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LA Old-Time Social
Los Angeles, CA · Music
- When
- May 14–16, 2027
- Where
- Velaslavasay Panorama, 1122 W 24th St · Los Angeles · CA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
A three day gathering of old time fiddle and banjo musicians built around music parties, workshops, a cakewalk, and a square dance, held the weekend before the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Contest. It grew out of Historic Filipinotown roughly fifteen years ago and now anchors around the Velaslavasay Panorama theater in West Adams. Musicians travel from across the country to take part.
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