Join Newton Folk Music to sing and play a wide range of folk music, from traditional to contemporary, in a low-key, warm, and friendly environment.

Singers and instrumentalists of all levels are welcome. Going around the circle, everyone will have the chance to suggest a song—and usually to lead it. You can always pass, of course, and the organizers are here to help.

We’ll provide printed songbooks with selected favorites for participants to use during the session, or you can bring a tablet to reference an electronic version. We also sometimes use the book Rise Up Singing as a source, especially for simple 3-chord tunes, so bring that along if you have a copy. For less familiar or more complex songs not in our songbook, we like to play from paper handouts.

Want to get a sense of the songs Newton Folk Music sings? Check out their list from past sessions. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the organizers at events@newtonfolk.org.

This program is geared towards adults. Registration is encouraged to help us know how many songbooks and handouts to have on hand—plus you’ll get a reminder for the event if you sign up. Walk-ins are also welcome.