Welcome to the Baltimore Folk Music Society
The Baltimore Folk Music Society is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting folk music, dance, and tradition. BFMS sponsors regular dances, concerts, family events, and related activities year-round. Members are eligible for discounts to Society events by showing their membership card.
BFMS is a member of the Country Dance & Song Society and shares reciprocity arrangements with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, and the Annapolis Traditional Dance Society.
Please take the time to review the BFMS suggestions and policy on reducing risk of COVID-19.
BFMS Memberships have been updated to reflect the time we weren't having in-person events. if your membership had expired March 2020, it was extended until May 2022. If you renewed your BFMS in July 2020 for 3 years, the new expiration for that membership is September 2025. If you want to confirm your membership to see if you are a current member or when your membership expires, send an inquiry to membership@bfms.org
BFMS is now hosting in-person events! Initial plan includes biweekly contra and english dances and monthly 2nd Saturday dances. To protect those most at risk of infection from Covid-19 we are currently requiring effective mask wearing, proof of vaccination and online ticket purchasing (allows contact tracing) for many events. We intend to adjust as the situation changes. We look forward to seeing you in-person soon!
Please help support our Callers and Musicians
BFMS encourages our members to donate to musicians and callers who had their BFMS sponsored gigs cancelled due to coronavirus. We are no longer accepting donations through our website, but CDSS has established a website for donations to musicians and callers.https://www.cdss.org/covid19/send-love-to-freelancers
If you cannot find contact info for specific performers, please contact our dance chairs, who can provide contact info.
Please download our Welcome Brochure
Virtual and Live Community Events
Tuesday, June 28 2022
4th Tuesday Song Swap
7:30pm - See the song swap facebook page for the link. For the month of June we are still virtual. https://www.facebook.com/groups/618331624855775/
Wednesday, June 29 2022
Contra Dance
Greg Frock calls to Unbowed - Henry Koretzky (mandolin) and Jill Smith (piano). Beginner's lesson at 7:30. (Lovely Lane, 8PM). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, July 09 2022
2nd Saturday Dance
8 - 10:30 PM
Abigail Hobart calling to Sugar Beat ~ Marc Glickman - piano, Elke Baker - fiddle, and Susan Brandt - flute
New dancer lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks, and proof of vaccination are required.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Monday, July 11 2022
English Country Dance
Becky Ross (fiddle) and Steven Epstein (winds) and Carl Friedman play to the calling of Ann Fallon.
Online payment click here https://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, July 13 2022
Contra Dance
Caroline Barnes calls to Trio con Brio - Elke Baker (fiddle) and Paul Oorts (guitar, mandolin). Intro lesson at 7:30. (Lovely Lane, 8PM). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, July 25 2022
English Country Dance
Elke Baker (fiddle), Sophie Chang (strings) and Janina O'Brien (piano) play for dances called by Orly Krasner.
Wednesday, July 27 2022
Contra Dance
Music by Amberwing - Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Janina OBrien (piano), and Robin Wilson (flute, saxophone, concertina), caller TBA. Intro lesson at 7:30. (Lovely Lane, 8PM). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, August 08 2022
English Country Dance
Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flue/concertina) and Jonathan Jensen (piano plus) play music while Sharon McKinley calls the dances.
Wednesday, August 10 2022
Contra Dance
Anna Rain calls to Petrichord - Sophie Chang (cello), Colleen Holroyd (fiddle, feet), and Bobby LaRose (piano, mandolin, bones). Intro lesson at 7:30. (Lovely Lane, 8PM). N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks and proof of vaccination are required. Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, August 13 2022
2nd Saturday Dance
8 - 10:30 PM
Caller: Greg Frock
Band: TBD
New dancer lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
N-95/KN-95/KF-94 masks, and proof of vaccination are required.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
See our Events page for a complete listing of events and details.
Visit the BFMS Folk Events page for a list of some of the other folk events in the area.
www.bfms.org/folkeventsAttention BFMS Members
- Recently moved or changed your email address? Wondering why you aren't getting anything from BFMS? Please contact BFMS Membership (membership @ bfms.org) and update your contact information.
- If you have recently joined BFMS or renewed your membership and did not get anything in the mail (such as a membership Card) please contact the Membership Chair at membership @ bfms.org. Thank you.
How to Contact Us
By E-mail - use our Contact page.
We can also be reached by conventional mail at
Baltimore Folk Music Society, P.O. Box 65144, Baltimore, MD 21209.
Call the Baltimore Folk Music Society's Music & Dance Hotline! (888) 646-BFMS or (888)646-2367
or email president@bfms.org.
Membership expired? Renew on-line! See the Membership page for details.
