Folk Music Society Welcomes Sweet Friends & Ironwood to Creative 360 Stage

Midland, MI - On Saturday, April 22, the Folk Music Society of Midland will take over the Creative 360 Bayliss Stage with a spring concert featuring two Michigan groups: Sweet Friends in Music and Ironwood.  The event starts at 7 pm at 1517 Bayliss Street in Midland, Michigan.

Local favorites, Sweet Friends in Music, includes Bob Rostollan on guitar and bass, Kelly Sible on banjo, fiddle and mandolin, and Julia Dryzga on guitar.  They have been together for over 10 years playing bluegrass, oldies, folk and Celtic.  On the 22nd they will welcome vocalist and instrumentalist Robin Abbott as well as singer/songwriter, vocalist and instrumentalist Kristine Goodwin.

Ironwood, a husband and wife duo from the Detroit area, specialize in original tunes as well as traditional Irish and American folk music. A favorite act at the Michigan Renaissance Festival, they are known for their high energy style, with Anna on lead vocal, fiddle and mandolin and Mark rocking the acoustic guitar and electric bass.

“We are really excited to have these two groups headline our spring show,” remarked Folk Society Member Kris Goodwin. “There will be something for everyone in the audience, from sweet traditional tunes to foot stompin’ originals. The Bayliss Stage will definitely come alive that night!”

General admission tickets for the concert are $10 for Folk Society Members and $12 for the general public and can be purchased at becreative360.org/events or by calling the arts center at 989-837-1885.  Doors open at 6:30 pm and music starts at 7 pm. Feel free to bring refreshments.

About Creative 360
Creative 360 is a not-for-profit community arts and wellness organization founded in 1994. Its mission is to create environments that allow people of all ages and abilities to experience the creative process, and to enhance physical, mental and spiritual wellness through the arts and humanities. The organization’s core values of inclusiveness, creativity, respect and community drive the culture at Creative 360. Activities at Creative 360 are supported in part by the Michigan Arts and Cultural Council, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, Midland Area Community Foundation and the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation. Visit www.becreative360.org for information about the offerings at Creative 360, or call (989) 837-1885 to request a mailed copy of the current schedule.

About the Folk Music Society of Midland
The mission of the Folk Music Society of Midland is to promote interest and educate the public in traditional music, folklore, and dance, provide a forum for musicians, dancers and storytellers with an interest in traditional music, and provide services to the community via sponsorship of society meetings, concerts, festivals, and workshops designed to maintain these traditional heritages. The Folk Music Society of Midland (FMSM) is made up of music enthusiasts who come together to celebrate traditional folk music and dance. New members are always welcome to join at any time and can select the membership option which best fits their needs. The Folk Music Society of Midland (Michigan) is an affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society, which qualifies the FMSM as a tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible under the IRS 501 (c)(3) tax code.