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June through August 2010
FESTIVALS
June 2010
6/1; NORTH DEVON FEST — Where: Barnstaple, North Devon, England. Featuring: Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Rick Wakeman, Chris Packham, Jacqui Dankworth, Brian Blessed, The History Boys, Barnstaple Fringe and more. Info: North Devon Festival, Queen’s Theatre, Boutport St., Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 1SY, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1271-324242 or +44-(0)1271-327357. Web: www.northdevonfestival.org
6/1-23; 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. Web: www.hollandfestival.nl A I
6/1-30; NORTH DEVON FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Venues in North Devon, U.K.. Info: Becky Brocklehurst, Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX34 9BZ, England; Ph: .Web: www.northdevonfestival.org
6/2-6; RORY GALLAGHER INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE FEST — Where: Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Featuring: Wolfpin, Shinkicker, Randall “Big Daddy” Webster, Dave McHugh Band, Sinnerboy, Bearded Babies, Willie Byrne Band, Johnny Gallagher and Roxie Band, Pat McManus Band, The Loop, Seamie O'Dowd Band, The Deans, Hot Lips and Chili Fingers, Brian Meakin Band, Messin' with D’Gallagher, Moonchild, Roy Fulton Band, Slumming Angels, The Skins, Zero Resistance, Peter Price, more. Info: , ; Ph: +353-86-8772325.
6/3; BLACK EYED SALLY’S — Where: Hartford, Conn.. Info: 350 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103; Ph: 860-278-7427.Web: www.blackeyedsallys.com
6/3; MOSAIC: A FESTIVAL OF CULTURES — Where: Various pavilions throughout Regina, Sask., Canada. Featuring: International music, dancing and crafts. Crafts. Info: Brenda Heisler, Regina Multicultural Council, 2144 Cornwall St., Regina, SK S4P 2K7, Canada; Ph: 306-757-5990.Web: www.reginamulticulturalcouncil.ca CR
6/3-5; WIRRAL FOLK ON THE COAST FEST — Where: Bromborough, Wirral, Cheshire, U.K.. Info: Pat Kerr, 34 St David Rd, Claughton, Birkenhead,, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SN, England; Ph: .Web: www.wirralfolkonthecoast.com
6/3-6; EUREKA SPRINGS BLUES WEEKEND — Where: Various locations, Eureka Springs, Ark.. Workshops. Info: City Advertising and Promotion Commission, P.O. Box 522, Eureka Springs, AR 72632; Ph: 866-566-9387 or 479-253-7333 . Web: www.eurekaspringsblues.com
6/3-6; STRAWBERRY PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Strawberry Park Resort, Preston, Conn.. Featuring: Dailey and Vincent, Marty Stuart, The Greencards, Peter Rowan, The Gibson Brothers, Dry Branch Fire Squad, The Farewell Drifters, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Junior Sisk and Rambler's Choice, The Boston Boys, Amy Gellatin, more. Tix: $100 wknd, $20-40 day. Info: Strawberry Park Resort, 42 Pierce Rd., Preston, CT 06365; Ph: 860-886-1944 or 888-794-7944. Web: www.strawberrypark.net CO HO A
6/3-6; THE SUNRISE CELEBRATION: CROSSING THE EVENTS HORIZON FEST OR ORGANIC ARTS, MUSIC & CULTURE — Where: Bruton, Somerset, U.K.. Info: Vicky Steward, Unit 12C, Abbey Mews, 56 High St, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8ST, England; Ph: +44-(0)845-009-4463.Web: www.sunrisecelebration.com
6/3-6; WESTERN MARYLAND BLUES FEST — Where: Hagerstown, Md.. Featuring: The Tommy Castro Band, Bernard Allison, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Phil Wiggins and Corey Harris, Michael Burks, Eric Lindell, Kenny Neal, Eden Brent, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Hamilton Loomis, The Mike Westcott Band, The Eric Byrd Trio with The Brother Ray Band, “Big Daddy” Stallings and The Bluez Evolution Band, Flat-Foot Sam and the Educated Fools, The Tonehounds, Moondog Medicine Show, The Hard Swimmin' Fish, more. Tix: $20-35 day, $50 wknd. Info: , ; Ph: 301-739-8577 x 116.Web: www.blues-fest.org
6/3-6; WIRRAL FOLK ON THE COAST FEST — Where: O.C. Sports & Leisure Centre, Merseyside, U.K.. Featuring: The New Rope String Band, Celtish, Chris While and Joe Broughton, The Houghton Weavers, more. 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 CO CR A
6/3-20; ALTONALE STREET FESTIVAL — Where: Hamburg-Altona, Germany. Info: Katharina Regenstein, Bleickenallee 5, Hamburg, D-22763, Germany; Ph: +49-40-39-80-69-70.Web: www.altonale.de
6/4-5; CLACK MOUNTAIN FEST — Where: Morehead, Ky.. Featuring: Dave Evans, Woody Pines, Jill Andrews, Ben Sollee, Larry Cordle, Kevin Gordon, Sasha Colette and the Magnolias, Coaltown Dixie, Hazel Holler, The Tommy Webb Band, The Jompson Brothers, more. Crafts. Tix: $5. 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
6/4-5; 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. 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
6/4-5; WALLINGFORD BLUES & BEER FEST — Where: Wallingford, Oxon, U.K.. Info: Norma Whelan, 48 Croft Rd, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0HH, England; Ph: +44-(0)1491-834665.Web: www.bluesandbeer.co.uk
6/4-6; ALLEYFEST — Where: Longview, Texas. Featuring: Curtis Grimes, Little Texas, Teazur, Not Exactly Dylan, Blue Oyster Cult, more. Info: Elaine Reynolds, Event Director, ; Ph: 903-237-4040.Web: www.alleyfest.org
6/4-6; BLUE PLUM MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Johnson City, Tenn.. Featuring: Dehlia Low, Buck Hoffman Band, Sol Driven Train, Goose Creek Symphony, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Malcolm Holcombe, Sierra Hull, Lee Boys, Travelin' McCourys, Acoustic Syndicate, more. Crafts. Info: Blue Plum, P.O. Box 1823, Johnson City, TN 37605; Ph: 423-467-2583.Web: www.blueplum.org HR A
6/4-6; COASTLINE BLUEGRASS MUSIC EVENT — Where: nr Llandudno, N. Wales. Info: John Prytherch, Wales; Ph: 07711-244418.Web: www.coastlinebluegrass.co.uk
6/4-6; DUNDAS INTERNATIONAL BUSKERFEST — Where: Dundas, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Buskers, pavement performers, crafts, bazaar, workshops, boot camp, more. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Lynn Sutton, 2 Victoria St., Dundas, OT L9H 2B8, Canada; Ph: 905-627-5461.Web: www.downtowndundas.ca CR A
6/4-6; MICHAEL ARNONE'S CRAWFISH FEST — Where: Sussex Co. Frgrnds, Augusta, N.J.. Crafts. Tix: $125 wknd, $35-60 day. Info: Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest, 90-100 Rt. 206, PMB 144, Stanhope, NJ 07874; Ph: .Web: www.crawfishfest.com CO HO A
6/4-6; MINNESOTA HOMEGROWN KICKOFF — Where: El Rancho Manana Cmpgrnd, Richmond, Minn.. Featuring: More than 20 regional performers of bluegrass, old-time stringband, and related forms of acoustic music . Workshops. Tix: $40-$45 wknd with camping, $15-$20 daily, kids free. Info: Jed Malischke, MBOTMA, P.O. Box 16408, Minneapolis, MN 54801; Ph: 800-635-3037.Web: www.minnesotabluegrass.org CO HO
6/4-6; OCRAFOLK FEST — Where: Ocracoke Island, N.C.. Crafts. Info: David Tweedie, Ocrafolk Festival, P.O. Box 604, Ocracoke , NC 27960; Ph: 252-928-3411 or 252-928-4280. Web: www.ocrafolkfestival.org HR A
6/4-6; PAGOSA FOLK N' BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Reservoir Hill Park, Pagosa Springs, Colo.. Featuring: Darrell Scott, Darol Anger and the Republic of Strings, The Belleville Outfit, Matt Flinner Trio, Bearfoot, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Honey Don't, Badly Bent, Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams. Tix: $50 day, $90 wknd, $100 wknd and camping. Info: Crista Munro, FolkWest, P.O. Box 3665, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147; Ph: 970-731-5582.Web: www.folkwest.com CO CR HR A
6/4-6; SLIGO COUNTY FLEADH — Where: Strand Hill, Co. Sligo, Ireland. Featuring: Pub sessions, ceilidhs and concerts. Contests in various trad instruments and singing. Info: Michael Hurley, O'Connell St., Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland; Ph: +353 (0)71-918-2599 or +353-71-91-83541. Web: www.colemanirishmusic.com
6/4-6; THE WYCHWOOD MUSIC FEST — Where: Cheltenham, Glos, U.K.. Info: Stef Edwards, 46 Market Square, Whitney, Oxon, OX28 6AL, England; Ph: +44(0)1993-772580.Web: www.wychwoodfestival.com
6/4-6; WATERFRONT BLUES — Where: Toronto, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Erin McCallum, Fathead, John Dickie and Steve Hunter / Two Men from Earth, Shawn Kellerman, Paul Reddick, Blackburn, Lil' Ed and The Blue Imperials, Michelle Malone, James Armstrong, The Alexis P. Suter Band, more. Info: , Waterfront Blues, 1798 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G8, Canada; Ph: .Web: www.waterfrontblues.ca
6/4-6; WESSEX FOLK FEST — Where: Weymouth, Dorset, U.K.. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)1305-821611.Web: www.wessexfolkfestival.co.uk
6/4-6; WYCHWOOD MUSIC FEST — Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, U.K.. Featuring: Levellers, The Leisure Society, Happy Mondays, Toumani Diabaté, Pauline Black of The Selector, John Smith, One String Loose, The South, Dreadzone, Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds, Justin Fletcher, King Creosote, 12 Stone Toddler, more. Tix: £110 wknd. Info: Wychwood Festival, 10 Spinners Court, West End, Whitney, OX28 1NH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1993-772580.Web: www.wychwoodfestival.com CO HO A
6/4-12; FÈS FESTIVAL OF WORLD SACRED MUSIC — Where: Fès, Morocco. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Fès Festival of World Sacred Music , Association Fès-Saïss, Sidi El Khayat BP 629 , Fès-Médina, 30200, Morocco; Ph: +212-(0)55-74-05-35 or +212-(0)35-63-62-99. Web: www.fesfestival.com
6/5; BONNIE BRAE SCOTTISH FEST & HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Liberty Corner, N.J.. Featuring: Celtic music, dance, storytellers, Highland games, more . Crafts. 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
6/5; COLOMA BLUES LIVE — Where: Lotus, Calif.. Featuring: The Robert Cray Band, Coco Montoya, Charlie Musselwhite, The Laurie Morvan Band, Shane Dwight. Tix: $45 adv., $55. Info: El Dorado Arts Council, ; Ph: 530-295-3496.Web: www.colomablueslive.com
6/5; HIGHWAY 61 BLUES FEST — Where: Leland, Miss.. Featuring: Johnny Winter, Big Jack Johnson, Big George Brock, T Model Ford, John Horton and the Special Occasion Band, Mickey Rogers and the Soulmasters, The Mike Holloway Band, Eddie Cusic, Pat Thomas, Alphonso Sanders and Bill Howl-n-Madd Perry, Adam Gussow, The Jimmy Phillips Band, The Pokey Lafarge Band, The Cody Ruth Band, Lazy Bone, 19th Street Red Band, Kairos Gospel and Blues Band, 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 CR HR
6/5; 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
6/5; MORRO BAY MUSIC FEST — Where: Morro Bay, Calif.. Featuring: An eclectic mix of musical styles, seafood, BBQ, microbrews, vendors and outdoor dance floor. Info: , Morr Bay Music Fest, 714 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442; Ph: 800-366-6043 or 805-772-1155. Web: www.mbmusicfest.com
6/5; SAM HINTON FOLK HERITAGE FEST — Where: Poway, Calif.. Workshops. Info: San Diego Folk Heritage, P.O. Box 270562, San Diego, CA 92192; Ph: 760-746-8061 or 858-566-4040. Web: www.sdfolkheritage.org A
6/5; SCANDINAVIAN DANCING — Where: Park Ave Congressional Church, Arlington, MA. Featuring: Live music, Norwegian and Scandinavian dances.. Tix: $5-7. Info: , ; Ph: 781-891-3207.Web: www.speledans.org
6/5-6; CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Millennium Park, Chicago, Ill.. Featuring: More than 50 performances on 3 stages and activities for the whole family, including a Gospel art fair. Tix: FREE. Info: Pam Morris, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Mayor's Office of Special Events , 121 N. LaSalle St., City Hall Rm. 703, Chicago, IL 60602; Ph: 312-744-3315 or 312-744-3370. Web: www.cityofchicago.org A
6/5-6; KIDS PIRATE FEST — Where: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, Vt.. Featuring: Children's events include play, sing-alongs, crafts and other pirate themed activities. Workshops in kids music and activities. Info: Eloise Beil, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd., Vergennes, VT 05491; Ph: 802-475-2022.Web: www.lcmm.org CR HR A
6/5-6; LINCOLNSHIRE TRADITIONS FEST “FOLK & STEAM” — Where: Ludborough Station, nr Louth, Lincs, U.K.. Info: Gordon Newton, ; Ph: +44-(0)1622-726633.
6/5-6; RED BANK JAZZ AND BLUES FEST — Where: Red Bank, N.J.. Featuring: Bradford Hayes, Dean Shot Blues Band, Deanna Bogart Band, Funktion 11, Grupo Yuri, Houston Person, Jerry Dugger and The Dugger Brothers, Jerry Topinka and Friends, Outside the Box, Richard Reiter Swing Band, Sandy Mack Band, Sonny Keen, Soul Project, T.J. Wheeler, more. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.redbankfestival.com A
6/5-6; VINTAGE VIRGINIA WINE FEST — Where: Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville, Va.. Info: Across the Way Productions, P.O. Box 243, Floyd, VA 24091; Ph: 540-745-FEST.Web: http://across-the-way.com/index.php?pr=vvhome
6/6; BOSTON FOLK FEST — Where: Waterfront Campus of UMass Boston. Featuring: David Bromberg, Geoff Muldaur & Jim Kweskin, The Angel Band, Amy Speace, Pete and Maura Kennedy, Cliff Eberhardt, Gandalph Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Mick Lynch and Kevin May (of Guggenheim Grotto), Winterbloom (Antje Duvekot, Anne Heaton, Meg Hutchinson, and Natalia Zukerman), Dala, Chris O’Brien, Les Sampou, Michael Troy, Anais Mitchell, Danielle Miraglia, Scott Ainslie and Brendan Hogan. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $15. Info: Boston Folk Festival, c/o WUMB Radio, UMass Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393; Ph: 617-287-6911 or 617-287-6900. Web: www.bostonfolkfestival.org CR HR A
6/8-12; SASKATOON CHILDREN'S FEST — Where: Kiwanis Park, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Puppetry, dance, theatre, storytelling, circus arts, music, more. Workshops in circus arts. Crafts. Tix: TBA. Info: Saskatoon Children's Fest, 706, Delta Bessborough, 601 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G8, Canada; Ph: 306-664-3378.Web: www.saskatchewanchildrensfestival.ca CR HR A
6/10-12; AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSIC FEST — Where: Grove Civic Center & Snider's Camp, Grove, Okla.. Contests in fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro. Crafts. Tix: $30, $20 adv. Info: Kathleen Pixley, Grand Lake Festivals, P. O. Box 451590, Grove, OK 74345-1590; Ph: 918-786-8896 or 800-526-2523. Web: www.grandlakefestivals.com CO CR HO HR A
6/10-12; BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS — Where: Mickey's Mtn, Hopedale, Ohio. Featuring: For His Glory, Chestnut Hill, Almost Famous, Salt Creek, Inc., Tall Grass, The Martin Family, HillBilly Gypsies, Third Generation, Karl Shifflett, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, The Jeanette Williams Band, Ralph Stanley II. 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 CO CR HO A
6/10-12; LESLIE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Wheel Inn Cmpgrnd, Leslie, Mich.. Featuring: Summertown Road, Coaltown, The Hen House Prowlers, Shine Creek, Sandi Paul and Raisin' Corn, James Creek Road, Harbourtown, Pushing the Limits, Heart to Heart, New Country Grass. 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.marshallbluegrass.com CO HO
6/10-12; PRAIRIE LAKE PICKIN' PARTY — Where: Prairie Lake, Kan.. Workshops. Info: Dave Thorpe, ; Ph: 785-478-1728 or 785-887-6314 . Web: www.accesskansas.org/kppa CO HO
6/10-12; SMOKY MOUNTAINS STORYTELLING FEST — Where: Country Tonite Theatre, Pigeon Forge, Tenn.. Featuring: Wily Claflin, Mary Hamilton, Mountain Man Bob Phillips, more. Tix: $25 wknd, $10 day. 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
6/10-13; BLAST FROM THE BAYOU CAJUN / ZYDECO FEST — Where: Strawberry Park, Preston, Conn.. Featuring: Geno Delafose, Steve Riley, Pine Leaf Boys, Chris Ardoin, Donna the Buffalo, Jesse Lege, Girl Howdy, Li'l Anne, Dennis Stroughmatt, more. Tix: $115 wknd, $95 adv. Info: Strawberry Park Resort, 42 Pierce Rd., Preston, CT 06365; Ph: 860-886-1944 or 888-794-7944. Web: www.strawberrypark.net CO HO A
6/10-13; FESTIVAL OF THE BLUEGRASS — Where: Kentucky State Horse Park, Lexington, Ky.. Featuring: Grascals, Nothing Fancy, Lonesome River, IIIrd Tyme Out, J.D. Crowe, Doyle Lawson, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Seldom Scene, Mountain Heart. Workshops. Tix: $95 wknd, $10-$45 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. Web: www.festivalofthebluegrass.com CO HO A
6/10-13; SMOKY HILL RIVER FEST — Where: Oakdale Park, Salina, Kan.. Crafts. Info: Smoky Hill River Fest, Salina Arts and Humanities Commission, P.O. Box 2181, Salina, KS 67402-2181; Ph: 785-309-5770.Web: www.riverfestival.com CR HR A I
6/10-13; THE GATE TO SOUTHWELL FOLK FEST — Where: Southwell, Notts, U.K.. Info: Mike Kirrage, PO Box 9149, Newtown,, Notts, NG24 9DZ, England; Ph: +44(0)-1636-816678 or +44(0)-1636-812933. Web: www.southwellfolkfestival.co.uk
6/10-21; 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 HR A
6/11-12; GREELEY BLUES JAM — Where: Greeley, Colo.. Featuring: Sonny Landreth, Shemekia Copeland, “Too Slim” and the Tail Draggers, The Informants, more. Tix: $25 adv., $30. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.coblues.com
6/11-12; 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. Info: Orillia Spring Blues Festival, 323 Rodgers Road, Orillia, ON L3V 6M1, Canada; Ph: 705-325-8508.Web: www.orilliaspringblues.com
6/11-12; OVERTON BLUEGRASS & GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Overton City Park, Overton, Tex.. Featuring: Alecia Nugent, Marty Raybon and Full Circle, Darrell Webb, Volume Five, Gold Heart, Appointed, Hickory Hill, Bowles Creek, Pick'N Grass, Robert E. Lee Texas Swing Fiddlers. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $25 wknd. Info: Don Eaves, Overton Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Drawer D, Overton, TX 75684; Ph: 903-834-3171 or 903-834-7226. Web: www.overtonbluegrass.com CO CR HO HR A
6/11-12; XFEST — Where: Country Creek Winery, Salford, Pa.. Featuring: Brianna Berry, West Philadelphia Orchestra, Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka, more. Crafts. Tix: $40 wknd, $20-30 day. Info: Kevin Lynch, Xtreme Folk Scene, 912 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford, NJ 07073; Ph: 973-809-1930.Web: www.xfsmusic.org CO CR
6/10-13; WIND GAP BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Mountain View Park, Wind Gap, Pa. Featuring: Little Roy and Lizzie Show, Jesse McReynolds, US Navy Band 'Country Current', The Gibson Brothers, The Travelin' McCourys, Eddie and Martha Adcock, Monroe Crossing, Valerie Smith, The Dixie Bee-Liners, Country Ham with Tracy Schwarz, James King Band, Angelica Grimand High Action, Dan Paisley, 2nd Edition Reunion, Hickory Project, The Doerfels, Acoustic Blue, Junior Barber, Beartracks, Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie, The Cabin Fever Band, Lykens Valley Bluegrass Boys, Smokey Greene, Stained Grass Window, Kate Lee and No Strings Attached, James Reams and the Barnstormers, more. 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. Web: www.windgapbluegrass.com CO CR A
6/11-13; CARROUSEL BY THE RIVER CULTURAL FEST — Where: Windsor, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Ethnic food, arts and crafts, music and dance. Info: Chris Spiroff, Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex Co., 245 Janette Ave., Windsor, ON N9A 4Z2, Canada; Ph: 519-255-1127.Web: www.themcc.com CR HR A
6/11-13; CHARLIE POOLE MUSIC FEST — Where: Eden Frgrnds, Eden, N.C.. Crafts. Info: Louise W. Price, Charlie Poole Music Festival, P.O. Box 867, Eden, NC 27289-0867; Ph: 336-623-1043 or 336-627-0375. Web: www.charlie-poole.com CO HO A
6/11-13; 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. Web: www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents A I
6/11-13; GOWER FOLK FEST — Where: Parkmill, Gower Peninsula, S. Wales. Info: Joy Toole, Blue Anchor Cottage, Blue Anchor, Penclawdd, Swansea, Wales; Ph: 01792-850803.Web: www.gowerfolkfestival.co.uk
6/11-13; IPSWICH RIVERSIDE FOLK WEEKEND — Where: Ipswich, Suffolk, U.K.. Info: Val, Steamboat Tavern, 78 New Cut West, Ipswich, IP2 8HW, England; Ph: +44(0)1473-601902.Web: www.irfmf.org.uk
6/11-13; KLUANE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Haines Junction, Y.T., Canada. Featuring: Blue Highway, Claire Lynch Band, Sierra Hull and Highway 111, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Jim Hurst, Cody Shuler and Pine Mountain Railroad, Anna Somerville and Marc Ladouceur. Workshops in banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, vocal, fiddle. Tix: $110 wknd, $40-60 day. Info: Harvey Jessup, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5T5, Canada; Ph: 867-668-4917.Web: www.kluanemountainbluegrassfest.com CR HR A
6/11-13; NORFOLK HARBORFEST — Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk, Va.. Featuring: BoDeans, Eric Hutchinson, Mike Farris, The Family Stone, Disney's Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve, more. Crafts. Info: Norfolk Festevents, 120 W. Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510; Ph: 757-441-2345.Web: www.festeventsva.org A
6/11-13; RUOTSINPYHTAA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ruotsinpyhtaa, Finland. Info: Wasel Arar, Merimiehenk 36D, Helsinki, 00150, Finland; Ph: +35-850-050-5031.Web: www.bluegrass.fi
6/11-13; 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. Web: www.mysticseaport.org A
6/11-13; ST NEOTS FOLK FEST — Where: Bedford, U.K.. Featuring: Ceilidh, The Tannahill Weavers, John Kirkpatrick, Barron Brady, Tony Clark and Karen Johnson, Chris Newman and Máire Ni Chathasaigh, more. Info: The Festival Office, The Mill House, St Neots Road, Bolnhurst, Bedfordshire, MK44 2ER, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1234-376278.Web: www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk HR A
6/11-13; TEXAS FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio, Tex.. Info: Tony Rivera, Texas Folklife Festival, 801 S. Bowie St., San Antonio, TX 78205-3296; Ph: 210-458-2227.Web: www.texasfolklifefestival.org
6/11-13; WIMBORNE FOLK FEST — Where: Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England. Featuring: Four Men and a Dog, At First Light, Chris Sherburn and Denny Bartley, Alan Burke, Rosie Doonan and the Snapdragons, Cathal Hayden and Gerry O'Connor, Brian Finnegan Trio, The Long Notes, Steve Tilston, The Old Dance School, Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby, Mike Silver, Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts, Elbow Jane, Christi Andropolis and David Newey, Jim Reynolds, Tyde Tinderbox, Andy Stone Band, Bob Whitley and Frank Boyle. Workshops in instruments, song and dancing. Crafts. Tix: £70-78 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 A
6/11-13; WIMBORNE FOLK FEST — Where: Wimborne Minster, Dorset, U.K.. Info: Linda Wild, 32A Sea River Rd, Upton, Poole, BH16 5NG, England; Ph: +44(0)1202-623740.Web: www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk
6/11-14; NATIONAL CELTIC FOLK FEST — Where: Portarlington, Victoria, Australia. Featuring: Boega, Eric Bogle, Aniarm Bhan Tre, Borderline Kaylee, Catherine Fraser Quartet, Celtic Shades of Welsh Wales, Claire Patti, Claymore, Conundrum, Cornerbrook, Eric Purdie, Evelyn's Secret, Fiddler's Feast, George Jackson and Mac Attack, Gibb Todd, Jamie McKinnon, Maria Forde, Myra McRae, Pendragon Dreaming, Rant, Red Cat, Scuffins and the Kat, Shanachie, Shirley Power and Colin Mockett, Siobhan Owen, Squeebz, The Adelaide Scottish Fiddle Club, The BordererS, The Bushwackers, The Craig Hooers, The Dreamcatchers, The Go Set, The Simpsons Three, The To'Rags, Zeptepi, John Spillane, more. Workshops in instrument, dance, singing and language. Crafts. Tix: $100 adult, $200 family. 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 CO CR HO A
6/11-20; ÉIGSE CARLOW ARTS FEST — Where: Carlow, Ireland. Info: Forresters Hall, College St, Carlow, Ireland; Ph: +353-59-9140491.Web: www.eigsecarlow.ie
6/11-26; SPITALFIELDS MUSIC SUMMER FEST — Where: Spitalfields, London, U.K.. Info: , 61 Brushfield St, London, E1 6AA, England; Ph: +44(0)20-7377-1362.Web: www.spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk
6/11-7/4; ROOTS N' BLUES AND FOOD — Where: Parma, Italy. Info: , Roots'n'Blues Association, PO Box 29, San Polo di Torrile, 43056, Italy; Ph: .Web: www.rootsandblues.org
6/12; BLUES & BOOZE IN THE BURY — Where: Odiham, Hants, U.K.. Info: Peter Fountain, OTMG, The Bridewell, The Bury, Odiham, Hants, RG29 1NB, England; Ph: +44(0)1256-702128.Web: www.odihamcommunity.org.uk
6/12; STATE STREET STROLL — Where: Media, Pa.. Featuring: Johnny Rawls Soul Revue, Catfish Hodge, Lonnie Shields Band, Gina Sicilia, Leroy Hawks and the Hipnotics, James “Thunderbird” Ford, Dukes of Destiny, The Frankadelics, Steve Guyger Trio, Blues Anatomy, The Blues Mercenaries, The Barbreakers featuring Pucci, Russ Lambert Band, Octavia Duo, Larry Yunker, Frank Tucci, 300 Lbs of Joy, Moloko Plus, Johnny B and Irving Street Blues Band, more. Tix: $20 adv., $25. Web: www.statestreetblues.com
6/12; WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIDDLERS FEST — Where: Crockett Civic Ctr, Crockett, Tex.. Featuring: Fiddlers and local singers. Info: Barbara Kolessar, Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 307, Crockett, TX 75835; Ph: 936-544-2359.Web: www.crockettareachamber.org CO HO A
6/12-13; CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL MILITARY TATTOO — Where: Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ont., Canada. Tix: $15-$80. Info: Richard Seager, Canadian International Tattoo Assoc., 101 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON L8R 3L4, Canada; Ph: 905-523-1753.Web: www.canadianmilitarytattoo.ca CR HR A
6/12-13; SAN FRANCISCO FREE FOLK FEST — Where: City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif.. Featuring: Poor Man's Whiskey, Red Hot Chachkas, Barbara Dane, Lil' Rev, Blushin' Roulettes, Jugtown Pirates, Ancient Future, Absynth Quintet, Phillip Gibbs, Bruach Scottish Balladry, Quake City Jug Band, Tribute to Woody Guthrie with Sam Misner & Megan Smith, Faith Petric, Don Burnham & the Bolos, Blvd Park & Thick Soup, and many 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 I
6/12-13; THIRSTY EAR FEST — Where: Eaves Movie Ranch, Santa Fe, N.M.. Featuring: Asleep at the Wheel, Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women, Po' Girl, Richard Johnson, JT and the Clouds, more. 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 HR A
6/12-19; BILL MONROE BEAN BLOSSOM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bill Monroe Music Park and Cmpgrnd, Bean Blossom, Ind.. Featuring: Ronnie Reno and the Reno Tradition, Tommy Brown and Country Line Grass, Mountain Heart, Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers, Lonesome River Band, Charlie Sizemore Band, Country Gentlemen, Cherry Holmes, J.D. Crowe and the New South, more. Workshops in history and songwriting. Crafts. Tix: $150 8-day pass, $75 wknd, $15-30 day. Info: Gaby Zimmerman, Bean Blossom Bluegrass, 5163 State Rd. 135 North, Morgantown, IN 46160; Ph: 800-414-4677 or 812-988-6422. Web: www.beanblossom.com CO CR HO HR A
6/12-19; W.C. HANDY BLUES AND BARBECUE FEST — Where: Henderson, Ky.. Tix: Free. Info: Rob Toerne, Henderson Music Preservation Soceity, PO Box 1456, Henderson, KY 42419; Ph: .Web: www.handyblues.org
6/13; BILLTOWN BLUES FEST — Where: Hughesville, Pa.. Featuring: Big Jack Johnson and The Cornlickers, Ana Popovic, Big Bill Morganfield, Debbie Davies and Robin Rogers, Billy Gibson, Dave Fields, Tas Cru, more. Tix: $18 adv., $23. Info: , Billtown Blues Association, PO Box 2, Hughesville, PA 17737; Ph: 570-584-4480.Web: www.billtownblues.org
6/13; LOUISIANA SWAMP ROMP — Where: Filene Ctr, Wolf Trap, Vienna, Va.. Featuring: Marcia Ball, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, BeauSoleil with Michael Doucet, Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys, more. 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
6/13; STRAWBERRY 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 HR A
6/16-19; TURKEY TRACK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Turkey Track Park, Waldron, Ark.. Featuring: Marty Stuart, Marty Raybon and Full Circle, Ronnie Reno and the Reno Tradition, Hickory Hill, The Boxcars, The Larkins, Larry Stephenson Band, Rockin' Acoustic Circus, Donna Ulisse and the Poor Mountain Boys, The Soul Pickers, Louisiana Grass, Lonesome Ridge, The Punches Family, White House Harmony, Keisler Brothers Bluegrass Band, Turkey Track Band, Boone Carlon's Ole Timey Fiddlin' Session. Tix: $60, $10-20 day. Info: , Turkey Track Bluegrass Park, 9423 Hwy 250, Waldron, AR 72958; Ph: 479-637-3717.Web: turkeytrackbluegrass.com CO HO
6/17-19; LONG DAY'S NIGHT MUSIC FEST — Where: Swift Current, Sask., Canada. Featuring: The Mudmen, Souljah Fyah, Santa Lucia. 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 A
6/17-19; 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. Web: www.glenmaurypark.com/mrfc CO HO A
6/17-19; WASHBOARD MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtown Logan, Ohio. Featuring: Dixieland Jazz, Cajun, Zydeco, Celtic and Skiffle music. Info: Jacqui Barnett, Columbus Washboard Co., Washboard Music Festival, 14 Gallagher Ave., Logan, OH 43138; Ph: 740-380-3828 or 800-343-7967. Web: www.washboardmusicfestival.com CR HR A
6/17-20; BBQ RIBFEST — Where: Fort Wayne, Ind.. Tix: $6-25. Info: , 14808 Harborside Ct, Fort Wayne, IN 46814; Ph: 260-602-1831.Web: www.bbqribfest.com
6/17-20; BLISTERED FINGERS FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Litchfield Fairgrounds, Litchfield, Maine. Featuring: Alecia Nugent, Little Roy and Lizzy, Audie Blaylock and Redline, The Larry Gillis Band, Tim Graves and Cherokee, White Mountain Bluegrass, Bluegrass Diamonds, Wilf Clark and the Misty Mountaineers, Blue Horizon, Phat Grass, Aroostook County Bluegrass, Blue Around the Edges, The LaClaires, Robinson Gospel Sing Along, Blistered Fingers, more. Crafts. Tix: $60 adv, $10-25 day. Info: Sandy Cormier, Blistered Fingers Production, Inc, 263 Trafton Rd., Waterville, ME 04901; Ph: 207-873-6539.Web: www.blisteredfingers.com CO CR HO HR A
6/17-20; BLUES ON THE FARM — Where: Chichester, West Sussex, U.K.. Info: Julian Moores, Pump Bottom Farm, Appledram, Chichester, W. Sussex, PO20 7EH, England; Ph: +44(0)1243-773828.Web: www.bluesonthefarm.co.uk
6/17-20; CBA FATHER'S DAY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Nevada Co. Frgrnds, Grass Valley, Calif.. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Dirk Powell and Riley Baugus, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, Infamous String Dusters, James King Band, Kathy Kallick Band, Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands, G2, Bluegrass Patriots, High Country, Anderson Family, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen. Workshops in various bluegrass instruments and traditional dancing. Crafts. Tix: $110-140 wknd, $30-45 day. Info: California Bluegrass Association, ; Ph: or 877-258-4777 . Web: www.cbaontheweb.org CO HO A
6/17-20; JENNY BROOK FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, Vt.. Featuring: The Gibson Brothers, Seldom Scene, Don Rigsby and Dudley Connell, Leroy Troy and Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, Audie Blaylock and Redline, Grasstowne, Summertown Road, Acoustic Blue, Smokey Greene, Hemingway Brothers, Brenda Mathews and Friends, Seth Sawyer Band. Workshops in guitar, banjo, acoustic bass, fiddle, mandolin. Crafts. Tix: $75 adv, $85. 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 CO CR HO A
6/17-20; POCONO MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: GDS Frgrnds, Newfoundland, Pa.. Featuring: The Lykens Valley Bluegrass Band, Plexigrass, Chester Johnson and Foggy Mountain Grass, Louie Setzer and Appalachian Mountain Boys, Mark Miklos and Raritan Valley Ramblers, The Cabin Fever Band, The Lost Ramblers, The Dan Hubbard Band, Heavy Traffic, Hard Ryde, more. Tix: $30 wknd, $5-15 day. 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 CO HO A
6/17-20; TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Town Park, Telluride, Colo. Featuring: Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer, Del McCoury Band, Hot Rize, Punch Brothers, Josh Ritter Band, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Imelda May, more. Contests in troubadour, band. Tix: $185 wknd. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 800-624-2422 or 303-823-0848. Web: www.bluegrass.com CO CR A
6/17-20; WEST VIRGINIA STATE FOLK FEST — Where: Glenville, W.Va.. Featuring: Jam sessions, Appalachian art & crafts, square dancing and more. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: West Virginia State Folk Festival, P.O. Box 362, Glenville, WV 26351; Ph: 304-462-5000.Web: www.wvfolkfestival.org HR A
6/17-21; FESTIVAL RIO LOCO — Where: Toulouse, France. Info: , ; Ph: +33-5-61-22-21-43.Web: www.toulouse.fr/web/guest/cultures/festivals/rio-loco/
6/18-19; ALBUQUERQUE FOLK FEST — Where: State Fairgrounds, Expo, N.M.. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $5-20. Info: Erika Gerety, Albuquerque Folk Festival, P.O. Box 4837, Albuquerque, NM 87196; Ph: 505-710-9641 or 505-294-6909. Web: www.abqfolkfest.org CO CR HO HR A
6/18-19; BLUES ON THE FOX — Where: Aurora, Ill.. Info: , Mayor's Office of Special Events, 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507; Ph: 630-844-4731.Web: www.bluesonthefoxaurora.com
6/18-19; CANTON BLUES FEST — Where: Canton, Ohio. Featuring: North East Ohio Blues Jam, Mr. Stress Blues Band, Shady Drive, John Lee Hooker, Jr., Elvin Bishop, Blues in School, Blue Lunch, Armstrong Bearcats, Ana Popovic, Hot Tuna Electric. Tix: Free. Info: Marci Saling, Event Manager, ; Ph: 330-458-2072 or 800-533-4302. Web: www.cantonbluesfest.com
6/18-19; COUNTRY STAGE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Country Stage Music Park, Nova, Ohio. Featuring: Harbourtown, Rick Prater and Midnight Travelers, The Prater Brothers, Coal Town, Mo Daniels Band, more. Tix: $25 wknd. Info: Olen Bittinger, The Country Stage Music Park, 40 A Twp. Rd. 1031, Nova, OH 44859; Ph: 419-652-3232.Web: www.countrystagemusicpark.com CO HO A
6/18-19; LAUREL HIGHLANDS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ligonier, Pa.. Featuring: Jeanette Williams Band, Special Consensus, Hard Ryde, Lonesome Highway, Buck and Company, Poverty Hollow, Blue Shades, Mon River Ramblers. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $25. Info: Keith Neiderhiser, Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival, 1012 Harvey Rd., Ligonier, PA 15658; Ph: 724-238-8646.Web: www.laurelhighlandsbluegrass.com CO CR A
6/18-19; MISSOURI RIVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Cross Ranch State Park, N.D.. Featuring: NewFound Road, Johnny Butten Band, Lonesome Traveler, Cottonwood, Ogg Creek, more. Workshops in bluegrass. Tix: $30 wknd, $15-20 day. Info: John Andrus, 210 7th Ave., Litchville, ND 58461-7150; Ph: 701-762-4891.Web: www.ndbluegrass.blogspot.com CO HR A
6/18-19; OLD-TIME MUSIC AND OZARK HERITAGE FEST — Where: West Plains, Mo.. Featuring: Jay Farrar, Bob Wills' Texas Playboys, Winter's Bone Pickers, The Gordons. 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 HR A
6/18-19; POSTON LAKE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Guysville, Ohio. Featuring: Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Northwest Territory, The Sheppard Brothers, Bobby Maynard and Breakdown, Idletymes, Barry Scott and Second Wind, Goldwing Express, The Hart Brothers, For His Glory, more. Tix: $40 wknd, $20-25 day. Info: Myron “Pete” Hart, The Hart Brothers, 21344 Potter Rd., Guysville, OH 45735; Ph: 740-662-2051.Web: www.idletymesband.com CO CR HR A
6/18-19; 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. Web: www.renfrovalley.com CO HO
6/18-19; SELDOVIA SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FEST — Where: Seldovia, Alaska. Featuring: Alex DePue and Miguel DeHoyos, Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin. Workshops in singing, various instruments, more. Tix: $49 adult. Info: Susan Mumma, Seldovia Arts Council, P.O. Box 41, Seldovia, AK 99663-0270; Ph: 907-234-7416 or 907-299-1612. Web: seldoviamusicfestival.wordpress.com/ CR A
6/18-19; T-BONE WALKER BLUES FEST — Where: Linden, Texas. Featuring: Kayla Reeves, Emily Elbert, 19th Street Red, Malford Milligan, Honeyboy Edwards, Zac Harmon, Guitar Shorty, Dorothy “Miss Blues” Ellis, Robin and The Bluebirds, Buddy Flett, Sumter Bruton, Henry Gray and The Cats, Diddley Squat Band, Johnny Winter, more. Tix: $20-200. Info: Russ Wright, Executive Producer, PO Box 987, Linden, TX 75563; Ph: 903-756-7774.Web: www.tbonewalkerfest.com
6/18-20; AFRICA OYÉ — Where: Liverpool, U.K.. Info: Paul Duhaney, Africa Oyé, Gostings Building, 32-36 Hanover St, Liverpool, L1 4LN, England; Ph: +44(0)151-708-6305.Web: www.africaoye.com
6/18-20; ALCESTER & ARDEN FOLK FEST — Where: Alcester, near Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England. Featuring: Roy Bailey, Marie Little, Colin Pitts, Pete Grassby, Mike Nicholson, Ian King, GU4, Alan Whitbread, Peter and Barbara Snape. Tix: £55, £50 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 CO CR A
6/18-20; ALCESTER FOLK FEST — Where: Alcester, Warwickshire, U.K.. Info: Marje, PO Box 12619, Redditch, B97 9AU, England; Ph: +44(0)7788-536605.Web: www.alcesterfolkfestival.com
6/18-20; Beverley Folk Festival — Where: East Yorkshire, U.K.. Featuring: International artists, dance, comedy, spoken word, acoustic sessions. Tix: £70.00 adv., £80.00 gate. Info: Festival Office, The Stables, Westwood House, Main Street, North Dalton, East Yorkshire, YO25 9XA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1377-217569 or +44-(0)1377-217754. Web: www.beverleyfestival.com CO CR A
6/18-20; BEVERLY & EAST RIDING FOLK FEST — Where: Beverley, E. Yorkshire, U.K.. Info: Festival Office, The Stables, Westwood House, North Dalton, Driffeld, E. Yorkshire, YO25 9XA; Ph: +44(0)1377-217569.Web: www.beverleyfestival.com
6/18-20; BIG SESSION FEST — Where: De Montfort Hall & Gardens, Leicester, U.K.. Featuring: The Proclaimers, Kate Rusby, Oysterband, Cara Dillon, Dreadzone, Stornoway, Dervish, Jackie Oates, Chris Wood, The Rockingbirds, Chumbawamba, Miles Hunt and Erica Nockalls, Ray Cooper, Holy Bandits, Raghu Dixit, Megson, Ian King, Whapweasel, Julian Gaskell and his Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Damien O'Kane, John Smith, Nancy Elizabeth, 6 day riot, Will Pound and Dan Walsh, Tyde, Moulettes, Blair Dunlop, The Ranelagh Renegades, Lakeman, Kerfuffle, Moulton Morris, James Findlay. Tix: £75 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 CO CR A
6/18-20; CREEKSIDE BLUES AND JAZZ FEST — Where: Gahanna, Ohio. Featuring: Gus Lambros and Electric Mud, Al Smyth and FBNCC, Ray Fuller and The Bluesrockers, The Jimi Vincent Band, Hurricane Jerry and Stormfront, Terra City Blues Band, Terry Davidson and The Gears, Long Tall Deb and The Drifter Kings, The Sonny Moorman Group, Tab Benoit, Patrick McLaughlin, The Sean Carney Band, more. Tix: $3. Info: , The Columbus Blues Alliance, 1350 W. Fifth Ave, Columbus, OH 43212; Ph: 614-486-4575.Web: www.columbusblues.com/gahanna.htm
6/18-20; ENGLISH COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Ampthill, Bedfordshire, U.K.. Info: Taz Tarry, 22 Oughton Close, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 2QY, England; Ph: 0787 028 1945.Web: www.mustrad.org.uk/ecmw.htm
6/18-20; HUCK FINN'S JUBILEE — Where: Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville, Calif.. Featuring: The Oak Ridge Boys, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, Russell More and IIIrd Tyme Out, Waddie Mitchell, The Travelin' McCourys, Sons and Brothers Band, Sierra Hull, Lonesome Otis, Scott Gates and Nathan McEuen, Hey Boyz, Wayne Rice and Lighthouse, Julie Wingfield, Mark Twain Live, Tom and Becky, more. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $85-90 wknd, $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. Web: www.huckfinn.com CO CR HO HR A
6/18-20; LIVE OAK MUSIC FEST — Where: Live Oak Camp, Santa Barbara Co., Calif.. Featuring: Rickie Lee Jones, Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band, The Chicago Blues Reunion, The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker, Baka Beyond, Vasen, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines, Vignola Collective, The Sweetback Sisters, The Sacred Shakers, Los Fabulocos, Rita Hosking and Cousin Jack, Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside, Los Cenzontles, more. Workshops. Tix: $110 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. Web: www.liveoakfest.org CO A
6/18-20; 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.Web: www.midfest.org CR A
6/18-20; MIDDLEWICH FOLK & BOAT FEST — Where: Middlewich, Cheshire, U.K.. Info: MFAB Box Office, 121 Warmingham Lane, Middlewich, CW10 0HL; Ph: +44(0)1606-835832.Web: www.midfest.org
6/18-20; SOOKE RIVER BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Sooke Flats Cmpgrnd, Sooke, B.C., Canada. Featuring: The Spinney Brothers, Four Chords of Wood, Frosty Hollow, Last Train, Skagway, Bryon Clayton Thomas and Don, The Clover Point Drifters, more. Tix: $35 wknd, day $10-20, kids free. Info: Eric Day, ; Ph: 250-642-3553.Web: www.sookebluegrass.com CO
6/18-20; TEIGENMOUTH FOLK FEST — Where: Teigenmouth, S. Devon, U.K.. Info: Anne Gill, Festival Office c/o Maleth, 11 Cleveland Rd, Torquay, TQ2 5BD, England; Ph: +44(0)1803-290427.Web: www.teigenmouthfolk.co.uk
6/18-20; TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FEST — Where: Teignmouth, Devon, England. Featuring: Magpie Lane, Habbadam, The Carrivick Sisters, The Old Porch Band, Red Shed, James Findlay, Sid Kipper, Mooncoin Ceilidh Band, The Pyrates, more. Tix: £38 wknd, £10-15 day. Info: Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Rd., Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5BD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1803-290427.Web: www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk A
6/18-20; TOTTENHAM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tottenham Conservation Park, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Lonesome River Band, Daughters of Bluegrass, Nothing Fancy, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Gary Waldrep Band, Janet McGarry and Wildwood, Hometown Bluegrass, Rhyme 'n' Reason, Bluegrass Edition, Canucky Bluegrass Boys. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $75 wknd, $20-30 day. 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 CO CR HO A
6/18-20; TOWERFEST COUNTRY MUSIC FEST — Where: Drax, nr Selby, North Yorkshire, U.K.. Info: Nigel Green, Samanddance Limited, 8 Gray St, Goole, DN14 6EG, England; Ph: +44I(0)1757-611309 or 07734 983828. Web: www.towerfest.co.uk
6/18-23; 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.Web: www.stmagnusfestival.com
6/18-27; CARROUSEL OF THE NATIONS — Where: Windsor, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Two consecutive weekends of ethnic food, arts, music and dance. Crafts. Info: Chris Spiroff, Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex Cty., 245 Janette Ave., Windsor, ON N9A 4Z2, Canada; Ph: 519-255-1127.Web: www.themcc.com CR HR A
6/19; APPALACHIAN FOOTHILLS FIRE MUSTER — Where: Barbourville, Ky.. Tix: Free. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.ky24ihc.org/affhs/muster.html
6/19; BENTONIA BLUES FEST — Where: Bentonia, Miss.. Featuring: Blues and Gospel music, food, family contests, games, arts and crafts, more. Info: , ; Ph: 662-746-1815 or 1-800-381-0662. Web: www.yazoo.org
6/19; MANITOBA HIGHLAND GATHERING — Where: Selkirk, Man., Canada. Contests in heavy games, piping, drumming, dance, sheep shearing and more. Info: Wes Sheppard, Manitoba Highland Gathering, Selkirk, MB R1A 2B1, Canada; Ph: 800-894-2621.Web: www.manitobahighlandgathering.org CO HO A
6/19; SPIRIT OF THE WOODS FOLK FEST — Where: Dickson Township Park, Brethren, Mich.. Crafts. 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. Web: www.spiritofthewoods.org CR HR A
6/19; WESSEX ACOUSTIC MIDSUMMER SPECIAL — Where: Blandford, Dorset, U.K.. Info: Kathy Dunn, ; Ph: +44(0)1202-732239.Web: www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk
6/19-20; CLEARWATER GREAT HUDSON RIVER REVIVAL — Where: Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y.. Featuring: Steve Earle, Shawn Colvin, David Bromberg Quartet, Pete Seeger, Joan Osborne, Buckwheat Zydeco, Subdudes, Keller Williams, Railroad Earth, Donna the Buffalo, more. Crafts. Tix: $115 wknd, $80 day. Info: Jon Dindas, Festival Director, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, 112 Little Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; Ph: 845-454-7673 or 800-67-SLOOP. Web: www.clearwater.org CO HO A I
6/19-20; FESTIVAL MUNDIAL — Where: Leijpark, Tilburg, The Netherlands. Info: Mundial Productions BV, Noordstraat 111, 5038 EH Tilburg, Netherlands; Ph: +31-13-543-13-35.Web: www.mundialproductions.nl
6/19-20; IRISH FAIR & MUSIC FEST — Where: Irvine Meadows Frgrnds, Irvine, Calif.. Featuring: The Fenians, Dublin 4, Sligo Rags, Irish dancing, bag pipe bands, sheep herding, dog show, more. Tix: $28 wknd, $18 day. Info: Allyn Anderson, Great American Irish Foundation, P.O. Box 2429, Toluca Lake, CA 91610-0429; Ph: 949-489-1172.Web: www.irishfair.org CR HR A
6/19-20; LEAMINGTON PEACE FEST — Where: Leamington Spa, Warks, U.K.. Info: Tash Daly, PO Box 1686, Lamington Spa, Warks, CV31 1WS, England; Ph: +44(0)845-388-4207.Web: www.peacefestival.org.uk
6/19-20; UKULELE FESTIVAL OF GREAT BRITIAN — Where: Cheltenham, Glos, U.K.. Info: , ; Ph: +44(0)1242-570330.Web: www.ukulelefestival.co.uk
6/20; AMSTERDAM ROOTS FESTIVAL — Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Info: , Lijnbaansgracht 234a, 1017 PH, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Ph: +31-20-531-81-81.Web: www.amsterdamroots.nl
6/21-25; CRAICEANN TEADA INIS OIRR INTERNATIONAL BODHRAN SUMMER SCHOOL — Info: David Lewis and Rolf Wagels, ; Ph: .Web: www.craiceann.com
6/21-26; 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: $14-19 day. Info: National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest, P.O. Box 447, 2235 Paddock Avenue, Weiser, ID 83672; Ph: 208-414-0255 or 800-437-1280. Web: www.fiddlecontest.com CO CR HR A
6/21-7/2; BLAS SUMMER SCHOOL OF IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE — Where: University of Limerick, Ireland. Info: Ernestine Healy/Ellen Byrne, Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; Ph: +353-61-202653.Web: www.blas.ie
6/21-7/9; CITY OF LONDON FEST — Where: London, U.K.. Info: Emily Caket, ; Ph: +44(0)20-7583-3585.Web: www.colf.org
6/22-28; NALLIHAN 'TAPTUK EMRE' INTERNATIONAL CULTURE AND ART FEST — Where: Ankara, Turkey. Info: Mustafa Çakar, Salkim Sögüt Caddesi, Nadir Sokak No: 12/10, Dikmen/Ankara, 06460, Turkey; Ph: +90-312-479-85-22.Web: www.aemfolk.org
6/23; MED FEST — Where: Loulé, Portugal. Info: Joaquim Guerreiro, Câmara Municipal de Loulé, Praça de Republica, 8100-270, Loulé, Portugal; Ph: +351-289-400-811.Web: www.festivalmed.com.pt
6/23-26; MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Summersville Music Park, Summersville, W.Va.. Tix: $140 4-day, $130 3-day, $45 day. Info: Cindy Pourbaix, WV Nazarene Camp Music Park, P.O. Box 660, Summersville, WV 26651; Ph: 304-872-6853.Web: www.aandabluegrass.com CO HO A
6/23-26; NORTH CAROLINA STATE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Happy Holiday Cmpgrnd, Cherokee, N.C.. Featuring: The Bluegrass Mountaineers, James King Band, The Easter Brothers, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, The Larry Stephenson Band, Dailey and Vincent Band, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, The Karl Shiflett and Carolina Road, The Moron Brothers, Jesse McReynolds and the VA Boys, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Lonesome Will Mullins and the VA Playboys, The Inspirations, Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press, Goldwing Express, The Grascals, Blue Highway, The Bluegrass Brothers, The U.S. Navy Band/Country Current, The Little Roy and Lizzy Show, Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers, J.D. Crowe and the New South, Nothin' Fancy. Crafts. Tix: wknd $110-120, $40 day. Info: Norman Adams, Adams and Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203.Web: www.aandabluegrass.com CO HO A
6/23-26; ROMP (RIVER OF MUSIC PARTY) — Where: International Bluegrass Music Museum, Owensboro, Ky.. Featuring: Doc Wilson, Doug Dillard, Rodney Dillard, Dean Webb, Mitch Jayne, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $75 wknd, $20 day. Info: Mike Lawing, International Bluegrass Music Museum, 207 E. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY 42303; Ph: 888-MY-BANJO or 270-926-7891. Web: www.bluegrassmuseum.org CO CR HR A
6/23-27; GLASTONBURY FEST — Where: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset, U.K.. Info: Dick Vernon, Glastonbury Festival office, 28 Northload St, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9JJ, England; Ph: +44(0)1458-834596.Web: www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
6/23-27; MOUNTAIN LAUREL AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Little Buffalo Family Cmpgrnd, Newport, Pa.. Featuring: Dale and Teresa Jett with Hello Stranger, Judie and Carl Pagter with Country Ham, Lindsay Haisley, Ivan Stiles, Rick Fitzgerald. Contests in autoharp. Workshops in autoharp. Tix: $125 wknd, $20-35 day. 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
6/24-26; BLUEGRASS IN SEDALIA — Where: Sedalia Ctr, Big Island, Va.. Featuring: Against the Grain, Big Country Bluegrass, Black Bear Express, Carolina Sonshine, Faith Ridge, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Kinney Rorrer and the New North Carolina Ramblers, Kody Norris and the Watauga Mountain Boys, Plain and Simple, Ted Jones and the Tarheel Boys. Tix: $40 wknd. Info: The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA 24526; Ph: 434-299-5080.Web: /www.sedaliacenter.org CO HO
6/24-26; CHARLOTTE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Eaton Co. Frgrnds, Charlotte, Mich.. Featuring: Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, Next Best Thing, Lost and Found, Don Rigsby, Gold Wing Express, Bluegrass Brothers, Larry Stephenson Band, David Parmley, Audie Blaylock, New Found Road, more. Tix: $65, $35 day. Info: Jim Wilder, 1518 W Windemere, Royal Oak, MI 48073; Ph: 248-435-2828 or 248-435-0049. Web: wilderbluegrassfestival.com CO A
6/24-26; OHIO SCOTTISH GAMES — Where: Lorain Co. Frgrnds, Wellington, Ohio. Featuring: Traditional dance, music and athletics. Contests in fiddle and harp. Workshops in fiddle, harp, highland dancing, piping, drumming and pipe bands. Crafts. Tix: $15. Info: Liz Mull, 3181 Corydon Rd., Cleveland, OH 44118; Ph: 440-835-9794.Web: www.ohioscottishgames.com CR HO HR A
6/24-26; RUDYFEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Carter Co. Frgrnds, Grayson, Ky.. Featuring: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Lonesome River Band, Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time, Dailey and Vincent, The Tony Rice Unit featuring Josh Williams, The Grascals, more. Tix: $7 wknd, $25-40 day. Info: Rudy Burchett, Rudyfest, P.O. Box 745, Grayson, KY 41143; Ph: 606-474-2876 or 606-316-5011. Web: www.rudyfest.com
6/24-27; BIG SKY GOSPELGRASS — Where: El Paso County Fairgrounds, Calhan, Colo.. Info: Suzie Solomon, GospelGrass Productions, P.O. Box 9306, Denver, CO 80209; Ph: 866-PSALM 33 or 303-638-3725. Web: www.gospelgrass.com A
6/24-27; 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. Web: www.dancegrandprix.org
6/24-27; FOX MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Berwick, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Bluegrass Diamonds, Close to Home, Dave Davis and the Warrior River Boys, Grass Mountain Hobos, New Ground, Rustic Harmony, Shady Lane Bluegrass Band. Workshops. Tix: $50 wknd. Info: Darrell Frail, 563 Sarty Rd., New Canada, NS B4V 2V9, Canada; Ph: 902-543-9732 or 902-847-3734. Web: www.foxmountaincampingpark.com CO CR HO A
6/24-27; LICHFIELD REAL ALE, JAZZ & BLUES FEST — Where: Lichfield, Staffs, U.K.. Info: Brian Perry, Lichfield Arts, Donegal House, Bore St, Lichfield, WS13 6LU, England; Ph: 01543 262223.Web: www.lichfieldarts.org.uk
6/24-27; ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUMMER GOSPELGRASS — Where: El Paso Co. Frgrnds, Calhan, Colo.. 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 CO CR HO HR A I
6/24-28; SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: National Mall, Washington, D.C.. Featuring: First weekend of musicians and cultural exhibits. 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.Web: www.folklife.si.edu A I
6/24-7/4; MILWAUKEE SUMMERFEST — Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wis.. Featuring: Over 800 performers on 11 stages. Crafts. Info: Kristi Chuckel, Milwaukee Summerfest, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202; Ph: 414-273-2680.Web: www.summerfest.com A
6/25-26; 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 CO A
6/25-26; NORTH MISSISSIPPI HILL COUNTRY PICNIC — Where: Potts Camp, Miss.. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.nmshillcountrypicnic.org
6/25-26; RIVERFRONT BLUES FEST — Where: Fort Smith, Ark.. Info: Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society, P.O. Box 8307, Fort Smith, AR 72902; Ph: or . Web: www.riverfrontbluesfest.org
6/25-26; TOGFEST ALL MUSIC FEST — Where: Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes, U.K.. Info: The Midieval Centre, City Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AP, England; Ph: +44(0)1908-311557.Web: www.togfest.org
6/25-27; APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN MUSIC FEST — Where: BiCentennial Park, Waynesville, Ohio. Featuring: Old time, bluegrass, Gospel and Celtic music concerts, storytellers, children's activities, contests, jamming, more. 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 CO CR HR A
6/25-27; BELPER MUSIC FEST — Where: Belper, Derbyshire, U.K.. Info: , ; Ph: +44(0)7983-250980.Web: www.belpermusicfestival.org.uk
6/25-27; BLACK HILLS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mystery Mountain Resort, Rapid City, S.D.. Featuring: The Chapmans, The Bluegrass Patriots, Finders and Youngberg, Turtle Creek Bluegrass Band, String Ted, Black Hills Bluegrass Band, Six Mile Road, Cambria String Band, The Coull Band. Workshops in Guitar, Mandolin, Kids Fiddle, Bass, Banjo, Harmony/Song, Fiddle. Tix: $35 wknd, $25 Sat., $15 show. Info: , Rapid City Arts Council, 713 7th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701; Ph: 605-394-4101 or 605-348-1198. Web: www.blackhillsbluegrass.com CO CR HO HR A
6/25-27; BLUES FROM THE TOP — Where: Winter Park, Colo.. Featuring: Mike Zeto and Trampled Under Foot, Samantha Fish, Johnny O'Band, Smokin' Joe Kubeck featuring Bnois King, Ana Popovic, Dick50, Walter Trout and The Radicals, Delores Scott, Jack Hadley, JP Soars and The Red Hots, Teresa James and The Rhythm Tramps, Nick Moss and The Flip Tops, more. Tix: $15. Info: , GCBS, PO Box 1530, Winter Park, CO 80482; Ph: 970-726-5144.Web: www.grandblues.org
6/25-27; CELTIC FLING AND HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim, Pa.. Featuring: Scythian, Barleyjuice, Brother, Bua, Ceann, Ed Miller, Icewagon Flu, Rathkeltair, The Rovers, Solas, The Town Pants. Tix: $25.95, child $9.95. Info: Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545; Ph: 717-665-7021.Web: www.parenfaire.com CR HR A
6/25-27; COULEUR CAFÉ — Where: Brussels, Belgium. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.couleurcafe.be
6/25-27; CRAWLET FOLK FEST — Where: Crawley, West Sussex, U.K.. Info: Dave Watmore, The Hawth, Hawth Ave, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6YZ, England; Ph: +44(0)1293- 553636.Web: www.hawth.co.uk
6/25-27; DENT FOLK FEST — Where: Sedbergh in Cumbria, U.K.. Featuring: Peatbog Faeries, Waterson: Carthy, Dervish, Julie Fowlis, Sheelanagig, Roy Bailey, Ewan McLennan, The Balkanics, The Scoville Units, The Queensbury Rules, The Old Dance School, Bill Lloyd, The Wierdstring Band, Tony Wilson. Tix: wknd £70, £12-18 day. Info: Dent Folk Fest, ; Ph: .Web: www.dentfolkfestival.co.uk CR A
6/25-27; INDIANA FIDDLERS' GATHERING — Where: Battle Ground, Ind.. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $30 wknd, $5-22 day. Info: Kirk Hallman, Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering, P.O. Box 49, Battle Ground, IN 47920; Ph: 765-742-1419.Web: www.indianafiddlersgathering.org CO CR HR A
6/25-27; LEHIGH VALLEY STORYTELLING FEST — Where: Godfrey Daniels, Bethlehem, Pa.. Featuring: Willy Claflin, Arianna Ross, more. Workshops in storytelling. Info: Charles B. Kiernan, 4458 Coffeetown Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078; Ph: 610-799-2742.Web: www.geocities.com/lvstorytellers CR HR A
6/25-27; MONTEREY BAY BLUES FEST — Where: Monterey, Calif.. Featuring: Lenny Williams, Con Funk Shun, Mike Hammer and The Nails, Rory Block, Ruthie Foster, Jesse James, Myrick “Freeze” Gullory and The Nouveau Zydeco, Latimore, The Mel Waters Show, Sista Monica and Gospel Choir, Teeny Tucker, Candye Kane, The Tommy Castro Band, more. Info: Julie Paisant, Monterey Bay Blues Festival, PO Box 1400, Seaside, CA 93955; Ph: 831-394-2652.Web: www.montereybayblues.com
6/25-27; SEDBERGH FOLKFEST — Where: Sedburgh, Cumbria, U.K.. Info: , ; Ph: +44(0)844-579-6949.Web: www.sedberghfolkfest.co.uk
6/25-27; ST ALBANS FOLK AT THE FESTIVAL — Where: St Albans, U.K.. Info: Alison Macfarlane, 40 Warwick Rd, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4DL, England; Ph: +44(0)17272-852111.Web: www.stalbansfolkmusic.org.uk
6/25-27; 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 A
6/25-7/4; 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.Web: www.tasteofchicago.us A
6/25-7/6; FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL — Where: Downtown Montreal, Que., Canada. 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. Web: www.montrealjazzfest.com
6/25-7/10; EXETER SUMMER FEST — Where: Venues around Exeter, Devon, U.K.. Info: Exeter City Council, Civic Center, Paris St, Exeter, EX1 1JJ, England; Ph: +44(0)1392-265200.Web: www.exeter.gov.uk/festival
6/26; CRAWLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Hawth, Crawley, U.K.. Workshops. Tix: £8.50. 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. Web: www.hawth.co.uk CO A
6/26; CROSSROADS GUITAR FEST — Where: Bridgeview, Ill.. Featuring: Albert Lee, Allman Brothers Band, B.B. King, Bert Jansch, Buddy Guy, David Hidalgo and Cesear Rosas of Los Lobos, Doyle Bramhall III, Earl Klugh, Eric Clapton, Gary Clark, Jr., Hubert Sumlin, James Burton, Jeff Beck, Jimmie Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa, John Mayer, Johnny Lang, Keb Mo, Robert Cray, Robert Randolph, Sheryl Crow, Sonny Landreth, Stefan Grossman, Steve Winwood, Vince Gill, ZZ Top. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.crossroadsguitarfestival.com
6/26; LADIES OF COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS MUSIC — Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, N.J.. Info: Elaine & Roy Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657 , Waretown , NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593.Web: www.alberthall.org CR A
6/26-27; LONG BEACH BAYOU AND MARDI GRAS FEST — Where: Long Beach, Calif.. Tix: $35. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.longbeachfestival.homestead.com
6/26-27; 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. Web: www.longbeachfestival.com A
6/26-27; PRESCOTT BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Courthouse Plaza, Prescott, Ariz.. Featuring: Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie, Sawmill Road, The BladeRunners, Fire Ridge, Headline Bluegrass Band, more. 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 CR A
6/26-7/4; WELCOME AMERICA CELEBRATION — Where: Philadelphia, Pa.. Featuring: Sheryl Crow, Jeffrey Gaines, The Roots, more. Tix: Free. Info: Welcome America Festival, One Parkway, 1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102; Ph: 215-683-2200.Web: www.americasbirthday.com A
6/27-7/5; 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
6/30-31; VALLEMAGGIA MAGIC BLUES — Where: Vallemaggia, Switzerland. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.magicblues.ch
6/30-7/4; SALLY MOUNTAIN PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Sally Mtn. Park, Queen City, Mo.. Featuring: The Sally Mountain Show with Lloyd Allen, Hard Ryde, Next Best Thing, Larry Stephenson, Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, Josh Williams, Wildwood Valley Boys, Southern Tradition. Workshops. Tix: 4-day $45, $10-20 day. Info: Johnny & Carolyn Vincent, Rt. 2, Box 15, Greentop, MO 63546; Ph: 660-949-2345.Web: www.sallymountainshow.com CO CR HO A
6/30-7/11; WORLD CITY MUSIC VILLAGE — Where: Hyde Park, London, U.K.. Info: Cultural Co-Operation, 1st Floor, 4 Pinchin St, London, E1 1SA, England; Ph: .Web: www.culturalco-operation.org
July 2010
7/1-3; SKÅNEVIK BLUESFEST — Where: Skånevik, Norway. Featuring: ZZ Top, Noora Noor, Bjørn Berge, Reider Larsen, Knut Reiersrund, ORBO and The Longshots, Billy T Band, Aynsley Lister, Trampled Under Foot, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Eddie Cotton, Jr., Terje Frigaard Blue Band, Hereid and the Bluegangsters, Blue Frederick, Rita Eriksen, Verthus Blues Band, Bergen Blues Band. Tix: £200-1600. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.skaanevik-blues.com
7/1-3; STARVY CREEK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Starvy Creek, Conway, Mo. Featuring: Larry Stephenson Band, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Russell Moore and Third Tyme Out, Lonesome Road, Audie Blaylock and Redline, Shadow Ridge, The Martin Family, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, McCoy Grass, Potters Wheel, James King Band, The Missouri Mountain Gang, more. Tix: $35 wknd, $10-15 day. Info: Don Day, 2229 Bluegrass Rd., Conway, MO 65632; Ph: 417-589-2013.Web: www.starvycreek.com
7/1-4; HAAPAVESI FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Haapavesi, Finland. Info: Sirpa Lahti, Lallunniementie 2, Haapavesi, FIN-86600, Finland; Ph: +358-44-337-1077.Web: www.haapavesifolk.com
7/1-4; HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FEST — Where: Quincy, Calif. Featuring: Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, Ozomatli, Béla Fleck, Dr. Dog, Conmeal, The Radiators, The Mother Hips, more. Workshops in music performance, music business. Crafts. Tix: $175 4-day. Info: Rebecca Sparks, High Sierra Music, Inc., P.O. Box 99529, Emeryville, CA 94662-9529; Ph: 510-595-1115 or 510-420-1529. Web: www.highsierramusic.com CO CR HO HR A
7/1-4; MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BLUES FEST — Where: Davenport, Iowa. Featuring: Li'l Ed and the Blues Imperials, Ana Popovic, Zac Harmon, Vasti Jackson, Rosie Ledet, Ruthie Foster, Billy Branch and the Sons of the Blues, Shawn Kellerman, Lucky Peterson, more. Info: , 102 S. Harrison St, Ste 300, Davenport, IA 52801; Ph: 563-322-5837.Web: www.mvbs.org
7/1-4; NATIONAL WOMEN'S MUSIC FEST — Where: Middleton, Wis. Info: Jane Weldon, National Women's Music Festival, P.O. Box 8462, Madison, IN 53708-8462; Ph: 317-713-1144.Web: www.wiaonline.org CO CR HO HR A I
7/1-4; NORTH WALES BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Conway, N. Wales. Info: Gill Williams, Woodstock, Llanrwst Rd, Glan Conwy, LL28 5SR, Wales; Ph: +44-(0)1492-580454 or +44-(0)1492-515921. Web: www.northwalesbluegrass.co.uk
7/1-4; ROSKILDE FEST — Where: Roskilde, Denmark. Featuring: Alice in Chains, Beach House, Casiokids, Converge, Gallows, Gorillaz, Jack Johnson, Muse, NOFX, Tech N9ne, many more. Tix: DKK 850 - DKK 2700. Info: Jette Hansen, Roskilde Festival, Havsteensvej 11, Roskilde, 4000, Denmark; Ph: +45-4636-6613.Web: www.roskilde-festival.dk CO A
7/1-4; 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.Web: www.folklorevillage.org CO CR HR A
7/1-4; SKAGEN FEST — Where: Skagen, Denmark. Featuring: Arlo Guthrie, Tom Paxton, The Dubliners, Dalton, Sebastian and Band, Povl Dissing and Benny Anderson, Poul Krobes and Band, Savage Rose, Oyster Band, Omar and the Howlers, Scrum, Laura Mo and Band, Rolling Home, Rough Red, Top Cats, 4 Square, Natural Gas, more. Info: Peer Andersen, Skagen Fest, Drosselvej 18, P.O. Box 33, Skagen, 9990, Denmark; Ph: +45-9844-4969 or +45-2169-8793. Web: www.skagenfestival.dk CO CR HO A
7/1-4; 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. Info: Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival, 252 Twin Lakes Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650-9415; Ph: 724-834-7474.Web: www.artsandheritage.com HR A
7/1-5; SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: National Mall, Washington, D.C. Featuring: Music, dance, food and culture centered around this year's theme: Asian Pacific Americans: Local Lives, Global Ties. Info: The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 2001, Washington, DC 20024; Ph: 202-633-6440.Web: www.si.edu/folklife A I
7/2-3; B.B. KING HOMECOMING FEST — Where: Indianola, Miss. Info: Indianola Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 315, Indianola, MS 38751; Ph: 662-887-2170 or 662-887-9593. Web: www.indianolams.org
7/2-3; THE OFFICIAL STATE & NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SMITHVILLE FIDDLERS' JAMBOREE & CRAFTS FEST — Where: Downtown Smithville, Tenn. Contests in 30+ 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. Web: www.smithvillejamboree.com> or
7/2-4; BEYOND THE BORDER — Where: St Donats, Wales. Info: St Donats Art Centre, St Donats Castle, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales; Ph: +44(0)1446-799100.Web: www.beyondtheborder.com
7/2-4; 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. Web: www.cityfolk.org CR HR A I
7/2-4; CLECKHEATON FOLK FEST — Where: Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, U.K. Featuring: Anna Shannon, Bruce Michael Baillie, Barron Brady, Berkana, Better Late, Brassneck Ceilidh Band, Artisan, Eliza Carthy and Saul Rose, Dougie MacLean, Copper Kettle, Hissyfit, Ian Bruce, John Prentice and Jill Drury, Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts, Kimbers Men, more. Tix: £53, adv £48. Info: Mr. Dave Minich, Cleckheaton Folk Festival, 84 Pyenot Hall Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 5BA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1274-879761.Web: www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org CO CR A
7/2-4; GOOIKOORTS INTERNATIONAL FOLK FEST — Where: Gooik, Belgium. Info: , ; Ph: +32-475-33-67-30.Web: www.gooikoorts.be
7/2-4; GOVAN FIDDLE FEST — Where: Nokomis, Sask., Canada. Contests. Tix: wknd $35, daily $20. Info: Carolyn Mortenson, Govan Fiddle Assoc., Box 70, Govan, SK S0G 1Z0, Canada; Ph: 306-484-4380.Web: dmorten.sasktelwebsite.net CO CR A
7/2-4; GREAT BLUE HERON MUSIC FEST — Where: Jamestown, N.Y. Featuring: Donna the Buffalo, Rusted Root, The Town Pants, Slo-Mo, Keith Sexola and Wild Band of Indians, Babik, Sim Redmond Band, more. Tix: $60-80 wknd, $30-35 day. Info: , Great Blue Heron, PO Box 791, Jamestown, NY 14701; Ph: 716-487-1781.Web: www.greatblueheron.com
7/2-4; NATIONAL FOREST FOLK FEST — Where: Moira, Nr Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. Info: AAFC , 1 Rescue Copse, Spring Hill, New Arley, Coventry, CV7 8HN, UK; Ph: +44-(0)1676-540219 or +44-(0)7881-55158. Web: www.affc.demon.co.uk
7/2-4; 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
7/2-4; PEI BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: Rollo Bay, P.E.I., Canada. Featuring: Ralph Stanley II, Barry Scott and Second Wind, The Brand New Strings, The Spinney Brothers, The Bluegrass Diamonds, New Ground, The Grass Mountain Hobos, more. Tix: $45 CAN wknd. Info: PEI Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Society Inc, PO Box 2812, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 8C4, Canada; Ph: 902-569-3864 or 902-368-5143. Web: www.bluegrasspei.com CO HO A
7/2-4; SARK FOLK FEST — Where: Sark, Channel Islands. Info: Simon Harvey, Sark Folk Festival HQ, Honeysuckle Cottage, Les Dunes, Vazon, Guernsey, GY5 7LQ, England; Ph: +44-(0)7781-452365.Web: www.sarkfolkfestival.com
7/2-4; TANZ & FOLKFEST RUDOLSTADT — Where: Rudolstadt, Germany. Featuring: 100 performers on 20 stages playing nonstop world, folk and roots music. Workshops in dancing, singing. Crafts. Tix: €65 3-day. Info: Peter Uhlman, Tanz & Folkfest, Kulturburo, Stadt Rudolstadt, Kulturdezernaf, Markt 7, Rudolstadt, 07407, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)3672-412651 or +49-(0)3672-486406. Web: www.tff-rudolstadt.de CO CR HO A
7/2-4; THE BEATHERDER FEST — Where: Ribble Valley, Lancs. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)1535-673399.Web: www.beatherder.co.uk
7/2-4; TTF SONG & ALE — Where: Upper Dicker, East Sussex. Info: Liz Randall or Mary Barr, ; Ph: .Web: beehive.thisiskentandeastsussex.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=3495&PageID=42077
7/2-4; TWO RIVERS FOLK FEST — Where: Chepstow, Mon. Info: Two Rivers Folk Festival Ltd, PO Box 108, Chepstow, NP16 5WR, England; Ph: +44-(0)7870-611979.Web: www.tworiversfolkfestival.com
7/2-4; WAIDHOFEN MUSIKFEST — Where: Waidhofen-Thayapark, Austria. Crafts. Info: Folk-Club Waidhofen / Thaya, Box 61, Waidhofen, A-3830, Austria; Ph: +43-2842-54904.Web: www.folkclub.at CO
7/2-17; MONTREUX JAZZ FEST — Where: Montreux Congress and Convention Ctr, Switzerland. Featuring: Mark Knopfler, Mumford and Sons, Sophie Hunger, more. Info: Montreux Jazz Festival, Sentier de Collonge 3, CP 126, Montreux, CH -1820, Switzerland; Ph: +41-21-966-4439 or +41-21-966-4444. Web: www.montreuxjazz.com CR HR A
7/3; CAJUN FEST — Where: Grove Civic Center, Grove, Okla. Crafts. Info: Kathleen Pixley, Grand Lake Festivals, P. O. Box 451590, Grove, OK 74345-1590; Ph: 918-786-8896 or 800-526-2523. Web: www.grandlakefestivals.com A
7/3-4; CELTIC MIDSUMMER FEST — Where: Bad Nieuweschans, Netherlands. Info: Oudezijl 1, 9693 PA nieuweschans, Netherlands; Ph: .Web: www.kiltischmidzomerfestival.nl
7/3-4; CORNBURY FESTIVAL — Where: nr Chadbury, Oxfordshire. Info: Cornbury Music Festival Ltd, 4b Ledbury Mews North, London, W11 2AF, England; Ph: +44-(0)20-7229-2219.Web: www.cornburyfestival.com
7/3-4; GREATER NEW BEDFORD SUMMERFEST — Where: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford, Mass. Featuring: Jake Armerding, Sally Barris, Beaucoup Blue, Richard Berman, Benoit Bourque, Andrew Calhoun, Ronny Cox, Caroline Doctorow, Vance Gilbert, John Gorka, Jack Hardy, Anne Hills, Lucy Kaplansky, James Keelaghan, John Kirk and Trish Miller, The Kennedys, Jeremy Kittel, Little Johnny England, Joel Mabus, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $15/day; $20/wknd; Fri night concert $15. Info: Helene Korolenko, New Bedford Summerfest, 794 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740; Ph: 508-979-1568 or 508-999-5231. Web: www.barrel-of-music.com/summfest CR HR A
7/3-4; 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 . Web: www.kihaus.fi
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 four stages. Crafts. Tix: $25-30 3-day, $10-15 day. Info: Greg Bell, Eno River Assoc., 4419 Guess Rd., Durham, NC 27712; Ph: 919-477-4549.Web: www.enoriver.org CR A
7/3-5; SAFEWAY WATERFRONT BLUES FEST — Where: Portland, Ore. Featuring: Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic, Baskery, Bobby Rush, Booker T., Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm, Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen, Corey Ledet and his Zydeco Band, Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble, Porter Davis, Super Chikan and the Fighting Cocks, Taj Mahal, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Walter Trout and the Radicals, Curtis Salgado, Little Feat, more. Tix: $10 donation. Info: Festival Director, P.O. Box 55370, Portland, OR 97238; Ph: 503-282-0555.Web: www.waterfrontbluesfest.com
7/3-10; DR DOUGLAS HYDE SUMMER SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC — Where: Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Info: Mary Devine-O'Callaghan, Pound St, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland; Ph: +353-86-8272300.Web: www.douglashyde.com
7/3-10; FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FIDDLE TUNES — Where: Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, Wash. Workshops. 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. Web: www.centrum.org
7/3-11; CLONMEL JUNCTION FEST — Where: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Info: David Teevan, Central House, 20 Parnell St, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland; Ph: +353-52-6129339.Web: www.junctionfestival.com
7/3-11; 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. Web: www.kutztownfestival.com CR HR A
7/3-18; BRASS: DURHAM INTERNATIONAL FEST — Where: County Durham. Info: James Lowther, Arts Department Team, Durham County Council, The Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS, England; Ph: +44-(0)191-370-8820 or +44-(0)191-332-4041. Web: www.brassfestival.co.uk
7/3-9/4; SHINDIG ON THE GREEN — Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Asheville, N.C. Featuring: 8 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 or 828-258-3387. Web: www.folkheritage.org HR A
7/4; FIREWORKS ON THE BRAZOS — Where: Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, near Brenham, Texas. Info: Star of the Republic Museum, P. O. Box 317, 23200 Park Road 12, Washington, TX 77880; Ph: 936-878-2461.Web: www.starmuseum.org
7/4; INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION — Where: Genesee Country Village and Museum, Mumford, N.Y. Featuring: Fourth of July celebrations from different American time periods, naturalization ceremony, music, dancing, food. Tix: $15, $12 seniors, $9 kids 4-16-years-old. Info: Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford, NY 14511; Ph: 585-538-6822.Web: www.gcv.org CR HR A
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. Web: www.museumofappalachia.org CR HR A
7/4; RED, WHITE AND BLUES FEST — Where: Pleasanton, Calif. Info: Ronnie Stewart, Bay Area Blues Society, 408 13th St, Suite 512, Oakland, CA 94612; Ph: 510-836-2227 or 707-647-9362. Web: www.bayareabluessociety.net
7/4-9; CEOLAS SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL — Where: South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Info: Daliburgh, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS, Scotland; Ph: +44-(0)1878-700-154.Web: www.ceolas.co.uk
7/5-11; LLANGOLLEN INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL EISTEDDFOD — Where: Llangollen, North Wales. Featuring: U.K. and competitors from 50 countries competing in music and dance. Contests. Workshops. Info: Janet Major, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Royal Int'l Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, North Wales, LL20 8SW, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)197-886-2000 or +44-(0)197-886-2001. Web: www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk CR HR A
7/7-10; 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, PO Box 26005, 260 St. Paul Ave, Brantford, ON N3R 7X4, Canada; Ph: 519-752-1229.Web: www.brantfordvillages.ca A
7/7-10; WAYSIDE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Wayside Park, Stuart, Va. Featuring: Crusher Run, Ten-Brooks, Virginia Sky, Sugar 3, The Bluegrass Brothers, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, The Country Boys, The Locust Mountain Boys, Lost and Found, The James King Band, The Lonesome River Band, Rich-N-Tradition, The Churchmen, Michelle Nixon and Drive, more. Tix: $60 adv., $75. Info: Danny & Patty Hazelwood, Wayside Bluegrass Festival, 1988 Wayside Rd., Stuart, VA 24171-2589; Ph: 276-694-7718 or 276-692-5239. Web: www.waysidepark.com CO HO A
7/7-11; HENLEY FEST — Where: Henley-on-Thames, Oxon. Info: Leslie Metzler, 14 Friday St, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 1AH, England; Ph: +44-(0)1491-843400 or +44-(0)1491-843404. Web: www.henley-festival.co.uk
7/7-11; SIGLUFJÖRDUR FEST — Where: Iceland. Info: Gunnsteinn Ólafsson c/o pjódlagasetur sr, Bjarna porsteinssonar, Nordurgötu 1, 580 Siglufirdi, Iceland; Ph: .Web: festival.fjallabyggd.is
7/7-11; WINNIPEG FOLK FEST — Where: Birds Hill Park, Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: Andrew Bird, Bo Ramsey, The Duhks, Emmylou Harris, Greg Brown, Hoots and Hellmouth, Hot Tuna, Jon and Roy, The Peatbog Faeries, Sam Baker, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $220 wknd, $75 day. Info: Festival Director, Winnipeg Folk Festival, #203-211 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2, Canada; Ph: 204-231-0096.Web: www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca CO CR HR A
7/7-12; MARITIME FIDDLE FEST — Where: Akerley Campus, Dartmouth, N.S., Canada. 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. Web: maritimefiddlefestival.ca CO CR HO HR A
7/7-18; CISCO OTTAWA BLUESFEST — Where: Ottawa, Ont., Canada. Info: Mark Monahan, Executive Director, 265 Catherine St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7S5, Canada; Ph: 613-247-1188 or 1-866-258-3748. Web: www.ottawabluesfest.ca
7/8; KALAMAZOO BLUES FEST — Where: Kalamazoo, Mich. Featuring: Gerry Hundt, Tas Cru, Eddie and Vaan Shaw, Motor City Josh, Alberta Adams, Johnnie Bassett, Levee Town, Billy Gibson and Dave Fields, Randy Oxford Band, The Nighthawks, Gina Sicilia, Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers, more. Tix: $20 wknd. Info: , Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association, PO Box 2413, Kalamazoo, MI 49003; Ph: 269-381-6514.Web: www.kvba.org
7/8-10; BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS — Where: Mickeys Mtn, Hopedale, Ohio. Featuring: Safire Sun, The Redhead Express, Lori Lyn and New Outlook, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Vernon McIntyre and Appalachian Bluegrass, Larry Gillis, Carlie Bays Unit, David Davis and The Warrior River Boys, The Tommy Webb Band, Alan Mills and Lost and Found, Goldwing Express, more. 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 CO CR HO A
7/8-10; CENTRAL OHIO BLUEGRASS SUMMER FEST — Where: Hartford Frgrnds, Croton, Ohio. Featuring: Frosty Morning, Caney Creek, Rick Sharp and Lonesome Ride, Peach Mountain Boys, Ragged Ridge, Country Grass, Northwest Territory, Blackwater Run, Death by Banjo, Copus Hill, Faces Made for Radio, more. 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 CO CR HO A
7/8-10; GREENWOOD BLUES CRUISE — Where: Greenwood, S.C. Featuring: Drink Small, Wanda Johnson, The WIYOs, Delta Moon, Bob Margolin, Bryan Lee ""The Braille Blues Daddy"", MacArnold, Nappy Brown, Shane Pruitt, The King Bees, Dave Mackenzie, Jeff Liberty, Chocolate Thunder, Selley Magee and The Bad Deeds, Jeff Norwood, Lil' Dave Thompson, more. Info: Gary Erwin, P.O. Box 13525, Charleston, SC 29422; Ph: 843-762-9125.Web: www.greenwoodbluescruise.com
7/8-10; POHODA FEST — Where: Trecin, Slovakia. Info: Pohoda Agency, KZP Rovnainkova 3, Bratislava, 85102, Slovakia; Ph: +421-2-207-08-251.Web: www.pohodafestival.sk
7/8-11; ATHY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Carlton Abbey Hotel, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Featuring: Woodbine, The Bluestack Mountain Boys, The Sullivan Bros and Brand New Companions, Bending the Strings, Southern Bluegrass Union, Niall Toner Band, High Plains Tradition, Well Enough Alone, Tom Hanway and his Bluegrass Pals, Bluegrass Gospel, more. Workshops in banjo and guitar. Tix: €50 weekend. 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 CO A
7/8-11; BASIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Brandon, Vt. Featuring: Remington Ride, Redstone Ridge, Digger Davis and Tombstone, Acoustic Blue, Blistered Fingers, Cabin Fever, Smokey Greene, Dave Nichols and Spare Change, Cannonball Express, Spinney Brothers, Steel Rail, Breakin' Strings, Bluegrass Revisited, more. Workshops in bass banjo, rhythm gitar, mandolin. Crafts. Tix: wknd: $45, adv $40 / daily $12-23. Info: Linda Berry, Basin Bluegrass Festival, 91 Charberry Ln., Brandon, VT 05733; Ph: 802-247-3275.Web: www.brandon.org/bluegrass.htm CO CR HR A
7/8-11; EXIT FEST — Where: Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.exitfest.org
7/8-11; FØRDE FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Førde, Norway. Featuring: Aurelio Martinez, Amal Murkus, Kroke, Frigg, Parno Graszt, Dhoad Gypsies from Rajasthan, Tindra, Altan, The Kamkars, The Samurai, Cimarron, 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 .Web: www.fordefestival.no CO A
7/8-11; GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Grandfather Mtn, Linville, N.C. Featuring: Various Scottish musicians and bands. Contests. Workshops. Tix: $55 4-day adv., daily $15-30. Info: Grandfather Mtn Highland Games, P.O. Box 1095, Linville, NC 28646; Ph: 828-733-1333.Web: www.gmhg.org CO HO A
7/8-11; HIGH MOUNTAIN HAY FEVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Westcliffe, Colo. Featuring: The Little Roy and Lizzie Show, Lou Reid and Carolina, The Ebony Hillbillies, The Wronglers, The Gary Waldrep Band, Eddie and Martha Adcock, The Bluegrass Patriots, The Swanson Family, The Sons and Brothers, The Dry Branch Fire Squad, Anne and Pete Sibley, The Ackermans, Palmer Divid, Rye Ranch Briar Pod, more. Workshops. Tix: $65 wknd adv., $10-40 day. Info: Butch Gemin, High Mountain Hay Fever Festival, P.O. Box 1199, Westcliffe, CO 81252; Ph: 719-783-0883.Web: www.highmountainhayfever.org CO CR HR A
7/8-11; HONDARRIBIA BLUES FEST — Where: Hondarribia, Spain. Featuring: John Mayall, Chicago Blues: to Living History, Dwane Dopsie and Zydeco Hellraisers, RJ Mischo, Sonny Rhodes, Donnie Romano Band, Ian Siegal, Soul Tellers, Bluedays, Jove Dixieland Band, Edu Manazas and Whiskey Train, Tota Blues Band, more. Tix: Free. Info: Katalin Erauso, 11-1 °, Hondarribia, 20280, Spain; Ph: .Web: www.blueshondarribia.com
7/8-11; 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. Web: www.kingstonbuskers.com CR HR A
7/8-11; NATIONAL STORYTELLERS LEAGUE CONVENTION — Where: Trenton, N.J. Info: Paula Zitzler, RR2 Box 325, Williamsburg, PA 16693; Ph: 814-832-9224.Web: http://nslstorytellers.org A
7/8-11; 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.Web: www.spbgma.com
7/8-11; STONEHAVEN FOLK FEST — Where: Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Info: Hilary Cooper, 136 Forest Park, Stonehaven, AB39 2FF, Scotland; Ph: +44-(0)7766-581596.Web: www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk
7/8-11; STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Stonehaven, North East Scotland. Featuring: Shooglenifty and Tyskie, Kimbers Men, Show of Hands, Máire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman, Lori Watson and Rule of Three, more. Info: Stonehaven Folk Festival, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1569-766211.Web: www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk
7/8-12; AMERICANA INTERNATIONAL — Where: Newark, Notts. Info: Chris/Bev Jackson, ; Ph: +44-(0)115-939-0595 or +44-(0)870-863-2100. Web: www.americana-international.co.uk
7/8-18; QUÉBEC CITY SUMMER FEST — Where: Québec City, P.Q., Canada. 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. Web: www.infofestival.com A
7/8-29; HOME GROWN BLUES FEST — Where: Oakland, Calif. Info: Ronnie Stewart, Bay Area Blues Society, 408 13th St, Ste 512, Oakland, CA 94612; Ph: 510-836-2227 or 707-647-3962. Web: www.bayareabluessociety.net
7/8-8/18; LICHFIELD FEST — Where: Lichfield, Staffs. Info: Peter Bacon, 7 The Close, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 7LD, England; Ph: +44-(0)1543-306270.Web: www.lichfieldfestival.org
7/9-10; BEGGARS FAIR — Where: Romsey, Hampshire. Info: Beggars Fair Information, 12 Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP, England; Ph: .Web: www.beggars-fair.org.uk
7/9-10; BRIGGS FARM BLUES FEST — Where: Nescopeck, Pa. Featuring: Mississippi Heat, Moreland and Arbuckle, John Primer, Harper, Clarence Spady, David ""Honeyboy"" Edwards, Mac Arnold, more. Tix: $20 day, $35 wknd, $65 wknd and camping. Info: , Briggs Farm Concerts, 88 Old Berwick Hwy, Nescopeck, PA 18635; Ph: 570-379-2003.Web: www.briggsfarm.com
7/9-10; MUSICFEST 'N SUGAR GROVE — Where: Historic Old Cove Creek H.S., Sugar Grove, N.C. Featuring: Doc Watson, Richard Watson, Charles Welch, Kruger Brothers, more. Crafts. Info: Cove Creek Preservation & Dev., P.O. Box 344, 207 Dale Adams Rd., Sugar Grove, NC 28679; Ph: 828-297-2200.Web: www.covecreek.net CR HR A
7/9-10; RACCOON CREEK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Dallas, Ga. Featuring: East Dixie Boys, Heartfelt, Azalea Ridge Revival, Barbed Wire, Josh Slone and CoalTown, Old Mill Road Band, NewFound Road, Bent Creek, Wheelhoss. Tix: $25 wknd, $12-$15 day. Info: Wendell Hardy, 4635 Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127; Ph: 770-943-2721.Web: www.raccooncreekmusic.com CO HO
7/9-11; BLISSFEST — Where: Harbor Springs, Mich. Featuring: John Hiatt and the Combo, Richie Havens, Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem, The Deadly Gentlemen, Lisa Haley and the Zydecats, Patty Larkin, That 1 Guy, Carlos Placeres, Thornetta Davis, Green Tea, Harper, Kris Demeanor and his Crack Band, Claudia Schmidt and the Funtet, Fishtank Ensemble, Twilight Hotel, Sisters 3, Maeve Gilchrist, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, My Dear Disco, more. Tix: $95 wknd. Info: Jim Gillespie, Blissfest Music Organization, 325 E. Lake St., Petoskey, MI 49770; Ph: 231-348-7047 or 213-348-7554. Web: www.blissfest.org CO CR HR
7/9-11; BROMSGROVE FOLK FEST — Where: The Bowling Green, Bromsgrove, U.K. Featuring: Anthony John Clarke, Lucy Ward, The Tindalls, Fairfield, Step on Board, more. Workshops. Tix: £35 wknd, £5-25 day. 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
7/9-11; CANTERBURY FOLK FEST — Where: Ingersoll, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Arrogant Worms, Ian Thomas, Jim Byrnes, Lily Frost, Pierre Schyrer, Poor Angus, Aaron Bell and the White Pine Dancers, Billy Pettinger, Cantarra Choir, Denise Pelley, Ingersoll Pipe Band, JP Hoe, Tia McGraff, Eric Shain, Isobelle Gunn, White Water Bluegrass Band, Bob Breen, Bruce Jakeman, Diamond Dance Centre, Diane Bergsma, Doug Turvey, Gorde and Joyce Elson, Hearts of Praise, JEnn, Kid Pop, Lou Anne Tessier, Magoo, Maigan Hominick, Oxford School of Dance, more. Crafts. Info: Ted Comiskey, 122 Innes Street, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2R5, Canada; Ph: 519-485-6337.Web: www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca HR A
7/9-11; EASTLEIGH MUSIC FEST — Where: Eastleigh, Hants. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)23-8062+7805 or +44-(0)23-8065-2333. Web: www.eastleighfolkfestival.co.uk
7/9-11; ELY FOLK FEST — Where: Ely Outdoor Centre, Ely, Cambs, U.K. Info: Andy Wall, 38 Lynn Road, Ely, Cambs, CB6 1DA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)7500-527334 or +44-(0)1353-669985. Web: www.elyfolk.co.uk
7/9-11; FOLKSTATION — Where: Havenstreet, Isle of Wight. Info: Woodside Lodge, Ashlake Copse Rd, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4EY, United Kingdom; Ph: +44-(0)1983-882269.Web: www.folkstation.co.uk
7/9-11; FURNESS TRADITION FEST — Where: Ulverston, Cumbria, U.K. Workshops. Crafts. Info: M Kermonde, 60 Soutergate, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7ES, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1229-588290.Web: www.furnesstradition.org.uk CO
7/9-11; FUSE: THE EVENT IN A TENT — Where: Lichfield, Staffs. Info: Tim Perks, Lichfield Arts, Donegal House, Bore St, Lichfield, WS13 6LU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1543-262223.Web: www.fuselichfield.org.uk
7/9-11; KALAKA FOLK FEST — Where: Diosgyor Castle, near Miskolc, Hungary. Featuring: Exhibitions, film, church concerts, children's programs, Hungarian and international musicians, more. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Lajos Fogarasi, Petöfi Csarnok, Zichy Mihaly int.14 , Budapest, H-1146, Hungary; Ph: .Web: www.kalakafesztival.hu A
7/9-11; MARIPOSA FOLK FEST — Where: Orillia, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Gordon Lightfoot, Murray McLauchlan, Sylvia Tyson, Ian Tyson, Lynn Miles, Chris Smither, Ashley MacIsaac and many more. Crafts. Tix: $50-89, add $30 for camping. Info: Mariposa Folk Festival, Box 383, Orillia, ON L3V 6J8, Canada; Ph: 705-326-3655 or 647-409-5220. Web: www.mariposafolk.com HR A
7/9-11; NATIONAL FOLK FEST — Where: Butte, Montana. Featuring: Zydeco, blues, Gaelic, polka, Cajun, bluegrass, fado music and more, plus dance, storytelling and food. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: Free. 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 CR HR A
7/9-11; NORTH SEA JAZZ FEST — Where: Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Tix: E78,- day, E189,- wknd, E365,- package. 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.Web: www.northseajazz.com
7/9-11; NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL BORÉAL — Where: Sudbury, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Serena Ryder, Hawksley Workman, Joel Plaskett, J.P. Cormier, Kevin Breit and Folkalarm, Norman Foote, Jenn Grant, Mr. Something Something, Bob Snider, Aline Morales, Bambara Trans, Les Chauffeurs a Pied, Dentde Lion, Elliott Brood, The Marigolds, Mad Moizelle Giraf, Jon and Roy, Willett, T-Bear, Sarah Craig, The Wild Turkeys, Blind Mule, Sunnyside Paris, Chuck and Catherine Roberts, Dale Pepin, Jess Lee, Tuba Boy, Pat Robitaille, Bob Wiseman, Sonja Dunn, Angie Nussey, Ryan Bishops, more. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Northern Lights Fest Boréal, 19 Grey Street, Ste 3, Sudbury, ON P3E 3L2, Canada; Ph: 705-674-5512.Web: www.nlfbsudbury.com CR HR A
7/9-11; PRIDDY FOLK FEST — Where: Priddy, Som. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.priddyfolk.org
7/9-11; SMALL NATIONS FOREVER — Where: Llandovery, Wales. Info: , Cwmcroiddur, Cilycwm, Llandovery, SA20 0TN, Wales; Ph: +44(0)-1550-720552.Web: www.smallnations.co.uk
7/9-11; THUNDER BAY BLUES FEST — Where: Thunder Bay, Ont., Canada . Featuring: Blues Traveler, more TBA. Tix: $75 wknd. Info: Bob Halvorsen, General Manager, The Community Auditorium, 1 Paul Shaffer Drive, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6C7, Canada; Ph: 807-343-2309.Web: www.tbayblues.ca
7/9-11; 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 CO HO A
7/9-11; VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST — Where: Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack, The Unthanks, Peatbog Faeries, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Tony Trischka, Adrian Belew, Calypso Rose, The Tannahill Weavers, David Lindley, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $149 wknd. Info: , Vancouver Island Musicfest, Box 3788, Courtenay, BC V9N 7P2, Canada; Ph: 866-898-8499.Web: www.islandmusicfest.com CO CR HR A
7/9-11; WABASH RIVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: City Park, Grayville, Ill. Featuring: Larry Chun A Step Ahead, Youngtown, Main Stage Fusion. Info: Wabash River Bluegrass, RR3 Box 207, Albion, IL 62806-9550; Ph: 618-375-3271 or 615-481-9174. Web: www.wabashriverbluegrass.net
7/9-11; WEST SOMERSET FOLK FEST — Where: Carhampton, Nr Minehead, Somerset. Info: Mike Dibble, 3 The Glebe, Timberscombe, Somerset, TA24 7TS, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1643-841597.Web: www.westsomersetfolkfestival.co.uk
7/9-16; WORLD FESTIVAL OF FOLKLORE — Where: Schoten, Belgium. Info: Kasteel Van Schoten, Kasteeldreef 61, 2900 Schoten, Belgium; Ph: +32-3-658-10-58.Web: www.festivalschoten.be
7/9-18; 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.Web: www.edmontonstreetfest.com CR HR A
7/9-18; FROME FESTIVAL — Where: Frome and surrounding area, Somerset. Info: Frome Festival Ltd, 25 Market Place, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1AH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1373-453889.Web: www.fromefestival.co.uk
7/9-18; MONT TREMBLANT BLUES FEST — Where: Mon Tremblant, Quebec, Canada. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.tremblantblues.com
7/9-8/1; ELORA FEST — Where: Village of Elora, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Peter Appleyard, Andre Laplante, Chris Donnelly, John McDermott, more. Info: Cheri Allen, 33 Henderson St., P.O. Box 370, Elora, ON N0B 1S0, Canada; Ph: 519-846-0331 or 800-265-8977. Web: www.elorafestival.com CR A
7/10; ANIMAS RIVER BLUES FEST — Where: Aztec, N.M. Tix: $25. Info: Festival Director, P.O. Box 1746, Aztec, NM 87841; Ph: 505-333-8560.Web: www.animasriverblues.com
7/10; BLACK HAWK FOLK FEST — Where: Town Park, Mt. Morris, Wis. Crafts. Info: Betty Trowbridge, Black Hawk Folk Society, P.O. Box 1093, Wautoma, WI 54982; Ph: 920-787-7475 or 920-787-4416. Web: www.blackhawkfolk.org CR
7/10; BLUEGRASS ON THE GRASS FEST — Where: Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. Featuring: Special Consensus, Chris and Sally Jones and the Nightdrivers, The Freight Hoppers, The Dismembered Tennesseans, The Boxcars. Info: Davis C. Tracy, Dickinson College, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896; Ph: 717-245-1485.Web: www.bluegrassonthegrass.org A
7/10; FIDDLE CONTEST & SUMMER ON THE FARM — Where: Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio. Featuring: Ice cream, butter and rope making, spelling bee, washing clothes on a scrub board, picking goose feathers, youth fiddle competition, regional fiddlers, more. Contests in adult and youth fiddle. Crafts. Tix: $14.50, students $7.50. Info: Kim Krieger / Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, P.O. Box 235, Archbold, OH 43502; Ph: 800-590-9755 or 419-446-2541. Web: www.saudervillage.org CO CR HO HR A
7/10; PLEASANTVILLE MUSIC FEST — Where: Parkway Field, Pleasantville, N.Y. Featuring: Roger McGuinn, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Joan Osborne, World Party, Graham Parker, more. Crafts. Info: Sol Skolnick, Pleasantville Music Festival, 80 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville, NY 10570; Ph: 914-714-2738 or 914-769-1900. Web: www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com A
7/10; RUSKIN HOUSE FOLK AND BLUES FEST — Where: Croydon, Surrey. Info: Gary Davis, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Rd, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1BD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1737-553493.Web: www.folkandblues.org
7/10-11; 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 .Web: www.musicafrica.org A
7/10-11; BROSELLA FOLK & JAZZ FEST — Where: Brussels, Belgium. Info: Henri Vandenberghe / Peter Van Rompaey, Brosella Folk & Jazz Fest, Chrysantenstraat 28 rue des Chrysanthèmes, Brussels, 1020, Belgium; Ph: +322-(0)2-474-0641.Web: www.brosella.be A
7/10-11; 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. Info: , Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625; Ph: 773-728-6000 or 773-751-3352. Web: www.oldtownschool.org A
7/10-11; COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL ROOTS MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Carroll Co. Farm Museum, Westminster, Md. Featuring: Kathy Mattea, Walt Michael and Co., Footworks, The Vanavers, Scott Ainslie, Paul McKenna Band, Vanissa Santi Band, Folklorico San Jose, Lea Gilmore, The Ronstadts and Lost in Holland, Howie Bursen and Sally Rogers, Ken Kolodner, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, 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 CO CR HO A I
7/10-11; CORN HILL ARTS FEST — Where: Corn Hill, Rochester, N.Y. Featuring: Over 350 artists and craftspeople showcasing their talents and collections. Crafts. Info: Festival Chairperson, Corn Hill Neighbors Assoc., 133 S. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, NY 14608-2204; Ph: 585-262-3142.Web: www.cornhill.org A
7/10-11; HAYWARD RUSSELL CITY BLUES FEST — Where: Hayward, Calif. Featuring: Phillip Walker, Nat Dove, Vernon Garrett and Sheila G, Willie G, Tomcat Courtney, Stars of Glory, Country Pete, Rev. Shakespeare, Pinetop Coon, Ed Ivey's North Beach Brass Band, Bobby Webb, Tutu Jones, Sherman Robertson, more. Tix: $30 2-day adv., $15-20 day. Info: Ronnie Stewart, Bay Area Blues Society, 408 13th St, Ste 512, Oakland, CA 94612; Ph: 510-836-2227 or 707-647-3962. Web: www.bayareabluessociety.net
7/10-11; NORTH ATLANTIC BLUES FEST — Where: Harbor Park, Rockland, Maine. Featuring: Preston Shannon, Biscuit Miller, John Nemeth, Bryan Lee, Johnny Rawls, James Cotton, Shakura S'Aida, Moreland and Arbuckle, Michael Burks, Shemekia Copeland, Keb' Mo', more. Crafts. Tix: $50 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
7/10-17; FESTIVAL OF SACRED DANCE MUSIC AND SONG — Where: Fondhorn, Moray, Scotland. Info: Bookings, Findhorn Foundation, The Park, Moray, Scotland; Ph: +44-(0)1309-690311 or +44-(0)1309-691653. Web: www.findhorn.org
7/10-18; HARRISON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS — Where: Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., Canada. Featuring: The Tabla Guy, Gadelle, The Beez, Bette and Wallet, Shearwater, Chic Gamine, Dehli 2 Dublin, Tim Williams, Las Alegres Ambulancia, Dehashish Bhattacharya, Annie Lou, Tony Cox and Ryan Leblanc, more. Crafts. Tix: $12-22 day, $160 full fest. 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. Web: www.harrisonfestival.com HR A
7/10-18; YN CHRUINNAGHT INTER-CELTIC FEST — Where: Ramsey and Peel, Isle of Man. Info: Breeshe Maddrell or Chloe Woolley, YN Chruinnaght, MHF Music Team, The Stable Building, University Centre, Old Castletown Rd, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 1QB, U.K.; Ph: .Web: www.ynchruinnaght.com
7/11-12; NEW YORK STATE BLUES FEST — Where: Syracuse, N.Y. Info: NYS Blues Festival, 120 Walton St, Sycaruse, NY 13202; Ph: .Web: www.nybluesfest.com
7/11-13; VIRGINIA BLUES AND JAZZ FEST — Where: Hot Springs, Va. Featuring: Gerald Clayton, Bert Carlson, Papa Grows Funk, Marcia Ball, The Holmes Brothers, Ruthie Foster, Hod O'Brien, Royce Campbell, Chef Randy, more. Tix: $25-40 day adv., $50 wknd. Info: , Garth Newel Music Center, PO Box 240, Warm Springs, VA 24484; Ph: 540-839-5018 or 877-558-1689. Web: www.vabluesfest.org
7/11-17; MIDDLEBURY SUMMER FESTIVAL ON-THE-GREEN — Where: Town Green, Middlebury, Vt. Featuring: No Strings Attached, Marionette Company, Jer Coons, The Doughboys, Mike and Ruthy, Andrew and Noah Van Nostrand Band, Gary Dulabaum with Josh Brooks, Tom Verner, The Swing Peepers, Robinella, Frank Vignola, Nathan Childers, Le Vent du Nord, more. Tix: Free. Info: Middlebury Festival on-the-Green, P.O. Box 451, Middlebury, VT 05753; Ph: 802-462-3555.Web: www.festivalonthegreen.org CR HR A
7/11-17; SOUTH SLIGO SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, Ireland. Info: , ; Ph: +353-71-91-20912.Web: www.sssschool.org
7/11-24; HEART OF THE WORLD — Where: Cambridge, U.K. Info: Corn Exchange Box Office, ; Ph: +44-(0)1223-357851.Web: www.heartoftheworld.co.uk
7/12-18; KAUSTINEN FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Kaustinen, Finland. Workshops. Crafts. 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. Web: www.kaustinen.net CO HO A
7/12-18; LES SUDS À ARLES — Where: Arles, France. Info: Marie-José Justamond, 66 rue du 4 Septembre, Arles, 13200, France; Ph: +33-490-96-06-27.Web: www.suds-arles.com
7/12-25; GALWAY ARTS FEST — Where: Galway City, Ireland. Info: , Black Box Theatre, Dyke Rd, Galway, Ireland; Ph: +353-91-509700.Web: www.galwayartsfestival.ie
7/14-15; EUROASIA CULTURE FEST — Where: Istanbul, Turkey. Featuring: Many varieties of traditional 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 .Web: www.harmanfolk.com/avrasya.htm
7/14-17; HEBRIDEAN CELTIC FEST — Where: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Workshops. 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 A
7/14-18; LARMER TREE FEST — Where: Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Info: , PO Box 1790, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5WA, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)-1725-552300.Web: www.larmertreefestival.co.uk
7/14-18; NAFCO: THE NORTH ATLANTIC FIDDLE CONVENTION — Where: Aberdeen, Scotland. Info: Ian Russell, Elphinstone Institute, MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen, AB24 5UA, Scotland; Ph: +44-(0)1224-272996.Web: www.abdn.ac.uk/nfco
7/14-18; WOODY GUTHRIE FOLK FEST — Where: Okemah, Okla. Featuring: Arlo Guthrie, Jimmy LaFave, Terri Hendrix, Ellis Paul, Stonehoney, Sam Baker, Antje Duvekot, Don Conoscenti, Audrey Auld, Ronny Elliott, John Fullbrigh, Joel Rafae, Red Dirt Rangers, SONiA, Jess Klein, Annie Guthrie, Red Molly, Butch Hancock, Jonathan Byrd, Woody Guthrie Archives, Emily Kait, Cherokee Maidens, Nancy Apple, Butch Morgan, Jamaica Rafael, Rob McNurlin, Monica Taylor, Lauren Lee & Liberty Road, Susan Herndon, John Wort Hannam, Radoslav Lorkovic, David Amram, David Jacobs-Strain, The Burns Sisters, Randy Weeks, Mary Reynolds, Dao Strom, Steppin' In It, Broken Wing Routine. 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 CO CR HO A
7/14-8/8; STIMMEN — Where: Lörrach, Germany / Basle, Switzerland. Info: , Burghof Lörrach, Herrenstr. 5, Lörrach, Switzerland; Ph: +49-76-21-940-890 or +49-76-21-940-89-11. Web: www.stimmen.com
7/15-17; CARTER COUNTY SHRINE CLUB BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Carter Co. Shrine Park, Olive Hill, Ky. Featuring: Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, Lou Reid and Carolina, J.D. Crowe and The New South, Blue Highway, more. Crafts. Tix: $70 wknd, $60 adv., $20-40 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
7/15-17; MINERAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Walton Park, Mineral, Va. Featuring: California Ramblers, Easter Brothers, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, The Moron Brothers, Jesse McReynolds and the VA Boys, Connie Smith, The Crowe Brothers, Charlie Sizemore Band, Goldwing Express, Larry Sparks and The Lonesome Ramblers, Bobby Osborne and The Rocky Top X-Press, Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys, Appalachian Express, The Bluegrass Brothers, The Little Roy and Lizzie Show, J.D. Crowe and the New South, The Grascals, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives. Crafts. Tix: $95 wknd, $45 day. Info: Norman Adams, Adams and Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203 or 804-399-9928. Web: www.aandabluegrass.com CO HO A I
7/15-17; PIAZZA BLUES — Where: Bellinzona, Switzerland. Featuring: Jimmie Vaughn, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, more. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.piazzablues.ch
7/15-18; CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST — Where: Grass Valley Frgrnds, Grass Valley, Calif. Featuring: Juan de Marcos and Afro-Cuban All Stars, Katia Moraes and Sambaguru, Kusun Ensemble, Alejo Aponte and Latonera, Tannahill Weavers, Mia Dyson, Depedro, Baskery, That 1 Guy, Marc Atkinson Trio, Genticorum, Los Cenzontles, Jeffrey Broussard and Creole Cowboys, Mamuse, Masanga Marimba, Parno Graszt, Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, more. Workshops in instrument, vocal, yoga, tai chi. Crafts. Tix: $39-140. Info: Christine Myers, California WorldFest, P.O. Box 3339, Chico, CA 95927-3339; Ph: 530-891-4098.Web: www.worldfest.net CO CR HO A
7/15-18; COLOURS OF OSTRAVA — Where: Ostrava, Moravia, Czech Republic. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.colours.cz
7/15-18; GREY FOX BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, N.Y. Featuring: Dry Branch Fire Squad, Sam Bush, Tim O'Brien, Kathy Mattea, The Gibson Brothers, Railroad Earth, The Greencards, Donna the Buffalo, Crooked Still, Special Consensus, The Wilders, Della Mae, Bill Keith, The Sweetback Sisters, Planet Zydeco, more. Workshops in bluegrass, cooking, children's, more. Crafts. Tix: $175 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 CO CR HR A
7/15-18; INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF INSTRUMENT MAKERS AND MASTER PIPERS — Where: Saint-Chartier, France. Info: Amélie Massonneau, Comité George Sand, 7 Avenue George Sand, Le Châtre, 36400, France; Ph: +33-2-54-48-60-60.Web: www.recontresdeluthiers.org
7/15-18; NESS CREEK MUSIC FEST — Where: Northeast of Big River, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Crooked Creek, Deep Dark Woods, Folk Arts Quartet, Karen Savoka, Little Miss Higgins, Sunparlour Players, The Breakmen, The Sadies. Crafts. Tix: $100, $75-85 adv.. Info: Deborah Aitken, Ness Creek Music Festival, 804 Dufferin Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7H 2B8, Canada; Ph: 306-652-6377.Web: www.nesscreek.com CO CR A
7/15-18; ODPC FUNFEST — Where: Osceola Co. Frgrnds, Evart, Mich. Workshops. Tix: $5. 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
7/15-18; 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 . Web: www.rencontresdeluthiers.org
7/16-17; 2000 TREES — Where: Upcote Farm, Nr Cheltenham, Glos. Info: Andy Rea, ; Ph: .Web: www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk
7/16-17; 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. Info: Trevor Nichols, 334 Reynolds Rd., Sparta, NC 28675; Ph: 336-372-8809.Web: www.alleghanyfiddlers.com CO HO A
7/16-17; BBQ'LOO AND BLUES TOO — Where: Waterloo, Iowa. Featuring: Avey Brothers Band, The Mark Selby Band, chili and barbecue contests, more. Tix: Free. Info: Sindee Kleckner, ; Ph: 319-291-2038.Web: www.mainstreetwaterloo.org
7/16-17; BOONE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Boone Frgrnds, Boone, N.C. Featuring: Diana and Sarvis Ridge, John Cowan, Balsam Range, The Harris Brothers, Southern Accent, more. Workshops. Tix: $35 2-day, $15-25 day. Info: Ronnie/JoAnn Moretz, Lost Ridge Productions, 139 Howards Creek Rd., Boone, NC 28607; Ph: 828-262-1188.Web: www.highcountrybluegrassfestival.com CO HO A
7/16-17; COUNTRY STAGE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Country Stage Music Park, Nova, Ohio. Featuring: Harbourtown, Dyer Switch Band, New County Grass, Buck and Company, Full Cord. Tix: $25 wknd, $15-20 day. Info: Olen Bittinger, The Country Stage Music Park, 40 A Twp. Rd. 1031, Nova, OH 44859; Ph: 419-652-3232.Web: www.countrystagemusicpark.com CO HO A
7/16-17; NATCHITOCHES / NSU FOLK FEST — Where: Prather Coliseum, NSU campus, Natchitoches, La. Featuring: Music, narrative sessions, exhibits, demos and more. Contests. Crafts. Tix: $11 wknd. Info: Dr. Shane Rasmussen, Director, Louisiana Folklife Center, NSU, Box 3663, Natchitoches, LA 71497; Ph: 318-357-4332.Web: www.nsula.edu/folklife CR HR A
7/16-17; 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 CO CR HO HR A
7/16-17; RAUMA BLUES FEST — Where: Rauma, Finland. Info: Rauma Blues '86 Society, P.O. Box 203, Rauma, 26101, Finland; Ph: .Web: www.en.raumablues.com
7/16-18; BLUESFEST INTERNATIONAL — Where: Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor, Ont., Canada. Info: Louise Knowles, Bluesfest International, 1185 Argyle Rd., Windsor, ON N8Y 3K2, Canada; Ph: 519-977-9631 or 519-259-4316. Web: www.thebluesfest.com CR HR A
7/16-18; BLUESFEST LONDON — Where: Downtown London, Ont., Canada. Info: Ted Boomer, 1185 Argyle Road, Windsor, ON N8Y 3K2, Canada; Ph: 866-934-6889 or 519-488-1240. Web: www.thebluesfest.com CR HR A
7/16-18; BRADFIELD TRADITIONAL MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: High Bradfield, Sheffield. Info: Mark Davies, Edgemount Farm, Lumb Lane, High Bradfield, Sheffield, S6 6LJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)114-285-1479 or +44-(0)7850-475067. Web: www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=10739
7/16-18; BRAMPTON LIVE — Where: Brampton, Umbria. Info: Sue Bradburn, April Cottage, Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9EA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1-228-670076.Web: www.bramptonlive.net CO CR HR A
7/16-18; CANANDAIGUA ART & MUSIC FEST — Where: Canandaigua, N.Y. Featuring: More than 100 artists and craftspeople, food, children’s activities, a family stage and a variety of musical entertainment. Info: Nicole Mahoney, Canandaigua BID, 115 S. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424-1903; Ph: 585-396-0300.Web: www.downtowncanandaigua.com CR HR
7/16-18; CLOGFEST — Where: Skipton, N. Yorkshire. Info: Paul Hudson, ; Ph: +44-(0)1282-868040.Web: www.clogfest.com
7/16-18; DARRINGTON BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, Darrington, Wash. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, The US Navy Band Country Current, Chris Jones and Night Driver, Country Grass, Queens Bluegrass, Rural Delivery, Grapevine, The Combinations, Red Desert Ramblers, Urban Monroes, Chicken Dinner Road, Panhandle Polecats, Northern Departure, The Shuler Family Band. 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 CO CR A
7/16-18; DAWSON CITY MUSIC FEST — Where: Minto Park, Dawson City, Y.T., Canada. Featuring: Bette and Wallet, Burning Hell, Constantines, D Rangers, Dan Mangan, Diyet, Elliott Brood, Fred Penner, Good Lovelies, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, Kevin Barr, Sasquatch Prom Date, Tune-yards, Ukrainia, more. Crafts. Tix: $120 wknd. Info: Tim Jones, Dawson City Music Festival, Box 456, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0, Canada; Ph: 867-993-5584 or 888-655-9090. Web: www.dcmf.com CR HR A
7/16-18; ETNOSUR — Where: Alcala la Real (Jaen), Andalucia, Spain. Info: Pedro Melguizo, SOKOLO, Apartado de Correos 215, Jaén, 23080, Spain; Ph: +34-953-087-373.Web: www.etnosur.com
7/16-18; FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE — Where: Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England. Featuring: Storytellers, street performers and music. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Sue Chand, Festival at the Edge, Morgan Library, Aston Street, Wem, SY4 5AU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)193-923-6626.Web: www.festivalattheedge.org CO HO A I
7/16-18; 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. Web: www.festivalduloup.on.ca HR A
7/16-18; GUILFEST — Where: Guildford, Surrey. Info: , 54 Haydon Place, Guildford, Surrey, SY4 5AU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1483-454159 .Web: www.guilfest.co.uk
7/16-18; HIAWATHA TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Marquette, Mich. Featuring: The Dixie Bee-Liners, Bryan Bowers, Big Medicine, Hot Club of Cowtown, Fishtank Ensemble, Bayou Grenouille, De Temps Antan, The Green Grass Cloggers, Claudia Schmidt, Charlie Parr. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Maggie Morgan, Hiawatha Music Co-op, P.O. Box 414, Marquette, MI 49855; Ph: 906-226-8575.Web: www.hiawathamusic.org CO CR HO A
7/16-18; 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 HR A
7/16-18; LOSSIEMOUTH FOLK FEST — Where: Beach Bar, Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland. Workshops. Tix: Free. 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
7/16-18; NORTHWEST STRING SUMMIT — Where: Horning's Hideout, North Plains, Ore. Featuring: Yonder Mountain String Band, moe., Danny Barnes and Friends, The Infamous Stringdusters, Republic of Strings, Crooked Still, Benny Galloway and Jessica Kilroy, Crunchy Western Boys, more. Tix: $155 wknd. Info: String Summit, LLC, 2805 Wilderness Pl., Ste. 100, Boulder, CO 80301; Ph: 866-444-7755.Web: www.stringsummit.com CO HO A
7/16-18; PICKIN' ON THE PLAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Thomas Co. Frgrnds, Colby, Kan. Featuring: Marshal Allen Bailey, High Atmosphere, The Millers, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, The Martins, Cody Shuler and Pine Mountain Railroad, more. Tix: $35 wknd adv $30, $15-25 day. Info: Leilani Thomas, Colby Bluegrass Committee, 350 S. Range #10, Colby, KS 67701; Ph: 785-460-7643 or 800-611-8835. Web: www.colbychamber.com CO CR A
7/16-18; ROTHBURY TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Northumberland. Info: Carole Murray / Lynn Tocker, ; Ph: +44-(0)1669-621000.Web: www.rothbury-traditional-music.co.uk
7/16-18; SADDLEWORTH FOLK FEST — Where: Uppermill, Saddleworth, Oldham, Lancs. Info: Jan Shevlin, Festival Box Office, 15 Betjeman Place, Shaw, Oldham, Lancs, OL2 8NF, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1706-844657.Web: www.safra.org.uk
7/16-18; SADDLEWORTH FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Uppermill near Oldham, U.K. Featuring: Dougie MacLean, Bernard Wrigley, Elbow Jane, Duncan McFarlane Band, Hissyfit, Stanley Accrington, Ewan McLennan, Ruth Fuga and Ken Powell, Hometowners and Tony Downes, BetterLate, Barry and Ingrid Temple, John Prentice and Jill Drury, Gu4, Twelfth Day, Anthony John Clarke, Tony Portlock, Sarah Horn and James Cudworth, more. Tix: £52 wknd. Info: Saddleworth Folk Festival, ; Ph: .Web: www.safra.org.uk
7/16-18; SOLARFEST — Where: Forget-Me-Not Farm, Tinmouth, Vt. Contests in singer-songwriter. Workshops in renewable energy and sustainable living. Tix: wknd $45, $10-30 day. Info: SolarFest, 12 McNamara Rd., Middletown Springs, VT 05757; Ph: 802-235-1513 or 802-235-2707. Web: www.solarfest.org CO CR A
7/16-18; SPRATTON FOLK FEST — Where: Spratton, Northampton. Info: Barry Frenchman, 25 Smith St, Spratton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8HW; Ph: +44-(0)7811-682135.Web: www.sprattonfestival.com
7/16-18; STAINSBY FEST — Where: nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Info: , Stainsby Box Office, 69 Strettea Ln, Higham, Alfreton, DE55 6EJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1246-559036.Web: www.stainsbyfestival.org.uk
7/16-18; SUMMER GOSPEL SING — Where: Dominion Valley Park, Stuart, Va. Featuring: Primitive Quartet, Easter Brothers, Paul Williams, more. Tix: $15 day, $25 wknd, Sunday free. Info: James Cecil Hall, 481 Dominion Valley Ln., Stuart , VA 24171; Ph: 276-694-7009.Web: www.dominionvalleypark.net CO HO A
7/16-18; TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS FEST — Where: Tolpuddle, nr Dorchester, Dorcet. Info: Jan Pickering or Nigel Costley, Tolpuddle Marytr's Museum, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7EH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1305-848237 or +44-(0)117-947-0521. Web: www.tuc.org.uk/tolpuddle
7/16-18; TRADITIONAL FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Whites Beach Cmpgrnd, Brunswick, Maine. Featuring: . Info: Gene Groves, White's Beach & Campground, P.O. Box 696 , Brunswick, ME 04011; Ph: 207-729-0415.Web: www.whitesbeachandcampground.com/Bluegrass
7/16-18; VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $175 wknd, $55-85 day. Info: The Vancouver Folk Music Festival, 468 – 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1X4, Canada; Ph: 800-883-3655 or 604-602-9798. Web: www.thefestival.bc.ca A I
7/16-18; WINTHROP R&B FEST — Where: Winthrop, Wash. Featuring: Little Feat, Buckwheat Zydeco, Curtis Salgado, Too Slim and The Taildraggers, James Harman, The Soul of John Black, Doug MacLeod, Debbie Davies/Robin Rogers, Strangetones/Volcano Vixens, Ty Curtis Band, Junkyard Jane, more. Tix: $75 adv., $85. Info: Wm. E. Stolberg, ; Ph: 509-264-3611.Web: www.winthropbluesfestival.org
7/16-20; CRAZY HORSE CAMPGROUND BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ashland, Ill. Tix: $20 wknd, $5-15 day. Info: Bluegrass Festivals, P.O. Box 456, Jacksonville, IL 62651; Ph: 217-243-3159.Web: www.bluegrassmidwest.com CO HO
7/17; PAULIE'S NOLA JAZZ AND BLUES FEST — Where: Greenfield, Mass. Featuring: Village of Piedmont Cajun Fiddlers, The Hurricane Horns, The Delta Generators, Emmanuel Baptist Church Gospel Singers, The Flutie Brothers Band, The Love Dogs, Dr. Gonzo's Uncommon Condiments Street Band, Henri Smith New Orleans Friends and Flavours, Anders Osbourne, more. Tix: $20 wknd. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.baevents.com
7/17; 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. Web: www.tsec.org CO HO A
7/17-18; EVANSTON ETHNIC ARTS FEST — Where: Dawes Park, Evanston, Ill. Featuring: International art vendors and musicians. Workshops. Info: Laura Eckstein, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201; Ph: 847-448-8260.Web: www.cityofevanston.org/arts CR HR A
7/17-18; GREEN RIVER FEST — Where: Greenfield, Mass. Featuring: Multiple stages of music, delicious foods, crafts, dancing kids' activities, hot air balloon launching, more. Info: FCCC, P.O. Box 898, Greenfield, MA 01302; Ph: 413-773-5463.Web: www.greenriverfestival.com
7/17-18; RIVERHEAD BLUES FEST — Where: Peconic Riverfront, Riverhead, N.Y. Tix: $10 day. Info: Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, P.O. Box 147, Riverhead, NY 11901; Ph: 631-727-5782.Web: www.vail-leavitt.org
7/17-25; FESTIVAL DE CORNOUAILLE — Where: Quimper, Brittany, France. Info: , Quimper, Cedex, France; Ph: +33-2-98-55-53-53.Web: www.festival-cornouaille.com
7/18; BLUES N BBQ FEST FOR BETTER HOUSING — Where: Arvada, Colo. Featuring: Delbert McClinton, The Duke Street Kings, The Informants, Emilio Emilio, Robert Eldridge, Easy Bill and The Big Beat, School of Rock, The Terry Quiett Band, Theresa Lynne, The Young Austin Band, Blues King, more. Info: , ; Ph: 720-261-0860.Web: www.bluesnbbq.com
7/18; BUCKS COUNTY BLUES SOCIETY R&B PICNIC — Where: Morrisville, Pa. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.bucksbluessociety.com
7/18; WOODSTOCK FOLK FEST — Where: Woodstock Town Square, Woodstock, Ill. Tix: $15, $25 family, $10 seniors & students. Info: Carol Obertubbesing, Woodstock Folk Fest, P.O. Box 1628, Woodstock, IL 60098-1628; Ph: 815-479-9933 or . Web: www.woodstockfolkmusic.com CR HR A
7/18-20; 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
7/18-25; 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/ CO A
7/18-25; MOSTAR WORLD MUSIC FEST — Where: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Info: Aleksandra Savic, Kralja Zvonimira 18, Mostar, 88000, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Ph: +387 62 156 421.Web: www.worldmusic.ba
7/18-8/7; ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FEST — Where: Aberdeen, Scotland. Workshops. Info: Stewart Aitken, Aberdeen International Youth Festival, Custom House, 35 Regent Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5EB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1224-213800.Web: www.aiyf.org A
7/19-25; 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 795, Twillingate, NL A0G 4M0, Canada; Ph: 709-884-2678.Web: www.fishfunfolkfestival.com CR HR A
7/20-25; PALEO FEST — Where: Nyon, Switzerland. Crafts. Info: Jacques Monnier, Paleo Festival Nyon, CP 177, Nyon, CH 1260, Switzerland; Ph: +41-(0)22-365-1010.Web: www.paleo.ch CO A I
7/21-24; FESTIVAL IN THE CORNFIELDS — Where: Wapakoneta, Ohio. Featuring: Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass, Lori Lyn with New Outlook, Bobby Hutch with Grand Ole Country, Muleskinner, Rock Island Plow Company. Tix: $37 wknd, $5-15 day. Info: Laura Ritchie, Famous Old Time Music, 20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, OH 45895; Ph: 419-568-1220.Web: www.fotmc.com CO CR HR A
7/21-24; MUSICIANS AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER: BLUEGRASS CLASSIC — Where: Columbus, Ohio. Info: Darrel Adkins, Musicians Against Childhood Cancer, 1434 S. 3 B's & K Rd., Galena, OH 43021; Ph: 740-548-4199.Web: www.bluegrassclassic.com CO CR HR A
7/21-25; FESTIVAL MÉMOIRE ET RACINES — Where: Parc St-Jean-Bosco, Saint-Charles-Borromee, Q.C., Canada. Workshops. Crafts. 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. Web: www.memoireracines.qc.ca HR A
7/21-25; RIDDU RIDDU INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE — Where: Gáivuotna/Kåfjord, Northern Norway. Info: , Pb 237, Samuelsberg, NO-9144, Norway; Ph: +47-777-16-404.Web: www.riddu.com
7/21-31; GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Georgia Mtn Frgrnds, Hiawassee, Ga. Featuring: Roy Clark, Mark Fuller, Joe Stampley, Jeff Griffith Band, Brenda Lee, Freddie Way, The McKamey's, The Primitives, The Inspirations, Ray Price, Gene Watson, Steven Phillips and Midnight Express, Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius, Mountain Heart, Paul Williams and Victory Trio, Little Roy Lewis and Elizabeth Long, Jim Wood and The Georgia Mountain Fair Band, Billy Joe Royal, Earl Thomas Conley, more. Crafts. Tix: $9 daily, $2 parking. Info: Georgia Mountain Fair, Inc., P.O. Box 444, 1311 Music Hall Rd. , Hiawassee, GA 30546; Ph: 706-896-4191.Web: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com CO HO A
7/21-8/1; TRASIMENO BLUES FEST — Where: Trasimeno Lake, Italy. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.trasimenoblues.it
7/22; 5 MILERS FOLK MUSIC BENEFIT — Where: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, Wis. Tix: $15. Info: Rob Billings, 2601 N Nicholas St, Appleton, WI 54914; Ph: 920-716-1655 or 920-730-3760. Web: www.5milers.com
7/22-24; MARSHALL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Calhoun Co. Frgrnds, Marshall, Mich. Featuring: Summertown Road with Bo Isaac, Harbourtown, New Southern Drive, Schlitz Creek, Sandi Paul and Raisin' Corn, The Prater Brothers, Mo Daniels Band, Lori Lynn and New Outlook, Under Construction, New County Grass, more. Tix: $30, $15 day. Info: Burke Cole, 6991 14 1/2 Mile Rd., Tekonsha, MI 49092; Ph: 269-781-5909.Web: www.marshallbluegrass.com CO HO A
7/22-25; CALGARY FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Prince's Island Park, Calgary, Alb., Canada. Featuring: The Avett Brothers, Natacha Atlas, Greg Brown, Caracol, The Cat Empire, Roberta Flack, Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Project, Ohbijou, OX, Finley Quaye, Shakura S'Aida, St. Vincent, Timber Timbre, Frank Turner, Ian Tyson, more. Crafts. 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. Web: www.calgaryfolkfest.com A
7/22-25; FINGER LAKES GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Trumansburg, N.Y. Featuring: Donna the Buffalo, Burning Spear, Rusted Root, Railroad Earth, Mountain Heart, The Black Seeds, Blackfire, The Red Hots, Black Castle, Johnny Dowd, Jimkata, New Neighbors, Mac Benford, Hubcap, Driftwood, The Thins, The Double E, many more. Contests in battle of the bands. Workshops in drumming, Cajun dancing, zydeco dancing, squarecontra dancing. Crafts. Tix: $110 wknd, $30-45 day. Info: Finger Lakes Grassroots Fest, P.O. Box 941, Trumansburg, NY 14886; Ph: 607-387-5098.Web: www.grassrootsfest.org CO CR A
7/22-25; FLOYDFEST — Where: Floyd, Va. Featuring: The Levon Helm Band, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Railroad Earth, JJ Grey and Mofro, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Soulive, Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba, Konono No. 1, Deer Tick, Tift Merritt, The Low Anthem, Hackensaw Boys, Cornmeal, Eric Krasno and Chapter 2, The Pimps of Joytime, Mountain Heart, Flam Chen, The Budos Band, Joe Pug, Bearfoot, Rockridge Brothers, The Wiyos, Solas, Spiral, Rising Appalachia, Dangermuffin, Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade, Christabel and the Jons, Boulder Acoustic Society, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Packway Handle Band, Alexis P. Suter Band, Soulhound, Butch Robins' Imagicnation, Two Man Gentleman Band, The Mantras, Sol Driven Train, William Walter and Company, Thunderdrums, Papadosio, Folk Soul Revival, The Barefoot Movement, Kat Mills, 3 Minute Lovin', more. Crafts. Tix: $135 wknd, $45-60 day. Info: Festival Director, Across the Way Productions, P.O. Box 243, 206 S. Locust St., Floyd, VA 24091; Ph: 540-745-FEST.Web: www.floydfest.com CO CR HR
7/22-25; NORWICH FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Chenango Frgrnds, Norwich, N.Y. Workshops. Tix: $60 wknd, $15-25. Info: Mike & Maryann Tirella, 141 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110; Ph: 518-783-3154 or 518-783-8934. Web: www.norwichfamilybluegrass.com CO HO A
7/22-25; OSSIPEE VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ossipee Valley Frgrnds, Cornish, Maine. Featuring: The Steep Canyon Rangers, Crooked Still, The Gibson Brothers, The Claire Lynch Band, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, The Bluegrass Gospel Project, The Belleville Outfit, The Good Lovelies, The Packway Handle Band, Darol Anger and the Republic of Strings, Joy Kills Sorrow, Della Mae, The Bagboys, Muddy Marsh Ramblers, Bits and Pieces, more. Contests in songwriting, flatpicking and banjo. Workshops in harmony, fiddle, guitar, songwriting, children's songwriting, dance, more. Crafts. Tix: $85 4-day, $75 3-day, $25-35 daily. Info: Raetha Stoddard, Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Assoc., P.O. Box 593, Cornish, ME 04020; Ph: 207-625-8656 .Web: www.ossipeevalley.com CO CR HO A
7/22-25; PORETTA SOUL FEST — Where: Porretta Terme, Italy. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.porrettasoul.it
7/22-25; TELEMARK INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Bø, Telemark, Norway. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Annette Winkelmann, Telemarkfestivalen, Gullbringvegen 34, Bø , N-3800, Norway; Ph: +47-(0)3-595-1919.Web: www.telemarkfestivalen.no CO HO A I
7/22-25; TROWBRIDGE VILLAGE PUMP FEST — Where: Wingfield, Trowbridge, Wilts., U.K. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Julie Alexander, Festival Office, The Marina, Unit 8 Widbrook, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1UD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)122-576-9132 or +44-(0)117-929-9008. Web: www.trowbridgefestival.co.uk CO CR HO A
7/22-25; VILJANDI FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Viljandi, Estonia. Info: , Tasuja pst 6, Viljandi, 71011, Estonia; Ph: +372-43-42-44320.Web: www.folk.ee
7/22-8/1; 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. Info: Folkmoot USA, P.O. Box 658, 112 Virginia Ave., Waynesville, NC 28786; Ph: 828-452-2997 or 877-FOLK USA. Web: www.folkmootusa.org CR HR A
7/23-24; ETHNOAMBIENT SALONA — Where: Solin, Croatia. Info: Antonia Kavas, Ethnoambient, Kopito d.o.o., E. Kvaternika 3, Kutina, 44320, Croatia; Ph: .Web: www.ethnoambient.net
7/23-24; ONTARIO OPEN FIDDLE & STEP DANCE CONTEST — Where: Bobcaygeon Arena, Bobcaygeon, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Step dancers and fiddlers. Contests. Tix: $25 wknd, $10-12 day. 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 CO A
7/23-25; BACKBONE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Strawberry Point, Iowa. Featuring: Backbone Bluegrass Band, The Men of the Week, Lindley Creek Bluegrass, Hunt Family Bluegrass, The Harman Family, The Waring Family, Devotions, more. Crafts. Tix: $25 wknd, $7-15 day. 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 CO HO A
7/23-25; BRANDON FOLK MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Keystone Grnds, Brandon, Man., Canada. Crafts. Info: Music Director, BFMAS, Box 22091, Brandon, MB R7A 6Y9, Canada; Ph: 204-727-3928.Web: www.brandonfolkfestival.com CR HR A
7/23-25; BUFFALO RIVER VALLEY BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL FEST — Where: Shady Lane Acres, Mondovi, Wis. Featuring: King's Countrymen, Hartleys, Common Ground, Crossties, Sherry Depolis, Good Friends. Tix: $30 wknd, $18-22 day. Info: Lorn & Kristi Schultz, W579 U.S. Hwy 10, Mondovi, WI 54755; Ph: 715-926-5854.Web: www.kingscountrymen.com CO CR HR A
7/23-25; CAPE FEAR BLUES FEST — Where: Wilmington, N.C. Info: Cape Fear Blues Society, P.O. Box 1487, Wilmington, NC 28402; Ph: 910-350-8822.Web: www.capefearblues.org
7/23-25; CLEVELAND'S IRISH CULTURAL FEST — Where: Berea Frgrnds, Berea, Ohio. Featuring: John McDermott, Irish Sopranos, Davey Arthur Band with Fionnuala Gill, Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul, Scythian, Brigid's Cross, Johnny McEvoy, The Screaming Orphans, Maura O'Connell, Logan Wells, Fintan Stanley, Seven Nations, Tommy Fleming, The New Barleycorn, Dennis Doyle, Cherish the Ladies, Dermot Henry, Mossy Moran, The Kreellers, Homeland, Susan McCann, Patrick O'Sullivan, Don Stiffe, Michael Crawley, more. Workshops in musical instruments and Irish heritage. Crafts. Tix: $10. 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 CO HO A
7/23-25; CRANBERRY DULCIMER & AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Rensselaerville, N.Y. Featuring: Dan Landrum, Tull Glazener, Mike Fenton, more. Workshops in Autoharp and dulcimer. Tix: $70 wknd, $15-40 day. Info: CarolLynn and Gene Langley, Cranberry Dulcimer Gathering, 282 Blue Factory Road, Averill Park, NY 12018; Ph: 518-283-4769.Web: www.cranberrygathering.com CO CR A
7/23-25; FALCON RIDGE FOLK FEST — Where: Dodds Farm, Hillsdale, N.Y. Featuring: Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Vance Gilbert, Dala, Giant Robot Dance, Nerissa and Katrina Nields, The Brilliant Inventions, Swing Caravan, chuck e. costa, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $150 wknd with camping, $120 wknd without, $40-50 day. Info: Anne Saunders, Falcon Ridge Folk Fest, P.O. Box 144, Sharon, CT 06069; Ph: 860-364-0366.Web: www.falconridgefolk.com CO CR HR A I
7/23-25; FESTIVAL OF WORLD CULTURES — Where: Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Info: Jane Davy, Programme Manager, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co. Council, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland; Ph: +353-(0)1-2719555 or +353-(0)1-2047272. Web: www.festivalofworldcultures.com A
7/23-25; 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. Info: Hillside Festival Office, 123 Woolwich St. East, 2nd Fl., Guelph, ON N1H 3V1, Canada; Ph: 519-763-6396.Web: www.hillsidefestival.ca CO CR HO HR A I
7/23-25; ISLANDS FOLK FEST — Where: Providence Farm, Duncan, B.C., Canada. Featuring: David Francey, Lynn Miles, Murry McLauchlin, Mary Gaunthier, Santa Lucia, Dennis Lakusta, Rosie Flores, Carrie Elkin, Marc Atkinson Trio, Nine Mile, Suzie Vinnick, Jon Brooks, Chris Chandler, The Kerplunks, Scott Cook, Lorrie Matheson, Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, The Carter Brothers, Sam Hurrie, The Gertrudes, Doug and Telisha Williams, Kevin Mitchell. Workshops in instruments. Crafts. Tix: $100 wknd, $30-50 day. Info: Islands Folk Festival, Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., P.O. Box 802, Duncan, BC V9L 3Y1, Canada; Ph: 250-748-3975.Web: www.folkfest.bc.ca CO CR HR A
7/23-25; LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell, Mass. Featuring: Traditional music and dance, street parades and ethnic food. Crafts. 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 A I
7/23-25; MARYPORT BLUES FEST — Where: Maryport, Cumbria. Info: Maryport Festivals, Ltd, The Maritime Museum, 1 Shipping Brow, Maryport, CA15 6AB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1900-817200.Web: www.maryportblues.com
7/23-25; MISSION FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Mission, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Regional, national and internat'l performers in traditional and contemporary folk music and dance. Info: Francis Edwards, Mission Folk Music Fest, Box 3125, Mission, BC V2V 4J3, Canada; Ph: 604-826-5937.Web: www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca CO CR
7/23-25; NOVA SCOTIA BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: East Stewiacke, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Bluegrass Diamonds, Bluegrass Tradition, The Fiddling Landrys, Janet McGarry and Wildwood, The Mark Boutilier Bluegrass Band, New Ground, Spinney Brothers, more. Workshops. Tix: $45 wknd, $5-20 day. 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 CO A
7/23-25; POCONO BLUES FEST — Where: Blakeslee, Pa. Featuring: Jimmy Duck Holmes, Johnny Rawles, Lady Bianca, Marquise Knox, Wanda Johnson, Roy Roberts, Johnnie Bassett, Theodis Ealey, CJ Chenier, Pinetop Perkins, Hubert Sumlin, Willie ""Big Eyes"" Smith, Bob Stroger, Bob Margolin, Veronika Jackson, Chick Willis, The Campbell Brothers, Alabama Mike, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Mavis Staples, Homemade Jamz, more. Crafts. Tix: $37 daily, $32 adv. Info: Michael Cloeren, Pocono Blues Festival, P.O.Box 1539, Blakeslee, PA 18610; Ph: 570-443-8425 x2690.Web: www.jfbb.com CR HR A
7/23-25; RHYTHM BONES FEST — Where: Alexandria, Va. Workshops. Info: Steve Wixson, Rhythm Bones Festival, 1060 Lower Brow Rd., Signal Mountain, TN 37377 ; Ph: .Web: www.rhythmbones.com
7/23-25; ROCKYGRASS — Where: Planet Bluegrass, Lyons, Colo. Featuring: Patty Loveless, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Greensky Bluegrass, Sierra Hull and Highway 111, Bearfoot, Tony Rice and Bryan Sutton, Mark Johnson and Emory Lester, 49 Special, The Horse Flies, The Travelin' McCourys with Tony Rice, The Seldom Scene, Doc Watson and David Holt, Infamous Stringdusters, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, The Farewell Drifters, Sam Bush Bluegrass Band, Tony Rice Unit, Tim O'Brien Band, Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press, Alison Brown and Fair Weather Friends, Junior Sisk and Rambler's Choice, KC Groves and Long Road Home. 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. Web: www.bluegrass.com CO CR A
7/23-25; SIERRA STORYTELLING FEST — Where: North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Ctr, Nevada City, Calif. Featuring: Steve Sanfield, Bob Jenkins, Dovie Thomas, Jackson Gillman, Diane Ferlatte, Gay Ducey, Charlie Chin. Tix: $80 wknd, $18-26 day. 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 CR HR A
7/23-25; TRUCK FEST — Where: Steventon, nr Abington, Oxfordshire. Info: Drew, ; Ph: +44-(0)7811-436791.Web: www.thisistruck.com
7/23-25; WARWICK FOLK FEST — Where: Warwick, Warwickshire, U.K. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Janny Freeman, P.O. Box 49, Coventry, CV5 6ZS, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1926-614932 or +44-(0)1926-776438. Web: www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk CO CR HR A
7/23-25; WOMAD FEST — Where: Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, U.K. Info: , Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9DG, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)845-146-1735.Web: www.womad.org CO A
7/23-31; BLUE BALLS FEST — Where: Lucerne, Switzerland. Featuring: Five stages housing over 100 shows featuring blues, jazz, soul, funk, world, rock and pop acts. Info: Urs Leierer, ; Ph: +41-(0)43-243-73-23.Web: www.blueballs.ch
7/23-31; FMM SINES - FESTIVAL MUSICAS DO MUNDO — Where: Sines and Porto Covo, Portugal. Info: Carlos Siexas, Câmara Municipal de Sines, Largo Ramos Coasta, Sines, 7520-159, Portugal; Ph: +351-269-860-080.Web: www.fmm.com.pt
7/23-31; 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.Web: www.wchandymusicfestival.org A
7/24; PRINCE GEORGE FIDDLE CONTEST — Where: Prince George, B.C., Canada. Tix: $5. Info: Judy Feyer , BC Old-Time Fiddlers' Assoc., P.O. Box 614, Prince George, BC V2L 4S2, Canada; Ph: 250-963-7576.Web: bcfiddlers.org
7/24-25; 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
7/24-25; LITTLE MOUNTAIN HERITAGE FEST — Where: Lake County History and Heritage Center, Painesville, Ohio. Featuring: Silver String Band, Mary Taylor Brooks, No Money Down, Elixir, Steve Free, Crooked River Stompers, General Guinnes Band, Irish Skully Band, Yiddishe Cup, Wayne Tomsic Polka Band, Johnnycake Ridge Singers, Maple Mountain Chorus, Circle of Friends, Prayer Warriors, Csardas Dancers, El Corazon de Mexico, Broken Wheel Squares, Leneghan Dancers, Jim Kleefield, more. Crafts. Info: Karen Sawitke, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville, OH 44077; Ph: 440-639-2945 or 440-639-2947. Web: www.lakehistory.org CR HR A
7/24-25; NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE & MUSIC FEST — Where: Ganondagan State Historic Site, N.Y. Featuring: Native American traditional dancers, musicians, storytellers and artists. Crafts. 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
7/24-25; NORTH WEST RIVER BEACH FEST — Where: North West River Beach, Labrador, N.L., Canada. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Carolyn Michelin, Box 459, North West River, Labrador, NL AOP 1MO, Canada; Ph: 709-896-8506 or 709-497-8597. Web: www.nwrbeachfestival.com CR A
7/24-25; RHYTHMS OF THE WORLD — Where: Hitchin, Herts. Info: , P.O. Box 121, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2WB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1462-454649.Web: www.rotw.org.uk
7/24-25; SOUTHERN SHORE SHAMROCK FEST — Where: Festival Park, Ferryland, N.L., Canada. Featuring: Irish and Newfoundland traditional music. 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 A
7/24-31; FOLK HOLIDAYS — Where: Namest nad Oslavou, Czech Republic. Info: Michal Schmidt, MeKS, Masarykovo nam. 1000, Namest nad Oslavou, 675 71, Czech Republic; Ph: +420-568-620493.Web: www.folkholidays.com
7/24-8/1; 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.Web: www.gloucesterblues.co.uk
7/25; FOLK BY THE OAK — Where: Hatfield House, Herts. Info: Beth Rees / Adam Slough, P.O. Box 355, Hereford, HR2 9YE; Ph: +44-(0)1432-355-416.Web: www.folkbytheoak.com
7/25-26; FACES ENTOFEST — Where: Billnäs, Finland. Info: , Bruksvägen 8, Billnäs, Finland; Ph: +358-44-744-6643.Web: www.faces.fi
7/26-8/6; INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FEST — Where: Cheltenham, Glos. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.igf.org.uk
7/27-31; NUITS ATYPIQUES — Where: Landon, France. Info: , ; Ph: +44- 5-57-98-08-45.Web: www.nuitsatypiques.org
7/27-31; 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
7/27-8/1; COGNAC BLUES FEST — Where: Cognac, France. Featuring: Six days of Afro-American blues. Info: Michel Rolland, ; Ph: .Web: www.bluespassions.com
7/29-31; BIG BEND BLUES BASH — Where: Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Josh Buskirk, Micah Kesselring, Woody Pines, Marshall Ruffin, Victor Wainwright and The Wild Roots, Eric Jerardi Band, Mojo Theory, The Gas House Gorillas, Nick Curran and The Lowlifes, Eddie Shaw and The Wolf Gang, the muggs, more. Info: PB&Js, 112 Court St, Pomeroy, OH 45769; Ph: 740-992-5983 or 304-743-5986. Web: www.pomeroyblues.org
7/29-8/1; BOUNDRY WATERS BLUES FEST — Where: Grand Rapids, Mich. Featuring: Ross William Perry, Rob Blaine, Perry Weber and the DeVilles, Lil Slim, Vince Agwada, Virgil Caine, Big Walter Smith and The Groove Merchants, Funky Mojo Daddy, Eddie Turner, Bernard Allison, Aurora Baer, Tony Brown, Kevin Burt, more. Tix: $60 4-day adv., $50 3-day adv.. Info: Fancy Pants Productions, 127 East Sheridan, Ely, MN 55731; Ph: 218365-2440 or 218-349-5520. Web: www.elyblues.com
7/29-8/1; CAMBRIDGE FOLK FEST — Where: Cambridge, U.K. 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. Web: www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk CO A
7/29-8/1; SPEYFEST — Where: Fochabers, Moray, Scotland. Info: c/o Ben View, The Quarters, Fochabers, IV32 7HJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)7875-212382.Web: www.speyfest.org
7/29-8/1; WILLAMETTE VALLEY AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Salem, Ore. Featuring: Bonnie Phillips, Drew Smith, Lindsay Haisley, John and Kathie Hollandsworth, Cathy Britell, Les Gustafon-Zook, Betty Scott, more. Workshops in autoharp. Tix: $90. Info: Rose Barber, 1781 Grove St, Eugene, OR 97404; Ph: 541-689-5027.Web: www.wvag.com CO CR HR A
7/29-8/7; 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. Web: www.saskatoonfringe.org CR A
7/30-31; FARGO BLUES FESTIVAL — Where: Newman Outdoor Field, Fargo, N.D. Tix: $28 adv.. Info: Dan Bredell, Fargo Blues Festival, P.O. Box 11, Fargo, ND 58107-0177; Ph: 218-287-7775 or 866-55-BLUES . Web: www.fargobluesfest.com CR HR A
7/30-31; FESTIVAL INTERCELTICO DE SENDIM — Where: Sendim, Portugal. Info: Mário Correia, Centro de Música Tradicional Sons da Terra, Rua da Ermida, Sendim, 55-5225-112, Portugal; Ph: +351-273-739-148.Web: www.intercelticosendim.com
7/30-31; GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Maxville, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Tartan ball, Scottish fiddling, MacLeod Fiddlers, more. Contests in piping, drumming and dancing. Workshops in Scottish fiddle. Crafts. Tix: $20 day. Info: Neil McCormick, Secretary, Glengarry Highland Games, P.O. Box 106, Maxville, ON K0C 1T0, Canada; Ph: 613-527-2216 or 866-883-8855. Web: www.glengarryhighlandgames.com CO CR HO A
7/30-31; NORTH AMERICAN JEW'S HARP FEST — Where: Bay City Arts Ctr, Bay City, Ore. Featuring: . Info: Kathi Vinson, The Jew's Harp Guild, 1617 W Belmont St, Springfield, MO 65802-4810; Ph: 503-322-9607.Web: jewsharpguild.org
7/30-31; PRAIRIE DOG BLUES FEST — Where: Prairie du Chien, Wis. Info: Prairie Dog Blues Festival, 318 South Wacouta Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821; Ph: 888-567-1567.Web: www.prairiedogblues.com
7/30-31; ROANOKE FIDDLEFEST — Where: Hollins Univ., Roanoke, Va. Featuring: Cherryholmes, Mountain Heart, Paul Williams and Victory Trio, Lonesome River Band, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, The Jeanette Williams Band, Acoustic Endeavors, Sandy Ridge, The Wolfe String Brothers String Band, more. Workshops in instruments and vocals. Crafts. Tix: $50 wknd, $25 day. Info: Mike Conner, Roanoke FiddleFest, P.O. Box 5883, Roanoke, VA 24012; Ph: 866-883-9466 or 540-777-1418. Web: www.roanokefiddlefest.org CO CR HR A
7/30-8/1; 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.Web: www.ballyshannonfolkfestival.com CR HO A
7/30-8/1; CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Waterfront Park, Burlington, Vt. Featuring: Tidal Wave, Sheesam and Lotus, Miss Tess and the Bon Temps Parade, Michael Miles, Old Sledge, Rob Lutes, Lokum, Anais Mitchell, Guy Mendilow Band, Bill Sims, Jr. and Mark Lavoie, Bow Thayer, John Roberts and Tony Barrand, more. Workshops in various instrumental and song traditions. Crafts. Info: Deb Flanders, Champlain Valley Folk Festival, P.O. Box 3, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456-0003; Ph: 877-850-0206.Web: www.cvfest.org CO CR HR A
7/30-8/1; GEORGE WEIN'S NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Fort Adams State Park, Newport, R.I. Featuring: A.A. Bondy, Andrew Bird, Ben Solle and Daniel Martin Moore, Blitzen Trapper, Brandi Carlile, Calexico, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons, Dawes, Doc Watson and David Holt, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Horse Feathers, John Prine, Justin Townes Earle, Liz Longley, Nneka, O'Death, Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, Punch Brothers with Chris Thile, Richie Havens, Sam Bush, Sarah Jarosz, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, Tao Seeger Band, The Avett Brothers, The Felice Brothers, The Levon Helm Band's Ramble on the Road, The Low Anthem, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Swell Season, Tim O'Brien, Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket, more. Crafts. Tix: $125 2-day pass. Info: George Wein's Newport Folk Festival, New Festival Productions, P.O. Box 3865, Newport, RI 02840; Ph: 401-848-5055.Web: www.newportfolkfest.net A
7/30-8/1; GUILDTOWN BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Guildtown, nr Perth, Scotland. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)1968670-038 or +44-(0)7968-124582. Web: www.scottishbluegrass.com
7/30-8/1; HAPPY JACK MUSIC FEST — Where: Curt Gowdy State Park, Cheyenne, Wyo. Featuring: Al and Emily Cantrell, Mountain Holler, Phil 'N the Blanks, SouthWind, Sing2Him+One, Betwixt 'N' Between, Amber Waves, Donna S-Scheer, Jody Nelson, The Remnantz, Jim Young, Andy Lowe and Ann Tolstedt, Todd Dereemer, Anastasia's Fault with Bosco Land. Tix: Free. Info: Suzie Solomon, P.O. Box 9306, Denver, CO 80209; Ph: 303-638-3725 or 303-519-5597. Web: www.hjmusicfestival.com CO CR HO HR A
7/30-8/1; LOMOND FOLK FEST — Where: Loch Lomond, Scotland. Info: Katrina Waddington, 37 Lansbury St, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, Scotland; Ph: +44-(0)1389-751786.Web: www.lomondfolkfestival.com
7/30-8/1; MILL RACE FEST OF TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC — Where: Cambridge, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Ad Vielle Que Pourra, Anima Fado, Ian Bell and Geoff Somers, Dickie Bird, Leigh Cline Pontic Music Group, Chris Coole and Arnie Naiman, Enoch Kent, Finest Kind, Richard Grainger, Lightofeast, Malinky, Norm Tellier and Tom Nunn, Orchid Ensemble, Rallion, Dave Ruch, The Runes, Steafan Hannigan and Saskia Tomkins, Tethera, Zorba, Crumbly the Clown, Jackie and John, Jake, Andrew Queen, Zoe the Clown, Cambridge Splinters, Forest City Morris, Oakville Ale and Sword, Orange Peel Morris, Toronto Morris Men, The Bilge Rats, Phil Elsworthy and Ed Koenig, Kristen, Pat and Friends, Sixpenny Money, Whirly Gig. Crafts. 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 HR A
7/30-8/1; OYSTER RIDGE MUSIC FEST — Where: Triangle Park, Kemmerer, Wyo. Featuring: Robin Kessinger, Ben Treffer, Matt Lewis Band, Pert Near Sandstone, Town Mountain, Adam Ezra Group, Elephant Revival, Dangermuffin, The Bridge, Seven Nations, Head for the Hills, more. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Oyster Ridge Music Festival Steering Committee, Original Oystergrass Inc., P.O. Box 424, Kemmerer, WY 83101; Ph: 307-877-6958.Web: oysterridgemusicfestival.com CR HR A
7/30-8/1; SFINKS FEST — Where: Antwerp, Belgium. Crafts. Info: Patrick De Groote, Sfinks Animatie, J.F. Willemsstraat 10a, Boechout, B-2530, Belgium; Ph: +32-(0)3455-6944.Web: www.sfinks.be CR A
7/30-8/6; SIDMOUTH FOLK WEEK — Where: Sidmouth, East Devon, U.K. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Sidmouth Folk Week Box Office, 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 CO CR HR A
7/30-8/8; 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; FIELD DAY — Where: Victoria Park, London E9. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)870-264-333 or +44-(0)8444-771-000. Web: www.fielddayfestivals.com
7/31-8/1; PACIFIC NORTHWEST SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES & CLAN GATHERING — Where: Enumclaw, Wash. Contests in Scottish Athletics, Pipes, Drums, Pipe Bands, Harp & Highland Dancing. Info: Sharon McBride Ritelis, Seattle Scottish Highland Games Assoc., P.O. Box 75685, Seattle, WA 98175-0685; Ph: 206-522-2541.Web: www.sshga.org CO CR HO HR A
7/31-8/1; TRAQUAIR FAIR — Where: Traquair, Peeblesshire. Info: , Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peebleshire, EH44 6PW; Ph: +44-(0)1896-830323.Web: www.traquair.co.uk
7/31-8/2; CANMORE FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Centennial Park, Canmore, Alb., Canada. Featuring: Vieux Farka Touré, Kate Rusby, Four Men and a Dog, Le Vent du Nord, Mar Atkinson Trio, Amanda Martinez, Zachary Richard, John Boutté, The Sojourners, Buffy Saint-Marie, Ruthie Foster, Geoff Muldaur, The McDades, Matt Andersen, 100 Mile House, Dala, D Rangers, Te Vaka, more. Workshops. Info: Ken Rooks, Canmore Folk Fest, Box 8098, Canmore, AB T1W 2T8, Canada; Ph: 403-678-2524.Web: www.canmorefolkfestival.com HR A
7/31-8/2; EDMONTON HERITAGE FEST — Where: Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, Alb., 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.Web: www.heritage-festival.com A
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8/1-6; MIRAMICHI FOLK SONG FEST — Where: Miramichi, N.B., Canada. Featuring: Brenda Jones, Melanie Rose, Jim Morrison, Susan Bulter and the Down East Entertainers, Gillis Family, Sky Family, Ballagh Bunch, Gadelle, Jimmy Lawlor, Before the Mast, Miramichi Fiddlers, Norman Young, Melanie Ross Breen, Landry Family, John Lordon and David Burnell, Al Dupuis, Bob McCallum, Ivan and Vivian Hicks, Gerry Roberts, Terry Whalen, The Heritage Players, more. Tix: $67.50 week, $12.75 daily. Info: Susan Butler, Miramichi Folksong Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 13, Miramichi, NB E1V 3M2, Canada; Ph: 506-622-1780 or 506-623-2150. Web: www.miramichifolksongfestival.com CO CR HO HR A
8/1-14; FOLKLORAMA — Where: Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: Multicultural fest features over 40 pavilions of food, music and more. Tix: $5-150 CAN. 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. Web: www.folklorama.ca A
8/3-7; AFRICAN DRUM VILLAGE — Where: Glen Isla, nr Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. Featuring: Seckou Keita, Nansady Keita, Chartwell Dutrio, Diene Sagna, Iya Sako, Jally Susso, Mocolou Sawane, Ben Lawrence, Su Hart, Denise Row, Grassroots, Idrissa Camara, Ali Bangoura, Sens Sagna, more. Tix: £170 adv.. 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 CO
8/3-8; MICHIGAN WOMYN'S MUSIC FEST — Where: Oceana County, Mich. Featuring: Micia Mosely, Marga Gomez, Nicole Reynolds, Anais Mitchell, Stella!, Laura Love, Round Robin, Chris Pureka, Nedra Johnson, Slanty Eyed Mama, Elvira Kurt, Betty, Indigo Girls, Reina Williams, Skim, Tender Forever, Bitch, Staceyann Chin, Ferron, Dance Brigade, Cocomama, Sia, Toshi Reagon, Sistas in the Pit, Mirah, Erin McKeown, Karma Mayet Johnson, Mary Gauthier, Cris Williamson, The Butchies, Holly Near with Emma's Revolution, Chix Lix '76, Mini Gonzalez, Michele Balan, Julie Goldman, Ubaka Hill, Aleah Long, Ruth Barrett, more. Workshops. Tix: $80-550. 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
8/4-8; CANADIAN OPEN OLD-TIME FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP — Where: Shelburne, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Jam sessions, fiddle parade, open air market, fiddle and stepdance shows, hymn sing, more. Contests in fiddle. Tix: $40 adult. Info: Shelburne Rotary Club, P.O. Box 27, Shelburne, ON L0N 1S0, Canada; Ph: 519-925-2600 x 230 or 519-925-5311. Web: www.shelburnefiddlecontest.on.ca HR A
8/4-8; MAINE LOBSTER FEST — Where: Harbor Park, Rockland, Maine. Featuring: Food, lobster crate race, cooking contest, arts, parade, road races, children's activities, 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
8/4-8; PICKIN' IN PARSONS — Where: Five River Cmpgrnd, Parsons, W.Va. Featuring: IIIrd Tyme Out, The Earl Brothers, Nothin' Fancy, Danny Paisley and Southern Grass, The Bluegrass Brothers, Karl Shiflett and the Big Country Show, Dave Evans and River Bend, Leroy Troy, Tony Holt and the Wildwood Valley Boys, The Moron Brothers, The Hillbilly Gypsies, Tim Graves and Cherokee, Blue Moon Rising, Heather Berry and Troy. Tix: $65 wknd, $30 day. Info: Pickin in Parsons, P.O. Box 212, 750 Walnut Street, Parsons, WV 26287; Ph: 304-478-3515.Web: www.fiverivercampground.com CR HR A
8/4-10; FEAKLE INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Feakle, Co. Clare, Ireland. Info: Gary Pepper, Ireland; Ph: +353-(0)61-924-322.Web: www.feaklefestival.ie
8/5-7; BLUEGRASS IN THE BLUE RIDGE — Where: Page Valley Frgrnds, Luray, Va. Featuring: Michelle Nixon & Drive, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, The Review, Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show, Goldwing Express, Lonesome Highway, Ted Jones and the Tarheel Boys, Kody Norris and the Watuaga Mountain Boys, Remington Ryde, Bill Yates and the Country Gentlemen Review, Hickory Ridge, Bluegrass Brothers, The Virginia Ramblers, The Little Mountain Boys. Tix: $45 wknd, $25 day. Info: Nashville Music Promotions, Inc., Bluegrass in the Blueridge, P.O. Box 882, Portland, TN 37148; Ph: 615-377-8166.Web: www.shrinebluegrass.com CR HR
8/5-7; BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS — Where: Mickeys Mtn, Hopedale, Ohio. Featuring: Midnight Ramblers, Muddy Krick Mountain Boys, Third Generation, Megan Murphy and Yankee Bluegrass, Southbound Express, Bo Isaacs and Summertown Road, The Moron Brothers, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Brand New Strings, The Crowe Brothers, James King, Donnie Ulisse and the Poor Mountain Boys. 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 CO CR HO A
8/5-7; 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. Info: Folk Heritage Committee, Mountain Dance & Folk Festival, P.O. Box 1010, Asheville, NC 28802; Ph: 828-258-6101 x345 or 828-257-4530. Web: www.folkheritage.org HR A
8/5-7; URKULT MUSIC & CULTURE FEST — Where: Nåsaker, Västernorrland, Sweden. Featuring: Mari Boine, Dag Vag, Allianz, Trio Mio, Malin Foxdale, Nurmes Lintu, Tsuumi Sound System, Olga, Superstar Orkestar, hook, Nano Stern and Mattias Perez, Kraa, Iva Nova, Deodate Siquir, Ary Morais, MU, Latif Bolat, 0914, Captain Red, Jaqee, Theresa Andersson, Faela, The Ugly, Carlou D, more. Tix: £700. Info: Mia Tejle, Lärkvägen 1, Näsàker, 880 30, Sweden; Ph: +46-(0)622-100-96 or +46-(0)622-107-89. Web: www.urkult.se
8/5-8; AFBA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mountain View Park, Wind Gap, Pa. Featuring: Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, IIIrd Generation, Amy Gallatin, Don Paisley and Southern Grass, Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain, Wildwood Valley Boys, Kickin' Grass, Louie Setzer, Appalachian Mountain Boys, more. Tix: $70 wknd, $15-35 day. Info: Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association, P.O. Box 507, Wind Gap, PA 18091; Ph: .Web: www.afbawindgap.org CO HO A
8/5-8; DRANOUTER FOLK FEST — Where: Dranouter, Belgium. Featuring: Paolo Conte, Tom McRae, Nouvelle Vague, Absynthe Mindad, Hindi Zahra, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Daan, Rob Sawyer, Isbell, Staff Brenda Bilili, Vaya Con Dios, La Souriante Bottin, more. Info: Geert Gombeir, Folkefestival Dranouter, Dikkebusstraat 234, Dranouter, B-8950, Belgium; Ph: +32-(0)-57-44-6933.Web: www.folkdranouter.be CO A
8/5-8; EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Gallagher Park, Edmonton, Alb., Canada. Featuring: Ben Harper, Levon Helm, Calexico, Kate Rusby, Ian Tyson, Lau, Zachary Richard, Aterciopelados, Four Men and a Dog, Kailash Kher, Dala, John Hammond, John Boutte, Toumani Diabate, Tom Russell, Melanie, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $150. 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. Web: www.edmontonfolkfest.org A
8/5-8; LA GRANDE RENCONTRE — Where: Lafontaine Park, Montréal, Que., Canada. Contests. Workshops in fiddle, accordian, banjo, songs. Info: Gilles Garand, 911 Jean-Talon Est, Local 010, Montréal, QC H2R 1V5, Canada; Ph: 514-273-0880 or 514-234-1428. Web: espacetrad.org A
8/5-8; LUNENBURG FOLK HARBOUR FEST — Where: Lunenburg, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Artisan, Bill Plaskett and friends, Carmel Mikol, Clary Croft, Connie Kaldor, David Francey, Gadelle, Gordon Stobbe, House of Doc, James Keelaghan, Jeff Davis, Kat Danser, Ken Whiteley, Kim and Reggie Harris, Maria Dunn, Matt Andersen, Mike Stevens, Old Man Luedecke, Raymond McLain, Red Molly, Shane Philip, Suzie Vinnick and Rick Fines, The Barra MacNeils, The Good Lovelies, The Graham Wells Group, The Grass Mountain Hobos, The Lustre Brothers, Tom Chapin and the Chapin Sisters, more. Workshops in voice, instrument, dance & folklore. Tix: $118.45 wknd, $41.20 day. Info: Peggie Graham, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society, P.O. Box 655, 125 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0, Canada; Ph: 902-634-3180.Web: www.folkharbour.com HR A
8/5-8; PEMI VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Branch Brook Cmpgrnd, Campton, N.H. Featuring: The Bartley Brothers, Straight Drive, 2nd Wind, Smokey Greene, Pine Hill Ramblers, Lost Mountain, Cardigan Mountain Tradition, The Kickin' Grass Band, Acoustic Blue, Southern Rail, Monadnock, Parker Hill Road, Geddes Road Band, Robinson's Gospel Jam. Contests in horseshoes. Workshops in instruments, vocal. Tix: $60 wknd, $12-32 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 CO CR A
8/5-8; PODUNK BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Martin Park, East Hartford, Conn. Featuring: Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, David Davis and the Warrior River Boys, The Earl Brothers, The Expedition Show, Freight Hoppers, The Gibson Brothers, The Greencards, Hot Buttered Rum, James Reames and the Barnstormers, Josh Williams Band, Katie Wilson and the Two Time String Band, Mike Cleveland and Flamekeepers, Next Best Thing, Packway Handle Band, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Southern Rail. Contests in bluegrass. Workshops in instruments, vocals, groups. Crafts. Tix: $80-94 wknd, $8-33 day. Info: Roger Moss, East Hartford Parks & Recreation, 50 Chapman Pl., East Hartford, CT 06108; Ph: 860-528-1458 or 860-282-8241. Web: podunkbluegrass.net CO CR HR A
8/5-8; SATCHMO SUMMERFEST — Where: French Quarter, New Orleans, La.. Featuring: Traditional jazz, contemporary jazz, and brass bands on three stages. Info: French Quarter Fesitvals, Inc., 400 N. Peters, Ste. 205, New Orleans, LA 70130; Ph: 504-522-5730 or 800-673-5725. Web: www.fqfi.org A I
8/5-8; STOKES BAY FEST — Where: Wickham, Hampshire, U.K. Featuring: The Levellers, Peatbog Faeries, Shooglenifty, Salsa Celtica, Show of Hands, Eliza Carthy, Martyn Joseph, The Undertones, The Treacherous Orchestra, Hazel O'Connor and the Subterraneans, Wolfstone, Chris Wood, Steve Tilston, Dervish, John McSherry's At First Light, The Men That Couldn't Hang, Uiscedwr, The Mighty Zulu Nation, 3 Daft Monkeys, Koshka, The Rachael McShane Band, Asere, Tyde, Cupola, Black Bart, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, more. Crafts. Tix: £110, £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. Web: /www.stokesbayfestival.co.uk CO CR A
8/5-8; THE BIG CHILL FEST — Where: Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire, U.K. Featuring: 2020 Soundsystem, Alice Russell, Andrew Weatherall, Andreya Triana, Appleblim, Apples and Snakes, Bebel Gilberto, Breakage, Carousel, Cringe, Daniel Wang, DJ Derek, Easy Star All-Stars, Foreign Beggars, Futureboogie, Gaggle, Gilles Peterson, Greg Wilson, Danny Byrd, High Contrast, John Harris, John Hegley, Joker, Jose Padilla, Kelis, Kirsty Almeida, Little Dragon, M.I.A., Mad Professor, Martyn, Massive Attack, Mixmaster Morris, Mr. Scruff, N-Type, Norman Jay, PBR Streetgang, Plan B, Quiet Voices, Redlight, Roy Ayers, Seth Troxler and Jamie Jones, Spencer Tunick, Starsmith, Swap Meet, Taylor McFerrin, Terry Callier, The BFI, The Black Seeds, The Disco Shed, The Heat Wave, The Keyboard Choir, The Shoes, Zero 7, more. Tix: £155. 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. Web: www.bigchill.net CO A
8/5-15; HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BUSKER FEST — Where: Halifax, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Over 44 performers on 6 stages. Info: Billy Comer, ESP Productions, 1150 Belmont on the Arm, Halifax, NS B3H 1J3, Canada; Ph: 902-471-0550 or 902-442-3955 . Web: www.buskers.ca A
8/5-15; THE FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT — Where: War Memorial Field, Sandpoint, Idaho. Tix: $169 adv.. Info: Diana ""Dyno"" Wahl, The Festival at Sandpoint, P.O. Box 695, Sandpoint , ID 83864; Ph: 888-265-4554 or 208-265-4554. Web: www.festivalatsandpoint.com CR HR A
8/6-7; CARTER FAMILY MEMORIAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Hiltons, Va. Featuring: Whitetop Mountain Band, Whitewater Bluegrass Company, Big Country Bluegrass, The Dollar Brothers, The Grayson Highland Band, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Lorrie Carter Bennett, Ronnie Williams. 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
8/6-7; CINCY BLUES FEST — Where: Sawyer Point Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. Featuring: More than 50 local, national, and international blues acts. Tix: $10 Friday, $15 Saturday. Info: Cincy Blues Society, P.O. Box 6098, Cincinnati, OH 45206; Ph: 513-684-GCBS.Web: www.cincyblues.org
8/6-7; RIVERFOLK MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Carr Park, Manchester, Mich. Featuring: Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels, Joe Hall and the Louisiana Cane Cutters, Dick Siegal and the Brandos, Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, George Bedard and the Kingpins, Woody Pines, Rant Maggie Rant, Natalie Mae Palms, The Millers, The Raisin Pickers, Kofi Ameyaw. Tix: $20 wknd adv.. Info: Mark Palms, Riverfolk Arts Center, 112 W. Main, Suite 101, Manchester, MI 48158; Ph: 734-428-7716 or 877-748-3655. Web: www.riverfolkfestival.org
8/6-8; 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 CO
8/6-8; LIVE FROM THE ROCK FOLK FEST — Where: Red Rock, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Big Dave McLean, Bonnie Couchie, Brock Zeman, Cindy Doire, Craig Cardiff, Claire Jenkins, Eve Goldberg, Greg Quill, Gypsy Jive, Heather Bishop, Ian Tamblyn, John Booth and the Southside Band, Jory Nash, Kim Churchill, Lead Pipe Cinch, Last Night, Lennie Gallant, Manitoba Hal, My Sweet Patootie, Rita Chiarelli, Slap Johnson and the Trowellers, Steve Schellenberg, The Auditor General, The Wooden Sky, Valdy, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $65 wknd, $25 day. Info: Denise Krawczuk, Live from the Rock Blues & Folk Soc., P.O. Box 448, Red Rock, ON P0T 2P0, Canada; Ph: 807-886-2741.Web: www.livefromtherock.com CO CR A
8/6-8; NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR FOLK FEST — Where: Bannerman Park, St.John's, N.L., Canada. Featuring: ENNIS, Archie Fisher, David Francey, Old Man Luedecke, Waterson : Carthy, The Wonderful Grand Band, Rose Cousins, Ameila Curran and more. Workshops in storytelling, trad singing , dancing and instruments. Crafts. Tix: $70.00 weekend pass, $50.00 youth/seniors (kids under 12 free). Info: , Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society, 204-223 Duckworth Street, St.John's , NL A1C 1G8, Canada ; Ph: 709-576-8508 .Web: www.nlfolk.com
8/6-8; OAK GROVE FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Oak Grove Theatre, Verona, Va. Workshops. Info: The Oak Grove Folk Music Festival, P.O. Box 741, Staunton, VA 24401; Ph: .Web: www.theaterwagon.com/MusicFest.html CR HR A
8/6-8; PICKATHON ROOTS MUSIC FEST — Where: Pendarvis Farm, Portland, Ore. Featuring: Bonnie Prince Billy and the Cairo Gang, Heartless Bastards, Billy Joe Shaver, Langhorne Slim, Frazey Ford, The Cave Singers, Megafaun, Black Prairie, T Model Ford, Red Stick Ramblers, Richmond Fontaine, Chatham County Line, These United States, Michael Hurley, Breathe Owl Breathe, Jill Andrews, Elliott Brood, Town Mountain, Roadside Graves, Foghorn Stringband, Stone River Boys, Weinland, Sallie Ford, Seth and Mary, The Deep Dark Woods, Woody Pines, Frank Fairfield, Cotton Jones, Martha Scanlan, The Black Lillies, Casey MacGill's Blue 4 Trio, Water Tower Bucket Boys, Captain Bogg and Salty, more. Tix: $115 wknd adv.. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.pickathon.com CO A
8/6-8; REGINA FOLK FEST — Where: Victoria Park, Regina, Sask., Canada. Featuring: John Prine, Calexico, Buffy Saint-Marie, Arrested Development, Sarah Harmer, Patrick Watson, Aterciopelados, Caracol, DJ Dolores, Emily Wells, Yves Lambert et le Bébert Orchestra, Aurelio Martinez, Justin Rutledge, Little Miss Higgins, Ohbijou, Bette and Wallet, Hot Club Edmonton, Ghostkeeper, Mr. Something Something, Leeroy Stagger, Alexis Normand, Belle Plaine, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $85 wknd. Info: , Regina Folk Festival, #101-1855 Scarth St., Regina, SK S4P 2G9, Canada; Ph: 306-757-7684 or 866-954-5623. Web: www.reginafolkfestival.com CR HR A
8/6-8; RIVERFRONT BLUES FEST — Where: Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Wilmington, Del. Featuring: Skyla Burrell Band, Bernard Allison Group, Delta Harp Blast, lower case blues, The Nouveaux Honkies, The Donna Angelle Zydeco Posse, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, The Shaun Murphy Band, The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll Blues Band, Mike Zito, John Lee Hooker, Jr., 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
8/6-8; SAULIEU CAJUN & ZYDECO MUSIC, FILM & FOOD FEST — Where: Saulieu, France. 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
8/6-8; SIOUX RIVER FOLK FEST — Where: Newton Hills State Park, Canton, S.D. Featuring: Crabgrass Crew, Art Stevenson and Highwater, Elephant Revival, Public Domain Tune Band, Bill Bourne and the Bop Ensemble, more. Workshops. Tix: $35, $5-25 day. Info: South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music, P.O. Box 901, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-901; Ph: 605-987-4205 or 605-987-2582. Web: www.fotm.org CO CR HO A
8/6-8; SUNFLOWER RIVER BLUES & GOSPEL FEST — Where: Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale, Miss. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Sunflower River Blues/Gospel Fest., P.O. Box 1562, Clarksdale, MS 38614; Ph: 662-627-6820.Web: www.sunflowerfest.org CR HR A
8/6-8; WESTJET FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS — Where: Gage Park, Hamilton, Ont., Canada. Crafts. Info: Hilary Wilson, Creative Arts Inc., 434 King St. West, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B7, Canada; Ph: 905-777-9777 or 905-525-6644. Web: www.creativearts.on.ca A
8/6-13; BROADSTAIRS FOLK WEEK — Where: Broadstairs, Kent, U.K. Featuring: Ade Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds, Charlie Dore and the Hula Valley Orchestra, Chris While and Julie Mathews, Martin Simpson, Pama International, Show of Hands, The Demon Barber Road Show, The Shee, Tim Edey and Isobel Crowe, Tom McConville Band, U.N.I.T.E, more. Tix: £169 season, £79 wknd, £29 day. Info: Jo Tuffs, Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1JX, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)184-360-4080.Web: www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk CO A
8/6-15; 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
8/6-15; 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.Web: www.festival-interceltique.com CR HR A
8/6-15; MUSIKFEST — Where: Historic Bethlehem, Pa. Featuring: Norah Jones, Martina McBride, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Heart, The Doobie Brothers, Selena Gomez, over 500 more performers on 14 indoor and outdoor stages, food, children’s activities, fireworks and more. 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. Web: www.fest.org A
8/7; HUNTINGTON FOLK FEST — Where: Chapin Rainbow Stage, Hecksher Park, Huntington Village, N.Y. Info: Folk Music Society of Huntington, P.O. Box 290, Huntington Station, NY 11746; Ph: 631-425-2925.Web: www.fmshny.org A
8/7; SALEM MARITIME FEST — Where: Derby Wharf, Salem, Mass. Crafts. Info: Derby Wharf/Salem National Historic Site, Salem Maritime Festival, Salem, MA 01970; Ph: 978-356-8540 or 978-740-1652. Web: www.nps.gov/sama CR HR A
8/7-8; LAKESHORE ARTS FEST — Where: Dawes Park, Evanston, Ill. Featuring: Musical acts & visual artists. Workshops. Info: Laura Eckstein, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201; Ph: 847-448-8260.Web: www.cityofevanston.org/arts A
8/7-14; BILLINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FEST — Where: Billingham, Cleveland, U.K. Tix: vary per event. Info: Joe Maloney, Stockton Business Centre, 70 Brunswick Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1DW, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)164-255-3220.Web: www.billinghamfestival.co.uk A
8/7-14; MORLAND FOLK DANCE WEEK — Where: Penrith, Cumbria, U.K. Featuring: Ian Jones, Kendal Green, Dave and Victoria Yeomans. Tix: £329. Info: David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3EX, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)193-171-4338.Web: www.newbyendfarm.co.uk CO HO
8/8; ADIRONDACK FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Town Park, Schroon Lake, N.Y. Featuring: Roy Hurd, Frank Orsini, Chris and Meredith Thompson, Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn, Dan Duggan, Jamie Savage and Dave Ruch, Celia Evans and Bruce Bough. 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.Web: www.schroonlakearts.com HR A
8/8; WACHUSETT VALLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Wachusett Village Inn, Westminster, Mass. Featuring: Ashbrook Haynes, Brooks Williams, Don White, Maeve, Mustard’s Retreat, Pesky J Nixon, Susan Werner, Vance Gilbert. Tix: $34.50. Info: Wachusett Music Series, P.O. Box 245, Lancaster, MA 01523; Ph: 978-365-2043 or 978-368-0227. Web: www.wachusettmusic.com
8/9-14; 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 CO CR HR A
8/11-14; 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. Web: www.tsbafestivals.org CO HO A
8/12-14; BUCKEYE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Greenwich, Ohio. Info: Larry Efaw, Buckeye Bluegrass Festival, 1154 Woodcrest Ave., Akron, OH 44319-2650; Ph: 330-645-1542.Web: www.buckeyebluegrass.com CO HO A
8/12-14; FAIRPORT'S CROPREDY CONVENTION — Where: Cropredy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, U.K. Tix: £85. Info: Gareth Williams, Fairport Convention, Ltd., P.O. Box 263, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 9DF, U.K.; Ph: .Web: www.fairportconvention.com CO
8/12-14; "LIL" MARGARET'S BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: Goddard Farm, Leonardtown, Md. Featuring: Bluegrass Brothers, Goldwing Express, Ted Jones and the Tar Heel Boys, Mark Templeton and Pocket Change, Charley Thompson and Bottom County Bluegrass, Crowe Brothers, Kody Norris and the Watauga Mountain Boys, Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition, Bluegrass Gospel Express, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Little Mountain Boys, Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie, Dark Hollow, Carroll County Ramblers. Crafts. Tix: $55 wknd, $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.Web: www.lilmargaretsbluegrass.com CO HO A
8/12-14; MILAN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: KC Campground, Sherman Rd, Milan, Mich. Featuring: Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Next Best Thing, Nothin' Fancy, The Grascals, Little Roy and Lizzie, Don Rigsby, Lonesome River Band, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, S&S Express, The Cats and the Fiddler, Paul Williams and Victory Trio, New Found Road, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Gold Wing Express, more. Tix: $65 wknd, $35 day. Info: Jim Wilder, 1518 W Windemere, Royal Oak, MI 48073; Ph: 248-435-2828 or 248-435-0049. Web: wilderbluegrassfestival.com CO HO A
8/12-15; FARMFEST — Where: The Farm, Johannesburg, Mich. Featuring: Seth and Daisy May, Kirby, Ron Fowler, The Blue Water Ramblers, Orpheum Bell, Loose Strings, Medicine Crow, Annie and Rod Capps, Mike Freer, Caim to Caim, Madcat and Kane Trio, Soul Patch, Hawks and Owls, The Grass Kickers, Rootstand, Blue Dirt, The Motor City Sidestrokes, Drew Nelson, Nicholas James Thomasma, Nervous but Excited, The FunDubMentals, Benny Bell, Wayward Roots, Mark Boucher, more. 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 CO CR A
8/12-15; 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. Info: Vicki Arcand, John Arcand Fiddle Fest, Inc., Box 3 Site 302 RR #3, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J6, Canada; Ph: 306-382-0111.Web: www.johnarcandfiddlefest.com CO CR
8/12-15; MINNESOTA BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: El Rancho Manana Cmpgrnd, Richmond, Minn. Workshops in various instruments. Tix: $85 wknd, $20-30 day. Info: Jed Malischke, MBOTMA, P.O. Box 16408, Minneapolis, MN 54801; Ph: 800-635-3037 or 612-285-9133. Web: www.minnesotabluegrass.org CO HO
8/12-15; SAND ROAD BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Moose Creek, Ont., Canada. Featuring: The Chapmans, Ray Legere and Acoustic Horizons, Lost and Found Band, Foggy Hogtown Boys, Dave Nichols and Spare Change, Bill White and White Pine, Northern Sons, Hard Ryde, Handsome Molly, Honey Grass, Rhyme N Reason, Foggy Memory Boys, more. Workshops in fiddle, guitar, bass and mandolin. Crafts. Tix: $75 wknd, $15-35 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.Web: www.sandroadsugarcamp.com CO CR HR
8/12-15; WOMEN IN TUNE WOMEN'S MUSIC FEST — Where: Lampeter, Wales, U.K. Featuring: Very Good Rock and Roll Band, Maggie Nicols, Chick Atkinson, Hectic Egg, Sera and the Elements, Carol Prior, more. Workshops in singing, drumming, comedy. Tix: £50-90. 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 CO CR A I
8/12-17; FRANKENMUTH SUMMER MUSIC FEST — Where: Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, Mich. Featuring: Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push, Polka Family Band, Polka Country Musicians, The Polka Towners, The Knewz, Big Daddy Marshall Lackowski, Freeze Dried, more. Tix: $16-18. Info: Pam Mossner, Frankenmuth Festivals, P.O. Box 204, Frankenmuth, MI 48734; Ph: 800-386-3378.Web: www.frankenmuthfestivals.com CR HR A
8/13-14; AFRO CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL DAHLIADE — Where: Bredene, Belgium. Tix: Free. Info: Hubert Schmitt, Dienst voor Toerisme Bredene, Kapellestraat 70, Bredene, 8450, Belgium; Ph: +32-059-56-1970.Web: www.afrocaribbean.be
8/13-14; ARIZONA COWBOY POETS GATHERING — Where: Yavapai College, Prescott, Ariz. Featuring: The Desert Sons, Dave Stamey, Gary and Jean Prescott, more. 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. Web: www.azcowboypoets.org CR HR A
8/13-14; NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL FIDDLERS CONVENTION — Where: Hillsdale County Fairgrounds, Hillsdale, Mich. Featuring: Workshops, jamborees, jamming and a potluck. 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
8/13-14; STRINGTIME IN THE SMOKIES — Where: Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. 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 A
8/13-14; 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 CO HO A
8/13-15; AVALON FEST — Where: Avalon, Paw Paw, W.Va. Featuring: Anne Hills, Creole Stomp, The Randall Williams Band, ILYAIMY, Guy Mendilow Band, Resonance, David Kleiner, Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade, The Two Man Gentleman Band, Craig Bickhardt, IONA and more at clothing optional resort. Crafts. Info: Avalon Resort, Avalon Folk Music & Crafts Fair, P.O. Box 369, Paw Paw, WV 25434; Ph: 304-947-5600.Web: www.avalon-resort.com CO CR HO HR A
8/13-15; BAYFRONT BLUES FEST — Where: Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, Minn. Featuring: Cornbread Harris Trio, Boom Boom Steve V., Mary Cutrufello, Everett Smithson, Keri Noble, Lamont Cranston, Shane Dwight, Duke Robillard, Jimmy Thackery, Sonny Landreth, Papa John Kolstad and Clint Hoover, Nikki and the Ruemates, Donna Herula, Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants, Scott Holt, Harper, Molly Maher, Alison Scott and Kevin Bowe, The Insomniacs, Sista Monica, more. Tix: $95. Info: Bayfront Blues Festival, 302 43rd Ave. East, Superior, WI 54880; Ph: 800-4DULUTH or 715-394-6831. Web: www.bayfrontblues.com
8/13-15; BOWER'S MANSION BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Washoe Valley, Reno, Nev. Featuring: The Monday Night Volunteer Band, Code Bluegrass, Hick'ry Switch, Piney Creek Weasels, Barbeque Boys, The Silver State String Busters. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $15. Info: Malcolm Campbell, Northern Nevada Bluegrass Assoc., P.O. Box 3177, Reno, NV 89506 ; Ph: 775-303-3715.Web: bowersbluegrassfestival.org CR HR A
8/13-15; GATEWAY DULCIMER MUSIC FEST — Where: Our Lady of the Snows Shrine, Belleville, Ill. Featuring: Mike Anderson, Linda Brockinton, Dave Haas, Butch Ross, Shelley Stevens, Rick Thum, Janis Huff, Ken Kolodner, Karen Daniels, Chris Talley Armstrong, more. Workshops. Tix: $50-90 wknd., $25-45 day. Info: Sharon Hargus, 280 Falcon Dr. East, Highland, IL 62249; Ph: 618-651-8271.Web: www.gatewaydulcimer.org CR HR A
8/13-15; GREAT LAKES FOLK FEST — Where: Downtown East Lansing, Mich. Featuring: National and international music, dance and storytelling, traditional 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.Web: www.greatlakesfolkfest.net
8/13-15; 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. Web: www.decostecentre.ca CR HR A
8/13-15; MOUNT ST. HELENS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Toledo, Wash. Featuring: Dale Ann Bradley, Special Consensus, Heartbreak Pass, Prairie Flyer, Coyote Ridge Wranglers, Blue Stone County, The Puddletown Ramblers. Tix: $35 wknd, $15-25 day. Info: Willie Hill, Washington Bluegrass Association, P.O. Box 490, Toledo, WA 98591; Ph: 360-866-2601.Web: www.washingtonbluegrassassociation.org CO A
8/13-15; NEW BRUNSWICK GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Rusagonis United Baptist Church, Rusagonis, N.B., Canada. Featuring: Contemporary and country Gospel. Tix: Voluntary donation. Info: Bob Gray, New Brunswick Gospel Music, 1740 Route 655 Hwy, Rusagonis, NB E3B 6G5, Canada; Ph: 506-459-7419.Web: www.nbgmf.com CO CR HR A
8/13-15; OTTAWA FOLK FEST — Where: Britannia Park, Ottawa, Ont., Canada. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $99 wknd. Info: Tatiana Nemchin, Ottawa Folk Festival, 100 - 858 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0W6, Canada; Ph: 613-230-8234.Web: www.ottawafolk.org CR HR A I
8/13-15; ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FEST — Where: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, Colo. Featuring: John Prine, The Swell Season, Ani DiFranco, Richard Thompson, The Waifs, Greg Brown, Jenny Lewis, Marc Cohn, Michelle Shocked, Tift Merritt, David Wilcox, Jonatha Brooke, Darrell Scott, Dala, Gregory Alan Isakov, Joe Craven, Joy Kills Sorrow, Liz Longley. Tix: $110 wknd. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 303-823-0848 or 800-624-2422. Web: www.bluegrass.com CO CR HR A
8/13-15; SALMON ARM ROOTS & BLUES FEST — Where: Salmon Arm, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Alex P. Suter Band, Daniel Champagne, Elena Yeung, Erik Mongrain, Ex-Centric Sound System, The F-Holes, Five Alarm Funk, Fred Penner, Gord Downie and the Country of Miracles, Grupo Fantasma, Jacky Essombe, Joan Armatrading, Joe Louis Walker, John Németh, Julian Fauth, The Kerplunks, Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa, K'NAAN, more. Tix: $158 wknd, $60-70 day. Info: Roots & Blues Fest, Salmon Arm Folk Music Society, Box 21, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2, Canada; Ph: 250-833-4096.Web: www.rootsandblues.ca CO A
8/13-15; SALTBURN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOLK MUSIC, DANCE & SONG — Where: Saltburn, Cleveland, U.K. Tix: £58. 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 CO A
8/13-15; SHAWANO MUSIC AND CRAFT FEST — Where: Mielke Art Ctr and Park, Shawano, Wis. Featuring: Matt Watroba, Jutta and the Hi-Dukes, Peter Roller and Steve Cohen, Bryan Bowers, Apple Morris Dancers, 100% Natural, Patchouli, Take 3, more. Workshops in songwriting, quilting, dobro, Japanese tea, Origami, Japanese flower-arranging. Crafts. Tix: $50 wknd, $10-18 day. Info: Dorothy Zerbe, Shawano Music Festival, PO Box 213, Shawano, WI 54166; Ph: 920-303-5715 or 920-410-5454. Web: www.shawanofestival.com A
8/13-15; TROUT FOREST MUSIC FEST — Where: Ear Falls Waterfront Park, Northwestern, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Alphabet Soup, Matt Andersen, Del Barber, Digging Roots, Dust Rhinos, Rodney Browne, Chris Carmichael, Annabelle Chvostek, Keith Dyck, Fred Eaglesmith, Fish and Bird, Jesse Harvey and JD Edwards, Jackpine, Troy MacGillivary and Shane Cook, Manitoba Hal, Oh Susanna, Ben Spencer, Leeroy Stagger, Kinnie Starr, Kristin Sweetland, more. 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 CO CR HR A
8/13-16; PIPERS' GATHERING — Where: Killington, Vt. Featuring: Dan Houghton, EJ Jones, Jon Swayne, Ian Lawther, Anthony Robb, Jim McGillivray, Brian McNamara, Bill Ochs, Laura MacKenzie, Andrea Mori. Workshops in pipes. Tix: $160. Info: Mark Stayton, The Pipers' Gathering, Inc., 97 N 3rd Ave, Royersford, PA 19468; Ph: 610-724-7216.Web: www.pipersgathering.org A I
8/13-9/5; 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.Web: www.eif.co.uk
8/14; BRONZE, BLUES & BREWS FEST — Where: Joseph, Ore. Featuring: Albert Cummings, Chris Cain, Ty Curtis, Karen Lovely, David Jacobs-Strain. Tix: $30. Info: Gary Court, Bronze, Blues and Brews Festival, P.O. Box 362, Joseph, OR 97846; Ph: 541-432-1015.Web: www.bronzebluesbrews.com CR HR
8/14; 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. Info: Chester Co. Parks & Recreation, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 160, P.O. Box 2747, West Chester, PA 19380-0990; Ph: 610-344-6415.Web: www.chesco.org/ccparks CO CR HR A
8/14-15; GERMAN ALPS FEST — Where: Hunter Mountain, N.Y. Featuring: German food, drink, music, activities and entertainment. Crafts. Info: Ginny Terry, Hunter Mountain, P.O. Box 295, Hunter, NY 12442; Ph: 518-263-4224 x2350.Web: www.huntermtn.com CR HR A
8/14-15; INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL SAW FEST — Where: Santa Cruz, Calif. Featuring: Workshops, contests, jam sessions and a potluck centered around the musical saw. 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 HR A
8/14-15; OLD-TIME FIDDLERS' FAIR — Where: Genesee Country Village and Museum, Mumford, N.Y. Featuring: More than one hundred fiddlers on three stages. Workshops in beginning fiddle. Info: Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford, NY 14511; Ph: 585-538-6822 x222.Web: www.gcv.org HR A
8/15; 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 HR A
8/18-22; MARYMASS FOLK FEST — Where: Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Info: Joyce Hodge, 7 Machrie Place, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, KA13 6RW, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1294-551047.Web: www.irvinefolkclub.co.uk A
8/19-22; MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST — Where: Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wis. Featuring: Cape May Ceili, Liz Carroll, Celtic Tenors, Cherishs the Ladies, Different Drums of Ireland, Eugene Byrne, Evans & Doherty, Gaelic Storm, Giras, Kieran Goss, Len Graham & Brian Hart, Green Fields of American, Seamus Kennedy, La Bottine Souriante, Makem & Spain Brothers, McPeake, Red Hot Chili Pipers, Tommy Sands, Schooner Fare, Screaming Orphans, Tom Sweeney, Scythian, Slide, Young Dubliners, more. Contests in trivia, more. Info: Jane Anderson, Milwaukee Irish Festival, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53213; Ph: 414-476-3378 or 414-217-9793. Web: www.irishfest.com CR HO A
8/19-22; MULL OF KINTYRE MUSIC FEST — Where: Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. Featuring: Fergie MacDonald Band, Hot Seats, Suzanne Houston Band, Kintyre School Pipe Band, Dervish, Fribo, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, hoots heppnin, The Wild Sarachs, Lorne MacDougall, Scooter Muse, more. Info: Iain Johnston, Muneroy, Argyll Street, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6AZ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)158-655-2034 or +44-(0)158-655-2056. Web: www.mokfest.com CO CR HR A
8/20-21; CHENANGO BLUES FEST — Where: Norwich, N.Y. Featuring: Honey Island Swamp Band, Guitar Shorty, Watermelon Slim, Marcia Ball, Dom Flemons, E.G. Kight, John Hammond, more. Tix: $20. Info: Eric Larsen, 54 Borden Ave #B22, Norwich, NY 13815; Ph: 607-334-5653 or 607-226-0213. Web: www.chenangobluesfest.org CO CR HO A
8/20-21; COUNTRY LEGENDS' TRIBUTE FEST — Where: Country Stage Music Park, Nova, Ohio. Featuring: Lonesome Meadow, Copus Hill, Ottawa County, Whitaker Brothers, Black Diamond. Tix: $25 wknd, $15-20 day. Info: Kurt Hickman, The Country Stage Music Park, 11007 Main Rd, Berlin Heights, OH 44814; Ph: 440-213-8358.Web: www.countrystagemusicpark.com CO HO A
8/20-22; AUGUST DULCIMER DAZE — Where: West Dover, Vt. Featuring: Rob Brereton, Thomasina, Dan, Gary and Megan MacArthur, Dallas Cline, George Haggerty, Marsha Harris, Lori Keddell, Beth Lassi, Bonnie Leigh, Norm Williams, Nina Zanetti, more. Workshops in Mtn. dulcimer. Info: George & Mary Haggerty, Folk Craft Music, P.O. Box 88, Jacksonville, VT 05342-0088; Ph: 802-368-7437.Web: www.augustdulcimerdaze.com
8/20-22; CHIPPEWA VALLEY GOSPEL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Living Waters Church, Bruce, Wis. Featuring: Higher Ground, Straight and Narrow, King's Countrymen, True North, Big George and Royce, Crosswinds, Alzen Family, Sherry DePolis, Miller Family, Crossed Paths. Tix: $30 wknd, $15-20 day. Info: Truman Stricklen, Living Waters Church, N 7347 Hwy. 40, Bruce, WI 54819; Ph: 715-868-2987.Web: www.bluegrassatbruce.com CO HO A
8/20-22; EDMONTON'S LABATT BLUES FEST — Where: Heritage Amphitheatre, Edmonton, Alb., Canada. 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
8/20-22; INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FEST — Where: Innerleithen, Scottish Borders, U.K. Featuring: Capercaillie, Lau, The Unthanks, The Bevvy Sisters, Lori Watson and Rule of Three, Craig Jeffrey, Mick West and Frank McLaughlin, more. Tix: £45. Info: Robin Dempsey, Scotland; Ph: +44-(0)17-217-29949.Web: www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org HR A
8/20-22; MENTONE DANCE WEEKEND — Where: Camp Riverview, Mentone, Ala. Featuring: The Freighthoppers, Red Mountain White Trash, The Yahoos, Beth Molaro, Scott Russell . Info: Philip Foster, FOOTMAD, 1452 Milner Crescent, Birmingham, AL 35205; Ph: 205-939-0120.Web: www.bamalong.com
8/20-22; NORTHERN LIGHTS BLUEGRASS & OLD-TYME MUSIC FEST — Where: Big River, Sask., Canada. Featuring: The Earl Brothers, Done Gone String Band, Lone Prairie Band, Troy MacGillivray and Shane Cook, The Willie Sons, more. Tix: $70 wknd, $35 day. Info: Cathy Sproule, Northern Lights Bluegrass & Old-Tyme Fest, 309 11th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0E5, Canada; Ph: 306-652-0897 or 306-220-2640. Web: www.northernlightsbluegrass.ca CO HR A
8/20-22; PHILADELPHIA FOLK FEST — Where: Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville, Pa. Featuring: A.A. Bondy, Amelia Curran, Annie & The Beekeepers, Beats Walkin', Blame Sally, Bonnie "Prince" Billy & the Cairo Gang, Butch Ross, Chris Smither & the Motivators, Erin McKeown, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Give and Take, Giving Tree Band, Groove Band, Iain Matthews, Jah Levi & The Higher Reasoning, Jeff Tweedy, Justin Rutledge, Lee Harvey Osmond, Malinky, Marc Silver & the Stonethrowers, Mickey Clark & the Blue Norther, Mike Cross, Natalia Zukerman, Nudie & The Turks, Richard Thompson, Shannon Whitworth, Sonos, Spinning Leaves, Subdudes, Susan Werner with Trina Hamlin and Natalia Zukerman, Sweetback Sisters, Taj Mahal, Treasa LeVasseur, Trina Hamlin, Vienna Teng, more . Workshops in banjo, guitar, duets, songwriting, topical music and more. Crafts. Tix: $105 wknd. Info: Justin Nordell, Philadelphia Folksong Society, 7113 Emlen St., Philadelphia, PA 19119; Ph: 800-556-FOLK or 215-247-1300. Web: www.folkfest.org CO CR HR A
8/20-22; PONTARDAWE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, South Wales. Featuring: African Cultural Development, Alan Burke, Anne Lister, Baggyrinkle, Calan, Dodgy, Esinti, Graham Larkbey, Lazarus and the Lambs, Mabon, Pat Smith and Ned Clamp, Peri, Pluck and Squeeze, Roots and Galoots, Sheelanagig, State of Undress, String Button Band, The Hennessys, Yr Altud. Tix: £49 wknd. Info: David Hammond-Williams, Festival Office, 44 Swansea Road, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4EG, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)179-283-0200.Web: pontardawefestival.com CO CR A
8/20-22; PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Princeton, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Presentations, workshops, concerts, panels, and 150 performers. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: princetonfestival.wordpress.com
8/20-22; SUMMERFOLK MUSIC & CRAFTS FEST — Where: Kelso Beach Park, Owen Sound, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Sarah Harmer, Lennie Gallant, Larry Jensen, Sheesham and Lotus, Artisan, Colin Linden, Baskery, Blue Moon and the Unbuttoned Zippers, Caracol, Danny Brooks, Poor Angus, Samantha Martin and the Haggard, The Dardanelles, Namgar, Matt Watroba, Jack Williams, Rob Szabo, First Rate People, Eco Andino, The Human Statues, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $83 wknd, $28-$48 day. Info: Carolyn Bigley, Georgian Bay Folk Society, Box 521, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R1, Canada; Ph: 519-371-2995 or 888-446-7699. Web: www.summerfolk.org CR HO HR A
8/20-22; ZIMBABWEAN MUSIC FEST — Where: Boulder, Colo. 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 CO HR
8/20-22; TWIN OAKS WOMEN’S GATHERING — Where: Twin Oaks, Louisa, Va. Featuring: Dancing, singing, Drumming, Swimming, Creative Activities, Ritual Fun and Games. Workshops. Tix: $60-160. Info: Twin Oaks, 138 Twin Oaks Rd., Louisa, VA 23093; Ph: 540-894-5126 or 540-894-5127. Web: www.womensgathering.org CO
8/20-23; SUMMERGRASS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Vista, Calif. Featuring: John Reischman and the Jaybirds, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Special Consensus, Bluegrass Etc., Chris Stuart and Backcountry, The Virtual Strangers, Lonesome Otis. Workshops. Tix: $54 wknd, $17-20 day. Info: Michael Tatar, Summergrass , 12405 Whispering Tree Ln., Poway, CA 92064; Ph: 858-679-4854 or 858-386-8459. Web: www.summergrass.net CO CR A
8/21; HOT AUGUST BLUES FEST — Where: Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville, Md. Featuring: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, Keb' Mo', Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, Jackie Greene, Jackie Scott and the Housewreckers. Tix: $30 adv.. Info: Brad Selko, Hot August Blues LLC, P.O. Box 517, Phoenix, MD 21131; Ph: 877-321-FEST or 443-865-4048. Web: www.hotaugustblues.com HR A
8/21; MAINE HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Topsham Fairgrounds, Topsham, Maine. Featuring: Bag Pipe Bands, Highland and Scottish dancing, Scottish fiddlers, games, and more . Crafts. Tix: $40. Info: Sue Redwine, St. Andrews Society of Maine, P.O. Box 2810, Augusta, ME 04338-2810; Ph: 207-443-1165 or 207-364-3063. Web: www.mainehighlandgames.org
8/21; MOUNTAIN MUSIC FEST — Where: Appalachian South Folklife Ctr, Pipestem, W.Va. Featuring: Concerts, dance, jamming and more. Info: Shelli Osborne, Appalachian South Folklife Center, P.O. Box 10 Rocky Mt. Rd., Pipestem, WV 25979; Ph: 304-466-0626.Web: www.folklifecenter.org CO CR HR A
8/21; OLALLA BLUEGRASS (& BEYOND) FEST — Where: Olalla Little League Field, Olalla, Wash. Crafts. Tix: $12. Info: Charlee Glock-Jackson, Olalla Bluegrass Festival, 8450 SE Willock Rd., Olalla, WA 98359; Ph: 253-857-5604.Web: www.olallabluegrass.org CO CR HR A
8/21; ROCKOME BLUEGRASS IN THE GARDENS FEST — Where: Rockome Gardens, Arcola, Ill. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $12. 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
8/21-22; INTERNATIONAL CELTIC FEST — Where: Hunter Mountain, N.Y. Featuring: Celtic Crossroads, Barleyjuice, The Moonshiners, Highland Rovers, The Prodigals, The Fighting 86s, Cray and Dempsey, Shilelagh Law, Fiddlers 3, more. Crafts. Info: Ginny Terry, Hunter Mountain, P.O. Box 295, Hunter, NY 12442; Ph: 518-263-4224 x2350.Web: www.huntermtn.com
8/21-27; WHITBY FOLK WEEK — Where: Whitby, North Yorkshire, U.K. Featuring: Seven days of over 600 events. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: £122 wknd. Info: Malcolm Storey, Whitby Folk Week, PO Box 137, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 1WS, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)127-483-3669.Web: www.whitbyfolkweek.co.uk CR A
8/22; HARBOR SPRINGS CELTIC FEST — Where: Harbor Springs, Mich. Info: Jim Gillespie, Blissfest Music Organization, 325 E. Lake St., Petoskey, MI 49770; Ph: 231-348-7047.Web: www.blissfest.org
8/26-28; BEAN BLOSSOM BLUES, BREWS & BBQ FEST — 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. Web: www.beanblossom.com CO CR HO
8/26-28; MR. B'S BLUEGRASS BLOWOUT — Where: Mr. B's Bluegrass Park, Ladysmith, Va. Featuring: Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Audie Blaylock and Redline, Bluegrass Brothers, Mark Templeton and Pocket Change, Larry Stephenson Band, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Jimmy Martin Jr. and Sunny Mountain Boys, Charles Frazier and Virginia Ramblers, Ted Jones and Tarheel Boys, Darrell Webb, Lonesome Will Mullins and Virginia Playboys, Bob Goff, Billie Sue and Mill Run, Kati Penn and New Town, Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition, Lonesome Highway, more. Tix: $75 wknd. Info: Mr. and Mrs. B., 21037 Green Bay Rd., Beaverdam, VA 23015; Ph: 804-449-6350 or 804-448-9446. Web: www.mrbspark.com CO HO
8/26-29; BLISTERED FINGERS FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Litchfield, Maine. Featuring: The Grascals, Nothing Fancy, Karl Shiflett and Big Country, Mark Phillips and IIIrd Generation, The Spinney Brothers, Simon St. Pierre, Bluegrass Diamonds, Acoustic Blue, Remington Ryde, Crossover, The Fiddling Landrys, Original Conditions, Robinson Gospel Sing Along, Blistered Fingers, more. Crafts. Tix: $70 wknd $10-25 day. Info: Sandy Cormier, 263 Trafton Rd., Waterville, ME 04901; Ph: 207-873-6539.Web: www.blisteredfingers.com CO CR HO HR A
8/26-29; NORDSJØFESTIVALEN I FARSUND — Where: Farsund, Norway. Workshops in dance, music. Tix: 800,-. wknd. Info: Tor Steinar Fromreide, Nordsjøfestivalen I Farsund, Kaneheia 54, Farsund, N-4550, Norway; Ph: +47-(0)9112-9863 or +47-(0)3839-1260. Web: www.nordsjofestivalen.no HR A
8/26-29; PICKIN' IN THE PASTURE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Lodi, N.Y. Featuring: Smokey Green, The Larry Gillis Band, The Jesse Alexander Band, The James King Band, Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, Millers Crossing, David Davis and the Warrior River Boys, Grasstowne, Josh Slone and Coaltown, The Little Roy and Lizzie Show, The Lost and Found, US Navy Band Country Current, Remington Ryde, Goldwing Express, The Pasture Kids, more. Workshops in fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin. Crafts. Tix: $75 wknd, $15-30 day. Info: Andy Alexander, Pickin' in the Pasture, 2515 Covert Rd., Lodi, NY 14860; Ph: 607-582-6363.Web: www.pickininthepasture.com CO CR A
8/26-29; TØNDER FEST — Where: Tønder, southwest coast of Denmark. Featuring: The Chieftains, Runrig, Arlo Guthrie, Eddi Reader, Hot Rize, Red Knuckles and the Trail Blazers, Wolfstone, Katzenjammer, Coast, Luka Bloom, Atlanthida, John Jones and the Reluctant Ramblers, The Chair, Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys, Caladh Nua, Chris Smither, Karan Casey and John Doyle, Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, John Spillane and Mick Flannery, Fred Morrison Band, Ruth Notman, Roy Book Binder, more. Info: Carsten Panduro, Tønder Festival, Vestergade 80, Tønder, 6270, Denmark; Ph: +45-(0)74-72-4610 or +45-(0)74-72-1000. Web: www.tf.dk
8/26-30; SOUTHSEA FOLK & ROOTS FEST — Where: Southsea, Hampshire, U.K. Featuring: The Pretty Things, The Men They Couldn't Hang, The Popes, The Sherman Robertson Band, more. Tix: Free and evenings £11.50-13. Info: Richard Hambridge, 83 North End Grove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8NF, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)77-0809-5735.Web: www.southseafolkfestival.co.uk A
8/26-30; TOWERSEY VILLAGE FEST — Where: Towersey, Nr Thame, Oxfordshire, U.K. Featuring: Bellowhead, Michael McGoldrick Big Band, Martin Simpson Band, The Dhol Foundation, Chris Wood and Andy Cutting, Brass Monkey, Eliza Carthy, Spider John Koerner, Genticorum, Jackie Oates, Jon Boden and the Remant Kings, Kan, Roy Bailey, Whapweasel, Nancy Wallace, Sam Carter, more. Workshops in song, dance, music. Tix: £93 wknd. 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. Web: www.towerseyfestival.com CO HO A
8/26-9/6; SOUTHERN GOSPEL PICNIC — Where: Silver Dollar City, Branson, Mo. Featuring: The Isaacs, Triumphant Quartet, The Inspirations, Legacy Five, Squire Parsons, more. Info: D.A. Callaway, Silver Dollar City Entertainment, 399 Silver Dollar Parkway, Branson, MO 65616; Ph: 800-831-4386 or 417-338-2611. Web: www.silverdollarcity.com CR HR A
8/27-28; OCEAN LAKES BLUEGRASS WEEKEND — Where: Myrtle Beach, S.C. Tix: $40. Info: Kris Ziegler, 6001 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575; Ph: 877-510-1413 or 843-238-5636. Web: www.oceanlakes.com CO HO A
8/27-28; PETERBOROUGH FOLK FEST — Where: Peterborough, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Local and national music, dance and children's events. Crafts. 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
8/27-29; AMERICAN FOLK FESTIVAL ON THE BANGOR WATERFRONT — Where: Bangor, Maine. Featuring: Clinton Fearon, Cherish the Ladies, Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials, Mythili Prakash and the Dance Ensemble of India, Les Charbonniers de L'enfer, Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, The Lost Bayou Ramblers, The Claire Lynch Band, Gadelle, Joshua Nelson, Mighty Sam McClain, Los Texmaniacs, Terry ""Harmonica"" Bean, Andes Manta, Music from China, more. Crafts. Info: American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, 40 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401-5102; Ph: 207-992-2630.Web: www.americanfolkfestival.com HR A I
8/27-29; EAGLEWOOD FOLK FEST — Where: Eaglewood Resort, Pefferlaw, Ont., Canada. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Eaglewood Folk Festival, c/o P.O. Box 249, Cannington, ON L0E 1E0, Canada; Ph: 800-437-1567 .Web: www.eaglewoodfolk.com CO CR HR A I
8/27-29; 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. Info: YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St., Asheville, NC 28801; Ph: 828-252-4614 or 828-257-4541. Web: www.ymicc.org A
8/27-29; GREAT RIVER FOLK FEST — Where: Univ. of Wisconsin at La Crosse, Wis. Workshops in song swaps, crafts. Crafts. 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 HR A I
8/27-29; NEDFEST — Where: Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Field, Nederland, Colo. Featuring: Steve Kimock, Cornmeal, Hot Buttered Rum, Elephant Revival, Great American Taxi with Vince Herman, Billy Nershi's Blue Planet with Keith Moseley, Mountain Standard Time, more. Tix: $19.99-$159.99. 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
8/27-29; PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon, Mich. Featuring: Buckwheat Zydeco, That 1 Guy, Po' Girl, The Ragbirds, Frontier Ruckus, Krista Detor, Hymn for Her, Seth Bernard and Daisy May, Sam Corbin, Jen Sygit, Charlie Parr, Dave Boutette, Rory Miller and Dale C. Miller, 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 HR A
8/27-29; SANTA FE BLUEGRASS & OLD TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: Frgrnds in Santa Fe, N.M. Featuring: Kenny and Amanda Smith Band, The Orpheus Supertones, The Badly Bent, The Squash Blossom Boys, Bayou Seco, more. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $45 wknd, $10-30 day. Info: Steve Morgan, Southwest Pickers, SWT & BMA PO Box 90145, Albuquerque, NM 87199; Ph: 505-891-2829.Web: www.southwestpickers.org CO CR HO HR A
8/27-29; SPBGMA Central City Bluegrass Music Festival and Fiddler's Jamboree — Where: Linn County Fairgrounds, Central City, Iowa. Info: Chuck Stearman, SPBGMA, P.O. Box 271, Kirksville, MO 63501; Ph: 660-665-7172.Web: www.spbgma.com
8/27-30; SHREWSBURY FOLK FEST — Where: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, U.K. Featuring: Afro Celt Sound System, Bellowhead, Dervish, Michael McGoldrick Big Band, Cara Dillon, Billy Bragg, Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds, Richard Shindell, Lucy Kaplansky, Genticorum, Kristina Olsen and Peter Grayling, Chuck Brodsky, Jackie Oates, Fay Hield Trio, Kerfuffle, Lucy Ward, Winter Wilson, Fairfield, more. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: £107 wknd, £78.50-124 daily. Info: Sandra Surtees, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, P.O. Box 1568, Bridgnorth, WV15 6YJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)174-676-8813.Web: www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk CO A
8/27-30; THE GREAT BRITISH RHYTHM & BLUES FEST — Where: Colne, Lancashire, U.K. Featuring: Over 600 r&b musicians including Peter Green, Georgie Fame, Chris Farlowe, Dr Feelgood, Sandi Thorn, Omar and the Howlers, more. Tix: £120, £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.Web: www.bluesfestival.co.uk CR HR A I
8/27-30; WALDEBRIDGE FOLK FEST — Where: Wadebridge, North Cornwall, U.K. Featuring: Andy Irvine, Martin Carthy and Dave, Swarbrick, Barron Brady, Dogan Mehmet, Mike O'Connor and Barbara Griggs, Phil Hardy, Poisson Rouge, Steve Turner, Stompin' Dave Allen, The Exmouth Shantymen, more. Info: Hobgoblin Music, Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge, PL27 7NS, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)120-881-4638 .Web: www.wadebridgefolk.co.uk CO
8/28; BARBERSHOP SING & VINTAGE BASEBALL GAME — Where: Historic Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio. Crafts. Tix: $14.50. Info: Kim Krieger / Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, P.O. Box 235, Archbold, OH 43502; Ph: 800-590-9755 or 419-446-2541. Web: www.saudervillage.com CO CR HO HR A
8/28; 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.Web: www.howellfarm.org A
8/28-29; BLACK BELT FOLK ROOTS FEST — Where: Eutaw, Ala. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Eutaw Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 31, Eutaw, AL 35462; Ph: 205-372-9002 or 205-372-0525. A
8/28-29; GREAT TRAIL FEST WEEKEND I — Where: Malvern, Ohio. Featuring: Fiddlers, Scottish pipers, clog dancing, more. Tix: $6. Info: Barbara Garduno, Great Trail Festival, P.O. Box 552, Malvern, OH 44644; Ph: 330-794-9100.Web: www.greattrailfestival.com HR A
8/28-29; 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
Camps & Schools
June 2010
6/4-6; GEORGIA STRAIT GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Crescent Beach, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Bill Coon, Doug Cox, Pepe Danza, Don Fraser, Don Kellett, Kitty King, Wendy Knudson, Craig MacGregor, Karla Mundy, Jean Strachan, Valdy. Workshops in guitar, fiddle, drums, vocals and songwriting. Tix: CDN$295. Info: Granville Airton, Georgia Strait Guitar Workshop, 2159 Quenville Rd., Courtenay, BC V9J 2X7, Canada; Ph: 250-890-0499 or 604-327-7811. Web: www.gsgw.ca A
6/4-7; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: BLUES — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Fiona Boyes. Workshops in blues guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228.Web: www.furpeaceranch.com CO HO A
6/6-11; MONTANA FIDDLE CAMP, SESSION 1 — Where: Monarch, Mont.. Featuring: Brian Wicklund, Jill Fikkema, Chirps Smith, Jeff Troxel, Evan Marshall, Reid Buckley, Dot Kent. Workshops. Tix: $160-365. Info: Fred & Jeanne Buckley, 319 Old Divide Rd., Roundup, MT 59072; Ph: 406-323-1198 or 406-236-5548. Web: www.montanafiddlers.org
6/6-12; 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.Web: www.hindmansettlement.org CR A
6/6-12; BLUE RIDGE OLD-TIME MUSIC WEEK — Where: Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, N.C.. Featuring: Robby Robertson, Sule Greg Wilson, Mac Traynham, Walt Koken, Hilary Dirlam, Margaret and Lloyd Wright, Helen White, Beverly Smith, Clare Milliner, David Robinson, Kellie Allen, Wayne Henderson, Adam Tanner, Candy Goldman and Jimmy Triplett, Alice Gerrard. Workshops in banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, mtn dulcimer, rhythm, dance, country singing and storytelling. Tix: $374-639. Info: Lorretta Shelton / MHC Conferences, Mars Hill College, P.O. Box 6785, Mars Hill, NC 28754; Ph: 828-689-1167 or 828-689-1646. Web: www.mhc.edu/oldtimemusic A
6/7-10; AUTOHARP WORKSHOP — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark.. Crafts. Tix: $150. 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
6/10-26; FOLK DANCE ON THE WATER CRUISE — Where: China and Hong Kong. Featuring: Mel Mann. Tix: $2,779. Info: Mel Mann, Dance on the Water, 1301 California St., Berkeley, CA 94703; Ph: 510-526-4933.Web: www.folkdanceonthewater.org
6/11-13; BASS LINES — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.. Tix: tuition $585, housing $350, application fee $50. 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. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer A
6/11-13; KLUANE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS MUSIC CAMP — Where: Kathleen Lake Retreat, Yukon, Canada. Featuring: Blue Highway, Claire Lynch Band, Sierra Hull and Highway 111, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Jim Hurst, Cody Shuler and Pine Mountain Railroad, Anna Somerville and Marc Ladouceur. Workshops in banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, vocal, fiddle. Tix: $110 wknd, $40-60 day. Info: Thane Phillips, 20 Harbottle Road, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5T2, Canada; Ph: 867-667-2303 or 867-334-4439. Web: www.kluanemountainbluegrassfest.com CO CR HR
6/11-17; SUMMERSONGS WEST — Where: Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, Calif.. Featuring: Severin Browne, Kenny Edward, Beth Fitchet Wood, Penny Nichols, Joel Tepp, Rebecca Troon, Sloan Wainwright, Dale Laduke. Tix: $479 wknd, $779 week. Info: Penny Nichols, Summer Songs, Inc., P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-247-7049 or 845-594-1867. Web: www.summersongs.com CR HR A
6/12-19; SCANDIA CAMP MENDOCINO — Where: Mendocino Woodlands, Calif.. Featuring: Brit Totland, Knut Arne Jacobsen, Tore Bolstad, Britt-Mari Dahlgren Westholm, Bengt Mård, Björn Ståbi, Johan Nylander, Cajsa Ekstav, Loretta Kelley, Peter Michaelsen. Workshops in dance and music. Info: , Scandia Camp Mendocino, 1320 Harleyford Rd, Woodridge, CA 60517; Ph: 630-985-7192 or 562-884-5763. Web: www.scandiacampmendocino.org CO CR
6/12-20; ALASDAIR FRASER'S SIERRA FIDDLE CAMP — Where: Nevada City, Calif.. Featuring: Alasdair Fraser, Diego Galaz, Kevin Carr, Hanneke Cassel, Deby Grosjean, Laura Risk, Ethan Lewis, Janette Duncan, Natalie Haas, Joel Cohen, Adrienne Simpson, Laura Cortese, Carlos Beceiro, Kelly Fleming, Steve Baughman, Gary Campus, Rob Holland, Barbara Mendelsohn, more. Workshops. Tix: $850 adult, $750 child. Info: Alasdair Fraser's Sierra Fiddle Camp, PO Box 219, Nevada City, CA 95959; Ph: 530-478-9004.Web: www.sierrafiddlecamp.org CO
6/13-16; CBA MUSIC CAMP — Where: Grass Valley, Calif.. Featuring: Keith Little, Bill Evans, Chris Pandolfi, Evo Bluestein, Bruce Molsky, Travis Book, Dan Booth, Greg Booth, Andy Hall, Frank Solivan Jr., Jeremy Garrett, Jack Tuttle, Kathy Kallick, Scott Huffman, Andy Falco, Tom Bekeny, Butch Waller, Jesse Cobb, Tom Rozum, and Laurie Lewis. Workshops in instrumental, jamming, more. Tix: tuition $295, 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. Web: www.cbamusiccamp.org CO CR HO HR
6/13-18; MONTANA FIDDLE CAMP, SESSION 2 — Where: Monarch, Mont.. Featuring: Brad Leftwich, Rona Wilkie, Calvin Vollrath, Natalie Padilla, Nancy Padilla, Mike Dowling, Bill McKay, David Reed, more. Workshops. Info: Fred & Jeanne Buckley, 319 Old Divide Rd., Roundup, MT 59072; Ph: 406-323-1198 or 406-236-5548. Web: www.montanafiddlers.org
6/13-19; NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C.. Featuring: Billy White Fox and Linda Prejeant. Tix: $527. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH.Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
6/13-19; NORTHEAST HERITAGE MUSIC CAMP — Where: Johnson, Vt.. Featuring: Seamus Connolly, Alan Jabbour, Éric Favreau, Kimberly 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: $740 incl. r&b. Info: Peter Langston & Ken Perlman, NHMC, 9228 1st Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117-2003; Ph: 812-334-7992.Web: www.northeastheritagemusiccamp.com
6/13-19; STEVE KAUFMAN'S ACOUSTIC KAMP, WEEK 1 — Where: Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn.. Featuring: Russ Barenburg, Adam Granger, Jeff Jenkins, Steve Kaufman, Marcy Marxer, Robert Shafer, Mary Flower, Pete Huttlinger, Pat Kirtley, Cindy Gray, Rusty Holloway, Kathy Chiavola, Barbara Lamb, Adam Masters, Casey Henry, Johnny Bellar, Ivan Rosenburg, Joe Collins, Jim Pankey, Keith Yoder, Virginia and Ken Miller, Liz Martin, more. Workshops in flatpicking, fingerpicking, dobro, bluegrass and old time banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass . Tix: $775 incl r&b. Info: Steve Kaufman, Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamps, P.O. Box 1020, Alcoa, TN 37701; Ph: 800-FLATPIK or 865-982-3808. Web: www.flatpik.com CR HR
6/14-18; 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 A
6/18-19; BUSINESS OF MUSIC — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.. Tix: tuition $565, housing $255, application fee $50. 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. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer A
6/18-21; GREAT LABOR ARTS EXCHANGE — Where: AFSCME Council 25 Headquarters, Detroit, Mich.. Featuring: Performances, art exhibits, jam sessions, spoken word, coffeehouse, more. Tix: $75-125 tuition, $50 day. Info: Peter Jones, Labor Heritage Foundation, 815 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006; Ph: 202-639-6204.Web: www.laborheritage.org CR HR A
6/18-23; WCU MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WEEK — Where: Western Carolina Univ., Cullowhee, N.C.. Featuring: Larry Conger, Elaine Longer, Janita Baker, Molly McCormack, Susan Trump, Jim Miller, Sue Carpenter, Steve Eulberg, Jeff Hames, Bob Magowan, Marsha Harris, Erin Rogers, Jeff Sebens, Sarah Elizabeth Musgrave, Gary Sager. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $299 tuition, additional fees. Info: Continuing Education , WCU, 138 University Outreach Center, Cullowhee, NC 28723; Ph: 800-928-4968 or 828-227-7211. Web: www.wcu.edu/5046.asp A
6/19-26; MENDOCINO FOLKLORE CAMP — Where: Mendocino Woodlands Camp, Mendocino, Calif.. Featuring: Ana Maria Alvarez and Cesar Garfiaz, Michael Ginsburg, Bengt Mard and Britt-Mari Westholm, John Morovich, Michele Simon, Roberto Miranda, Bill Cope and Miamon Miller, Ross Campbell, more. Workshops in dance, singing. Crafts. Tix: $760. Info: Russell Linscott, Mendocino Folklore Camp, 6 Grove St, Mill Valley, CA 94941; Ph: 415-225-9956.Web: www.mendocinofolklorecamp.com CO CR
6/20-25; KENTUCKY MUSIC WEEK — Where: Bardstown, Ky.. Featuring: Karen Ashbrook, Janita Baker, David Brooks, Sue Carpenter, Christine Carter, Mary Carty, Alan Darveaux, Sarah Elizabeth, Steve Eulberg, Dan Evans, Robert Force, Bruce Ford, Vera Frazier, Janet Furman, Jeff Furman, Bing Futch, Gary Gallier, Guy George, Tull Glazener, Les Gustafson-Zook, Dave Haas, Princess Harris, Jory Hutchens, Turner Hutchens, Lorinda Jones, Dan Landrum, Molly McCormack, Cheri Miller, Jim Miller, Donna Missigman, Karen Mueller, Jennifer Musgrave, Josh Noe, Aaron O'Rourke, Paul Oorts, Martha Richard, Butch Ross, Gary Sanger, Stephen Seifert, Rick Thum, 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
6/20-26; DANCE CALLERS' WORKSHOP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C.. Featuring: Bob Dalsemer. Tix: $527, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH.Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
6/20-26; LADY OF THE LAKE MUSIC & DANCE WEEK — Where: Camp N-Sid-Sen, Idaho. Featuring: The Latter Day Lizards, Bill Tomczak, Dave Langford, Night Owl featuring Betsy Branch, George Penk and Mark Douglass, Cis Hinkle, Seth Tepfer, Greg and Jere Canote. Workshops in dance, music, singing and art. Tix: $540 adult, $490 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. Web: www.spokanefolklore.org CO
6/20-26; STEVE KAUFMAN'S ACOUSTIC KAMP, WEEK 2 — Where: Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn.. Workshops in flatpicking, fingerpicking, dobro, bluegrass and old time banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass. Tix: $775. Info: Steve Kaufman, Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamps, P.O. Box 1020, Alcoa, TN 37701; Ph: 800-FLATPIK or 865-982-3808. Web: www.flatpik.com CR HR
6/21-25; BERKLEE PERCUSSION FEST — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.. Tix: tuition $1035, housing $710, application fee $50. 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. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer CO A
6/21-25; COWAN CREEK MOUNTAIN MUSIC SCHOOL — Where: Cowan Community Ctr, Whitesburg, Ky.. Featuring: Carla Grover, Kelli Haywood, Roger Cooper, Michael Garvin, Anna Roberts-Gevalt, Bruce Greene, Jamie Wells, Barb Kuhns, Jimmy McCown, Jesse Wells, Randy Wilson, Sarah Wood, John Harrod, Karly Higgins, Brett Ratliff, Donavan Cain, Sarah Howard, Don Rogers, Ron Howard, Lee Sexton, Roy Tackett. 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
6/21-25; MARK O'CONNOR FIDDLE CAMP — Where: Montgomery Bell State Park, near Nashville, Tenn. . Workshops. Tix: fiddlers $800, guardians $400. Info: Helen Holzen, Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camp, P.O. Box 110573, Nashville, TN 37222; Ph: 615-941-7426.Web: www.markoconnor.com CO CR HR A
6/24-7/1; INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE AND MUSIC SESSION — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: The Pinewoods Band, Jaap Leegwater and Jan Pumpr. Workshops in folk music and dance. Tix: $300-645. Info: Folk Arts Center of New England, 42 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176; Ph: 781-662-7475.Web: www.facone.org
6/25-27; BRASS WEEKEND — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.. Featuring: Christine Fawson, Charles Lewis, Tiger Okoshi, and Phil Wilson. Tix: tuition $585, housing $350, application fee $50. 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. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer A
6/25-27; SAXOPHONE WEEKEND — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.. Tix: tuition $585, housing $350, application fee $50 . 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. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer A
6/26-26; 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 CR HR A
6/26-7/1; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: McLean, Va.. Featuring: Paul Gilbert and Kurt Rosenwinkel. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $995 plus added fees. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com CO CR
6/26-7/3; 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. Web: www.eefc.org
6/26-7/3; NORTHEAST DULCIMER SYMPOSIUM — Where: Blue Mt. Lake, N.Y.. Featuring: Rob Brereton, Ken Kolodner, Tom White, Ken Lovelett, Dwain Wilder. Workshops in mountain dulcimer building. Tix: $640 tuition. 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 A
6/27-7/3; ASHOKAN FIDDLE & DANCE: WESTERN & SWING WEEK — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y.. Workshops in music, instruments, dance. 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 CO CR HR A
6/27-7/3; CONTINUING GUITAR: OLD TIMEY RHYTHM & BACK-UP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C.. Featuring: Jim Lloyd. Tix: $527. 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
6/27-7/4; NORDIC FIDDLES & FEET — Where: Camp Ogontz, N.H.. Workshops in dance, fiddle, hardingfele, singing, nyckelharpa, torader. Crafts. Tix: $760. Info: Meg Mabbs, Nordic Fiddles and Feet, 4401 Alta Vista Way, Knoxville, TN 37919; Ph: 865-522-0515.Web: www.nordicfiddlesandfeet.org A
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7/2-5; SFFMC FOURTH OF JULY CAMP — Where: Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz Mtns, Calif. Workshops. Info: Ken Hayes, San Francisco Folk Music Club, 885 Clayton St., San Francisco, CA 94117; Ph: 415-661-2217.Web: www.sffmc.org CO HO A
7/4-7; WINNIPEG FOLK FEST - FOLK MUSIC RETREAT — Where: Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: Pura Fe, Sam Baker, Breabach. Workshops in fiddle, banjo, guitar, songwriting, performance, blues, ensemble playing. Tix: $385. Info: Festival Director, Winnipeg Folk Festival, #203-211 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2, Canada; Ph: 204-231-0096 x227 or 888-655-5354. Web: www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca A
7/4-10; COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL, TRADITIONS WEEK I — Where: McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. 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 HR A I
7/4-10; SWANNANOA GATHERING FIDDLE WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Matt Glaser, Liz Knowles, Joe Craven, Casey Driessen, April Verch, Eden MacAdam-Somer, Judy Hyman, Ben Sollee, Suzy Thompson, Sam Bartlett, Larry Unger, Jamie Laval, Adam Tanner, Roger Bellow, Julia Weatherford, Andrea Hoag, Cody Walters, Denisa Rullmoss. Tix: tuition $440, r&b $350. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434.Web: www.swangathering.org HR A
7/4-10; SWANNANOA GATHERING TRADITIONAL SONG WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Charlie Louvin, Dáithi Sproule, Sheila Kay Adams, Julee Glaub, Don Rigsby, Matt Watroba, Tim Eriksen, Mark Weems, Brian Peters, Gaye Adegbalola, Claudine Langille, Peter Siegel, Roddy Barnes, Brian DeMarcus, Denisa Rullmoss. Workshops in singing, vocals, choral, songwriting. Tix: $440 tuition, $350 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434.Web: www.swangathering.org HR A
7/8-9; 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.Web: www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca CO CR A
7/8-10; NATIONAL SHAPE NOTE GATHERING — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Info: Ozark Folk Center, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 870-269-3851.Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com CR HR A
7/9-11; SHAPE NOTE SINGING SCHOOL — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Becky and Steve Walker. Tix: $299. 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
7/10-17; BACDS ENGLISH DANCE WEEK — Where: Mendocino Woodlands Camp, Mendocino, Calif. Featuring: A week of dancing, music making, feasting, classes in dance and music. Workshops in . Info: , 920 32nd St., Richmond, CA 94804; Ph: 510-528-7953 or 510-604-6060. Web: www.bacds.org/eweek
7/10-17; MBIRA CAMP, SESSION 1 — Where: Berkeley, Calif. Featuring: Erica Azim, Renold and Caution Shonhai, more. Workshops. Tix: $800. Info: Erica Azim, MBIRA, P.O. Box 7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863; Ph: 510-548-6053.Web: www.mbira.org CO
7/10-8/13; FIVE WEEK PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Berklee faculty. Tix: tuition $4,050, housing $3,050, registration fee $35, application fee $50. 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. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer A
7/11-16; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER CAJUN/CREOLE WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Lisa Trahan Reed, Edward Poullard, Paul Daigle, Wilson Savoy, Corey Ledet, Walter Mouton, Jason Frey, Joel Savoy, Michelle Kaminsky, Yvette Landry, Randy Vidrine, Jackie Miller, Charlie Terr, Jesse Legé, Drew Simon, The Corey Ledet Zydeco Band, more. Tix: $435. Info: Augusta Heritage Center, Davis & Elkins College, 100 Campus Dr., Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209.Web: www.augustaheritage.com CR HR A
7/11-16; COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL, TRADITIONS WEEK II — Where: McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. 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 HR A I
7/11-16; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Los Angeles, Calif. Featuring: Paul Gilbert, Duke Robillard, William Kanengiser, Pat Martino. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1765. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com CO CR
7/11-16; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Chicago, Ill. Featuring: John Hammond and Mick Thompson. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1765. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com CO CR
7/11-16; SOUND ADVICE — Where: University of Regina, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Glenn Brown, Graham Brown, Iain MacDonald, Ryan MacDonald, Doug MacRae, Garth Neel, Doug Stronach, James P. Troy, Keena Whelan. Workshops. Tix: $350-600 CDN. Info: SPBA Registrar, Stacy Durning, P.O. Box 37106, Regina, SK S4S 7K3, Canada; Ph: 306-584-2159.Web: www.saskpipebands.org CR HR A
7/11-17; CALIFORNIA COAST MUSIC CAMP, WEEK 1 — Where: Placer County, Calif. Featuring: Susan Anders, Carlo Calabi, Connie Doolan, Topher Gayle, Chris Grampp, James Hill, Karen Horner, Ed Johnson, Jenny Kerr, Peter Langston, Tony Marcus, Avram Siegel, Julian Smedley, Steve Smith, Jamie Stillway, Mike Wollenberg. 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 CO CR A
7/11-17; CATSKILLS IRISH ARTS WEEK — Where: Irish Cultural & Sports Ctr, East Durham, N.Y. Featuring: Multiple instructors for fiddle, flute, whistle, Irish history and language, arts, painting, singing, dulcimer, harmonica, guitar, piano and many more. Workshops in trad Irish music, song and dance. Tix: $300-400, $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. Web: www.IrishVillageUSA.com CR HR A
7/11-17; SWANNANOA GATHERING CELTIC WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Martin Hayes, Kevin Burke, Cathie Ryan, Gráinne Hambly, Danny Tighe, Billy Jackson, Matthew Olwell, Jamie Laval, Kevin Crawford, Donogh Hennessy, Paddy Keenan, John Skelton, Martin Quinn, Jim Magill, Brian Conway, Manus McGuire, Robbie O'Connell, Talitha MacKenzie, Eamon O'Leary, Robin Bullock, Andrea Beaton, Jane MacMorran, Kathleen Conneely, Laura Risk, Darren Maloney, Ed Miller, Denisa Rullmoss. Tix: $440 tuition, $350 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434.Web: www.swangathering.org HR A
7/12-16; CEILIDH TRAIL SCHOOL OF CELTIC MUSIC — Where: Inverness, Cape Breton, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Michael Hall, Mairi Rankin, Brenda Stubbert, 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.Web: www.ceilidhtrail.com CR HR A
7/12-16; KOOTENAY BRANCH #9 FIDDLE & GUITAR WORKSHOPS — Where: Selkirk College Campus, Castlegar, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Gord Stobbe, Mark Sullivan, Trish Clair-Peck, Karrnnel Sawitsky, Laila Sabir, Patti Lamoureux, JJ Guy, Ray Bell, Geoff Horrocks. Tix: $225. 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
7/12-16; 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 A
7/13-8/6; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: New Milford, Conn. Featuring: 4 separate 6-day workshops. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1515. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com CO CR
7/15-17; ACOUSTIC STRING FEST — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Eugene Friesen, Matt Glaser, John McGann and Rob Thomas. Tix: Tuition $585, housing $350, application fee $50 . 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. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer A
7/15-17; GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAIN CLOGGERS — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Featuring: Traditional Appalachian style old-time clog dancing. Workshops in clogging. Crafts. 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
7/16-18; MUSIC PRODUCTION WORKSHOP — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Tix: tuition $1,400, housing $350, application fee $50. 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. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer A
7/16-25; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP, TEEN RESIDENTIAL SESSION — Where: Stump Sprouts, West Hawley, Mass. Featuring: Val Mindel, Dessislava Stefanova, Carl Linich. Tix: $675. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210.Web: www.villageharmony.org
7/17-24; FAMILY WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: . Workshops. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org
7/17-24; JOE MOONEY SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland. Info: Nancy Woods, Ireland; Ph: +353-(0)71-964-1213 or +353-(0)71-964-1426. Web: www.joemooneysummerschool.com
7/18-22; ROCKYGRASS BLUEGRASS ACADEMY FOR KIDS — Where: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, Colo. Workshops in vocal, songwriting, dance, instrument. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 303-823-0848 or 800-624-2422. Web: www.bluegrass.com
7/18-23; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER BLUES WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Eduardo ""Lalo"" Garcia, Michael ""Lightnin'"" Wells, Jake Heck, Eleanor Ellis, Steve James, Joan Fenton, Stan Hirsch, Rick Franklin, Rich DelGrosso, Grant Dermody, Phil Wiggins, Joe Filisko, Allen Holmes, Elijah Wald, Andra Faye, Ian Walters, Judy LaPrade, Erwin Helfner, Daryl Davis, Ann Rabson, Gaye Adegbalola, Roddy Barnes, Maria Woodford, Richard Smith, more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: 435. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 College Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209.Web: www.augustaheritage.com CR HR A
7/18-23; CAMP BLUEGRASS — Where: South Plains College, Levelland, Texas. Featuring: Bill Evans, Alan Munde, Gerald Jones, Ned Luberecki, Tim May, Elliott Rogers, Adam Granger, Joe Carr, Steve Smith, Nate Lee, Ed Marsh, Megan Lynch, Tim McCasland, Dede Wyland, Bill Honker, Anne Luna . Workshops in guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass, Dobro, vocals and mandolin. Tix: $400. 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
7/18-24; CALIFORNIA COAST MUSIC CAMP, WEEK 2 — Where: Placer County, Calif. Featuring: Bill Amatneek, Doug Bartlett, Charlie Edsall, Marla Fibish, Sylvia Herold, Orville Johnson, Kathy Kallick, Carol McComb, Joe Miller, Crystal Reeves, Jennifer Scott, Cyd Smith, Barry Solomon, Michael Stadler, Radim Zenkl. 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 CO CR A
7/18-24; CUMBERLAND DANCE WEEK — Where: Nancy, Ky. Featuring: The Avant Gardeners, Al & Alice White (of The Berea Castoffs), Diane Silver, Brad Battey, Kappy Laning , Sam Droege, Jim Tait, Shelia Graziano, Drake Meadow. Workshops in contra, square, English, Irish set, historical, fiddle, percussion, Morris, rapper sword and swing. Tix: $800. 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 CO HO A
7/18-24; SWANNANOA GATHERING OLD-TIME MUSIC & DANCE WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Phil Jamison, Bruce Greene, Gordy Hinners, Paul Kovac, Dave Leddel, Jesse Wells, Sisie Goehring, Shay Garriock, Bobby McMillon, Brett Ratliff, Ron Pen, Don Pedi, Ellie Grace, Safe Stefanini, John Hermann, Erynn Marshall, John Hollandsworth, James Leva, Rodney Sutton, Alice Gerrard, Meredith McIntosh, Mac Traynham, Jenny Traynham, Carol Elizabeth Jones, Denisa Rullmose. Tix: $440 tuition, $350 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434.Web: www.swangathering.org HR A
7/18-24; WUMB SUMMER ACOUSTIC MUSIC WEEK 1 — Where: Moultonboro, N.H. Featuring: Rolly Brown, John Doerschuk, Cliff Eberhardt, Martin Grosswendt, Trina Hamlin, Lorraine and Bennett Hammond, Ben Pearce, Carl Jones, Beverly Smith, Charlie Williams, Jack Williams. Workshops. Info: Dick Pleasants, WUMB / UMass., Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393; Ph: 617-287-6901 or 617 287-6900. Web: www.wumb.org CO CR
7/18-25; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP, ADULT SESSION — Where: Stannard, Vt. Featuring: John Harrison, Marytha Paffrath, Peggy Larson . Tix: $675. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210.Web: www.villageharmony.org
7/18-25; WELSH HERITAGE WEEK — Where: Keuka Collene, Penn Yan, N.Y. Featuring: Gareth Hughes Jones, Rhod and Chris Jones, John Albert Evans, Jennifer Williams, more. Workshops in Welsh language, music, trad hymn singing, dance, literature and harp . Info: Beth Landmesser, Welsh Heritage Fest, P.O. Box 241, Bear Creek, PA 18602; Ph: 570-814-7689.Web: www.welshheritageweek.org
7/19-22; MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WORKSHOP — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $200. 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
7/19-23; MEITHEAL SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Limerick City, Ireland. Info: Garry Shannon, Ruan, Co. Clare, Ireland; Ph: +353-87-670-4465.Web: www.tradweek.com
7/19-30; SABHAL MÒrR OSTAIG SUMMER SCHOOLS — Where: Sleat, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Info: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Scotland; Ph: +44-(0)1471-888-000.Web: www.sho.uhi.ac.uk/cg
7/20-25; HARDANGER FIDDLE WORKSHOPS — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgveville, Wis. Featuring: Olav Luksengård Mjelva, Vilde Aaslid, Loretta Kelley, Karen Torkelson Solgård, Hege Ravdal. Workshops in Hardanger fiddle, Norwegian folk dance, Norwegian singing. Tix: $20-275. Info: , ; Ph: 301-270-4925.Web: www.hfaa.org CO A
7/23-31; FOLK CAMP SCHLOSS ZEILITZHEIM — Where: Schloss Zeilitzheim, Germany. Workshops in folk dance and music. Tix: €246,50. Info: Hedi Killick, Folk Camp Germany E.V., An der Kirche 3, Worms, 67550 , Germany; Ph: +49-6242-990-121 or +49-174-2309601. Web: www.folkcamp.de CO CR HR
7/23-8/3; OOLATION! OUTDOOR YOUTH CAMP — Where: Eastern Sierras, Calif. Featuring: Malcolm Dalglish, Naomi Dalglish, Joshua Stephen Kartes, Jeff Fellinger. Info: Malcolm Dalglish, Oolation!, 1111 E. Wylie St., Bloomington, IN 47401; Ph: 812-333-0838 .Web: www.oooliticmusic.com
7/24-30; BC FIDDLE 'TREAT — Where: Gavin Lake, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Gordon Stobbe, JJ Guy, Patti Lamoureux, Alex Lamoureux, Leo Ready, Calvin Vollrath, Randy Foster, Keith Hill, Colin Butchart, Mike Sanyshyn, Charlotte Lapp, Sara Hart, Gene Bretecher, Craig McGregor, Doug Borden, Jim Borden, more. Tix: $200 adults, $175 students. Info: BC Fiddle Workshop, Box 4017, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J2, Canada; Ph: 250-992-5081 or 250-747-1292. Web: members.pgonline.com/~fiddle/ CO
7/24-31; FOLK MUSIC WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Workshops. Info: Steve Howe, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org
7/24-31; MBIRA CAMP, SESSION 2 — Where: Berkeley, Calif. Featuring: Erica Azim, more. Workshops. Tix: $800. Info: Erica Azim, MBIRA, P.O. Box 7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863; Ph: 510-548-6053.Web: www.mbira.org CO
7/24-31; MORRIS INTENSIVE COURSE — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Workshops. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org
7/25-30; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER IRISH WEEK — Where: David & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Joanie Madden, John Whelan, Pauline Conneely, Myron Bretholz, Caitlin Nic Gabhann, Donny Golden, Anne McCallum, Patrick Ourceau, Liz Carroll, Troy MacGillivray, Brian Holleran, John Skelton, Karen Ashbrook, more. Tix: $440. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209.Web: www.augustaheritage.com CR HR A
7/25-30; HERITAGE DULCIMER CAMP — Where: Heartland Presbyterian Ctr, Parkville, Mo. Featuring: Peggy Carter, Linda Thomas, Susan Trump, Linda Brockinton. Workshops in mtn and hammered dulcimer. Tix: $595, commuters $250. Info: Sharon Lindenmeyer, Heritage Dulcimer Camp, 405 Court, Ellsworth, KS 67439; Ph: 785-472-4285.Web: www.heritagedulcimercamp.org A
7/25-30; LIVING TRADITION GUITAR AND INSTRUMENTAL SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: West Park, Dundee, Scotland. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)1563-551408.Web: www.livingtradition.org.uk
7/25-30; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: New Milford, Conn. Featuring: John Petrucci, Sonny Landreth. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1515. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com CO CR
7/25-30; 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 A
7/25-31; A DULCIMER CELEBRATION — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough, Lois Hornbostel, Bonnie Carol, Bill Taylor. Tix: $527. 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
7/25-31; ASHOKAN FIDDLE & DANCE - NORTHERN WEEK — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Nils Fredland, David Kaynor, Susan Kevra, Marie-Soleil Pillete, Bruce Sagan, Peter and Mary Alice Amidon, Laurie Andres, Martine Billette, Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Jesse Hazzard-Watkins, Peter Puma Hedlund, John Krumm, Molly Mason, Bob McQuillen, Owen Morrison, Lisa Ornstein, Anna Patton, Jay Ungar, Noah VanNorstrand Cathie Whitesides, more. Workshops in music, instruments, dance. Tix: $855. 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. Web: www.ashokan.org CO CR HR A
7/25-31; BOXWOOD FEST — Where: Lunenburg, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Rev. Gary Hastings, Paddy Keenan, Jean-Christophe Millard, Chris Norman, Rod Garnett, James Kelly, David Greenberg, Edmund Brownless, Joanthon Srour, Elizabeth MacDonald, Marlys Norman, David McGuinness, William Coulter, Shelley Phillips, David and Nina Shorey, Forbes and Yola Christie. Workshops. Tix: $625. 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 HR A
7/25-31; STOCKTON FOLK DANCE CAMP — Where: Univ. of the Pacific, Stockton, Calif. Workshops. Tix: $150. Info: Bruce Mitchell, Stockton Folk Dance Camp, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211; Ph: 530-888-6586 or 530-474-3231. Web: www.folkdancecamp.org CR HR A
7/25-31; SWANNANOA GATHERING CONTEMPORARY FOLK WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Asheville N.C. Featuring: Christine Lavin, Jack Williams, Abbie Gardner, more. Tix: $440 tuition, $350 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434.Web: www.swangathering.org HR A
7/25-31; SWANNANOA GATHERING GUITAR WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Tony McManus, Adam Rafferty, Robin Bullock, Vicki Genfan, Pat Donohue, Steve Baughman, Doug Smith, Del Ray, Harvey Reid, Al Petteway, Patrick Landeza, Sally Van Meter, Akira Otsuka, Steve James, Scott Ainslie, Ed Dodson, Randy Hughes. Tix: $440 tuition, $350 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434.Web: www.swangathering.org HR A
7/25-8/1; JINK & DIDDLE SCHOOL OF SCOTTISH FIDDLING — Where: Valle Crucis, N.C. Featuring: John Turner, Colyn Fischer, David Gardner, Melinda Crawford, more. Workshops in Scottish fiddling. Tix: $225-805. Info: Moira J. Turner, Jink & Diddle Scottish Fiddling School, 11302 Avocet Dr., Chesterfield, VA 23838-8945; Ph: 804-647-2164 or 804-778-4708. Web: www.jinkdiddle.com HR
7/25-8/1; ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIDDLE CAMP — Where: Denver, Colo. Featuring: Randal Bays, Catherine Fraser, Ward McDonald, Andy Stein, Matt Brown, Dennis Cahill, Abby Newton, Duncan Smith, Ed Miller, Grey Larson, Larry Edelman, Cosima and Christopher Luther, Topher Gayle, Loretta Thompson, Frank Fyock, Tina Gugeler, Arlene Patterson, Jennifer Sordyl, Steve Scott. Workshops in fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, cello, more. Tix: $795. Info: Mark F. Luther, 453 E Wonderview Ave #194, Estes Park, CO 80517; Ph: 303-596-9870.Web: www.rmfiddle.com CO CR HO HR A
7/26-30; BURWELL BASH — Where: Burwell, Cambridge, England. Featuring: Jack Tyldesley, Brian Finnegan, Ed Boyd, Sam Pirt. Workshops in fiddle, flute/whistle, guitar, bouzouki and accordion. Tix: £370 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 CO
7/26-30; ENGLISH ACOUSTIC COLLECTIVE - SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, England. Featuring: Robert Harboron, Miranda Rutter, Chris Wood, more. 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 CO
7/30-8/7; LARK CAMP - WORLD SONG, MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Mendocino Woodlands, Mendocino, Calif. Featuring: Jason Adajian, Tami Allen, Claudette Boureaux, Shirleigh Brannon, Malaika Finkelstein, Erik Hoffman, Robyn Mahealani Kneubuhl, Frank Howard, Antonea Leftheroitis, Janis Reynolds, Yael Schy, Robin ""Dameshe"" Shumays, Adrienne Simpson, Laura Me Smith, Elizabeth Strong, Irene Thomas, Sue Willard, Joey Abarta, Anita Anderson, Kim Atkinson, Agi Ban, more. Workshops in music, song and dance. Info: Mickie Zekley, Lark Camp, P.O. Box 1176, Mendocino, CA 95460; Ph: 707-964-4826.Web: www.larkcamp.com CO CR HR
7/31-8/6; PUGET SOUND GUITAR CAMP, SESSION I — Where: near Bremerton, Wash. Featuring: Cary Black, Laurel Bliss, Mark Bosnian, Barry Crannell, Nova Devonie, Wayne Henderson, James Hill, Ed Johnson, David Keenan, Crystal Reeves, Paul Reisler, Rhonda Rucker, Sparky Rucker, Cyd Smith, Laura Smith, Joe Vinikow, Linda Waterfall, 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.Web: www.psgw.org CO
7/31-8/7; ENGLISH DANCE WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org
7/31-8/7; FAMILY WEEK — Where: Ogontz Camp, Lyman, N.H. Featuring: Lauren Breunig, David Cantieni, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Brad Foster, lydia ievins, Jonathan Jensen, Jane Miller, Suzannah Park, Ann Percival, Roger Reed, Bruce Rosen, Sue Rosen, George Wilson . Workshops. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org A
7/31-8/7; FAMILY WEEK 2 — Where: Camp Ogontz, Lyman, N.H. Featuring: Lauren Breunig, David Cantieni, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Andy Davis, Robin Davis, Brad Foster, lydia ievins, Jonathan Jensen, Jane Miller, Suzannah Park, Ann Percival, Roger Reed, Bruce Rosen, Sue Rosen, George Wilson. Workshops. Tix: $855. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101.Web: www.cdss.org
7/31-8/7; TEACHER TRAINING COURSE — Where: Ogontz Camp, Lyman, N.H. Tix: $855. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x101.Web: www.cdss.org
August 2010
8/1-6; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER BLUEGRASS WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Jesse McReynolds, Dave McLaughlin, Mary Burdette, Ira Gitlin, Richard Bailey, Charlie Cushman, Tony Trischka, Mike Fleming, Mark Panfil, Tammy Rogers, Chris Brashear, Darol Anger, Jim Watson, Tyler Grant, Jeff White, Sharon Gilchrist, Herschel Sizemore, Mike Compton, Chris Stewart, Janet Beazley, Robin and Linda Williams, more. Tix: $435. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209.Web: www.augustaheritage.com CR HR A
8/1-6; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER SWING WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Rusty Mason, Buddy Spicher, Roger Bellow, Ralph Gordon, Mary Pat Cooney, Marv Reitz, Dick Gimble, Tom Mitchell, Gerald Ross, John Jensen, Peter Ecklund, Steve Larrance, Ralph Shaw, Wendi Bourne. Tix: $435. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209.Web: www.augustaheritage.com CR HR A
8/1-6; 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 A
8/1-6; OT AZOY! YIDDISH CRASH COURSE — Where: School of Oriental and African Studies, London, U.K. Featuring: Helen Khayele Beer, Heather Valencia, Lily Kahn, Sonia Pinkusowitz, more. Tix: £135-£235. Info: Jewish Music Institute, SOAS, University of London, P.O. Box 232, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2NN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)208-909-2445.Web: www.jmi.org.uk
8/1-7; SWANNANOA GATHERING DULCIMER WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Walt Michael, Bing Futch, Jem Moore, Lois Hornbostel, Rob Brereton, Ken Kolodner, Bonnie Leigh, Thomasina, Dan Landrum, Joe Holbert, Kenneth Bloom, Doug and Darcy Orr, more. Workshops in hammered and mtn dulcimer. Tix: $440 tuition, $350 r&b. Info: Liz Brace, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434.Web: www.swangathering.org HR A
8/1-13; 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.Web: www.jmi.org.uk A
8/2-5; HAMMERED DULCIMER WORKSHOP — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Featuring: Rick Thum and Judy Schmidt. Workshops. Tix: $200. Info: Ozark Folk Center, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 870-269-3851.Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com CR HR A
8/2-6; GODERICH CELTIC COLLEGE — Where: Goderich, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Classes in fiddle, cello, ensemble and repertoire, vocal harmony, concertina, harmonica, accordion, harp, percussion, piano, song, whistle, flute and pipes, fretted strings, sound, dance, more. Crafts. Tix: $385. Info: Warren Robinson, Goderich Celtic College, Box 171, Goderich, ON N7A 3Z2, Canada; Ph: 519-524-8221.Web: www.celticfestival.ca HR A
8/2-9; FLANDERS ETHNO — Where: Tervuren, Brussels, Belgium. Featuring: Vincent Noiret, Jonas Ollson, Sara Salverius, Ian Stephenson. Workshops in traditional music, songs, dances. Info: Flanders Ethno, E. Verhaerenlaan 56, Gent, 9050, Belgium; Ph: +32-(0)2-720-7695 or +32-(0)476-90-1880. Web: www.flandersethno.be
8/3-13; HARBOURFRONT CENTRE CAMP ROCK STAR — Where: Harbourfront Ctr, Toronto, Ont., Canada. Tix: $448. 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
8/5-8; NEW MEXICO FOLK DANCE CAMP — Where: Socorro, N.M. Featuring: Željko Jergen, Bare Necessities, more. Tix: $70-285. Info: Dorothy Stermer, 1201 Cannonade Ct. Se, Albuquerque, NM 87123; Ph: 505-299-1159 or 505-344-0447. Web: www.swifdi.org
8/6-8; ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAMP — Where: Dallas, Texas. Featuring: Ned Luberecki, Shawn Lane, Brad Davis, Jim ""Texas Shorty"" Chancellor, Kenny Smith, Paul Glasse, Gerald Jones, Amanda Smith, Wil Maring, Jason Burleson, Dan Levenson, Nate Lee, Clay Powers, Dennis McBride, Robert Bowlin, Alan Tompkins, Steve Curry, Tom Nechville, Randy Collier, Bryan Kimsey, more. Tix: $345. Info: Gerald Jones, 5435 North Garland Ave, Suite 140, Garland, TX 75040; Ph: 214-236-0783.Web: acousticmusiccamp.com A
8/6-12; SUMMERSONGS EAST — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Cadence Carroll, Mark Dann, Penny Nichols, David Roth, Cosy Sheridan, Sloan Wainwright, Pat Wictor. Workshops in Songwriting, singing, instruments, vocal recording technique, creative process, performance, co-writing, recording demos. Tix: $799 week, $499 wknd. Info: Penny Nichols, SummerSongs Inc., P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-247-7049 or 845-594-1867. Web: www.summersongs.com or www.summersongs.org CO CR HR A
8/7-13; PUGET SOUND GUITAR CAMP, SESSION II — Where: near Bremerton, Wash. Featuring: Russ Barenberg, Greg Booth, Flip Breskin, Greg Canote, Jere Canote, Chris Grampp, Clive Gregson, Kathy Kallick, John Knowles, Peter Langston, Tony Marcus, Mick Nicholson, Kristina Olsen, Richard Scholtz, Alice Stuart, Barry Tashian, Holly Tashian, 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.Web: www.psgw.org CO
8/7-14; BALKAN MUSIC & DANCE WORKSHOP — Where: Rock Hill, N.Y. 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. Web: www.eefc.org
8/7-14; ENGLISH & AMERICAN DANCE WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Workshops in s. Crafts. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org
8/7-14; ENGLISH DANCE LEADERS COURSE — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039-0338; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org
8/7-14; MBIRA CAMP: SESSION 3 — Where: Berkeley, Calif. Featuring: Erica Azim, Renold and Caution Shonhai, more. Tix: $800. Info: Erica Azim, MBIRA, P.O. Box 7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863; Ph: 510-548-6053.Web: www.mbira.org CO
8/8-12; THE SONG SCHOOL — Where: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, Colo. Featuring: Jonatha Brooke, Sheila Carabine, Vance Gilbert, Pat Pattison, Paul Reisler, Darrell Scott, Steve Seskin, Amanda Walther, David Wilcox, Michael Bowers, Ron Browning, Joe Craven, Ellis, Arthur Lee Land, Terri Mazurek, Siobhan Quinn, Amy Speace, 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. Web: www.bluegrass.com CO CR HR A
8/8-13; 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 CO CR A
8/8-15; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER DANCE WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Cis Hinkle, Nils Fredland, Bill Litchman, Edwin and Amberlyn Roa, Matthew Olwell and Emily Oleson, Tony Hernandez, Elixir, more. Tix: $440. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209.Web: www.augustaheritage.com CR HR A
8/11-16; THE WOODS MUSIC & DANCE CAMP — Where: Lake Rosseau College, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Steve Baughman, Bev Bernbaum, Heather Bishop, Steafan Hannigan, Jeni and Billy, Brian Pickell, Cindy Thompson. Workshops in fiddle, guitar, voice, step-dancing, old-time, blues, traditional music, banjo, mandolin, songwriting, tunewriting and dance. Tix: $695-$880. Info: The Woods Music & Dance Society, 18 Simpson Ave., Toronto, ON M4K 1A2, Canada; Ph: 416-461-1864 or 416-536-2135. Web: www.the-woods.ca A
8/13-16; 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.Web: www.furpeaceranch.com CO HO A
8/14-20; PUGET SOUND GUITAR CAMP, SESSION III — Where: near Bremerton, Wash. Featuring: Roy Berns, Evo Bluestein, Brian Butler, Cathy Fink, Piper Heisig, Marcy Marxer, Carol McComb, Alonzo Pennington, Cliff Perry, Stacy Phillips, Tom Rawson, David Romtvedt, Gerald Ross, Greg Schochet, Maria Sonevytsky, Tracy Spring, Sean Williams. 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.Web: www.psgw.org CO
8/14-21; BOSTON HARBOR SCOTTISH FIDDLE SCHOOL — Where: Thompson Island, Boston Harbor, Mass. Featuring: Gregor Borland, Catherine Fraser, Ryan McKasson, Anne Hooper, Hanneke Cassel, Sandy Brechin, Cali McKasson, Christopher Lewis, more. Workshops in Scottish music. Tix: $775-900. Info: Folk Arts Center of New England, 42 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176; Ph: 781-662-7475.Web: www.scottishfiddle.org
8/14-21; EARLY MUSIC WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Workshops. Info: Sheila Beardslee (Program Director, recorder), Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org
8/15-20; GUITAR SESSIONS — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Berklee faculty. Workshops in songwriting. Tix: $1,035, housing $710, $50 application. Info: Office of Special Programs, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215-3693; Ph: 877-BERKLEE or 617-747-2245. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer A
8/15-21; ASHOKAN FIDDLE & DANCE: SOUTHERN WEEK — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Workshops in music, instruments, dance. Tix: $855. 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. Web: www.ashokan.org CO CR HR A
8/15-21; BEGINNING GUITAR — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Rick Taylor. Tix: $527. 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
8/15-21; LADY OF THE LAKE FAMILY WEEK — Where: Camp N-Sid-Sen, Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Featuring: Jason Sharma, Greg and Jere Canote, Katy German, Susan Michaels, Cathie Whitesides, Molly Adolfae and Pat Hagley, Mel Luedders, Pat and Vickie Marron. Workshops in Dance, music, storytelling and more. Info: Penn Fix, Spokane Folklore Society, PO Box 141, Spokane, WA 99210; Ph: 509-838-2160 or 509-624-4163. Web: www.spokanefolklore.org CO
8/15-21; MAINEWOODS DANCE CAMP: SESSION 1 — Where: Camp Indian Acres, Fryeburg, Maine. Featuring: Tom Bozigian, Ann Smith, Loui Tucker, Barbara Pixton. Workshops in Italian, Bulgarian, contra and intn'l folk dance. Tix: $450-$660. 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 CR HR
8/15-22; ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAM — Where: Timber Ridge Camp, Hich View, W. Va. Workshops. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org
8/15-22; MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC & DANCE CAMP — Where: Mendocino Woodlands Camp, Mendocino, Calif. Featuring: Khadijah, Ayah Buonaugurio, Dr. Robin C. Friend, Rebecca Conant, Suren Baronian, Serpil Borozan, Rachhid Halihal, more. Workshops. Tix: $690. Info: Josh Tamer, Middle Eastern Music & Dance, 3244 Overland Ave. #1, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Ph: 310-838-5471.Web: www.middleeastcamp.com CO
8/16-20; MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wis. Featuring: Liz Carroll, Joanie Madden, Mick Moloney, Robbie O'Connell, Tony Ryan, Tommy Sands, members of the band Slide- Daire Bracken, Eamonn DeBarra, Mick Broderick, Dave Curley, Aogan Lynch, more. Workshops in bodhran, bouzouki,concertina, fiddle, flute, guitar, whistle, set dance, sean nos dance. Tix: $20 and up. Info: Barb Breed-Heidt, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53213; Ph: 262-367-2649 or 414-839-2813. Web: www.irishfest.com HR A
8/16-20; UK SONGWRITING FEST — Where: Bath Spa University, Bath, U.K. Featuring: Andy White, Iain Archer, Joe Bennett, Davey Ray Moor, Andy West, Lucy Ray, Nigel Beaham Powell, Boo Hewerdine, Cecilia Sylvan, Chris Blanden, more. Tix: £495-970. Info: Emmanuelle Ginn, Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St. Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN, United Kingdom; Ph: 44(0)-1225-876-360.Web: www.uksongwritingfestival.com HR A
8/16-21; BULKLEY VALLEY ADULT GUITAR CAMP — Where: Driftwood Camp, Smithers, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Scott Atchison, Ben Brooks, Jenny Lester, Mark Perry, George Stokes, Mark Thibeault. Workshops. Tix: $600. 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 CO CR A
8/18-21; SUMMER SONGWRITING WORKSHOP — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Berklee Songwriting Dept. faculty, guest artists and clinicians. Workshops in songwriting. Tix: $790, housing $435, $50 application. Info: Office of Special Programs, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215-3693; Ph: 877-BERKLEE or 617-747-2245. Web: www.berklee.edu/summer A
8/21-28; CAMPERS' WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: . Workshops. Crafts. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org
8/22-27; PLAYING OLD-TIME MUSIC IN A GROUP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Bob and Amy Buckingham. Tix: $474. 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
8/22-28; MAINEWOODS DANCE CAMP: SESSION 2 — Where: Camp Indian Acres, Fryeburg, Maine. Featuring: France Bourque-Moreau, Ahmet Lüleci, Yves Moreau, Susan Andersen, Carol and Bill Wadlinger. Workshops in Romanian, Scandanavian, Armenian and intn'l folk dance. Tix: $450-660. 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 CR HR
8/22-28; MEADOWLARK MUSIC CAMP — Where: Mid-coast, Maine. Featuring: Gordon Bok, Jerry Bryant, Anne Dodson, Ron Grosslein, Kary Johnson, Lorinda Jones, Cindy Kallet, Ken Kolodner, Grey Larsen, Peggy Lynn, Rachel Maloney, Keith Murphy, Andy Reiner, Curt Stager, Richie Stearns, Becky Tracy, Chris Turner, Luke the Viking. Workshops in guitar, banjo, dulcimers, harmonica, fiddle, harp, tin whistle, voice, keyboard, percussion and songwriting. Tix: $770. 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
8/22-28; WUMB SUMMER ACOUSTIC MUSIC WEEK 2 — Where: Moultonboro, N.H. Featuring: Kate Campbell, Mark Cosgrove, John Doerschuk, Bob Franke, Bennett Hammond, Lorraine Hammond, Ernie Hawkins, Reverend Robert Jones, The Kennedys, John Kirk, Trish Miller, Sloan Wainwright . Workshops. Tix: $810-845. Info: Dick Pleasants, WUMB / UMass., Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393; Ph: 617-287-6901 or 617 287-6900. Web: www.wumb.org/samw CO CR
8/27-29; LEARN TO PLAY MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough. Tix: $299. 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
8/27-9/4; VALLEY OF THE MOON SCOTTISH FIDDLING CAMP — Where: Boulder Creek, Calif. Featuring: Alasdair Fraser, Darol Anger, Kimberley Fraser, Laura Risk, Hanneke Cassel, Deby Benton Grosjean, Janette Duncan, Natalie Haas, Mike Block, Cali McKasson, Tristan Clarridge, Nic Gareiss, Gary Campus, more. Workshops in fiddle, cello, piano, mandolin, dance, guitar, singing. Tix: $850. 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 CO CR
8/28-9/4; AMERICAN DANCE & MUSIC WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Workshops. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org
8/28-9/4; SQUARE DANCE CALLERS COURSE — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Workshops. Info: Caroline Batson, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039-0338; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org
8/29-9/4; ACOUSTIC ALASKA GUITAR CAMP — Where: Wasilla, Alaska. Featuring: Laurence Juber, BettySoo, Russ Barenberg, Doug Cox, Mike Compton, Steve Baughman, Rick Brooks. Workshops. Tix: $679. Info: Joe Becker, Acoustic Alaska Guitar Camp, 1021 Natalie Dr., Lawrence, KS 66046; Ph: 303-937-1787 or 866-293-6827. Web: www.acousticalaska.com CO CR HO HR A
8/29-9/4; BEGINNING HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough. 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 CO CR HO HR A
8/29-9/4; MAINEWOODS DANCE CAMP: SESSION 3 — Where: Camp Indian Acres, Fryeburg, Maine. Featuring: Mihai David, Lee Otterholt, Richard Schmidt, John Matulis, more. 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 CR HR
