Olympic Torch Relay in Old Orchard– June 17, 2004
The Olympic Torch was carried right in front of Music Folk and through the Old Orchard neighborhood on its way to the Webster Groves City Hall on Thursday, June 17. The Merchants Association decorated the streetscape and brought in three different music groups…
Songwriter Night 2 — May 15, 2004
As part of a continuing series, Music Folk is hosting local and regional songwriters for quarterly concerts. Songwriter Night 2 featured Bob Hemmer, Jan Marra, and Kip Loui. Here are a few photos from what was a fun evening. Bob Hemmer and Jan…
Chris Proctor Concert & Taylor Guitar Workshop– April 24 & 25, 2004
Music Folk hosted a performance by fingerstyle guitarist, Chris Proctor, on Saturday, April 24. This was Chris’ first appearance at Music Folk in several years, so we were really looking forward to the show. His technical ability and spirited performance left the audience very…
Dave Landreth’s “Things with Strings” Taping– February 16, 2004
Music Folk friend and banjo player extraordinaire, Dave Landreth, is hosting a TV show called “Things with Strings.” Dave’s show will focus on stringed instruments with a focus on how to maintain, repair, and restore stringed instruments. For his inaugural taping, Dave chose to come…
Vance Gilbert Concert — January 11, 2004
Music Folk was thrilled to host Vance Gilbert in concert. As always, Vance gave a stellar performance full of wit, laughter, and heart-rending emotion. His songs were the highlight though including some brand spanking new stuff from his yet-to-be-recorded next album. Here’s some pics…
Bull Harman Flatpicking Guitar Clinic– September 5, 2003
Music Folk was happy to host Bull Harman for a return engagement of his Flatpicking Guitar Workshop. Bull has been doing this annually for several years now and brings a new stable of licks and technique to share each time. This time he was…
Huss and Dalton/ Jim Hurst Guitar Clinic August 23, 2003
Music Folk proudly presented IBMA Guitarist of the Year, Jim Hurst, for a Huss & Dalton Guitar clinic recently. A Huss & Dalton endorsee, Jim does a select few of these appearances each year, so we were very excited to have a musician of…
Chris Norman Ensemble Concert – June 21, 2003
Chris Norman Ensemble Concert — June 21, 2003 In junction with Classic 99, we sponsored Chris Norman’s newest venture, the Chris Norman Ensemble, for a concert on Saturday, June 21 at the Ethical Society. Chris and the band gave a great performance and won…
Music Folk Remodel 2003
After months of discussions and planning, we decided in March to give the store a major facelift. Our concept for the store was to emulate a 1920’s era Webster Groves home. We knew we had a tin ceiling in the west room that could…
