Live Music

An abundance of talented musicians bless the Humboldt Folk Dancers with great live music for its dance parties. 

Balkan

Music

Meetup

The Balkan Music Meetup is an open-door ensemble, meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at the Redwood Raks Collective in the Jade Studio. All experience levels are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to try out new instruments and/or vocal styles!

Current members include:

Betsy Abrams,
Joe Brookshire,
Marika Chop,
John Filcich,
Anna Fritschi,
Evaonne Hendricks,
Patricia Hume,
Emily Janzen,
Devora Kaufman,
Kathleen Kinkela-Love,
Rick Kruse,
Craig Kurumada,
Larry Levine,
Linnea Mandell,
Heather Scharlach,
Gretchen Schuster,
Derek Shaw,
Ryan Thomas,
Irene Treesong,
Ishan Vernallis

Chubritza

Chubritza: Janet Finney-Krull, Meadow Lo, Linnea Mandell, Rick Kruse, Craig Kurumada, Derek Shaw

Chubritza International Folk Band was founded in 1993 in Arcata.

Current members (left to right):
Janet Finney-Krull,
Meadow Lo,
Linnea Mandell,
Rick Kruse,
Craig Kurumada,
Derek Shaw

Kafanaphoria is Rick Kruse, Emily Janzen, Joe Brookshire and other guests.