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December 2011 through February 2012
FESTIVALS
December 2011
12/1-24; CHRISTMAS IN OLD APPALACHIA — Where: Museum of Appalachia, Norris, Tenn. Featuring: Crafts, old-time musicians, bluegrass bands and area choirs at historically themed celebration. Crafts. Tix: FREE, bring canned goods. Info: Elaine I. Meyer, Museum of Appalachia, P.O. Box 1189, Norris, TN 37828; Ph: 865-494-0514 or 865-494-7680. Web: www.museumofappalachia.org CR HR A
12/2-4; SUNDOG ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FAIRE — Where: CREDIT UNION PLACE, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Non-stop entertainment stage, demos, children's area. Crafts. Info: Diane Boyko, Sundog Arts Society, Box 7183, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4J1, Canada; Ph: 306-384-7364.Web: www.sundoghandcraftfaire.com
12/2-4; COWBOY POETRY GATHERING — Where: Wickenburg Performing Arts Center, Wickensburg, Ariz. Featuring: Cowboy poems and songs and ideas with a western theme. Crafts. Info: Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, 216 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390; Ph: 800-942-5242 or 928-684-5479. Web: www.wickenburgchamber.com CO A
12/2-10; OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS — Where: Old Bedford Village, Bedford, Pa. Featuring: 2-day (December 3rd and 10th) event featuring live seasonal music, hot cider in the tavern, horse and carriage rides in candlelit village. Crafts. Tix: $10 adults, $6 students, children free. Info: Old Bedford Village, 220 Sawblade Rd., Bedford, PA 15522; Ph: 800-238-4347 or 814-623-1156. Web: www.oldbedfordvillage.com CO A
12/2-11; THE CHRISTMAS REVELS - OREGON — Where: Scottish Rite Theater, Portland, Ore. Featuring: Consecutive weekend celebrations of the winter solstice; songs from Norway,Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Tix: $18-35 adult, $12-24 student/senior, $7-12 child. Info: Revels Inc., 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472; Ph: 503-224-7411 or 617-972-8300. Web: portlandrevels.org
12/3; HADDENHAM FEST — Where: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, U.K. Info: John Heydon, John's House, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2QP, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)129-641-5333.Web: www.haddenhamceilidhs.co.uk
12/3-4; JULMARKNAD CHRISTMAS MARKET — Where: Bishop Hill, Ill. Featuring: Weekend of Swedish foods, music, decorated shops and museums, Christmas gifts and Swedish folk characters roaming the village Christmas Market. . Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Events Coordinator, Bishop Hill Arts Council, 106 Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL 61419; Ph: 309-927-3345 or 309-927-3539. Web: www.bishophill.com CR HR A
12/3-11; THE CHRISTMAS REVELS - WASHINGTON, D.C. — Where: Lisner Auditorium, Washington, D.C. Featuring: 29th Annual Christmas Revels. Guest artists: Trio Sefardi and Layali El Andalus. Two consecutive weekends. Info: Washington Revels, 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910; Ph: 301-587-3835.Web: www.revelsdc.org
12/8-10; CHRISTMAS IN THE SMOKIES — Where: Ramada Inn and Smokey Mountain Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Featuring: IIIrd Tyme Out, Goldwing Express, BC Mountaineers, The Larkins and more. Tix: $23-$34, kids 12 and under FREE. Info: The Larkins, P.O. Box 292574, Nashville, TN 37229; Ph: 615-476-6353 or 423-357-7515. Web: www.larkinmusic.com CR HR A
12/9-10; LUCIA NIGHTS — Where: Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Bishop Hill, Ill. Featuring: Trad Swedish and American seasonal music, caroling, bell choirs, museums, shops and craft demonstrations. Tix: FREE, donations accepted. Info: Events Coordinator, Bishop Hill Arts Council, P.O. Box 47, Bishop Hill, IL 61419; Ph: 309-927-3345 or 309-927-3899. Web: www.bishophillartscouncil.com
12/9-18; CHRISTMAS REVELS: CALIFORNIA — Where: Scottish Rite Theater, Oakland, Calif. Featuring: A Christmas show and celebration of the winter solstice through the Revels traditions of music, song, dance and drama. Info: Erin Marie Sickler, 337 17th St. #207, Oakland, CA 94612; Ph: 510-452-9334.Web: www.calrevels.org A
12/10; CANDLELIGHT EVENING — Where: The Farmers' Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y. Featuring: Trad Christmas celebration. Tix: $11, $9.50 senior, $5 child. Info: Farmers' Museum, PO Box 30, 5775 State Hwy 80, Lake Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326; Ph: 888-547-1450 or 607-547-1450. Web: www.farmersmuseum.org CR HR A
12/10-18; THE CHRISTMAS REVELS - TEXAS — Where: Moores Opera House, Univ. of Houston, Houston, Tex. Featuring: Two consecutive weekends. Journey to early 19th century Bavaria and the surrounding regions at Yuletide to explore the roots of modern Christmas with music ranging from inspiring chorales to hearty sing-alongs, dance and storytelling. Tix: from $14 to $40. Info: Revels Houston, P.O. Box 66829, Houston, TX 77266-6829; Ph: 713-668-3303 or 713-669-9528. Web: www.revelshouston.org A
12/11-17; THE CHRISTMAS REVELS - COLORADO — Where: Boulder Theater, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Two consecutive weekends. A pioneer Christmas show through the Revels traditions of music, dance and drama. Info: Rocky Mountain Revels, 3630 Berkley, Boulder, CO 80305; Ph: 303-440-9056 or 303-499-9031. Web: www.rockymountainrevels.org
12/15-18; THE CHRISTMAS REVELS - NEW HAMPSHIRE — Where: Hopkins Ctr, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Featuring: A Victorian solstice celebration with music, dance, ritual and drama. Info: Ruth Stalker, Revels North, P.O. Box 415, Hanover, NH 03755; Ph: 603-298-8913 or 603-646-2422. Web: www.revelsnorth.org A
12/17-29; CHRISTMAS REVELS - MASSACHUSETTS — Where: Sanders Theatre, Harvard Univ., Cambridge, Mass. Featuring: The Pinewoods Morris Men, David Coffin, Sharq Arabic Music Ensemble and more. Tix: $25-$52, children $15-$42 . Info: Alan Casso, Christmas Revels, 80 Mount Auburn St., Watertown, MA 02472; Ph: 617-972-8300 or 617-496-2222. Web: www.revels.org
12/17-21; THE CHRISTMAS REVELS - WASHINGTON — Where: The Rialto Theatre, Tacoma, Wash. Featuring: Scottish Revels includes harp & fiddle, Highland and Lowland bagpipes, the traditions of Plough Monday and Hogmanay, Highland dancing, Scottish country dancing and sword dancing. Info: Puget Sound Revels, 3421 N. 30th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407; Ph: 253-756-1804 or 253-591-5894. Web: www.pugetsoundrevels.org
12/17; HOLIDAY SHOW — Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, N.J. Featuring: Warm Hearted Country Carolers, Sing Along with Santa & Bluegrass Road, Ladies Night Out, Southern Specific, Robbin & The Hoods, Pickin' Shed Jam. Tix: $5 for adults, kids are free. Info: Elaine Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657, Waretown, NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593.Web: www.alberthall.org CR A
12/25; JULOTTA — Where: Colony Church, Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Bishop Hill, Ill. Featuring: Candlelight nondenominational service in Swedish and English. Info: Events Coordinator, Bishop Hill State Historic Site, 106 Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, IL 61419; Ph: 309-927-3345.Web: www.bishophill.com
12/28-1/2; CHRISTMAS & MIDWINTER TRADITIONS FEST — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wis. Workshops in music, dance, crafts singing, kids' programs. Crafts. Info: Melissa Leef, Folklore Village, 3210 Co. Hwy. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533; Ph: 608-924-4000.Web: www.folklorevillage.org CR HR A
12/28-1/1; COWBOY CLASSICS ART & GEAR SHOW — Where: Arizona State Frgrnds, Phoenix, Ariz. Featuring: Celebration of western culture and lifestyle. Crafts. Info: Cowboy Classics Art & Gear Show, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85007; Ph: 602-258-8568.Web: www.anls.org
12/29-31; NEW YEAR'S BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Convention Ctr, Jekyll Island, Ga. Featuring: Jerry Butler & The Blue-J’s, The James King Band, The Marksmen, Goldwing Express and many more. . Crafts. Tix: $85-95 3-day, $20-40 day. Info: Norman Adams / Tony Anderson, Adams and Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203 or 912-635-3400. Web: www.aandabluegrass.com CO A
12/31; FIRST NIGHT BOSTON — Where: Boston, Mass. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $18. Info: Alene Burroughs, First Night Boston, 36 Bromfield Street, Suite 204, Boston, MA 02108; Ph: 617-542-1399.Web: www.firstnight.org A I
12/31; NEW YEAR'S ANNAPOLIS — Where: Annapolis, Md. Featuring: Window performances, Interactive venues and live musical entertainment . Tix: $15. Info: First Night Annapolis Inc., 1616 Forest Drive, Suite 3, Annapolis, MD 21403; Ph: 410-268-8553.Web: www.newyearsannapolis.org A I
January 2012
1/1-13; SAPTAK FEST — Where: Ahmedabad, India. Featuring: Indian instrumental and vocal artists. Info: Hemant Bhatt, Saptak School of Music, Vidyanagar High School Premises, Usmanpura, Ahmedabad 380007, India; Ph: .Web: www.saptak.org
1/6-2/21; EUNICE COURIR DU MARDI GRAS — Where: Eunice, La.. Featuring: Cajun music, Mardi Gras run, street dance and more. Info: Le Courir du Mardi Gras, Eunice Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 508, Eunice, LA 70535; Ph: 337-457-2565 or 337-457-7389. Web: www.eunice-la.com
1/6-8; UPPER POTOMAC PIPER'S WEEKEND — Where: Shepherdstown, W.Va. Featuring: Jerry O'Sullivan, EJ Jones, Dick Hensold and more.. Tix: $40. Info: Upper Potomac Music Weekends, P.O. Box 1474, Shepherdstown, WV 25443; Ph: 304-263-2531.Web: www.squeezethebag.info CR HR
1/6-8; RIVER CITY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Portland, Ore. Info: Charles R. Palmer, 4001 NE Halsey, Portland, OR 97232; Ph: 503-282-0877 or 503-282-0877. Web: www.rivercitybluegrass.com HR A
1/8; GLOBALFEST — Where: Webster Hall, New York, N.Y. Featuring: Debo Band, M.A.K.U. Sound System, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, The Silk Road Ensemble and more. . Tix: $40. Info: Dmitri Vietze, 511 W. 4th St. Ste. 2, Bloomington, IN 47404-5171; Ph: 812-339-1195.Web: www.globalfest-ny.com
1/12-14; FESTIVAL IN THE DESERT — Where: Essakane, NW of Timbuktu, Mali, Africa. Featuring: Celebration of the music and culture of the Touareg people of the Sahara, with music, dance, poetry, camel racing, ritual swordfighting, games and other ancient cultural traditions. Crafts. Info: Dmitri Vietze, 511 W. 4th St. Ste. 2, Bloomington, IN 47404-5171; Ph: .Web: www.festival-au-desert.org CO
1/12-15; WINTER MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Sixmilebridge Folk Club, Co. Clare, Ireland. Info: Brendan Walsh, Sixmilebridge Folk Club, Derra, Kilkishen, Co. Clare, , Ireland; Ph: +353-61-367283 or +353-868464509. Web: www.wmw.ie
1/13-15; WESTERN WORKERS LABOR HERITAGE FEST — Where: San Francisco Bay area, Calif. Featuring: Workshops and performances geared toward building the labor movement through art, all honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Workshops. Tix: $65 wknd, $40 day, $15-25 concerts. Info: Kendyll Stansbury, Western Workers Labor Heritage Festival, P.O. Box 7184, Santa Cruz, CA 95061; Ph: 650-724-9262 or 831-227-4811. Web: http://www.docspopuli.org/WesternWorkers.html A
1/13-15; RALPH PAGE DANCE LEGACY WEEKEND — Where: MUB, Univ. of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H. Featuring: Steve Zakon-Anderson, Mary DesRosiers and more. Workshops. Info: Ralph Page Memorial Committee, NEFFA, PMB 282, 1770 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140; Ph: 603-659-5612.Web: web.me.com/peterynh/music/rpdlw.html A
1/13-15; WHITTLESEA STRAW BEAR FEST — Where: Whittlesea, Cambs., U.K. Info: Brian & Christine Kell, 119 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2AJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1733-204348 or +44-(0)173-320-8245. Web: www.strawbear.org.uk
1/14-15; FLORENCE WINTER FOLK FEST — Where: Florence Events Ctr, Florence, Ore. Featuring: Weavermania!, Chad & Jeremy and The Trail Band. Info: Hal Weiner, P.O. Box 261, Florence, OR 97439; Ph: 888-968-4086 or 541-997-1994. Web: www.winterfolkfestival.org CR HO
1/19-2/5; CELTIC CONNECTIONS — Where: Glasgow, Scotland. Info: Jane Donald or Lauren McKean, ; Ph: +44-(0)141-353-8016.Web: www.celticconnections.com
1/20-22; BLYTHE BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Colorado River Frgrnds, Blythe, Calif. Featuring: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Audie Blaylock & Redline,The Special Consensus, The Spinney Brothers, IIIrd Generation Bluegrass, John Reischman & The Jaybirds, Highway 65, Pine Mountain Railroad, The Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Lonesome Otis and Just 4 Fun. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Jim Shipley, Blythe Area Chamber of Commerce, 201 S. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225; Ph: 760-922-8166.Web: blythebluegrass.com CO CR HR A
1/20; LAKESIDE BLUES BONANZA — Where: Hayling Island, U.K. Featuring: Marcus Bofanti and others. Tix: £139. Info: Boogaloo Promotions, Boogaloo House, Vine Way, Wrecclesham, Farnham, GU10 4TB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)125-279-3430.Web: http://www.boogaloopromotions.com/weekends.html
1/21-29; BELL BUCKLE MUSIC CRUISE — Where: Tampa, Florida. Featuring: Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike featuring Becky Buller, others. Tix: from $879. Info: Bell Buckle Records, Bell Buckle Music Cruise, P.O. Box 142, Bell Buckle, TN 37020; Ph: 931-389-0223 or 931-536-4612. Web: www.bellbucklecruise.com
1/26-28; YEEHAW JUNCTION BLUEGRASS FEST AND FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP — Where: Yeehaw Junction, Fla. Featuring: Alecia Nugent, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Spinny Brothers, Remington Ryde and many more. . Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Darlene Bass / Victor Hall, Bass & Hall Productions, LLC, P.O. Box 1777, Okeechobee, FL 34973; Ph: 863-634-5815 or 863-763-1443. Web: www.yeehawbluegrass.com CO HO A
1/26-29; SKI DANCE WEEKEND — Where: Hulbert Ctr, Fairlee, Vt. Featuring: Weekend of dancing, skiing and socializing. Workshops in fiddle and dance. Tix: $285. Info: Tom Kringstad, 83 Colonial Ave., Cranston, RI 02910; Ph: 401-270-5431.Web: www.nordic-home.com/skidance CR A
1/27-28; ANN ARBOR FOLK FEST — Where: Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, Mich. Tix: $47.50 (one night), $85 (both nights); Gold Circle: $80 (one night), $145 (both nights), Platinum Circle: $160 (one night), $290 (both night. Info: , The Ark, 316 S. Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104; Ph: 734-761-1800 or 734-761-1818. Web: www.theark.org A
1/29-2/1; NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING — Where: Western Folklife Ctr, Elko, Nev. Featuring: Amy Hale Auker, Mike Beck and the Bohemian Saints, Baxter Black, Dave Bourne and many more.. Workshops in western art and craft, writing, cooking, fiddling. Crafts. Tix: $60 to $70 for 3-day pass. Info: Sally Haueter, Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad St., Elko, NV 89801; Ph: 775-738-7508.Web: www.westernfolklife.org A SL on request
February 2012
2/2-5; SPBGMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS & CONVENTION — Where: Sheraton Music City Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. Contests. Workshops. Info: Chuck Stearman, SPBGMA, P.O. Box 271, Kirksville, MO 63501; Ph: 660-665-7172.Web: www.spbgma.com
2/3-5; LAGUNA FOLKDANCERS FEST — Where: Ensign School, Newport Beach, Calif. Featuring: Michael Ginsberg and Jerry Duke. Workshops in vintage and Armenian dances. Info: Steve Himel, Laguna Folkdancers, 1524 Vivian, Newport Beach, CA 92660; Ph: 714-893-8888 or 949-586-2044. Web: www.lagunafolkdancers.org
2/3-4; MID-WINTER SINGING FEST — Where: Hannah Community Ctr, East Lansing, Mich. Featuring: Joel Mabus, Pat Madden, Suzy Bogguss, Frank Youngman, Mark Dvorack and Rachel Alexander. Workshops. Tix: $10-15. Info: Sally Potter, 918 Britten Ave., Lansing, MI 48910; Ph: 517-267-0410.Web: www.singingfestival.com A
2/3-5; COCHISE COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC GATHERING — Where: Buena Performing Arts Ctr, Sierra Vista, Ariz.. Tix: $18 day. Info: Charles Glenn, Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering, P.O. Box 3201, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636; Ph: 520-249-2511.Web: www.cowboypoets.com HR A
2/4; GANONDAGAN WINTER GAME & SPORTS — Where: Ganondagan State Historic Site, N.Y.. Featuring: Storytelling near the fire pit in the bark long house. Seneca dog sledding, Native American artists making show shoes and toboggans. Family activities. Tix: FREE. Info: Carol White Llewellyn, P.O. Box 113, Victor, NY 14564; Ph: 585-742-1640.Web: www.ganondagan.org HR
2/8-12; SAUTI ZA BUSARA SWAHILI MUSIC FEST — Where: Zanzibar, Tanzania. Featuring: Swahili groups from East Africa and others from different parts of Africa and the world. Info: Yusuf Mahmoud, Busara Promotions, P.O. Box 3635, Stone Town, Zanzibar, , Tanzania; Ph: +255-24-223-2423 or +255-777-428-478. Web: www.busaramusic.com
2/10-12; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FOLK FEST — Where: Univ. of Chicago, Chicago, Ill. Featuring: The Quebe Sisters, Wildwood Valley Boys and more. Workshops in Dance, song, playing music. Info: Kate Early, 802 Oakton St, Evanson, IL 60202; Ph: 773-702-9793.Web: www.uofcfolk.org A
2/10-12; CHELTENHAM FOLK FEST — Where: Cheltenham, Glos., U.K.. Featuring: Albion Band and many more. Workshops in music, song and dance. Tix: £66 wknd, £60 adv. Info: Cheltenham Folk Festival, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Glos., GL50 1QA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)8445-762210 or +44-(0)1242-521621. Web: www.cheltenhamfestivals.com A
2/10-21; LOWCOUNTRY BLUES BASH — Where: Charleston, S.C. Featuring: Eddie Kirkland, Shrimp City Slim, Motor City Josh, Lil Dave Thompson, Harper and more in multiple venues. Tix: $3-$15, some acts FREE. Info: Gary Erwin, P.O. Box 13525, Charleston, SC 29422; Ph: 843-762-9125.Web: www.bluesbash.com A
2/11; JAMMIN' IN THE HAMMOCK — Where: Collier-Seminole State Park, Naples, Fla. Tix: $15 day. Info: Florida State Parks Information Center, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399; Ph: 239-394-3397 or 850-245-2157. Web: www.floridastateparks.org CO
2/16-18; PALATKA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Rodeheaver Boys' Ranch, Palatka, Fla. Featuring: Lonesome Will Mullins & The Virginia Playboys, The Marksmen, The James King Band, The Larry Stephenson Band, Russell Moore & IIIRD Tyme Out, The WIlson Family Band, The Charlie Sizemore Band, Goldwing Express, Lost & Found, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The California Ramblers, Carolina Sonshine, The Little Roy & Lizzy Show, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and The Grascals. Tix: $85, $75 adv, $35 day. Info: Norman Adams, Adams & Anderson, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203 or 706-265-0655. Web: www.aandabluegrass.com CO CR A
2/17-19; MID-WINTER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Northglenn Ramada Plaza, Denver, Colo. Featuring: Sierra Hull & Highway 111, John Moore & Bluegrass Etc., April Verch Band, The Spinney Brothers, Triple L Band, The Martins, Blue Canyon Boys, Sons & Brothers, Acme Bluegrass, Kantankerous, Carbone Family, The Ransom Notes, Jessum Buds and Amber Waves. Workshops in instruments, vocal harmony, stepdancing. Tix: daily $25-35. Info: Ken Seaman, Seaman Productions, 1807 Essex Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80526; Ph: 970-482-0863 or 970-222-9439. Web: midwinterbluegrass.com
2/17-19; DANCE FLURRY FEST — Where: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Featuring: Atlantic Crossing, Peter MacFarlane, Bob McQuillen and many more.. Tix: $20-90. Info: , ; Ph: 518-384-3275.Web: www.danceflurry.org A
2/17-19; MID-WINTER SCOTTISH & IRISH MUSIC FEST & FAIR — Where: Valley Forge Convention Ctr, King of Prussia, Pa. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $20-25 day, kids free. Info: Bill & Karen Reid, East of the Hebrides Entertainment, P.O. Box 102, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; Ph: 610-825-7268.Web: www.eohebrides.com A
2/17-19; WINTERFOLK — Where: Toronto, Ont., Canada. Featuring: 10th annual festival of folk music featuring many different roots and blues artists.. Workshops. Tix: most events free. Info: James Monaco, 56 Amroth Ave., Toronto, ON M4C 4H2, Canada; Ph: 416-686-3395.Web: www.abetterworld.ca
2/17-18; RIVER CITY OHIO BLUES COMPETITION — Where: Lafayette Hotel, Marietta, Ohio. Featuring: Regional blues acts vying for prizes and sponsorship to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Tix: $40 wknd, $5-15 day. Info: The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, P.O. Box 2122, Marietta , OH 45750; Ph: 740-373-6640 (day) or 740-376-0222 (eve). Web: www.bjfm.org A
2/17-19; JOE VAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Sheraton Hotel Framingham, Framingham, Mass. Featuring: National and regional bluegrass bands. Workshops. Info: Boston Bluegrass Union, P.O. Box 650061, West Newton, MA 02165; Ph: 617-782-2251 or 617-515-8383. Web: www.bbu.org A
2/18; GAINSBOROUGH OLD-TIME MUSIC & DANCE FEST — Where: GAINSBOROUGH, LINColnshire, U.K. Workshops in various old-time music instruments and clogging. Tix: £50 wknd, £15-30 day. Info: Christine Bell, FOAOTMAD, 23 Halifax Street Sydenham, London, SE26 6JA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)2032-993375.Web: www.foaotmad.org.uk CO A
2/18; MARDI GRAS BALL — Where: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Ballroom, Cranston, R.I.. Tix: $35, $30 adv. Info: Chuck Wentworth, Lagniappe Productions, 255 Holly Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879; Ph: 401-783-3926 or 401-783-3926. Web: www.mardigrasri.com A
2/18-19; RIVERWALK BLUES AND MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtoner Saloon, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Featuring: Electric blues, funk, New Orleans rhythm . Info: Darlene Lopez, ; Ph: 786-380-0866 .Web: www.riverwalkbluesfestival.com
2/19-20; PACIFIC NW SACRED HARP SINGING CONVENTION — Where: Mercer Island, Wash. Featuring: Traditional shape-note singing convention. Info: Pacific NW Sacred Harp Singers, 15215 Tubbs Rd, Buckley, WA 98321; Ph: 360-897-9545.Web: pnwshs.org A
2/19; BLUES BLAST — Where: Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa, Ariz.. Featuring: Tommy Castro Band, Deanna Bogart, Trampled Under Foot, Krimson Chord, and Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns. Tix: $20 adv, $25 day. Info: Bill Mitchell, Phoenix Blues Society, P.O. Box 36874, Phoenix, AZ 85067-6874 ; Ph: 602-252-0599. Web: www.bluesblast.info CR HR A
2/19; MICHIGAN FIDDLERS JAMBOREE -- HASTINGS — Where: Barry County Commission on Aging, Hasting, Mich. Featuring: Fiddling jams, open mic and round and square dancing. Info: Mich Fiddlers Jamboree, Barry County Commission, 320 W Woodlawn, Hastings, MI 49058; Ph: 231-796-1438.Web: www.michiganfiddlers.com
2/22-27; SADDLE UP! — Where: Country Tonite Theatre, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Featuring: R.W. Hampton, Stephanie Davis, Saddle Cats, Cowboy Celtic, Kent Rollins, Ray Doyle, Andy Nelson, Chuck Pyle. Tix: $50 wknd, $20 day, under 17 FREE. Info: Saddle Up!, Pigeon Forge Dept. of Tourism, PO Box 1390-I, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868; Ph: 800-251-9100.Web: www.mypigeonforge.com
2/23-26; WINTERGRASS — Where: Hyatt Regency, Bellevue, Wash. Featuring: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Tim O’Brien, Greensky Bluegrass, Claire Lynch, Väsen, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Red Wine, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, The Wilders and more. . Workshops in all bluegrass instruments. Tix: $125 adult wknd. Info: Patrice O'Neill, Acoustic Sound/Wintergrass, P.O. Box 2356, Tacoma, WA 98401; Ph: 253-428-8056.Web: www.wintergrass.com A
2/23-26; SASKATOON BLUES FEST — Where: Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Info: Saskatoon Blues Festival, Box 21025, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S2, Canada; Ph: 306-343-9587 or 306-343-0840. Web: www.saskatoonbluessociety.ca
2/24-26; EVERGLADES BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Haulover Beach Park & Marina, Parking Lot #1, Miami Beach, Fla. Tix: $55 wknd., $45 adv. Info: So. Fl. Bluegrass Assoc., 20533 Biscayne Blvd. #358, Aventura, FL 33180; Ph: 888-950-BLUE or 305-358-1800. Web: southfloridabluegrass.com HR A
2/25; GEORGE WASHINGTON DANCE BALL — Where: Colonial Heritage Ballroom, Williamsburg, Va.. Featuring: Lou Vosteen, John Millar and the Marty Taylor Trio. Tix: $30. Info: Williamsburg Heritage Dancers, 710 S. Henry St., Williamsburg, VA 23185-4113; Ph: 757-229-1775 or 757-564-3775. Web: www.colonialdance.org CR A
Camps & Schools
December 2011
12/2-4; PETE WERNICK'S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP — Where: Sylvan Dale Ranch, Loveland, CO. Featuring: Pete and Joan Wernick. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $225. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-440-5564. Web: www.drbanjo.com HR A
12/2-4; LEARN TO PLAY HARMONICA — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J.D. Robinson. Tix: $308 tuition, plus r&b. Info: John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
12/2-4; Pete Wernick's Bluegrass Jam Camp Weekend — Where: Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland, CO. Featuring: Pete Wernick, Joan Wernick. Tix: $225. Info: Pete Wernick, 7930-P Oxford Rd, Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346.Web: www.drbanjo.com HR
12/25-30; KLEZKAMP: THE YIDDISH FOLK ARTS PROGRAM — Where: Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, Kerhonkson, N.Y. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $800-$1,350, $395-$775 kids, $725 commuter. Info: Henry Sapoznik / Executive Director, Living Traditions, 207 West 25th St., 4th Flr, New York, NY 10001; Ph: 212-532-8202.Web: www.klezkamp.org CR HR A
12/26-31; CHRISTMAS COUNTRY DANCE SCHOOL — Where: Berea College, Berea, Ky. Featuring: Country dancing, folk drama, storytelling, singing and crafts. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Joe Tarter, Christmas Country Dance School, Berea College CPO 2159, Berea, KY 40404; Ph: 859-985-3789 or 859-985-3431. Web: www.berea.edu CR HR A
12/26-1/1; WINTER DANCE WEEK — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Susan Kevra, Joanna Reiner, Suzannah Park, Nathan Morrison, Roo Lester, Carl Dreher, The Skytones and Foxfire. Tix: $350 tuition, plus r&b. Info: , 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
12/28-1/2; CAMP HARMONY — Where: Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz Mountains, Calif. Featuring: A do-it-yourself camp, with impromptu and scheduled workshops put on by members of the San Francisco Folk Music Club. Workshops in music, dance. Info: Katie Riemer, 1602 Addison, Berkeley, CA 94703; Ph: 510-548-4727.Web: www.sffmc.org CO HO
12/29-1/1; ASHOKAN NEW YEARS FIDDLE & DANCE CAMP — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Workshops. Info: Jay Ungar, Molly Mason or Barbara Mermell, Ashokan Fiddle & Dance, P.O. Box 49, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-246-2121.Web: www.ashokan.org CO CR HR
January 2012
1/2-7; PETE WERNICK'S BASIC SKILLS BANJO CAMP — Where: Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick. Workshops in basic banjo. Tix: $340. Info: Pete Wernick, Winter Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-319-0561. Web: www.drbanjo.com HR A
1/6-8; KENTUCKY MUSIC WINTER DULCIMER WEEKEND — Where: Holiday Inn - Southwest; Louisville, KY. Featuring: MOUNTAIN DULCIMER- Stephen Seifert, Dave Haas, Shelley Stevens, Jan Hammond, Gary Sager, Mark Gilston, Molly McCormack; HAMMERED DULCIMER - Carrie Crompton, Rick Thum, Stephen Humphries, Guy George, Molly McCormack; BOWED DULCIMER - Ken Bloom; UKULELE - Sharrie George; STEEL DRUM & PENNY WHISTLE - Guy George Visit our web site for detailed information, class descriptions, registration forms, etc. Workshops in Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, Bowed Dulcimer, Ukulele, Steel Drum & Penny Whistle. Tix: $115.00 for entire weekend of classes, concerts, JAMS, vendors, open stage opportunities and more. Info: Nancy Barker, Kentucky Music, Inc., P.O. Box 86, Bardstown, KY 40004; Ph: 502-348-9253 or 502-348-5237. Web: www.kentuckymusicweek.com CR
1/6-8; GETTING STARTED ON FIDDLE — Where: Brasstown, NC. Featuring: JD Robinson. Tix: $320 + room and board. Info: , John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH.Web: www.folkschool.org CO
1/7-8; WINTER WEEKEND AT LAKE MOREY — Where: The Holbert Ctr, Fairlee, Vt.. Featuring: Larry Gordon, Patty Cuyler, Natalie Noyitski. Workshops in singing, dancing and instruments. Tix: $175-$240. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210.Web: www.villageharmony.org
1/8-14; INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED: FRENCH CANADIAN FIDDLE — Where: Brasstown, NC. Featuring: Donna Herbert. Tix: $620 + room and board. Info: , John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH.Web: www.folkschool.org CO
1/9-14; PETE WERNICK'S INTERMEDIATE BANJO CAMP — Where: Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick. Workshops in intermediate banjo. Tix: $340. Info: Pete Wernick, Winter Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-319-0561. Web: www.drbanjo.com HR A
1/15-21; INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED CLAWHAMMER BANJO — Where: Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Matt Brown. Tix: $620 + room and board. Info: , John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH.Web: www.folkschool.org CO
1/17-22; PETE WERNICK'S ADVANCED BANJO CAMP — Where: Boulder Inn, Boulder, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick. Workshops in advanced banjo. Tix: $340. Info: Pete Wernick, Winter Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-319-0561. Web: cheryl.winston@gmail.com HR A
1/23-30; IRISH FESTIVAL CRUISE — Where: Departs Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Tix: $1099 and up. Info: Mary Rowley, Irish Festival Cruises, P.O. Box 1367, Roslyn, PA 19001; Ph: 215-885-5350 or 800-441-HARP. Web: www.irishtours.com A
1/27-29; PEOPLE'S MUSIC NETWORK WINTER GATHERING — Where: Lawrence, MA. Featuring: Friday night concert features Si Kahn, Anne Feeney, Bev Grant, Jon Frommer, Tom Juravich, Rebel Voices, and the Lawrence High School Girls Chorus. Workshops. Tix: $125 for weekend, not including housing. Info: Diane Crowe, 78 Cave Hill Rd, Leverett, MA 01054; Ph: 413-548-9394 or 845-626-4507. Web: www.peoplesmusic.org A I
1/27-29; RAINY CAMP — Where: Camp Don Bosco, Carnation, Wash. Workshops. Tix: $84 adults, $68 kids under 12. Info: Bruce Baker, 341 NW 78th St, Seattle, WA 98113; Ph: 206-380-2551.Web: www.seafolklore.org A
1/27-29; APPALACHIAN CLOGGING — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Emolyn Liden. Tix: $320 plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 1-800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
1/29-2/4; BEGINNING CLAWHAMMER BANJO — Where: Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Bob Buckingham. Tix: $568 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 1-800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
1/31-2/6; OLD-TIME, FIVE-STRING BANJO FOR BEGINNERS AND BEYOND — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Wayne Richard. Tix: $527 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724. Web: www.folkschool.org
February 2012
2/3-6; WINTERSONGS WEST — Where: Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, Calif. Featuring: Cyd Smith, Rebecca Troon, Dale Laduke, Severin Browne and Penny Nichols.. Workshops in songwriting, guitar, singing, harmony, performance, more. Tix: $529, $429 adv. Info: Penny Nichols, SummerSongs, Inc., P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-750-6871 or 845-594-1867. Web: www.summersongs.com CO
2/5-11; BEGINNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Lee Knight. Tix: $474 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
2/10-12; WINTER BLAST! — Where: Warwick Conference Center, Warwick, N.Y. Featuring: Informal singing, jamming, dancing and socializing for grades 6 to 12. Tix: $95. Info: Joy Bennett, Folk Music Society of New York (NY Pinewoods Folk Music Club), 444 W 54th Street #7, New York, NY 10019; Ph: 718-651-1115 or 718-549-1344. Web: www.folkmusicny.org
2/12-17; BEGINNING BLUEGRASS BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J. D. Robinson. Tix: $527 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
2/12-17; BUILDING A HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Jeff Sebens. Tix: $527 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
2/12-17; BEGINNING BLUEGRASS BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J.D. Robinson. Tix: $460 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
2/17-19; BUILDING A HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Jeff Sebens . Tix: $527 tuition plus r&b and $375 in materials. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Cambell Folk School, 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
2/17-20; WINTERSONGS: A SONGWRITER'S WINTER CAMP — Where: Ashokan Field Campus, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Joe Crookston, David Roth, Glen Roethel and more. Workshops in songwriting, singing, guitar, performance, creative process, harmony, more. Tix: $479. Info: Penny Nichols, SummerSongs, Inc., P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-750-6871 or 845-246-0223. Web: www.summersongs.com CO CR HR A
2/26-3/3; CONTINUING FIDDLE — Where: John C. Campbell School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Cathy Grant. Tix: $527 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-2775. Web: www.folkschool.org CO CR HO HR A
