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Festival and Camp Listing (Summer 2009)
June through August 2009
FESTIVALS
June
6/2; MORRO BAY MUSIC FEST — Where: Morro Bay, CA. Featuring: An eclectic mix of musical styles, seafood, BBQ, microbrews, vendors, and outdoor dance floor. Tix: FREE. Info: Morr Bay Music Fest, 714 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442; Ph: 800-366-6043 or 805-772-1155. Web: www.mbmusicfest.com.
6/2-5; NATIONAL WOMEN’S MUSIC FEST — Where: Madison, WI. Featuring: Betty, Cris Williamson, Kate Clinton, Karen Williams, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Linda Tillery, Jamie Anderson, Holly Near, the Dance Brigade, Melissa Ferrick, Sawagi Taiko, Ferron, Ellis, Ember Swift, Margie Adam. Info: Jane Weldon, National Women’s Music Festival, P.O. Box 8462, Madison, IN 53708-8462; Ph: 317-713-1144. Web: www.wiaonline.org.
6/3-6; SASKATOON CHILDREN’S FEST — Where: Kiwanis Park, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Workshops in circus arts. Crafts. Info: Saskatoon Children’s Fest, 706, Delta Bessborough, 601 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G8, Canada; Ph: 306-664-3378; Fx: 306-664-2344. Web: www.saskatchewanchildrensfestival.ca. CR HR A
6/4-6; MOSAIC: A FESTIVAL OF CULTURES — Where: Various pavilions throughout Regina, Sask., Canada. Featuring: International music, dancing and crafts. Crafts. Tix: $9-12, kids under 5 FREE. Info: Brenda Heisler, Regina Multicultural Council, 2144 Cornwall St., Regina, SK S4P 2K7, Canada; Ph: 306-757-5990; Fx: 306-352-1977. Web: www.reginamulticulturalcouncil.ca.
6/4-6; SMOKY MOUNTAINS STORYTELLING FEST — Where: Country Tonite Theatre, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Featuring: Donald Davis, Andy Irwin, Sheila Kay Adams, Jim Taylor, Kent Rollins, Elizabeth Rose and Doug & Todd Elliott. Tix: $25 wknd, $10 day, under 17 free. Info: Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival, Pigeon Forge Dept. of Tourism, 2450 Parkway, P.O. Box 1390, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868; Ph: 800-251-9100. Web: www.mypigeonforge.com.
6/4-7; OLD GRASSY SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Arrowhead Cmpgrnd, Grassy, Mo. Featuring: Bluegrass bands from Missouri and Illinois. Crafts. Info: Lee Roy Brown, Arrowhead Campgrounds, Inc., HC 64 Box 705, Grassy, MO 63751-9307; Ph: 573-225-4040 or 573-342-6318. CO CR HO HR A
6/4-7; SPRING BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Nemo Frgrnds, Kirksville, Mo. Featuring: The Punches Family, The Martin Family, The Men of the Week, The Hunt Family, Blue and Grey Pickers, The Hootin’ Annies, Truman’s Ridge, Curreykorn, and more. Tix: $35 wknd, day $7-15. Info: Chuck Stearman, SPBGMA, P.O. Box 271, Kirksville, MO 63501; Ph: 660-665-7172; Fx: 660-665-7450. Web: www.spbgma.com.
6/4-7; WIRRAL FOLK ON THE COAST FEST — Where: O.C. Sports & Leisure Centre, Merseyside, U.K.. Tix: £55 wknd, £15-25 day. Info: Ticket Box Office, 34 St David Road, Claughton, Bomborough, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SN, England; Ph: 0151 652-0734 or 0151 678-9902. Web: www.wirralfolkonthecoast.com.
6/4-28; HOLLAND FEST — Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Featuring: Internat’l music, dance, theatre, opera, film and more. Info: Holland Festival , Piet Heinkade 5, Amsterdam, 1015 BS, The Netherlands; Ph: +31-(0)20-788-2100 or +31-(0)20-788-2101; Fx: +31-(0)20-788-2102. Web: www.hollandfestival.nl .
6/5-6; BLUE PLUM MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Johnson City, Tenn. Featuring: Goose Creek Symphony, Lee Boys, Travelin’ McCourys, Acoustic Syndicate, Shenandoah, Scott Miller and Commonwealth, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Sierra Hull, Christabel and the Jons, Joe McBride, Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade, more. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Blue Plum, P.O. Box 1823, Johnson City, TN 37605; Ph: 423-467-2583. Web: www.blueplum.org.
6/5-6; BULL MTN. BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Crum, W.Va. Tix: $40 wknd, $20-25 day. Info: Bobby Marcum, RR 1, P.O. Box 156, Crum, WV 25669-9661; Ph: 304-393-3597.
6/5-6; COKE OVENS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Coke Ovens Park, Dunlap, Tenn. Featuring: Regional bluegrass bands. Tix: $5 donation. Info: Edward Brown, Sequatchie Valley Historical Assoc., 114 Walnut St, Dunlap, TN 37327; Ph: 423-949-2294 or 423-949-3060.
6/5-6; GEORGIA MOUNTAIN ROOTS AND MUSIC FEST — Where: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Ga. Info: Georgia Mountain Fair, Inc., P.O. Box 444, Hiawassee, GA 30546; Ph: 706-896-4191 ; Fx: 706.896.4209. Web: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.
6/5-6; MOUNT AIRY BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION — Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Mt. Airy, N.C. Contests in Bluegrass band, old-time band, fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass, Dobro, dulcimer, autoharp, folk song, dance and more. Tix: $10 wknd, daily $5, kids 6 and under free. Info: Gary Willard, Mt. Airy Bluegrass & OT Fiddlers Convention, P.O. Box 445, Mount Airy, NC 27030; Ph: 336-345-7388 or 800-286-6193. Web: www.mtairyfiddlersconvention.com. CO HO
6/5-6; YELLOWBANKS DULCIMER FEST — Where: English Park, Owensboro, Ky. Featuring: Les Gustafson-Zook, Ken Kolodner, Kara Banard, Jim Miller, Fred Meyer, Stephen Humphries, Dave Haas, more. Workshops in mtn and hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, tin whistle and banjo. Tix: Free. Info: Thelma Newman, 4113 Mason Woods Ln., Owensboro, KY 42303; Ph: 270-684-1631 or 270-683-4057. Web: www.kyfestivals.com.
6/5-7; DUNDAS INTERNATIONAL BUSKERFEST — Where: Dundas, Ont., Canada. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Lynn Sutton, 2 Victoria St., Dundas, OT L9H 2B8, Canada; Ph: 905-627-5461. Web: www.downtowndundas.ca. CR A
6/5-7; OCRAFOLK FEST — Where: Ocracoke Island, N.C. Featuring: Molasses Creek, Bil Lepp, Kate McNally, The Barnraisers, Craicdown, Donald Thompson, Green Grass Cloggers, Trent Wagler and Steel Wheels, Baby D and Free Moustache, the Ocracoke, Jazz Society, Skye Zentz Warren, Bodle and Allen Philip, Howard Coyote, Noah Paley, April Trueblood, Phil Kelly, Ruth Wyand, Jef the Mime, Louise Kessel, Sundae Horn, Capt. Rob Temple, John Golden, Rodney Kemp, Kathleen Fogarty, Clyde Jones, Jubal Creech, Bob Zentz, Rick Lee the Last Rebels of Rock, Mallomar, Katy Mitchell, Mandolin Orange, The Ocrafolk Opry. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: David Tweedie, Ocrafolk Festival, P.O. Box 604, Ocracoke , NC 27960; Ph: 252-928-3411 or 252-928-4280. Web: www.ocrafolkfestival.org.
6/5-7; PAGOSA FOLK N’ BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Reservoir Hill Park, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Featuring: John Jorgenson Quintet, The Belleville Outfit, Tony Furtado Band, Missy Raines & the New Hip, Bearfoot Band, The Boston Boys, The Infamous Stringdusters, Sarah Jarosz, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Jeff & Vida, The Expedition Quartet, Sweet Sunny South, Badly Bent. Tix: day $45, wknd $80. Info: Crista Munro, FolkWest, P.O. Box 3665, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147; Ph: 970-731-5582. Web: www.folkwest.com.
6/5-7; RUOTSINPYHTAA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ruotsinpyhtaa, Finland. Info: Wasel Arar, Merimiehenk 36D, Helsinki, 00150, Finland; Ph: +35-850-050-5031. Web: www.bluegrass.fi.
6/5-7; TEXAS SCOTTISH FEST — Where: Maverick Stadium, Arlington, Tex. Tix: $9-25 wknd, $6-10 Fri., $4-$15 Sat., $4-10 Sun. Info: ; Ph: 800-363-SCOT. Web: www.texasscottishfestival.com.
6/5-8; NATIONAL CELTIC FOLK FEST — Where: Portarlington, Victoria, Australia. Featuring: Trouble in the Kitchen, Claymore, Catherine Fraser & Duncan Smith, Eilean Mor, Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, Gibb Todd, Evenish, Marie Forde, Fiddle Chicks, Wheelers & Deelers, Dalriada, more. Workshops in instrument, dance, singing and language. Crafts. Tix: $80, $160 family, $35 youth. Info: Una McAlinden, National Celtic Folk Fest, P.O. Box 1314, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia; Ph: +61-(0)403-19-2631 or +61-(0)35241-2499. Web: www.nationalcelticfestival.com.
6/6; BONNIE BRAE SCOTTISH FEST & HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Liberty Corner, N.J. Featuring: Celtic music, dance, storytellers, Highland games, more . Crafts. Tix: $12, $3 children 6-16, children under 6 FREE, $5 parking. 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.
6/6; CLACK MOUNTAIN FEST — Where: Morehead, Ky. Featuring: Hazel Holler, The Havens, Heather Berry, more. Crafts. Info: Terri Alderman, Morehead Tourism Commission , 111 E. 1st St, Morehead, KY 40351; Ph: 606-780-4342 or 606-783-9001. Web: www.clackmountainfest.com. CR HR A
6/6-7; HIGHWAY 61 BLUES FEST — Where: Leland, Mississippi. Featuring: Eddie Shaw and the Wolf Gang, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin’ Malcolm, David Honeyboy Edwards with Michael Frank, Rocky Lawrence, Lil’ Dave Thompson, T Model Ford, The John Horton Band, Mississippi Slim, Eddie Cusic, Pat Thomas, Jimmy Duck Holmes, Mickey Rogers and the Soulmasters, Mike’s Blue Groove, The Mayhem String Band, Rob Mortimer Band, Pokey Lafarge, Lazy Bone, Bill Howlin’ Madd Perry, Alphonso Sanders, more. Tix: $10 adv, $15. Info: Billy Johnson, P.O. Box 251, Leland, MS 38756; Ph: 662-686-2063 or 662-347-4223. Web: www.highway61blues.com.
6/6-7; RHODE ISLAND SUSTAINABLE LIVING FEST — Where: Coventry, R.I. Featuring: Dar Williams, Crooked Still, Red Molly, Vance Gilbert, The Low Anthem, Sol Y Canto, Patty Larkin, Atwater-Donnelly, Mark Erelli, and more. Tix: $20, adv, $25 day, children under 12 FREE. Info: The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living, 17 Gordon Avenue, Suite 207, Providence, RI 02905; Ph: 401-228-7930 or 401-397-9293. Web: www.livingfest.org.
6/6-7; SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM FOLK ARTS FAIR — Where: Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Ariz. Featuring: A community celebration of the traditional arts, skills, and entertainments of the central Arizona mountain region. Crafts. Tix: $5, members and kids free. Info: Barbara Cook, Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301; Ph: 928-445-3122 x18; Fx: 928-776-9053. Web: www.sharlot.org.
6/7; LOUISIANA SWAMP ROMP — Where: Filene Ctr, Wolf Trap, Vienna, Va. Featuring: Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Tab Benoit, Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, Geno Delafose, and French Rockin’ Boogie. Tix: $25. Info: Filene Center Box Office, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182; Ph: 877-965-3872 or 703-255-1900. Web: www.wolftrap.org.
6/7; WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS — Where: Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, Elmer, N.J. Featuring: Guy Davis, Jeffrey Gaines, Vance Gilbert, Gillian Grassie, Grey Eye Glances, John Gorka, The Guggenheim Grotto, The Kennedys, The Nields, Phil Roy and Livingston Taylor. Tix: $28.50. Info: Sean Timmons, Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, P.O. Box 888, Elmer, NJ 08318; Ph: 856-358-2472; Fx: 856-358-6513. Web: www.appelfarm.org.
6/7-10; BLAST FROM THE BAYOU CAJUN / ZYDECO FEST — Where: Strawberry Park, Preston, Conn. Featuring: Geno Delafose, Steve Riley, Brian Jack, and many more. Tix: $115 wknd, $95 adv, teens 13-17-years-old half price, 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. CO HO A
6/8-9; MOUNTAIN VISTA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Blue Knob State Park, Pavia, Pa. Featuring: Julie Lee, Maid Rite String Band, Dan Paisley & The Southern Grass. and more. Tix: $15, children under 12 FREE. Info: George Corle, Pavia Sportsmen Assoc., 1850 Burnt House Rd., Imler, PA 16655; Ph: 814-276-9345 or 814-276-3576. Web: www.paviasportsmans.org.
6/11; 5 MILERS FOLK MUSIC BENEFIT — Where: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, WI. Featuring: Peter, Paul, and Mary, the Weavers, Kingston Trio, Limeliters, We5, John Denver, more. Tix: $12-24. Info: Rob Billings, 2601 N Nicholas St, Appleton, WI 54914; Ph: 920-716-1655 or 920-730-3760. Web: www.5milers.com.
6/11-13; ALL AMERICAN BLUEGRASS JAM — Where: Booster Park, Orange, Va. Info: Nashville Music Promotions, Inc., All American Bluegrass Jam, P.O. Box 882, Portland, TN 37148; Ph: 615-337-8166 or 540-825-5838. Web: www.allamericanbluegrass.com.
6/11-13; AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSIC FEST — Where: Grove Civic Center & Snider’s Camp, Grove, OK. Featuring: Jana Jae and Friends, Barry Bones Patton, Rockin’ Acoustic Circus, Zoograss Boys, Celtic Harp and Flute Duo Anam Cronan, Bluegrass Friends, Roundup Boys, Pendleton Family Fiddlers, Falderal String Band, Daddy Joe and Bette Hopper, Mountain String Orchestra. Contests in fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro. Crafts. Tix: $20, $10 adv. Info: Kathleen Pixley, Grand Lake Festivals, P. O. Box 451590, Grove, OK 74345-1590; Ph: 918-786-8896 or 800-526-2523; Fx: 918-786-8897. Web: www.grandlakefestivals.com.
6/11-13; BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS — Where: Mickey’s Mtn, Hopedale, Ohio. Tix: $50, $42.50 adv. Info: Calvin and Nancy Mickey, Bluegrass in the Hills, 88233 Mickey Rd., Hopedale, OH 43976; Ph: 740-391-5631 or 740-946-5631. Web: www.mickeysmtn.com.
6/11-13; LESLIE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Wheel Inn Cmpgrnd, Leslie, Mich. Featuring: Goldwing Express, Echo Valley, Deadwood, Ricky Prater, Lonesome Meadow, Cedar Creek, Harbourtown, Great Lakes Grass, Ovation, Schiltz Creek, Miss Kay and A Mess ’a Bluegrass. Tix: $30, $25 adv, $15 day. Info: Burke Cole, Leslie Bluegrass Festival, 6991 14 1/2 Mile Rd., Tekonsha, MI 49092; Ph: 248-813-0260 or 517-589-8097 - camping. Web: www.lesliesbluegrass.com. CO HO
6/11-13; PRAIRIE LAKE PICKIN’ PARTY — Where: Prairie Lake, Kan. Featuring: Jackson County Pickers, Prospect Bluegrass, Woodvalley Pickers, Bonjour Borthers, Down the Road, Dara & Noxie Ridge, The Prairie Acre, Legacy Bluegrass Band, The Ready Brothers, Diane Gillenwater & Students, Hootin’ Annies, New Edition, Pastense, Faris Family, and more. Workshops. Info: Dave Thorpe, , ; Ph: 785-478-1728 or 785-887-6314 . Web: www.accesskansas.org/kppa.
6/11-13; SEEDTIME ON THE CUMBERLAND — Where: Appalshop, Whitesburg, Ky. Featuring: John McCutcheon, Ginny Hawker, Kay Justice, & Tracy Schwarz, Jeni & Billy, Roger Cooper, Jim & Ada McCown with Paul Smith, Wayne Henderson, Angie DeBord, Elkville String Band, Rich & the Poor Folks, Ras Alan, Turbo Pro Project, Paula Larke, Cowan Pick & Bow All Stars, Brett Ratliff, and Sparky & Rhonda Rucker. Crafts. Tix: $15. Info: Art Menius, Director, Appalshop, 91 Madison Ave., Whitesburg, KY 41858; Ph: 606-633-0108; Fx: 606-663-1009. Web: www.appalshop.org/seedtime.
6/11-14; FESTIVAL OF THE BLUEGRASS — Where: Kentucky State Horse Park, Lexington, Ky. Featuring: The Grascals, Lonesome River Band, J.D. Crowe & The New South, IIIrd Tyme Out, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, more. Workshops. Tix: $75 wknd, $10-$35 day. Info: Jean or Bob Cornett, Festival of the Bluegrass, P.O. Box 644, Georgetown, KY 40324; Ph: 859-846-4995 or 606-846-4995; Fx: 606-846-5632. Web: www.festivalofthebluegrass.com. CO HO A
6/11-14; ROOTS ON THE RIVER — Where: Bellows Falls, Vt. Featuring: Fred J. Eaglesmith, Junior Brown, Sonny Landreth, Chris Smither, Hayes Carll, The Bottle Rockets, Roger Marin Band, Jeffrey Foucault, Josh Maiocco, Red Molly, The Sweetback Sisters, The Broken Blossoms, Ninja Monkey, more. Tix: $20-$150. Info: Ray Massucco, Michelle Zdunek , Vermont Festivals LLC, 90 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT 05101-1537; Ph: 802-463-9595. Web: www.rootsontheriver.com.
6/11-14; SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, Conn. Featuring: Chantey and folk singers. Workshops. Info: Rick Spencer, Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT 06355-0990; Ph: 860-572-5315 or 888-973-2767; Fx: 860-572-5326. Web: www.mysticseaport.org. A
6/11-14; SMOKY HILL RIVER FEST — Where: Oakdale Park, Salina, Kan. Featuring: Angela Hagenbach, M-Pact, Wiyos, Lisa Hawley, Entrain, more. Crafts. Tix: $10, adv $7, children free. Info: Smoky Hill River Fest, Salina Arts and Humanities Commission, P.O. Box 2181, Salina, KS 67402-2181; Ph: 785-309-5770; Fx: 785-826-7444. Web: www.riverfestival.com.
6/11-22; BARRIE JAZZ & BLUES FEST — Where: Barrie, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Over 450 individual artists performing in over 120 jazz and blues acts from throughout Canada and the United States. Info: FESTIVENT World, 14 Radenhurst Crescent, Barrie, ON L4M 6C6, Canada; Ph: 800-668-9100. Web: www.barriejazzbluesfest.com.
6/12-13; BLUEGRASS WEEKEND — Where: Otter Creek Cmpgrnd, Airville, Pa. Featuring: Greenbranch, Fair Mountain, and more. Tix: $15, ages 6-15 $3, kids under 6 free. Info: Otter Creek Campground, 1101 Furnace Rd., Airville, PA 17302; Ph: 717-862-3628 or 877-336-8837; Fx: 717-862-3278. Web: www.ottercreekcamp.com.
6/12-13; NISSWA-STÄMMAN SCANDINAVIAN FEST — Where: Nisswa, Minn. Featuring: 140 performers on 5 stages and children’s activities. Workshops in fiddle and dance. Info: Paul Wilson, 16586 Nokay Lake Rd., Brainerd, MN 56401; Ph: 218-764-2994 or 800-950-9610. Web: www.nisswastamman.org.
6/12-13; OVERTON BLUEGRASS & GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Overton City Park, Overton, Tex. Featuring: Lonesome River Band, Charle Sizemore Band, Cody Schuler & Pine Mountain Railroad, New Found Road, Hickory Hill, Bowles Creek, Bluegrass Solution, Blue River, Pick’n Grass, Robert E. Lee Texas Swing Fiddlers. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Don Eaves, Overton Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Drawer D, Overton, TX 75684; Ph: 903-834-3171 or 903-834-7226; Fx: 903-834-3174. Web: www.overtonbluegrass.com. CO CR HO HR A
6/12-13; XFEST — Where: Country Creek Winery, Salford, Pa. Featuring: Sonia School of Rock, Arianne Rox, Miles Thompson Band, Chris Chandler, more. Crafts. Tix: $42 wknd, $25 day. Info: Kevin Lynch, Xtreme Folk Scene, 912 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford, NJ 07073; Ph: 973-809-1930; Fx: 973-777-3063. Web: www.xfsmusic.org.
6/12-14; BILL JORGENSON’S BLUEGRASS ON THE LAKESHORE FEST — Where: Heritage Farm, Kewaunee, WI. Featuring: Jay Stager, Sawtooth Bluegrass Band, Big Cedar, Pickin Up Speed, Liberty Bluegrass, Chasin’Steel, Mecan River Ramblers, Roller Mill String Band. Workshops. Info: Rob Billings, 3102 N. Bluemound Dr., Appleton, WI 54914; Ph: 920-716-1655. Web: www.bjorgensonbluegrass.com.
6/12-14; CHICAGO BLUES FEST — Where: Grant Park, Chicago, Ill. Tix: FREE. Info: Chicago Blues Festival, Mayor’s Office of Special Events, 121 N. LaSalle St., Rm. 806, Chicago, IL 60602; Ph: 312-744-3315 or 312-744-3370; Fx: 312-744-8523. Web: www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents.
6/12-14; KLUANE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Haines Junction, Y.T., Canada. Featuring: Dailey & Vincent, Dale Anne Bradley Band, Grasstowne, Spring Creek, Four Chords of Wood, Kim Beggs, Radim Zankel and Scott Nygaard, more. Workshops in banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, vocal, fiddle. Tix: $30-$50 day. Info: Harvey Jessup, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5T5, Canada; Ph: 867-668-4917; Fx: 867-634-7046 . Web: www.kluanemountainbluegrassfest.com.
6/12-14; NORTH FORK BLUEGRASS & ROOTS MUSIC FEST — Where: Palisade, CO. Featuring: Cadillac Sky, Kane, Welch & Kaplin, The Kruger Brothers, more. Info: Jody Andrews, Palisade, CO 81526; Ph: 970-464-5602. Web: www.northforkbluegrass.com.
6/12-14; ODUNDE FESTIVAL — Where: Philadelphia, Pa. Featuring: African dancers from the continent and diaspora. Tix: FREE. Info: ODUNDE, Inc., P.O. Box 21748, Philadelphia, PA 19146; Ph: 215-732-8510; Fx: 215-732-8508. Web: www.odundeinc.org.
6/12-14; ORILLIA SPRING BLUES FEST — Where: Orillia, Ont., Canada . Featuring: Live blues entertainment by a variety of local and international blues acts in numerous venues throughout Orillia. Tix: $25, $10 day. Info: Orillia Spring Blues Festival, 323 Rodgers Road, Orillia, ON L3V 6M1, Canada; Ph: 705-325-8508. Web: www.orilliaspringblues.com.
6/12-14; PALISADE BLUEGRASS & ROOTS MUSIC FEST — Where: Palisade, Co. Featuring: Cadillac Sky, The Kruger Brothers, Kane/Welch/Kaplin, Dixie Bee-Liners, Danny Barnes, Catfish Keith, Moira Smiley & VOCO, Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore, The April Verch Band, Dakota Blonde, Catharsis, Way Down Yonder. Tix: $65 wknd. Info: George Gertz, P.O. Box 995, Cedaredge, CO 81413; Ph: 970-250-2986. Web: www.palisademusic.org.
6/12-14; TEXAS FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio, Tex. Featuring: Cedryl Balou & Z trendsetters, Cowboy Sunset Seranade, The Lavens, Vickki Fowler, Hot House, Ballet Folklorico Boriken, Kazamba Dance, Dog Men Poets, Jerusalem Gospelaires, Lion Dance Association, St. George Lebanease Folk Dancers, San Antonio Irish Dancers, American Indians of Texas, German Folk Dancers, Hula Halau Ohana, Atathi School of Dance, Kainoa Ohana. Tix: $12. Info: Tony Rivera, Texas Folklife Festival, 801 S. Bowie St., San Antonio, TX 78205-3296; Ph: 210-458-2227; Fx: 210-458-2218. Web: www.texasfolklifefestival.org.
6/12-14; THIRSTY EAR FEST — Where: Eaves Movie Ranch, Santa Fe, N.M. Info: Mike Koster, Thirsty Ear Festival, P.O. Box 29600, Santa Fe, NM 87592; Ph: 505-473-5723 or 505-988-1234. Web: www.thirstyearfestival.com.
6/12-14; WIMBORNE FOLK FEST — Where: Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England. Featuring: Dervish Michael, McGoldrick Band, Drever, McCusker & Woomble, Steve Knightley, The 2 Duos (Claire Mann, Aaron Jones, Gudrun Walther & Juergen Treyz), Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Heidi Talbot & Boo Hewerdine, Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies, Secret Orders, Crowfoot, Kerfuffle, The Machine Breakers, The Long Notes, Anna Shannon, Julian Dawson, Andi Neate, Frank Burkitt, Andy Stone & Matt Tarling, Black Tulip. Workshops in instruments, song and dancing. Crafts. Tix: £68-75.50 wknd. Info: Linda Wild, 32A Sea View Rd., Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NG, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)120-262-3740. Web: www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk.
6/13; FAIRBANKS SUMMER FOLK FEST — Where: Alaskaland/Pioneer Park, Fairbanks, Alaska. Featuring: Local folk performers. Contests. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Fairbanks Summer Folk Festival, P.O. Box 84199, Fairbanks, AK 99708; Ph: . Web: alaskasavvy.com. CO CR HR A
6/13-14; CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL MILITARY TATTOO — Where: Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ont., Canada. Featuring: The Windsor Regiment (RCAC) Band, The Royal Regiment of Canada Band, The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) Band, Toronto Signals Trumpet Band, Salvation Army Meadowlands Band, more. Tix: $15-$80. Info: Richard Seager, Canadian International Tattoo Assoc., 101 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON L8R 3L4, Canada; Ph: 905-523-1753; Fx: 905-523-1754. Web: www.canadianmilitarytattoo.ca.
6/13-14; GEBHARD WOODS DULCIMER FEST — Where: Gebhard Woods State Park, Morris, Ill. Featuring: Paul Van Arsdale, Claudia Schmidt, Ed Trickett, Rick Thum, Max Z-T, John McCutcheon, Diane Ippel, Mike Anderson, Steve Endsley, Sherri Farley Band, Bing Futch, Karen Mueller, Bill Robinson and Friends, String Fever, Heidi Muller. Workshops in Hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, autoharp and more. Tix: Donation. Info: Neal Peck, Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival, P.O. Box 803, Morris, IL 60450; Ph: 708-331-6875 or 815-942-0609. Web: www.gwdf.org. CO CR HR A
6/13-14; POTOMAC CELTIC FEST — Where: Morven Park, Leesburg, Va. Featuring: Cantrip, Bruce Molsky, much more. Crafts. Tix: $15, $12 seniors, $7 children 6-12. Info: Potomac Celtic Alliance, 525-K E. Market St. #295, Leesburg, VA 20176; Ph: 866-771-7786. Web: www.pcfest.org.
6/13-14; SAN FRANCISCO FREE FOLK FEST — Where: City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif. Featuring: Carol Denny, Dreamchair, 49 Special, Caren Armstrong, Go Van Gogh, open mic and more. Workshops in music, song and dance . Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Ken Hayes, San Francisco Folk Music Club, 885 Clayton St., San Francisco, CA 94117; Ph: 415-661-2217. Web: www.sffmc.org.
6/13-15; CHARLIE POOLE MUSIC FEST — Where: Eden Frgrnds, Eden, N.C. Featuring: Dom Flemons, The Wiyos, Joe Thompson, Faster Than Walking, The East River String Band, and more . Contests in banjo and other old-time and bluegrass instruments. Workshops in old-time and bluegrass instruments. Crafts. Tix: wknd $25, daily $15, kids under 12 free. Info: Louise W. Price, Charlie Poole Music Festival, P.O. Box 867, Eden, NC 27289-0867; Ph: 336-623-1043 or 336-627-0375; Fx: 336-623-4138. Web: www.charlie-poole.com.
6/13-20; BILL MONROE BEAN BLOSSOM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bill Monroe Music Park and Cmpgrnd, Bean Blossom, Ind. Workshops in history and songwriting. Crafts. Info: Gaby Zimmerman, Bean Blossom Bluegrass, 5163 State Rd. 135 North, Morgantown, IN 46160; Ph: 800-414-4677 or 812-988-6422; Fx: 812-988-1203. Web: www.beanblossom.com.
6/14; KELOWNA OLD-TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST — Where: Kelowna, B.C., Canada. Contests in fiddle. Info: Conny Stamhuis, 569 Spruceview Place, N., Kelowna, BC V1V 1S7, Canada; Ph: 250-763-4406. Web: bcfiddlers.org.
6/14; STRAWBERRY FEST — Where: Riverfront Park, Beacon, N.Y. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Saul Rozinsky, P.O. Box 116, Blooming Grove, NY 10914; Ph: 845-496-5617. Web: www.beaconsloopclub.org.
6/14-15; KIDS PIRATE FEST — Where: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, Vt. Featuring: Champlain Troubadour and others. Workshops in kids music and activities. Tix: $9, ages 5-17 $5, under 5 free. Info: Eloise Beil, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd., Vergennes, VT 05491; Ph: 802-475-2022; Fx: 802-475-2953. Web: www.lcmm.org.
6/17-20; FLATROCK BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE — Where: Fudfest Music Grnds, Antigo, Wis. Tix: $75, $60 adv, $25-35 day. Info: Randall G. Wilson, P.O. Box 87, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-0087; Ph: 920-373-7773 or 920-421-1037. Web: www.flatrockbluegrass.com.
6/17-20; TURKEY TRACK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Turkey Track Park, Waldron, Ark. Tix: $60, $10-20 day. Info: Turkey Track Bluegrass Park, 9423 Hwy 250, Waldron, AR 72958; Ph: 479-637-3717; Fx: 479-637-4312. Web: turkeytrackbluegrass.com.
6/18-20; LONG DAY’S NIGHT MUSIC FEST — Where: Swift Current, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Mocking Shadows, Roxanne Potvin Band, Mykal Gambull Band, The Sheepdogs. Tix: $20-50. Info: Shann Gowan, PO Box 133, Swift Current, SK S9H 3V5, Canada; Ph: 306-778-2686 or 306-778-2736. Web: www.windscapekitefestival.ca.
6/18-20; MAURY RIVER FIDDLERS’ CONVENTION — Where: Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista, Va. Tix: $30 wknd, daily $10, kids free. Info: Janice Burguieres, Maury River Fiddlers’ Convention, P.O. Box 702, Buena Vista, VA 24416; Ph: 540-570-1328 or 800-555-8845; Fx: 540-261-7321. Web: www.glenmaurypark.com/mrfc.
6/18-20; NASHUA OLD-TIME, COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Big Four Frgrnds, Nashua, Iowa. Featuring: Terry Smith, Timbre Junction, The Everharts, Blue Wolf, Laurentian Divide, Good Friends. Workshops in guitar, mandolin, dobro, banjo, bass, fiddle. Tix: wknd $30, day $15. Info: Charley & Sandy Good, 111 Randall Dr., Decorah, IA 52101; Ph: 563-382-2048.
6/18-20; NORTH CAROLINA STATE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Happy Holiday Cmpgrnd, Cherokee, N.C. Featuring: Raymond Fairchild & The Maggie Valley Boys, Summertown Road, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys, The VW Boys, Ralph Stanley, The Hart Brothers, Carolina Sonshine, The Tennessee Gentlemen, Goldwing Express,Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-press, Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, The Kickin Grass Band, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, Williams & Clark Expedition, more. Crafts. Tix: wknd $75-85, daily $30-35. 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. CO HO A
6/18-20; WASHBOARD MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtown Logan, Ohio. Featuring: Ramblin’ Riversiders, Robin Lacy, Big Mama Sue, Peter Babcock, more. Info: Jacqui Barnett, Columbus Washboard Co., Washboard Music Festival, 14 Gallagher Ave., Logan, OH 43138; Ph: 740-380-3828 or 800-343-7967; Fx: 740-380-1528. Web: www.washboardfestival.com.
6/18-20; WEST VIRGINIA STATE FOLK FEST — Where: Glenville, W.Va. Featuring: Jam sessions, Appalachian art & crafts, square dancing and more. Contests in banjo and fiddle. Workshops in dulcimer, banjo and fiddle. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: West Virginia State Folk Festival, P.O. Box 362, Glenville, WV 26351; Ph: 304-462-5000. Web: www.wvfolkfestival.org.
6/18-21; BLISTERED FINGERS FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Silver Spur Riding Club, Sidney, Maine. Featuring: The Lewis Family, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Lizzy Long & Legacy, White Mountain Bluegrass, The Douthwrights, The Muellers Acoustic Blue, The Hemingway Brothers, Smokey Greene, Aroostock County Bluegrass, The NitPickers, Anna Mae Mitchell & Rising Tide Robinson Gospel Sing Along & Jam and Host Band Blistered Fingers. Crafts. Tix: $60, $50-55 adv, children free. Info: Sandy Cormier, Blistered Fingers Production, Inc, 263 Trafton Rd., Waterville, ME 04901; Ph: 207-873-6539. Web: www.blisteredfingers.com.
6/18-21; CBA FATHER’S DAY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Nevada Co. Frgrnds, Grass Valley, Calif. Featuring: Dailey & Vincent, The Grascals, Junior Sisk & Rambler’s Choice, Claire Lynch Band, The Steeldrivers, Dan Paisley & The Southern Grass, The Bluegrass Brothers, Chris Stuart & Back Country,The Stairwell Sisters, Kids on Bluegrass, and more. Workshops in various bluegrass instruments and traditional dancing. Crafts. Info: California Bluegrass Association, , ; Ph: or 877-258-4777. Web: www.cbaontheweb.org. CO HO A
6/18-21; JENNY BROOK FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT. Featuring: Gibson Brothers, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Leroy Troy & Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Karl Shiflett & Big Country, The Next Best Thing (Rhonda Vincent’s Daughters), Beartracks, Reunion Band, Smokey Greene, Breakin’ Strings, Pine Hill Ramblers, Bear Minimum, Seth Sawyer Band, Sawyer Brothers. Workshops in guitar, banjo, acoustic bass, fiddle, mandolin. Crafts. Info: Candi Sawyer, Jenny Brook Family Bluegrass Festival, 164 Church Ave., Bellows Falls, VT 05101; Ph: 802-463-1184 or 802-463-6689. Web: www.jennybrookfestival.com.
6/18-21; LAUREL HIGHLANDS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ligonier, Pa. Featuring: Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie, Special Consensus, Bluegrass Moutaineers, Northwest Territory, Mac Martin & The Dixie Travelers, Allegheny Drifters, Blue Shades, Poverty Hollow. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $15-25. Info: Keith Neiderhiser, Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival, 1012 Harvey Rd., Ligonier, PA 15658; Ph: 724-238-8646. Web: www.laurelhighlandsbluegrass.com.
6/18-21; POCONO MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: GDS Frgrnds, Newfoundland, Pa. Featuring: Hosted by the Blue Ridge Mountain Boys. Tix: $40 wknd, $30-$35 adv. Info: Craig Parsons, C.S.M. Music Productions Inc, P.O. Box 12, Saylorsburg, PA 18353; Ph: 610-390-0860 or 610-972-9505. Web: www.poconobluegrassfestival.com.
6/18-21; TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Town Park, Telluride, Colo. Featuring: David Byrne, Emmylou Harris, Sam Bush, Elvis Costello, more. Contests in troubadour and band. Tix: $185, $60 day. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 800-624-2422 or 303-823-0848; Fx: 303-823-0849. Web: www.bluegrass.com. CO CR A
6/18-22; DANCE GRAND PRIX: ITALIA — Where: Adriatic Coast, Emilia Romagna, Italy. Featuring: Hundreds of dancers from around the world, competing for prizes in various categories. Info: Company of Prosa Buonarroti, Dance Grand Prix: Italia, Via Coveting, Civitavecchia, Rome, 00053, Italy; Ph: +39-(0)547-51299 or 0039-335-6141846; Fx: +39-1782205864 . Web: www.dancegrandprix.org.
6/19-20; COUNTRY STAGE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Country Stage Music Park, Nova, Ohio. Featuring: Harbourtown, Rick Prater & Midnight Travelers, New Southern Drive, Big Mo & The Shytown Bluegrass Band, Rock Bottom Mining Company. Tix: $25 wknd. Info: Olen Bittinger, The Country Stage Music Park, 40 A Twp. Rd. 1031, Nova, OH 44859; Ph: 419-652-3232; Fx: 419-652-3231. Web: www.countrystagemusicpark.com.
6/19-20; JUBILEE! JAM: JACKSON ARTS & MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtown Jackson, Miss. Featuring: Carolina Liar, Medeski Martin & Wood, Guster, Cyril Neville & Tribe 13, JJ Grey & Mofro, Daddy (Will Kimbrough and Tommy Womack), Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Drowning Pool, David Banner, Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine, Tantric, Dickey Betts & Great Southern, Blue Mountain, Dead Confederate, Charm City Devils. Tix: $25 wknd, $15 day. Info: TCB Concerts, 1555 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104; Ph: 901-316-0175; Fx: 901-316-0193. Web: www.jubileejam.com. A
6/19-20; OLD-TIME MUSIC AND OZARK HERITAGE FEST — Where: West Plains, MO. Featuring: Musicians in old-time and related genres from the Missouri Ozarks and surrounding regions. Tix: FREE. Info: West Plains Council on the Arts, P.O. Box 339, West Plains, MO 65775; Ph: 888-256-8835 or 417-255-7966. Web: www.oldtimemusic.org.
6/19-20; PENINSULA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Marvels’ Carriage Museum, Georgetown, Del. Featuring: Carolina Rebels, Bluegrass Revue, Timmons Family, LOST-n-TIME, James Reams and The Barnstormers, Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition, Mill Run, Long Ryde. Tix: $40 wknd, $15-25 day. Info: Marie Whaley, Peninsula Bluegrass, Inc., P.O. Box 2, Laurel, DE 19956; Ph: 302-875-2595 or 302-875-3708. Web: www.peninsulabluegrass.com.
6/19-20; RENFRO VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Renfro Valley, Ky. Crafts. Info: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Renfro Valley, KY 40473; Ph: 606-256-2638 or 800-765-7464; Fx: 606-256-0092. Web: www.renfrovalley.com.
6/19-20; SELDOVIA SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FEST — Where: Seldovia, Alaska. Featuring: Mary Jane Lamond, Wendy Mac Isaac, Patrick Gillis, more. Workshops in singing, various instruments, more. Tix: $39 adult. Info: Susan Mumma, Seldovia Arts Council, P.O. Box 41, Seldovia, AK 99663-0270; Ph: 907-234-7416 or 907-299-1612; Fx: 907-234-7514. Web: seldoviamusicfestival.wordpress.com/.
6/19-21; ALCESTER & ARDEN FOLK FEST — Where: Alcester, near Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England. Featuring: Phil Cool & Ken Nichol Scolds Bridle, Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman, Barry & Ingrid Temple, Andy Casserley, Les Sullivan, Mike Nicholson, Graham & Eileen Pratt, Kim McKee & Ken Willson, Jon Harvison, Mary Brettle, Duncan Mcfarlane, Martin Curtis, Andy Wall, Wholehearted, Speake and Lowe, many more. Tix: £52, £48 adv. Info: Alcester and Arden Folk Festival, P.O. Box 12619, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 9AU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)7788-536605. Web: www.alcesterfolkfestival.org.
6/19-21; BEVERLEY AND EAST RIDING FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: East Yorkshire, U.K.. Featuring: Billy Bragg, Peatbog Faeries, Seth Lakeman Lunasa, The Demon Barber, Roadshow Eric Bogle & John Munro, The Lonnie Donegan Band featuring Peter Donegan, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Peter Robinson & Eliza Carthy, Henry Priestman, John Hegley, The Anna Massie Band, Tanglefoot, The Coal Porters, Bruce Molsky, Curtis Eller, Jeni & Billy, Rory Motion, Oz Hardwick, Skavolution, Belinda O’Hooley & Heidi Tidow, Paul Liddell, Miles Cain Farino, The Neumes, Miriam Backhouse, Jess Bannister, Cassandra Wye, Human Compass Theatre Company. Info: Beverley & East Riding Folk Festival, The Stables, Westwood House, Main Street, North Dalton, Driffield, YO25 9XA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1377 217569 or +44-(0)1377 217754. Web: www.beverleyfestival.com.
6/19-21; BIG SESSION FEST — Where: De Montfort Hall & Gardens, Leicester, U.K.. Featuring: Levellers, Billy Bragg, Eliza Carthy Band, Oysterband, Kathryn Tickell Band, Karine Polwart, Spiro, Baskery, Oyster Ceilidh Band, Otis Gibbs, Fatima Spar and The Freedom Fries, Ella Edmondson, Babel, Adrian Edmondon & The Bad Shepherds, The Shee, John Jones & the Reluctant Ramblers, more. Tix: £70 wknd. Info: Gail Cooke, Big Session Fest, De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)116-233-3111. Web: www.bigsessionfestival.com.
6/19-21; CITY STAGES FEST — Where: Downtown Birmingham, Ala. Featuring: 10 stages with 150 acts from a wide range of genres. Tix: $55 wknd., daily $28, kids under 10 free. Info: City Stages, 1929 3rd Ave N Ste 900, Birmingham, AL 35203; Ph: 205-251-1272; Fx: 205-323-7074. Web: www.citystages.org.
6/19-21; EAST ANGLIAN BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME FEST — Where: Steeple Morden, South Cambridgeshire, England. Info: John Pearman, East Anglian Bluegrass/OT Fest, 6 Jubilee Way, Steeple Morden, Royston, Harts, SG8 O9F, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)124-526-4450 or +44-(0)124-526-4450. Web: www.eabg.blue-apples.co.uk.
6/19-21; HUCK FINN’S JUBILEE — Where: Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville, Calif. Featuring: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Dailey & Vincent, The Grascals, Claire Lynch Band, The Lonesome River Band, Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass, Sawmill Road, Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa, Nathan McEuen & Scott Gates, Lonesome Otis, Julie Wingfield, Don Edwards, Bon Family Cloggers, KC Douglas, Riley’s Mountaineers. Contests in banjo. Workshops in line dancing, song writing, vocal harmony, banjo, mandolin, guitar, slow jam. Crafts. Tix: $15-20 day. Info: Don V. Tucker, Huck Finn’s Jubilee, P.O. Box 56419, Riverside, CA 92517; Ph: 951-341-8080 or 909-780-8810; Fx: 909-780-3765. Web: www.huckfinn.com. CO CR HO HR A
6/19-21; LIVE OAK MUSIC FEST — Where: Live Oak Camp, Santa Barbara Co., Calif. Featuring: Joe Dickerson, Rancho Deluxe, Terry Evans, Old Blind Dogs, more. Workshops. Tix: $115 wknd, $75 teen wknd, $35 day. Info: Elany Mueller, KCBX Public Radio, 4100 Vachell Ln., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; Ph: 805-781-3020 or 805-549-8855; Fx: 805-781-3025. Web: www.liveoakfest.org.
6/19-21; MIDDLEWICH FOLK & BOAT FEST — Where: Middlewich, Cheshire, U.K. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Alison Roylance-White, Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival, 3 White Park Close, Middlewich, CW10 9GB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)160-683-4575; Fx: +44-(0)160-683-4575. Web: www.midfest.org.
6/19-21; SOOKE RIVER BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Sooke Flats Cmpgrnd, Sooke, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Downtown Mountain Boys, Clover Point Drifters, Five on a String, Bryon Clayton Thomas & Don, Skagway, Last Train, Shearwater, Frosty Hollow, and more. Tix: $35 wknd, day $10-20, kids free. Info: Eric Day, , ; Ph: 250-642-3553. Web: www.sookebluegrass.com.
6/19-21; SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER SOLSTICE FEST — Where: Gravelbourg, Sask., Canada. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $12. Info: Shelley Hirstwood & Guylaine Ostrosky, Box 390, Gravelbourg, SK S0H 1X0, Canada; Ph: 306-648-3525 or 306-648-2127; Fx: 306-648-3400. Web: www.summersolsticefestivaldete.com.
6/19-21; TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FEST — Where: Teignmouth, Devon, England. Featuring: Malinky, Mrs. Ackroyd, Les Barker, Alison Younger, Wistman’s Wood, others. Info: Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Rd., Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5BD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1803-290427. Web: www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk.
6/19-24; ST. MAGNUS FEST — Where: Kirkwall and Stromness, Orkney, U.K. Featuring: Music, theatre, literature and visual arts. Info: St. Magnus Festival, 60 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1DN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)185-687-1445; Fx: +44-(0)185-687-1170 . Web: www.stmagnusfestival.com.
6/20; JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION — Where: Fireman’s Park, Downtown Brenham, Tex. Featuring: Various entertainment, parade and food. Crafts. Info: Juneteenth Celebration, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, 314 Austin St., Brenham, TX 77833; Ph: 979-836-9738. Web: www.brenhamtexas.com.
6/20; MANITOBA HIGHLAND GATHERING — Where: Selkirk, Man, Canada. Contests in heavy games, piping, drumming, dance, sheep shearing and more. Tix: $7, $4 kid/sr., under 5 free. Info: Wes Sheppard, Manitoba Highland Gathering, Selkirk, MB R1A 2B1, Canada; Ph: 800-894-2621. Web: www.manitobahighlandgathering.org. CO HO A
6/20; POSTON LAKE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Guysville, Ohio. Info: Myron Pete Hart, The Hart Brothers, 21344 Potter Rd., Guysville, OH 45735; Ph: 740-662-2051. Web: www.thehartbrothers.com. CO CR HR A
6/20; SOUTHERN SHORE MUSIC FEST — Where: Cumberland Co. Fairgrounds, Millville, NJ. Featuring: Arlo Guthrie, Hoots & Hellmouth, 61 North, Eileen Jewell, Nik Everett and more. Tix: $35, $25 adv. Info: Bob Rose, BCTA, PO Box 472, Bridgeton, NJ 08302; Ph: 856-453-2184. Web: www.southernshoremusicfestival.com.
6/20; SPIRIT OF THE WOODS FOLK FEST — Where: Dickson Township Park, Brethren, Mich. Featuring: Little Pink Anderson, Bill Bynum and Company, Jo Serrapere and the Willie Dunns, The Motor City Sidestrokers, The Nephews, Sister Wilene. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Tim and Wanda Joseph, Spirit of the Woods Music Assoc., 11171 Kerry Rd., Brethren, MI 49619; Ph: 231-477-5381 or 231-233-2559; Fx: 231-723-1109. Web: www.spiritofthewoods.org.
6/20; WAYNE HENDERSON MUSIC FEST & GUITAR COMPETITION — Where: Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, Va. Featuring: 5 bands. Contests in guitar. Tix: $10, $3 parking. Info: Production Committee Chair, Wayne Henderson Music Fest, Inc., P.O. Box 531, Galax, VA 24333-0531; Ph: 276-236-5991. Web: www.waynehenderson.org.
6/20-21; CLEARWATER GREAT HUDSON RIVER REVIVAL — Where: Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y. Featuring: Susan Tedeschi, Arlo Guthrie, Richie Havens, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Persuasions, Alejandro Escovedo, Pete Seeger, A.C. Newman, Elvis Perkins in Dearland, Dr. Dog, Allison Moorer, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, Cornmeal, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, Mike & Ruthy, Jennie Arnau, Sleepy Hollow String Band, MacTalla Mór, Work ’o The Weavers, The Dirty Stay Out Skifflers, Dan Einbender, Gillen & Turk, Hope Machine, Evy Mayer, Rick Nestler, Melissa Ortquist, Sarah Underhill & Friends, Stout, Linda Richards, Sol “Roundman” Weber, Dog on Fleas, The Kids From Room 12, Roger the Jester, Elizabeth Mitchell & You Are My Flower, Kenny Young & the Eggplants, Rik Palieri, Something to Say Café, Baba Jamal Koram, Louise Omoto Kessel, Storycrafters, Walkabout Clearwater Chorus, more. Crafts. Tix: $75 wknd, daily $50, Children 12 & under FREE. Info: Jon Dindas, Festival Director, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, 112 Little Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; Ph: 845-454-7673 or 800-67-SLOOP; Fx: 845-454-7953. Web: www.clearwater.org.
6/20-21; IRISH FAIR & MUSIC FEST — Where: Irvine Meadows Frgrnds, Irvine, Calif. Featuring: The Fenians, Dublin 4, Sligo Rags, more. Tix: $28 wknd, $18 day, free 12 & under. Info: Allyn Anderson, Great American Irish Foundation, P.O. Box 2429, Toluca Lake, CA 91610-0429; Ph: 949-489-1172. Web: www.irishfair.org.
6/22-27; NATIONAL OLD-TIME FIDDLERS’ CONTEST & FEST — Where: Weiser High School, Weiser, Idaho. Featuring: Live music, parade, vendors, contests, bluegrass battle of the bands, carnival and jams. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $12-19 evening, $2.50 day. Info: National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest, P.O. Box 447, 2235 Paddock Avenue, Weiser, ID 83672; Ph: 208-414-0255 or 800-437-1280; Fx: 208-414-0256. Web: www.fiddlecontest.com.
6/24-25; MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Summersville Music Park, Summersville, W.Va. Featuring: TBA. Tix: 4-day $115-$135, 3-day $110-130, daily $45, kids under 12 free. Info: Cindy Pourbaix, WV Nazarene Camp Music Park, P.O. Box 660, Summersville, WV 26651; Ph: 304-872-6853. Web: www.wvbluegrass.com. CO HO A
6/24-26; CHARLOTTE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Eaton Co. Frgrnds, Charlotte, Mich. Tix: $65, $55 adv. Info: Jim Wilder, 1518 W Windemere, Royal Oak, MI 48073; Ph: 248-435-2828 or 248-435-0049; Fx: 248-435-0049. Web: wilderbluegrassfestival.com. CO A
6/24-27; ROMP (RIVER OF MUSIC PARTY) — Where: International Bluegrass Music Museum, Owensboro, Ky. Featuring: Mike Snider, Marty Stuart, Del McCoury Band, Gloria Belle, Roger Sprung, Homer Bailes, Eddie & Martha Adcock with Tom Gray, Jim Smoak & The L.A. Honeydrippers, Jesse McReynolds & The Virgina Boys, Bill Clifton, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $60, $25 day, $30 student. Info: Mike Lawing, International Bluegrass Music Museum, 207 E. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY 42303; Ph: 888-MY-BANJO or 270-926-7891; Fx: 270-689-9440. Web: www.bluegrassmuseum.org.
6/24-28; MOUNTAIN LAUREL AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Little Buffalo Family Cmpgrnd, Newport, Pa. Featuring: Karen Mueller, Mike Fenton, Charles Whitmer, Bob Lewis, The Red Mountain White Trash featuring Bill Martin, and Craig Harrel. Contests in autoharp. Workshops in autoharp. Tix: $125 wknd, $20-35 day, concerts & contest $10. Info: Limberjack Productions, Carey Dubbert, 18 Burd Rd., Newport, PA 17074; Ph: 717-567-6506. Web: www.mlag.org. CO CR HO HR A limited
6/24-28; SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: National Mall, Washington, D.C. Featuring: First weekend of musicians and cultural exhibits centered around this year’s theme of Giving Voice: The Power of Words in African American Culture. Tix: FREE. Info: The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 2001, Washington, DC 20024; Ph: 202-633-6440; Fx: 202-633-6474. Web: www.folklife.si.edu. A I
6/25-27; BLUEGRASS IN SEDALIA — Where: Sedalia Ctr, Big Island, Va. Featuring: Black Bear Express, Blackwater, Bluegrass Brothers, Deer Creek Boys, Faith Ridge, Hard Drivin’ Grass, High Ground, Kinney Rorrer & the New North Carolina Ramblers, Mark Templeton & Pocket Change, Reed Creek, Smith Mountain Grass, and more . Tix: $40 wknd, $10-25 day. Info: The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA 24526; Ph: 434-299-5080. Web: /www.sedaliacenter.org.
6/25-27; FREE STATE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Civic Ctr, Canton, Tex. Crafts. Tix: 4-day $60, daily $16. Info: Jim and Doye Fuller, P.O. Box 934, Canton, TX 75103; Ph: 800-243-6502 or 903-567-0575. Web: www.bluegrasscanton.com.
6/25-27; OHIO SCOTTISH GAMES — Where: Lorain Co. Frgrnds, Wellington, Ohio. Contests in fiddle and harp. Workshops in fiddle, harp, highland dancing, piping, drumming and pipe bands. Crafts. Tix: $15, $8 seniors, kids 5 and under free, discounts for adv. tickets. Info: Liz Mull, 3181 Corydon Rd., Cleveland, OH 44118; Ph: 440-835-9794; Fx: 440-835-5083 . Web: www.ohioscottishgames.com. CR HO HR A
6/25-27; RUDYFEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Carter Co. Frgrnds, Grayson, Ky. Featuring: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Lonesome River Band, The Grascals, more. Tix: $60 wknd $50 adv, $25-$35 day. Info: Rudy Burchett, Rudyfest, P.O. Box 745, Grayson, KY 41143; Ph: 606-474-2876 or 606-316-5011. Web: www.rudyfest.com.
6/25-28; FOX MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Berwick, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Audie Blaylock & Redline, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Spinney Bros., Janet McGarry & Wildwood, Mountain Rush, Bluegrass Tradition, New Ground. Workshops. Tix: $50 wknd, adv $45, $15-25 day. Info: Darrell Frail, 563 Sarty Rd., New Canada, NS B4V 2V9, Canada; Ph: 902-543-9732 or 902-847-3734. Web: www.foxmountaincampingpark.com.
6/25-28; ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUMMER GOSPELGRASS — Where: El Paso Co. Frgrnds, Calhan, Colo. Featuring: Over 30 bands playing acoustic gospel music. Tix: FREE. Info: Suzie Solomon, GospelGrass Productions, P.O. Box 9306, Denver, CO 80209; Ph: 303-638-3725 or 303-519-5597. Web: www.gospelgrass.com.
6/25-28; SPBGMA WENDELL HICKOX MEMORIAL FAMILY BLUGRASS — Where: Fairview City Park, Casey, Ill. Info: Chuck Stearman, SPBGMA , P.O. Box 271, Kirksville, MO 63501; Ph: 660-665-7172; Fx: 660-665-7450. Web: www.spbgma.com.
6/25-28; ZIMBABWEAN MUSIC FEST — Where: Boulder, CO. Featuring: Demonstrations, concerts, marketplace and more celebrating the music of Zimbabwe. Workshops in marimba, mbira, drum and dance. Crafts. Info: Zimfest 2009, P.O. Box 19409, Boulder, CO 80308-2409; Ph: 541-521-7208. Web: www.zimfest.org.
6/25-7/5; MILWAUKEE SUMMERFEST — Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wis. Featuring: Over 700 performers on 11 stages. Crafts. Tix: $15. Info: Kristi Chuckel, Milwaukee Summerfest, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202; Ph: 414-273-2680; Fx: 414-273-2681. Web: www.summerfest.com.
6/26-27; GRAYSON COUNTY FIDDLERS’ CONVENTION — Where: Elk Creek, Va. Contests in individual and band. Tix: wknd $12, $6-8 day. Info: Brian Billings, Elk Creek Valley VFD, PO Box 36, Elk Creek, VA 24326; Ph: 276-655-4866. Web: www.ecvfd.net.
6/26-27; RIVERFRONT BLUES FEST — Where: Fort Smith, Ark. Featuring: The Robert Cray Band, Jackie Greene, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Roomful of Blues, Curtis Salgado, Eric Lindell, The Soul of John Black, Smilin’ Bob & the Bushwackers. Info: Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society, P.O. Box 8307, Fort Smith, AR 72902; Ph: or . Web: www.riverfrontbluesfest.org.
6/26-28; 25th ANNIVERSARY MIDSUMMER FEST — Where: Smithers, B.C., Canada. Featuring: The Biggest Little Festival in western Canada. Workshops. Crafts. Info: James Emerton, Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society, P.O. Box 2209, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0, Canada; Ph: 250-877-3603 or 250-847-5697. Web: www.bvfms.org.
6/26-28; APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN MUSIC FEST — Where: Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village, Waynesville, Ohio. Featuring: Bill Lowe, Ann & Phil Case, Corndrinkers, Annie & Mac, Lawson Reunion, Sunset Dawn, Steve Hollen, Ohio River Minstrels, Tymes Past, Anderson’s Fork, many others. Contests in old-time fiddle, old-time banjo. Workshops in guitar, dulcimer, Celtic music, harmonica, clawhammer banjo. Info: John Noftsger, P.O. Box 224, Spring Valley, OH 45370-0224; Ph: 937-862-5551 or 513-897-8855. Web: www.appalachianmusic.org.
6/26-28; BLACK HILLS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mystery Mountain Resort, Rapid City, SD. Featuring: The Martins, Greenman Band, Midnight Flight, Chuck Suchy, Care Country Cloggers. Workshops in Guitar, Mandolin, Kids Fiddle, Bass, Banjo, Harmony/Song, Fiddle. Tix: $14-30. Info: Rapid City Arts Council, 713 7th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701; Ph: 605-394-4101 or 605-348-1198; Fx: 605-394-6121. Web: www.thedahl.org/bluegrass_festival.
6/26-28; CELTIC FLING AND HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim, PA. Featuring: Scythian, Enter the Haggis, Ceann, Brother, Icewagon Flu, Albannach, Allison Barber, Empty Hats, Rathkeltair, The Town Pants, Tethera, Fieldstone, David Ross, more. Tix: $25.95, child $9.95. Info: Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545; Ph: 717-665-7021; Fx: 717-664-3466. Web: www.parenfaire.com.
6/26-28; CRAWLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Hawth, Crawley, U.K. Workshops. Info: Lyndsay Bowen / Hawth Theatre, Box Office, Hawth Ave., Crawley, W. Sussex, RH10 6YZ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)129-343-8111 or +44-(0)129-343-8112; Fx: +44-(0)129-352-1458. Web: www.hawth.co.uk. CO A
6/26-28; DENT FOLK FEST — Where: Dentdale in Cumbria, U.K.. Featuring: Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds, Transglobal Underground, Karine Polwart, Chris Wood, Kila, Solas, Andy Irvine, Black Umfolosi, Keith Donnelly & Les Barker, Katalena, The FOS Brothers, more. Tix: wknd £65.00. Info: Dent Folk Fest, , ; Ph: . Web: www.dentfolkfestival.co.uk.
6/26-28; DOWNERS GROVE HERITAGE FEST — Where: Downers Grove, Ill. Featuring: Mark Dvorak, Bianca DeLeon, Colin O’Brien, Greg Boerner, MacNamara & Neeley, Paul Kaye, Eric Lambert with Mike Lenich, Jones Family, February Sky, Long Gone Lonesome Boys, Night Ranger, Infinity, Tom & Steve Chapin, Lynne Jordan, Elevation, Bandarika, Plunkett. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Dave Humphreys, Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515; Ph: 630-434-5555 or 630-968-5526. Web: www.twowaystreet.org.
6/26-28; INDIANA FIDDLERS’ GATHERING — Where: Battle Ground, Ind. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Kirk Hallman, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering, P.O. Box 49, Battle Ground, IN 47920; Ph: 765-742-1419; Fx: 765-742-5724. Web: www.indianafiddlersgathering.org.
6/26-28; LEHIGH VALLEY STORYTELLING FEST — Where: Godfrey Daniels, Bethlehem, Pa.. Featuring: Dan Keding, Oni Lasana and local tellers. Workshops in storytelling. Info: Charles B. Kiernan, 4458 Coffeetown Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078; Ph: 610-799-2742. Web: www.geocities.com/lvstorytellers.
6/26-28; OLD SONGS FEST OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Altamont Frgrnds, Altamont, N.Y. Featuring: Peggy Seeger, Bill Harley, Josh White, Jr., Christine Lavin, Galitcha, Jez Lowe, Vanaver Caravan, Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen, Reveillons!, Lea Gilmore, Toby Walker, Louis Killen, Lissa Schneckenburger, Nanne & Ankie and the Hudson Crew, Bua, John Roberts & Tony Barrand, Michael Cooney, Bill Smith and Don Woodcock, Double Decker String Band, The Flying Garbonzos, Elizabeth LaPrelle & the Fruit Dodgers, Jimmy & Ada McCown, Red Hen, more. Workshops in singing, instruments, dance. Crafts. Tix: $30, $25 advance. Info: Andy Spence / Old Songs, Inc., 37 S. Main, P.O. Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186; Ph: 518-765-2815 or 518-479-9701. Web: www.oldsongs.org.
6/26-28; TORONTO CITY ROOTS FEST — Where: Toronto, Ont., Canada. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Toronto City Roots Festival, 8-601 Magnetic Dr., Toronto, ON M3J 3J2, Canada; Ph: . Web: www.torontocityroots.com.
6/26-28; TOTTENHAM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tottenham Conservation Park, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Dailet & Vincent, The James King Band, Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass, Bluegrass Diamonds, The Dixie Flyers, Hometown Bluegrass, Traditionally Wound, Acoustical Strings, M.C. Mike O’Reilly. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: wknd $75, daily $20, adv $60. Info: Tottenham Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 922, Tottenham, ON L0G 1WO , Canada; Ph: 1-888-258-4727 or 905-936-4100. Web: www.tottenhambluegrass.ca.
6/26-28; TRADITIONS FEST — Where: LOSTOCK HALL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, LANCASHIRE, U.K.. Featuring: Damien Barber & Mike Wilson, Will Noble & John Cocking, His Worship and the Pig, Kevin and Ellen Mitchell, Rosie Stewart, Sid Calderbank, Ken Wilson, Rob Malaney, Barrie and Ingrid Temple, Brian Bull, Cara, Bryony, Stramash, Brian Peters, Shellback Chorus, Jim Mageean, Peta Webb and Ken Hall, John Morris, Mary Humphreys and Anahata, John Conolly, Peter and Barbara Snape, Martin and Shan Graebe, Muldoon’s Picnic, Dave Fletcher and Bill Whaley, Ralph Jordan and Irene Shettle, English Rebellion, Dave Hunt, Newburgh Morris. Tix: wknd £45. Info: Angie Bladen, Traditions Fest, 36 The Oaks, Eaves Green, Chorley, LANCASHIRE PR7 3QU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1257-263678. Web: www.madontrad.org.uk.
6/26-7/4; WELCOME AMERICA CELEBRATION — Where: Philadelphia, Pa. Tix: FREE. Info: Welcome America Festival, One Parkway, 1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102; Ph: 215-683-2200; Fx: 215-525-4454. Web: www.americasbirthday.com.
6/26-7/5; TASTE OF CHICAGO — Where: Chicago, Ill. Tix: FREE. Info: Mayor’s Office of Special Events, 121 N. LaSalle, Rm. 806, Chicago, IL 60602; Ph: 312-744-3315; Fx: 312-744-8523. Web: www.tasteofchicago.us. A
6/27; LADIES OF COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS MUSIC — Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, N.J. Tix: adult $5, child $1. Info: Elaine & Roy Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657 , Waretown , NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593. Web: www.alberthall.org. CR A
6/27-28; LONG BEACH BAYOU FEST — Where: Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach, Calif. Featuring: Cajun and zydeco music. Workshops in children’s arts and crafts. Crafts. Tix: $10-30. Info: Connie Arizmendi, 2545 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806; Ph: 562-427-8834 or 562-427-3713; Fx: 562-595-5944. Web: www.longbeachfestival.com.
6/27-28; PRESCOTT BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Courthouse Plaza, Prescott, Ariz. Featuring: Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa, The Brombies, Lonesome Traveler, The Burnett Family, Just for Fun. Tix: FREE. Info: Scott Currey, Prescott Bluegrass Events Assoc., P.O. Box 2407, Prescott, AZ 86302-2407; Ph: 928-445-2000 x20 or 928-771-9274. Web: www.prescottbluegrassfestival.com.
6/27-7/5; KUTZTOWN FOLK FEST — Where: Kutztown Frgrnds, Kutztown, Pa. Featuring: 200 demonstrating craftsmen, 2000 hand-made quilts, folklife demonstrations, 6 stages of entertainment, children’s activities, Pennsylvania Dutch food and more. Info: Dave Fooks, Kutztown Festival, P.O. Box 306, Kutztown, PA 19530; Ph: 888-674-6136 or 610-683-1597; Fx: 610-683-4638. Web: www.kutztownfestival.com.
6/28-29; ALBUQUERQUE FOLK FEST — Where: State Fairgrounds, Expo, N.M. Featuring: Boulder Acoustic Society, Tish Hinojosa, Wagogo, T. O. Combo, Alma Flamenca, Aztec Stories, Feufollet. Workshops in traditional instruments, vocal, song writing, dance, children’s. Crafts. Tix: $20 wknd, $10 day, under 11 free. Info: Erika Gerety, Albuquerque Folk Festival, P.O. Box 4837, Albuquerque, NM 87196; Ph: 505-710-9641 or 505-294-6909; Fx: 505-856-2566. Web: www.abqfolkfest.org.
6/28-7/5; FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FIDDLE TUNES — Where: Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, Wash. Featuring: Jesse Lege, Joel Savoy and the Rhythm Buddies, The Red Stick Ramblers, Patti and Joel Lamoureux, Kirk Sutphin and Riley Baugus, more. Workshops. Tix: $15-$20 day. Info: Warren Argo, Centrum, Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, P.O. Box 1158, Port Townsend, WA 98368; Ph: 360-385-3102 or 800-733-3608; Fx: 360-385-2470. Web: www.centrum.org.
6/30-7/12; FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL — Where: Downtown Montreal, Que., Canada. Featuring: Stevie Wonder, Brian Setzer, Jeff Beck, Joe Cocker, Chris Botti, Miles Davis tribute, more. Tix: Prices vary by performer. Info: 400, de Maisonneuve West Blvd., 9th Floor, Montreal, PQ H3A 1L4, Canada; Ph: 1-888-515-0515 or 514-523-3378; Fx: 514-525-8033. Web: www.montrealjazzfest.com.
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7/1; CANADA DAY FEST — Where: Harbourfront Ctr, Toronto, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Faduma Nkrumah, The Constantines, more. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8, Canada; Ph: 416-973-3000 or 416-973-4000; Fx: 416-973-6055. Web: www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
7/1-5; SALLY MOUNTAIN PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Sally Mtn. Park, Queen City, Mo. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Sally Mountain Show, Barry Scott & Second Wind, Next Best Thing, Spanky Moore Bluegrass Band, The Harmans, Bill Goofer Atterberry, Lloyd Allen, Brian Vincent. Workshops. Tix: 4-day $40, $15 day. Info: Johnny & Carolyn Vincent, Rt. 2, Box 15, Greentop, MO 63546; Ph: 660-949-2345; Fx: 660-949-2568. Web: www.sallymountainshow.com.
7/1-5; SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: National Mall, Washington, D.C. Featuring: Second weekend of musicians and cultural exhibits centered around this year’s theme of Giving Voice: The Power of Words in African American Culture. Tix: FREE. Info: The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 2001, Washington, DC 20024; Ph: 202-633-6440; Fx: 202-633-6474. Web: www.si.edu/folklife. A I
7/1-6; ARBUCKLE MTN. PARK 4TH OF JULY JAM — Where: Arbuckle Mtn. Bluegrass Park, Wynnewood, Okla. Info: Rosemary Bowen, Arbuckle Mountain Park, Rt 2 Box 216, Wynnewood, OK 73098; Ph: 405-665-5226. Web: www.arbucklemtbluegrasspark.com. CO HO A
7/1-6; MARITIME FIDDLE FEST — Where: Akerley Campus, Dartmouth, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Troy MacGillivray, Mark Sullivan, jamborees, dance, reception, fish chowder and more. Contests. Workshops. Info: Maritime Fiddle Festival, P.O. Box 3037 - Dartmouth East, Dartmouth, NS B2W 4Y3, Canada; Ph: 902-435-4168 or 902-835-5988; Fx: 902-434-5466. Web: maritimefiddlefestival.ca.
7/1-8/23; FESTIVAL DE L’ESACOUETTE — Where: Chéticamp, Inverness Co., N.S., Canada. Featuring: Local performers, a community parade and musical gala. Info: Ida LeLièvre, P.O. Box 430, 15584 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, NS B0E 1H0, Canada; Ph: 902-224-2642 or 902-224-1876; Fx: 902-224-1579. Web: www.festivallescaouette.com.
7/2-4; JAM’N BLUEGRASS STYLE INDEPENDENCE WEEK CELEBRATION — Where: Laurel Lakes Cmpgrnd, Salemburg, N.C. Featuring: Dry Branch Fire Squad, The Abrams Brothers, The Bluegrass Brothers, Drifting River Band, Bluegrass Sweethearts, and more. Tix: $60 3-day, $50 adv, $15-25 daily, kids free. Info: Nancy Canaday, 7007 Scarlett Ln., Garner, NC 27529; Ph: 919-422-8413. Web: www.jam-n-bluegrass.com.
7/2-4; STARVY CREEK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Starvy Creek, Conway, Mo. Info: Don Day, 2229 Bluegrass Rd., Conway, MO 65632; Ph: 417-589-2013. Web: www.starvycreek.com.
7/2-5; FØRDE FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Førde, Norway. Featuring: Eva Quartet, A Filetta, Black Umfolosi, Genticorum, The Norwegian Soloists’ Choir, many more. Workshops. Tix: NOK 750 wknd adult, NOK 370 wknd student. Info: Hilde Bjørkum, P.O. Box 295, Førde, 6800, Norway; Ph: +47-5-772-1940 ; Fx: +47-5-772-1941. Web: www.fordefestival.no.
7/2-5; HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FEST — Where: Quincy, Calif. Featuring: John Butler, Ani DiFranco, The Wailers, Dr. Dog, more. Workshops in music performance, music business. Crafts. Tix: $165 4-day, $157 3-day, $136 2-day. Info: Rebecca Sparks, High Sierra Music, Inc., P.O. Box 99529, Emeryville, CA 94662-9529; Ph: 510-595-1115 or 510-420-1529; Fx: 510-420-1589. Web: www.highsierramusic.com. CO CR HO HR A
7/2-5; OATS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Benton Rodeo Grnds, Benton, Pa. Featuring: Blue Highway, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Dan Paisley & The Southern Grass, The Bluegrass Brothers, David Via & Corn Tornado with Curtis Burch, Williams & Clark Expedition, and many more . Tix: $75 wknd, $65 adv, day $10-$25. Info: Matt McBriarty, OATS Festival, 193 Bennington Ct, Clifton, NJ 07013; Ph: 908-464-9495; Fx: 610-595-6727. Web: www.oatsfestival.com.
7/2-5; OUT AMONG THE STARS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Benton, Pennsylvania. Featuring: Blue Highway, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Dan Paisley & The Southern Grass, The Bluegrass Brothers, David Via & Corn Tornado feat. Curtis Burch, Williams & Clark Expedition, The Hillbilly Gypsies, Straight Drive, Bill & Maggie Anderson, Stained Glass Window, and more . Tix: wknd $75, day $10-25. Info: OATS Festival, 450 Columbia Hill Road, Danville, PA 17821; Ph: 570-275-4285 or 570-594-4796. Web: www.oatsfestival.com.
7/2-5; ROSKILDE FEST — Where: Roskilde, Denmark. Featuring: Coldplay, Nine Inch Nails, Kanye West, Fleet Foxes, The Mars Volta, Social Distortion, many more. Tix: DKK 1785 - DKK 2800. Info: Jette Hansen, Roskilde Festival, Havsteensvej 11, Roskilde, 4000, Denmark; Ph: +45-4636-6613; Fx: +45-4632-1499. Web: www.roskilde-festival.dk.
7/2-5; SCANDINAVIAN MIDSUMMER FEST — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wis. Featuring: Scandinavian summer solstice traditions. Workshops. Info: Melissa Leef, Folklore Village, 3210 Co. Hwy. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533; Ph: 608-924-4000; Fx: 608-924-3725. Web: www.folklorevillage.org. CO CR HR A
7/2-5; SKAGEN FEST — Where: Skagen, Denmark. Featuring: Folk, Blues, Folk Rock, Cajun & Zydeco, Singer-Songwriters. Info: Peer Andersen, Skagen Fest, Drosselvej 18, P.O. Box 33, Skagen, 9990, Denmark; Ph: +45-9844-4969 or +45-2169-8793; Fx: +45-9844-4969. Web: www.skagenfestival.dk.
7/2-5; WESTMORELAND ARTS & HERITAGE FEST — Where: Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg, Pa. Featuring: Continuous live strolling and stage performances of diverse musical genres and periods including oldies, rock, country, mountain, jazz, reggae, big band, swing, Slovak, Irish, barbarshop, mime, magician, and more. Contests in fiddle. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival, 252 Twin Lakes Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650-9415; Ph: 724-834-7474; Fx: 724-850-7474. Web: www.artsandheritage.com.
7/2-11; BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS — Where: Mickeys Mtn, Hopedale, Ohio. Tix: $50, $42.50 adv. Info: Calvin and Nancy Mickey, Bluegrass in the Hills, 88233 Mickey Rd., Hopedale, OH 43976; Ph: 740-391-5631 or 740-946-5631. Web: www.mickeysmtn.com.
7/3-5; CITYFOLK FEST — Where: RiverScape, Dayton, Ohio. Featuring: Folk, world, traditional and ethnic music. Workshops in folk craft art. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Festival Director, Cityfolk Festival, 126 N. Main St., Ste. 220, Dayton, OH 45402; Ph: 937-223-3655 x3003 or 937-496-3863; Fx: 937-223-2842 . Web: www.cityfolk.org.
7/3-5; CLECKHEATON FOLK FEST — Where: Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, U.K. Featuring: Battlefield Band, Tom Lewis, Eric Bogle & John Munro, 4 Square, Tom Bliss, Cockersdale, Full House, His Worship & The Pig, Mrs. Ackroyd, Ruth Notman and Ruth Notman Trio, Belshazzars Feast, Scolds Bridle, Something Nasty in the Woodshed. Tix: £50, adv £45. Info: Mr Dave Minich, Cleckheaton Folk Festival, 84 Pyenot Hall Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 5BA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1274-879761; Fx: +44-(0)113-241-0525. Web: www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org.
7/3-5; FESTIVAL FOR THE ENO — Where: West Point on the Eno, Durham City Park, Durham, N.C. Featuring: More than 80 performers of old-time, bluegrass, blues, Gospel, world, klezmer, Celtic music and more on 4 stages. Crafts. Tix: $35 3-day, daily $15. Info: Greg Bell, Eno River Assoc., 4419 Guess Rd., Durham, NC 27712; Ph: 919-477-4549; Fx: 919-477-4548. Web: www.enoriver.org. CR A
7/3-5; GOVAN FIDDLE FEST — Where: Nokomis, SK, Canada. Featuring: Rodney Krip, Trent Bruner, Gary Larson, Quick Draw. Contests. Tix: wknd $30, daily $20. Info: Carolyn Mortenson, Govan Fiddle Assoc., Box 70, Govan, SK S0G 1Z0, Canada; Ph: 306-484-4380; Fx: 306-484-2199. Web: dmorten.sasktelwebsite.net.
7/3-5; GREATER NEW BEDFORD SUMMERFEST — Where: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford, Mass. Featuring: Maria Muldaur with the Red Hot Bluesiana Band, Ellis Paul, Peter Mulvey, Jonathan Edwards, Richard Shindell, The Lovell Sisters, John Gorka, Red Molly, Gadelle, Harry Manx, Claire Lynch, Bua, Benoit Borque, Cliff Eberhardt, Tim Erikson, The Kennedys, Louis Killen and more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $10/day; $15/wknd; Fri night concert $10. Info: Helene Korolenko, New Bedford Summerfest, 794 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740; Ph: 508-979-1568 or 508-999-5231; Fx: 508-999-5237. Web: www.barrel-of-music.com/summfest. CR HR A
7/3-5; KIHAUS FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Rääkkylä, Finland. Info: Kihaus Folk Music Festival, Rääkkylän Kansanmusiikki, Kinnulantie 14, Rääkkylä, F-82300, Finland; Ph: +358-13-229901 or +358-13-229903 ; Fx: +358-13-229915. Web: www.kihaus.fi.
7/3-5; MARIPOSA FOLK FEST — Where: Orillia, Ont., Canada. Featuring: The Proclaimers, Buffy Sainte Marie, Guy Davis, more. Crafts. Tix: $39-94. Info: Mariposa Folk Festival, Box 383, Orillia, ON L3V 6J8, Canada; Ph: 705-326-3655 or 647-409-5220; Fx: 705-326-3655. Web: www.mariposafolk.com .
7/3-5; NEWCASTLETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Newcastleton, Borders, Scotland. Featuring: Ceilidh and dance bands, with concerts and endless sessions and sing-a-rounds. Contests. Workshops. Info: Malcolm McEwen, Shankend Station, Hawick, Scotland, TD9 9UA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1450-377165. Web: www.newcastleton.com. CO A
7/3-5; NORFOLK HARBORFEST — Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk, Va. Featuring: Maritime events, visiting vessels, children’s activities, local, regional and national entertainment, fireworks, and more . Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Norfolk Festevents, 120 W. Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510; Ph: 757-441-2345; Fx: 757-441-5198. Web: www.festeventsva.org. A
7/3-5; NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL BORÉAL — Where: Sudbury, Ont., Canada. Featuring: 100 performers on 5 stages. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Northern Lights Fest Boréal, 19 Grey Street, Ste 3, Sudbury, ON P3E 3L2, Canada; Ph: 705-674-5512; Fx: 705-222-9772. Web: www.nlfbsudbury.com. CR HR A
7/3-5; PEI BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: Rollo Bay, P.E.I., Canada. Featuring: Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Summertown Road, The Doerfels, Close To Home, more. Tix: $45 CAN wknd. Info: Serge Bernard, 9 MacPherson Ave., 69 Cornwall Rd., Stratford, PEI C1B 1E2, Canada; Ph: 902-569-3864 or 902-368-5143; Fx: 902-628-1844. Web: www.bluegrasspei.com.
7/3-5; TANZ & FOLKFEST RUDOLSTADT — Where: Rudolstadt, Germany. Featuring: 100 performers of world and roots music. Workshops in dancing, singing. Crafts. Tix: €50. Info: Peter Uhlman, Tanz & Folkfest, Kulturburo, Stadt Rudolstadt, Kulturdezernaf, Markt 7, Rudolstadt, 07407, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)3672-412651 or +49-(0)3672-486406; Fx: +49-(0)3672-486419. Web: www.tff-rudolstadt.de.
7/3-5; THE OFFICIAL STATE & NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SMITHVILLE FIDDLERS’ JAMBOREE & CRAFTS FEST — Where: Downtown Smithville, Tenn. Contests in 32 categories of music and dance. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Neil Dudney, President & Coordinator, Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree, P.O. Box 83, Smithville, TN 37166; Ph: 615-597-8500 or 615-597-4163; Fx: 615-597-7799. Web: www.smithvillejamboree.com> or
7/3-5; THUNDER BAY BLUES FEST — Where: Thunder Bay, Ont., Canada . Featuring: Back Door Slam, Becky Barksdale, Big Walter Smith, Carlos del Junco, Carson Downey Band, Davina & the Vagabonds, Elmer Ferrer Band, John Németh, Kenny Neal, Los Lonely Boys, Philip Sayce, Ricky Paquette, Rita Chiarelli & the Big Blues Band, Robert Cray, Ronnie Baker Brooks. Tix: $65. Info: Thunder Bay Blues Fest, Bob Halvorsen, 138 Rockwood Ave. North, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 6A4, Canada; Ph: 807-343-2309. Web: www.tbayblues.ca.
7/3-12; EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS FEST — Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alb., Canada. Featuring: Over 1500 performances by musicians, magicians, dancers, clowns, jugglers, acrobats, face painters, comics, circus artists, stilt walkers and puppeteers from Alberta and around the world. Workshops. Info: Shelley Switzer, Edmonton Street Performers Fest, 7 Churchill Sq., Ste. 650, Edmonton, AB T5J 2V5, Canada; Ph: 780-425-5162; Fx: 780-426-0853. Web: www.edmontonstreetfest.com.
7/3-18; MONTREUX JAZZ FEST — Where: Montreux Congress and Convention Ctr, Switzerland. Info: Montreux Jazz Festival, Sentier de Collonge 3, CP 126, Montreux, CH -1820, Switzerland; Ph: +41-21-966-4439 or +41-21-966-4444; Fx: +41-21-966-4433. Web: www.montreuxjazz.com. CR HR A
7/4; CAJUN FEST — Where: Grove Civic Center, Grove, OK. Featuring: Chris Miller and Bayou Roots, Jana Jae and Hotwire, others. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Kathleen Pixley, Grand Lake Festivals, P. O. Box 451590, Grove, OK 74345-1590; Ph: 918-786-8896 or 800-526-2523; Fx: 918-786-8897. Web: www.grandlakefestivals.com.
7/4; FIREWORKS ON THE BRAZOS — Where: Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, near Brenham, Tex. Tix: FREE. Info: Star of the Republic Museum, P. O. Box 317, 23200 Park Road 12, Washington, TX 77880; Ph: 936-878-2461; Fx: 936-878-2462. Web: www.starmuseum.org.
7/4; GO FOURTH ON THE RIVER — Where: Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, La. Tix: FREE. Info: Audubon Zoo Promotions Dept., Go Fourth on the River, P.O. Box 4327, New Orleans, LA 70178; Ph: 800-774-7394 or 504-581-4629. Web: www.auduboninstitute.org.
7/4; JULY 4TH CELEBRATION & ANVIL SHOOT — Where: Museum of Appalachia, Norris, Tenn. Featuring: Music, old-time demos and anvil shoot. Info: Elaine Irwin Meyer, Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716; Ph: 865-494-0514 or 865-494-7680; Fx: 423-494-8957. Web: www.museumofappalachia.org. CR HR A
7/4-18; SHINDIG ON THE GREEN — Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Asheville, N.C. Featuring: 3 consecutive Saturday evenings of bluegrass and old-time string bands, ballad singers, storytellers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers. Tix: FREE. Info: Folk Heritage Committee, Shindig on the Green, P.O. Box 1010, Asheville, NC 28802; Ph: 828-258-6101 x345 or 828-258-3387. Web: www.folkheritage.org.
7/6-14; BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FEST — Where: Cambridge, Mass. Info: David Cronin, Boston Early Music Festival & Exhibition, 161 1st St., Ste. 202, Cambridge, MA 02142; Ph: 617-868-BEMF or 617-661-1812; Fx: 617-661-1816. Web: www.bemf.org.
7/8-11; BRANTFORD INTERNATIONAL VILLAGES FEST — Where: Brantford, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Multicultural foods, energetic entertainers, heritage performances, more. Tix: $7 wknd, $5 day. Info: Frank Wdowczyk, Chairperson, Brantford International Villages Festival, 6 Terrace Hill Street, Brantford, ON N3R 1E9, Canada; Ph: 519-752-1229; Fx: 519-752-0110. Web: www.brantfordvillages.ca. A
7/8-11; WAYSIDE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Wayside Park, Stuart, Va. Featuring: Kopper Kanyon, Marcie Horne & Next Step, High Ground, Locust Mt. Boys, The James King Band, Heather Berry & Tony, The Jeanette Williams Band, Dale Ann Bradley, Bluegrass Brothers, Daughters of Bluegrass, and more. Tix: adv $55. Info: Danny & Patty Hazelwood, Wayside Bluegrass Festival, 1988 Wayside Rd., Stuart, VA 24171-2589; Ph: 276-694-7718 or 276-692-5239; Fx: 276-694-7232. Web: www.waysidepark.com.
7/8-12; WOODY GUTHRIE FOLK FEST — Where: Okemah, Okla. Featuring: Jimmy LaFave, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, Jon Vezner, Ronny Elliot, John Flynn, Don Conoscenti, Tony Lee Thomas, Audrey Auld, Nancy Apple, John Gorka, Joel Rafael, Sam Baker, the Red Dirt Rangers, Larry Long, David & Adam Amram, Ellis Paul, Mark Erelli, Andrea Parodi, Mary Jo Guthrie Edgmon. Tix: FREE, $10 parking. Info: Karen Zundel, Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, P.O. Box 661, Okemah, OK 74859; Ph: 412-613-3225 or 918-623-2440. Web: www.woodyguthrie.com.
7/9; ED HAMILTON MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Indianapolis, Ind. Info: Sam Hamilton, 2560 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203-4802; Ph: 317-353-2725.
7/9-11; CENTRAL OHIO BLUEGRASS SUMMER FEST — Where: Hartford Frgrnds, Croton, Ohio. Featuring: Hart Brothers, Buck & Company, Dixie Ryders, Northwest Territory, Black Diamond, Frosty Morning, Caney Creek, New Grass Station, Muddy Krick Mountain Boys, The Stockdale Family, Slate Ridge. Tix: $35 wknd, $10-15 day. Info: Sami Payne, 2556 Ross Rd., Hartford Village, Sunbury, OH 43074; Ph: 740-965-2877 or 740-965-2801. Web: www.centralohiobluegrass.com.
7/9-12; ATHY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Carlton Abbey Hotel, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Featuring: The Bluegrass Patriots, 4 Wheel Drive, Gary Ferguson, The Niall Toner Band, The Tennessee Hennessee, Woodbine, Acoustic Grass, The Sullivan Brothers, Bending The Strings. Workshops in banjo and guitar. Info: Tony O’Brien, 21 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Athy, , Ireland; Ph: +353-(0)59-8625266 or +353-(0)87-9801867. Web: www.athy-bluegrass.com.
7/9-12; BASIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Brandon, Vt. Featuring: Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Blue Horizon, Acoustic Blue, Blistered Fingers, Cabin Fever, Big Spike, Crossover, Smokey Greene, Dave Nichols & Spare Change, Cannonball Express, James Reams & the Barnstormers, Pine Hill Ramblers, Bleeker Mountain, and more . Workshops in bass banjo, rhythm gitar, mandolin. Crafts. Tix: wknd: $45, adv $38 / daily $12-22. Info: Linda Berry, Basin Bluegrass Festival, 91 Charberry Ln., Brandon, VT 05733; Ph: 802-247-3275; Fx: 802-247-3275. Web: www.brandon.org/bluegrass.htm. CO CR HR A
7/9-12; CANTERBURY FOLK FEST — Where: Ingersoll, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Valdy, Murry McLaughlin, Pavlo, Lennie Gellant, Wendell Fergusson,Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir, Paul Langille, Magna Carta, Shane Cook, Bob Burchall, Bernie Gillmore,Ted Comiskey, Morgan Smith, Jimmy Lee Howard, Scott Doyle, more. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Ted Comiskey, 122 Innes Street, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2R5, Canada; Ph: 519-485-6337; Fx: 519-485-6346. Web: www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca.
7/9-12; GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Grandfather Mtn, Linville, N.C. Featuring: Various Scottish musicians and bands. Contests. Workshops. Tix: $25-$55 4-day adv., daily $10-$25, kids 5-12-years-old $5. Info: Grandfather Mtn Highland Games, P.O. Box 1095, Linville, NC 28646; Ph: 828-733-1333; Fx: 828-733-0092. Web: www.gmhg.org. CO HO A
7/9-12; HIGH MOUNTAIN HAY FEVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Westcliffe, Colo. Featuring: Dry Branch Fire Squad with George Shuffler, Sons and Brothers, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen, Leroy Troy, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, The Sullivan Family, The Larry Gillis Hard Driving Bluegrass Band, The Moron Brothers, Jett’s Creek, Heidi Clare & Lonesome Cowboy Hobo Wyoming Slim, Blue Canyon Boys, Loose Cannon Bluegrass Band, Steel Pennies, Finders & Youngberg. Workshops. Info: Butch Gemin, High Mountain Hay Fever Festival, P.O. Box 1199, Westcliffe, CO 81252; Ph: 719-783-0883. Web: www.highmountainhayfever.org.
7/9-12; KINGSTON BUSKERS RENDEVOUZ — Where: Downtown Kingston, Ont., Canada. Tix: Free. Info: Kingston Buskers Rendevouz, Jackson Press Bldg., 177 Wellington St., Ste. 202, Kingston, ON K7L 3E3, Canada; Ph: 888-855-4555 or 613-548-4415; Fx: 613-542-0274. Web: www.kingstonbuskers.com. CR HR A
7/9-12; SPBGMA GARDEN CITY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Shady Oaks Cmpgrnd, Garden City, Minn. Info: Chuck Stearman, SPBGMA, P.O. Box 271, Kirksville, MO 63501; Ph: 660-665-7172; Fx: 660-665-7450. Web: www.spbgma.com.
7/9-12; STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Stonehaven, North East Scotland. Featuring: Peatbog Faeries, Ralph McTell, Karine Polwart Trio, Martin Simpson, Cara Dillon, Heidi Talbot with John McCusker & Boo Hewerdine, Sands Family, Idiot & Friend, Shona Kipling & Damien O’Kane, Skalder, Burns Quoir. Info: Stonehaven Folk Festival, , , U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1569 766211. Web: www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk.
7/9-12; SUNFEST — Where: Victoria Park, London, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Celebration of world cultures. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Alfredo Caxaj, Sunfest, London Committee for Cross Cultural Arts , P.O. Box 1063, London, ON N6A 5K2, Canada; Ph: 519-672-1522; Fx: 519-672-6614. Web: www.sunfest.on.ca.
7/9-12; WINNIPEG FOLK FEST — Where: Birds Hill Park, Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: About 80 performers of country, bluegrass, old-time, world, blues, alternative and other genres. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Karen Press, Winnipeg Folk Festival, #203-211 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2, Canada; Ph: 204-231-0096; Fx: 204-231-0076. Web: www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca.
7/9-13; KALAKA FOLK FEST — Where: Diosgyor Castle, near Miskolc, Hungary. Featuring: Folk, jazz, rock bands from Hungary and abroad. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Lajos Fogarasi, Petöfi Csarnok, Zichy Mihaly int.14 , Budapest, H-1146, Hungary; Ph: ; Fx: +36-1-351-8455. Web: www.kalakafesztival.hu. A
7/9-19; QUEBEC CITY SUMMER FEST — Where: Québec City, Que., Canada. Featuring: Matisyahu, Van Der Graaf, Generator, Bell Orchestre, King Sunny Adé and more. Info: Louis Leclerc, Québec City Summer Festival, 226, Saint-Joseph East, Québec City, QC G1K 3A9, Canada; Ph: 418-523-4540 x228 or 888-992-5200; Fx: 418-523-0194. Web: www.infofestival.com.
7/10-11; RACCOON CREEK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Dallas, Ga. Featuring: East Dixie Boys, Heartfelt, Barbed Wire, Papa’s Prayer, Lizzy Long & Friends, Honey Creek Boys, Gerry’s Bluegrass Kids, East Dixie Boys, The Raven Welch Band, Broad River, and more. Tix: $25 wknd, $12-$15 daily, kids under 12-years-old free. Info: Wendell Hardy, 4635 Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127; Ph: 770-943-2721. Web: www.raccooncreekmusic.com.
7/10-12; BLISSFEST — Where: Harbor Springs, Mich. Featuring: Kathy Mattea, Loudon Wainwright III, Mountain Heart, John Jorgenson Quartet, The McDades, Jorge Miquel Flamenco, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, Little Miss Higgins, Creole Stomp w Dennis Stroughmatt, That 1 Guy, Steve Johnson Band, more. Tix: $65-85. Info: Jim Gillespie, Blissfest Music Organization, 325 E. Lake St., Petoskey, MI 49770; Ph: 231-348-7047 or 213-348-7554; Fx: 231-348-7047. Web: www.blissfest.org.
7/10-12; BROMSGROVE FOLK FEST — Where: The Bowling Green, Bromsgrove, U.K. Featuring: Anthony John Clarke, Fairfield and more. Workshops. Info: Bob Bignell, Catshill Club , 13a Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worc., B61 0JJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)152-783-1577 or +44-(0)152-787-4069. Web: www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk. CO
7/10-12; ELY FOLK FEST — Where: Ely Outdoor Centre, Ely, Cambs, U.K.. Tix: £57, £16-29 day. Info: 4 Willow Walk, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4AT, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)75-005-27334. Web: www.elyfolk.co.uk.
7/10-12; FURNESS TRADITION FEST — Where: Ulverston, Cumbria, U.K. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Gordon Jones, P.O. Box 25, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7UN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1229-588290. Web: www.furnesstradition.org.uk. CO
7/10-12; INGENUITYFEST — Where: Playhouse Square, Cleveland, Ohio. Featuring: Drumming, jazz, hip-hop, folk, techno, classical, rock, polka, opera, theater, poetry, dance and more, focusing on the intersection of art and technology. . Tix: $15 wknd, $10 day. Info: Ingenuity Cleveland, 2475 E. 22nd St. #103, Cleveland, OH 44115; Ph: 216-589-9444. Web: www.ingenuitycleveland.com.
7/10-12; NATIONAL FOLK FEST — Where: Butte, Montana. Featuring: Zydeco, blues, Gaelic, polka, Cajun, bluegrass, fado music and more, plus dance, storytelling and food. Workshops. Crafts. Info: National Folk Festival Office, c/o Mainstreet Uptown Butte, P.O. Box 696, Butte, MY 59703; Ph: 406-497-6464. Web: www.nationalfolkfestival.com.
7/10-12; NORTH SEA JAZZ FEST — Where: Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Info: Jan Willem Luyken, North Sea Jazz/ MOJO Concerts, P.O. Box 3325, Delft, ZH 2601 DH, The Netherlands; Ph: +31-(0)15-214-8900; Fx: +31-(0)15-214-8393. Web: www.northseajazz.com.
7/10-12; SOLARFEST — Where: Forget-Me-Not Farm, Tinmouth, Vt. Contests in singer-songwriter. Workshops in renewable energy and sustainable living. Tix: wknd $45, $20-30 day. Info: SolarFest, 12 McNamara Rd., Middletown Springs, VT 05757; Ph: 802-235-1513 or 802-235-2707. Web: www.solarfest.org.
7/10-12; SPRATTON FOLK FEST — Where: Spratton Recreation Field, Spratton, U.K.. Featuring: Andy Smythe, Terry Emm, Barron Brady, Colvin Quarmby, Musical Roots, John Richards Band, Skyclad, more. Info: Spratton Folk Festival, 25 Smith St, Spratton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8HW; Ph: 07504 920758. Web: www.sprattonfestival.com.
7/10-12; UNCLE DAVE MACON DAYS — Where: Cannonsburgh Village, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Teresa Owen, Uncle Dave Macon Days, P.O. Box 5016, Murfreesboro, TN 37133-5016; Ph: 800-716-7560 or 615-893-4953. Web: www.uncledavemacondays.com.
7/10-12; VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST — Where: Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Featuring: Arlo Guthrie, Jennifer Warnes, The Del McCoury Band, Jon Hendricks, Russ Barenberg, Jerry Douglas and Edgar Meyer, James Keelaghan, Enter the Haggis, Old Blind Dogs, Etana, Jennifer Bunnett, The Sojourners, many more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $119-139 wknd. Info: Vancouver Island Musicfest, Box 3788, Courtenay, BC V9N 7P2, Canada; Ph: 866-898-8499; Fx: 250-336-7982. Web: www.islandmusicfest.com.
7/10-13; MUSICFEST ’N SUGAR GROVE — Where: Historic Old Cove Creek H.S., Sugar Grove, N.C. Featuring: Doc Watson, Steep Canyon Rangers, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Kruger Brothers and many other regional artists. Crafts. Info: Cove Creek Preservation & Dev., P.O. Box 344, 207 Dale Adams Rd., Sugar Grove, NC 28679; Ph: 828-297-2200; Fx: 828-297-2205. Web: www.covecreek.net.
7/10-14; SAINT-CHARTIER FEST — Where: La Châtre, France. Contests in hurdy gurdy, bagpipes and duets. Info: Comité George Sand, 7 avenue George Sand, La Châtre, 36400, France; Ph: +33-(0)2-5406-0996 or +33-(0)2-5448-6060 ; Fx: +33-(0)2-5448-2129. Web: www.saintchartier.com.
7/10-17; WORLD FESTIVAL OF FOLKLORE — Where: Schoten, Belgium. Info: Patrick Beauquesne, Kasteeldreef 61, Schoten, 2900, Belgium; Ph: +32-36-85-0058; Fx: +32-36-58-1399. Web: www.festivalschoten.be. A
7/10-8/2; ELORA FEST — Where: Village of Elora, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Berlioz Requiem, Sound Advice, Peter and the Wolf, Oliver Jones Trio, Shauna Rolston, Daniel Bolshoy, more. Info: Cheri Allen, 33 Henderson St., P.O. Box 370, Elora, ON N0B 1S0, Canada; Ph: 519-846-0331 or 800-265-8977; Fx: 519-846-5947. Web: www.elorafestival.com. CR A
7/11; BLACK HAWK FOLK FEST — Where: Town Park, Mt. Morris, Wis. Crafts. Tix: $15, $12 adv $13 student. Info: Betty Trowbridge, Black Hawk Folk Society, P.O. Box 1093, Wautoma, WI 54982; Ph: 920-787-7475 or 920-787-4416; Fx: 920-787-4683. Web: www.blackhawkfolk.org.
7/11; BLUEGRASS ON THE GRASS FEST — Where: Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. Featuring: Big Country Bluegrass, The Grass Cats, The Chicken Chokers, The Dismembered Tennesseans, The Steep Canyon Rangers. Tix: FREE. Info: Davis C. Tracy, Dickinson College, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896; Ph: 717-245-1485; Fx: 717-245-1910. Web: www.bluegrassonthegrass.org.
7/11; FIDDLE CONTEST & SUMMER ON THE FARM — Where: Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio. Featuring: Ricky Prater and the Midnight Travelers and regional fiddlers. Contests in adult and youth fiddle. Crafts. Tix: $12.50, students $6.50. Info: Kim Krieger / Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, P.O. Box 235, Archbold, OH 43502; Ph: 800-590-9755 or 419-446-2541; Fx: 419-445-5251. Web: www.saudervillage.org. CO CR HO HR A
7/11; NO DEPRESSION FEST — Where: Marymoor Park, Redmond, Wash. Featuring: Gillian Welch, Iron & Wine, Patterson Hood & the Screwtopians, Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter, Justin Townes Earle, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Zee Avi. Tix: $45. Info: Seattle Theater Group, 911 Pine Street, Seattle, WA Seattle; Ph: 206-628-0888 or 206-467-5510. Web: community.nodepression.com.
7/11; PLEASANTVILLE MUSIC FEST — Where: Parkway Field, Pleasantville, N.Y. Featuring: Roger McGuinn, Joan Osborne, World Party, Graham Parker, and more. Crafts. Tix: $35, $10 kids/students/seniors. Info: Sol Skolnick, Pleasantville Music Festival, 80 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville, NY 10570; Ph: 914-714-2738 or 914-769-1900; Fx: 914-769-2127. Web: www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com.
7/11-12; AFROFEST — Where: Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ont., Canada. Featuring: African music and dance groups, children’s village and African marketplace. Workshops in traditional and contemporary African music and dance. Crafts. Info: Music Africa, P.O. Box 68540, 360A Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON M5S 1X0, Canada; Ph: 416-469-5336 ; Fx: 905-873-7700. Web: www.musicafrica.org.
7/11-12; BROSELLA FOLK & JAZZ FEST — Where: Brussels, Belgium. Tix: FREE. Info: Brosella Folk & Jazz Fest, Chrysantenstraat 28 rue des Chrysanthèmes, Brussels, 1020, Belgium; Ph: +322-(0)2-474-0641; Fx: +322-(0)2-270-9856. Web: www.brosella.be.
7/11-12; CHICAGO FOLK & ROOTS FEST — Where: Old Town School of Folk Music, Welles Park, Chicago, Ill. Featuring: An array of music, dance, children’s events, food and more. Crafts. Tix: $8 donation. Info: Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625; Ph: 773-728-6000 or 773-751-3352; Fx: 773-506-2414. Web: www.oldtownschool.org. A
7/11-12; COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL ROOTS MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Carroll Co. Farm Museum, Westminster, Md. Featuring: Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Tim O’Brien, Guy Davis, Santa Cruz River Band, Footworks, Sankofa Dance Theater, Walt Michael & Co., Scott Ainslie, Sparky & Rhonda Rucker, DC Bluegrass Union, more. Crafts. Tix: wknd $40, day $20-25. Info: Walt Michael, Common Ground on the Hill, 2 College Hill, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD 21157; Ph: 410-857-2771 or 410-857-2772. Web: www.commongroundonthehill.org.
7/11-12; CORN HILL ARTS FEST — Where: Corn Hill, Rochester, N.Y. Featuring: U.S. and Canadian artists, music on 4 stages and children’s entertainment. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Festival Chairperson, Corn Hill Neighbors Assoc., 133 S. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, NY 14608-2204; Ph: 585-262-3142; Fx: 585-546-4788. Web: www.cornhill.org. A
7/11-12; NORTH ATLANTIC BLUES FEST — Where: Harbor Park, Rockland, Maine. Featuring: Bobby Rush, Saffire and The Uppity Blues Women, Kenny Neal Family Reunion, Jimmy Thackery, and more. Crafts. Tix: $45 wknd, day $25. Info: Paul Benjamin / Jamie Isaacson, 70 Lake Ave., Rockland, ME 04841; Ph: 207-593-1189 or 207-596-6055. Web: www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com.
7/11-14; INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF INSTRUMENT MAKERS & MASTER PIPERS — Where: Saint-Chartier, France. Featuring: 30 concerts and 130 instrument makers exhibiting traditional instruments. Info: Guillaume Taillebourg, Rencontres de Saint-Chartier, 7 Avenue George Sand, La Châtre, 36400, France; Ph: +33-(0)2-5448-6060; Fx: +33-(0)2-5448-2129. Web: www.saintchartier.org.
7/11-14; WIND GAP BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Mountain View Park, Wind Gap, Pa. Featuring: US Navy Bluegrass Band, The Lewis Family, James King, Dan Paisley, Larry Gillis Band, Raymond Fairchild, Eddie & Martha Adcock, The Hartmans, Remington Ryde, Stained Grass, Window Moneroe Crosing, The Doerfels, Carolina Sonshine, Acoustic Blue, Smokey Greene, Adrenalin Hayride Jr, Barber & Beartracks, Kate Lee, Angelica Grim, The Gibson Brothers, Goldwing Express, James Reams, The Cabin Fever Band, Bill & Maggie Anderson. Workshops. Tix: $10-75. Info: Harry J. Grant, Appalachain Fiddle & Bluegrass Assoc., 51 Main St., Flanders, NJ 07836; Ph: 800-WIND-GAP or 973-584-2324; Fx: 973-584-2326. Web: www.windgapbluegrass.com.
7/11-19; FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE — Where: Stokes Barn, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England. Featuring: Storytellers, street performers and music. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Festival Administrator, Festival at the Edge, Morgan Library, Aston Street, Wem, SY4 5AU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)193-923-6626. Web: www.festivalattheedge.org.
7/11-19; HARRISON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS — Where: Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Eric Bibb, Bellowhead, Hapa, Yves Lambert & Bebert Orchestra, Red Stick Ramblers, Metis fiddlers, Vishten, Michael Jerome Brown, Umalali, Rev. Payton’s Big Damn Band, Rastrillos. Crafts. Tix: $18-22. Info: Ed Stenson, Harrison Festival Society, P.O. Box 399, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0, Canada; Ph: 604-796-3664 or 604-681-2771; Fx: 604-796-3694. Web: www.harrisonfestival.com.
7/11-19; HIAWATHA TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Marquette, Mich. Featuring: Tangled Roots, Pat Donohue, Lucy Kaplansky, Rhythm In Shoes, Josh White Jr., The Stairwell Sisters, Feufollet, The Derrell Syria Project, Mamadou Diabate, Cafe Accordion, Rootstand, The Flatbellys. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Maggie Morgan, Hiawatha Music Co-op, P.O. Box 414, Marquette, MI 49855; Ph: 906-226-8575. Web: www.hiawathamusic.org.
7/11-19; KAUSTINEN FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Kaustinen, Finland. Featuring: 300+ Finninsh and international bands and dance groups. Workshops in Finnish folk instruments and dances. Crafts. Tix: 20 - 32 EUR/day. Info: Festival Office, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival, P.O. Box 24, Kaustinen, 69601, Finland; Ph: +358-(0)207-2911 or +358-(0)207-291-204; Fx: +358-(0)207-291-200. Web: www.kaustinen.net.
7/12-18; MIDDLEBURY SUMMER FESTIVAL ON-THE-GREEN — Where: Town Green, Middlebury, Vt. Featuring: More than 430 performance artists and groups . Tix: FREE. Info: Middlebury Festival on-the-Green, P.O. Box 451, Middlebury, VT 05753; Ph: 802-462-3555. Web: www.festivalonthegreen.org.
7/13-18; RISOR BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Risor, Norway. Info: Dagfinn M. Pedersen, Risor Bluegrass Festival, Klingra, Gjernes, Soendeled, N-4990, Norway; Ph: +47-3715-0096 or +47-9700-0055; Fx: +47-3715-2022. Web: www.risorbluegrassfestival.no.
7/14-30; BIG POND SUMMER FEST — Where: Big Pond, Cape Breton, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Fiddlers, pipers, singers, guitarists, pianists and step dancers. Info: Fred White, Big Pond Summer Fest, 575 Gillis Lake Rd., Northside East Bay, NS B1J 1L6, Canada; Ph: 902-828-3138; Fx: 902-563-1453. Web: bigpondns.ca. CR HR A
7/15-18; HEBRIDEAN CELTIC FEST — Where: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Featuring: The Sharon Shannon Big Band, La Bottine Souriante, Michael McGoldrick Band, Blair Douglas Band, The Wilders, Karen Matheson, Fred Morrison, Le Vent du Nord, The Chair, Calum Martin’s Megantic Outlaw, Box Club, Face the West and Friends, The Ploughboys, Calum Alex & Seonaidh Beag MacMillan, Gary Innes & Ewan Robertson, Norrie MacIver & Sineag MacIntyre and Deoch an Dorus. Workshops in music and song. Info: Caroline MacLennan, Hebridean Celtic Festival Trust, P.O. Box 9909, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, HS2 9DW, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1851-621234. Web: www.hebceltfest.com.
7/15-25; GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Georgia Mtn Frgrnds, Hiawassee, Ga. Featuring: Irons in the Fire, Joe Diffie, John Conlee, Janie Fricke, T.G. Sheppard, Tammie Davis, Gene Watson, Tommy Townsend & Waymore’e Outlaws, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, The McKameys, The Primitives, The Inspirations, Jesse McReynolds & the Virginia Boys, Tim Graves & Cherokee, Larry Stephenson Band, and more. Crafts. Tix: $9 daily, $2 parking, kids under 12 free. Info: Georgia Mountain Fair, Inc., P.O. Box 444, 1311 Music Hall Rd. , Hiawassee, GA 30546; Ph: 706-896-4191; Fx: 706-896-4209. Web: www.georgia-mountain-fair.com. CO HO A
7/16-18; CARTER COUNTY SHRINE CLUB BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Carter Co. Shrine Park, Olive Hill, Ky. Featuring: Laurel Branch, Idle Tymes, Hart Brothers, IIIrd Tyme Out, Lou Reed & Carolina, more. Crafts. Tix: $65 wknd $55 adv, $15-$35 day. Info: Darvin Sturgill, 459 Parker Memorial Dr., Olive Hill, KY 41164; Ph: 606-286-4611 or 606-286-4075. Web: www.cartercountyshrineclub.org. CO HO A
7/16-18; MINERAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Walton Park, Mineral, Va. Featuring: Lonesome Will Mullins & The Virginia Playboys, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Dailey & Vincent, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Jay Armsworth & Eastern Tradition, Bill Yates & The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band, The Chuck Wagon Gang, Goldwing Express, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys, The Grascals, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, and more. Crafts. Tix: wknd $75-85, daily $30-35. Info: Norman Adams, Adams and Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203 or 804-399-9928; Fx: 706-864-1037. Web: www.aandabluegrass.com.
7/16-19; BLUESFEST INTERNATIONAL — Where: Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor, Ont., Canada. Featuring: The Funk Brothers, Steve Earle, Los Lonely Boys, Murray McLauchlan, Mick Taylor, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, Sab with David Rotundo & Robin Hawkins, Johnny Winter, Larry McCray, Howling Diablos, Bill “the Sauce Boss” Wharton, Rusty Wright Blues Band, The Dylan Tree Teddy Richards Root Doctor, Tomas Esparza and The Boa Constrictors, The Alex Tintinalli Band. Tix: $35, $10-20 day. Info: Louise Knowles, Bluesfest International, 1185 Argyle Rd., Windsor, ON N8Y 3K2, Canada; Ph: 519-977-9631 or 519-259-4316; Fx: 519-977-9519. Web: www.thebluesfest.com.
7/16-19; CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST — Where: Grass Valley Frgrnds, Grass Valley, Calif. Featuring: 8 stages with music and dance from around the world. Workshops in instrument, vocal, yoga, tai chi. Crafts. Tix: $10-150. Info: Christine Myers, California WorldFest, P.O. Box 3339, Chico, CA 95927-3339; Ph: 530-891-4098; Fx: 530-891-4098. Web: www.worldfest.net.
7/16-19; FINGER LAKES GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Trumansburg, N.Y. Featuring: 70 bands from all over the world on 4 stages. Contests in battle of the bands. Workshops in drumming, Cajun dancing, zydeco dancing, squarecontra dancing. Crafts. Tix: $110 wknd, $75-$95 adv. Info: Finger Lakes Grassroots Fest, P.O. Box 941, Trumansburg, NY 14886; Ph: 607-387-5098; Fx: 607-387-5630. Web: www.grassrootsfest.org. CO CR A
7/16-19; GREY FOX BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, N.Y. Featuring: Dry Branch Fire Squad, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, David Bromberg, Del McCoury, Tim O’Brien, The SteelDrivers, Peter Rowan, Mountain Heart, Claire Lynch, Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum, Gibson Bros, Waybacks, Kruger Bros, Crooked Still, Boston Boys, The Lee Boys, Footworks Dance Ensemble, Red Stick Ramblers, Pete and Joan Wernick wDon Rigsby, Josh Williams, Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull, Farewell Drifters, John Kirk & Trish Miller, Bill Keith, Fiddlestyx, many more. Workshops in bluegrass, cooking, children’s, more. Crafts. Tix: $130-160 wknd, daily $25-55. Info: Lisa Husted, Office Manager, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 535 , Utica, NY 13503; Ph: 888-946-8495 or 315-404-5738. Web: www.greyfoxbluegrass.com.
7/16-19; NESS CREEK MUSIC FEST — Where: Northeast of Big River, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Chucky Danger Band, Searson, The National Parcs, BackPorch Swing, Wil, Little Miss Higgins, many more. Crafts. Tix: $85, adv $75. Info: Deborah Aitken, Ness Creek Music Festival, 804 Dufferin Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7H 2B8, Canada; Ph: 306-652-6377; Fx: 306-664-6331. Web: www.nesscreek.com.
7/16-19; ODPC FUNFEST — Where: Osceola Co. Frgrnds, Evart, Mich. Workshops. Tix: $3. Info: ODPC, Donna Beckwith , 3596 Greenview Ct. SE, Apt. 214B, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-5946; Ph: 616-459-6716. Web: www.dulcimers.com/evartpage.html. CO CR HR A
7/16-19; TELEMARK INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Bø i Telemark, Norway. Featuring: More than 25 concerts of Norwegian folk musicians and artists from abroad. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Øystein Akselberg, Telemarkfestivalen, Gullbringvegen 34, Bø , N-3800, Norway; Ph: +47-(0)3-595-1919; Fx: +47-(0)3-595-3546. Web: www.telemarkfestivalen.no.
7/16-26; FOLKMOOT USA: THE NORTH CAROLINA INTERNATIONAL FOLK FEST — Where: Waynesville, N.C. Featuring: Dancers and musicians from different parts of the world. Workshops in dance. Crafts. Tix: $7-30 by performance. Info: Folkmoot USA, P.O. Box 658, 112 Virginia Ave., Waynesville, NC 28786; Ph: 828-452-2997 or 877-FOLK USA; Fx: 828-452-5762. Web: www.folkmootusa.org. CR HR A
7/16-26; NUITS D’AFRIQUE FEST — Where: Montréal, Que., Canada. Info: Productions Nuits d’Afrique Inc., 4374, boul. St-Laurent, 1st floor, Montréal, QC H2W 1Z5, Canada; Ph: 514-499-9239; Fx: 514-499-9215. Web: www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com.
7/17-18; ALLEGHANY COUNTY FIDDLER’S CONVENTION — Where: Higgins Agricultural Frgrnds, Sparta, N.C. Contests in Bluegrass & old time bands, dance, fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dulcimer, Dobro, autoharp, voice, harmonica and more. Tix: $10 wknd, $6-$7 daily, kids under 12 free. Info: Trevor Nichols, 334 Reynolds Rd., Sparta, NC 28675; Ph: 336-372-8809. Web: www.alleghanyfiddlers.com.
7/17-18; COUNTRY STAGE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Country Stage Music Park, Nova, Ohio. Featuring: Harbourtown, The Allegheny Drifters, The Prater Brothers, Ottawa County, Lonesome Meadow. Tix: $25. Info: Olen Bittinger, The Country Stage Music Park, 40 A Twp. Rd. 1031, Nova, OH 44859; Ph: 419-652-3232; Fx: 419-652-3231. Web: www.countrystagemusicpark.com.
7/17-18; FOLK NIGHT — Where: Turnov Farm, Frydstejn, Czech Republic. Info: Dalibor Cidlinsky, 463 42 Frydstejn 109, Turnev, , Czech Republic; Ph: +420-(0)483-393189 or +420-(0)737-637211. Web: www.folkovanoc.cz.
7/17-18; NATCHITOCHES / NSU FOLK FEST — Where: Prather Coliseum, NSU campus, Natchitoches, La. Featuring: Music, narrative sessions, exhibits, demos and more. Contests. Crafts. Info: Dr. Shane Rasmussen, Director, Louisiana Folklife Center, NSU, Box 3663, Natchitoches, LA 71497; Ph: 318-357-4332; Fx: 318-357-4331. Web: www.nsula.edu/folklife. CR HR A
7/17-18; OFFICIAL KENTUCKY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP OLD-TIME FIDDLER’S CONTEST — Where: Rough River Dam State Park, Rough River, Ky. Contests in fiddle, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, banjo, bands and jig dancing. Tix: $6 Fri, $10 Sat. Info: Brent Miller / OT Fiddle Contest, Grayson Co. Rotary Club, P.O. Box 4042, Leitchfield, KY 42755-4042; Ph: 270-259-3578. Web: www.kentuckyfiddler.com.
7/17-18; WHITE OAK MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tri-State Exhibition Ctr, Cleveland, Tenn. Info: John Everhart, P.O. Box 90233, Nashville, TN 37209; Ph: 423-476-9310 or 615-383-5775; Fx: 423-476-7181. Web: www.tsec.org.
7/17-19; BLUESFEST LONDON — Where: Downtown London, Ont., Canada. Featuring: The Funk Brothers, Steve Earle, Los Lonely Boys, Mick Taylor, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, Sab with David Rotundo & Robin Hawkins, Larry McCray, David Gogo, Howling Diablos, Bill “the Sauce Boss” Wharton, The Dylan Tree, Teddy Richards, The Alex Tintinalli Band, Motor City Josh & the Big 3, Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers. Tix: $55, $25 day. Info: Ted Boomer, 1185 Argyle Road, Windsor, ON N8Y 3K2, Canada; Ph: 866-934-6889 or 519-488-1240. Web: www.thebluesfest.ca.
7/17-19; BRAMPTON LIVE — Where: William Howard Centre, Brampton, Carlisle, U.K.. Featuring: Babara Dickson, Drever McCusker Woomble, The Peatbog Faeries, Oysterband, Heidi Talbot, Boo Hewerdine, Andy Fairweather Low, The Spooky Men’s Chorale, Mary Gauthier, Eliza Gilkyson, Mabon, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Chris Sherburn and Denny Bartley, Elbow Jane, The Lancashire Hotpots, Jude Simpson, Tom Kitching and Gren Bartley, more. Tix: £70 wknd. Info: Mick North, April Cottage, Faugh, Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9EA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1-228-670076. Web: www.bramptonlive.net.
7/17-19; CANANDAIGUA ART & MUSIC FEST — Where: Canandaigua, N.Y. Featuring: More than 100 artists and craftspeople, food, children’s activities, family stage and a variety of musical entertainment. Tix: FREE. Info: Nicole Mahoney, Canandaigua BID, 115 S. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424-1903; Ph: 585-396-0300. Web: www.downtowncanandaigua.com.
7/17-19; CRAZY HORSE CAMPGROUND BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ashland, Ill. Tix: $20 wknd, $5-15 day, $85 wknd w/ camping. Info: Andy Egolf, , ; Ph: 217-886-2089 . Web: www.bluegrassmidwest.com.
7/17-19; DARRINGTON BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, Darrington, Wash. Featuring: Dailey & Vincent, Dale Ann Bradley, Rural Delivery, High 48’s, Queens Bluegrass, Tall Timber Grass, Lonesome Ridge, The Hillside Gougers, Country Grass, Red Desert Ramblers, Runaway Train, Urban Monroes, Tradition, The Combinations. Crafts. Tix: $45 adv, $50 wknd. Info: Diana Morgan, Bluegrass & Country Music Makers Assoc., P.O. Box 519, Darrington, WA 98241; Ph: 360-436-1179. Web: www.glacierview.net/bluegrass.
7/17-19; DAWSON CITY MUSIC FEST — Where: Minto Park, Dawson City, Y.T., Canada. Featuring: Chad Van Gaalen, The Acorn, Coeur De Pirate, Johnny and the Moon, Sunset Rubdown, Luke Doucet, Eekwol and Mils, Lana Rae, Rossi and the Boys, Triple Forte, Melissa McClelland, The Handsome Family, Alma De Espana. Crafts. Tix: $120 wknd. Info: Dylan Griffith, Dawson City Music Festival, Box 456, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0, Canada; Ph: 867-993-5584 or 888-655-9090; Fx: 867-993-5510. Web: www.dcmf.com. CR HR A
7/17-19; FESTIVAL DU LOUP — Where: Lafontaine Park & École Sainte-Croix, Lafontaine, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Francophone arts, culture and heritage. Tix: $2-15. Info: Martin Lalonde, Festival Du Loup, 434 Cedar Point Road, RR3 Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1R3, Canada; Ph: 705-549-3116 or 705-533-3200; Fx: 705-549-6463. Web: www.festivalduloup.on.ca.
7/17-19; FOLK ON THE ROCKS — Where: Yellowknife, NW Terr., Canada. Featuring: Sam Roberts, Royal Wood, Kobo Town, Swank, Dana Sipos, Dennis Allen, Digawolf, Dragon Fli Empire, Forest City Lovers, Giant Con, more. Tix: $100 wknd $85 adv, $75 day $60 adv. Info: Ruth Heijne, Folk on the Rocks, Box 326, 2nd Fl., Centre Square Hall, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N3, Canada; Ph: 867-920-7806; Fx: 867-873-6535. Web: www.folkontherocks.com.
7/17-19; HOME COUNTY FOLK FEST — Where: Victoria Park, London, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Music, dance and children’s activities. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Home County Folk Festival, 115-652 Elizabeth St, London, ON N5Y 6L3, Canada; Ph: 519-432-4310 or 519-871-2967. Web: www.homecounty.ca.
7/17-19; LOSSIEMOUTH FOLK FEST — Where: Beach Bar, Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland. Workshops. Info: Alison Simpson, Lossiemouth Folk Club, 21 King Street, Lossiemouth, Moray, IV31 6PZ, Scotland; Ph: +44-(0)134-381-4036. Web: www.lossiefolkclub.co.uk.
7/17-19; NORTHWEST STRING SUMMIT — Where: Horning’s Hideout, North Plains, Ore. Featuring: Yonder Mountain String Band, Bad Livers, Del McCoury and the Traveling McCourys, Darol Anger and Mike Marshall with Väsen, Infamous Stringdusters, Strings for Industry, Greensky Bluegrass, Hickster, Bryn Davies, Sharon Gilchrist & Megan McCormick,TAARKA, Abalone Dots, String Summit Super Jam, Jessica Kilroy & Head for the Hills. Tix: $140 wknd, $150 day. Info: String Summit, LLC, 2805 Wilderness Pl., Ste. 100, Boulder, CO 80301; Ph: 866-444-7755. Web: www.stringsummit.com.
7/17-19; OLD MILL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Magnetic Hill, N.B., Canada. Info: Jim Smith, 3420 Rt. 126, Lutes Mountain, NB E1G 2X4, Canada; Ph: 506-858-8747.
7/17-19; PICKIN’ ON THE PLAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Thomas Co. Frgrnds, Colby, Kan. Featuring: Kenny & Amanda Smith, Ozark Alliance, Sons & Brothers, The Martins, The McLemores, Driven, New Old Times, Larry Booth and Sappa Strings. Tix: $35 wknd adv $30. Info: Leilani Thomas, Colby Bluegrass Committee, 350 S. Range #10, Colby, KS 67701; Ph: 785-460-7643 or 800-611-8835; Fx: 785-460-4509. Web: www.colbychamber.com.
7/17-19; SADDLEWORTH FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Uppermill near Oldham, U.K.. Featuring: Eric Bogle and John Munro, New Rope String Band, Bob Fox, Strawhead, Young’uns, Other Roads, Askew Sisters, Shake the Roots, Hissyfit, Hanky Park, Stanley Accrington, Hamish Currie, Zoe Mulford, Gene Burton, Ewan McLennan, Barrie & Ingrid Temple, John Prentice & Jill Drury, Better Late, Copper Kettle, Acoustic Collective, John Courtman, Bandersnatch, Shellbacks, Stan Graham, John Storey, Boarshurst Brass Band, and more. Tix: £46 wknd, £21 wknd child. Info: Saddleworth Folk Festival, , ; Ph: . Web: www.safra.org.uk.
7/17-19; STEWART PARK FEST — Where: Perth, Ont., Canada. Workshops in music, art, yoga, more. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Heather Hansgen, The Stewart Park Festival, 34 Herriott St., Perth, ON K7H 1T2, Canada; Ph: 613-264-1190. Web: www.stewartparkfestival.ca. CR HR A
7/17-19; SUMMER GOSPEL SING — Where: Dominion Valley Park, Stuart, Va. Featuring: Primitive Quartet, Easter Brothers, Paul Williams, Dominion Bluegrass Boys, Narrow Way, more. Tix: $15 day, Sun. FREE. Info: James Cecil Hall, 481 Dominion Valley Ln., Stuart , VA 24171; Ph: 276-694-7009. Web: www.dominionvalleypark.net.
7/17-19; TRADITIONAL FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Whites Beach Cmpgrnd, Brunswick, Maine. Featuring: Bits n’ Pieces, Phat Grass, Back to Basics, Nit Pickers, Pine Hill Ramblers, Borderline Bluegrass, Katahdin Valley Boys, Muddy Marsh Ramblers, and more. Tix: $12-45. Info: Gene Groves, White’s Beach & Campground, P.O. Box 696 , Brunswick, ME 04011; Ph: 207-729-0415. Web: www.whitesbeachandcampground.com/Bluegrass.
7/17-19; VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Basia Bulat, Darol Anger, Mike Marshall and Väsen, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Umalali, Hapa, Great Lake Swimmers, Dick Gaughan, Corey Harris, more. Workshops. Crafts. Info: The Vancouver Folk Music Festival, 468 – 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1X4, Canada; Ph: 800-883-3655 or 604-602-9798; Fx: 604-602-9790. Web: www.thefestival.bc.ca. A I
7/17-26; W.C. HANDY MUSIC FEST — Where: Florence, Ala. Workshops. Info: W.C. Handy Music Festival, 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence, AL 35630; Ph: 256-766-7642; Fx: 256-766-7549. Web: www.wchandymusicfestival.org. A
7/18; BUCKS COUNTY RHYTHM & BLUES PICNIC — Where: Snipes Farm, Morrisville, Pa. Featuring: Michael Burks, Paul Mark & the Van Dorens, Jill West & Blues Attack, Dikki Du & the Zydeco Crewe, Gas House Gorillas and Nate Myers & the Aces. Tix: $36. Info: Tom Cullen, Bucks County Blues Society, P.O. Box 482, Levittown, PA 19058-0482; Ph: 215-946-4794 or 215 946-9424. Web: www.bucksbluessociety.com.
7/18; PRESCOTT FOLK FEST — Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth, N.H. Tix: $8 donation. Info: Ben Anderson, Prescott Park Arts Festival, P.O. Box 4370, Portsmouth, NH 03802; Ph: 603-436-2848; Fx: 603-436-1034. Web: www.prescottpark.org. CR A
7/18; SIREN MUSIC FEST — Where: Coney Island, NY. Info: Village Voice LLC, 36 Cooper Square, New York, NY 10003; Ph: . Web: www.villagevoice.com.
7/18; TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC FEST — Where: Irish Cultural & Sports Ctr, East Durham, N.Y. Info: Michael J. Quill, Irish Cultural & Sports Centre, Box 320, Rt. 145, East Durham, NY 12423; Ph: 518-634-2286 or 800-434-FEST; Fx: 518-634-2058. Web: www.IrishVillageUSA.com. CR HR
7/18-19; BEARTRAP ARTS & MUSIC FEST — Where: Beartrap Meadow, Casper Mtn, Casper, Wyo. Featuring: Asleep at the Wheel, Ann and Pete Sibley, Springfreak, Special Consensus, Blue Canyon Boys, Ten Mile Tide, more. Info: Gap West Broadcasting, 150 N. Nichols, Mills, WY 82601; Ph: 307-266-5252. Web: www.beartrapsummerfestival.com.
7/18-19; EVANSTON ETHNIC ARTS FEST — Where: Dawes Park, Evanston, Ill. Featuring: Internat’l art vendors and musicians. Workshops. Tix: FREE. Info: Laura Eckstein, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201; Ph: 847-448-8260; Fx: 847-328-1340. Web: www.cityofevanston.org/arts. CR HR A
7/18-19; HAPPY JACK MUSIC FEST — Where: Curt Gowdy State Park, Cheyenne, WY. Tix: FREE. Info: Suzie Solomon, P.O. Box 9306, Denver, CO 80209; Ph: 303-638-3725 or 303-519-5597. Web: www.hjmusicfestival.com.
7/18-19; RIVERHEAD BLUES FEST — Where: Peconic Riverfront, Riverhead, N.Y. Tix: FREE. Info: Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, P.O. Box 147, Riverhead, NY 11901; Ph: 631-727-5782. Web: www.vail-leavitt.org.
7/18-25; HUMBOLDT FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: Blue Lake, Calif. Featuring: Local Humboldt County performers, dances and workshops. Workshops. Tix: weeknights $10, wknd free. Info: Patrick Cleary, Humboldt Folklife Society, P.O. Box 1061, Arcata, CA 95536; Ph: 707-822-5394; Fx: 707-822-5394. Web: www.humboldtfolklife.org.
7/19; WOODSTOCK FOLK FEST — Where: Woodstock Town Square, Woodstock, Ill. Info: Annemarie Serra, Woodstock Folk Fest, P.O. Box 1628, Woodstock, IL 60098-1628; Ph: 815-479-9933 or . Web: www.woodstockfolkmusic.com. CR HR A
7/19-26; FIDDLER’S GREEN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Rostrevor, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Workshops in singing, dancing, songwriting . Info: Kate Murphy, Fiddler’s Green Festival, 6 Mary Street, Rostrevor, Newry, BT34 3AY, Northern Ireland; Ph: +44-(0)284-173-9819 or +44-(0)775-192-7970. Web: fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk/.
7/20; PATCH TOWN DAYS: ANTHRACITE HERITAGE FEST — Where: Eckley Miners’ Village, Freeland, Pa. Featuring: Customs and traditions of the anthracite coal region through music, dancing, food, living history demonstrations, crafts, artisans, and more. Tix: $6, children $4. Info: Bill Strassner, Museum Educator, Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main St., Weatherly, PA 18255; Ph: 570-636-2070 or 570-636-5488; Fx: 570-636-2938. Web: www.eckleyminers.org.
7/20-26; FISH, FUN & FOLK FEST — Where: Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada. Featuring: Newfoundland music with local performers, craft fair, fireworks, parade, kids’ show, variety of fish meals and more. Crafts. Info: Audrey Dalley, Festival Committee, P.O. Box 237, Twillingate, NL A0G 4M0, Canada; Ph: 709-884-2678; Fx: 709-884-5811. Web: www.fishfunfolkfestival.com.
7/20-26; MIDSUMMER IN THE NORTHWOODS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Cozy Cove Cmpgrnds, Manitowish Waters, Wis. Info: Jerry Florian, 32 N. US Hwy 51, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545; Ph: 715-543-2166. Web: www.onemorebluegrassshow.com.
7/21-25; ONTARIO COUNTY FAIR — Where: Ontario Co. Frgrnds, Canandaigua, N.Y. Info: Ontario County Fair Society, P.O. Box 324, Canandaigua, NY 14424; Ph: 585-394-4987 or 315-462-3168. Web: www.ontariocountyfair.org.
7/21-26; PALEO FEST — Where: Nyon, Switzerland. Crafts. Info: Jacques Monnier, Paleo Festival Nyon, CP 177, Nyon, CH 1260, Switzerland; Ph: +41-(0)22-365-1010; Fx: +41-(0)22-365-1020. Web: www.paleo.ch. CO A I
7/21-8/2; MILL RACE FEST OF TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC — Where: Cambridge, Ont., Canada. Featuring: General Store, Hawp, Mose Scarlett, Rukanas of the Andes, Shessham and Lotus, Swamp Ward Orchestra, Swamperella, Tanglefoot, The Belles of York, The Outside Track. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Brad McEwen, Mill Race Festival, P.O. Box 22148, Galt Centre Postal Outlet, Cambridge, ON N1R 8E3, Canada; Ph: 519-621-7135 or 800-749-7560. Web: www.millracefolksociety.com.
7/21-8/2; OLD GRASSY SUMMER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Arrowhead Cmpgrnd, Grassy, Mo. Featuring: Bluegrass bands from Missouri and Illinois. Workshops in banjo, flat top guitar. Info: Lee Roy Brown, Arrowhead Campgrounds, Inc., HC 64 Box 705, Grassy, MO 63751-9307; Ph: 573-225-4040 or 573-342-6318. CO CR HO HR A
7/22-26; FESTIVAL MÉMOIRE ET RACINES — Where: Parc St-Jean-Bosco, Saint-Charles-Borromee, Q.C., Canada. Featuring: Norouet, Chris Layer, Crooked Still, Guy Mendilow Band, Reveillons!, La Volee d’Castors, Galant tu perds ton temps, Les Gitans de Sarajevo, Les Lemieux, The Foggy Hogtown Boys, Bette & Wallet, Laurie Hart and Paul Marchand, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: wknd $60 CDN, day $23 CDN. Info: Gilles Pitre, Director, Memoire et Racines, 200, rue de Salaberry, Ste. 123, Joliette, PQ J6E 4G1, Canada; Ph: 450-752-6798 or 888-810-6798; Fx: 450-759-8749. Web: www.memoireracines.qc.ca.
7/22-26; MUSICIANS AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER: BLUEGRASS CLASSIC — Where: Columbus, Ohio. Featuring: Wildfire, James King Band, Lost and Found, Mountain Heart, Russell Moore and III Tyme Out, more. Tix: $105 wknd. Info: Darrel Adkins, Musicians Against Childhood Cancer, 1434 S. 3 B’s & K Rd., Galena, OH 43021; Ph: 740-548-4199; Fx: 740-548-4948. Web: www.bluegrassclassic.com.
7/22-26; WESTOVER FIRE CO. COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Westover, Pa. Tix: FREE. Info: Gene Hagens, Westover Area Volunteer Fire Co., 583 W. Bridge St., Westover, PA 16692; Ph: 814-247-8696; Fx: 814-247-8596. Web: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2137483/.
7/23-25; MARSHALL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Calhoun Co. Frgrnds, Marshall, Mich. Featuring: James King, Summertown Road with Bo Isaac, Memphis Express, Bluegrass Revival, Cedar Creek, Harbourtown, Patchwork, Flat Bellies, Missy Kay and A Mess ’a Bluegrass, Acoustic Accent, Mo Daniels Band. Tix: $30, $25 adv, $15 day. Info: Burke Cole, 6991 14 1/2 Mile Rd., Tekonsha, MI 49092; Ph: 269-781-5909. Web: www.marshallbluegrass.com.
7/23-26; CALGARY FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Prince’s Island Park, Calgary, Alb., Canada. Featuring: Bellowhead, Arrested Development, Bell Orchestre, Mark Berube, Glen Campbell, The Decemberists, Alejandro Escovedo, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Esthero, Ferron, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Dick Gaughan, Sarah Harmer, Jolie Holland, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Iron & Wine, Los Misioneros del Norte, Mekons, Loreena McKennitt, Mirah, Mutabaruka, Steven Page, Persuasions, Mavis Staples, Emily Wells. Crafts. Tix: $130 wknd, kids free. Info: Kerry Clarke, Folk Fest Society of Calgary, P.O. Box 2897, Station M, Calgary, AB T3C 0R1, Canada; Ph: 403-233-0904 or 403-807-7313; Fx: 403-266-3373. Web: www.calgaryfolkfest.com.
7/23-26; FALCON RIDGE FOLK FEST — Where: Dodds Farm, Hillsdale, N.Y. Featuring: Kathy Mattea, Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Janis Ian, Susan Werner, The Hickory Project, Karen Savoca, Oneside, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, The Clayfoot Strutters, Wild Asparagus, Tracy Grammer, Ellis Paul, Cliff Eberhardt, The Refugees, Girlyman, Stonehoney, Jon Vezner, Dan Navarro, Nerissa & Katryna Nields, more. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Anne Saunders, Falcon Ridge Folk Fest, P.O. Box 144, Sharon, CT 06069; Ph: 860-364-0366; Fx: 860-364-4678. Web: www.falconridgefolk.com.
7/23-26; FLOYDFEST — Where: Floyd, Va. Featuring: Blues Traveler, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Railroad Earth, Toubab Krewe, Donna the Buffalo, Yard Dogs Road Show, The Felice Brothers, Grupo Fantasma, The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker, Panjea with Chris Berry & Michael Kang, Emmitt-Nershi Band, The Horse Flies, and more. Crafts. Tix: $40-140, $8-15 children. Info: Festival Director, Across the Way Productions, P.O. Box 243, 206 S. Locust St., Floyd, VA 24091; Ph: 540-745-FEST; Fx: 540-745-3256. Web: www.floydfest.com.
7/23-26; NEW YORK STATE OLD TYME FIDDLERS’ PICNIC FESTIVAL — Where: North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum, Osceola, NY. Featuring: Hal Casey, Don Woodcock, jam sessions, youth program, Gospel sing and more. Tix: Nominal fee for most of programs. Info: N.Y. State Old Tyme Fiddler’s Assoc., Keith Hunt, 131 Bennett Road, Camillus, NY 13031; Ph: 315-487-8806 . Web: www.nystofa.com.
7/23-26; NORWICH FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Chenango Frgrnds, Norwich, N.Y. Featuring: The Cabin Fever Band, Doerfel Family Band, James King Band, Carolina Sonshine, The Larry Gillis Band, Jeanette Williams, Dave Nichols & Spare Change and many others. Workshops. Tix: 3-day $60, Thurs. $15, Fri $20, Sat $25, Sun $15. Info: Mike & Maryann Tirella, 141 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110; Ph: 518-783-3154 or 518-783-8934. Web: www.norwichfamilybluegrass.com.
7/23-26; OSSIPEE VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ossipee Valley Frgrnds, Cornish, Maine. Featuring: The Steeldrivers, Cadillac Sky, The Gibson Brothers, John Jorgensen Quintet, Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, Ray Legere and Acoustic Horizon, Bluegrass Gospel Project and The Doerfel Family. Contests in songwriting, flatpicking and banjo. Workshops in harmony, fiddle, guitar, songwriting, children’s songwriting, dance, more. Crafts. Tix: $65 adv wknd. Info: Raetha Stoddard, Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Assoc., P.O. Box 593, Cornish, ME 04020; Ph: 207-625-8656 . Web: www.ossipeevalley.com.
7/23-26; TROWBRIDGE VILLAGE PUMP FEST — Where: Stowford Manor Farm, Wingfield, Trowbridge, Wilts., U.K. Featuring: Edward II, Saw Doctors, 17 Hippies, Ian Siegal, Hazmat Modine, many more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: £115 wknd, £105 adv. Info: Phil Reuben, Trowbridge Festival, 355 The Street, Holt, Wilts, BA14 6RS, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)122-576-9132 or +44-(0)117-929-9008; Fx: +44-(0)122-575-3950. Web: www.trowbridgefestival.co.uk.
7/23-26; WILLAMETTE VALLEY AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Salem, Ore. Featuring: Mike Fenton, The Gustafson-Zook Family, JoAnn Smith, Charles Whitmer. Workshops in autoharp. Tix: $90. Info: Rose Barber, 1781 Grove St, Eugene, OR 97404; Ph: 541-689-5027. Web: www.wvag.com.
7/24; RED LICK VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Red Lick Valley, Irvine, Ky. Info: Tracy Jenkins, 4405 Red Lick Rd., Irvine, KY 40336-8907; Ph: 606-723-4613.
7/24-25; ONTARIO OPEN FIDDLE & STEP DANCE CONTEST — Where: Bobcaygeon Arena, Bobcaygeon, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Step dancers and fiddlers. Contests. Tix: $25 wknd. Info: Mary Stockdale, Ont. Open Fiddle & Step Dance Contest, P.O. Box 119, Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0, Canada; Ph: 705-738-9171. Web: www.fiddlecontest.ca.
7/24-25; REDWOOD MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WEEKEND — Where: Bonny Doon, CA. Featuring: Linda Brockinton, Dan Daniels, Neal Hellman, Janet Herman, Peter Tommerup, and Ron Beardslee. Tix: $45, $40 adv. Info: Janet Herman, 205 Jackson St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060; Ph: 831-429-1691. Web: www.folkplanet.com.
7/24-26; AFRO-CUBAN DANCE & MUSIC FEST — Where: Miami, Fla. Workshops in Afro-Cuban dance and drumming. Crafts. Tix: $290 wknd, $85-125 daily. Info: IFÉ-ILÉ, 4545 NW 7th St., Ste. 13, Miami, FL 33126; Ph: 305-476-0832. Web: www.ife-ile.org.
7/24-26; BACKBONE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Strawberry Point, Iowa. Featuring: The Farris Family and others. Crafts. Info: Neva Fisher, Backbone Bluegrass Promotion Assoc., P.O. Box 438, Strawberry Point, IA 52076; Ph: 563-608-1056 or 563-767-4731. Web: www.backbonebluegrass.com.
7/24-26; BRANDON FOLK MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Keystone Grnds, Brandon, Man., Canada. Featuring: Various local and regional performers. Crafts. Info: Music Director, BFMAS, Box 22091, Brandon, MB R7A 6Y9, Canada; Ph: 204-727-3928; Fx: 204-571-9243. Web: www.brandonfolkfestival.com. CR HR A
7/24-26; BUFFALO RIVER VALLEY BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL FEST — Where: Shady Lane Acres, Mondovi, Wis. Info: Lorn & Kristi Schultz, W579 U.S. Hwy 10, Mondovi, WI 54755; Ph: 715-926-5854. Web: www.kingscountrymen.com.
7/24-26; CLEVELAND’S IRISH CULTURAL FEST — Where: Berea Frgrnds, Berea, Ohio. Featuring: Makem & Spain Brothers, Michael Sexton & Pat Walsh, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Seven Nations, Brigid’s Cross, Brendan Shine, Johnny McEvoy, Irish Descendants, The Screaming Orphans, The Prodigals, Logan Wells, Fintan Stanley, more. Workshops in musical instruments and Irish heritage. Crafts. Tix: $10, under 10 free. Info: Cleveland’s Irish Cultural Festival, 14615 Triskett Rd., Cleveland, OH 44111-3123; Ph: 216-251-0711 or 800-485-8013. Web: www.clevelandirish.org.
7/24-26; CODROY VALLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Codroy Valley, N.L., Canada. Featuring: Fiddlers, accordion players, step dancers, square dancers and more. Tix: $10 wknd, $5 day. Info: Patsy Brownrigg, Codroy Valley Folk Festival, P.O. Box 162, Doyles, NL A0N 1J0, Canada; Ph: 709-955-2061.
7/24-26; CRANBERRY DULCIMER & AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Kellish Hill Farm, Cazenovia, N.Y. Featuring: Concerts, dancing, jamming and hymn sing. Workshops in Autoharp and dulcimer. Tix: $55 wknd, $50 adv, daily $15-$20. Info: CarolLynn and Gene Langley, Cranberry Dulcimer Gathering, 282 Blue Factory Road, Averill Park, NY 12018; Ph: 518-283-4769. Web: www.cranberrygathering.com.
7/24-26; HILLSIDE COMMUNITY FEST — Where: Guelph Lake Island, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Performers, jam sessions, spoken word, Aboriginal circle, hand drumming, children’s area and more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $50 day. Info: Hillside Festival Office, 123 Woolwich St. East, 2nd Fl., Guelph, ON N1H 3V1, Canada; Ph: 519-763-6396; Fx: 519-763-9514. Web: www.hillsidefestival.ca. CO CR HO HR A I
7/24-26; ISLANDS FOLK FEST — Where: Providence Farm, Duncan, B.C., Canada. Featuring: David Essig, Jesse Winchester, Fred Eaglesmith, many more. Workshops in instruments. Crafts. Tix: wknd $90 CAN, $75 adv. Info: Islands Folk Festival, Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., P.O. Box 802, Duncan, BC V9L 3Y1, Canada; Ph: 250-748-3975; Fx: 250-748-3975. Web: www.folkfest.bc.ca.
7/24-26; KENTUCKY MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Iroquois Park, Louisville, Ky. Featuring: John Gage, Anne MacFie, The Lost Boys: Jory, Turner, Stephen, & Josh, Janne Henshaw, Cast Iron Airplane, Tom Chapin, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $10 day. Info: Nancy Johnson Barker, KMW, Inc., P.O. Box 86, Bardstown, KY 40004; Ph: 502-348-5237 or 502-827-4085. Web: www.kentuckymusicweekend.com. CO CR HR A
7/24-26; LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell, Mass. Featuring: Trad music and dance, street parades and ethnic food. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Phil Lupsiewicz, Lowell National Historical Park, 67 Kirk St., Lowell, MA 01852; Ph: 978-970-5000 or 301-565-0654. Web: www.lowellfolkfestival.org.
7/24-26; MISSION FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Mission, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Regional, national and internat’l performers in traditional and contemporary folk music and dance. Tix: $70-95 wknd. Info: Francis Edwards, Mission Folk Music Fest, Box 3125, Mission, BC V2V 4J3, Canada; Ph: 604-826-5937; Fx: 604-826-5937. Web: www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca.
7/24-26; NOVA SCOTIA BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: East Stewiacke, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Rustic Harmony, The Fiddling Landrys, Bluegrass Diamonds, Shady Lane, more. Workshops. Tix: $45 wknd, $40 adv. Info: Kay Dillman, Downeast Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Soc., 1766 Hwy. #2 R.R. #2, Stewiacke, NS B0N 2J0, Canada; Ph: 902-465-6410 or 902-864-1172. Web: www.downeastgrass.com.
7/24-26; PACIFIC NORTHWEST SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES & CLAN GATHERING — Where: Enumclaw, Wash. Contests in Scottish Athletics, Pipes, Drums, Pipe Bands, Harp & Highland Dancing. Tix: $15-22, kids and seniors $10-16. Info: Sharon McBride Ritelis, Seattle Scottish Highland Games Assoc., P.O. Box 75685, Seattle, WA 98175-0685; Ph: 206-522-2541; Fx: 206-522-4403. Web: www.sshga.org.
7/24-26; PHILLIPSBURG OLE TOWNE FEST — Where: Walters Parks, Phillipsburg, N.J. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Helene Meissner, , ; Ph: 908-454-5500 x362 or 908-859-4786. A
7/24-26; POCONO BLUES FEST — Where: Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony, Pa. Featuring: 20 national acts on 3 stages. Crafts. Tix: $37 daily, $32 adv. Info: Michael Cloeren, Pocono Blues Festival, P.O.Box 1539, Blakeslee, PA 18610; Ph: 570-443-8425 x2690; Fx: 570-443-4710. Web: www.jfbb.com. CR HR A
7/24-26; PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H FAIR — Where: Kent, NY. Featuring: Music, exhibits, games and food. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Patricia Madigan, Cornell Co-op Extension, Putnam Co., 1 Geneva Rd., Brewster, NY 10509; Ph: 845-278-6738; Fx: 845-278-6761. Web: www.cce.cornell.edu/putnam. A
7/24-26; ROCKYGRASS — Where: Planet Bluegrass, Lyons, Colo. Featuring: Sam Bush Bluegrass Band, Del McCoury Band, Steve Earle & the Bluegrass Dukes, Earl Scruggs with Family & Friends, Hot Rize, more. Contests. Workshops. Tix: $130 adv, $50 day. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 800-624-2422 or 303-823-0848; Fx: 303-823-0849. Web: www.bluegrass.com.
7/24-26; SFINKS FEST — Where: Antwerp, Belgium. Crafts. Info: Leen Nonneman, Sfinks Animatie, J.F. Willemsstraat 10a, Boechout, B-2530, Belgium; Ph: +32-(0)3455-6944; Fx: +32-(0)3454-1162. Web: www.sfinks.be. CR A
7/24-26; SIERRA STORYTELLING FEST — Where: North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Ctr, Nevada City, Calif. Tix: $80 wknd, $65 members. Info: Marilyn Mociun, North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Ctr., 17894 Tyler Foote Rd., Nevada City, CA 95959; Ph: 530-265-2826 or 530-292-3550. Web: www.sierrastorytellingfestival.org.
7/24-26; WARWICK FOLK FEST — Where: Warwick, Warwickshire, U.K. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Dick Dixon, Warwick Folk Festival , 26 Spencer Avenue, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV5 6NP, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1926-614932 or +44-(0)2476-678-738; Fx: +44-(0)2476-678-738. Web: www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk.
7/24-26; WOMAD FEST — Where: Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, U.K. Featuring: International artists. Tix: £125. Info: WOMAD / Thomas Brooman, Millside, Mill Lane, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 8PN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1225-744494; Fx: +44-(0)1225-743481. Web: www.womad.org.
7/24-26; XPONENTIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Wiggins Park, Camden, N.J.. Info: Kim Winnick, WXPN, 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; Ph: 215-898-6677 or 215-898-0707. Web: www.xpn.org.
7/25; FAR WEST MUSIC FEST — Where: Point Reyes, Calif. Featuring: Two stages offering a lineup of blues, country, rock, folk, experimental, bluegrass and world music, internationally touring acts and local favorites. Tix: $30, $25 adv. Info: Adrienne Pfeiffer, P.O. Box 12 62, Point Reyes, CA 94956; Ph: 415-663-8068. Web: kwmr.org.
7/25-26; LITTLE MOUNTAIN HERITAGE FEST — Where: Lake County History and Heritage Center, Painesville, Ohio. Crafts. Info: Karen Sawitke, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville, OH 44077; Ph: 440-639-2945 or 440-639-2947; Fx: 440-255-8980. Web: www.lakehistory.org.
7/25-26; MALIBU ARTS FEST — Where: Malibu Civic Center, Malibu, Calif. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Malibu Chamber of Commerce, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265; Ph: 310-456-9025 or 310-456-2489; Fx: 310-456-0195. Web: www.malibu.org. CR A
7/25-26; NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE & MUSIC FEST — Where: Ganondagan State Historic Site, N.Y. Featuring: Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) music and dance, Family Drum Jam, and more. Crafts. Tix: $8, $5 students & seniors, $2 kids 4-12-years-old, family rate available. Info: Ganondagan, P.O. Box 113, 1488 State Rt. 444, Victor, NY 14564-0113; Ph: 585-742-1690 or 585-924-5848. Web: www.ganondagan.org. CR HR A
7/25-26; NORTH WEST RIVER BEACH FEST — Where: North West River Beach, Labrador, N.L., Canada. Featuring: The Sundogs, Mr. A. Frank Willis, local musicians, more. Crafts. Info: Carolyn Michelin, Box 104 , North West River, Labrador, NL AOP 1MO, Canada; Ph: 709-896-8506 or 709-497-8597; Fx: 709-497-8228. Web: www.nwrbeachfestival.com. CR A
7/25-26; SOUTHERN SHORE SHAMROCK FEST — Where: Festival Park, Ferryland, N.L., Canada. Featuring: Irish and Newfoundland trad music. Tix: $8 day, $5 youth, $2 child. Info: Keith Mooney, Southern Shore Folk Arts Council, P.O. Box 235, Ferryland, NL A0A 2H0, Canada; Ph: 888-332-2052 or 709-432-2052. Web: www.ssfac.com.
7/25-26; TWAIN HARTE SUMMER ARTS & WINE FEST — Where: Downtown Twain Harte, Calif. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Fire on the Mountain Festivals, Twain Harte Summer Festival, P.O. Box 148, Soulsbyville, CA 95372; Ph: 209-533-3473 or 209-586-4482; Fx: 209-533-1049. Web: www.fireonthemountain.com.
7/25-8/2; GLOUCESTER INTERNATIONAL RHYTHM & BLUES FEST — Where: Gloucester, Scotland, U.K. Info: Rhythm & Blues Festival, C/o City Council Offices , Kimberley Warehouse , The Docks, Gloucester, , U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)145-239-6755; Fx: +44-(0)145-250-2539 . Web: www.gloucesterblues.co.uk.
7/26; EAST BENTON FIDDLERS CONVENTION — Where: Littlefield Farm, East Benton, Maine. Contests. Tix: $10, children under 12 FREE. Info: Littlefield Farm, P.O. Box 215, Clinton, ME 04927; Ph: 207 453-2017. Web: www.eastbentonfiddlers.com. CO A
7/27-31; FEIS EILEAN AN FHRAOICH — Where: Steòrnabhagh / Stornoway, U.K. Info: Peigi MacLennan, , ; Ph: +44-(0)185-170-3627. Web: www.feisean.org.
7/27-8/8; ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FEST — Where: Aberdeen, Scotland. Featuring: Young music, dance, theater and opera performers from all over the world. Workshops in music, dance, theatre, film. Tix: various. Info: Jenny Phillips, Aberdeen International Youth Festival, Custom House, 35 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5BE, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1224-213800; Fx: +44-(0)1224-213833. Web: www.aiyf.org.
7/28-8/2; SPEYFEST — Where: Fochabers, Moray, Scotland. Info: Speyfest, 57 High St., Fochabers, Moray, IV32 7DU, U.K.; Ph: +44 (0)7875-212382; Fx: +44-(0)1343-821193. Web: www.speyfest.org.
7/29-8/2; MAINE LOBSTER FEST — Where: Harbor Park, Rockland, Maine. Featuring: Celtic, reggae, folk, jazz, blues and more. Contests. Info: Maine Lobster Festival, P.O. Box 552, Rockland, ME 04841; Ph: 207-596-0376 or 800-LOB-CLAW. Web: www.mainelobsterfestival.com.
7/29-8/2; STOKES BAY FEST — Where: Stokes Bay, Hampshire, U.K. Featuring: The Proclaimers, Oysterband, Seth Lakeman, The Saw Doctors, Edward II, Blazin’ Fiddles,Lunasa, Adrian Edmondson, The Spooky Mens Chorale, Steve Knightley, Eric Bogle, Saltfishforty, more. Crafts. Tix: £100, £25 day. Info: Peter Chegwyn, The Festival Office, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hants., PO12 3JD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)239-252-8017 or +44-(0)7931-177940; Fx: +44-(0)239-252-8017. Web: /www.stokesbayfestival.co.uk.
7/30-8/1; BEAN BLOSSOM GOSPEL JUBILEE — Where: Bill Monroe Music Park and Cmpgrnd, Bean Blossom, Ind. Info: Dwight Dillman, Bean Blossom Bluegrass, 5163 State Rd. 135 North, Bean Blossom, IN 46160; Ph: 800-414-4677 or 812-988-6422; Fx: 812-988-1203. Web: www.beanblossom.com.
7/30-8/1; BLUEGRASS IN THE BLUE RIDGE — Where: Page Valley Frgrnds, Luray, Va. Featuring: Michelle Nixon & Drive, Skyline Express, West Wind Bluegrass, Milford Station Goldwing Express, Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition, Deer Creek Boys, Dark Hollow, Circuit Riders, Solid Rock, In The Tradition, Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie, Mark Templeton, Bill Yates & The Country Gentlemen Tradition. Tix: $55 wknd $45 adv, $30 day. Info: Nashville Music Promotions, Inc., Bluegrass in the Blueridge, P.O. Box 882, Portland, TN 37148; Ph: 615-377-8166. Web: www.bluegrassintheblueridge.com.
7/30-8/1; MOUNTAIN DANCE & FOLK FEST — Where: Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, N.C. Featuring: Regional bluegrass and old-time musicians, mountain dance groups, cloggers, ballad singers and storytellers. Tix: $54 wknd, $20 day, $10 child day. Info: Folk Heritage Committee, Mountain Dance & Folk Festival, P.O. Box 1010, Asheville, NC 28802; Ph: 828-258-6101 x345 or 828-257-4530; Fx: 828-452-0153. Web: www.folkheritage.org.
7/30-8/1; PICKIN’ IN PARSONS — Where: Five River Cmpgrnd, Parsons, W.Va. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Jimmy Bowen & Santa Fe, Cedar Hill, The Lewis Family, and more. Tix: $50 wknd, $25 day. Info: Pickin in Parsons, P.O. Box 212, 750 Walnut Street, Parsons, WV 26287; Ph: 304-478-3515; Fx: 304-478-3515. Web: www.fiverivercampground.com.
7/30-8/1; URKULT MUSIC & CULTURE FEST — Where: Nåsaker, Västernorrland, Sweden. Featuring: Concerts, lectures, poetry readings, theatre and other activities.. Info: Mia Tejle, Hantverkaregatan 4, Solleftea, 881 30, Sweden; Ph: +46-(0)622-100-96 or +46-(0)622-107-89. Web: www.urkult.se.
7/30-8/1; WABASH RIVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: City Park, Grayville, Ill. Info: Wabash River Bluegrass, RR3 Box 207, Albion, IL 62806-9550; Ph: 618-375-3271 or 615-481-9174. Web: www.wabashriverbluegrass.net.
7/30-8/2; AFBA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mountain View Park, Wind Gap, Pa. Tix: TBA: wknd: $61, adv $55 / daily $11-28 (2008 prices). Info: Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association, P.O. Box 507, Wind Gap, PA 18091; Ph: . Web: www.afbawindgap.org.
7/30-8/2; CAMBRIDGE FOLK FEST — Where: Cherry Hinton Hall Grnds, Cambridge, U.K. Featuring: Folk, blues and country performers. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Eddie Barcan, Cambridge City Council, The Guildhall, Cambridge, CB2 3QJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)122-345-7555 or +44-(0)122-345-7515; Fx: +44-(0)122-345-7529. Web: www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk.
7/30-8/2; NOTODDEN BLUES FEST — Where: Notodden, Norway. Workshops in blues. Info: Ed Murphy, Notodden Blues Festival, P.O. Box 211, Notodden, 3672 , Norway; Ph: +47-(0)35-027-650; Fx: +47-(0)35-027-651. Web: www.bluesfest.no. CO CR HO HR A
7/30-8/2; PEMI VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Branch Brook Cmpgrnd, Campton, N.H. Featuring: Nothin’ Fancy, Dave Davis and Warrior River Boys, Remington Ryde, Amy Gallatin & Stillwater, Carolina Rebels, Southern Rail, Smokey Greene, Pine Hill Ramblers, Gopher Broke, Parker Hill Road, The Muellers, Bluegrass Country Boys, Robinson’s Gospel Jam. Contests in horseshoes. Workshops in instruments, vocal. Tix: $52-60 wknd, $20-32 day. Info: Russell and Susan Marsden, Pemi Valley Bluegrass, P.O. Box 1346, Campton, NH 03223; Ph: 603-726-3471 or 603-236-2450. Web: www.pemivalleybluegrass.com.
7/30-8/2; PODUNK BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Martin Park, East Hartford, Conn. Featuring: Alison Brown Quartet, Bearfoot, Dailey & Vincent, The Del McCoury Band, Gold Heart, Grasstowne, James King Band, The Lovell Sisters, Natalie MacMaster, Newfound Road, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Russel Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, The Special Consensus, Steep Canyon Rangers and Wells Family Band. Contests in bluegrass. Workshops in instruments, vocals, groups. Crafts. Info: Roger Moss, East Hartford Parks & Recreation, 50 Chapman Pl., East Hartford, CT 06108; Ph: 860-528-1458 or 860-282-8241; Fx: 860-282-8239. Web: podunkbluegrass.net.
7/30-8/8; SASKATOON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FEST — Where: Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Crafts. Info: Saskatoon Intl Fringe Fest, #9 -2404 Thayer Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6B4, Canada; Ph: 306-664-2239 or 306-975-1200; Fx: 306-653-7701. Web: www.saskatoonfringe.org. CR A
7/31; BLUEBERRY BLUEGRASS & COUNTRY MUSIC FEST — Where: Exhibition Park, Stony Plain, Alb., Canada. Info: Jane Tames, P.O. Box 2271, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1X7, Canada; Ph: 1-888-jamming . Web: eventful.com.
7/31-8/1; CARTER FAMILY MEMORIAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Hiltons, Va. Featuring: Concerts and dance. Crafts. Info: Fest Director, Carter Family Memorial Music Ctr, P.O. Box 111, Hiltons, VA 24258; Ph: 276-386-6054 or 276-645-0035. Web: www.carterfamilyfold.org. CO
7/31-8/1; FARGO BLUES FESTIVAL — Where: Newman Outdoor Field, Fargo, ND. Featuring: Jeff Healey Band, Ta Benoit, Anna Popovic, Lil’ Bryan & the Zydeco Travelers and more. Tix: $20 adv. Info: Dan Bredell, Fargo Blues Festival, PO Box 11, Fargo, ND 58107-0177; Ph: 218-287-7775 or 866-55-BLUES . Web: www.fargobluesfest.com.
7/31-8/1; GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Maxville, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Pipe bands, Celtic music and more. Contests in piping, drumming and dancing. Workshops in Scottish fiddle. Crafts. Tix: $20 daily, kids under 12 free. Info: Neil McCormick, Secretary, Glengarry Highland Games, P.O. Box 106, Maxville, ON K0C 1T0, Canada; Ph: 613-527-2216 or 866-883-8855; Fx: 613-527-1594. Web: www.glengarryhighlandgames.com.
7/31-8/1; ROANOKE FIDDLEFEST — Where: Hollins Univ., Roanoke, Va. Featuring: Mountain Heart with Tony Rice, Balsam Range, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, Herschel Sizemore, Big Country Bluegrass, Sandy Ridge, Southern Depot, Hard Driving Grass, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen, Blue Moon Rising, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Chioce, and more. Workshops in instruments and vocals. Crafts. Tix: wknd $45, day $20, concert $12. Info: Mike Conner, Roanoke FiddleFest, P.O. Box 5883, Roanoke, VA 24012; Ph: 866-883-9466 or 540-777-1418; Fx: 540-366-0805. Web: www.roanokefiddlefest.org.
7/31-8/2; BALLYSHANNON FOLK FEST — Where: Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Tix: 85 EUR wknd, 35 EUR day. Info: Brendan O’Reilly, Market Street, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland; Ph: +353-71-9851371; Fx: +353-71-9851371. Web: www.ballyshannonfolkfestival.com.
7/31-8/2; BAYOU BOOGALOO & CAJUN FOOD FEST — Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk, Va. Featuring: Three stages featuring national recording artists and local New Orleans musicians, and more. Tix: $20 wknd, daily $10, kids free. Info: Norfolk Festevents, 120 W. Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510; Ph: 757-441-2345; Fx: 757-441-5198. Web: www.festeventsva.org. A
7/31-8/2; BLUE SKIES MUSIC FEST — Where: Clarendon, Ont., Canada. Featuring: C.R. Avery, Matt Anderson, more. Info: Blue Skies Music Fest, P.O. Box 2502, Clarendon, ON K0H 1J0, Canada; Ph: 613-279-2610.
7/31-8/2; CANADA’S NATIONAL UKRAINIAN FEST — Where: Dauphin, Man., Canada. Featuring: Zirka, Kalyna, others. Contests. Crafts. Tix: $75, $65 adv, $25-45 day. Info: Gail Himpe, Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Box 368, 1550 Main St. South, Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 2V2, Canada; Ph: 204-622-4600 or 877-474-2683; Fx: 204-622-4606. Web: www.cnuf.ca.
7/31-8/2; CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh, Vt. Featuring: Peter & Mary Alice Amidon, Annie & the Hedonists, Beartracks w/ Junior Barber, The Beaudoin Legacy, Blue Moose & the Unbuttoned Zippers, Freeman Corey & the Haymakers, Crowfoot, Rachael Davis & Brett Hartenbach, Mary Desrosiers, Tim Eriksen, Hilari Farrington & Benedict Koehler, The Gawler Family, Jeni & Billy, Reveillons, Skip Gorman, Enoch Kent, Rebecca Lay, Geordie Lynd, Chris Stevens, Roger Kahle, The Macarthurs, Geoff Muldaur, John O’Connor, Laura Risk & Jaqueline Schwab, Patrick Ross, Run Mountain, Sana Ndiaye & the Ekonting Peace Band, Pat Wictor, Joe Bruchac & Jesse Bruchac, more. Workshops in various instrumental and song traditions. Crafts. Tix: $25-70, children under 12 FREE. Info: Deb Flanders, Champlain Valley Folk Festival, PO Box 3, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456-0003; Ph: 877-850-0206. Web: www.cvfest.org.
7/31-8/2; MOUNT BAKER BLUES FEST — Where: Deming Log Show Grounds, Bellingham, WA. Featuring: Johnny Winter, Sonny Landreth, Ana Popovic, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Shane Dwight, The Fat Tones, Jr. Cadillac, Sammy Eubanks, Midlife Crisis, Paul Green & Straight Shot, The Shadow Creek Project, The Crystal Tricycle and The Joe Coleman Band. Tix: $90 wknd, $60 day. Info: Lloyd Peterson, Free Spirit Productions, 4540 Pender Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248; Ph: 360-383-0850. Web: www.bakerblues.com.
7/31-8/2; NORTH AMERICAN JEW’S HARP FEST — Where: Bay City Arts Ctr, Bay City, Ore. Info: Kathi Vinson, The Jew’s Harp Guild, 1617 W Belmont St, Springfield, MO 65802-4810; Ph: 503-322-9607. Web: jewsharpguild.org.
7/31-8/2; OYSTER RIDGE MUSIC FEST — Where: Triangle Park, Kemmerer, Wyo. Featuring: Royal Bliss, Town Mountain, Blue Turtle Seduction, Sweet Sunny South, Mike Mangione, Pete Francis, Seven Nations, BLUEROOT, Robin Kessinger, more. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Oyster Ridge Music Festival Steering Committee, Original Oystergrass Inc., PO Box 424, Kemmerer, WY 83101; Ph: 307-877-6958; Fx: 307-828-9040. Web: oysterridgemusicfestival.com. CR HR A
7/31-8/2; PICKATHON ROOTS MUSIC FEST — Where: Pendarvis Farm, Portland, Ore. Featuring: Dr. Dog, The Freight Hoppers, Elliott Brood, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Deep Dark Woods, Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, John Doe & the Sadies, Jackstraw, C. W. Stoneking, Jaymay, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Frank Fairfield, Alex Leach, Samantha Crain & the Midnight Shivers, Joe Pug, Justin Townes Earle, Breathe Owl Breathe, Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys, Town Mountain, Alela Diane, Captain Bogg & Salty, Foghorn Stringband, Dale Watson, and more. Web: www.pickathon.com.
7/31-8/2; SIOUX RIVER FOLK FEST — Where: Newton Hills State Park, Canton, S.D. Workshops. Tix: $35, $5-25 day, children free. Info: South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music, P.O. Box 901, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-901; Ph: 605-987-4205 or 605-987-2582; Fx: 605-335-8033. Web: www.fotm.org.
7/31-8/3; ISLENDINGADAGURINN (ICELANDIC FESTIVAL OF MANITOBA) — Where: Gimli, Man., Canada. Info: Shelley Narfason, Icelandic Fest of Manitoba, 107-94 1st Ave., Gimli, MB R0C 1B1, Canada; Ph: 204-642-7417; Fx: 204-642-9382. Web: www.icelandicfestival.com.
7/31-8/7; SIDMOUTH FOLK WEEK — Where: Sidmouth, East Devon, U.K. Featuring: Peatbog Faeries, Lau, Waterson:Carthy, Prego, Oysterband, Genticorum, Jim Moray, The Spooky Men’s Chorale, Edward II, Steve Knightley, The Dhol Foundation, Banditaliana, Hotel Palindrone, Paprika Balkanicus, The Demon Barber Roadshow, Eric Bogle, Tom McConville, The Lark Rise Band, Jackie Oates, Faustus, Spiers & Boden, The London Bulgarian Choir, Shirley Collins, Whapweasel, Glorystrokes, and many more. Workshops in folk song, music, dance. Crafts. Tix: £120 season, £10-20 events. Info: Sidmouth FolkWeek Tourist Information Centre, Ham Lane, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8XR, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)139-551-6551 or +44-(0)139-557-8627. Web: www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk.
7/31-8/9; ABERDOUR FEST — Where: Aberdour, Fife, Scotland. Info: Jenni Adams, Aberdour Festival Box Office, 77 Main St., Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0UQ , U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)138-386-0753 or +44-(0)138-386-0262. Web: www.aberdour-festival.org.
7/31-8/9; FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE DE LORIENT — Where: L’Orient, Brittany, France. Featuring: 4,500 musicians, dancers, painters, writers, craftsmen, etc., from all Celtic countries. Contests in traditional Celtic music. Workshops in crafts, languages and dance. Crafts. Info: Festival Interceltique de Lorient, 8 rue Nayel, Lorient, 56100 , France; Ph: +33-(0)29-721-2429; Fx: +33-(0)29-764-3413. Web: www.festival-interceltique.com. CR HR A
7/31-8/9; MUSIKFEST — Where: Historic Bethlehem, Pa. Featuring: Over 500 performers on 14 indoor and outdoor stages, food, children’s activities, fireworks and more. Come visit the Sing Out! stage. Crafts. Tix: FREE, some ticketed events. Info: Mark Demko, 25 W. 3rd St., Ste. 300, Bethlehem, PA 18015-1238; Ph: 601-332-3378 or 610-332-1300; Fx: 610-861-0678. Web: www.fest.org.
August
8/1; HUNTINGTON FOLK FEST — Where: Chapin Rainbow Stage, Hecksher Park, Huntington Village, N.Y. Featuring: Peter Rowan, Chris & Lorin Rowan. Tix: FREE. Info: Folk Music Society of Huntington, P.O. Box 290, Huntington Station, NY 11746; Ph: 631-425-2925. Web: www.fmshny.org.
8/1; OLD-TIME & BLUEGRASS FIDDLERS’ CONVENTION — Where: Ashe Co. Park, Jefferson, N.C. Featuring: Concerts, jamming, dance and more. Contests in instruments. Info: R.D. Williams, P.O. Box 1045, Jefferson, NC 28640; Ph: ; Fx: 336-246-0746. Web: www.jeffersonsrotary.org.
8/1; RIVERFOLK MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Carr Park, Manchester, Mich. Info: Mark Palms, Riverfolk Arts Center, 112 W. Main, Suite 101, Manchester, MI 48158; Ph: 734-428-7716 or 877-748-3655; Fx: 734-428-7716. Web: www.riverfolkfestival.org.
8/1; WILLAMETTE VALLEY FIDDLE CONTEST — Where: Corvallis, OR. Featuring: Concerts, jamming and more. Contests in fiddle. Info: Starr McMullen, 866 NE Thousand Oaks Dr., Corvalis, OR 97330; Ph: 541-745-5130. Web: oregonoldtimefiddling.org.
8/1-2; GEORGE WEIN’S FOLK FEST 50 — Where: Fort Adams State Park, Newport, R.I. Featuring: Pete Seeger, The Decemberists, Arlo Guthrie, Fleet Foxes, Joan Baez, Neko Case, Judy Collins, Campbell Brothers, The Avett Brothers, Josh Ritter, Gillian Welch, Del McCoury, Iron & Wine, Tao Rodriguez Seeger, Balfa Toujours, Elvis Perkins in Dearland, Tim Eriksen & Shape Note Singers, Langhorne Slim, Ben Kweller and Low Anthem. Crafts. Tix: $30-200. Info: New Festival Productions, PO Box 3865, Newport, RI 02840; Ph: 800-514-3849 or 401-848-5055. Web: www.folkfestival50.com. A
8/1-2; LAKESHORE ARTS FEST — Where: Dawes Park, Evanston, Ill. Featuring: Musical acts & visual artists. Workshops. Tix: FREE. Info: Laura Eckstein, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201; Ph: 847-448-8260; Fx: 847-328-1340. Web: www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
8/1-2; SALEM MARITIME FEST — Where: Derby Wharf, Salem, Mass. Featuring: Entrain, Atwater and Donnelly, Squeeze Box Stompers, Orville Giddings Band, Waszawiaki Orchestra. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Derby Wharf/Salem National Historic Site, Salem Maritime Festival, Salem, MA 01970; Ph: 978-356-8540 or 978-740-1652; Fx: 978-740-1654. Web: www.nps.gov/sama.
8/1-2; MIDWEST FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Bishop Hill, IL. Featuring: Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico, Bahri Karacay, Nani Kwashi Agbeli, The Gordons, Filpiniana Dancers, Plavi Dunav, Etherton Switch, Katherine Davis & Brother John Kattke, Chris Vallillo, Boholo, Tsukasa Taiko. Tix: FREE. Info: Susan Dickson, 100 West Randolph, Suite 10-500, Chicago, IL 60601; Ph: 312-814-6750 or 312-814-6740. Web: www.state.il.us/agency/iac/MFF/general.htm.
8/1-3; CANMORE FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Centennial Park, Canmore, Alb., Canada. Featuring: National and International folk, blues, country, bluegrass & world music. Workshops. Info: Ken Rooks, Canmore Folk Fest, Box 8098, Canmore, AB T1W 2T8, Canada; Ph: 403-678-2524; Fx: 403-678-2524. Web: www.canmorefolkfestival.com.
8/1-3; EDMONTON HERITAGE FEST — Where: Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, AB, Canada. Featuring: Ethnic entertainment, food, displays and sporting events. Tix: FREE. Info: Leanne Letourneau, Edmonton Heritage Festival Assoc., 10125 157th St., Edmonton, AB T5P 2T9, Canada; Ph: 780-488-3378; Fx: 780-455-9097. Web: www.heritage-festival.com.
8/1-8; BILLINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FEST — Where: Billingham, Cleveland, U.K. Tix: £2-12. Info: Joe Maloney, Stockton Business Centre, 70 Brunswick Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1DW, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)164-255-3220; Fx: +44-(0)164-260-2839 . Web: www.billinghamfestival.co.uk.
8/1-14; BROADSTAIRS FOLK WEEK — Where: Broadstairs, Kent, U.K. Tix: £154 season, £75 wknd, £26 day. Info: Jo Tuffs, Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1JX, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)184-360-4080; Fx: +44-(0)184-386-6422. Web: www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk.
8/1-31; OPASKWAYAK INDIAN DAYS — Where: Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre, The Pas, Man., Canada. Info: Colleen Flett, Opaskwayak Indian Days, Box 10460, Opaskwayak, MB ROB 2JO, Canada; Ph: 204-623-7693; Fx: 204-623-5263. Web: www.iexplore.com.
8/2; BILL KNOWLTON’S BLUEGRASS RAMBLE PICNIC — Where: Little York, N.Y. Featuring: Area bluegrass and old-time country bands, hosted by The Delaney Brothers. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: WCNY, 506 Old Liverpool Road, P.O. Box 2400, Syracuse, NY 13220-2400; Ph: 315-453-2424; Fx: 315-451-8824. Web: www.wcny.org.
8/2-7; COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL, SCOTLAND — Where: West Park Centre, Dundee, U.K.. Workshops. Info: Pete Heywood, Common Ground Scotland, P.O. Box 26064, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA2 0YG, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)156-355-1408; Fx: +44-(0)156-354-4855. Web: www.commongroundscotland.com.
8/2-15; FOLKLORAMA — Where: Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: Over 40 cultures. Info: Debra Fehr, FolkArts Council of Winnipeg, Inc., 183 Kennedy St., 2nd Fl., Winnipeg, MB R3C 1S6, Canada; Ph: 800-665-0234 or 204-982-6210; Fx: 204-943-1956. Web: www.folklorama.ca.
8/3-7; MIRAMICHI FOLK SONG FEST — Where: Miramichi, N.B., Canada. Featuring: Edith Butler, Peter Pacey, Ivan Hicks & Samantha Robichaud, The Landry Family, Hertiage Players, David Stone. Tix: $12-30 events. Info: Susan Butler, Miramichi Folksong Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 13, Miramichi, NB E1V 3M2, Canada; Ph: 506-622-1780 or 506-623-2150; Fx: 506-623-2261. Web: www.miramichifolksongfestival.com.
8/3-8; OLD FIDDLERS CONVENTION — Where: Felts Park, Galax, Va. Contests in bluegrass and old-time music. Tix: week $40, daily $6-12. Info: Thomas L. Jones, Jr., Old Fiddlers Convention, P.O. Box 655, Galax, VA 24333-0655; Ph: 276-236-8541. Web: www.oldfiddlersconvention.com.
8/4-8; AFRICAN DRUM VILLAGE — Where: Glen Isla, nr Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. Featuring: Seckou Keita, Chartwell Dutiro, Binta Susso, Nansady Keita, Mocolou Sawane, Koulaty Kabo, Jally Kebba Susso, Ali Bangoura, Iya Sako, BabaKarr Dieng, Issa Sawane, Denise Row, Grassroots, Ben Lawrence, Sens Sanga, Fungai Gahadzikwa, Emily Chinamwoyo & Erin MacDonnell, Men at the Window, Kakasitsi. Tix: £180. Info: Steve Haden, African Drum Village, 44 Glengate, Kirriemuir, DD8 4HF, Scotland; Ph: +44-(0)157-554-0455 or +44-(0)797-153-5099. Web: www.africandrumvillage.com.
8/4-9; MICHIGAN WOMYN’S MUSIC FEST — Where: Oceana County, Mich. Workshops. Info: Michigan Womyn’s Music Fest, WWTMC, P.O. Box 22, Walhalla, MI 49458; Ph: 231-757-4766. Web: www.michfest.com. CO CR HR A I
8/5-9; CANADIAN OPEN OLD-TIME FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP — Where: Shelburne, Ont., Canada. Featuring: April Verch, Ottawa Valley step dancing, vocal selections and numerous styles of fiddling, including old-time Canadian, Ottawa Valley, bluegrass and old-time American. Contests in fiddle. Tix: $40 adult, $20 child. Info: Shelburne Rotary Club, P.O. Box 27, Shelburne, ON L0N 1S0, Canada; Ph: 519-925-2600 x 230 or 519-925-5311; Fx: 519-925-1105. Web: www.shelburnefiddlecontest.on.ca.
8/5-11; FEAKLE INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Feakle, Co. Clare, Ireland. Info: Gary Pepper, , , Ireland; Ph: +353-(0)61-924-322; Fx: +353-(0)61-924-980. Web: www.feaklefestival.ie.
8/6-8; BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS — Where: Mickeys Mtn, Hopedale, Ohio. Tix: $50, $42.50 adv. Info: Calvin and Nancy Mickey, Bluegrass in the Hills, 88233 Mickey Rd., Hopedale, OH 43976; Ph: 740-391-5631 or 740-946-5631. Web: www.mickeysmtn.com.
8/6-8; LIL MARGARET’S BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: Goddard Farm, Leonardtown, Md. Featuring: Vern Young, Goldwing Express, Gary Waldrep, Jack Tippett Band, Charley Thompson & Bottom County Bluegrass, Crowe Brothers, Kody Norris & The Watauga Mountain Boys, Ted Jones & The Tar Heel Boys, Code Blue, Bubble Abell & Spoon Creek, Remington Ryde, Bluegrass Gospel Express, Mark Templeton & Pocket Change. Crafts. Tix: $55 wknd, $50 adv, $20-30 day. Info: Joseph H. Goddard, Lil Margaret’s Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Fest, 20529 White Point Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650; Ph: 301-475-8191; Fx: 301-475-8191. Web: www.lilmargaretsbluegrass.com.
8/6-8; OSBORNE BROTHERS HOMETOWN FEST — Where: Hyden, Ky. Featuring: Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press, Dr. Ralph Stanley and His Clinch Mountain Boys, The Grascals, Lonesome River Band, Curtis Burch, more. Tix: $15 wknd adv, $10-$20 day. Info: Dean Osborne, 756 Old Dobbin Rd., Lexington, KY 40502; Ph: 859-873-9520 or 859-266-1991. Web: www.osbornebrosfestival.com.
8/6-9; EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Gallagher Park, Edmonton, Alb., Canada. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Edmonton Folk Music Fest, 10115 - 97a Ave, P.O. Box 4130, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 4T2, Canada; Ph: 780-429-1999 or 780-429-1899; Fx: 780-424-1132. Web: www.edmontonfolkfest.org. A
8/6-9; JOHN ARCAND FIDDLE FEST — Where: Windy Acres Vacation Farm, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Contests in fiddle, jigging. Workshops in fiddle, jigging, piano, guitar. Tix: wknd $40, day $20 (12 & under: FREE). Info: Vicki Arcand, John Arcand Fiddle Fest, Inc., Box 3 Site 302 RR #3, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J6, Canada; Ph: 306-382-0111; Fx: 306-683-1917. Web: www.johnarcandfiddlefest.com.
8/6-9; LUNENBURG FOLK HARBOUR FEST — Where: Lunenburg, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Asani, Bette & Wallet, Heather Kelday, Kev Corbett, Mr. Mark, Kim Beggs, Lennie Gallant, Notre Dame de Grass, Pacific Curls, Sheesham & Lotus, Stephen Fearing, Swamp Ward Orchestra, Tannis Slimmon, Laura Bird & Chris MacLean, The Marigolds, The Dardanelles, The Nields, Sarah Burnell Band, Pint & Dale, porterdavis, Jeff Davis, Jim Byrnes, Steve Dawson, The New Tune Society. Workshops in voice, instrument, dance & folklore. Tix: $85-99 wknd, $42-45 student. Info: Peggie Graham, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society, PO Box 655, 125 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0, Canada; Ph: 902-634-3180; Fx: 902-634-9568. Web: www.folkharbour.com.
8/6-9; MINNESOTA BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: El Rancho Manana Cmpgrnd, Richmond, Minn. Featuring: J.D. Crowe & The New South, Dailey & Vincent, The Grascals, Freighthoppers, Tom Brad & Alice, Bluegrass Patriots, Doerfel Family, Bev Smith & Carl Jones, Bovee & Heil, Mad Jack & The Black Label Boys, The Powder Milk Biscuit Band. Workshops in banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, autoharp, bass. Tix: $72-85 wknd, $20-30 day, kids free. Info: Jed Malischke, MBOTMA, P.O. Box 16408, Minneapolis, MN 55416; Ph: 800-635-3037 or 612-285-9133; Fx: 715-635-2479. Web: www.minnesotabluegrass.org.
8/6-9; SAULIEU CAJUN & ZYDECO MUSIC, FILM & FOOD FEST — Where: Saulieu, France. Featuring: Corey Lidet & his Zydeco Band, Lafayette Rhythm Devils, Cajun Roosters, La Petite Ou La Grosse, Elvis Fontenot & the Sugar Bees, Grand Prairie Special, Belisaire, Blue Bayou; Cajun & creole food, dance & instruments, workshops, jam sessions, more. Info: Les Nuits Cajun de Saulieu, Didier Lonjard, Bayou Productions, 7 impasse de la Plaine, Mesvres, 71190, France; Ph: +33-(0)6-0853-8875. Web: www.bayouprod.com.
8/6-9; THE BIG CHILL FEST — Where: Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire, U.K. Featuring: Alex Horne, Alice Russell, Amadou & Mariam, Annie Nightingale, Bass Clef, Benny Page, Brian Patten, Calexico, Congo Natty, Craig Campbell, Dan Black, Dub Syndicate, Dylan Moran,Emiliana Torrini, Favela Chic, Fink, Gablé, Getatchew Mekuria & The Ex, Greg Wilson, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Ian Stone, In Flagranti, J Star & MC Honey Brown, James Brown, Jeremy O’Donnell, Joana & The Wolf, John Hegley, Josie Long, Kathryn Williams, Lamb, Lemn Sissay, Markus Birdman, Max Romeo, Mitch Benn, Modeste Hugues, Moody Boyz, Noel Fielding, Norman Jay, Optimo, Orbital, Oren Marshall, Pete Lawrence, Pharoah Sanders, Pierre Hollins, Red Rack’em, Richie Phoe, Rob Deering, Rodriguez, Robin Ince, Russell Howard, Scamps Theatre’s Pinocchio, Sean Hughes, Ska Cubano, Slam, Smooth & Turrell, Stephen Grant, Summer of Dub, Telepathé, Terry Saunders, The Gist, The Leisure Society, Tim Minchin, Tim Sweeney, To Rococo Rot, Tom Middleton, Tomb Crew, Trevor Lock, Ursula Rucker, Wonky Pop and more. Tix: £145. Info: The Big Chill/Shop, P.O. Box 58279, London, N1P 1EU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)871 424 4444 or +44-(0)207-685-0525; Fx: +44-(0)207-684-2022. Web: www.bigchill.net.
8/6-10; NATIONAL HOBO CONVENTION — Where: Britt, Iowa. Featuring: Hobo storytellers, musicians, auction and more. Tix: FREE. Info: Linda Hughes, Hobo Foundation, P.O. Box 143, 51 Main Ave. South, Britt, IA 50423; Ph: 641-843-9104 or 641-843-3904. Web: www.hobo.com.
8/6-16; HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BUSKER FEST — Where: Halifax, N.S., Canada. Info: Billy Comer, ESP Productions, 1150 Belmont on the Arm, Halifax, NS B3H 1J3, Canada; Ph: 902-471-0550 or 902-442-3955; Fx: 902-429-7554. Web: www.buskers.ca.
8/6-16; THE FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT — Where: War Memorial Field, Sandpoint, Idaho. Featuring: Firefall & Poco, Blues Traveler, Boz Scaggs, Michelle Shocked, Keller Williams with Donavon Frankenreiter, Clint Black, more. Tix: $35.95 and up. Info: Diana Dyno Wahl, The Festival at Sandpoint, P.O. Box 695, Sandpoint , ID 83864; Ph: 888-265-4554 or 208-265-4554; Fx: 208-263-6858. Web: www.festivalatsandpoint.com.
8/7-8; CINCY BLUES FEST — Where: Sawyer Point Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. Featuring: More than 50 local, national, and international blues acts. Info: Cincy Blues Society, P.O. Box 6098, Cincinnati, OH 45206; Ph: 513-684-GCBS. Web: www.cincyblues.org.
8/7-8; NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL FIDDLERS CONVENTION — Where: Hillsdale County Fairgrounds, Hillsdale, Mich. Featuring: Old-time music and dance. Info: Original Michigan Fiddlers Assoc., c/o Patti Greenman, 8701 E. Seven Mile Rd., Big Rapids, MI 49337; Ph: 231-796-1438. Web: www.michiganfiddlers.com.
8/7-9; BAYFRONT BLUES FEST — Where: Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, Minn. Info: Bayfront Blues Festival, 302 43rd Ave. East, Superior, WI 54880; Ph: 800-4DULUTH or 715-394-6831; Fx: 715-392-2107. Web: www.bayfrontblues.com.
8/7-9; DARTMOOR FOLK FEST — Where: South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, U.K. Featuring: The Dartmoor Folk Festival is a friendly traditional festival with highlights including Ceilidh, Song & Music Sessions, Dartmoor Stepdance and Broomdance Championships, Dartmoor Fayre, Dances, Music Hall, Sunday Ramble, Folk Service, Pub Sessions & Children’s Events, Sideshows, Demonstrations, Dance Displays, Children’s Entertainers and much more. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Jane White, Sunnyhill, Zeal Head, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2JL, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)183-784-0102. Web: www.dartmoorfolkfestival.co.uk.
8/7-9; DRANOUTER FOLK FEST — Where: Dranouter, Belgium. Featuring: Coco Rosie, Milow, Sharon Corr, Flip Kowlier & Harmonie Ypriana, Bart Peeters, more. Tix: 90-100 EUR/wknd. Info: Geert Gombeir, Folkefestival Dranouter, Dikkebusstraat 234, Dranouter, B-8950, Belgium; Ph: +32-(0)-57-44-6933; Fx: +32-(0)-57-44-6243. Web: www.folkdranouter.be.
8/7-9; GATEWAY DULCIMER MUSIC FEST — Where: Our Lady of the Snows Shrine, Belleville, Ill. Featuring: Mike Anderson, Peggy Carter, Doug Felt, Terry Lewis, Molly McCormack, Gary Sager, Steve Seifert, Maureen Sellers, Rick Thum, Peggy Carter, Molly McCormack, Kendra Ward, Charles Whitmer, Bob Bence, Chris Talley Armstrong. Workshops. Info: Sharon Hargus, 280 Falcon Dr. East, Highland, MO 62249; Ph: 618-651-8271. Web: www.gatewaydulcimer.org.
8/7-9; GODERICH CELTIC ROOTS FEST — Where: Goderich, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Paddy Keenan, Kieran Goss, Tanglefooot, Mary Jane Lamond, Wendy MacIsaac, Brian McNeill, Scumlash,The Outside Track, Oliver’s Legacy, De Temps Antan, Bua, Emory Lester Set, The Shetland Invasion, Mandolore Andre Brunet & Martine Billette, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Norah Rendell & Brian Miller, Patrick Ourceau, Grainne Hambly Huron Harp Ensemble, Kincardine Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, Blackbird, Finola and Friends, Local Flavour. Crafts. Tix: $50 wknd. Info: Warren Robinson, Goderich Celtic Roots Festival, 20 Caledonia Terrace, Goderich, ON N7A 2M8, Canada; Ph: 519-524-8221 or 519-524-2400; Fx: 519-524-5790. Web: www.celticfestival.ca.
8/7-9; GREAT LAKES FOLK FEST — Where: Downtown East Lansing, Mich. Featuring: National and intn’l music, dance and storytelling, trad foods and children’s activities. Info: Festival Organizer for GLFF, Michigan State University Museum, West Circle Dr., East Lansing, MI 48824; Ph: 517-432-4533; Fx: 517-353-8986. Web: www.greatlakesfolkfest.net.
8/7-9; HEART OF THE ALLEGHENIES FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Univ. of Pittsburgh, Bradford, Pa. Featuring: Claudia Schmidt, Randy Miller, Bill Thomas, Gordon Peery, and many more. Workshops in singing, dance, various instruments, more. Tix: $50 wknd, $10-15 day, children under 12 FREE. Info: HOTAfest, c/o Howard Blumenthal, 6 Valleybrook Dr., Bradford, PA 16701; Ph: 814-368-4057. Web: www.hotafest.org.
8/7-9; LIVE FROM THE ROCK FOLK FEST — Where: Red Rock, Ont., Canada. Featuring: A Different Drummer, Abrams Brothers, Anne Lindsay, Bill Houston, Caleb Joel Hawkins, Canto, Compadres, Cosmic Granola, Doug Gorrie, Haines & Leighton, Harry Manx, Holmes Hooke, Jackson Kohne, Jacob and Lily, Jean Paul de Roover, Jenny Whiteley, John Wort Hannam, Kindermusik, Matt Anderson, Pierre Schryer, Rodney Brown, Southern Comfort, The Good Brothers, The Hudsons, The Wild Turkeys, Wendell & Wheat. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Denise Krawczuk, Live from the Rock Blues & Folk Soc., PO Box 448, Red Rock, ON P0T 2P0, Canada; Ph: 807-886-2741; Fx: 807-886-1091. Web: www.livefromtherock.com.
8/7-9; MOUNT ST. HELENS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Toledo, Wash. Featuring: The Chapmans, Sawmill Road, Great Northern Planes, Runaway Train, Midnight Flight, Rural Delivery. Tix: $35 wknd, $30 members. Info: Willie Hill, Washington Bluegrass Association, P.O. Box 490, Toledo, WA 98591; Ph: 360-866-2601; Fx: 360-866-2601. Web: www.washingtonbluegrassassociation.org. CO A
8/7-9; MUSICIANS RENDEZVOUS — Where: Itch Keppe Park, Columbus, Mont. Tix: FREE. Info: Aron G. Strange, Musicians Rendezvous, 325 E. 1st. Ave. N., Columbus, MT 59019; Ph: 406-861-1147 or 406-322-4745. Web: visitmt.com. CO CR HR A
8/7-9; OAK GROVE FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Oak Grove Theatre, Verona, Va. Featuring: Mike Cross, Sparky & Rhonda Rucker, Sheila Kay Adams, Trent Wagler & The Steel Wheels, more. Workshops. Tix: $45 wknd, $5-35 day. Info: The Oak Grove Folk Music Festival, P.O. Box 741, Staunton, VA 24401; Ph: . Web: www.theaterwagon.com/MusicFest.html. CR HR A
8/7-9; REGINA FOLK FEST — Where: Victoria Park, Regina, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Music, arts and culture in an intimate setting. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Regina Folk Festival, #101-1855 Scarth St., Regina, SK S4P 2G9, Canada; Ph: 306-757-7684 or 866-954-5623; Fx: 306-757-7688. Web: www.reginafolkfestival.com.
8/7-9; RIVERFRONT BLUES FEST — Where: Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Wilmington, Del. Featuring: The Kinsey Report, Long John Hunter, Billy Branch & the Sons Of Blues, Trudy Lynn, Charlie Musselwhite, and more. Info: Diamond State Blues Society, P.O. Box 863, Middletown, DE 19709-0863; Ph: 302-376-6298 or 410-398-8334. Web: www.diamondstateblues.com.
8/7-9; SHAWANO MUSIC AND CRAFT FEST — Where: Mielke Art Ctr and Park, Shawano, Wis. Featuring: Bill Staines, Lil Rev, Lou and Peter Berryman, LJ Booth, Lewis and Burroughs, Patchouli, 100% Natural, Stas Venglevski and Misha Litvin, Robin Pluer, Laurel Premo, Pinolio the Silent Clown, Dr. Kickbutt and Orchestra. Workshops in songwriting, quilting, dobro, Japanese tea, Origami, Japanese flower-arranging. Crafts. Info: Dorothy Zerbe, Shawano Music Festival, 1031 Washington Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901; Ph: 920-303-5715 or 920-410-5454. Web: www.shawanofestival.com.
8/7-9; SUNFLOWER RIVER BLUES & GOSPEL FEST — Where: Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale, Miss. Featuring: South of Memphis, Delta Blues Museum Students, Stan Street, Razorblade, Wesley Jefferson and the Southern Soul Band, Foster ’Tater’ Wiley, Big T and Arthniece “Gas Man” Jones, Cadillac John and Bill Abel, Christopher Coleman, more. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Sunflower River Blues/Gospel Fest., P.O. Box 1562, Clarksdale, MS 38614; Ph: 662-627-6820; Fx: 662-627-7263. Web: www.sunflowerfest.org. CR HR A
8/7-9; TROUT FOREST MUSIC FEST — Where: Ear Falls Waterfront Park, Northwestern, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Barley Wik, Big Boogaloo, Aaron Burnett, Ray Bonneville, Carrie Catherine, The Crooked Brothers, Deep Dark Woods, Fred Eaglesmith, The Good Lovelies, Hungry Hill, Jacob and Lily, Dave Jonasson, The New Meanies , Scott Nolan and Joanna Miller, Sierra Noble, The Perpetrators, Righteous Ike, Steve Schellenberg, Twilight Hotel, Kerri Woelke, Brock Zeman and Dan Walsh. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: David Hoey, Trout Forest Music Festival, 14-30 Spruce St., Box 372, Ear Falls, ON P0V 1T0, Canada; Ph: 866-TROUT33 or 807-222-2404. Web: www.troutfest.com.
8/7-9; WESTJET FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS — Where: Gage Park, Hamilton, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Lori Yates, Leon Redbone, The Road Hammers, The Wilkinsons, Alfie Smith, Marky Ramone, Carly Jo, Bob Wiseman, Steve Sinnicks, David Wilcox, Kim Mitchell, Finger 11, Black Tea, Heidi Lange, Pat Townsend, Jace Martin, Steven Page. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Hilary Wilson, Creative Arts Inc., 434 King St. West, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B7, Canada; Ph: 905-777-9777 or 905-525-6644; Fx: 905-777-9019. Web: www.creativearts.on.ca.
8/7-9; WILLOW FOLK FEST — Where: Stockton, Ill. Info: Lila Heath, Willow United Methodist Church, 13767 E. Hairpin Rd., Stockton, IL 61085; Ph: 815-947-3789.
8/7-10; THE BORDER GATHERING — Where: Dumfries, U.K. Featuring: Scottish Highland games, ax throwing, dancing, falconry, sled dog demonstrations, reenactments and living history. Info: Madam May McKerrell of Hillhouse, The Border Gathering, Magdalene House, Lochmaben, Dumfries, DG11 1PD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)138-781-0439; Fx: +44-(0)138-781-0439. Web: www.bordergathering.co.uk. CO A
8/7-16; AUCHTERMUCHTY FEST — Where: Auchtermuchy, Fife, Scotland. Info: Eric Titterington, Auchtermuchty Festival Society, An Treas, Midbank Street, Strathmiglo, FIFE KY14 7QU, Scotland; Ph: . Web: www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk.
8/8; CHESTER COUNTY OLD FIDDLERS’ PICNIC — Where: Hibernia Co. Park, Wagontown, Pa. Featuring: Open stage, jamming in the woods, kids games, dancing and more. Workshops in instruments. Crafts. Tix: $5. Info: Chester Co. Parks & Recreation, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 160, P.O. Box 2747, West Chester, PA 19380-0990; Ph: 610-344-6415; Fx: 610-344-5469. Web: www.chesco.org/ccparks.
8/8; FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN SONORA BLUES FEST — Where: Sonora’s Mother Lode Frgrnds, Sonora, Calif. Featuring: Coco Montoya, Paul Thorn Band, Johnny Winter, Watermelon Slim & The Workers, more. Tix: $40, $5 children. Info: Festivals, Fire on the Mountain, P.O. Box 148, Soulsbyville, CA 95372; Ph: 209-533-3473; Fx: 209-533-1049. Web: www.fireonthemountain.com.
8/8-9; INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL SAW FEST — Where: Santa Cruz, Calif. Contests in musical saw. Workshops in musical saw. Tix: FREE. Info: Morgan Cowin, President, California Saw Players Assoc., 5 Windsor Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901-1051; Ph: 415-459-7722. Web: www.sawplayers.org.
8/8-15; MORLAND FOLK DANCE WEEK — Where: Penrith, Cumbria, U.K. Info: David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)193-171-4338. Web: www.newbyendfarm.co.uk.
8/9; ADIRONDACK FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Town Park, Schroon Lake, N.Y. Featuring: Roy Hurd, Frank Orsini, Joan Crane, Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn, Dan Duggan,Trish Miller, John Kirk, Ed Lowman & Sara Milonovich. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Adirondack Folk Music Festival, Schroon Lake Arts Council, P.O. Box 812, Schroon Lake, NY 12870; Ph: 518-532-9259; Fx: 518-532-9259. Web: www.schroonlakearts.com.
8/9; CORN FEST — Where: Riverfront Park, Beacon, N.Y. Crafts. Info: Saul Rozinsky, P.O. Box 116, Blooming Grove, NY 10914; Ph: 845-496-5617. Web: www.beaconsloopclub.org.
8/9-10; GERMAN ALPS FEST — Where: Hunter Mountain, N.Y. Featuring: Jimmy Sturr, Schuhplattler Dancers, more. Crafts. Tix: $10, kids free. Info: Ginny Terry, Hunter Mountain, P.O. Box 295, Hunter, NY 12442; Ph: 518-263-4224 x2350; Fx: 518-263-3704. Web: www.huntermtn.com.
8/9-9/5; SHINDIG ON THE GREEN — Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Asheville, N.C. Featuring: 4 consecutive Sat. evenings of bluegrass and old-time string bands, ballad singers, storytellers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers. Tix: FREE. Info: Folk Heritage Committee, Shindig on the Green, P.O. Box 1010, Asheville, NC 28802; Ph: 828-258-6101 x345; Fx: 828-452-0153. Web: www.folkheritage.org.
8/10-16; BIDEFORD FOLK FEST — Where: Bideford, Devon, U.K.. Featuring: Demon Barbers Roadshow, Spiers & Boden, The Maybelles, David Munnelly Band, Pete Coe, Vickui Swan & Jonny Dyer, Barron Brady, Dambuskers, The Navvy’s Wife Show. Info: Bideford Folk Festival, 36 Lower Gunstone, Bideford, EX39 4DH; Ph: (0)12-37-47-0792. Web: www.bidefordfolkfestival.co.uk.
8/11-15; KAHOKA FEST OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC — Where: Clark Co. Frgrnds, Kahoka, Mo. Crafts. Info: Pat Davidson, Tri-State Bluegrass Assoc., RR 1 Box 71, Kahoka, MO 63445; Ph: 573-853-4398 or 660-341-3762; Fx: 573-853-4344. Web: www.tsbafestivals.org. CO HO A
8/11-16; HECTOR FEST — Where: Pictou, N.S., Canada. Featuring: A tribute to the region’s Scottish roots, with a historical reenactment of the landing of Scottish settlers. Info: Darlene MacDonald, DeCoste Entertainment Centre, 99 Water Street, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0, Canada; Ph: 902-485-8848 or 800-353-5338; Fx: 902-485-4258. Web: www.decostecentre.ca. CR HR A
8/12-15; MULBERRY MOUNTAIN HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Mulberry Mountain, a 650 acre lodging and event resort located in the heart of the Arkansas Ozark Mountains. Featuring: Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Umphrey’s McGee, The Avett Brothers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Railroad Earth, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Lotus, Tea Leaf Green, Corey Smith, Peter Rowan, Split Lip Rayfield, Hot Buttered Rum, Travelin’ McCourys, The Duhks, William Elliott Whitmore, Cornmeal, The Lee Boys, Big Smith, Steep Canyon Rangers, Papa Mali, Cadillac Sky, Hackensaw Boys, Asylum Street Spankers, Infamous Stringdusters, Blue Turtle Seduction, Greensky Bluegrass, Dirtfoot, Oakhurst, Band of Heathens, Family Groove Company, Paul Thorn Band, Chicago Afrobeat Project, The Lovell Sisters, Ten Mile Tide, Delta Nove, Ben Miller Band, The Lost Pines, Head for the Hills, Mountain of Venus, Elephant Revival, My-Tea Kind, Randy Crouch, Mountain Sprout, Sarah Hughes Band, Eckobase, Weakness for Blondes, 3 Penny Acre, Opal Fly w/Foxfire & Thy Faery Pranksters, Pope County Bootleggers, Cindy Woolf Band, Cletus Got Shot, and more. Tix: $79 (two-day) and up.. Info: Mulberry Mountain Lodging and Events, 4117 Mulberry Mountain Loop, Ozark, AR 72949; Ph: 866-667-1919 or 479-667-1919. Web: www.mulberrymountainmusic.com.
8/13-15; CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Amelia Family Cmpgrnd, Amelia, Va. Featuring: Ralph Stanley, Hagar Mountain Boys, Bluegrass Brothers, Code Blue, Mark Templeton, Kody Norris, Audie Blaylock, Gold Wing Express, more. Crafts. Tix: $60, $50 adv, $25 day. Info: John B. Hutchinson, Amelia Family Campground, 9720 Military Road, Amelia, VA 23002; Ph: 804-561-3011; Fx: 804-561-1954. Web: www.ameliafamilycampground.com.
8/13-15; FAIRPORT’S CROPREDY CONVENTION — Where: Cropredy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, U.K. Info: Gareth Williams, Fairport Convention, Ltd., PO Box 263, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 9DF, U.K.; Ph: ; Fx: +44-(0)186-933-7142 . Web: www.fairportconvention.com. CO
8/13-15; MILAN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: KC Campground, Sherman Rd, Milan, Mich. Tix: $65, $55 adv. Info: Jim Wilder, 1518 W Windemere, Royal Oak, MI 48073; Ph: 248-435-2828 or 248-435-0049; Fx: 248-435-0049. Web: wilderbluegrassfestival.com.
8/13-16; FARMFEST — Where: The Farm, Johannesburg, Mich. Tix: $50, $25 day. Info: Stacy Jo Schiller, Farmhouse Music Organization, P.O. Box 456 / 1865 Roby Road, Johannesburg, MI 49751; Ph: 989-786-3273 or 989-619-3333. Web: www.farm-fest.com.
8/13-16; SAND ROAD BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Moose Creek, ON, Canada. Featuring: The Gibson Brothers, Northern Sons, General Store, Silver Birch, Blue River Band, Sweet Water, Honey Grass, Dave Nichols and Spare Change RhymeNReason, Concession 23, Gospel Grass, Foggy Memory Boys, Darwin & Leon, Shade Tree Jammers. Tix: $65, $50-55 adv. Info: Julie and Brian, P.O. Box 298, 17190 Sand Road, Moose Creek, ON K0C 1W0, Canada; Ph: 613-538-2991 or 613-538-2177. Web: www.sandroadsugarcamp.com.
8/13-16; SANDROAD BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Moose Creek, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Gibson Brothers, Northern Sons, General Store, Silver Berch, Leavin’ Train, Blue River Band, Sweet Water, Honey Grass, more. Workshops in fiddle, guitar, bass and mandolin. Crafts. Tix: $65, $55 adv, camping $5/day. Info: Brian Kinnear or Gerry & Julie André, P. O. Box 298, R.R # 1, Moose Creek, ON K0C 1W0, Canada; Ph: 613-538-2991; Fx: 613-538-2961. Web: www.sandroadsugarcamp.com.
8/13-16; SEMBA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Cushon’s Peak Cmpgrnd, Houston, Minn. Featuring: Mark Phillips & 3rd Generation Sawtooth Bluegrass Band, Kneaston Family Band, The Platte Valley Boys, Midnight Flight, Alzen Family, Earthbound, Terry Smith Courier. Workshops in guitar, violin, dobro, bass,mandolin, banjo, song writing. Tix: $27-30. Info: Darrell Ottman, SEMBA Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 93, Rushford, MN 55971; Ph: 507-288-1785 or 507-251-1884. Web: www.semba.tv.
8/14-15; AFRO CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL DAHLIADE — Where: Bredene, Belgium. Info: Hubert Schmitt, Dienst voor Toerisme Bredene, Kapellestraat 70, Bredene, 8450, Belgium; Ph: +32-059-56-1970; Fx: +32-059-56-1969. Web: www.afrocaribbean.be.
8/14-15; ARIZONA COWBOY POETS GATHERING — Where: Yavapai College, Prescott, Ariz. Featuring: Over 40 cowboy poets and musicians. Workshops. Tix: $16 per event. Info: Jim Dunham, Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott, AZ 86301; Ph: 928-776-2000 or 928-772-0301; Fx: 520-776-9053. Web: www.azcowboypoets.org. CR HR A
8/14-15; BIG BULL FALLS BLUES FEST — Where: Fern Island Park, Wausau, Wis. Tix: $25, $10-20 day. Info: Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, 316 Scott St, Wausau, WI 54403; Ph: 715-848-8941 or 877-220-7340; Fx: 715-843-0938. Web: www.wausauareaevents.org.
8/14-15; MAMOU CAJUN MUSIC FEST — Where: Mamou, La. Info: Mamou Cajun Music Fest, Lafayette Conv. & Visitors Comm., P.O. Box 52066, Lafayette, LA 70505; Ph: 337-468-3272 or 337-468-3993. Web: www.myspace.com/mamoucajunmusicfestival.
8/14-15; MOOSE JAW PRAIRIE ARTS FEST — Where: Crescent Park, Moose Jaw, SK, Canada. Featuring: Local, provincial, Canadian and international performances from all art genres. Info: Prairie Arts Festival, Gisele Perrault, 322-310 Main Street N, Moose Jaw, Sk SK S6H 3K, Canada; Ph: 306-630-6870; Fx: 306-693-5753.
8/14-15; STRINGTIME IN THE SMOKIES — Where: Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Featuring: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, The Steel Drivers. Info: Pigeon Forge Dept. of Tourism, StringTime in the Smokies, 2450 Parkway, P.O. Box 1390, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868; Ph: 800-251-9100 or 865-429-7350. Web: www.mypigeonforge.com.
8/14-16; AUGUST DULCIMER DAZE — Where: West Dover, Vt. Featuring: Lorraine and Bennett Hammond, Mike Anderson, and Dan, Gary & Megan MacArthur. Workshops in Mtn. dulcimer. Tix: $70 wknd. Info: George & Mary Haggerty, Folk Craft Music, P.O. Box 88, Jacksonville, VT 05342-0088; Ph: 802-368-7437; Fx: 802-368-7437. Web: www.augustdulcimerdaze.com.
8/14-16; HEALDSBURG GUITAR FEST — Where: Santa Rosa, Calif. Featuring: Steve Wildey, Steve Hawkins, Ken Bonfield, Pete Madsen, Don Alder, Vicki Genfan, Peter Janson, David Maloney, Nigel Gavin, Bill Mize, Mimi Fox, Doug Young, Larry Pattis, Stevie Coyle, Tim Sparks, Tony Marcus, Kinloch Nelson, William Coulter, Richard Gilewitz, Pete Pancrazi, Paul Asbell, Stefano Barbati, Harvey Reid, Steve Seskin. Workshops in guitar playing, composition. Tix: $12 admission, $35 workshops. Info: Healdsburg Guitar Festival, 7975 Cameron Dr., Building 1600, Windsor, CA 95492; Ph: 800-477-4437; Fx: 800-443-8802. Web: www.festivalofguitars.com.
8/14-16; INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FEST — Where: Innerleithen, Scottish Borders, U.K. Featuring: Eddi Reader, Karine Polwart, Kieran Halpin, Rory Mcleod, Jeana Leslie & Siobhan Miller. Info: Robin Dempsey, , , Scotland; Ph: +44-(0)17-217-29949. Web: www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org.
8/14-16; LA GRANDE RENCONTRE — Where: Lafontaine Park, Montréal, Que., Canada. Featuring: Gabrielle Bouthiller, Simon Elmaleh, De temps Antan, Le duo Lemieux, Ken Perlman and Alan Jabbour, Yonder Hill-ierre Chartrand, Gadji-Gadjo-Zogma, Rapaillé, Guy Donis quatuor, Raz de Marée, Tidal Waves, Normand Legault, Aditya Verma. Contests. Workshops in fiddle, accordian, banjo, songs. Tix: TBA. Info: Gilles Garand, 911 Jean-Talon Est, Local 010, Montréal, QC H2R 1V5, Canada; Ph: 514-273-0880 or 514-234-1428; Fx: 514-273-9727. Web: espacetrad.org.
8/14-16; NORTHERN LIGHTS BLUEGRASS & OLD-TYME MUSIC FEST — Where: Big River, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Hungry Hill, Barley Wik, Endless Train, Knee Deep, Lone Tree Road with JJ Guy, Les Trad’badours, Touched Up Roots. Tix: $60, $40 adv, $35 day. Info: Cathy Sproule, Northern Lights Bluegrass & Old-Tyme Fest, 718 10th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0H1, Canada; Ph: 306-652-0897 or 306-220-2640. Web: www.northernlightsbluegrass.ca.
8/14-16; OLA BELLE REED HOMECOMING FEST — Where: Lansing, N.C. Featuring: Blueground Undergrass, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Dehlia Low, Volatile Baby, SureFire Bluegrass, Whitetop Mountain Band, Elkville String Band, Deborah Jean & Randy Sheets, Grayson Highlands Band, Charles Welch, Ola Belle Reed Family and Friends. Tix: $5-10. Info: Beth Rembert, P.O. Box 72, Lansing, NC 28643; Ph: 336-384-5716 or 336-977-1320. Web: www.olabellefest.com.
8/14-16; PHILADELPHIA FOLK FEST — Where: Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville, Pa. Featuring: Adrien Reju, Alela Diane, Boris Garcia, Caravan of Thieves, Chris Kasper, Del McCoury Band, Ellis Paul, Enter The Haggis, Erik Mongrain, Frog Holler, Gene Shay, Iron & Wine, Joe Pug, Justin Townes Earle, Langhorne Slim, Marissa Nadler, Rebirth Brass Band, Sara Hickman, Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka, Sonny Landreth, The Low Anthem, The Folk Brothers, Tom Rush, Tony Trischka, Wissahickon Chicken Shack, Women in Docs, Works Progress Administration, Zach Djanikian, more. Workshops in banjo, guitar, duets, songwriting, topical music and more. Crafts. Info: Justin Nordell, Philadelphia Folksong Society, 7113 Emlen St., Philadelphia, PA 19119; Ph: 800-556-FOLK or 215-247-1300; Fx: 215-247-0293. Web: www.folkfest.org. CO CR HR A
8/14-16; ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FEST — Where: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, CO. Featuring: Rufus Wainwright, Don McLean, Susan Tedeschi, Brett Dennen, Madeleine Peyroux, Dougie MacLean, Mary Gauthier, JJ Grey & Mofro, Will Hoge, Ben Sollee, The Drepung Monks, Joe Pug, Chuck E. Costa, more. Tix: $45-110. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 303-823-0848 or 800-624-2422; Fx: 303-823-0849. Web: www.folksfestival.com.
8/14-16; SALMON ARM ROOTS & BLUES FEST — Where: Salmon Arm, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Bedouin Soundclash, The Black Pioneer Heritage Singers, Blind God, Ana Bon-Bon, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin’ Malcolm, more. Tix: $105-$148 wknd, $50-$65 day. Info: Roots & Blues Fest, Salmon Arm Folk Music Society, Box 21, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2, Canada; Ph: 250-833-4096; Fx: 250-833-4097. Web: www.rootsandblues.ca.
8/14-16; SALTBURN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOLK MUSIC, DANCE & SONG — Where: Saltburn, Cleveland, U.K. Tix: £28-£54. Info: John Taylor, Saltburn Folk Festival, 57 Marske Rd., Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1PN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)128-762-2623. Web: www.saltburnfolkfestival.ukforum.com.
8/14-16; SUMMERFOLK MUSIC & CRAFTS FEST — Where: Kelso Beach Park, Owen Sound, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Hard Ryde, Tanglefoot, Tim Harrison, Valdy, Trout Fishing in America, Chloe Hall, Flashlight Radio, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $81 wknd $69 adv, $26-$46 day. Info: Carolyn Bigley, Georgian Bay Folk Society, Box 521, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R1, Canada; Ph: 519-371-2995 or 888-446-7699; Fx: 519-371-2973. Web: www.summerfolk.org.
8/14-17; PIPERS’ GATHERING — Where: Killington, Vt. Featuring: Dan Houghton, Chris Ormston, Julian Goodacre, Dick Hensold, Andy May, Jim McGillivray, Ellen MacPhee, Eammon Dillon, Benedict Koehler, Sarah Blair, Hilari Farrington, Andrea Mori. Workshops in pipes. Tix: $160, $130-140 adv. Info: Mark Stayton, The Pipers’ Gathering, Inc., 97 N 3rd Ave, Royersford, PA 19468; Ph: 610-724-7216. Web: www.pipersgathering.org.
8/14-22; FRANKENMUTH SUMMER MUSIC FEST — Where: Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, Mich. Info: Pam Mossner, Frankenmuth Festivals, P.O. Box 204, Frankenmuth, MI 48734; Ph: 800-386-3378; Fx: 989-652-4633. Web: www.frankenmuthfestivals.com.
8/14-9/6; EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FEST — Where: Edinburgh, Scotland. Featuring: Music, theater, opera and dance in six major theaters and concert halls, and a number of smaller venues, over a three-week period. Info: Edinburgh International Festival, The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2NE, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)131-473-2000; Fx: +44-(0)131-473-2003 . Web: www.eif.co.uk.
8/15; HOT AUGUST BLUES FEST — Where: Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville, MD. Featuring: The Derek Trucks Band, Joe Bonamassa, Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam, Chopteeth, Old Man Brown, Batala Drummers, more. Info: Brad Selko, Hot August Blues LLC, P.O. Box 517, Phoenix, MD 21131; Ph: 877-321-FEST or 443-865-4048; Fx: 410-472-2730. Web: www.hotaugustblues.com.
8/15; MAINE HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick, Maine. Featuring: Bag Pipe Bands, Highland and Scottish dancing, Scottish fiddlers, games, and more . Crafts. Info: Sue Redwine, St. Andrews Society of Maine, P.O. Box 2810, Augusta, ME 04338-2810; Ph: 207-443-1165 or 207-364-3063; Fx: 207-729-1065. Web: www.mainehighlandgames.org.
8/15; OLALLA BLUEGRASS (& BEYOND) FEST — Where: Olalla Little League Field, Olalla, Wash. Featuring: Eclectic Cloggers, The Wiretappers, Urban Monroes, Scotts Landing, Whiskey Puppy, Moe Dixon, The Clumsy Lovers. Crafts. Tix: $12, kids & seniors $8, family pass $35. Info: Charlee Glock-Jackson, Olalla Bluegrass Festival, 8450 SE Willock Rd., Olalla, WA 98359; Ph: 253-857-5604; Fx: 253-857-5604. Web: www.olallabluegrass.org.
8/15-16; INTERNATIONAL CELTIC FEST — Where: Hunter Mountain, N.Y. Featuring: Seven Nations, Black 47, Enter the Haggis, Young Dubliners, and many more. Crafts. Tix: $14, kids free. Info: Ginny Terry, Hunter Mountain, P.O. Box 295, Hunter, NY 12442; Ph: 518-263-4224 x2350; Fx: 518-263-3704. Web: www.huntermtn.com.
8/15-16; OLD-TIME FIDDLERS’ FAIR — Where: Genesee Country Village and Museum, Mumford, N.Y. Featuring: 4 stages of N.Y. fiddlers young and old, beginner and master. Workshops in beginning fiddle. Tix: $16, seniors $13, youth $10. Info: Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford, NY 14511; Ph: 585-538-6822 x222; Fx: 585-538-6927. Web: www.gcv.org.
8/15-20; EUROASIA CULTURE FEST — Where: Istanbul, Turkey. Featuring: Many varieties of trad and contemporary music, dance and theater. Info: Harman Culture & Festival Org, Yeldeðirmen Macit Erbulak Sok, No 34 / 1 Tuzmen, Apt. 81330, Kadýköy, Ýstanbul, , Turkey; Ph: +90-(0)216-346-1354 ; Fx: +90-(0)216-346-1308. Web: www.harmanfolk.com/avrasya.htm.
8/16; NORTH RIVER BLUES FEST — Where: Marshfield Fairgrounds, Marshfield, Mass. Tix: $10 (incl. admission to Fairgrounds). Info: Rhythm Room Records, Rt. 3 Main St., Marshfield, MA 02050; Ph: 781-834-6629 or 781-834-6620 ; Fx: 781-834-6750. Web: www.marshfieldfair.org.
8/19-23; FESTIVAL IN THE CORNFIELDS — Where: Wapakoneta, Ohio. Featuring: Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Muleskinner, Summertowne Rd, Conley Schmidt, Evan Lanier & BG Express, Macochee, Valley Folks, Lonesome Meadow, Bobby Hutch & Grand Ole Country. Info: Laura Ritchie, Famous Old Time Music, 20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, OH 45895; Ph: 419-568-1220. Web: www.fotmc.com.
8/19-23; MARYMASS FOLK FEST — Where: Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Featuring: Eric Bogle & John Munro, The Emily Smith Band, The Buskers, Johnny Silvo, Chuck Fleming, Drantan and more. Tix: concerts £15. Info: Joyce Hodge, 7 Machrie Place, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, KA13 6RW, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1294-551047. Web: www.irvinefolkclub.co.uk.
8/20-22; CHEROKEE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Happy Holiday Cmpgrnd, Cherokee, N.C. Featuring: The Crowe Brothers, The James King Band,The Larry Stephenson Band, Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys, Dailey & Vincent, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition, Balsam Range, Goldwing Express, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Raymond Fairchild & The Maggie Valley Boys, The Grascals, Doyle Lawon & Quicksilver, and many more. Crafts. Tix: adv: wknd $75, daily $30 / gate: wknd $85, daily $35. Info: Norman Adams, Adams & Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203 or 828-497-7250: Camping; Fx: 706-864-1037. Web: www.aandabluegrass.com.
8/20-22; LE CAJUN FEST & AWARDS SHOW — Where: Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette, La. Info: Ken Walker, Cajun French Music Association, P. O. Box 92575, Lafayette, LA 70509-2575; Ph: 337-367-1526 . Web: www.cajunfrenchmusic.org.
8/20-23; GETTYSBURG BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Granite Hill Cmpgrnd, Gettysburg, Pa. Featuring: Balsam Range, Bill Yates & Country Gentlemen Tribute Band, Blue Daze, Blue Highway, Cherryholmes, Circle Jam w/ Mary Jo and Charlie, Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Fan Jam w/ Mike Henderson, Eldred Hill & Mary Jo & Charlie Leet, Goldwing Express, James King Band, John McEuen, Josh Williams Band, Lonesome River Band, Mike Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Riders In The Sky, Seldom Scene, Tim Finch & the Eastman Strings Band, more. Workshops. Tix: $100-125 wknd, $25-$30 day, discount for adv tickets. 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.
8/20-23; MULL OF KINTYRE MUSIC FEST — Where: Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. Featuring: Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Hot Seats, Fergie MacDonald Band. Info: Iain Johnston, Muneroy, Argyll Street, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6AZ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)158-655-2034 or +44-(0)158-655-2056; Fx: +44-(0)158-655-2065. Web: www.mokfest.com.
8/20-23; PICKIN’ IN THE PASTURE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Lodi, N.Y. Featuring: The Lonesome River Band, The US Navy Bluegrass Band, Nothin’ Fancy, Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Choice, The Bluegrass Brothers, Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass, Summertown Road, The Dick Smith / Mike O’Reilly Band, Goldwing Express, Remington Ryde, Straight Drive, The Jesse Alexander Band, Smokey Greene. Workshops in fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin. Crafts. Tix: $75, $65 adv. Info: Andy Alexander, Pickin’ in the Pasture, 2515 Covert Rd., Lodi, NY 14860; Ph: 607-582-6363. Web: www.pickininthepasture.com.
8/20-29; FESTIVAL OF WORLD CULTURES — Where: Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Featuring: World music, theater, dance, circus, club nights, markets, exhibitions and activities for children. Info: Jane Davy, Festival of World Cultures, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co. Council, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland; Ph: +353-(0)1-2719555 or +353-(0)1-2047272; Fx: +353-(0)1-2360217. Web: www.festivalofworldcultures.com.
8/21-22; CHENANGO BLUES FEST — Where: Norwich, N.Y. Featuring: Sharon Jones and the DAP Kings, Charlie Musselwhite, Chris Cain, Harper, Honey Island Swamp Band, Eden Brent, more. Tix: $20, adv $15. Info: Eric Larsen, 54 Borden Ave #B22, Norwich, NY 13815; Ph: 607-334-5653 or 607-226-0213. Web: www.chenangobluesfest.org.
8/21-23; AMERISERV JOHNSTOWN FOLK FEST — Where: Johnstown, Pa. Featuring: The Derek Trucks Band, Donna the Buffalo, Kane Welch Kaplin, Kristi Rose & Fats Kaplin, Gypsy Dave & the Stumpjumpers, more. Tix: FREE. Info: Shelley Johansson, Johnstown Area Heritage Assoc., P.O. Box 1889, Johnstown, PA 15907-0889; Ph: 814-539-1889 x308 or 888-222-1889; Fx: 814-535-1931. Web: www.jaha.org/FolkFest/performers.html.
8/21-23; CHIPPEWA VALLEY GOSPEL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Living Waters Church, Bruce, Wis. Info: Truman Stricklen, Living Waters Church, N 7347 Hwy. 40, Bruce, WI 54819; Ph: 715-868-2987; Fx: 715-868-2980. Web: www.bluegrassatbruce.com.
8/21-23; EDMONTON’S LABATT BLUES FEST — Where: Heritage Amphitheatre, Edmonton, Alb., Canada. Featuring: Moreland & Arbuckle, Magic Slim and the Teardrops, Roomful of Blues, Arsen Shomakhov, Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, Juke Joint Duo: Cedric Burnside and Lightening Malcolm, The Legendary Rhythn & Blues Review, Boyes, Brill & DelGrosso, David Gogo, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Sista Monica Parker, John Hammond Quartet. Tix: $75-95, $35-45 day. Info: Cam Hayden, 9334 - 56 St., Edmonton, AB T6B 1J5, Canada; Ph: 780-708-7230. Web: www.bluesinternationalltd.com.
8/21-23; OTTAWA FOLK FEST — Where: Britannia Park, Ottawa, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Sarah Harmer, Rufus Wainwright, Jerry Douglas, Odetta, Broken Social Scene, Carolina Chocolate Drops. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $35-$65. Info: Tatiana Nemchin, Ottawa Folk Festival, 100 - 858 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0W6, Canada; Ph: 613-230-8234; Fx: 613-230-1113. Web: www.ottawafolk.org.
8/21-23; PONTARDAWE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, South Wales. Tix: wknd £75, camping £20. Info: David Hammond-Williams, Festival Office, 44 Swansea Road, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4EG, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)179-283-0200. Web: www.ponty2009.com.
8/21-23; PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Princeton, BC Canada. Featuring: Presentations, workshops, concerts, panels, and 150 performers. Tix: FREE. Web: princetonfestival.wordpress.com.
8/21-23; SUMMERGRASS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Vista, Calif. Featuring: Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, NewFound Road, Bluegrass Patriots, Sawmill Road, The Brombies, Burnett Family, Highway 76, Gone Tomorrow, Bluegrass Brethren, more. Workshops. Tix: $54, $48 adv, $15-20 day. Info: Michael Tatar, Summergrass , 12405 Whispering Tree Ln., Poway, CA 92064; Ph: 858-679-4854 or 858-386-8459. Web: www.summergrass.net.
8/21-23; TWIN OAKS WOMEN’S GATHERING — Where: Twin Oaks, Louisa, Va. Featuring: Dancing, singing, Drumming, Swimming, Creative Activities, Ritual Fun and Games. Workshops. Tix: $40-140. Info: Twin Oaks, 138 Twin Oaks Rd., Louisa, VA 23093; Ph: 540-894-5126 or 540-894-5127; Fx: 540-894-4112. Web: www.twinoaks.org. CO
8/22; GREAT WATERS FOLK FEST — Where: Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro, N.H. Featuring: John Gorka, Susan Werner and Red Molly. Contests in songwriting. Workshops in songwriting. Tix: $20-60. Info: Sharon O’Donnell, P.O. Box 488, 58 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, NH 03894; Ph: 603-569-7710 ; Fx: 603-569-7715. Web: www.greatwaters.org.
8/22; YORK COUNTY FIDDLERS CONVENTION — Where: Felton, Pa. Info: York County Fiddlers Association , 1448 Main Street EXT, Brogue, PA 17309; Ph: 717-495-2061.
8/22-23; ROCKOME BLUEGRASS IN THE GARDENS FEST — Where: Rockome Gardens, Arcola, Ill. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $12-20. Info: Terry M. Lease, Rockome Gardens Bluegrass Fest., P.O. Box 456, Jacksonville, IL 62651; Ph: 217-268-4106. Web: www.bluegrassmidwest.com. CO A
8/22-28; WHITBY FOLK WEEK — Where: Whitby, North Yorkshire, U.K. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Malcolm Storey, Whitby Folk Week, PO Box 137, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 1WS, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)127-483-3669; Fx: +44-(0)175-770-8424. Web: www.whitbyfolkweek.co.uk. CR A
8/23; EAST DURHAM FEIS — Where: East Durham, N.Y. Info: Michael J. Quill Irish Centre, P.O. Box 320, East Durham, NY 12423; Ph: 518-634-2286; Fx: 518-634-2058 . Web: www.IrishVillageUSA.com.
8/27-29; MR. B’S BLUEGRASS BLOWOUT — Where: Mr. B’s Bluegrass Park, Ladysmith, Va. Featuring: Lisa Kay Band, Dailey & Vincent, Ted Jones & Tarheels, Milford Station, Dark Hollow, Lewis Family, Junior Sisk, Lonesome Will Mullins & Va. Playboys, Gold Wing, Milford Station, Some Assembly Required, Kody Norris & Watauga Mountain Boys, Williams & Clark Expedition, James King, and more. Tix: $75 wknd, $65 adv, $25-30 day . Info: Mr. and Mrs. B., 21037 Green Bay Rd., Beaverdam, VA 23015; Ph: 804-449-6350 or 804-448-9446. Web: www.mrbspark.com.
8/27-29; PETERBOROUGH FOLK FEST — Where: Peterborough, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Local and national music, dance and children’s events. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Peterborough Folk Festival, 378 Aylmer St. North, Peterborough, ON K9J 4B9, Canada; Ph: 705-749-3220 or 705-749-1130. Web: www.ptbofolkfest.ca/. A I
8/27-30; BLISTERED FINGERS FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Silver Spur Riding Club, Sidney, Maine. Featuring: Simon St. Pierre, Dailey & Vincent, The Bluegrass Brothers, The Gibson Brothers, Dan Pailsey & The Southern Grass, IIIrd Generatrion Bluegrass Band, Bluegrass Diamonds, Wilf Clark & The Misty Mountaineers, Acoustic Blue, Cross Over, Blue Around the Edges, Josh Williams & North Country, Robinson Gospel Sing Along & Jam and Host Band Blistered Fingers. Crafts. Tix: $70, $60-65 adv, children free. Info: Sandy Cormier, 263 Trafton Rd., Waterville, ME 04901; Ph: 207-873-6539. Web: www.blisteredfingers.com.
8/27-30; NORDSJØFESTIVALEN I FARSUND — Where: Farsund, Norway. Featuring: Ranarim, Unni Boksasp, Basco, Trio vid lampan, Tsuumi Soundsystem, Jackie Oates, Maeve MacKinnon, Kim Andre Rysstad, Fosbrooks, Five in a Boat. Workshops in dance, music. Info: Tor Steinar Fromreide, Nordsjøfestivalen I Farsund, Kaneheia 54, Farsund, N-4550, Norway; Ph: +47-(0)9112-9863 or +47-(0)3839-1260; Fx: +47-(0)3839-0840. Web: www.nordsjofestivalen.no.
8/27-30; TØNDER FEST — Where: Tønder, southwest coast of Denmark. Featuring: Arlo Guthrie, Carlos Núñez, Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Michael McGoldrick Big Band, The Young Dubliners, Le Vent du Nord, James Keelaghan, Tim O’Brien, Four Men and a Dog, Anthony da Costa & Abbie Gardner, more. Info: Carsten Panduro, Tønder Festival, Vestergade 80, Tønder, 6270, Denmark; Ph: +45-(0)74-72-4610 or +45-(0)74-72-1000; Fx: +45-(0)74-72-0123 . Web: www.tf.dk.
8/27-31; TOWERSEY VILLAGE FEST — Where: Towersey, Nr Thame, Oxfordshire, U.K. Featuring: The Imagined Village, The Waterson Family, Karine Polwart, The Spooky Men’s Chorale, Edward II, Devon Sproule, Shooglenifty, Heidi Talbot, The Old Swan Band, The Lark Rise Band, Steve Tilston, Florida Dana & Susan Robinson, many more. Workshops in song, dance, music. Tix: £88 and up. Info: Steve Heap, Towersey Village Festival, P.O. Box 296, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3XU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)162-98-27016 or +44-(0)162-98-27017; Fx: +44-(0)162-98-21874. Web: www.towerseyfestival.com.
8/27-9/7; SOUTHERN GOSPEL PICNIC — Where: Silver Dollar City, Branson, Mo. Info: D.A. Callaway, Silver Dollar City Entertainment, 399 Indian Point Rd., Branson, MO 65616; Ph: 800-831-4386 or 417-338-2611; Fx: 417-338-8095. Web: www.silverdollarcity.com. CR HR A
8/28-29; GOOMBAY! — Where: Asheville, N.C. Featuring: Diverse entertainment including Steel Drums, African-American Dancers, local Gospel groups, and contemporary rhythm bands, along with activities geared for families. Tix: FREE. Info: YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St., Asheville, NC 28801; Ph: 828-252-4614 or 828-257-4541; Fx: 828-257-4539. Web: www.ymicc.org.
8/28-29; OCEAN LAKES BLUEGRASS WEEKEND — Where: Myrtle Beach, S.C. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Grascals, IIIrd Tyme Out, Blue Highway, The James King Band, The Bluegrass Strangers, Harvest Wind Band, and more . Tix: $40, $20 children 6-12. Info: Kris Ziegler, 6001 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575; Ph: 877-510-1413 or 843-238-5636. Web: www.oceanlakes.com.
8/28-29; SUBDUED STRINGBAND JAMBOREE — Where: Deming Log Show Frgrnds, Bellingham, Wash. Info: Robert Blake, Subdued Stringband Jamboree, P.O. Box 3154, Bellingham, WA 98227; Ph: 360-733-5376. Web: www.stringbandjamboree.com.
8/28-30; AMERICAN FOLK FESTIVAL ON THE BANGOR WATERFRONT — Where: Bangor, Maine. Featuring: Cherish the Ladies, Les Charbonniers de L’Enfer, Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass, Clinton Fearon, The Lost Bayou Ramblers, Joshua Nelson, Gadelle, Mighty Sam McClain, Los Texmaniacs, Terry Harmonica Bean. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, 40 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401-5102; Ph: 207-992-2630. Web: www.americanfolkfestival.com.
8/28-30; BANNOCK COUNTY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bannock Co. Frgrnds, Pocatello, Idaho. Featuring: New South Fork, The Bluegrass Coalition, Will Williams & Gravel Road, more. Workshops in Music, beginners and advanced jams, open mic and square dance. Crafts. Tix: $30 adv, $35 wknd. Info: Diana Morgan, P.O. Box 796, Darrington, WA 98241; Ph: 360-436-1179 or 425-210-8277; Fx: 360-436-1179. Web: www.bannockcountybluegrassfestival.com.
8/28-30; EAGLEWOOD FOLK FEST — Where: Eaglewood Resort, Pefferlaw, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Annabelle Chvostek, Captain Dirt & The Skirt, Cheryl Gaudet, Corin Raymond & The Sundowners, Digging Roots, Doug MacArthur, Elvis Bossa Nova, Faye Blais, Flashlight Radio, The Good Lovelies, Holmes Hooke, Jonathan Byrd, Jory Nash, Kinnie Starr, LeE HARVeY OsMOND, Matt Masters, Mr. Something Something, Pat Robitaille, Red Pepper Spectacle Arts, Run With The Kittens, Tim Harrison. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $65 wknd $55 adv, $35 day $30 adv. Info: Eaglewood Folk Festival, c/o P.O. Box 249, Cannington, ON L0E 1E0, Canada; Ph: 800-437-1567; Fx: 905-852-0709. Web: www.eaglewoodfolk.com. CO CR HR A I
8/28-30; GREAT RIVER FOLK FEST — Where: Univ. of Wisconsin at La Crosse, Wis. Featuring: Greg Brown, Tom Pease, Peter Mayer, Grace Sisters, more. Workshops in song swaps, crafts. Crafts. Tix: $35, $6-20 day. Info: Michael De Yoe, Great River Trad. Music Festival, P.O. Box 1434, La Crosse, WI 54602-1434; Ph: 608-784-3033 or 608-784-6415. Web: www.greatriverfolkfest.org.
8/28-30; HOT AUGUST BLUES FEST — Where: Kenlake State Resort Park, Hardin, Ky. Info: Kenlake State Resort Park, 542 Kenlake Rd., Hardin, KY 42048-9737; Ph: 800-325-0143 or 270-474-2211. Web: parks.ky.gov.
8/28-30; NEDFEST — Where: Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Field, Nederland, Colo. Info: Nederland Music & Arts Festival, Michigan Mike, P.O. Box 830, Nederland, CO 80466; Ph: 303-415-5665 or 877-643-4261. Web: www.nedfest.com.
8/28-30; PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon, MI. Featuring: Cadillac Sky, Gandalf Murphy & the Slambobvian Circus of Dreams, The Clumsy Lovers, Pieta Brown, Deke Dickerson & the Ecco-Fonics, Seth Bernard & Daisy May, Drew Nelson, Charlie Parr, Reverend Eddie Danger, Jared Crump, Carolyn Striho w/Scott Dailey & Jason Schaller, more. Tix: $90, $35 day. Info: Linda Kermeen, 26156 WM 64, Ontonagon, MI 49953; Ph: 800-344-5355 or 906-884-2653. Web: www.porkiesfestival.org.
8/28-30; SANTA FE BLUEGRASS & OLD TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: Frgrnds in Santa Fe, N.M. Featuring: Alan Munde & Gazette, Blue Canyon Boys, Adobe Brothers, Lee Stripling Trio, Dirk Powell & Riley Baugus, more. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Steve Morgan, Southwest Pickers, 488 Pyrite Dr. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124; Ph: 505-891-2829. Web: www.southwestpickers.org.
8/28-30; SPBGMA Central City Bluegrass Music Festival and Fiddler’s Jamboree — Where: Linn County Fairgrounds, Central City, IA. Info: Chuck Stearman, SPBGMA, P.O. Box 271, Kirksville, MO 63501; Ph: 660-665-7172; Fx: 660-665-7450. Web: www.spbgma.com.
8/28-31; SHREWSBURY FOLK FEST — Where: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, U.K. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Sandra Surtees, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, P.O. Box 1568, Bridgnorth, WV15 6YJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)174-676-8813; Fx: +44-(0)174-676-8813. Web: www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk.
8/28-31; SOUTHSEA FOLK & ROOTS FEST — Where: Southsea, Hampshire, U.K. Tix: FREE and evenings £10-14. Info: Richard Hambridge, 83 North End Grove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8NF, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)77-0809-5735. Web: www.southseafolkfestival.co.uk.
8/28-31; WALDEBRIDGE FOLK FEST — Where: Wadebridge, North Cornwall, U.K. Info: Hobgoblin Music, Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge, PL27 7NS, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)120-881-4638 . Web: www.wadebridgefolk.co.uk. CO
8/28-9/1; WOMEN IN TUNE WOMEN’S MUSIC FEST — Where: Lampeter, Wales, UK. Featuring: Carolyn Hillyer, Clare Summerskill, Invocal, Zoox, Maggie Nichols. Workshops in singing, drumming, comedy. Tix: £110. Info: Women in Tune, Swn Y Ddol, Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8LD, Wales, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1558-650-831. Web: www.womenintune.co.uk.
8/29; BARBERSHOP SING & VINTAGE BASEBALL GAME — Where: Historic Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio. Featuring: Alliance Chorus. Crafts. Tix: $12.50, students $6.50. Info: Kim Krieger / Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, P.O. Box 235, Archbold, OH 43502; Ph: 800-590-9755 or 419-446-2541; Fx: 419-445-5251. Web: www.saudervillage.com. CO CR HO HR A
8/29; FIDDLIN’ ON THE FARM — Where: Howell Living History Farm, Titusville, N.J. Contests. Crafts. Info: Kathy Brilla, Howell Living History Farm, 101 Hunter Rd., Titusville, NJ 08560; Ph: 609-737-3299; Fx: 609-737-6524. Web: www.howellfarm.org.
8/29; MUSICK MOUNTAIN BLUES FEST — Where: Shaver Lake, Calif. Featuring: Lydia Pense, Coldblood. Tix: $8, $5 adv. Info: Musick Mountain Blues Fest, P.O. Box 874, Auberry, CA 93602; Ph: 559-82-BLUES. Web: www.musickmountainblues.org.
8/29-30; GREAT TRAIL FEST WEEKEND I — Where: Malvern, Ohio. Featuring: Show Fiddlers, Krista Solars, Perry McKinley, Scottish Piper Band, Clog Dancers, Searching Bear Native American Flutes, Dan Fladung Logan’s Lament Mini Drama, Fare Passage Band. Tix: $5. Info: Barbara Garduno, Great Trail Festival, P.O. Box 552, Malvern, OH 44644; Ph: 330-794-9100; Fx: 330-794-9100. Web: www.greattrailfestival.com.
8/29-30; VIVA! CHICAGO LATIN MUSIC FEST — Where: Grant Park, Chicago, Ill. Featuring: Salsa, Latin pop, mariachi, ranchera music and more. Tix: FREE. Info: Veronica Resa, Viva! Chicago Latin Music Fest, Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events, 121 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60602; Ph: 312-744-3315 or 312-744-5648; Fx: 312-744-8523. Web: www.vivachicago.us. A
8/29-31; THE GREAT BRITISH RHYTHM & BLUES FEST — Where: Colne, Lancashire, U.K. Featuring: Over 600 r&b musicians. Tix: £120, £95 adv, £25-35 day. Info: Alison Goode, The Great British R&B Fest, Bank House, 61 Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0BP, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1282-661234; Fx: +44-(0)1282-661221. Web: www.bluesfestival.co.uk.
8/31-9/6; LEMARS NATIONAL OLD TIME COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Plymouth Co. Frgrnds, LeMars, Iowa. Featuring: Over 600 old-time performers, celebrities, workshop hosts and contest participants. Contests in 23 different categories of acoustic old-time music. Workshops. Tix: $55 week, $15 per day. Info: Bob Everhart, NTCMA, P.O. Box 492, 650 Main St., Anita, IA 50020; Ph: 712-762-4363 or 712-249-5989. Web: www.oldtimemusic.tipzu.com.
Camps & Schools
June
6/5-7; BASS LINES — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Tix: tuition $560, housing $335, application fee $25. Info: Office of Special Programs, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston St., MS-155 SP, Boston, MA 02115-3693; Ph: 617-747-2245 or 877-BERKLEE; Fx: 617-262-5419. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer. A
6/5-7; GEORGIA STRAIT GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Crescent Beach, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Phil Belanger, Keith Bennett, June Cannon, Dave Dunnigan, Don Fraser, Neil Fraser, Guido Heisteck, Don Kellet, Kitty King, Wendy Knudson, Colleen Savage, Brian Tate. Workshops in guitar, fiddle, drums, vocals and songwriting. Tix: $295. Info: Granville Airton, Georgia Strait Guitar Workshop, 2159 Quenville Rd., Courtenay, BC V9J 2X7, Canada; Ph: 250-890-0499 or 604-327-7811; Fx: 250-890-0440. Web: www.gsgw.ca.
6/5-7; PEOPLE’S MUSIC NETWORK SUMMER GATHERING — Where: Camp Epworth, High Falls, N.Y. Workshops in music for social change. Tix: $100-200 sliding scale. Info: Diane Crowe, PMN / SFS, 78 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, MA 10154; Ph: 413-548-9394. Web: www.peoplesmusic.org.
6/7-12; MONTANA FIDDLE CAMP, SESSION 1 — Where: Monarch, Mont. Featuring: Calvin Vollrath, Charlie Walden, Will Harmon, Jill Flikkema, Justin Branum, Mike Dowling, Jacob Means, Reid Buckley, Pat Plunkett. Workshops. Tix: $225-345. Info: Fred & Jeanne Buckley, 319 Old Divide Rd., Roundup, MT 59072; Ph: 406-323-1198 or 406-236-5548; Fx: 406-236-5385. Web: www.montanafiddlers.org.
6/7-13; APPALACHIAN FAMILY FOLK WEEK — Where: Hindman Settlement School, Hindman, Ky. Workshops in instruments, crafts, more. Crafts. Tix: adult $600, child $200. Info: Mike Mullins, Hindman Settlement School, P.O. Box 844, Hindman, KY 41822; Ph: 606-785-5475; Fx: 606-785-3499. Web: www.hindmansettlement.org.
6/7-13; BLUE RIDGE OLD-TIME MUSIC WEEK — Where: Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, N.C. Featuring: Carl Jones, Cathy Fink, Adam Hurt, Jeremy Stephens, Jack Burgess, Helen White, Beverly Smith, Paul Brown, Kellie Allen, Hilary Dirlam, Marcy Marxer, Margaret Wright, Rhonda Gouge, Curly Miller, Carole Ann Rose, Laura Boosinger, and more. Workshops in banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, mtn dulcimer, rhythm, dance, country singing and storytelling. Tix: $360-600, discounts avail. Info: Lorretta Shelton / MHC Conferences, Mars Hill College, P.O. Box 6785, Mars Hill, NC 28754; Ph: 828-689-1167 or 828-689-1646; Fx: 828-689-1647. Web: www.mhc.edu/oldtimemusic. A
6/7-13; NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Billy White Fox. 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
6/8-11; AUTOHARP WORKSHOPS — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $160. Info: Music Director, Ozark Folk Center, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 800-264-3655 or 870-269-3851. Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com. CR HR A
6/8-12; KLUANE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS MUSIC CAMP — Where: Kathleen Lake Retreat, Yukon, Canada. Featuring: Bruce Bergman, Marc Ladoucer, Deb Bergman, Radim Zenkl, Glen Hoffart, Rob Bergman, Marg Tatum, Paul Elliott, Chris Elliott, Dale Ann Bradley. Workshops in banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, vocal, fiddle. Tix: $395. Info: Thane Phillips, 20 Harbottle Road, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5T2, Canada; Ph: 867-667-2303 or 867-334-4439. Web: www.kluanemountainbluegrassfest.com.
6/8-12; SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLE CAMP FOR BEGINNERS — Where: The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Neb. Featuring: Deborah Greenblatt. Workshops in fiddle. Tix: $200. Info: Deborah Greenblatt, The Old Schoolhouse, 504 Garfield St., Avoca, NE 68307; Ph: 402-275-3221. Web: www.greenblattandseay.com.
6/11-14; SEA SHANTY CAMP — Where: Fort Flagler State Park, WA. Tix: $350 tuition, r&b. Info: Ferryboat Music, Hank Cramer, PO Box 22, Winthrop, WA 98862; Ph: 509-996-3527; Fx: 509-996-3527. Web: www.seashantycamp.com.
6/12-14; INTERNATIONAL & ISRAELI FOLK DANCE WEEKEND W/SASHA — Where: Hopewell Junction, N.Y. Featuring: Sasha, Ira Weisburd. Workshops in folk dance. Tix: $250-320. Info: Sasha Gottlieb, 351 West 24st., Apt. 20F, New York, NY 10011; Ph: 212-929-5698. Web: www.folkdance.org.
6/12-15; SUMMERSONGS WEST — Where: Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA. Featuring: Penny Nichols, Cosy Sheridan Freebo, Kenny Edwards, Sev Browne, Rebecca Troon, Joyce Woodson. Workshops in songwriting, singing, guitar, piano, performance, creative process and more. Tix: $429 inc. room and board. Info: Penny Nichols, SummerSongs, P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-247-7049 or 845-594-1867; Fx: 845-750-6170. Web: www.summersongs.com.
6/13-16; ALASKA MIDNIGHT SUN SONG CAMP — Where: Alaska State Frgrnds, Palmer, Alaska. Workshops. Info: Rick & Sheila Miller, Alaska Midnight Sun Song Camp, 6216 Blackberry St., Anchorage, AK 99502; Ph: 907-243-5758 or 907-223-0932; Fx: 907-272-1077. Web: www.songcamp.com.
6/13-20; SCANDIA CAMP MENDOCINO — Where: Mendocino Woodlands, CA. Workshops in dance and music. Tix: $780, adv $730. Info: Scandia Camp Mendocino, 1320 Harleyford Rd, Woodridge, CA 60517; Ph: 630-985-7192 or 562-884-5763. Web: www.scandiacampmendocino.org.
6/13-21; ALASDAIR FRASER’S SIERRA FIDDLE CAMP — Where: Nevada City, CA. Featuring: Alasdair Fraser, Hanneke Cassel, Lesa Terry, Deby Grosjean, Mariel Vandersteel, Ethan Lewis, Natalie Haas, Joel Cohen, more. Workshops. Tix: $820 adult, $720 child. Info: Alasdair Fraser’s Sierra Fiddle Camp, PO Box 219, Nevada City, CA 95959; Ph: 530-478-9004. Web: www.sierrafiddlecamp.org.
6/14-17; CBA MUSIC CAMP — Where: Grass Valley, Calif. Featuring: Roland White, Claire Lynch, Mark Schatz, Richard Bailey, Bill Amatneek, Bill Evans, Ivan Rosenberg, Chris Stuart, Keith Little, Paul Shelasky, John Reischman, Jason Thomas, Brad Leftwich, Janet Beazley, Jim Nunally, Jack Tuttle, Tim Hicks, Lisa Berman, Lisa Burns, Kathy Barwick. Workshops in instrumental, jamming, more. Tix: tuition $280, camping $25, meals $90. Info: Ingrid Noyes, Director, California Bluegrass Music Assoc., P.O. Box 840, Marshall, CA 94940; Ph: 415-663-1342 or 707-878-9067; Fx: 415-663-9755. Web: www.cbamusiccamp.org.
6/14-19; MONTANA FIDDLE CAMP, SESSION 2 — Where: Monarch, Mont. Featuring: Brian Wicklund, Chirps Smith, Rona Wilkie, Natilie Padilla, Trevor Krieger, Jeff Troxel, Rick McCracken, Dot Kent. Workshops. Tix: $225-345. Info: Fred & Jeanne Buckley, 319 Old Divide Rd., Roundup, MT 59072; Ph: 406-323-1198 or 406-236-5548; Fx: 406-236-5385. Web: www.montanafiddlers.org.
6/14-20; DANCE CALLERS’ WORKSHOP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Bob Dalsemer. 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
6/14-20; NORTHEAST HERITAGE MUSIC CAMP — Where: Johnson, Vt. Featuring: Seamus Connolly, Alan Jabbour, Éric Favreau, Kimberley Fraser, Pete Sutherland, Grey Larsen, David Surette, Cindy Kallet, David Kaynor, Jeremiah McLane, Sarah Hotchkiss, Alice Bérubé, Tim Cummings, Ken Perlman, Peter Langston. Workshops in fiddle, piano, accordion, flute, whistle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dance. Tix: $730 incl. r&b. Info: Peter Langston & Ken Perlman, NHMC, 9228 1st Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117-2003; Ph: 812-334-7992; Fx: 812-334-7992. Web: www.northeastheritagemusiccamp.com.
6/14-21; STEVE KAUFMAN’S ACOUSTIC KAMP, WEEK 1 — Where: Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn. Featuring: Rolly Brown, Mark Cosgrove, Dan Crary, Steve Kaufman, Jeff Jenkins, Mike Maddux, Chris Proctor, Steve Baughman, Cindy Grey, Rusty Holloway, Bobby and Cathy Hicks, Stacy Phillips, more. Workshops in flatpicking, fingerpicking, dobro, bluegrass and old time banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass . Tix: $775 incl r&b, $675. Info: Steve Kaufman, Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamps, P.O. Box 1020, Alcoa, TN 37701; Ph: 800-FLATPIK or 865-982-3808; Fx: 865-982-3808. Web: www.flatpik.com. CR HR
6/19-20; BUSINESS OF MUSIC — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Tix: tuition $540, housing $245, application fee $25. Info: Office of Special Programs, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston St., MS-155 SP, Boston, MA 02115-3693; Ph: 617-747-2245 or 877-BERKLEE; Fx: 617-262-5419. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer. A
6/19-21; BRASS WEEKEND — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Christine Fawson, Charles Lewis, Tiger Okoshi, and Phil Wilson. Tix: tuition $560, housing $335, application fee $25. Info: Office of Special Programs, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston St., MS-155 SP, Boston, MA 02115-3693; Ph: 617-747-2245 or 877-BERKLEE; Fx: 617-262-5419. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer. A
6/19-21; SAXOPHONE WEEKEND — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Tix: tuition $560, housing $335, application fee $25 . Info: Office of Special Programs, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston St., MS-155 SP, Boston, MA 02115-3693; Ph: 617-747-2245 or 877-BERKLEE; Fx: 617-262-5419. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer. A
6/19-7/8; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP, TEEN SESSION 1 — Where: West Hawley, Mass., then New England tour. Featuring: Suzannah Park, Carl Linich, Luke Hoffman. Tix: $1225. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. Web: www.villageharmony.org.
6/20-26; NORTHEAST DULCIMER SYMPOSIUM — Where: Blue Mt. Lake, N.Y. Featuring: Madeline MacNeil, Christie Burns, Dwain Wilder, Tom White, Ken Lovelett. Workshops in mountain dulcimer building. Tix: $610 tuition, $350 materials fee. Info: David T. Moore, Northeast Dulcimer Symposium, P.O. Box 358, Annapolis Jct. , MD 20701-0358; Ph: 301-445-3273 or 301-704-3262. Web: www.nedulcimer.org.
6/20-27; MENDOCINO FOLKLORE CAMP — Where: Mendocino Woodlands Camp, Mendocino, Calif. Featuring: Nikola Krcadinac, Sarah (Anindo) Marshall, Sue Foy, John Morovich, Michele Simon, Bill Cope, Billy Burke. Workshops in dance, singing. Crafts. Tix: $750. Info: Russell Linscott, Mendocino Folklore Camp, 6 Grove St, Mill Valley, CA 94941; Ph: 415-225-9956. Web: www.mendocinofolklorecamp.org.
6/20-7/5; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP IN SWEDEN — Where: Gunnarp, Halland, Sweden. Featuring: Larry Gordon, Asa Grogorn Sol, Susanne Lind and Suchet Malhotra. Tix: $1400. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. Web: www.villageharmony.org.
6/20-7/8; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP IN ENGLAND — Where: Castle Acre, Norfolk, UK. Featuring: Patty Cuyler, Malkhaz Erkvanidze and Dessislava Stefanova. Tix: $1500. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. Web: www.villageharmony.org.
6/21-23; GREAT LABOR ARTS EXCHANGE — Where: National Labor College, Silver Spring, Md. Tix: $75-125 tuition, $98-170 r&b, $50 day. Info: Peter Jones, Labor Heritage Foundation, 815 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006; Ph: 202-639-6204; Fx: 202-508-6908. Web: www.laborheritage.org. CR HR A
6/21-26; KENTUCKY MUSIC WEEK — Where: Bardstown, Ky. Featuring: Janita Baker, Cathy Barton, Jo Ann Bland, David Brooks, Sue Carpenter, Mary Carty, Alan Darveaux, Sarah Elizabeth, Steve Eulberg, Robert Force, Vera Frazier, Bing Futch, Gary Gallier, Guy George, Tull Glazener, Les Gustafson-Zook, Dave Haas, Stephen Humphries, Jory Hutchens, Turner Hutchens, Ken Kolodner, Molly McCormack, Donna Missigman, Fred Meyer, Jim Miller, Josh Noe, Dave Para, Martha Richard, Butch Ross, Gary Sager, Gale Sturm, Linda Lowe Thompson, Rick Thum, Susan Trump, Mark Wade, Anne Zabenco. Workshops in instruments, dance and crafts. Crafts. Tix: $5-$250. Info: Nancy Johnson Barker, KMW, Inc., P.O. Box 86, Bardstown, KY 40004; Ph: 502-348-5237. Web: www.kentuckymusicweek.com. CR HR A
6/21-26; SUMMER SONGS WEST — Where: Cambria, CA. Featuring: Severin Browne, Kenny Edward, Freebo, Penny Nichols, Cosy Sheridan, Rebecca Troon, Joyce Woodson, Dale Laduke, more. Tix: $479. Info: Penny Nichols, Summer Songs, Inc., P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-750-6871; Fx: 845-750-6170. Web: www.summersongs.com.
6/21-26; WCU MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WEEK — Where: Western Carolina Univ., Cullowhee, N.C. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $300 tuition, $267-$317 r&b. Info: Continuing Education , WCU, 138 University Outreach Center, Cullowhee, NC 28723; Ph: 800-928-4968 or 828-227-7211; Fx: 828-227-7115. Web: www.wcu.edu/5046.asp. A
6/21-27; ALLEGHENY ECHOES SUMMER WORKSHOP — Where: Marlinton, W.Va. Workshops in vocals, fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, dulcimer and creative writing. Tix: tuition $400. Info: Mike Bing, Allegheny Echoes Inc., Rt. 2 Box 128-M, Marlinton, WV 24954; Ph: 304-799-7121. Web: www.alleghenyechoes.com.
6/21-27; FIDDLE FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS — 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
6/21-27; LADY OF THE LAKE MUSIC & DANCE WEEK — Where: Camp N-Sid-Sen, Idaho. Featuring: Wild Asparagus, Bare Necessities, Mel Luedders, Ken Glastre. Workshops in dance, music, singing and art. Tix: $525 adult, $495 teen. Info: Lady of the Lake Music & Dance, Spokane Folklore Society, P.O. Box 141, Spokane, WA 99210; Ph: 208-683-3912 or 509-747-2640; Fx: 509-624-6654. Web: www.spokanefolklore.org.
6/21-28; STEVE KAUFMAN’S ACOUSTIC KAMP, WEEK 2 — Where: Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn. Featuring: John Carlini, Beppe Gambetta, Mike Kaufman, Robin Kessinger, Uwe Krüger, Tony McManus, Scott Nygaard, Eric Thompson, Cindy Grey, Robin Bullock, David Harvey, John Moore, Andy Owens, John Reischman, Don Stiernberg, more. Workshops in flatpicking, fingerpicking, dobro, bluegrass and old time banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass. Tix: $775 incl r&b, $675. Info: Steve Kaufman, Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamps, P.O. Box 1020, Alcoa, TN 37701; Ph: 800-FLATPIK or 865-982-3808; Fx: 865-982-3808. Web: www.flatpik.com. CR HR
6/22-26; BERKLEE PERCUSSION FEST — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: John Ramsay, Yoron Israel, Sergio Bellotti and many more. Tix: tuition $995, housing $680, application fee $25. Info: Office of Special Programs, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston St., MS-155 SP, Boston, MA 02115-3693; Ph: 617-747-2245 or 877-BERKLEE; Fx: 617-262-5419. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer.
6/22-26; COWAN CREEK MOUNTAIN MUSIC SCHOOL — Where: Cowan Community Ctr, Whitesburg, Ky. Featuring: Roger Cooper, Bruce Greene, Jamie Wells, John Harrod, Sarah Howard, Ron Short, Rich Kirby, Randy Wilson, Cari Norris, John Haywood, Brett Ratliff, Don Rogers, Karly Higgins, Donavan Cain, Roy Tackett, Charlie Whitaker and Angie DeBord, more. Workshops in banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, singing, dancing, storytelling and more. Tix: $150-$200. Info: Nell Fields, Cowan Community Center, 81 Sturgill Branch, Whitesburg, KY 41858; Ph: 606-633-3187. Web: www.cowancreekmusic.org.
6/22-26; MARK O’CONNOR FIDDLE CAMP — Where: Montgomery Bell State Park, near Nashville, Tenn. Featuring: Mark O’Connor, Kevin Burke, Mari Black, James Chancellor, Buddy Spicher, Billy Contreras, Samantha Robichaud, Barbara Lamb, Aubrey Haynie, Casey Driessen, Jeremy Kittel. Workshops. Tix: fiddlers $850, guardians $400. Info: Helen Holzen, Mark O’Connor Fiddle Camp, P.O. Box 110573, Nashville, TN 37222; Ph: 615-941-7426; Fx: 615-333-6641. Web: www.markoconnor.com.
6/22-28; AMERICAN MANDOLIN & GUITAR SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Roger Williams Univ., Bristol, R.I. Workshops. Tix: $400 tuition, $475-646 room. Info: Ralph Costanza, Amer. Mandolin & Guitar School, 248 Broadlake Rd., Colchester, VT 05446; Ph: 802-864-7940 or 401-254-3568. Web: www.amguss.com.
6/25-29; INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE AND MUSIC SESSION — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: Yves Moreau, Roberto Bagnoli and France Bourque-Moreau. Workshops in folk music and dance. Tix: $260-630. Info: Folk Arts Center of New England, 42 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176; Ph: 781-662-7475. Web: www.facone.org.
6/27; SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLE CAMP FOR FOLKS WHO HAVE NEVER FIDDLED — Where: The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Neb. Featuring: Deborah Greenblatt. Workshops in fiddle. Tix: $20. Info: Deborah Greenblatt, The Old Schoolhouse, 504 Garfield St., Avoca, NE 68307; Ph: 402-275-3221. Web: www.greenblattandseay.com.
6/27-7/2; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: McLean, Va. Featuring: Pat Martino, Alex Skolnick. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1555. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com.
6/27-7/4; BALKAN MUSIC & DANCE WORKSHOP — Where: Mendocino Woodlands Camp, Mendocino, Calif. Featuring: Classes, workshops and instruction on dance, singing, folk instruments and folklore. Info: Rachel MacFarlane, East European Folk Life Center, P.O. Box 12488, Berkeley, CA 94712; Ph: 510-547-1118 or 510-549-2124; Fx: 510-549-2124. Web: www.eefc.org.
6/28-7/4; ASHOKAN FIDDLE & DANCE: WESTERN & SWING WEEK — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, John Krumm, Barry Mitterhoff, Matt Glaser, Peter Davis, Junior Daugherty, Paul Anastasio, James Mason, Vinnie Martucci, Laurel Massé, Matt Munisteri, Tom Mitchell, Dave Giegerich, Peter Ecklund, Larry Baione, Dave Davies, Harry Aceto, Jay Peterson, Billy Lang, George Reed, Colin McCaffrey, Andrew VanNorstrand, Cindy Overstreet & Steve Ryan, Paul Overton & Sharon Ashe, Swingology, and Lindy Hop Heaven. Workshops in music, instruments, dance. Tix: $825. Info: Jay Ungar, Molly Mason or Barbara Mermell, Ashokan Fiddle & Dance, P.O. Box 49, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-246-2121; Fx: 845-246-9121. Web: www.ashokan.org.
6/28-7/4; CONTINUING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Bob Buckingham. 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 828-837-2775; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
6/28-7/4; NORDIC FIDDLES & FEET — Where: Camp Ogontz, New Hampshire. Featuring: Dag Hamre, Brit Totland, Tore Bolstad, Frode Nyvold, Britt-Mari Westholm, Bengt Mård, Kalle and Anders Almlöf, Magnus Holmström, Roo Lester, Larry Harding, Loretta Kelley, Karin Code. Workshops in dance, fiddle, hardingfele, singing, nyckelharpa, torader. Crafts. Tix: $715. Info: Meg Mabbs, Nordic Fiddles and Feet, 4401 Alta Vista Way, Knoxville, TN 37919; Ph: 865-522-0515. Web: www.nordicfiddlesandfeet.org.
6/29-7/2; INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE AND MUSIC SESSION — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: Yves Moreau, Roberto Bagnoli and France Bourque-Moreau. Workshops in folk music and dance. Tix: $260-630. Info: Folk Arts Center of New England, 42 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176; Ph: 781-662-7475. Web: www.facone.org.
6/29-8/21; HARBOURFRONT CENTRE CAMP ROCK STAR — Where: Harbourfront Ctr, Toronto, Ont., Canada. Tix: $430. Info: Linda Liontis / Media Relations, Harbourfront Centre Camps, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M6G 2B4, Canada; Ph: 416-973-4093. Web: www.harbourfrontcentre.com.
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7/2-4; SFFMC FOURTH OF JULY CAMP — Where: Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz Mtns, Calif. Featuring: Do-it-yourself concerts, jams and all kinds of acoustic music. Workshops. Info: Ken Hayes, San Francisco Folk Music Club, 885 Clayton St., San Francisco, CA 94117; Ph: 415-661-2217. Web: www.sffmc.org.
7/2-5; SAN FRANCISCO FOLK MUSIC CLUB FOURTH OF JULY CAMPOUT — Where: Boulder Creek Scout Reservation, Boulder Creek, CA. Info: San Francisco Folk Music Club, Phyllis Jardine, 4132 Cristobal Way, Pleasanton, CA 94566; Ph: 925-846-4549. Web: www.sffmc.org.
7/2-8/8; STOCKTON FOLK DANCE CAMP — Where: Univ. of the Pacific, Stockton, Calif. Featuring: Yves Moreau, Lester, Lee Otterholt, more. Workshops. Info: Bruce Mitchell, Stockton Folk Dance Camp, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211; Ph: 530-888-6586 or 530-474-3231; Fx: 530-888-7439. Web: www.folkdancecamp.org.
7/4-11; MBIRA CAMP, SESSION 1 — Where: Berkeley, Calif. Featuring: Erica Azim, Patience Chaitezvi, more. Workshops. Tix: $800. Info: Erica Azim, MBIRA, P.O. Box 7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863; Ph: 510-548-6053; Fx: 510-548-2454. Web: www.mbira.org. CO
7/5-10; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER CAJUN/CREOLE WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: J.B. Adams, Charlie Terr, Paul Daigle, Kristi Gillory, Jesse Lege, Michelle Kaminsky, Al Berard, Tracy Schwarz, Edward Poullard, Christy Leichty, Jim Phillips, Yvette Landry, Randy Vidrine, and more. Tix: $420. Info: Augusta Heritage Center, Davis & Elkins College, 100 Campus Dr., Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. Web: www.augustaheritage.com. CR HR A
7/5-10; CEDAR RUN SONG WORKSHOPS SUMMER WEEK — Where: SevenOaks Pathwork Center, Madison, Va. Featuring: Joe Jencks, Cosy Sheridan, Alastair Moock, Kathy Hussey, Kate Campbell, Eric Garrison. Info: Eric Garrison, Director, Cedar Run Song Workshops, 575 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840; Ph: 203-972-0848; Fx: 203-966-5924. Web: www.cedarrunworkshops.com.
7/5-10; CEÒLAS SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL — Where: Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Featuring: Expert tuition in piping, fiddling, singing, Scotch reels and Quadrilles, step dancing and the Gaelic language. Tix: £160. Info: Ceòlas, Daliburgh, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS, Scotland; Ph: . Web: ceolas.co.uk.
7/5-10; COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL, TRADITIONS WEEK I — Where: McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. Featuring: Guy Davis, Scott Ainslie, Bob Zentz, Dom Flemons, Lea Gilmore, Walt Michael, Santa Cruz River Band, Sparky & Rhonda Rucker, Professor Louie, Ken Bloom, The Vanavers, Howie Bursen, Rod MacDonald, Bob & Austin Lucas, Andy Cohen, Footworks, others. Workshops in instruments, singing, dance, film, drama, crafts, children’s. Crafts. Tix: $190 - $420. Info: Walt Michael, Common Ground on the Hill, 2 College Hill, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD 21157; Ph: 410-857-2771 or 410-857-2772. Web: www.commongroundonthehill.org.
7/5-10; CONTINUING FOLK HARP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Lorinda Jones. 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.
7/5-10; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Los Angeles, Calif. Featuring: Andrew York, Ed Gerhard, Peppino D’Agostino, Stu Hamm, and John 5. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1555. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com.
7/5-11; SWANNANOA GATHERING FIDDLE WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Paul Anastasio, Liz Knowles, Joe Craven, Barbara Lamb, Jamie Laval, Mike Block, Roger Bellow, Laura Risk, Carl Jones, Andrea Hoag, Dennis Stroughmatt, Kimberley Fraser, Natalya Weinstein, Brad Leftwich, Flynn Cohen, Sarah-Jane Summers, David Greely, Jeff Hersk. Tix: tuition $430, r&b $340. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. Web: www.swangathering.org.
7/5-11; SWANNANOA GATHERING TRADITIONAL SONG WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Fiona Ritchie, Julee Glaub, Sheila Kay Adams,Jeff Warner, Matt Wojcik, Mark Weems, Carl Jones, Daithi Sproule, Ed Miller, Matt Watroba, Rev. Robert Jones. Workshops in singing, vocals, choral, songwriting. Tix: $430 tuition, $340 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. Web: www.swangathering.org.
7/6-8; WINNIPEG FOLK FEST - FOLK MUSIC RETREAT — Where: Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: Riley Baugus, Mary Flower, Jenny Whiteley, Vance Gilbert. Workshops in fiddle, banjo, guitar, songwriting, performance, blues, ensemble playing. Tix: $375 tuition, $325 adv. Info: Karen Press, Winnipeg Folk Festival, #203-211 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2, Canada; Ph: 204-231-0096 x227 or 888-655-5354; Fx: 204-231-0076. Web: www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca.
7/6-10; CEILIDH TRAIL SCHOOL OF CELTIC MUSIC — Where: Inverness, Cape Breton, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Jerry Holland, Dwayne Cote, Brenda Stubbert, and Scott Macmillan. Workshops in fiddle and guitar. Tix: $435-525. Info: Roberta Head, Ceilidh Trail School of Celtic Music, 29 Hillview Drive, River Ryan, NS B1H 5R3, Canada; Ph: 902-862-8878; Fx: 902-862-8878. Web: www.ceilidhtrail.com. CR HR A
7/6-10; FIDDLING DEMYSTIFIED CAMP - WEEK I — Where: Old Songs Community Center, Voorheesville NY. Featuring: Donna Hébert, Jane Rothfield, Max Cohen, George Wilson. For ages 6-18. Workshops in Fiddle & Strings Youth. Tix: $350. Info: Andy Spence, Old Songs Inc, PO Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186; Ph: 518-765-2815 or 413-658-4276. Web: www.dhebert.com.
7/6-10; FUR PEACE RANCH Mandolin: Bluegrass and Beyond CAMP — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Barry Mitterhoff. Workshops in fingerstyle guitar, bass, mandolin and fingerstyle blues. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228 or 740-992-2575; Fx: 740-992-9126. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com. CO HO A
7/7-16; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP, ADULT SESSION — Where: Stannard, Vt.. Featuring: Peter & Mary Alice Amidon, Luke Hoffman and Stefan Amidon. Tix: $725. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. Web: www.villageharmony.org.
7/8-11; ACOUSTIC STRING FEST — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Eugene Friesen, Matt Glaser, Chris Howes, John McGann, and Rob Thomas. Tix: tuition $530, housing $310, application fee $25 . Info: Office of Special Programs, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston St., MS-155 SP, Boston, MA 02115-3693; Ph: 617-747-2245 or 877-BERKLEE; Fx: 617-262-5419. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer. A
7/9-10; WINNIPEG FOLK FEST YOUNG PERFORMERS PROGRAM — Where: Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: Winnipeg Folk Festival performers mentoring young musicians ages 14-24. Workshops in songwriting, band arrangement, stage presence, more. Tix: $125 CDN. Info: Morgan Hamill, Winnipeg Folk Festival, #203-211 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2, Canada; Ph: 204-231-0096; Fx: 204-231-0076. Web: www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca.
7/10-12; BEGINNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Lorinda Jones. 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
7/10-19; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP, TEEN RESIDENTIAL SESSION — Where: Stump Sprouts, West Hawley, Mass. Featuring: Patty Cuyler, Val Mindel and Mollie Stone. Tix: $675. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. Web: www.villageharmony.org.
7/11-18; BACDS ENGLISH DANCE WEEK — Where: Mendocino Woodlands Camp, Mendocino, Calif. Featuring: Classes in historic and contemporary English country dance, display dance, music, and song. Workshops in . Info: 920 32nd St., Richmond, CA 94804; Ph: 510-528-7953 or 510-604-6060. Web: www.bacds.org/eweek.
7/12-17; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER BLUES WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Rich DelGrosso, Louisiana Red, Gaye Adegbalola, Andra Faye, Shirley Smith, Ann Rabson, Daryl Davis, Erwin Helfer, Judy LaPrade, Grant Dermody, Joe Filisko, Phil Wiggins, Stan Hirsch, Eleanor Ellis, Fiona Boyes, Jake Heck, Rick Franklin, Joan Fenton, Elijah Wald, and more . Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $420. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 College Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. Web: www.augustaheritage.com. CR HR A
7/12-17; COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL, TRADITIONS WEEK II — Where: McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. Featuring: Tim O’Brien, Tom Adams, Randy Barrett, Jim Heffernan, Earl White, Dave Bing, Dede Wyland, Jaqui MacMillan, Sharon Knowles, Port Righ, Suzanne 7 Jim, Dave Kiputh & Linda Schrade, Bill Troxler, others. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $190-$420. Info: Walt Michael, Common Ground on the Hill, 2 College Hill, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD 21157; Ph: 410-857-2771 or 410-857-2772. Web: www.commongroundonthehill.org.
7/12-17; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Chicago, Ill. Featuring: Buddy Guy. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1555. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com.
7/12-18; CALIFORNIA COAST MUSIC CAMP, WEEK 1 — Where: Placer County, Calif. Workshops in vocals, guitar, banjo, bass, fiddle, mandolin, ukulele, songwriting, harmonica, percussion, more. Tix: $800-900. Info: California Coast Music Camp, P.O. Box 60875 , Palo Alto, CA 94306-0875 ; Ph: 650-306-0699 or 510-769-2171. Web: www.musiccamp.org.
7/12-18; CATSKILLS IRISH ARTS WEEK — Where: Irish Cultural & Sports Ctr, East Durham, N.Y. Workshops in trad Irish music, song and dance. Tix: $325-375, $150-200 children 5-12. Info: Paul Keating, Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre, P.O. Box 624, East Durham, NY 12423; Ph: 800-434-3378 or 518-634-2286; Fx: 518-634-2058. Web: www.IrishVillageUSA.com.
7/12-18; CONTRA DANCE MUSICIANS’ WEEK — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: David Kaynor, Susan Conger, Susie Secco and Peter Siegel. 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 828-837-8637; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
7/12-18; SWANNANOA GATHERING CELTIC WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Martin Hayes, Kevin Burke, Manus McGuire, Liz Knowles, Cillian Vallely, Kevin Crawford, Donal Clancy, John Skelton, Robin Bullock, Aoife Clancy, Kimberley Fraser, Jamie Laval, Kathleen Conneely, Eamon O’Leary, Ed Miller, Billy Jackson, Grainne Hambly, Jane MacMorran, Angelina Carberry, Martin Quinn, Robbie O’Connell, Matt Olwell, Margaret Bennett. Tix: $430 tuition, $340 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. Web: www.swangathering.org.
7/12-18; WUMB SUMMER ACOUSTIC MUSIC WEEK 1 — Where: Moultonboro, N.H. Featuring: Rolly Brown, Cliff Eberhardt. Martin Grosswendt, Trina Hamlin, Lorraine and Bennett Hammond, Ernie Hawkins, Carl Jones and Beverly Smith, Mark Simos and Charles Williams. Workshops. Tix: $810. Info: Dick Pleasants, WUMB / UMass., Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393; Ph: 617-287-6901 or 617 287-6900; Fx: 617-287-6916. Web: www.wumb.org.
7/13-16; PETE WERNICK’S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP — Where: Oak Hill, N.Y. Featuring: Pete Wernick, Joan Wernick, Ira Gitlin. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $245. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-440-5564. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
7/13-17; CEILIDH TRAIL SCHOOL OF CELTIC MUSIC — Where: Inverness, Cape Breton, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Jerry Holland, Andrea Beaton, Marc Boudreau, and Scott MacMillan. Workshops in fiddle and guitar. Tix: $435-525. Info: Roberta Head, Ceilidh Trail School of Celtic Music, 29 Hillview Drive, River Ryan, NS B1H 5R3, Canada; Ph: 902-862-8878; Fx: 902-862-8878. Web: www.ceilidhtrail.com. CR HR A
7/13-17; FIDDLING DEMYSTIFIED CAMP - WEEK II — Where: Old Songs Community Center, Voorheesville NY. Featuring: Donna Hébert, Jane Rothfield, Max Cohen, George Wilson. For adults. Workshops in Fiddle & Strings. Tix: $400. Info: Andy Spence, Old Songs Inc, PO Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186; Ph: 518-765-2815 or 413-658-4276. Web: www.dhebert.com.
7/13-17; KOOTENAY BRANCH #9 FIDDLE & GUITAR WORKSHOPS — Where: Selkirk College Campus, Castlegar, B.C., Canada. Info: Walter Crockett, British Columbia Old Time Fiddlers Assoc., P.O. Box 219, Montrose, BC V0G 1P0, Canada; Ph: 250-367-9473 or 250-365-2695. Web: kootenayfiddlers.com.
7/13-17; SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLE CAMP FOR INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED FIDDLERS — Where: The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Neb. Featuring: Deborah Greenblatt. Workshops in fiddle. Tix: $200. Info: Deborah Greenblatt, The Old Schoolhouse, 504 Garfield St., Avoca, NE 68307; Ph: 402-275-3221. Web: www.greenblattandseay.com.
7/16-19; HARDANGER FIDDLE WORKSHOPS — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgveville, Wis. Featuring: Hauk Buen, Kenneth de Gala, Olav Sem, and others from America and Europe. Workshops in Hardanger fiddle, Norwegian folk dance, Norwegian singing. Tix: $110-250, $25-70 child 5-14. Info: ; Ph: 301-270-4925. Web: www.hfaa.org.
7/17-19; MUSIC PRODUCTION WORKSHOP — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Tix: tuition $1,350, housing $335, application fee $25. Info: Office of Special Programs, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston St., MS-155 SP, Boston, MA 02115-3693; Ph: 617-747-2245 or 877-BERKLEE; Fx: 617-262-5419. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer. A
7/17-30; BALKANFOLK — Where: Bankya, Bulgaria. Featuring: Bulgarian dances, Greek dances, Serbian dances, traditional musical instruments, folklore singing and Bulgarian language. Workshops. Info: Balkanfolk Ltd., 74 Opalchenska Str., Sofia, 1303, Bulgaria; Ph: +359-283-22010; Fx: +359-293-11346. Web: www.balkanfolk.com.
7/18-25; FAMILY WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MA. Workshops. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org. A
7/18-25; JOE MOONEY SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland. Info: , Ireland; Ph: +353-(0)71 964 1213 or +353-(0)71 964 1426. Web: www.joemooneysummerschool.com.
7/18-25; MBIRA CAMP, SESSION 2 — Where: Berkeley, Calif. Featuring: Erica Azim, Patience Chaitezvi, more. Workshops. Tix: $800. Info: Erica Azim, MBIRA, P.O. Box 7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863; Ph: 510-548-6053; Fx: 510-548-2454. Web: www.mbira.org. CO
7/18-25; TEACHER TRAINING COURSE — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MA. Featuring: Betsy Blachly Chapin. Tix: $875. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
7/19-24; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER IRISH WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Joanie Madden, Martin Quinn, Mirella Murray, Angelina Carberry, Myron Bretholz, Edel Fox, Donny Golden, Tony Ryan, Patrick Ourceau, Yvonne Kane, Liz Kane, Kevin Crawford, Donal Clancy, Jem Moore, Eileen Gannon, Kathleen Boyle, Dan Milner, Robbie O’Connell, Cillian Vallely, and more. Tix: $440. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. Web: www.augustaheritage.com. CR HR A
7/19-24; CAMP BLUEGRASS — Where: South Plains College, Levelland, Tex. Featuring: Bill Evans, Alan Munde, Gerald Jones, Beth Mead, Tim May, Elliott Rogers, Dan Miller, Joe Carr, Steve Smith, Nate Lee, Ed Marsh, Megan Lynch, Steve Williams, Dede Wyland, Bill Honker, Anne Luna. Workshops in guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass, Dobro, vocals and mandolin. Info: Paula or Joe Carr, South Plains College Continuing Education, 1401 College Ave., Levelland, TX 79336; Ph: 806-894-9611 x2341 or 806-239-2587. Web: www.campbluegrass.com. CR HR A
7/19-24; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Purchase, NY. Featuring: Herman Li. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1555. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com.
7/19-24; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Austin, Tex. Featuring: Jimmie Vaughan, Brent Mason. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1555. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com.
7/19-25; ASHOKAN FIDDLE & DANCE - NORTHERN WEEK — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, David Kaynor, Rachel Aucoin, Sabin Jacques, Peter Barnes, Stuart Kenny, Susan Kevra, Mary Lea, Jacqueline Schwab, Laurie Hart, Mary Cay Brass, Susan Conger, Andrew Van Norstrand, Noah Van Norstrand, Lissa Schneckenberger, Peter Siegel, Marie-Soleil Pilette, Tidal Wave, more. Workshops in music, instruments, dance. Tix: $825. Info: Jay Ungar, Molly Mason or Barbara Mermell, Ashokan Fiddle & Dance, P.O. Box 49, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-246-2121 or 800-292-0905; Fx: 845-246-9121. Web: www.ashokan.org.
7/19-25; CUMBERLAND DANCE WEEK — Where: Nancy, Ky. Featuring: The Avant Gardeners, Al & Alice White (of The Berea Castoffs), Jubal Creech, Bob Dalsemer, Diane Silver, John Penn, Gene & Celeste Gryniewicz, Brad Battey, Kappy Laning , Sam Droege, and others. Workshops in contra, square, English, Irish set, historical, fiddle, percussion, Morris, rapper sword and swing. Tix: $765, inc. r&b. Info: Cumberland Dance Week, The Lloyd Shaw Foundation, 359 Triborough Hollow, Lawrenceville, GA 30044-5017; Ph: 770-972-5430 or 618-374-2024. Web: www.lloydshaw.org.
7/19-25; LEARN TO PLAY OLD TIME MOUNTAIN GUITAR — 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 or 828-837-2775; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
7/19-25; LUTE SOCIEETY OF AMERICA AT AMHERST — Where: Connecticut College, New London, CT. Featuring: Ronn McFarlane, Doug Freundlich, Phil Rukavina & Grant Herreid. Info: Phil Rukavina, P.O. Box 6499, Concord, CA 94524; Ph: 651-699-1808 or 925-686-5800. Web: www.lutesocietyofamerica.org.
7/19-25; SWANNANOA GATHERING OLD-TIME MUSIC & DANCE WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Phil Jamison, Ginny Hawker, Tracy Schwarz, Mike Seeger, Paul Brown, Terri McMurray, Jere Canote, Greg Canote, Bruce Greene, John Herrmann, Gordy Hinners, Carol Elizabeth Jones, Meredith McIntosh, Don Pedi, Ron Pen, Rodney Sutton, Rayna Gellert, Mike Bryant, Alice Gerrard, John Hollandsworth, Paul Kovac, Adam Hurt, Rich Kirby. Tix: $430 tuition, $340 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. Web: www.swangathering.org.
7/19-26; BOXWOOD FEST — Where: Lunenburg, N.S., Canada. Workshops. Info: Boxwood Festival and Workshops, P.O. Box 238, 64 Townsend Street, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0, Canada; Ph: 902-634-9994. Web: www.boxwood.org.
7/19-26; CALIFORNIA COAST MUSIC CAMP, WEEK 2 — Where: Placer County, Calif. Workshops in vocals, guitar, banjo, bass, fiddle, mandolin, ukulele, songwriting, harmonica, percussion, more. Tix: $800-900. Info: California Coast Music Camp, P.O. Box 60875 , Palo Alto, CA 94306-0875 ; Ph: 650-306-0699 or 510-769-2171. Web: www.musiccamp.org.
7/20-24; CEILIDH TRAIL SCHOOL OF CELTIC MUSIC — Where: Inverness, Cape Breton, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Jerry Holland, Kimberly Fraser, Shelley Campbell, and Brian Doyle. Workshops in fiddle and guitar. Tix: $435-525. Info: Roberta Head, Ceilidh Trail School of Celtic Music, 29 Hillview Drive, River Ryan, NS B1H 5R3, Canada; Ph: 902-862-8878; Fx: 902-862-8878. Web: www.ceilidhtrail.com. CR HR A
7/20-24; ENGLISH ACOUSTIC COLLECTIVE - SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, England. Workshops. Tix: £200 tuition. Info: Chris Wood, RUF Records, 40 Whitstable Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8DL, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)179-553-7906. Web: www.englishacousticcollective.org.uk.
7/20-26; ACCENT ON MUSIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR SEMINAR — Where: Portland, Ore. Featuring: Mark Hanson, Pat Kirtley, Tony McManus. Tix: $1,095 incl. r&b. Info: Mark Hanson, Accent On Music, PMB 252, 19363 Willamette Dr., West Linn, OR 97068; Ph: 503-699-1814 or 800-313-4406; Fx: 503-699-1813. Web: www.accentonmusic.com.
7/20-27; FLANDERS ETHNO — Where: Tervuren, Brussels, Belgium. Featuring: Maarten Decombel, Remy Decker, Vincent Noiret, Alan Skrobe. Workshops in traditional music, songs, dances. Tix: €125. Info: Flanders Ethno, Stokkelstraat 36, Kraainem, Brabant, 1950, Belgium; Ph: +32-(0)2-720-7695 or +32-(0)476-90-1880; Fx: +32-(0)272-07695. Web: www.flandersethno.be.
7/23-28; FINNFEST USA — Where: Astoria, Ore. and Naselle, Wash. Featuring: Music, food and culture of Finnish-Americans. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Finnfest USA , P.O. Box 156, Naselle, WA 98638; Ph: 218-213-6080 or 612-374-2718. Web: finnfestusa.org. CR HR A
7/24-26; NASHCAMP SONGWRITING RETREAT — Where: Nashville, Tenn. Workshops in lyric and melody writing, co-writing, songwriting business and performance. Tix: $495 incl r&b, $395 without. Info: Cindy Sinclair, Nash Camp, P.O. Box 210396, Nashville, TN 37221; Ph: 615-952-2267; Fx: 615-952-2267. Web: www.nashcamp.com.
7/24-8/1; FOLK CAMP SCHLOSS ZEILITZHEIM — Where: Schloss Zeilitzheim, Germany. Workshops in folk dance and music. Tix: 246,50 EUR adult, 199 EUR student. Info: Hedi Killick, Folk Camp Germany E.V., An der Kirche 3, Worms, 67550 , Germany; Ph: +49-6242-990-121 or +49-174-2309601; Fx: +49-721-151-267-444. Web: www.folkcamp.de.
7/24-8/4; OOLATION! OUTDOOR YOUTH CAMP — Where: Eastern Sierras, Calif. Featuring: Malcolm Dalglish, Naomi Dalglish, Joshua Stephen Kartes, Evie Ladin, Keith Terry. Info: Malcolm Dalglish, Oolation!, 1111 E. Wylie St., Bloomington, IN 47401; Ph: 812-333-0838 . Web: www.oooliticmusic.com.
7/25; SCHOOLHOUSE JAMMING WORKSHOP — Where: The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Neb. Featuring: Deborah Greenblatt. Workshops in jamming. Tix: $20. Info: Deborah Greenblatt, The Old Schoolhouse, 504 Garfield St., Avoca, NE 68307; Ph: 402-275-3221. Web: www.greenblattandseay.com.
7/25-31; BC FIDDLE ’TREAT — Where: Gavin Lake, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Trent Freeman, Gordon Stobbe, JJ Guy, Mark Sullivan, Laila Sabir, more. Tix: $175 adv $200 adults, $150 adv $175 students. Info: BC Fiddle Workshop, Box 4017, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J2, Canada; Ph: 250-992-5081 or 250-747-1292; Fx: 250-992-5081. Web: members.pgonline.com/~fiddle/.
7/25-31; PUGET SOUND GUITAR CAMP, SESSION I — Where: near Bremerton, Wash. Featuring: Duck Baker, Mark Bosnian, Flip Breskin, more. Workshops in guitar, singing, bass, banjo, ukulele, and more. Tix: $799 incl. r&b. Info: Janet Peterson & Peter Langston, Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, 1503 E Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; Ph: 360-647-0741; Fx: 206-781-5026. Web: www.psgw.org.
7/25-8/1; FOLK MUSIC WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: Anni Fentiman and Dave Webber Staff: Sheila Kay Adams, Linda Higginbotham, Norman Kennedy, Sandra Kerr, Louis Killen, Brad Leftwich, Danny Spooner, Bill Vanaver, Livia Vanaver, Bob Walser, Julie Young. Workshops in singing, fiddle, banjo, dance. Tix: $855, inc r&b. Info: Steve Howe, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
7/25-8/9; WELSH HERITAGE WEEK — Where: Cardiff, Wales. Featuring: Rhodri & Chris Jones, Andy McLaughlin, Robin Huw Bowen, John Albert Evans. Workshops in Welsh language, music, trad hymn singing, dance, literature and harp . Tix: $2000. Info: Beth Landmesser, Welsh Heritage Fest, P.O. Box 241, Bear Creek, PA 18602; Ph: 570-814-7689. Web: www.welshheritageweek.org.
7/26-31; A DULCIMER CELEBRATION — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough, Karen Mueller, Steve Eulberg, Jeff Sebens. 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 828-837-2775; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
7/26-31; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER SWING WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Wendi Bourne, Michael Gamble & Jaya Dorf, Evita Arce & Nathan Bugh, Alexander Mitchell, Steve Abshire, Roger Bellow, Seth Rosen, Sue Matthews, Liz Masterson, Ralph Gordon, and more. Tix: $420. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. Web: www.augustaheritage.com. CR HR A
7/26-31; HERITAGE DULCIMER CAMP — Where: Heartland Presbyterian Ctr, Parkville, Mo. Featuring: Janita Baker, Joe Collins, Rob Brereton, Linda Thomas, Bonnie Carol, Maddie MacNeil. Workshops in mtn and hammered dulcimer. Tix: $465, commuters $210. Info: Sharon Lindenmeyer, Heritage Dulcimer Camp, 405 Court, Ellsworth, KS 67439; Ph: 785-472-4285. Web: www.heritagedulcimercamp.org. A
7/26-31; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Purchase, NY. Featuring: David Bromberg, Jimmy Herring, Pat Metheny, and Oteil Burbridge. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com.
7/26-31; NOEL HILL IRISH CONCERTINA SCHOOL: EAST COAST CAMPUS — Where: East Durham, N.Y. Featuring: Noel Hill. Workshops in concertina. Info: Noel Hill Irish Concertina School, 35 Champion Hill Rd., East Hampton, CT 06424; Ph: 860-267-2135. Web: www.noelhill.com.
7/26-31; VANCOUVER EARLY MUSIC LUTE WORKSHOP WEST — Where: Vancouver, B.C. Featuring: Robert Barto, Jacob Heringman, Nigel North, Pat O’Brien, Grant Tomlinson. Tix: $600 CAD. Info: Vancouver Early Music Programme & Fest, 1254 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 1B6, Canada; Ph: 206-706-0840 or 604-732-1610; Fx: 604-732-1602. Web: www.earlymusic.bc.ca.
7/26-8/1; STOCKTON FOLK DANCE CAMP — Where: Univ. of the Pacific, Stockton, Calif. Featuring: Yves Moreau, Lester, Lee Otterholt, more. Workshops. Info: Bruce Mitchell, Stockton Folk Dance Camp, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211; Ph: 530-888-6586 or 530-474-3231; Fx: 530-888-7439. Web: www.folkdancecamp.org.
7/26-8/1; SWANNANOA GATHERING CONTEMPORARY FOLK WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Asheville NC. Featuring: Kathy Mattea, Sara Hickman, Jon Vezner, David Roth, Vance Gilbert, Peter Mulvey, Cliff Eberhardt, Ray Chesna, Kate Campbell, Siobhan Quinn, Anais Mitchell. Tix: $430 tuition, $340 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. Web: www.swangathering.org.
7/26-8/1; SWANNANOA GATHERING GUITAR WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Al Petteway, Doug Smith, Robin Bullock, Mike Dowling, Stephen Bennett, Ed Dodson, Patrick Landeza, Mary Flower, Adam Rafferty, Craig D’Andrea, Sally Van Meter, Orrin Star, Scott Ainslie, Paul Asbell, Pat Donohue, Craig Fuller. Tix: $430 tuition, $340 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. Web: www.swangathering.org.
7/26-8/2; CENTRUM’S PORT TOWNSEND COUNTRY BLUES FEST — Where: Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, Wash. Featuring: Ari Eisinger, Cheick Hamala Diabate, Del Rey, Moussa Konate, Jerron Paxton, Mohamed Kouyate, Lightning Wells, Rick Franklin, Michael Baytop, John Dee Holeman, more. Info: Keven Elliff, Centrum, P.O. Box 1158, Port Townsend, WA 98368; Ph: 360-385-3102 or 800-733-3608; Fx: 360-385-2470. Web: www.centrum.org.
7/27-31; BURWELL BASH — Where: Burwell, Cambridge, England. Featuring: Brian Finnegan, Ed Boyd, Jock Tyldesley, Sam Pirt. Workshops in fiddle, flute/whistle, guitar, bouzouki and accordion. Tix: £363 inc r&b. Info: Stephen Bardwell, Burwell Bash, Clifton Lodge, Bury Road, Kentford, Suffolk, CB8 7PY, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1638-751483. Web: www.burwellbash.info.
7/27-31; FIDDLING DEMYSTIFIED CAMP - WEEK III — Where: Old Songs Community Center, Voorheesville NY. Featuring: Donna Hébert, Renata Bratt, Max Cohen. All ages, intermediate to advanced. Workshops. Tix: $450. Info: Andy Spence, Old Songs Inc, PO Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186; Ph: 518-765-2815 or 413-658-4276. Web: www.dhebert.com.
7/27-8/1; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER BLUEGRASS WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: John Rossbach, Mary Burdette, Bobby Osborne, Casey Henry, Casey Driessen, Buddy Spicher, Clayton Campbell, Herschel Sizemore, Sharon Gilchrist, David McLaughlin, Russ Barenberg, Tyler Grant, Leigh Gibson, Tony Trischka, Charlie Cushman, Eric Gibson, Mike Witcher, Dave Giegerich, Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum, Chris Stuart & Janet Beazley, and more. Tix: $420. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. Web: www.augustaheritage.com. CR HR A
7/27-8/7; JINK & DIDDLE SCHOOL OF SCOTTISH FIDDLING — Where: Valle Crucis, N.C. Workshops in Scottish fiddling. Tix: $300-775. Info: Moira J. Turner, Jink & Diddle Scottish Fiddling School, 11302 Avocet Dr., Chesterfield, VA 23838-8945; Ph: 804-647-2164 or 804-778-4708; Fx: 804-778-7540. Web: www.jinkdiddle.com.
7/30-8/2; NEW MEXICO FOLK DANCE CAMP — Where: Socorro, N.M. Featuring: Shmulik Gov Ari, Cristian Florescu, Sonia Dion. Tix: $230-270. Info: Dorothy Stermer, 1201 Cannonade Ct. Se, Albuquerque, NM 87123; Ph: 505-299-1159 or 505-344-0447. Web: www.swifdi.org.
7/30-8/2; SOUTHWEST INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE CAMP — Where: Socorro, NM. Tix: $230-270. Info: Gail Garber, 820 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124; Ph: 505-299-1159 or 505-344-0447. Web: www.swifdi.org.
7/31-8/2; INTERMEDIATE AUTOHARP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Karen Mueller. Tix: $290 tuition plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
7/31-8/8; LARK CAMP - WORLD SONG, MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Mendocino Woodlands, Mendocino, Calif. Workshops in music, song and dance. Tix: $600. Info: Mickie Zekley, Lark Camp, P.O. Box 1176, Mendocino, CA 95460; Ph: 707-964-4826; Fx: 707-964-8659. Web: www.larkcamp.com.
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8/1-7; PUGET SOUND GUITAR CAMP, SESSION II — Where: near Bremerton, Wash. Featuring: Paul Anastasio, Laurel Bliss, Brian Butler, more. Workshops in guitar, singing, bass, banjo, ukulele, and more. Tix: $799 incl. r&b. Info: Janet Peterson & Peter Langston, Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, 1503 E Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; Ph: 360-647-0741; Fx: 206-781-5026. Web: www.psgw.org.
8/1-8; AMERICAN DANCE & MUSIC WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: Lisa Greenleaf, CW Abbott, Kathy Anderson, Greg Canote, Jere Canote, Matthew Duveneck, Nils Fredland, Jon Gersh, Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Mark Hellenberg, Jane Knoeck, Rebecca McCallum, Owen Morrison, Anna Patton, and George Touchstone. Workshops. Tix: $855. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/1-8; FAMILY WEEK 1 — Where: Ogontz Camp, Lyman, NH. Featuring: Bettie Zakon-Anderson, Steve Zakon-Anderson, Karen Axelrod, Donald Davis, Merle Davis, Daron Douglas, Ellie Grace, Leela Grace, Steve Hickman, Laura Lewis Kovac, Paul Kovac, DeLaura Padovan, Meg Ryan, and Brad Sayler. Workshops. Tix: $855. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/1-8; MBIRA CAMP: SESSION 3 — Where: Berkeley, Calif. Featuring: Erica Azim, Patience Chaitezvi, more. Tix: $800. Info: Erica Azim, MBIRA, P.O. Box 7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863; Ph: 510-548-6053; Fx: 510-548-2454. Web: www.mbira.org. CO
8/1-8; SQUARE DANCE CALLERS COURSE — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: Kathy Anderson. Workshops. Tix: $875. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039-0338; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/2-7; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Purchase, NY. Featuring: Paul Gilbert, Raymond Smolover. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1555. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com.
8/2-7; NOEL HILL IRISH CONCERTINA SCHOOL: MIDWEST CAMPUS — Where: Marydale retreat Center, Erlanger, KY. Featuring: Noel Hill. Workshops in concertina. Info: Linda Mann, Noel Hill Irish Concertina School, 35 Champion Hill Rd., East Hampton, CT 06424; Ph: 860-267-2135. Web: www.noelhill.com.
8/2-7; OT AZOY! YIDDISH CRASH COURSE — Where: School of Oriental and African Studies, London, U.K. Featuring: Peysakh Fiszman, Sonia Pinkusowitz, Heather Valencia, Lily Kahn and Khayele Beer. Tix: £185-£285. Info: Jewish Music Institute, SOAS, University of London, P.O. Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2NN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)208-909-2445; Fx: +44-(0)208-909-1030 . Web: www.jmi.org.uk.
8/2-8; INTERMEDIATE 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 or 828-837-2775; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
8/2-8; SWANNANOA GATHERING DULCIMER WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Walt Michael, Dan Landrum, Ken Kolodner, Bill Troxler, Bill Taylor, Jeff Hames, Lorinda Jones, Ruth Smith, Susan Trump, Cindy Ribet. Workshops in hammered and mtn dulcimer. Tix: $430 tuition, $340 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-299-3326. Web: www.swangathering.org.
8/2-9; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER DANCE WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Contras, square dancing, Argentine tango, cross-step waltz, swing, clogging, flatfooting and more . Tix: $430. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. Web: www.augustaheritage.com. CR HR A
8/2-9; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER OLD-TIME, VOCAL & DANCE WEEK — Where: Augusta Heritage Ctr, Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Joe Newberry, Chance McCoy, Laura Boosinger, Dave Para, Robin Kessinger, and more. Workshops in vocals, dance and old-time music. Crafts. Tix: $430. Info: Judy Knorr, Augusta Heritage Center , Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Dr., Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209 or 304-637-1333; Fx: 304-637-1317. Web: www.augustaheritage.com.
8/3-7; GODERICH CELTIC COLLEGE — Where: Goderich, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Paddy Keenan, Mary Jane Lamond, Wendy MacIsaac, Brian McNeill, Andre Brunet, Emory Lester, Sarah-Jane Summers, Grainne Hambly, Steafan Hannigan, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Andrew Collins, Gemma Donald, Iain Anderson, Ryan Cowper, Norah Rendell, Sean Gavin, Brian Miller,Maeve Gilchrist, Alan Jordan, Jackie Moran, Fiona Black Pierre-luc Dupuis, Eric Beaudry,Emilyn Stamp, Chelsea Sleep, more. Crafts. Tix: $335, adv $295. Info: Warren Robinson, Goderich Celtic College, 20 Caledonia Terrace, Goderich, ON N7A 2M8, Canada; Ph: 519-524-8221; Fx: 519-524-5790. Web: www.celticfestival.ca.
8/3-8; NASHCAMP BLUEGRASS CAMP — Where: Nashville, Tenn. Featuring: Claire Lynch, Jim Hurst, Fletcher Bright, Roland White, Mike Witcher, Missy Raines, Greg Cahill, Tim Sheerhorn. Workshops in guitar, mandolin, bass, Dobro, fiddle, banjo and singing. Tix: $900 incl r&b, $650 without. Info: Nash Camp, P.O. Box 210396, Nashville, TN 37221; Ph: 615-952-2267 or 888-798-5012; Fx: 615-952-2267. Web: www.nashcamp.com.
8/4-8; ALASKA TRADITIONAL MUSIC CAMP — Where: Camp Carlquist, Chugiak, Alaska. Featuring: Caleb Klauder, Tim May, Gretchen Priest, Julee Glaub, Brian Christianson, Mark Weems, Rose Conway Flanagan, Eamon O’Leary, Linda Hickman, more. Workshops in Guitar, mandolin, banjo, hammered dulcimer, whistle, voice, children’s activities, and more. Tix: $445 adv, $495 incl r&b. Info: Linda Ziegler, Alaska Traditional Music Camp, P.O. Box 90566, Anchorage, AK 99509; Ph: 907-830-4488. Web: www.aktradcamp.org. CO CR HR
8/4-25; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP, TEEN SESSION 3 — Where: Ontario, Canada, then Vermont. Featuring: Patty Cuyler, Larry Gordon and Robert Bouthillier. Tix: $1225. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. Web: www.villageharmony.org.
8/6-8; ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAMP — Where: Arlington, TX. Featuring: Tony Trischka, Jens Kruger, Gerald Jones, Paul Glasse, Butch Waller, Jim Texas Shorty Chancellor, Brad Davis, Uwe Kruger, Clay Powers, Dan Levenson, Joel Landsberg, Nate Lee, Kim Platko Dennis McBride, Randy Collier. Tix: $345. Info: Gerald Jones, 5435 North Garland Ave, Garland, TX 75040; Ph: 214-236-0783. Web: acousticmusiccamp.com.
8/8-14; PUGET SOUND GUITAR CAMP, SESSION III — Where: near Bremerton, Wash. Featuring: Kristin Allen-Zito, Roy Berns, Stephen Dick, more. Workshops in guitar, singing, bass, banjo, ukulele, and more. Tix: $799 incl. r&b. Info: Janet Peterson & Peter Langston, Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, 1503 E Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; Ph: 360-647-0741; Fx: 206-781-5026. Web: www.psgw.org.
8/8-15; BOSTON HARBOR SCOTTISH FIDDLE SCHOOL — Where: Thompson Island, Boston Harbor, Mass. Featuring: Rodney Miller, Hanneke Cassel, Anne Hooper, Cave Wiesler, Lezlie Webster. Workshops in Scottish music. Tix: $750-850. Info: Folk Arts Center of New England, 42 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176; Ph: 781-662-7475. Web: www.scottishfiddle.org.
8/8-15; ENGLISH & AMERICAN DANCE WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: Carol Ormand, Peter Barnes, Ellie Grace, Susan Kevra, Dave Langford, Susie Lorand, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Chloe Maher, Rick Mohr, Owen Morrison, Naomi Morse, Anna Patton, Kendall Rogers, Larry Unger, and Erik Weberg. Workshops in English and American trad dance, singing and instruments. Crafts. Tix: $855. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/8-15; TEACHER TRAINING COURSE — Where: Ogontz Camp, Lyman, NH. Featuring: Jane Miller. Tix: $875. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/9-13; THE SONG SCHOOL — Where: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, CO. Featuring: Mary Gauthier, Pat Pattison, Steve Seskin, Vance Gilbert, Paul Reisler, Ron Browning, Tim Burlingame, Ellis Jennifer JJ Jones, Arthur Lee Land, Terri Mazurek, Kathy Moser, Kathrin Shorr, Maggie Simpson, Annie Wenz, more. Workshops in songwriting, performance. Tix: $450 tuition. Info: Brian Eyster, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 303-823-0848 or 800-624-2422; Fx: 303-823-0849. Web: www.bluegrass.com.
8/9-14; KLEZFEST LONDON — Where: West London Synagogue, London, U.K. Featuring: Immersion in Klezmer music, Yiddish song, dance and language. Info: Yvonne Glass, Jewish Music Institute, P.O. Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2NN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)208-909-2445; Fx: +44-(0)208-909-1030. Web: www.jmi.org.uk.
8/9-14; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Purchase, NY. Featuring: David Wilcox, Robert Lee Castleman, and Robben Ford. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1555. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com.
8/9-14; NOEL HILL IRISH CONCERTINA SCHOOL: WEST COAST CAMPUS — Where: Newberg, Ore.. Featuring: Noel Hill. Workshops in concertina. Info: Linda Mann, Noel Hill Irish Concertina School, 35 Champion Hill Rd., East Hampton, CT 06424; Ph: 860-267-2135. Web: www.noelhill.com.
8/9-15; ASHOKAN FIDDLE & DANCE: SOUTHERN WEEK — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, Bruce Molsky, Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwarz, Mike Merenda, Ruth Ungar Merenda, Sharon Leahy & Rick Good, Glenn Fields, Eric Frey, Linzay Young, Kevin Wimmer, Chaz Justus, Kathy Anderson, Roger Little, The Red Stick Ramblers, more. Workshops in music, instruments, dance. Tix: $825. Info: Jay Ungar, Molly Mason or Barbara Mermell, Ashokan Fiddle & Dance, P.O. Box 49, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-246-2121 or 800-292-0905; Fx: 845-246-9121. Web: www.ashokan.org.
8/9-15; INTERMEDIATE GUITAR: INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ IMPROVIZATION — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Bob Shaw. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
8/9-16; ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIDDLE CAMP — Where: Denver, Colo. Featuring: Oceans Apart Steve Colby & John Good, Ed Pearlman, Seamus Connolly, Brad Leftwich, Paul Anastasio, Abby Newton, Cosima & Christopher Luther, Larry Edelman, Loretta Thompson, Neil Pearlman, Topher Gayle, Steve Scott, Jennifer Sordyl, Arlene Patterson, Frank Fyock, Tina Gugeler. Workshops in fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, cello, more. Info: Mark F. Luther, 453 E Wonderview Ave #194, Estes Park, CO 80517; Ph: 303-596-9870. Web: www.rmfiddle.com.
8/10-14; MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wis. Contests. Workshops. Info: Barb Breed-Heidt, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53213; Ph: 262-227-6538 or 262-367-2649. Web: www.irishfest.com.
8/11-13; THE AUGUST RENDEZ-VOUS — Where: Montreal, QC, Canada. Featuring: Raz de marée Tidal Waves, Le duo Lemieux, De Temps Antan, Pierre Chartrand, Normand Legault. Info: Gilles Garand, 911 Jean-Talon, est, local 010, Montreal, QC H2R 1V5, Canada; Ph: 514-273-0880. Web: espacetrad.org.
8/14-17; FUR PEACE RANCH Acoustic Blues Tools GUITAR CAMP — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Patrick Sweany. 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
8/14-17; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: COUPLES WEEKEND — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Workshops in fingerstyle guitar, bass guitar, singing and songwriting. 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
8/15-21; MAINEWOODS DANCE CAMP: SESSION 1 — Where: Camp Indian Acres, Fryeburg, Maine. Featuring: Ya’akov Eden, Jaap Leegwater, David Smukler, Barbara Pixton. Workshops in Italian, Bulgarian, contra and intn’l folk dance. Tix: $500-$600. Info: Helen Blum, registrar, Mainwoods Dance Camp, 926 Bloomfield Ave, Apt 3F, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028; Ph: 973-787-4614 or 207-935-3901. Web: www.mainewoodsdancecamp.org.
8/15-22; EARLY MUSIC WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: Peter Barnes, Graham Christian, Eric Haas, Susan Hellauer, Scott Higgs, Roxanne Layton, Judy Linsenberg, Larry Lipkis, Sarah Mead, Daphna Mor, Dorothy Olsson, Bill Peek, Daniel Stillman, Lisa Terry, Peggy Vermilya, Larry Zukof, and more. Workshops in English and American traditional dance, singing and instruments. Tix: $890. Info: Sheila Beardslee (Program Director, recorder), Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/16-21; GUITAR SESSIONS — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Berklee faculty. Workshops in songwriting. Tix: $995, housing $680, $25 application. Info: Office of Special Programs, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215-3693; Ph: 877-BERKLEE or 617-747-2245; Fx: 617-262-5419. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer. A
8/16-22; BEGINNING GUITAR — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Rosy DeVane. 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 828-837-2775; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
8/16-22; LADY OF THE LAKE FAMILY WEEK — Where: Camp N-Sid-Sen, Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Featuring: Naomi Taussig, Darryl Thomas, Valerie Bergman, Karen Wilson, Sue Hulsether, Penn Fix, Greg Canote, Jere Canote, Cathie Whitesides, Carolyn Hatch, Molly Adolfae, Kari Richards, Mel Luedders, Pat & Vickie Marron, more. Workshops in Dance, music, storytelling and more. Tix: $150-$525. Info: Penn Fix, Spokane Folklore Society, 2106 S. Cherry Lane, Spokane, WA 99203-1009; Ph: 509-838-2160 or 509-624-4163. Web: www.spokanefolklore.org. CO
8/16-23; ADULT AND FAMILY WEEK — Where: Timber Ridge Camp, Hich View, WV. Workshops. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/16-23; ADVANCED DANCE AND MUSIC COURSE FOR YOUNG ADULTS — Where: Timber Ridge Camp, Hich View, WV. Workshops. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/16-23; AMERICAN DANCE CALLERS COURSE — Where: Timber Ridge Camp, Hich View, WV. Workshops. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/16-23; MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC & DANCE CAMP — Where: Mendocino Woodlands Camp, Mendocino, Calif. Featuring: Nabil Azzam, Suren Baronina, Serpil Borozan, Rachid Halihal, Souhail Kaspar, Scott Marcus, Paul Ohanesian, Bahram Osqueezadeh, Yuval Ron, Brad Sidwell, Dror Sinai, Rowan Storm, Afif Taian, Ergun Tamer, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Murat Tekbilek. Workshops. Tix: $690, $640 adv, $140 part-time. Info: Josh Tamer, Middle Eastern Music & Dance, 3244 Overland Ave. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Ph: 310-838-5471. Web: www.middleeastcamp.com.
8/17-21; FIDDLING DEMYSTIFIED CAMP - FRENCH ACCENT WEEK — Where: Old Songs Community Center, Voorheesville NY. Featuring: Donna Hébert, Renata Bratt, Max Cohen. All ages, intermediate to advanced. Workshops in Québecois fiddle, songs, dance, guitar, and more. Tix: $450. Info: Andy Spence, Old Songs Inc, PO Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186; Ph: 518-765-2815 or 413-658-4276. Web: www.dhebert.com.
8/17-21; UK SONGWRITING FEST — Where: Bath Spa University, Bath, UK. Featuring: Chris Difford, Boo Hewerdine Iain Archer, Joe Bennett, Davy Ray Moor, Lucy Ray. Tix: £480-970. Info: Emmanuelle Ginn, Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St. Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN, United Kingdom; Ph: 44(0)-1225-875-522. Web: www.uksongwritingfestival.com.
8/17-22; BULKLEY VALLEY ADULT GUITAR CAMP — Where: Driftwood Camp, Smithers, BC. Featuring: Valdy, Jenny Lester, Mark Thibeault, Scott Atchison, Ben Brooks. Workshops. Tix: $575. Info: Norma Stokes, Bulkley Valley Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 2209, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0, Canada; Ph: 250-847-9077 or 250-847-3974. Web: www.bvfms.org.
8/17-23; WUMB SUMMER ACOUSTIC MUSIC WEEK 2 — Where: Moultonboro, N.H. Featuring: Kate Campbell, Mark Cosgrove,Bob Franke, Lorraine and Bennett Hammond, Rev Robert Jones, John Kirk and Trish Miller, Siobhan Quinn, and Brooks Williams. Workshops. Tix: $810. Info: Dick Pleasants, WUMB / UMass., Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393; Ph: 617-287-6901 or 617 287-6900; Fx: 617-287-6916. Web: www.wumb.org/samw.
8/19-22; SUMMER SONGWRITING WORKSHOP — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Berklee Songwriting Dept. faculty, guest artists and clinicians. Workshops in songwriting. Tix: $760, housing $420, $25 application. Info: Office of Special Programs, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215-3693; Ph: 877-BERKLEE or 617-747-2245; Fx: 617-262-5419. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer. A
8/19-24; THE WOODS MUSIC & DANCE CAMP — Where: Lake Rosseau College, Ont., Canada. Featuring: David Roth, Peggy Seeger, Shane Cook, Norah Rendell, Brian Miller, Steve Baughman, Bev Bernbaum. Workshops in fiddle, guitar, voice, step-dancing, old-time, blues, traditional music, banjo, mandolin, songwriting, tunewriting and dance. Tix: $680-$860. Info: The Woods Music & Dance Society, 18 Simpson Ave., Toronto, ON M4K 1A2, Canada; Ph: 416-461-1864 or 416-536-2135; Fx: 416-533-8705. Web: www.the-woods.ca. A
8/20-23; BALKANALIA! MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP — Where: Camp Angelos, Corbett, Ore. Workshops in Balkan singing, music and dance. Info: Susan Reagel, 2733 NE 16th Ave., Portland, OR 97212; Ph: 503-234-9088. Web: www.balkanalia.org.
8/22-28; MAINEWOODS DANCE CAMP: SESSION 2 — Where: Camp Indian Acres, Fryeburg, Maine. Featuring: Sonie Dion, Cristian Florescu, Roo Lester, Harry Khamis, Carolyn Rapkievian, Susan Anderson, Carol Wadlinger. Workshops in Romanian, Scandanavian, Armenian and intn’l folk dance. Tix: $500-$600. Info: Helen Blum, registrar, Mainwoods Dance Camp, 926 Bloomfield Ave, Apt 3F, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028; Ph: 973-787-4614 or 207-935-3901. Web: www.mainewoodsdancecamp.org.
8/22-29; CAMPERS’ WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: Kathy Talvitie, Mary Cay Brass, Andy Davis, Robin Davis, Caitlin Felsman, Ellie Grace, Lisa Greenleaf, Sarah Henry, Scott Higgs, John Krumm, Joe Kynoch, and Robin Kynoch. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $855. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/23-28; PLAYING OLD-TIME MUSIC IN A GROUP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Chuck & Peggy Patrick. 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 828-837-2775; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org.
8/23-29; MEADOWLARK MUSIC CAMP — Where: Mid-coast, Maine. Featuring: Gordon Bok, Peggy Lynn, Jerry Bryant , Rachel Maloney, Anne Dodson, Keith Murphy, Ron Grosslein, Curt Stager, Lorinda Jones, Richie Stearns, Cindy Kallet, Becky Tracy, Ken Kolodner, Chris Turner, and Grey Larsen. Workshops in guitar, banjo, dulcimers, harmonica, fiddle, harp, tin whistle, voice, keyboard, percussion and songwriting. Tix: $750. Info: Jerry Bryant, Assistant Director, Meadowlark Music Camp, 25 Columbia Dr., Amherst, MA 01002; Ph: 413-256-6606. Web: www.meadowlarkmusiccamp.com. CO CR HR
8/28-30; LEARN TO PLAY MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough. Tix: $290 plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775; Fx: 828-837-8637. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
8/28-31; SUMMERSONGS EAST — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Penny Nichols, Sloan Wainwright, David Roth, John Redgate, Mark Dann, Jud Caswell, Kim & Reggis Harris, Zoe Lewis. Workshops in Songwriting, singing, instruments, vocal recording technique, creative process, performance, co-writing, recording demos. Tix: $449 incl. room and board. Info: Penny Nichols, SummerSongs Inc., P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-247-7049 or 845-594-1867; Fx: 845-750-6170. Web: www.summersongs.com or www.summersongs.org.
8/28-9/5; VALLEY OF THE MOON SCOTTISH FIDDLING CAMP — Where: Boulder Creek, Calif. Featuring: Alasdair Fraser, Liz Carroll, Darol Anger, Laura Risk, Hanneke Cassel, Deby Benton Grosjean, Janette Duncan, Natalie Haas, Tristan Clarridge, Barbara MacDonald Magone, Cali McKasson, Nic Gareiss. Workshops in fiddle, cello, piano, mandolin, dance, guitar, singing. Tix: $820 adult, $720 ages 4-11. Info: Cherry Clark, Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School, 1281 Fifth Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122; Ph: 415-566-4355. Web: www.valleyofthemoon.org.
8/29-9/4; MAINEWOODS DANCE CAMP: SESSION 3 — Where: Camp Indian Acres, Fryeburg, Maine. Featuring: Monique Legare, Miroslav Marcetic, Karim Nagi, Julia Poirier. Workshops in Hungarian, Serbian, Arab and intn’l folk dance. Tix: $500-600. Info: Helen Blum, registrar, Mainwoods Dance Camp, 926 Bloomfield Ave, Apt 3F, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028; Ph: 973-787-4614 or 207-935-3901. Web: www.mainewoodsdancecamp.org.
8/29-9/5; ENGLISH DANCE MUSICIANS COURSE — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: Daron Douglas. Workshops. Tix: $875. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/29-9/5; ENGLISH DANCE WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: Brad Foster, Karen Axelrod, Doug Creighton, Daron Douglas, Judy Erickson, Robin Hayden, Jonathan Jensen, Shira Kammen, Atossa Kramer, Mary Lea, Robert Moir, Daniel Popowich, Anna Rain, Laura Robertson, Tom Siess, and Emily Troll. Tix: $855. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101; Fx: 413-268-7471. Web: www.cdss.org.
8/30-9/5; ACOUSTIC ALASKA GUITAR CAMP — Where: Wasilla, Alaska. Featuring: Stacey Earle, Mark Stuart, Brooks Williams, Jill Jackson, Pete Huttlinger, Radim Zenkl and Rick Brooks. Workshops. Tix: $599. Info: Joseph Becker, 2674 S. Patton Ct., Denver, CO 80219; Ph: 303-937-1787 or 866-293-6827. Web: www.acousticalaska.com.
