Sunday, December 10, 3pm, El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd.

What do you get if you add together 2/5 of the beloved local Americana group Halfway Home, 3/4 of the wonderful band Whinestopper, and 3/4 of Bill Cohen and the Harmonettes?

Well, you get the lineup of veteran Columbus musicians who will be in the spotlight Sunday afternoon, December 10, 3-5pm, as the Columbus Folk Music Society presents an entertaining and fun fund-raising concert at El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd.

Among the musicians will be Mike Hale and Renilda Marshall of Halfway Home; Charlie Flowers, Teresa Schleifer, and Renilda (again) of Whinestopper; and Bill Cohen with 2 of the 3 Harmonettes, Teresa (yes, again), and Renilda (yes, again).

The concert will feature an eclectic mix of folk songs from the 1950s and 1960s, swing tunes, jazzy songs, and standards from the 1940s, early rock songs from decades ago, and modern-day Americana-style songs made famous by singer-songwriters who use their music to tell compelling stories about life’s triumphs and struggles. Tight three-part and four-part vocal harmonies will be in the spotlight as will some intricate guitar, bass, piano, and mandolin playing.

Expect songs that will make you laugh, make you cry, make you think, make you want to dance, and make you remember. We’re talking about songs linked to Joni Mitchell; John Prine; James Taylor; Cheryl Wheeler; Bill Staines; Ella Fitzgerald; Kate Wolf; Simon and Garfunkel; Crosby, Stills, and Nash; Peter, Paul, and Mary; and many others.

Since the show will take place during the run-up to holidays later in the month, you can also expect to hear some Christmas and wintertime holiday songs, some of them familiar and others you may never have heard before.

Speaking of warmth — while you enjoy the captivating music, you’ll be able to also enjoy spicy delectable Mexican food (and refreshing drinks) that will be available for purchase from El Vaquero’s huge menu selection.

$15 per person donations are suggested at the door, with proceeds going to help produce the next Central Ohio Folk Festival that will be held May 4-5, 2024, at Highbanks Metro Park.

Hosted by Columbus Folk Music Society.