Our Season Opener
The Whipstitch Sallies
Saturday, September 5, 2026
7:00 pm ET (doors open at 6:15)
All Tickets: $25
In-Person or Livestream
Tickets available online right up until showtime provided the capacity has not been exceeded.
ONLINE SALES ONLY
Tickets on sale: August 8, 2026
From 2010-2016, the Whipstitch Sallies, hailed by critics as “bluegrass rockers with panache,” built a solid Indiana fan base and lit up venues across the Midwest with a unique and eclectic blend of musical influences. For six years band members Allie Burbrink, Kat (Erickson) Calabrese, Sam Herrin and Katie Burk crafted acclaimed albums, played festivals and toured extensively, but ultimately went on to pursue different careers, relationships and interests.
Now, after over a decade away from the spotlight, The Whipstitch Sallies have returned for a limited “Pins & Needles” tour, ready to whip audiences into a frenzy with their dynamic playing and tight harmonies. In their catalogue of Appalachian, bluegrass, Americana and original songs, you’ll hear influences of tradition with a generous dose of creative genre-bending. Allie drives the rhythm on open-back banjo and acoustic guitar while Kat holds down the groove on upright bass. Sam’s blistering mandolin licks and Katie’s spirited fiddle leads kick up an exuberant racket that’s rooted in mountain music but informed by styles from country and jazz to indie rock.
Whether you’re a long-term fan of the Whipstitch Sallies or newly intrigued by a band that proclaims their love for mixing claw-hammer style banjo with punk power chords, this is a reunion show you won’t want to miss!
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The concert will be held in the performance space of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis, located at 615 W. 43rd. St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 (near Butler University.) Follow these DIRECTIONS to join the fun.
Our 2026/2027 Season
Our 2026/2027 Season features a mix of local, regional, national, and international touring acts, including several returning favorites. For more detail, including performer bios and videos, click on the images below!
Krista Detor & Friends
December 12, 2026
Americana Showcase
January 16, 2027
The JAES
February 13, 2027
Laughing Jack
March 20, 2027
The Tannahill Weavers
April 10, 2027
The Hammer & The Hatchet
May 15, 2027
About the Indy Folk Series
The Indy Folk Series is an all-ages listening room venue where the audience is up close and personal. You’ll enjoy the superb acoustics, the art on the walls, and the relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Concerts are held in the performance space at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis, our home since the series was founded in 2001.
We strive to be accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. If you need accommodations, please contact us: IndyFolkSeries@gmail.com.
For more detailed information about accessibility at the venue, or other frequently asked questions about the concerts, please click the button below.
Activities are made possible in part by Noblesville Creates, our regional arts partner; the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and with support from Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
