Events
Live Folk Music & Community Events Across the Southwest
New Mexico Roots Music Summit
New Mexico Roots Music Summit - April 19th, 2026
April 19, 2026 | Santa Fe, NM
Queen Bee Music Association & El Rey Court
Join us for a full day of connection, learning, and music at the New Mexico Roots Music Summit, a gathering designed specifically for DIY folk and roots musicians.
The day begins at 9:00am at Queen Bee Music Association, where we’ll host a series of thoughtful panels and discussions focused on the practical realities of today’s independent music world. Topics will include booking, touring, branding, grant writing, community partnerships, recording strategies, digital presence, and building sustainable careers in folk and Americana music.
Whether you're an emerging artist or a seasoned performer looking to refine your approach, these conversations are designed to offer real-world tools, honest insights, and meaningful connection.
Lunch is included, along with coffee and snacks throughout the day, creating plenty of time for informal networking and conversation.
At 3:00pm, we’ll migrate together to El Rey Court for a community open mic, open to both Summit attendees and the public. This relaxed, welcoming performance space will give participants the chance to share songs, test new material, and connect with fellow musicians and listeners in an inspiring Santa Fe setting.
Registration: $35
Includes all panels, lunch, coffee, snacks, and access to the afternoon open mic.
Come spend the day strengthening your craft, expanding your network, and celebrating the places we play.
Register now!
Schedule
9:00am - Registration & Coffee
9:45am - Welcome Remarks - Martin, Lindsay & Brian, Dalis Allen (SWRFA Executive Dir.)
10:00am - 10:50am - Sync Licensing - Video Lecture with Teresa Suydam
11:00am - 11:50am - Building a Regional Touring Circuit & Diversifying Gigs with Martin Gilmore
12:00pm - 12:50pm - Brand Identity with Lindsay Taylor
12:50pm - 1:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - 2:20pm - Booking and Promoting shows with TBA
3:00pm - 6:00pm - Open Mic at El Rey Court
Arizona Roots Music Summit
A gathering for Arizona musicians and music professionals.
Artists. Bookers. Venue Managers. Media. Educators
A day of panels, discussion, community, and performance built to strengthen the roots music community in Arizona.
FOLK+ Online Music Conference
Folk+ is coming soon! And it’s free to attend.
What is Folk+? Folk+ is FAI’s FREE annual, two-day virtual gathering where community meets creativity. Presented with FAI’s regional partners, this free global event features live performances, skill-building workshops, professional development sessions, and dynamic networking opportunities—all designed to spotlight the unique voices and opportunities within every FAI region.
Folk+ takes place on Zoom. Individual events are immediately accessible at the Zoom link buttons on the Folk+ webpage! It’s a good idea to bookmark the page. Return to it before each session and click the link to join the next session. Recordings will be available to watch at after the event on FAI’s YouTube channel.
Important note: For the Campfire Circle Song Share on Wednesday and the Virtual Performance Lane on Thursday, please register in advance to perform or attend.
Folk+ is one of the many benefits of being an FAI member. We hope that you will consider joining.
FOLK+ is powered by donations! It’s free or pay-what-you-can! All donations go directly to supporting our FAI Regions who provide resources and host events for folk music artists and industry. Join for free or make a donation to support Folk+ as small as $5!
Colorado Roots Music Summit
Join us May 31 at Swallow Hill Music Association in Denver for the Colorado Roots Music Summit. It is a full day of panels, discussion, networking, and community for musicians and music industry professionals. Lunch included. Open mic to close the day.
