SALEM — Dulci-More: Folk & Traditional Musicians will host Bing Futch at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Meeting Room of the Dale Shaffer Research Library of the Salem Historical Society, 239 S. Lundy Ave. The concert will be followed from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the same location by a song circle/jam session with all welcome to participate. Bring own acoustic folk instruments to join in the fun. Parking is available in the municipal lot across Lundy. The building is handicapped accessible. Admission is free for the spring and summer 2025 concert series as a thank you gift from Dulci-More recognizing all those who have supported our events through the years and welcoming new audience members.

As a nationally touring solo performer, Bing Futch brings big energy to every stage. He’s headlined at The Walnut Valley Festival, The Florida Folk Festival, the Old Songs Festival, Indiana Fiddlers Gathering, Common Ground On The Hill, and three times at our own Dulci-More Festival, unleashing a torrent of music using Appalachian mountain dulcimer, ukulele, Native American flute, and a looper pedal. With every performance, Futch paints sonic images using traditional and modern brushstrokes.

His music has been featured in numerous productions, and his theatrical work has included serving as the composer and musical director for The Jungle Book: A Musical Adaptation at Stage Left Theater in Orlando, Florida. He also contributed music to the soundtrack of The Castle of Miracles attraction at Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, Florida.

Futch is an endorsing artist for Folkcraft Instruments and has written several books for them, including the best-selling Method For Beginning Mountain Dulcimer. He’s also worked with V-Picks to develop a pick specifically for mountain dulcimers. This collaboration resulted in both the “Bing” Lite and “Bing” Ultra-Lite models.

Alongside his in-person performances, Futch focuses his energy on Patreon, where he produces monthly workshops, and Dulcimerica, a video series on YouTube that’s been viewed by millions of people worldwide and is currently in its 17th year. Over 30 years of downloadable books, CDs, and videos are available for a $5 per month subscription at Patreon.com/BingFutch. He lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife, Jae, and a menagerie of rescued critters.

Futch last did our Dulci-More Concert Series in May 2016, but he was at this venue in Salem just last summer for a concert sponsored by Jan Douglass attended by many of regulars.

Since its founding in January of 1993, Dulci-More has met twice a month to enjoy playing and singing. The group occasionally performs for festivals, fairs, schools, churches, clubs, nursing homes, and others. The group also presented its Dulci-More Festival for 25 years featuring national, international, regional, and local musicians. The Dulci-More Concert Series will continue with Colin Beasley from Mobile, Alabama on July 14 at 7 p.m.

No advance tickets or reservations are needed for the concert series. Free refreshments are available during the intermission. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information or directions, contact Bill Schilling at 234-564-3852 or bill@dulcimore.org or check on the web at www.dulcimore.org for more information about the club.