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The Princeton Folk Music Society has encouraged the growth of folk music in central New Jersey for 40 years. We sponsor a monthly house sing for members on the first Friday of each month and a monthly concert by visiting folk singers and songwriters, usually on the third Friday of each month. Non-members are welcome to attend our monthly concerts - we hope to see you at the next one!

View a Welcome Message from our President.


2009/2010 Schedule

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September 25 Claudia Schmidt
October 16 Gordon Bok
November 20 The Jamcrackers: Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn, Dan Duggan
December 18 Nowell Sing We Clear: Tony Barrand: John Roberts Andy Davis and Fred Breuning - advance sale only: $25
January 15 Emma's Revolution: Pat Humphries, Sandy O
February 19 The Folk Brothers: David Massengill, Jack Hardy
March 19 Lou and Peter Berryman
April 16 Martyn Wyndham-Read
May 21 Michael Smith

View who has performed for the PFMS since 1971.


Directions

Unless otherwise noted, the monthly concerts are held at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ (at Houghton Road & across from Princeton High School - see map).

From Route 1: Take Washington Road (Rte 571) into Princeton and cross Nassau Street. When road ends in a "T" turn right onto Wiggins. At fourth left, turn left onto Walnut Lane (to the right the street name is Chestnut). Proceed about two blocks to the church on the left, and turn left onto Houghton for parking, which is plentiful.


Other Useful Information

Unless otherwise noted, concerts start at 8:15 pm. Coffee and desserts are served during the intermission. These concerts are a wonderful way to hear your favorite folk musicians or to hear new singer-songwriters and singers of traditional music, all in an intimate, friendly setting. In addition, house concerts are occasionally held in members' homes.


Ticket Information

Concert admission for most shows is $20 for non-members, $15 for members and $3 for children under twelve years of age. Tickets for most shows are not available in advance - they are sold at the door starting about 40 minutes before the performance.


Becoming a Member

Besides a reduction in concert admission fees, members also receive a monthly newsletter which highlights the performers and area events. Another benefit of membership is that you can attend the monthly sings. You can become a member at any concert or send your membership fees to the address below.

Click here for a printable membership form.

Individual Fee:
$15/year

Family/Escort Fee:
$25/year

Address, phone number, and email address changes for current members should be sent to Membership


Contact Us

PFMS
PO BOX 427
PRINCETON NJ 08542-0427

Write us, call us at 609-799-0944 or email us with requests for more information about the PFMS, comments, suggestions, ideas on programming or if you are a performer and would like to contact the Programming Committee. The Princeton Folk Music Society welcomes organizations interested in presenting joint events.

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PFMS Officers for 2009-2010
President - Pat McDonnell Vice President -
Secretary - Treasurer - Susan White
Members-at-Large:
Dean Behrend Peter Hester Jeremy Pollack
Arlene Carpenter Beverly Keating-Monson Lisa Roth
Steve Davidson Judith Miller Paul Whiter

Other Helpers:
Arthur Miller does publicity.
The Program Committee (Artist Booking) is Justin Kodner, Susan White, & Lois DeRitter.
Anne Gribbon is Chief of the Kitchen Crew.
Judith Miller is Baking Coordinator.
Justin Kodner is the Newsletter Editor.
Carol Kodner gets houses for sings and house concerts and sells T-shirts.
Arlene Miller sells copies of "Rise Up Singing" and lends the associated tapes.
Peter Hester and Lisa Roth maintain the membership list.
Hannah Kaufman maintains the Yahoo princetongroups list (email notices).
Paul Whiter is the Sound Engineer.
Brian McInerney is the Assistant Sound Engineer.

View our bylaws.


Member Profiles

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Many members of the PFMS perform in area folk clubs, schools, and for special events. They also host radio programs and house concerts, and organize folk events. View a list of links to PFMS member web sites.

If you are a member of the PFMS and would like to be included on the PFMS website, please submit your website or bio to the Webmaster.


Links to Folk Sites

Bass fiddle

Other Folk Music Societies

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Folk Music on the Radio