Folk Festivals
This is your guide to American Folk Festivals, including my recommendations on where to go, when to go, how long to stay, and what to expect.
Artists to Watch at George Wein's 50th Folk Festival
George Wein's Folk Festival (aka Newport Folk Festival) is marking its historical 50th year in 2009. One of the longest running and most historically important American folk and roots music festivals, everyone of any import in contemporary folk music has graced that stage at some point in their career.
George Wein's Folk Festival (aka Newport Folk Festival) is marking its historical 50th year in 2009. One of the longest running and most historically important American folk and roots music festivals, everyone of any import in contemporary folk music has graced that stage at some point in their career.
Artists to Watch at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival 2009
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival is one of the most well-attended, well-respected folk music festivals in North America. Each year, folk artists and fans converge on a farm in Hillsdale, New York, to celebrate some of the best in contemporary folk music. Here are five artists you don't want to miss if you're headed to Falcon Ridge 2009.
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival is one of the most well-attended, well-respected folk music festivals in North America. Each year, folk artists and fans converge on a farm in Hillsdale, New York, to celebrate some of the best in contemporary folk music. Here are five artists you don't want to miss if you're headed to Falcon Ridge 2009.
Artists to Watch at Kerrville Folk Festival 2009
Kerrville Folk Festival is one of the oldest, largest, most well-attended and well-respected folk music festivals in North America. Running annually for two weeks in late May/early June, Kerrville presents the best in established and up-and-coming singer-songwriters.
Kerrville Folk Festival is one of the oldest, largest, most well-attended and well-respected folk music festivals in North America. Running annually for two weeks in late May/early June, Kerrville presents the best in established and up-and-coming singer-songwriters.
Merlefest 2009 Artists to Watch
Merlefest 2009 will be held the weekend of April 23-26 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. While there are plenty of big names and no-brainers on the line-up, you may be wondering which of the relative unknowns you should check out. If you're headed out to Merlefest, here's a quick and easy list of five bands you don't want to miss in 2009.
Merlefest 2009 will be held the weekend of April 23-26 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. While there are plenty of big names and no-brainers on the line-up, you may be wondering which of the relative unknowns you should check out. If you're headed out to Merlefest, here's a quick and easy list of five bands you don't want to miss in 2009.
2009 Recommended SXSW Showcases
South by Southwest (SXSW) isn't always known as the world's greatest folk festival, but there are plenty of folk, bluegrass, and alt-country artists that are well worth checking out this year. Here's a quick and easy list of five South by Southwest showcases you don't want to miss
South by Southwest (SXSW) isn't always known as the world's greatest folk festival, but there are plenty of folk, bluegrass, and alt-country artists that are well worth checking out this year. Here's a quick and easy list of five South by Southwest showcases you don't want to miss
Artists to Watch at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival 2008
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest free music festivals in the country, and it can be overwhelming to decide where in Golden Gate Park to spend the better part of your time at this festival. Here's a guide to the top five artists you should not miss at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2008.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest free music festivals in the country, and it can be overwhelming to decide where in Golden Gate Park to spend the better part of your time at this festival. Here's a guide to the top five artists you should not miss at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2008.
Artists to Watch at Newport Folk Festival 2008
A lot has changed since Newport Folk Festival's glory days during the 1960s folk revival, but there are still plenty of artists on the roster you don't want to miss this …
A lot has changed since Newport Folk Festival's glory days during the 1960s folk revival, but there are still plenty of artists on the roster you don't want to miss this …
Artists to Watch at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Here's your guide to Falcon Ridge Folk Festival 2008. It should be easy to figure out which big-named artists you want to check out. But, what lesser-known artists should you not miss this year? Here are my top five recommendations.
Here's your guide to Falcon Ridge Folk Festival 2008. It should be easy to figure out which big-named artists you want to check out. But, what lesser-known artists should you not miss this year? Here are my top five recommendations.
Artists to Watch at Kerrville 2008
Kerrville Folk Festival is one of the biggest, longest folk music festivals in America. If you're heading to Texas for the festivities this year, here are a few of the artists you want to make sure not to miss.
Kerrville Folk Festival is one of the biggest, longest folk music festivals in America. If you're heading to Texas for the festivities this year, here are a few of the artists you want to make sure not to miss.
Artists You Don't Want to Miss at MerleFest 2008
Merlefest 2008 will be held the weekend of April 24-27 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. If you're headed to one of the folk and bluegrass world's favorite festivals, here's a list of artists you won't want to miss.
Merlefest 2008 will be held the weekend of April 24-27 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. If you're headed to one of the folk and bluegrass world's favorite festivals, here's a list of artists you won't want to miss.
Folk Artists You Don't Want to Miss at SXSW 2008
I won't be at South by Southwest (SXSW) this year but, if I were going, the following are the artists I would make sure not to miss.
I won't be at South by Southwest (SXSW) this year but, if I were going, the following are the artists I would make sure not to miss.
Clearwater Festival Celebrates 40 Years
In 1966, Pete Seeger invited some friends out for an afternoon on someone's lawn. Since then, the Clearwater Festival (formerly the Great Hudson River Revival), has grown into an annual affair that draws nearly 15,000 visitors.
In 1966, Pete Seeger invited some friends out for an afternoon on someone's lawn. Since then, the Clearwater Festival (formerly the Great Hudson River Revival), has grown into an annual affair that draws nearly 15,000 visitors.
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival User's Guide
Meet one of the largest Folk Festivals in the US, and one of the most widely-attended
Meet one of the largest Folk Festivals in the US, and one of the most widely-attended
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival Photo Gallery
Photos from the 2006 San Francisco Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
Photos from the 2006 San Francisco Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
Kerville Folk Festival User's Guide
A quick users guide to the Kerrville Folk Festival
A quick users guide to the Kerrville Folk Festival
Northwest Folklife Festival User's Guide
Everything you need to know to enjoy one of the largest free music festivals in North America.
Everything you need to know to enjoy one of the largest free music festivals in North America.
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
One of the largest in the country!
One of the largest in the country!
Moab Folk Festival
A 100% wind-powered folk festival durin autumn in the heart of gorgeous Utah.
A 100% wind-powered folk festival durin autumn in the heart of gorgeous Utah.
Kerrville Folk Festival
The longest-running festival in the states
The longest-running festival in the states
Nebraska Bluegrass Festival
A brand new festival that takes place in Lincoln, NE, in mid-autumn.
A brand new festival that takes place in Lincoln, NE, in mid-autumn.
Newport Folk Festival
One of the original festivals for Singer/Songwriters
One of the original festivals for Singer/Songwriters
Ohio River Valley Folk Festival
A mid-west springtime festival in Madison, Indiana.
A mid-west springtime festival in Madison, Indiana.
Philadelphia Folk Festival
An urban festival for Folk and Bluegrass
An urban festival for Folk and Bluegrass
Taos Solar Music Festival
This annual music festival is one of the most eco-friendly festivals around, focusing on raising awareness for solar energy and other ecological necessities.
This annual music festival is one of the most eco-friendly festivals around, focusing on raising awareness for solar energy and other ecological necessities.