Welcome to Austin Friends of Traditional Music
Reel Times Summer 2019
The Summer 2019 edition of the Reel Times newsletter is here. This issue includes features on Lloyd and April Wright as well a new board member Chip Bach and more!
See all issues of Real Times Newsletters Page.
Lloyd and April Wright to perform at Austin String Band Festival, read the feature article in Reel Times.
AFTM Meeting and Jam - July 14, 2019
The AFTM Monthy Meeting and Jam is held on every second Sunday at Batch on 3220 Manor Road. Meeting at 12:30 pm – Jam to follow at 2:00 pm. Bring your own folding chair.
Go here for location and more information
Austin String Band Festival - 2019
Save the Date!
October 18 through 20th
It may be hot as blazes right now in Texas, but October at Camp Ben McCollouch is going to be a delight. Keep your eye on these pages for more details as the time grows nigh.
Upcoming Concerts and Events
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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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Wednesdays at 7:30-9:45 pm
Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin
Third and Fourth Saturdays, 7:15-10:15 pm
Shirley McPhail School of Dance (SMSD), 8018 Mesa Dr., Austin
Jam Sessions and Song Circles
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Every first Sunday of the month, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Brentwood Social House, 1601 W. Koenig Lane
Every First Sunday of the month, 2 to 5pm
The Barn - 6218 Brodie Ln, Austin
Third Sunday of the month
Texas Music Museum ,1109 E 11th Street, Austin
Fourth Sunday of the month. Beginners 2 to 3:30, Intermediate 3:30 to 5:00
In homes (click through for information)
Every Tuesday 6:30 to 10pm
Rio Rita Lounge at 1203 Chicon Street
Every Saturday from 5 pm
St. Roch's Bar, 515 Pedernales St, Austin
Scholarship: Swannanoa Old-Time Music and Dance Week - July 2019
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.
