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!
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| Celebrate 5th Saturday Halloween at the Two Way
Street
Coffee House
Fox Valley Folklore Society Storytellers October 31st, 2026 MURDER BALLADS: From Song to Story or Story to Song
There are stories hidden inside songs—and songs waiting to be discovered inside stories. For our Halloween 5th Saturday, Two Way Street Coffee House, the Plank Road Folk Music Society and the Fox Valley Folklore Society invite you to explore the dark, dramatic world of the murder ballad in a hands-on creative writing workshop, Murder Ballads: From Song to Story or Story to Song. Led by Carolyn Thomas-Daviodoff, Ursa Miles, and Pamela Schumacher, this workshop will explore the history and traditions of murder ballads and the fascinating relationship between songs and storytelling. Participants will look at how writers and songwriters use character, setting, conflict, suspense, and narrative to tell a compelling tale—and then put those ideas to work. Add Murder Ballads Workshop to your calendarSee details and register at Two Way Street's website |
Plank Road Folk Music Society is pleased to join Two Way Street Coffee House and the Fox Valley Folklore Society in welcoming you to a special Halloween workshop on October 31st
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Save these dates for our 2026-2027 Barn Dance Season and bring your family! We've added some Sunday afternoon dances!
Until then, enjoy this look at one of our recent dance events!
Song Circle Wraps Up Summer Schedule and Returns to Tuesdays
PLEASE NOTE: Our monthly Song Circle will again be meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, starting in September 2026.
Plank Road Folk Music Society and the Two Way Street Coffee House presented two amazing workshops by Lil' Rev on Harmonica and Ukulele. We had a great time and are so grateful to Lil' Rev for sharing his talents with us! Check out some photos from the day below.
Our Log Cabin Party Was a Success!
Filled with music, friends, and fun!
Thank you so much to all who attended and helped make it a memorable day!
Down the Old Plank Road, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are available for
streaming.
Check out all
three!
