The Denver Folklore Center

Serving the needs of acoustic musicians since 1962, making us the go-to music store for all playing levels for stringed instrument sales, rentals and repairs.

[The Denver Folklore Center @DenverFolklore]

The Denver Folklore Center will be closed Saturday and Sunday, March 13th and 14th, due to inclement weather. Be safe and take care, Colorado.

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Watch Saul from the #DenverFolkloreCenter talk about our lineup of #BlueridgeGuitars at https://t.co/zofBRABLQH. Blueridge crafts high-quality affordable instruments that suit the needs of most every player! Learn more at https://t.co/lGkOa8Dllb or visit the store. #guitars

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In June 1965, #BobDylan went "electric" at the #NewportFolkFestival. He likely had no idea this would be discussed for years to come. Learn more about it and what happened to that famous #guitar in our latest blog post. https://t.co/XRP8RglTvQ
#electricdylan #fenderguitar

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[Tony Trischka @tonytrischka]

Another by Elizabeth Cotten - in her Banjo style - ‘Lulie Gal’
#WomensHistoryMonth

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[Collings Guitars @collingsguitars]

Mahogany or rosewood? Which are you ordering next?

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[Collings Guitars @collingsguitars]

Mahogany or rosewood? Which are you ordering next?

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[The Denver Folklore Center @DenverFolklore]

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[Swallow Hill Music @swallowhill]

"Everything ends in Denver." We are grateful to @RobynHitchcock for sharing his memories with us of what is the “last gig of my last tour to date," which took place last March 13 in Daniels Hall.  #covidanniversary https://t.co/9DgmXA6GiM

[The Denver Folklore Center @DenverFolklore]

Our gift card is the perfect gift for the musician in your life. They cards never expire and are available in convenient amounts that can be used in-store or online. You can purchase a gift certificate online at https://t.co/DptxZU2dEF or contact the store for more information.

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The #harmonica is the world’s best-selling music instrument. It was invented in 1821 by Christian Buschmann (at 16) and called the “Mundaeoline”. Some famous players: President Abraham Lincoln, #BruceSpringsteen, #SherylCrow, #TomPetty and #StevieWonder, just to name a few.

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Jeff from the #DenverFolkloreCenter is a huge fan of this Banner Year 1944 #Gibson LG-2 #guitar. This one is a fine example of what makes wartime @gibsonguitar so desirable. Watch the demo at https://t.co/NNqMSbuvLc

Visit us online at https://t.co/eFTv0goxia to learn more.

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Join #KremonaGuitars for a journey through the past and see what they have planned for the future. Forged in the values of centuries-old tradition, their European company has mastered the art of instrument making since 1924. https://t.co/hcHKpHftia
#kremonaguitar #guitars

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@clubpassim is an historic folk music venue in Cambridge, MA. It opened in 1958 and became simply Passim in 1969. At its inception, it was mainly a #jazz and #blues club, but soon branched out to include ethnic #folk, then singer-songwriter folk. https://t.co/ugKAiOMcTg

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The #AllmanBrothers Band was an influential #musical group that recorded their first album in 1969. The importance of their legacy was undeniable as a genre-smashing group of #musicians. Learn more about these southern innovators at https://t.co/NozQeojQtT
#southernrock

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The #Mandolin Primer Book for Beginners Deluxe Edition includes the book, DVD and two CDs by Bert Casey. It can transform you from an absolute beginner into a #mandolinist with a full understanding of the fundamentals and techniques of #mandolin playing. https://t.co/wERUIes0nR

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When she was 18 years old, #JohnnyCash gave his daughter #RosanneCash a list of 100 essential country songs in an effort to expand her knowledge of country music. On The List (released in 2009), @rosannecash re-interprets 12 of the songs from the list. https://t.co/pc8FLMN650

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The #banjitar aka six-string #banjo is perfect for a #guitarist who wants the twang of an open-back banjo without the challenges of learning a new instrument. They are sought after by arrangers and producers to add texture and character of a banjo. https://t.co/oR2Pzsr5uk

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Read our latest blog post “The Advantages of Taking Music Lessons” featuring Denver Folklore Manager and @swallowhill banjo teacher, Jeff Jaros, and guitar teacher, Robyn Dino https://t.co/GT9mCQ2ieU

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Here’s an insightful @TEDTalks to the mountain (Appalachian) #dulcimer from musician/craftsman, Jerry Rockwell. He plays some soothing tunes on a #mountaindulcimer he built. https://t.co/kP8ZsIS4fq. Visit our website to see our selection of Dulcimers https://t.co/Fb8vpUYO8L

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Jeff Jaros is not only the manager of the Denver Folklore Center, but also the go-to clawhammer banjo teacher @swallowhill. In this video he goes over some of the fine details that make Ome Bajos a truly spectacular instrument. https://t.co/cxSIo9sFdh. #banjo #banjos #clawhammer

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[Collings Guitars @collingsguitars]

This MT Mandola features a Honey Amber gloss top with tortoise binding and an Eastern flamed maple back and sides.

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