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February through May 2009
FESTIVALS
February
2/1-29; HILTON HEAD ISLAND GULLAH CELEBRATION — Where: Hilton Head Island, SC. Info: Charles Young III, Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, P.O. Box 23452, Hilton Head, SC 29925; Ph: 877-650-0676 or 843-689-9314. Web: www.gullahcelebration.com.
2/6; WINTERTALES STORYTELLING FEST — Where: StageCenter Theatre, Oklahoma City, Okla.. Featuring: Donald Davis, and more. Workshops in storytelling. Tix: $10 per evening. Info: Lindsey Perer / Wintertales, Arts Council of Oklahoma City, 400 W. California St., Oklahoma City, OK 73102; Ph: 405-270-4848; Fx: 405-270-4888. Web: www.artscouncilokc.com.
2/6-7; MID-WINTER SINGING FEST — Where: Hannah Community Ctr, East Lansing, Mich.. Featuring: Christine Lavin, Mark Dvorak, Joel Mabus, and more. Workshops. Tix: $10-15. Info: Sally Potter, 918 Britten Ave., Lansing, MI 48910; Ph: 517-267-0410. Web: www.singingfestival.com.
2/6-7; WINTER FESTIVAL OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC — Where: First Methodist Church, Irving, Tex.. Featuring: Ken Kolodner with Jim Eagan, Banshee in the Kitchen with Brenda Hunter, Tull Glazener, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $80 wknd., $10-50 day. Info: Winter Festival of Acoustic Music, 2624 Quail Ridge , Irving, TX 75060; Ph: 972-986-6371; Fx: 940-383-0193. Web: www.lssds.org.
2/6-8; COCHISE COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC GATHERING — Where: Buena Performing Arts Ctr, Sierra Vista, Ariz.. Featuring: Doris Daley, Daughters Of The Purple Sage, The Desert Sons, Juni Fisher, Peggy Godfrey, Yvonne Hollenbeck, Peggy Malone, Mike Moutoux, Prickly Pair, Pat Richardson, Jay Snider, David Stamey, Stampede!, Buckshot Dot, Bud Strom, Trails & Rails, Diane Tribitt, Tiffany Jo Allen, Joe Baer, Les Buffham, Joette Conley, Dean Cook, Jack DeWerff, Mike Dunn, Rolf Flake, Ken Graydon, Joe Green, Kerry Grombacher, Sue Harris, Sid Hausman, Tom Hiatt, Allen Hook Hill, Randy Huston, Jim Jones, Katy Creek Band, Nona Kelley Carver, Jo Lynne Kirkwood, Tom Lewis, Rusty McCall, Deanna McCall, Jon Messenger, Ken and Lyn Mikell, Tony Norris, Susan Parker, Gary Robertson, Peter Rolland, Gregory Scott, Sandy Seaton, Georgie Sicking, Laurie Wood, Joyce Woodson. Tix: $18, $16 seniors and military, $6 kids. Info: Charles Glenn, Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650; Ph: 520-378-0555. Web: www.cowboypoets.com.
2/6-8; LAGUNA FOLKDANCERS FEST — Where: Ensign School, Newport Beach, Calif.. Featuring: Instructors Iliana Bozhanova and Ya’ akov Eden. Workshops in Eastern European and Turkish dance. Tix: $42 adv for wknd, $48 at door for wknd,. Info: Steve Himel, Laguna Folkdancers, 1524 Vivian, Newport Beach, CA 92660; Ph: 949-646-7082 or 949-673-4322. Web: www.lagunafolkdancers.org.
2/6-9; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FOLK FEST — Where: Univ. of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.. Featuring: Brian Conway and Brendan Dolan, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, The Rhythm Rates and Paul Daigle and Sons, others. Workshops in folk music and dance. Tix: evening shows $10-20. Info: University of Chicago Folk Festival, University of Chicago Folklore Society, 1212 E. 59th St. , Chicago, IL 60637; Ph: 773-702-9793. Web: www.uofcfolk.org.
2/6-16; BONTERRA LOWCOUNTRY BLUES BASH — Where: Charleston, SC. Featuring: 44 acts in 19 venues, Andrew Jr. Boy Jones, Big Bill Morganfield, Lil’ Dave Thompson and more. Tix: $3-$15, some acts FREE. Info: Gary Erwin, P.O. Box 13525, Charleston, SC 29422; Ph: 843-762-9125. Web: www.bluesbash.com.
2/7; FSGW MIDWINTER FEST — Where: Takoma Park Middle School, Takoma Park, Md.. Featuring: Music, dance, stories and workshops. Info: April Blum, FSGW, 4520 Fidelity Ct., Annandale, VA 22003-4525; Ph: 703-978-2774 or 301-587-2286. Web: www.fsgw.org/index.php.
2/8; OCEAN COUNTY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, NJ. Featuring: Linda & Bill Green, Up & Runnin’, Mark Milkos and the Raritan Valley Ramblers, Last Whippoorwill Band, Eddie Bennett & Dan Clayton, Past Times, Heavy Traffic, Fandamgo Sky, Cindy Giejda & the Pour Boys, and more. Tix: $5, kids $1. Info: Elaine Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657, Waretown, NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593. Web: www.alberthall.org. CR A
2/12-15; SPBGMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS & CONVENTION — Where: Sheraton Music City Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. Contests. Workshops. Info: Chuck Stearman, SPBGMA, P.O. Box 271, Kirksville, MO 63501; Ph: 660-665-7172; Fx: 660-665-7450. Web: www.spbgma.com.
2/12-17; SAUTI ZA BUSARA SWAHILI MUSIC FEST — Where: Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Featuring: Swahili groups from East Africa and others from different parts of Africa and the world. Tix: $22 day, $55 four day. Info: Yusuf Mahmoud, Busara Promotions, P.O. Box 3635, Stone Town, Zanzibar, , Tanzania; Ph: +255-24-223-2423 or +255-777-428-478; Fx: +44-870-132-1190. Web: www.busaramusic.com.
2/13-15; DANCE FLURRY FEST — Where: Saratoga Springs, NY. Featuring: CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Catherine Russell & the Cat and the Hounds Swing Band, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, The Horse Flies, Mike and Ruthy, Lindy Hop Heaven, Kim & Reggie Harris, Réveillons, The Amidons, Vanaver Caravan, Jesse Lege & Bayou Brew, Bells & Motley, Bruce Sagan, Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand, George Wilson & Selma Kaplan wStuart Kenney, Evita Arce & Nathan Bugh, Mike Jagger, The Zucchini Brothers, Ron Buchanan, Linda Leslie, Steve Zakon-Anderson, many more. Info: , , ; Ph: 518-384-3275. Web: www.danceflurry.org.
2/13-15; GAINSBOROUGH OLD-TIME MUSIC & DANCE FEST — Where: GAINSBOROUGH, LINColnshire, U.K.. Featuring: The New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters, Eddie Bond, Josh Ellis, Dennis Hall, Leon Frost, Jesse Morris, and more. Workshops in various old-time music instruments and clogging. Tix: £40 wknd. Info: Nick Pilley, Publicity Officer, FOAOTMAD, 53 North Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3PW, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1278-450780. Web: www.foaotmad.org.uk.
2/13-15; JOE VAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Sheraton Hotel Framingham, Framingham, Mass. Featuring: National and regional bluegrass bands. Workshops in all instruments, vocals and history. Tix: $25-$30 day, $85-$90 wknd, children under 12 FREE. Info: Boston Bluegrass Union, P.O. Box 650061, West Newton, MA 02165; Ph: 617-782-2251 or 617-515-8383. Web: www.bbu.org.
2/13-15; MID-WINTER SCOTTISH & IRISH MUSIC FEST & FAIR — Where: Valley Forge Convention Ctr, King of Prussia, Pa. Featuring: Dublin City Ramblers, Tannahill Weavers, BROTHER, Scythian, Screaming Orphans, Albannach, The McDades, Paddy’s Well, Rathkeltair, Searson, Hadrian’s Wall, Bogside Rogues, The Hooligans, Five Quid, Oliver McElhome, Charlie Zahm with Tad Marks, Cliudan, MacLeod Fiddlers, Campanions of the Cross, and more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $23-25 day, children free, advance available. Info: Bill & Karen Reid, East of the Hebrides Entertainment, P.O. Box 102, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; Ph: 610-825-7268; Fx: 610-825-8745. Web: www.eohebrides.com.
2/13-22; MADE WINTER FEST — Where: Kinnersley Castle, near Herefordshire, U.K. Featuring: Leif Ingvar Ranoien, Martin Coudroy and Lena Jonsson, Erik Rydvall, Pierre Corbefin and Philippe Marsac, and more. Workshops. Tix: £350 full festival. Info: John Leopold / eMADE , Bridge Cottage, Forden, Powys, SY21 8NR, Wales; Ph: +33-470-55-71-21. Web: http://www.emade.org.uk.
2/14-15; JAMMIN’ IN THE HAMMOCK — Where: Collier-Seminole State Park, Naples, Fla.. Featuring: Carolina Road, The Doerfels, The Fleas, Bluegrass Stagecoach Band, Swinging Bridge and Angelica Grim and High Action. Tix: $25 wknd, $15 day. Info: Florida State Parks Information Center, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399; Ph: 239-394-3397 or 850-245-2157; Fx: 386-397-4262. Web: www.floridastateparks.org.
2/19-22; SADDLE UP! — Where: Country Tonite Theatre, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Featuring: Western musicians and cowboy poets. Tix: $50 wknd, $15-30 day, under 17 FREE. Info: Saddle Up!, Pigeon Forge Dept. of Tourism, 2450 Parkway, P.O. Box 1390, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868; Ph: 800-251-9100. Web: www.mypigeonforge.com.
2/19-22; WINTERGRASS — Where: Tacoma, Wash.. Featuring: The SteelDrivers, Darrell Scott, Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands, Tony Trischka Territory, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Mike Marshall & Big Trio with Alex Hargreaves & Paul Kowert, Blue Highway, Adrienne Young and the Old Faithful, Alison Brown Quartet with Joe Craven, 3 Ring Circle, The Isaacs, Missy Raines & the New Hip, The McCoury Boys, Choro Famoso with special guest Danilo Brito, The Paperboys, Bearfoot, The Bee Eaters, Hot Buttered Rum, Scythian, Monroe Crossing, Cody Bryant and the Riders of the Purple Sage, Widow Maker, Dewgrass, Urban Monroes, Belle Monroe and Her Brewglass Boys, Molly & Tenbrooks, The Tallboys, Martin Stevens & Molly Adkins, and more. Workshops in all bluegrass instruments. Tix: $125 adult wknd. Info: Patrice O’Neill, Acoustic Sound/Wintergrass, P.O. Box 2356, Tacoma, WA 98401; Ph: 253-428-8056. Web: www.wintergrass.com.
2/20-21; RIVER CITY OHIO BLUES COMPETITION — Where: Lafayette Hotel, Marietta, Ohio. Featuring: Regional blues acts vying for prizes and sponsorship to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Tix: $25-40 wknd., $10-15 day. Info: The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, P.O. Box 2122, Marietta , OH 45750; Ph: 740-373-6640 (day) or 740-376-0222 (eve). Web: www.bjfm.org. A
2/20-21; TSBA WINTER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Hannibal Inn, Hannibal, MO. Featuring: Blue & Gray Pickers, Midnight Flight, David Davis and the Warrior River Boys, The Martins, Sally Mtn. Show, and Noble Boyd. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Pat Davidson, Tri-State Bluegrass Assoc., RR 1, Box 52, Williamstown, MO 63473; Ph: 573-853-4398; Fx: 573-853-4344. Web: www.tsbafestivals.org.
2/20-22; MID-WINTER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ramada Convention Center, Denver, Colo.. Featuring: Claire Lynch Band, Gibson Brothers, Micheal Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Bluegrass Patriots, The Faris Family, Sons & Brothers, Kim & Jim Lansford, The Ackermans, High Plains Tradition, Second Time Around, The T Band, Badly Bent, The Stanleytones, Fireweed. Workshops in instruments and vocal harmony. Tix: daily $25-35. Info: Ken Seaman, Seaman Productions, 1807 Essex Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80526; Ph: 800-494-0317; Fx: 970-416-1000. Web: midwinterbluegrass.com.
2/21; BLUES BLAST — Where: Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa, Ariz. Featuring: Janiva Magness, Omar & the Howlers, The Juke Joint Duo (Lightnin’ Malcolm & Cedric Burnside), The Mikel Lander - Meridith Moore Band, a Phoenix Blues Artist Showcase and Retrospective, Kathy Mabry, and Kevin Casenhiser. Tix: $20 adv, $25 day. Info: Bill Mitchell, Phoenix Blues Society, P.O. Box 36874, Phoenix, AZ 85067-6874 ; Ph: 602-252-0599. Web: www.phoenixblues.org.
2/21; CABIN FEVER FEST — Where: Philadelphia, Pa.. Featuring: Interactive workshops led by volunteers followed by an open stage. Workshops in various. Tix: $34. Info: Charlie Miller , The Philadelphia Folksong Society , 7113 Emlen St., Elkins Park, PA 19119; Ph: 215-247-1300; Fx: 215-247-0293. Web: www.cabinfeverfest.org.
2/21; LA GRANDE BOUCHERIE DES CAJUNS — Where: St. Martinville, La. Featuring: Travis Matte and the Zydeco Kingpins, Cajun Nation, Junior Melancon and the Come Down Playboys, and more. Crafts. Tix: donation. Info: St. Martin Parish Tourist Commission, P.O. Box 9, St. Martinville, LA 70582; Ph: 337-298-3556 or 888-565-5939. Web: http://cajuncountry.org/boucherie.
2/21; MARDI GRAS BALL — Where: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Ballroom, Cranston, RI. Featuring: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, C.J. Chenier, The Red Hot Louisiana Band, Jeffrey Broussard and the Creole Cowboys, more. Tix: $35, $30 adv. Info: Chuck Wentworth, Lagniappe Productions, 255 Holly Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879; Ph: 401-783-3926 or 401-783-3926. Web: www.mardigrasri.com.
2/24; LE COURIR DU MARDI GRAS — Where: Mamou, La.. Featuring: A street dance, Mardi Gras run, procession, rodeo and evening dance with traditional Cajun and zydeco music. Info: John Vidrine, Le Courir du Mardi Gras, P.O. Box 490, Mamou, LA 70554; Ph: 337-468-3272 or 337-468-2258. Web: www.lsue.edu.
2/26; FOLK OUT — Where: Arab American National Museum, Dearborn, Mich.. Featuring: Rod Capps, Paul Miles, Hana Malhas, Moonsqualler, and more. Tix: $10, $8 adv. Info: Jere Stormer, 750 W. Drayton St., Ferndale, MI 48220; Ph: 313-587-3110 or 248-399-3486. Web: www.theaanm.org.
2/27-3/1; EVERGLADES BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Ives Estates Optimist Club, North Miami, FL. Featuring: Special Consensus, the James King Band, the Bluegrass Parlor Band, Gloria Belle & Tennessee Sunshine, Roger Bass & The Hillbillies, Matthew Sabatella & the Rambling String Band, the Old Time Jammers, the Cruddy Puppets, The New River Boys, Alternative Traditions, Corn Country, Palms Bluegrass, Southern Shores, The Triumphants. Tix: wknd $45 adv. Info: So. Fl. Bluegrass Assoc., Penny Van Zile, 200 Leslie Dr. #509, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009; Ph: 305-358-1800 or 954-457-8691. Web: southfloridabluegrass.com.
2/27-3/1; GATEWAY CITY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet Hotel, St. Louis, MO. Featuring: Dailey-Vincent, Lonesome River Band, Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike, Blue River, Lonesome Road, Josh Williams Band, Ozark Alliance, Men Of the Week, and The Baneksters. Tix: $20-45. Info: Terry & Jan Lease, Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 456, Jacksonville, IL 62651; Ph: 217-243-3159. Web: www.bluegrassmidwest.com.
2/28; GEORGE WASHINGTON DANCE BALL — Where: Williamsburg, Va.. Featuring: Lou Vosteen, John Millar and the Marty Taylor Trio. Tix: $30. Info: John F. Millar, Williamsburg Heritage Dancers, 710 S. Henry St., Williamsburg, VA 23185-4113; Ph: 757-229-1775; Fx: 757-229-6408. CR HR A
March
3/6-8; NORTH TEXAS IRISH FEST — Where: Fair Park, Dallas, Tex.. Featuring: Live entertainment on 8 stages, dance exhibitions, games, traditional Irish food and drink, cultural displays, children’s area, Celtic artists, Scottish Clan Village and more. Tix: $15 day, $30 wknd, kids under 11 free. Info: Jim Miller, North Texas Irish Festival, 1925 Abrams Parkway #382, Dallas, TX 75214; Ph: 214-457-1573 or 972-943-4616; Fx: 214-821-1856. Web: www.ntif.org.
3/6-8; WINTER BLUEGRASS WEEKEND — Where: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Plymouth, Minn.. Featuring: Greg Cahill and the Special Consensus, Singleton Street, the Whistlepigs, dances and more. Workshops in guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin. Tix: $28-56 wknd, $10-15 day, adv available. Info: Jed Malischke, MBOTMA, P.O. Box 16408, Minneapolis, MN 55416; Ph: 800-635-3037 or 715-635-2479. Web: www.minnesotabluegrass.org.
3/6-8; WOMADELAIDE — Where: Botanic Park, Adelaide, Australia. Featuring: Global music and dance on six performance stages, food, crafts, relaxation and kids’ activities. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $235 wknd, $130 day. Info: Nicola Prime, The WOMADelaide Foundation, 12 King William Rd., Unley, Adelaide, SA 5061, Australia; Ph: +61-8-8271-1488; Fx: +61-8-271-9905. Web: www.womadelaide.com.au.
3/6-9; PORT FAIRY FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia. Featuring: Folk, country, blues, jazz, bluegrass, acoustic rock and world roots music. Tix: $175 adult. Info: Port Fairy Folk Fest, P.O. Box 1252, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia; Ph: +61-(0)3-5225-1232; Fx: +61-(0)3-5225-1211. Web: www.portfairyfolkfestival.com.
3/7; NEBRASKA STORYTELLING FEST — Where: Southwest Church of Christ, Omaha, Neb. Workshops in storytelling techniques. Tix: $40-$100. Info: Gail Teten, Nebraska StoryArts, 4435 Sunny Slope Ave., Omaha, NE 68134; Ph: 402-498-9128 or 402-551-4532; Fx: 402-551-4532. Web: www.nebraskastoryarts.org. CR A I
3/7-8; FESTIVAL DU BOIS — Where: Mackin Park in Maillardville, Coquitlam (1046 Brunette Ave), BC, Canada. Info: Festival du Bois, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam, BC V3K 2C3, Canada; Ph: 604-936-0039; Fx: 604-936-0092. Web: www.festivaldubois.ca.
3/11-15; CELTICFEST VANCOUVER — Where: Vancouver, B.C. Info: Celtic Fest Vancouver Society, # 403-1239 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, BC V6E 4R8, Canada; Ph:. Web: www.celticfestvancouver.com.
3/12-14; FLORIDA OLD-TIME MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP — Where: Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville, Fla.. Featuring: Dan Levenson and others. Contests in singing, fiddle, banjo,stringband and many other old-time instruments. Workshops in backup rhythm guitar. Tix: wknd $15, Fri $5, Sat $10. Info: Jim Strickland, Florida Old-Time Music Championship, 1848 Thistle Ct., Wesley Chapel, FL 33543; Ph: 813-991-4774; Fx: 813-991-4774. Web: www.FOTMC.org.
3/12-14; MOUNTAIN VIEW BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark.. Tix: $45 wknd., $15-20 day. Info: Ozark Folk Center State Park, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 870-269-2704 or 870-269-2542; Fx: 870-269-2909. Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
3/13-15; MARIPOSA STORYTELLING FEST — Where: Mariposa Co. High School, Mariposa, Calif.. Featuring: Len Cabral, Janice Del Negro, Elizabeth Ellis, Kevin Kling, Angela Lloyd & Michael Parent. Workshops. Info: Mariposa County Arts Council, P.O. Box 2134, Mariposa, CA 95338; Ph: 800-903-9936 or 209-966-3155; Fx: 209-966-3962. Web: www.arts-mariposa.org/storytelling.html.
3/13-15; SAN ANTONIO FOLK DANCE FEST — Where: Our Lady of the Lake, San Antonio, Tex.. Featuring: Dance groups from around the world. Workshops in international dance. Info: Nelda Drury, San Antonio Folk Dance Festival, 111 Carolwood Dr, San Antonio, TX 78213-1902; Ph: 210-342-2905; Fx: 210-431-6895. Web: www.safdf.org. CR HR A
3/18-4/5; SAVANNAH MUSIC FEST — Where: Savannah, Ga.. Info: Savannah Music Festival, 204 W. St. Julian St., 2nd Fl., Savannah, GA 31401; Ph: 912-234-3378 or 912-525-5050 (tickets); Fx: 912-236-1989. Web: www.savannahmusicfestival.org.
3/19-22; NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE WEST — Where: Rawhide in Chandler, AZ. Featuring: Western music, art and movies, cowboy poetry, historical reenactments and more. Tix: $14 day, $45 four day pass. Info: Mary Brown, National Festival of the West, P.O. Box 12966, Scottsdale, AZ 85267-2966; Ph: 602-996-4387; Fx: 602-867-4887. Web: www.festivalofthewest.com.
3/20-21; OREGON STATE FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIPS — Where: Chemeketa Comm. College, Salem, Ore. Contests in Fiddle. Info: Lew Holt, , ; Ph: 503-391-5377. Web: www.oregonoldtimefiddling.org. CO A
3/20-21; RIVER CITY BLUES FEST — Where: Lafayette Hotel, Marietta, Ohio. Featuring: Diunna Greenleaf and Blue Mercy, Nick Moss & The Fliptops, Thomasina Winslow, Big James Blues Band, Joey Gilmore Blues Band, Eddie The Chief Clearwater, and more. Tix: $50-70 wknd., $15-30 day. Info: The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, P.O. Box 2122, Marietta, OH 45750; Ph: 740-373-6640 (day) or 740-376-0222 (eve). Web: www.bjfm.org.
3/21; BALKAN MUSIC NIGHT — Where: FOPAC, Concord Ctr, Mass. Tix: $20. Info: Marcie Van Cleave, Folk Arts Center of New England, 42 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176; Ph: 781-662-7475. Web: www.facone.org. A
3/21; WILD AZALEA FEST — Where: Stephen Foster Ctr, White Springs, Fla. Featuring: Florida folk singers, musicians, cloggers and more. Tix: FREE. Info: Mitzi Nelson, Stephen Foster Folk Center, P.O. Drawer G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 386-397-7005 or 386-397-4462; Fx: 386-397-4262. Web: www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster/default.cfm.
3/21-22; OLD TOWN TEMECULA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Old Town Temecula, Calif.. Featuring: Bluegrass Etc., Claire Lynch Band, Silverado Bluegrass, Sligo Rags, Flinthill Special, Whistle Stop. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Kathi Syers, City of Temecula, Redevelopment, 43200 Business Park Dr., Temecula, CA 92590; Ph: 909-678-1456 or 951-678-0831; Fx: 909-693-3903. Web: www.temeculacalifornia.com. CO HO
3/26-29; SUWANNEE SPRINGFEST — Where: Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak, Fla.. Featuring: Donna the Buffalo, Emmitt Nershi Band, The Duhks, The Lee Boys, Darrell Scott, Darol Anger and Mike Marshall with Väsen, Scythian, The Gourds, Blueground Undergrass, Amy LaVere, Shannon Whitworth, Roy Book Binder, Tornado Rider, The Dedringers, Dread Clampitt, David Gans, Amanda Shaw, Gatorbone, and more. Contests in songwriting. Tix: $130 wknd, daily TBA. Info: Magnolia Music & Events, Inc., P.O. Box 51597, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240-1597; Ph: 904-249-7990 or 386-330-2584. Web: www.magmusic.com.
3/27-28; DOWN EAST COUNTRY DANCE FEST — Where: Mount Ararat Middle School, Topsham, Maine. Featuring: Frigate, and more. Workshops in dance, instruments and singing. Tix: TBA. Info: Lynn Plumb, DECDF, 455 E. Pond Rd., Nobleboro, ME 04555-9573; Ph: 207-563-8953. Web: www.starleft.org/decdf.
3/27-28; SOUTHERN OHIO INDOOR MUSIC FEST — Where: Roberts Convention Ctr, Wilmington, Ohio. Featuring: The Lost and Found, Paul Williams and the Victory Trio, Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, The James King Band, The Seldom Scene, The Hart Brothers, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Grasstowne, JD Crowe and the New South, and more. Workshops in songwriting and storytelling. Tix: $27-60. Info: Southern Ohio Indoor Music Fest, 23 E. Second St., Xenia, OH 45385; Ph: 937-372-5804; Fx: 937-372-3508. Web: www.somusicfest.com.
3/27-29; NAPERVILLE BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Holiday Inn Select, Naperville, Illinois. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Dailey-Vincent, Monroe Crossing, Special Consensus, Kati Penn Band, Tommy Brown & County Line Grass, Jefferson County, Illinois Rail, Big Mo & Shytown, and Alison Coyer. Tix: $5-50. Info: Terry & Jan Lease, Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 456, Jacksonville, IL 62651; Ph: 217-243-3159. Web: www.bluegrassmidwest.com.
3/27-29; OHIO VALLEY GATHERING — Where: The Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center, Lexington, KY. Workshops in lap dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, many other instruments. Tix: $5, free to LDS members. Info: John Pitcock, Louisville Dulcimer Society, 7110 Rolling Creek Blvd., Louisville, KY 40228; Ph: 502-931-6878 or 877-539-1648. Web: www.louisvilledulcimers.org or www.everythingdulcimer.com/festivals.php#205. CR HR A
3/29; WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE COOK-OFF — Where: Northwest Pavilion, Downtown Eunice, La.. Featuring: Crawfish cook-off, Cajun music and dance. Tix: FREE. Info: Etouffee Cook-off, The Mayor at City Hall, P.O. Box 1106, Eunice, LA 70535; Ph: 337-457-7389 or 337-457-2565. Web: www.eunice-la.com. CR HR A
3/311-4/4; TIN PAN SOUTH SONGWRITERS FEST — Where: Nashville, Tenn.. Featuring: World class songwriters, TBA. Info: Rachel Heussenstamm, Nashville Songwriters Assoc., 1710 Roy Acuff Place, Nashville, TN 37203; Ph: 615-256-3354 or 800-321-6008; Fx: 615-256-0034. Web: www.tinpansouth.com.
April
4/2-4; BLUEGRASS RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS FEST — Where: RiverPark Center, Owensboro, Ky.. Info: Bluegrass Returns to Its Roots Festival, 215 East 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42303; Ph: 800-489-1131 or 270-926-1100. Web: www.visitowensboro.com.
4/2-4; PINEY WOODS LAKE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Piney Woods Lake, Glenwood, Ga.. Featuring: Golden Valley Crusaders, Honey Creek Boys, The Old Time Way, Blast of Grass, Walnut Grove, Jack Sowell & Parking Lot Pickers, and more. Tix: $18 Wknd, $18 2-day, $5-$12 day, kids under 12 FREE. Info: Howard Swinson, Piney Woods Lake BG Fest, 3227 Piney Woods Rd., Glenwood, GA 30428; Ph: 478-463-3301. Web: www.pineywoodslake.com. CO HO A
4/3-4; BIG MUDDY FOLK FEST — Where: Thespian Hall, Boonville, Mo.. Info: Dave Para, Friends of Historic Boonville, P.O. Box 1776, Boonville, MO 65233; Ph: 660-882-7977 or 660-882-5523; Fx: 660-882-9194. Web: friendsofhistoricboonville.org.
4/3-4; FAMILY SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Best Western Pzazz Hotel, Burlington, Iowa. Featuring: Goldwing Express, Punches Family, Flying Feet Cloggers, James King, Men of the Week, and Noble Boyd. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Pat Davidson, Tri State BG Assoc., R.R. 1, Box 52, Williamstown, MO 63473; Ph: 573-853-4398 or 319-752-9541; Fx: 573-853-4344. Web: www.bluegrassroad.com. CR A
4/3-5; MISSOURI TARTAN DAY FEST — Where: St. Charles, Mo.. Featuring: Mother Grove, and more. Contests. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Missouri Tartan Day Festivities, P.O. Box 1961, St. Charles, MO 63302; Ph: 636-946-4174 or 314) 664-8309. Web: www.motartanday.com.
4/3-5; TIONÓL — Where: St. Louis, Mo. Featuring: Michael Cooney, Peter Browne, Gay McKeon, Ged Foley, Jim Wenham, Eilleen Gannon, Patrick Ourceau, Catherine McEvoy, Kathleen Conneely, Skip Healy, Jimmy Crowley, Pauline Conneely, Bryan Kelso Crow, Mary MaNamara, and Keith Reins. Tix: $24 concert, $100 workshop. Info: Mississippi River Celtic Music Fest, Focal Point, 297 Wolfrum Road, St. Charles, MO 63304-9102; Ph: 314-534-1111. Web: www.tionol.org.
4/3-5; WILL McLEAN FEST — Where: Dunnellon, Fla.. Featuring: Amy Carol Webb, Rod MacDonald, Grant Livingston, Annie Wenz. Contests in songwriting. Workshops in guitar, mandolin, autoharp, harmonic, dulcimer. Crafts. Tix: $30 adv. weekend, camp hookup extra. Info: Margaret Longhill, Will McLean Foundation, P.O. Box 3435, Dunnellon, FL 34430-3435; Ph: 352-465-7208 or 352-489-3766; Fx: 352-489-1821. Web: www.willmclean.com.
4/4; BIG THAW BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Unitarian Church North, Mequon, Wis. Tix: $12. Info: Linda Sandersen, 4856 N. Shoreland Ave., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217; Ph: 414-961-0660. Web: www.badgerlandbluegrass.org.
4/4; ELEGANT EVENING — Where: Payson Park Congregational Church parish hall, Belmont, Mass. Featuring: Elegant dances from the English, Scottish, international, and ballroom repertoire. Workshops in dance. Info: Marcie Van Cleave, Folk Arts Center of New England, 42 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176; Ph: 781-662-7475. Web: www.facone.org.
4/4; WRFG PEACHBLOSSOM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Atlanta, Ga.. Featuring: National, local and regional bands. Crafts. Tix: $15, $10 members, $6 students. Info: Sharon Wiggins, P.O. Box 160, Villa Rica, GA 30180-0160; Ph: 770-356-2533 or 404-523-3471; Fx: 678-840-4228. Web: www.wrfg.org.
4/4-5; POTOMAC RIVER SACRED HARP SINGING CONVENTION — Where: Washington, D.C.. Tix: FREE, donation accepted. Info: Mary Ann Daly, 5301 Westpass Way, Bethesda, MD 20816; Ph: 301-229-8534 or 202-328-5027. Web: www.his.com/~sabol/PRC.
4/4-5; TALLAHASSEE JAZZ & BLUES FEST — Where: Tallahassee Museum, Fla.. Tix: TBA. Info: Tallahassee Museum, Tallahassee Jazz and Blues Fest, 3945 Museum Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310; Ph: 850-575-8684, ext. 144 or 850-576-1636; Fx: 850-574-8243. Web: www.tallahasseemuseum.org.
4/4-5/3; WORLD FEST — Where: Silver Dollar City, Branson, Mo.. Featuring: Musicians, singers and dancers from many countries. Crafts. Info: Customer Service, Silver Dollar City, 399 Indian Point Rd., Branson, MO 65616; Ph: 800-225-0222 or 417-338-8210; Fx: 417-338-8095. Web: www.silverdollarcity.com. CR HR A
4/5; LOWCOUNTRY CAJUN FEST — Where: James Island Co. Park, Charleston, SC. Featuring: Live Cajun and zydeco music, Cajun and Creole food, and children’s activities. Info: Mandi Starnes, Charleston County Park & Rec Commission, 861 Riverland Dr., Charleston, SC 29412; Ph: 843-762-8089 or 843-762-2172; Fx: 843-762-2683. Web: www.ccprc.com.
4/7-11; TWO RIVERS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Greene Co. Rural Events Ctr, Leakesville, Miss.. Featuring: Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Lorraine Jordon and Carolina Road, Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa, High Lonesome, The Acousticatz, and much more. Workshops. Tix: $50 wknd, $40 adv., $10-20 day, kids 12 and under FREE. Info: Bertie Sullivan, Greene County BOS, P.O. Box 16778, Hattiesburg, MS 39404-6778; Ph: 601-408-5965 or 601-758-4976; Fx: 601-394-4445. Web: http://two_rivers_festival.tripod.com.
4/9-13; AUSTRALIA NATIONAL FOLK FEST — Where: Exhibition Park, Canberra, Australia. Featuring: Old Man Luedecke, Andrew Mac Namara, April Verch Band, Bajaly Suso, Martyn Wyndham-Read, Boo Hewerdine, The Beez, Big Rory & Ochie, David Francey with Craig Werth, Chris While & Julie Matthews, Alan Kelly Band, Aindrias De Staic, Pierre Bensusan, George Marshall, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Colum Sands, Andy Irvine, Eric Bogle & John Munro, Damian Howard and The Ploughboys, Luke Plumb, Pugsley Buzzard, Sizzling Strings, and more. Contests. Workshops in instruments, singing, dance and traditional crafts. Crafts. Tix: $200 five day adult at gate, $85 day adult. Info: National Folk Festival, P.O. Box 156, Civic Square, Canberra, ACT 2608, Australia; Ph: +61-2-6249-7755 or +61 2 6262 4792; Fx: +61-5-6247-0906. Web: www.folkfestival.asn.au.
4/10-12; GULF COAST WOMYN’S FEST — Where: Camp Sister Spirit, Ovett, Miss.. Featuring: Women only event. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Camp Sister Spirit, P.O. Box 12, Ovett, MS 39464-0012; Ph: 601-344-1411 or 985-497-3456; Fx: 601-344-1411. Web: www.campsisterspirit.com.
4/11; FIDDLE FEST IN THE COMOX VALLEY — Where: Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Dances, workshops and concerts. Info: Craig Freeman, , ; Ph: 250-339-4249 or 250-764-7064. Web: www.fiddlejam.ca.
4/13-19; ALASKA FOLK FEST — Where: Centennial Hall, Juneau, Alaska. Featuring: Musicians and dancers from Alaska and beyond. Tix: FREE. Info: Maridon Boario, Alaska Folk Fest, P.O. Box 21748, Juneau, AK 99802-1748; Ph: 907-463-3316. Web: akfolkfest.org.
4/16-18; LAUREL LAKES SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Laurel Lakes Cmpgrnd, Salemburg, NC. Tix: $60 wknd, $50 adv, day $20-$25, kids 16 & under FREE. Info: Nancy Canaday, 7007 Scarlett Ln., Garner, NC 27529; Ph: 919-815-5270 or 919-422-8413. Web: www.jam-n-bluegrass.com.
4/16-18; OKLAHOMA STATE FIDDLERS CONVENTION — Where: Holiday Inn, Elk City, Okla.. Tix: FREE. Info: Oklahoma State Fiddlers Convention, 3816 SW 37th, Oklahoma City, OK 73119; Ph: 405-685-1644 or 580-225-0207. A
4/16-19; OLD SETTLER’S MUSIC FEST — Where: Austin, Tex.. Featuring: Bluegrass, acoustic jazz, blues, Americana and roots music. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $20-$160. Info: Jean K. Spivey, President, Old Settler’s Bluegrass Festival, PO Box 151947, Austin, TX 78715; Ph:. Web: www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org.
4/17-18; TEXAS FOREST COUNTRY WESTERN SWING FEST — Where: Crockett Civic Ctr, Crockett, Tex.. Featuring: Fiddlers and local singers. Tix: TBA. Info: Jeana Brook & Jessica Zwar, Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce, 1100 Edmiston Dr., Crockett, TX 75835; Ph: 936-544-2359; Fx: 936-544-4355. Web: www.crockettareachamber.com.
4/17-19; BEAR ON THE SQUARE MOUNTAIN FEST — Where: Public Square, Dahlonega, Ga.. Featuring: The Claire Lynch Band, The Freight Hoppers, Carl Jones and Beverly Smith, The Buzzard Mountain Boys, The Gold Rush Bluegrass Band with Neel Pender, The Rosin Sisters, more. Workshops in singing, traditional instruments. Crafts. Tix: events FREE, concerts vary. Info: Glenda Pender, P. O. Box 338, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7817; Fx: 706-864-7817. Web: www.bearonthesquare.org. CR HR A
4/17-19; DALLAS INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FEST — Where: Dallas Market Hall, Dallas, Tex.. Featuring: Vintage, custom, handcrafted, acoustic, electric, used and new guitars, with performances on the Musikfest Stages. Tix: $45 wknd., $5-20 day. Info: Dallas Guitar Festival, 3622 Shoreside Dr., Garland, TX 75043-1968; Ph: 972-240-2206 ; Fx: 972-303-4909. Web: www.guitarshow.com.
4/17-19; FAIRBRIDGE FEST — Where: Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra, Western Australia. Featuring: World, folk and roots music on twelve stages with Pierre Bensusan, Peter Combe and more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $80 day, $150 wknd, $25-$40 child. Info: Annette Griffiths, Fairbridge Festival, P.O. Box 2023, Marmion, 6020, Australia; Ph: +61-(08)9246-3311; Fx: +61-(08)9332-0222. Web: www.fairbridgefestival.com.au. CO CR HR A
4/17-19; FRENCH QUARTER FEST — Where: French Quarter, New Orleans, La.. Featuring: Folk, jazz, blues, country, Cajun, zydeco and r&b on 14 stages throughout the historic French Quarter. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Sandra Dartus, Executive Director, French Quarter Fesitvals, Inc., 100 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 70130; Ph: 504-522-5730 or 800-673-5725; Fx: 504-522-5711. Web: www.frenchquarterfestivals.org. A
4/17-19; LOCH NORMAN HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Rural Hill Farm, Huntersville, NC. Contests in Scottish harp and fiddle. Workshops in Scottish harp and fiddle. Crafts. Tix: $10-20. Info: Keets Taylor / Loch Norman Games, Rural Hill - Scottish Heritage Center, P.O. Box 1009, Huntersville, NC 28070-1009; Ph: 704-875-3113; Fx: 704-875-3193. Web: www.ruralhillfarm.org. CO HO A - Wheelchair access is weather dependent
4/17-19; NJ FOLK PROJECT SPRING FEST — Where: Sussex Co., N.J. Featuring: Headliners from the folk music world and our own Folk Project members, and more. Tix: TBA. Info: Lori Falco, Folk Project, P.O. Box 41, Mendham, NJ 07945; Ph:. Web: www.folkproject.org. CO A
4/17-19; STRINGBREAK MUSIC FEST — Where: Sertoma Ranch, Brooksville, Fla. Featuring: The Greencards, The Waybacks, Randy McAllister Band, Gypsy Wind, and more. Tix: $15-$40 day, $95 wknd, child 12 and under FREE. Info: Ryon Lind, Riverhawk Music Festival, P.O. Box 694, Polk City, FL 33868; Ph: 863-984-8445. Web: www.riverhawkmusic.com.
4/18; HOLLIS LONG MEMORIAL DULCIMER FEST — Where: Tishomingo State Park, Tishomingo, Miss.. Featuring: Country and bluegrass music, singing, dulcimer, misc. instruments and accompaniment. Workshops in dulcimer making. Crafts. Tix: FREE, $3 park fee. Info: Tishomingo State Park, P.O. Box 880, Tishomingo, MS 38873; Ph: 662-438-6914; Fx: 662-438-6755. Web: www.reserveamerica.com/tishomingo.
4/18; JUKE JOINT FEST — Where: Clarksdale, Miss.. Featuring: TBA. Tix: day free, some ticketed night venues. Info: Juke Joint Festival / Roger Stolle, 252 Delta Ave., P.O. Box 1030, Clarksdale, MS 38614; Ph: 662-624-5992; Fx: 662-624-8222. Web: www.jukejointfestival.com.
4/18; MOUNTAINEER DULCIMER CONVENTION — Where: Central Methodist Church, Fairmont, W.Va.. Featuring: An informal gathering of dulcimer enthusiasts. Workshops in lap & hammered dulcimers, mixed instruments. Tix: FREE, donations accepted. Info: Mountaineer Dulcimer Convention, Patty Looman, 1345 Bitonti St., Star City, WV 26505; Ph: 304-599-5343 or 304-366-3351.
4/18; TAMPA-HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY STORYTELLING FEST — Where: Middleton High School, Tampa, Fla. Featuring: Donald Davis and more. Workshops in storytelling. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Storytelling Festival, City of Tampa Parks & Rec., 1420 N. Tampa St., Tampa, FL 33602; Ph: 813-931-2106; Fx: 813-931-2657. Web: www.tampastory.org. A I
4/18-26; HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FEST — Where: Downtown Houston, Tex.. Featuring: Multiple cultural zones include the Ireland Zone, International Zone, African/Caribbean Zone, Target Kids Zone, Louisiana Zone and Jamaica Zone. Music includes Rock ’n’ Roll, Blues, Zydeco, World Beat, Austin Rock, Reggae, Latin, Salsa, International dance and more on multiple music stages. Info: Houston International Festival, 4203 Montrose Blvd., Suite 200, Houston, TX 77006; Ph: 713-654-8808; Fx: 713-654-1719. Web: www.ifest.org. A
4/18-26; JACKSONIAN DAYS — Where: Public Square, Scottsville, Ky.. Info: Jacksonian Days / Sue Shaver, Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 416, Scottsville, KY 42164; Ph: 270-237-4782; Fx: 270-237-5498. Web: www.scottsvilleky.info. CR HR A
4/19; CAT HEAD MINI BLUES FEST — Where: Clarksdale, Mississippi. Featuring: Traditional, Mississippi blues performers. Tix: FREE. Info: Roger Stolle, 252 Delta Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614; Ph: 662-624-5992; Fx: 662-624-5992. Web: www.cathead.biz.
4/21-26; FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS — Where: Downtown Oklahoma City, OK. Featuring: More than 150 fine artists from across the nation, children’s activities, international cuisine, and performing arts stages. Tix: FREE. Info: Peter Dolese, Arts Council of Oklahoma City, 400 W. California St., Oklahoma City, OK 73102; Ph: 405-270-4848; Fx: 405-270-4888. Web: www.artscouncilokc.com.
4/22-25; APPLE VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Rholetter’s Apple Valley Music Park, Long Creek, SC. Tix: $8-$15 day, $40 wknd. Info: Jack Rholetter, 4370 Damascus Church Rd., Long Creek, SC 29658; Ph: 864-647-5768; Fx: 864-647-6187. Web: http://www.rholettersbluegrass.com/. CO HO
4/22-26; BLUEGRASS FOR CANCER FEST — Where: Mossy Oak Music Park, Guyton, Ga. Tix: wknd $35, daily $15. Info: Rebecca Rose, Mossy Oak Music Park, 533 Old Louisville Rd., Guyton, GA 31312; Ph: 912-772-5142 or 866-MOSSY-OAK; Fx: 912-722-4190. Web: www.mossyoakmusicpark.com. CO HO A
4/22-26; FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE — Where: Lafayette, La.. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Dana Baker Cañedo, Festival International de Louisian, P.O. Box 4008, Lafayette, LA 70502; Ph: 337-232-8086; Fx: 337-233-7536. Web: www.festivalinternational.com. CR HR A
4/22-5/26; HOMETOWN FESTIVAL OF THE LONESOME WHISTLE BAND — Where: Mossy Oak Music Park, Guyton, Ga. Crafts. Tix: wknd $35, daily $15. Info: Rebecca Rose, Mossy Oak Music Park, 533 Old Louisville Rd., Guyton, GA 31312; Ph: 912-772-5142 or 866-MOSSY-OAK; Fx: 912-722-4190. Web: www.mossyoakmusicpark.com. CO HO A
4/23-25; MR. B’S SPRING INTO BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mr. B’s Bluegrass Park, Ladysmith, Va. Featuring: Ernie Bradley & Grassy Ridge, Joey Tippet & California Rambler, Charles Frazier, Anita Fisher Band with Ray Deaton, Lonesome Will Mullins and Va. Playboys, Ernie Bradyley & Grassy Ridge, Code Blue, Kody Norris & Watauga Mt. Boys, Dark Hollow, James King, Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie, Dailey & Vincent, Mark Templeton and Pocket Change, Paul Williams and Victory Trio, Heather Berry, The Bluegrass Brothers, IIIrd Tyme Out, and more. Workshops. Tix: 3-day $75, $65 adv, daily $25-30. Info: Mr. and Mrs. B., 21037 Green Bay Rd., Beaverdam, VA 23015; Ph: 804-449-6350 or 804-448-9446. Web: /www.mrbspark.com.
4/23-26; MERLEFEST — Where: Wilkesboro, NC. Featuring: Doc Watson, Richard Watson, Susana and Timmy Abell, The Alberti Flea Circus, Darin and Brooke Aldridge Band, Angel Band, Banknotes, Buffalo Barfield, Bearfoot, BeauSoleil avec MIchael Doucet, Rory Block, Blue Highway, Roy Book Binder, Laura Boosinger, Bob Bovee and Gail Heil, Broken Wire, David Bromberg, Sam Bush, Cadillac Sky, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Circuit Riders, Clack Mountain String Band, T Michael Coleman, The John Cowan Band, Dailey and Vincent, The Dixie Beeliners, Donna The Buffalo, Pat Donohue, Robert Dotson, The Duhks, David Holt, and much more. Contests in songwriting, guitar, banjo, mandolin. Workshops in guitar, string instruments. Crafts. Tix: $35-50 day, $150 4-day. Info: Rusty Lee, MerleFest, P.O. Box 120, Wilkesboro, NC 28697; Ph: 800-343-7857 or 336-838-6267; Fx: 336-838-6457. Web: www.merlefest.org.
4/24-26; CONNECTICUT STORYTELLING FEST — Where: Connecticut College, New London, Conn.. Featuring: Jay O’Callahan,Michael Anderson, Susanmarie Cunningham, Diane Edgecomb, Jane Gangi, Hugh Hanley, Linda Humes with Sanga of the Valley, Larry Hunt, Marilyn Meardon, Elisa Pearmain, Paul Recker, Susan Rosano, Spencer Shaw, Lot Therrio, Liz Weir, Dawn Wright. Workshops in storytelling. Tix: $150, events $10-25. Info: Ann Shapiro, CT Storytelling Ctr., CT College Box 5295, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320; Ph: 860-439-2764; Fx: 860-439-2895. Web: www.connstorycenter.org.
4/24-26; NEW ENGLAND FOLK FEST — Where: Mansfield High & Middle Schools, Mansfield, Mass.. Featuring: Volunteer performers, jam sessions, contra and square dances, workshops, family activities. Workshops in musicianship, dance calling, crafts, more. Crafts. Tix: $20 - $25 day, $5 child, $75 wknd. Info: NEFFA, PMB 282, 1770 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140; Ph: 781-662-6710 or 508-229-2854; Fx: 781-662-6730. Web: www.neffa.org.
4/24-26; SERTOMA SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville, Fla. Crafts. Info: Sertoma Youth Ranch, 85 Myers Road, Brooksville, FL 34602-8295; Ph: 352-754-3082; Fx: 352-754-3082. Web: www.sertomayouthranch.com/. CO HO A
4/24-5/3; NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FEST — Where: Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans, La.. Featuring: Trad and contemporary jazz, r&b, Gospel, Cajun, blues, zydeco, folk, Latin, rock, country, Afro-Caribbean and bluegrass music. Crafts. Tix: $35-50. Info: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 1205 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116; Ph: 504-558-6100 or 504-410-4100; Fx: 504-592-0529. Web: www.nojazzfest.com. A I - ASL interpreter services available w/ 48-hour notice
4/24-5/3; SHENANDOAH APPLE BLOSSOM FEST — Where: Winchester, Va. Info: John H. Rosenberger II, Exec. Director, Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, 135 N. Cameron St., Winchester, VA 22601; Ph: 540-662-3863; Fx: 540-662-7274. Web: www.thebloom.com.
4/25; FAYETTEVILLE BLUEGRASS BLAST — Where: Villiage Ampitheatre, Fayetteville, Ga. Featuring: Barbed Wire, Dehlia Low and more. Tix: $8. Info: Jack Masters, Fayetteville Bluegrass Blast, P.O. Box 187, Forest Park, GA 30298-0187; Ph: 770-961-5974; Fx: 678-422-5712. Web: www.jackgrass.com.
4/25; NEW JERSEY FOLK FEST — Where: Douglass Campus, Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, NJ. Featuring: Dominican-American traditions in music, dance and art. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Angus Kress Gillespie, NJ Folk Fest, American Studies Dept., Rutgers University, 131 George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1414; Ph: 732-932-5775; Fx: 732-932-1169. Web: www.njfolkfest.rutgers.edu. A I
4/25-26; ADAMS AVENUE ROOTS & FOLK FEST — Where: Adams Ave. Park, San Diego, Calif. Featuring: Multicultural trad folk performers. Tix: FREE. Info: Jim Schneider, Adams Ave. Business Assoc., 4649 Hawley Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116; Ph: 619-282-7329 or 619-282-7833; Fx: 619-282-8751. Web: www.adamsaveonline.com.
4/28-29; PONDEROSA STOMP — Where: House of Blues, New Orleans, La. Featuring: Wanda Jackson, Roddy Jackson, Alton Lott, Carl Mann, Johnny Powers, Jack Earls, Dale Hawkins, James Burton, Dan Penn and Bobby Emmons, Howard Tate, Otis Clay, The Hi Rhythm Section, The Remains, Question Mark and the Mysterians, The Legendary Stardust Cowboy, Bobby Patterson, Wiley and the Checkmates, The Bo-Keys, Lil Buck Senegal and the Top Cats featuring Stanley Buckwheat Zydeco Dural, Dennis Coffey, Robert Parker, Jivin Gene, Ray Sharpe, Long John Hunter, Texas Johnny Brown, Little Joe Washington, James Blood Ulmer Trio, L.C. Ulmer, Little Willie Littlefield, Lil Greenwood, Jerry McCain, Kenny and the Kasuals, Classie Ballou, Deke Dickerson and the Eccofonics, Roy Loney and Cyril Jordan of the Flamin Groovies backed by the A-Bones, and Lazy Lester, and more. Tix: $50 per night. Info: The Knights, , ; Ph: 504-598-6225 or 718-522-7171. Web: www.ponderosastomp.com.
4/29-5/2; FESTIVAL IN THE PINES — Where: Tripple Creek Music Cmpgrnd, Rocky Mount, Va. Featuring: Larry Stephenson Band, Daily and Vincent, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, James King Band, Williams Clark Expedition, Bluegrass Brothers, Michelle Nixon and Drive, Churchmen, Little Mountain Boys, Jonathan Dillon and Phantom Grass, Marcie Horn and Next Step, Solid Rock, Hard Drivin’ Grass, Roan Mountain Hill Toppers, Fri Nite Bluegrass, Patrick Henry Travelers Dance Team. Tix: 4-day $75, adv $67 / daily $10-$30. Info: Sterling Belcher, Festival in the Pines, 1184 Tripple Creek Rd., Rocky Mount, VA 24151; Ph: 540-483-9839. Web: www.tripplecreek.com.
4/29-5/2; ST. LOUIS STORYTELLING FEST — Where: St. Louis, Mo. Tix: FREE. Info: University of Missouri-St. Louis, Continuing Education, One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121-4400; Ph: 314-516-4000 or 314-516-6590; Fx: 314-516-6414. Web: www.umsl.edu/storytelling.org.
4/30-5/2; BOXCAR PINION MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Raccoon Mtn Cmpgrnd, Chattanooga, Tenn. Featuring: The Dismembered Tennesseans, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Lone Mountain Band, Dailey & Vincent, David Peterson and 1946, Barry Scott & Second Wind, Carolina Road, Bent Creek, Southern Cross, Southwind, P-Nut Faircloth and Bluebird Special, Curtis Hicks and the Ole Time String Band, Old Mill Road. Tix: $60 wknd, adv. $45, $15-25 day, adv. $10-20. Info: Cindy Pinion, Boxcar Pinion Forever Bluegrass Corp., 1546 Burnt Mill Rd., Flintstone, GA 30725; Ph: 706-820-2228 or 423-704-3236. Web: www.boxcarforeverbluegrass.com.
4/30-5/2; LEWIS FAMILY HOMECOMING & BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton, Ga. Featuring: The Marksmen, The James King Band, Goldwing Express, The Lewis Family, Dailey & Vincent Band, The Golden Valley Crusaders, Tim Graves & Cherokee, Leroy Troy, Lizzie Long & Friends, Raymond Fairchild and The Maggie Valley Boys, Lonesome Meadow, Heaven’s Echoes, Counterpoint, Al Batten & The Bluegrass Reunion, Wes Tibodeaux and the Cajun Travelers. Crafts. Tix: 3-day $75-85, daily $30. Info: Norman Adams, Adams and Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203; Fx: 706-864-1037. Web: www.aandabluegrass.com.
4/30-5/3; FESTIVAL OF NATIONS — Where: RiverCentre, St. Paul, Minn. Featuring: Multi-ethnic performers including West African, Irish, Swiss, Croatian, Chinese, Trinidadian and many more. Info: Steve Heckler, Festival Director, Int. Institute of Minnesota, Festival of Nations, 1694 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108; Ph: 651-647-0191 x308; Fx: 651-647-9268. Web: www.festivalofnations.com.
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5/1-2; GOLDEN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE — Where: Lester Foster Music Park, Clinton, Mo. Info: Don Kaiser, Golden Valley Bluegrass Assoc., P.O. Box 401, Clinton, MO 64735; Ph: 660-885-3751.
5/1-2; INTERNATIONAL BUEHL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bürgerhaus Neuer Markt, Buehl, Germany. Featuring: Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands, Randy Waller & the Country Gentlemen, Crooked Still,) The Moonlighters, Wayne Henderson & Helen White, Nugget, The Looping Brothers. Info: Marriane & Walter Fuchs, Lessingstr.19, Buehl, Baden, D-77815, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)7223-931616. Web: www.bluegrass-buehl.de.
5/1-2; JACKSON STORYFEST — Where: Michigan Theater, Jackson, Mich. Workshops in storytelling. Tix: FREE. Info: Jackson Storyfest, P.O. Box 1839, Jackson, MI 49204; Ph: 517-784-8827. Web: www.jacksonstoryfest.org.
5/1-2; OUTPOST BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tallapoosa, Ga. Tix: $8 Fri., $10 Sat. Info: Ivan Garner, Outpost Bluegrass Festival, 2125 Old Hwy 100, Tallapoosa, GA 30176; Ph: 770-574-2698.
5/1-2; PITTSBURGH FOLK FEST — Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Ctr, Pittsburgh, Pa. Featuring: A weekend-long multicultural celebration of more than 30 nationalities featuring traditional ethnic music, dance, food and refreshments. Crafts. Tix: TBA. Info: Pittsburgh Folk Fest, P.O. Box 16158, Pittsburgh, PA 15242; Ph: 412-278-1267 or 800-366-0093. Web: www.pghfolkfest.org. A
5/1-3; BREAUX BRIDGE CRAWFISH FEST — Where: Parc Hardy, Breaux Bridge, La. Featuring: 30 Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop artists over 3 days on 3 stages, including Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Pine Leaf Boys, Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, Willie T, Warren Storm & Cypress, Chris Ardoin & NuStep, and more. Contests in crawfish eating, cajun dance, zydeco dance, crawfish races. Workshops in Cajun cooking, Cajun dance. Crafts. Tix: $15 wknd, $5-10 day. Info: Byron Blanchard, Breaux Bridge Crawfish Fest, P.O. Box 25, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517; Ph: 337-332-6655 or 337-224-2605; Fx: 318-332-5917. Web: www.bbcrawfest.com.
5/1-3; GAMBLE ROGERS FOLK FEST — Where: St. Johns County Fairgrounds, St. Augustine, Fla. Workshops. Tix: $25. Info: Paul J. Linser, Gamble Rogers Festival, 6408 Sherry Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32095; Ph: 904-208-5210 or 904-794-4163; Fx: 904-979-5631. Web: www.gamblefest.com. CR A
5/1-3; MEMPHIS IN MAY BEALE STREET MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtown Memphis, Tenn. Featuring: 4 stages of blues, rock, Gospel, R&B, alternative and soul music. Tix: $82.50 wknd, $63.50 adv, $33 daily, $27.50 adv. Info: Memphis in May, 88 Union Ave. #301, Memphis, TN 38103-5134; Ph: 901-525-4611 or 901-525-1515; Fx: 901-525-4686. Web: www.memphisinmay.org.
5/1-3; MOOR & COAST FEST — Where: Whitby, North Yorkshire, U.K. Featuring: Vin Garbutt, Jez Lowe & Kate Bramley, Elbow Jane, Something Nasty in the Woodshed, Anthony John Clarke, Dan McKinnon, and more. Workshops. Tix: £44 wknd, £24 day. Info: Moor and Coast Fest, 9 Windsor Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1ET, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)194-782-0408 or +44-(0)194-782-1873. Web: www.moorandcoast.co.uk.
5/1-4; UPTON RIVERSIDE FOLK FEST — Where: Upton upon Severn, U.K. Featuring: Traditional and modern folk music and dance. Workshops. Tix: £50. Info: Riverside Folk Festival , Tudor House, 9 Kinnersley, Severn Stoke, Worcester, WR8 9JR, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)7816-022839 or 01594832910. Web: www.uptonfolk.org.
5/2; MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE FAIRE — Where: South Oval at Ohio State Univ., Columbus, Ohio. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Jennifer Torpie, CMRF, P.O. Box 3614, Columbus, OH 43210; Ph: 614-688-7554 or 614-292-8763. Web: www.osu.edu/students/guild.
5/2-3; CLUCULZ LAKE BLUEGRASS COUNTRY JAMBOREE — Where: Cluculz Lake Community Hall, B.C., Canada. Info: George Garbutt; Ph: 250-441-3365 or 250-441-3533. A
5/2-3; TUCSON FOLK FEST — Where: El Presidio Park, Downtown Tucson, Ariz. Featuring: Local and regional musicians from Arizona and the Southwest. Tix: FREE. Info: Tucson Folk Festival, Tucson Kitchen Musicians Assoc., P.O. Box 26531, Tucson, AZ 85726; Ph: 520-792-6481 or 520-326-9021. Web: www.tkma.org. CR HR A
5/2-4; GIRVAN FOLK FEST — Where: Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Ph:. Web: www.girvanfolkfestival.co.uk.
5/2-24; BRIGHTON FEST — Where: Brighton, U.K. Featuring: More than 500 events, including music, street theater, fireworks and a circus. Info: Brighton Festival Friend, 12a Pavilion Buildings, Castle Square, Brighton BN1 1EE, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1273-260827. Web: www.brightonfestival.org.
5/3; DEL-SE-NANGO TRAD SQUARE DANCE CALLERS CONTEST — Where: Music Haven, McDonough, N.Y. Contests in Square dance calling. Tix: $5 donation. Info: Florence Milk, Del-Se-Nango OT Fiddlers Assoc., 733 Hattie Clark Rd., Green, NY 13778; Ph: 607-843-6745 or 607-863-4838. CO CR HR A
5/4-9; MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FEST — Where: Various locations, Memphis, Tenn. Featuring: Art exhibits, traditional and modern performance troupes; spotlight on Chile. Crafts. Info: Memphis in May, 88 Union Ave. #301, Memphis, TN 38103-5134; Ph: 901-525-4611; Fx: 901-525-4686. Web: www.memphisinmay.org.
5/7-9; DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Denton Farm Park, Denton, N.C. Featuring: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Dailey & Vincent, The Grascals, Balsam Ridge, Steep Canyon Rangers, Cumberland Highlanders, Bill Yates & Friends, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Heather Berry, Lonesome River Band, Barry Scott & Second Wind, Paul Williams & Victory Trio, James King Band & Dale Ann Bradley. Tix: $35 day. Info: Karen Miller, Denton Park Farm, 1072 Cranford Rd, Denton, NC 27239; Ph: 336-859-2755; Fx: 336-859-2567. Web: www.dentonbluegrass.com.
5/7-10; LAKE EDEN ARTS FEST — Where: Camp Rockmont, Black Mountain, N.C. Contests in slam poetry, fiddle. Workshops in banj, mandolin, fiddle, poetry, dance, more. Crafts. Tix: $35-40 day, $110-145 wknd, discount for adv tickets. Info: Jennifer Pickering, Lake Eden Arts Fest (LEAF), 377 Lake Eden Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711; Ph: 828-686-8742. Web: www.lakeedenartsfestival.org.
5/7-10; WOMAD FEST — Where: Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. Featuring: Music from around the world and a global market. Workshops. Tix: FREE. Info: WOMAD, 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.
5/8-9; DIXIE BLUEGRASS GOSPEL FEST — Where: Sullivan Family Homeplace Park, St. Stephens, Ala. Tix: FREE, donations accepted. Info: Enoch & Margie Sullivan, P.O. Box 69, St. Stephens, AL 36569; Ph: 251-246-4553 or 251-246-2913; Fx: 251-246-4499. Web: www.thesullivanfly.com. CO HO
5/8-9; NINE MILE FIRE CO. BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Pikeville, Tenn. Tix: $5 wknd, kids free. Info: Billy or Helen Fields, 5688 Big Spring Gap Rd., Pikeville, TN 37367; Ph: 423-533-2526.
5/8-10; CLENNELL HALL FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Alwinton, Northumberland, U.K. Featuring: Jeremy Taylor, Something Nasty in The Woodshed, Kimber’s Men, Paul Downes, Adrian Nation, The Amazing Mr Smith, Ron Gardner, Joe Stead, Beeswing, Dave Minikin, John Bromley, Mary Brettell, Gareth Scott, Carl Cape, Lush Acoustic, Dave Ellison, Jiva, Exiles From Eden, Few Broth, Chloe and Charlotte, Clear Blue Skies, Shy-Talk, Chris Millner, Dave Forshaw, Also Dancing, Colour, & Merriment From: Addison Rapper and Clog, Hexham Morris & Hexhamshire Lasses, Clogarhythm. Tix: £30 wknd, £25 Sat. & Sun., £15 Sat. only, kids half price. Info: Clennell Hall Hotel, Clennell Hall, Alwinton, Northumberland NE65 7BG; Ph: +44-(0)1669-650377 or 01669 650377. Web: www.clennellhallhotel.com.
5/8-10; GAYS MILLS FOLK FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Gays Mills, Wis. Featuring: Tiyumba, Andreas Transø, and more. Workshops in instrumental and dance. Tix: TBA. Info: Jane Keeley, 50671 Johnstown Rd., Soldiers Grove , WI 54655; Ph: 608-735-4740. Web: www.gaysmillsfolkfest.org.
5/8-10; HOLMFIRTH FESTIVAL OF FOLK — Where: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, U.K.. Featuring: Eliza Carthy Band, Mark Radcliffe, Bandersnatch, Pete Castle, Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies, Cockersdale, Skyhook, Tony Cox, Durbevilles, Florida, Flossie Malavialle, Sheffield Folk Chorale, Pat Smith and Ned Clamp, Jake Thackray Experience, Old Man Pie, Bread and Butter Theatre, Colonel Custard, Down Trodden String Band, Hamish Currie, Jim Reynolds, Phil Drane, Ray Padgett, Anna Shannon, Gerry McNeice, FYRISH, Klonk, Michelle Holding and PJ Slidewell. Tix: most events free. Info: Cath Ingham, 76c Station Road, Holmfirth, HD9 1AE, United Kingdom; Ph: +44(0)7841-646308 or +44(0)7918-612510. Web: www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk.
5/8-10; MONIAIVE FOLK FEST — Where: Moniaive, U.K.. Featuring: Dervish, Hilary James and Simon Mayor, Gus Langlands, Marilyn Middleton Pollock,Absolutely Legless, Mary Kathleen Burke, The Late Jake Thackray, Doghouse Roses, Robyn and Sean Gray, Applejacks, Allison Cleland, Lizzie Nunnery, James Ragbone, Simon Kempston, Darcy Carson, Rudeigin. Tix: £35 wknd. Info: Moniaive Folk Festival / Hugh Taylor, The Old Bakery, Chapel St, Moniaive, DG3 4EJ; Ph: +44-(0)1848-200474. Web: www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk.
5/8-10; RED, WHITE & BLUEGRASS ON HOLLYWOOD BEACH BOARDWALK — Where: Hollywood Beach, Hollywood, FL. Featuring: Traditional and contemporary bluegrass performers, jam sessions, and classes. Workshops. Tix: FREE. Info: Penny VanZile, 200 Leslie Dr. #509, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009; Ph: 954-457-8691 or 305-358-1800. Web: www.southfloridabluegrass.com.
5/8-10; SUSQUEHANNA MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Camp Ramblewood, Darlington, Md. Featuring: Lenore, Stephanie Corby, Lynn Frances Anderson, Chris Chandler, Angie Miller, Brian Cutean, Joe Jencks & Helena Nash, Tret Fure, Dave Crossland, Denice Franke, and many more. Contests in songwriting. Tix: $ 60-110 wknd., $10-30 day. Info: Pam Burns, Susquehanna Music & Arts Festival, P.O. Box 139, Abingdon, MD 21009-0139; Ph: 410-372-0807; Fx: 410-372-0251. Web: www.susquehannamusicandartsfestival.com .
5/8-11; TEXAS STATE MOUNTAIN & HAMMER DULCIMER FEST — Where: Oakdale Park, Glen Rose, Tex. Featuring: Music, dance and musical instrument show. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Events Coordinator, Oakdale Park, P.O. Box 548, Glen Rose, TX 76043; Ph: 254-897-2321 or 817-275-3872. Web: www.oakdalepark.com.
5/9; BLUEGRASS ON THE WACCAMAW — Where: Conway, SC. Featuring: TBA. Tix: FREE. Info: Jennings Chestnut, Sr., 304 Main St., Conway, SC 29526; Ph: 843-248-5399; Fx: 843-248-4338. Web: www.bluegrassonthewaccamaw.com.
5/9; HEMPSTEAD CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Fair Park, Hope, Ark. Tix: FREE. Info: Mark Keith, Hope/Hempstead Co. Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 250 , Hope, AR 71802; Ph: 870-777-3640; Fx: 870-722-6154. Web: www.hopemelonfest.com. CO HO
5/9; OLD-TIME FIDDLERS’ & BLUEGRASS CONVENTION — Where: Clement Grove Picnic Grnds, Mocksville, N.C. Contests. Tix: $8. Info: Cooleemee Civitan Club, P.O. Box 947, Cooleemee, NC 27014; Ph: 336-284-4167 or 336-998-8877. Web: www.cooleemeecivitans.org.
5/9; RHODE ISLAND FOLK FEST — Where: Little Rhody Vasa Park, Foster, R.I. Featuring: Atwater~Donnelly Trio with Aubrey Atwater, Elwood Donnelly, and Cathy Clasper-Torch; Late Bloomers with Randy Browning and Brett Kinney; and Star Creek Ceili Band with Don Lurgio, Matt Cook, Kevin Fallon, Mike Fischman, John Sousa ; as well as special guests Irish Step-dancers, Casey McGrath and Taylor Stevens. Tix: $15-$25, $10-15 kids. Info: Kimberly McHale, Fostering Arts, P.O. Box 96, Foster, RI 02825; Ph: 401-451-8848 or 401-392-1322. Web: www.rifolkfestival.org.
5/9; ROBERT JOHNSON BLUES FOUNDATION SPRING FEST — Where: Crystal Springs, Miss. Featuring: TBA. Info: Robert Johnson Blues Foundation, P.O. Box 1005, Crystal Springs, MS 39059; Ph: 601-892-7883 or 601.259.7598; Fx: 601-892-7884. Web: www.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org.
5/9; SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Willisau, Switzerland. Featuring: Randy Waller & the Country gentleman, Wayne Henderson & Helen White, Wayne Henderson & Helen White, The Looping Brothers, The Looping Brothers, and more. Tix: CHF 45. Info: Paolo Dettwiler, Steinenweg 8, Pratteln, CH-4133, Switzerland; Ph: +41-(0)61-821-8363; Fx: +41-(0)61-821-8364. Web: www.bluegrass-willisau.ch.
5/9-16; ARBUCKLE MTN. SPRING BLUEGRASS JAM — Where: Arbuckle Mtn Park, Wynnewood, Okla. Contests in band scramble. Info: Rosemary Bowen, Arbuckle Mountain Park, Rt 2 Box 216, Wynnewood, OK 73098; Ph: 405-665-5226. Web: www.arbucklemtbluegrasspark.com. CO HO A
5/9-16; TENNESSEE STRAWBERRY FEST — Where: Dayton, Tenn. Featuring: Live entertainment, children’s area, auction, parade, pageants and tournaments. Tix: FREE. Info: Cynthia Rodriguez, Tenn. Strawberry Fest, Dayton Chamber of Commerce, 107 Main St., Dayton, TN 37321; Ph: 423-775-0361; Fx: 423-570-0105. Web: www.tnstrawberryfestival.com. CR HR A
5/9-23; INTERNATIONAL NEWBURY SPRING FEST — Where: Newbury, Berkshire, U.K. Featuring: Music, film, arts, lectures and children’s events in and around the city. Info: Newbury Spring Festival, 1 Bridge St., Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1635-32421 or +44-(0)1635-528766; Fx: +44-(0)1635-528690. Web: www.newburyspringfestival.org.uk.
5/13-15; SONORA CELTIC FAIRE — Where: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora, Calif. Featuring: Wicked Tinkers, Brother, Need Fire, Tempest, Banshee in the Kitchen, Mic Lucy Irish Band, Clandish Pipe Band, Black Irish Band, Golden Bough, Stag & Thistle Pipe Band, Nine 8ths Irish.. Tix: $20 advance, $50 wknd, kids $10. Info: Nic Caciappo, Sonora Celtic Faire, 220 Southgate St., Twain Harte, CA 95370; Ph: 209-532-8375. Web: www.sonoracelticfaire.com.
5/14-16; AMELIA CENTRAL VIRGINIA FAMILY BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Amelia Family Cmpgrnd, Amelia, Va. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, James King Band, Jr. Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Danny Paisley and South Grass, Dailey & Vincent, Lawson Creek Grass, Newfound Road, Virginia Ramblers, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Buck & Company, Country Fried Grass, Ted Jones & The Tar Hills, Bluegrass Brothers, Lonesome Will Mullins, Skyline Express, and more. Crafts. Tix: $60 wknd, adv $50, daily $20-25. Info: John B. Hutchinson, Amelia Family Campground, 9650 Military Rd., Amelia, VA 23002; Ph: 804-561-3011; Fx: 804-561-1954. Web: www.ameliafamilycampground.com.
5/14-16; FIRE ON THE STRINGS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: KOA Lake Conroe, Montgomery, Tex. Featuring: Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, William and Clark Expedition, Hickory Hill, and more. Tix: $45 wknd., $10-55 day. Info: Rick Kirkland, 5820 Misty Meadow, League City, TX 77573; Ph: 281-636-9419 or 281-488-2244. Web: www.bayareabluegrass.org.
5/14-16; HILLSIDE SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Hillside Bluegrass Park, Cochran, Ga. Featuring: The Suggin Brothers, Coley Station, Heart of Dixie Bluegrass, Honi Deaton and Dream, Danley Family, and more. Contests in flatpick guitar. Tix: day $10-20, wknd $30. Info: Wendy & Kevin Kalinowski, Hillside Bluegrass RV Park, 592 Highway 87 South, Cochran, GA 31014; Ph: 478-934-6694 or 478-697-5460. Web: www.hillsidervpark.com. CO HO A
5/14-16; WASHINGTON CATTLE CO. FLOMOT BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Flomot, Tex. Featuring: Pecos Valley Bluegrass, Triple L, Now and Again, Hanks and Company, Texas Country, Wichita Mountain Bluegrass, From The Heartland, & Grassfire. Tix: Thurs $8, Fri $8, Sat $12. Info: Seab Washington, HCR 2, Box 6, Rt.1, Box 49, Flomot, TX 79234; Ph: 806-469-5278 or 806-269-1578; Fx: 806-347-2410.
5/14-17; GETTYSBURG BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Granite Hill Cmpgrnd, Gettysburg, Pa. Featuring: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Seldom Scene, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Gibson Brothers, JD Crowe and the New South, Steep Canyon Rangers, Special Consenus, Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain, and much more. Workshops. Tix: $125 4-day, $110 adv, $100 3-day, $90 adv, $65 2-day, $55 adv, daily $25-$40, seniors $5 discount, kids 12-16-years-old half-price, under 12 free. Info: Granite Hill Campground, Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, 3340 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325; Ph: 800-642-8368 or 717-642-8749; Fx: 717-642-8025. Web: www.gettysburgbluegrass.com.
5/14-18; SPRING GULCH FOLK FEST — Where: Spring Gulch Resort Cmpgrnd, New Holland, Pa. Featuring: Music, sing-a-long campfires, dancing and children’s activities. Crafts. Tix: TBA. Info: Lisa Kurtz, Spring Gulch Resort Campground, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557; Ph: 717-354-3100; Fx: 717-355-9739. Web: www.springgulch.com.
5/15-16; MERLE TRAVIS GUITAR FEST — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Contests in National Thumb Picking Championship. Workshops in guitar. Crafts. Tix: $6-9. Info: Music Director, Ozark Folk Center, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 1-800-264-3655. Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. CR HR A
5/15-16; OHIO RIVER VALLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Madison, Ind. Featuring: Sam Bush, Brigid Kaelin, Tim O’Brien, The Kennedys, and more. Info: Ann Mulligan, Ohio River Valley Folk Fest, 601 W. 1st St., Madison, IN 47250-3731; Ph: 800-559-2956 or 812-265-2956; Fx: 812-273-3694. Web: www.ohiorivervalleyfolkfestival.com.
5/15-17; DUBUQUEFEST ART & CRAFTS FAIR — Where: Washington Park, Dubuque, Iowa. Info: , , ; Ph:. Web: www.dubuquefest.com.
5/15-17; MAY MADNESS CONTRAFEST DANCE WEEKEND — Where: Grace Sparkes Prescott Activity Ctr, Prescott, Ariz. Featuring: Beth Molaro, Groovemongers, Privy Tippers & Kari Usher. Crafts. Tix: $110. Info: Folkhappens, c/o Judy Norman, 7437 W Acoma Drive, Peoria, AZ 85381; Ph: 623-979-4875 or 928-445-3122; Fx: 928-776-9053. Web: folkhappens.org. CR HR A
5/15-17; NELSONVILLE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Hocking College Campus, Nelsonville, Ohio. Featuring: Wayne The Train Hancock, Buffalo Killers, Drakkar Sauna, The Never Evers, Adam Torres, Jess Kaufman, and many more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $25-50. Info: Tim Peacock, Stuart’s Opera House, PO Box 217, Nelsonville, OH 45764; Ph: 740-753-1924; Fx: 740-753-1982. Web: www.stuartsoperahouse.org.
5/15-17; SEMBA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Cushon’s Peak Cmpgrnd, Houston, Minn. Featuring: Martin Family, Terry Smith, others. Workshops in fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass, dobro, mandolin, songwriting. Tix: TBA. Info: Darrell Ottman, Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Assoc., PO Box 93, Rushford, MN 55971; Ph: 507-864-8109 or 507-251-1884. Web: www.semba.tv.
5/15-17; SHEPLEY SPRING FEST — Where: Shepley, U.K.. Featuring: Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Martin Simpson Trio, Michael McGoldrick Band, and more. Info: James Mckinlay, Shepley Spring Fest, PO Box 645, Scissett, HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 8WR, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1484-604704. Web: www.shepleyspringfestival.com.
5/15-17; WILDFLOWER! ARTS & MUSIC FEST — Where: Richardson, Tex. Featuring: 2 stages, kids area, strolling entertainers, interactive displays and exhibits, and world and cultural performances. Contests. Crafts. Tix: wknd $25, day $15. Info: Al Johnson, Wildflower! Arts & Music Fest, 2100 E. Campbell Rd., Ste. 100, Richardson, TX 75081; Ph: 972-744-4595; Fx: 972-444-5822. Web: www.wildflowerfestival.net. A
5/16; BLUE RIVER FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Shelbyville, Ind. Featuring: Dan Landrum, Don Pedi, Les Gustafson-Zook, and Bruce Greene. Workshops. Info: Blue River Folk Music Festival, Town and Country Christian Church, 2133 S. Tucker Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176; Ph: 317-392-3608. Web: www.blueriverfolkfest.com.
5/16; HIGH LONESOME STRINGS PICKIN’ IN THE PARK — Where: Hagan-Stone Park, Greensboro, N.C. Featuring: The Circuit Riders, Boys From Carolina, Movin’ On Bluegrass, Coyote Ridge, Trail Mix, John Hofmann’s Acoustica, Sweet Potato Pie. Workshops in banjo, dobro, fiddle, guitar, mandolin. Tix: FREE. Info: Pammy Davis, High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Assoc., Inc., 6304 Hunt Rd, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313; Ph: 336-202-1536. Web: www.highlonesomestrings.org.
5/16-17; BAY AREA STORYTELLING FEST — Where: Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area, El Sobrante, Calif. Featuring: Judith Black, Doug Elliot, Jay O’Callahan, Antonio Rocha, and Gayle Ross. Tix: single event $13, wknd $70, adv wknd $65. Info: Jean Ellisen, Storytelling Association of Alta, P.O. Box 11891, Berkeley, CA 94712-2891; Ph: 510-869-4946 or 510-527-1141. Web: www.bayareastorytelling.org.
5/16-17; CHESAPEAKE BAY BLUES FEST — Where: Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Md. Tix: TBA. Info: Blues Festival, Chesapeake Bay Events, Inc., P.O. Box 161, Dunkirk, MD 20754; Ph: 410-257-7413; Fx: 410-286-0193. Web: www.bayblues.org.
5/16-24; BURNS AN’ A’ THAT — Where: Ayrshire, Scotland. Featuring: Music, theater, poetry, comedy and more. Info: Burns An’ A’ That, Burns Festival, County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayrshire, KA7 1DR, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)129-229-0300 or +44-(0)129-267-8100; Fx: +44-(0)129-247-1832. Web: www.burnsfestival.com.
5/17; TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FEST — Where: Paramount Movie Ranch, Agoura, Calif. Featuring: 100+ contestants and many professional bands, folk dancing, jamming musicians, children’s crafts and music.. Contests in Bluegrass, Folk, Old-Time. Crafts. Tix: $12, $7 teens and seniors, under 10 free. Info: Warren Garfield, Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest, P.O. Box 571955, Tarzana, CA 91357; Ph: 818-382-4819 or 323-656-5813. Web: www.topangabanjofiddle.org.
5/20-25; MOSSY OAK MUSIC PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mossy Oak Music Park, Guyton, Ga.. Featuring: Tennessee bands and national acts. Crafts. Tix: wknd $35, day $15. Info: Rebecca Rose, Mossy Oak Music Park, 533 Old Louisville Rd., Guyton, GA 31312; Ph: 912-772-5142 or 866-MOSSY-OAK; Fx: 912-722-4190. Web: www.mossyoakmusicpark.com.
5/21-23; ALTON & BERTHA WALTERS MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Clem’s Shoal Creek Music Park, Lavonia, Ga. Tix: 3-day adv $35, daily $10-15. 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; Fx: 706-356-1092. CO CR HO A
5/21-23; AMERICAN BANJO FRATERNITY SPRING RALLY — Where: Genetti Hotel, Williamsport, Pa. Workshops in banjo history, theory and technique. Tix: FREE. Info: Douglas Kiessling, American Banjo Fraternity, 7414 Colshire Dr. #8, McLean, VA 22102; Ph: 1-800-321-1388 or 570-326-6600. Web: www.abfbanjo.org. CR HR A
5/21-23; EUROPEAN WORLD OF BLUEGRASS FEST & TRADE SHOW — Where: ’t Trefpunt, Voorthuizen, Netherlands. Tix: € 55 wknd, € 25 day. Info: Rienk Janssen, Postbus 32, Vlagtwedde, 9540 AA, Netherlands; Ph: +31-59-931-2663; Fx: +31-59-931-3285. Web: www.ebma.nl.
5/21-24; KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH — Where: Galloway, Southwest Scotland. Info: , KNOCKENGORROCH FARM, CASTLE DOUGLAS, CARSPHAIRN, DG7 3TJ, Scotland; Ph: 01644 460 662. Web: www.knockengorroch.org.uk.
5/21-24; STRAWBERRY SPRING MUSIC FEST — Where: Camp Mather, Yosemite, Calif. Featuring: The Devil Makes Three, Flatlanders, Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives, Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Revue, Wronglers, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Natalie MacMaster, Sawmill Road, and many more. Tix: $200 four day, $65 day. Info: Strawberry Music Festivals, P.O. Box 664, Jamestown, CA 95327; Ph: 209-984-8630. Web: www.strawberrymusic.com.
5/21-6/7; KERRVILLE FOLK FEST — Where: Quiet Valley Ranch, Kerrville, Tex. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Dalis Allen, Kerrville Folk Festival, P.O. Box 291466, Kerrville, TX 78029; Ph: 830-257-3600; Fx: 830-257-8680. Web: www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com.
5/22-23; 1890s DAYS JAMBOREE — Where: Courthouse, downtown Ringgold, Ga. Featuring: A variety of entertainment, including Gospel music, food, clogging, children’s activities and a parade. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Dan Wright, City Manager, City of Ringgold, P.O. Box 579, Ringgold, GA 30736; Ph: 706-935-3061; Fx: 706-965-7446. Web: www.cityofringgold.com. CR HR A
5/22-24; DULCI-MORE FEST — Where: BSA Camp McKinley, Lisbon, Ohio. Featuring: Les Gustafson-Zook, Madeline MacNeil, Mustard’s Retreat, Susan Trump, Bill Staines, Mark Wade, Bill Schilling, and Dulci-More. Workshops in mountain and hammered dulcimer, autoharp, guitar, harmonica, songwriting, singing, more. Tix: $30 wknd, $25 adv, $5 child. Info: Bill Schilling, Dulci-More Fest, 984 Homewood Ave., Salem, OH 44460-3816; Ph: 330-332-4420. Web: www.dulcimore.org.
5/22-24; FLORIDA FOLK FEST — Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Ctr State Park, White Springs, Fla. Workshops in music, dance and storytelling. Crafts. Info: Stephen Foster State Park, Elaine McGrath, Florida Folk Festival, P.O. Drawer G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 877-635-3655; Fx: 386-397-4262. Web: www.floridafolkfestival.com.
5/22-24; GOTTAGETGON — Where: Saratoga Co. Frgrnds, Ballston Spa, N.Y. Featuring: TBA. Tix: wknd $38, day $20. Info: Howie Eskin, 460 Sweetman Rd. - PSG/GGG, Ballston Spa, NY 12020; Ph: 518-882-6809 or 518-674-8646. Web: www.pickingandsinging.org.
5/22-24; OFF THE TRACKS SPRING FEST — Where: Castle Donington, Leics., U.K. Info: Andy Cooper, Off the Tracks , P.O. Box 68, Derby, DE1 3EH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1332-384518 or +44-(0)7899-826955. Web: www.offthetracks.co.uk.
5/22-24; OLE TIME FIDDLER’S & BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Fiddler’s Grove Cmpgrnd, Union Grove, N.C. Workshops in all instruments, clogging, shape note singing, storytelling, songwriting. Tix: $15-50. Info: Jessica Cockman, Admin., Fiddler’s Grove, P.O. Box 364, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673; Ph: 828-478-3735. Web: www.fiddlersgrove.com.
5/22-24; SALMON LAKE GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Salmon Lake Park, Grapeland, Tex. Featuring: The Williams Family, Shallow Creek, Gold Wing Express, Wise Country, the Marksmen, the Village Singers, White House Harmony, Sonja Barber, and more. Tix: 3-day $32, daily $10-15. Info: Floyd & Fannie Salmon, P.O. Box 483, Grapeland, TX 75844; Ph: 936-687-2594; Fx: 936-687-2594. Web: www.salmonlakepark.com.
5/22-24; TRADITIONAL ARTS WEEKEND — Where: Remus, Mich. Featuring: Evening performances and dances, including square, contra, swing, ceili and Cajun. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Lola Tyler, Wheatland Music Organization, P.O. Box 22, Remus, MI 49340; Ph: 989-967-8879 or 989-967-8561; Fx: 517-967-8562. Web: www.wheatlandmusic.org. CO CR HR
5/22-24; VANDALIA GATHERING — Where: Charleston, W.Va. Featuring: Celebration of W.Va. trad arts and folk heritage. Contests in Fiddle, mandolin, banjo and more. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Vandalia Gathering, WV Div. Culture & History, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25305-0300; Ph: 304-558-0220 or 304-722-2343; Fx: 304-558-2779. Web: www.wvculture.org/vandalia.
5/22-25; BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ TIME MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND — Where: Carol’s Memorial Bluegrass Park, Dixon, Mo. Featuring: TBA. Crafts. Tix: wknd $30-35, daily $8-15. Info: Bill Jones, Bluegrass Pickin’ Time, 19452 Hwy 133, Dixon, MO 65459; Ph: 573-759-3544 or 573-759-7716. Web: www.bluegrasspickintime.com. CO HO A
5/22-25; CHESTER FOLK FEST — Where: Chester, U.K.. Featuring: Lau, Brass Monkey, Keith Donnelly, Crowfoot, Pete Coe, Bob Fox & Stu Luckely, Quicksilver, Brian Peters, Tom Napper, Tom Bliss, Marie Little, Doc Harvey & The Philistanz, The Boat Band, Dan McKinnon, Bill Whaley & Dave Fletcher, Flossie Malavialle, Pete Grassby, Asha, Aardvark Ceilidh Band, All Blacked Up, The Time Bandits, The Waite Collective, Full House. Info: Chester Folk Survivors, 21 Dee Fords Avenue, Chester, CH3 5UP, United Kingdom; Ph: +44(0)7005-977045. Web: www.chesterfolk.org.uk.
5/22-25; FISHGUARD FEST — Where: Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Info: , , ; Ph: +44-01348-875183. Web: www.pembrokeshire-folk-music.co.uk.
5/23; MONUMENTAL FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP — Where: National Homestead Monument, Beatrice, Neb. Contests. Tix: FREE. Info: Merrith Baughman, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, NE 68307-0671; Ph: 402-223-3514. Web: www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/eventcalendar/events/homeevent45090171.html.
5/23-24; EAST DURHAM IRISH FEST — Where: Irish Cultural & Sports Ctr, East Durham, N.Y. Featuring: The Elders, Searson, Barleyjuice, The Jimmy Sturr Band, Black 47, Shilelagh Law, Hair of the Dog, The Andy Cooney Band, Kitty Kelly Band, Jameson’s Revenge, St. James Gate, and the Moonshiners, and more. Tix: $13 until 2 p.m., $14 after 2 p.m., kids free, parking free. Info: Tom McGoldrick, Irish Cultural & Sports Centre, P.O. Box 320, East Durham, NY 12423; Ph: 518-634-2286 or 800-434-FEST; Fx: 518-634-2058. Web: www.east-durham.org. CR HR
5/23-24; GREAT PENNSYLVANIA FLAVOR FEST — Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim, PA. Featuring: Local PA-based musicians and entertainers. Tix: $16.95, child $6.95. Info: Teresa Centini, Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545; Ph: 717-665-7021; Fx: 717-664-3466. Web: www.parenfaire.com.
5/23-6/6; SWALEDALE FEST — Where: Swaledale, North Yorkshire, U.K. Workshops in music and theater. Crafts. Info: Swaledale Festival, Hudson House, High Row, Reeth, Richmond, DL11 6TB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1748-880018; Fx: +44-196-962-2217. Web: www.swaledale-festival.org.uk.
5/28-30; GRAVES MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL OF MUSIC — Where: Graves Mtn. Lodge, Syria, Va. Featuring: Bluegrass music of Steel Drivers, Jr. Sisk and the Ramblers, the Next Best Thing, Heather Berry and Tony, Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time, IIIrd Tyme Out with Russel Moore, and Lonesome River Band, and more. Tix: wknd $90, adv $70, $30-$35 day. Info: Jim Graves, Graves Mountain Lodge, Rt. 670, Syria, VA 22743-9999; Ph: 540-923-4231; Fx: 540-923-4312. Web: www.gravesmountain.com.
5/28-31; EUREKA SPRINGS BLUES WEEKEND — Where: Various locations, Eureka Springs, Ark. Featuring: Approx. 14 venues presenting more than 70 blues acts. Workshops. Info: City Advertising and Promotion Commission, P.O. Box 522, Eureka Springs, AR 72632; Ph: 866-566-9387 or 479-253-7333. Web: eurekaspringsblues.com or www.eurekasprings.org.
5/28-31; STRAWBERRY PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Strawberry Park Resort, Preston, Conn. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent, Lonesome River Band, Dale Ann Bradley, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, The Gibson Brothers, Dry Branch Fire Squad, The Greencards, Jonathan Edwards, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass, The Kruger Brothers, Josh Williams Band, Amy Gallatin, The Farewell Drifters, and more. Tix: $ 120 wknd, $100 adv, $25-$50 day, half-price for teens 13-17-years-old, kids free. Info: Strawberry Park Resort, 42 Pierce Rd., Preston, CT 06365; Ph: 860-886-1944 or 888-794-7944; Fx: 860-886-1943. Web: www.strawberrypark.net.
5/29-30; MELFEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Melwood Music Park, White Lake, N.C. Tix: Fri $20, Sat $30. Info: James R. Melvin, MelFest, 1994 White Lake Dr., White Lake, NC 28337; Ph: 910-862-8894 or 910-862-2416; Fx: 910-862-2299. Web: www.melfestbluegrass.com.
5/29-31; COUNTRY GOSPEL WEEKEND — Where: Spring Gulch Resort Cmpgrnd, New Holland, Pa. Featuring: Gospel music, sing-a-long campfires, dancing and children’s activities. Crafts. Tix: $30-$60. Info: Lisa Kurtz, Spring Gulch Resort Campground, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557; Ph: 717-354-3100; Fx: 717-355-9739. Web: www.springgulch.com.
5/29-31; MICHAEL ARNONE’S CRAWFISH FEST — Where: Sussex Co. Frgrnds, Augusta, N.J. Featuring: Bonerama, John Boutte with Paul Sanchez, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, Guitar Shorty, Eric Lindell, Assembly of Dust, Pine Leaf Boys, Papa Grows Funk, John Boutte with Paul Sanchez, Jesse Lége and Bayou Brew, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, The Radiators, Marcia Ball, Tab Benoit, The Pine Leaf Boys, The Lee Boys, Benjy Davis Project, Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys, dance hall, kid’s stage and more. Crafts. Tix: $125 wknd incl. camping, $30-$35 daily. Info: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest, 90-100 Rt. 206, PMB 144, Stanhope, NJ 07874; Ph:. Web: www.crawfishfest.com.
5/29-6/1; AFRICA FEST — Where: Mainauwiesen, Würzburg, Germany. Featuring: 250 musicians, bazaar, exhibition, kids’ program and more. Info: Afro Project, Kaiserstrasse 16, Würzburg, D-97070, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)931-15060; Fx: +49-(0)931-15080. Web: www.africafestival.org.
5/30-31; VINTAGE VIRGINIA WINE FEST — Where: Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville, Va. Info: Across the Way Productions, P.O. Box 243, Floyd, VA 24091; Ph: 540-745-FEST. Web: vintagevirginia.atwproductions.com.
Camps & Schools
February
2/1-3; NY PINEWOODS FOLK MUSIC CLUB WINTER FOLK MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Warwick Conference Center, Warwick, NY. Featuring: Informal singing, jamming, dancing and socializing. Tix: $185-$360. Info: Joy Bennett, Folk Music Society of New York (NY Pinewoods Folk Music Club), 444 W 54th Street #7, New York, NY 10019; Ph: 718-651-1115 or 718-549-1344. Web: www.folkmusicny.org.
2/1-7; OLD TIME BANJO FOR BEGINNERS & BEYOND — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: David Brose. 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.
2/8-14; BEGINNING GUITAR — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Rick Taylor. 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.
2/8-14; BUILDING A HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Jeff Sebens. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $512 tuition plus r&b and $375 for materials. 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.
2/13-16; WINTERSONGS: A SONGWRITER’S WINTER CAMP — Where: Ashokan Field Campus, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: David Roth, Sloan Wainwright, Penny Nichols, Magpie, Ilene Weiss, more. Workshops in songwriting, singing, guitar, performance, creative process, harmony, more. Tix: $529. Info: Penny Nichols, SummerSongs, Inc., P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-750-6871 or 845-246-0223; Fx: 845-246-7068. Web: www.summersongs.com.
2/15-20; BEGINNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Rosy DeVane. Crafts. Tix: $460 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.
2/20-22; FRENCH FOLK DANCE WEEKEND — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Christian Montcriol and Cessany Montcriol. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $170 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
2/22-28; CONTINUING FIDDLE — Where: John C. Campbell School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Cathy Grant. 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. CO CR HO HR A
2/22-28; MAKING A TRADITIONAL BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: John Huron. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $512 tuition, plus r&b and $135 materials fee. 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
2/27-3/1; GREAT SONGS FOR TEACHERS, PARENTS & PERFORMERS — Where: Rowe Camp & Conference Ctr, Rowe, Mass. Featuring: Sally Rogers, Jackson Gillman and Kim Wallach. Workshops. Tix: $190-$290. Info: Rowe Camp & Conference Center, P.O. Box 273, 22 Kings Hwy, Rowe, MA 01367; Ph: 413-339-4954; Fx: 413-339-5728. Web: www.rowecenter.org.
2/27-3/1; WINTER WEEKEND AT LAKE MOREY — Where: The Holbert Ctr, Fairlee, Vt. Featuring: Larry Gordon, Patty Cuyler, Suzannah Park, Nathan Morrison. Workshops in singing, dancing and instruments. Tix: $220-$300. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210. Web: www.villageharmony.org.
March
3/1-7; SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN JAM SESSIONS — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Lorraine Lee Hammond and Bennett Hammond. Tix: $512 tuition plus r&b. Info: John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
3/3-5; THE ART OF WRITING & THE CRAFT OF PERFORMANCE — Where: Rowe Camp & Conference Ctr, Rowe, Mass. Featuring: Holly Near. Workshops. Tix: $190-$290. Info: Rowe Camp & Conference Center, P.O. Box 273, 22 Kings Hwy, Rowe, MA 01367; Ph: 413-339-4954; Fx: 413-339-5728. Web: www.rowecenter.org.
3/4-6; PETE WERNICK’S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP — Where: Argyle, Tex. Featuring: Pete Wernick, Joan Wernick, Dennis Bailey. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $210. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-440-5564 or 303-652-8346. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
3/8-13; BEGINNING MANDOLIN — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J. D. Robinson. Tix: $460 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.
3/13-2/16; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: FLATPICKING BLUEGRASS STYLE — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Steve Kaufman. Workshops in flatpicking guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
3/13-15; APPALACHIAN CLOGGING — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Annie Fain Liden and Emolyn Liden. Tix: $290 plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 1-800-FOLK-SCH; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
3/13-16; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: FUNDAMENTALS OF FINGERSTYLE — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Jorma Kaukonen. Workshops in fingerstyle guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
3/15-21; CONTINUING BLUEGRASS BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J. D. Robinson. 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; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
3/20-22; CAJUN DANCE & MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wis.. Featuring: TBA. Workshops. Info: Melissa Leef, Folklore Village, 3210 County Hwy. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533; Ph: 608-924-4000; Fx: 608-924-3725. Web: www.folklorevillage.org. CO CR HR A
3/20-22; CAMP WANNADANCE — Where: Marrowstone Island, Wash. Workshops. Info: Sharon Mc Namara or Lori Andres, Camp Wannadance , 6712 12th Ave. NW , WA 98117; Ph: 206-784-3477. Web: www.wannadance.org.
3/20-22; PETE WERNICK’S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP — Where: Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick, Joan Wernick. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $225. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-440-5564 or 303-652-8346. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
3/20-22; THE CIRCLE, THE SOUND, THE SONG — Where: Rowe Camp & Conference Ctr, Rowe, Mass. Featuring: Sue Robbins & Marytha Paffrath. Workshops in Women’s song circles and more. Tix: $190-$290. Info: Rowe Camp & Conference Center, P.O. Box 273, 22 Kings Hwy, Rowe, MA 01367; Ph: 413-339-4954; Fx: 413-339-5728. Web: www.rowecenter.org.
3/20-22; UPPER POTOMAC SPRING MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Hilltop House, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Featuring: Dulcemelos from Mexico; Ensemble Tympanon with Karen Ashbrook, Nick Blanton, Paul Oorts, Ken Kolodner and Christie Burns, and more. Workshops in Hammered Dulcimer, Fiddle, Flute, Piano, English Song and English Dance Band. Tix: wknd $175. Info: Upper Potomac Music Weekends, P.O. Box 1474, Shepherdstown, WV 25443; Ph: 304-263-2531. Web: www.upperpotomacmusic.info.
3/20-22; WEEKEND AT THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE — Where: Menucha Retreat & Conference Center, Corbett, Oregon. Featuring: Larry Gordon, Patty Cuyler, Suzannah Park and Nathan Morrison. Tix: $220-$300. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. Web: www.villageharmony.org.
3/21-26; THE BANJO CRUISE — Where: Departs Jacksonville, FL. Featuring: To Half Moon Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas aboard the Carnival’s Fascination. Workshops in Banjo instruction. Tix: $849-$899. Info: Helen Preston, Group Cruise Specialist, Get Outta Town Travel/Fugazy Travel, Asheville, NC 28804; Ph: 800-221-7181 or 828-274-2555 ext. 318. Web: www.banjoteacher.com.
3/22-28; SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE WEEK — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Scandinavian food, music, dance and craft. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: Call. 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
3/26-29; FLORIDA STORYCAMP — Where: Lake Yale Baptist Conference Ctr, Eustis, Fla. Featuring: Donald Davis, Diane Ferlatte, Elizabeth Ellis, David Novak, Peninnah Schram and Heather Forest, Youthful Voices 2009 and more. Workshops in storytelling. Info: Florida Storytelling Assoc., Inc., Florida Storytelling Camp, P.O. Box 50, Orange Springs, FL 32182; Ph: 800-940-1972. Web: www.flstory.org. CO HO
3/27-29; SINGTIME FROLICS — Where: Camp Adams, near Portland, Ore.. Featuring: Group and individual singing and instrumental jamming. Workshops in singing, performing, instruments and maybe dancing. Tix: $90 adult , $60 children 4-11. Info: Singtime Registrar, 10151 SW Washington St., Portland , OR 97225; Ph: 503-626-1537. Web: www.portlandfolkmusic.org.
3/27-30; FUR PEACE RANCH DELTA BLUES GUITAR CAMP — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: William Lee Ellis. Workshops in Intro to Delta Blues guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
3/27-30; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: FINGERSTYLE PROFICIENCY — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Jorma Kaukonen. Workshops in fingerstyle guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
3/27-30; FUR PEACE RANCH HONKY TONK GUITAR CAMP — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Bill Kirchen. Workshops in Hammer of the Honky Tonk Gods. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
3/29-4/4; INTERMEDIATE FIDDLE — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Mara Shea. 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; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
April
4/3-5; MANDOLIN CAMP NORTH — Where: Groton, Mass.. Featuring: Mike Compton, Rich DelGrosso, David Surette, Richard (Richie) Brown, Phil Zimmerman, Skip Gorman, Mike Holmes, Neil Rossi, Lorraine Lee Hammond, Dave Reiner, Alan Kaufman and Mike Rivers. Workshops in all levels of mandolin, plus guided jams and masters concerts. Tix: $150-$250 day, $475 wknd. Info: Mike Holmes, Mandolin Camp North, P.O. Box 1755, Orleans, MA 02653; Ph: 774-207-0284. Web: www.mandolincampnorth.com.
4/3-5; NORWEGIAN SPRINGLEIK WEEKEND — Where: Folklore Village Farm, Dodgeville, WI. Featuring: Musicians & dancers from Norway, teaching the native music and dance, evening parties, trad ethnic food.. Workshops in Norwegian dance and music.. Tix: call for info. 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
4/3-6; FUR PEACE RANCH ACOUSTIC ROOTS & BLUES CAMP — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Steve James. Workshops in Guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
4/3-6; FUR PEACE RANCH CLASSIC COUNTRY LEAD GUITAR CAMP — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Chris Turner. Workshops. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
4/5-11; INTERMEDIATE HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough. 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. CO CR HO HR A
4/12-17; CONTINUING CLAWHAMMER BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Mary Z. Cox. Tix: $460 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.
4/13-17; SORE FINGERS SUMMER SCHOOLS — Where: Cotswolds, U.K. Workshops in fiddle, Dobro, mandolin, Autoharp, bass, banjo, guitar and vocals. Tix: £225.00. Info: Moira and John Wirtz, Park Farm, Buckland Down, Nr. Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RG, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1373-813590; Fx: +44-(0)1590-688009. Web: www.sorefingers.co.uk. CO
4/17-19; ADVANCED BEGINNING AUTOHARP MELODY PLAYING WEEKEND — Where: Weatherbury Farm, Avella, Pa. Featuring: Bill Schilling. Workshops in autoharp. Tix: $120 tuition, $200.82-$279.30 r&b. Info: Dale & Marcy Tudor, Weatherbury Farm Vacation, 1061 Sugar Run Rd., Avella, PA 15312; Ph: 724-587-3763 or 330-332-4420. Web: www.folkmusic.weatherburyfarm.com.
4/17-19; ADVANCED BEGINNING AUTOHARP WEEKEND — Where: Weatherbury Farm, Avella, Pa. Featuring: Bill Schilling. Workshops in Autoharp. Tix: $120. Info: Dale & Marcy Tudor, Weatherbury Farm Vacation, 1061 Sugar Run Rd., Avella, PA 15312; Ph: 724-587-3763 or 330-332-4420. Web: www.folkmusic.weatherburyfarm.com.
4/17-19; LEARN TO CONTRA DANCE — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Bob Dalsemer. Tix: $170 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
4/17-19; STORYTELLING — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Dianne Hackworth. 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; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
4/17-20; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: BOB DYLAN FINGERSTYLE — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Happy Traum. Workshops in Bob Dylan Revisited - Fingerstyle. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
4/17-20; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: FINGERSTYLE — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Jorma Kaukonen. Workshops in Masters Performance & Improvisation - Fingerstyle. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
4/17-24; DEWEY BALFA CAJUN & CREOLE HERITAGE WEEK — Where: Chicot State Park, Ville Platte, La.. Featuring: Intensive instruction by renowned Louisiana musicians and artists, nightly dances with top Cajun and Creole/Zydeco bands, Roots Heritage Festival Day, afternoon workshops and presentations. Workshops. Info: Louisiana Folk Roots, 101 W. Vermilion St., Laffayette, LA 70501-6916; Ph: 337-234-8360; Fx: 337-234-8361. Web: www.lafolkroots.org.
4/19-24; SPRING DULCIMER WEEK AT AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Madeline MacNeil, Neal Walters, Ray Belanger, Guy George, Sam Herrmann, Karen Ashbrook, Anne Lough, Thomasina Levy, Tull Glazener, John Huron, and more. Workshops in Autoharp, mtn and hammered dulcimers. Crafts. Tix: $420. Info: Gordon Blackley, Augusta Heritage Center, 100 Campus Dr., Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1350; Fx: 304-637-1209. Web: www.augustaheritage.com. CR HR A
4/19-25; LEARN TO PLAY AUTOHARP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: John Hollandsworth. 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; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
4/20-23; PETE WERNICK’S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP — Where: Herring Ridge YMCA Camp, Boomer, NC. Featuring: Pete Wernick, Joan Wernick. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $340. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-440-5564 or 303-652-8346. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
4/23-25; DULCIMER JAMBOREE — Where: Ozark Folk Center, Mountain View, Ark.. Featuring: Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnely, Joe Collins, Lois Hornbostel, Larry Conger, Jeff Hames and Judy Klinkhammer for mountain dulcimer and Rick Thum, David Moran, Ken Kolodner and Linda Thomas for hammered dulcimer. Workshops in mountain and hammered dulcimer. Crafts. Tix: $150. Info: , Ozark Folk Center State Park, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 870-269-3851 or 800-264-3655 ; Fx: 870-269-2909. Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
4/24-26; ADVANCED BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE HAMMERED DULCIMER WEEKEND — Where: Weatherbury Farm, Avella, Pa. Featuring: Ed Trickett. Workshops in hammered dulcimer. Tix: $120 tuition $200.82-&279.30 r&b. Info: Dale & Marcy Tudor, Weatherbury Farm Vacation, 1061 Sugar Run Rd., Avella, PA 15312; Ph: 724-587-3763 or 330-332-4420. Web: www.folkmusic.weatherburyfarm.com.
4/24-26; ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE & MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wis.. Featuring: Bare Necessities members Jacqueline Schwab, Mary Lea and Peter Barnes. Workshops in English country music and dance. Tix: $170 wknd, $156 adv. Info: Melissa Leef, Folklore Village, 3210 County Hwy. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533; Ph: 608-924-4000; Fx: 608-924-3725. Web: www.folklorevillage.org. CO CR HR A
4/26-5/1; LEARN TO PLAY HARMONICA — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J.D. Robinson. Tix: $460 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
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5/1-3; ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE WEEKEND — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Bob Dalsemer and Robin Hayden. Tix: $170 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. CO CR HO HR A
5/1-4; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: COUNTRY BLUES — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Roy Book Binder. Workshops in Country Blues guitar licks and tricks. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
5/1-4; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: COUNTRY BLUES FINGERSTYLE — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Kenny Sultan. Workshops in Country Blues fingerstyle. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
5/1-4; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: COUNTRY BLUES FINGERSTYLE — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Kenny Sultan. Workshops in Country Blues fingerstyle. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
5/1-4; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: FINGERSTYLE PROFICIENCY — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Jorma Kaukonen. Workshops in fingerstyle guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
5/1-4; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: SYNCOPATING THE DANCE - FINGERSTYLE — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Woody Mann. Workshops in fingerstyle guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
5/3-9; BEGINNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Betty Smith. 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; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
5/5-10/31; STORYTELLING LIVE: TELLER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM — Where: International Storytelling Ctr, Jonesborough, Tenn. Featuring: Storytellers from across the U.S. Tix: $10, students and seniors $9. Info: Becky Brunson, International Storytelling Center, 116 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN 37659; Ph: 800-952-8392 or 423-753-2171; Fx: 423-913-8219. Web: www.storytellingcenter.net.
5/10-16; CONTINUING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough. 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; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
5/12-14; PETE WERNICK’S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP — Where: Granite Hill Cmpgrnd, Gettysburg, Pa. Featuring: Pete Wernick, Joan Wernick, Ira Gitlin. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $195. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-440-5564 or 303-652-8346. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
5/14-17; BLUFF COUNTRY GATHERING — Where: Lanesboro, MN. Featuring: Beverly Smith, Eric & Suzy Thompson, Christian Wig, Skip Gorman, New North Carolina Ramblers. Workshops in fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, singing, stringband music. Tix: $200. Info: Bob Bovee & Gail Heil, Bluff Country Gathering, 18287 Gap Dr., Spring Grove, MN 55974; Ph: 507-498-5452. Web: www.boveeheil.com.
5/15-17; BANJO CAMP NORTH — Where: Groton, Mass. Workshops in bluegrass and old-time banjo instruction at all levels. Tix: $150-$250 day, $475 wknd. Info: Mike I. Holmes, Banjo Camp North, P.O. Box 1755, Orleans, MA 02653-1755; Ph: 774-207-0284. Web: www.banjocampnorth.com.
5/15-17; BEGINNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WORKSHOP — Where: Weatherbury Farm, Avella, Pa. Featuring: Bill Schilling. Workshops. Tix: $120 tuition, $200.82-$279.30 r&b. Info: Dale & Marcy Tudor, Weatherbury Farm Vacation, 1061 Sugar Run Rd., Avella, PA 15312; Ph: 724-587-3763 or 330-332-4420. Web: www.folkmusic.weatherburyfarm.com.
5/15-18; FUR PEACE RANCH FINGERSTYLE GUITAR CHORDING CAMP — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Pete Huttinger. Workshops in Songcrafting, fingerstyle, blues and country blues guitar. Tix: $1,200. Info: Vanessa Kaukoken, Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-2575 or 740-992-2498; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com.
5/15-18; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: ACOUSTIC BLUES — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Michael Falzarano. Workshops in Fundamentals of acoustic blues guitar. Tix: $1,200. Info: Vanessa Kaukoken, Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-2575 or 740-992-2498; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com.
5/15-18; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: ARRANGING METHODS — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Geoff Muldaur. Workshops in guitar. Tix: $1,200. Info: Vanessa Kaukoken, Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-2575 or 740-992-2498; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com.
5/15-18; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: SONGCRAFTING AND COUNTRY BLUES — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Marjorie Thompson. Workshops in Songcrafting and Country Blues guitar essentials. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
5/17-8/23; CONTINUING GUITAR: OLD TIMEY RHYTHM & BACK-UP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Jim Lloyd. 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; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
5/22-24; JUNIATA FOLK COLLEGE — Where: Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pa. Featuring: Joel Mabus, Orpheus Supertones, Luminescent Orchestrii, Grey Larsen and Cindy Kallett, AppalAsian, Simple Gifts, and more. Workshops in instruments. Tix: $150-175. Info: Huntingdon County Arts Council, P.O. Box 216, Huntingdon, PA 16652; Ph: 814-643-6220 or 814-643-3562. Web: www.folkcollege.com.
5/22-25; ALMOST HEAVEN — Where: Timber Ridge Kids Camp, High View, W.Va. Featuring: Swallowtail, The Groovemongers, Fiddlestyx, Caller Robert Cromartie. Workshops in swing, hambo, waltz and more. Tix: $255-$285, kids $75-$165. Info: Marti Schweitzer, 11458 Orchard Lane, Reston, VA 20190; Ph: 703-437-0766. Web: www.contradancers.com.
5/22-25; NEW MEXICO FOLKMADNESS CONTRA MUSIC & DANCE CAMP — Where: NM Tech Univ, Socorro, NM. Featuring: Bag o’ Tricks and The Privy Tippers, Callers Kathy Anderson and Scott Higgs, Song Leader Nils Fredland, Roger Landes, Paige Grant, and Sean Etigson. Workshops in instruments, singing, dance. Tix: $210 incl. r&b. Info: Lisa Bertelli, NM Folk Music & Dance Society, P.O. Box 1209, Santa Fe, NM 87504; Ph: 505-660-1421 or 505-983-1321; Fx: 505-982-6367. Web: www.folkmads.org.
5/23; GATHERIN IN THE GAP — Where: Southwest Virginia Museum, Big Stone Gap, Va. Featuring: Darrell Scott, Three Fox Drive, Whitetop Mountain Stringband, Doug and Telisha Williams, Adam Larkey and Mountain Time, and others. Tix: $15, $12 adv. Info: Sharon Ewing, 10 W. 1st St. South, P.O. Box 742, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219; Ph: 276-523-1322; Fx: 276-523-6616. Web: www.gatheringinthegapmusicfestival.com.
5/23-26; NY PINEWOODS FOLK MUSIC CLUB SPRING FOLK MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Lake Como, Pa. Featuring: TBA. Tix: $200-300. Info: Folk Music Society of New York, NY Pinewoods Folk Music Club), 444 W 54th Street #7, New York, NY 10019; Ph: 718-672-6399 or 718-549-1344. Web: www.folkmusicny.org.
5/24-29; BEGINNING BLUEGRASS BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Geoff Hohwald. Tix: $460 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. CO CR HO HR A
5/29-31; BEGINNING AUTOHARP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Jennifer Cordier. 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; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
5/29-6/1; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: BLUES — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Fiona Boyes. Workshops in blues guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
5/29-6/1; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: FINGERSTYLE PROFICIENCY — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Jorma Kaukonen. Workshops in fingerstyle guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
5/29-6/1; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: RHYTHM GUITAR — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Ranger Doug. Workshops in rhythm guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
5/31-6/6; BEGINNING HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Ann Lough. 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. CO CR HO HR A
