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The Indy Folk Series is an all-ages listening room with superb acoustics and a warm, welcoming vibe. Concerts are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis, our home since 2001. We strive to be accessible and inclusive.


Jon Shain&rsquo;s fiery acoustic guitar work and deep love of American roots music have earned him a devoted following and a reputation as a master of Piedmont blues. With nine solo albums, countless collaborations, and a win at the 2019 International Blues Challenge, his music moves effortlessly through folk, swing, ragtime, and country blues. Expect rich storytelling, dazzling musicianship, and a journey through the heart of American song. As a bonus, your ticket includes an optional pre‑concert workshop,&nbsp;Acoustic Blues.From 5:15 - 6:00 PM you can study with Jon Shain, the 2019 International Blues Guitar Challenge winner! For students who have a real interest in acoustic blues playing. He&#39;ll cover some iconic riffs and elements of the blues in the contest of one of the classics. Guitars are welcome but not necessary. The workshop is made possible by a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and Noblesville Creates, our Regional Partner.

Jon Shain Concert with Optional Workshop

In‑person tickets are sold out, and we&rsquo;re unable to offer ticket sales at the door. Please plan to join us via livestream if you don&rsquo;t already have an in‑person ticket&mdash;we have lots of virtual seats available and would be delighted to have you with us online. Beloved Indiana favorites The Whipstitch Sallies reunite after ten years for a special &ldquo;Pins &amp; Needles&rdquo; tour, rekindling the eclectic, high‑energy sound that once lit up stages across the Midwest. Their mix of Appalachian, bluegrass, Americana, and inventive originals showcases tight harmonies and dynamic instrumental work. Fans old and new will find plenty to love in this rare reunion performance.

The Whipstitch Sallies

Get ready for a genre-bending joyride with Debutants, a seven-piece string collective from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Blending bluegrass, folk, Irish reels, and indie rock, they deliver rich harmonies, fiery fiddle runs, and foot-stomping grooves in a show that&rsquo;s part hoedown, part heart-to-heart.As a bonus, your ticket includes an optional pre‑concert workshop,&nbsp;Sing and Play in
Harmony.From
5:30 PM &ndash; 6:10 PM, educators and multi‑instrumentalists&nbsp;Sean Hoffman and Ellen Coplin&nbsp;guide you through a friendly, accessible introduction to harmony. Expect playful ear‑training,
approachable music‑theory tips, and the joy of learning a song
together&mdash;no experience required, and instruments welcome but not necessary. The workshop is made possible by a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and Noblesville Creates, our Regional Partner.

Debutants Concert with Optional Workshop

Fecha del concierto: S&aacute;bado, 21 de marzo de 2026 Hora: 7:00&ndash;9:00 PM (Este) Boletos a la venta a partir del 21 de febrero de 2026 Joe Crookston regresa a la Serie Folk de Indy con canciones conmovedoras, narrativas v&iacute;vidas y un estilo que va desde lo hilarante hasta lo sublime. Querido por sus actuaciones din&aacute;micas y letras ricamente elaboradas, Joe presenta m&uacute;sica que es tan sincera como inolvidable.

Joe Jencks and Deidre McCalla

Joe Jencks and Deidre McCalla share the stage for a rare, soul-stirring evening of story and song. With voices rooted in truth and traditions, these acclaimed folk artists weave compassion, culture, and connection into a powerful live performance. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits&mdash;no platform or processing fees. Before payment, a suggested contribution appears with a dropdown menu beside it. To enter your own amount, click the dropdown and select &ldquo;Other.&rdquo;

Get ready for the foot-stomping fusion of Appalachian folk and high-energy Latin music from Appalatin. This Kentucky-based six-piece blends voices, rhythms, and instruments from the Americas into one joyful, all-acoustic celebration of roots and hope. Also Coming Up&nbsp;Join Appalatin for a free pre‑concert workshop on March 21 at 5 PM.&nbsp;Space is limited, so please register in advance.Workshop registration link: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/appalatin-workshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/appalatin-workshop</a> Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits&mdash;no platform or processing fees. Before payment, a suggested contribution appears with a dropdown menu beside it. To enter your own amount, click the dropdown and select &ldquo;Other.&rdquo;

Appalatin Concert

Prep&aacute;rate para la fusi&oacute;n de m&uacute;sica folk de los Apalaches y m&uacute;sica latina de alta energ&iacute;a de Appalatin. Este grupo de seis miembros con sede en Kentucky mezcla voces, ritmos e instrumentos de las Am&eacute;ricas en una celebraci&oacute;n alegre, completamente ac&uacute;stica, de ra&iacute;ces y esperanza. Pr&oacute;ximamente&Uacute;nete a Appalatin en un taller gratuito previo al concierto el 21 de marzo a las 17:00 h. El cupo es limitado, as&iacute; que inscr&iacute;bete con anticipaci&oacute;n.Enlace de inscripci&oacute;n al taller: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/appalatin-workshop" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/appalatin-workshop</a> Zeffy es 100% gratuito para organizaciones sin &aacute;nimo de lucro&mdash;sin tarifas de plataforma o procesamiento. Antes del pago, aparece una contribuci&oacute;n sugerida con un men&uacute; desplegable junto a &eacute;l. Para ingresar tu propio monto, haz clic en el men&uacute; desplegable y selecciona &quot;Otro&quot;.

Concierto de Appalatin

Pre-Concert WorkshopAppalatin&#39;s music blends traditions from Appalachia and several Latin American Cultures.In this workshop, discover how the band bridges American and Latin folk traditions. You&#39;ll be invited to learn Latin rhythms and clap along to their infectiously danceable tunes. You will be inspired and ready for Appalatin&#39;s upbeat and joyful music. This free session has limited space and requires registration. Don&#39;t have your ticket to the concert yet? Appalatin performs later that evening. Concert tickets are available here:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/appalatin" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/appalatin</a> This workshop is made possible by a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and Noblesville Creates, our Regional Partner.

Appalatin Workshop: A Musical Melting Pot

Appalatin hablar&aacute; sobre su instrumentaci&oacute;n y m&uacute;sica &uacute;nicas y c&oacute;mo se integran con el folk y el blues de los Apalaches. Involucrar&aacute;n a los asistentes ense&ntilde;ando los ritmos latinos que utilizan en sus piezas. El taller tendr&aacute; una duraci&oacute;n aproximada de 50 minutos. Las entradas para el concierto est&aacute;n disponibles aqu&iacute;:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/appalatin Este taller es posible gracias a una subvenci&oacute;n de la Comisi&oacute;n de Artes de Indiana (una agencia estatal), el Fondo Nacional para las Artes (una agencia federal) y Noblesville Creates, nuestro socio regional.

Appalatin: Taller de Fusión Musical y Cultural

An in-person reflective, fun, playful, meaningful hands‑on workshop! Joe Crookston will invite participants to explore how sorrow, our life experiences and stories can be transformed into creative expression through storytelling, music, play and singing. We will look within ourselves and we will share a community experience. &nbsp;Be brave! Join us! &nbsp;If you can breathe, you are ready to sign up! &nbsp;Join us for this free workshop and leave renewed and inspired! Interested in his February 14, 2026 concert? Tickets are available here:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/joe-crookston-2" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/joe-crookston-2</a> This workshop is made possible by a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and Noblesville Creates, our Regional Partner.

Turning Sorrow into Art, a Creativity Workshop with Joe Crookston

Joe Crookston returns to the Indy Folk Series with soul-stirring songs, vivid storytelling, and a style that swings from hilarious to sublime. Beloved for his dynamic performances and richly crafted lyrics, Joe delivers music that&rsquo;s as heartfelt as it is unforgettable. Also Coming UpJoe Crookston will offer a workshop on February 15, 2&ndash;6 PM.Workshop link:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/turning-sorrow-into-art-a-creativity-workshop-with-joe-crookston" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">&nbsp;https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/turning-sorrow-into-art-a-creativity-workshop-with-joe-crookston</a> Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits&mdash;no platform or processing fees. Before payment, a suggested contribution appears with a dropdown menu beside it. To enter your own amount, click the dropdown and select &ldquo;Other.&rdquo;

Joe Crookston Concert

Joe Crookston regresa a la Serie Folk Indy con canciones que conmueven el alma, narraciones v&iacute;vidas y un estilo que va desde lo hilarante hasta lo sublime. Amado por sus actuaciones din&aacute;micas y letras cuidadosamente elaboradas, Joe ofrece m&uacute;sica tan sincera como inolvidable.Tambi&eacute;n Pr&oacute;ximamenteJoe Crookston ofrecer&aacute; un taller el 15 de febrero, de 2 a 6 PM.Enlace del taller: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/es/ticketing/turning-sorrow-into-art-a-creativity-workshop-with-joe-crookston" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">&nbsp;https://www.zeffy.com/es/ticketing/turning-sorrow-into-art-a-creativity-workshop-with-joe-crookston</a>Zeffy es 100% gratuito para organizaciones sin &aacute;nimo de lucro, sin tarifas de plataforma o procesamiento. Antes del pago, aparece una contribuci&oacute;n sugerida con un men&uacute; desplegable al lado. Para ingresar tu propio monto, haz clic en el men&uacute; desplegable y selecciona &quot;Otro&quot;.

Concierto de Joe Crookston

Three emerging Indiana singer-songwriters&mdash;Molly Milton, Spenser Johns, and Sarah Grain&mdash;join forces for an intimate &ldquo;in-the-round&rdquo; performance. Expect fresh takes on the folk tradition, heartfelt storytelling, and a dynamic blend of voices both new and familiar. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits&mdash;no platform or processing fees. Before payment, a suggested contribution appears with a dropdown menu beside it. To enter your own amount, click the dropdown and select &ldquo;Other.&rdquo;

Songbirds in the Snow

This concert is cancelled due to severe weather.&nbsp;

Krista Detor & Friends Concert

Concert Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025Time: 7:00&ndash;9:00 PM (Eastern) 🎶 With six decades of music-making, 28 albums, and three Grammy Awards, Tom Chapin brings heartfelt storytelling and folk wisdom to the stage. He first rose to prominence in the 1960s as part of The Chapin Brothers, performing with siblings Harry and Steve in Greenwich Village&rsquo;s vibrant folk scene. Today, Tom carries forward that spirit with story songs, sing-alongs, family favorites, and a touching tribute or two to his late brother Harry Chapin. Expect autoharp, didgeridoo, and a concert rich in humor, heart, and harmony. Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits&mdash;no platform or processing fees. Before payment, a suggested contribution appears with a dropdown menu beside it. To enter your own amount, click the dropdown and select &ldquo;Other.&rdquo;

Tom Chapin Concert

Dar Williams is a master storyteller whose songs weave together vivid characters, emotional insight, and the complexities of modern life. Across more than a dozen albums, she blends literate songwriting with acoustic warmth, exploring everything from social commentary to intimate personal moments. Her work as an author and community‑builder adds even more depth to the perspective she brings to the stage.

Dar Williams

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Dar Williams brings together music, storytelling, and community conversation in this inspiring and engaging Town Talk. Drawing from the remarkable stories she uncovered while travelling and writing her book, What I Found in a Thousand Towns, Dar explores the creative and often unexpected ways people build stronger, more connected communities..

Dar Williams Town Talk

Krista Detor &amp; Friends bring a full‑band holiday concert to the Indy Folk Series, showcasing her signature blend of sardonic humor, emotional depth, and &ldquo;soul‑punching&rdquo; songwriting. A celebrated Indiana artist with international reach, Detor&rsquo;s work includes award‑winning albums, theatrical scores, and global collaborations. This long‑awaited return is sure to light up your holiday season.

Krista Detor and Friends

This Indy Folk Series exclusive unites three artists who each illuminate a different corner of the Americana landscape. Squirrel Butter&rsquo;s old‑time fire, Becki Davis&rsquo;s intimate storytelling, and A Bright Abyss&rsquo;s lush, reflective harmonies come together for a richly textured evening of roots music.

Americana Showcase

Blending Appalachian old‑time, Celtic balladry, and original songwriting, The JAES bring a vibrant, contemporary edge to traditional music. With rich harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, and a sound shaped by decades of collective mastery, the quartet moves effortlessly from high‑octane fiddle tunes to soul‑stirring ballads. Featuring Janie Rothfield, Allan Carr, and Indy Folk Series favorites Ellen Coplin and Sean Hoffman, this is a show built for pure musical delight.

The JAES

Laughing Jack brings together some of Indianapolis&rsquo;s finest folk musicians for an evening of high-energy Irish, Scottish, and traditional American music&mdash;with plenty of sea shanties along the way. Featuring veterans of Ennis Clare and Hogeye Navvy, the band combines spirited vocals, fiddle, whistles, accordion, strings, bodhr&aacute;n, and more. Expect expert musicianship, infectious stage presence, and plenty of raucous fun.

Laughing Jack

The legendary Tannahill Weavers return to the Indy Folk Series with the electrifying blend of pipes, fiddle, flute, bouzouki, and soaring harmonies that made their 2023 show unforgettable. Founded in 1968 and hailed as Scottish National Treasures, the &ldquo;Tannies&rdquo; bring traditional Celtic music into the modern world with power, joy, and irresistible spirit. From tender ballads to foot‑stomping reels, this is folk music at its most alive.

The Tannahill Weavers

Born and raised Hoosiers, John Bowyer and Jayme Hood have spent the past decade crafting heartfelt Midwestern Roots Music as The Hammer &amp; The Hatchet. Their songs draw deeply from rural life, shared experience, and the easy chemistry that first sparked when Jayme harmonized with John at a jam session. With rich harmonies, true‑to‑life storytelling, and masterful guitar and mandolin work, they deliver an evening of music that feels both familiar and unforgettable.

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