Full Frontal Folk

Fri., Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $20, Central Baptist Church, 106 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, myaonline.org.

by Mary Armstrong

[ folk/roots ]

Up till now, Full Frontal Folk's trajectory resembled that of a shooting star: brief, bright and memorable. But shooting stars never make a reappearance like this vocal-folk supergroup is — they're returning Friday to play a benefit for Main Line Youth Alliance, which supports LGBT youth. The second-generation folkies in FFF had a lifetime of music-making behind them before coming together at one of the Folksong Society's DIY weekends in 2001. Their impromptu harmonies on the open stage were such a hit they decided to formalize the group. Two albums and a bunch of regional tours later, they felt ready to take a break. Now, despite Jen Schonwald's ongoing battle with cancer, the ladies of FFF are making a comeback. Says Courtney Malley: "It feels like we picked up right where we left off whenever we were last together with the jokes, companionship and songs."

Fri., Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $20, Central Baptist Church, 106 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, myaonline.org.