Washington's Spelmanslag has regular rehearsals every other Saturday afternoon from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm from September-June. Please email dcspelmanslag@gmail.com for more information.
Upcoming Events
Rehearsal/Jam/Gig Schedule
Welcome back to an exciting fall with Washington's Spelmanslag. We have rehearsals, jams, a workshop, gigs and more planned for this fall.
Here is our schedule for November - December
Saturday, November 11, 2023. 2:30-4 pm. Rehearsal and jam in Kensington, Maryland. Saturday, November 25, 2023. 2:30-4 pm. Rehearsal in Kensington, Maryland Saturday, December 2, 2023. 11am-2:30pm. SWEA Swedish Bazaar @ House of Sweden. Friday, December 8, 2023. 5:30-8 pm. IKEA, College Park, 10100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740 Saturday, December 9, 2023. 2:30-4 pm. Rehearsal in Kensington, Maryland Saturday, December 16, 2023. 4:15- 5:35 pm. Playing for Scandia DC Saturday Dance. Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt Sunday, December 24, 2023 2:30-3:30 pm Nordic Christmas Celebration. Augustana Lutheran Church, 2100 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC.
For more information or if you are interested in joining Washington's Spelmanslag, please send an email to dcspelmanslag@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
Swedish Christmas Bazaar
SWEA (Swedish Women's Educational Association) annual bazaar opens at 11.00 am and members of Washington's Spelmanslag will play sets at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm. HOUSE OF SWEDEN Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 11 am-2:30 pm 2900 K st, NW, Washington D.C.
IKEA College Park
Washington's Spelmanslag will play at IKEA's Julbord. There will be traditional Swedish food, dance, and music
IKEA, College Park Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5-8 pm 10100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Scandia DC Third Saturday Dance
Washington's Spelmanslag will play for the dancers at the Scandia DC Third Saturday Dance.
Greenbelt Community Center, Saturday, December 16, 2023, 4:20-5:35 pm 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD
Nordic Christmas Service
An ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will play at the Nordic Prayer Service on Christmas Eve. This annual event is organized by all the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Augustana Lutheran Church Sunday, December 24, 2022 at 2:30 pm 2100 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC.
Embassy of Sweden, 2900 K Street NW, Washington DC. Saturday, May 13, 2023 10 am-12:00 pm
Nordic Christmas Service
An ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will play at the Nordic Prayer Service on Christmas Eve. This annual event is organized by all the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Augustana Lutheran Church Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 1:30 pm 2100 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC.
Performance at Lucia Event
A small ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will provide music for the joint Christmas celebration of Wasa Drott Lodge and the American Scandinavian Association. There will be a Lucia pageant and dance around the Christmas tree.
St. John's Episcopal Church Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 4:30-7 pm 6701 Wisconsin Avenue Chevy Chase, Maryland
Performance at IKEA, College Park
Washington's Spelmanslag will play at IKEA's Julbord. There will be traditional Swedish food, dance, and music
IKEA, College Park Friday, December 9, 2022 from 6-8 pm 10100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Playing at Swedish Church Service Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM
An ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will be playing live for the Swedish Lutheran Church of Washington, D.C. outdoor summer service. Carderock Park, MD For more information email dcspelmanslag@gmail.com
Workshop with Jens Ulvsand Saturday, May 1, 2021 2:30-4:00pm
Thanks to a generous donation from the Swedish Women's Educational Association (SWEA), Washington's Spelmanslag is proud to present a digital workshop with Jens Ulvsand, a renowned folk musician and teacher from Skåne, Sweden. For more information contact dcspelmanslag@gmail.com
Workshop with Mia Marine Saturday, January 30, 2021 2:30-4:00pm
Thanks to a generous donation from the Swedish Women's Educational Association (SWEA), Washington's Spelmanslag is proud to present a digital workshop with Mia Marine, a renowned fiddler and teacher from Värmland, Sweden. For more information contact dcspelmanslag@gmail.com
Music at Kensington Park Library
Kensington Park Library Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, Maryland
Washington's Spelmanslag will perform a wide variety of Scandinavian folk tunes used in traditional dances and songs.
Nordic Christmas Service
An ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will play at the Nordic Prayer Service on Christmas Eve. This annual event is organized by all the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Augustana Lutheran Church Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 2:30 PM 2100 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC.
Brookside Gardens Festival of Lights
An ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will play in the Visitor Center
Brookside Gardens Visitor Center Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 6-7:30 PM 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, Maryland
National Lutheran Home, The Village at Rockville
Washington's Spelmanslag will play for residents and their guests.
The Village at Rockville Sunday, November 17, 2019, at 2:30-3:30 PM 9701 Veiurs Drive, Rockville, Maryland
Drott Lodge Swedish Bazaar
Come and buy Swedish gifts and enjoy a Swedish ''fika'' while listening to Washington's Spelmanslag.
St. James Potomac Episcopal Church Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, Maryland
Allsång in Washington with Eva Tjörnebo
Washington's Spelmanslag will perform during this event. River Road Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road, Bethesda. Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 5-9 pm - 12:30 PM Tickets are $30 and must be bought in advance. Please contact Kerstin Hendrickson at kerstinhend@gmail.com
Bowie International Festival
Performance on the Boathouse Stage Allen Pond Park. 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie, Maryland Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Takoma Park Folk Festival
Performance on the World Stage in the Cafetorium 7611 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, Maryland Sunday, September 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Performance for Swedish National Day
Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 3:00-5:00 PM Private Event
Playing at Swedish Church
An ensemble from Washington's Spelmanslag will be playing for the Swedish Lutheran Church of Washington, D.C. outdoor summer service. Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM Picnic Shelter F, Cabin John Park, 10728 Westlake Drive, Maryland.