In 2014, our traditional Fall Fling, which is a very social, participatory weekend retreat moved to Appel Farm Arts & Music Center in nearby Elmer, NJ. This is a picturesque and flat-terrained country setting for musicians, story tellers, singers, dancers, folk historians, and crafters, of all ages and all skill levels to enjoy a unique overnight weekend experience with family, friends and the Philadelphia Folksong Society, hosted by Appel Farm!

What is Fall Fling?

Can you imagine a crisp fall day in a sylvan setting where the most difficult questions you have to face are, “Do I go to a workshop featuring classic folk songs of the 60’s, pull out a T-shirt and create a tie-dye worthy of the memory of Jerry Garcia, wander over to a cabin for some informal jamming, get out a racket and smack the tennis ball around, or simply collapse in a lounge chair and let the sounds of hundreds of people having fun wash over me?” Can you also imagine a social gathering of  people who come back every year for one special weekend to see old friends and make new ones? That’s Fall Fling!

Join PFS in welcoming Kaïa Kater for a House Concert! Grab your ticket here!

Few are more conscious in their journey through Appalachian histories and the Canadian musical landscape than Kaïa. Born in Montreal, Kaïa has lived Winnipeg, Wakefield and, most recently, West Virginia, she now resides in Toronto. Her old-time banjo-picking skills, deft arrangements, and songwriting abilities have landed her in the spotlight in North America and the UK, garnering critical acclaim from outlets such as Rolling Stone, CBC Music and The Roots Music Report.  Often praised for her capacity to sound new and old at once, Kaïa anchors her music the space where tradition and innovation intersect.

PFS and the hosts ask that guests act in a respectful manner and be considerate of the performers and other attendees.

Advance registrations for this performance are REQUIRED. Get tickets HERE! Admission is FREE for PFS members and $12 for non-members.

Precise address given the Friday before the event or when tickets are sold out, whichever comes first! The address will also appear on the confirmation immediately after purchasing your ticket! 

Please bring something to share!  Pot luck at 7 pm, music at 7:30 pm.

In 2014, our traditional Fall Fling, which is a very social, participatory weekend retreat moved to Appel Farm Arts & Music Center in nearby Elmer, NJ. This is a picturesque and flat-terrained country setting for musicians, story tellers, singers, dancers, folk historians, and crafters, of all ages and all skill levels to enjoy a unique overnight weekend experience with family, friends and the Philadelphia Folksong Society, hosted by Appel Farm!

What is Fall Fling?

Can you imagine a crisp fall day in a sylvan setting where the most difficult questions you have to face are, “Do I go to a workshop featuring classic folk songs of the 60’s, pull out a T-shirt and create a tie-dye worthy of the memory of Jerry Garcia, wander over to a cabin for some informal jamming, get out a racket and smack the tennis ball around, or simply collapse in a lounge chair and let the sounds of hundreds of people having fun wash over me?” Can you also imagine a social gathering of  people who come back every year for one special weekend to see old friends and make new ones? That’s Fall Fling!

Join PFS in welcoming Sharon Goldman for a House Concert! Grab your ticket here!

Sharon Goldman (www.sharongoldmanmusic.com)  is a New Jersey-based singer-songwriter known for her intelligent, inventive storytelling has led to appearances in the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artists showcase; the NERFA Folk-DJ and Boston One-Day showcases; and John Platt’s popular On Your Radar series. Several well-received albums have been spun on folk and public radio across the country and Sharon has performed in top coffeehouses, listening room series and house concerts around the Northeast. Folk fans might remember her as part of a “Chicks with Dip”  Joni Mitchell’s Blue: a 40th Anniversary Tribute tour from 2012-2014; while songwriters also know her as founder and writer of the popular blog Songwriting Scene.

Her latest album, KOL ISHA (A Woman’s Voice), takes her artistry in a new and unique direction: She has dug deep into her Orthodox Jewish childhood and emerged with a bold, imaginative song cycle that is by turns deeply feminist, conflicted and yearning, tracing her own journey to find her voice as a passionate woman; a lifelong questioner; and a constant seeker. She delves into memories of prayers and rituals; of roads not taken; and of voices not heard (The concept of Kol Isha is found in traditional Jewish communities, where women are not supposed to sing publicly in front of men). She also mines the stories of biblical and mythical women — such as Lilith, the Sabbath Queen and the lovers in the Song of Songs — for creative inspiration.

Like most personal artistic explorations, KOL ISHA is shot through with more questions than answers. It highlights conflicts born of contradictions and competing loyalties. It reflects Goldman’s hunger to know herself and her place in the world — with a deep level of honesty that comes through even in song stories that are totally imagined.

KOL ISHA is the project that will speak to anyone who has ever tried to rediscover childhood rituals; who has struggled to tap into their own truth; has drawn close to something and then pushed it away; and who has struggled to understand his or her own decisions and actions.

Sharon Goldman’s journey is uniquely her own but she invites us to connect with the spirit of candid reflection and transformation.

According to singer-songwriter and activist Si Kahn, “Sharon Goldman has done something quite remarkable, merging the cadences of ancient Hebrew liturgy with a contemporary feminist perspective on modern Jewish and American life. Despite its historic roots, her work is easily accessible to anyone who appreciates intelligent, poetic, musically-compelling folk.”

KOL ISHA, released in August 2016, was co-produced with Stephen Murphy (Sloan Wainwright, Amy Soucy) and engineered by Mark Dann. It features Cheryl Prashker on percussion, Craig Akin on upright bass and Laura Wolfe on harmonium and violin. The album includes  guest appearances from Red Molly’s Abbie Gardner on dobro (on “Lilith”), Brian Prunka on oud and Amy Soucy on background vocals.

PFS and the hosts ask that guests act in a respectful manner and be considerate of the performers and other attendees.

Advance registrations for this performance are REQUIRED. Get tickets HERE! Admission is FREE for PFS members and $12 for non-members.

Venue is located at the Spear Residence in Philadelphia, PA. Precise address given the Friday before the event or when tickets are sold out, whichever comes first! The address will also appear on the confirmation immediately after purchasing your ticket! 

Please bring something to share!  Pot luck at 7 pm, music at 7:30 pm.

$20 Recommended Donation

Thrilled to be playing this gorgeous concert series – Trinity Church is a beautiful place and the music sounds amazing there.

Stay tuned for very special guests joining me at this concert!

Get your reservations in to John Ward:

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Jesse Terry is an internationally touring, award-winning singer-songwriter whose intimacy with audiences, sincerity, and approachability has solidified him as a favorite at festivals and live venues nationwide. With three full-length albums, The Runner, Empty Seat On A Plane, and Stay Here With Me, this salt of the earth musician’s lyrical mastery, emotional depth, and soothing voice have often been compared to the likes of Ryan Adams, Jackson Browne, Josh Ritter, and James Taylor, reaching deep into listeners’ hearts to envelope them in shared joy, sadness, love, and unrelenting hope. The Grand Prize winner of The John Lennon Songwriting Contest and The CMT/NSAI Song Contest, he has garnered worldwide acclaim including the elite honor of performing for US and NATO troops stationed at Thule Air Base in Greenland, and an official endorsement by Stonebridge Guitars International.

Join PFS in welcoming Avi Wisnia & Jason Ager for a House Concert! Grab your ticket here!

Award-winning singer/songwriter Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs and inventive covers, finding inspiration in Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. Avi’s clever lyrics give a knowing nod to his contemporaries, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new.  Avi has toured the country with his dynamic ensemble and his debut full-length album, Something New, performing in prestigious venues across the country – from The Kennedy Center to The Philadelphia Museum of Art, giving a TED talk about “The Nature and Nurture of Bossa Nova” and even spending a month performing in Brazil.  Avi has performed alongside artists such as The Roots, Ani DiFranco, Arturo Sandoval, and Maroon 5, and his music has been featured on TV and in featured films.

Jason Ager is a dedicated father, a passionate college professor, and a hyper-literate original songwriter. Balancing a PhD in German Literature with a few days a week as a stay-at-home dad, Jason still plays more than 100 shows a year in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. On his third album, Porchlight, Ager’s talent as a storyteller shines as he weaves together the academic and the arcane into clever lyrics that reward the careful listener. Nestled comfortably atop classic soul, R&B, and rock influences, songs like “Overload” and “Everybody Needs Love” epitomize Jason’s ability to rouse hearts and minds in the same breath.

PFS and the hosts ask that guests act in a respectful manner and be considerate of the performers and other attendees.

Advance registrations for this performance are REQUIRED. Get tickets HERE! Admission is FREE for PFS members and $12 for non-members.

Venue is located at the Arico Residence in Wayne, PA. Precise address given the Friday before the event or when tickets are sold out, whichever comes first! The address will also appear on the confirmation immediately after purchasing your ticket! 

Please bring something to share!  Pot luck at 7:30 pm, music at 8 pm.

$15 Tickets

So excited for this show – Co-billing with one of my favorite artists Callaghan, at one of my favorite listening rooms, Burlap & Bean!

The Philly music scene is a special one to me and certainly one of the best in the world. This is going to be a stunner of a night and I can’t wait to see all of my Philly friends at this show!

Grab your Advance Tickets for this one. I’m thinking this is going to be a full house:)

peace, Jesse

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Jesse Terry is an internationally touring, award-winning singer-songwriter whose intimacy with audiences, sincerity, and approachability has solidified him as a favorite at festivals and live venues nationwide. With three full-length albums, The Runner, Empty Seat On A Plane, and Stay Here With Me, this salt of the earth musician’s lyrical mastery, emotional depth, and soothing voice have often been compared to the likes of Ryan Adams, Jackson Browne, Josh Ritter, and James Taylor, reaching deep into listeners’ hearts to envelope them in shared joy, sadness, love, and unrelenting hope. The Grand Prize winner of The John Lennon Songwriting Contest and The CMT/NSAI Song Contest, he has garnered worldwide acclaim including the elite honor of performing for US and NATO troops stationed at Thule Air Base in Greenland, and an official endorsement by Stonebridge Guitars International.