The Baltimore Folk Music Society sponsors English Country Dance every Monday at St. Mark’s on the Hill on Reisterstown Road and American Contra and Square Dancing every Wednesday at the Lovely Lane Church on St. Paul Street. Saturday is the Autumn Assembly Ball at Church of the Redeemer on N. Charles St. 888.646.BFMS

Aoife Clancy & Robin Bullock
The Institute of Musical Traditions presents Aiofe Clancy and Robin Bullock at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville, MD on Monday. 301-754-3611
On Tuesday there’s an old-time music jam led by Brad Kolodner and Rachel Eddy at Liam Flynn’s Ale House in the Station North Arts District. 443-956-1702
At the Ram’s Head in Annapolis: Tuesday: Margaret Glaspy w/ Adrianne Lenker; Wednesday: Eric Johnson solo; Thursday: Squirrel Nut Zippers; Friday: Beginnings: A Tribute to the Music of Chicago; Saturday: Bronze Radio Return; Sunday afternoon: Todd Snider; Sunday evening: Marshall Tucker Band. 410-268-4545
JGB with Melvin Seals are at The 8×10 on Tuesday. Thursday is an all-star tribute to James Brown Dance Party. Friday and Saturday is bluegrass with Cabinet and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. 410-625-2000
Richard Thompson (solo acoustic) with Sam Amidon play at the Birchmere in Alexandria VA on Tuesday. Asleep at the Wheel with Purple Hulls will be there on Wednesday. 703-549-7500
On Wednesday there’s a Ukulele Meetup at the Four Hour Day Lutherie on Harford Road. On Friday, it’s Brian Kay. (410) 637-3728
Wednesday, Hot Buttered Rum will be at Gypsy Sally’s in Washington DC. 202-333-7700
The Institute of Musical Traditions presents Sarah McQuaid at Seekers Church in Takoma Park MD on Thursday. 301-754-3611
The Blue Moon Cowgirls will be at Grace Episcopal Church in New Market, MD on Thursday. 301-882-7172
On Friday, Uptown Concerts kicks off a new season of concerts at The Cellar Stage Baltimore featuring The 9 Songwriter Series. The lineup is Christen B., Karla Chisholm, Tony Denikos, Angie Henle, Matt Hutchison, Heather Aubrey Lloyd, Angie Miller, Joseph Scala, and Justin Trawick. The Cellar Stage is located in Faith Community United Methodist Church of Hamilton on Harford Road. 410-521-9099
Red Sammy has a CD release concert on Friday at Live in the Lobby concert series in Mount Vernon.
Boordy Vineyards in Hydes, MD presents the Ken & Brad Kolodner with Rachel Eddy on Saturday. 410-592-5015
Next Sunday, Joan Baez will be at Lisner Auditorium in Washington DC. 202-994-6800