Welcome     In the mid-80's some folks in Flagstaff, Arizona took a notion to form a club for the purpose of playing acoustic music, playing and dancing at the Contra dances they would host, bringing in local, regional, and nationally recognized entertainment for the enjoyment of the community, and sharing this good fun with whoever wanted to take part in it. The good times have been many and through the years the Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music realizes we are part of a larger body of people throughout the land who share the love of the music that unites us. This web site is a continuance of this notion.   CONTACTS Calendar of Events/Concerts Flagstaff Folk Festival Young Jammers Program Webmaster Newsletter Editor   Past issues of the FFOTM newsletters are Here - Submit newsletter articles or suggestions Here. - Join FFOTM !-   FFOTM 2010 Officers and Board of Directors Michael Satterwhite - President Julie Sullivan - Vice President Teresa Wayne - Secretary Bill Vernieu - Treasurer   Ryan Heinsius Mike Reddig  Linda Mack Mark Alesander FFOTM Governance Documents (by-laws, minutes) Visit some of our friends! Download the May-July Issue of Az Folk News Best list of Traditional Music Concerts and Dance Events throughout the state of Arizona. Click Here to download PDF Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society Arizona Irish Music Society Arizona Old Time Fiddlers Association Arizona Bluegrass Association Living Traditions Presentations Folk Happens! in Prescott Folk Sessions Live KJZA 89.5 FM Prescott Tucson Friends of Traditional Music Rhythm & Roots Concert Series Desert Bluegrass Association Tucson Kitchen Musicians' Association   Sunny Susan Anderson in Phoenix The New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society The Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers Look for more links we like throughout our website!

Jump to: Ongoing FFOTM Events Upcoming Events         Donate to FFOTM Now ! Join FFOTM !- FFOTM Events on the Horizon   Click on the link to find out more about a Flagstaff show: Friday, May 18th - Terry Alan, Folk Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter May 18-20: FFOTM Spring Campout at Blowout Tank (scroll down) June 30th -July 1st: The Flagstaff Folk Festival September 14 -16th: Pickin' in the Pines 2012 Music Festival   FFOTM First Saturday May Contra Dance Saturday, May 12, 2012 Note this is the second Saturday in May! We rescheduled the May Dance and moved it to the second Saturday since May Madness takes place on the first weekend of May this year. Scrub Oak plays, Kari Usher calls. Ashurst Hall - Northern Arizona University - learn more   FFOTM Spring Campout May 18-20, 2012 at Blowout Tank Once again, Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music will host its Spring Campout on the weekend of May 18-20, 2012! This year, we'll be camping at Blowout Tank, about 17 miles south of Flagstaff. PLEASE NOTE: Due to extreme fire-danger conditions, the Coconino National Forest issued fire restrictions this week. No open fires or charcoal grilling are allowed; smoking is limited to enclosed vehicles. Propane stoves, lanterns, and space heaters are allowed. Please respect these regulations and dress warmly for the evening jams! Folks start showing up sometime on Friday and there're usually some pretty good jams that evening. Saturday evening is the big potluck dinner - bring a side dish; FFOTM will provide the items from the grill. FFOTM will also host breakfast on Sunday morning. Come prepared with your own gear for all-weather fire-safe camping, plates, utensils, beverages and other sustenance for the weekend. And don't forget the instruments! We'll ask for a small free-will donation on Saturday evening to defray costs. The dinner starts around 5:00 pm. To get to Blowout Tank take I-17 to the Willard Springs exit, about 17 miles south of Flagstaff. From the exit turn right onto the paved road that leads to the trash compactor station. Follow the Forest Service road to the north around the backside of the station. We will be camped on the right within the next half mile or so - watch for signs along the road directing you to the site. Bring everything you need for a great time camping in the woods, such as water, chairs, warm clothes, sun protection, and yes, RAIN GEAR all come in handy as do tents, sleeping bags and instruments (of course). FFOTM will provide porta-potties and a trash container for your convenience. Call 928-525-3001 for more information. See you there! Bill Vernieu Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music ffotm.org . Ongoing FFOTM Events in Our Area   New! First Friday Jam 7:00 p.m. New monthly jam on the busiest night in downtown Flag. Dust off your instruments and join the fun! 209 Elden Street. If it looks dead try the side door. Info: 928.699.2195 Second and Fourth Tuesdays from 8-11: Voluntary String Band at The Wine Loft: upstairs at 17 N. San Francisco St. in downtown Flagstaff, 928-773-9463.   First Wednesday from 8-11: Wednesday Night Vintage Series with Tony Norris - also at The Wine Loft (see contact info above.) Third Wednesdays from 8-11: Anam Cara Trio featuring Brad Bays on mandolin and Timothy Hogan on upright bass - also at The Wine Loft (see contact info above.) Second and Fourth Wednesdays from 8-11: The Mars Hillbillies also at The Wine Loft (see contact info above.) Every Thursday - 7:00 pm: FFOTM Just Desserts contra dance band rehearsal. Open to anyone who wants to play or listen to contra dance music. Any instrument and playing ability is welcome. Rehearsal starts at 7:00pm at the home of Deb Comly and Mike Reddig, and the Third Thursday of each month at the Peaks. For more information call 774-5936.            Every third Friday - 7:15 - 9:30 pm Flagstaff Folk Project Coffee House/Open Mic ($5.00) The open mic will take place during the first hour or so, followed by the concert. Bring your instrument and music if you want to play. Open mic sign-up starts at 7:00pm Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 510 N. Leroux Street, Flagstaff, AZ Every first Saturday - 7:30 pm FFOTM Contra Dance at Ashurst Hall on the NAU campus. Come on out for the 7:30 pre-dance lesson. Call Kris for more information 526-3020 or Judy at 607-6067. Every third Saturday (except summer months)  Cottonwood Contra Dance, 805 Main Street, Old Town Cottonwood.  6:30 pre-dance lesson, dancing from 7:00-10:00.  774-5936 Every Sunday 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Irish Session at Charlie's Pub and Grill, 23 N Leroux. Open to anyone who wants to play or listen to Irish traditional music. For more information contact Kari Barton at 600-1365 or Jay Ham at 699-8463.   Upcoming Events in Our Area   Flagstaff Folk Project Friday, May 18th, 2012 7:15 pm - Terry Alan, Folk Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter Here's a reminder about the next Flagstaff Folk Project concert. It happens Friday evening, April 20, at the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 510 N. Leroux Street, Flagstaff, AZ (Between Elm and Fine Avenues). As usual, the open mic will take place during the first hour or so, followed by the concert. Open mic sign-up starts at 7:00 pm. Special thanks for Barry Malpas and Anne Wittke for keeping this local-music mainstay alive and vibrant for so many years! Admission: $5.00 Up-Coming Programs in 2012: June 15th -- Chuck Cheesman, Fingerstyle Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter July 20th -- Joan Wyatt - with the Joan Wyatt Band   -