Princeton Folk Music Society

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! Contact us if you'd like to be added to our email list for concert announcements. View a Welcome Message from our President.

Paul Whiter

On April 20th we lost an important member of our Folk Society. This is not an obituary. If you haven’t seen Paul's obituary, you can read it here.

The obituary can tell you his age (78). It can tell you where Paul was born, where he served in the military, where he studied and got his PhD, the names of family members who "predeceased" Paul and those who survived him. It will tell you that he was a "dedicated member of the Princeton Folk Music Society." It cannot tell you how valuable he was to this organization. It cannot tell you how much we miss him and will continue to miss him.

Paul was a member of the PFMS Board and was our sound engineer at the monthly concerts. That job is critical to our existence as a concert venue, and it's not simple. It's a difficult job, and Paul's doctorate was in Organic Chemistry, but he undertook the task of educating himself in the Electronics and Acoustics that the job required - and he became good at it. He never stopped studying the problems. Even when the doctors told him it was unlikely he would survive more than three months, he continued to do the sound for our concerts. He never stopped improving. He never quit. Sound technicians are usually well paid, but Paul was an unpaid volunteer. We owe Paul a great debt, and now, we cannot ever thank him. He knew that some of us did appreciate what he was doing for us. That appreciation was all we ever gave him. I hope that was enough for him.

2013/2014 Schedule

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, $10 for students aged 12 - 22, and $5 for children eleven years of age and under. 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.

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