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February through April 2008
FESTIVALS
February
2/1-2; MID-WINTER SINGING FEST --- Where: Hannah Community Ctr, East Lansing, Mich. Workshops. Info: Sally Potter, 918 Britten Ave., Lansing, MI 48910; Ph: 517-267-0410. (Web: www.singingfestival.com)
2/1-3; COCHISE COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC GATHERING --- Where: Buena Performing Arts Ctr, Sierra Vista, Ariz. Featuring: Poetry, storytelling, music and youth programs. Info: Cochise Cowboy Poetry, & Music Gathering, P.O. Box 3201, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636-3201; Ph: 520-249-2511. (Web: www.cowboypoets.com)
2/1-3; SPBGMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS & CONVENTION --- Where: Sheraton Music City, Nashville, Tenn. Contests. Workshops. Info: Chuck Stearman, SPBGMA, P.O. Box 271, Kirksville, MO 63501; Ph: 660-665-7172; Fx: 660-665-7450. (Web: www.spbgma.com)
2/1-3; STORYFEAST 2008 --- Where: Heritage Hall, Vancouver, BC. Featuring: A Feast of Tales and Tales of Feasts, the 16th Vancouver International Storytelling Festival features stories told in words, music and recipes from all the Americas. Events for adults and children. Tix: Passes $50-$65; Indiv Tix $15-$25. Info: Vancouver Society of Storytelling, #2-246 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1W3, Canada; Ph: 604-876-2272; Fx: 604-687-4914. (Web: www.vancouverstorytelling.org)
2/1-5; LE COURIR DU MARDI GRAS --- Where: Mamou, La. Featuring: A street dance, Mardi Gras run, procession, rodeo and evening dance with traditional Cajun and zydeco music. Info: John Vidrine, Le Courir du Mardi Gras, P.O. Box 490, Mamou, LA 70554; Ph: 337-468-3272 or 337-468-2258. (Web: www.lsue.edu)
2/1-29; HILTON HEAD ISLAND GULLAH CELEBRATION --- Where: Hilton Head Island, SC. Info: Charles Young III, Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, P.O. Box 23452, Hilton Head, SC 29925; Ph: 877-650-0676 or 843-689-9314. (Web: www.gullahcelebration.com)
2/2; FSGW MINI-FEST --- Where: Takoma Park Middle School, Takoma Park, Md. Featuring: Music, dance, stories and workshops. Info: April Blum, FSGW, 4520 Fidelity Ct., Annandale, VA 22003-4525; Ph: 703-978-2774 or 703-356-9678. (Web: fsgw.org/index.php)
2/2-5; 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: eunice-la.com)
2/7-9; PALATKA BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Rodeheaver Boys' Ranch, Palatka, Fla. Featuring: Paul Williams and Victory Trio, James King Band, Dailey & Vincent Band, The Gary Waldrep Band, The Grascals, Blue Highway, Carolina Sonshine, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Gibson Brothers, The Isaacs, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Goldwing Express, Nothin' Fancy, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, U S Navy Band Country Current, The Lewis Family, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys. Tix: $75-85 wknd, $30-35 day. Info: Norman Adams, Adams & Anderson, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203 or 706-265-0655; Fx: 706-864-1037. (Web: www.aandabluegrass.com)
2/8-9; WINTER FESTIVAL OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC --- Where: First Methodist Church, Irving, Tex. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Winter Festival of Acoustic Music, 2624 Quail Ridge, Irving, TX 75060; Ph: 972-986-6371; Fx: 940-383-0193. (Web: www.lssds.org)
2/8-10; GAINSBOROUGH OLD-TIME MUSIC & DANCE FEST --- Where: GAINSBOROUGH, LINColnshire, U.K. Featuring: Dave and Tim Bing, Jim Martin, Kate Lissauer, Down Trodden String Band, Kitty Hawks, Cath Tyler. Workshops in various old-time music instruments and clogging. Tix: £35 wknd. Info: Nick Pilley, Publicity Officer, FOAOTMAD, 53 North Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3PW, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1278-450780. (Web: www.foaotmad.org.uk)
2/8-10; LAGUNA FOLKDANCERS FEST --- Where: Ensign School, Newport Beach, Calif. Featuring: Instructors Steve Kotansky and Ahmet Luleci, music by Madison Avenue Folk. Workshops in Eastern European and Turkish dance. Info: Steve Himel, Laguna Folkdancers, 1524 Vivian, Newport Beach, CA 92660; Ph: 949-646-7082 or 714-893-8888. (Web: www.lagunafolkdancers.org)
2/8-10; SAUTI ZA BUSARA SWAHILI MUSIC FEST --- Where: Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Featuring: Around 35 Swahili groups from East Africa and another 7 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; Fx: +44-870-132-1190. (Web: www.busaramusic.com)
2/8-10; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FOLK FEST --- Where: Univ. of Chicago, Chicago, Ill. Workshops in folk music and dance. Tix: evening shows $10-20. Info: University of Chicago Folk Festival, University of Chicago Folklore Society, 1212 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60637; Ph: 773-817-7498 or 773-702-9793. (Web: www.uofcfolk.org)
2/8-10; WINTERFOLK --- Where: Toronto, Ont., Canada. Workshops. Info: James Monaco, 56 Amroth Ave., Toronto, ON M4C 4H2, Canada; Ph: 416-686-3395. (Web: www.abetterworld.ca)
2/8-17; BONTERRA LOWCOUNTRY BLUES BASH --- Where: Charleston, SC. Info: Gary Erwin, P.O. Box 13525, Charleston, SC 29422; Ph: 843-762-9125. (Web: www.bluesbash.com)
2/9; CABIN FEVER FEST --- Where: Philadelphia, Pa. Featuring: Interactive workshops led by volunteers followed by an open stage. Workshops in various. Tix: $35. Info: Charlie Miller, The Philadelphia Folksong Society, 7113 Emlen St., Elkins Park, PA 19119; Ph: 215-247-1300; Fx: 215-247-0293. (Web: www.cabinfeverfest.org)
2/10; OCEAN COUNTY BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, NJ. Info: Elaine Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657, Waretown, NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593. (Web: www.alberthall.org) CR A
2/14-17; GREEK ORTHODOX FOLK DANCE & CHORAL FEST --- Where: Double Tree Hotel and Ontario Convention Ctr, Ontario, Calif. Featuring: Greek dance and choral singing. Contests. Workshops. Info: Charlie Kyriacou, 17867 Sidwell St., Granada Hills, CA 91344-1030; Ph: 888-333-9688. (Web: www.gofdf.org)
2/15-16; 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. 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
2/15-16; TSBA WINTER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL --- Where: Hannibal Inn, Hannibal, MO. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Erma Spray / Winter Bluegrass, Tri-State Bluegrass Assoc., RR 1, Box 71, Kahoka, MO 63445; Ph: 573-853-4344; Fx: 573-853-4344. (Web: tsbafestivals.org)
2/15-17; CHELTENHAM FOLK FEST --- Where: Cheltenham, Glos., U.K. Featuring: Askew Sisters, Belshazzar's Feast, Benji Kirkpatrick, Brass Monkey, Dave Hunt, Issy & David Emeney with Kate Riaz, Jo Freya's Lal Project, John Kirkpatrick, John Spiers & Jon Boden, John Tams & Barry Coope, Jon Loomes & Paul Scour field, Last Orders, Malt house Passage, Martin & Shan Graebe, Martin Wyndham Reid's No Man's Band, Meson, Mike & Ali Vass, Phil Beer, Random, Show of Hands, Steve Turner, Three Magpies. Workshops in music, song and dance. Tix: £65, £60 adv. Info: Jo Heatley / Fest Manager, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Glouc., GL50 1QA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1242-227979 or +44-(0)1242-775893; Fx: +44-(0)1242-573902. (Web: www.cheltenhamfestivals.com)
2/15-17; DANCE FLURRY FEST --- Where: Prime Hotel, Saratoga Springs, NY. Featuring: Contra, Swing, Latin, Zydeco, Waltzes, Texas Two-Step, Salsa, Irish Step Dance, International Folk (from many countries), Squares, Clogging, Family music and dance events. Info: Douglas Haller, Dance Flurry, 4 St. Jude Ct., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; Ph: 518-581-0171. (Web: www.danceflurry.org)
2/15-17; MID-WINTER BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Ramada Convention Center, Denver, Colo. Featuring: Dale Ann Bradley Band, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Bluegrass Patriots, The Martins, Mike O'Roark, Spring Creek Bluegrass Band, Grant Gordy Quartet, Halden Wofford, The Next Chapter, more. Workshops in instruments and vocal harmony. Tix: daily $22-35. Info: Ken Seaman, Seaman Productions, 1807 Essex Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80526; Ph: 800-494-0317; Fx: 970-416-1000. (Web: midwinterbluegrass.com)
2/15-17; MID-WINTER SCOTTISH & IRISH MUSIC FEST & FAIR --- Where: Valley Forge Convention Ctr, King of Prussia, Pa. Featuring: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, Albannach, Brother, Greenwich Meantime, Hadrian's Wall, MacLeod Fiddlers, Old Blind Dogs, Paddy's Well, Scocha, Screaming Orphans (The Diver Sisters), Scythian, Searson, Seven Nations, Slide Show Baby, Timlin & Kane, Charlie Zahm. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $20-25 day, children free, advance available. Info: Bill & Karen Reid, East of the Hebrides Entertainment, P.O. Box 102, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; Ph: 610-825-7268; Fx: 610-825-8745. (Web: www.eohebrides.com)
2/15-17; WINTERTALES STORYTELLING FEST --- Where: Stage Ctr Theatre, Oklahoma City, Okla. Featuring: Syd Lieberman, Nancy Donoval, Devie Thomason, Steve Poltz. Workshops in storytelling. Tix: $10 per evening. Info: Lindsey Perer / Wintertales, Arts Council of Oklahoma City, 400 W. California St., Oklahoma City, OK 73102; Ph: 405-270-4848; Fx: 405-270-4888. (Web: www.artscouncilokc.com)
2/16-17; JAMMIN' IN THE HAMMOCK --- Where: Collier-Seminole State Park, Naples, Fla. Featuring: The Carolina Rebels, The Doerfel Family, The Fleas, Flat Mountain String Band, Bluegrass Stagecoach Band, Palms Bluegrass, and Stoney Brook. Tix: $22 wknd, $12-14 day. Info: Florida State Parks Information Center, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399; Ph: 239-394-3397 or 850-245-2157; Fx: 386-397-4262. (Web: www.floridastateparks.org)
2/16-17; PACIFIC NW SACRED HARP SINGING CONVENTION --- Where: Sunset Hill Community Club, Seattle, Wash. Featuring: Traditional shape note singing convention. Tix: free, donations accepted. Info: Kathy Vlach, Pacific NW Sacred Harp Singers, 8609 24th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98106; Ph: 206-762-5021. (Web: pnwshs.org)
2/16-17; SCANDIA FEST --- Where: San Leandro, Calif. Workshops in fiddling and dancing. Info: Scandia Festival, Mary Korn, 16 Eldridge Ct., Kensington, CA 94707; Ph: 510-527-9209.
2/21-23; OKLAHOMA STATE FIDDLERS CONVENTION --- Where: Holiday Inn, Elk City, Okla. Tix: FREE. Info: Oklahoma State Fiddlers Convention, 3816 SW 37th, Oklahoma City, OK 73119; Ph: 405-685-1644 or 405-789-3850. A
2/21-24; WINTERGRASS --- Where: Tacoma, Wash. Featuring: Seldom Scene, Bobby Osborne, The Duhks, Mike Marshall & Darol Anger, Chris Thile & the Tensions Mtn. Boys, The Wilders, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Dale Ann Bradley, The Grascals, Trampled by Turtles, Packway Handle Band, Vasen, The Infamous Stringdusters, Crooked Still and more. Workshops in all bluegrass instruments. Tix: $10-110. Info: Patrice O'Neill, Acoustic Sound/Wintergrass, P.O. Box 2356, Tacoma, WA 98401; Ph: 253-428-8056. (Web: www.wintergrass.com)
2/22-24; EVERGLADES BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL --- Where: Ives Estates Optimist Club, North Miami, FL. Featuring: Special Consensus, Everett Lilly and the Lilly Mountaineers, The James King Band, Broken Wire, more. Info: So. Fl. Bluegrass Assoc., Penny Van Zile, 1511 NE 207th St, Miami Beach, FL 33179; Ph: 305-358-1800 or 954-457-8691. (Web: southfloridabluegrass.com)
2/22-24; GATEWAY CITY BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet Hotel, St. Louis, MO. Featuring: Ralph Stanley II, Dailey-Vincent Band, David Davis & Warrior River Boys, Sally Jones & the Sidewinders, Beth Stevens & the Stevens, The Harmans, Eddie & Martha Adcock, Justin & Jenny Robbins & Family, Buffalo City Ramblers, and the Bankesters. Info: Terry & Jan Lease, Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 456, Jacksonville, IL 62651; Ph: 217-243-3159. (Web: www.bluegrassmidwest.com)
2/22-24; KISSIMMEE KIWANIS BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Fla. Featuring: Chapmans, Lewis Family, Goldwing Express, Pine Mountain RR, Carolina Sonshine, Larry Gillis, Roger Bass & the Hillbillies, Doerfel Family, Village Singers, Stage Coach Bluegrass. Crafts. Tix: wknd $45-50, daily $12-25. Info: Steve Dittman, Original Bluegrass Productions, 2181 Trussell Rd., Oglethorpe, GA 31068-3245; Ph: 478-949-2036 or 813-477-0140; Fx: 813-182-6445. (Web: www.originalbluegrass.com) CO HO A
2/28; MARDI GRAS BALL --- Where: Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Ballroom, Cranston, RI. Featuring: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, The Red Stick Ramblers with Jesse Lege, Hot Tamale Brass Band, more. Tix: $35, $30 adv. Info: Chuck Wentworth, Lagniappe Productions, 255 Holly Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879; Ph: 401-783-3926. (Web: www.mardigrasri.com)
2/28-3/2; SASKATOON BLUES FEST --- Where: Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Featuring: 15 blues acts of local to international reknown, acoustic and electric showrooms jams. Tix: up to $20. Info: Saskatoon Blues Festival, Box 21025, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S2, Canada; Ph: 306-343-9587 or 306-343-0840; Fx: 306-343-1233. (Web: www.saskatoonbluessociety.ca)
2/29-3/2; NORTH TEXAS IRISH FEST --- Where: Fair Park, Dallas, Tex. Featuring: Live entertainment on 8 stages, dance exhibitions, games, traditional Irish food and drink, cultural displays, children's area, Celtic artists, Scottish Clan Village and more. Crafts. Info: Jim Miller, North Texas Irish Festival, 833 Exposition Ave., Dallas, TX 75226; Ph: 972-480-0621; Fx: 214-821-1856. (Web: www.ntif.org)
2/29-3/2; WINTER BLUEGRASS WEEKEND --- Where: Radisson Hotel, Plymouth, Minn. Featuring: Rustler's Moon feat. Kathy Kallick and Bill Evans, many more. Workshops in guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin. Tix: $32-50 wnd, $10-15 day, adv available. Info: Jed Malischke, MBOTMA, P.O. Box 16408, Minneapolis, MN 55416; Ph: 800-635-3037 or 715-635-2479. (Web: www.minnesotabluegrass.org)
March
3/1; GEORGE WASHINGTON COUNTRY DANCE BALL --- Where: Williamsburg, Va. Featuring: Lou Vosteen, John Millar and the Marty Taylor Trio. Tix: $30. Info: John F. Millar, Williamsburg Heritage Dancers, 710 S. Henry St., Williamsburg, VA 23185-4113; Ph: 757-229-1775; Fx: 757-229-6408. CR HR A
3/1-2; FESTIVAL DU BOIS --- Where: Blue Mtn. Park, Coquitlam, BC, Canada. Info: Festival du Bois, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam, BC V3K 2C3, Canada; Ph: 604-936-0039; Fx: 604-936-0092. (Web: www.festivaldubois.ca)
3/4-4/6; PINEY WOODS LAKE BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Piney Woods Lake, Glenwood, Ga. Info: Howard Swinson, Piney Woods Lake BG Fest, 3227 Piney Woods Rd., Glenwood, GA 30428; Ph: 478-463-3301. (Web: www.pineywoodslake.com) CO HO A
3/6-8; ANNUAL SPRING BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL --- Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Info: Ozark Folk Center State Park, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 870-269-2704 or 870-269-2542; Fx: 870-269-2909. (Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com)
3/7-9; MARIPOSA STORYTELLING FEST --- Where: Mariposa Co. High School, Mariposa, Calif. Featuring: Patrick Ball, Milbre Burch, Lyn Ford, Andy Offutt Irwin, Barbara McBride-Smith, Emcee, Tim Tingle. Workshops. Info: Mariposa County Arts Council, P.O. Box 2134, Mariposa, CA 95338; Ph: 800-903-9936 or 209-966-3155; Fx: 209-966-3962. (Web: www.arts-mariposa.org/storytelling.html)
3/7-9; WOMADELAIDE --- Where: Botanic Park, Adelaide, Australia. Featuring: Global music and dance on six performance stages, food, crafts, relaxation and kids' activities. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $195. Info: Nicola Prime, The WOMADelaide Foundation, 12 King William Rd., Unley, Adelaide, SA 5061, Australia; Ph: +61-8-8271-1488; Fx: +61-8-271-9905. (Web: www.womadelaide.com.au)
3/7-10; PORT FAIRY FOLK MUSIC FEST --- Where: Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia. Featuring: Folk, country, blues, jazz, bluegrass, acoustic rock and world roots music. Tix: see website. Info: Port Fairy Folk Fest, P.O. Box 1252, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia; Ph: +61-(0)3-5225-1232; Fx: +61-(0)3-5225-1211. (Web: www.portfairyfolkfestival.com)
3/8-9; CALAVERAS CELTIC FAIRE --- Where: Frogtown Frgrnds, Angels Camp, Calif. Contests. Workshops. Info: Nic Caciappo, Calaveras Celtic Faire, P.O. Box 827, Twain Harte, CA 95383-0827; Ph: 209-532-8375 or 209-586-2178. (Web: www.calaverascelticfaire.com)
3/13-16; NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE WEST --- Where: Rawhide in Chandler, AZ. Featuring: Western music, art and movies, cowboy poetry, historical reenactments and more. Tix: $15. Info: Mary Brown, National Festival of the West, P.O. Box 12966, Scottsdale, AZ 85267-2966; Ph: 602-996-4387; Fx: 602-867-4887. (Web: www.festivalofthewest.com)
3/14-15; RIVER CITY BLUES FEST --- Where: Lafayette Hotel, Marietta, Ohio. 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)
3/14-15; SAN ANTONIO FOLK DANCE FEST --- Where: Our Lady of the Lake, San Antonio, Tex. Featuring: Dance groups from around the world. Workshops in international dance. Info: Nelda Drury, San Antonio Folk Dance Festival, 111 Carolwood, San Antonio, TX 78213-1902; Ph: 210-342-2905; Fx: 210-431-6895. (Web: www.safdf.org) CR HR A
3/14-16; CAJUN DANCE & MUSIC FEST --- Where: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wis. Featuring: Charlie Terr, John Terr, Eric Mohring, Will Whedbee and others. Workshops in accordion, guitar, fiddle, dance. Info: Melissa Leef, Folklore Village, 3210 County Hwy. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533; Ph: 608-924-4000; Fx: 608-924-3725. (Web: www.folklorevillage.org) CO CR HR A
3/15; WILD AZALEA FEST --- Where: Stephen Foster Ctr, White Springs, Fla. Tix: FREE. Info: Mitzi Nelson, Stephen Foster Folk Center, P.O. Drawer G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 386-397-7005 or 386-397-4462; Fx: 386-397-4262. (Web: www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster/default.cfm)
3/15-16; OLD TOWN TEMECULA BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Old Town Temecula, Calif. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Kathi Syers, City of Temecula, Redevelopment, 43200 Business Park Dr., Temecula, CA 92590; Ph: 909-678-1456 or 951-678-0831; Fx: 909-693-3903. (Web: www.temeculacalifornia.com) CO HO
3/15-16; TALLAHASSEE JAZZ & BLUES FEST --- Where: Tallahassee Museum, Fla. Info: Tallahassee Museum, Tallahassee Jazz and Blues Fest, 3945 Museum Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310; Ph: 850-575-8684, ext. 144 or 850-576-1636; Fx: 850-574-8243. (Web: www.tallahasseemuseum.org)
3/19-20; PHOENIX FOLK MUSIC FEST --- Where: Encanto Park, Phoenix, Ariz. Featuring: Local and out-of-state folk, blues, country, old-time, bluegrass, storytelling and cowboy performances. Info: Kim Couwenhoven, Encanto Park, 2605 N 15th Ave, Pheonix, AZ 85007; Ph: 602-261-8993 or 602-262-6412; Fx: 602-257-9190.
3/20-24; AUSTRALIA NATIONAL FOLK FEST --- Where: Exhibition Park, Canberra, Australia. Contests. Workshops in instruments, singing, dance and traditional crafts. Crafts. Info: National Folk Festival, P.O. Box 156, Civic Square, Canberra, ACT 2608, Australia; Ph: +61-2-6249-7755; Fx: +61-5-6247-0906. (Web: www.folkfestival.asn.au)
3/20-24; BARCELONA DANCE FEST --- Where: Costa Brava, Spain. Featuring: Hundreds of dancers from around the world competing for prizes in various categories. Info: Company of Prosa Buonarroti, Barcelona Dance Festival, Via Coveting, Civitavecchia, Rome, 00053, Italy; Ph: +39-(0)547-51299; Fx: +39-(0)547-51422 . (Web: www.dancegrandprix.org)
3/20-4/5; SAVANNAH MUSIC FEST --- Where: Savannah, Ga. Info: Savannah Music Festival, 204 W. St. Julian St., 2nd Fl., Savannah, GA 31401; Ph: 912-525-5050 or 912-234-3378; Fx: 912-236-1989. (Web: www.savannahmusicfestival.org)
3/21-24; GOSPORT & FAREHAM EASTER FEST --- Where: Fareham, Hampshire, England, U.K. Featuring: Show of Hands, John Tams & Barry Coope, The Tim Edey Band and more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: £7 to £70. Info: Peter Chegwyn, Festival Organizer, 51 Russell St., Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3JD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)23-9252-8017 or +44-(0)1329-231942; Fx: +44-(0)23-9252-8017. (Web: www.gosportfestival.co.uk)
3/24-25; AKKORDEON FEST --- Where: Wien, Austria. Info: Friedl Preisl, Akkordeon Festival, Salierigasse 42/3, Wien, A-1180, Austria; Ph: +43-(0)676-512-9104. (Web: www.akkordeonfestival.at)
3/24-27; FAIRBRIDGE FEST --- Where: Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra, Western Australia. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Fairbridge Festival; Ph: +61-(08)9332-0000; Fx: +61-(08)9332-0222. (Web: www.fairbridgefestival.com) CO CR HR A
3/27-30; SUWANNEE SPRINGFEST --- Where: Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak, Fla. Contests in songwriting. Info: Magnolia Music & Events, Inc., P.O. Box 51597, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240-1597; Ph: 904-249-7990 or 386-330-2584. (Web: www.magmusic.com)
3/28-29; DOWN EAST COUNTRY DANCE FEST --- Where: Mount Ararat Middle School, Topsham, Maine. Featuring: Scrod Pudding, Wild Asparagus, Frank Ferrel & the Feral Cats. Workshops in dance, instruments and singing. Tix: $12-35, kids free. Info: Lynn Plumb, DECDF, 455 E. Pond Rd., Nobleboro, ME 04555-9573; Ph: 207-563-8953. (Web: www.starleft.org/decdf)
3/28-29; SOUTHERN OHIO INDOOR MUSIC FEST --- Where: Roberts Convention Ctr, Wilmington, Ohio. Featuring: Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, The Rarely Herd, Nothing Fancy, Paul Williams and the Vistory Trio, the Williams and Clark Expedition, Michael Cleveland and the Flamekeeper, IIIrd Tyme Out, Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers. Workshops. Tix: $27-60. Info: Joe Mullins, Southern Ohio Indoor Music Fest, 500 W. 2nd St., Xenia, OH 45385; Ph: 937-372-5804; Fx: 937-372-3508. (Web: www.somusicfest.com)
3/28-30; NAPERVILLE BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL --- Where: Holiday Inn Select, Naperville, Illinois. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Grasstowne, Dailey-Vincent Band, James King Band, Monroe Crossing, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike featuring Becky Buller, Art Stevenson & High Water, Ashton Gap, The King Family, and Alison Coyer. Info: Terry & Jan Lease, Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 456, Jacksonville, IL 62651; Ph: 217-243-3159. (Web: www.bluegrassmidwest.com)
3/28-30; OHIO VALLEY GATHERING --- Where: Executive Inn Rivermont, Owensboro, KY. Workshops in lap dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, many other instruments. Tix: $5, free to LDS members. Info: Ron & Nancy Barkley, Louisville Dulcimer Society, 9505 Antioch Dr., Louisville, KY 40291-5326; Ph: 502-231-4914. (Web: www.louisvilledulcimers.org) CR HR A
3/28-30; WITHLACOOCHEE BACKWATER BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE --- Where: Dunnellon, Fla. Featuring: Grascals, King Wilkie, Seneca Rocks, Gary Waidrep, David Peterson and 1946, Larry Gillis Band, Lewis Family, Dan Paisley and Southern Grass, Singing Echoes, Steve Helton and Flint River Boys, Marksmen, Restless Rebels. Crafts. Tix: wknd $50. Info: Todd Barrett, Withlacoochee River Jamboree, P.O. Box 180, Dunnellon, FL 34430; Ph: 352-465-1842 or 352-489-8330; Fx: 352-489-7396. CO HO A
3/28-4/6; LEHIGH VALLEY STORYTELLING FEST --- Where: Bethlehem, Pa. Featuring: Fran Yardley, Odds Bodkin. Workshops. Info: Godfrey Daniels Listening Club (box office), 7 East Fourth Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015-1601; Ph: 610-867-2390 or 610-799-2742. (Web: www.geocities.com/lvstorytellers)
3/28-4/6; TORONTO FESTIVAL OF STORYTELLING --- Where: Harbourfront Ctr. & The Annex, Toronto, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Local and international storytellers. Workshops in storytelling. Info: Debra Baptiste, Storytellers School of Toronto, 720 Bathurst Street, Ste 500A, Toronto, ON M5S 2R4, Canada; Ph: 416-656-2445; Fx: 416-656-8510. (Web: www.storytellingtoronto.org)
3/29; ORIGINAL MICHIGAN FIDDLERS JAMBOREE --- Where: Morley High School, Mich. Featuring: Fiddling jams, open mic and round and square dancing. Info: Original Michigan Fiddlers Assoc., Patty Greenman, President, 8701 E. Seven Mile Rd., Big Rapids, MI 49337; Ph: 231-796-1438. (Web: www.onagocag.com)
3/30; WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE COOK-OFF --- Where: Northwest Pavilion, downtown Eunice, La. Featuring: Crawfish cook-off, Cajun music and dance. Tix: FREE. Info: Etouffee Cook-off, The Mayor at City Hall, P.O. Box 1106, Eunice, LA 70535; Ph: 337-457-7389 or 337-457-2565. (Web: eunice-la.com) CR HR A
April
4/1-5; TIN PAN SOUTH SONGWRITERS FEST --- Where: Nashville, Tenn. Featuring: World class songwriters, TBA. Info: Rachel Heussenstamm, Nashville Songwriters Assoc., 1710 Roy Acuff Place, Nashville, TN 37203; Ph: 615-256-3354 or 800-321-6008; Fx: 615-256-0034. (Web: www.tinpansouth.com)
4/3-5/4; WORLD FEST --- Where: Silver Dollar City, Branson, Mo. Featuring: Musicians, singers and dancers from many countries. Crafts. Info: Customer Service, Silver Dollar City, 399 Indian Point Rd., Branson, MO 65616; Ph: 800-225-0222 or 417-338-8210; Fx: 417-338-8095. (Web: www.silverdollarcity.com) CR HR A
4/4; LOWCOUNTRY CAJUN FEST --- Where: James Island Co. Park, Charleston, SC. Featuring: Live Cajun and zydeco music, Cajun and Creole food, and children's activities. Info: Mandi Starnes, Charleston County Park & Rec Commission, 861 Riverland Dr., Charleston, SC 29412; Ph: 843-795-4386 or 843-762-2172. (Web: www.ccprc.com)
4/4-5; FAMILY SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Comfort Suites, Burlington, Iowa. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Erma Spray, Tri State BG Assoc., R.R. 1 Box 71, Kahoka, MO 63445; Ph: 573-853-4344 or 319-752-9541; Fx: 573-853-4344. (Web: www.bluegrassroad.com) CR A
4/4-6; BIG MUDDY FOLK FEST --- Where: Thespian Hall, Boonville, Mo. Info: Dave Para, Friends of Historic Boonville, P.O. Box 1776, Boonville, MO 65233; Ph: 660-882-7977 or 660-882-5523; Fx: 660-882-9194. (Web: www.bigmuddy.org) CO HO A
4/4-6; MISSOURI TARTAN DAY FEST --- Where: St. Charles, Mo. Contests. Crafts. Info: Judie Chaboude, Missouri Tartan Day Festivities, P.O. Box 1961, St. Charles, MO 63302; Ph: 636-946-4174 or 314-664-8309. (Web: www.motartanday.com)
4/4-6; SCANDINAVIAN DANCE & MUSIC WEEKEND --- Where: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wis. Workshops. Info: Melissa Leef, Folklore Village, 3210 County Hwy. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533; Ph: 608-924-4000; Fx: 608-924-3725. (Web: www.folklorevillage.org)
4/4-6; TIONÓL --- Where: St. Louis, Mo. Featuring: Kathleen Conneely, Robin Bullock, Tiarnan O Duinnchinn, James Kelly, Kevin Crawford, John Skelton, Mark Stone. Info: Mississippi River Celtic Music Fest, Focal Point, P.O. Box 430157, Maplewood, MO 63143; Ph: 314-534-1111. (Web: www.tionol.org)
4/4-6; WILL McLEAN FEST --- Where: Dunnellon, Fla. Featuring: Amy Carol Webb, Rod MacDonald, Grant Livingston, Annie Wenz. Contests in songwriting. Workshops in guitar, mandolin, autoharp, harmonic, dulcimer. Crafts. Tix: $25 adv. weekend, camp hookup extra. Info: Margaret Longhill, Will McLean Foundation, P.O. Box 3435, Dunnellon, FL 34430-3435; Ph: 352-465-7208 or 352-489-3766; Fx: 352-489-1821. (Web: www.willmclean.com)
4/5; JEFFERSON COUNTY BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Jefferson Co. 4-H Frgrnds, Madison, Ind. Info: Mike Brown, 9331 W. State Rd. 256, Lexington, IN 47138-7103; Ph: 812-866-2826. CO
4/5-6; POTOMAC RIVER SACRED HARP SINGING CONVENTION --- Where: Washington, D.C. Info: Mary Ann Daly, 5301 Westpass Way, Bethesda, MD 20816; Ph: 301-229-8534 or 202-328-5027. (Web: www.his.com/~sabol/PRC)
4/7-13; ALASKA FOLK FEST --- Where: Juneau, Alaska. Featuring: Musicians and dancers from Alaska and beyond. Tix: free. Info: Maridon Boario, Alaska Folk Fest, P.O. Box 21748, Juneau, AK 99802-1748; Ph: 907-463-3316. (Web: akfolkfest.org) CR HR A
4/8; WRFG PEACHBLOSSOM BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Georgia State Farmer's Market, Forest Park, Ga. Featuring: National, local and regional bands . Crafts. Tix: $15, adv $12. Info: Sharon Wiggins, P.O. Box 160, Villa Rica, GA 30180-0160; Ph: 770-356-2533 or 404-523-3471; Fx: 678-840-4228. (Web: www.wrfg.org)
4/8-12; TWO RIVERS BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Greene Co. Rural Events Ctr, Leakesville, Miss. Workshops. Info: Bertie Sullivan, Greene County BOS, P.O. Box 16778, Hattiesburg, MS 39404-6778; Ph: 601-408-5965 or 601-758-4976; Fx: 601-394-4445. (Web: two_rivers_festival.tripod.com)
4/9-12; TURKEY TRACK BLUEGRASS JAM --- Where: Turkey Track Park, Waldron, Ark. Info: Bill Lovett, HC67, Box 63, Waldron, AR 72958; Ph: 479-637-3717; Fx: 479-637-4312. (Web: turkeytrackbluegrass.com)
4/10-13; COWBOY SONGS & RANGE BALLADS --- Where: Buffalo Bill Historical Ctr, Cody, Wyo. Featuring: Cowboy music and poetry by a variety of performers, with daytime performances, evening concerts, open mic venues, gear making demonstrations. Workshops. Info: Megan Wasp, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, 720 Sheridan Ave., Cody, WY 82414-3428; Ph: 307-587-4771 or 307-578-4028; Fx: 307-587-5714. (Web: www.bbhc.org) CR HR A
4/11-12; BLUEGRASS RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS FEST --- Where: Executive Inn Rivermont, Owensboro, Ky. Info: Bluegrass Returns to Its Roots Festival, Executive Inn Rivermont, 1 Executive Blvd., Owensboro, KY 42301; Ph: 800-626-1936. (Web: www.atthebige.com)
4/11-12; FLORIDA OLD-TIME MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIP --- Where: Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville, Fla. Featuring: Dan Levenson and others. Contests in singing, fiddle, banjo,stringband and many other old-time instruments. Workshops in backup rhythm guitar. Tix: wknd $15, Fri $5, Sat $10. Info: Jim Strickland, Florida Old-Time Music Championship, 1848 Thistle Ct., Wesley Chapel, FL 33543; Ph: 813-991-4774; Fx: 813-991-4774. (Web: www.FOTMC.org)
4/11-13; FRENCH QUARTER FEST --- Where: French Quarter, New Orleans, La. Featuring: Folk, jazz, blues, country, Cajun, zydeco and r&b on 14 stages throughout the historic French Quarter. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Sandra Dartus, Executive Director, French Quarter Fesitvals, Inc., 100 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 70130; Ph: 504-522-5730 or 800-673-5725; Fx: 504-522-5711. (Web: www.frenchquarterfestivals.org) A
4/11-19; LAUREL LAKES SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Laurel Lakes Cmpgrnd, Salemburg, NC. Info: Nancy Canaday, 7007 Scarlett Ln., Garner, NC 27529; Ph: 919-815-5270 or 919-422-8413. (Web: www.jam-n-bluegrass.com)
4/12; MOUNTAINEER DULCIMER CONVENTION --- Where: Central Methodist Church, Fairmont, W.Va. Featuring: An informal gathering of dulcimer enthusiasts. Workshops in lap & hammered dulcimers. Info: Mountaineer Dulcimer Convention, Patty Looman, 1345 Bitonti St., Star City, WV 26505; Ph: 304-599-5343 or 304-366-3351.
4/17-19; TEXAS FOREST COUNTRY WESTERN SWING FEST --- Where: Crockett Civic Ctr, Crockett, Tex. Featuring: Fiddlers and local singers. Info: Janis Harkins of Cindy Keys, Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce, 1100 Edmiston Dr., Crockett, TX 75835; Ph: 936-544-2359; Fx: 936-544-4355. (Web: www.crockettareachamber.org)
4/17-20; OLD SETTLER'S MUSIC FEST --- Where: Austin, Tex. Featuring: Bluegrass, acoustic jazz, blues, Americana and roots music. Contests in youth performance. Workshops in songwriting, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, fiddle, more. Crafts. Tix: $15-$150. Info: Jean K. Spivey, President, Old Settler's Bluegrass Festival, PO Box 151947, Austin, TX 78715; Ph: 512-383-1748. (Web: www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org)
4/18-20; BEAR ON THE SQUARE MOUNTAIN FEST --- Where: Public Square, Dahlonega, Ga. Featuring: Carolina Chocolate Drops, Norman and Nancy Blake with James and Rachel Bryan, Myers Family, more. Workshops in traditional instruments, singing, comparative fiddle style, more. Crafts. Tix: events FREE, concerts vary. Info: Chuch Walker, 325 Brynbrooke Drive, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Ph: 678-787-0535 or 706-864-7817; Fx: 706-864-7817. (Web: www.bearonthesquare.org) CR HR A
4/18-20; COTTON GIN FEST --- Where: near Brenham, Tex. Featuring: Parades, entertainment and folklife demonstrations. Crafts. Info: Donna Cummins, Director of Tourism, Brenham/Wash. Co. Visitors Bureau, 314 S. Austin St., Brenham, TX 77833; Ph: 979-289-3378.
4/18-20; DALLAS INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FEST --- Where: Dallas Market Hall, Dallas, Tex. Featuring: Vintage, custom, handcrafted, acoustic, electric, used and new guitars, with performances on the Musikfest Stages. Info: GSWGS, Inc., 3622 Shoreside Dr., Garland, TX 75043-1968; Ph: 972-260-4201. (Web: www.guitarshow.com)
4/18-20; ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE & MUSIC WEEKEND --- Where: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wis. Featuring: Bare Necessities members Jacqueline Schwab, Mary Lea and Peter Barnes. Workshops in English country music and dance. Tix: $160. Info: Melissa Leef, Folklore Village, 3210 County Hwy. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533; Ph: 608-924-4000; Fx: 608-924-3725. (Web: www.folklorevillage.org) CO CR HR A
4/18-20; GREEN APPLE MUSIC & ARTS FEST --- Where: New York City, Chicago and San Francisco. Featuring: Nation's largest Earth Day celebration. Info:; Ph: 212-922-0165. (Web: www.greenapplemusicfestival.com)
4/18-20; JUKE JOINT FEST --- Where: Clarksdale, Miss. Featuring: Wesley Junebug Jefferson, Terry Big T Williams, Jimbo Mathus and others. Tix: day free, $10 night. Info: Juke Joint Festival / Roger Stolle, 252 Delta Ave., P.O. Box 1030, Clarksdale, MS 38614; Ph: 662-624-5992. (Web: www.jukejointfestival.com)
4/18-20; LOCH NORMAN HIGHLAND GAMES --- Where: Rural Hill Farm, Huntersville, NC. Contests in Scottish harp and fiddle. Workshops in Scottish harp and fiddle. Crafts. Tix: $10-20. Info: Keets Taylor / Loch Norman Games, Rural Hill - Scottish Heritage Center, P.O. Box 1009, Huntersville, NC 28070; Ph: 704-875-3113; Fx: 704-875-3193. (Web: www.ruralhillfarm.org) CO HO A - Wheelchair access is weather dependent
4/18-27; HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FEST --- Where: Downtown Houston, Tex. Info: Houston International Festival, 1111 Bagby St., Ste. 2550, Houston, TX 77002-2545; Ph: 713-654-8808; Fx: 713-654-1719. (Web: www.ifest.org) A
4/19; ORIGINAL MICHIGAN FIDDLERS JAMBOREE --- Where: Deckerville, Mich. Featuring: Fiddling jams, open mic and round and square dancing. Info: Original Michigan Fiddlers Assoc., Patty Greenman, President, 8701 E. Seven Mile Rd., Big Rapids, MI 49337; Ph: 231-796-1438. (Web: www.onagocag.com)
4/19; SPRING DULCIMER DAY --- Where: Tishomingo State Park, Tishomingo, Miss. Featuring: Country and bluegrass music, singing, dulcimer, misc. instruments and accompaniment. Workshops in dulcimer making. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Tishomingo State Park, P.O. Box 880, Tishomingo, MS 38873; Ph: 662-438-6914; Fx: 662-438-6755.
4/19-20; FIDDLE FEST IN THE COMOX VALLEY --- Where: Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Dances, workshops and concerts. Info: Craig Freeman; Ph: 250-339-4249 or 250-764-7064. (Web: www.fiddlejam.ca)
4/19-21; RIVERBEND BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Riverbend Bluegrass Park, Ocilla, Ga. Crafts. Info: Veniece Kennedy, Riverbend Bluegrass Fest, 101 Short St., Ocilla, GA 31774-3951; Ph: 229-468-5581. (Web: www.riverbendbluegrass.com) CO CR HO HR A
4/19-27; BATON ROUGE BLUES WEEK AND FEST --- Where: Baton Rouge, La. Tix: $10-25. Info: Johnny Palazzotto, Pal Productions Co., 639 Main St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801; Ph: 225-383-0968. (Web: www.louisianasmusic.com)
4/20; Cat Head Mini Blues Fest --- Where: Clarksdale, Mississippi. Featuring: Traditional, Mississippi blues performers. Tix: free. Info: Roger Stolle, 252 Delta Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614; Ph: 662-624-5992; Fx: 662-624-5992. (Web: www.cathead.biz)
4/22-27; FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS --- Where: Downtown Oklahoma City, OK. Featuring: More than 150 fine artists from across the nation, children's activities, international cuisine, and performing arts stages. Tix: free. Info: Peter Dolese, Arts Council of Oklahoma City, 400 W. California St., Oklahoma City, OK 73102; Ph: 405-270-4848; Fx: 405-270-4888. (Web: www.artscouncilokc.com)
4/23-26; APPLE VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Rholetter's Apple Valley Music Park, Long Creek, SC. Featuring: The Lord's Messengers, Curtis Blackwell & the Dixie Bluegrass Boys, Mike Eades & The Battlecreek Boys, more. Info: Jack Rholetter; Ph: 864-647-5768; Fx: 864-647-6187. CO HO
4/23-27; FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE --- Where: Lafayette, La. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Dana Baker Cañedo, Festival International de Louisian, P.O. Box 4008, Lafayette, LA 70502; Ph: 337-232-8086; Fx: 337-233-7536. (Web: www.festivalinternational.com) CR HR A
4/23-27; MOSSY OAK MUSIC PARK BLUEGRASS FEST --- Where: Mossy Oak Music Park, Guyton, Ga. Featuring: Tennessee bands and national acts, hosted by Lonesome Whistle Band. Crafts. Tix: wknd $30. Info: Rebecca Rose, Mossy Oak Music Park, 533 Old Louisville Rd., Guyton, GA 31312; Ph: 912-772-5142 or 866-MOSSY-OAK; Fx: 912-722-4190. (Web: www.mossyoakmusicpark.com)
4/24; FOLK OUT --- Where: Arab American National Museum, Dearborn, Mich. Info: Jere Stormer, 750 W. Drayton St., Ferndale, MI 48220; Ph: 313-587-3110 or 248-399-3486. (Web: www.theaanm.org)
4/24-26; DULCIMER JAMBOREE --- Where: Ozark Folk Center, Mountain View, Ark. Workshops. Crafts. Info:, Ozark Folk Center State Park, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 870-269-3851 or 800-264-3655 ; Fx: 870-269-2909. (Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com)
4/24-27; MERLEFEST --- Where: Wilkesboro, NC. Featuring: The Anett Brothers, Sam Bush Band, Doc Watson, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Jerry Douglas, Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornby with Kentucky Thunder, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, Levon Helm, Pete Wernick, more. Contests in songwriting, guitar, banjo, mandolin. Workshops in guitar, string instruments. Crafts. Tix: $35-50 day, $150 4-day. Info: Rusty Lee, MerleFest, P.O. Box 120, Wilkesboro, NC 28697; Ph: 800-343-7857 or 336-838-6267; Fx: 336-838-6457. (Web: www.merlefest.org)
4/25-27; CONNECTICUT STORYTELLING FEST --- Where: Connecticut College, New London, Conn. Featuring: Onawumi Jean Moss, Penninah Schram, Jackson Gilman, Margaret Read MacDonald and more. Workshops in storytelling. Tix: $150, events start at $10. Info: Ann Shapiro, CT Storytelling Ctr., CT College Box 5295, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320; Ph: 860-439-2764; Fx: 860-439-2895. (Web: www.connstorycenter.org)
4/25-27; NEW ENGLAND FOLK FEST --- Where: Mansfield High & Middle Schools, Mansfield, Mass. Featuring: Volunteer performers, jam sessions, contra and square dances, workshops, family activities. Workshops in musicianship, dance calling, crafts, more. Crafts. Tix: $70. Info: Daniel Pearl, 15 Buffalo Run, Southborough, MA 01772; Ph: 508-229-2854 or 781-662-6710; Fx: 781-662-6730. (Web: www.neffa.org)
4/25-5/4; NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FEST --- Where: Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans, La. Featuring: Trad and contemporary jazz, r&b, Gospel, Cajun, blues, zydeco, folk, Latin, rock, country, Afro-Caribbean and bluegrass music. Crafts. Info: Jazz & Heritage Festival, 1205 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116; Ph: 504-522-4786; Fx: 504-592-0529. (Web: www.nojazzfest.com) A I - ASL interpreter services available w/ 48-hour notice
4/26; JACKSONIAN DAYS --- Where: Public Square, Scottsville, Ky. Info: Jacksonian Days / Sue Shaver, Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 416, Scottsville, KY 42164; Ph: 270-237-4782; Fx: 270-237-5498. (Web: www.scottsvilleky.info) CR HR A
4/26; NEW JERSEY FOLK FEST --- Where: Eagleton Institute Grnds, Douglass Campus, Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, NJ. Featuring: Dominican-American traditions in music, dance and art. Contests in singing/songwriting. Workshops in instrumental music and Dominican culture. Crafts. Info: Angus Kress Gillespie, NJ Folk Fest, American Studies Dept., Rutgers University, 131 George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1414; Ph: 732-932-5775; Fx: 732-932-1169. (Web: www.njfolkfest.rutgers.edu) A I
4/26-27; HIGH PLAINS OLD-TIME COUNTRY MUSIC CONTEST --- Where: Douglas High School Auditorium, Douglas, Wyo. Contests. Crafts. Info: Jamie Sullivan, Douglas Community Education, 203 N. 6th St., Douglas, WY 82633; Ph: 307-358-5622 or 307-358-6432; Fx: 307-358-5629. CO CR HR A
Camps & Schools
February
2/1-3; NY PINEWOODS FOLK MUSIC CLUB WINTER FOLK MUSIC WEEKEND --- Where: Warwick Conference Center, Warwick, NY. Featuring: Informal singing, jamming, dancing and socializing. Info: Joy Bennett, NY Pinewoods, 450 7th Ave., #972-D, New York, NY 10123; Ph: 718-575-1906 or 718-549-1344. (Web: www.folkmusicny.org)
2/3-9; OLD TIME BANJO FOR BEGINNERS & BEYOND --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: David Brose. Tix: $478 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org)
2/8-10; UPPER POTOMAC FIDDLE RETREAT --- Where: Hilltop House, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Featuring: Steve Hickman, Elke Baker, Laura Light, George Paul, and more. Workshops in folk fiddle, dance style fiddle. Tix: $140 wknd, $90 day, $40 wkshp. Info: Upper Potomac Music Weekends, P.O. Box 1474, Shepherdstown, WV 25443; Ph: 304-263-2531. (Web: www.fiddleretreat.info)
2/10; OLD TIME DANCE --- Where: O'Leno State Park. Featuring: Lessons for circle, square and contra dances. Tix: $5 adult, $3 child. Info: Stephen Foster Folk Center, P.O. Box G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 386-454-1853. (Web: www.floridastateparks.org)
2/10-15; BEGINNING GUITAR --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Rosy DeVane. Tix: $430 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
2/15-17; BEGINNING CLOGGING --- Where: Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Aubrey Atwater. Tix: $270 plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 1-800-FOLK-SCH; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org)
2/15-18; WINTERSONGS: A SONGWRITER'S WINTER CAMP --- Where: Ashokan Field Campus, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: David Roth, Peter Mager, Sloan Wainwright, Penny Nichols, more. Workshops in songwriting, singing, guitar, performance, creative process, harmony, more. Tix: $429. Info: Penny Nichols, SummerSongs, Inc., P.O. Box 803, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-246-0223 or 845-750-6871; Fx: 845-246-7068. (Web: www.summersongs.com)
2/16-23; THE BANJO/GUITAR CRUISE --- Where: Departs Miami, FL. Featuring: Ross Nickerson, Alan Munde, Cherryholmes, Mark Newton Band, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Phil Ledbetter & Grasstowne, Tim Graves & Cherokee and more. Workshops in various bluegrass instrument instruction. Tix: varies. Info: Ross Nickerson, 506 Adam St, Tonawanda, NY 14150; Ph: 866-322-6567 or 866-258-7159. (Web: www.banjoteacher.com)
2/17-23; BEGINNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Gladys Nielsen. Crafts. Tix: $478 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org)
2/23-25; WINTER SINGING WEEKEND --- Where: The Holbert Ctr, Fairlee, Vt. Featuring: Emily Miller, Peggy Larson, Larry Gordon, Patty Cuyler. Workshops in singing, dancing and instruments. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210. (Web: www.villageharmony.org)
2/24-3/1; CONTINUING FIDDLE --- Where: John C. Campbell School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Cathy Grant. Tix: $478 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
March
3/2-7; BEGINNING MANDOLIN --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Lorraine Hammond. Tix: $430 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org)
3/5-7; PETE WERNICK'S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP --- Where: Argyle, Tex. Featuring: Pete Wernick, Joan Wernick. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $195, adv discount avail. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-440-5564 or 303-652-8346. (Web: www.drbanjo.com)
3/7-9; BEGINNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Lorraine Hammond. Tix: $270 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
3/9-15; CONTINUING BLUEGRASS BANJO --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J. D. Robinson. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $478 tuition plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Cambell Folk School, 1 Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org)
3/14-16; SING WITH US! --- Where: Rowe, MA. Featuring: Nick Page, director of the Mystic Chorale. Tix: Call for prices. Info: Felicity Pickett, 22 Kings Hwy, PO Box 273, Rowe, MA 01367-0273; Ph: 413-339-4954; Fx: 413-339-5728. (Web: rowecenter.org)
3/16-21; OZARK FOLK SCHOOL --- Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Workshops in folk songs and ballads, fiddle, banjo, heritage crafts incl. quilting, loom weaving, knife making and blacksmithing. Info: Kay Thomas, Crafts Director, Ozark Folk Center, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 870-269-3851. (Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com) CR HR
3/16-22; INTERMEDIATE FIDDLE --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: David Kaynor. Tix: $478 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
3/20-2/23; GULF COAST WOMYN'S SISTER CAMP --- Where: Camp Sister Spirit, Ovett, Miss. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Camp Sister Spirit, P.O. Box 12, Ovett, MS 39464-0012; Ph: 601-344-1411 or 985-497-3456; Fx: 601-344-1411. (Web: www.campsisterspirit.com)
3/23-29; BEGINNING HAMMERED DULCIMER --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Ann Lough. Tix: $478 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
3/24-28; SORE FINGERS SUMMER SCHOOLS --- Where: Stow-On-The-Wold, U.K. Workshops in fiddle, Dobro, mandolin, Autoharp, bass, banjo, guitar and vocals. Info: Moira and John Wirtz, Park Farm, Buckland Down, Nr. Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RG, U.K.; Ph: +44-1373-813590; Fx: +44-1590-688009. (Web: www.sorefingers.co.uk) CO
3/27-30; FLORIDA STORYTELLING CAMP --- Where: Lake Yale Baptist Conference Ctr, Eustis, Fla. Workshops in storytelling. Info: Florida Storytelling Assoc., Inc., Florida Storytelling Camp, P.O. Box 49023, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240-9023; Ph: 800-940-1972. (Web: www.flstory.org) CO HO
3/28-30; SINGTIME FROLICS --- Where: Camp Adams, near Portland, Ore. Featuring: Group and individual singing and instrumental jamming. Workshops in singing, performing, instruments and maybe dancing. Tix: $85. Info: Hal Day, Singtime Frolics, 4855 SW 98th Ave., Beaverton, OR 97005; Ph: 503-626-1537. (Web: www.portlandfolkmusic.org)
3/28-30; UPPER POTOMAC SPRING MUSIC WEEKEND --- Where: Hilltop House, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Featuring: Jenny Coxon, John Roberts, Peter Barnes, Mary Lea, Paul Oorts, Karen Ashbrook, Jody Marshall and more. Workshops in Hammered Dulcimer, Fiddle, Flute, Piano, English Song and English Dance Band. Tix: wknd $175. Info: Upper Potomac Music Weekends, P.O. Box 1474, Shepherdstown, WV 25443; Ph: 304-263-2531. (Web: www.upperpotomacmusic.info)
3/28-31; FUR PEACE RANCH Acoustic Blues Tools GUITAR CAMP --- Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Patrick Sweany. Workshops. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. (Web: www.furpeaceranch.com) CO HO A
3/28-31; FUR PEACE RANCH BLUES GUITAR CAMP --- Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Geoff Achison. Workshops. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228; Fx: 740-992-9126. (Web: www.furpeaceranch.com) CO HO A
3/30-4/5; ADVANCED BEGINNER/CONTINUING AUTOHARP --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: John Hollandsworth. Tix: $478 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
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4/6-11; INTERMEDIATE HAMMERED DULCIMER --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough. Tix: $430 tuition plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
4/11-13; LEARN TO CONTRA DANCE --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Bob Dalsemer. Tix: $160 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
4/11-13; MANDOLIN CAMP NORTH --- Where: Groton, Mass. Workshops in all levels of mandolin, plus guided jams and masters concerts. Info: Mike Holmes, Mandolin Camp North, 237 Moody St. #264, Waltham, MA 02453; Ph: 781-209-1130. (Web: www.mugwumps.com)
4/11-14; FUR PEACE RANCH Bass Guitar Fundamentals CAMP --- Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Jack Casady. Workshops in Dobro, caged system fingerstyle guitar and swing guitar. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228 or 740-992-2575; Fx: 740-992-9126. (Web: www.furpeaceranch.com) CO HO A
4/11-14; FUR PEACE RANCH Mandolin: Bluegrass and Beyond CAMP --- Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Barry Mitterhoff. Workshops in fingerstyle guitar, bass, mandolin and fingerstyle blues. Info: Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-6228 or 740-992-2575; Fx: 740-992-9126. (Web: www.furpeaceranch.com) CO HO A
4/13-19; INTERMEDIATE CLAWHAMMER BANJO --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Ken Perlman. Tix: $478 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org)
4/18-25; DEWEY BALFA CAJUN & CREOLE HERITAGE WEEK --- Where: Chicot State Park, Ville Platte, La. Featuring: Intensive instruction by renowned Louisiana musicians and artists, nightly dances with top Cajun and Creole/Zydeco bands, Roots Heritage Festival Day, afternoon workshops and presentations. Workshops. Info: Louisiana Folk Roots, 101 W. Vermilion St., Laffayette, LA 70501-6916; Ph: 337-234-8360; Fx: 337-234-8361 . (Web: www.lafolkroots.org)
4/21-24; PETE WERNICK'S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP --- Where: Camp Harrison, Herring Ridge, Boomer, N.C. Featuring: Pete Wernick, Joan Wernick. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $340, adv discount avail. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-440-5564 or 303-652-8346. (Web: www.drbanjo.com)
4/25-27; JAMMERS JAMBOREE --- Where: Lester Flatt Memorial RV Park, Vilonia, Ark. Workshops. Tix: FREE. Info: C. Elizabeth Kuykendall, Lester Flatt Memorial Park, 50 Lester Flatt Dr., Vilonia, AR 72173; Ph: 501-835-2451 (day) or 501-796-2030 (eve); Fx: 501-835-2476. CO HO
4/27-5/2; LEARN TO PLAY HARMONICA --- Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J.D. Robinson. Tix: $430 tuition, plus r&b. Info: Bob Dalsemer, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902; Ph: 800-FOLK-SCH or 800-365-5724; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
