Folk Music Society of Midland (FMSM)

05/27/2026

Come celebrate the Sanford Sesquicentennial on Sunday, May 31 at the Sanford Ballpark! 🎉

We’re excited to feature our wonderful contra dancers from 5:00–7:00 PM as part of the celebration. Come enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and community while taking part in all the festivities the event has to offer.

We hope to see you there!

05/21/2026

Fun times Saturday May 23rd from 1-3. MiElement Grains and Grounds. Jolly Hammers jam. All acoustic instruments welcome(no drums please).

05/21/2026

Please come on out to our acoustic jam Friday May22 from 6-9 pm at MiElement Grains and Grounds. No drums. Fun times.

04/25/2026

What a fantastic turnout at our concert this evening! Thank you all so much for coming out and for your generous donations—we truly appreciate your support and hope you had a wonderful time.
A special thank you to Ottawa County Bluegrass for the great music, and to our amazing hosts, Tony and Suzanne, for making the evening so special!

04/24/2026

04/24/2026

There is still time to join us for some wonderful bluegrass music at Mi Element!

04/24/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!

The Folk Music Society of Midland is delighted to announce a special evening of wonderful bluegrass music on April 24th from 6–8 PM at Mi Element in Midland, MI. Join us for a lively performance by Ottawa County Bluegrass, featuring Joe Mitchell on banjo, Dennis Mitchell on guitar, Danny Bryant on mandolin, and Simon Edwards on upright bass.

A suggested donation of $15 at the door will help support the Folk Music Society of Midland. Come enjoy rich harmonies, toe-tapping rhythms, and an evening of timeless folk tradition.

04/22/2026

🎶 JAM WITH THE BAND! 🎶
Ottawa County Bluegrass has graciously agreed to lead the folk jam following Friday’s concert! They’ve shared a song list so everyone can play along.

Bring your acoustic instrument, meet the band, and enjoy making great music together from 8–10 PM on Friday, April 24.

Song List (with keys):

Freight Train (C)
Old Joe Clark (A)
Love of the Mountain (G)
Wabash Cannonball (G)
Old 97 (G)
Life Is Like a Mountain Railway (G)
Worried Man Blues (A)
I’ll Fly Away (A)
Your Love Is Like a Flower (A)
Will the Circle Be Unbroken (A)
Blue Moon of Kentucky (A)
Catfish John (G)
Rollin’ in My Sweet Baby’s Arms (G)
Lonesome Road Blues (G)
Banks of the Ohio (G)
I Saw the Light (A)
32 Acres (D)
White Oak on the Hill (G)