Plank Road Folk Music Society

The Plank Road Folk Music Society Welcomes You!

Welcome to The Plank Road Folk Music Society . . .

Where people come together to play, sing and enjoy acoustic music of every kind!

Plank Road is a music club in the western suburbs of Chicago. We have regularly scheduled sessions for our members, where they can participate in sing-arounds, jam sessions, song circles, barn dances and other music events. We encourage participation by everyone who attends — experienced and beginning musicians are all welcome to join in!

Want to learn more about us? Just click on the tabs (or on phones) above.


Upcoming Special Events in 2025

We Celebrate Plank Road's 40th Anniversary this Year!

Plank Road 40th Anniversary Flyer

Save the Date: June 14th!

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5th Saturday Workshop
August 30 at Two Way Street Coffee House
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5th Saturday Workshop
November 29 at Two Way Street Coffee House
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Our big 40th Anniversary Party is almost here!!!!
Please join us on Saturday, June 14, 2025 for a very special celebration.
  • Play some music! Free admission to these sessions!
    • Bring your instrument!
    • Sing Around 2pm
    • Old-time Jam 3pm
    • Country Western Jam 4pm
  • The evening events are ticketed
    • Enjoy Dinner 5:30pm
    • Feel free to bring a dessert (packaged and wrapped only)
    • Bring a friend!
    • Enjoy Mark Dvorak in concert! 7pm

If you are planning to attend the dinner and concert, please RSVP by purchasing your tickets here: https://musicandpotlucks.org/upcoming-events

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Down the Old Plank Road, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are available for streaming. Check out all three!


  Annual Membership

2025 Membership Form: Please download and print this Membership Form