South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Club
Our Mission:
The South Florida Folk and Acoustic Music Club (SFFAMC) is
a non-profit organization (501 c3) whose purpose is to promote folk and acoustic music and to provide a community for people who share a love for it. We promote and help sponsor events in the tri-county area (Dade, Broward, Palm Beach). See our events page for calendars and details.
WEBSITE update
Our website is currently having some issues with the calendar. There is NEW page under events with a more thorough list of open mics and repeating events. The calendar will be for special events once it is fixed. Check on the newsletter (attached below) for monthly special events.
Festival NEWS!
Applications for Performers and Singer-Songwriters (local and national) will be online October 1-31. Please mark your calendars! If you have questions, be sure to email sffamc@gmail.com.
The Application for 2026 Vendors is available https://sffolk.org/festival-vendors-2026/
Please contact Marilisa Lawless BEFORE you complete a vendor application. We want to make sure our vendors are appropriate for our audience and that there are not duplicates of merchandise.
Folk Music – Our Heritage and Roots
If you’re reading this, you probably make folk music.
Folk music is the music of the people. Folk music has its roots in community, where people gather together, listen, and sing the stories of their lives.
Music that’s rooted in cultural tradition is traditional folk music, regardless of whether it is played in America or Australia or Africa. It still reflects the music of the people.
Singer-songwriters who only know four chords and the truth – that’s folk music. Or singer-songwriters who write complex ballads with a myriad of chords and melodies, like Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Paul Simon and James Taylor, all play folk music. And so are Taylor Swift and Garth Brooks. They are all singer-songwriters who tell a story.
Folk is protest songs, it’s mariachi ensembles, and it’s experimental, electronic-infused fiddle tunes. We don’t limit folk to any one genre, culture, or group of instruments. The South Florida Folk and Acoustic Music Club embraces an inclusive definition of folk which includes Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, Gospel, Jazz, World Music and more. If you can play it and enjoy with a group of folks, then it’s folk. Come join us!
Upcoming Club Events
Song Swap and Potluck in Miami Dade County- Sept. 14. 5-9 pm
Contact James Teas @ jamesdteas@gmail.com for address and details.
Song Swap in Broward (Pompano) – Sept. 21, 2-5 pm
This month’s song swap will be at the Criterion Condo at 1300 S. Ocean Blvd, Pompano.
Parking on the top level as well as along the ramp facing down (north side) or along the lower driverway.
Upcoming Events hosted by Community Partners
(click on the graphic to go the websites)
South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival-
SAVE the DATE- Jan. 30-31-Feb 1, 2026!
Get Involved- Join the Club, Come to an event, Volunteer!
This annual event brings together a diverse lineup of local and national artists, offering performances that range from traditional folk tunes to contemporary acoustic sounds. The festival provides an intimate and vibrant atmosphere for music lovers, with interactive workshops, jam sessions, and opportunities to meet the performers. Attendees can also enjoy local food vendors, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities, all while supporting the club’s mission to promote and preserve the rich heritage of acoustic music in South Florida.
Applications for both National Songwriters and Performers for 2026 Festival will be open Oct. 1 -31, 2025. We have added a South Florida Singer-Songwriter Competition this year. Mark you calendars and check back here for the applications!
Getting involved with the South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Club is a great way to connect with the local music community and help preserve acoustic and folk traditions. Whether you’re a musician, a music enthusiast, or just looking to volunteer, the club offers various opportunities to participate. By joining, you’ll not only contribute to keeping acoustic music alive but also meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for this timeless art form.
JOIN THE CLUB– Our membership runs from January to December. In order to purchase festival tickets and concert tickets at the membership price, you must be a CURRENT member. Please consider renewing your membership or joining if you have not jointed yet. Join in October and get the rest fo 2025 free (if you are a new member!). Renew as soon as you can so will be ready to purchase tickets when they go on sale.
We will have NEW MEMBER’S ONLY pages for discounted ticket sales.
Be sure to check out the event calendar sponsored by Broward County at artscalendar.com.
There’s music and all kinds of fun events.
Also check whofish.org for more events.
NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER
Stay up to date on all local events with the monthly newsletter. Click below to download the newsletter.
Be sure to check out our Facebook Page @ BrowardFolkClub for up to the minute events each month.
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