcimer, Bowed Psaltery, Autoharp, Guitar, Harmonica, and Tenor Banjo. Before re-locating to Canton, they were the performing hosts for The Old-Time Gospel Fest concert series at the Bluebird Amphitheater in Carrollton, Ohio and directed the Arts of Appalachia Music Camp for children in Carroll County, Ohio.
Put on by Folknet at Standing Rock Cultural Arts in Kent, OH on the first Sunday of months in the spring and fall, this concert series has a history of over 50 years in the Kent area. Suggested donation at the door is $15, $12 for Folknet members, and an additional $5 covers all the children in a family with a responsible adult. Information for the series is available at www.folknet.org.

Deb Cowan Concert
2025-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Rd, Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
Debra Cowan was once asked what kind of songs she writes. Her reply? “Bad ones. Besides, there are so many good songs out there written by others and they should be sung.” Her captivating warm alto carries each folk song she chooses with such emotion that you’ll forget that they were written by others. She performs a cappella and with guitar in the great tradition of folk singers like Joan Baez and Judy Collins, with a clear vocal that calls forth the ghosts of long past but can also offer a more modern urban landscape. In her newest release, a live recording entitled “Among Friends”, she demonstrates her ability to interact with her audience and have them enthusiastically sing along on choruses and refrains.

Jon Mosey Concert at Mountain Rose
2025-03-02 19:00 | Standing Rock Cultural Arts, 300 N Water St, Kent, OH, 44240
Jon Mosey to perform at Standing Rock Cultural center in Kent, Ohio

Lake Erie Folk Festival Community Concerts
2025-02-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Thwing, 11111 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
The Lake Erie Folk Fest is an afternoon of free workshops topped by an exciting evening concert. February 15, 2024 Thwing Hall CASE campus, Cleveland Ohio
