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The Old Steeple

The Old Steeple is Humboldt County's premier intimate acoustic venue set in the historic old Methodist church in the Victorian Village of Ferndale. The venue seats just over 200 in comfy chairs; be prepared to be surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows, pressed tin ceilings, local fine art, and superb music. The Old Steeple is also available for wedding ceremony rental or your special event.

Upcoming events

Wednesday, Feb. 5

Steve Poltz

The Old Steeple / 7:30-10 p.m. / $26.50 / $30 at the door

"It might’ve even been last night, but Steve Poltz just played the greatest show of his life. Guess what? The next show will be even greater, making that show the greatest show of his life."

786-7030 / fendalemusic@yahoo.com / Web site

Friday, Feb. 14

John Reischman and The Jaybirds

The Old Steeple / 7:30-10 p.m. / $26.50 / $30 at the door

Grammy Award-winning musician John Reischman has been a foundational mandolinist, composer, bandleader, and musical educator in bluegrass and North American roots and folk music since emerging from the vibrant “new acoustic” bluegrass music scene of the Bay Area in the 1980s.

786-7030 / ferndalemusic@yahoo.com / Web site

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Alash

The Old Steeple / 7:30-10 p.m. / $36.50 / $40 at the door

Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time.

786-7030 / ferndalemusic@yahoo.com / Web site

Monday, March 17

Hanneke Cassel with Yann Falquet & Tristan Clarridge

The Old Steeple / 7:30-10 p.m. / $26.50 / $30 at the door

Effervescent and engaging, Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel’s fiddle music fuses influences from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton with Americana grooves and musical innovations.

786-7030 / ferndalemusic@yahoo.com / Web site

Sunday, March 30

Early James

The Old Steeple / 7:30-10 p.m. / $21.50 / $25 at the door

With all the charmed eccentricity of a true poet, the Alabama-bred singer/songwriter takes in the endless absurdity he sees around him, then alchemizes his unease into a glorious patchwork of musical idioms: forsaken blues and contemplative folk songs, brooding ballads and lovestruck piano tunes.

786-7030 / ferndalemusic@yahoo.com / Web site