Welcome to the website of the Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music. This site lists information about folk music and related activities in the greater Atlanta area and the Southeastern U.S. It contains:
- General and recurring information in an expanded directory format
- Links to other folk resources
In our monthly newsletter, you'll find details about current events and information on member-only activities like our famous "get-togethers". If you'd like to host a pick-'n-grin, let us know! See the Events tab for upcoming concerts and pickin' parties.
Contact us at fiddlersgreen@aaffm.org to host a pickin' party, join our organization, find out about an upcoming concert, party or workshop, or to submit listings to the website.
History of the Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music (AAFFM)
The Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music, Inc., is an all-volunteer IRS designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional folk music and arts in the greater Atlanta and Southeast regional areas.
AAFFM was founded in 1975 by folks who loved traditional music and dance. AAFFM has grown to encompass a large and diverse group of people who support and enjoy the traditional and contemporary acoustic performing arts. AAFFM activities include publishing a monthly newsletter, maintaining the website, sponsoring periodic concerts, and hosting occasional workshops and social musical gatherings.
The monthly newsletter and our website have grown from simple club events calendars to publications that include information about contra, folk and international dance; articles about Celtic, Cajun, Bluegrass, Blues and other roots music and related events; shape note singing; various other folk/acoustic activities, events, broadcasts and performances; and links to local bands, traditional music radio stations, music stores, etc. It is the single most comprehensive source for folk/acoustic music information available in the region.
In addition, non-commercial folk music-related classified ads are published free for AAFFM members. We publish any and all news of interest to the Atlanta folk music and dance community in our monthly newsletter and on the website. Articles, reviews and other submissions are welcome. There is no paid advertising, and we do not release our mailing list.
AAFFM sponsored a local monthly coffeehouse, Fiddler's Green, that featured concerts that included traditional music, singer-songwriters, poetry and storytelling. It was located at Garden Hills in a rustic cabin in the woods. Fiddler's Green was retired in 2007 after almost 15 years. However, AAFFM still hosts concerts from time to time, including house concerts and co-sponsorships with local acoustic music establishments. See the Events page for a calendar of up-coming concerts and events, including any AAFFM sponsored concerts and workshops.
Membership benefits include the newsletter (contains more information than the website) and discounts on AAFFM sponsored concerts. Annual membership dues are $15 for individuals and $20 for families, $35 sustaining members. E-mail membership@aaffm.org for membership information.