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Festival and Camp Listing (Winter '09/'10)
December 2009 through February 2010
FESTIVALS
December 2009
12/4-5; COWBOY POETRY GATHERING — Where: Wickenburg Performing Arts Center, Wickensburg, AZ. Featuring: Cowboy poems and songs and ideas with a western theme. Crafts. Info: Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, 216 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390; Ph: 800-942-5242 or 928-684-5479. Web: www.wickenburgchamber.com. CO A
12/4-5; JACOB'S LADDER WINTER WEEKEND — Where: Nof Ginnosar Hotel, Sea of Galilee, Israel. Info: Jacob's Ladder Fest, Menachem Vinegrad, Mishol Nimron 2, Katzrin, 12900, Israel; Ph: +972-(4)-6962231.Web: www.jlfestival.com.
12/4-6; SUNDOG ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FAIRE — Where: CREDIT UNION PLACE, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Non-stop entertainment stage, demos, children's area. Crafts. Info: Diane Boyko, Sundog Arts Society, Box 7183, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4J1, Canada; Ph: 306-384-7364.Web: www.sundoghandcraftfaire.com.
12/4-13; THE CHRISTMAS REVELS - OREGON — Where: Scottish Rite Theater, Portland, Ore. Featuring: 2 consecutive weekends. Celebration of the winter solstice,songs from Norway,Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Tix: $18-35 adult, $12-24 student/senior, $7-12 child. Info: Revels Inc., 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472; Ph: 503-224-7411 or 617-972-8300. Web: portlandrevels.org.
12/5; HADDENHAM FEST — Where: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, U.K. Info: John Heydon, John's House, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2QP, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)129-641-5333.Web: www.haddenhamceilidhs.co.uk.
12/5; OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS — Where: Old Bedford Village, Bedford, Pa. Featuring: 1700s pioneer-themed Christmas celebration with music, hot cider in the tavern and horse and carriage rides. Crafts. Tix: $10 adults, $6 students, children free. Info: Event Director, Old Bedford Village, 220 Sawblade Rd., Bedford, PA 15522; Ph: 800-238-4347 or 814-623-1156. Web: www.oldbedfordvillage.org. CO A
12/5-6; JULMARKNAD — Where: Bishop Hill, Ill. Featuring: First weekend of Swedish foods, music, decorated shops and museums, Christmas gifts and Swedish folk characters roaming the village Christmas Market. . Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Events Coordinator, Bishop Hill Arts Council, 106 Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL 61419; Ph: 309-927-3345 or 309-927-3539. Web: www.bishophill.com. CR HR A
12/5-13; THE CHRISTMAS REVELS - WASHINGTON, D.C. — Where: Silver Spring, D.C. Featuring: 2 consecutive weekends. Info: Washington Revels, 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910; Ph: 301-587-3835 or 617-972-8300. Web: www.revelsdc.org.
12/10-12; CHRISTMAS IN THE SMOKIES — Where: Ramada Inn and Smokey Mountain Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Featuring: IIIrd Tyme Out, Jamie Dailey & Darrin Vincent Band, Goldwing Express, The Lewis Family, Bobby Osborne and The Rocky Top X-Press,Barbwire Bluegrass, Barry Scott & Second Wind, The Larkins, and more. Tix: $23-$34, kids 12 and under FREE. Info: The Larkins, P.O. Box 292574, Nashville, TN 37229; Ph: 615-476-6353 or 423-357-7515. Web: www.larkinmusic.com. CR HR A
12/11-12; LUCIA NIGHTS — Where: Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Bishop Hill, Ill. Featuring: Trad Swedish and American seasonal music, caroling, bell choirs, museums, shops and craft demonstrations. Tix: FREE, donations accepted. Info: Events Coordinator, Bishop Hill Arts Council, P.O. Box 47, Bishop Hill, IL 61419; Ph: 309-927-3345 or 309-927-3899. Web: www.bishophillartscouncil.com.
12/11-13; MIKOLAJKI FOLKOWE — Where: Lublin, Poland. Featuring: Folk music groups from Poland and other countries. Tix: €5. Info: Agnieszka Matecka, ACK UMCS Chatka Zaka, ul. Radziszewskiego 16, Lublin, 20-031, Poland; Ph: +48-81-533-32-01 x114.Web: www.mikolajki.folk.pl.
12/11-20; CHRISTMAS REVELS: CALIFORNIA — Where: Scottish Rite Theater, Oakland, Calif. Info: Erin Marie Sickler, 337 17th St. #207, Oakland, CA 94612; Ph: 510-452-9334.Web: www.calrevels.org. A
12/11-27; CHRISTMAS REVELS - MASSACHUSETTS — Where: Sanders Theatre, Harvard Univ., Cambridge, Mass. Featuring: Suzannah Park, Larry Unger, Eden MacAdam Somer, The Pinewoods Morris Men, Cambridge Symphonic Brass Ensemble, The Revels Chorus, David Coffin. Tix: $25-$52, children $15-$42 . Info: Alan Casso, Christmas Revels, 80 Mount Auburn St., Watertown, MA 02472; Ph: 617-972-8300 or 617-496-2222. Web: www.revels.org.
12/12; OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS — Where: Old Bedford Village, Bedford, Pa. Featuring: Live seasonal music, hot cider in the tavern, horse and carriage rides in candlelit village. Crafts. Tix: $10 adults, $6 students, children free. Info: Old Bedford Village, 220 Sawblade Rd., Bedford, PA 15522; Ph: 800-238-4347 or 814-623-1156. Web: www.oldbedfordvillage.com. CO A
12/12-20; THE CHRISTMAS REVELS - TEXAS — Where: Moores Opera House, Univ. of Houston, Houston, Tex. Featuring: 2 consecutive weekends centerered around Shakespeare's clown, Morris dancing, the Mechanicals, The Lord Chamberlain, Elizabeth I and 16th Century country life. Info: Revels Houston, P.O. Box 66829, Houston, TX 77266-6829; Ph: 713-668-3303 or 713-669-9528. Web: www.revelshouston.org.
12/13-19; THE CHRISTMAS REVELS - COLORADO — Where: Boulder Theater, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: 2 consecutive weekends. A pioneer Christmas show through the Revels traditions of music, dance and drama.. Info: Rocky Mountain Revels, 3630 Berkley, Boulder, CO 80305; Ph: 303-440-9056 or 303-499-9031. Web: www.rockymountainrevels.org.
12/17-20; THE CHRISTMAS REVELS - NEW HAMPSHIRE — Where: Hopkins Ctr, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Featuring: A Victorian solstice celebration with music, dance, ritual and drama. Info: Ruth Stalker, Revels North, P.O. Box 415, Hanover, NH 03755; Ph: 603-298-8913 or 603-646-2422. Web: www.revelsnorth.org. A
12/20; CANDLELIGHT EVENING — Where: The Farmers' Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y. Featuring: Trad Christmas celebration. Tix: $11, $9.50 senior, $5 child. Info: Farmers' Museum, PO Box 30, 5775 State Hwy 80 Lake Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326; Ph: 888-547-1450 or 607-547-1450. Web: www.farmersmuseum.org. CR HR A
12/25; JULOTTA — Where: Colony Church, Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Bishop Hill, Ill. Featuring: Candlelight nondenominational service in Swedish and English. Info: Events Coordinator, Bishop Hill State Historic Site, 106 Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL 61419; Ph: 309-927-3345.Web: www.bishophill.com.
12/28-1/1; CHRISTMAS & MIDWINTER TRADITIONS FEST — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wis. Workshops in music, dance, crafts singing, kids' programs. Crafts. Info: Melissa Leef, Folklore Village, 3210 Co. Hwy. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533; Ph: 608-924-4000.Web: www.folklorevillage.org. CR HR A
12/28-31; COWBOY CLASSICS ART & GEAR SHOW — Where: Arizona State Frgrnds, Phoenix, Ariz. Featuring: Celebration of Western culture and lifestyle. Crafts. Info: Cowboy Classics Art & Gear Show, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85007; Ph: 602-258-8568.Web: www.anls.org.
12/31; FIRST NIGHT BOSTON — Where: Boston, Mass. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $18. Info: Alene Burroughs, First Night Boston, 36 Bromfield Street, Suite 204, Boston, MA 02108; Ph: 617-542-1399.Web: www.firstnight.org.
12/31; NEW YEAR'S ANNAPOLIS — Where: Annapolis, Md. Featuring: Window performances, Interactive venues and live musical entertainment . Tix: $15. Info: First Night Annapolis Inc., 1616 Forest Drive, Suite 3, Annapolis, MD 21403; Ph: 410-268-8553.Web: www.newyearsannapolis.org. A I
January 2010
1/7-9; FESTIVAL IN THE DESERT — Where: Essakane, NW of Timbuktu, Mali, Africa. Featuring: Celebration of the music and culture of the Touareg people of the Sahara, with music, dance, poetry, camel racing, ritual swordfighting, games and other ancient cultural traditions. Crafts. Info: Dmitri Vietze, 511 W. 4th St. Ste. 2, Bloomington, IN 47404-5171; Ph: .Web: www.festival-au-desert.org. CO
1/8-10; UPPER POTOMAC PIPER'S WEEKEND — Where: Shepherdstown, W.Va. Featuring: Jerry O'Sullivan, John Skelton, Cleek SchreyIain MacHarg, Bob MitchellIan Lawther, Maggie Sansone. Info: Upper Potomac Music Weekends, P.O. Box 1474, Shepherdstown, WV 25443; Ph: 304-263-2531.Web: www.squeezethebag.info.
1/10; GLOBALFEST — Where: Webster Hall, New York, N.Y. Tix: $40. Info: Dmitri Vietze, 511 W. 4th St. Ste. 2, Bloomington, IN 47404-5171; Ph: 812-339-1195 .Web: www.globalfest-ny.com.
1/10; STEPHEN FOSTER DAY — Where: Stephen Foster Ctr, White Springs, Fla. Featuring: An afternoon musical program and carillon recital in honor of National Stephen Foster Day. Workshops. Info: Stephen Foster Folk Center, Stephen Foster Day, P.O. Drawer G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 877-6FLFOLK or 386-397-4331. Web: www.stephenfostercso.org.
1/14-17; WINTER MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Sixmilebridge Folk Club, Co. Clare, Ireland. Info: Brendan Walsh, Sixmilebridge Folk Club, Derra, Kilkishen, Co. Clare, , Ireland; Ph: +353-61-367283 or +353-868464509. Web: www.wmw.ie.
1/15-17; BLYTHE BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Colorado River Frgrnds, Blythe, Calif. Featuring: The Larry Stephenson Band, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, High Plains Tradition, Spring Creek, Audie Blaylock and Redline, Williams and Clark Expedition, Lonesome Otis, Midnight Flight, Whistle Stop, Headline Bluegrass Band. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Jim Shipley, Blythe Area Chamber of Commerce, 201 S. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225; Ph: 760-922-8166.Web: blythebluegrass.com. CO CR HR A
1/15-17; WESTERN WORKERS LABOR HERITAGE FEST — Where: San Francisco Bay area, Calif. Featuring: Workshops and performances geared toward building the labor movement through art and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Workshops. Tix: $65 wknd, $40 day, $15-25 concerts. Info: Kendyll Stansbury, Western Workers Labor Heritage Festival, P.O. Box 7184, Santa Cruz, CA 95061; Ph: 650-724-9262 or 831-227-4811. Web: http://www.docspopuli.org/WesternWorkers.html.
1/15-17; RALPH PAGE DANCE LEGACY WEEKEND — Where: MUB, Univ. of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H. Featuring: callers Lisa Greenleaf and Tony Parkes. Workshops. Info: Ralph Page Memorial Committee, NEFFA, PMB 282, 1770 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140; Ph: 603-659-5612.Web: web.me.com/peterynh/music/rpdlw.html. A
1/15-17; ROGUE VALLEY BLUES FEST — Where: Ashland, Ore. Tix: $55 wknd, $10-30 day, $20 workshops. Info: Ariella St. Clair, St. Clair Productions, P.O. Box 835, Ashland, OR 97520; Ph: 541-535-3562.Web: www.stclairevents.com.
1/15-17; WHITTLESEA STRAW BEAR FEST — Where: Whittlesea, Cambs., U.K. Info: Brian & Christine Kell, 119 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2AJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1733-204348 or +44-(0)173-320-8245. Web: www.strawbear.org.uk.
1/21-31; ANCHORAGE FOLK FEST — Where: Anchorage, Alaska. Featuring: Over 150 musical groups and artists and 40 music, dance, and performance workshops conducted by at least 35 different instructors.. Workshops. Tix: FREE. Info: Anchorage Folk Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 243034, Anchorage, AK 99524-3034; Ph: 907-227-3062.Web: www.anchoragefolkfestival.org.
1/22-25; LAKESIDE BLUES BONANZA — Where: Hayling Island, U.K. Featuring: Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges, Spikedrivers, Tim Aves Son Henry Band, Swamp Cats, Elephant Shelf, others. Tix: £139. Info: Boogaloo Promotions, Boogaloo House, Vine Way, Wrecclesham, Farnham, GU10 4TB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)125-279-3430.Web: http://www.boogaloopromotions.com/weekends.html.
1/23; FIDDLE JAMBOREE — Where: Abbotsford, B.C., Canada. Tix: $5. Info: Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers, Keith, P.O. Box 2246, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X2, Canada; Ph: 604-852-3582 or 604-504-5464. Web: www.cfvfiddlers.com.
1/23-24; FLORENCE WINTER FOLK FEST — Where: Florence Events Ctr, Florence, Ore. Featuring: Misty River, The Brothers Four. Info: Hal Weiner, P.O. Box 261, Florence, OR 97439; Ph: 888-968-4086 or 541-997-1994. Web: www.winterfolkfestival.org.
1/23-30; NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING — Where: Western Folklife Ctr, Elko, Nev. Featuring: Poetry and music performed by working cowboys. Workshops in gear making, writing, songwriting, cooking and more. Crafts. Info: Sally Haueter, Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad St., Elko, NV 89801; Ph: 775-738-7508.Web: www.westernfolklife.org. SL on request
1/25-30; BELL BUCKLE MUSIC CRUISE — Where: Tampa, Florida. Featuring: Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike featuring Becky Buller, others. Tix: from $879. Info: Bell Buckle Records, Bell Buckle Music Cruise, P.O. Box 142, Bell Buckle, TN 37020; Ph: 931-389-0223 or 931-536-4612. Web: www.bellbucklecruise.com.
1/28-31; SKI DANCE WEEKEND — Where: Hulbert Ctr, Fairlee, Vt. Featuring: Weekend of dancing, skiing and socializing. Workshops in fiddle and dance. Tix: $285. Info: Tom Kringstad, 83 Colonial Ave., Cranston, RI 02910; Ph: 401-270-5431.Web: www.nordic-home.com/skidance.
1/28-31; YEEHAW JUNCTION BLUEGRASS FEST AND FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP — Where: Yeehaw Junction, Fla. Featuring: Fiddle contest and performers Bluegrass Brothers, Nothin Fancy, Larry Gillis Band, The Wilson Family, Valerie Smith, Hard Ryde, Tomorrow’s News, Bluegrass Parlor Band, James Rogers & Blue Cypress, Hwy 41, Men of the Week. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Darlene Bass / Victor Hall, Bass & Hall Productions, LLC, P.O. Box 1777, Okeechobee, FL 34973; Ph: 863-634-5815 or 863-763-1443. Web: www.yeehawbluegrass.com. CO HO A
1/29-30; ANN ARBOR FOLK FEST — Where: Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, Mich. Featuring: Iron and Wine, Jay Farrar & Benjamin Gibbard, Hoots & Hellmouth, Po' Girl, Patty Larkin, Rosanne Cash, Richie Havens, Doc Watson, Hot Club of Cowtown and other folk, roots and ethnic music . Tix: $30-250. Info: Barb Chaffer Authier, The Ark, 316 S. Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104; Ph: 734-761-1800 or 734-761-1818. Web: www.theark.org.
February 2010
2/1-28; HILTON HEAD ISLAND GULLAH CELEBRATION — Where: Hilton Head Island, S.C. Info: Charles Young III, Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, P.O. Box 23452, Hilton Head, SC 29925; Ph: 877-650-0676 or 843-682-3742. Web: www.gullahcelebration.com.
2/4-7; SPBGMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS & CONVENTION — Where: Sheraton Music City Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. Contests. Workshops. Info: Chuck Stearman, SPBGMA, P.O. Box 271, Kirksville, MO 63501; Ph: 660-665-7172.Web: www.spbgma.com.
2/5-7; LAGUNA FOLKDANCERS FEST — Where: Ensign School, Newport Beach, Calif. Featuring: Instructors Richard Powers and Tom Bozigian. Workshops in vintage and Armenian dances. Info: Steve Himel, Laguna Folkdancers, 1524 Vivian, Newport Beach, CA 92660; Ph: 714-893-8888 or 949-586-2044. Web: www.lagunafolkdancers.org.
2/5-16; BONTERRA LOWCOUNTRY BLUES BASH — Where: Charleston, S.C. Featuring: Eddie Kirkland, Shrimp City Slim, Motor City Josh, Lil Dave Thompson, Harper, and more in multiple venues. Tix: $3-$15, some acts FREE. Info: Gary Erwin, P.O. Box 13525, Charleston, SC 29422; Ph: 843-762-9125.Web: www.bluesbash.com.
2/6; FSGW MIDWINTER FEST — Where: Takoma Park Middle School, Takoma Park, Md. Featuring: Music, dance, stories and workshops. Info: FSGW, P.O. Box 5693, Washington, DC 20016-5693; Ph: 703-978-2774 or 301-587-2286. Web: www.fsgw.org/index.php.
2/6; GANONDAGAN WINTER GAME & SPORTS — Where: Ganondagan State Historic Site, N.Y. Featuring: Storytelling near the fire pit in the bark long house. Seneca dog sledding, Native American artists making show shoes and toboggans. Family activities. Tix: FREE. Info: Carol White Llewellyn, P.O. Box 113, Victor, NY 14564; Ph: 585-742-1640.Web: www.ganondagan.org.
2/11-16; SAUTI ZA BUSARA SWAHILI MUSIC FEST — Where: Zanzibar, Tanzania. Featuring: Swahili groups from East Africa and others from different parts of Africa and the world. Info: Yusuf Mahmoud, Busara Promotions, P.O. Box 3635, Stone Town, Zanzibar, , Tanzania; Ph: +255-24-223-2423 or +255-777-428-478. Web: www.busaramusic.com.
2/12-14; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FOLK FEST — Where: Univ. of Chicago, Chicago, Ill. Featuring: James King Bluegrass Band, New Mules, Kim Wilson, Dan Gellert, more. Workshops in fiddle, banjo, dance, singing. Info: University of Chicago Folk Festival, University of Chicago Folklore Society, 1212 E. 59th St. , Chicago, IL 60637; Ph: 773-702-9793.Web: www.uofcfolk.org.
2/12-14; DANCE FLURRY FEST — Where: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Featuring: Acoustic Collusion, Akwaaba Dance Company, Tom Amesse, Peter & Mary Alice, Annie & The Hedonists, Greg Avakian & Laurie Zimmerman, Mana Behan, Don Bell, Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty, Bernstein Bard Trio, Beth & Scott Bierko, Big Joe Fitz, Rick Ceballos, Bobba Culpa, Fern Bradley, Esther Brill, Joe Bruchac, Nathan Bugh & Emily Vanston, Graham Christian, Susan de Guardiola, De Temps Antan, Dirty Rice Zydeco, Doc Scanlon Trio w/ Jonathan "Jazz" Russell, Donald Young Blues Band, Liz Donaldson, Julie Duggan, Barbara Dyskant & Nadine Dyskant-Miller, Elixir, Jason Fenton, Fiddleabout, Fiddlers' Tour, The FireFlies Band, The Flipsydz, The Flying Garbanzos, Flying Romanos, Nils Fredland, Wayne Fugate, Giant Robot Dance, Elizabeth Gibbons, Girl Howdy, Ron Gordon, Gordon Webster Sextet, Great Bear Trio, Lisa Greenleaf, Guy Mendilow Band, Laurie Hart & Stefhan Ohlström, John Huhn, Olivia Idella, David Kaynor, Kieran Jordan Dancers, Barry Koffler, Korinya, Lea, Beerbohm & Schwab, Hsueh-Tze Lee, Peter Macfarlane, Matching Orange, Bairbre McCarthy & Friends, Alan McClintock, Colin McCoy, Russell McCumber, Bliss & Robbie McIntosh, Jeremiah McLane, Bob McQuillen, Will Mentor, MercoglianoFamily, Miss Tess & the Bon Ton Parade, France Bourque-Moreau, Yves Moreau, Andy "The Music Man" Morse, Lois New, Nightingale, Carlos Osorio, Patti-O & the Hip Hooligans, Penny Wilson & Friends, Pickin' & Singin' Gatherin', Pokingbrook Morris, Quickstep, Retumba!, Rhumpas & the Wild Things, Beth Robinson, Jean Rohe and Her Band, Paul Rosenberg, Mark Rust, Saints of Swing w/Miss Rene Bailey, Saratoga Acoustic Blues Society, Saratoga Faire, Joan & Jim Savitt, Emily Schaad, Soul Session, Spare Parts, Stillhouse Rounders, Peter Stix, Strawberry Hill Fiddlers, Ralph Sweet, Three Quarter North, Alan Thomson & The Little Big Band, Alex Torres y Su Orchestra, Vanaver Caravan, Varen'ka, Viva Flamenco, Waldorf A Capella, Dave Wolf, Yankee Chank. Tix: $20-90. Ph: 518-384-3275.Web: www.danceflurry.org.
2/12-14; MID-WINTER SCOTTISH & IRISH MUSIC FEST & FAIR — Where: Valley Forge Convention Ctr, King of Prussia, Pa. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $20-25 day, kids free. Info: Bill & Karen Reid, East of the Hebrides Entertainment, P.O. Box 102, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; Ph: 610-825-7268.Web: www.eohebrides.com.
2/12-14; CHELTENHAM FOLK FEST — Where: Cheltenham, Glos., U.K. Featuring: Lau, Hérétique, Trio Threlfall, Maz O’Connor, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, Life & Times, Barron Brady & Gordon the Hedgehog, The Demon Barber Roadshow, Tom McConville Trio, Ashley Hutchings & Ken Nichol, Mawkin:Causley, Grace Notes, Trio Threlfall, Hérétique, Maz O’Connor, Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne, The Navvy’s Wife, Roving Crows, Housewives’ Choice, Barron Brady and Blair Dunlop, Faustus, The Fay Hield Trio, Hérétique, Tom McConville Trio & Band, Trio Threlfall, Maz O’Connor, The Ram Company’s Waltzers & Wonders, Life & Times and Roving Crows. Workshops in music, song and dance. Tix: £66 wknd, £60 adv. Info: Cheltenham Folk Festival, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Glos., GL50 1QA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)8445-762210 or +44-(0)1242-521621. Web: www.cheltenhamfestivals.com.
2/12-15; WINTERFOLK — Where: Toronto, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Al Lerman, Alfie Smith, Ariana Gillis – Bob Snider, Brian Gladstone, Brock Zeman, ChoirGirlz, D’Arcy Wickhan, Dan McVeigh, Danny Marks, David Celia, David Gillis, David Leask, Ewan Dobson, Graydon James, Howard Gladstone, Ian Reid, Joan Beson, Joe Hall, John Jacksion and Steve Paul Simms, Julian Fauth, Laura Fernandez, Lynn Harrison, Marianne Girard, Mark Charon, Maxim Budnick, Michael Brennan & Steve Briggs, Michael Jerome Browne, Mose Scarlett, Mr Rick, Mr Rick & Biscuits, Noah Zacharin, Nonie Crete, Peter Verity, Philip Brown, Rick Hodgson, Rosemary Phelan with Jason LaPrade, Russell Leon, Seb Agnello, Shawn Brush, Stringbone, Sue & Dwight, Suzie Vinnick, Swamp Ward Orchestra, Tim Jackson, Tony Quarrington. Workshops. Tix: most events free. Info: James Monaco, 56 Amroth Ave., Toronto, ON M4C 4H2, Canada; Ph: 416-686-3395.Web: www.abetterworld.ca.
2/12-14; COCHISE COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC GATHERING — Where: Buena Performing Arts Ctr, Sierra Vista, Ariz. Featuring: Bill Barwick, Jerry Brooks, Doris Daley, The Desert Sons, Jack DeWerff, Due West Trio, Dennis Gaines, Joni Harms, Sue Harris, Randy Huston, Journey West, Larry Maurice, Ken and Lyn Mikell, Tony Norris, Prickly Pair and the Cactus, Sandy Seaton, Laurie and Cora Wood, others. Tix: $18 day. Info: Charles Glenn, Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering, P.O. Box 3201, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636; Ph: 520-249-2511.Web: www.cowboypoets.com.
2/12-14; GAINSBOROUGH OLD-TIME MUSIC & DANCE FEST — Where: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, U.K. Workshops in various old-time music instruments and clogging. Tix: £50 wknd, £15-30 day. Info: Christine Bell, FOAOTMAD, 23 Halifax Street Sydenham, London, SE26 6JA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)2032-993375.Web: www.foaotmad.org.uk.
2/12-14; JOE VAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Sheraton Hotel Framingham, Framingham, Mass. Featuring: National and regional bluegrass bands. Workshops. Info: Boston Bluegrass Union, P.O. Box 650061, West Newton, MA 02165; Ph: 617-782-2251 or 617-515-8383. Web: www.bbu.org.
2/12-14; RIVERWALK BLUES AND MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtoner Saloon, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Featuring: Electric-blues, funk, New-Orleans-rhythm . Info: Darlene Lopez, ; Ph: 786-380-0866 .Web: www.riverwalkbluesfestival.com.
2/13-14; WINTER FESTIVAL OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC — Where: First Methodist Church, Irving, Tex. Featuring: Dan Landrum, The Gallier Band with Gary Gallier, Stephen Humphries, Mark Nelson. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $80, $20-50 day. Info: Linda Lowe Thompson, Harvest Time Music, 309 Pennsylvania Dr, Denton, TX 76205; Ph: 940-387-4001.Web: www.lssds.org.
2/13; LA GRANDE BOUCHERIE DES CAJUNS — Where: Magnolia City Park, St. Martinville, La. Crafts. Info: St. Martin Parish Tourist Commission, P.O. Box 9, St. Martinville, LA 70582; Ph: 337-298-3556 or 888-565-5939. Web: www.cajuncountry.org/boucherie.
2/13-14; JAMMIN&rsuo; IN THE HAMMOCK — Where: Collier-Seminole State Park, Naples, Fla. Tix: $15 day. Info: Florida State Parks Information Center, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399; Ph: 239-394-3397 or 850-245-2157. Web: www.floridastateparks.org.
2/13; MARDI GRAS BALL — Where: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Ballroom, Cranston, R.I. Featuring: STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS, DONNA THE BUFFALO w/ PRESTON FRANK, COREY LEDET & HIS ZYDECO BAND, HOT TAMALE BRASS BAND. Tix: $35, $30 adv. Info: Chuck Wentworth, Lagniappe Productions, 255 Holly Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879; Ph: 401-783-3926 or 401-783-3926. Web: www.mardigrasri.com.
2/13-15; Friends Of American Old Time Music and Dance Fest — Where: The Queen Elizabeth High School, Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincs, U.K. Featuring: The Slate Mountain Ramblers, 44 Gun String Band, The New River Roustabouts, Marty Todd Clogging and Flatfoot Dancer, Instructers Richard Bowman, Marsha Bowman, Barbara Bowman, Marty Todd and others. Tix: £50, £30 day, £15 evenings. Info: Keith Johnson, 15 Walkerith Road Morton, Gainsborough, Lincs, DN21 3DA, England; Ph: .
2/14; OCEAN COUNTY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, N.J. Info: Elaine Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657, Waretown, NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593.Web: www.alberthall.org. CR A
2/19-20; TSBA WINTER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Quincy, Ill. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Pat Davidson, Tri-State Bluegrass Assoc., RR 1, Box 52, Williamstown, MO 63473; Ph: 573-853-4398.Web: www.tsbafestivals.org.
2/19-21; MID-WINTER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Northglenn Ramada Plaza, Denver, Colo. Featuring: Lonesome River Band, The Lost & Found, April Verch Band, Chris Stuart & Backcountry, Bluegrass Patriots, Sons & Brothers, Blue Canyon Boys, Colcannon, Southern Exposure, Finders & Youngberg, Quickdraw, Ron Lynam & Cowtown, Acoustic Mining Company, Loose Cannon, The Hartmans, Long Road Home. Workshops in instruments, vocal harmony, stepdancing. Tix: daily $25-35. Info: Ken Seaman, Seaman Productions, 1807 Essex Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80526; Ph: 970-482-0863 or 970-222-9439. Web: midwinterbluegrass.com.
2/19-20; RIVER CITY OHIO BLUES COMPETITION — Where: Lafayette Hotel, Marietta, Ohio. Featuring: Regional blues acts vying for prizes and sponsorship to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Tix: $40 wknd, $5-15 day. Info: The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, P.O. Box 2122, Marietta , OH 45750; Ph: 740-373-6640 (day) or 740-376-0222 (eve). Web: www.bjfm.org. A
2/20-21; PACIFIC NW SACRED HARP SINGING CONVENTION — Where: Mercer Island, Wash. Featuring: Traditional shape-note singing convention. Info: Pacific NW Sacred Harp Singers, 15215 Tubbs Rd, Buckley, WA 98321; Ph: 360-897-9545.Web: pnwshs.org.
2/20-3/22; AKKORDEON FEST — Where: Wien, Austria. Info: Friedl Preisl, Akkordeon Festival, Salierigasse 42/3, Wien, A-1180, Austria; Ph: +43-(0)676-512-9104.Web: www.akkordeonfestival.at.
2/25-28; WINTERGRASS — Where: Tacoma, Wash. Featuring: Lonesome River Band, Tim O'Brien, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, The Infamous Stringdusters, Crooked Still, The WIYOS, John Reischman & The Jaybirds, Sarah Jarosz, Joe Craven, Väsen & The Duo, Seldom Scene, Dry Branch Fire Squad, The Wilders, Mountain Heart, Sawmill Road, Marley's Ghost, Rockin’ Acoustic Circus, Downtown Mountain Boys, Prairie Flyer, The Bluegrass Regulators, Jo Miller and her Burly Roughnecks, Shearwater Bluegrass, Absynth Quintet, One Horse Shy, Kate Powers and Steve Einhorn, Cascade Mountain Boys, Heartbreak Pass, Roundhouse. Workshops in all bluegrass instruments. Tix: $125 adult wknd. Info: Patrice O'Neill, Acoustic Sound/Wintergrass, P.O. Box 2356, Tacoma, WA 98401; Ph: 253-428-8056.Web: www.wintergrass.com.
2/25-28; SADDLE UP! — Where: Country Tonite Theatre, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Featuring: Western musicians and cowboy poets. Tix: $50 wknd, $20 day, under 17 FREE. Info: Saddle Up!, Pigeon Forge Dept. of Tourism, PO Box 1390-I, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868; Ph: 800-251-9100.Web: www.mypigeonforge.com.
2/25-28; SASKATOON BLUES FEST — Where: Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Sonny Landreth, Keith Hallett Band, Tim Vaughn Band, Three String Fretless, Fiona Boyes, Alvin Youngblood Hart, others. Info: Saskatoon Blues Festival, Box 21025, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S2, Canada; Ph: 306-343-9587 or 306-343-0840. Web: www.saskatoonbluessociety.ca.
2/26-28; OHIO VALLEY GATHERING — Where: The Lexington Downtown Hotel & Conference Center, Lexington, Ky. Workshops in Appalachian dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, fiddle, bodhran, washtub bass, guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, pennywhistle, singing, more. Tix: $7, free to LDS members. Info: Judy Pitcock, Louisville Dulcimer Society, 7110 Rolling Creek Blvd., Louisville, KY 40228-1346; Ph: 502-931-6878.Web: www.louisvilledulcimers.org.
2/26-28; EVERGLADES BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Haulover Beach Park & Marina, Parking Lot #1, Miami Beach, Fla. Featuring: Dale Ann Bradley, The Josh Williams Band, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, more. Tix: $55 wknd., $45 adv. Info: So. Fl. Bluegrass Assoc., 20533 Biscayne Blvd. #358, Aventura, FL 33180; Ph: 888-950-BLUE or 305-358-1800. Web: southfloridabluegrass.com.
2/26-28; JOURNEY FEST — Where: Sertoma Music Ranch, Brooksville, Fla. Featuring: The Charlie Daniels Band, Blackberry Smoke, Decemberadio, over 30 local and regional bands. Tix: $10-50. Info: Greg Herndon, P.O. Box 21218, Bradenton, FL 34204; Ph: 941-374-4472 or 941-758-7585. Web: www.journeyfest.org.
2/27; GEORGE WASHINGTON DANCE BALL — Where: Colonial Heritage Ballroom, Williamsburg, Va. Featuring: Lou Vosteen, John Millar and the Marty Taylor Trio. Tix: $30. Info: Williamsburg Heritage Dancers, 710 S. Henry St., Williamsburg, VA 23185-4113; Ph: 757-229-1775 or 757-564-3775. Web: www.colonialdance.org.
2/27; BLUES BLAST — Where: Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa, Ariz. Featuring: Big James & The Chicago Playboys, Candye Kane, The Insomniacs, The Sugar Thieves, The Jump Back Brothers, and Arthur Migliazza & Tom Walbank. Tix: $20 adv, $25 day. Info: Bill Mitchell, Phoenix Blues Society, P.O. Box 36874, Phoenix, AZ 85067-6874 ; Ph: 602-252-0599 .Web: www.bluesblast.info.
Camps & Schools
December 2009
12/4-6; LEARN TO PLAY HARMONICA — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J.D. Robinson. Tix: $290 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
12/6-12; BEGINNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Gladys Nielsen. Tix: $512 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724. Web: www.folkschool.org.
12/23-29; KLEZKAMP: THE YIDDISH FOLK ARTS PROGRAM — Where: Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, Kerhonkson, N.Y. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $800-$1,350, $395-$775 kids, $725 commuter. Info: Henry Sapoznik / Executive Director, Living Traditions, 207 West 25th St., 4th Flr, New York, NY 10001; Ph: 212-532-8202.Web: www.klezkamp.org.
12/26-1/1; CHRISTMAS COUNTRY DANCE SCHOOL — Where: Berea College, Berea, Ky. Featuring: Country dancing, folk drama, storytelling, singing, and crafts. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Joe Tarter, Christmas Country Dance School, Berea College CPO 2159, Berea, KY 40404; Ph: 859-985-3789 or 859-985-3431. Web: www.berea.edu.
12/26-1/1; WINTER DANCE WEEK — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Sue Rosen, David Millstone, Matthew Duveneck, Suzannah PArk. 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. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
12/31-1/3; ASHOKAN NEW YEARS FIDDLE & DANCE CAMP — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Workshops. Info: Jay Ungar, Molly Mason or Barbara Mermell, Ashokan Fiddle & Dance, P.O. Box 49, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-246-2121.Web: www.ashokan.org.
January 2010
1/3-9; ADVANCED CLAWHAMMER BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Adam Hurt. Tix: $579 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/3-9; ADVANCED CLAWHAMMER BANJO: MUSICAL TOUR OF SOUTHERN APPALACHIA — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: David Brose, Wayne Richard. Tix: $579 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/4-9; PETE WERNICK'S BASIC BANJO CAMP — Where: Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick. Workshops in basic banjo. Tix: $350. Info: Pete Wernick, Winter Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-319-0561. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
1/10-16; ADVANCED FIDDLE — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Alan Jabbour. Tix: $579 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/10-16; ADVANCED FIDDLE — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Alan Jabbour. Tix: $579 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/11-16; PETE WERNICK'S INTERMEDIATE BANJO CAMP — Where: Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick. Workshops in intermediate banjo. Tix: $350. Info: Pete Wernick, Winter Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-319-0561. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
1/16; ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE WORKSHOP — Where: Williamsburg, Va.. Featuring: Lou Vosteen. Tix: $15. Info: Williamsburg Heritage Dancers, 710 S. Henry St., Williamsburg, VA 23185-4113; Ph: 757-229-1775 or 757-564-3775. Web: www.colonialdance.org.
1/17-22; ADVANCED HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Ken Kolodner. Tix: $527 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/17-22; ADVANCED HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Ken Kolodner. Tix: $527 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/18-23; PETE WERNICK'S ADVANCED BANJO CAMP — Where: Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick. Workshops in advanced banjo. Tix: $350. Info: Pete Wernick, Winter Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-319-0561. Web: www.drbanjo.com.
1/22-24; APPALACHIAN CLOGGING — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Annie Fain Liden and Emolyn Liden. Tix: $299 plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 1-800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/22-24; THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR MUSICIANS — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Christina Myers. Tix: $299 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/22-24; BEGINNING AUTOHARP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Jennifer Cordier. Tix: $299 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/23-30; IRISH FESTIVAL CRUISE — Where: Departs Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Tix: $1099 and up. Info: Mary Rowley, Irish Festival Cruises, P.O. Box 1367, Roslyn, PA 19001; Ph: 215-885-5350 or 800-441-HARP. Web: www.irishtours.com.
1/24-30; BUILDING A HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Jeff Sebens . Tix: $527 tuition plus r&b and $375 in materials. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Cambell Folk School, 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/24-30; BEGINNING BLUEGRASS BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J. D. Robinson. Tix: $527 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/24-30; BUILDING A HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Jeff Sebens. Tix: $527 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/24-30; BEGINNING BLUEGRASS BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J. D. Robinson. Tix: $527 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/29-31; PEOPLE'S MUSIC NETWORK WINTER GATHERING — Where: New York, NY. Workshops. Info: Diane Crowe, 78 Cave Hill Rd, Leverett, MA 01054; Ph: 413-548-9394 or 845-626-4507. Web: www.peoplesmusic.org.
1/29-31; RAINY CAMP — Where: Camp Don Bosco, Carnation, Wash. Featuring: . Workshops. Tix: $79. Info: Seattle Folklore Society, P.O. Box 30141, Seattle, WA 98113; Ph: 206-528-8546.Web: www.seafolklore.org. A
1/31-2/6; OLD TIME BANJO FOR BEGINNERS — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: David Brose. Tix: $527 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
1/31-2/6; OLD-TIME, FIVE-STRING BANJO FOR BEGINNERS AND BEYOND — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Tix: $527 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
February 2010
2/5-7; WINTER FOLK MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Warwick Conference Center, Warwick, N.Y. Featuring: Informal singing, jamming, dancing and socializing. Info: Joy Bennett, Folk Music Society of New York (NY Pinewoods Folk Music Club), 444 W 54th Street #7, New York, NY 10019; Ph: 718-651-1115 or 718-549-1344. Web: www.folkmusicny.org.
2/7-13; BEGINNING GUITAR — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Rosy DeVane. Tix: $527 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
2/7-13; BUILD AND LEARN TO PLAY A MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Mark Edelman. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $527 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. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
2/12-15; WINTERSONGS: A SONGWRITER'S WINTER CAMP — Where: Ashokan Field Campus, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Penny Nichols, Greg Greenway, Anne Hills, Pete Nelson, Vito Petrocitto, Sue K. Riley, Glen Roethel, David Roth, Sloan Wainwright. Workshops in songwriting, singing, guitar, performance, creative process, harmony, more. Tix: $529. Info: Penny Nichols, SummerSongs, Inc., P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-750-6871 or 845-246-0223. Web: www.summersongs.com.
2/14-19; BEGINNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Lee Knight. Tix: $474 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. Web: www.folkschool.org.
2/14-19; STORYTELLING: LOVE STORIES — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Bobbie Pell. Tix: $474 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. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
2/19-22; SINGING AND SONGWRITING FOR EVERYONE — Where: Rowe Camp & Conference Ctr, Rowe, Mass. Featuring: David Roth. Workshops in songwriting. Info: Paige Cooper, Rowe Camp & Conference Center, 22 Kings Hwy, Rowe, MA 01367; Ph: 413-339-4954.Web: www.rowecenter.org.
2/19-21; BORDER MORRIS WORKSHOP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Liam Robinson. Tix: $175 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. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
2/19-21; PUBLIC SPEAKING & PERFORMANCE SKILLS FOR THE STORYTELLER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Ted Cooley. Tix: $299 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. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
2/21-27; CONTINUING FIDDLE — Where: John C. Campbell School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Cathy Grant. Tix: $527 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. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
2/21; OLD TIME DANCE AT O’LENO — Where: O'Leno State Park, High Springs, Fla. Featuring: Dance contra, circles and squares to live music hosted by the Flying Turtles String Band. Info: Stephen Foster Folk Center, P.O. Box G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 386-454-1853.Web: www.floridastateparks.org.
2/26-28; WINTER WEEKEND AT LAKE MOREY — Where: The Holbert Ctr, Fairlee, Vt. Featuring: Larry Gordon, Patty Cuyler, Mary Sherhart. Workshops in singing, dancing and instruments. Tix: $155-$300. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210.Web: www.villageharmony.org.
2/28-3/6; MAKING A TRADITIONAL BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: John Huron. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $527 tuition, plus r&b and $135 materials fee. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
2/28-3/6; LEARN TO PLAY HARMONICA — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J. D. Robinson. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $527 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. Web: www.folkschool.org. CO CR HO HR A
