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 at the Two Way Street
Coffee House
Bobcat Opossum Sing & Play in Harmony August 29th, 2026 
Taught by multi-instrumentalists and educators Sean Hoffman and Ellen Coplin of the duo Bobcat Opossum! This workshop will guide participants to better understand playing and singing harmony through hands-on music theory and ear training. Bring your imagination and get ready to have a whole lot of fun learning a song and exploring how to hear harmonies and express them with your voice and instrument. Add Bobcat Opossum Sing & Play in Harmony to your CalendarSee details at Two Way Street's website |
| Celebrate 5th Saturday at The Two Way Street
Coffee House!
October 31st, 2026 5th Saturday Workshop TBDStay tuned for details! |
Plank Road Folk Music Society is pleased to join Two Way Street Coffee House in welcoming you to a special new workshop on August 29
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Song Circle Summer Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: In June, July, and August our Song Circle will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month rather than on Tuesdays
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.
We wrapped up our current Barn Dance Season in May and will see you again in the fall!
Until then, enjoy this look at one of our recent dance events!
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!
The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival has always been a favorite of ours! Many of our members enjoyed hanging out, playing, singing, and jamming around the Plank Road tent over last Labor Day weekend 2025. Be sure to check out the festival again this year and stop by our tent to say hi!
Down the Old Plank Road, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are available for
streaming.
Check out all
three!
