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May through July 2008
FESTIVALS
May
5/1-3; BOXCAR PINION MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Raccoon Mtn Cmpgrnd, Chattanooga, Tenn. Featuring: IIIrd Tyme Out, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen, Bobby Osborne, The Dailey Vincent Band, The James King Band, The Dismembered Tennesseans, The Lone Mountain Band, The Muellers, Carolina Road, Bent Creek, Reliance, The Piatt Family, Curtis Hicks & The Ole Time String Band, Gold Heart, P-Nut Faircloth & Bluebird Special, Hiroki. Info: Cindy Pinion, Boxcar Pinion Forever Bluegrass Corp., 1546 Burnt Mill Rd., Flintstone, GA 30725; Ph: 706-820-2228 or 423-704-3236. (Web: www.boxcarforeverbluegrass.com)
5/1-3; EUROPEAN WORLD OF BLUEGRASS FEST & TRADE SHOW — Where: ’t Trefpunt, Voorthuizen, Netherlands. Info: Rienk Janssen, Postbus 32, Vlagtwedde, 9540 AA, Netherlands; Ph: +31-59-931-2663; Fx: +31-59-931-3285. (Web: www.ebma.nl)
5/1-3; LEWIS FAMILY HOMECOMING & BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton, Ga. Featuring: Jesse Reynolds and the VA Boys, Jimmy C. Newman and Cajun Country, the Lewis Family, The Grascals, THe Primitive Quartet, Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press,the Chuck Wagon Gang, the Golden Valley Crusaders, Heaven’s Echoes, Lizzie Long and Friends, the James King Band, Carolina Sonshine, Lonesone Will Mullins and the Virginia Playboys, The Jones Brothers and Log Cabin Boys, Dailey and Vincent Band, Barry Scott and Second Wind. Crafts. Tix: 3-day $75-85, daily $30. Info: Norman Adams, Adams and Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203; Fx: 706-864-1037. (Web: www.aandabluegrass.com)
5/1-4; FESTIVAL OF NATIONS — Where: RiverCentre, St. Paul, Minn. Featuring: Multi-ethnic performers including West African, Irish, Swiss, Croatian, Chinese, Trinidadian and many more. Info: Steve Heckler, Festival Director, Int. Institute of Minnesota, Festival of Nations, 1694 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108; Ph: 651-647-0191 x308; Fx: 651-647-9268. (Web: www.festivalofnations.com)
5/2-3; JACKSON STORYFEST — Where: Michigan Theater, Jackson, Mich. Workshops in storytelling. Tix: FREE. Info: Jackson Storyfest, P.O. Box 1839, Jackson, MI 49204; Ph: 517-784-8827. (Web: www.jacksonstoryfest.org)
5/2-3; MEADOWGREEN PARK SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Meadowgreen Park, Clay City, Ky. Featuring: Regional bluegrass music bands. Info: Don Rogers, Kentucky Friends of Bluegrass, 675 E. Loudon Ave., Lexington, KY 40505; Ph: 859-254-4781 or 606-663-8136. (Web: www.kyfriends.com) CO CR HO HR A
5/2-3; OUTPOST BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tallapoosa, Ga. Info: Ivan Garner, Outpost Bluegrass Festival, 2125 Old Hwy 100, Tallapoosa, GA 30176; Ph: 770-574-2698.
5/2-4; BREAUX BRIDGE CRAWFISH FEST — Where: Parc Hardy, Breaux Bridge, La. Featuring: 30 Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop artists over 3 days on 3 stages. Contests in crawfish eating, cajun dance, zydeco dance, crawfish races. Workshops in Cajun cooking, Cajun dance. Crafts. Tix: $15 wknd, $5-10 day. Info: Byron Blanchard, Breaux Bridge Crawfish Fest, P.O. Box 25, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517; Ph: 337-332-6655 or 337-224-2605; Fx: 318-332-5917. (Web: www.bbcrawfest.com)
5/2-4; GAMBLE ROGERS FOLK FEST — Where: St. Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine, Fla. Featuring: Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Mike Cross, Beverly Smith and Carl Jones, Mary Flower, Stevie Coyle of The Waybacks, The Aaron O’Rourke Trio, John William Davis, more. Workshops. Info: Paul J. Linser, Gamble Rogers Festival, 6408 Sherry Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32095; Ph: 904-208-5210 or 904-794-4163; Fx: 904-979-5631. (Web: www.gamblefest.com) CR A
5/2-4; GIRVAN FOLK FEST — Where: Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland. (Web: girvanfolkfestival.co.uk)
5/2-4; MEMPHIS IN MAY BEALE STREET MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtown Memphis, Tenn. Featuring: 4 stages of blues, rock, Gospel, r&b, alternative and soul music. Tix: $75 wknd, $59.50 adv, $30 daily, $25 adv.,. Info: Memphis in May, 88 Union Ave. #301, Memphis, TN 38103-5134; Ph: 901-525-4611 or 901-525-1515; Fx: 901-525-4686. (Web: www.memphisinmay.org)
5/2-4; MOOR & COAST FEST — Where: Whitby, North Yorkshire, U.K. Workshops. Info: Moor and Coast Fest, 9 Windsor Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1ET, U.K.; Ph: +44-194-782-0408 or +44-194-782-1873. (Web: www.moorandcoast.co.uk)
5/2-5; UPTON RIVERSIDE FOLK FEST — Where: Upton upon Severn, U.K. Featuring: Traditional and modern folk music and dance. Workshops. Tix: £40 sterling. Info: Riverside Folk Festival, Tudor House, 9 Kinnersley, Severn Stoke, Worcester, WR8 9JR, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)7816-022839. (Web: www.uptonfolk.org)
5/3; CLAREMONT FOLK FEST — Where: Claremont, Calif. Featuring: Performances with bluegrass, folk, Middle Eastern and Mariachi bands and singer/songwriters. Workshops in guitar, fiddle, mandolin, oud, percussion (Latin, African, Middle Eastern) dance, instrument making, songwriting, more. Crafts. Info: Claremont Spring Folk Festival, Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Ave., Claremont, CA 91711; Ph: 909-624-2928 or 909-624-8803; Fx: 909-624-8803. (Web: www.claremontfolkfestival.org)
5/3; INTERNATIONAL BUEHL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bürgerhaus Neuer Markt, Buehl, Germany. Featuring: The Infamous Stringdusters, Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, Frigg, Main Spring. Info: Marriane & Walter Fuchs; Ph: +49-(0)7223-931616. (Web: www.bluegrass-buehl.de)
5/3; KAMLOOPS OLD-TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST — Where: St. John Vianney Parish Hall, Kamloops, B.C., Canada. Contests in old-time fiddling. Info: Ed McLean or Leo Ready, BC Old Time Fiddlers Assoc. Branch #12, P.O. Box 1213, Kamloops, BC V2C 6H3, Canada; Ph: 250-374-1838 or 250-376-5088; Fx: 250-314-0748. (Web: bcfiddlers.org)
5/3; MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE FAIRE — Where: South Oval at Ohio State Univ., Columbus, Ohio. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Jennifer Torpie, Ph: 614-688-7554 or 614-292-8763. (Web: www.osu.edu/students/guild)
5/3; SPRINGFEST — Where: Second Church, West Newton, Mass. Featuring: Regional band showcase, potluck dinner and picking party. Tix: $6, kids free. Info: Gerald Katz, Boston Bluegrass Union, P.O. Box 650061, West Newton, MA 02465-0061; Ph: 617-782-2251. (Web: www.bbu.org)
5/3-4; ADAMS AVENUE ROOTS & FOLK FEST — Where: Adams Ave. Park, San Diego, Calif. Featuring: Multicultural trad folk performers. Tix: FREE. Info: Jim Schneider, Adams Ave. Business Assoc., 4649 Hawley Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116; Ph: 619-282-7329 or 619-282-7833; Fx: 619-282-8751. (Web: www.adamsaveonline.com)
5/3-4; GREAT GREEN AMERICA FEST — Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim, PA. Featuring: Hot Buttered Rum, Eletfa, Off’N Ensemble, Zydeco-A-Go-Go, Rik Palieri, Kullizion. Tix: $15.95, child free. Info: Teresa Centini, Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545; Ph: 717-665-7021; Fx: 717-664-3466. (Web: www.greatgreenamericafest.com)
5/3-4; THUNDER BAY FOLKLORE FEST — Where: Thunder Bay, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Music, dance and food from around the world, with demos, exhibits and a children’s area. Tix: $5. Info: Thunder Bay Multicultural Assoc., 17 N. Court St., Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4T4, Canada; Ph: 807-345-0551; Fx: 807-345-0173. (Web: www.folklorefestival.ca)
5/3-4; TUCSON FOLK FEST — Where: Downtown Tucson, Ariz. Info: Tucson Folk Festival, Tucson Kitchen Musicians Assoc., P.O. Box 26531, Tucson, AZ 85726; Ph: 520-792-6481 or 520-326-9021. (Web: www.tkma.org) CR HR A
5/3-14; TENNESSEE STRAWBERRY FEST — Where: Dayton, Tenn. Featuring: Live entertainment, children’s area, auction, parade, pageants and tournaments. Tix: FREE. Info: Cynthia Rodriguez, Tenn. Strawberry Fest, Dayton Chamber of Commerce, 107 Main St., Dayton, TN 37321; Ph: 423-775-0361; Fx: 423-570-0105. (Web: www.tnstrawberryfestival.com) CR HR A
5/3-25; BRIGHTON FEST — Where: Brighton, U.K. Featuring: More than 500 events, including music, street theater, fireworks and a circus. Info: Brighton Festival Friend, 12a Pavilion Buildings, Castle Square, Brighton BN1 1EE, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1273-260827. (Web: www.brightonfestival.org)
5/4-5; WOODFORD FOLK FEST — Where: Woodford Centre, Cheshire, U.K. Info: Woodford Folk Fest, Woodford Centre, Chester Road, Woodford, Nr. Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1PS, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)161 439 5486. (Web: www.woodfordfolkfestival.co.uk)
5/6; DEL-SE-NANGO TRAD SQUARE DANCE CALLERS CONTEST — Where: Music Haven, McDonough, N.Y. Contests in Square dance calling. Tix: $5 donation. Info: Florence Milk, Del-Se-Nango OT Fiddlers Assoc., 733 Hattie Clark Rd., Green, NY 13778; Ph: 607-843-6745 or 607-674-5039. CO CR HR A
5/7-10; TEJANO CONJUNTO FEST — Where: Rosedale Park, San Antonio, Tex. Info: Tejano Conjunto Fest, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 1300 Guadalupe St., San Antonio, TX 78207; Ph: 210-271-3151. (Web: www.guadalupeculturalarts.org) CR A
5/8-10; BIG WHISTLE WEEKEND — Where: East Lancashire, England. Featuring: Workshops, sessions and concerts. Info: Big Whistle Music Ltd, P.O Box 23, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5GX, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1200 422085. (Web: www.bigwhistle.co.uk)
5/8-10; DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Denton Farm Park, Denton, N.C. Featuring: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Daily and Vincent, The Grascals, Dale Ann Bradley, A Deeper Shade of Blue, Bill Yates and Friends, Randy Waller and the Country Gentlemen, Cadillac Sky, Cherryholmes, Paul Williams and the Victory Trio, Special Concensus, JD Crowe, Goldwing Express. Crafts. Tix: wknd $86, day $35. Info: Karen Miller, Denton Park Farm, 1072 Cranford Rd, Denton, NC 27239; Ph: 336-859-2755; Fx: 336-859-2567. (Web: www.dentonbluegrass.com)
5/8-10; TEXAS STATE MOUNTAIN & HAMMER DULCIMER CHAMPIONSHIP — Where: Oakdale Park, Glen Rose, Tex. Featuring: Music, dance and musical instrument show. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Events Coordinator, Oakdale Park, P.O. Box 548, Glen Rose, TX 76043; Ph: 254-897-2321 or 817-275-3872. (Web: www.oakdalepark.com)
5/9-1; ST NEOTS FOLK FEST — Where: Bedford, U.K. Info: The Festival Office, The Mill House, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2ER, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1234-376278. (Web: www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk)
5/9-10; BLUEGRASS ON THE WACCAMAW — Where: Conway, SC. Featuring: IIIrd Tyme Out, The Lewis Family, Grasstowne, Bluegrass Strangers, New River, County Line Band, The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show, & The Students of The Low Country Bluegrass Academy. Tix: FREE. Info: Jennings Chestnut, Sr., 304 Main St., Conway, SC 29526; Ph: 843-248-5399; Fx: 843-248-4338. (Web: www.bluegrassonthewaccamaw.com)
5/9-10; BRENHAM MAIFEST — Where: Fireman’s Park, Brenham, Tex. Featuring: A celebration of German heritage with music and dance. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Donna Cummins, Director of Tourism, Brenham/Washington Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau, 314 S. Austin St., Brenham, TX 77833; Ph: 800-225-3695 or 888-BRENHAM. (Web: www.maifest.org)
5/9-10; NINE MILE FIRE CO. BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Pikeville, Tenn. Tix: $5 wknd, kids free. Info: Billy or Helen Fields, Ph: 423-533-2526.
5/9-11; CLENNELL HALL FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Alwinton, Northumberland, U.K. Featuring: Bob Fox, Kimber’s Men, Ron Gardner, Joe Stead, Beeswing, Dave Minikin, Dave Ellison, Donal O’Connor, Something Nasty in the Woodshed, George Welch, John & Caroline Bushby and more. Tix: £30 wknd, £25 Sat. & Sun., £15 Sat. only, kids half price. Info: Clennell Hall Hotel, Clennell Hall, Alwinton, Northumberland NE65 7BG; Ph: +44-(0)1669-650377. (Web: www.clennellhallhotel.com)
5/9-11; GAYS MILLS FOLK FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Gays Mills, Wis. Featuring: The Water Street Hot Shots, Ditch Lilies, New Bad Habits. Workshops in instrumental and dance. Info: Jane Keeley, 50671 Johnstown Rd., Soldiers Grove, WI 54655; Ph: 608-735-4740. (Web: gaysmillsfolkfest.org)
5/9-11; HOLMFIRTH FESTIVAL OF FOLK — Where: The Old Bridge, Holmfirth, U.K. Ph: +44(0)7841-646308. (Web: www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk)
5/9-11; LAKE EDEN ARTS FEST — Where: Camp Rockmont, Black Mountain, N.C. Contests in slam poetry, fiddle. Workshops in banj, mandolin, fiddle, poetry, dance, more. Crafts. Tix: $25-120. Info: Jennifer Pickering, Lake Eden Arts Fest (LEAF), 377 Lake Eden Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711; Ph: 828-686-8742. (Web: lakeedenartsfestival.org)
5/9-11; MONIAIVE FOLK FEST — Where: Moniaive, U.K. Info: Moniaive Folk Festival / Hugh Taylor, The Old Bakery, Chapel St, Moniaive, DG3 4EJ; Ph:. (Web: www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk)
5/9-11; NJ FOLK PROJECT SPRING FEST — Where: Sussex Co., N.J. Featuring: Cheryl Wheeler, Bob Franke, Straight Drive, Peter Blue & The Avant Gardeners and more. Tix: $180 -$200 wknd, day $45-$85. Info: Ken Galipeau, Folk Project, P.O. Box 41, Mendham, NJ 07945; Ph:. (Web: www.folkproject.org) CO A
5/9-25; DRESDEN MUSIC FEST — Where: Dresden, Germany. Info: Barbara Groh, Dresdner Musikfestspiele, P.O. Box 10 04 53, D-01074 Dresden, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)351-486-6308 or +49-(0)351-486-6666; Fx: +49-(0)351-486-6307. (Web: www.musikfestspiele.com/cms/en/home/)
5/9-25; NIAGARA FOLK ARTS FEST — Where: St. Catherines, Ont., Canada. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Folk Arts Council of St. Catherines, 85 Church St., St. Catherines, ON L2R 3C7, Canada; Ph: 905-685-6589; Fx: 905-685-8376. (Web: www.folk-arts.ca)
5/10; OLD-TIME FIDDLERS’ & BLUEGRASS CONVENTION — Where: Clement Grove Picnic Grnds, Mocksville, N.C. Contests. Tix: $8. Info: William Davis, Cooleemee Civitans, P.O. Box 517, Cooleemee, NC 27014; Ph: 336-284-4167 or 336-998-8877. (Web: www.cooleemeecivitans.org)
5/10-10; MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FEST — Where: Various locations, Memphis, Tenn. Featuring: Art exhibits, traditional and modern performance troupes; spotlight on Turkey. Crafts. Info: Memphis in May, 88 Union Ave. #301, Memphis, TN 38103-5134; Ph: 901-525-4611; Fx: 901-525-4686. (Web: www.memphisinmay.org)
5/10-11; CALICO BLUEGRASS HOOTENANNY — Where: Calico Ghost Town, Yermo, Calif. Info: Calico Ghost Town, P.O. Box 638, 36600 Ghost Town Rd., Yermo, CA 92398; Ph: 800-TO-CALICO or 760-254-2122; Fx: 760-254-2047. (Web: www.calicotown.com)
5/10-11; RHODE ISLAND FOLK FEST — Where: Peeptoad Coffeehouse, Foster, R.I. Featuring: Jerimoth Hill with Aubrey Atwater, Elwood Donnelly, Cathy Clasper-Torch, John & Heidi Cerrigione, Uriah Donnelly, Blue Around the Edges with Dianna Tetreau & Carol Campbell, Chris Bischoff, Paul Dube. Tix: $15-$25, $10-15 kids. Info: Elwood Donnelly, Fostering Arts, P.O. Box 96, Foster, RI 02825; Ph: 401-392-1322. (Web: www.fosteringarts.org)
5/10-24; INTERNATIONAL NEWBURY SPRING FEST — Where: Newbury, Berkshire, U.K. Featuring: Music, film, arts, lectures and children’s events in and around the city. Info: Newbury Spring Festival, 1 Bridge St., Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1635-32421 or +44-(0)1635-528766; Fx: +44-163-552-8690. (Web: www.newburyspringfestival.org.uk)
5/11-17; ARBUCKLE MTN. SPRING BLUEGRASS JAM — Where: Arbuckle Mtn Park, Wynnewood, Okla. Contests in band scramble. Info: Rosemary Bowen, Arbuckle Mountain Park, Rt 2 Box 216, Wynnewood, OK 73098; Ph: 405-665-5226. (Web: www.arbucklemtbluegrasspark.com) CO HO A
5/12; BIG BEAR FEST — Where: De Kimme, Zuidlaren, The Netherlands. Tix: 18 euros. Info: Rienk Janssen, Strictly Country Records, Postbus 32, Vlagtwedde, 9540 AA, Netherlands; Ph: +31-59-931-2663; Fx: +31-59-931-3285. (Web: www.strictlycountry.nl) A
5/15-17; AMELIA CENTRAL VIRGINIA FAMILY BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Amelia Family Cmpgrnd, Amelia, Va. Featuring: Larry Stephenson, Rhonda Vincent, Gold Heart, Ernie Thacker, Jonathan Dillon, James King, The Churchmen, Ted Jones & Tarheel Boys, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Borrowed Time, Bluegrass Brothers and more. Crafts. Tix: $60 wknd, adv $50, daily $20-25. Info: John B. Hutchinson, Amelia Family Campground, 9650 Military Rd., Amelia, VA 23002; Ph: 804-561-3011; Fx: 804-561-1954. (Web: www.ameliafamilycampground.com)
5/15-17; BLUEGRASS GOSPEL FEST — Where: Lester Flatt Memorial Park, Velonia, Ark. Info: C. Elizabeth Kuykendall, Lester Flatt Memorial Park, 50 Lester Flatt Dr., Vilonia, AR 72173; Ph: 501-835-2451 or 501-796-2030; Fx: 501-835-2476. CO HO
5/15-17; FIRE ON THE STRINGS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Havens Landing, Montgomery, Tex. Featuring: Clair Lynch & Audie Blalock. Tix: $10-35. Info: Rick Kirkland, 5820 Misty Meadow, League City, TX 77573; Ph: 281-636-9419 or 281-488-2244. (Web: www.bayareabluegrass.org)
5/15-17; HILLSIDE SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Hillside Bluegrass Park, Cochran, Ga. Featuring: New Found Road, The Chapmans, The Suggin Brothers, Coley Station, Riverbend, Skip Grounds & Ramblin’ Grass. Contests in flatpick guitar. Tix: day $10-20, wknd $30. Info: Wendy & Kevin Kalinowski, Hillside Bluegrass RV Park, 592 Highway 87 South, Cochran, GA 31014; Ph: 478-934-6694 or 478-697-5460. (Web: www.hillsidervpark.com) CO HO A
5/15-17; JACOB’S LADDER FOLK FEST — Where: Sea of Galilee, Israel. Featuring: The Taverners, The Abrams Bros, Steve Suffet, Fortuity, Jug O’Punch, Yolki-Polki, Mollycoddles, Havura Atomit and many more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $55. Info: Jacob’s Ladder Folk Fest, Menachem Vinegrad, Nimron 2, Katzrin, 12900, Israel; Ph: +972-(0)4-6962231; Fx: +972-(0)4-6962231. (Web: www.jlfestival.com) CO A
5/15-17; WASHINGTON CATTLE CO. FLOMOT BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Flomot, Tex. Featuring: Pecos Valley, Triple L, Cedar Ridge Experience, Now and Again, Grassfire, Harvesters, Texas Country From The Heartland and Witchita Mountain Bluegrass. Tix: Thurs $8, Fri $8, Sat $12. Info: Seab Washington, HCR 2, Box 6, Flomot, TX 79234; Ph: 806-469-5278 or 806-269-1578; Fx: 806-347-2410.
5/15-18; AMERICAN BANJO FRATERNITY SPRING RALLY — Where: Genetti Hotel, Williamsport, Pa. Workshops in banjo history, theory and technique. Tix: FREE. Info: Mary E. Smith, American Banjo Fraternity, 636 Pelis Rd., Newark, NY 14513; Ph: 315-331-6717. (Web: www.abfbanjo.org) CR HR A
5/15-18; GETTYSBURG BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Granite Hill Cmpgrnd, Gettysburg, Pa. Featuring: Audie Blaylock & Redline, Blue Highway, Bluegrass Brothers, Bob Perilla & Big Hillbilly Bluegrass, Circuit Riders, Daily Vincent Band, Dan Tyminski Band, Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass, Donna Hughes Band, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Pete & Joan Wernick and much more. Workshops. Tix: $125 4-day, $105 adv, $100 3-day, $85 adv, $65 2-day, $55 adv, daily $20-$40, seniors $5 discount, kids 12-16-years-old half-price, under 12 free. Info: Granite Hill Campground, Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, 3340 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325; Ph: 800-642-8368 or 717-642-8749; Fx: 717-642-8025. (Web: www.gettysburgbluegrass.com)
5/15-18; SPRING GULCH FOLK FEST — Where: Spring Gulch Resort Cmpgrnd, New Holland, Pa. Featuring: Music, sing-a-long campfires, dancing and children’s activities. Crafts. Info: Lisa Kurtz, Spring Gulch Resort Campground, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557; Ph: 717-354-3100; Fx: 717-355-9739. (Web: www.springgulch.com)
5/15-18; WINCHESTER MAYFEST — Where: Winchester, Hampshire, U.K. Featuring: Waterson Carthy, Spiers & Boden, Albatross Pie, Pete Harris, Mick Ryan, Teej Osbourn, wynndebagge, Les Barker, Hekety and many others. Crafts. Tix: £8-15. Info: Richard Brecknock, Winchester MayFest, 7 Marston Road, Farnham, GU9 7BN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1252-727895. (Web: www.winmayfest.co.uk)
5/16-17; MARIETTA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Jim Miller Park, Marietta, Ga. Featuring: New Fire, Southern Lite, The Wilson Family, Potter’s Clay, Larios Brothers, Flat Pickin’ Inc., Randolph County, Whoa Nelly and others. Tix: wknd $20, $10-12 daily. Info: Jack Masters, Marietta Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 187, Forest Park, GA 30298-0187; Ph: 770-961-5974; Fx: 678-422-5712. (Web: www.jackgrass.com) CO CR HO HR A
5/16-17; MARIETTA SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta, Ga. Featuring: Ducktown Station, Cedar Hill, Potter’s Clay, Out of the Blue, Bluegrass Sound and more. Tix: wknd $20, daily $10-12. Info: Jack Masters, Marietta Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 187, Forest Park, GA 30298-0187; Ph: 770-961-5974; Fx: 678-422-5712. (Web: www.jackgrass.com)
5/16-17; OHIO RIVER VALLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Madison, Ind. Info: Ann Mulligan, Ohio River Valley Folk Fest, 601 W. 1st St., Madison, IN 47250-3731; Ph: 800-559-2956 or 812-265-2956; Fx: 812-273-3694. (Web: www.ohiorivervalleyfolkfestival.com)
5/16-18; DUBUQUEFEST ART & CRAFTS FAIR — Where: Washington Park, Dubuque, Iowa. (Web: www.dubuquefest.com)
5/16-18; MAY MADNESS CONTRAFEST DANCE WEEKEND — Where: Grace Sparkes Prescott Activity Ctr, Prescott, Ariz. Featuring: Robert Cormartie, Jeffrey Spero’s Contra Dance Band JAX, Kira Ott, Steve Shapiro and Christa Burch. Crafts. Tix: $110. Info: Folkhappens, c/o Judy Norman, 7437 W Acoma Drive, Peoria, AZ 85381; Ph: 623-979-4875 or 928-445-3122; Fx: 928-776-9053. (Web: folkhappens.org) CR HR A
5/16-18; MAYFEST BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Kent Co. 4-H Frgrnds, Lowell, Mich. Contests. Workshops. Info: Bobbie Dundas, WMBMA, 5851 W. Parmalee, Middleville, MI 49333; Ph: 616-636-4421 or 616-897-6220. (Web: www.wmbma.org)
5/16-18; NELSONVILLE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Hocking College Campus, Nelsonville, Ohio. Featuring: The Avett Brothers, Michael Hurley, Uncle Monk (Tommy Ramone’s Oldtime Duo), Silo Circuit, Born Old, and many more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $25-45. Info: Tim Peacock, PO Box 217, Nelsonville, OH 45764; Ph: 740-753-1924; Fx: 740-753-1982. (Web: www.stuartsoperahouse.org)
5/16-18; PENNINE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Shepley Village, near Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England. Info: Shepley Spring Festival, P.O. Box 645 (Scissett), Huddersfield, HD8 8WR, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1484-222444 or +44-(0)1422-833552. (Web: www.shepleyspringfestival.com)
5/16-18; RED, WHITE & BLUEGRASS ON HOLLYWOOD BEACH BOARDWALK — Where: Hollywood, Fla. Featuring: Traditional and contemporary bluegrass performers, jam sessions, and classes. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Penny VanZile, South Florida Bluegrass Assoc., Ph: 305-259-3014 or 305-358-1800. (Web: www.southfloridabluegrass.com)
5/16-18; SEMBA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Cushon’s Peak Cmpgrnd, Houston, Minn. Featuring: Martin Family, Terry Smith, others. Workshops in fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass, dobro, mandolin, songwriting. Tix: 3-day $27, daily $10-15. 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)
5/16-18; SHEPLEY SPRING FEST — Where: Shepley, U.K. Info: James Mckinlay, Shepley Spring Fest, PO Box 645, Scissett, HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 8WR, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1484-604704. (Web: www.shepleyspringfestival.com)
5/16-18; WILDFLOWER! ARTS & MUSIC FEST — Where: Richardson, Tex. Featuring: 2 stages, kids area, strolling entertainers, interactive displays and exhibits, and world and cultural performances. Contests. Crafts. Tix: wknd $25, day $15. Info: Al Johnson, Wildflower! Arts & Music Fest, 2100 E. Campbell Rd., Ste. 100, Richardson, TX 75081; Ph: 972-744-4595; Fx: 972-444-5822. (Web: www.wildflowerfestival.net) A
5/16-18; WILLAMETTE VALLEY MUSIC FEST — Where: Cuthbert Amphitheatre, Univ. of Oregon, Eugene, Ore. Featuring: Folk, folk-rock and international music. Tix: FREE. Info: Willamette Valley Folk Fest, EMU Cultural Forum, 1228 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403; Ph: 541-346-0635; Fx: 541-346-4400.
5/17; BLUE RIVER FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Shelbyville, Ind. Workshops. Info: Blue River Folk Music Festival, Town and Country Christian Church, 2133 S. Tucker Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176; Ph: 317-392-3608. (Web: www.blueriverfolkfest.com)
5/17; CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY FIDDLE CONTEST — Where: Abbotsford, B.C., Canada. Info: Keith Wilson, Central Fraser Valley Fiddle Contest, P.O. Box 2246, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X2, Canada; Ph: 604-852-3582. (Web: bcfiddlers.org)
5/17; COATESVILLE CELEBRATION OF OLD-TIME MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Downtown Coatesville, Chester Co., Pa. Featuring: Local musicians, evening square dance and food. Tix: FREE. Info: Coatesville Cultural Society, 143 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320; Ph: 610-384-1790; Fx: 610-384-3330.
5/17; HIGH LONESOME STRINGS PICKIN’ IN THE PARK — Where: Hagan-Stone Park, Greensboro, N.C. Featuring: Big Country Bluegrass, EIGHTwentythree, Mel Jones & His Bag of Bones, New Direction, Nu-Blu, Steel Magnolia and Wood & Steel. Workshops. Tix: FREE. Info: Pammy Davis, High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Assoc., Inc., P.O. Box 482, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313; Ph: 336-420-0238. (Web: www.highlonesomestrings.org)
5/17; RIO GRANDE VALLEY CELTIC FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Balloon Festival Park, Albuquerque, N.M. Featuring: A celebration of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Manx and Galician culture. Contests in Piping, drumming, pipe band, athletics. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Donna D. Brown, 3002 Wilson Place NE., 3002 Wilson Place NE., NM 87106-0696; Ph: 505-453-0696. (Web: www.scotmall.com/celticfestival) CR HR A
5/17; SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Willisau, Switzerland. Featuring: The Infamous Stringdusters, Blackjack, G2 and others. Tix: CHF 45. Info: Paolo Dettwiler, Steinenweg 8, Pratteln, CH-4133, Switzerland; Ph: +41-(0)61-821-8363; Fx: +41-(0)61-821-8364. (Web: www.bluegrass-willisau.ch)
5/17-18; BAY AREA STORYTELLING FEST — Where: El Sobrante, Calif. Featuring: Derek Burrows, Carol Birch, Baba Jamal Koram, Olga Loya, Olive Hackett-Shaughnessy, Rick Huddle. Tix: single event $13, wknd $65. Info: Jean Ellisen, Storytelling Association of Alta, P.O. Box 11891, Berkeley, CA 94712-2891; Ph: 510-869-4946 or 510-527-1141. (Web: www.bayareastorytelling.org)
5/17-25; BURNS AN’ A’ THAT — Where: Ayrshire, Scotland. Featuring: Music, theater, poetry, comedy and more. Info: Burns An’ A’ That, Burns Festival, County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayrshire, KA7 1DR, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)129-229-0300 or +44-(0)129-267-8100; Fx: +44-(0)129-247-1832. (Web: www.burnsfestival.com)
5/18; TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FEST — Where: Paramount Movie Ranch, Agoura, Calif. Contests. Crafts. Info: Warren Garfield, Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest, P.O. Box 571955, Tarzana, CA 91357; Ph: 818-382-4819 or 323-656-5813. (Web: www.topangabanjofiddle.org)
5/18-26; FLEADH NUA — Where: Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland. Featuring: Street and pub sessions. Workshops. Info: Frank Whelan, Fleadh Nua Info Centre, c/o Ennis Chamber of Commerce, 54 O’Connell St., Ennis, County Clare, Ireland; Ph: +353-(0)65-684-2988; Fx: +353-(0)65-682-4783. (Web: www.fleadhnua.com)
5/19-24; CATHEDRAL VILLAGE ARTS FEST — Where: Cathedral Area, Regina, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Music, dance, literary, visual arts, theatre and more. Tix: FREE. Info: Cathedral Village Arts Festival, 2900 13th Ave., 2nd floor, Regina, SK S4T 1N7, Canada; Ph: 306-569-8744; Fx: 306-569-8743. (Web: www.cathedralartsfestival.ca)
5/21-25; HOMETOWN FESTIVAL OF THE LONESOME WHISTLE BAND — Where: Mossy Oak Music Park, Guyton, Ga. Featuring: Lonesome Whistle Band, Junior Sisk Band, Carolina Sonshine Band, Larry Gillis Band and more. Crafts. Tix: wknd $35, daily $15. 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) CO HO A
5/21-25; MOSSY OAK MUSIC PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mossy Oak Music Park, Guyton, Ga. Featuring: Tennessee bands and national acts, hosted by the Lonesome Whistle Band. Crafts. Tix: wknd $35, day $15. 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)
5/21-6/7; BATH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Bath, U.K. Info: Bath Festivals Box Office, Bath Festivals Trust, 5 Broad St., Bath, BA1 5LJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)122-546-3362; Fx: +44-(0)122-531-0377. (Web: www.bathfestivals.org.uk)
5/22-24; AMVETS POST 61 BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Amvets Park, Hillsboro, Ohio. Tix: $50 wknd, daily $9 -$22. Info: Ray Alexander, 10671 State Rt. 124, Hillsboro, OH 45133; Ph: 937-466-9674; Fx: 937-393-4233.
5/22-25; AFRICA FEST — Where: Mainauwiesen, Würzburg, Germany. Featuring: 250 musicians, bazaar, exhibition, kids’ program and more. Info: Afro Project, Kaiserstrasse 16, Würzburg, D-97070, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)931-15060; Fx: +49-(0)931-15080. (Web: www.africafestival.org)
5/22-25; BASS MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL WEEKEND BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bass Mountain Music Park, Snow Camp, N.C. Featuring: National and regional bluegrass groups. Crafts. Tix: $90 4-day, $75 3-day, $45 2-day, daily $15-$30, kids 6-12 $5, Kids under 6 free. Info: Mike Wilson, Crosstie Productions LLC, P.O. Box 399, Alamance, NC 27201-0399; Ph: 336-229-9055. (Web: www.bassmountain.com)
5/22-25; BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ TIME MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND — Where: Carol’s Memorial Bluegrass Park, Dixon, Mo. Featuring: Vern Young, Rowden Review, Shirley Robertson and Wild Rose, Bill Jones and The Bluegrass Travelers, Green Vally Grass, Digger Davis and Tombstone, Bluegrass Addiction, Larry Stephenson Band, Don Douglas and Carefree Highway, Great White Possum String Company, Blue and Gray Pickers, Brighwater Junction, David Davis and THe Worrior River Boys, The Faris Family. Crafts. Tix: wknd $30-35, daily $8-15. Info: Bill Jones, Bluegrass Pickin’ Time, 19452 Hwy 133, Dixon, MO 65459; Ph: 573-759-3544 or 573-759-7716. (Web: www.bluegrasspickintime.com) CO HO A
5/22-25; KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH — Where: Galloway, Southwest Scotland. Info:, KNOCKENGORROCH FARM, CASTLE DOUGLAS, CARSPHAIRN, DG7 3TJ, Scotland; Ph: +44(0)1644 460 662. (Web: www.knockengorroch.org.uk)
5/22-25; ORKNEY FOLK FEST — Where: Stromness, Orkney, Scotland. Featuring: Crooked Still, Martin Simpson, Margaret Bennett, Paul Anderson, Shona Donaldson, Anna Massie Trio, Wingin It, Maggie Adamson, Stramash and more. Workshops in fiddle, song, more. Tix: event £10-12. Info: Orkney Folk Festival, Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1856-851331; Fx: +44-(0)1856-851636. (Web: www.orkneyfolkfestival.com )
5/22-25; STRAWBERRY SPRING MUSIC FEST — Where: Camp Mather, Yosemite, Calif. Info: Strawberry Music Festivals, P.O. Box 664, Jamestown, CA 95327; Ph: 209-984-8630. (Web: www.strawberrymusic.com)
5/22-27; ALTON & BERTHA WALTERS MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Clem’s Shoal Creek Music Park, Lavonia, Ga. Tix: 3-day adv $35, daily $10-15. Info: W.J. Clem Sayer, Clem’s Shoal Creek Music Park, 3191 Providence Church Rd., Lavonia, GA 30553; Ph: 706-356-1092 or 706-371-5435; Fx: 706-356-1092. CO CR HO A
5/22-6/8; KERRVILLE FOLK FEST — Where: Quiet Valley Ranch, Kerrville, Tex. Contests in emerging songwriters. Workshops in songwriting, blues guitar, harmonica and music in schools. Crafts. Tix: $20-35 per day. Info: Dalis Allen, Kerrville Folk Festival, P.O. Box 291466, Kerrville, TX 78029; Ph: 830-257-3600; Fx: 830-257-8680. (Web: www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com)
5/23-24; 1890s DAYS JAMBOREE — Where: Courthouse, downtown Ringgold, Ga. Featuring: A variety of entertainment, including Gospel music, food, clogging, children’s activities and a parade. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Ronal D. Graham or Judy Gass, City of Ringgold, 896 LaFayette St., Ringgold, GA 30736; Ph: 706-935-2251; Fx: 706-935-5355. CR HR A
5/23-24; KOETZ INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC FEST — Where: Guenzhalle, Koetz, Bavaria, Germany. Featuring: Rüdiger Helbig & Huckleberry Five, Mandy Strobel & Marty Wolfe, Slow Horses, Bill Conlon & Emerald, Pinchitos Caliente and more. Tix: Fri 12-14 euros, Sat 16-18 euros. Info: Peter Wroblewski, Country & Western Music Friends Koetz, Koetz, 89359, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)8221-34671 or +49-(0)8221-8150; Fx: +49-(0)8221-34671. (Web: www.cwf-koetz.de) CO HO A
5/23-24; MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND GOSPEL SING — Where: Dominion Valley Park, Stuart, Va. Tix: wknd $25, day $15. Info: James Cecil Hall, 481 Dominion Valley Ln., Stuart, VA 24171; Ph: 276-694-7009. (Web: www.dominionvalleypark.net)
5/23-25; DULCI-MORE FEST — Where: BSA Camp McKinley, Lisbon, Ohio. Contests. Workshops in mtn and hammered dulcimer, Autoharp, guitar, harmonica, songwriting/songfinding, vocals, various musical styles, storytelling and more at all levels, including children’s workshops. Crafts. Info: Bill Schilling, Dulci-More Fest, 984 Homewood Ave., Salem, OH 44460-3816; Ph: 330-332-4420. (Web: www.dulcimore.org)
5/23-25; FLORIDA FOLK FEST — Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Ctr State Park, White Springs, Fla. Workshops in music, dance and storytelling. Crafts. Info: Stephen Foster State Park, Elaine McGrath, Florida Folk Festival, P.O. Drawer G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 877-635-3695; Fx: 386-397-4262. (Web: www.floridafolkfestival.com)
5/23-25; GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Salmon Lake Park, Grapeland, TX. Tix: wknd $32, day $10-15. Info: Fannie of Floyd Salmon, P.O. Box 483, Grapeland, TX 75844; Ph: 936-687-2594.
5/23-25; GOTTAGETGON — Where: Saratoga Co. Frgrnds, Ballston Spa, N.Y. Featuring: Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger, The Powder Kegs, Liza Constable, Notorious, more. Tix: wknd $38, day $20. Info: Howie Eskin, 460 Sweetman Rd. - PSG/GGG, Ballston Spa, NY 12020; Ph: 518-882-6809 or 518-674-8646. (Web: www.pickingandsinging.org)
5/23-25; OFF THE TRACKS SPRING FEST — Where: Castle Donington, Leics., U.K. Info: Andy Cooper, Off the Tracks, P.O. Box 68, Derby, DE1 3EH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1332-384518 or +44-(0)7899-826955. (Web: www.offthetracks.co.uk)
5/23-25; SALMON LAKE BLUEGRASS GOSPEL FEST — Where: Salmon Lake Park, Grapeland, Tex. Featuring: Blair Stevens, Glen Bottom and Southern Tradition, East Mountain Band, White House Harmony, The Village Singers, Sonya Barber, Arlington and Shady Girl Ramblers. Tix: 3-day $32, daily $10-15. Info: Fannie Salmon, P.O. Box 483, Grapeland, TX 75844; Ph: 936-687-2594; Fx: 936-687-2594. (Web: www.salmonlakepark.com)
5/23-25; TRADITIONAL ARTS WEEKEND — Where: Remus, Mich. Featuring: Evening performances and dances, including square, contra, swing, ceili and Cajun. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Lola Tyler, Wheatland Music Organization, P.O. Box 22, Remus, MI 49340; Ph: 989-967-8879 or 989-967-8561; Fx: 517-967-8562. (Web: www.wheatlandmusic.org) CO CR HR
5/23-25; VANDALIA GATHERING — Where: Charleston, W.Va. Featuring: Celebration of W.Va. trad arts and folk heritage. Contests in Fiddle, mandolin, banjo and more. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Vandalia Gathering, WV Div. Culture & History, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25305-0300; Ph: 304-558-0220 or 304-722-2343; Fx: 304-558-2779. (Web: www.wvculture.org/vandalia)
5/23-26; BLACK HORSE MUSIC FEST — Where: Telham, East Sussex, U.K. Featuring: Internat’l and local performers. Workshops. Crafts. Info: John Shotton, Black Horse Music Festival, P.O. Box 126, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 3AQ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1424-429840; Fx: +44-(0)1424-729982. (Web: www.blackhorsefestival.org.uk)
5/23-26; CHESTER FOLK FEST — Where: Chester, U.K. Info: Chester Folk Fest, 21 Dee Fords Avenue, Chester, CH3 5UP; Ph: +44(0)7005-977045. (Web: www.chesterfolk.org.uk)
5/23-26; CHIPPENHAM FOLK FEST — Where: Chippenham, England. Featuring: Concerts, ceilidhs, dances, displays, storytelling, pub sessions and children’s programs. Workshops. Tix: wknd £68. Info: Bob Berry, Fest Organizer, The Cause Music and Arts Centre, Festivals, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)124-965-7190. (Web: www.chippfolk.co.uk)
5/23-26; CLEETHORPES FOLK FEST — Where: Cleethorpes, U.K. Workshops. Info: Cleethorpes Folk Festival, P. O. Box 437, Grimsby, DN32 0WW, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1472-322094 or +44-(0)150-746-2045; Fx: +44-(0)150-746-2045. (Web: www.folkfestival.f9.co.uk)
5/23-26; FISHGUARD FEST — Where: Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Featuring: Niamh Ni Charra with Mike Galvin, Beverly Smith & Carl Jones, Ember, Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll, Sild, Toreth, George Whitfield and HelenAdam, Mike Chant, Pat Smith and Ned Clamp, Joe Latter, others. Ph: +44(0)1348 875183. (Web: pembrokeshire-folk-music.co.uk)
5/23-26; NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: Seattle Ctr, Seattle, Wash. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Michael Herschensohn, Northwest Folklife, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109-4623; Ph: 206-684-7300 or 206-684-7321; Fx: 206-684-7190. (Web: www.nwfolklife.org)
5/24; MONUMENTAL FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP — Where: National Homestead Monument, Beatrice, Neb. Contests. Tix: FREE. Info: Deborah Greenblatt, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, NE 68307-0671; Ph: 402-275-3221. (Web: www.mastercall.com/g-s)
5/24-25; EAST DURHAM IRISH FEST — Where: Irish Cultural & Sports Ctr, East Durham, N.Y. Featuring: The Jimmy Sturr Band, Enter the Haggis, Greenwich Meantime, Glengarry Boys, The Screaming Orphans, The Andy Cooney Band, Celtic Cross, Shilelagh Law, The Prodigals, Kitty Kelly Band, Jameson’s Revenge, Calley McGrane & the Exiles, Kevin & Katie McKrell & the Hard Road Céile Band, St. James Gate and more. Tix: $13 until 2 p.m., $14 after 2 p.m., kids free, parking free. Info: Tom McGoldrick, Irish Cultural & Sports Centre, P.O. Box 320, East Durham, NY 12423; Ph: 518-634-2286 or 800-434-FEST; Fx: 518-634-2058. (Web: www.east-durham.org) CR HR
5/24-26; GREAT PENNSYLVANIA FLAVOR FEST — Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim, Pa. Featuring: Local PA-based musicians and entertainers. Tix: $15.95, child $6.95. Info: Teresa Centini, Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545; Ph: 717-665-7021; Fx: 717-664-3466. (Web: www.parenfaire.com)
5/24-6/7; SWALEDALE FEST — Where: Swaledale, North Yorkshire, U.K. Workshops in music and theater. Crafts. Info: Swaledale Festival, Hudson House, High Row, Reeth, Richmond, DL11 6TB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1748-880018; Fx: +44-196-962-2217. (Web: www.swaledale-festival.org.uk)
5/25-27; PITTSBURGH FOLK FEST — Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Ctr, Pittsburgh, Pa. Featuring: A weekend-long multicultural celebration of more than 30 nationalities featuring traditional ethnic music, dance, food and refreshments. Crafts. Tix: $10, $8 adv, kids $4. Info: Pittsburgh Folk Fest, P.O. Box 16158, Pittsburgh, PA 15242; Ph: 412-278-1267 or 800-366-0093. (Web: www.pghfolkfest.org) A
5/29-31; GRAVES MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC — Where: Graves Mtn. Lodge, Syria, Va. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, The Isaacs, James King BaFnd, Seldom Scene, Bluegrass Brother, Carrie Hasslen and Hard Rain, Cherryholmes, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Ralph II and Clinch Mt. Boys, Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press, The Lewis Family, and more. Tix: wknd $90, adv $70. Info: Jim Graves, Graves Mountain Lodge, Rt. 670, Syria, VA 22743; Ph: 540-923-4231; Fx: 540-923-4312. (Web: www.gravesmountain.com)
5/29-6/1; COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Westover, Pa. Tix: FREE. Info: Gene Hagens, Westover Area Vol. Fire Co., 583 West Bridge St., Westover, PA 16692; Ph: 814-247-8696; Fx: 814-247-8596. (Web: ghwestoverboro.com)
5/29-6/1; EUREKA SPRINGS BLUES FEST — 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.eurekasprings.org)
5/30-31; JUBILEE OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC — Where: Longview Comm. College, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Featuring: Small Potaotes, Christie Burns, Butch Ross, Dana Hamilton, more. Workshops in Hammered & Mountain Dulicmer, songwriting, guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Flute, Fiddle, Pennywhistle, Bodhran, Autoharp. Tix: $80 adv. Info: Michael Connelly, Jubilee of Acoustic Music, 1104 North Prairie Lane, Raymore, MO 64083; Ph: 816-672-2535. (Web: www.jubileeofacousticmusic.org)
5/30-31; MELFEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Melwood Music Park, White Lake, N.C. Featuring: Randy Waller and the Country Gentlemen, The Grass Cats, Carolina Road, Al Batter and the Bluegrass Reunion, Yeehaw Junction, Carolina Sunshine. Tix: Fri $20, Sat $30. Info: James R. Melvin, MelFest, 1994 White Lake Dr., White Lake, NC 28337; Ph: 910-862-8894 or 910-862-2416; Fx: 910-862-2299. (Web: www.melfestbluegrass.com)
5/30-6/1; BLUEGRASS ON THE RIVER — Where: Greenway & Nature Ctr, Pueblo, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick & Flexigrass, Sons & Brothers, Hickory Project, Fireweed, High Plains, Tradition, Second Wind, Fulton County Bluegrass, Stanleytones, Blue Canyon Boys, Countyline Ramblers, Quckdraw, Ackerman Family, and more. Crafts. Tix: wknd $30. Info: Director of Development, Greenway & Nature Center, P.O. Box 8295, Pueblo, CO 81008-8295; Ph: 719-549-2414 or 719-549-2349; Fx: 719-549-2345. (Web: www.gncp.org) CR HR A
5/30-6/1; CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Millennium Park, Chicago, Ill. Featuring: More than 50 performances on 3 stages and activities for the whole family, including a Gospel art fair. Tix: FREE. Info: Pam Morris, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Mayor’s Office of Special Events, 121 N. LaSalle St., City Hall Rm. 703, Chicago, IL 60602; Ph: 312-744-3315 or 312-744-3370; Fx: 312-744-8523. (Web: www.cityofchicago.org) A
5/30-6/1; JAMBOREE — Where: Czech Republic. Featuring: Bluegrass. Tix: 15 Euros. Info: Petr Kuklík, Tylovická 395, Prague 5, 155 21, Czech Republic; Ph: +420-241-402-569; Fx: +420-241-403-818. (Web: www.jamboree-cz.com)
5/30-6/1; MICHAEL ARNONE’S CRAWFISH FEST — Where: Sussex Co. Frgrnds, Augusta, N.J. Featuring: The Radiators, Donna The Buffalo, funky METERS, Tab Benoit, Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band, Guitar Shorty, Mitch Woods & the Rocket 88’s, Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners, Little Freddie King, Swingset Mamas, Allen Toussaint, Railroad Earth Bonerama, the Lee Boys, the Nappy Brown Orchestra, Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys, dance hall, kid’s stage and more. Crafts. Tix: $125 incl. camping, $25-30 daily. Info: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest, 90-100 Rt. 206, PMB 144, Stanhope, NJ 07874; Ph:. (Web: www.crawfishfest.com)
5/30-6/1; SLIGO COUNTY FLEADH — Where: Strand Hill, Co. Sligo, Ireland. Featuring: Pub sessions, ceilidhs and concerts. Contests in various trad instruments and singing. Info: Michael Hurley, O’Connell St., Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland; Ph: +353 (0)71 918 2599 or +353-71-91-83541. (Web: www.colemanirishmusic.com)
5/30-6/1; 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)
5/30-6/8; INTERNATIONAL FOLK FEST — Where: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Tix: 125 euros. Info: Ram Chandra Koirala, Everest Nepal Cultural Group, G.P.O. Box 13676, Kathmandu, Nepal; Ph: +977-1-4421999 or +977-98510-34611; Fx: +977-1-4441304. (Web: www.folkfestivals.org)
5/31-6/1; BACK FORTY FOLK FEST — Where: Morden Park, Morden, Man., Canada. Featuring: James Keelaghan, Billy Joe Green, Doug and Jess Band, Asham’s Stompers, The Swag, Johnny Cajun, Kerri Woelke, In’Cline’ation, Yodelin’ Stew Clayton, On The Edge, Kayla Luky, Link and the Moustaches, more. Tix: $15 day, $25 wknd. Info: JP Lepage, 147 2nd St., Morden, MB R6M 1C6, Canada; Ph: 204-822-1915; Fx: 204-325-5894. (Web: www.back40folkfest.com)
5/31-6/1; EAGLE CREEK STAMPEDE — Where: Eagle Creek Frgrnds, Burns Lake, B.C., Canada. Crafts. Info: Richard Cannon, Burns Lake Bluegrass, Country Festival, P.O. Box 113, Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0, Canada; Ph: 250-699-8697; Fx: 250-699-8535. CO CR HR A
5/31-6/1; 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: vintagevirginia.atwproductions.com)
5/31-6/3; STRAWBERRY PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Strawberry Park Resort, Preston, Conn. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent, The Grascals, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Peter Rowan, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Tony Trischka, The Greencards, Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show, Laurie Lewis, Dale Ann Bradley, Lonesome River Band, The Gibson Brothers, Anne & Pete Sibley Amy Gallatin and more. Tix: $ 120 wknd, $100 adv, half-price for teens 13-17-years-old, kids free. Info: Strawberry Park Resort, 42 Pierce Rd., Preston, CT 06365; Ph: 860-886-1944 or 888-794-7944; Fx: 860-886-1943. (Web: www.strawberrypark.net)
5/31-6/22; HOLLAND FEST — Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Featuring: Internat’l music, dance, theatre, opera, film and more. Tix: € 0-145. Info: Holland Festival, Piet Heinkade 5, Amsterdam, 1015 BS, The Netherlands; Ph: +31-(0)20-788-2100 or +31-(0)20-788-2101; Fx: +31-(0)20-788-2102. (Web: www.hollandfestival.nl )
June
6/2-7; SOUTHERN GOSPEL SINGING — Where: Lester Flatt Memorial Park, Otto, Ark. Crafts. Info: Elizabeth Kuykendall, Lester Flatt Memorial Park, 50 Lester Flatt Dr., Vilonia, AR 72173; Ph: 501-835-2451 or 501-796-2030; Fx: 501-835-2476. CO HO A
6/4-7; SASKATOON CHILDREN’S FEST — Where: Kiwanis Park, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Workshops in circus arts. Crafts. Info: Bonney Walters, NSI Children’s Festival, Box 1642, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R8, Canada; Ph: 306-664-3378; Fx: 306-664-2344. (Web: www.saskatoonchildrensfestival.org) CR HR A
6/5-7; MOSAIC: A FESTIVAL OF CULTURES — Where: Various pavilions throughout Regina, Sask., Canada. Featuring: International music, dancing and crafts. Crafts. Tix: $10, youth/seniors $7, ages 6 and under free. Info: Brenda Heisler, Regina Multicultural Council, 2144 Cornwall St., Regina, SK S4P 2K7, Canada; Ph: 306-757-5990; Fx: 306-352-1977. (Web: www.reginamulticulturalcouncil.ca)
6/5-8; AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSIC FEST — Where: Grove Civic Ctr, Grove, Okla. Featuring: Jana Jae and Hotwire, Bluegrass Friends, Lou Maiuri and Cloggers, Taking Chances, Prairie Breeze String Band. Contests. Crafts. Tix: $3-30. Info: Kathleen Pixley, Grand Lake Festivals, P. O. Box 451590, Grove, OK 74345-1590; Ph: 918-786-8896 or 800-526-2523; Fx: 918-786-8897. (Web: www.grandlakefestivals.com)
6/5-8; 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; Fx: 312-744-8523. (Web: www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents)
6/5-8; ROOTS ON THE RIVER — Where: Bellows Falls, Vt. Featuring: Fred Eaglesmith & the Flying Squirrels, Lori McKenna, Mark Erelli, Roger Marin, Eilen Jewell, Sarah Borges, Robbie Fulks, Starline Rhythm Boys and others. Info: Ray Massucco, Vermont Festivals LLC, 90 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT 05101; Ph: 802-463-9595. (Web: www.rootsontheriver.com) CR HR A
6/6-3; OCRAFOLK FEST — Where: Ocracoke Island, N.C. Featuring: Music and storytelling. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: David Tweedie, Ocrafolk Festival, P.O. Box 553, Ocracoke, NC 27960; Ph: 252-928-3411 or 252-928-4280. (Web: www.ocrafolkfestival.org) CR HR A
6/6-7; BLUE PLUM MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Johnson City, Tenn. Featuring: The Half Runners, Sigean, Roan Mountain Hilltoppers, Wayne Henderson, Doc Watson, Ozone Rangers, Malcolm Holcombe, Town Mountain, Broken Valley Road Show, Scott Miller & the Commonwealth and The Subdudes. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Christine Murdock, P.O. Box 1823, Johnson City, TN 37605; Ph: 423-928-3479. (Web: www.blueplum.org)
6/6-7; BLUFF CREEK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bluff Creek Music Park, Phil Campbell, Ala. Crafts. Tix: Fri $6, Sat $8. Info: Lonnie & Helen Strickland, Bluff Creek Music Park, 1250 Co. Hwy. 123, Phil Campbell, AL 35581; Ph: 205-993-4471.
6/6-7; BULL MTN. BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Crum, W.Va. Info: Bobby Marcum, RR 1, P.O. Box 156, Crum, WV 25669-9661; Ph: 304-393-3597.
6/6-7; COKE OVENS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Coke Ovens Park, Dunlap, Tenn. Featuring: Regional bands. Tix: $5 donation. Info: Edward Brown, Sequatchie Valley Historical Assoc., 381 Walnut St, Dunlap, TN 37327; Ph: 423-949-2294 or 423-949-3060.
6/6-7; FOGGY HOLLOW BLUEGRASS GATHERIN’ — Where: Gadsden, Ala. Featuring: Kelli Johnson, Herb Trotman Band, Foggy Hollow, Kudzu String Band, Blue Moon Rising, Distant Cousins, The Chapmans and IIIRD Time Out. Tix: $30 wknd, adv $25, Fri $15, Sat $25, kids free. Info: Glen Williams, Foggy Hollow Farm, 439 Ross Lake Rd., Wellington, AL 36279; Ph: 256-492-3700. (Web: www.foggyhollow.com)
6/6-7; 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. Tix: $10 wknd, daily $5, kids 6 and under free. Info: Carlyle Whitaker, Mt. Airy Bluegrass & OT Fiddlers Convention, P.O. Box 445, Mount Airy, NC 27030; Ph: 336-786-2236 or 800-286-6193. (Web: www.mtairyfiddlersconvention.com) CO HO
6/6-7; NISSWA-STÄMMAN SCANDINAVIAN FEST — Where: Nisswa, Minn. Featuring: 140 performers on 5 stages and children’s activities. Workshops in fiddle and dance. Info: Paul Wilson, 16586 Nokay Lake Rd., Brainerd, MN 56401; Ph: 218-764-2994 or 800-950-9610. (Web: www.nisswastamman.org)
6/6-7; YELLOWBANKS DULCIMER FEST — Where: English Park, Owensboro, Ky. Featuring: Peggy Carter, Atwater-Donnelly, Kara Barnard, Jeff Hames, Gary and Toni Sager and Bing Futch. Workshops in mtn and hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, tin whistle and banjo. Tix: FREE. Info: Thelma Newman, 4113 Mason Woods Ln., Owensboro, KY 42303; Ph: 270-684-1631 or 270-683-4057.
6/6-8; 9TH ST. BLUEGRASS GOSPEL FEST — Where: Spooner, Wis. Info: Verna Shell, N5701 9th St., Spooner, WI 54801; Ph: 715-635-9130. (Web: www.9thstreetfestival.homestead.com)
6/6-8; AGRIUM BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alb., Canada. Tix: FREE. Info: Randy Fedorak, Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way, Calgary, AB T2J 5G5, Canada; Ph: 403-974-4200; Fx: 403-974-4266. (Web: www.sprucemeadows.com)
6/6-8; DUNDAS INTERNATIONAL BUSKERFEST — Where: Dundas, Ont., Canada. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Lynn Sutton, 2 Victoria St., Dundas, OT L9H 2B8, Canada; Ph: 905-627-5461. (Web: www.downtowndundas.ca) CR A
6/6-8; NORFOLK HARBORFEST — Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk, Va. Featuring: The Wailers, Marc Cohn, and more. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Norfolk Festevents, 120 W. Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510; Ph: 757-441-2345; Fx: 757-441-5198. (Web: www.festeventsva.org) A
6/6-8; ODUNDE FESTIVAL — Where: Philadelphia, Pa. Featuring: African dancers from the continent and diaspora. Tix: FREE. Info: ODUNDE, Inc., P.O. Box 21748, Philadelphia, PA 19146; Ph: 215-732-8510; Fx: 215-546-5275. (Web: www.odundeinc.org)
6/6-8; PAGOSA FOLK N’ BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Reservoir Hill Park, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Featuring: Biscuit Burners, The Waybacks, Martha Scanlan, Cadillac Sky, Shannon Whitworth, Boulder Acoustic Society, The Belleville Outfit, Jayme Stone, more. Tix: day $45, wknd $75. Info: Crista, FolkWest, P.O. Box 3665, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147; Ph: 970-731-5582. (Web: www.folkwest.com)
6/6-8; TEXAS SCOTTISH FEST — Where: Maverick Stadium, Arlington, Tex. Tix: $9-25 wknd, $6-10 Fri., $4-$15 Sat., $4-10 Sun. Ph: 800-363-SCOT. (Web: www.texasscottishfestival.com)
6/6-8; THREE SISTERS PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Ill. Info: Terry Lease, P.O. Box 456, Jacksonville, IL 62651; Ph: 217-243-3159. (Web: www.bluegrassmidwest.com)
6/6-8; WIRRAL FOLK ON THE COAST FEST — Where: O.C. Sports & Leisure Centre, Merseyside, U.K. Featuring: MARTIN CARTHY, CHRIS WHILE & JULIE MATTHEWS, HARVEY ANDREWS, JEZ LOWE, LES BARKER, JOHNNY SILVO, TOM TOPPING BAND, KEITH DONNELLY, ANTHONY JOHN CLARKE, FIONA SIMPSON, JOHN O’CONNELL, FULL HOUSE, ZOE MULFORD, JOE TOPPING, COLIN HENDERSON, PHIL CHISNALL, VOCAL POINT, ALISON PARKER & the THIRD MAN, SHELLBACK CHORUS. Info: Wirral on the Coasr Fest, 28 Bridle Rd, Bomborough, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 6AR; Ph: +44(0)151 652-0734 or +44(0)151 678-9902. (Web: wirralfolkonthecoast.com)
6/6-9; NATIONAL CELTIC FOLK FEST — Where: Portarlington, Victoria, Australia. Featuring: Celtic culture, incl. a ceili, clan displays, a marketplace and more. 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)
6/6-14; 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; Fx: +212-(0)55-74-06-92. (Web: www.fesfestival.com)
6/7; APPEL FARM ARTS & MUSIC FEST — Where: Elmer, N.J. Featuring: Enter the Haggis, Red Molly, others. Crafts. Info: Sean Timmons, Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, P.O. Box 888, Elmer, NJ 08318; Ph: 856-358-2472; Fx: 856-358-6513. (Web: www.appelfarm.org)
6/7; BLUEGRASS IN THE WOODS — Where: Otter Creek Cmpgrnd, Airville, Pa. Featuring: Shiloh Ridge, Greenbranch, Fair Mountain, Bluegrass Mountain Boys, and more. Tix: $15, ages 6-15 $3, kids under 6 free. Info: Lori Heiland, 1101 Furnace Rd., Airville, PA 17302; Ph: 717-862-3628 or 877-336-8837; Fx: 717-862-3278. (Web: www.ottercreekcamp.com)
6/7-0; RUOTSINPYHTAA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ruotsinpyhtaa, Finland. Info: Wasel Arar, Merimiehenk 36D, Helsinki, 00150, Finland; Ph: +35-850-050-5031. (Web: www.bluegrass.fi)
6/7-8; HIGHWAY 61 BLUES FEST — Where: Leland, Mississippi. Featuring: Pat Thomas, Eddie Cusic, Lil’ Dave Thompson, John Horton, Mississippi Slim, David Honeyboy Edwards and more. Tix: $15, $12 adv. Info: Billy Johnson, P.O. Box 251, Leland, MS 38756; Ph: 662-686-2063 or 662-347-4223. (Web: www.highway61blues.com)
6/7-8; RHODE ISLAND SUSTAINABLE LIVING FEST — Where: Coventry, R.I. Tix: $20, adv $10. Info: Bekah Greenwald, 451 Hammet Rd., Coventry, RI 02816; Ph: 401-397-3430 or 401-397-9293; Fx: 401-397-4756. (Web: www.livingfest.org)
6/7-8; SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM FOLK ARTS FAIR — Where: Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Ariz. Featuring: A community celebration of the traditional arts, skills, and entertainments of the central Arizona mountain region. Crafts. Tix: $3 donation, members and kids free. Info: Barbara Cook, Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301; Ph: 928-445-3122 x18; Fx: 928-776-9053. (Web: www.sharlot.org)
6/7-10; BLAST FROM THE BAYOU CAJUN / ZYDECO FEST — Where: Strawberry Park, Preston, Conn. Featuring: Geno Delafose, Beausoleil, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Chris Ardoin, The Pine Leaf Boys, Travis Matte, Jesse Lege, Li’l Anne & Hot Cayenne, Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp, The Radiators, Corey Ledet and many more. Tix: $115 wknd, $95 adv, teens 13-17-years-old half price, kids free. Info: Strawberry Park Resort, 42 Pierce Rd., Preston, CT 06365; Ph: 860-886-1944 or 888-794-7944; Fx: 860-886-1943. (Web: www.strawberrypark.net) CO HO A
6/7-10; WIND GAP BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Mountain View Park, Wind Gap, Pa. Featuring: The Lewis Family, Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, Masters of the Mandolin, Claire Lynch Band, Valerie Smith, Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie, The Bluegrass Brothers, James King Band, Nothin’ Fancy, Dan Paisley, The Abrams Brothers, The Biscuit Burners, Melvin Goins, Junior Barber & Beartracks, Carolina Sonshine, The Cabin Fever Band, Ken Scoggins & Miller’s Creek, Smokey Greene, Stained Grass Window, Remington Ryde, James Reams & the Barnstormers, Bill & Maggie Anderson, Adrenalin Hayride, Gold Heart, Lorretta and Mo and more. Workshops in fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, voice, Dobro and more. Tix: $60-$70 wknd, day $10-$30, teens 12-16-years-old $15-$20, kids free. Info: Harry J. Grant, Appalachain Fiddle & Bluegrass Assoc., 51 Main St., Flanders, NJ 07836; Ph: 800-WIND-GAP or 973-584-0585; Fx: 973-584-2326. (Web: www.windgapbluegrass.com)
6/8; GENESEE HIGHLAND GATHERING — Where: Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, N.Y. Featuring: Music and Scottish culture events. Contests in highland games. Tix: $14, $11 seniors, $8 kids 4-16-years-old. Info: Kathy Marfione, Genesee Country Village & Museum, Flint Hill Rd., Mumford, NY 14511; Ph: 585-538-6822. (Web: www.gcv.org) CR HR A
6/8-10; SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, Conn. Featuring: Chantey and folk singers. Workshops. Info: Rick Spencer, Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT 06355-0990; Ph: 860-572-5315 or 888-973-2767; Fx: 860-572-5326. (Web: www.mysticseaport.org) A
6/8-11; PRAIRIE LAKE PICKIN’ PARTY — Where: Prairie Lake, Kan. Featuring: Stony Point Country, Jackson County Pickers, Bonjour Brothers, Dara & The Porch Dogs, Mid-Day Ramblers, Durst Family Band, Ready Brothers, New Edition, Judy Coder & Pride of the Prairie, The O’Shea Sisters, Hootin’ Annies, Boiler Room Boys, Pastense, Second Edition, and more. Workshops. Info: Dave Thorpe, Ph: 785-478-1728 or 785-887-6314. (Web: www.accesskansas.org/kppa)
6/11-13; BASIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Brandon, Vt. Workshops in bass banjo, rhythm gitar, mandolin. Crafts. Tix: wknd: $40, adv $35 / daily $10-20. Info: Linda Berry, Basin Bluegrass Festival, 91 Charberry Ln., Brandon, VT 05733; Ph: 802-247-3275; Fx: 802-247-3275. (Web: www.brandon.org/bluegrass.htm) CO CR HR A
6/11-14; SEEDTIME ON THE CUMBERLAND — Where: Appalshop, Whitesburg, Ky. Featuring: Kathy Mattea, Darrell & Wayne Scott, Jesse McReynolds & the Virginia Boys, Lee Sexton, Brett Ratliff & the Clack Mountain String Band, Cowan Creek Youth Band, Kentucky Wildhorse, Rich & the Po Folks, Randy Wilson, Songs of Coal, Angie DeBord, Cowan Creek Women, Fossil Fools Collective, Singing on the Mountain at Indian Bottom and more. Crafts. Tix: FREE, some ticketed events. Info: Art Menius, Director, Appalshop, 91 Madison Ave., Whitesburg, KY 41858; Ph: 606-633-0108; Fx: 606-663-1009. (Web: www.appalshop.org/seedtime)
6/12-14; ALL AMERICAN BLUEGRASS JAM — Where: Booster Park, Orange, Va. Featuring: The Grascals, Claire Lynch, Ralph Stanley II, George Clark, Dark Hollow, Michelle Nixon, plus many more. Tix: wknd: $70, adv $60 / daily $25-30, kids 13-17 half-price, kids under 12 free. Info: Nashville Music Promotions, Inc., All American Bluegrass Jam, P.O. Box 882, Portland, TN 37148; Ph: 615-337-8166 or 540-825-5838. (Web: www.allamericanbluegrass.com)
6/12-15; FESTIVAL OF THE BLUEGRASS — Where: Kentucky State Horse Park, Lexington, Ky. Featuring: Seldom Scene, IIIrd Time Out, Lonesome River 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; Fx: 606-846-5632. (Web: www.festivalofthebluegrass.com) CO HO A
6/12-15; SMOKY HILL RIVER FEST — Where: Oakdale Park, Salina, Kan. Featuring: Angela Hagenbach, M-Pact, Wiyos, Lisa Hawley, Entrain, more. Crafts. Tix: $10, adv $7, children free. Info: Smoky Hill River Fest, Salina Arts and Humanities Commission, P.O. Box 2181, Salina, KS 67402-2181; Ph: 785-309-5770; Fx: 785-826-7444. (Web: www.riverfestival.com)
6/12-23; BARRIE JAZZ & BLUES FEST — Where: Barrie, Ont., Canada. Info: Barrie Fest, 14 Radenhurst Crescent, Barrie, ON L4M 6C6, Canada; Ph:. (Web: www.barriejazzbluesfest.com)
6/13-14; JUBILEE! JAM: JACKSON ARTS & MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtown Jackson, Miss. Info: TCB Concerts, 1555 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104; Ph: 901-316-0175; Fx: 901-316-0193. (Web: www.jubileejam.com) A
6/13-14; KENTUCKY LAKE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Kenlake State Resort Park, Aurora, Ky. Workshops. Info: Jackson Purchase Friends of Bluegrass, P.O. Box 852, Benton, KY 42025; Ph: 270-527-3839. (Web: www.jpfob.com)
6/13-14; OVERTON BLUEGRASS & GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Overton City Park, Overton, Tex. Workshops in banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass and songwriting. Crafts. Info: Don Eaves, Overton Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Drawer D, Overton, TX 75684; Ph: 903-834-3171 or 903-834-7226; Fx: 903-834-3174. (Web: www.overtonbluegrass.com) CO CR HO HR A
6/13-14; 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; Fx: 936-544-4355. (Web: www.crockettareachamber.org)
6/13-14; XFEST — Where: Country Creek Winery, Salford, Pa. Featuring: Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus, Vance Gilbert, The Hot Club of Philadelphia, The Grandsons, The McGillians, Tim Malley and The 23s, more. Crafts. Info: Kevin Lynch, Xtreme Folk Scene, PO Box 27484, Philadelphia, PA 19118; Ph: 973-809-1930; Fx: 973-777-3063. (Web: www.xfsmusic.org)
6/13-15; BIG SESSION FEST — Where: Leicester, U.K. Info: Big Session Fest, De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)116 233 3111. (Web: www.bigsessionfestival.com)
6/13-15; BILL JORGENSON’S HERITAGE FARM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Kewaunee, Wis. Workshops. Info: Rob Billings, 3102 N. Bluemound Dr., Appleton, WI 54914; Ph: 920-716-1655. (Web: www.bjorgensonbluegrass.com)
6/13-15; CARROUSEL BY THE RIVER CULTURAL FEST — Where: Windsor, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Intern’l music, song and dance. Tix: wknd $5, children and seniors free. Info: Chris Spiroff, Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex Co., 245 Janette Ave., Windsor, ON N9A 4Z2, Canada; Ph: 519-255-1127; Fx: 519-255-1435. (Web: www.themcc.com)
6/13-15; CHARLIE POOLE MUSIC FEST — Where: Eden Frgrnds, Eden, N.C. Contests in banjo and other old-time and bluegrass instruments. Workshops in old-time and bluegrass instruments. Crafts. Tix: wknd $15, daily $10, kids under 12 free. Info: Louise W. Price, Charlie Poole Music Festival, P.O. Box 867, Eden, NC 27289-0867; Ph: 336-623-1043 or 336-627-0375; Fx: 336-623-4138. (Web: www.charlie-poole.com)
6/13-15; CITY STAGES FEST — Where: Downtown Birmingham, Ala. Featuring: 10 stages with 150 acts from a wide range of genres. Tix: $50 wknd adv., daily $28, kids under 10 free. Info: Jeff Maddox, City Stages, P.O. Box 2266, Birmingham, AL 35201; Ph: 205-251-1272; Fx: 205-323-7074. (Web: www.citystages.org)
6/13-15; HUCK FINN’S JUBILEE — Where: Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville, Calif. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $15-20. Info: Don V. Tucker, Huck Finn’s Jubilee, P.O. Box 56419, Riverside, CA 92517; Ph: 951-341-8080 or 909-780-8810; Fx: 909-780-3765. (Web: www.huckfinn.com) CO CR HO HR A
6/13-15; KLUANE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Haines Junction, Y.T., Canada. Featuring: Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, The Daughters of Bluegrass, Cadillac Sky, NewFound Road, Outlaw Social, Hungry Hill, Annie Lou. Workshops in various instruments. Tix: wknd $80. Info: Bob Hayes, Kluane Mtn Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 5499, Haines Junction, YT Y0B 1L0, Canada; Ph: 867-634-2765; Fx: 867-634-7046. (Web: www.kluanemountainbluegrassfest.com)
6/13-15; LIVE OAK MUSIC FEST — Where: Live Oak Camp, Santa Barbara Co., Calif. Featuring: Live blues, bluegrass, folk, world and reggae music, jams, and workshops. Workshops in music, kids’ crafts. Tix: wknd $120, adult day $40, child day $35. Info: Elany Mueller, KCBX Public Radio, 1400 Vachell Ln., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; Ph: 805-549-8855; Fx: 805-781-3025. (Web: www.liveoakfest.org)
6/13-15; 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; Fx: +44-(0)160-683-4575. (Web: www.midfest.org)
6/13-15; NORTH FORK BLUEGRASS & ROOTS MUSIC FEST — Where: Hotchkiss, Colo. Featuring: Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain, Diana Jones, Mighty Squirrel, more. Workshops in instruments, vocals. Tix: wknd $75, day $25. Info: Jody Andrews, P.O. Box 442, Hotchkiss, CO 81419; Ph: 970-872-8000 or 970-928-6633. (Web: www.northforkbluegrass.com)
6/13-15; TEXAS FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio, Tex. Featuring: Texas musicians, dancers, storytellers and demos. Tix: $10, $4 kids. Info: Jo Ann Andera, Texas Folklife Festival, 801 S. Bowie St., San Antonio, TX 78205-3296; Ph: 210-458-2249 or 210-458-2224; Fx: 210-458-2218. (Web: www.texasfolklifefestival.org)
6/13-15; WASHBOARD MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtown Logan, Ohio. Tix: FREE. Info: Jacqui Barnett, Columbus Washboard Co., Washboard Music Festival, 14 Gallagher Ave., Logan, OH 43138; Ph: 740-380-3828 or 800-343-7967; Fx: 740-380-1528. (Web: www.washboardfestival.com)
6/13-15; WIMBORNE FOLK FEST — Where: Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England. Featuring: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Cathasaigh, Arty McGlynn & Noillaig Casey, At First Light, Swarb’s Lazarus, Téada, Stephen Fearing, Líadan, Shona Kipling & Damien O’Kane, James Chadwick, Four Hand Reel, Peeping Tom, Random and more. Workshops in instruments and dancing. Crafts. Info: Linda Wild, 32a Sea View Rd., Upton, Poole, Dorset, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)120-262-3740. (Web: www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk)
6/13-29; CARROUSEL OF THE NATIONS — Where: Windsor, Ont., Canada. Featuring: 2nd consecutive wknd of int’l music, song and dance. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Chris Spiroff, Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex Cty., 245 Janette Ave., Windsor, ON N9A 4Z2, Canada; Ph: 519-255-1127; Fx: 519-255-1435. (Web: www.themcc.com)
6/14; GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio. Featuring: Calverymen Quartet, Unity, Jim Stewart. Crafts. Tix: $12.50, student $6.25. Info: Kim Krieger / Sauder Village, PO Box 235, 22611 St., Rt. 2, Archbold, OH 43502; Ph: 800-590-9755 or 419-446-2541; Fx: 419-445-5251. (Web: www.saudervillage.org) CO CR HO HR A
6/14; KELOWNA OLD-TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST — Where: Kelowna, B.C., Canada. Contests in fiddle. Info: Conny Stamhuis, Ph: 250-763-4406. (Web: bcfiddlers.org)
6/14; POTOMAC CELTIC FEST — Where: Morven Park Equestrian Ctr, Leesburg, Va. Crafts. Info: Potomac Celtic Alliance, 525-K E. Market St. #295, Leesburg, VA 20176; Ph: 703-938-9779. (Web: www.pcfest.org)
6/14; SAM HINTON FOLK HERITAGE FEST — Where: Old Poway Park, Poway, Calif. Workshops. Info: Templar’s Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland RD, Poway, CA 92027; Ph: 760-746-8061. (Web: www.sdfolkheritage.org)
6/14-15; GEBHARD WOODS DULCIMER FEST — Where: Gebhard Woods State Park, Morris, Ill. Featuring: Mike Anderson, Barton & Para, Gordon BoK & Carol Rohl, Bryan Bowers, Steve Endsley, Sherri Farley Band, Diane Ippel, Ken Kolodner, Dan Landrum, Bill Robinson & Friends, Rick Thum, Susan Trump, Rob Williams and more. Workshops in mtn and hammered dulcimers, Autoharp, more. Crafts. Info: G. Schowalter, Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival, P.O. Box 801, Morris, IL 60450-0801; Ph: 708-331-6875 or 815-942-0609. (Web: www.gwdf.org) CO CR HR A
6/14-15; KIDS PIRATE FEST — Where: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, Vt. Featuring: Champlain Troubadour and others. Workshops in kids music and activities. Tix: $9, ages 5-17 $5, under 5 free. Info: Eloise Beil, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd., Vergennes, VT 05491; Ph: 802-475-2022; Fx: 802-475-2953. (Web: www.lcmm.org)
6/14-16; BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS — Where: Mickey’s Mtn, Hopedale, Ohio. Featuring: Wheeling Park Grass, Bluegrass Express WV, Idle Tymes, Mueller Family, Southern Skye 3rd Generation, Joe Zeleck, Copus Hill, Joe Mullins & Radio Ramblers, Greg Spanky Moore, Buck & Company, Alex Hibbits & Appalachian Raign, The James Family and Hard Times. Crafts. Tix: $45 wknd, $37.50 adv., daily $10-$25, kids 14-18 half-price. Info: Calvin Mickey, Bluegrass in the Hills, 88233 Mickey Rd., Hopedale, OH 43976; Ph: 740-391-5631 or 740-946-5631. (Web: www.mickeysmtn.com)
6/14-21; BILL MONROE BEAN BLOSSOM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bill Monroe Music Park and Cmpgrnd, Bean Blossom, Ind. Workshops in history and songwriting. Crafts. Info: Gaby Zimmerman, Bean Blossom Bluegrass, 5163 State Rd. 135 North, Morgantown, IN 46160; Ph: 800-414-4677 or 812-988-6422; Fx: 812-988-1203. (Web: www.beanblossom.com)
6/15; GREATER CHICAGO JEWISH FOLK ARTS FEST — Where: Caldwell Woods, Chicago, Ill. Featuring: Musical entertainment, family stage, dance and theater groups and storytellers. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Jewish POCET, P.O. Box 5215, Skokie, IL 60076; Ph: 847-933-3000. (Web: www.pocet.org) A
6/15; STRAWBERRY FEST — Where: Riverfront Park, Beacon, N.Y. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Beacon Sloop Club, P.O. Box 527, Beacon, NY 12508; Ph: 845-297-7697. (Web: www.beaconsloopclub.org) CR HR A
6/16-17; HERITAGE CRAFT & OLDE TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: Roscoe Village, Coshocton, Ohio. Contests in flatpick guitar. Workshops in hammered dulcimer, fiddle, guitar and dance. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Angie Ianniello, Historic Roscoe Village, 381 Hill St., Coshocton, OH 43812; Ph: 800-877-1830 or 740-622-9310; Fx: 740-623-6555. (Web: www.roscoevillage.com)
6/16-21; NATIONAL OLD-TIME FIDDLERS’ CONTEST & FEST — Where: Weiser High School Gym, Weiser, Idaho. Featuring: Live music, parade, vendors, contests, bluegrass battle of the bands, carnival and jams. Contests. Workshops in fiddle, banjo, mandolin and harmonica. Crafts. Info: Layna Hafer, Director, National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest, 115 W. Idaho, Weiser, ID 83672; Ph: 208-414-0255 or 800-437-1280; Fx: 208-414-0256. (Web: www.fiddlecontest.com)
6/18-21; FLATROCK BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE — Where: Fudfest Music Grnds, Antigo, Wis. 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)
6/19-20; POCONO MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: GDS Frgrnds, Newfoundland, Pa. Featuring: James King Band, Blue Ridge Mountain Boys, Louie Setzer & the Appalachian Mountain Boys, Chester Johnson & the Foggy Mountain Grass, Cabin Fever Band, Heavy Traffic, The Lost Ramblers, The Mill Creek Boys, Mark Miklos & the Raritan Valley Ramblers and Like Father - Like Son. Tix: $40 wknd, $30-$35 adv. Info: Craig Parsons, P.O. Box 12, Saylorsburg, PA 18353; Ph: 610-562-0161 or 610-390-0860. (Web: www.poconobluegrassfestival.com)
6/19-21; LONG DAY’S NIGHT MUSIC FEST — Where: Swift Current, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Blues, klezmer and funk. Tix: $20-30. Info: Shann Gowan, Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St. E., Swift Current, SK S9H 1M5, Canada; Ph: 306-778-2686; Fx: 306-778-2686.
6/19-21; MAURY RIVER FIDDLERS’ CONVENTION — Where: Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista, Va. Tix: $30 wknd, daily $10, kids free. Info: Janice Burguieres, Maury River Fiddlers’ Convention, P.O. Box 702, Buena Vista, VA 24416; Ph: 540-261-1328 or 800-555-8845; Fx: 540-261-7321. (Web: www.glenmaurypark.com/mrfc)
6/19-21; NASHUA OLD-TIME COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Big Four Frgrnds, Nashua, Iowa. Workshops in guitar, mandolin, dobro, banjo. Tix: wknd $30, day $15. Info: Charley & Sandy Good, 111 Randall Dr., Decorah, IA 52101; Ph: 563-382-2048.
6/19-21; NORTH CAROLINA STATE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Happy Holiday Cmpgrnd, Cherokee, N.C. Featuring: The Grascals, Mike Snider, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mt. Boys, Dale Ann Bradley, Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers, Jesse McReynolds and the VA Boys, Bobby Osborne and Rocky Top X-Press, Bradley Walker, Mountain Heart, Lonesome Will Mullins and The Virginia Playboys, Cherryholmes, Charlie Sizemore, IIIrd Tyme Out, Goldwing Express, Raymond Fairchild and the Maggy Valley Boys, Dailey and Vincent Band, Barry Scott and Second Wind. Crafts. Tix: wknd $75-85, daily $30-35. Info: Norman Adams, Adams and Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203; Fx: 706-864-1037. (Web: www.aandabluegrass.com) CO HO A
6/19-21; STRINGBEAN MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Stringbean Memorial Music Park, Tyner, Ky. Featuring: The Virginia Cross Ties, J. Max McKee, Millers Creek, True Gospel Echoes, The Cumberland Gap Connection, Mike Havens & The Blue Mt. Grass, Hurley Ridge, Phillip Akemon & Flatlick, The Platt Family Band, Gary Strong & Hard Times, Felex Brock & Gospel Harmony, Charlie Bays Unit, The Mule Band, and many more. Crafts. Tix: $15 per day. Info: Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Fest, P.O. Box 359, Hwy. 421, Gray Hawk, KY 40434; Ph: 606-287-0600 or 877-800-7344; Fx: 606-287-0600. (Web: www.geocities.com/stringfest) CO HO A
6/19-22; BLISTERED FINGERS FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Silver Spur Riding Club, Sidney, Maine. Featuring: The Lewis Family, Mike Cleveland, The Moron Brothers, White Mountain Bluegrass, Bluegrass Diamonds, Will Clark and the Misty Mountaineers, Acoustic Blue, Muellers, Smokey Greene, Aroostock County, Hemingway Brothers and Blistered Fiingers. Crafts. Info: Sandy Cormier, Blistered Fingers Production, Inc, 263 Trafton Rd., Waterville, ME 04901; Ph: 207-873-6539. (Web: www.blisteredfingers.com)
6/19-22; NATIONAL WOMEN’S MUSIC FEST — Where: Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI. Featuring: Tret Fure, Sonia, Cris Williamson, Martine Locke, Ellis, 2 Chix & a Drum, Lisa Ferraro, Karen Williams, Andrea Gibson, Nicole Reynolds, Girl Parts. Info: Jane Weldon, National Women’s Music Festival, P.O. Box 1427, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1427; Ph: 317-713-1144. (Web: www.wiaonline.org)
6/19-22; TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Town Park, Telluride, Colo. Contests in troubadour and band. Tix: $145. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 800-624-2422 or 303-823-0848; Fx: 303-823-0849. (Web: www.bluegrass.com) CO CR A
6/19-22; WEST VIRGINIA STATE FOLK FEST — Where: Glenville, W.Va. Featuring: Jam sessions, Appalachian art & crafts, square dancing and more. Contests in banjo and fiddle. Workshops in dulcimer, banjo and fiddle. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: West Virginia State Folk Festival, P.O. Box 362, Glenville, WV 26351; Ph: 304-462-5000. (Web: www.wvfolkfestival.org) CR HR A
6/20-21; LAUREL HIGHLANDS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ligonier, Pa. Featuring: Michael Cleveland, The Jeannette Williams Band, Bill Yates and Friends/A Country Gentlemen Tribute, more. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Keith Neiderhiser, Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival, 1012 Harvey Rd., Ligonier, PA 15658; Ph: 724-238-8646. (Web: www.laurelhighlandsbluegrass.com)
6/20-21; MISSOURI RIVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Cross Ranch State Park, N.D. Featuring: Tangled Roots, Chuck Suchy, Cottonwood, Pfliger Sisters, Flatt Mountain, more. Workshops in performance. Tix: $25 wknd, $12-18 day. Info: John Andrus, 210 7th Ave., Litchville, ND 58461-7150; Ph: 701-762-4891. (Web: www.northdakotabluegrass.org)
6/20-21; OLD-TIME FIDDLER’S CONTEST & JAM — Where: Snyder Music Park, Halltown, Mo. Featuring: Folk, bluegrass, country and Gospel music and clogging. Contests in fiddle. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Virginia Snyder, Snyder Music Park, 1347 E. Broadmoor St., Springfield, MO 65804; Ph: 417-882-6621. (Web: virginiasnyder.netfirms.com)
6/20-21; OLD-TIME MUSIC AND OZARK HERITAGE FEST — Where: Howell County Courthouse Square, downtown West Plains, MO. Featuring: musicians in old-time and related genres from the Missouri Ozarks and surrounding regions. Tix: FREE. Info: Matt Meacham, 1300 Seminole Street, #24, West Plains, MO 65775; Ph: 417-255-7926 or 417-372-3177. (Web: oldtimemusic.org)
6/20-21; PENINSULA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Marvels’ Carriage Museum, Georgetown, Del. Featuring: Hickory Ridge, Smith Mountain Grass, Wayne T. Holt Band, Mill Run, Mark Templeton and Pocket Change, Shiloh Ridge, Timmons Family, Lost N Time. Tix: wknd $40, Fri $15, Sat $20. Info: Marie Whaley, Peninsula Bluegrass, Inc., P.O. Box 2, Laurel, DE 19956; Ph: 302-875-2595 or 302-875-3708. (Web: www.peninsulabluegrass.com)
6/20-21; POSTON LAKE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Guysville, Ohio. Featuring: JD Crowe and New South, IIIrd Tyme Out, Dailey Vincent Band, Dan Paislet and Southern Grass, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, Joe Mullins and Radio Ramblers, Hart Brothers, Bluegrass Strangers, Higher Vision, Bluegrass Mountaineers, Wills Creek, Jordon Run, Idyletimes. Info: Myron Pete Hart, The Hart Brothers, 21344 Potter Rd., Guysville, OH 45735; Ph: 740-662-2051. (Web: www.thehartbrothers.com) CO CR HR A
6/20-21; RENFRO VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Renfro Valley, Ky. Crafts. Info: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Renfro Valley, KY 40473; Ph: 606-256-2638 or 800-765-7464; Fx: 606-256-0092. (Web: www.renfrovalley.com)
6/20-21; SELDOVIA SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FEST — Where: Seldovia, Alaska. Featuring: Joe Craven, James Cohen and others. Workshops. Tix: $39 adult. Info: Susan Mumma, Seldovia Arts Council, P.O. Box 41, Seldovia, AK 99663-0270; Ph: 907-234-7614 or 907-299-1612; Fx: 907-234-7514. (Web: www.xyz.net/~seldarts)
6/20-22; 25th ANNIVERSARY MIDSUMMER FEST — Where: Smithers, B.C., Canada. Featuring: The Biggest Little Festival in western Canada. Workshops. Crafts. Info: James Emerton, Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society, P.O. Box 2209, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0, Canada; Ph: 250-877-3603 or 250-847-5697. (Web: www.bvfms.org)
6/20-22; ALCESTER & ARDEN FOLK FEST — Where: Alcester, near Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England. Featuring: Jez Lowe, Bryony, Tania Opland & Mike Freeman, Keith Kendrick, Jon Harvison, Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner, John Bartlett & Pete Luscombe, Martin Curtis, Laners, Kimbers Men, George Papavgeris, Speake & Lowe, Dave Bordewey & Dave Young, Tony Barrett, Tina Taylor and Jon Loomes. Info: Alcester and Arden Folk Festival, P.O. Box 12619, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 9AU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)7788-536605 or +44-(0)1527-69390. (Web: www.alcesterfolkfestival.org)
6/20-22; APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN MUSIC FEST — Where: Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village, Waynesville, Ohio. Featuring: Ann and Phil Case, Bill Lowe, Ohio River Minstrels, Annie and Mac, Tymes Past, Sunset Dawn, Steve Hollen, many others. Contests in old-time fiddle, old-time banjo. Workshops in dulcimer, fiddle, banjo, autoharp. Tix: FREE. Info: John Noftsger, P.O. Box 224, Spring Valley, OH 45370-0224; Ph: 937-862-5551. (Web: www.appalachianmusic.org)
6/20-22; BAYOU BOOGALOO & CAJUN FOOD FEST — Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk, Va. Featuring: Terrance Simien, Cowboy Mouth, Bonerama, Donna the Buffalo, Buckwheat Zydeco, Blues Traveler, Little Feat, Trombone Shorty and more. Tix: $20 wknd, daily $10, kids free. Info: Norfolk Festevents, 120 W. Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510; Ph: 757-441-2345; Fx: 757-441-5198. (Web: www.festeventsva.org) A
6/20-22; BEVERLEY & EAST RIDING FOLK FEST — Where: East Yorkshire, U.K. Featuring: Waterson Carthy, Mike Waterson, Martin Simpson, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Whippersnapper, Tasmin Little - ’The Maked Violin’, Rachel Unthank & the Winterset, Roy Bailey & Tony Benn ’The Writing on the Wall’, John Shuttleworth - ’It’s Nice Up North’ & Dave Torduff, more. Tix: £20-80. Info: Megan Browne, Festival Office, The Stables, Westwood House, Main Street, North Dalton, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9XA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)377-217569; Fx: +44-(0)1377-217754. (Web: www.beverleyfestival.com)
6/20-22; 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)
6/20-22; HERITAGE CRAFT & DULCIMER MUSIC FEST — Where: Roscoe Village, Coshocton, Ohio. Featuring: Music, jam sessions, art exhibits 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; Fx: 740-623-6555. (Web: www.roscoevillage.com)
6/20-22; SOOKE RIVER BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Sooke Flats Cmpgrnd, Sooke, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Four Chords of Wood, Prairie Flyer, Down to the Wood, Clover Point Drifters and The Brakemen. Tix: $35 wknd, day $10-20, kids free. Info: Eric Day, Ph: 250-642-3553. (Web: www.sookebluegrass.com)
6/20-22; SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER SOLSTICE FEST — Where: Gravelbourg, Sask., Canada. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $12. Info: Kirk Clements, Box 359, Gravelbourg, SK S0H 1X0, Canada; Ph: 306-648-3301; Fx: 306-648-3400. (Web: www.gravelbourg.ca)
6/20-22; TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FEST — Where: Teignmouth, Devon, England. Featuring: Malinky, Mrs. Ackroyd, Les Barker, Alison Younger, Wistman’s Wood, others. Info: Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Rd., Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5BD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1626-866395 or +44-(0)1803-290427. (Web: www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk)
6/20-22; TOTTENHAM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tottenham Conservation Park, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, The Bluegrass Brothers, David Parmley & Continental Divide, Honi Deaton & Dream, Junior Sisk & Rambler’s Choice, Spinney Brothers, The Dick Smith - Mike O’Reilly Band, Gold Heart, Eddie LeBlanc & Friends, Hometown Bluegrass, Bill White & White Pine, Silverbirch, The Backwoodsmen, Level Crossing, Switchback Road, HoneyGrass. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: wknd $75, daily $20, adv $60. 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)
6/21; ALBUQUERQUE FOLK FEST — Where: State Fairgrounds, Expo, N.M. Featuring: Bryan Bowers, Jenny Vincent, others. Workshops in traditional instruments, vocal, songwriting, dance, children’s. Crafts. Tix: $15, adv $10. Info: Erika Gerety, Albuquerque Folk Festival, P.O. Box 4837, Albuquerque, NM 87196; Ph: 505-710-9641 or 505-294-6909; Fx: 505-856-2566. (Web: www.abqfolkfest.org)
6/21; SOUTHERN SHORE MUSIC FEST — Where: Cumberland Co. Fairgrounds, Millville, NJ. Info: Bob Rose, BCTA, PO Box 47, Bridgeton, NJ 08302; Ph: 856-455-0328. (Web: www.southernshoremusicfestival.com)
6/21; SPIRIT OF THE WOODS FOLK FEST — Where: Brethren, Mich. Crafts. Tix: FREE. 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; Fx: 231-723-1109. (Web: www.spiritofthewoods.org)
6/21; WAYNE HENDERSON MUSIC FEST & GUITAR COMPETITION — Where: Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, Va. Featuring: 5 bands. Contests in guitar. Tix: $10. 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)
6/21-22; CLEARWATER’S GREAT HUDSON RIVER REVIVAL — Where: Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y. Crafts. Tix: $40-$45 wknd, daily $25-$30. Info: Ron Aja, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, 112 Little Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; Ph: 845-454-7673; Fx: 845-454-7953. (Web: www.clearwater.org)
6/21-22; IRISH FAIR & MUSIC FEST — Where: Irvine Meadows Frgrnds, Irvine, Calif. Featuring: 16 entertainment areas with over 2000 performers. Info: Allyn Anderson, Great American Irish Foundation, P.O. Box 2429, Toluca Lake, CA 91610-0429; Ph: 949-489-1172. (Web: www.irishfair.org)
6/21-22; LONG BEACH BAYOU FEST — Where: Queen Mary Park, Long Beach, Calif. Featuring: Cajun and zydeco music. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Long Beach Bayou Fest, 400 SHORELINE, VILLAGE DR, Long Beach, CA 90802; Ph: 562-427-8834 or 562-427-3713; Fx: 562-595-5944. (Web: www.longbeachfestival.com)
6/21-22; PRESCOTT BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Courthouse Plaza, Prescott, Ariz. Featuring: Gibson Brothers, Sons and Brothers, Sawmill Road, others. Tix: FREE. 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)
6/21-22; 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)
6/25-28; FREE STATE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Civic Ctr, Canton, Tex. Crafts. Tix: 4-day $60, daily $16. Info: Jim and Doye Fuller, P.O. Box 934, Canton, TX 75103; Ph: 800-243-6502 or 903-567-0575. (Web: www.bluegrasscanton.com)
6/25-28; SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: National Mall, Washington, D.C. Featuring: First weekend of musicians and cultural exhibits centered around this year’s themes of the Mekong River, Northern Ireland and the roots of Virginia’s culture. Tix: FREE. Info: The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 2001, Washington, DC 20024; Ph: 202-633-2871; Fx: 202-275-1119. (Web: www.folklife.si.edu) A I
6/25-29; MOUNTAIN LAUREL AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Little Buffalo Family Cmpgrnd, Newport, Pa. Featuring: Bryan Bowers, Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen, Tom Schroeder, Eileen Kozloff, Jerimoth Hill, and Drew Smith. 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
6/26-28; CHARLOTTE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Eaton Co. Frgrnds, Charlotte, Mich. Info: Jim Wilder, P.O. Box 1939, Royal Oak, MI 48068; Ph: 248-435-2828 or 517-372-7890; Fx: 248-435-0049. (Web: wilderbluegrassfestival.com) CO A
6/26-28; ROMP (RIVER OF MUSIC PARTY) — Where: Yellow Creek Park, Owensboro, Ky. Featuring: The Isaacs, The Sullivan Family, The Lewis Family, Cadillac Sky, Infamous Stringdusters, Country Ham, Buddy and Tina, Mike Snider. Workshops in guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin. Crafts. Tix: day $20. Info: Mike Lawing, International Bluegrass Music Museum, 207 E. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY 42303; Ph: 270-926-7891 or 888-MY-BANJO; Fx: 270-689-9440. (Web: www.bluegrass-museum.org)
6/26-28; RUDYFEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Carter Co. Frgrnds, Grayson, Ky. Featuring: Ernie Thacker & Rt. 23, IIIrd Tyme Out, Larry Cordle/LST, Lonesome River Band, Grascals, Cherryholmes, Wildfire, Dean Osborne Band, New Found Road, Dave Carroll & New River Line, Lost & Found, Unlimited Tradition Reunion, The Moron Brothers, Billie Renee & Cumberland Gap and many more. Tix: wknd $50-60, daily $20-30. Info: Rudy Burchett, Rudyfest, P.O. Box 745, Grayson, KY 41143; Ph: 606-474-2876 or 606-316-5011. (Web: www.rudyfest.com)
6/26-28; SUMMER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Lester Flatt Memorial Park, Otto, Ark. Info: C. Elizabeth Kuykendall, Lester Flatt Memorial Park, 50 Lester Flatt Dr., Vilonia, AR 72173; Ph: 501-835-2451 or 501-796-2030; Fx: 501-835-2476. CO HO
6/26-29; DOWNERS GROVE HERITAGE FEST — Where: Downers Grove, Ill. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Villiage of Downers Grove, 801 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515; Ph: 800-934-0615 or 630-434-5555. (Web: visitor.downers.us)
6/26-29; FOX MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Berwick, N.S., Canada. Featuring: David Parmley & Continental Divide, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen,The Bluegrass Diamonds, Close To Home,New Ground, The Spinney Brothers, GrassKickers,Redwood Hill. Workshops. Tix: $50 wknd, adv $45, $15-25 day. Info: Darrell Frail, RR#1Bridgewater, Bridgewater, NS B4V 2V9, Canada; Ph: 902-543-9732 or 902-847-3734. (Web: www.foxmountaincampingpark.com)
6/26-29; JENNY BROOK FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Weston Recreation Area, Weston, Vt. Featuring: The Dan Tyminski Band, The Gibson Brothers, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, David Parmley & Continental Divide, White Mountain Bluegrass, Smokey Green, the Seth Sawyer Band, The Sawyer Brothers and more. Workshops in vocal harmony, guitar, banjo, Dobro and mandolin. Crafts. Tix: $75 wknd, $65 adv wknd, day $10-$30. Info: Candi Sawyer, Jenny Brook Family Bluegrass Festival, 164 Church Ave., Bellows Falls, VT 05101; Ph: 802-463-1184; Fx: 802-463-3673. (Web: www.jennybrookfestival.com)
6/26-29; MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Summersville Music Park, Summersville, W.Va. Featuring: Cherry Holmes, Karl Shiflett & Big Country, the Martin Family, Lorraine Jordon & Carolina Road, Randy Waller & the Country Gentlemen, Ronnie Reno & the Reno Tradition, Gary Waldrep Band, Anita Fisher Band with Ray Deaton, Davis Parmley & Continental Divide, Rarely Herd, US Navy Band, Carolina Sunshine, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, Larry Stephenson Band, the Timmons Family, Bluegrass Strangers, New Ground, Brightside Quartet, Jesse & the Virginia Boys, JD Crowe & the New South, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Wildwood Valley Boys, Goldwing Express, Nothin’ Fancy, Heart Brothers, Roe Family Band, Buck & Company, Tim Graves & Cherokee, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Daily & Vincent, the Lonesome River Band, Lewis Family, the Churchmen, Grascals and more. Tix: 4-day $115-$135, 3-day $110-130, daily $45, kids under 12 free. Info: Cindy Pourbaix, WV Nazarene Camp Music Park, P.O. Box 660, Summersville, WV 26651; Ph: 304-872-6853. (Web: wvbluegrass.com/mitm2008) CO HO A
6/26-29; ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUMMER GOSPELGRASS — Where: El Paso Co. Frgrnds, Calhan, Colo. Featuring: Over 25 bands playing acoustic gospel music. Tix: wknd $40. Info: Suzie Solomon, GospelGrass Productions, P.O. Box 9306, Denver, CO 80209; Ph: 303-638-3725. (Web: www.gospelgrass.com)
6/26-7/6; FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL — Where: Downtown Montreal, Que., Canada. Featuring: 3,000 artists from 30 countries. More than 650 concerts, incl 450 free outdoor performances on 10 stages. Tix: FREE, some ticketed events. Info:, 400, de Maisonneuve West Blvd., 9th Floor, Montreal, PQ H3A 1L4, Canada; Ph: 1-888-515-0515 or 514-523-3378; Fx: 514-525-8033. (Web: www.montrealjazzfest.com)
6/26-7/6; MILWAUKEE SUMMERFEST — Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wis. Featuring: Over 700 performers on 11 stages. Crafts. Tix: $15. Info: Kristi Chuckel, Milwaukee Summerfest, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202; Ph: 414-273-2680; Fx: 414-273-2681. (Web: www.summerfest.com)
6/27-28; GRAYSON COUNTY FIDDLERS’ CONVENTION — Where: Elk Creek, Va. Contests in individual and band. Tix: wknd $12. Info: Brian Billings, Elk Creek Valley VFD, PO Box 36, Elk Creek, VA 24326; Ph: 276-655-4866. (Web: www.ecvfd.net)
6/27-29; BLACK HILLS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mystery Mountain Resort, Rapid City, SD. Featuring: The Special Consensus, Cedar Hill, The Stanleytones, Jalan Crossland, and the Care Country Cloggers. Workshops in Guitar, Mandolin, Kids Fiddle, Bass, Banjo, Harmony/Song, Fiddle. Tix: $14-30. Info:, Rapid City Arts Council, 713 7th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701; Ph: 605-394-4101 or 605-348-1198; Fx: 605-394-6121. (Web: www.thedahl.org/bluegrass_festival)
6/27-29; CELTIC FLING AND HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim, PA. Featuring: Gaelic Storm and Scythian, Celtic Spring, Makem and Spain Bros, Screaming Orphans, Ceann, Scythian, Enter the Haggis, Greeenwich Meantime, Barleyjuice, Tartan Terrors, Coyote Run, Hedge Band, MacKay Pipe Band, Danaher and MacLeod, Ed Miller. Tix: $25.95, child $9.95. Info: Teresa Centini, Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545; Ph: 717-665-7021; Fx: 717-664-3466. (Web: www.parenfaire.com)
6/27-29; CRAWLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Hawth, Crawley, U.K. Featuring: Karine Polwart, Martin Simpson & Andy Cutting, Tim Van Eyken, Seth Lakeman, Sarah Savoy & The Francadians, Brett Marvin & The The Thunderbolts. Workshops in Mandolin, Song Writing, Folk Drama, Sea Shanties. Tix: wknd £35. 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; Fx: +44-(0)129-352-1458. (Web: www.hawth.co.uk) CO A
6/27-29; DENT FOLK FEST — Where: Dentdale in Cumbria, U.K. Featuring: Rachel Unthank and The Winterset, The Michael Mcgoldrick Quartet, Shooglenifty, John Tams and Barry Coope, Chumbawamba, Rory Mcleod and Kris Drever, more. Tix: wknd £50.00. Info: Dent Folk Fest, Ph:. (Web: www.dentfolkfestival.co.uk)
6/27-29; INDIANA FIDDLERS’ GATHERING — Where: Battle Ground, Ind. Featuring: Foghorn Stringband, Flat Mountain Girls, Prairie Acre, Frank Vignola & Aaron Weinstein. Workshops in fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo. Crafts. Tix: wknd $30. Info: Kirk Hallman, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering, P.O. Box 49, Battle Ground, IN 47920; Ph: 765-742-1419; Fx: 765-742-5724. (Web: www.indianafiddlersgathering.org)
6/27-29; OLD SONGS FEST OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Altamont Frgrnds, Altamont, N.Y. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Andy Spence, Old Songs, Inc., P.O. Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186; Ph: 518-765-2815. (Web: www.oldsongs.org)
6/27-29; TRADITIONS FEST — Where: LOSTOCK HALL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, LANCASHIRE, U.K. Tix: wknd £50. Info: Ken and Angie Bladen, Traditions Fest, 36 The Oaks, Eaves Green, Chorley, LANCASHIRE PR5 5UR, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1257-263678. (Web: www.madontrad.org.uk)
6/27-7/6; 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; Fx: 312-744-8523. (Web: www.tasteofchicago.us) A
6/28; FIDDLERS JAMBOREE — Where: Hart High School, Hart, Mich. Featuring: Dance, music, open mics and jams. Info: Herb Merten, Oceana Center Grange & OMFA, 1525 N. 112th Ave., Hart, MI 49420; Ph: 231-873-4854. CO A
6/28; LADIES OF COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS MUSIC — Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, N.J. Tix: adult $5, child $1. Info: Elaine & Roy Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657, Waretown, NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593. (Web: www.alberthall.org) CR A
6/28; 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. Tix: $15, $8 seniors, $2 kids 6-12, kids 5 and under free, discounts for adv. tickets. Info: Liz Mull, 3181 Corydon Rd., Cleveland, OH 44118; Ph: 440-835-9794; Fx: 440-835-5083. (Web: www.ohioscottishgames.com) CR HO HR A
6/28-30; MOUNTAIN HEIR BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Old Washington, Ohio. Featuring: Almost Famous, Chestnut Hill Band, Grasstown, Larry Efaw & The Bluegrass Mountaineers, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, New Found Road, Nothin’ Fancy, Special Consensus, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band, Wildfire and Wills Creek. Tix: $28-$35 3-day adv., daily $15-25. Info: Mountain Heir Bluegrass Association, P.O. Box 266, Old Washington, OH 43768; Ph: 740-432-3605; Fx: 740-432-8465. (Web: www.mountainheir.com)
6/28-7/6; 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: 610-683-1597; Fx: 610-683-4638. (Web: www.kutztownfestival.com)
6/28-7/6; WELCOME AMERICA CELEBRATION — Where: Philadelphia, Pa. Tix: FREE. Info: Welcome America Festival, 100 S. Broad St., Ste. 300, Philadelphia, PA 19110; Ph: 215-683-2200; Fx: 215-683-2209. (Web: www.americasbirthday.com)
6/29-7/6; 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; Fx: 360-385-2470. (Web: www.centrum.org)
6/30-1; MINNESOTA HOMEGROWN KICKOFF — Where: El Rancho Manana Cmpgrnd, Richmond, Minn. Featuring: Bluegrass, old-time, stringband and more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: adv: daily $10, $26 wknd w/camping. Info: Jed Malischke, MBOTMA, P.O. Box 16408, Minneapolis, MN 55416; Ph: 800-635-3037; Fx: 715-635-2479. (Web: www.minnesotabluegrass.org) CO HO
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7/1-6; ARBUCKLE MTN. PARK 4TH OF JULY JAM — Where: Arbuckle Mtn. Bluegrass Park, Wynnewood, Okla. Tix: $1. Info: Rosemary Bowen, Arbuckle Mountain Park, Rt 2 Box 216, Wynnewood, OK 73098; Ph: 405-665-5226. (Web: www.arbucklemtbluegrasspark.com) CO HO A
7/1-8/24; FESTIVAL DE L’ESACOUETTE — Where: Chéticamp, Inverness Co., N.S., Canada. Featuring: Local performers, a community parade and musical gala. Info: Ida LeLièvre, P.O. Box 430, 15584 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, NS B0E 1H0, Canada; Ph: 902-224-2642 or 902-224-1876; Fx: 902-224-1579. (Web: www.festivallescaouette.com) CR HR A
7/2-5; JAM’N BLUEGRASS STYLE INDEPENDENCE WEEK CELEBRATION — Where: Laurel Lakes Cmpgrnd, Salemburg, N.C. Featuring: Carolina Sonshine, Red & Donna, Charles Carlyle, Carolina Connection, Palmetto Bluegrass, Nu-Blu, David Davis & the Warrior River Boys, Carolina Road, Circuit Riders, Shiloh Ridge, Ted Jones & the Tarheel Boys, IIIRD Tyme Out, The Abrams Brothers, Anita Fisher with Ray Deaton, Gold Heart, Marty Rayborn, Pine Mountain Railroad, The Churchmen, Al Batten & the Bluegrass Reunion and more. Tix: $60-$75 4-day, $40-$60 adv, $10-$20 daily, $8-$15 adv, kids free. Info: Nancy Canaday, 7007 Scarlett Ln., Garner, NC 27529; Ph: 919-422-8413. (Web: www.jam-n-bluegrass.com)
7/2-5; MOUNTAIN TOP BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mtn Top Cmpgrnd, Tarentum, Pa. Featuring: Goldwing Express, Moron Brothers, Audie Blaylock & Redline Blue Shades, Eddie & Martha Adcock with Tom Gray, Mac Martin & the Dixie Travelers, Kenny Baker, Francine & Mountain Top Band, Karl Shiflett & Big Country, Tim Graves & Cherokee, James King, VW Boys, Northern Blend, Tennesee Cloggers, Larry Efaw & the Mountaineers and more. Tix: adv $65 4-day, daily $30. Info: Edward & Francine Michaels, Mountain Top Bluegrass, 873 Sun Mine Rd., Tarentum, PA 15084; Ph: 724-224-1511; Fx: 724-224-1511. (Web: www.mountaintopbluegrass.com) CO HO A
7/2-6; SALLY MOUNTAIN PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Sally Mtn. Park, Queen City, Mo. Featuring: Sally Mt. Shot, Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Dailey & Vincent, Next Best Thing, The Dillards, The Moron Brothers. Workshops in fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass. Tix: 5-day $40, daily $15, kids under 12 free. Info: Johnny & Carolyn Vincent, Rt. 2, Box 15, Greentop, MO 63546; Ph: 660-949-2345; Fx: 660-949-2568. (Web: www.sallymountainshow.com)
7/2-6; SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: National Mall, Washington, D.C. Featuring: Second weekend of musicians and cultural exhibits centered around this year’s themes of the Mekong River, Northern Ireland and the roots of Virginia’s culture. Tix: FREE. Info: The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 2001, Washington, DC 20024; Ph: 202-633-2871; Fx: 202-275-1119. (Web: www.si.edu/folklife) A I
7/3-5; 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; Fx: 937-223-2842. (Web: www.cityfolk.org)
7/3-5; STARVY CREEK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Starvy Creek, Conway, Mo. Info: Don Day, 2229 Bluegrass Rd., Conway, MO 65632; Ph: 417-589-2013. (Web: www.starvycreek.com)
7/3-6; FØRDE FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Førde, Norway. Featuring: 300 artists from all over the world performing trad folk and world music. Workshops. Tix: NOK 380-750 wknd, NOK 170-290 concerts. Info: Hilde Bjørkum, P.O. Box 295, Førde, 6800, Norway; Ph: +47-5-772-1940; Fx: +47-5-772-1941. (Web: www.fordefestival.no)
7/3-6; HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FEST — Where: Quincy, Calif. Featuring: 80 bands on 5 stages. Workshops in music performance, music business. Crafts. Info: Rebecca Sparks, High Sierra Music, Inc., P.O. Box 99529, Emeryville, CA 94662-9529; Ph: 510-595-1115 or 510-420-1529; Fx: 510-420-1589. (Web: www.highsierramusic.com) CO CR HO HR A
7/3-6; 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; Fx: +358-13-229915. (Web: www.kihaus.fi)
7/3-6; OATS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Benton Rodeo Grnds, Benton, Pa. Featuring: Karl Shiflett, Doerfel Family, Pine Mountain Railroad, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, David Davis & the Warrior River Boys, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, Hillbilly Gypsies, Lonesome River Band, James King, NewFound Road, Special Ed & the Short Bus, Aimless Pursuit, Stained Grass Window, Hillbilly Water, Reverend Al Lumpkin & Friends,Folk Spirits, Raven Creek, The Grasscutters, Marc Silver & the Stonethrowers and more. Tix: $70 wknd, $55 adv, day $10-$25. Info: Matt McBriarty, OATS Festival, 193 Bennington Ct, Clifton, NJ 07013; Ph: 908-464-9495; Fx: 610-595-6727. (Web: www.oatsfestival.com)
7/3-6; OUT AMONG THE STARS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Benton, Pennsylvania. Featuring: Lonesome River, James King, Dan Paisley, Pine Mountain Railroad, David Davis, Karl Shiflett, Chris Jones, Doerful Family, Hillbilly Gypsies, Stained Grass Window, Raven Creek, Aimless Pursuit, Hillbilly Water, Special Ed & the Short Bus, Rev. Al & Jean Lumpkin, Folk Spirits, Grasscutters, Cobra Sound, Hospitality by the Grillbillies. Tix: wknd $70, day 10-25. Info: OATS Festival, 450 Columbia Hill Road, Danville, PA 17821; Ph: 570-275-4285 or 570-594-4796. (Web: www.oatsfestival.com)
7/3-6; ROSKILDE FEST — Where: Roskilde, Denmark. Featuring: Approximately 160 acts on 8 stages. Info: Jette Hansen, Roskilde Festival, Havsteensvej 11, Roskilde, 4000, Denmark; Ph: +45-4636-6613; Fx: +45-4632-1499. (Web: www.roskilde-festival.dk)
7/3-6; SCANDINAVIAN MIDSUMMER FEST — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wis. Featuring: Scandinavian summer solstice traditions. Workshops in Scandinavian dance, music and crafts. Info: Melissa Leef, Folklore Village, 3210 Co. Hwy. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533; Ph: 608-924-4000; Fx: 608-924-3725. (Web: www.folklorevillage.org) CO CR HR A
7/3-6; SKAGEN FEST — Where: Skagen, Denmark. Featuring: Folk, Blues, Folk Rock, Cajun & Zydeco, Singer/Songwriters. Contests. Info: Peer Andersen, Skagen Fest, P.O. Box 33, Skagen, 9990, Denmark; Ph: +45-9844-4969 or +45-2169-8793; Fx: +45-9844-4969. (Web: www.skagenfestival.dk)
7/3-6; 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; Fx: 519-663-8088. (Web: www.sunfest.on.ca)
7/3-6; WESTMORELAND ARTS & HERITAGE FEST — Where: Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg, Pa. Featuring: Live entertainment on 4 stages, encampments and reenactments. Contests in poetry and short story, Westmoreland Art Nationals and youth art. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival, 252 Twin Lakes Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650-9415; Ph: 724-834-7474; Fx: 724-850-7474. (Web: www.artsandheritage.com)
7/3-7; MARITIME FIDDLE FEST — Where: Akerley Campus, Dartmouth, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Jamborees, dance, reception, fish chowder and more. 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; Fx: 902-434-5466. (Web: maritimefiddlefestival.ca)
7/3-13; QUEBEC CITY SUMMER FEST — Where: Québec City, Que., 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; Fx: 418-523-0194. (Web: www.infofestival.com)
7/4; CAJUN FEST — Where: Grove Civic Ctr, Grove, Okla. Featuring: Chris Miller and the Bayou Roots, Jana Jae and Hotwire. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Kathleen Pixley, Grand Lake Festivals, P. O. Box 451590, Grove, OK 74345-1590; Ph: 918-786-8896 or 800-526-2523; Fx: 918-786-8897. (Web: www.grandlakefestivals.com)
7/4; FIREWORKS ON THE BRAZOS — Where: Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, near Brenham, Tex. Tix: FREE. Info: Donna Cummins, Director of Tourism, Brenham/Washington Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau, 314 S. Austin St., Brenham, TX 77833; Ph: 1-800-225-3695.
7/4; INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION — Where: Genesee Country Village and Museum, Mumford, N.Y. Featuring: Naturalization ceremony, parade, singing, music and more. Tix: $14, $11 seniors, $8 kids 4-16-years-old. Info: Kathy Marfione, Special Events, Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford, NY 14511; Ph: 585-538-6822; Fx: 585-538-6927. (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; Fx: 423-494-8957. (Web: www.museumofappalachia.org) CR HR A
7/4-5; GOVAN FIDDLE FEST — Where: Govan, SK, Canada. Featuring: Rodney Krip, Trent Bruner, Gary Larson, Quick Draw. Contests. Tix: wknd $30, daily $20. Info: Carolyn Mortenson, Govan Fiddle Assoc., Box 70, Govan, SK S0G 1Z0, Canada; Ph: 306-484-4380; Fx: 306-484-2199. (Web: dmorten.sasktelwebsite.net)
7/4-5; THE OFFICIAL STATE & NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SMITHVILLE FIDDLERS’ JAMBOREE & CRAFTS FEST — Where: Downtown Smithville, Tenn. Contests in 32 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; Fx: 615-597-7799. (Web: www.smithvillejamboree.com> or
7/4-6; BURIN PENINSULA FOLK SONG AND DANCE FEST — Where: Burin, N.L., Canada. Featuring: Trad a cappella ballads, songs, music, step dancing and set dances. Tix: $4 daily, $10 wknd. Info: Ruth Matthews, Burin Folk Arts Council, P.O. Box 312, Burin, NL A0E 1E0, Canada; Ph: 709-891-1546; Fx: 709-279-2260. CR HR A
7/4-6; CLECKHEATON FOLK FEST — Where: Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, U.K. Featuring: Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy with Chris Parkinson, Dave Sealey, The John Wright band, Miriam Backhouse, Bernard Wrigley, The Wilsons, Isamabarde, Roy Bailey, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Dave Burland, Marie Little, Pete Ryder, Seize the Day, Bandersnatch, Roy & Bridget, Flossie Malavialle, Kimbers Men, Bram Taylor, Shellback Chorus, Soundsphere, Anne Curran, Bruce Michael Baillie, Neil Wilde, Copper Kettle, Ray Padgett, Beaumont Brothers, Neil Benton, John Prentice. Tix: adv £42.50. Info: Geoff Pickles, Cleckheaton Folk Festival, 7 Listerdale, Littletown, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6EN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1924-404346 or +44-(0)1274-682095; Fx: +44-(0)113-241-0525. (Web: www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org)
7/4-6; FESTIVAL FOR THE ENO — Where: West Point on the Eno, Durham City Park, Durham, N.C. Featuring: More than 100 performers of old-time, bluegrass, blues, Gospel, world, klezmer, Celtic music and more on 5 stages. Crafts. Tix: $25 3-day, daily $10-$13. Info: Greg Bell, Eno River Assoc., 4419 Guess Rd., Durham, NC 27712; Ph: 919-477-4549; Fx: 919-477-4549. (Web: www.enoriver.org) CR A
7/4-6; GREATER NEW BEDFORD SUMMERFEST — Where: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford, Mass. Featuring: Eileen Ivers and others TBS. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $10/day; $15/wknd; Fri night concert $10. Info: Helene Korolenko, New Bedford Summerfest, 794 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740; Ph: 508-673-8523 or 508-999-5231; Fx: 508-999-5237. (Web: http://www.barrel-of-music.com/summfest) CR HR A
7/4-6; MARIPOSA FOLK FEST — Where: Tudhope Park, Orillia, Ont., Canada. Crafts. Info: Mariposa Folk Festival, Box 383, Orillia, ON L3V 6J8, Canada; Ph: 705-326-3655; Fx: 705-326-3655. (Web: www.mariposafolk.com )
7/4-6; NATIONAL FOREST FOLK FEST — Where: The Moira Miners’ Welfare Club, Bath Lane, Moira, near Ashby de la Zouch, Leichershire, UK. Info: National Forest Folk Fest, 1 Rescue Copse, Spring Hill, New Arley, Coventry CV7 8HN, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1676 540219 or +44(0)7881 558158. (Web: www.affc.demon.co.uk)
7/4-6; 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
7/4-6; PEI BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: Rollo Bay, P.E.I., Canada. Featuring: Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Avery County, Timmons Family, others. Workshops in instruments and vocals. Tix: wknd $45 CAN. Info: Serge Bernard, 9 MacPherson Ave., 69 Cornwall Rd., Stratford, PEI C1B 1E2, Canada; Ph: 902-569-3864 or 902-368-5143; Fx: 902-628-1844. (Web: www.bluegrasspei.com)
7/4-6; TANZ & FOLKFEST RUDOLSTADT — Where: Rudolstadt, Germany. Featuring: 100 performers of world and roots music. Contests. Workshops in dancing. Crafts. Info: Peter Uhlman, Tanz & Folkfest, Kulturburo, Stadt Rudolstadt, Kulturdezernaf, Markt 7, Rudolstadt, 07407, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)3672-412651 or +49-(0)3672-486406; Fx: +49-(0)3672-486419. (Web: www.tff-rudolstadt.de) CO A
7/4-6; TRI-STATE FOLK FEST — Where: Airport Park, Matmoras, PA. Info: Joe Barbagallo, P.O. Box 1368, Montague, NJ 07827; Ph: 973-293-3392 or 201-919-8007.
7/4-19; MONTREUX JAZZ FEST — Where: Montreux Congress and Convention Ctr, Switzerland. Info: Montreux Jazz Festival, P.O. Box 126, Montreux, CH-1820, Switzerland; Ph: +41-21-966-4439 or +41-21-966-4444; Fx: +41-21-966-4433. (Web: www.montreuxjazz.com) CR HR A
7/5; HIGH MOUNTAIN MUSICFEST — Where: Main Street, Leadville, Colo. Tix: FREE. Info: Suzie Solomon, GospelGrass Productions, P.O. Box 9306, Denver, CO 80209; Ph: 866-PSALM 33. (Web: www.gospelgrass.com)
7/5-6; 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. Tix: FREE. Info: Music Africa, P.O. Box 68540, 360A Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON M5S 1X0, Canada; Ph: 416-469-5336; Fx: 905-873-7700. (Web: www.musicafrica.org)
7/5-13; HARRISON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS — Where: Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Jim Byrnes, The Sojourners, Steve Dawson, UHF, Ashley MacIsaac, Baka Beyond, Pacific Curls, Tao Ravao and Vincent Boucher, Kobotown. Workshops in dance. Crafts. Tix: $20 CND. 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; Fx: 604-796-3694. (Web: www.harrisonfestival.com) CR HR A
7/5-19; SHINDIG ON THE GREEN — Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Asheville, N.C. Featuring: 3 consecutive Saturday 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)
7/7-13; 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 in busking. Info: Shelley Switzer, Edmonton Street Performers Fest, 7 Churchill Sq., Ste. 650, Edmonton, AB T5J 2V5, Canada; Ph: 780-425-5162; Fx: 780-426-0853. (Web: www.edmontonstreetfest.com)
7/8-13; LLANGOLLEN INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL EISTEDDFOD — Where: Llangollen, North Wales. Featuring: U.K. and competitors from 50 countries competing in music and dance. Contests in music, song, dance. Workshops in culture and art for children. Tix: £5-45. 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; Fx: +44-(0)197-886-2002. (Web: www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk)
7/9-12; WAYSIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Wayside Park, Stuart, Va. Featuring: The Harmons, the Churchmen, the James King Band, the Country Boys, Rich-n-Tradition, Lost & Found, Jr. Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Locust Mt. Boys, Mark Templeton & Pocket Change, Lonesome River Band and more. Tix: adv $55. Info: Patty Hazelwood, Wayside Bluegrass Festival, 1988 Wayside Rd., Stuart, VA 24171-2589; Ph: 276-694-7718 or 276-692-5239; Fx: 276-694-7232. (Web: www.waysidepark.com)
7/9-13; WOODY GUTHRIE FOLK FEST — Where: Okemah, Okla. Featuring: Judy Collins. Tix: FREE. Info: Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, P.O. Box 661, Okemah, OK 74859; Ph: 479-466-7380. (Web: www.woodyguthrie.com) CO CR HO HR A
7/10-12; CENTRAL OHIO BLUEGRASS SUMMER FEST — Where: Hartford Frgrnds, Croton, Ohio. Featuring: Black Diamond, Ramblin’ Rose Bluegrass Band, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, The Muleskinners Band, Sterling Bluegrass Boys, Spanky Moore Bluegrass Band, Hart Brothers, Vern McIntyre & Appalachian Grass, Grassahol, Appalachian Heritage, Slate Ridge and more. Tix: $30 3-day pass $10, daily $12, kids under 15 free with paying adult. Info: Sami Payne, 2556 Ross Rd., Hartford Village, Sunbury, OH 43074; Ph: 740-965-2877 or 740-965-2801. (Web: www.centralohiobluegrass.com)
7/10-13; ATHY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Carlton Abbey Hotel, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Workshops in banjo and guitar. 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)
7/10-13; BLUESFEST INTERNATIONAL — Where: Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor, Ont., Canada. Tix: 4-day $50, daily $15-25. Info: Louise Knowles, Bluesfest International, 1185 Argyle Rd., Windsor, ON N8Y 3K2, Canada; Ph: 519-977-9631 or 519-259-4316; Fx: 519-977-9519. (Web: www.thebluesfest.ca)
7/10-13; FURNESS TRADITION FEST — Where: Ulverston, Cumbria, U.K. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Gordon Jones, P.O. Box 25, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7UN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1229-588290. (Web: www.furnesstradition.org.uk) CO
7/10-13; GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Grandfather Mtn, Linville, N.C. Featuring: Various Scottish musicians and bands. Contests. Workshops. Tix: $25-$55 4-day adv., daily $10-$25, kids 5-12-years-old $5. Info: Grandfather Mtn Highland Games, P.O. Box 1095, Linville, NC 28646; Ph: 828-733-1333; Fx: 828-733-0092. (Web: www.gmhg.org) CO HO A
7/10-13; HIGH MOUNTAIN HAY FEVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Westcliffe, Colo. Workshops. Info: Butch Gemin, High Mountain Hay Fever Festival, P.O. Box 388, Westcliffe, CO 81252; Ph: 719-371-6879. (Web: www.highmountainhayfever.org)
7/10-13; KINGSTON BUSKERS RENDEVOUZ — Where: Downtown Kingston, Ont., Canada. Tix: FREE. Info: Kingston Buskers Rendevouz, Jackson Press Bldg., 177 Wellington St., Ste. 202, Kingston, ON K7L 3E3, Canada; Ph: 888-855-4555 or 613-548-4415; Fx: 613-542-0274. (Web: www.kingstonbuskers.com) CR HR A
7/10-13; STONEHAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Stonehaven, North East Scotland. Info: Stonehaven Folk Festival, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1569 766211. (Web: www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk)
7/10-13; WINNIPEG FOLK FEST — Where: Birds Hill Park, Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: About 80 performers of country, bluegrass, old-time, world, blues, alternative and other genres. Workshops in various instruments. Crafts. Tix: wknd $190. Info: Karen Press, Winnipeg Folk Festival, #203-211 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2, Canada; Ph: 204-231-0096; Fx: 204-231-0076. (Web: www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca)
7/11-12; ED HAMILTON MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Sam Music Park, Indianapolis, Ind. Info: Sam Hamilton, 2560 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203-4802; Ph: 317-353-2725. CO
7/11-12; RACCOON CREEK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Dallas, Ga. Featuring: The Gary Waldrep Band, Blue Ridge Grass, Gerry’s Bluegrass Kids, Heartfelt, Hickory Wind, Honey Creek Boys, Old Mill Road, Papa’s Prayer, Papa’s Prayer, Peachtree Station, Ramblin Grass, The Raven Welch Band and more. Tix: $20 wknd, $10-$12 daily, kids under 12-years-old free. Info: Wendell Hardy, 4635 Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127; Ph: 770-943-2721. (Web: www.raccooncreekmusic.com)
7/11-12; SPRATTON FOLK FEST — Where: Spratton Recreation Field, Spratton, U.K. Featuring: Music, ale, workshops, circus, children’s activities and dance. Info: Spratton Folk Festival, 25 Smith St, Spratton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8HW, UK; Ph: +44(0)7504 920758. (Web: www.sprattonfestival.com)
7/11-13; BLISSFEST — Where: Harbor Springs, Mich. Featuring: Variety of world and roots music. Crafts. Tix: wknd $73-85, daily $25-35, camping $20. Info: Jim Gillespie, Blissfest Music Organization, 325 E. Lake St., Petoskey, MI 49770; Ph: 231-348-7047 or 213-348-7554; Fx: 231-348-7047. (Web: www.blissfest.org)
7/11-13; BLUESFEST LONDON — Where: Downtown London, Ont., Canada. Tix: 3-day $45, daily $15-25. Info: Ted Boomer, 1185 Argyle Road, Windsor, ON N8Y 3K2, Canada; Ph: 519-977-9631 or 519-259-4316; Fx: 519-977-9519. (Web: www.thebluesfest.ca)
7/11-13; BROMSGROVE FOLK FEST — Where: The Bowling Green, Bromsgrove, U.K. Featuring: Anthony John Clarke, Fairfield and more. Workshops. Info: Yvonne Barton, 2 Malvern View Cottages, Whinfield Road, Dodford, Bromsgrove, Worc., B61 9BG, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)152-783-1577 or +44-(0)152-787-4069. (Web: www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk) CO
7/11-13; CANTERBURY FOLK FEST — Where: Ingersoll, Ont., Canada. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Ted Comiskey, 122 Innes Street, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2R5, Canada; Ph: 519-485-6337; Fx: 519-485-6346. (Web: www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca)
7/11-13; CRAZY HORSE CAMPGROUND BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ashland, Ill. Ph: 217-243-3159. (Web: www.bluegrassmidwest.com)
7/11-13; ELY FOLK FEST — Where: Ely Outdoor Centre, Ely, Cambs, U.K. Info:, 4 Willow Walk, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4AT, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1353614164. (Web: www.elyfolk.co.uk)
7/11-13; FOUNDERS TITLE CO. FOLK & BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Snowbird, Utah. Contests. Info: Tony Polychronis, Intermountain Acoustic Music Assoc., P.O. Box 2187, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-2187; Ph: 801-947-8282. (Web: www.foundersfestival.org)
7/11-13; MUSICFEST ’N SUGAR GROVE — Where: Historic Old Cove Creek H.S., Sugar Grove, N.C. Featuring: Doc Watson, Richard Watson & Charles Welch, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Kruger Brothers and many other regional artists. Crafts. Info: Cove Creek Preservation & Dev., P.O. Box 344, 207 Dale Adams Rd., Sugar Grove, NC 28679; Ph: 828-297-2200; Fx: 828-297-2205. (Web: www.covecreek.net)
7/11-13; NORTH SEA JAZZ FEST — Where: Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Tix: €179. 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; Fx: +31-(0)15-214-8393. (Web: www.northseajazz.com)
7/11-13; SOLARFEST — Where: Forget-Me-Not Farm, Tinmouth, Vt. Contests in singer-songwriter. Workshops in renewable energy and sustainable living. Tix: wknd $35, Friday $10. Info: SolarFest, 12 McNamara Rd., Middletown Springs, VT 05757; Ph: 802-235-1513 or 802-235-2707. (Web: www.solarfest.org)
7/11-13; 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: 615-893-4953. (Web: www.uncledavemacondays.com)
7/11-13; VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSICFEST — Where: Courtenay, B.C., Canada. Featuring: 50 performers on 6 stages. Workshops in various instruments. Crafts. Info: Doug Cox, Artistic Director, Vancouver Island Musicfest, Box 338, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0, Canada; Ph: 250-336-7929 or 250-336-7981; Fx: 250-336-7982. (Web: www.islandmusicfest.com) CO CR HR A
7/11-14; INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF INSTRUMENT MAKERS & MASTER PIPERS — Where: Saint-Chartier, France. Featuring: 30 concerts and 130 instrument makers exhibiting traditional instruments. Info: Guillaume Taillebourg, Rencontres de Saint-Chartier, 7 Avenue George Sand, La Châtre, 36400, France; Ph: +33-(0)2-5448-6060; Fx: +33-(0)2-5448-2129. (Web: www.saintchartier.org)
7/11-14; 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; Fx: +33-(0)2-5448-2129. (Web: www.saintchartier.com)
7/11-18; WORLD FESTIVAL OF FOLKLORE — Where: Schoten, Belgium. Info: Patrick Beauquesne, Kasteeldreef 61, Schoten, 2900, Belgium; Ph: +32-36-85-0058; Fx: +32-36-58-1399. (Web: www.festivalschoten.be) A
7/11-8/3; 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; Fx: 519-846-5947. (Web: www.elorafestival.com) CR A
7/12; BLACK HAWK FOLK FEST — Where: Town Park, Mt. Morris, Wis. Crafts. Tix: $12, student $10, children free. Info: Betty Trowbridge, Black Hawk Folk Society, P.O. Box 1093, Wautoma, WI 54982; Ph: 920-787-7475 or 920-787-4416; Fx: 920-787-4683. (Web: www.blackhawkfolk.org)
7/12; BLUEGRASS ON THE GRASS FEST — Where: Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. Featuring: The Dismembered Tennesseans, The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Chicken Chokers, others. Tix: FREE. Info: Davis C. Tracy, Dickinson College, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896; Ph: 717-245-1485; Fx: 717-245-1910.
7/12; FIDDLE CONTEST & SUMMER ON THE FARM — Where: Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio. Featuring: Ricky Prater and the Midnight Travelers and regional fiddlers. Contests in adult and youth fiddle. Crafts. Tix: $12.50, students $6.25. Info: Sauder Village, P.O. Box 235, 22611 State Rt. 2, Archbold, OH 43502; Ph: 800-590-9755 or 419-446-2541; Fx: 419-445-5251. (Web: www.saudervillage.org) CO CR HO HR A
7/12; PLEASANTVILLE MUSIC FEST — Where: Parkway Field, Pleasantville, N.Y. Crafts. Tix: $20, $10 kids/students/seniors. Info: Patricia Dwyer, Pleasantville Music Festival, 80 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville, NY 10570; Ph: 914-769-1786 or 914-769-1900; Fx: 914-769-2127. (Web: www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com)
7/12-13; BROSELLA FOLK & JAZZ FEST — Where: Brussels, Belgium. Tix: FREE. Info: Henri Vandenberghe, Brosella Folk & Jazz Fest, Onze Lieve Vrouwstraat 15, Grimbergen, 1850, Belgium; Ph: +322-(0)2-270-9856; Fx: +322-(0)2-270-9856. (Web: www.brosella.be) CR HR A
7/12-13; 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. Tix: $7 donation. Info: Nick Macri, Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625; Ph: 773-728-6000 or 773-751-3352; Fx: 773-506-2414. (Web: www.oldtownschool.org) A
7/12-13; COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL ROOTS MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Carroll Co. Farm Museum, Westminster, Md. Featuring: The Fairfield Four, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Tom Paxton. 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)
7/12-13; CORN HILL ARTS FEST — Where: Corn Hill, Rochester, N.Y. Featuring: U.S. and Canada artists, music on 4 stages and children’s entertainment. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Festival Chairperson, Corn Hill Neighbors Assoc., 133 S. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, NY 14608-2204; Ph: 585-262-3142; Fx: 585-546-4788. (Web: www.cornhill.org) A
7/12-13; MÉTIS ARTS FEST — Where: Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto, Ont., Canada. Featuring: A celebration of aboriginal music, dance and arts. Info: Black Creek Pioneer Village Métis Fest, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3, Canada; Ph: 416-736-1733; Fx: 416-661-6610. (Web: www.blackcreek.ca)
7/12-13; NORTH ATLANTIC BLUES FEST — Where: Harbor Park, Rockland, Maine. Featuring: Walter Trout, Elvin Bishop and more. Crafts. Tix: $60 wknd, day $30, adv $45 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)
7/12-15; KALAKA FOLK FEST — Where: Diosgyor Castle, near Miskolc, Hungary. Featuring: Folk, jazz, rock bands from Hungary and abroad. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Lajos Fogarasi, Petöfi Csarnok, Zichy Mihaly int.14, Budapest, H-1146, Hungary; Ph:; Fx: +36-1-351-8455. (Web: www.kalakafesztival.hu) A
7/12-20; KAUSTINEN FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Kaustinen, Finland. Featuring: 300+ Finninsh and international bands and dance groups. Workshops in Finnish folk instruments and dances. Crafts. Tix: 24-29 euros per day. Info: Festival Office, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival, P.O. Box 24, Kaustinen, 69601, Finland; Ph: +358-207-2911 or +358-207-291-204; Fx: +358-207-291-200. (Web: www.kaustinen.net)
7/12-26; SKYE FEST — Where: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, south Skye, U.K. Ph: +44(0)1687 462403. (Web: skyefestival.com)
7/13-19; CATSKILLS IRISH ARTS WEEK — Where: Irish Cultural & Sports Ctr, East Durham, N.Y. Workshops in trad Irish music, song and dance. 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; Fx: 518-634-2058. (Web: www.east-durham.org)
7/13-19; MIDDLEBURY SUMMER FESTIVAL ON-THE-GREEN — Where: Town Green, Middlebury, Vt. Featuring: More than 430 performance artists and groups. Tix: FREE. Info: Middlebury Festival on-the-Green, P.O. Box 451, Middlebury, VT 05753; Ph: 802-462-3555. (Web: www.festivalonthegreen.org)
7/14-27; 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. Tix: $13-30 by performance. Info: Folkmoot USA, P.O. Box 658, 112 Virginia Ave., Waynesville, NC 28786; Ph: 828-452-2997 or 877-FOLK USA; Fx: 828-452-5762. (Web: www.folkmootusa.org) CR HR A
7/16-19; HEBRIDEAN CELTIC FEST — Where: Outer Hebrides, 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)
7/16-27; GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Georgia Mtn Frgrnds, Hiawassee, Ga. Featuring: Four of A Kind, Aaron Tippin, Irons In The Fire, Marty Stuart & the Fabulous Superlatives, Little Jimmy Dickens & Jim Ed Brown, Townsend O’Donnell, Darryl Worley, The McKamey’s, The Primitives, The Inspirations, Mike Snider, T. Graham Brown, Jim Wood, James Childers and The Scataway Pickers, Jason Michael Carroll, Claire Lynch Band, Jack Landers Band & Tony Rice Unit, Bellamy Brothers, Fiddlin’ Howard Cunningham & the Georgia Mountain Fair Staff Band, Ball Brothers, Dove Brothers, Stephen Hill and more. Crafts. Tix: $9 daily, $2 parking, kids under 12 free. Info: Georgia Mountain Fair, Inc., P.O. Box 444, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA 30546; Ph: 706-896-4191; Fx: 706-896-4209. (Web: www.georgia-mountain-fair.com) CO HO A
7/17-19; CARTER COUNTY SHRINE CLUB BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Carter Co. Shrine Park, Olive Hill, Ky. Featuring: IIIrd Tyme Out, J.D. Crowe, Ralph Stanley II, Lou Reed and Carolina, many more. Crafts. Tix: adv. $50, wknd $6. Info: Darvin Sturgill, 459 Parker Memorial Dr., Olive Hill, KY 41164; Ph: 606-286-4611 or 606-286-4075. CO HO A
7/17-19; MINERAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Walton Park, Mineral, Va. Featuring: Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mt. Boys, The Grascals, The Del McCoury Band, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers, Goldwing Express, Tim Graves and Cherokee, The Lewis Family, Bill Emerson-Wayne Taylor and the Sweet Dixie Band, Paul Williams and The Victory Trio, The Bluegrass Brothers, The James King Band, Carolina Sonshine, The Chuch Wagon Gang, Raymond Fairchild adn teh Maggie Valley Boys, Lonesome Will Mullins and the Virginia Playboys, Dailey and Vincent Band, Barry Scott and Second Wind. Crafts. Tix: wknd $75-85, daily $30-35. Info: Norman Adams, Adams and Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203 or 804-399-9928; Fx: 706-864-1037. (Web: www.aandabluegrass.com)
7/17-19; 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: $5 parking. Info: Dixie Lee Wyler, Roscoe Village Foundation, 600 N. Whitewoman Street, Coshocton, OH 43812; Ph: 800-877-1830 or 740-622-9310; Fx: 740-623-6555. (Web: www.roscoevillage.com)
7/17-19; RISOR BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Risor, Norway. Featuring: About 20 bands from Norway and Europe. Info: Dagfinn M. Pedersen, Risor Bluegrass Festival, Klingra, Gjernes, Soendeled, N-4990, Norway; Ph: +47-3715-0096 or +47-9700-0055; Fx: +47-3715-2022. (Web: www.risorbluegrassfestival.no)
7/17-20; CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST — Where: Grass Valley Frgrnds, Grass Valley, Calif. Featuring: 8 stages with music and dance from around the world. Workshops in vocals, instruments and dance. Crafts. Tix: $15-140. Info: Christine Myers, California WorldFest, P.O. Box 3339, Chico, CA 95927-3339; Ph: 530-891-4098; Fx: 530-891-4098. (Web: www.worldfest.net)
7/17-20; FINGER LAKES GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Trumansburg, N.Y. Featuring: 60 bands from all over the world on 4 stages. Contests in fiddle and dance. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $110 wknd, $75-$95 adv, kids $55 wknd. Info: Finger Lakes Grassroots Fest, P.O. Box 941, Trumansburg, NY 14886; Ph: 607-387-5098; Fx: 607-387-5630. (Web: www.grassrootsfest.org) CO CR A
7/17-20; GREY FOX BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, N.Y. Featuring: Dry Branch Fire Squad, Hot Rize, David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Sam Bush Band, Del McCoury Band, Red Knuckles & the Trailblazers, Jerry Douglas Band, Sparrow Quartet, Tim O’Brien, The Grascals, The Gibson Brothers, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Uncle Earl, Daily & Vincent Band, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Greencards, The Wilders, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Steeldrivers, Chatham County Line, Adrienne Young & Little Sadie, Gravity, Bill Keith, Big Sandy & the Flyrite Boys, Red Stick Ramblers, Kindling Stone, John Kirk & Trish Miller, Fiddlestyx and many more. Workshops in bluegrass instruments, slow jams, bluegrass academy for kids and dancing. Crafts. Tix: $170 wknd, $135-$150 adv, daily $25-$55, $20-$50 adv. 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)
7/17-20; NESS CREEK MUSIC FEST — Where: Northeast of Big River, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Chucky Danger Band, Searson, The National Parcs, BackPorch Swing, Wil, Little Miss Higgins, many more. Crafts. Tix: $80, adv $70. Info: Deborah Aitken, Ness Creek Music Festival, 804 Dufferin Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7H 2B8, Canada; Ph: 306-652-6377; Fx: 306-664-6331. (Web: www.nesscreek.com)
7/17-20; ODPC FUNFEST — Where: Osceola Co. Frgrnds, Evart, Mich. Workshops in various instruments at all levels. Tix: $3. 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
7/17-20; TELEMARK INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Bø i Telemark, Norway. Featuring: More than 25 concerts of Norwegian folk musicians and artists from abroad. Contests in Hardingfele. Workshops in trad dances and instruments. Crafts. Info: Øystein Akselberg, Telemarkfestivalen, Gullbringvegen 34, Bø, N-3800, Norway; Ph: +47-(0)3-595-1919; Fx: +47-(0)3-595-3546. (Web: www.telemarkfestivalen.no)
7/18-19; 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, kids under 12 free. Info: Trevor Nichols, 334 Reynolds Rd., Sparta, NC 28675; Ph: 336-372-8809. (Web: www.ls.net/~fiddler/alleghanyfiddlers.com)
7/18-19; NATCHITOCHES / NSU FOLK FEST — Where: Prather Coliseum, NSU campus, Natchitoches, La. Featuring: Music, narrative sessions, exhibits, demos and more. Contests in fiddle (State Championship). Crafts. Tix: wknd $13, event $8, evening $5, children $3. Info: Dr. Lisa Abney, Director, Louisiana Folklife Center, NSU, Box 3663, Natchitoches, LA 71497; Ph: 318-357-4332; Fx: 318-357-4331. (Web: www.nsula.edu/folklife) CR HR A
7/18-19; 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: Fri night $6, Sat night $10. 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)
7/18-19; SUMMER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Lester Flatt Memorial Park, Otto, Ark. Info: C. Elizabeth Kuykendall, Lester Flatt Memorial Park, 50 Lester Flatt Dr., Vilonia, AR 72173; Ph: 501-835-2451 or 501-796-2030; Fx: 501-835-2476. CO HO
7/18-20; BRAMPTON LIVE — Where: William Howard Centre, Brampton, Carlisle, U.K. Ph: +44(0)1228 618774. (Web: www.bramptonlive.net)
7/18-20; CANANDAIGUA ART & MUSIC FEST — Where: Canandaigua, N.Y. Featuring: More than 100 artists and craftspeople, food, children’s activities, family stage and a variety of musical entertainment. Tix: FREE. Info: Nicole Mahoney, Canandaigua BID, 115 S. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424-1903; Ph: 585-396-0300. (Web: www.downtowncanandaigua.com)
7/18-20; CLEVELAND’S IRISH CULTURAL FEST — Where: Berea Frgrnds, Berea, Ohio. Featuring: John McDermott, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Young Dubliners, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul Seven Nations, The Kilroys, Brigid’s Cross, Brendan Shine, Johnny McEvoy, James Kilbane, The Elders, Foster & Allen, Emigrant Eyes, Heart of Oak, Tommy Fleming, The New Barleycorn, Dennis Doyle, Cherish The Ladies, Dermot Henry, Brace Yourself Bridget, Mossy Moran, Bruno’s Boys, The Abbey Ceili Band, Maura O’Connell, Sean Wilson, Barra MacNeils and Seamus Kennedy. Workshops in musical instruments and Irish heritage. Crafts. Tix: $10, kids under 10 free. 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)
7/18-20; CRANBERRY DULCIMER & AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, Binghamton, N.Y. Featuring: Concerts, dancing, jamming and hymn sing. Workshops in Autoharp and dulcimer. Tix: $55 wknd, $50 adv, daily $15-$20. Info: Ed Ware, Cranberry Dulcimer Gathering, 1259 Fowler Pl., Binghamton, NY 13903; Ph: 607-669-4653; Fx: 607-669-4370. (Web: www.cranberrydulcimer.com)
7/18-20; DARRINGTON BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, Darrington, Wash. Featuring: Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top X-press, Blue Highway, Cedar Hill. Crafts. Info: Diana Morgan, Bluegrass & Country Music Makers Assoc., P.O. Box 519, Darrington, WA 98241; Ph: 360-436-1179. (Web: www.glacierview.net/bluegrass)
7/18-20; DAWSON CITY MUSIC FEST — Where: Minto Park, Dawson City, Y.T., Canada. Featuring: Folk, rock, trad, blues and jazz. Crafts. Tix: wknd $90. Info: Dylan Griffith, Dawson City Music Festival, Box 456, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0, Canada; Ph: 867-993-5584; Fx: 867-993-5510. (Web: www.dcmf.com) CR HR A
7/18-20; FESTIVAL AT THE EDGE — Where: Stokes Barn, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England. Featuring: Storytellers, street performers and music. Workshops in storytelling and song. Crafts. Info: Festival Administrator, Festival at the Edge, Morgan Library, Aston Street, Wem, SY4 5AU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)193-923-6626. (Web: www.festivalattheedge.org)
7/18-20; FESTIVAL DU LOUP — Where: Penetanguishene, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Francophone arts, culture and heritage. Info: Raymond DesRochers, Festival Du Loup, 343-B rue Lafontaine Ouest, RR3, Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1R3, Canada; Ph: 705-549-3116 or 705-533-3200; Fx: 705-549-6463. (Web: www.festivalduloup.on.ca)
7/18-20; FOLK ON THE ROCKS — Where: Yellowknife, NW Terr., Canada. Featuring: Canadian, traditional, world and folk music. Tix: wknd $60, daily $40 / kids & seniors: wknd $40, daily $30. Info: Ruth Heijne, Folk on the Rocks, Box 326, 2nd Fl., Centre Square Hall, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N3, Canada; Ph: 867-920-7806; Fx: 867-873-6535. (Web: www.folkontherocks.com)
7/18-20; HIAWATHA TRADITIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Marquette, Mich. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Maggie Morgan, Hiawatha Music Co-op, P.O. Box 414, Marquette, MI 49855; Ph: 906-226-8575. (Web: www.hiawathamusic.org)
7/18-20; 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 League, c/o LCRC, Unit 115, 652 Elizabeth St., London, ON N5Y 6L3, Canada; Ph: 519-432-4310; Fx: 519-432-6299. (Web: www.homecounty.ca)
7/18-20; 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) CO A
7/18-20; NATIONAL STORY LEAGUE CONVENTION — Where: Ramada Inn, Altoona, PA. Info: Paula Zitzler, RR2 Box 325, Williamsburg, PA 16693; Ph: 814-832-9224.
7/18-20; PICKIN’ ON THE PLAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Thomas Co. Frgrnds, Colby, Kan. Featuring: Goldwing Express, Sons and Brothers, Palmer Divide, Retro Rangers, McLemore Family, High Atmosphere. Contests in youth band, instrumentals and vocals. Crafts. Tix: wknd adv $30. Info: Leilani Thomas, Colby Bluegrass Committee, 350 S. Range #10, Colby, KS 67701; Ph: 785-460-7643 or 800-611-8835; Fx: 785-460-4509. (Web: www.colbychamber.com)
7/18-20; SADDLEWORTH FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Uppermill near Oldham, U.K. (Web: www.safra.org.uk)
7/18-20; STEWART PARK FEST — Where: Perth, Ont., Canada. Workshops in music, art and more. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Heather Hansgen, The Stewart Park Festival, 34 Herriott St., Perth, ON K7H 1T2, Canada; Ph: 613-264-1190. (Web: www.stewartparkfestival.ca) CR HR A
7/18-20; TWO HARBORS FOLK FEST — Where: Lake Co. Frgrnds, Two Harbors, Minn. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Sue Spencer, Two Harbors Folk Festival, Box 242, Two Harbors, MN 55616; Ph: 218-525-4746 or 800-777-7384. (Web: www.twoharborsfolkfestival.org)
7/18-20; VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Folk and roots musicians from around the world. Workshops. Crafts. Info: The Vancouver Folk Music Festival, 468 – 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1X4, Canada; Ph: 800-883-3655 or 604-602-9798; Fx: 604-602-9790. (Web: www.thefestival.bc.ca) A I
7/18-20; 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; Fx: 423-476-7181. (Web: www.tsec.org)
7/19; BUCKS COUNTY RHYTHM & BLUES PICNIC — Where: Snipes Farm, Morrisville, Pa. Tix: $35. Info: Tom Cullen, Bucks County Blues Society, P.O. Box 482, Levittown, PA 19058-0482; Ph: 215-946-4794. (Web: www.bucksbluessociety.com)
7/19; 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)
7/19; PRESCOTT FOLK FEST — Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth, N.H. Tix: $8 donation. Info: Ben Anderson, Prescott Park Arts Festival, P.O. Box 4370, Portsmouth, NH 03802; Ph: 603-436-2848; Fx: 603-436-1034. (Web: www.prescottpark.org) CR A
7/19; TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC FEST — Where: Irish Cultural & Sports Ctr, East Durham, N.Y. Info: Michael J. Quill, Irish Cultural & Sports Centre, Box 320, Rt. 145, East Durham, NY 12423; Ph: 518-634-2286 or 800-434-FEST; Fx: 518-634-2058. (Web: www.east-durham.org) CR HR
7/19-20; EVANSTON ETHNIC ARTS FEST — Where: Dawes Park, Evanston, Ill. Featuring: Internat’l art vendors and musicians. Workshops. Tix: FREE. Info:, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201; Ph: 847-448-8260; Fx: 847-328-1340. (Web: www.cityofevanston.org/arts) CR HR A
7/19-20; RIVERHEAD BLUES FEST — Where: Peconic Riverfront, Riverhead, N.Y. Tix: FREE. Info: Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, P.O. Box 147, Riverhead, NY 11901; Ph: 631-727-5782. (Web: www.vail-leavitt.org)
7/19-20; SUMMER GOSPEL SING — Where: Dominion Valley Park, Stuart, Va. Tix: $15. Info: James Cecil Hall, 481 Dominion Valley Ln., Stuart, VA 24171; Ph: 276-694-7009. (Web: www.dominionvalleypark.net)
7/20; COAL HERITAGE OLD-TIME MUSIC & FIDDLE FEST — Where: Eckley Miners’ Village, Freeland, Pa. Featuring: Old time music, country, bluegrass, hillbilly, celtic, traditional, and more. Tix: $6, children $3. Info: Bill Strassner, Museum Educator, Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main St., Weatherly, PA 18255; Ph: 570-636-2070 or 570-636-5488; Fx: 570-636-2938. (Web: www.eckleyminers.org)
7/20-26; HUMBOLDT FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: Blue Lake, Calif. Featuring: World, old-time, bluegrass, Irish, a cappella, songwriters and more. Workshops in instrument playing and singing. Tix: weeknights $10, wknd free. Info: Patrick Cleary, Humboldt Folklife Society, P.O. Box 1061, Arcata, CA 95536; Ph: 707-822-5394; Fx: 707-822-5394. (Web: www.humboldtfolklife.org)
7/20-26; 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; Fx: 256-766-7549. (Web: www.wchandymusicfestival.org) A
7/20-27; 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: www.fiddlersgreenfestival.com)
7/21-26; 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)
7/21-27; 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 237, Twillingate, NL A0G 4M0, Canada; Ph: 709-884-2678; Fx: 709-884-5811. (Web: www.fishfunfolkfestival.com)
7/22-27; BUFFALO RIVER VALLEY BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL FEST — Where: Shady Lane Acres, Mondovi, Wis. Info: Lorn & Kristi Schultz, W579 U.S. Hwy 10, Mondovi, WI 54755; Ph: 715-926-5854. (Web: www.kingscountrymen.com)
7/22-27; FLOYDFEST — Where: Floyd, Va. Featuring: David Grisman Quintet, The Avett Brothers, Donna the Buffalo. Crafts. Tix: $40-140. Info: Festival Director, Across the Way Productions, P.O. Box 243, 206 S. Locust St., Floyd, VA 24091; Ph: 540-745-FEST; Fx: 540-745-3256. (Web: www.floydfest.com)
7/22-27; PALEO FEST — Where: Nyon, Switzerland. Crafts. Info: Jacques Monnier, Paleo Festival Nyon, CP 177, Nyon, CH 1260, Switzerland; Ph: +41-(0)22-365-1010; Fx: +41-(0)22-365-1020. (Web: www.paleo.ch) CO A I
7/23-26; MUSICIANS AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER: BLUEGRASS CLASSIC — Where: Columbus, Ohio. Tix: 4-day $95, daily $30. Info: Darrel Adkins, Musicians Against Childhood Cancer, 1434 S. 3 B’s & K Rd., Galena, OH 43021; Ph: 740-548-4199; Fx: 740-548-4948. (Web: www.bluegrassclassic.com)
7/23-27; FESTIVAL MÉMOIRE ET RACINES — Where: Downtown and Bosco Park, Joliette, Que., Canada. Featuring: Le Vent du Nord, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, The Mc Dades, De Temps Antan (André Brunet, Éric Beaudry, Pierre-Luc Dupuis), Mademoiselle s’amuse, Benedicte Maurseth (Norway), and many others. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: wknd $60 CDN. 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; Fx: 450-759-8749. (Web: www.memoireracines.qc.ca) CR HR A
7/24-26; ISLANDS FOLK FEST — Where: Duncan, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Non stop music by over 175 Canadian and International performers on 7 stages. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: wknd $90. Info: Islands Folk Festival, Heather Bryant, P.O. Box 802, Duncan, BC V9L 3Y1, Canada; Ph: 250-748-3975; Fx: 250-748-3975. (Web: www.folkfest.bc.ca)
7/24-26; MARSHALL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Calhoun Co. Frgrnds, Marshall, Mich. Contests. Info: Burke Cole, 6991 14 1/2 Mile Rd., Tekonsha, MI 49092; Ph: 269-781-5909.
7/24-26; RED LICK VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Red Lick Valley, Irvine, Ky. Info: Tracy Jenkins, 4405 Red Lick Rd., Irvine, KY 40336-8907; Ph: 606-723-4613.
7/24-26; SALT RIVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Shepherd, Mich. Tix: $50, adv $45. Info: George Carr, Salt River Acres, PO Box 205, Midland, MI 48640; Ph: 989-631-0817 or 989-631-7659. (Web: www.saltriveracres.com) CO HO A
7/24-27; CALGARY FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Prince’s Island Park, Calgary, Alb., Canada. Crafts. Info: Folk Fest Society of Calgary, P.O. Box 2897, Station M, Calgary, AB T2P 3C3, Canada; Ph: 403-233-0904; Fx: 403-266-3373. (Web: www.calgaryfolkfest.com) CR A
7/24-27; COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Westover, Pa. Tix: FREE. Info: Gene Hagens, Westover Area Vol. Fire Co., 583 West Bridge St., Westover, PA 16692; Ph: 814-247-8696; Fx: 814-247-8596. (Web: ghwestoverboro.com)
7/24-27; FALCON RIDGE FOLK FEST — Where: Dodds Farm, Hillsdale, N.Y. Featuring: Over 40 artists on 4 stages. Workshops in music business. Crafts. Info: Anne Saunders, Falcon Ridge Folk Fest, P.O. Box 144, Sharon, CT 06069; Ph: 860-364-2138 or 860-364-0366; Fx: 860-364-4678. (Web: www.falconridgefolk.com)
7/24-27; NEW YORK STATE OLD TYME FIDDLERS’ PICNIC FESTIVAL — Where: N.Y. State Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum, Osceola, N.Y. Featuring: Hal Casey, Don Woodcock, 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, P.O. Box 24, Redfield, NY 13437; Ph: 315-487-8806 or 315-599-7009. (Web: www.nysotfa.homestead.com) CO HO A
7/24-27; NORWICH FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Chenango Frgrnds, Norwich, N.Y. Featuring: James King Band, Dan Paisley & the Southern Grass, Dave Nichols & Spare Change, Bill & Maggie Anderson, Smokey Greene, Plexigrass, Carolina Sonshine, Nearly Brothers, Dean Sapp & Hartford Express, Blue Ridge Mountain Boys, Angelica Grim & High Action and others. Workshops. Tix: 3-day $50, Thurs. $10, Fri $15, Sat $25, Sun $10. Info: Mike & Maryann Tirella, 141 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110; Ph: 518-783-3154 or 518-783-8934. (Web: www.norwichfamilybluegrass.com)
7/24-27; OSSIPEE VALLEY BLUEGRASS & ACOUSTIC MUSIC FEST — Where: Ossipee Valley Frgrnds, Cornish, Maine. Featuring: Nothin’ Fancy, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, April Verch, The Wilders, Ray Legere and Acoustic Horizons, The New England Bluegrass Band, The Bagboys, The Muddy Marsh Ramblers, Scot Fore and more. Contests in songwriting, flatpicking and banjo. Workshops in songwriting, contra dancing, harmony singing, children’s songwriting, guitar and banjo. Crafts. Tix: $58 wknd, adv wknd $50, day $20-$28. Info: Raetha Stoddard, Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Assoc., P.O. Box 593, Cornish, ME 04020; Ph: 207-625-8656. (Web: www.ossipeevalley.com) CO HO A
7/24-27; SFINKS FEST — Where: Antwerp, Belgium. Crafts. Info: Leen Nonneman, Sfinks Animatie, J.F. Willemsstraat 10a, Boechout, B-2530, Belgium; Ph: +32-(0)3455-6944; Fx: +32-(0)3454-1162. (Web: www.sfinks.be) CR A
7/24-27; TROWBRIDGE VILLAGE PUMP FEST — Where: Stowford Manor Farm, Wingfield, Trowbridge, Wilts., U.K. Featuring: 4 stages featuring folk, blues, world music and dance. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Trowbridge Festival, PO Box 984, Bath, BA1 6YH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)122-576-9132 or +44-(0)117-929-9008; Fx: +44-(0)122-575-3950. (Web: www.trowbridgefestival.co.uk)
7/25-26; BLUFF CREEK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bluff Creek Music Park, Phil Campbell, Ala. Crafts. Tix: Fri $6, Sat $8. Info: Lonnie & Helen Strickland, Bluff Creek Music Park, 1250 Co. Hwy. 123, Phil Campbell, AL 35581; Ph: 205-993-4471.
7/25-26; BRANCHES & ROOTS MUSIC FEST — Where: Ormstown Frgrnds, Ormstown, Que., Canada. Info: Gordon Furey, Ormstown Branches & Roots Music Festival, 80 Route 138A, Dewittville, QC J0S 1C0, Canada; Ph: 450-264-6530. (Web: www.ormstownmusicfestival.com)
7/25-26; NOVA SCOTIA BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: East Stewiacke, N.S., Canada. Workshops. 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)
7/25-26; ONTARIO OPEN FIDDLE & STEP DANCE CONTEST — Where: Bobcaygeon Arena, Bobcaygeon, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Step dancers and fiddlers. Contests. 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)
7/25-26; REDWOOD MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WEEKEND — Where: Bonny Doon, CA. Featuring: Lance Frodsham, Neal Hellman, Peter Tommerup, Janet Herman, Ron Beardslee. Tix: workshops $45, concert $15. Info: Janet Herman, 205 Jackson St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060; Ph: 831-429-1691. (Web: www.redwooddulcimer.com)
7/25-26; ROANOKE FIDDLEFEST — Where: Hollins Univ., Roanoke, Va. Featuring: Ralph Stanley, The Grascals, Grasstowne, Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Choice, The Bluegrass Brothers, Paul Williams and the Victory Trio, Herschel Sizemore, Sandy Ridge, The Dailey-Vincent Band, Dewey Peters, Jimmy Bowen and Santa Fe. Workshops in instruments and vocals. Crafts. Tix: wknd $45, day $20, concert $12. Info: Mike Conner, Roanoke FiddleFest, P.O. Box 5883, Roanoke, VA 24012; Ph: 866-883-9466; Fx: 540-366-0805. (Web: www.roanokefiddlefest.org)
7/25-26; ROCKY MOUNTAIN STORYTELLING FEST — Where: Wildlife Experience in Parker, Colo and Palmer Lake, Colo. Workshops in storytelling. Info: John Stansfield, Rocky Mt. Storytelling Festival, P.O. Box 588, Monument, CO 80132; Ph: 303-660-5849; Fx: 303-660-5849. CR HR A I
7/25-27; BACKBONE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Strawberry Point, Iowa. Featuring: The Farris Family and others. Crafts. Info: Neva Fisher, Backbone Bluegrass Promotion Assoc., P.O. Box 438, Strawberry Point, IA 52076; Ph: 563-920-2120 or 563-767-4731. (Web: www.strawberrypt.com)
7/25-27; BRANDON FOLK MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Keystone Grnds, Brandon, Man., Canada. Featuring: Various local and regional performers. Crafts. Info: Music Director, BFMAS, Box 22091, Brandon, MB R7A 6S8, Canada; Ph: 204-727-3928; Fx: 204-571-9243. (Web: www.brandonfolkfestival.com) CR HR A
7/25-27; 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; Fx: 519-763-9514. (Web: www.hillsidefestival.ca) CO CR HO HR A I
7/25-27; INGENUITYFEST — Where: Playhouse Square, Cleveland, Ohio. Featuring: Drumming, jazz, hip-hop, folk, techno, classical, rock, polka, opera, theater, poetry, dance and more, focusing on the intersection of art and technology. Info: Ingenuity Cleveland, 2475 E. 22nd St. #103, Cleveland, OH 44115; Ph: 216-589-9444. (Web: www.ingenuitycleveland.com)
7/25-27; LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Downtown Lowell, Mass. Featuring: Trad music and dance, street parades and ethnic food. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info:, Lowell National Historical Park, 67 Kirk St., Lowell, MA 01852; Ph: 978-970-5000. (Web: www.lowellfolkfestival.org> or
7/25-27; MISSION FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Mission, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Regional, national and internat’l performers in traditional and contemporary folk music and dance. Workshops. Info: Mission Folk Music Fest, Box 3125, Mission, BC V2V 4J3, Canada; Ph: 604-826-5937; Fx: 604-826-5937. (Web: www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca)
7/25-27; OYSTER RIDGE MUSIC FEST — Where: Triangle Park, Kemmerer, Wyo. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Oyster Ridge Music Festival Steering Committee, Original Oystergrass Inc., PO Box 424, Kemmerer, WY 83101; Ph: 307-877-6958; Fx: 307-828-9040. (Web: oysterridgemusicfestival.com) CR HR A
7/25-27; PHILLIPSBURG OLE TOWNE FEST — Where: Walters Parks, Phillipsburg, N.J. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Helene Meissner, Ph: 908-454-5500 x362 or 908-859-4786. A
7/25-27; POCONO BLUES FEST — Where: Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony, Pa. Featuring: 20 national acts on 3 stages. Crafts. Tix: $35 daily, $30 adv. Info: Michael Cloeren, Pocono Blues Festival, P.O.Box 1539, Blakeslee, PA 18610; Ph: 570-443-8425 x2690; Fx: 570-443-4710. (Web: www.jfbb.com) CR HR A
7/25-27; PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H FAIR — Where: Kent, NY. Featuring: Music, exhibits, games and food. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Patricia Madigan, Cornell Co-op Extension, Putnam Co., 1 Geneva Rd., Brewster, NY 10509; Ph: 845-278-6738; Fx: 845-278-6761. (Web: www.cce.cornell.edu/putnam) A
7/25-27; ROCKYGRASS — Where: Planet Bluegrass, Lyons, Colo. Contests in band and instrument. Workshops in instruments. Tix: $95. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 800-624-2422 or 303-823-0848; Fx: 303-823-0849. (Web: www.bluegrass.com)
7/25-27; SIERRA STORYTELLING FEST — Where: North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Ctr, Nevada City, Calif. 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)
7/25-27; WARWICK FOLK FEST — Where: Warwick Boys School, Warwick, Warwickshire, U.K. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Dick Dixon, Warwick Folk Festival, P.O. Box 429, Coventry, CV5 6ZS, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1926-614932 or +44-(0)2476-678-738; Fx: +44-(0)2476-678-738. (Web: www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk)
7/25-27; WOMAD FEST — Where: Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, U.K. Featuring: Seventy two artists from thirty countries - including Bassekou Kouyateh, Kora, Bill Cobham, Devon Sproule, Simone White, Altaikai, Goocoo Ensemble, Bedouin Jerry Can Band, Mamane Barka, Cara Dillon, Kasai All Stars, Asif Ali Khan, and many others. Tix: £120. Info: WOMAD / Thomas Brooman, Millside, Mill Lane, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 8PN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1225-744494; Fx: +44-(0)1225-743481. (Web: www.womad.org)
7/26; OLD MILL VILLAGE FOLK FEST — Where: Old Mill Village, New Milford, Pa. Featuring: Old time music on open stage, folk tales from around world, folk medicine, crafts and more. Tix: $5, kids free. Info: Dixie Russell, Old Mill Village Museum, PO Box 434, Route 848, Harford Rd., New Milford, PA 18834; Ph: 570-874-4894. (Web: www.oldmillvillage.org)
7/26; PRINCE GEORGE FIDDLE CONTEST — Where: Prince George, B.C., Canada. Info: Judy Feyer, BC Old-Time Fiddlers’ Assoc., P.O. Box 614, Prince George, BC V2L 4S2, Canada; Ph: 250-963-7576. (Web: http://bcfiddlers.org/)
7/26-27; FULL CIRCLE FAIR — Where: Blue Hill Frgrnds, Blue Hill, Maine. Featuring: Corey Harris, Ellis Paul, and more. Crafts. Tix: Daily: $15, WERU-FM members $10, kids under 16 free. 2-day: $20, WERU-FM members $15, kids under 16 free. Info: Martha Garfield, WERU Community Radio 89.9 FM, P. O. Box 170, East Orland, ME 04431-0170; Ph: 207-469-6600 or 207-266-3708; Fx: 207-469-8961. (Web: http://fair.weru.org)
7/26-27; LITTLE MOUNTAIN HERITAGE FEST — Where: Lake County History and Heritage Center, Painesville, Ohio. Crafts. Tix: $6 adult, $5 senior/teen, children free. Info: Karen Sawitke, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville, OH 44077; Ph: 440-639-2945 or 440-639-2947; Fx: 440-255-8980. (Web: www.lakehistory.org)
7/26-27; MALIBU ARTS FEST — Where: Malibu, Calif. Crafts. Info: Malibu Chamber of Commerce, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265; Ph: 310-456-9025 or 310-456-2489; Fx: 310-456-0195. (Web: www.malibu.org) CR A
7/26-27; NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE & MUSIC FEST — Where: Ganondagan State Historic Site, N.Y. Crafts. Tix: $8, $5 students & seniors, $2 kids 4-12-years-old, family rate available. 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
7/26-27; PACIFIC NORTHWEST SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES & CLAN GATHERING — Where: Enumclaw, Wash. Featuring: Wicked Tinker, Tempest, Highland Way, Blackthorn, Ed Miller, Alex Beaton. Contests in Scottish Athletics, Pipes, Drums, Pipe Bands, Harp & Highland Dancing. Tix: $15, kids and seniors $10-11. Info: Sharon McBride Ritelis, Seattle Scottish Highland Games Assoc., P.O. Box 75685, Seattle, WA 98175-0685; Ph: 206-522-2541; Fx: 206-522-4403. (Web: www.sshga.org)
7/26-27; SOUTHERN SHORE SHAMROCK FEST — Where: Ferryland, N.L., Canada. Featuring: Irish and Newfoundland trad music. Info: Keith Mooney, Southern Shore Folk Arts Council, P.O. Box 235, Ferryland, NL A0A 2H0, Canada; Ph: 709-432-2052. (Web: www.ssfac.com)
7/26-27; TWAIN HARTE SUMMER ARTS & WINE FEST — Where: Downtown Twain Harte, Calif. Crafts. Info: Fire on the Mountain Festivals, Twain Harte Summer Festival, P.O. Box 148, Soulsbyville, CA 95372; Ph: 209-533-3473 or 209-586-4482; Fx: 209-533-1049. (Web: www.fireonthemountain.com)
7/26-8/2; BILLINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FEST — Where: Billingham, Cleveland, U.K. Info: Joe Maloney, Stockton Business Centre, 70 Brunswick Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1DW, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)164-255-3220; Fx: +44-(0)164-260-2839. (Web: www.billinghamfestival.co.uk)
7/26-8/3; GLOUCESTER INTERNATIONAL RHYTHM & BLUES FEST — Where: Gloucester, Scotland, U.K. Info: Rhythm & Blues Festival, Central Gloucester Initiative, 43 Clarence St., Gloucester, GL1 1EA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)145-241-2828; Fx: +44-(0)145-250-2539. (Web: www.gloucesterblues.co.uk)
7/31-8/3; BBC RADIO 2 CAMBRIDGE FOLK FEST — Where: Cherry Hinton Hall Grnds, Cambridge, U.K. Featuring: Folk, blues and country performers. 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; Fx: +44-(0)122-345-7529. (Web: www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk)
7/31-8/3; WILLAMETTE VALLEY AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Western Mennonite School, Salem, Ore. Featuring: Karen Mueller, Doofus, Bryan Bowers, and more. Workshops in Autoharp, singing and songwriting. Tix: $80, adv $75. Info: Sharman Smith, WVAG, P.O. Box 102, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730; Ph: 541-745-7568. (Web: www.wvag.com)
Camps & Schools
May
5/2-4; ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE WEEKEND — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Helene Cornelius, 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; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
5/3-5; FEIS ROIS INBHICH ADULT FEIS ROIS — Where: Dingwall, U.K. Info: Fèis Rois, 5 Business Centre, 1 Castle St, Dingwall, IV15 9HU, U.K.; Ph: +0044(0)01349 862600; Fx: +0044(0)01349 865781. (Web: www.feisrois.org)
5/3-11/1; STORYTELLING LIVE: TELLER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM — Where: International Storytelling Ctr, Jonesborough, Tenn. Featuring: Storytellers from across the U.S. Tix: $10, students and seniors $9. Info: Carla Papy, International Storytelling Center, 116 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN 37659; Ph: 800-952-8392 or 423-753-2171; Fx: 423-913-8213. (Web: www.storytellingcenter.net)
5/4-10; CLOGGING BASICS — Where: Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Tom Payne. Tix: $478 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)
5/9-11; SINGING FOR FUN IN OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT — Where: Ossabaw Island, Ga. Featuring: Elise Witt and Mary Elfner. Tix: $375. Info: Mary Elfner, 32 Flinn Dr., Savannah, GA 31406; Ph: 912-224-8900 or 404-297-8398. (Web: www.mindspring.com/~emworld)
5/11-17; BEGINNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Betty Smith. 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
5/13-15; PETE WERNICK’S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP — Where: Granite Hill Cmpgrnd, Gettysburg, Pa. Featuring: Pete & Joan Wernick. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $185. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-440-5564 or 303-652-8346. (Web: www.drbanjo.com)
5/15-18; BLUFF COUNTRY GATHERING — Where: Lanesboro, Minn. Featuring: Tom Sauber, Brad Leftwich, Alice Gerrard, Dave Rice, Mac & Jenny Traynham, Stephanie Coleman, Steve Rosen, Chirps Smith, Dot Kent. Workshops in fiddle, banjo, guitar, singing, harmonica, stringband music, dance. Tix: $175 admission, concert $10, dance $8. Info: Gail Heil, Bluff Country Gathering, 18287 Gap Dr., Spring Grove, MN 55974; Ph: 507-498-5452. (Web: www.boveeheil.com)
5/16-17; MERLE TRAVIS GUITAR FEST — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Contests in National Thumb Picking Championship. Workshops in guitar. Crafts. Tix: $6-9. Info: Music Director, Ozark Folk Center, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 1-800-264-3655. (Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com) CR HR A
5/16-18; BANJO CAMP NORTH — Where: Groton, Mass. Workshops in bluegrass and old-time banjo instruction at all levels. Tix: $425. Info: Mike I. Holmes, Banjo Camp North, P.O. Box 1755, Orleans, MA 02653-1755; Ph: 774-207-0284. (Web: www.banjocampnorth.com)
5/16-18; CALIFORNIA AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: St. Nicholas Ranch, Dunlap, Calif. Workshops. Info: Adam Miller, P.O. Box 620754, Woodside, CA 94062; Ph: 650-804-2049. (Web: www.californiaautoharp.com) CO CR HR
5/16-19; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: Marjorie Thompson, Tommy Emmanuel, Roy Book Binder and Steve James. Workshops in Songcrafting, fingerstyle, blues and country blues guitar. Tix: $1,200. Info: Vanessa Kaukoken, Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy, OH 45769-9434; Ph: 740-992-2575 or 740-992-2498; Fx: 740-992-9126. (Web: www.furpeaceranch.com)
5/18-24; CONTINUING MOUNTAIN DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne 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; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
5/23-25; JUNIATA FOLK COLLEGE — Where: Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pa. Featuring: Simple Gifts, Genticorum, Creaking Tree, Scott Ainslie, Spirit Ming, Rachabelle Bell, Rustic Quality String Band, others. Workshops in instruments. Tix: $150-175. Info: Huntingdon County Arts Council, P.O. Box 216, Huntingdon, PA 16652; Ph: 814-643-6220 or 814-643-3562. (Web: www.folkcollege.com)
5/23-25; SPRING THING — Where: Camp Canadensis, Canadensis, PA. Featuring: Music retreat with jamming, dancing, open stage and children’s activities. Info: Diane Tankle, Phila. Folk Song Society, 1539 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19119; Ph: 215-247-1300; Fx: 215-732-7023. (Web: www.pfs.org)
5/23-26; ALMOST HEAVEN — Where: Timber Ridge Kids Camp, High View, W.Va. Featuring: Wild Asparagus, The OpporTunists, The Avant Gardeners and caller Becky Hill. Workshops in swing, hambo, waltz and more. Tix: $255-$285, kids $75-$165. Info: Marti Schweitzer, 11458 Orchard Lane, Reston, VA 20190; Ph: 703-437-0766. (Web: www.contradancers.com)
5/23-26; MEMORIAL DAY CAMPOUT — Where: Waterman Creek, Santa Cruz Co. Redwoods, Calif. Featuring: Do-it-yourself concerts, jams and acoustic music. 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 A
5/23-26; NEW MEXICO FOLKMADNESS CONTRA MUSIC & DANCE CAMP — Where: NM Tech Univ, Socorro, NM. Featuring: The Groovemongers with CW Abbott, Rebekah McCallum, Jane Knoeck and Mark Hellenberg, Al and Alice White & Friends, Callers Lisa Greenleaf and Bill Litchman. Workshops in instruments, singing, dance. Tix: $200 incl. r&b. Info: Lisa Bertelli, NM Folk Music & Dance Society, P.O. Box 1209, Santa Fe, NM 87504; Ph: 505-660-1421 or 505-983-1321; Fx: 505-982-6367. (Web: www.folkmads.org)
5/23-26; NY PINEWOODS FOLK MUSIC CLUB SPRING FOLK MUSIC WEEKEND — Where: Lake Como, Pa. Featuring: Lissa Schneckenburger and others. Tix: $200-300. Info: Donald Wade, 35 - 41 72nd St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372; Ph: 718-672-6399 or 718-549-1344. (Web: www.folkmusicny.org)
5/24-6/7; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP IN THE REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA — Where: Caucasus, Georgia. Featuring: Ketevan Mindorashvili & members of Ensemble Zedashe and Patty Cuyler. Tix: $1150. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. (Web: www.villageharmony.org)
5/25-30; BEGINNING BLUEGRASS BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Geoff Hohwald. 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
5/30-6/1; BEGINNING AUTOHARP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Jennifer Cordier. 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
June
6/1-6; MONTANA FIDDLE CAMP, SESSION 1 — Where: Monarch, Mont. Workshops. Tix: $225-345. Info: Fred & Jeanne Buckley, 319 Old Divide Rd., Roundup, MT 59072; Ph: 406-323-1198 or 406-547-3361; Fx: 406-236-5385. (Web: www.montanafiddlers.org)
6/1-7; BEGINNING HAMMERED DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne 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; Fx: 828-837-8637. (Web: www.folkschool.org) CO CR HO HR A
6/3-5; PETE WERNICK’S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP — Where: Kentucky Center for Traditional Arts, Morehead, Ky. Featuring: Pete & Joan Wernick. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $195. Info: Pete Wernick, Banjo Camp, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503; Ph: 303-652-8346 or 303-440-5564. (Web: www.drbanjo.com)
6/6-8; BASS LINES — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Tix: tuition $530, housing $310, application fee $25. 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; Fx: 617-262-5419. (Web: www.berklee.edu/summer) A
6/6-8; GEORGIA STRAIT GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: White Rock, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Laurel Bliss, Brian Butler, Bob Evans, Rueben Gurr, Dave Lidstone, Lauri Lyster, Craig McGregor, Ron Peters, Jaime Rokeby-Thomas, Jennifer Scott, Bob Stark and Rene Worst. Workshops in guitar, fiddle, drums, vocals and songwriting. Tix: $250, adv $230. Info: Granville Airton, Georgia Strait Guitar Workshop, 2159 Quenville Rd., Courtenay, BC V9J 2X7, Canada; Ph: 250-890-0499 or 604-327-7811; Fx: 250-890-0440. (Web: www.gsgw.ca)
6/6-8; PEOPLE’S MUSIC NETWORK SUMMER GATHERING — Where: Camp Epworth, High Falls, N.Y. Workshops in various song topics. Info: Diane Crowe, PMN / SFS, 78 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, MA 10154; Ph: 413-548-9394. (Web: www.peoplesmusic.org)
6/8-11; CBA MUSIC CAMP — Where: Nevada Co. Frgrnds, Grass Valley, Calif. Workshops in bluegrass and old-time instruments. Tix: tuition $305, camping $25, meals $80. Info: Ingrid Noyes, Director, California Bluegrass Music Assoc., P.O. Box 840, Marshall, CA 94940; Ph: 415-663-1342 or 707-878-9067; Fx: 415-663-9755. (Web: www.cbamusiccamp.org)
6/8-13; BLUE RIDGE OLD-TIME MUSIC WEEK — Where: Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, N.C. Featuring: Rory MacLeod, Carl Jones, Joe Newberry, Tom Sauber, David Robinson, Helen White, Beverly Smith, Betty Vornbrock, Kellie Allen, Hilary Dirlam, Wayne Henderson, Marcy Marxer, Margaret Wright, Alice Gerrard, Clare Milliner & Walt Koken, John Fowler and more. Workshops in banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, mtn dulcimer, rhythm, dance, country singing and storytelling. Tix: $545, discounts avail. Info: Lorretta Shelton / MHC Conferences, Mars Hill College, P.O. Box 6785, Mars Hill, NC 28754; Ph: 828-689-1167 or 828-689-1646; Fx: 828-689-1647. (Web: www.mhc.edu/oldtimemusic) A
6/8-13; MONTANA FIDDLE CAMP, SESSION 2 — Where: Monarch, Mont. Workshops. Tix: $225-345. Info: Fred & Jeanne Buckley, 319 Old Divide Rd., Roundup, MT 59072; Ph: 406-323-1198 or 406-547-3361; Fx: 406-236-5385. (Web: www.montanafiddlers.org)
6/8-14; APPALACHIAN FAMILY FOLK WEEK — Where: Hindman Settlement School, Hindman, Ky. Featuring: Jean Ritchie, Al & Alice White, Sparky & Rhonda Rucker, Rich Kirby, Don Pedi, Randy Wilson, Sonny Houston, Jim & Ada McCown, Terry Ratliff, Ron Pen, Charlie Whitaker, Sheila Kay Adams, Frances Whitaker, Harvey Amburgey, Henrietta Calhoun and Mike Ware. 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; Fx: 606-785-3499. (Web: www.hindmansettlement.org)
6/8-14; NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Billy White Fox. 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
6/8-15; STEVE KAUFMAN’S ACOUSTIC KAMP, WEEK 1 — Where: Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn. Featuring: Bob Black, Gary Davis, Janet Davis, Murphy Henry, Casey Henry, Pete Huttlinger, T.J. Wheeler, Cindy Gray, Rusty Holloway, Missy Raines, Bobby and Cathy Hicks, Barbara Lamb, Doug Cox, Stacy Phillips, Laura Boosinger, Jim Pankey, Keith Yoder, Mike Clemmer, Virginia and Ken Miller. Workshops in flatpicking, fingerpicking, dobro, bluegrass and old time banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass. Tix: $750. Info: Steve Kaufman, Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamps, P.O. Box 1020, Alcoa, TN 37701; Ph: 800-FLATPIK or 865-982-3808; Fx: 865-982-3808. (Web: www.flatpik.com) CR HR
6/9-12; AUTOHARP WORKSHOP — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Crafts. Tix: $175, daily $55. Info: Music Director, Ozark Folk Center, PO Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 800-264-3655 or 870-269-3851. (Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com) CR HR A
6/9-13; KLUANE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS MUSIC CAMP — Where: Haines Junction, Y.T., Canada. Featuring: James King Band, The Wilders, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Four Chords of Wood, The Canyon Mountain Boys and more. Workshops in guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, bass and vocals. Info: Thane Phillips, 9 Green Crescent, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4H8, Canada; Ph: 867-667-2303 or 867-334-4439. (Web: www.kluanemountainbluegrassfest.com)
6/9-13; NORTH FORK BLUEGRASS AND ROOTS JAM CAMP — Where: Hotchkiss, Colo. Workshops in instruments, vocals, harmony. Tix: $295. Info: Jody Andrews, North Fork Bluegrass & Roots Music, P.O. Box 442, Hotchkiss, CO 81419; Ph: 970-250-3001 or 970-928-6633. (Web: www.northforkbluegrass.com)
6/9-13; SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLE CAMP FOR BEGINNERS — Where: The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Neb. Featuring: Deborah Greenblatt. Workshops in fiddle and more. Info: Deborah Greenblatt, Greenblatt and Seay, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, NE 68307-0671; Ph: 402-275-3221. (Web: www.mastercall.com/g-s)
6/13-16; FUR PEACE RANCH GUITAR CAMP — Where: Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio. Featuring: G.E. Smith, Jorma Kaukonen, Marjorie Thompson, Larry Coryell and Bob Margolin. 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; Fx: 740-992-9126. (Web: www.furpeaceranch.com)
6/13-21; ALASDAIR FRASER’S SIERRA FIDDLE CAMP — Where: Nevada City, CA. Workshops. Info: Alasdair Fraser’s Sierra Fiddle Camp, PO Box 219, Nevada City, CA 95959; Ph: 530-478-9004. (Web: www.sierrafiddlecamp.org)
6/14-17; ALASKA MIDNIGHT SUN SONG CAMP — Where: Alaska State Frgrnds, Palmer, Alaska. Workshops. Info: Rick & Sheila Miller, Alaska Midnight Sun Song Camp, 6216 Blackberry St., Anchorage, AK 99502; Ph: 907-243-5758 or 907-223-0932; Fx: 907-272-1077. (Web: www.songcamp.com)
6/14-21; SCANDIA CAMP MENDOCINO — Where: Near Mendocino, CA. Featuring: Ann-Marie Forsberg & Gert Ohlsson, Sven & Britt-Marie Olsson, Hilde Kirkbøn, Sissel Rudningen & Bjørn Lien, Gert Ohlsson. Workshops in fiddle, hardangar fiddle, nyckelharpa. Tix: $730, adv $690. Info: Scandia Camp Mendocino, c/o Roo Lester, Director, 1320 Harleyford Rd, Woodridge, CA 60517; Ph: 630-985-7192 or 562-884-5763. (Web: scandiacampmendocino.org)
6/14-28; BLACK HILLS SUMMER INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS — Where: Spearfish, S.D. Featuring: Lecture series and classes in vocal arts, theater and dance. Info: Laura Hovey, Black Hills Summer Institute of the Arts, 1327 State St., Rapid City, SD 57702; Ph: 605-341-5714 or 605-642-6420. (Web: www.bhsu.edu/arts)
6/15-21; DANCE CALLERS’ WORKSHOP — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Bob Dalsemer. 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
6/15-21; NORTHEAST HERITAGE MUSIC CAMP — Where: Johnson, Vt. Featuring: Seamus Connolly, Alan Jabbour, Laura Risk, Dwayne Cote, Pete Sutherland, Grey Larsen, Cindy Kallet, David Kaynor, Jeremiah McLane, Sarah Hotchkiss, Peter Langston, Ken Perlman. Workshops in fiddle, piano, accordion, flute, whistle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dance. Tix: $700 incl. r&b. Info: Peter Langston & Ken Perlman, NHMC, 9228 1st Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117-2003; Ph: 812-334-7992; Fx: 812-334-7992. (Web: www.northeastheritagemusiccamp.com)
6/15-22; STEVE KAUFMAN’S ACOUSTIC KAMP, WEEK 2 — Where: Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn. Featuring: Russ Barenberg, Kathy Barwick, Mitch Corbin, Mark Cosgrove, Beppe Gambetta, John Goldie, Chris Jones, Steve Kaufman, Chris Newman, Cindy Gray, Carlo Aonzo, Butch Baldassari, Robin Bullock, David Harvey, Emory Lester, Don Stiernberg, Roland White, Casey Henry, Keith Yoder, Tommy Jordan, Dick Daniels, Amy Melendy, Mike Clemmer, Bryan Kimsey and Jim Grainger. Workshops in flatpicking, fingerpicking, dobro, bluegrass and old time banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass. Tix: $750. Info: Steve Kaufman, Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamps, P.O. Box 1020, Alcoa, TN 37701; Ph: 800-FLATPIK or 865-982-3808; Fx: 865-982-3808. (Web: www.flatpik.com) CR HR
6/16-19; SEA SHANTY CAMP — Where: Fort Flagler State Park, WA. Featuring: Hank Cramer, Capt. Les Bolton, Capt. Chris Rowsom, Dr. Brian Maskew, David LoVine, Peter Kasin, Richard Adrianowicz, Wendy Cameron Berube, J.D. Erskine, Burt Meyer. Tix: $350 tuition, r&b. Info: Ferryboat Music, Hank Cramer, PO Box 22, Winthrop, WA 98862; Ph: 509-996-3527; Fx: 509-996-3527. (Web: www.seashantycamp.com)
6/16-21; ROCKY MOUNTAIN DANCE ROUNDUP — Where: Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colo. Featuring: Paul Moore, Bob Riggs, Rusty Wright, Enid and Lew Cocke. Tix: $592. Info: Bob & Allynn Riggs, Lloyd Shaw Foundation, 7683 E. Costilla Blvd., Englewood, CO 80112; Ph: 303-808-7837 or 719-598-8624. (Web: www.lloydshaw.org)
6/19-23; INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE AND MUSIC SESSION — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Workshops in folk music and dance. Tix: $265-595. Info: Folk Arts Center of New England, 42 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176; Ph: 781-662-7475. (Web: www.facone.org)
6/20-21; BUSINESS OF MUSIC — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Tix: tuition $510, housing $225, application fee $25. 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; Fx: 617-262-5419. (Web: www.berklee.edu/summer) A
6/20-22; BRASS WEEKEND — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Christine Fawson, Jeff Galindo, Charles Lewis, Tiger Okoshi, and Phil Wilson. Tix: tuition $530, housing $310, application fee $25. 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; Fx: 617-262-5419. (Web: www.berklee.edu/summer) A
6/20-22; RAMBLIN’ RIVER RETREAT FOR SONGMAKING — Where: Crown Point Ecology Center, Bath, Ohio. Featuring: Bob Franke. Tix: $185, concert separate. Info: Carolyn Rames, P.O. Box 464, Richfield, OH 44286; Ph: 330-659-5953. (Web: www.ramblinriver.com)
6/20-22; SAXOPHONE WEEKEND — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Tix: tuition $530, housing $310, application fee $25. 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; Fx: 617-262-5419. (Web: www.berklee.edu/summer) A
6/20-7/9; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP, TEEN SESSION 1 — Where: West Hawley, Mass., then New England tour. Featuring: Larry Gordon, Suzannah Park and Marytha Paffrath. Tix: $1200. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. (Web: www.villageharmony.org)
6/21-27; NASHCAMP BLUEGRASS CAMP, WEEK 1 — Where: Nashville, Tenn. Featuring: Greg Cahill, Jim Hurst, Barbara Lamb, Roland White, Mike Witcher, Missy Raines and Tim Sheerhorn. Workshops in guitar, mandolin, bass, Dobro, fiddle, banjo and singing. Tix: $950. Info: Nash Camp, P.O. Box 210396, Nashville, TN 37221; Ph: 615-952-2267 or 888-798-5012; Fx: 615-952-2267. (Web: www.nashcamp.com)
6/21-27; NORTHEAST DULCIMER SYMPOSIUM — Where: Blue Mt. Lake, N.Y. Featuring: Classes, concerts, dances and jams. Workshops. Tix: $585 tuition and lodging. 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)
6/21-28; MENDOCINO FOLKLORE CAMP — Where: Mendocino Woodlands Camp, Mendocino, Calif. Featuring: Zeljko Jergan, Istvan Kovacs, Lynn Ackerson, Carlo Calabi, Erik Hoffman, Paul Brown, Becky Ashenden, Chuch Corman, Maimon Miller, Bill Cope. Workshops in Mezosegy. Crafts. Tix: $725. Info: Deborah Evenich, Mendocino Folklore Camp, 114 Goldman Ln., Petaluma, CA 94952; Ph: 707-765-3351 or 707-795-6926. (Web: www.mendocinofolklorecamp.org)
6/22-24; GREAT LABOR ARTS EXCHANGE — Where: National Labor College, Silver Spring, Md. Tix: $100. Info: Peter Jones, Labor Heritage Foundation, 815 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006; Ph: 202-639-6204; Fx: 202-508-6908. (Web: www.laborheritage.org) CR HR A
6/22-27; GREATER YELLOWSTONE MUSIC CAMP — Where: Grand Targhee Summer Resort, Alta, Wyo. Featuring: Mike Dowling, John Miller, Orville Johnson, Dix Bruce, Roger Bellow, Suze Marshal, Liz Masterson, Randy Sabien, Cary Black, Jeff Newsom. Workshops in guitar, swing mandolin, swing fiddle, acoustic bass, blues harmonica. Tix: $900. Info: Jan Dowling, Greater Yellowstone Music Camp, P.O. Box 1593, Dubois, WY 82513; Ph: 307-455-3748; Fx: 307-455-3749. (Web: www.greateryellowstonemusiccamp.com)
6/22-27; KENTUCKY MUSIC WEEK — Where: Bardstown, Ky. Featuring: Janita Baker, Cathy Barton, Mary Carty, Sara Elizabeth, Robert Force, Bing Futch, Guy George, Tull Glazener, Dave Haas, Jory Hutchens, Jeffrey Miller, Jim Miller, Donna Missigman, David Moran, Karen Mueller, Dave Para, Butch Ross, Stephen Seifert, Shelley Stevens, Gale Sturm, Rick Thum, Susan Trump and more. Workshops in instruments, dance and crafts. Crafts. Info: Nancy Johnson Barker, KMW, Inc., P.O. Box 86, Bardstown, KY 40004; Ph: 502-348-5237. (Web: www.kentuckymusicweek.com) CR HR A
6/22-28; ALLEGHENY ECHOES SUMMER WORKSHOP — Where: Marlinton, W.Va. Workshops in vocals, fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, dulcimer and creative writing. Tix: tuition $325. Info: Mike Bing, Allegheny Echoes Inc., Rt. 2 Box 128-M, Marlinton, WV 24954; Ph: 304-799-7121. (Web: www.alleghenyechoes.com)
6/22-28; BEGINNING FOLK HARP — Where: Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Lorinda Jones. Tix: $478 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)
6/22-28; MARK O’CONNOR FIDDLE CAMP — Where: Montgomery Bell State Park, near Nashville, Tenn. Featuring: Mark O’Connor, Buddy Spicher, Darol Anger, Bruce Molsky, Daniel Carwile and others. Workshops. Tix: fiddlers $750, guardians $350. Info: Helen Holzen, Mark O’Connor Fiddle Camp, P.O. Box 110573, Nashville, TN 37222; Ph: 615-941-7426; Fx: 615-333-6641. (Web: www.markoconnor.com)
6/23-26; INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE AND MUSIC SESSION — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Workshops in folk music and dance. Tix: $265-595. Info: Folk Arts Center of New England, 42 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176; Ph: 781-662-7475. (Web: www.facone.org)
6/23-27; BERKLEE PERCUSSION FEST — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Mike Manhini, Terri Lynne Carrington and many more. Tix: tuition $940, housing $645, application fee $25. 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; Fx: 617-262-5419. (Web: www.berklee.edu/summer)
6/23-27; COWAN CREEK MOUNTAIN MUSIC SCHOOL — Where: Cowan Community Ctr, Whitesburg, Ky. Featuring: George Gibson, The Kentucky Clodhoppers, Paul Smith and more. Workshops in banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, singing, dancing, storytelling and more. Info: Nell Fields, Cowan Community Center, 81 Sturgill Branch, Whitesburg, KY 41858; Ph: 606-633-3187. (Web: www.cowancreekmusic.org)
6/24-29; WCU MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WEEK — Where: Western Carolina Univ., Cullowhee, N.C. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $300 tuition, $267-$317 r&b. Info: Continuing Education, WCU, 138 University Outreach Center, Cullowhee, NC 28723; Ph: 800-928-4968 or 828-227-7211; Fx: 828-227-7115. (Web: www.wcu.edu/5046.asp) A
6/25-7/3; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP, TEEN RESIDENTIAL SESSION — Where: The Roundhouse, Colrain, Mass. Featuring: Suzannah Park, Eva Primack and Craig Schaffer. Tix: $675. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. (Web: www.villageharmony.org)
6/26-7/3; EARLY MUSIC WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Featuring: Sheila Beardslee, Deborah Booth, Michael Cicone, Helene Cornelius, Jolle Greenleaf, Hank Heijink, Larry Lipkis, Margaret Ann Martin, Emily O’Brien, Christa Patton, Bill Peek and more. Workshops in English and American traditional dance, singing and instruments. Tix: $845. Info: Steve Howe, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3; Fx: 413-268-7471. (Web: www.cdss.org)
6/28-7/3; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Seattle, Wash. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1295. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. (Web: www.guitarworkshop.com)
6/28-7/3; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: McLean, Va. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. (Web: www.guitarworkshop.com)
6/28-7/5; 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: 510-549-2124 or 510-547-1118; Fx: 510-549-2124. (Web: www.eefc.org)
6/28-7/5; NORDIC FIDDLES & FEET — Where: Buffalo Gap Camp, Capon Bridge, W.Va. Featuring: Swedish and Norwegian Music and Dance. Workshops in Swedish and Norwegian dance, flat fiddle, nyckelharpa, singing, hardingfele, gammaldans band. Crafts. Tix: $400 (mini-camp) - $725 (full-week camp). Info: Meg Mabbs, Nordic Fiddles and Feet, 4401 Alta Vista Way, Knoxville, TN 37919; Ph: 865-522-0515. (Web: www.nordicfiddlesandfeet.org)
6/29-7/3; ARLINGTON BEACH FIDDLE CAMP — Where: Arlington Beach, Sask., Canada. Workshops in fiddle, guitar and piano. Info: Cherell Romain, Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society, 2431 8th Ave., Regina, SK S4R 5J7, Canada; Ph: 306-780-9494; Fx: 306-780-9487. (Web: www.sces.ca)
6/29-7/5; ASHOKAN FIDDLE & DANCE: WESTERN & SWING WEEK — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Jay Ungar, Molly Mason and others. Workshops in fiddle, mandolin, guitar, piano, bass, harmony singing, vocals and band clinics. Info: Jay Ungar, Molly Mason or Barbara Mermell, Ashokan Fiddle & Dance, P.O. Box 49, Saugerties, NY 12477; Ph: 845-246-2121; Fx: 845-246-9121. (Web: www.ashokan.org)
6/29-7/5; CONTINUING CLAWHAMMER BANJO — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Mark Cox. 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)
6/30-7/4; CEILIDH TRAIL SCHOOL OF CELTIC MUSIC — Where: Inverness, Cape Breton, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Jerry Holland, Kimberley Fraser, Brenda Stubbert, Shelley Campbell. Workshops in fiddle and piano. (Web: www.ceilidhtrail.com) CR HR A
6/30-8/22; HARBOURFRONT CENTRE MUSIC CAMP — Where: Harbourfront Ctr, Toronto, Ont., Canada. Tix: $390-$430. Info: Linda Liontis, Harbourfront Centre Camps, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8, Canada; Ph: 416-973-4093. (Web: www.harbourfrontcentre.com)
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7/4-7; SFFMC FOURTH OF JULY CAMP — Where: Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz Mtns, Calif. Featuring: Do-it-yourself concerts, jams and all kinds of acoustic music. Workshops. Info: Ken Hayes, San Francisco Folk Music Club, 885 Clayton St., San Francisco, CA 94117; Ph: 415-661-2217. (Web: www.sffmc.org)
7/5-10; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Los Angeles, Calif. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1295. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. (Web: www.guitarworkshop.com)
7/5-10; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Nashville, Tenn. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. (Web: www.guitarworkshop.com)
7/5-13; SCOIL SAMHRAIDH WILLIE CLANCY SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland. (Web: www.setdancingnews.net)
7/6-10; ARLINGTON BEACH FIDDLE CAMP, WEEK 2 — Where: Arlington Beach, Sask., Canada. Workshops in fiddle, guitar and piano. Info: Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society, 2431 8th Ave., Regina, SK S4R 5J7, Canada; Ph: 306-780-9494; Fx: 306-780-9487. (Web: www.sces.ca) CR HR A
7/6-11; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER CAJUN/CREOLE WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Michael Doucet, Ray Abshire, Paul Daigle, Jason Frey, Michelle Kaminsky, Jackie Miller, Larry Miller, Edward Poullard, Lisa Reed, Ann Savoy, Joel Savoy, Wilson Savoy, Tracy Schwarz, Charlie Terr, John Vidrine, Jane Vidrine, Jo Vidrine and more. Tix: $420. Info: Augusta Heritage Center, Davis & Elkins College, 100 Campus Dr., Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. (Web: www.augustaheritage.com) CR HR A
7/6-11; CEDAR RUN SONG WORKSHOPS — Where: Madison, Va. Featuring: Kate Campbell, Tom Kimmel, Johnsmith, Eric Garrison, Joe Jencks, and others. Info: Eric Garrison, Director, Cedar Run Song Workshops, 575 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840; Ph: 203-972-3261; Fx: 203-966-5924. (Web: www.cedarrunworkshops.com)
7/6-11; 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. Info: Ceòlas, Daliburgh, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS, Scotland; Ph:. (Web: ceolas.co.uk)
7/6-11; COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL, TRADITIONS WEEK 1 — Where: McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. Workshops in roots music, fine arts and crafts. Crafts. 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)
7/6-11; FIDDLE FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: J.D. Robinson. 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
7/6-11; INTERGENERATIONAL HANDBELL CAMP — Where: Heartland Presbyterian Ctr, Parkville, Mo. Workshops. Info: Brian Frick, Heartland Presbyterian Center, 16965 NW 45 Hwy., Parkville, MS 64152; Ph: 816-891-1078 or 913-345-1256; Fx: 913-345-1198. (Web: www.heartlandcenter.org) CO A
7/6-12; CALIFORNIA COAST MUSIC CAMP, WEEK 1 — Where: Sonoma Co., Calif. Workshops. Info: California Coast Music Camp, P.O. Box 60875, Palo Alto, CA 94306-0875; Ph: 650-306-0399. (Web: www.musiccamp.org) CO
7/6-12; SWANNANOA GATHERING FIDDLE WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Andy Stein, Joe Craven, Nicky Sanders, Ashley Broder, Jamie Laval, Calum MacKinnon, Kevin Wimmer, Seamus Connolly, D’Jalma Garnier, Kimberley Fraser, Alan Jabbour, Mike Block and Jeff Hersk. Tix: tuition $420, r&b $320. Info: Jim Magill, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. (Web: www.swangathering.com) CR HR A
7/6-12; SWANNANOA GATHERING TRADITIONAL SONG WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Julee Glaub and Mark Weems, Daithi Sproule, Jim Watson, Connie Badgett Steadman, Jean Ritchie, others. Workshops in singing, dancing, choral music and improvisation. Tix: $417 tuition, $317 r&b. Info: Jim Magill, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. (Web: www.swangathering.com)
7/7-9; WINNIPEG FOLK FEST – FOLK MUSIC RETREAT — Where: Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: David Francey, Nina Gerber, Eliza Gilkyson, Danny Gotham, Peter Ostroushko, Craig Werth. Workshops in fiddle, guitar, songwriting and mandolin. Info: Karen Press, Winnipeg Folk Festival, #203-211 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2, Canada; Ph: 204-231-0096 x227 or 888-655-5354; Fx: 204-231-0076. (Web: www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca)
7/7-11; FIDDLING DEMYSTIFIED CAMP – WEEK I — Where: Old Songs Community Center, Voorheesville NY. Featuring: Donna Hébert, Jane Rothfield, Max Cohen, George Wilson. For ages 6-18. Workshops. Tix: $325. Info: Andy Spence, Old Songs Inc, PO Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186; Ph: 518-765-2815 or 413-658-4276. (Web: www.dhebert.com)
7/10-11; WINNIPEG FOLK FEST YOUNG PERFORMERS PROGRAM — Where: Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Featuring: Winnipeg Folk Festival performers mentoring young musicians ages 14-24. Workshops. Info: Morgan Hamill, Winnipeg Folk Festival, #203-211 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2, Canada; Ph: 204-231-0096; Fx: 204-231-0076. (Web: www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca)
7/11-12; NATIONAL SHAPE NOTE GATHERING — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Tix: $9, kids $6. Info: Ozark Folk Center, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 870-269-3851. (Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com) CR HR A
7/11-13; SHAPE NOTE SINGING SCHOOL — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Becky and Steve Walker, Laurel Horton. 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
7/11-20; VILLAGE HARMONY NEW ENGLAND ADULT CAMP 1 — Where: The Roundhouse, Colrain, Mass. Featuring: Peter and Mary Alice Amidon and Pete Sutherland. Tix: $725. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. (Web: www.villageharmony.org)
7/12-17; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Chicago, Ill. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. (Web: www.guitarworkshop.com)
7/12-17; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: San Francisco, Calif. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. (Web: www.guitarworkshop.com)
7/12-19; BACDS ENGLISH DANCE WEEK — Where: Mendocino Woodlands Camp, Mendocino, Calif. Workshops in. Info:, 920 32nd St., Richmond, CA 94804; Ph: 510-528-7953 or 510-604-6060. (Web: www.bacds.org/eweek)
7/12-19; MBIRA CAMP, SESSION 1 — Where: Berkeley, Calif. Featuring: Erica Azim and others. Workshops. Tix: $700, adv $650. Info: Erica Azim, MBIRA, P.O. Box 7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863; Ph: 510-548-6053; Fx: 510-548-2454. (Web: www.mbira.org) CO
7/12-8/15; FIVE WEEK PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: Berklee faculty. Tix: tuition $3,895, housing $2,800, 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; Fx: 617-262-5419. (Web: www.berklee.edu/summer) A
7/13-15; MUSIC PRODUCTION WORKSHOP — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Tix: tuition $1,275, housing $310, application fee $25. 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; Fx: 617-262-5419. (Web: www.berklee.edu/summer) A
7/13-18; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER SWING WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Johnny Gimble, Joel & Alison Plys, Sue Matthews, Steve Abshire, Michael Gamble & Jaya Dorf, John Jensen, Robert Redd, Gerald Ross, Roger Bellow, Ralph Gordon and Steve Larrance. Tix: $420. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. (Web: www.augustaheritage.com) CR HR A
7/13-18; COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL, TRADITIONS WEEK 2 — Where: McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. Workshops in roots music, fine arts and crafts. Crafts. 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)
7/13-18; SOUND ADVICE — Where: Regina, Sask., Canada. Workshops. Info: SPBA Registrar, 102 D, 35 Woodlily Drive, Forest Garden Estates, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1E6, Canada; Ph: 306-584-2159; Fx: 306-868-2126. (Web: www.saskpipebands.org)
7/13-19; CALIFORNIA COAST MUSIC CAMP, WEEK 2 — Where: Sonoma Co., Calif. Workshops. Info: California Coast Music Camp, P.O. Box 60875, Palo Alto, CA 94306-0875; Ph: 650-306-0399. (Web: www.musiccamp.org) CO
7/13-19; CONTRA DANCE MUSICIANS’ WEEK — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: David Kaynor, Susan Conger, Susie Secco and Peter Siegel. 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
7/13-19; SWANNANOA GATHERING CELTIC WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Martin Hayes, Liz Carroll, Gerry O’Connor, John Carty, Kimberley Fraser, Sean Keane, John Doyle, Pete Clark, Jamie Laval, Ivan Goff, Margaret Bennett, Donal Clancy, John Skelton, others. Tix: $420 tuition, $320 r&b. Info: Jim Magill, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. (Web: www.swangathering.com) CR HR A
7/13-19; WUMB SUMMER ACOUSTIC MUSIC WEEK 1 — Where: Moultonboro, N.H. Featuring: Rolly Brown, John Doerschuk, Steve Gillette, Martin Grosswendt, Lorraine Hammond,Bennett Hammond, Ernie Hawkins, Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr., Carl Jones, Beverly Smith, Joe Walsh and Charles Williams. Workshops in songwriting, guitar, singing, banjo, blues, fiddle, dulcimer,dance and more. Tix: $730-795. Info: Dick Pleasants, WUMB / UMass., Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393; Ph: 617-287-6901 or 617 287-6900; Fx: 617-287-6916. (Web: www.wumb.org/samw)
7/13-8/1; VILLAGE HARMONY WORLD MUSIC SINGING CAMP, TEEN SESSION 2 — Where: Stump Sprouts, West Hawley, Mass. Featuring: Patty Cuyler, Malkhaz Erkvanidze and Luke Hoffman. Tix: $1200. Info: Village Harmony, 5748 Hollister Hill Rd., Marshfield, VT 05658; Ph: 802-426-3210; Fx: 802-426-3491. (Web: www.villageharmony.org)
7/13-8/10; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: New Milford, Conn. Featuring: 5 separate 6-day workshops. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1295. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. (Web: www.guitarworkshop.com)
7/14-17; PETE WERNICK’S BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP — Where: Copake, N.Y. Featuring: Pete & Joan Wernick. Workshops in bluegrass jamming. Tix: $195 tuition. 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 CR HR A
7/14-18; FIDDLING DEMYSTIFIED CAMP - WEEK II — Where: Old Songs Community Center, Voorheesville NY. Featuring: Donna Hébert, Jane Rothfield, Max Cohen, George Wilson. For adults. Workshops. Tix: $375. Info: Andy Spence, Old Songs Inc, PO Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186; Ph: 518-765-2815 or 413-658-4276. (Web: www.dhebert.com)
7/14-18; SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLE CAMP FOR INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED FIDDLERS — Where: The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Neb. Featuring: Deborah Greenblatt. Workshops in fiddle, mandolin, dancing, singing and more. Info: Deborah Greenblatt, Greenblatt and Seay, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, NE 68307-0671; Ph: 402-275-3221. (Web: www.mastercall.com/g-s)
7/14-19; CORDOVA 4-H MUSIC CAMPS — Where: Cordova, Alaska. Featuring: Annie Staninec,Dan Booth, Luke Abbott, Jacob Groopman, Michael Schwartz,Jennifer Kitchen, Dan Ison, Jenny Kelly, Kalae Miles. Workshops in music, dance, singing. Tix: $225, adv $200. Info: Kristen Kokborg, Cordova 4H, P.O. Box 1503, Cordova, AK 99574; Ph: 907-424-3535. (Web: cordovabluegrass@googlepages.com)
7/14-20; ACCENT ON MUSIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR SEMINAR, SESSION 1 — Where: Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Ore. Featuring: Pete Huttlinger, Mark Hanson. Tix: $1095 incl. r&b. Info: Greta Pedersen, Accent On Music, PMB 252, 19363 Willamette Dr., West Linn, OR 97068; Ph: 503-699-1814 or 800-313-4406; Fx: 503-699-1813. (Web: www.accentonmusic.com)
7/15-20; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER BLUES WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Gaye Adegbalola, Roddy Barnes, Terry Bean, Fiona Boyes, John Cephas, Daryl Davis, Rich DelGrosso, Grant Dermody, Eleanor Ellis, William Lee Ellis, Andra Faye, Joan Fenton, Joe Filisko, Jake Heck, Erwin Helfer, Stan Hirsch, Ann Rabson, Ernie Scarbrough, Richard Smith, The Raindogs, Maria Spillane, Elijah Wald and Phil Wiggins. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $420. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 College Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. (Web: www.augustaheritage.com) CR HR A
7/17-19; GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAIN CLOGGERS — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Featuring: Traditional Appalachian style old-time clog dancing. Workshops in clogging. Crafts. Tix: $9, kids $6. Info: Music Director, Ozark Folk Center, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 800-264-3655 or 870-269-3851. (Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com) CR HR A
7/17-20; HARDANGER FIDDLE WORKSHOPS — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgveville, Wis. Featuring: Arngunn Timenes Bell, Leikny Aasen, Vidar Underseth and others from America and Europe. Workshops in Hardanger fiddle, Norwegian folk dance, Norwegian singing. Ph: 301-270-4925. (Web: www.hfaa.org)
7/19-24; NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP — Where: Austin, Tex. Workshops in guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, songwriting and voice. Tix: $1295. Info: National Guitar Workshop, P.O. Box 222, Lakeside, CT 06758; Ph: 800-234-6479 or 860-567-3736; Fx: 860-567-0374. (Web: www.guitarworkshop.com)
7/19-25; BOXWOOD FEST — Where: Lunenburg, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Chris Norman, Adrianne Greenbaum, Brian Finnegan, Gilles Plante, Rod Garnett, David Greenberg, David McGuinness, Betsy MacMillan, Edmund Brownless, Pierre Chartrand, Anne-Marie Gardette, Andy Thurston. Workshops in flute, whistle, recorder, bagpipes, harpsichord, keyboards, baroque strings, voice, dance, guitar, and mandolin. Tix: $640 CAN. Info: Chris Norman, Director, Boxwood Festival, Ltd., P.O. Box 238, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0, Canada; Ph: 902-634-9994. (Web: www.boxwood.org)
7/19-26; COMMUNITY DANCE LEADERS COURSE — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MA. Tix: $850. Info: Steve Howe, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039-0338; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3; Fx: 413-268-7471. (Web: www.cdss.org)
7/19-26; FOLK MUSIC WEEK — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, Mass. Workshops. Tix: $850. Info: Steve Howe, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3; Fx: 413-268-7471. (Web: www.cdss.org)
7/19-26; JOE MOONEY SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland. Ph: +353 (0)71 964 1213 or +353 (0)71 964 1426. (Web: www.joemooneysummerschool.com)
7/20-24; ROCKYGRASS ACADEMY FOR ADULTS — Where: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, Colo. Workshops in guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, Dobro, bass, vocals, songwriting and instrument building. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 800-624-2422 or 303-823-0848; Fx: 303-823-0849. (Web: www.bluegrass.com)
7/20-24; ROCKYGRASS BLUEGRASS ACADEMY FOR KIDS — Where: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, Colo. Workshops. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 303-823-0848 or 800-624-2422; Fx: 303-823-0849. (Web: www.bluegrass.com)
7/20-24; THE MANDOLIN BUILDING EXPERIENCE — Where: Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, Colo. Workshops. Tix: tuition $650, incl. kit. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 303-823-0848 or 800-624-2422; Fx: 303-823-0849. (Web: www.bluegrass.com) A
7/20-25; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER IRISH WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Brendan Dolan, John Skelton, John Doyle, Alec Finn, Johnny Ringo McDonagh, Michelle Bergin, Yvonne Kane, Liz Kane, Wendy MacIsaac, Laoise Kelly, Dan Milner, Robbie O’Connell, Lasairfhiona Ni Chinaola, Jerry O’Sullivan, Jim Flanagan, Edel Fox, Martin Quinn, Donny Golden, Cara Butler, Jon Pilatzke, David James, Kathleen Boyle, Mirella Murray, Angelina Carberry, Timmy The Brit McCarthy, and Marcus Hernon. Tix: $440. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. (Web: www.augustaheritage.com) CR HR A
7/20-25; CAMP BLUEGRASS — Where: South Plains College, Levelland, Tex. Workshops in guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass, Dobro, vocals and mandolin. Info: Paula or Joe Carr, South Plains College Continuing Education, 1401 College Ave., Levelland, TX 79336; Ph: 806-544-9703 or 806-239-2587. (Web: www.campbluegrass.com) CR HR A
7/20-25; HERITAGE DULCIMER CAMP — Where: Heartland Presbyterian Ctr, Parkville, Mo. Featuring: Mark Allen Wade, Princess Harris, Bonnie Carroll, Maureen Sellers, Steve Eulberg and Kathy Barton. Workshops in mtn and hammered dulcimer. Tix: $465, commuters $210. Info: Sharon Lindenmeyer, Heritage Dulcimer Camp, 405 Court, Ellsworth, KS 67439; Ph: 785-472-4285. (Web: www.heritagedulcimercamp.org) A
7/20-26; ASHOKAN FIDDLE & DANCE - NORTHERN WEEK — Where: Ashokan, Olivebridge, N.Y. Featuring: Jay Ungar, Molly Mason and more. Workshops in fiddle, guitar, hardingfele, piano, accordion, bass, singing, calling and band. 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; Fx: 845-246-9121. (Web: www.ashokan.org)
7/20-26; BUILD AND LEARN TO PLAY A CARDBOARD DULCIMER — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Chris Crismore. 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
7/20-26; STOCKTON FOLK DANCE CAMP — Where: Univ. of the Pacific, Stockton, Calif. Featuring: U.K. Workshops. Info: Bruce Mitchell, Stockton Folk Dance Camp, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211; Ph: 530-888-6586 or 530-474-3231; Fx: 530-888-7439. (Web: www.folkdancecamp.org)
7/20-26; SWANNANOA GATHERING OLD-TIME MUSIC & DANCE WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Rayna Gellert, Bruce Greene, Paul Kovac, Carol Elizabeth Jones, Erynn Marshall, John Hollandsworth, Carl Jones, Beverly Smith, Trevor Stuart, Travis Stuart, Sheila Kay Adams, Gordy Hinners, Susie Goerhing, Kinney Rorrer, Jeremy Stephens, Kirk Sutphin, Ron Pen, John Herrmann, Meredith McIntosh, Don Pedi and Rodney Sutton, others. Tix: $420 tuition, $320 r&b. Info: Jim Magill, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. (Web: www.swangathering.com) CR HR A
7/20-27; WELSH HERITAGE WEEK — Where: Baltimore, MD. Featuring: Rhodri & Chris Jones and others. 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: 570-472-3663. (Web: www.welshheritageweek.org)
7/21-24; MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WORKSHOP — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $175, daily $55. 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)
7/21-25; ENGLISH ACOUSTIC COLLECTIVE - SUMMER SCHOOL — Where: Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, England. Workshops. 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)
7/21-28; FLANDERS ETHNO — Where: Tervuren, Brussels, Belgium. Featuring: Young folk musicians from all over the world. Workshops. Info: Flanders Ethno, Penitentienenstraat 80, Leuven, 3000, Belgium; Ph: +32-(0)472-62-3451 or +32-(0)486-63-7822; Fx: +32-(0)272-07695. (Web: www.flandersethno.be)
7/23-28; FINNFEST USA — Where: Astoria, Ore. and Naselle, Wash. 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: www.finnfest2008.org) CR HR A
7/24-26; STRING FLING — Where: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. Featuring: John Blake, Eugene Friesen, Matt Glaser, Chris Howes and Rob Thomas. Tix: tuition $530, housing $310, application fee $25. 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; Fx: 617-262-5419. (Web: www.berklee.edu/summer) A
7/25-8/2; FOLK CAMP SCHLOSS ZEILITZHEIM — Where: Schloss Zeilitzheim, Germany. Featuring: Dave Ball. Workshops in folk dance and music. Tix: 220 euros. Info: Hedi Killick, Folk Camp Germany E.V., An der Kirche 3, Worms, 67550, Germany; Ph: +49-6242-990-121 or +49-174-2309601; Fx: +49-721-151-267-444. (Web: www.folkcamp.de)
7/25-8/5; OOLATION! OUTDOOR YOUTH CAMP — Where: Eastern Sierras, Calif. Featuring: Solo and ensemble singing, percussive dance and physical theater for ages 13-21. Info: Malcolm Dalglish, Oolation!, 1111 E. Wylie St., Bloomington, IN 47401; Ph: 812-333-0838. (Web: www.oooliticmusic.com)
7/26-8/1; PUGET SOUND GUITAR CAMP, SESSION I — Where: near Bremerton, Wash. Workshops in guitar, singing, bass, banjo, ukulele, and more. Tix: $761 incl. r&b. Info: Janet Peterson & Peter Langston, Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, 1503 E Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; Ph: 360-647-0741; Fx: 206-781-5026. (Web: www.psgw.org)
7/26-8/2; FAMILY WEEK 1 — Where: Ogontz Camp, Lyman, NH. Featuring: Laurie Cumming, John Mayberry, Andy Davis, Donald Davis, Merle Davis, Jessica Gagne-Hall, Anne Goodwin, Robin Hayden, Jonathan Jensen, Dave Langford, Erika Roderick, Kari Smith, Natty Smith, Paul Eric Smith, Bettie Zakon-Anderson and Steve Zakon-Anderson. Workshops. Tix: $850. Info: Steve Howe, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 338, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3; Fx: 413-268-7471. (Web: www.cdss.org)
7/26-8/2; MBIRA CAMP, SESSION 2 — Where: Berkeley, Calif. Featuring: Erica Azim and others. Workshops. Tix: $800, adv $750. Info: Erica Azim, MBIRA, P.O. Box 7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863; Ph: 510-548-6053; Fx: 510-548-2454. (Web: www.mbira.org) CO
7/26-8/2; TEACHER TRAINING COURSE — Where: Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MA. Tix: $850. Info: Steve Howe, Country Dance and Song Society, P.O. Box 267, Haydenville, MA 01039; Ph: 413-268-7426 x3; Fx: 413-268-7471. (Web: www.cdss.org)
7/27-8/1; A DULCIMER CELEBRATION — Where: John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, N.C. Featuring: Anne Lough, Madeline MacNeil, Rob Brereton, Ray Belanger. 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
7/27-8/1; AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER BLUEGRASS WEEK — Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Featuring: Tim O’Brien, Stuart Duncan, Bobby Hicks, Buddy Spicher, Andrew Van Norstrand, Herschel Sizemore, Sharon Gilchrist, John Rossbach, Russ Barenberg, Leigh Gibson, David McLaughlin, Terry Baucom, Eric Gibson, Ira Gitlin, Mike Witcher, Jimmy Heffernan, Mike Bub, Missy Raines, Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum and Chris Stuart & Janet Beazley. Tix: $420. Info: Augusta Heritage Center Workshops, Davis and Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. (Web: www.augustaheritage.com) CR HR A
7/27-8/1; NASHCAMP BLUEGRASS CAMP, WEEK 2 — Where: Nashville, Tenn. Featuring: Bill Evans, Tim Stafford, Fletcher Bright, Mike Compton, Jim Hurst, Mark Shatz and Tim Sheerhorn. Workshops in guitar, mandolin, bass, Dobro, fiddle, banjo and singing. Tix: $950. Info: Nash Camp, P.O. Box 210396, Nashville, TN 37221; Ph: 615-952-2267 or 888-798-5012; Fx: 615-952-2267. (Web: www.nashcamp.com)
7/27-8/2; BC FIDDLE ’TREAT — Where: Gavin Lake, B.C., Canada. Info: BC Fiddle Workshop, Box 4017, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J2, Canada; Ph: 250-992-5081 or 250-747-1292; Fx: 250-992-5081. (Web: members.pgonline.com/~fiddle/)
7/27-8/2; CUMBERLAND DANCE WEEK — Where: Nancy, Ky. Featuring: The Avant Gardeners, Chris Bischoff, Chicory, Bob Dalsemer, Diane Silver, Susan Taylor, Bob Tomlinson, Al and Alice Whits, others. Workshops in contra, square, English, Irish set, historical, fiddle, percussion, Morris, rapper sword and swing. Tix: $680. 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)
7/27-8/2; MARK O’CONNOR STRINGS CONFERENCE — Where: Point Loma Nazarene Univ., San Diego, Calif. Featuring: Mark O’Connor, April Verch, Matt Glaser, Sara Caswell, Christian Howes and others. Workshops. Tix: fiddlers $750, guardians $350. Info: Helen Holzen, Mark O’Connor Fiddle Camp, P.O. Box 110573, Nashville, TN 37222; Ph: 615-941-7426; Fx: 615-333-6641. (Web: www.markoconnor.com)
7/27-8/2; STOCKTON FOLK DANCE CAMP — Where: Univ. of the Pacific, Stockton, Calif. Featuring: U.K. Workshops. Info: Bruce Mitchell, Stockton Folk Dance Camp, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211; Ph: 530-888-6586 or 530-474-3231; Fx: 530-888-7439. (Web: www.folkdancecamp.org)
7/27-8/2; SWANNANOA GATHERING CONTEMPORARY FOLK WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Asheville NC. Featuring: Vance Gilbert, David Wilcox, Peter Mulvey, Cliff Eberhardt, Brooks Williams, Kate Campbell, Anais Mitchell, Siobhan Quinn, Kyler England, Ray Chesna, Bob Hicks, Alexander Technique, Meredith McIntosh and more. Tix: $420 tuition, $320 r&b. Info: Jim Magill, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. (Web: www.swangathering.com) CR HR A
7/27-8/2; SWANNANOA GATHERING GUITAR WEEK — Where: Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, N.C. Featuring: Peter Finger, Doug Smith, Michael Chapdelaine, Pat Kirtley, Vicki Genfan, Pat Donohue, Mary Flower, Scott Ainslie, Rolly Brown, Steve Baughman, Robin Bullock, Scott Nygaard, Patrick Landeza, Sally Van Meter, Ed Dodson. Tix: $420 tuition, $320 r&b. Info: Jim Magill, Swannanoa Gathering, P.O. Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000; Ph: 828-298-3434; Fx: 828-298-3434. (Web: www.swangathering.com) CR HR A
7/27-8/3; JINK & DIDDLE SCHOOL OF SCOTTISH FIDDLING — Where: Valle Crucis, N.C. Featuring: John Turner, Colyn Fischer, David Gardner, Melinda Crawford. Workshops in Scottish fiddling, Scottish country dance. Tix: $695 resident, $495 day. Info: Moira J. Turner, Jink & Diddle Scottish Fiddling School, 11302 Avocet Dr., Chesterfield, VA 23838-8945; Ph: 804-515-5137 or 804-647-2164; Fx: 804-778-7540. (Web: www.jinkdiddle.com) CR HR
7/28-8/1; FIDDLING DEMYSTIFIED SUMMER DAY CAMP — Where: Old Songs Community Center, Voorheesville NY. Featuring: Donna Hébert, Renata Bratt, Max Cohen. Workshops. Tix: $375. Info: Andy Spence, Old Songs Inc, PO Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186; Ph: 518-765-2815 or 413-658-4276. (Web: www.dhebert.com)
7/28-8/1; YOUTH PERFORMANCE CAMP — Where: Ozark Folk Ctr, Mountain View, Ark. Workshops in acoustic instruments, rhythm, singing, dance, performance etiquette, songwriting, sound mixing and recording. Tix: $250, plus r&b. Info: Ozark Folk Center, P.O. Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560; Ph: 870-269-3851. (Web: www.ozarkfolkcenter.com) CR HR A
7/28-8/3; ACCENT ON MUSIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR SEMINAR, SESSION 2 — Where: Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Ore. Featuring: Guy Van Duser, David Hamburger, Mark Hanson. Tix: $1095 incl. r&b. Info: Greta Pedersen, Accent On Music, PMB 252, 19363 Willamette Dr., West Linn, OR 97068; Ph: 503-699-1814 or 800-313-4406; Fx: 503-699-1813. (Web: www.accentonmusic.com)
