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Festival and Camp Listing (Winter 2009)
November 2008 through January 2009
FESTIVALS
November
11/1; CARL BLACK GMC SARASOTA BLUES FEST — Where: Ed Smith Stadium Complex, Sarasota, Fla. Featuring: Bobby Rush, Diunna Greenleaf, Bob Margolin, JJ Grey and Mofro, Jason Ricci, more. Crafts. Tix: $25, $20 adv, kids free. Info: Barbara Strauss, 511 Sheffield Greene Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235; Ph: 941-377-3279; Fx: 941-371-0018. Web: www.sarasotabluesfest.com.
11/1; HARVEST FEST — Where: Mullet Hall Equestrian Ctr, Johns Island Co. Park, Charleston, S.C. Featuring: Crafter market, children’s activities, live entertainment, food and more. Contests. Crafts. Tix: $5, children free. Info: Mandi Starnes, Charleston County Park/Recreation Comm., 861 Riverland Dr., Charleston, SC 29412; Ph: 843-795-4386 or 843-762-2172. Web: www.ccprc.com.
11/1; LEGEND OF THE JERSEY DEVIL SHOW — Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, N.J. Featuring: Cedar Creek Libby Prison, Minstrels and Jersey Devil, Tecla Gay, Rustic Rhythms, Faith and Practice, Wolf Pit Hollow, Pickin’ Shed Jam. Tix: $5. Info: Elaine Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657, Waretown, NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593 or 732-269-6418. Web: www.alberthall.org.
11/1; ROCKY RIVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Piedmont High School, Monroe, N.C. Featuring: Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, A Deeper Shade of Blue, Nashville Bound. Tix: $10, $8 adv, kids free. Info: Joan Fraley, 2014 Wilson Ave, Monroe, NC 28110; Ph: 704-283-0215 or 704-283-2844. Web: www.deepershadeofblue.com.
11/1; TERLINGUA INTERNATIONAL CHILI COOK-OFF — Where: Terlingua, Tex. Tix: $30. Info: Alan Dean; Ph: 512- 567-2835. Web: www.chili.org/terlingua.html.
11/1-2; FALL COUNTRY JAMBOREE — Where: Pioneer Settlement, Barberville, Fla. Featuring: Folk art, entertainment, living history displays, farm animals, children’s stage and hands-on area. Crafts. Info: Mia Gerber, Fall Country Jamboree, P.O. Box 6, Barberville, FL 32105; Ph: 386-749-2959; Fx: 386-749-2087. Web: www.pioneersettlement.org. A
11/1-2; LOUISIANA SWAMP FEST — Where: Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, La. Featuring: Celebrates Cajun way of life through cultural demonstrations, music, food and crafts.Features hands-on encounters with live Louisiana swamp animals and special animal feedings. Crafts. Tix: Free with zoo admission. Info: Louisiana Swamp Fest, Audubon Zoo, P.O. Box 4327, New Orleans, LA 70178; Ph: (504) 581-4629 or 866-487-2966; Fx: 504-866-0819. Web: www.auduboninstitute.org. CO CR HR A
11/2; BLUES ON THE EAST SIDE FEST — Where: Brantford, Ont., Canada. Info: , Jackhammers Night Club, 155 Lynden Rd, Unit 6, Brantford, ON , Canada; Ph: 519-623-7490 or 519-752-8777. Web: www.bluesontheeastside.com.
11/2-6; MOAB FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Moab, Utah. Featuring: Sloan Wainwright, Cosy Sheridan, Brooks Williams, TR Ritchie, Eric Jones. Info: Moab Folk Music Festival, TR Ritchie Cosy Sheridan, PO Box 479, Moab, UT 84532; Ph: 603-731-3240 or 435-259-6230. Web: www.moabfolkfestival.com.
11/4-9; OSLO WORLD MUSIC FEST — Where: Oslo, Norway. Info: Anne Moberg / Tonje Parsons, Rikskonsertene, PB 4261 Nydalen, Oslo, NO-0401, Norway; Ph: +47-(0)22-01-5900; Fx: +47-(0)22-02-5901. Web: www.world-music.no.
11/5-14; ETNOSOI! — Where: Helsinki, Finland. Featuring: International music, with artists from all over the world. Info: Jaana-Maria Jukkara, Global Music Centre, Hämeentie 34D, Helsinki, FIN-00530, Finland; Ph: +358-(0)9-696-2790; Fx: +358-(0)9-6962-7910. Web: www.globalmusic.fi.
11/6-9; RIVERHAWK MUSIC FEST — Where: Sertoma Ranch, Brooksville, Fla. Featuring: Have Gun Will Travel, Still Friends, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Hoots & Hellmouth, Cadillac Sky, Harper, Chris Knight, Kruger Brothers, the Steeldrivers, Tarbox Ramblers, Andy Kohrs, Pinkham Family, the Zydepunks, Bill Blue Band, Michael Reno Harrell, Roy Schneider, Ruth Wyand, the Dixie Beeliners, Waco Ramblers, the Mayhaw, Aaron O’Rourke Trio. Crafts. Info: Riverhawk Music Festival, Mitch Lind, P.O. Box 694, Polk City, FL 33868; Ph: 863-984-8445. Web: www.riverhawkmusic.com.
11/6-9; WOMAD CANARIAS — Where: Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. Featuring: Music from around the world with a global market including artists such as Darga, Ba Cissoko, Babylon Circus, DJ Yoda, Femi Kuti and The Positive Force, Siyaya,Speed Caravan, The F.E.O.S, The Good Company, Tony Allen and others. Tix: FREE. Info: WOMAD Ltd., Millside, Mill Lane, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 8PN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)122-574-4494 or +44-(0)118-939-0930; Fx: +44-(0)122-574-3481. Web: www.womad.org.
11/6-15; KENT STATE FOLK FEST — Where: Kent, Ohio. Featuring: 2 consecutive weekends of folk music. Contests. Workshops. Info: Kent State Folk Festival, WKSU Offices, 1613 E. Summit St., Kent, OH 44242; Ph: 330-672-9154 or 800-672-2132; Fx: 330-672-4107. Web: www.kentstatefolkfestival.org. CR HR A I I - Call in advance
11/7-8; MARIETTA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Jim Miller Park, Marietta, Ga. Featuring: Whitetop Mountai, The Piatt Family, Miller’s Creek, The J. Max McKee Family, and The Suggins Brothers, Counterpoint, the Jot Em Down Boys, Bluegrass Five, Dehlia Low of NC and The Horne Family Band. Tix: wknd $20, $10-12 daily, children free. Info: Jack Masters, Marietta Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 187, Forest Park, GA 30298-0187; Ph: 770-961-5974; Fx: 678-422-5712. Web: www.jackgrass.com. CO CR HO HR A
11/7-8; OLD SAVANNAH BLUES & BBQ FEST — Where: The Roundhouse Railroad Museum, Savannah, Ga. Featuring: Shane Pruitt Trio, Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Patrick Vinning Band, Eric Culberson, Charlie Musselwhite. Tix: $20 wknd, $12 day, children free. Info: Coastal Heritage Society, 303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401; Ph: 912-651-6840; Fx: 912-651-6971. Web: www.chsgeorgia.org.
11/7-9; BLUES AT BRIDGETOWN — Where: Bridgetown, W.A., Australia. Tix: $150 wknd, $75-100 day, $65 youth day or wknd. Info: , Blues at Bridgetown, PO Box 206, Bridgetown, WA 6255, Australia; Ph: +61-(08)9761-2921; Fx: +61-(08)9761-2720. Web: www.bluesatbridgetown.com.
11/7-9; GREATER DOWNSTATE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Ill. Featuring: The Grascals, Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Nothin’ Fancy, Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top X-press, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Daily & Vincent, John Reischman & The Jaybirds, Kenny & Amanda Smith, The Harmans, and The Bankester Family. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $50-55 wknd, $5-25 day. Info: Bluegrass Festival , P.O. Box 456, Jacksonville, IL 62651; Ph: 217-243-3159. Web: www.bluegrassmidwest.com. A
11/7-16; LUCERNE BLUES FEST — Where: Grand Casino, Lucerne, Switzerland. Info: Guido Schmidt; Ph: . Web: www.bluesfestival.ch.
11/8-9; AUBURN CHRISTMAS FEST — Where: Gold Country Frgrnds, Auburn, Calif. Featuring: Various types of music, street performers. Crafts. Tix: $7, $5 srs, $1 kids. Info: Rich Burleigh, Fire on the Mountain, P.O. Box 148, Soulsbyville, CA 95372; Ph: 209-533-3473 or 530-823-4533; Fx: 209-533-1049. Web: www.fireonthemountain.com.
11/8-9; FERNWOOD SCOTTISH & IRISH MUSIC FEST — Where: Fernwood Hotel and Resort, Bushkill, Pa. Featuring: Na Bodach, The Malones, Neil Emberg, Bogside Rogues, Emish, the Sean Fleming Band, Brother, Searson, the Pocono Highland Dancers. Tix: $15, $8 children. Info: Fernwood Hotel and Resort, P.O. Box 447, Rt. 209 North, Bushkill, PA 18324; Ph: 888-FERNWOOD or 570-588-6661 x2118 ; Fx: 570-588-7112. Web: www.fernwoodhotel.com. CR HR A
11/9; BOOGALOO BLUES FEST — Where: Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Surrey. Featuring: Dr Feelgood, Ruthless Blues, Ben Waters, Ian Siegal, Sonny Black, Primo Blues, Robin Bibi, Tantrum, Rik Martin, Toby Barelli, Gentleman Tim, Robert Hokum Blues Band and more. Tix: £25 . Info: Boogaloo House, Vine Way, Wrecclesham, Farham, GU10 4TB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1252-793430; Fx: +44-(0)1252-794509. Web: http://www.boogaloopromotions.com/weekends.html.
11/14-15; SOUTHERN OHIO INDOOR MUSIC FEST — Where: Roberts Convention Ctr, Wilmington, Ohio. Featuring: Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent, The Lonesome River Band, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Cherryholmes, The Grascals, Nothin’ Fancy, Leroy Troy, The Primitive Quartet, Danny Paisley and Southern Grass, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers. Tix: $27-60. Info: Joe Mullins, Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival, 500 W. 2nd St., Xenia, OH 45385; Ph: 937-372-5804; Fx: 937-372-3508. Web: www.somusicfest.com.
11/14-15; SUWANNEE MUSIC RETREAT — Where: Stephen Foster Ctr, White Springs, Fla. Featuring: Butch Ross, Bing Futch, Mary Z. Cox, Susan Boyer Haley, Aaron O’Rourke, David Beede, Dan Landrum, Ray Belanger, Will Smith, Cheryl Belanger. Workshops in autoharp, mountain and hammer dulcimer. Tix: $85 wknd, $10 evening concerts. Info: Mitzi Nelson, Stephen Foster Folk Center, P.O. Box G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 386-397-4478; Fx: 386-397-4262. Web: www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster.
11/14-16; EISTEDDFOD NEW YORK — Where: The Renaissance Charter School, Jackson Heights, Queens, N.Y. Featuring: Norris Bennett, Ralph Bodington, Colleen Cleveland, Craig Edwards, Howard Glasser, Jodee James, David Jones, Dónal Maguire, Barry O’Neill, Anne Price and more. Info: Folk Music Society of New York, Inc, 444 W 54th Street #7, New York, NY 10019; Ph: 718-426-8555 or 212-957-8386. Web: www.eisteddfod-ny.org.
11/14-16; FOUR CORNER STATES BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Everett Bowman Rodeo Grnds, Wickenburg, Ariz. Info: , Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, 216 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390; Ph: 928-684-5479 or 928 684-0977; Fx: 928-684-5470. Web: www.wickenburgchamber.com.
11/15; PCS DAY & HOMEPLACE FEST — Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, N.J. Featuring: Bluegrass, country and traditional music. Info: Elaine Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657, Waretown, NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593. Web: www.alberthall.org. CR A
11/17-18; BLUES BASH — Where: Taipei, Taiwan. Featuring: Mitch Woods,Ben Hernandez and Nathan James, Tommy Chung, Shun Kikuta, BoPoMoFo, Black Sheep, David Chen & the Muddy Basin Ramblers and more. Info: The Blues Society of Taiwan, Chung Hsiao East Road, Section 4, Lane 170, Alley 6, #4, 5F, Taipei, 106, Taiwan; Ph: . Web: http://www.bsot.org/default.html.
11/19-23; WESTERN MUSIC FEST — Where: Marriot Albuquerque, Albuquerque, N.M. Featuring: Cowboy and Western music. Info: Marsha Short, P.O.Box648, Coppell, TX 75019; Ph: 505-563-0673 or 325-234-4306. Web: www.westernmusic.org.
11/21-23; FIDDLE 2008 — Where: Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, Scotland. Workshops in fiddle and cello. Info: The Scots Fiddle Festival Ltd., St George’s West, 58 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RT, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)131-555-7669; Fx: +44-(0)131-337-9316. Web: www.scotsfiddlefestival.com.
11/21-12/24; AFRICOLOR — Where: Paris, France. Info: Philippe Conrath, 5 rue Arthur Groussier, Paris, 75010, France; Ph: +33-147-97-6999; Fx: +33-147-97-6544. Web: www.africolor.com.
11/27-29; SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Myrtle Beach Convention Ctr, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Tix: $75 weekend, $30 day, child $15-40, kids under 6 free. Info: Norman Adams / Tony Anderson, Adams & Anderson, LCC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203; Fx: 706-864-1037. Web: www.aandabluegrass.com.
11/27-29; THANKSGIVING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Clem’s Shoal Creek Music Park, Lavonia, Ga. Info: W.J. Clem Sayer, Clem’s Shoal Creek Music Park, 3191 Providence Church Rd., Lavonia, GA 30553; Ph: 706-356-1092 or 706-371-5435 cell; Fx: 706-356-1092. Web: www.sebabluegrass.org. CO CR HO A
11/27-30; THANKSGIVING BLUEGRASS JAM WEEKEND — Where: Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville, Fla. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Steve Dittman, 2181 Trussell Rd., Oglethorpe, GA 31068-3245; Ph: 352-754-3082 or 813-985 2780; Fx: 352-754-3082. Web: www.sertomayouthranch.com. CO CR HO HR A
11/28-29; KOLO FEST — Where: Sausalito, Calif. Workshops in Serbian, Greek, Turkish and Macedonian dance . Crafts. Info: Jerry Duke, Kolo Festival, P.O. Box 20181, Piedmont, CA 94620; Ph: 510-266-0560 or 510-847-8665. Web: balkantunes.org/kolofestival. A
11/28-29; OLD TYME FARM DAYS — Where: Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Cmpgrnd, Live Oak, Fla. Featuring: A celebration of old-time farm life, with Gospel, blacksmithing, weaving, storytelling, and musical instrument demos and more. Info: Cher Skinner, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak, FL 32060; Ph: 386-364-1688 or 386-364-4641; Fx: 904-364-2998. Web: www.musicliveshere.com. CO HO A
11/28-30; JULMARKNAD — Where: Bishop Hill, Ill Historical Village. Tix: FREE. Info: Events Coordinator, Bishop Hill Arts Council, P.O. Box 47, Bishop Hill, IL 61419; Ph: 309-927-3345 or 309-927-3899. Web: www.bishophillartscouncil.com.
11/28-30; NEWTON THANKSGIVING BLUEGRASS WEEKEND — Where: Newton Best Western Inn, Newton, Iowa. Info: Chuck Stearman, SPBGMA, P.O. Box 271, Kirksville, MO 63501; Ph: 660-665-7172; Fx: 660-665-7450. Web: www.spbgma.com. CR HR A
11/28-30; SONORA CHRISTMAS FEST — Where: Mother Lode Frgrnds, Sonora, Calif. Featuring: Elves, storytellers, all types of music and street performers. Crafts. Tix: $7, $5 srs, $2 kids. Info: Rich Burleigh, Fire on the Mountain, P.O. Box 148, Soulsbyville, CA 95372; Ph: 209-533-3473 or 530-823-4533; Fx: 209-533-1049. Web: www.fireonthemountain.com.
December
12/5-6; COWBOY POETRY GATHERING — Where: Wickenburg Performing Arts Center, Wickensburg, AZ. Featuring: Cowboy poems and songs and ideas with a western theme including poets Yvonne Hollenbeck, Jean and Gary Prescott and Red Steagall. Crafts. Tix: 30. Info: Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, 216 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390; Ph: 800-942-5242 or 928-684-5479; Fx: 928-684-5470. Web: www.wickenburgchamber.com. CO A
12/5-6; JACOB’S LADDER WINTER WEEKEND — Where: Nof Ginnosar Hotel, Sea of Galilee, Israel. Featuring: Ben Sand, Eevergreen, La Vache Qui Rit, Shay Tochner and Lilac Sheer, Tempa and the Tantrum, the Women’s Mountain, Avital Raz and Amos Ungar, Diane & Ada, Jug O’ Punch, Judi’n’Lynn Lewis, Amiel Schotz. Info: Jacob’s Ladder Fest, Menachem Vinegrad, Mishol Nimron 2, Katzrin, 12900, Israel; Ph: +972-(04)-6850403; Fx: +972-(04)-6962231. Web: www.jlfestival.com.
12/5-7; SUNDOG ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FAIRE — Where: Credit Union Place, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Non-stop entertainment stage, demos, children’s area. Crafts. Tix: $6, kids under 12 free. Info: Diane Boyko-Banda, Sundog Arts Society, Box 7183, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4J1, Canada; Ph: 306-384-7364. Web: www.sundoghandcraftfaire.com.
12/5-14; CHRISTMAS REVELS: OREGON — Where: Scottish Rite Theater, Portland, Ore. Featuring: 2 consecutive weekends. Celebration of the winter solstice,songs from Norway,Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Info: Revels Inc., 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472; Ph: 503-224-7411 or 617-972-8300; Fx: 617-972-8400. Web: portlandrevels.org.
12/6; HADDENHAM FEST — Where: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, U.K. Tix: £28 whole day, £12 evening. Info: John Heydon, John’s House, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2QP, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)129-641-5333; Fx: +44-(0)129-639-7092. Web: www.haddenhamceilidhs.co.uk.
12/6; OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS — Where: Old Bedford Village, Bedford, Pa. Featuring: 1700s pioneer-themed Christmas celebration with music, hot cider in the tavern and horse and carriage rides. Crafts. Tix: $10 adults, $6 students, children free. Info: Event Director, Old Bedford Village, 220 Sawblade Rd., Bedford, PA 15522; Ph: 800-238-4347 or 814-623-1156; Fx: 814-623-1158. Web: www.oldbedfordvillage.org. CO A
12/6; CHRISTMAS REVELS: NEW YORK — Where: Church of the Holy Apostles, New York, N.Y. Featuring: Music,song, dance and drama from Christmas revels past. Info: New York Revels, Inc., 328 Flatbush Avenue, PMB 270, Brooklyn, NY 11238; Ph: 718-399-9282 or 617-972-8300; Fx: 617-972-8400. Web: www.nyrevels.org.
12/6-7; JULMARKNAD — Where: Bishop Hill, Ill. Featuring: First weekend of Swedish foods, music, decorated shops and museums, Christmas gifts and Swedish folk characters roaming the village Christmas Market. . Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Events Coordinator, Bishop Hill Arts Council, 106 Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL 61419; Ph: 309-927-3345 or 309-927-3539. Web: www.bishophill.com. CR HR A
12/7; CHRISTMAS IN OLD APPALACHIA — Where: Museum of Appalachia, Norris, Tenn. Featuring: Crafts, old-time musicians, bluegrass bands and area choirs at historically themed celebration. Crafts. Tix: FREE, bring canned goods. Info: Elaine I. Meyer, Museum of Appalachia, P.O. Box 1189, Norris, TN 37828; Ph: 865-494-0514 or 865-494-7680; Fx: 423-494-8957. Web: www.museumofappalachia.org. CR HR A
12/8-16; CHRISTMAS REVELS: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Where: Lisner Auditorium, George Washington Univ., Washington, D.C. Featuring: 2 consecutive weekends. Renaissance music, visits the colorful Renaissance world of Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I. Info: Washington Revels, 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910; Ph: 301-587-3835 or 617-972-8300; Fx: 888-587-9050. Web: www.revelsdc.org.
12/9-1/8; SPITALFIELDS FEST — Where: Tower Hamlets, London, U.K. Featuring: Live music, talks and walks including A Christmas Carol, Rhodri Davies, The Monteverdi Apprentice Artists and more. Info: Spitalfields Festival, 61 Brushfield St., London, E1 6AA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)20-7377-0287; Fx: +44-(0)20-7247-0494. Web: www.spitalfieldsfestival.org.uk.
12/11-13; CHRISTMAS IN THE SMOKIES — Where: Ramada Inn and Smokey Mountain Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Featuring: IIIrd Tyme Out, Jamie Dailey & Darrin Vincent Band, Goldwing Express, The Lewis Family, Bobby Osborne and The Rocky Top X-Press, Ralph Stanley II and The Clinch Mountain Boys,Barry Scott and Second Wind,Raymond Fairchild, VW Boys, J. Max McKee’s,Bluegrass Mountaineers, Lonesome Whistle Band, The Larkins and more. Tix: $20+tax. Info: The Larkins, P.O. Box 292574, Nashville, TN 37229; Ph: 615-476-6353 or 423-357-7515; Fx: 423-357-6741. Web: www.larkinmusic.com. CR HR A
12/11-14; MIKOLAJKI FOLKOWE — Where: Lublin, Poland. Featuring: Folk music groups from Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary and other countries. Tix: €15. Info: Agnieszka Matecka, ACK UMCS Chatka Zaka, ul. Radziszewskiego 16, Lublin, 20-356, Poland; Ph: +48-81-533-32-01 x114; Fx: +48-81-744-89-36. Web: www.mikolajki.folk.pl.
12/12-13; LUCIA NIGHTS — Where: Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Bishop Hill, Ill. Featuring: Trad Swedish and American seasonal music, caroling, bell choirs, museums, shops and craft demonstrations. Tix: FREE, donations accepted. Info: Events Coordinator, Bishop Hill State Historic Site, P.O. Box 104, Bishop Hill, IL 61419; Ph: 309-927-3345 or 309-927-3899. Web: www.bishophillartscouncil.com.
12/12-21; CHRISTMAS REVELS: CALIFORNIA — Where: Scottish Rite Theater, Oakland, Calif. Featuring: 2 consecutive weekends revolving around the medieval dark ages with a new interpretation of the The King and the Fool. Info: Erin Marie Sickler, 337 17th St. #207, Oakland, CA 94612; Ph: 510-452-9334; Fx: 510-452-9335. Web: www.calrevels.org. A
12/12-30; CHRISTMAS REVELS: MASSACHUSETTS — Where: Sanders Theatre, Harvard Univ., Cambridge, Mass. Featuring: The Mellstock Band, David Coffin, Mary Casey, The Pinewoods Morris Men, The Revels Chorus of adults and children, the Cambridge Symphonic Brass Ensemble . Tix: $25-$52, children $20-$42 . Info: Alan Casso, Christmas Revels, 80 Mount Auburn St., Watertown, MA 02472; Ph: 617-972-8300 or 617-496-2222; Fx: 617-972-8400. Web: www.revels.org.
12/13; OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS — Where: Old Bedford Village, Bedford, Pa. Featuring: Live seasonal music, hot cider in the tavern, horse and carriage rides in candlelit village. Crafts. Tix: $10 adults, $6 students, children free. Info: Old Bedford Village, 220 Sawblade Rd., Bedford, PA 15522; Ph: 800-238-4347 or 814-623-1156; Fx: 814-623-1158. Web: www.oldbedfordvillage.com. CO A
12/13-17; CHRISTMAS REVELS: WASHINGTON — Where: The Rialto Theatre, Tacoma, Wash. Featuring: Scottish Revels includes harp & fiddle, Highland and Lowland bagpipes, the traditions of Plough Monday and Hogmanay, Highland dancing, Scottish country dancing and sword dancing. Info: Puget Sound Revels, 3421 N. 30th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407; Ph: 253-756-1804 or 253-591-5894. Web: www.pugetsoundrevels.org.
12/13-21; CHRISTMAS REVELS: TEXAS — Where: Moores Opera House, Univ. of Houston, Houston, Tex. Featuring: Two consecutive weekends centerered around Shakespeare’s clown, Morris dancing, the Mechanicals, The Lord Chamberlain, Elizabeth I and 16th Century country life. Info: Revels Houston, P.O. Box 66829, Houston, TX 77266-6829; Ph: 713-668-3303 or 713-669-9528; Fx: 713-668-6160. Web: www.revelshouston.org.
12/14-20; CHRISTMAS REVELS: COLORADO — Where: Boulder Theater, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: 2 consecutive weekends. A pioneer Christmas show through the Revels traditions of music, dance and drama. Info: Rocky Mountain Revels, 1510 Bluebell, Boulder, CO 80302; Ph: 303-440-9056 or 617-972-8300; Fx: 617-972-8400. Web: www.rockymountainrevels.org.
12/20; HOLIDAY SHOW — Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, N.J. Featuring: Santa Claus. Info: Elaine Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657, Waretown, NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593. Web: www.alberthall.org.
12/21; CANDLELIGHT EVENING — Where: The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y. Featuring: Trad Christmas celebration. Tix: $11, $9.50 senior, $5 child. Info: Events, Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Hwy 80 Lake Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326; Ph: (607) 547-1450; Fx: 607-547-1404. Web: www.farmersmuseum.org. CR HR A
12/25; JULOTTA — Where: Colony Church, Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Bishop Hill, Ill. Featuring: Candlelight nondenominational service in Swedish and English. Info: Events Coordinator, Bishop Hill State Historic Site, 106 Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL 61419; Ph: 309-927-3345; Fx: 309-927-3345. Web: www.bishophill.com.
12/28-1/1; CHRISTMAS & MIDWINTER TRADITIONS FEST — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wis. Workshops in music, dance, crafts singing, kids’ programs. Crafts. Info: Melissa Leef, Folklore Village, 3210 Co. Hwy. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533; Ph: 608-924-4000; Fx: 608-924-3725. Web: www.folklorevillage.org. CR HR A
12/28-1/1; COWBOY CLASSICS ART & GEAR SHOW — Where: Arizona State Frgrnds, Phoenix, Ariz. Featuring: Celebration of Western culture and lifestyle. Crafts. Info: Cowboy Classics Art & Gear Show, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85007; Ph: 602-258-8568; Fx: 602-257-9190. Web: www.anls.org.
12/31; FIRST NIGHT BOSTON — Where: Boston, Mass. Featuring: Folk music, bluegrass, grand procession, fireworks, ice sculptures, visual arts, film, theatre and dance. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Alene Burroughs, First Night Boston, 36 Bromfield Street, Suite 204, Boston, MA 02108; Ph: 617-542-1399; Fx: 617-426-9531. Web: www.firstnight.org.
12/31; NEW YEAR’S ANNAPOLIS — Where: Annapolis, Md. Featuring: Window performances, Interactive venues and live musical entertainment . Tix: $15, $10 adv. Info: First Night Annapolis Inc., 1616 Forest Drive, Suite 3, Annapolis, MD 21403; Ph: 410-268-8553; Fx: 410 268-8554. Web: www.newyearsannapolis.org. A I
12/31-1/1; JAM’N BLUEGRASS STYLE NEW YEAR’S EVE — Where: Laurel Lakes Cmpgrnd, Salemburg, N.C. Featuring: Dry Branch Fire Squad, Avery County, Marty Raybon, Carolina Road, Carolina Sonshine, The Circuit Riders and Pine Mountain Railroad. Info: Nancy Canaday, 7007 Scarlett Ln., Garner, NC 27529; Ph: 919-422-8413 or 919-815-5270. Web: www.laurellakescampground.com.
January ’09
1/1-3; NEW YEAR’S BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Convention Ctr, Jekyll Island, Ga. Featuring: The Gary Waldrep Band, The Country Gentlemen, The Larry Stephenson Band, The Inspirations, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers, Goldwing Express, The Chuck Wagon Gang, The Gibson Brothers, The Grascals, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Cherryholmes, Barry Scott & Second Wind, Carolina Road Band, The Lewis Family, The Bluegrass Brothers, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys. Crafts. Tix: wknd $75-85, day $30-35, children wknd $40-45 day $15-20. Info: Norman Adams / Tony Anderson, Adams and Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203 or 912-635-3400; Fx: 706-864-1037. Web: www.aandabluegrass.com.
1/8-10; FESTIVAL IN THE DESERT — Where: Essakane, NW of Timbuktu, Mali, Africa. Featuring: Celebration of the music and culture of the Touareg people of the Sahara, with music, dance, poetry, camel racing, ritual swordfighting, games and other ancient cultural traditions. Crafts. Info: Dmitri Vietze, 511 W. 4th St. Ste. 2, Bloomington, IN 47404-5171; Ph: ; Fx: 801-729-4911. Web: www.festival-au-desert.org. CO
1/9-11; RIVER CITY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Oregon Convention Ctr, Portland, Ore. Featuring: Daily & Vincent, Dan Tyminski Band, Ralph Stanley, Fairfield Four, J.D. Crowe & The New South, Sierra Hull & Hwy 111, The Whites featuring Jerry Douglas, Pyschograss with Tony Trishka, Longview, Hot Club of Cowtown, Jim Kweskin featuring Bill Kieth & the BBQ Orchestra, others. Info: Charles R. Palmer, 4001 NE Halsey, Portland, OR 97232; Ph: 503-282-0877 or 503-282-0877; Fx: 503-282-2953. Web: www.rivercitybluegrass.com.
1/9-11; UPPER POTOMAC PIPER’S WEEKEND — Where: Shepherdstown, W.Va. Featuring: Jerry O’Sullivan, Eliot Grasso, Laura MacKenzie, Dick Hensold, Bob Mitchell, Cleek Schrey. Info: Upper Potomac Music Weekends, P.O. Box 1474, Shepherdstown, WV 25443; Ph: 304-263-2531. Web: www.squeezethebag.info.
1/9-11; WHITTLESEA STRAW BEAR FEST — Where: Whittlesea, Cambs., U.K. Info: Brian & Christine Kell, 119 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2AJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1733-204348 or +44-(0)173-320-8245. Web: www.strawbear.org.uk.
1/11; STEPHEN FOSTER DAY — Where: Stephen Foster Ctr, White Springs, Fla. Featuring: An afternoon musical program and carillon recital in honor of National Stephen Foster Day. Workshops. Info: Stephen Foster Folk Center, Stephen Foster Day, P.O. Drawer G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 877-6FLFOLK or 386-397-4331; Fx: 386-397-4262. Web: www.stephenfostercso.org.
1/14-18; COLORADO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING — Where: Arvada Ctr. for the Arts, Arvada, Colo. Featuring: Baxter Black, New West, Brenn Hill, Riders in the Sky, others. Info: Liz Masterson & Maryanne Patterson, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003-9985; Ph: 720-898-7200. Web: www.arvadacenter.org.
1/14-2/1; CELTIC CONNECTIONS — Where: Glasgow, Scotland. Info: Jane Donald or Lauren McKean; Ph: +44-(0)141-353-8016. Web: www.celticconnections.com.
1/15-25; ANCHORAGE FOLK FEST — Where: Anchorage, Alaska. Featuring: Over 150 musical groups and artists and 40 music, dance, and performance workshops conducted by at least 35 different instructors. Workshops. Tix: FREE. Info: Anchorage Folk Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 243034, Anchorage, AK 99524-3034; Ph: 907-227-3062. Web: www.anchoragefolkfestival.org.
1/16-18; BLYTHE BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Colorado River Frgrnds, Blythe, Calif. Featuring: Daily & Vincent, Dan Paisley & the southern grass, Cedar Hill, The Martins, Sawmill Road, IIIrd Generation, Sawmill Road, The Burnett Family, Just For Fun, The Blade Runners, Rhonda Vincant & The Rage. Contests in band showcase. Workshops in music and songwriting. Crafts. Tix: $15 day. Info: Bobbe Burgoyne, Blythe Area Chamber of Commerce, 201 S. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225; Ph: 760-922-8166; Fx: 760-922-4010. Web: blythebluegrass.com. CO CR HR A
1/16-18; RALPH PAGE DANCE LEGACY WEEKEND — Where: MUB, Univ. of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H. Featuring: Chris Ricciotti, David Millstone, Bob McQuillen, Deanna Stiles and George Wilson, Tidal Wave, others. Workshops. Tix: $75 wknd, $70 adv, students half price, children free. Info: Ralph Page Memorial Committee, NEFFA, PMB 282, 1770 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140; Ph: 603-436-8372 or 603-659-5612; Fx: 781-662-6730. Web: www.neffa.org/rplw.html. A
1/16-18; ROGUE VALLEY BLUES FEST — Where: Ashland, Ore. Tix: $55 wknd, $10-30 day, $20 workshops. Info: Ariella St. Clair, St. Clair Productions, P.O. Box 835, Ashland, OR 97520; Ph: 541-535-3562. Web: www.stclairevents.com.
1/16-18; WESTERN WORKERS LABOR HERITAGE FEST — Where: San Francisco Bay area, Calif. Featuring: Workshops and performances geared toward building the labor movement through art and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Workshops. Info: David Winters, Western Workers Labor Heritage Festival, P.O. Box 7184, Santa Cruz, CA 95061; Ph: 831-426-4940 or 831-227-4811; Fx: 408-448-8017. Web: http://www.docspopuli.org/WesternWorkers.html.
1/16-18; WINTER MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, Ireland. Featuring: Special Consensus, Prison Love, Niamh Parsons, Kate Purcell, Clive Barnes, Chad Dughi, Tchebello, Boat Band, Kimbers Men, Josephine Marsh Band, Broken String Band, Eoin O’Niell, McDarragh (John Nyhan), Golden Star Morris Dancers, Kilmurry Church Choir, Mick Cummins Band, Swallows Tail Ceilí Band. Info: Brendan Walsh, Sixmilebridge Folk Club, Derra, Kilkishen, Co. Clare, , Ireland; Ph: +353-61-367283 or +353-868464509; Fx: +353-61-367094. Web: www.wmw.ie.
1/16-19; COTTONWOOD CAPER — Where: Cottonwood, AZ. Featuring: Susan Michaels and Claire Zucker, callers Round the House and traditional blend bands. Tix: $65. Info: Judy Norman, 7437 West Acoma Drive, Peoria, AZ 85381; Ph: 623-979-4875.
1/16-2/3; GLASGOW FESTIVAL OF SONGWRITING — Where: The Buchanan Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland. Featuring: Sessions, open mic opportunities, a songwriter master class and concerts featuring Reawakening, Eilidh Grant, Joe McTamney, Jim McKenna, Eric Grant, Pauline Vallance and more . Info: Jim McKenna; Ph: +44-(0)1698-815-778. Web: www.glasgowfestivalofsongwriting.co.uk.
1/17-18; FLORENCE WINTER FOLK FEST — Where: Florence Events Ctr, Florence, Ore. Info: Hal Weiner, P.O. Box 261, Florence, OR 97439; Ph: 888-968-4086 or 541-997-1994. Web: www.winterfolkfestival.org.
1/22-25; YEEHAW JUNCTION BLUEGRASS FEST AND FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP — Where: Yeehaw Junction, Fla. Featuring: Fiddle contest and performers Dry Branch Fire Squad, Bluegrass Brothers, Gary Waldrep, Backwater, Larry Gillis Band, Al Batten & Bluegrass Reunion, Roger Bass, Nothin’Fancy, Moron Brothers, Smokey Green. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Steve Dittman, Original Bluegrass Productions, 2181 Trussell Rd., Oglethorpe, GA 31068-3245; Ph: 478-949-2036 or 478-235-0253; Fx: 813-783-7205. Web: www.originalbluegrass.com. CO HO A
1/23-26; LAKESIDE BLUES BONANZA — Where: Hayling Island, U.K. Featuring: Errol Linton’s Blues Vibe, Jerimiah Marques & The Blue Aces, Dr JJ’s Blues Band, Split Whiskers, Hokie Joint, The Bluekings, Five Field Holler and Nick Nicholls. . Tix: £135. Info: Boogaloo Promotions, Boogaloo House, Vine Way, Wrecclesham, Farnham, GU10 4TB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)125-279-3430; Fx: +44-(0)125-279-4509. Web: http://www.boogaloopromotions.com/weekends.html.
1/23-31; NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING — Where: Western Folklife Ctr, Elko, Nev. Featuring: Poetry and music performed by working cowboys. Workshops in gear making, writing, songwriting, cooking and more. Crafts. Info: Sally Haueter, Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad St., Elko, NV 89801; Ph: 775-738-7508; Fx: 775-738-2900. Web: www.westernfolklife.org. SL on request
1/24; FIDDLE JAMBOREE — Where: Abbotsford, B.C., Canada. Tix: $5. Info: Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers, Keith, P.O. Box 2246, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X2, Canada; Ph: 604-852-3582 or 604-504-5464. Web: www.cfvfiddlers.com.
1/30-31; ANN ARBOR FOLK FEST — Where: Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, Mich. Featuring: Folk, roots and ethnic music. Tix: $30-250. Info: Barb Chaffer Authier, The Ark, 316 S. Main Str, Ann Arbor, MI 48104; Ph: 734-761-1800; Fx: 734-761-1485. Web: www.theark.org.
Camps & Schools
November
11/2-8; BUILDING A MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Jack Smoot. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $478 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
11/2-8; INTERMEDIATE HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Ray Belanger. Tix: $478 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
11/6-9; LAMB’S RETREAT FOR SONGWRITERS — Where: Harbor Springs, Mich. Featuring: Joe Dolce, Jon Vezner, Annie Gallup, Jim Photoglo, Chuck Brodsky, Wil Maring. Workshops in songwriting. Tix: $275 - $495. Info: John D. Lamb, Springfed Arts, P.O. Box 304, Royal Oak, MI 48068-0304; Ph: 248-589-3913; Fx: 248-589-9981. Web: www.springfed.org.
11/7-9; DANCE IN THE DESERT — Where: Triangle Y Ranch, Oracle, Ariz. Featuring: Rodney Miller and Airdance, with calling by Sue Dupre and Rick Mohr. Workshops in contra styling, fiddle, shape note singing and more. Tix: $190, $60 children. Info: Dance in the Desert, Tucson Friends of Traditional Music, P.O. Box 40654, Tucson, AZ 85717-0654; Ph: 520-795-2081. Web: www.tftm.org.
11/9-15; CONTINUING MANDOLIN — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J. D. Robinson. Tix: $478 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
11/13-16; LAMB’S RETREAT FOR SONGWRITERS — Where: Harbor Springs, Mich. Featuring: Joel Mabus, Michael Camp, Karen Mal, Jill Jack, Rachael Davis. Workshops. Tix: $275 - $495. Info: John D. Lamb, Springfed Arts, P.O. Box 304, Royal Oak, MI 48068-0304; Ph: 248-589-3913; Fx: 248-589-9981. Web: www.springfed.org.
11/14-15; SUWANNEE DULCIMER RETREAT — Where: Stephen Foster Ctr, White Springs, Fla. Featuring: Workshops taught by Butch Ross, Bing Futch, Mary Z. Cox, Susan Boyer Haley, Aaron O’Rourke and David Beede and concerts Friday and Saturday nights. Workshops in mountain and hammered dulcimers and autoharp. Info: Stephen Foster Folk Center, P.O. Box G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 877-6FL-FOLK; Fx: 386-397-4262. Web: www.floridastateparks.org. CO HO A
11/14-16; SUNSHINE STATE ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAMP — Where: Boyd Hill Environmental Studies Area, St. Petersburg, Fla. Workshops in guitar, Dobro, fiddle, mandolin, music theory and more. Tix: $129. Info: Charley Groth, Director, Sunshine State Acoustic Music Camp, 2900 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712-3715; Ph: 727-585-5678. Web: ssamc.cjb.net. CO HO A
11/16-21; CONTINUING GUITAR: FINGERPICKING — Where: John C. Campbell, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Hunt Smith. Tix: $430 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Cambell Folk School, 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
11/21-23; PETE WERNICK’S INTERMEDIATE BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP — Where: Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $225. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-319-0561. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
11/21-23; THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Christina Myers. Crafts. Tix: $270 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
11/21-12/23; VANCOUVER FOLK SONG SOCIETY WINTER RETREAT — Where: Camp Alexandra, near Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Singing, jamming, concerts, dances, singarounds, and workshops on many topics. Workshops. Tix: $95 member of VFSS, $105 non-member. Info: Cheryl Piket, 1028 Nanaimo St, New Westminster, BC V3M 2E6, Canada; Ph: 604-251-5341 or 604-647-1323. Web: www.folksongsociety.org.
December
12/5-7; LEARN TO PLAY RECORDER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Rosemarie Kelischek. Crafts. Tix: $270 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
12/5-7; SUWANNEE OLD-TIME MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Stephen Foster Ctr, White Springs, Fla. Featuring: Concerts from Tom Paley and George Gibson and workshops taught by The Haywire Gang, Chuck Levy, Chuck Anton, Fay Baird and Lloyd Baldwin. Workshops in guitar, vocal, fiddle, banjo . Tix: $215. Info: Stephen Foster Folk Center, P.O. Box G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 877-6FLFOLK or 386-397-4478; Fx: 386-397-4262. Web: www.floridastateparks.org.
12/7-13; BEGINNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Gladys Nielsen. Tix: $478 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
12/13; CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS — Where: Stephen Foster Culture Ctr. State Park, White Springs, Fla. Featuring: Kids activities, evening concerts and a parade. Info: Stephen Foster Folk Center, P.O. Box G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 877-6FLFOLK or 386-397-2733; Fx: 386-397-4262. Web: www.floridastateparks.org. CO HO A
12/26-1/1; CHRISTMAS COUNTRY DANCE SCHOOL — Where: Berea College, Berea, Ky. Featuring: Country dancing, folk drama, storytelling, singing, and crafts. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $285, $260 adv., plus r&b. Info: Joe Tarter, Christmas Country Dance School, Berea College CPO 2159, Berea, KY 40404; Ph: 859-985-3789 or 859-985-3431; Fx: 859-985-3919. Web: www.berea.edu.
12/30-1/4; CAMP HARMONY — Where: Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz Mountains, Calif. Featuring: A do-it-yourself camp, with impromptu and scheduled workshops put on by members of the San Francisco Folk Music Club. Workshops in music, dance. Info: Katie Riemer, 1602 Addison, Berkeley, CA 94703; Ph: 510-548-4727. Web: www.sffmc.org.
12/31-1/3; ASHOKAN NEW YEARS FIDDLE & DANCE CAMP — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Jay Ungar & Molly Mason with Swingology, Dave Davies, Peter Ecklund, Peter Davis, Harry Aceto, The Red Stick Ramblers, Latter Day Lizards, David Kaynor, John Krumm, and dance instructors Esther Brill, Cindy Overstreet, Jerone Gagliano & Steve Ryan . Workshops in fiddle, banjo, guitar, singing, dance, more. Tix: $495, $25-45 New Year’s Eve. Info: Jay Ungar, Molly Mason or Barbara Mermell, Ashokan Fiddle & Dance, P.O. Box 49, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-246-2121; Fx: 845-246-9121. Web: www.ashokan.org.
January ’09
1/4-10; ADVANCED HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Dan Landrum. Crafts. Tix: $562 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/5-10; PETE WERNICK’S BASIC BANJO CAMP — Where: Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick. Workshops in basic banjo. Tix: $350. Info: Pete Wernick, Winter Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-319-0561; Fx: 303-652-2299. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
1/9-11; KENTUCKY MUSIC WINTER DULCIMER WEEKEND — Where: Quality Inn, Bardstown, Ky. Featuring: Maureen Sellers, Terry Lewis, Dave Haas, Steve Eulberg, Jeff Hames, Nancy Barker, Rick Thum, Stephen Humphries, Martha Richard. Workshops. Info: Nancy Barker, Kentucky Music, Inc., P.O. Box 86, Bardstown, KY 40004; Ph: 502-348-9253 or 502-348-5237. Web: www.kentuckymusicweek.com.
1/11-17; MYSTERIES OF OLD-TIME FIDDLE REVEALED — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Brad Leftwich. Crafts. Tix: $562 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/12-17; PETE WERNICK’S INTERMEDIATE BANJO CAMP — Where: Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick. Workshops in intermediate banjo. Tix: $350. Info: Pete Wernick, Winter Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-319-0561; Fx: 303-652-2299. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
1/18-23; INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Janita Baker. Crafts. Tix: $512 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/19-24; PETE WERNICK’S ADVANCED BANJO CAMP — Where: Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick. Workshops in advanced banjo. Tix: $350. Info: Pete Wernick, Winter Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-319-0561; Fx: 303-652-2299. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
1/23-25; INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Janita Baker. Tix: $290 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/23-25; PEOPLE’S MUSIC NETWORK WINTER GATHERING — Where: Boston, Mass. Workshops in political and topical music. Tix: $125-200. Info: Diane Crowe, 78 Cave Hill Rd, Leverett, MA 01054; Ph: 413-548-9394 or 845-626-4507. Web: www.peoplesmusic.org.
1/23-25; THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Christina Myers. Crafts. Tix: $290 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/23-26; WINTERSONGS WEST — Where: Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA. Featuring: Penny Nichols, David Roth, Patrick Landeza, Joyce Woodson, Kenny Edwards, Rebecca Troon, Dale Laduke, Pat Milliken. Workshops in songwriting, guitar, singing, harmony, performance, more. Tix: $529, $429 adv. Info: Penny Nichols, SummerSongs, Inc., P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-750-6871 or 845-594-1867; Fx: 845-246-7068. Web: www.summersongs.com.
1/25-31; BEGINNING BLUEGRASS BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J. D. Robinson. Crafts. Tix: $512 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/25-31; BUILD AND LEARN TO PLAY MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Mark Edelman. Crafts. Tix: $512 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/31-2/7; IRISH FESTIVAL CRUISE — Where: Departs Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Featuring: Cherish the Ladies, Johnny McEvoy, Tommy Sands, The Matt Cunningham Band, Liam Tiernan and more. Tix: $1199 and up. Info: Mary Rowley, Irish Festival Cruises, P.O. Box 1367, Roslyn, PA 19001; Ph: 215-885-5350; Fx: 215-885-5360. Web: www.irishtours.com.
