Washington's Spelmanslag has regular rehearsals every other Saturday afternoon from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, all rehearsals are via Zoom. Please email dcspelmanslag@gmail.com for more information.
Upcoming Events
Due to the pandemic, Washington's Spelmanslag has no upcoming performances, but we continue to meet via Zoom for jams and workshops. Here is our Jaunary schedule: Saturday, January 2, 2021, 2:30-4 pm, jamming with Julia Saturday, January 9, 2021, 2.30-4 pm, jamming Saturday, January 23, 2021, 2:30-4 pm, workshop with Andrea Larson Saturday, January 30, 2021, 2:30- 4 pm, workshop with Mia Marin If you are interested in joining these events, please send an email to dcspelmanslag@gmail.com
Past Events
Music at Kensington Park Library
Washington's Spelmanslag will perform a wide variety of Scandinavian folk tunes used in traditional dances and songs.
Kensington Park Library Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, Maryland
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.