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Welcome to Austin Friends of Traditional Music

AFTM supports traditional music and dance from the many different cultures and communities found in Austin and around the world. We encourage playing, learning, dancing, and sharing our musical heritage in its many forms as they evolve with each new generation.

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Reel Times Winter 2020

The Winter 2020 - Reel Times newsletter is here. This issue includes articles on Gene and Marynell Young and many of our upcoming events.

See all issues of Reel Times on the Newsletters Page.

AFTM Meeting and Jam - March 8

The AFTM Monthy Meeting and Jam is held on every second Sunday. The March meeting/jam will be at The Buzz Mill - Coffee House, 5012 E 7th St, Austin. Meeting at 12:30 pm – Jam to follow at 2:00 pm.

Go here for location and more information

Upcoming Concerts and Events

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Smith Allen Peterson House Concert

March 24 - 6pm
1904 Tom Miller Street, Austin

Beverly Smith, Kellie Allen, and Pete Peterson present an old-time music house concert. Click title or picture for reservation information and more details.

Vocal Workshop with Smith, Allen and Peterson

March 25 - 11 AM to 1 PM
1904 Tom Miller Street, Austin

Master old-time musicians Beverly Smith, Kellie Allen, and Pete Peterson will teach a vocal harmony workshop. Click the picture or title for more information.

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Kids in a New Groove

Kids in a new groove (KING) combines the power of mentoring with music instruction by providing private, in-home, music instruction to Central Texas youth in foster care.

Volunteers are needed! Apply here.

Dances

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Austin Barn Dances at Hancock

Wednesdays at 7:30-9:45 pm
Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin

Contra-dancing for young and old alike.

English Country Dancing

Third and Fourth Saturdays, 7:15-10:15 pm
Shirley McPhail School of Dance (SMSD), 8018 Mesa Dr., Austin

Dances are taught by our local and guest callers. Suggested donation $6

Dare 2 Square

A place to find out when and where old-time Appalachian Square Dance happens in Austin.
https://www.facebook.com/AustinDare2Square/

More dances

Scholarship: Swannanoa Old-Time Music and Dance Week - July 2020

AFTM offers an annual scholarship to a young musician, singer or dancer (30 years old or younger) to attend the Swannanoa Old-Time Music and Dance Week at Warren Wilson College, Asheville, North Carolina.Watch for more information and think about applying for 2019.
Click here for details.

Jam Sessions and Song Circles

New Location for Rio Rita Jam

The long time home of the jam, Rio Rita Lounge, is no longer available, but the jam continues on! Big thanks to the Aristocrat Lounge for giving the jam a new home, at least temporarily, just in our hour of need.

The jam continues every Tuesday at 7:30 until late, All skill levels are welcome. The tunes are still raging and the drinks are still cold. And a food truck can be found in the back. Come by and check it out!

Aristocrat Lounge, 6507 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 7875

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