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Welcome To the Poway Folk Circle!

Welcome to the Poway Folk Circle.

Performers and Friends of the PFC: http://www.powayfolkcircle.org/pages/Friends_Of_The_Poway_Folk_Circle/

The Calendar: http://www.powayfolkcircle.org/calendar/
The Message Board: http://www.powayfolkcircle.org/messages/boards/
Take A Poll: http://www.powayfolkcircle.org/polls/

We meet to play traditional, folk, roots, blues, country, bluegrass, Americana, world and original music. Everything is acoustic. Our events are open and free to the public, family friendly and a lot of fun. You will find an entertaining and educational experience in a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. We play guitars, mandolins, fiddles, banjos, ukulele, bass, dulcimers, harmonicas, and other stringed instruments from around the world. We also encourage original acoustic music presentation and invite budding artists to show their stuff. Find out more at http://www.meetup.com/Poway-Folk-Circle/about/ for full details.

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What members are saying! (See all group reviews)

 Great jam experience. Good people and players. Very welcoming. Good direction within the jam session. Lots of interesting songs. Thanks for making a first timer welcome. russ 

 Lots of fun for people who like to play music and/or sing. The meetup is very well organized. 

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  • Rose
    Rose What a lovely way to spend Sunday....getting to make music with so many talented folks. Thanks again Jeff for organizing.
    Aug 29
    I attended Slow Jam Sunday
    Sunday 1:00 PM at Old Poway Park
    30 attended · 5.00 5.006 (6 ratings)
    2 days ago
    • Jeff Bertino
      Jeff Bertino Thanks everyone for making this a great success.
      3 days ago
  • Barbara  Brooks
    Barbara Brooks Relaxed and fun. Enjoyed very much working together as a group to get a a song (almost!) performance ready. A lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon in beautiful Old Poway Park. Thank you, Jeff!
    Aug 29
    I attended Slow Jam Sunday
    Sunday 1:00 PM at Old Poway Park
    30 attended · 5.00 5.006 (6 ratings)
    3 days ago
    • Christine
      Christine Thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Wonderful to meet new people and play together in a beautiful setting. Thank you Jeff for organizing this jam.
      4 days ago
    • zona gale
      zona gale Really enjoyed the experience - It's amazing what you can do with a couple of hours and some really talented people.
      4 days ago
    • Marsha
      Marsha Such a fun & creative afternoon! Thanks Jeff for hosting!
      4 days ago
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  • Scot Heath
    Scot Heath added 20 new photos to Meetup Group Photo Album
    4 days ago | View Album | All Albums
  • Jeff Bertino
    Jeff Bertino started a new discussion
    Notes for Today's Jam

    "Folks: I will bring 2 books today as reference material. Parking Lot Picker's Songbook Rise Up Singing Please bring these if you have them. Also, if you want to suggest and lead a song, please bring copies of the words/chords...."

    4 days ago | Read More | Reply | All Discussions
  • Janice
    Janice started a new discussion
    Can you play a zither?

    "A woman in Escondido is looking for a zither player (zitherist?!) If you know one, send me a note and I'll forward her email address. Don't forget, Sunday 8/29 is the first PFC Slo Jam at 1:00 in Old Poway Park. The more, the merrier!..."

    5 days ago | Read More | Reply | All Discussions
  • Christine
    Christine started a new discussion
    Richard Grier Concert and Workshop at Old Time Music this Saturday, Aug. 28

    "The one and only David Grier will be performing at Old Time Music this Saturday night, Aug. 28 at 7:30pm. If you've never heard David flatpick the guitar, you have really missed something...."

    1 week ago | Read More | Reply | All Discussions
  • Michael Stubblefield
    Michael Stubblefield Rick and Al were just great! A crowd pleasing performance for sure. Lots of familiar tunes performed in a charming, easygoing manner. Sweet vocal harmonies and very nice arrangements! Good luck guys with your upcoming performance at Kashtan.…
    Aug 17
    I attended Poway Folk Circle - Guest: Rick Wickland and Guests
    Tuesday 6:30 PM at Old Poway Park
    31 attended · 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings)
    2 weeks ago | Read more
    • Jeff Bertino
      Jeff Bertino What a great duo - Rick and Al. Thanks so much for making music for us. Great harmonies and smooth tunes. Jeff
      2 weeks ago
    • rick wickland
      rick wickland Great variety of songs from nice folks. Thanks Jeff for the opportunity for Al and I to play some songs.
      2 weeks ago
  • Don and Audrey
    Don and Audrey Great Talent..... lots of fun!
    Aug 17
    I attended Poway Folk Circle - Guest: Rick Wickland and Guests
    Tuesday 6:30 PM at Old Poway Park
    31 attended · 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings)
    2 weeks ago
  • Barbara  Brooks
    Barbara Brooks Another wonderful evening of music and friendshiip. It was great to see several new faces - not that there's anything wrong with the old ones.... please keep coming!
    Aug 16
    I attended PFC Blugrass Jam
    Monday 6:30 PM
    25 attended · 5.00 5.006 (6 ratings)
    2 weeks ago
    • Lance
      Lance enjoyed playing with you all!
      2 weeks ago
    • Rita
      Rita My friend and I had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the music and singing. I am looking forward to more Rancho Bernardo Jams. This area really needs some musical entertainment....
      2 weeks ago
    • Ed Maggio
      Ed Maggio Wow! Some really great fiddle and mandolin duets last night. Great singing on "I'll fly away" - one of my favorites! As always, the people were a great, very supportive, and an overall fun group.
      2 weeks ago
    • Allan
      Allan Great, 5+ stars, actually many more stars all crammed into a room that got smaller as the meeting progressed. Bass fiddle, fiddles, banjo, guitars: Excellent!...
      2 weeks ago
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  • rick wickland
    rick wickland Al Fleckenstein and I will be the guest hosts Tuesday night. We will be playing the acoustic guitars accompanied by backing tracks, which I write and record on my keyboards....
    Aug 17
    Poway Folk Circle - Guest: Rick Wickland and Guests
    Tuesday 6:30 PM at Old Poway Park
    31 attended · 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings)
    2 weeks ago | Details

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