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June through August 2011
FESTIVALS
June 2011
6/1-19; 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
6/1-19; ÉIGSE CARLOW ARTS FEST — Where: Carlow, Ireland. Info: Forresters Hall, College St, Carlow, , Ireland; Ph: +353-59-9140491.Web: www.eigsecarlow.ie
6/1-26; 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 FEST — Where: Barnstaple, North Devon, England. Featuring: Shaolin Warriors, Seth Lakeman, Blake, Blazing Fiddles, Tony Christie, Norman Beaker, Gordon Giltrap and the Philharmonia Orchestra.. 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
6/2-4; EUROPEAN WORLD OF BLUEGRASS FEST & TRADE SHOW — Where: Trefpunt, Voorthuizen, Netherlands. Tix: € 48 wknd, € 21 day. Info: Rienk Janssen, Postbus 32, Vlagtwedde, 9540 AA, Netherlands; Ph: +31-59-931-2663.Web: www.ebma.nl CO CR HR A
6/2-5; AFRICA FEST — Where: Mainauwiesen, Würzburg, Germany. Featuring: Vusi Mahlasela, Busi Mhlongo, Sam Mtukudzi with Chiwoniso and Max Wild, Freshlyground, Mariana Ramos, Youssou N'Dour, Takana Zion, Dellé and Band, more. Info: Afro Project, Kaiserstrasse 16, Würzburg, D-97070, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)931-15060.Web: www.africafestival.org CO
6/2-5; 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
6/2-5; STRAWBERRY PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Strawberry Park Resort, Preston, Conn.. 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
6/2-5; 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
6/2-5; WESTERN MARYLAND BLUES FEST — Where: Hagerstown, Md.. Featuring: Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam, Ana Popovic, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Hamilton Loomis, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Matt Schofield, George Porter, Jr.& Runnin Pardners, Bonerama, Guitar Blues Legend, Bobby Parker Band, Devon Allman's Honeytribe, Ernie Hawkins Band, Toby Walker, Duffy Kane & The Freedom Train, Tommy Lepson Band, BG & The Mojo Hands, Skyla Burrell Band, Grand Point Station.. Tix: $20-35 day, $50 wknd. Info: , ; Ph: 301-739-8577 x 116.Web: www.blues-fest.org
6/3; BLACK EYED SALLY'S — Where: Hartford, Conn.. Info: , 350 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103; Ph: 860-278-7427.Web: www.blackeyedsallys.com
6/3-4; CLACK MOUNTAIN FEST — Where: Morehead, Ky.. Crafts. Info: Terri Alderman, Morehead Tourism Commission , 111 E. 1st St, Morehead, KY 40351; Ph: 606-780-4342 or 606-783-9001. Web: www.clackmountainfest.com CR HR A
6/3-4; 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
6/3-4; 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
6/3-5; ALLEYFEST — Where: Longview, Texas. Info: Elaine Reynolds, Event Director, ; Ph: 903-237-4040.Web: www.alleyfest.org
6/3-5; BLUE PLUM MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Johnson City, Tenn.. Crafts. Info: Blue Plum, P.O. Box 1823, Johnson City, TN 37605; Ph: 423-467-2583.Web: www.blueplum.org HR A
6/3-5; COASTLINE BLUEGRASS MUSIC EVENT — Where: nr Llandudno, N. Wales. Info: John Prytherch, , Wales; Ph: 07711-244418.Web: www.coastlinebluegrass.co.uk
6/3-5; 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
6/3-5; 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
6/3-5; MINNESOTA HOMEGROWN KICKOFF — Where: El Rancho Manana Cmpgrnd, Richmond, Minn.. Featuring: . Workshops. Info: Jed Malischke, MBOTMA, P.O. Box 16408, Minneapolis, MN 54801; Ph: 800-635-3037.Web: www.minnesotabluegrass.org CO HO
6/3-5; 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
6/3-5; PAGOSA FOLK N' BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Reservoir Hill Park, Pagosa Springs, Colo.. Featuring: Eddie From Ohio, Solas. Crooked Still, Town Mountain, Joy Kills Sorrow, MilkDrive, The Dixie Bee-Liners, Warren Hood & the Goods, The Grant Farm, Spring Creek, Rockin' Acoustic Circus, Finders & Youngberg and many more.. 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
6/3-5; TEXAS SCOTTISH FEST — Where: Maverick Stadium, Arlington, Tex. Info: , ; Ph: 800-363-SCOT.Web: www.texasscottishfestival.com
6/3-5; 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: 416-423-2224.Web: www.waterfrontblues.ca
6/3-5; WESSEX FOLK FEST — Where: Weymouth, Dorset, U.K.. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)1305-821611.Web: www.wessexfolkfestival.co.uk
6/3-5; WYCHWOOD MUSIC FEST — Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, U.K.. 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
6/3-12; 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
6/4; Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival — Where: Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, Elmer, N.J. Featuring: Gogol Bordello, Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band, Ani DiFranco,Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Good Old War and many more.. Tix: $40. Info: Sean Timmons, Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, P.O. Box 888, Elmer, NJ 08318; Ph: 856-358-2472.Web: www.appelfarm.org HR A
6/4; 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
6/4; COLOMA BLUES LIVE — Where: Lotus, Calif.. Tix: $45. Info: El Dorado Arts Council, ; Ph: 530-295-3496.Web: www.colomablueslive.com
6/4; HIGHWAY 61 BLUES FEST — Where: Holy Ridge, Miss.. Featuring: Pat Thomas, Eddie Cusic, Mickey Rogers and the Soul Masters, John Horton and the Special Occasion Band, Lamar Thomas, Jimmy Phillips Band, Duff Dorrough Band, Cary Hudson and the Pineywoods Playboys, Eden Brent, Adam Gussow, Terry ""Harmonica"" Bean, Kairos Blues and Gospel Band, Backporch Society (Norway), Lazy Bone, Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition, Cedric Burnside Project and many 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
6/4; MORRO BAY MUSIC FEST — Where: Morro Bay, Calif.. Info: , Morr Bay Music Fest, 714 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442; Ph: 800-366-6043 or 805-772-1155. Web: www.mbmusicfest.com
6/4; RORY GALLAGHER INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE FEST — Where: Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Info: Ph: +353-86-8772325.
6/4; 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
6/4-5; SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM FOLK ARTS FAIR — Where: Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Ariz.. Featuring: Heritage festival includes arts, crafts and entertainment of central Arizona. Crafts. Tix: $5, $3 members, kids free. Info: Barbara Cook, Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301; Ph: 928-445-3122 x18.Web: www.sharlot.org CR A
6/4-5; 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
6/5; BACK FORTY FOLK FEST — Where: Morden Park, Morden, Man., Canada. Info: JP Lepage, 147 2nd St., Morden, MB R6M 1C6, Canada; Ph: 204-822-1915.Web: www.back40folkfest.com CR HR A
6/5; BOSTON FOLK FEST — Where: Waterfront Campus of UMass Boston. 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
6/5; 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
6/5-8; 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
6/6-11; SOUTHERN GOSPEL SINGING — Where: Lester Flatt Memorial Park, Otto, Ark. Featuring: No scheduled performances, ""just jamming."". Crafts. Info: C. Elizabeth Kuykendall, Lester Flatt Memorial Park, 50 Lester Flatt Dr., Vilonia, AR 72173; Ph: 501-835-2451 or 501-796-2030. Web: www.angelfire.com/ar/Sunshinexpress/Otto.html CO HO A
6/8; FIELD DAY — Where: Victoria Park, London E9. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)870-264-333 or +44-(0)8444-771-000. Web: www.fielddayfestivals.com
6/9-11; AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSIC FEST — Where: Grove Civic Center & Snider's Camp, Grove, Okla.. Contests in fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro. 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 CO CR HO HR A
6/9-11; BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS — Where: Mickey's Mtn, Hopedale, Ohio. Featuring: For His Glory, The Martin Family, No One You Know, Karl Shiflett & Big Country, Donna Hughes, Tall Grass, Hillbilly Gypsies, and more.. 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
6/9-11; LESLIE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Wheel Inn Cmpgrnd, Leslie, Mich.. 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
6/9-11; 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
6/9-11; SEEDTIME ON THE CUMBERLAND — Where: Appalshop, Whitesburg, Ky. Featuring: Seldom Scene, Kenny Baker, Ben Sollee, Woody Pines, Lee Sexton Band, Ann & Phil Case, The Stuart Brothers Band, Jimmy & Ada McCowan w/Paul David Smith, East KY Tyme, Randy Wilson, Mac & Jenny Traynham, Karly Dawn and Little Saree Band, Mike Havens & Blue Mtn. Grass, The Rail Splitters, Nikos Pappas, Rich & the Po’ Folk, The Pea Ridge Ramblers and The Cowan Creek Pick and Bow All-Stars.. Crafts. Tix: $15. Info: Art Menius, Director, Appalshop, 91 Madison Ave., Whitesburg, KY 41858; Ph: 606-633-0108.Web: www.appalshop.org/seedtime A
6/9-12; BLAST FROM THE BAYOU CAJUN / ZYDECO FEST — Where: Strawberry Park, Preston, Conn.. 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
6/9-12; FESTIVAL OF THE BLUEGRASS — Where: Kentucky State Horse Park, Lexington, Ky.. Featuring: Nothing Fancy, Lonesome River, IIIrd Tyme Out, J.D. Crowe, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Seldom Scene and many more.. Workshops. 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
6/9-12; ROOTS ON THE RIVER — Where: Bellows Falls, Vt. Tix: $20-$150. Info: Ray Massucco, Michelle Zdunek , Vermont Festivals LLC, 90 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT 05101-1537; Ph: 802-463-9595.Web: www.rootsontheriver.com CO CR HR A
6/9-12; SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, Conn.. 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
6/9-12; 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
6/9-12; 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
6/9-12; WIND GAP BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Mountain View Park, Wind Gap, Pa. Workshops. 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
6/9-20; 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
6/10-11; CANTON BLUES FEST — Where: Canton, Ohio. Info: Marci Saling, Event Manager, ; Ph: 330-458-2072 or 800-533-4302. Web: www.cantonbluesfest.com
6/10-11; 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
6/10-11; GREELEY BLUES JAM — Where: Greeley, Colo.. Featuring: Robert Randolph and the Family Band, North Mississippi Allstars, Trampled Under Foot, Coco Montoya, Nighthawks and Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers. On Back stage:* Erica Brown, *Another Kind of Magick, *Big Jim Adams & John Stilwagen, and The Otone Brass Band.. Tix: $25 adv., $30. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: http://greeleybluesjam.com/
6/10-11; MOUNTAIN VISTA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Blue Knob State Park, Pavia, Pa. Tix: $12.50 adv, $15 gate. Info: George Corle, Pavia Sportsmen Assoc., 1850 Burnt House Rd., Imler, PA 16655; Ph: 814-276-9345 or 814-276-3576. Web: www.paviasportsmans.org
6/10-11; 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
6/10-11; XFEST — Where: Country Creek Winery, Salford, Pa.. Featuring: Hoots and Hellmouth, Peter Stampfel, and many more.. Crafts. Info: Kevin Lynch, Xtreme Folk Scene, 912 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford, NJ 07073; Ph: 973-809-1930.Web: www.xfsmusic.org CO CR
6/10-12; 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
6/10-12; 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
6/10-12; KLUANE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Yukon Arts Centre in Whitehorse. Featuring: Balsam Range, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper featuring Dale Ann Bradley, Rick Fines and Suzie Vinnick, Four Chords of Wood, Gibson Brothers, Grasstowne, Headwater, Jim Hurst, and many more.. Workshops in banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, vocal, fiddle. Tix: $130 wknd. Info: Harvey Jessup, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5T5, Canada; Ph: 867-668-4917.Web: www.yukonbluegrass.com CR HR A
6/10-12; NORFOLK HARBORFEST — Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk, Va.. Crafts. Info: Norfolk Festevents, 120 W. Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510; Ph: 757-441-2345.Web: www.festeventsva.org A
6/10-12; ORILLIA SPRING BLUES FEST — Where: Orillia, Ont., Canada . Info: Orillia Spring Blues Festival, 323 Rodgers Road, Orillia, ON L3V 6M1, Canada; Ph: 705-325-8508.Web: www.orilliaspringblues.com
6/10-12; OVERTON BLUEGRASS & GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Overton City Park, Overton, Tex.. Workshops. Crafts. 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
6/10-12; ST NEOTS FOLK FEST — Where: Bedford, U.K.. 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
6/10-12; 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
6/10-12; 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
6/10-12; WIMBORNE FOLK FEST — Where: Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England. Workshops in instruments, song and dancing. Crafts. 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
6/10-13; NATIONAL CELTIC FOLK FEST — Where: Portarlington, Victoria, Australia. Workshops in instrument, dance, singing and language. Crafts. 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
6/10-16; CARROUSEL BY THE RIVER CULTURAL FEST — Where: Windsor, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Ethnic food, arts and crafts, music and dance during three consecutive weekends.. 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
6/10-25; 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
6/10-26; 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
6/11; 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
6/11; FAIRBANKS SUMMER FOLK FEST — Where: Alaskaland/Pioneer Park, Fairbanks, Alaska. Featuring: Local folk performers. Contests. Crafts. Tix: Free. Info: Fairbanks Summer Folk Festival, P.O. Box 84199, Fairbanks, AK 99708; Ph: .Web: www.alaskasbest.com/fairbanksfolkfest CO CR HR A
6/11; 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. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.statestreetblues.com
6/11; 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
6/11-12; GEBHARD WOODS DULCIMER FEST — Where: Gebhard Woods State Park, Morris, Ill. Workshops in Hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, autoharp and more. Tix: Donation. Info: Neal Peck, Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival, P.O. Box 803, Morris, IL 60450; Ph: 708-331-6875 or 815-942-0609. Web: http://www.gebharddulcimer.org CO CR HR A
6/11-12; THIRSTY EAR FEST — Where: Eaves Movie Ranch, Santa Fe, N.M.. Info: Mike Koster, Thirsty Ear Festival, P.O. Box 29600, Santa Fe, NM 87592; Ph: 505-473-5723 or 505-988-1234. Web: www.thirstyearfestival.com HR A
6/11-18; 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
6/11-23; Steamboat 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
6/12; BILLTOWN BLUES FEST — Where: Hughesville, Pa.. Info: , Billtown Blues Association, PO Box 2, Hughesville, PA 17737; Ph: 570-584-4480.Web: www.billtownblues.org
6/12; 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
6/16-18; 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
6/16-19; 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
6/16-19; BLISTERED FINGERS FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Litchfield Fairgrounds, Litchfield, Maine. 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
6/16-19; CBA FATHER'S DAY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Nevada Co. Frgrnds, Grass Valley, Calif.. Workshops in various bluegrass instruments and traditional dancing. Crafts. Tix: $110-140 wknd, $35-55/day. Info: California Bluegrass Association, ; Ph: or 877-258-4777 . Web: www.cbaontheweb.org CO HO A
6/16-19; LEIGH FOLK FEST — Where: Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, U.K.. Info: Tony Prior, 60 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NU, England; Ph: +44(0)1702-715111.Web: www.leighfolkfestival.co.uk
6/16-19; SELDOVIA SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FEST — Where: Seldovia, Alaska. Featuring: 25 minute performances (pending acceptance): Paul Thompson, Sour Dough Biscuits, Mt. Echo, Dan Mc Elrath, Betsy Scott, Billy Goat, Acoustic Banana, Diamonds in the Rough, Bianca De Leon, The McNatts, Robin Hopper, The Nuther Brothers, and The Nelezen Dancers.. 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
6/16-19; TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Town Park, Telluride, Colo. Contests in troubadour, band. 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
6/17-18; 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
6/17-18; 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
6/17-18; COUNTRY STAGE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Country Stage Music Park, Nova, Ohio. Featuring: RICK PRATER & MIDNIGHT RAMBLERS, KYLE ESTEP & NEW COUNTY GRASS, HARBOURTOWN, TONY HOLT AND THE WILDWOOD VALLEY BOYS, SUMMERTOWN ROAD, and 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
6/17-18; LAUREL HIGHLANDS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ligonier, Pa.. Featuring: Blue Moon Rising, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Remington Ryde, Lonesome Highway, Northwest Territory, Mountain Therapy, Allegheny Drifters, 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
6/17-18; MAURY RIVER FIDDLERS' CONVENTION — Where: Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista, Va.. Tix: $20 wknd, daily $15, 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 CO HO A
6/17-18; OLD-TIME MUSIC AND OZARK HERITAGE FEST — Where: West Plains, Mo.. 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
6/17-18; POSTON LAKE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Guysville, Ohio. 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
6/17-18; T-BONE WALKER BLUES FEST — Where: Linden, Texas. Info: Russ Wright, Executive Producer, PO Box 987, Linden, TX 75563; Ph: 903-756-7774.Web: www.tbonewalkerfest.com
6/17-19; ALCESTER & ARDEN FOLK FEST — Where: Alcester, near Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England. Tix: £60, £55 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
6/17-19; 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
6/17-19; 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
6/17-19; 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
6/17-19; HUCK FINN'S JUBILEE — Where: Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville, Calif.. Featuring: Roy Clark, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Rodney Dillard and the Dillard Band, The Gibson Brothers and 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
6/17-19; 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
6/17-19; LIVE OAK MUSIC FEST — Where: Live Oak Camp, Santa Barbara Co., Calif.. Workshops. Tix: $122 wknd, $77 teen wknd, $37/ 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
6/17-19; 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
6/17-19; SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER SOLSTICE FEST — Where: Gravelbourg, Sask., Canada. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Shelley Hirstwood & Guylaine Ostrosky, Box 390, Gravelbourg, SK S0H 1X0, Canada; Ph: 306-648-3525 or 306-648-2127. Web: www.summersolsticefestivaldete.com CO CR HO HR A
6/17-19; TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FEST — Where: Teignmouth, Devon, England. Info: Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Rd., Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5BD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1803-290427.Web: www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk A
6/17-19; TOTTENHAM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tottenham Conservation Park, Ont., Canada. Workshops. Crafts. 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
6/17-19; 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
6/17-19; UKULELE FESTIVAL OF GREAT BRITIAN — Where: Cheltenham, Glos, U.K.. Info: , ; Ph: +44(0)1242-570330.Web: www.ukulelefestival.co.uk
6/17-22; 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
6/17-7/2; GRASSINGTON FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & ARTS — Where: Grassington, nr Skipton, North Yorkshire, U.K.. Info: Gill Driver, Festival Box Office, Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5AA, England; Ph: +44-(0)176-752691.Web: www.grassington-festival.org.uk
6/18; 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
6/18; JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION — Where: Fireman’s Park, Downtown Brenham, Tex. Featuring: Various entertainment, parade and food. Crafts. Info: Juneteenth Celebration, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, 314 Austin St., Brenham, TX 77833; Ph: 979-836-9738.Web: www.brenhamtexas.com
6/18; SOUTHERN SHORE MUSIC FEST — Where: Cumberland Co. Fairgrounds, Millville, NJ. Featuring: Arlo Guthrie, Hoots & Hellmouth, 61 North, Eileen Jewell, Nik Everett and more. Tix: $35, $25 adv. Info: Bob Rose, BCTA, PO Box 472, Bridgeton, NJ 08302; Ph: 856-453-2184.Web: www.southernshoremusicfestival.com
6/18; 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
6/18; WAYNE HENDERSON MUSIC FEST & GUITAR COMPETITION — Where: Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, Va. Contests in guitar. Tix: $10, $3 parking. Info: Production Committee Chair, Wayne Henderson Music Fest, Inc., P.O. Box 531, Galax, VA 24333-0531; Ph: 276-236-5991.Web: www.waynehenderson.org CO HO A
6/18-19; CLEARWATER GREAT HUDSON RIVER REVIVAL — Where: Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y.. Featuring: Pete Seeger, Drive-By Truckers, Martin Sexton, Indigo Girls, Arlo Guthrie, Josh Ritter, Jorma Kaukonen and many more.. Crafts. Tix: $45/day or $75-130 for weekend pass (advance) or $80/day $125-150 at the gate. 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: http://www.clearwaterfestival.org/ CO HO A I
6/18-19; 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
6/18-19; IRISH FAIR & MUSIC FEST — Where: Irvine Meadows Frgrnds, Irvine, Calif.. 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
6/18-19; KIRTLINGTON LAMB ALE MORRIS FEST — Where: Kirtlington, Oxon, U.K.. Info: Steve Hanley, ; Ph: +474-(0)1280-705858.Web: www.kirtlington-morris.org.uk
6/18-19; LEAMINGTON PEACE FEST — Where: Leamington Spa, Warks, U.K.. Tix: Free. Info: Tash Daly, PO Box 1686, Lamington Spa, Warks, CV31 1WS, England; Ph: +44(0)845-388-4207.Web: www.peacefestival.org.uk
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
6/18-26; GOLOWAN FEST — Where: Penzance, Cornwall, U.K.. Info: , ; Ph: +44(0)1736-334675.Web: www.golowan.org
6/18-7/3; 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
6/20-24; CRAICEANN TEADA INIS OIRR INTERNATIONAL BODHRAN SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Galway, Ireland. Info: David Lewis and Rolf Wagels, ; Ph: .Web: www.craiceann.com
6/20-25; 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
6/20-7/1; 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
6/21-24; SUMMER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Lester Flatt Memorial Park, Otto, Ark. Featuring: No scheduled performances, ""just jamming."". Info: C. Elizabeth Kuykendall, Lester Flatt Memorial Park, 50 Lester Flatt Dr., Vilonia, AR 72173; Ph: 501-835-2451 or 501-796-2030. Web: www.angelfire.com/ar/Sunshinexpress/Otto.html CO HO
6/21-27; 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
6/22-25; 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
6/22-25; MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Summersville Music Park, Summersville, W.Va.. Tix: Advance Tickets: $40/day or 4-Day Pass $120 3-Day Pass $110; At the Gate: $45/day or 4-Day Pass $140, 3-Day Pass $130. 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
6/22-26; AMSTERDAM ROOTS FESTIVAL — Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Info: , Lijnbaansgracht 234a, 1017 PH, Amsterdam, , Netherlands; Ph: +31-20-531-81-81.Web: www.amsterdamroots.nl
6/22-26; 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
6/22-26; MOUNTAIN LAUREL AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Little Buffalo Family Cmpgrnd, Newport, Pa.. Featuring: Bryan Bowers, Jo Ann Smith, Karla Armstrong, Cathy Britell, Bob Zentz & Friends, Mountain Fling, Lucille Reilly.. Contests in autoharp. Workshops in autoharp. 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
6/23-25; BLUEGRASS IN SEDALIA — Where: Sedalia Ctr, Big Island, Va.. 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
6/23-25; CHARLOTTE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Eaton Co. Frgrnds, Charlotte, Mich.. Featuring: Marty Rabon, David Peterson, Next Best Thing, David Parmley & Continental Divide, Heather Berry, Little Roy & Lizzie, Darrell Webb, Newfound Road, Wildwood Valley Boys, Audie Blaylock, Illrd Tyme Out, Goldwing Express and many more.. Tix: $65 advance tickets, $75 after June 15th, or $35 day. Info: Jim Wilder, P.O. Box 1939, Royal Oak, MI 48073; Ph: 248-435-2828 or 248-435-0049. Web: wilderbluegrassfestival.com CO A
6/23-25; FLATROCK BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE — Where: Fudfest Music Grnds, Athelstane, Wis. Tix: $75, $60 adv, $25-35 day. Info: Randall G. Wilson, P.O. Box 87, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-0087; Ph: 920-373-7773 or 920-421-1037. Web: www.flatrockbluegrass.com
6/23-25; OHIO SCOTTISH GAMES — Where: Lorain Co. Frgrnds, Wellington, Ohio. Contests in fiddle and harp. Workshops in fiddle, harp, highland dancing, piping, drumming and pipe bands. Crafts. Info: Liz Mull, 3181 Corydon Rd., Cleveland, OH 44118; Ph: 440-835-9794.Web: www.ohioscottishgames.com CR HO HR A
6/23-25; RENFRO VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Renfro Valley, Ky.. Featuring: Three days of outdoor festival fun. Includes nationally known bluegrass performers, vendors, food vendors, camping and more. Free Soup Bean dinner for early bird ticket holders! Contact Ticket Office for prices.. Crafts. Info: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Renfro Valley, KY 40473; Ph: 606-256-2638 or 800-765-7464. Web: www.renfrovalley.com CO HO
6/23-25; ROMP (RIVER OF MUSIC PARTY) — Where: International Bluegrass Music Museum, Owensboro, Ky.. Featuring: Emmylou Harris, Steve Martin with The Steep Canyon Rangers, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile, Trampled By Turtles and many more.. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: Advance 3-Day Pass $55 students, $70 adults. 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
6/23-25; RUDYFEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Carter Co. Frgrnds, Grayson, Ky.. Featuring: Tony Rice, Illrd Tyme out, and many 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
6/23-26; BAYOU BOOGALOO & CAJUN FOOD FEST — Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk, Va. Featuring: Unique art, music, family activities, hot pepper and crawfish eating contests, three stages of national, local and New Orleans musicians. Info: Norfolk Festevents, 120 W. Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510; Ph: 757-441-2345.Web: www.festeventsva.org A
6/23-26; 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
6/23-26; FOX MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Berwick, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Nothing Fancy, Spinney Brothers, Shadow River Bluegrass Band, New Ground, Saddle River Stringband, The Douthwrights, Grassfire and many more.. 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
6/23-26; JENNY BROOK FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, Vt.. Featuring: The Gibson Brothers, Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, The Grascals, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Leroy Troy and the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, The Boxcars, and many more. . Workshops in guitar, banjo, acoustic bass, fiddle, mandolin. Crafts. Tix: $30/day. 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
6/23-26; 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
6/23-26; WIRRAL FOLK ON THE COAST FEST — Where: O.C. Sports & Leisure Centre, Merseyside, U.K.. 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
6/24-25; NORTH MISSISSIPPI HILL COUNTRY PICNIC — Where: Potts Camp, Miss.. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.nmshillcountrypicnic.org
6/24-25; 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
6/24-26; BLACK HILLS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mystery Mountain Resort, Rapid City, S.D.. Workshops in Guitar, Mandolin, Kids Fiddle, Bass, Banjo, Harmony/Song, Fiddle. 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
6/24-26; BLUES FROM THE TOP — Where: Winter Park, Colo.. Info: , GCBS, PO Box 1530, Winter Park, CO 80482; Ph: 970-726-5144.Web: www.grandblues.org
6/24-26; CELTIC FLING AND HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim, Pa.. Tix: Adult 2-Day Pass: $35, Child $15. Info: Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545; Ph: 717-665-7021.Web: www.parenfaire.com CR HR A
6/24-26; COULEUR CAFÉ — Where: Brussels, Belgium. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.couleurcafe.be
6/24-26; CRAWLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Hawth, Crawley, U.K.. Workshops. Tix: £14. 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
6/24-26; DENT FOLK FEST — Where: Sedbergh in Cumbria, U.K.. Featuring: Judy Collins, Altan, The Eliza Carthy Band, Ska Cubano and 3 Daft Monkeys and many more.. Tix: wknd £70, £12-18 day. Info: Dent Folk Fest, ; Ph: .Web: www.dentfolkfestival.co.uk CR A
6/24-26; EAST ANGLIAN BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME FEST — Where: Steeple Morden, South Cambridgeshire, England. Info: John Pearman, East Anglian Bluegrass/OT Fest, 6 Jubilee Way, Steeple Morden, Royston, Harts, SG8 O9F, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)124-526-4450 or +44-(0)124-526-4450. Web: www.eabg.blue-apples.co.uk CO CR A
6/24-26; 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
6/24-26; 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
6/24-26; 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
6/24-26; SEDBERGH FOLKFEST — Where: Sedburgh, Cumbria, U.K.. Info: , ; Ph: +44(0)844-579-6949.Web: www.sedberghfolkfest.co.uk
6/24-56; 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
6/24-7/3; CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Millennium Park, Chicago, Ill.. 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
6/24-7/3; SASKATEL JAZZ FEST — Where: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Featuring: . Tix: varies, some events Free!. Info: Greg Bodnarchuk, #701-601 Spadina Cres. E, Saskatoon , SK , Canada; Ph: 306-652-1421.Web: www.saskjazz.com A
6/24-7/3; 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
6/24-7/4; WELCOME AMERICA CELEBRATION — Where: Philadelphia, Pa.. Tix: Free. Info: Welcome America Festival, One Parkway, 1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102; Ph: 215-683-2200.Web: www.welcomeamerica.com A
6/25; 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.bobalong.co.uk
6/25; LADIES OF COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS MUSIC — Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, N.J.. Tix: $5. Info: Elaine & Roy Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657 , Waretown , NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593.Web: www.alberthall.org CR A
6/25-26; CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL MILITARY TATTOO — Where: Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ont., Canada. 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
6/25-26; GREENFARM FEST — Where: Halbergmoos, nr Munich, Germany. Info: Frank McLynn, Carlo-Schmid-Straße 7, Munich, D-81739, Germany; Ph: +49-89-634-99-848.Web: www.greenfarmfestival.de
6/25-26; 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
6/25-26; LONG DAY'S NIGHT MUSIC FEST — Where: Swift Current, Sask., Canada. 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
6/25-26; PRESCOTT BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Courthouse Plaza, Prescott, Ariz.. Featuring: Headlining band: Blue Highway.. 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
6/25-26; SAN FRANCISCO FREE FOLK FEST — Where: City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif.. 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
6/25-7/4; 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
6/26-7/5; 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
6/26-7/16; CITY OF LONDON FEST — Where: London, U.K.. Info: Emily Caket, ; Ph: +44(0)20-7583-3585.Web: www.colf.org
6/27-7/3; 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
6/29-7/3; 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
6/29-7/3; 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
6/30-7/4; 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
July 2011
7/1-2; 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
7/1-3; BELPER MUSIC FEST — Where: Belper, Derbyshire, U.K.. Info: , ; Ph: +44(0)7983-250980.Web: www.belpermusicfestival.org.uk
7/1-3; 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
7/1-3; 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
7/1-3; CORNBURY FESTIVAL — Where: nr Chadbury, Oxfordshire. Featuring: James Blunt, Cyndi Lauper, Buffy St Marie, Eliza Doolitle, Bellowhead, The ToyHearts, Ben Montague, The Faces, Ray Davies, Imelda May, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Pete Lawrie, Deacon Blue, Saint Jude, The Like, Status Quo, Olly MURS, SawDoctors, Wilo Johnson, Stackridge, Jon Allen, Stax, Alice Gold, Chipping Norton Allstars, more.. Info: Cornbury Music Festival Ltd, 4b Ledbury Mews North, London, W11 2AF, England; Ph: +44-(0)20-7229-2219.Web: www.cornburyfestival.com
7/1-3; GOOIKOORTS INTERNATIONAL FOLK FEST — Where: Gooik, Belgium. Info: , ; Ph: +32-475-33-67-30.Web: www.gooikoorts.be
7/1-3; GREAT BLUE HERON MUSIC FEST — Where: Sherman, 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
7/1-3; 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
7/1-3; 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
7/1-3; 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
7/1-3; PEI BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: Rollo Bay, P.E.I., Canada. Featuring: Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Jerry Butler and The Blue J's, Larry Gillis and His Hard Drivin' Swampgrass Band, A New Shade of Blue, The Bluegrass Diamonds, Bluegrass Tradition, The Mark Boutillier Band, and 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
7/1-3; 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
7/1-3; THE BEATHERDER FEST — Where: Ribble Valley, Lancs. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)1535-673399.Web: www.beatherder.co.uk
7/1-3; 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
7/1-4; 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
7/1-4; 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; 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
7/1-10; 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
7/1-16; 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
7/1-17; 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
7/2; 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
7/2-3; GREATER NEW BEDFORD SUMMERFEST — Where: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford, Mass. Featuring: Tom Allen, Annalivia, The Blackstone Run Band, Benoit Bourque, Barry Brown, Charlie Cover, Antje Duvokot, Cliff Eberhardt, Mark Erelli, Beppe Gambetta, Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka, Livio Guardi, Kim & Reggie Harris, Caroline Herring, David Jacobs-Strain, The Jethros, David Jones, Diana Jones, Le Vent du Nord, 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
7/2-4; FESTIVAL FOR THE ENO — Where: West Point on the Eno, Durham City Park, Durham, N.C. Featuring: More than 90 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
7/2-10; 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
7/2-9/3; 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
7/3-8; 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
7/3-10; 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
7/4; 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. Featuring: Bobby Rush, Sonny Rhodes, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, Caravan of Allstars, Big Daddy Cade, Billy Dunn & BluesWay, Purple Smoke, Billy & The Thrillers, more.. 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
7/4-10; 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
7/5-9; COGNAC BLUES FEST — Where: Cognac, France. Featuring: Six days of Afro-American blues. Artists include: Aloe Blacc, Andreya Triana, Angel Anke, Asa, Audrey et Les Faces B, Big Daddy Wilson, Blues Eaters, Bo Weavil, C.W. Stoneking, Eden Brent, Guy Forsyth, Guy King, and more.. Info: Michel Rolland, ; Ph: .Web: www.bluespassions.com
7/5-17; 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 866-258-3748. Web: www.ottawabluesfest.ca
7/6-9; 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
7/6-9; WAYSIDE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Wayside Park, Stuart, Va. Featuring: Jollet Lane, Rich N' Tradition, The Bluegrass Brothers, The Snyder Family, Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Mark Templeton, Big Country, Darin & Brooke Aldridge and JR Sisk & Ramblers Choice. 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
7/6-10; 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
7/6-10; SIGLUFJÖRDUR FEST — Where: Iceland. Info: Gunnsteinn Ólafsson c/o pjódlagasetur sr, Bjarna porsteinssonar, Nordurgötu 1, 580 Siglufirdi, , Iceland; Ph: .Web: festival.fjallabyggd.is
7/6-10; WINNIPEG FOLK FEST — Where: Birds Hill Park, Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: Blue Rodeo, KD Lang, Little Feat, Tegan and Sara and 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
7/7-9; BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS — Where: Mickeys Mtn, Hopedale, Ohio. Featuring: Midnight Ryde, New Outlook Band, Safire Sun, Redhead Express, Melvin Goins & Windy M ountain, Larry Gillis Band, The Tommy Webb Band, New Country Grass, The Hart Brothers, Little Roy & Lizzy, 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
7/7-9; CENTRAL OHIO BLUEGRASS SUMMER FEST — Where: Hartford Frgrnds, Croton, Ohio. Featuring: Mule Skinners, New Grass Station, Black Diamond, Evan Lanier & BG Express, Appalacian Grass, Kentucky String Quintet, Karl Shiflett & Big Country, New Outlook, KEntucky 31, For His Glory, Country Grass, 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
7/7-9; GREENWOOD BLUES CRUISE — Where: Greenwood, S.C. Info: Gary Erwin, P.O. Box 13525, Charleston, SC 29422; Ph: 843-762-9125.Web: www.greenwoodbluescruise.com
7/7-9; KALAMAZOO BLUES FEST — Where: Kalamazoo, Mich. Tix: $20 wknd. Info: , Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association, PO Box 2413, Kalamazoo, MI 49003; Ph: 269-381-6514.Web: www.kvba.org
7/7-9; POHODA FEST — Where: Trecin, Slovakia. Info: Pohoda Agency, KZP Rovnainkova 3, Bratislava, 85102, Slovakia; Ph: +421-2-207-08-251.Web: www.pohodafestival.sk
7/7-10; ATHY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Carlton Abbey Hotel, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Featuring: Woodbine, Acoustic Grass plus Guests, Southern Welfare, Well Enough Alone, Southern Bluegrass Union, Acoustic Grass, Niall Toner Band, Bending the Strings, Bluegrass Gospel, Carmel Sheerin & The Ravens, The Bluestack Mtn' Boy's Clem O Brien, 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
7/7-10; BASIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Brandon, Vt. Featuring: Cannonball Express, Dave Nichols & Spare Change, American Roots, Spinney Brothers, Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters, Tim Graves& Cherokee, Remington Ryde, Bluegrass Revisited, Blistered Fingers, Cabin Fever, Jerry Butler & The Blu-J’s, Old Time Bluegrass Singers featuring Herb Applin, Bluegrass Pioneer, Smokey Greene.. 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: http://www.basinbluegrassfestival.com/ CO CR HR A
7/7-10; EASTLEIGH MUSIC FEST — Where: Eastleigh, Hants. Featuring: Eliza Carthy Band, James Yorkston Trio, Stornoway with The Morth Sea Radio Orchestra, Dry The River, Deer Tick, Ellen & The Escapades, Bollywood Brass Band, more.. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)23-8062+7805 or +44-(0)23-8065-2333. Web: www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk/get-involved/for-everyone/eastleigh-music-festival.aspx
7/7-10; EXIT FEST — Where: Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia. Featuring: Arcade Fire, Pulp, Jamiroquai, Portishead, MIA, Magnetic Man, more.. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.exitfest.org
7/7-10; FØRDE FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Førde, Norway. 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
7/7-10; 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
7/7-10; HIGH MOUNTAIN HAY FEVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Westcliffe, Colo. Featuring: The Roan Mountain Hilltoppers, Red Molly, Alicia Nugent Band, Bradley Walker, The Charlie Sizemore Band, Kate Brislin & Jody Stecher, The Moron Brothers , Larry Wilder, Burnett Family Bluegrass, Gary Bowman, The Wronglers, 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
7/7-10; 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: (34) 679473161.Web: www.blueshondarribia.com
7/7-10; 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
7/7-10; STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Stonehaven, North East Scotland. Featuring: Session A9, Julie Fowlis, The Muckle Loons, The Wilson Family, Carol Anderson and Martin MacDonald, Adrian Nation, Twa Folk, Jeana Leslie and Siobhan Miller, Dark Island Ceilidh Band and JP Trio. Info: Stonehaven Folk Festival, , U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1569-766211.Web: www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk
7/7-10; SUNFEST — Where: Victoria Park, London, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Celebration of world cultures. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Alfredo Caxaj, Sunfest, London Committee for Cross Cultural Arts , P.O. Box 1063, London, ON N6A 5K2, Canada; Ph: 519-672-1522.Web: www.sunfest.on.ca CR HR
7/7-11; 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
7/7-11; 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
7/7-17; 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
7/7-31; 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
7/7-8/25; 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
7/8-9; BEGGARS FAIR — Where: Romsey, Hampshire. Info: Beggars Fair Information, 12 Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP, England; Ph: .Web: www.beggars-fair.org.uk
7/8-9; 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
7/8-9; MUSICFEST 'N SUGAR GROVE — Where: Historic Old Cove Creek H.S., Sugar Grove, N.C. Featuring: Doc Watson, Kruger Brothers, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Boss Hogg, Shannon Whitworth, 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
7/8-9; 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
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; BLISSFEST — Where: Harbor Springs, Mich. 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
7/8-10; BROMSGROVE FOLK FEST — Where: The Bowling Green, Bromsgrove, U.K. Featuring: The Demon Barber Roadshow, Coope, Boyes and Simpson, Ian Bruce, Keith Donnelly, Lucy Ward, Red Shoes, BabaJack, Sharp as Razors, Bram Taylor, FAIRFIELD.. 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
7/8-10; CANTERBURY FOLK FEST — Where: Ingersoll, Ont., Canada. Crafts. Info: Ted Comiskey, 122 Innes Street, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2R5, Canada; Ph: 519-485-6337.Web: www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca HR A
7/8-10; CELTIC MIDSUMMER FEST — Where: Bad Nieuweschans, Netherlands. Info: Oudezijl 1, 9693 PA nieuweschans, , Netherlands; Ph: .Web: www.kiltischmidzomerfestival.nl
7/8-10; CLOGFEST — Where: Skipton, N. Yorkshire. Info: Paul Hudson, ; Ph: +44-(0)1282-868040.Web: www.clogfest.org
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; NEW YORK STATE BLUES FEST — Where: Syracuse, N.Y. Info: NYS Blues Festival, 120 Walton St, Sycaruse, NY 13202; Ph: .Web: www.nysbluesfest.com
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; PRIDDY FOLK FEST — Where: Priddy, Som. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.priddyfolk.org
7/8-10; SMALL NATIONS Festival — Where: Cilycwm, Carmarthenshire. Info: , Cwmcroiddur, Cilycwm, Llandovery, SA20 0TN, Wales; Ph: +44(0)-1550-720552.Web: www.smallnations.co.uk
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; 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
7/8-10; VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST — Where: Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada. 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
7/8-10; 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
7/8-17; 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
7/8-17; 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
7/8-17; MONT TREMBLANT BLUES FEST — Where: Mon Tremblant, Quebec, Canada. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.tremblantblues.com
7/8-31; ELORA FEST — Where: Village of Elora, Ont., Canada. 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
7/9; 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
7/9; 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
7/9; BLUEGRASS ON THE GRASS FEST — Where: Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. Featuring: Louie Setzer & the Appalachian Mountain Boys, Chatham County Line, The Freight Hoppers, The Dismembered Tennesseans, The Claire Lynch Band.. Info: Davis C. Tracy, Dickinson College, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896; Ph: 717-245-1485.Web: www.bluegrassonthegrass.org A
7/9; PLEASANTVILLE MUSIC FEST — Where: Parkway Field, Pleasantville, N.Y. 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
7/9-10; 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
7/9-10; 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
7/9-10; 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
7/9-10; COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL ROOTS MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Carroll Co. Farm Museum, Westminster, Md. Featuring: Buckwheat Zydeco, The Calvin Cooke Band, Jesse McReynolds with Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, Guy Davis, The Burns Sisters, Craobh Rua, Nuala Kennedy, Bryan Bowers, Bruce Molsky, Blind Boy Paxton, Lea Gilmore, Chris Jones, Walt Michael & Co., Ronstadt Generations, Sankofa Dance Theater, Footworks, Isabel Sosa & Folklorica San Jose, Scott Ainslie, Jim Hurst, 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
7/9-10; 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
7/9-10; 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
7/9-11; 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
7/9-16; 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
7/9-17; HARRISON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS — Where: Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., Canada. 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
7/10-12; 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
7/10-16; MIDDLEBURY SUMMER FESTIVAL ON-THE-GREEN — Where: Town Green, Middlebury, Vt. Featuring: Baye Kouyate. One Man Circus in a Suitcase, The Jean Rohe Trio, Chamberlin, Vishten, Jez Lowe, Stephen Gratto, No Strings Marionette Company, Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore, Gary Bulabaum & Mark Sustic, The Parkington Sisters, The SteelDrivers, Babik, 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
7/10-16; SOUTH SLIGO SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, Ireland. Info: , ; Ph: +353-71-91-20912.Web: www.sssschool.org
7/11-16; RISOR BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Risor, Norway. Info: Dagfinn M. Pedersen, Risor Bluegrass Festival, Klingra, Gjernes, Soendeled, N-4990, Norway; Ph: +47-3715-0096 or +47-9700-0055. Web: www.risorbluegrassfestival.no CO CR A
7/11-17; 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
7/11-17; 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
7/11-24; GALWAY ARTS FEST — Where: Galway City, Ireland. Info: , Black Box Theatre, Dyke Rd, Galway, , Ireland; Ph: +353-91-509700.Web: www.galwayartsfestival.ie
7/13-16; 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
7/13-17; 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
7/13-17; WOODY GUTHRIE FOLK FEST — Where: Okemah, Okla. 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
7/13-18; 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
7/14-16; 2000 TREES — Where: Upcote Farm, Nr Cheltenham, Glos. Info: Andy Rea, ; Ph: .Web: www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk
7/14-16; CARTER COUNTY SHRINE CLUB BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Carter Co. Shrine Park, Olive Hill, Ky. Featuring: IIIrd Time Out, Ralph Stanely II, Blue Highway, Continental Divide, Rhonda Vincient & The Rage, Scott Tackett & Kentucky Sunrise, Lou Reid & Carolina, Marty Raybon, and 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
7/14-16; MINERAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Walton Park, Mineral, Va. 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
7/14-17; CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST — Where: Grass Valley Frgrnds, Grass Valley, Calif. Featuring: India.Arie and Idan Raichel, David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Jake Shimabukuro, Nanci Griffith, Doc Severinsen & San Miguel Five, Andrew York, Plena Libre, Bluehose, Steve Riley & Mamou Playboys and 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
7/14-17; COLOURS OF OSTRAVA — Where: Ostrava, Moravia, Czech Republic. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.colours.cz
7/14-17; GREY FOX BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, N.Y. Featuring: Sam Bush, Del McCoury, O'Brien Party of Seven, J.D. Crowe & The New South, StellDrivers, Peter Rowan, Yonder Mountain String Band, Claire Lynch, Michael Cleveland & Flame Keeper, Gibson Brothers, INfamous Stringdusters, Boxcars, Tony Trischka, Greensky Bluegrass, Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum, Crooked Still, 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
7/14-17; 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 CO
7/14-17; KINGSTON BUSKERS RENDEZVOUS — 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
7/14-17; 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
7/14-17; 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
7/14-17; ST. THOMAS MUSIC FEST — Where: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Info: Martin Public Relations, One Shockoe Plaza, Richmond, VA 23219-4132; Ph: 410-203-2200 or 804-698-8800. Web: www.usvimf.com
7/15-16; 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
7/15-16; 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
7/15-16; COUNTRY STAGE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Country Stage Music Park, Nova, Ohio. Featuring: Harbourtown, Junior Blankenship, Prater Brothers, Weary Jammers, Ottawa County.. 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
7/15-16; MUSIC BOX SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL BAND ORGAN RALLY — Where: Roscoe Village, Coshocton, Ohio. Featuring: Music boxes, musical clocks, singing bird boxes, band organs, reproducing pianos, nickelodeons, calliopes, carousel organs and more. Tix: $3. Info: Dixie Lee Wyler, Roscoe Village Foundation, 600 N. Whitewoman Street, Coshocton, OH 43812; Ph: 800-877-1830 or 740-622-9310. Web: www.roscoevillage.com
7/15-16; 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
7/15-16; 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
7/15-16; SUMMER GOSPEL SING — Where: Dominion Valley Park, Stuart, Va. Featuring: Easter Brothers, Country Gentlemen Tribute, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Shelton Brothers, 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
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; DARRINGTON BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, Darrington, Wash. 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
7/15-17; DAWSON CITY MUSIC FEST — Where: Minto Park, Dawson City, Y.T., Canada. Featuring: Amelia Curran, Brenda Lee Quartet, Chic Gamine, Chuck & Albert, Coole & Downes, David Essig, Dennis Allen & The Hellhounds, Done Gone Trio, Etran Finatawa, Fish & Bird, Jeremy Strachan, Minotaurs, Mr. Something Something, Rich Aucoin, Sarah Macdougall, Shotgun Jimmie, Steve Gates, Shout Out Out Out Out, Stampeders, Tanya Tagaq, Tim Hus, Yukon Blonde, 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
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; GUILFEST — Where: Guildford, Surrey. Info: , 54 Haydon Place, Guildford, Surrey, SY4 5AU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1483-454159 .Web: www.guilfest.co.uk
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; PICKIN' ON THE PLAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Thomas Co. Frgrnds, Colby, Kan. Featuring: Dailey & Vincent, The McLemores, Driven, Sappa Strings, Larry Booth, The New Old Timers, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, KBA Treblemakers Youth Band, 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
7/15-17; ROTHBURY TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Northumberland. Info: Carole Murray / Lynn Tocker, ; Ph: +44-(0)1669-621000.Web: www.rothbury-traditional-music.co.uk
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; 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.com CR HR A
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; 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
7/15-17; WINTHROP R&B FEST — Where: Winthrop, Wash. Featuring: Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-A-Whirl Band featuring Lou Ann Barton, Booker T, Commander Cody, Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, Michael Burks, Too Slim & The Taildraggers, The Lee Boys, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Dusty 45s, Chris Eger Band, Bump Kitchen, John-Alex Mason. Tix: $75 adv., $85. Info: Wm. E. Stolberg, ; Ph: 509-264-3611.Web: www.winthropbluesfestival.org
7/16; 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
7/16; BUCKS COUNTY BLUES SOCIETY R&B PICNIC — Where: Morrisville, Pa. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.bucksbluessociety.com
7/16; 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
7/16-17; 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
7/16-17; FOLK ON THE ROCKS — Where: Yellowknife, NW Terr., Canada. Info: Ruth Heijne, Folk on the Rocks, Box 326, 2nd Fl., Centre Square Hall, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N3, Canada; Ph: 867-920-7806.Web: www.folkontherocks.com CR
7/16-17; 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
7/16-17; 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
7/16-17; 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
7/17; 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
7/18-24; 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
7/19-24; FESTIVAL DE CORNOUAILLE — Where: Quimper, Brittany, France. Info: , Quimper, Cedex, , France; Ph: +33-2-98-55-53-53.Web: www.festival-cornouaille.com
7/19-24; 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
7/20-23; 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
7/20-24; 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
7/20-30; GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Georgia Mtn Frgrnds, Hiawassee, Ga. 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; 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
7/21-23; ETHNOAMBIENT SALONA — Where: Solin, Croatia. Info: Antonia Kavas, Ethnoambient, Kopito d.o.o., E. Kvaternika 3, Kutina, 44320, Croatia; Ph: .Web: www.ethnoambient.net
7/21-23; MARSHALL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Calhoun Co. Frgrnds, Marshall, Mich. Featuring: Audie Blaylock & Redline, Harbourtown, Echo Valley, Schlitz Creek, Ovation, The Prater Brothers, West Bound Rangers, Deadwood, Picking Up Speed, The Ladies in Black & Gold Strings, 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
7/21-24; 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
7/21-24; CALGARY FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Prince's Island Park, Calgary, Alb., Canada. 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
7/21-24; FINGER LAKES GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Trumansburg, N.Y. Featuring: Sammy Kershaw, Thomas Mapfumo & the Blacks Unlimited, Locos Por Juana, Preston Frank & his Zydeco Family Band, John Brown's Body, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Campbell Brothers, Galumpha, Samite of Uganda, Sim Redmond Band, Walter Mouton & the Scott Playboys, Blackfire, Scythian, The Red Stick Ramblers, The Town Pants, The Horse Flies, Keith Secola & his Wild Band of Indians, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band, Sierra Maestra, Flying Clouds of South Carolina, The Speckers, Jennie Lowe Stearns & the Fire Choir, Atsiaktonkie, 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
7/21-24; 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
7/21-24; NORTHWEST STRING SUMMIT — Where: Horning's Hideout, North Plains, Ore. Featuring: Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth, Keller and the Keels, Travelin' McCourys, Todd Snider & Great American Taxi, Greensky Bluegrass, Emmitt Nershi Band, Danny Barnes, Drew Emmitt, Cornmeal, Cascadia Project, Jackstraw, Pete Kartsounes, Elephant Revival and Pert Near Sandstone. 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
7/21-24; 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
7/21-24; OSSIPEE VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ossipee Valley Frgrnds, Cornish, Maine. Featuring: Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Stringdusters, The Kruger Brothers, Sierra Hull, Red Molly, The Wiyos, The Spinney Brothers, The Hillbenders, The Frank Vignola Quartet, Eilen Jewell, Old Sledge, Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade, GiRL Howdy, Cribstone Bridge, The Bagboys, Wide Open Spaces and 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
7/21-24; PORETTA SOUL FEST — Where: Porretta Terme, Italy. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.porrettasoul.it
7/21-24; 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
7/21-24; 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
7/21-31; 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
7/21-8/1; TRASIMENO BLUES FEST — Where: Trasimeno Lake, Italy. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.trasimenoblues.it
7/22-23; 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
7/22-23; 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
7/22-23; RAUMA BLUES FEST — Where: Rauma, Finland. Info: Rauma Blues '86 Society, P.O. Box 203, Rauma, 26101, Finland; Ph: .Web: www.en.raumablues.com
7/22-24; CLEVELAND'S IRISH CULTURAL FEST — Where: Berea Frgrnds, Berea, Ohio. Featuring: Girsa. Glengarry Bhoys, Mickey Finns, SLIDE, High Kings, Scythian, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Dublin City Ramblers, Seven Nations, Cherish The Ladies, Tommy Fleming, Crossroads Ceili Band, The Screaming Orphans, Johnny McEvoy, Dennis Doyle, The New Barleycorn, Dermot Henry, Brigid's Cross, The Kreellers, Stephen's Green, Patrick O'Sullivan, Guaranteed Irish, Four Courts, The Kilroys, Michael Crawley, Boston Comhaltas, 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
7/22-24; CRANBERRY DULCIMER & AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Rensselaerville, N.Y. Featuring: Sue Carpenter, Bill Spence, Bryan Bowers, 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
7/22-24; FALCON RIDGE FOLK FEST — Where: Dodds Farm, Hillsdale, N.Y. Featuring: Barnaby Bright, Brother Sun, Greg Brown, Buskin & Batteau, Mary Chapin Carpenter, CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisianna Band, Jim & Madeline Christensen, The Clayfoot Strutters, Country Spice, The Deane Machine, The Falcon Ridge House Band, The Folkadelics, Mary Gauthier, Eliza Gilkyson, Seth Glier, John Gorka, Tracy Grammer, The Honeycutters, 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
7/22-24; HIAWATHA TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Marquette, Mich. Featuring: Le Vent du Nord, John McCutcheon, Beachley & Scott Band, Cane Creek Cloggers, Ebony Hillbillies, Harmonious Wail, Big Ron Hunter, Ironing Board Sam, Top Drawer with Joel Mabus, Jerry Mills, more.. 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
7/22-24; 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
7/22-24; ISLANDS FOLK FEST — Where: Providence Farm, Duncan, B.C., Canada. 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
7/22-24; SIERRA STORYTELLING FEST — Where: North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Ctr, Nevada City, Calif. Featuring: Milbre Burch, MC, Bil Lepp, Farrell Cunningham, Doug Elliott, Sarah Saulter, Tim Ereneta, Awele Makeba and Antonio Sacre. 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
7/22-24; 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
7/22-24; TRUCK FEST — Where: Steventon, nr Abington, Oxfordshire. Info: Drew, ; Ph: +44-(0)7811-436791.Web: www.thisistruck.com
7/22-30; 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
7/22-30; 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
7/22-31; 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
7/23; MIDDLETOWN JAZZ AND BLUES FEST — Where: Middletown Arts Center, Middletown NJ. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.redbankfestival.com A
7/23-24; 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
7/23-24; 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
7/23-24; 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. A
7/23-30; 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
7/23-8/5; INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FEST — Where: Cheltenham, Glos. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.igf.org.uk
7/24; 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
7/24-25; PAULIE'S NOLA JAZZ AND BLUES FEST — Where: John & Son's Urban Fairgrounds, Worcester, Mass. Tix: $20 wknd. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.baevents.com
7/24-31; 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
7/24-8/1; 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; PRESCOTT FOLK FEST — Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth, N.H. Featuring: With Steve Earle. Tix: $8 donation. Info: Ben Anderson, Prescott Park Arts Festival, P.O. Box 4370, Portsmouth, NH 03802; Ph: 603-436-2848.Web: www.prescottpark.org CR A
7/25-31; 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
7/26-27; BOONE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Boone Frgrnds, Boone, N.C. 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
7/26-30; 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
7/26-31; 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
7/27-31; 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
7/27-8/6; 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
7/27-8/7; 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
7/28-30; 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
7/28-30; 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
7/28-30; NUITS ATYPIQUES — Where: Landon, France. Info: , ; Ph: +44- 5-57-98-08-45.Web: www.nuitsatypiques.org
7/28-31; FLOYDFEST — Where: Floyd, Va. Featuring: Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Old crow Medicine Show, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Taj Mahal, Del McCoury Band, The David Grisman Sextet, Railroad Earth, Sam Bush Band, Hot Tuna Electric & Acoustic, Seun Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80, Xavier Rudd, Yard Dogs Road Show, North Mississippi Allstars, Cyro Baptista & Beat The Donkey, Lyrics Born, Papadosio, Trampled by Turtles, Carolina Chocolate Drops, 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
7/28-31; NEW YORK STATE OLD TYME FIDDLERS' PICNIC FESTIVAL — Where: North American Fiddlers' Hall of Fame and Museum, Osceola, NY. Featuring: Jam sessions, youth program, Gospel sing and more. Tix: Nominal fee for most of programs. Info: N.Y. State Old Tyme Fiddler's Assoc., Keith Hunt, 131 Bennett Road, Camillus, NY 13031; Ph: 315-487-8806 .Web: www.nysotfa.com CO CR HO A
7/28-31; VILJANDI FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Viljandi, Estonia. Info: , Tasuja pst 6, Viljandi, 71011, Estonia; Ph: +372-43-42-44320.Web: www.folk.ee
7/28-31; 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
7/28-31; WILLAMETTE VALLEY AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Salem, Ore. Featuring: Harvey Reid, Ivan Stiles, Tom Schroeder, Cathy Britell and William Limbach. 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
7/28-31; WOMAD FEST — Where: Malmesbury, Wiltshire, U.K. . Featuring: Music from around the world and a global market. Workshops. Tix: Free. Info: WOMAD, Millside, Mill Lane, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 8PN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)122-574-4494 or +44-(0)118-939-0930. Web: www.womad.org
7/29-30; 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
7/29-30; 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
7/29-30; 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
7/29-30; ROANOKE FIDDLEFEST — Where: Hollins Univ., Roanoke, Va. Featuring: Sierra Hull & Highway 111, Dale Ann Bradley, Paul Williams & the Victory Trio, The Travelers, The Eastman String Band, Jim & Valerie Gabehart, Locust Mountain Boys, Conner & Miller and 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
7/29-31; BACKBONE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Strawberry Point, Iowa. Featuring: Jam Camp Band, Backbone Bluegrass Band, 4 Mile Creek, Next Best Thing, Bluegrass Blondies, Mc Punk Brothers, Highway Home, Drawing, Devotions, Gues Band - Rusty Strangz, and 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
7/29-31; BALLYSHANNON FOLK FEST — Where: Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Featuring: 4 Men & A Dog, Finbar Furey. Frankie Gavin & DeDannan, Sarah McQuid, Darren Breslin, Dave Sheridan, Paddys Irish Clan, more.. 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
7/29-31; BUFFALO RIVER VALLEY BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL FEST — Where: Shady Lane Acres, Mondovi, Wis. 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
7/29-31; 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
7/29-31; CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Waterfront Park, Burlington, Vt. 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
7/29-31; FACES ENTOFEST — Where: Billnäs, Finland. Info: , Bruksvägen 8, Billnäs, , Finland; Ph: +358-44-744-6643.Web: www.faces.fi
7/29-31; 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
7/29-31; 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
7/29-31; 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
7/29-31; MOUNT BAKER BLUES FEST — Where: Deming Log Show Grounds, Bellingham, Wash. Featuring: Average White Band, Cutis Salgado's Big Band, Matt Schofield, Ana Popovic, Hamilton Loomis, The Twisters, Shane Dwight, The Fat Tones, Mark Whitman & Sweet Talking Jones, CD Woodbury, The Fat James Band, James King & The Southsiders, Jesse James & The MOB featuring Jumpin Josh, and the Chris Eger Band.. Tix: $90 wknd, $50 day. Info: Lloyd Peterson, Free Spirit Productions, 4540 Pender Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248; Ph: 360-383-0850.Web: www.bakerblues.com CO CR HO A
7/29-31; NOVA SCOTIA BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: East Stewiacke, N.S., Canada. Featuring: David Peterson & 1946, A New Shade Of Blue, Bluegrass Tradition, The Douthwrights, Grassfire, The GrassKickers, Janet McGarry & Wildwood, Megan Isenor & Connections, Rustic Harmony, Shadow River, S K Bluegrass, 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
7/29-31; OYSTER RIDGE MUSIC FEST — Where: Triangle Park, Kemmerer, Wyo. 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
7/29-31; PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H FAIR — Where: Kent, N.Y. Featuring: Music, exhibits, games and food. Crafts. Info: Patricia Madigan, Cornell Co-op Extension, Putnam Co., 1 Geneva Rd., Brewster, NY 10509; Ph: 845-278-6738.Web: www.cce.cornell.edu/putnam A
7/29-31; ROCKYGRASS — Where: Planet Bluegrass, Lyons, Colo. Featuring: Del McCoury Band, David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Shawn Camp Band, Bryan Sutton & The String Set, Darol Anger's Republic of Strings, Brother Mule, Henhouse Prowlers, Hot Rize, Steve Martin & The Hot Canyon Rangers, Psychograss, Sarah Jarosz, Kruger Brothers, Mike Marshall & Caterina Lichtenberg, Della Mae, Instrumental Contests, Sam Bush Bluegrass Band, Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers, O'Brien Party of 7, Open Road, Joy Kills Sorrow, MilkDrive, Anne & Pete Sibley.. 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
7/29-31; 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
7/29-31; 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
7/29-8/1; GUILDTOWN BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Guildtown, nr Perth, Scotland. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)1968670-038 or +44-(0)7968-124582. Web: www.scottishbluegrass.com
7/29-8/5; 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
7/29-8/7; 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
7/29-8/31; MILL RACE FEST OF TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC — Where: Cambridge, Ont., Canada. 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
7/30-31; 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
7/30-31; LITTLE MOUNTAIN HERITAGE FEST — Where: Lake County History and Heritage Center, Painesville, Ohio. Crafts. Info: Karen Sawitke, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville, OH 44077; Ph: 440-639-2945 or 440-639-2947. Web: www.lakehistory.org CR HR A
7/30-31; 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
7/30-8/1; CANMORE FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Centennial Park, Canmore, Alb., Canada. Featuring: Joel Plaskett, Etran Finatawa, James Hill, The Good Lovelies, The Once, Delhi 2 Dublin, Luke Doucet & Melissa McClelland, Elliott Brood, The McDades, Lunch At Allen's, The Steel Wheels, Ti Coca& Wanga-Neges, Carolyn Wonderland, Jason Wilson & Dick Gaughan, Ken Whiteley, David Lindley, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Galant tu perds ton Temps, and 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
7/30-8/1; 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
7/31; MAIDENCREEK OLD TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Maier's Grove, Grove Road, Blandon, Pa.. Featuring: Tom Druckenmiller, Betty Druckenmiller, Dave Miller, Ted Fenstermacher, Keith Brintzenhoff, Mike Andrews, Paula Taylor, Stacy Bechtel, Norm Williams, Brittany Hicks, Jess Maddow, Judy Terwilliger, others to be announced. Tix: $10-$25. Info: Betty Druckenmiller, 2354 Huckleberry Road, Allentown, PA 18104, USA; Ph: 610-395-5908.Web: http:www.meadowoodmusic.com HR
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8/1-5; GODERICH CELTIC ROOTS FEST — Where: Goderich, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Caladh Nua, Kim Robertson, Alan Jabbour & Ken Perlman, Comas, Pierre Schryer Band, Runa, Shane Cook Band, Navan, Vishten, Paul McKenna Band, The Outside Track, Liz & Yvonne Kane with Edel Fox & Daithi Sproule, Kieran Goss, Colette Cheverie, Solid Clarity, Vertige, Cassie & Maggie MacDonald,Frantically Atlantic, Hawp, Sideliners, Clock ’N Fox . Crafts. Tix: $55 wknd advance, $70 @ gate. Info: Warren Robinson, Goderich Celtic Roots Festival, 20 Caledonia Terrace, Goderich, ON N7A 2M8, Canada; Ph: 519-524-8221 or 519-524-2400. Web: www.celticfestival.ca HR A
8/2-6; 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
8/2-7; 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
8/3-6; RIVERFOLK MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Carr Park, Manchester, Mich. Featuring: Bob Black, Andy Hatfield, Keith Yoder, more. 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
8/3-7; 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
8/3-7; 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
8/3-8; FEAKLE INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Feakle, Co. Clare, Ireland. Featuring: Eddi Reader, Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill, Brock McGuire Band, Tony Linnane, Mick Connelly & Jim O’Connor, Mary MacNamara, Andrew MacNamara & Cormac Begley, Vincent Griffin & Mary Corry, Paddy Commane, FloraShantys, Rick Epping & Seamie O’Dowd. Info: Gary Pepper, , Ireland; Ph: +353-(0)61-924-322.Web: www.feaklefestival.ie
8/4-6; BEAN BLOSSOM GOSPEL JUBILEE — Where: Bill Monroe Music Park and Cmpgrnd, Bean Blossom, Ind. Featuring: The Sullivan Family. 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 HO
8/4-6; BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS — Where: Mickeys Mtn, Hopedale, Ohio. Featuring: The Putnam Family, Awesome Possum, Third Generation, Southbound Express, Megan Muphy & Yankee Bluegrass, Cody Norris, Lost and Found, Ralph Stanley II, Southbound Express, Brand New Strings, Big Country Bluegrass, Donna Ulisse & The Poor Mountain Boys and Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice. 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
8/4-6; 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
8/4-6; PICKIN’ IN PARSONS — Where: Five River Cmpgrnd, Parsons, W.Va. 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
8/4-6; URKULT MUSIC & CULTURE FEST — Where: Nåsaker, Västernorrland, Sweden. 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
8/4-7; AFBA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mountain View Park, Wind Gap, Pa. Featuring: Ronnie Reno, Bluegrass Brothers, Bayou Bandits, Lost & Found, Midnight Flight, Jesse Alexander, Larry Stephenson Band, IIIrd Generation, James Reams, Freight Hoppers, Remington Ryde and Glen Bonham.. 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
8/4-7; DRANOUTER FOLK FEST — Where: Dranouter, Belgium. Info: Geert Gombeir, Folkefestival Dranouter, Dikkebusstraat 234, Dranouter, B-8950, Belgium; Ph: +32-(0)-57-44-6933.Web: www.folkdranouter.be CO A
8/4-7; EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Gallagher Park, Edmonton, Alb., Canada. 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
8/4-7; LUNENBURG FOLK HARBOUR FEST — Where: Lunenburg, N.S., Canada. 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
8/4-7; NOTODDEN BLUES FEST — Where: Notodden, Norway. Featuring: Robert Cray Band, The Original Blues Brothers Band, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Clack Country Communion, Warren Haynes Band, Beth Hart, and many more. Workshops in blues. Info: Ed Murphy, Notodden Blues Festival, P.O. Box 211, Notodden, 3672 , Norway; Ph: +47-(0)35-027-650.Web: www.bluesfest.no CO CR HO HR A
8/4-7; PEMI VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Branch Brook Cmpgrnd, Campton, N.H. Featuring: Featuring Nothin’ Fancy, Gibson Brothers, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Acoustic Blue, Remington Ryde plus many others. Workshops in instruments, vocal. Tix: $75. 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
8/4-7; PODUNK BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Martin Park, East Hartford, Conn. Featuring: Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Dixie Bee Liners, Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Fitzmaurice, Katie Wilson & The Two Time String Band, Kruger Brothers, Mac McHale & Radio Gang, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Mountain Heart, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Travelin’ McCourys. 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
8/4-7; 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
8/4-7; 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
8/4-7; THE BIG CHILL FEST — Where: Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire, U.K. Featuring: Chemical Brothers, Kanye West, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Neneh Cherry, Wild Beasts, Jessie J, Metronomy, Janelle Monae, Crystal Fighters, The Knocks, Robert Plant and The Band of Joy, Warpaint, Steel Purse, Calvin Harris, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, The Midnight Beast, Aloe Blacc, Hercules and Love Affair, Horace Andy, and many 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
8/4-7; WICKHAM FESTIVAL — Where: Wickham, Hampshire, England. Featuring: Bellowhead; Kate Rusby; Martin Simpson Band; The Peatbog Faeries; The Treacherous Orchestra; Damien O’Kane; Roy Bailey & Tony Benn; Kathryn Tickell; The Chair; Saltfishforty; The Men They Couldn’t Hang; Eddi Reader; Brendan Power & Tim Edey; KAN; Skerryvore and many more. Tix: 25-120. Info: Peter Chegwyn, 51 Russell Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3JD, England; Ph: 023-9252-8017.Web: http:www.wickhamfestival.co.uk CO
8/4-14; HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BUSKER FEST — Where: Halifax, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Over 500 shows on 6 outdoor sites.. 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
8/4-14; 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
8/5-6; CARTER FAMILY MEMORIAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Hiltons, Va. 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
8/5-6; 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
8/5-6; 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
8/5-7; AMERISERV JOHNSTOWN FOLK FEST — Where: Johnstown, Pa. Tix: FREE. Info: Shelley Johansson, Johnstown Area Heritage Assoc., P.O. Box 1889, Johnstown, PA 15907-0889; Ph: 814-539-1889 x308 or 888-222-1889. Web: www.jaha.org/FolkFest/performers.html A
8/5-7; DARTMOOR FOLK FEST — Where: South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, U.K. 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
8/5-7; LIVE FROM THE ROCK FOLK FEST — Where: Red Rock, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Alaska Army Band Allison Brown Amanda Rheaume with Marc Charron Andrew Queen Baardman and Israel Binaeshee Couchie-Nabigon The Brights Cara Luft Cheryl Wheeler Connie Kaldor Don Charbonneau Dr. Buck and The Bluesbangers Harlan Pepper Jack de Keyzer Jaron Freeman-Fox and The Opposite of Everything Kathleen & Roseanne Speckert Kevin Breit The Laws Oh My Darling Olivia Korkola Rob Lutes Shane Philip Shy-Anne Hovorka. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $70. 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
8/5-7; 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
8/5-7; PICKATHON ROOTS MUSIC FEST — Where: Pendarvis Farm, Portland, Ore. Featuring: Mavis Staples, Black Mountain, Bill Callahan, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Califone, Grupo Fantasma, Thao, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Fruit Bads, Vetiver, and more. Tix: $115 wknd adv.. Info: , ; Ph: .Web: www.pickathon.com CO A
8/5-7; REGINA FOLK FEST — Where: Victoria Park, Regina, Sask., Canada. 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
8/5-7; RIVERFRONT BLUES FEST — Where: Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Wilmington, Del. Featuring: Joanne Shaw Taylor, Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King, Have Blue Will Travel, James Cotton, Travis ""Moonchild"" Haddix, The Porkroll Project, Super Chikan, Vasti Jackson, Chicago Blues Reunion, Johnny Sansone, Lowrider Band, 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
8/5-7; SIOUX RIVER FOLK FEST — Where: Newton Hills State Park, Canton, S.D. Featuring: FOTM Band, Ben & Emily, Kreitzer & Schaffer, Foghorn, Union Grove, Collin O’Brian and Charlie & Pete. 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
8/5-7; 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
8/5-8; PIPERS’ GATHERING — Where: Killington, Vt. Featuring: Tim Cummings, E J Jones, others TBA Uilleann pipes: Eamonn Dillon, Jerry O’Sullivan, Cillian Vallely Northumbrian smallpipes: Dick Hensold, Andy May Renaissance Pipes: Tom Zajac Fiddle: Jamie Laval Whistle & Flute: Andrea Mori, Mike McHale. 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
8/5-12; BROADSTAIRS FOLK WEEK — Where: Broadstairs, Kent, U.K. Featuring: Barbara Dickson, Home Service, Chumbawamba, PoGirl, Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies, Roy Bailey, Belshazzars Feast, Robb Johnson, Elbow Jane, Les Barker, and many 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
8/5-12; 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
8/5-13; 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
8/5-14; 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
8/5-14; 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
8/5-14; MUSIKFEST — Where: Historic Bethlehem, Pa. Featuring: Maroon 5, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Miller Band, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Steely Dan, Straight No Chaser, KORN, Train with Gavin DeGraw, and many many 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
8/6; BLUESMORE — Where: Brucemore Mansion, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Tix: $11 adv.. Info: Linn County Blues Society, P.O. Box 2672, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2672; Ph: 319-399-5105 or 319-362-7375. Web: www.lcbs.org A
8/6; WILLAMETTE VALLEY FIDDLE CONTEST — Where: Corvallis, OR. Featuring: Concerts, jamming and more. Contests in fiddle. Info: Starr McMullen, 866 NE Thousand Oaks Dr., Corvalis, OR 97330; Ph: 541-745-5130.Web: oregonoldtimefiddling.org
8/6-7; BEARTRAP ARTS & MUSIC FEST — Where: Beartrap Meadow, Casper Mtn, Casper, Wyo. Featuring: Taj Mahal, Long Road Home, Reverend Peyton and the Big Damn Band, Boulder Acoustic Society, Spring Creek, Haunted Windchimes, Jalan Crossland, the Dang Ol’ Boys, and John Kirlin and the High Plains Drifters, and more.. Info: Gap West Broadcasting, 150 N. Nichols, Mills, WY 82601; Ph: 307-266-5252.Web: www.beartrapsummerfestival.com
8/6-7; TRAQUAIR FAIR — Where: Traquair, Peeblesshire. Info: , Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peebleshire, EH44 6PW; Ph: +44-(0)1896-830323.Web: www.traquair.co.uk
8/7-10; 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
8/8-13; 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
8/9-13; FRANKENMUTH SUMMER MUSIC FEST — Where: Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, Mich. 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
8/11-13; 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
8/11-13; “LIL” MARGARET’S BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: Goddard Farm, Leonardtown, Md. Featuring: Goldwing Express, Jack Tippett Band, Melvin Goin & Windy Mountain, Crowe Brothers, Kody Nortris & The Watauga Mountain Boys, Mark Templeton & Pocket Change, Charley Thompson & Bottom County Bluegrass, Ted Jones & The Tar Heel Boys, Bubbie Abell & Spoon Creek and Mill Run. 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
8/11-13; MILAN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: KC Campground, Sherman Rd, Milan, Mich. Featuring: Larry Stevenson, Next Best Thing, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Junior Sisk, Wildwood Valley Boys, Nothin’ Fancy, Illrd Tyme Out, Goldwing Express, Harbour Town, Cats & The Fiddler, S & S Express, Newfound Road, Lonesome River, Grascals and 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
8/11-14; BIDEFORD FOLK FEST — Where: Bideford, Devon, U.K.. Featuring: Colum Sands Spinndrift James Findlay The Jaywalkers Barron Brady Barrie & Ingrid Temple Tom & Barbara Brown Bloatertown Band Roger Bryant Nicola Clark Trim Rig and a Doxy Carole Etherton & Andrew McKay Beer From The Wood Thornbridge Shake a Leg Kevin & Lucy Burrow The Barrel Rock Boys Hilary Ward The Ballina Whalers. Info: , Bideford Folk Festival, 36 Lower Gunstone, Bideford, EX39 4DH; Ph: +44-(0)12-37-47-0792.Web: www.bidefordfolkfestival.co.uk A
8/11-14; FARMFEST — Where: The Farm, Johannesburg, Mich. 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
8/11-14; 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
8/11-14; 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
8/11-14; 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
8/11-14; WOMEN IN TUNE WOMEN’S MUSIC FEST — Where: Lampeter, Wales, U.K. 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
8/11-14; 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
8/12-13; 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
8/12-13; 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
8/12-14; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER FEST — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Workshops in traditional Appalachian music and dance. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Terry Hackney, Augusta Heritage Center, 100 Campus Dr., Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1306 or 304-637-1209. Web: www.augustaheritage.com CR HR
8/12-14; AVALON FEST — Where: Avalon, Paw Paw, W.Va. Featuring: Coyote Run, The Carpenter Arts, Mike Agranoff, 3 Penny Acre, Hot Soup 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
8/12-14; BAYFRONT BLUES FEST — Where: Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, Minn. Tix: $95. Info: Bayfront Blues Festival, 302 43rd Ave. East, Superior, WI 54880; Ph: 800-4DULUTH or 715-394-6831. Web: www.bayfrontblues.com
8/12-14; 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
8/12-14; HEALDSBURG GUITAR FEST — Where: Santa Rosa, Calif. Workshops in guitar playing, composition. Tix: $12 admission, $35 workshops. Info: Healdsburg Guitar Festival, 7975 Cameron Dr., Building 1600, Windsor, CA 95492; Ph: 800-477-4437.Web: www.festivalofguitars.com A
8/12-14; 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
8/12-14; MOUNT ST. HELENS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Toledo, Wash. Featuring: Midnight Flight, Little Roy and Lizzy, and more. 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
8/12-14; 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
8/12-14; 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
8/12-14; 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
8/12-14; SHAWANO MUSIC AND CRAFT FEST — Where: Mielke Art Ctr and Park, Shawano, Wis. 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
8/12-14; 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
8/12-14; TROUT FOREST MUSIC FEST — Where: Ear Falls Waterfront Park, Northwestern, Ont., Canada. 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
8/12-14; 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
8/12-9/4; 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
8/13; BRONZE, BLUES & BREWS FEST — Where: Joseph, Ore. Featuring: Nick Moss & The Flip Flops, Trampled Under Foot, Eden Brent, Kevin Selfe & The Tornados, Terry Robb. 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
8/13; 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
8/13; FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN SONORA BLUES FEST — Where: Sonora’s Mother Lode Frgrnds, Sonora, Calif. Featuring: Manzarek-Rogers Band, Cafe R & B, Paul Thorn, Carlos Reyes, Truth & Salvage Co, Keith Crossan Big Band, Big MO & Full Moon Band, Tess & Hip Trash, and more . Tix: $40, $5 children. Info: Festivals, Fire on the Mountain, P.O. Box 148, Soulsbyville, CA 95372; Ph: 209-533-3473.Web: www.fireonthemountain.com CR HR A
8/13; HIGH DESERT CELTIC FEST & HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Jefferson County Frgnds, Madrad, OR. Info: High Desert Celtic Society, P.O. Box 272, Redmond, OR 97756; Ph: 541-312-4386.Web: www.hdcs.net
8/13; THE DISSIDENT ARTS FESTIVAL — Where: Brecht Forum, New York, N.Y.. Featuring: Various artists of conscience and protest encompassing music (jazz, folk, cabaret and more), theatre, poetry. Info: John Pietaro, The Brecht Forum, 451 West Street, New York, NY 10014; Ph: 212-242-4201.Web: www.brechtforum.org A
8/13-14; BRATS AND BREWS 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
8/13-14; 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; 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
8/14; CORN FEST — Where: Beacon Waterfront, 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
8/14; THE BORDER GATHERING — Where: Dumfries, U.K. Featuring: Scottish Highland games, ax throwing, dancing, falconry, sled dog demonstrations, reenactments and living history. Info: Madam May McKerrell of Hillhouse, The Border Gathering, Magdalene House, Lochmaben, Dumfries, DG11 1PD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)138-781-0439.Web: www.bordergathering.co.uk CO A
8/15-17; SEMBA JAM CAMP — Where: Cushon’s Peak Cmpgrnd, Houston, Minn. Featuring: Keith Yoder, Bob Black, Bill Cagely, Paul ROberts. Workshops in fiddle, guitar, banjo, dobro, bass. Tix: $175. Info: Darrell Ottman, SEMBA Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 93, Rushford, MN 55971; Ph: 507-288-1785 or 507-251-1884. Web: www.semba.tv CO CR HO A
8/17-21; 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
8/18-20; NORTH CAROLINA STATE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Happy Holiday Cmpgrnd, Cherokee, N.C.. Featuring: Mountain Faith, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, Russell Moore and Illrd Tyme Out, The Crowe Brothers, Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, Rye Holler Boys, The Troubadours, and many more.. Crafts. Tix: $30/ day or $75 for all 3 days in advance; $35/day or $85 for 3 days at the gate. 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
8/18-21; GETTYSBURG BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Granite Hill Cmpgrnd, Gettysburg, Pa. Workshops. Info: Granite Hill Campground, Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, 3340 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325; Ph: 800-642-8368 or 717-642-8749. Web: www.gettysburgbluegrass.com CO HO A
8/18-21; MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST — Where: Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wis. 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
8/18-21; SEMBA (SOUTH EAST MINNESOTA BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION) — Where: Cushon’s Peak Cmpgrnd, Houston, Minn. Featuring: Kenaston Family Band, Dick Kimmel & Company, Link Family Southern and others. Workshops in fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass, dobro, mandolin, songwriting. Tix: 4 days $32. Info: Darrell Ottman, Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Assoc., PO Box 93, Rushford, MN 55971; Ph: 507-864-8109 or 507-251-1884. Web: www.semba.tv CO HO A
8/18-221; 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
8/19-20; CHENANGO BLUES FEST — Where: Norwich, N.Y. Featuring: Nmas Duo, James Cotton, John Hammond, Ana Popovic, Doug MacLeod, Super Chikan. 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
8/19-20; COUNTRY LEGENDS’ TRIBUTE FEST — Where: Country Stage Music Park, Nova, Ohio. Featuring: Southern Tradition, Whitaker Brothers, Open Highway, Kentucky Border, Out Of Mind Bluegrass Band. 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
8/19-21; AUGUST DULCIMER DAZE — Where: West Dover, Vt. Featuring: Atwater & Donnelly, Joe Collins, Dan, Gary, & Megan MacArthur and 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
8/19-21; BIG BULL FALLS BLUES FEST — Where: Fern Island Park, Wausau, Wis. Tix: $25, $10-20 day. Info: , Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, 316 Scott St, Wausau, WI 54403; Ph: 715-843-0748 or 877-220-7340. Web: www.wausauareaevents.org
8/19-21; CHIPPEWA VALLEY GOSPEL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Living Waters Church, Bruce, Wis. Featuring: Paul Tanner, Play’in Truth, Forest Ridge, Sammy Adkins and the Sandy Hook Mountain Boys, Heather Berry, Fairland. 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
8/19-21; 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
8/19-21; 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
8/19-21; LE CAJUN FEST & AWARDS SHOW — Where: Cade Community Center, Cade, La.. Info: Ken Walker, Cajun French Music Association, P. O. Box 92575, Lafayette, LA 70509-2575; Ph: 337-367-1526 .Web: www.cajunfrenchmusic.org
8/19-21; MENTONE DANCE WEEKEND — Where: Camp Riverview, Mentone, Ala. Featuring: The Tractor Family, Red Mountain White Trash, Cis Hinkle and many more. Info: Philip Foster, FOOTMAD, 1452 Milner Crescent, Birmingham, AL 35205; Ph: 205-939-0120.Web: www.bamalong.com
8/19-21; NORTHERN LIGHTS BLUEGRASS & OLD-TYME MUSIC FEST — Where: Big River, Sask., Canada. 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
8/19-21; PHILADELPHIA FOLK FEST — Where: Philadelphia, Pa. Featuring: Tom Paxton, Jorma Kaukonen, Dan Bern, Justin Townes Earle, Arlo Guthrie, and many more. Workshops in banjo, guitar, duets, songwriting, topical music and more. Crafts. Tix: $105 wknd. Info: Levi Landis, 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
8/19-21; PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Princeton, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Presentations, workshops, concerts, panels, and 150 performers. Info: Jon Bartlett, Box 2451, Princeton, BC v0X 1W0, Canada; Ph: .Web: princetonfestival.wordpress.com
8/19-21; ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FEST — Where: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, Colo. Featuring: Jackson Browne, Brandi Carlile, Josh Ritter, Carolina Chocolate Drops and more. 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
8/19-21; 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
8/19-21; SUMMERFOLK MUSIC & CRAFTS FEST — Where: Kelso Beach Park, Owen Sound, Ont., Canada. 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
8/19-21; SUMMERGRASS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Vista, Calif. 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
8/19-28; NORTH RIVER BLUES FEST — Where: Marshfield Fairgrounds, Marshfield, Mass. Tix: $10 (incl. admission to Fairgrounds). Info: , Rhythm Room Records, Rt. 3 Main St., Marshfield, MA 02050; Ph: 781-834-6629 or 781-834-6620 . Web: www.marshfieldfair.org
8/20; BOWER’S MANSION BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Washoe Valley, Reno, Nev. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $15. Info: Malcolm Campbell, Northern Nevada Bluegrass Assoc., P.O. Box 3177, Reno, NV 89506 ; Ph: 775-303-3715.Web: http://www.newsreview.com/reno/bowers_mansion_bluegrass_festival/local/Calendar?oid=1929889 CR HR A
8/20; 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
8/20; 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
8/20-21; INTERNATIONAL CELTIC FEST — Where: Hunter Mountain, N.Y. Featuring: 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
8/20-21; OAKLAND ART & SOUL FEST — Where: Downtwon 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.artandsouloakland.com
8/20-21; 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
8/20-21; ROCKOME BLUEGRASS IN THE GARDENS FEST — Where: Rockome Gardens, Arcola, Ill. Featuring: Featuring: The Link Family, The Bankesters, Tommy Brown & Country Line Grass, The Punches Family, Dyer Switch, Pickin’ Chicks, New Outlook, The Rigney Family. 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
8/20-26; 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
8/21; WACHUSETT VALLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Wachusett Village Inn, Westminster, Mass. Featuring: Main Stage Mary Gauthier, David Wilcox, Madison Violet, Swinging Steaks, Pesky J. Nixon, Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli. Sunrise Sessions Carrie Rown, Elle Gallo, Karen Grenier, Oen Kennedy, The Marshtones, Stuart Ferguson. Tix: $25 advance, &30 day of. Info: Wachusett Music Series, P.O. Box 245, Lancaster, MA 01523; Ph: 978-365-2043 or 978-368-0227. Web: www.wachusettmusic.com A
8/24-26; 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
8/25-27; 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
8/25-28; BLISTERED FINGERS FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Litchfield, Maine. Featuring: The Grascals, The Bluegrass Brothers, The Gibson Brothers, The James King Band, The Moron Brothers, The Douthwrights, The Pine Hill Ramblers, Rough Edges Bluegrass Diamonds, Remington Ryde, 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
8/25-28; 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
8/25-28; PICKIN’ IN THE PASTURE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Lodi, N.Y. 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
8/25-28; TØNDER FEST — Where: Tønder, southwest coast of Denmark. 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
8/25-29; 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
8/25-9/5; 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
8/26-27; HOT AUGUST BLUES FEST — Where: Kenlake State Resort Park, Hardin, Ky. Info: Kenlake State Resort Park, 542 Kenlake Rd., Hardin, KY 42048-9737; Ph: 800-325-0143 or 270-474-2211. Web: parks.ky.gov
8/26-27; 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
8/26-28; 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
8/26-28; BANNOCK COUNTY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bannock Co. Frgrnds, Pocatello, Idaho. Featuring: Chicken Dinner Road, Strings Attached, J.D. Webb & The Downstate Ramblers, Red Desert Ramblers, Panhandle Polecats, New South Fork, Greenbrier Connection, Wild Coyotes, Molly & Tenbrooks. Workshops in Music, beginners and advanced jams, open mic and square dance. Crafts. Tix: $30 adv, $35 wknd. Info: Diana Morgan, P.O. Box 796, Darrington, WA 98241; Ph: 360-436-1179 or 425-210-8277. Web: www.bannockcountybluegrassfestival.com CO HO A
8/26-28; 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
8/26-28; GREAT RIVER FOLK FEST — Where: Univ. of Wisconsin at La Crosse, Wis. Featuring: Loudon Wainwright III, Susan Werner, Two Many Banjos, Bryan Bowers, The DitchLilies, Radoslav Lorkovic, Carrie Elkin, Johnsmith, Café Accordion Orchestra. Workshops. Crafts. Info: , Great River Folk Festival, P.O. Box 1434, La Crosse, WI 54602-1434; Ph: 608-784-3033.Web: www.greatriverfolkfest.org HR A I
8/26-28; NEDFEST — Where: Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Field, Nederland, Colo. Featuring: David Grisman Sextet, Steve Kimock & Friends, George Porter Jr. Great American Taxi, and 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
8/26-28; 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
8/26-28; PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon, Mich. Featuring: Guy Mendilow Band, Grasstowne, Rita Hosking and Cousin Jack, Hoots and Hellmouth, The Red Sea Pedestrians, Ray Bonneville, The Pines, Sista Otis, Seth Bernard and May Erlewine, Charlie Parr, Bathtub Mothers, D.B. Rielly, Roma di Luna, Alison Scott, KAIVAMA, Conga Se Menne, The Back Room Boys, Black River John, Rory and Dale Miller, Doris & the Day Dreams, Yvonne Blake, & Children of the Porcupine Mountains. 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
8/26-28; 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
8/26-29; 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
8/26-29; SOUTHSEA FOLK & ROOTS FEST — Where: Southsea, Hampshire, U.K. Featuring: Jackie Leven, The Marvels, Little Johnny England, Jigantics, ColvinQuarmby, Reet Petite & Gone and the Aynsley Lister Band. 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
8/26-29; THE GREAT BRITISH RHYTHM & BLUES FEST — Where: Colne, Lancashire, U.K. Featuring: Hamilton Loomis Band, Jack Bruce Band, Sherman Robertson, Mavis Staples, Mud Morganfield Band, Lisa Mills, Cherry Lee Mewis, Dale Storr Band, The Treatment, The Cats, Tommy Allen Band, and many 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
8/26-29; WALDEBRIDGE FOLK FEST — Where: Wadebridge, North Cornwall, U.K. Info: Hobgoblin Music, Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge, PL27 7NS, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)120-881-4638 .Web: www.wadebridgefolk.co.uk CO
8/27; 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
8/27; 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
8/27-28; 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
8/27-28; 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; EAST DURHAM FEIS — Where: East Durham, N.Y. Info: Michael J. Quill Irish Centre, P.O. Box 320, East Durham, NY 12423; Ph: 518-634-2286.Web: www.IrishVillageUSA.com
8/29-9/4; LEMARS NATIONAL OLD TIME COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Plymouth Co. Frgrnds, LeMars, Iowa. Featuring: There are over 650 performers at this 7-day event, which includes workshops, seminars, celebrities, and tons of performances. Contests in 23 different categories of acoustic old-time music. Workshops. Tix: $60 week, $15 per day. Info: Bob Everhart, NTCMA, P.O. Box 492, 650 Main St., Anita, IA 50020; Ph: 712-762-4363 or 712-249-5989. Web: www.oldtimemusic.tipzu.com CO CR HO HR A
Camps & Schools
June 2011
6/3-4; YELLOWBANKS DULCIMER FEST — Where: English Park, Owensboro, Ky. Featuring: Susan Trump, Rick Thum, Heidi Muller and the Lindsey Family. Workshops in Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, Banjo, Guitar, Bowed Psaltery, Fiddle, Penny Whistle and more.. Workshops in mtn and hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, tin whistle and banjo. Tix: Workshops $20, Concerts Free. Info: Thelma Newman, 4113 Mason Woods Ln., Owensboro, KY 42303; Ph: 270-684-1631 or 270-683-4057. Web: www.kyfestivals.com CO HO A
6/3-5; GEORGIA STRAIT GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Crescent Beach, B.C., Canada. 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
6/3-5; WEEKEND AT THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE — Where: Menucha Retreat & Conference Center, Corbett, Ore.. Featuring: Patty Cuyler, Mary Sherhart, Aurelia Shrenker.. Tix: $155-225. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210.Web: www.villageharmony.org
6/5-10; MONTANA FIDDLE CAMP, SESSION 1 — Where: Monarch, Mont.. Workshops. Info: Fred & Jeanne Buckley, 319 Old Divide Rd., Roundup, MT 59072; Ph: 406-323-1198 or 406-236-5548. Web: www.montanafiddlers.org
6/5-11; 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
6/5-11; BLUE RIDGE OLD-TIME MUSIC WEEK — Where: Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, N.C.. Workshops in banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, mtn dulcimer, rhythm, dance, country singing and storytelling. 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
6/5-11; SURVIVING & THRIVING IN JAM SESSIONS — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Lorraine & Bennett Hammond. Tix: $546 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
6/9-11; 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
6/10-12; BASS LINES — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.. Tix: tuition $595, housing $370, 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
6/10-13; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Stefan Grossman. Workshops in electric guitar, acoustic guitar, blues and rock. Tix: $1,200. Info: Vanessa Kaukonen, Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-2575 or 740-992-2498. Web: www.furpeaceranch.com CR A
6/10-16; SUMMERSONGS WEST — Where: Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA. Workshops in songwriting, singing, guitar, piano, performance, creative process and more. Info: Penny Nichols, SummerSongs, P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-247-7049 or 845-594-1867. Web: www.summersongs.com CO CR HR A
6/11-18; SCANDIA CAMP MENDOCINO — Where: Mendocino Woodlands, Calif.. 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
6/12-15; CBA MUSIC CAMP — Where: Grass Valley, Calif.. Workshops in instrumental, jamming, more. Tix: tuition $300, camping $25. 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
6/12-17; MONTANA FIDDLE CAMP, SESSION 2 — Where: Monarch, Mont.. Workshops. Info: Fred & Jeanne Buckley, 319 Old Divide Rd., Roundup, MT 59072; Ph: 406-323-1198 or 406-236-5548. Web: www.montanafiddlers.org
6/12-18; NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Billy White Fox and Linda Prejeant. Tix: $546 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
6/12-18; NORTHEAST HERITAGE MUSIC CAMP — Where: Johnson, Vt.. Workshops in fiddle, piano, accordion, flute, whistle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dance. Info: Peter Langston & Ken Perlman, NHMC, 9228 1st Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117-2003; Ph: 812-334-7992.Web: www.northeastheritagemusiccamp.com
6/13-17; 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
6/17-18; BUSINESS OF MUSIC — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.. Tix: tuition $580, housing $300, 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
6/17-19; GREAT LABOR ARTS EXCHANGE — Where: AFSCME Council 25 Headquarters, Detroit, Mich.. Featuring: Performances, art exhibits, jam sessions, spoken word, coffeehouse, more. Info: Peter Jones, Labor Heritage Foundation, 815 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006; Ph: 202-639-6204.Web: www.laborheritage.org CR HR A
6/17-22; WCU MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WEEK — Where: Western Carolina Univ., Cullowhee, N.C.. Featuring: Larry & Elaine Conger, Janita Baker, Joe Collins, Karen Mueller, Steve Eulberg, Dave Haas, Marsha Harris, Sarah Elizabeth Musgrave, Jim Miller, Bob McGowan, Gary Sager, Wayne Seymour and more.. Workshops. Crafts. 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
6/18-26; ALASDAIR FRASER'S SIERRA FIDDLE CAMP — Where: Nevada City, Calif.. Workshops. Info: Alasdair Fraser's Sierra Fiddle Camp, PO Box 219, Nevada City, CA 95959; Ph: 530-478-9004.Web: www.sierrafiddlecamp.org CO
6/19-24; ALLEGHENY ECHOES SUMMER WORKSHOP — Where: Marlinton, W.Va.. Workshops in vocals, fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, dulcimer and creative writing. Tix: tuition $400, $50 discount to those who register before June 1st. 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
6/19-24; 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
6/19-25; BLUEGRASS IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS — Where: Mars Hill, Mars Hill College, N.C.. Featuring: Bobby Anderson, George Buckner, Dave Talbot, Natalya Weinstein, Bryan McDowell, Diane Bouska, Steve Kilby, Jack Lawrence, Wayne Erbsen, Roland White. Info: Mars Hill College, PO Box 370, Mars Hill, NC 28754, USA; Ph: 828-689-1167.Web: www.mhc.edu/bluegrass A
6/19-25; 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
6/19-25; STEVE KAUFMAN'S ACOUSTIC KAMP, WEEK 1 — Where: Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn.. Workshops in flatpicking, fingerpicking, dobro, bluegrass and old time banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass . Tix: $800 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
6/19-25; 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: $800 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
6/20-23; PETE WERNICK'S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP — Where: Riverpark Center in Owensboro, KY. Featuring: Pete & Joan Wernick. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $195-$215. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-440-5564. Web: www.drbanjo.com CO HO
6/20-24; BERKLEE PERCUSSION FEST — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.. Tix: tuition $1075, housing $725, 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
6/20-24; COWAN CREEK MOUNTAIN MUSIC SCHOOL — Where: Cowan Community Ctr, Whitesburg, Ky.. 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
6/20-24; MARK O'CONNOR STRING 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
6/23-30; INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE AND MUSIC SESSION — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. 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
6/24-26; BRASS WEEKEND — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.. Tix: tuition $595, housing $370, 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
6/24-26; SAXOPHONE WEEKEND — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass.. Tix: tuition $595, housing $370, 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
6/24-27; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP: FINGERSTYLE — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Tommy Emmanuel. Workshops in Country Blues fingerstyle. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228.Web: www.furpeaceranch.com CO HO A
6/25-7/2; 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
6/25-7/2; NORTHEAST DULCIMER SYMPOSIUM — Where: Blue Mt. Lake, N.Y.. Featuring: Rob Brereton, Dan Landrum, Tom White, Dwain Wilder. Workshops in mountain dulcimer building. 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
6/26-7/1; COOL OF THE DAY: GROUP SINGING IN SACRED PLACES, SUMMER SINGSHOP — Where: Elkins, WV. Featuring: Michael and Carrie Nobel Kline . Tix: $195. Info: Carrie Kline, 114 Boundary Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241, USA; Ph: 304-636-5444.Web: folktalk.orgevents HR
6/26-7/2; 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
6/26-7/2; CONTINUING GUITAR: OLD TIMEY RHYTHM & BACK-UP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C.. Featuring: Jim Lloyd. Tix: $546. 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
6/26-7/3; NORDIC FIDDLES & FEET — Where: Camp Ogontz, N.H.. Workshops in dance, fiddle, hardingfele, singing, nyckelharpa, torader. Crafts. Info: Meg Mabbs, Nordic Fiddles and Feet, 4401 Alta Vista Way, Knoxville, TN 37919; Ph: 865-522-0515.Web: www.nordicfiddlesandfeet.org A
6/27-7/1; ACOUSTIC STRING FEST — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Mark O'Connor, George Gao, Tracy Silverman, and more.. 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
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July 2011
7/1-4; 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
7/2-5; WINNIPEG FOLK FEST - FOLK MUSIC RETREAT — Where: Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: Andy White, Connie Kaldor, Dan Crary and Dirk Powell. 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
7/2-9; MENDOCINO FOLKLORE CAMP — Where: Mendocino Woodlands Camp, Mendocino, Calif.. Workshops in dance, singing. Crafts. Info: Russell Linscott, Mendocino Folklore Camp, 6 Grove St, Mill Valley, CA 94941; Ph: 415-225-9956.Web: www.mendocinofolklorecamp.com CO CR
7/2-10; SCOIL SAMHRAIDH WILLIE CLANCY SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland. Info: , , U.K.; Ph: .Web: www.setdancingnews.net
7/3-8; BEGINNING FIDDLE — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Cathy Grant. Tix: $488 tuition plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
7/3-8; CEÒLAS SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL — Where: Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Featuring: Expert tuition in piping, fiddling, singing, Scotch reels and Quadrilles, step dancing and the Gaelic language. Tix: £160. Info: Ceòlas, Daliburgh, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS, Scotland; Ph: .Web: ceolas.co.uk
7/3-8; 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
7/3-9; SWANNANOA GATHERING TRADITIONAL SONG WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Laurie Lewis, Brian O Hairt, David Holt, Fiona Ritchie, Rev. Robert & Bernice Jones, Mark Weems, Julee Glaub Weems, Matt Watroba, Claudine Langille, Bobby McMillon, Scheila Kay Adams, Pete Sutherland, Denisa Rullmoss, Josh Goforth, David Greely, Tom Rozum and Peter Siegel. 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
7/4-9/2; 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
7/5-10; DULCIMER WEEK IN THE WALLOWAS — Where: Wallowa Lake Joseph, Ore. Featuring: Stephen Seifert, Heidi Muller and Bob Webb. Tix: $225. Info: Heidi Muller, PO Box 1064, Charleston, WV 25324; Ph: 304-382-9422 or 304-550-3799. Web: www.wvmusicalliance.org CO
7/7-13; CONTINUING AUTOHARP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Les Gustafson-Zook. Tix: $546 tuition, 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
7/8-10; BEGINNING AUTOHARP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Jennifer Cordier. Tix: $308 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
7/9-16; 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
7/9-8/12; 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
7/10-15; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER CAJUN/CREOLE WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. 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
7/10-15; 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
7/10-15; SOUND ADVICE — Where: University of Regina, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Barry Wilson. Workshops. Tix: $350-600 CDN. Info: SPBA Registrar, Stacy Durning, P.O. Box 37106, Regina, SK S4S 7K3, Canada; Ph: 306-584-2159. CR HR A
7/10-16; 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
7/10-16; 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
7/10-16; SWANNANOA GATHERING CELTIC WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Martin Hayes, Kevin Burke, Brian McNeill, Brian Conway, Patrick Mangan, Laura Risk, Nuala Kennedy, John Doyle, Damien Connolly, Kevin Crawford, Cathie Ryan. Rose Flanagan, Grainne Hambly, Margaret Bennett, Billy Jackson, Eamon O'Leary, Andrew Finn Magill, Kathleen Conneely, Ed Miller, Michael Cooney, John Kelton, David Surette, Darren Maloney, Robin Bullock, Erin Duffy Martorano, Matthew Olwell, Jim Magill, 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
7/10-8/5; 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
7/11-15; 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
7/11-15; 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
7/11-15; 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
7/13-17; SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLE CAMP FOR BEGINNERS — Where: The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Nebra.. Featuring: Deborah Greenblatt. Tix: $200. Info: Deborah Greenblatt, 504 Garfield St., PO Box 671, Avoca, NE 68307, USA; Ph: 402-275-3221.Web: www.greenblattandseay.com A
7/15-17; MUSIC PRODUCTION WORKSHOP — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Berklee faculty and industry professionals.. 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
7/16-23; 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
7/16-23; 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
7/17-22; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER BLUES WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. 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
7/17-22; CAMP BLUEGRASS — Where: South Plains College, Levelland, Texas. Featuring: Bill Evans, Alan Munde, Ned Luberecki, Tim May, Chris Jones, Eliot Rogers, Joe Carr, Steve Smith, Mark Stoffel, Ed Marsh, Nate Lee, Tim McCasland, Dede Wyland , Jon Weisberger, and Gerald Jones.. 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
7/17-22; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Los Angeles, Calif. Featuring: Paul Gilbert, Duke Robillard, William Kanengiser, Kevin Eubanks, Jennifer Batten. 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
7/17-22; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Austin, Texas. Featuring: Bob Margolin, Hubert Sumlin, James Burton, Elvin Bishop, Eric Taylor. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1555. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736. Web: www.guitarworkshop.com CO CR
7/17-23; 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
7/17-23; CUMBERLAND DANCE WEEK — Where: Nancy, Ky. 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
7/17-23; HEROES AND HARD TIMES: SONGS AND STORIES FROM AMERICA'S PAST — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: David Kaynor, Sue Songer, Peter Siegel, Naomi Morse. Tix: $546 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
7/17-23; SWANNANOA GATHERING OLD-TIME MUSIC & DANCE WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Bruce Greene, Rayna Gellert, Dirk Powell, Phil Jamison, Paul Brown, John Herrmann, Sheila Kay Adams, John Hollandsworth, Paul Kovac, Terri McMurray, Jesse Wells, Alice Gerrard, Ron Pen, Rick Good, Rodney Sutton, Beverly Smith, Wayne Erbsen, Gordy Hinners, Susie Goehring, Carol Elizabeth Jones, Don Pedi, Meredith McIntosh, Treveor & Travis Stuart, Sharon Leahy, Denisa Rullmoss, Bobby McMillon, Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwarz, Benton Flippen, Paul David Smith ang Green Grass Cloggers. 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
7/17-23; WUMB SUMMER ACOUSTIC MUSIC WEEK 1 — Where: Moultonboro, N.H. Featuring: Riley Baugus, Rolly Brown, John Doershuk, Cliff Eberhardt, Vance Gilbert, Bennett Hammond, Lorraine Hammond, Laurie Lewis, Eddie Pennington, Tom Rozum, Erica Weiss, Charles Williams and 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
7/17-24; 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
7/18-22; MEITHEAL SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Limerick City, Ireland. Info: Garry Shannon, Ruan, Co. Clare, , Ireland; Ph: +353-87-670-4465.Web: www.tradweek.com
7/18-24; WORLDSONGS VOCAL CAMP — Where: The Lodge, Amherst Island, Lake Ontario, Canada. Featuring: Village singing traditions from around the world, with Val Mindel teaching Appalachian and old-time bluegrass and Gospel music.. Info: Becca Whitla, WorldSongs Vocal Camp, 1 - 182 Wright Ave., Toronto, ON M6R 1L2, Canada; Ph: 416-588-9050, x2.Web: www.worldsongs.ca
7/21-24; HARDANGER FIDDLE WORKSHOPS — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgveville, Wis. Workshops in Hardanger fiddle, Norwegian folk dance, Norwegian singing. Tix: $20-275. Info: , ; Ph: 301-270-4925.Web: www.hfaa.org CO A
7/23-29; 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
7/23-30; 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
7/24-1; 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
7/24-28; 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
7/24-29; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER IRISH WEEK — Where: David & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. 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
7/24-29; LIVING TRADITION GUITAR AND INSTRUMENTAL SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: West Park, Dundee, Scotland. Info: , ; Ph: +44-(0)1563-551408.Web: www.livingtradition.org.uk
7/24-29; 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
7/24-30; A DULCIMER CELEBRATION — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough, Lois Hornbostel, Bonnie Carol, Bill Taylor. Tix: $546. 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
7/24-30; ASHOKAN FIDDLE & DANCE - NORTHERN WEEK — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Laurie Andres, Martine Billette, Mary Cay Brass, Éric Favreau, Laurie Hart, Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Sabin Jacques, Stuart Kenney, John Krumm, Molly Mason, Bob McQuillen, Owen Morrison, Anna Patton, Bruce Sagan, Jay Ungar, Andrew VanNorstrand, Noah VanNorstrand, Kim VanNorstrand, David Kaynor, Susan Kevra, Marie-Soleil Pilette, Bruce Sagan & Sally Chandler. . 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
7/24-30; BOXWOOD FEST — Where: Lunenburg, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Sylvian Barou, Emer Mayock, Philippe Allain-Dupre, Chris Norman, Liz Carroll, David Greenberg, Bob Webb, Edmund Brownless, Shelley Phillips, Marie Bouchard, Nick Halley, Jonathan Srour, Pauline Hingston, Marlys Norman, Eamon O'Leary, Robert Bigio, Forbes & 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
7/24-30; SWANNANOA GATHERING CONTEMPORARY FOLK WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Asheville N.C. Featuring: Janis Ian, Tom Paxton, Kathy Mattea, Patty Larkin, Catie Curtis, Siobhan Quinn, Jon Vezner, Jack Williams, Ray Chesna, Danny Ellis, Sara Hickman, David Roth and Abbie Gardner. 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
7/24-30; SWANNANOA GATHERING GUITAR WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Don Alder, Richard Smith, Vicki Genfan, Adam Rafferty, Rolly Brown, Al Petteway, Steve James, Jordan McConnell, Duck Baker, John Doyle, Mike Dowling, Doug Smith, Robin Bullock, Scott Ainslie, Patrick Landeza, Ed Dodson, Mary Flower and 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
7/24-31; 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; 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
7/24-8/5; 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
7/25-29; 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
7/25-29; 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
7/27-8/7; 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
7/29-8/6; 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
7/30-8/5; PUGET SOUND GUITAR CAMP, SESSION I — Where: near Bremerton, Wash. 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
7/30-8/6; 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
7/30-8/6; FAMILY WEEK — Where: Ogontz Camp, Lyman, N.H. Featuring: . 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
7/30-8/6; 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
7/30-8/6; 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
7/31-8/5; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER BLUEGRASS WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: J.D. Crowe, Jim Mills, Carl Jackson, Tim Stafford, Tyler Grant, Josh Williams, Byron Berline, Jim Buchanan, Tammy Rogers, and many more instructors. 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
7/31-8/5; BLUEGRASS BANJO FOR BEGINNERS — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Geoff Hohwald. Tix: $488 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
7/31-8/6; SWANNANOA GATHERING DULCIMER WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Louis Hornbostel, Ken Kolodner, Randy Marchany, Rob Brereton, Wes Chappell, Jan Hammond, Butch Ross, Mike Fenton, Cindy Ribet, Doug & Darcy Orr, Patrick Crouch, Nandkishor Muley and Betty Smith. 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
7/31-8/7; ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIDDLE CAMP — Where: Denver, Colo. 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
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8/1-5; GODERICH CELTIC COLLEGE KIDS CAMP — Where: Goderich, Ont., Canada. Featuring: FIDDLE: Shane Cook, Pierre Schryer, Alan Jabbour, Aidan Burke, Liz & Yvonne Kane, Ruari MacMillan, Mairi Rankin, Pascal Miousse, HARP: Kim Robertson. Ailie Robertson SONG & HARMONY: Navan, Daithi Sproule, Norah Rendell & Cillian O’Daglaigh, Daori Farrell,Paul McKenna, Vishten, PERCUSSION: Jackie Moran, Cheryl Prasker, Ewan Baird, FLUTEWHISTLE:Isaac Alderson, Sean Gray,FRETTED STRINGS: Brian Taheny, Daithi Sproule, Fionan de Barra, Ken Perlman, Philip Masure, Louis-Charles Vigneault,CONCERTINA: Edel Fox, Caroline Keane, PIANO: Martine Billette, Maggie MacDonald, Christina Dolphin DANCE: Mairi Rankin, Maureen Mulvey O’Leary, Maggie & Cassie MacDonald, Sheila Graziano, Pastelle Leblanc, Cillian O’Dalaigh and 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
8/1-5; VANCOUVER EARLY MUSIC LUTE WORKSHOP WEST — Where: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. Featuring: Robert Barto, Sylvain Bergeron, Pat O’Brien, Stephen Stubbs, Grant Tomlinson, Travis Carey/. Info: Vancouver Early Music Programme & Fest, 1254 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 1B6, Canada; Ph: 604-732-1610.Web: www.earlymusic.bc.ca HR A
8/1-6; NASHCAMP BLUEGRASS AND SONGWRITING WEEK — Where: Nashville, Tenn. Workshops in guitar, mandolin, bass, Dobro, fiddle, banjo and singing. Tix: $900 incl r&b, $650 without. Info: Nash Camp, P.O. Box 210396, Nashville, TN 37221; Ph: 615-952-2267 or 888-798-5012. Web: www.nashcamp.com CR HR A
8/1-8; FLANDERS ETHNO — Where: Tervuren, Brussels, Belgium. 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
8/4-7; SOUTHWEST INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE CAMP — Where: Socorro, NM. Tix: $230-270. Info: Gail Garber, 820 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124; Ph: 505-299-1159 or 505-344-0447. Web: www.swifdi.org
8/5-7; CREATIVE ENTERTAINMENT WITH ODD INSTRUMENTS — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Les Gustafson-Zook. Tix: $308 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
8/5-11; SUMMERSONGS EAST — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: David Buskin & Robin Batteau, Kate Cmpbell, Mark Dann, Penny Nochols, John Redgate, Sue Riley, Glen Roethel, David Roth and Sloan Wainwright. 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
8/5-14; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP, TEEN SESSION 3 — Where: Ontario, Canada, then Vermont. Tix: $1225. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210.Web: www.villageharmony.org
8/6-12; PUGET SOUND GUITAR CAMP, SESSION II — Where: near Bremerton, Wash. 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
8/6-13; 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
8/6-13; 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
8/7-12; 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
8/7-14; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER DANCE WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Notorious and The Figments. 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
8/7-14; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER OLD-TIME, VOCAL & DANCE WEEK — Where: Augusta Heritage Ctr, Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Special Guest: Paul David Smith. Workshops in vocals, dance and old-time music. Crafts. Tix: $430. Info: Judy Knorr, Augusta Heritage Center , Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Dr., Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209 or 304-637-1333. Web: www.augustaheritage.com CR HR
8/9-13; FIDDLING DEMYSTIFIED CAMP - WEEK III — Where: Old Songs Community Center, Voorheesville NY. Featuring: Donna Hébert, Jane Rothfield, Max Cohen.. Workshops. Tix: $450. Info: Andy Spence, Old Songs Inc, PO Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186; Ph: 518-765-2815 or 413-658-4276. Web: www.dhebert.com CR HR A
8/10-14; FINNFEST USA — Where: San Diego, CA. Featuring: Music, food and culture of Finnish-Americans. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Finnfest USA , P.O. Box 156, Naselle, WA 98638; Ph: 218-213-6080 or 612-374-2718. Web: finnfestusa.org CR HR A
8/10-15; THE WOODS MUSIC & DANCE CAMP — Where: Lake Rosseau College, Ont., Canada. 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
8/11-13; 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
8/12-14; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER SWING WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Family-style festivities . 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
8/12-15; 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
8/13-19; PUGET SOUND GUITAR CAMP, SESSION III — Where: near Bremerton, Wash. 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
8/13-20; 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
8/13-20; 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
8/13-20; 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
8/13-20; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP, ADULT SESSION 2 — Where: Grange Hall, Ashfield, Mass. Tix: $675. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210.Web: www.villageharmony.org
8/14-18; THE SONG SCHOOL — Where: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, Colo. 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
8/14-19; 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
8/14-19; OT AZOY! YIDDISH CRASH COURSE — Where: School of Oriental and African Studies, London, U.K. 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
8/14-20; 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
8/14-20; FIDDLING FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J.D. Robinson. Tix: $546 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
8/14-20; MAINEWOODS DANCE CAMP: SESSION 1 — Where: Camp Indian Acres, Fryeburg, Maine. Featuring: Teme Kernerman, Jaap Leegwater, Ann Smith, John Matulis and Dorothy Yacek-Matulis. 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
8/14-21; 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
8/14-21; CDSS ADULT AND FAMILY WEEK AT TIMBER RIDGE — Where: High View, W.V.. Featuring: Renee Brachfeld, Adam Broome, Betsy Blachly Chapin, Hank Chapin, John Devine, Daron Douglas, Sam Droege, Gaye Fifer, Rachel Fifer, Adina Gordon, Steve Hickman, Kappy Laning, Annie Fain Liden, Robert Mills, Paul Oorts, DeLaura Padovan, Thomas Spilsbury, Charlotte Swavola, Jaige Trudel, Dave Wiesler, Nicholas Williams. Tix: $855. Info: CDSS, PO BOX 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3.Web: www.cdss.org/camp
8/15-19; MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wis. 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
8/15-20; 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
8/17-20; 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
8/20-27; 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
8/20-27; MBIRA CAMP: SESSION 3 — Where: Berkeley, Calif. Tix: $800. Info: Erica Azim, MBIRA, P.O. Box 7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863; Ph: 510-548-6053.Web: www.mbira.org CO
8/21-26; PLAYING OLD-TIME MUSIC IN A GROUP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Chuck and Peggy Patrick. Tix: $488. 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
8/21-27; LADY OF THE LAKE FAMILY WEEK — Where: Camp N-Sid-Sen, Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. 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
8/21-27; MAINEWOODS DANCE CAMP: SESSION 2 — Where: Camp Indian Acres, Fryeburg, Maine. Featuring: Sonia Dion 7 Christian Florescu, Dale Hyde, Sani Rifati, Susan Anderson and Carol & 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
8/21-27; WUMB SUMMER ACOUSTIC MUSIC WEEK 2 — Where: Moultonboro, N.H. 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
8/21-28; BACDS ENGLISH DANCE WEEK — Where: Bishop’s Ranch, 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
8/26-28; LEARN TO PLAY MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough. Tix: $308. 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
8/26-9/3; VALLEY OF THE MOON SCOTTISH FIDDLING CAMP — Where: Boulder Creek, Calif. Featuring: Alasdair Fraser, Lissa Schneckenburger, Brittany Haas, Hanneke Cassel, Deby Benton Grosjean, Laura Risk, Janette Duncan, Ryan McKasson. 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
8/27-20; 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
8/28-9/3; ACOUSTIC ALASKA GUITAR CAMP — Where: Wasilla, Alaska. Featuring: Instructors: Steve Kaufman, Chris Proctor, Doug Cox, Sharon Gilchrist, Naked Blue, 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
8/28-9/3; BEGINNING HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough. Tix: $546 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
8/28-9/3; MAINEWOODS DANCE CAMP: SESSION 3 — Where: Camp Indian Acres, Fryeburg, Maine. Featuring: Roo Lester, Harry Khamis, Hilde Otterholt, Lee Otterholt and Matthew Schreiber. 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
