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January 10, 2026 7:00 p.m.
SECOND SATURDAY CONCERTS Presents -
Ordinary elephant
Mesmerizing folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. In 2017, the pair took home the International Folk Music Award for Artist of the Year on the strength of their breakout album, Before I Go, and two years later, they returned with the similarly lauded Honest, which the Associated Press hailed as “one of the best Americana albums of the year.”
The band’s new stripped-down, self-titled collection is the purest distillation of their sound yet, showcasing the arresting power of the couple’s gorgeous harmonies and intricate fretwork. The songs are timeless, rooted in rich, character-driven storytelling, and the performances are similarly transportive, fueled by delicately intertwined banjo, guitar, and octave mandolin.
Houston Folklore and Music Society presents folk music concerts from a wide variety of subgenres on the second Saturday of each month (except as noted above) at The Annex at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
$20 suggested donation at the door – all proceeds go to support the artists.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
For booking information, please contact:
Jim Gill, Second Saturday Concert Producer
Email: jim@sahouston.com
Phone: 832 453 4455
Future Second Saturday Concerts
Schedule is subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances.
Stay tuned for updates!
January 10, 2026: Ordinary Elephant
February 14, 2026: Houston Balalaika Society Orchestra
HFMS Past Concerts
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2025
Young & Rusty and Brian Kalinec
Sara Beth Go and Nathan K
Jack Motley and Claude "Butch" Morgan
First Annual Super Bowl Sunday Song Circle
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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Ken Gaines, Amanda Pascali, Zachary Tyndall
2021 |
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Tom Tranchilla and Buddy Allen
2020 |
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Karen Mal and Will Taylor with Tom Tranchilla and Buddy Allen |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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Ken Gaines, Karen Mal, Wayne Wilkerson, & Will Taylor |
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2016 and prior... |
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Sanders, Ulrich, Palomarez & Eastham |
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Ken Gaines and Songwriter's Circle |
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Tim Henderson |
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Rhett Butler, Gordy Quist & Tim Henderson |
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25th Anniv. Concert: Traveler & D. Jones |
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Kelly Lancaster |
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Tony Trishka |
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Ed Miller and Andy Wilkinson |
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Songwriters' Night - Mike Rickard hosting |
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Norman Kennedy and St. Brigid’s Flame |
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The Banded Geckos and The Jive Sisters |
