FAI 2018 Conference Program Book

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FAI’s Mission To nurture, engage and empower the international folk music community – traditional and contemporary, amateur, and professional – through education, advocacy, and performance.

FOLK ALLIANCE REGIONS farmfolk.org nerfa.org SOUTHEAST (SERFA) serfa.org SOUTHWEST (SWRFA) swfolkalliance.org WEST (FAR-WEST) far-west.org MIDWEST (FARM)

NORTHEAST (NERFA)

FAI fulfills its mission through education, networking, and advocacy as well as field, consumer, and professional development.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of FAI.

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Schedule At-A-Glance

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Sponsors

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Welcome Letters

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Board History

14 30 Years of Community

Aengus Finnan Executive Director

Jennifer Roe Director of Operations Alex Mallett Business Development Manager Erika Noguera Communications Manager

Jerod Rivers Membership & Technology Manager Leah Watts Office & Outreach Coordinator

Marisa Kolka Development & Communications Coordinator

Health Fair

23 Global Summits /

Green Folk

28 Regional Reports

Jenny Tonyes Creative Services Manager

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22 Things To Know & Do /

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CORE TEAM

Guest Speaker / Feature Interviews

35 Artist in Residence /

Community Outreach

37 Wisdom of the Elders

Grady Keller Graphics Coordinator

40 International Folk Music

Forrest Beck Intern

48 Exhibitors

Shannon Quick Intern

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Folk Alliance International (FAI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1989 by Clark and Elaine Weissman.

OVERVIEW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Awards

62 Day Schedules & Programming 62 Wednesday

ADDITIONAL STAFF Sheena Keane International Representative

66 Thursday Jim Schultz Private Showcase Coordinator

Treasa Levasseur Canadian Representative

Lellie Capwell Publicist

Åke Lundström Nordic Representative

Scott Alarick & Casey Redmon Awards Videos

Beth Hatch Volunteer Coordinator Cindy Cogbill Program Coordinator

A Man Called Wrycraft 2018 Conference Artwork

Show Imaging, Inc. Production

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S.E.C.T. Sound & Lighting

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Terry Mutchler Day Production

94 Friday

82 Saturday Showcase Schedules

92 Thursday 96 Saturday

Kylee Lambert VIPs & Onsite Production Mollie Stephens VIPs & Onsite Production

105 Official Showcase Artists 146 Folk DJs 150 Ad Index

Join us next year in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

February 13-17, 2019, at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel.

Portions of this program may be reprinted without permission, provided explicit citation of the source is made.

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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE All conference events take place in the Westin Hotel (unless noted).

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Volunteer Orientation

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Registration

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tote Bag Stuffing Washington Park Place Foyer

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Regional Breakfast & Meetings

Post Tote Bag Stuffing Party 18th Floor Suite (1843)

10:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Music Camp (at the Sheraton)

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Health Fair

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Panel Sessions

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

WEDNESDAY FEB. 14

Sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Registration

1:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Panel Sessions

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Setup (exhibitors only)

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Daytime Private Showcases

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

First-Timers Orientation

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Looking Back: FAI’s 30th Celebration

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Reception

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Awards Show Reception

6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Official Showcases

10:30 PM - 4:00 AM

Private Showcases

Sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment Sponsored by PineCone and the City of Raleigh (The Folly Theater)

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

International Folk Music Awards

10:00 PM - 4:00 AM

Private Showcases

Funding provided by Metzler-Copaken Initiative (The Folly Theater)

THURSDAY FEB. 15 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Registration

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Coffee with the Board

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Annual General Meeting

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Exhibit Hall Setup (exhibitors only)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Volunteer Orientation

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Health Fair

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mentorship Sessions

Sponsored by Oklahoma Film + Music Office

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Peer Sessions

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

First-Timers Orientation

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment

Feature Interview: Richard Thompson

Sponsored by Showcase Scotland Expo

SATURDAY FEB. 17 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

First-Timers Breakfast

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Speed Meetings

10:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Music Camp (at the Sheraton)

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Panel Sessions

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

1:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Panel Sessions

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Archive Challenge & Daytime Private Showcases

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Guest Speaker: Mary Chapin Carpenter + Artist in Residence

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Reception

6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Official Showcases

10:30 PM - 4:00 AM

Private Showcases

Sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment Sponsored by Oklahoma Film + Music Office

Sponsored by Canadian Independent Music Association, Délégation du Québec à Chicago, Folk Music Canada, FolQuébec

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Feature Interview: John Oates

1:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Panel Sessions

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Daytime Private Showcases

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Songwriters Breakfast

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Meet the Folk DJs

10:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Music Camp (at the Sheraton)

6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Official Showcases

10:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Kansas City Folk Festival

10:30 PM - 4:00 AM

Private Showcases

7:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Closing Party (offsite)

Sponsored by Bill Wence Promotions

OVERVIEW

FRIDAY FEB. 16

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

TUESDAY FEB. 13

SUNDAY FEB. 18

Sponsored by Boulevard Brewing Co.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Folk Alliance International Members and Community, OVERVIEW

On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to the 30th Anniversary of FAI and welcome to Kansas City!

FAI remains the world’s largest gathering of the folk community to showcase, learn, educate, and network.

WELCOME

Every big anniversary year offers us the opportunity to reflect on our history, but also compels us to envision the future. Last spring the Board gathered in Malibu, CA - the site of the very first Folk Alliance. There was palpable energy knowing that we were back at the place where it all began. We poured over the program books from every year of the conference sharing “remember when” stories and looking at trends and topics from each event.

What we found is that we have come so far, as an organization and as a community, but there is always more work to do: work to create more meaningful connections, work to be more inclusive, work to honor and respect one another, work to listen to each other.

The world of today is full of things “on demand.” Through social media, we can reach out to large audiences of friends and fans at any time of day or night. Still, we must make the time to gather. We need those moments of face to face conversation. We need to see the reaction of an audience that is right in front of us, and we need to be in the presence of the music that moves us.

Aengus, along with the staff and Programming Committee, have put together another incredible event that will challenge and inspire. You’ll see old friends, meet heroes and make new friends and connections that will last a lifetime. Explore the site and soak up all you can. There are panels and workshops through the mornings and afternoons, and music throughout the nights. We hope you enjoy the International Folk Music Awards show, experience the Louis Jay Meyers Music Camp, and stay for the Kansas City Folk Festival.

The Board of Directors is proud to serve this organization and this community. We hope you approach the conference with openness and engagement. Let us gather to honor the past and look to a future that we will make together.

Thank you all for being a part of the journey!

Matt Smith President, Folk Alliance International

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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Congratulations to one and all, OVERVIEW

Whether you are with us for the first time, have been coming for years, or were at the table in Malibu back in 1989, welcome to the celebration of our 30th edition.

WELCOME

Folk Alliance International was the dream of Elaine Weissman and her husband, Clark. For several years they literally drove across America talking to people about how to better connect the folk music community. Eventually, Elaine picked a date and invited as many people as she could to a gathering at Camp Hess, Malibu. Folk festivals, clubs, and individuals attended from across Canada and the US. They held panels, played music, and experienced an Indigenous dance and drumming ceremony.

In many ways, we are still exactly what Elaine envisioned thirty years ago, only larger and as the saying goes “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” But increased size and profile bring increased responsibility. More than a showcase event or business hub, the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry is also a family reunion of sorts, and a living example of a thriving genre.

That said, families are complex, and we are no different. Especially as we grow, we must care for each other to ensure we are all doing well. Ultimately that care is what Folk Alliance International is charged with as an organization, and our year-round work and service is designed to strengthen the entire folk music community. That means having hard conversations at times.

Now more than ever, diversity, inclusion, and international understanding are paramount issues, especially as it relates to the ethos of folk music. Expanding our perspectives and programs, challenging ourselves to think anew, and ensuring the doors and windows of our house are open will make a better future for all.

We must also collectively acknowledge and address the chronic issues of harassment and discrimination that continue to plague the music industry, of which folk music is no exception. We can do better in all regards, but it requires dialogue and commitment. At 30 years of age we are up to the task, and in many ways, it is long overdue. Let’s not just be leaders, but let’s do what is right as we set course for our next 30 years.

My profound thanks to you as community members for your passionate role in folk music, our Board of Directors for their stewardship, our volunteers for the gift of their time, and especially to our incredible staff whom I am truly honored to work with daily.

Here’s to the past, the present, and the future of folk!

Aengus Finnan Executive Director, Folk Alliance International

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WELCOME

OVERVIEW

LETTER FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS

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FAI BOARD HISTORY Many people have contributed to the growth of Folk Alliance International. Volunteers have chaired numerous committees both to produce the annual conference and to further goals throughout the year. The work of FAI takes place under the leadership of our Board of Directors, but every member of the organization contributes to the success of our endeavors.

Caroline Paton

Robert Cohen

2015 - 2017

Michelle Conceison

2001 - 2003

Dave Humphreys

Jim Hirsch

Sonny Thomas

2013 - 2015

David Hirshland

1998 - 2000

Pierre Guérin

* plus additional names with asterisk

2011 - 2013

Renee Bodie

1997 - 1998

Angelo Joaquin, Jr.

2007 - 2011

Dan Navarro

1996 - 1997

Carolyn Bigley

2007 - 2007

Val Denn

1995 - 1996

Jeri Goldstein

2006 - 2007

Leslie Berman

1993 - 1995

Phyllis Barney

2005 - 2006

Tom Neff

1991 - 1993

Michael Miles

2004 - 2005

Meredith Carson

1990 - 1991

Art Menius

2003 - 2004

Rick Simon

Juel Ulven

PAST BOARD MEMBERS Alan Korolenko

Doug Miller

Mark Moss*

Allison Brock

Dugg Simpson

Mark Smith

Andres Mendoza

Ed Miller

Mary Cliff

Angelo Joaquin, Jr.

Eileen Cline

Meredith Carson

Ann Forbes

Eric Peltoniemi

Michael Miles

Ann Smiley

Erin Benjamin

Mike Elcessor

Anne Blaine*

Garth Ross

Mike Flynn

Anthony Seeger

Gene Shay

Mike Gormley

Anya Siglin

George Balderose*

Mike Green

Art Menius*

Gloria Rosson

Mike Seeger

Barbara Karol

Greg Johnson

Millie Rahn

Becky Blackley

Hardin Davis

Peggy Bulger

Bil VornDick

Herschel Freeman

Phil Doolittle

Bill Garrett

Jack Schuller

Phyllis Barney

Bill Marshall

James Keelaghan

Pierre Guerin

Bob Riesman

James Lee Stanley

Ralph Jaccodine

Bruce Newman

James Olsen

Ralph Sutton

Bruce Rouse

Janie Wilson

Randi Fratkin

Camilla Bryce-Laport

Jean Spivey

Randy Pitts

Carla Sciaky

Jeff Warner

Randy Wynne

Carol Young

Jenni Finlay

Ray Bloom

Carolyn Bigley

Jeri Goldstein

Renee Bodie

Charlie Pilzer

Jim Rooney

Rich Warren

Cheptoo KositanyBuckner

Jo Long

Rick Simon

Joan Fenton

Sandy Paton*

Joann Murdock

Sara Hickman

Joel Rafael

Sarah Bates

John D’Agostino

Scott Hargadon

John Stiernberg

Shelly Romalis*

Jordy Sharp

Susan Martinez

Juan Dies

Tamara Saviano

Judy Peiser

Tom May

Karen Haggman

Tom Neff

Keli Wenzel

Tom Paxton

Ken Irwin

Valerie Denn

Kira Hilley

Warren Robinson

Kwasi Aduonum

Wendy Waldman

Leslie Berman

William Kennedy

Linda Fahey

Wyatt Easterling

Cheryl McEnaney Chris Frayer Chris Lunn Clark Weissman Dan Crary Dan Navarro Dan Perrin Dave Humphreys Dave Marsh David Hirshland David Warren Derek Andrews Dianne Tankle* Don Gest Doug Cox

PAST PRESIDENTS

Margo Blevin Denton*

OVERVIEW

Clark & Elaine Weissman*

STEERING COMMITTEE (1989-90)

BOARD HISTORY

FOUNDERS

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS^ PRESIDENT Matt Smith (2020) Cambridge, MA

SECRETARY Deana McCloud (2019) Tulsa, OK

VICE-PRESIDENT Lisa Schwartz (2019) Philadelphia, PA

AT-LARGE Matt Sever (2019) Austin, TX

TREASURER Alka Sharma (2021) Ottawa, ON, CAN Amy Reitnouer (2020) Los Angeles, CA

Joan Kornblith (2020) Washington, DC

Denise Stiff (2021) Nashville, TN

Laura Thomas (2021) Austin, TX

Dom Flemons (2020) Hillsborough, NC

lou DeMarco (2021) Powell, OH

Donald Davidoff (2018) Littleton, CO

Lynn Cingari (2019) Monterey, CA

Ellen Stanley (2021) St. Paul, MN

MarySue Twohy (2020) Washington, DC

Erika Wollam-Nichols (2018) Michael Kornfeld (2020) Nashville, TN Huntington, NY Gary Paczosa (2021) Nashville, TN

Michelle Conceison (2019) Nashville, TN

Gil Gastelum (2021) Los Angeles, CA

Sam Lee (2019) London, England

Greg Torrington (2019) Montréal, QC, CAN

Tim McFadden (2018) Nashville, TN

^ New board members will be seated on February 15, 2018, at the Annual General Meeting.

* denotes being part of the original Steering Committee

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30 YEARS OF COMMUNITY AND SONG

OVERVIEW 30 YEARS OF COMMUNITY AND SONG

1989

IT ALL BEGAN IN MALIBU, CALIFORNIA… California folk presenters and activists Clark and Elaine Weissman saw the need to connect the folk music community in North America, and over ten years traveled across the continent, meeting community leaders and folk music aficionados. Their early organizing resulted in the inaugural gathering of what would become the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (NAFMDA), which welcomed 130 folk presenters, labels, agents, managers, and house concert producers from Canada and the US. Today we celebrate 30 years of continued growth and a flourishing family tree of folk musicians, professionals, and fans from all over the world. Take a trip down memory lane with us.

Clark Weissman

Elaine Weissman

“The Folk Alliance believes that the living cultural expressions and traditions are shared through folk music and dance, heightening interaction with individual and community interests.”

NAFMDA charter bylaws, 1989

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The five regions are established and NAFMDA began its first official advocacy efforts to improve visa regulations and laws for artists.

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Federal nonprofit status approved. Art Menius is hired as NAFMDA’s first manager.

OVERVIEW

“I totally believe that the Folk Alliance will survive long run. Our greatest asset comes from our membership, as selflessly devoted a group as can be found anywhere in the entertainment industry. That power can never be underestimated.”

Art Menius, NAFMDA Manager

1992

The first NAFMDA office opens in Chapel Hill, NC. Membership leaps from 600 to 1,000!

1993

Two advocacy booklets published, “Visas for Folk Artists to Tour the United States” and “Contracts for Corporate Sponsorship of Concert Series.”

1994

First website established, welcome to the world, FOLK.ORG! The folk listserve is created.

Conference doubles in size!

1995

Phyllis Barney becomes Executive Director. NAFMDA moves to Washington, DC, and begins using email!

Lifetime Achievement Awards (LAAs) launched honoring Pete Seeger and Alan Lomax.

30 YEARS OF COMMUNITY AND SONG

Art Menius

“We are no longer laying the groundwork for an infant organization, but are setting goals in place for a dynamic and mature alliance for our diverse community… Our common love for folk music and dance means that we will find the best solutions.”

Phyllis Barney, NAFMDA Executive Director Phyllis Barney

1998

First community outreach initiative: artists perform at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

2003

NAFMDA officially changes its name to Folk Alliance International (FAI).

FUTURE CONFERENCE DATES 2019: February 13-17 Montréal, Québec, Canada 2020: January 23-27 *note earlier date! TBD, USA

2004

FAI publishes North American Folk Business Directory.

2021: February 17-21 TBD, USA 2022: February 23-27 TBD, USA 2023 TBD, USA

2005

The “guerilla showcases” come in-house, introducing Private Showcases to FAI.

2024: February 21-25 TBD, USA

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30 YEARS OF COMMUNITY AND SONG

OVERVIEW 30 YEARS OF COMMUNITY AND SONG

30 YEARS OF CONFERENCES

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Conference

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Conference

1989

Malibu, CA

Camp Hess Kramer

1990

Philadelphia, PA

Howard Johnson North

2000 Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Convention Center / Sheraton

1991

Chicago, IL

Holiday Inn, O’Hare

2001

Vancouver, BC

Hyatt Regency

1992

Calgary, AB

Marlborough Inn

2002

Jacksonville, FL

Adam’s Mark

1993

Tucson, AZ

Ramada, Downtown

2003

Nashville, TN

Renaissance Hotel

1994

Boston, MA

57 Park Plaza

2004

San Diego, CA

Town & Country Resort

1995

Portland, OR

Red Lion, Lloyd Center

2005

Montréal, QC

Hyatt Regency Hotel

1996

Washington, DC

Renaissance Hotel

2006

Austin, TX

Hilton Hotel

1997 Toronto, ON

Westin Harbour, Castle Hotel

1998 Memphis, TN

Cook Convention Center / Crowne Plaza

1999 Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque Convention Center / Hyatt

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2007-12 Memphis, TN

Memphis Marriott Hotel

2013

Delta Chelsea Hotel

Toronto, ON

2014-18 Kansas City, MO

Westin Crown Center Hotel

2006

Louis Jay Meyers becomes Executive Director. FAI office moves to Memphis, TN.

2008

20th Anniversary Conference! The Spirit of Folk Awards are launched, along with Song School and an FAI healthcare plan. The conference keynote speaker was Janet Reno.

2009

FAI announces PRO agreement for House Concerts.

2010

Wisdom of the Elders panel founded.

2013

25th Anniversary! Folk Alliance International moves to Kansas City. The Folk Store opens. Regional territories expand to include Canadian members.

2014

Aengus Finnan becomes Executive Director. International Representative position created to reach beyond North America. Music Camp launched. The conference keynote speakers were Graham Nash and Al Gore.

“As an organization that is committed to the words “international” and “alliance” in its name, we cannot preserve, promote, and present folk music responsibly without confidently welcoming the people’s music of all nations, building meaningful bridges across communities, and diligently establishing cultural diversity on our boards, staff, and stages.”

Aengus Finnan, FAI Executive Director

2015

Artist in Residence program launched. FAI publishes “Tip-sheet for Traveling with Instruments on Planes” and white paper, “Understanding Copyright, Royalties & Practical Application in Folk Music.”

2016

Louis Jay Meyers passes away. Membership exceeds 3,000 for the first time. Kansas City Folk Festival is created. Member-voted “Best Of” awards are launched.

2017

FAI issues Value Statement on Diversity and Inclusion. In a permanent commitment to honor the socially conscious roots of folk music, “The People’s Voice” and “Clearwater” awards are established. Conference boasts record attendance. The ExChange is held in Ireland as the first FAI event outside North America.

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30 YEARS OF COMMUNITY AND SONG

Louis Jay Meyers, FAI Executive Director

Louis Meyers

Aengus Finnan

OVERVIEW

“After 25 years of soul searching and hard work, it all comes back to the music and the people. The more that people discover the music or learn to play a folk instrument, the stronger the community will be for all of us... The English word ‘folk’ is derived from a Germanic noun, fulka, meaning “people” or “army.” We Are Folk!”

WANT MORE FAI HISTORY? Join us in the Exhibit Hall at booths 905 - 907 to explore additional items from the past 30 years.

LOOKING BACK: FAI’S 30TH CELEBRATION Saturday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Century C

FAI hosts its first GRAMMY® Week celebration.

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THINGS TO KNOW

OVERVIEW

FAI 2018 MOBILE APP Download for free at http://bit.ly/faicapp or in the iOS and Google Play app stores.

GENERAL INFO

WEAR YOUR BADGE AND WRISTBAND You MUST wear your nontransferable conference badge and wristband at all times. It is REQUIRED for access to all events.

The replacement cost is $450 for members and $550 for non-members.

MERCH Get your FAI swag! The merch area is located in the Century Foyer.

SILENT AUCTION The silent auction features items donated to FAI for fundraising purposes. The auction is only open on Saturday from 2pm to 10:45pm.

Items are available for pick-up immediately following the auction’s close.

INSTRUMENT CHECK A secure place to keep instruments during daytime activities. Band sound systems, tote bags, or other equipment will not be accepted.

Instruments not claimed cannot be accessed until the next morning. No exceptions! Instrument check is not available on Sunday.

Daytime Hours (Penn Valley Room): Wednesday from 4:00pm - 10:30pm, Thursday - Saturday from 10:00am 11:00pm.

Late-Night Hours (Room 706): Wednesday from 10:00 pm - 3:00 am, Thursday - Saturday, from 10:30pm 3:00am. Check your instruments for better traffic flow on the music floors.

Instruments can be left overnight at your own risk and can be picked up the following morning during daytime instrument check in Penn Valley.

BE COURTEOUS Do not block high traffic areas or leave instrument cases in walkways or common areas. Keep instrument cases within ten feet, and do not leave them unattended.

JAMMING During Official Showcases and Daytime Panels, jamming is restricted to the hotel lobby. Please remember to invite others to play, and do not attempt to turn jams into personal showcases. Have fun and enjoy the community, camaraderie, and a chance to make music offstage and from the heart.

VALUABLES and LOST & FOUND Store passports and valuables in the hotel safe. If you see any suspicious behavior, report it immediately to hotel staff and conference staff.

Lost and Found is located at the information booth on the ballroom level and at the hotel front desk.

FOOD TRUCKS Thursday-Saturday from 6:00pm 10:00pm. Hungry? Look no further than right outside the hotel at the doors near registration. This year we’ve lined up some great food trucks to satisfy your foodie cravings.

Bon Appétit, Buen Provecho, Enjoy!

HEALTH FAIR Thursday - Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm in Pershing South The 12th annual Health Fair at FAI features care providers and access to health care resources. Putting health first means more time to make and enjoy beautiful music! Services are FREE to registered music professionals on a firstcome, first-served basis. Some services require advance sign-up.

MUSICARES Providing dental screenings, x-rays, teeth cleaning, and custom musician earplugs. Visit the booth for more information.

DENTAL CLINIC Eligible individuals will receive a complimentary dental exam, bitewing x-rays and a dental cleaning.

Participants must document at least five years professional music career history to qualify. Onsite registration available on a limited basis.

HEARING FREE hearing exams and custom ear plug impressions and earplugs.

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An audiologist will be onsite during select hours with information and resources on hearing conservation.

VISION SCREENINGS Sight & Sound along with America’s Best Eyeglasses and Contacts are offering vision screenings for glasses, readers, and sunglasses to all artist delegates. Walkup appointments based on availability.

MASSAGES Complimentary massage services are offered to all conference attendees by generous Kansas City area massage therapists.

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ROCKDOCS Screenings, HIV tests, nutritional counseling, blood pressure tests and treatment, blood sugar, asthma, musculoskeletal and skin problems, allergies, cold and sinus, mental health and substance abuse diagnosis and treatment, smoking cessation counseling, and understanding the Affordable Care Act. RockDocs are Family Physicians volunteering to provide care to registered delegates. All services are free and confidential.

GLOBAL SUMMITS

new this year!

OVERVIEW

These focused peer sessions are intended to re-introduce a deeper connection to the processes, people, and policies behind the scenes that help establish and maintain the rich ecology of folk music. The summits shake-up the standard panel format and provide an opportunity for a global network of industry-specific peers to convene in one place to share knowledge, ideas, and goals.

Each summit is an in-depth two-hour session hosted by a thought leader in the field, and include a keynote, directed discussion, and time for networking.

The Global Summits have limited capacity, and pre-application is required at folkconference.org/globalsummits.

ARCHIVISTS

CULTURAL SECTOR PLANNERS & FUNDERS

Hosted by Nicole Saylor, Head of the Archive at the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress.

Co-hosted by Todd Stein, CEO of the Mid-America Arts Alliance and Megan Crigger, Director of Creative Services, Kansas City, MO.

Thursday, 10 am - 12 pm, Pershing East/West

GENERAL INFO

Thursday, 10 am - 12 pm, Liberty

A GREENER CONFERENCE For the second year, FAI continues efforts to produce a more environmentally responsible conference.

Sustainability efforts include:

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4-stream monitored recycling and compost stations.

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String recycling stations.

Sponsored by D’Addario Playback

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Recycled plastic hotel room key cards.

Sponsored by Green Room Music Source

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100% recycled paper and soy ink use in Program Book.

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Digital ads to replace posters and flyers on the Lobby & Ballroom floors.

These efforts are supported in part by our partners Bridging the Gap and the Westin Crown Center Hotel.

Together we successfully diverted 5.9 tons of waste from the 2017 conference.

Pro-Tip: Bring your own water bottle as disposable cups are not provided.

Please consider participating in Starwood’s sustainability program Make A Green Choice. You can choose to help reduce the environmental footprint of your stay by foregoing full housekeeping for up to three days in a row (excluding check-out day).

Receive Starpoints or a $5 Food & Beverage voucher for signing up. These cards can be donated back to FAI at the info booth helping to defray hotel costs for the conference.

RECYCLE YOUR STRINGS! FAI is partnering with D’Addario’s Playback program to provide string recycling throughout the conference. You can recycle your strings anywhere that there are waste stations and learn more about the Playback program by visiting D’Addario in booth 101.

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“new music from Hudson Harding... always quality material for my show.” - John Rumsey (KVMR, Nevada City, CA) “understands both the artist and the DJ’s individual perspective...” - Joe Pszonek (WMSC, Montclair, NJ)

“attuned to the nuances of folk shows around the country... always spot-on.” - Taylor Caffery (WRKF Baton Rouge, LA) “happy with the service... quality artists and information; great on follow up.” - Al Kniola (WVPE South Bend, IN)

Hudson Harding

Hello Folk Alliance! Have a great time celebrating music, tradition and community in Kansas City! Say hi to our friends Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Abbie Gardner, Eric Gerber, Katie Dahl, Laura Oden, Millpond Moon, Steven Blane and Tom Paxton.

Regards, Erik Balkey

Now working With Grammy Award-winning engineer and producer Glenn Barratt (Brother Sun, Solas, Susan Werner, Eric Andersen) at Morningstar Studios in Philadelphia to offer mixing and mastering services!

delivering…Our Music to Folk Radio…for 17 years Recently on the FolkDJ charts!

No. 2 (Mar. 2017) - Pat Wictor: This is Absolutely Real

No. 6 (Jul. 2017) - Friction Farm: So Many Stars

No. 3 (Jun. 2017) - Emma’s Revolution: Revolution Now

No. 7 (Dec. 2016) - Jubilant Bridge: A Bell A Bird A Star

No. 2 (May 2016) - Lucy Wainwright Roche & Suzzy Roche: Mud & Apples

No. 3 (Feb. 2017) - Tom Paxton: Boat in the Water

No. 4 (Feb. 2017) - Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer: Get Up and Do Right

No. 7 (Oct. 2017) - Crowes Pasture: Edge of America

No. 8 (Sep. 2016) - David LaMotte: The Other Way Around

No. 4 (Jun. 2017) - Chris & Meredith Thompson: Lines of Longitude

No. 5 (Sep. 2017) - Christine Lavin: Spaghettification No. 5 (Jul. 2017) - Laura Zucker: Say Yes

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REGIONAL REPORTS

OVERVIEW REGIONAL REPORTS

FARM (Folk Alliance Region Midwest) FARM’s 26th annual conference in October 2017 was a great success and our last year in Iowa City. We’ll miss the excitement of being in the middle of a Big Ten college town, but we are very thrilled about our next three years in Grand Rapids, MI. Detroit’s Reverend Robert B Jones, Sr. will be our Keynote speaker Oct. 25-28, 2018.

Robert is a noted musician, DJ, educator, storyteller, and minister.

At our 2017 conference, Peter Mulvey provided a moving keynote address, a wonderful master class, and was an active conference participant, leading a Stagecraft workshop with Tim Grimm.

Iowa City’s own Dave Moore was given the Folk Tradition in the Midwest Award. Dave is a master of conjunto music, a former member of Greg Brown’s band and was a band leader on A Prairie Home Companion.

Andy Cohen was given the FARM Lantern Bearer Award.

Andy has been performing, studying, and working as a preservationist of blues and roots music for over seventy years.

FARM provides over 100 showcase opportunities (some juried or presented by DJs and venues, and some open to all). This year we extended the hours of our thirteen private showcase rooms. With just over 200 participants forming a friendly community, a 4-to-1 musician to venue ratio, seventeen workshops in performer, industry, business and community tracks, a community sing, an old time jam and dance, networking, and plenty of performing, jamming and other sleep depriving opportunities, FARM has something for everyone!

The 2018 FARM conference will be held October 25-28 in Grand Rapids, MI.

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FAR-WEST (Folk Alliance Region West) The 14th Annual FAR-West Conference was held in Bellevue Washington on October 5-8, 2017 with over 235 attendees.

One of the goals of the FAR-West Board is to expand our outreach to Canada. This year, we were pleased that one Canadian act was presented by two Canadian venues at the Venues’ Choice concert, two Canadian groups were selected as Official Showcase artists and the conference attracted more Canadian artists and presenters than ever.

The conference also included Private Guerilla Showcases on all three nights and a late night jam room for people who wanted to keep on playing. The weekend offered over twenty workshops and panels across a wide range of topics. In the afternoons, there were performances in the Millsaps Memorial Coffeehouse and a busy Networking Center.

This year’s Best of the West honored Sisters Folk Festival with an Organizational Achievement Award in recognition of over 20 years of service to enhance the cultural arts in the community of Sisters, Oregon. The Ambassador award went to Peter Langston and Janet Peterson of the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop that has engaged thousands of attendees, from basic beginners to advanced pickers. The Performer award went to Alice Stuart, who blazed the trail for women in rock and roll.

The conference closed on Sunday afternoon with the fourth annual Storytelling Expo, featuring nine of the region’s storytellers.

The 2018 FAR-WEST conference will be held October 11-14 in Woodland Hills, CA.

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NERFA

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NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) More than 700 people converged on Stamford, CT in November for the 23rd annual NERFA Conference designed

by Dianne Tankle, its founder and conference director, and her team to help folks forge connections, build community, and learn things that can help enhance and enrich their professional and personal lives.

Attendees enjoyed several jam-packed days and nights of music showcases, song swaps and jam sessions; informative panel discussions and workshops; an inspiring keynote

by Vance Gilbert; mentoring and peer group sessions; a large exhibit hall; a welcoming party; and lots of informal conversation and networking.

Communal meals remain an important and much-loved feature of the conference. In response to attendee feedback, meals in 2017 were no longer tied-in with the costs of a room – resulting in significantly lower lodging costs.

During the conference, David Newland, Justin Nordell and Barbara Shiller were welcomed as the newest members of NERFA’s volunteer board of directors.

Photo by Neale Eckstein

Under the leadership of Michael Kornfeld and Cheryl Prashker, his predecessor as president, the board has been engaged in ongoing efforts to make NERFA more of a year-round organization. The Ladies in the House Online Music Festival that was co-presented with GoGirlsMusic via Concert Window in April is an example of this. So too are the NERFA Presents Young Folk showcases presented over the past two summers in partnership with a few music festivals in the U.S. and Canada thanks to the generous sponsorship of Grassy Hill Entertainment. More are in the offering in 2018.

The 2018 NERFA conference will be held November 8-11 in Stamford, CT.

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OVERVIEW REGIONAL REPORTS

SERFA (Southeast Regional Folk Alliance) Growth as an organization and a conference marked a tremendous year for SERFA. Our tenth annual conference attracted a record 277 registrants. Kathy Mattea delivered the keynote address. She, John McCutcheon, and the Sundilla Concert Series and Radio Show accepted the 2017 SERFA Awards. Rarely seen legend Patrick Sky, Swannanoa Gathering visionary Doug Orr, and folksinger Reggie Harris delivered a captivating Wisdom of the Elders. 95% of attendees surveyed expressed high satisfaction.

Jim MaGill rotated off the board as our first fully compliant election brought Abby Parks and Denise Williams on. Don Baker took on a second year as president. The board hired Art Menius, first Folk Alliance president, as its part-time executive director.

On August 10-11, all board members, including Jefferson Ross, chosen to fill Menius’ term, gathered at the famed Highlander Center for strategic and conference planning. Candie Carawan, an FAI Lifetime Achievement Award laurate, paid a surprise visit to our retreat. A SERFA private showcase in Kansas City is one result of our new strategic plan, along with a concerted outreach to presenters and radio, who receive steep discounts on registration.

Applications for official showcases close on March 1.

Early bird registration rates are available through March 31. Jim Rooney will present the 2018 keynote address, with Ginny Hawker and Tracy Schwarz and Michael Stock receiving SERFA Awards. Billy Edd Wheeler will join Rooney, Hawker, and Schwarz on Wisdom of the Elders.

The 2018 SERFA conference will be held May 16-20 in Montreat, NC.

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SWRFA (Southwest Regional Folk Alliance) The Southwest Region of Folk Alliance International (SWRFA) had another great attendance year for the 2017 Conference held in Austin, Texas on September 27 October 1.

Once again there were an unprecedented number of first time attendees which meant that we had three first timer showcase rooms. As is our goal every year, all of the attendees that are musicians got to play at least once and in most cases several times. Highlights included the Wednesday night gathering at a venue in Austin where all registered artists in attendance played one song to a full house and the open mics by the pool on Thursday and Saturday.

The Official Showcases artists played to a full Ballroom on Friday and Saturday nights and were extremely well received. Big thanks go to Rich Warren, our esteemed emcee, who helped keep us right on time.

Our new board of directors was announced during the conference AGM. We offered over 30 scholarships; many to young musicians that truly speak to a great future for our music community.

SWRFA represents the six states of Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma and Utah as well as the country of Mexico.

All of our conference events include showcase opportunities, open mics and panel discussions. Please join us during this Conference for our SWRFA breakfast meeting on Friday, February 16 at 9:00 AM and at the Regions Exhibit Booth.

The 2018 SWRFA conference will be held September 26-30 in Austin, TX.

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GUEST SPEAKER MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpenter is on the road in 2018 celebrating 30 years of making music and performing songs from her expansive catalog.

Over the course of her acclaimed career, Carpenter has recorded 14 albums and sold over 14 million records.

With hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five GRAMMY® Awards (with 15 nominations), two CMA awards, two Academy of Country Music awards for her vocals and is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Saturday, 4 pm - 5 pm, Century C

GUEST SPEAKER & FEATURE INTERVIEWS

Most recently, in 2016, Carpenter released The Things That We Are Made Of. Produced by GRAMMY® Award winning producer Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton), the album features eleven new songs and was released in 2016 to overwhelming critical praise. The Associated Press called it, “…an evocative collection of songs,” while The Huff Post declared, “…Carpenter is now at the height of her musical career, painting a compelling, relevant piece of art tinged with mixed feelings of grief and joy, all without preaching or darkening our minds with sadness.”

Previously, in 2014, Carpenter released her acclaimed debut orchestral album, Songs From The Movie. Arranged and co-produced by six-time GRAMMY® winner Vince Mendoza, the record is comprised of ten previously recorded compositions including Between Here and Gone and Come On Come On. Since its release, Carpenter has performed alongside the New York Philharmonic, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the London Concert Orchestra, the L.A. Philharmonic and the National Symphony Orchestra among many others.

Carpenter is currently preparing the release of a new project for spring 2018. More information to be announced soon.

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RICHARD THOMPSON

Thursday, 12 pm - 1 pm, Benton’s 20th Floor Richard Thompson, co-founder of Fairport Convention and named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the ‘Top 20 Guitarists of All Time,’ is one of the world’s most virtuosic folk-rock icons. Thompson has recorded 40 albums, been nominated for multiple GRAMMY® awards, appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire, and honored with awards like the Orville H. Gibson award for best acoustic guitar player, the Ivor Novello Award for songwriting, and a lifetime achievement award from BBC Radio.

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JOHN OATES

Thursday, 1 pm - 2 pm, Washington Park Place 1 John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His new album “Arkansas” which blends delta blues, ragtime and roots influences was released by Thirty Tigers in 2018.

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE MUSIC, MATH, AND MEDIA ARTS featuring HENRY NAM Saturday, 4pm, Century C

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Exploring the connection between music, sound, mathematics, and art, FAI connected Korean-American artist Henry Nam with the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Applied Math Department to develop and interpret a percussive instrumental guitar composition. This composition was then shared with sound and media arts students of the Kansas City Art Institute. A live performance of the resulting piece with accompanying visual art piece will be unveiled prior to guest speaker Mary Chapin Carpenter. Additional participants involved include Dr. Majid Bani, Dwight Frizzell, and Beau Bledsoe.

Henry Nam is a percussive fingerstyle acoustic guitar solo act following in the footsteps of Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Don Ross, and Preston Reed. Henry Nam is the product of an international, multicultural upbringing that manifests not only in his diverse musical styling but also in his attitudes about the role of the arts as a universal language able to help people of all backgrounds build meaningful connection and communicate constructively.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE & COMMUNITY OUTREACH

About the Artist in Residence Program: Created to foster cultural cross-pollination, diversify audiences, and nurture artistic growth, FAI’s Artist in Residence program (AIR) pairs folk musicians with national institutions and community organizations through innovative partnerships.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides “a home away from home for sick children and their families,” providing lodging, meals, activities, and tremendous support to families with prolonged hospital stays. Children’s Mercy Hospital (CMH) is a nationally recognized and award-winning comprehensive pediatric medical center that integrates clinical care, research, and medical education to provide care for patients ages birth to 21.

Conference attendees are performing at RMH on Thursday and at CMH on Thursday and Friday. Thanks to Cheryl Duckett for organizing these outreach opportunities.

FOLK IN THE SCHOOLS Now in its third year, this educational outreach program’s primary focus is offering Kansas City schools and students the opportunity to interact with national and international folk musicians during the conference.

Folk in the Schools’ activities range from acoustic performance in small or large groups, workshops, and one-on-one student interaction. Area partners and schools include Academie Lafayette, Guadalupe Center, and Smith Hale Middle School.

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WISDOM OF THE ELDERS Friday, 1 pm - 2:15 pm, Liberty With so many new voices on the scene, countless changes in technology and communication, and the passing of friends and folk legends each year, it’s worth pausing every now and then to celebrate our elders. Many of these community leaders and folk music pioneers have been interviewed individually over the years, but in 2010 Sonny Ochs entertained the idea of presenting legends and luminaries of the folk community in small group settings where they could interact and share stories and perspectives about their experiences over a lifetime in folk music.

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The first Wisdom of the Elders panel was held at NERFA (the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) in 2010 and featured Oscar Brand, Theodore Bikel and David Amram.

HANS THEESSINK

WISDOM OF THE ELDERS

After 7,500 concerts, 50 years “on the road” and more than 30 albums to his name, Dutch-born Hans Theessink has become a roots and blues institution.

With his sonorous baritone voice and unmistakable guitar work Hans delights audiences around the globe with his rich and emotional sound. The US press called him “An international blues treasure” and “One of the world’s preeminent pickers.” Hans Theessink is one of the fiercest acoustic players in Europe and one of the top acoustic blues stars worldwide. He has played with the best, American or European, black and white, old and young, since the 1960’s. This guy is the real deal, simply a master who is as good as it gets on every level.

HOLLY NEAR For over 45 years, Holly Near has been “singing for our lives.” She puts herself in challenging learning opportunities (war zones, prisons, Carnegie Hall!), then passes her discoveries on through song. Perhaps Near’s success lies in the power of her voice. Her blend of folk, cabaret, humor and compassion can lift an audience from the despair that many experience and offer a curiously bright perspective. Holly started her public work as an actor in Hollywood but was drawn into the complexity of social change music by such artists as Odetta, Belafonte, The Weavers, and Phil Ochs. Then the women’s movement changed her perspective and she began writing about the world and the heart through a feminist lens. Singer. Critical thinker. Songwriter. Record producer.

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TOM CHAPIN In a career that spans five decades, 25 albums and three GRAMMY® awards, the multi-talented Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist and concert performer, Chapin has acted on Broadway and worked extensively in television, radio and film. Chapin has maintained two long and productive parallel careers, both as a respected contemporary folk artist and a pioneer in the field of children’s music. He has established a reputation for insightful, heartfelt songcraft and effortlessly charismatic live performances. In addition to his musical and media endeavors, Chapin is an advocate on behalf of a variety of charitable organizations, with a focus on hunger, the environment, and music and the arts in our public schools.

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ROOM 615 SPECIAL PERFORMANCES EACH NIGHT The Westin | 10pm-1am | Thursday-Saturday

FOLK ALLIANCE GEAR SPECIALS The Westin Exhibition Hall | 12pm-4pm | Thursday-Saturday

Happy 30th Fai, from CD Baby!

Distribution. Publishing. Licensing.

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Chris Robley: • CD Baby artist since 2002 • CD Baby employee since 2005 • Folk Alliance attendee since 2009 Come say hi at booth # 402

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INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC AWARDS Wednesday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, The Folly Theater For the first time, the International Folk Music Awards Show is being hosted offsite. Kansas City’s historic Folly Theater is the ideal location for this premier recognition of folk music industry leaders, legends, unsung heroes, and rising talent. Built in 1900 and restored in 1981, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Folly is a world-class theater with acoustics that have been compared to Carnegie Hall.

Support for this event is provided by Metzler-Copaken Initiative.

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AWARDS SHOW HOST: RUTHIE FOSTER Ruthie Foster has been described by Rolling Stone as “pure magic to watch and hear, a three-time GRAMMY® nominee for Best Blues Album and the Living Blues Critics’ Female Blues Artist of the Year in 2010 and 2014.

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THE PEOPLE’S VOICE AWARD Presented to an individual who unabashedly embraces social and political commentary in their creative work and public careers.

Bonnie Raitt is a 10-time GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter, blues artist, and activist. Bonnie has long been involved with the environmental movement, performing concerts around issues of oil, nuclear power, mining, water, and forest protection since the mid 70’s. Active in environmental advocacy, she was a founding member of MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) and supports efforts to preserve Ancient Forests. Raitt consistently demonstrates her commitment to issues of social justice and human rights, as well as royalty reform and music education. At most concerts, Raitt works with The Guacamole Fund to offer seats to local non-profit organizations whose work focuses on issues of safe and sustainable energy, environmental protection, and social issues.

THE CLEARWATER AWARD Presented to a festival that prioritizes environmental stewardship and demonstrates public leadership in sustainable event production.

The Winnipeg Folk Festival, founded in 1974, is a four-day festival in Manitoba, Canada. The organization operates with a “leave no trace” principle, and prioritizes environmental sustainability at the festival site, in the office, and at year-round events. Consciously embracing environmentally responsible business practices and minimizing environmental impact, the festival was the first event in Canada to receive certification from The Eco-Logo Program. Additionally, the organization has received Fair Trade certification for purchasing standards and were awarded a Greener Festival Award for sustainability. Specific on-site efforts include banning bottled water and requiring all food vendors to use compostable products for disposable cutlery, napkins, and cups. The festival also promotes active transportation through Bike Ride to Site, a program that has reduced carbon emissions by up to 8.69 kg per rider.

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ELAINE WEISSMAN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Named for one of FAI’s founders, the Lifetime Achievement Awards are presented each year to a living recipient, a memorial recipient, and an organization or recognized academic.

LIVING | PETER, PAUL AND MARY During an era that witnessed the intersection of the Civil Rights Movement, the tensions of the Cold War and the Vietnam War, American folk music pioneers Peter, Paul and Mary provided a voice for a generation during uncertain times. An iconic folk music group from a historical time, Peter, Paul and Mary’s musical and social contributions span about five decades.

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The group emerged as a premier act in the 1960s New York folk scene, an era in which folk and other forms of music provided a source of solidarity amid social and political turbulence and division. Their debut album, Peter, Paul and Mary, was released in 1962 and remains their most popular record. It maintained the No.1 place in the charts for more than a month and reached double platinum status.

Mary Travers passed away in 2009, yet the group remains one of the longest lasting folk acts in history, as Peter and Paul still perform to this day. They have earned over 15 GRAMMY® nominations, five platinum albums, an International Advocate for Peace Award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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LEGACY | RICHIE HAVENS Richie Havens was a popular American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Known for his diverse musical palette, which includes genres of folk, pop, and rhythm and blues. Havens started his career in Greenwich Village, an area in New York City known for its progressive culture and social openness. He released his official debut album, Mixed Bag, in 1966 to critical acclaim.

He made history with a legendary three-hour performance that opened the Woodstock Festival in 1969, ending with an impassioned improvisation of an old spiritual that was later released under the name “Freedom.” In the 1970s, Havens starred in two films, Greased Lightning with Richard Pryor and as the title character Othello in Catch My Soul, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello.

Some of Havens’ most notable achievements include performing at Bill Clinton’s inauguration in 1993, being awarded the Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award, and receiving the American Eagle Award by the National Music Council for his role in American music culture. Richie Havens passed away on April 22nd, 2013 after a heart attack in Jersey City, New Jersey. Haven’s ashes were scattered at the original Woodstock site.

BUSINESS/ACADEMIC | ELEKTRA RECORDS Elektra Records, founded by American businessman Jac Holzman and Paul Rickolt helped spawn the growth of contemporary folk music. The label began in Holzman’s St. John’s College dorm room in Annapolis, MD in 1950. During the first decade of the company’s history, the record label focused primarily on folk music releasing bestselling albums from Oscar Brand, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, Theodore Bikel, and Judy Collins. Now based in New York City, these groundbreaking artists from the label’s early days became fixtures in an era known to many as the American folk music revival.

A collaboration between Elektra Records and Folkways Records created a boxed set featuring 83 previously unreleased recordings by highly respected folk artists and a 48-page booklet called The Folk Box. The box set is revered for its distinctive collection of rare recordings, and also for documenting the rebirth of the presence of singersongwriters who record and perform their own compositions.

After years of releasing primarily folk music albums, Elektra Records produced and popularized some of the most iconic acts of the 70s such as The Doors, Queen, and Love which helped to pioneer the genre of rock music.

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SPIRIT OF FOLK AWARDS These awards are presented to honor and celebrate people and organizations actively involved in the promotion and preservation of folk music through their creative work, community building, and demonstrated leadership.

ANAÏS MITCHELL

Anaïs is an acclaimed songwriter who has released four albums of original music. She was the winner of the 2003 Kerrville New Folk award and was nominated for a 2008 Folk Alliance International Contemporary Artist award. Originally signed to Waterbug Records, she later signed with Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records. In 2010 she released the album Hadestown, an apocalyptic Depression-era American folk opera. The New York Theatre Workshop developed Hadestown into a musical in 2016. A song from the album “Why We Build the Wall” hit a relevant chord during the 2016 US election cycle, was circulated widely, and released as a cover by Billy Bragg and others.

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BETSY SIGGINS

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Betsy has been a central figure in the Cambridge folk music community since 1958 where she was a founding member of the legendary Club 47. Holding a degree in community development, with a focus on women in poverty, she has worked with many nonprofits including the Festival of American Folklife in Washington, D.C. Betsy served as Executive Director of Club Passim (the successor to Club 47) for 12 years. During her tenure, she created many programs including, Culture for Kids, the Passim School of Music, and the Passim Archives. Currently, Betsy is working to establish a permanent record for folk music from New England through Folk New England, an archive which she founded.

KRISTIAN BLAK

A composer, musician, and record executive in the Faroe Islands, Kristian Blak is the founder of the Nordic musical ensemble Yggdrasil. Blak works with sounds from Faroese nature in his compositions and live concerts hosted in caves and natural “concert halls” that are only accessible by boat. He is the founder and CEO of Tutl, the leading record label in the Faroe Islands, which has been the primary preservationist of Fairy folk music since 1977. In 2002 he received the Faroese Literature Prize by the Faroese government for his work with music.

MARTYN JOSEPH

Martyn is an acclaimed and award-winning Welsh songwriter. As a political artist his humanitarian work has focused on trade justice, third world debt cancellation, and human rights. Joseph has worked with War Child, Christian Aid, Central America’s Casa Alianza, Project Somos in Guatemala, the Stephen Lewis Foundation, and Advantage Africa. Martyn was awarded an Amnesty International award for his work with the landless in Brazil. He is also the founder of “Let Yourself Trust,” a grassroots nonprofit focused on the origins and consequences of social injustice and forms partnerships with advocates to affect change.

RICHARD GILLMANN

Since 1997 Richard Gillmann has been compiling folk music airplay charts (published by FAI and Acoustic Music Scene) from the playlists submitted to the FOLKDJ-L email group at folkradio.org. During the past 20 years, he has charted a total of 7,326 albums with approximately 12,500 spins per month from DJs around the world, mostly from North America.

Richard recently retired from this volunteer role in December 2017. Richard was a folk DJ on KBCS-FM for 16 years and on Sirius/XM The Village for two years. He is also a guitar and ukulele player and a retired software development manager with a degree from Caltech.

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FOLK DJ HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES The Folk DJ Hall of Fame has been established to recognize radio DJs who have made an outstanding contribution to the preservation, promotion, and presentation of folk music, and who have demonstrated and inspired leadership in the broadcast field.

DICK PLEASANTS

Pleasants began his career hosting folk music programs on radio stations around Emerson College in Boston. Pleasant helped to start and manage the first full-time commercial folk music station and has launched and led many iconic music events and venues in the Northeast including Summer Acoustic Music Week, the Boston Folk Festival, and the South Shore and Woods Hole Folk Music Clubs. For the final 15 years of his on-air radio, Pleasants hosted a daily radio show on UMass Boston’s public radio station, WUMB.

FEATURED PROGRAMS

FIONA RITCHIE

Fiona Ritchie has hosted one of NPR’s most popular music programs, The Thistle & Shamrock, each week for over three decades. Ritchie joined NPR member station WFAE-FM in Charlotte, NC, in 1981, soon after graduating from from Scotland’s University of Stirling, and in 1986 became the full-time producer and host. Ritchie launched Radio Scotland’s world music series “Celtic Connections” in 1993. In 2014, she was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire for Services to Broadcasting and Traditional Music.

INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC AWARDS

MARY CLIFF

Mary Cliff is the long-time host of Traditions radio show. Traditions explores the diversity of folk music, including bluegrass, blues, ballads, ethnic, topical and political. Cliff fell into radio in 1966 as a typist, and began hosting in 1968. For 35 years as a WETA staffer, Cliff produced and presented classical and other music, news, public affairs, and interviews.

BEST OF 2017 The following are the finalists for the 2017 Album, Song, and Artist of the Year. This shortlist is based on US, Canadian, and International industry year-end lists as well as Folk DJ airplay. Winners are determined by the voting membership of FAI and the results are announced during the International Folk Music Awards on February 14.

FINALISTS FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR

FINALISTS FOR SONG OF THE YEAR

FINALISTS FOR ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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A Stranger In This Time by Tim Grimm And The Family Band

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“Hazel” by Andrew Combs

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Martin Simpson

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Freedom Highway by Rhiannon Giddens

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“Salt In The Water” by John Blek

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Ordinary Elephant

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“Tshin an Nitauassim” by Shauit

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Rose Cousins

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Between Earth & Sky by Lankum

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“Y’all Means All” by John McCutcheon

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The War and Treaty

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Yola Carter

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The Queen of Hearts by Offa Rex

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“You Didn’t Call My Name” by Molly Tuttle

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When the Bloom Falls from the Rose by Sarah Jane Scouten This award is sponsored by:

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EXHIBIT HALL 101 D’Addario

201 - 301 Taylor Guitars

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Collings Guitars AER (SFM, Inc.)

Springfield Music Kansas City

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Ear Trumpet Labs

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Kerrville Folk Festival

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KC Strings

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Bradford and Franzke Fine Instruments

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FAI Board and Regions

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A2IM (American Association of Independent Music)

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Eastman Guitars

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Music Together

Breezy Ridge Insts., Ltd. / John Pearse® Strings

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Unsigned Only

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108 - 901 TreeHouse Drums

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Leo Posch Lutherie

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208 Nashville Songwriters

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CD Baby

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BuzzAngle Music

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Transoceanic Records Folk Alliance Australia

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Inner Fire, Outer Light

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MPress Records

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Fire Eye

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International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)

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Folk Music Ontario

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Local 1000, AFM

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Shubb Capos

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Green Room Music 801 Source 802

SRO Artists

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Culture Ireland

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Madison House

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KKFI 90.1 FM

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The Roots Agency

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Val Denn Agency / The House of Songs

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Fli Artists

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British Underground with Showcase Scotland Expo

703 International Music Network

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Smithsonian Folkways

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The Granata Agency / Woodenship Productions

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Music City Artists

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Tamulevich Artist Management & Free Range Records

Symphonic Distribution

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Banjo Nickaru / Mara Levine / Dennis Warner

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Bill Wence Promotions

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Standing ‘O’ Project

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Worldhaus Music

903 Earth Wisdom Music & Clothing 905-907 30 Years of FAI 908-909 Woody Guthrie Center

CENTURY FOYER American Folklife Center, Library of Congress T-Mobile

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EXHIBIT HALL 30 Years of FAI Booth 905-907 folk.org fai@folk.org A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) Booth 304 Patrick Ferrell a2im.org patrick@a2im.org AER (SFM, Inc.) Booth 103 John Kelley www.aer-amps.info John.Kelley@sfmmi.com AirTurn Booth 107 Lester Karplus airturn.com lester@airturn.com

EXHIBIT HALL

American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Century Foyer Jennifer Cutting loc.gov/folklife/ folklife@loc.gov

Americana Music Association Booth 606 Danna Strong americanamusic.org danna@americanamusic.org

EXHIBITORS

Banjo Nickaru / Mara Levine / Dennis Warner Booth 707

BanjoNickaru.com maralevine.com WarnerSongs.com

Bill Wence Promotions Booth 603 Bill Wence billwencepromotions.com billwencepro@earthlink.net BOSE Professional Booth 401-501 Jason Sheridan bose.com Jason_Sheridan@bose.com Bradford and Franzke Fine Instruments Booth 106 Mark Franzke bfstrings.com mark@bfstrings.com

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Breezy Ridge Insts., Ltd. / John Pearse® Strings Booth 206 Mary Faith Rhoads-Lewis jpstrings.com MerryFaith@aol.com British Underground with Showcase Scotland Expo Booth 807 Crispin Parry britishunderground.net crispin@britishunderground.net

The ExChange - Gothenberg Booth 607 Åke Lundström ake@liveatheart.se FAI Board and Regions Booth 204

folk.org fai@folk.org Fire Eye Booth 505 fire-eye.com

BuzzAngle Music Booth 403 Chris Muratore bordercitymedia.com chris@bordercitymedia.com

Fli Artists Booth 806 Matt Greenhill FLiArtists.com mattg@FLiArtists.com

CD Baby Booth 402 Chris Robley members.cdbaby.com cdbaby@cdbaby.com

Folk Alliance Australia Booth 405 Una McAlinden folkalliance.org.au president@folkallianceaustralia.org.au

Collings Guitars Booth 102 collingsguitars.com customerservice@collingsguitars.com

Folk Music Ontario Booth 507 Nadia Kharyati folkmusicontario.ca office@folkmusicontario.ca

Culture Ireland Booth 803 Christine Sisk cultureireland.ie Christine.Sisk@cultureireland.gov.ie D’Addario Booth 101 Tom Spaulding daddario.com tom.spaulding@daddario.com DR Handmade Strings Booth 302 Kim Klukosky drstrings.com Kim@drstrings.com Ear Trumpet Labs Booth 104 Philip Graham eartrumpetlabs.com pgraham@eartrumpetlabs.com Earth Wisdom Music & Clothing Booth 903 Minda Hart earthwisdommusic.com earthwisdom80@gmail.com Eastman Guitars Booth 205 Mark Herring eastmanstrings.com MHerring@eastmanstrings.com

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Folquébec Booth 702 Gilles Garand espacetrad.org info@espacetrad.org The Granata Agency / Woodenship Productions Booth 704 Mary Granata granataagency.com mary@granataagency.com Green Room Music Source Booth 801 Lindsey Boyd greenroommusicsource.com lindsey@greenroommusicsource.com Inner Fire, Outer Light Booth 407 Patricia Morrison innerfireouterlight.com patricia@innerfireouterlight.com International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Booth 506 Eddie Huffman ibma.org eddie@ibma.org

Kari Estrin Mmgt/Consulting Booth 502-503 Kari Estrin kariestrin.com kari@kariestrin.com

Music Together Booth 305 Jenny Goings musictogether.com jgoings@musictogether.com

KC Strings Booth 105 Anton Krutz kcstrings.com anton@kcstrings.com

Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Booth 208 Kasey Cleckler nashvillesongwriters.com Kasey@nashvillesongwriters.com

Kerrville Folk Festival Booth 203 Dalis Allen kerrvillefolkfestival.org dalis@kerrville-music.com KKFI 90.1 FM Booth 608 Mike Lytle kkfi.org manager@kkfi.org KZUM Booth 307 Kerry Semrad kzum.org gm@kzum.org Leo Posch Lutherie Booth 207 Leo Posch leoposch.com leoposch@gmail.com Local 1000, AFM Booth 508 Colin Dean local1000.org together@local1000.org Madison House Booth 804 Adam Bauer madison-house.com adam@madison-house.com Mike Aiken Music Booth 605 Amy Aiken mikeaikenmusic.com Amyd@mikeaikenmusic.com MPress Records Booth 504 Jojo Gentry mpressrecords.com jojo@mpressrecords.com

RetroLuxe Booth 406 Jeff Thorneycroft retroluxe.com jeff@retroluxe.com

T-Mobile Century Foyer

Tamulevich Artist Management & Free Range Records Booth 706 David Tamulevich tamulevich.com david@tamulevich.com Taylor Guitars Booth 201-301 David Kaye www.taylorguitars.com david.kaye@taylorguitars.com Transoceanic Records Booth 404 transoceanicrecords.com TreeHouse Drums Booth 108-901 Derek Sharp treehousedrums.com derek@supersonicmusic.com

The Roots Agency Booth 805 Tim Drake www.therootsagency.com tim@therootsagency.com

TrueFire Booth 303-304 truefire.com artists@truefire.com

Shubb Capos Booth 601 Gary Mobley shubb.com gary@shubb.com

Unsigned Only Booth 306 Shane Whalen unsignedonly.com swhalen@unsignedonly.com

Smithsonian Folkways Booth 808 Fred Knittel folkways.si.edu KnittelF@si.edu

Val Denn Agency / The House of Songs Booth 701 Val Denn valdenn.com valdenn@valdenn.com

Springfield Music Kansas City Booth 202 AJ Moore springfieldmusickc.com aj@springfieldmusickc.com SRO Artists Booth 802 Jeff Laramie sroartists.com gigs@sroartists.com

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Music City Artists Booth 705 Charley Ray musiccityartists.com cray@musiccityartists.com

EXHIBITORS

International Music Network Booth 703 Michael Fox imnworld.com m.fox@imnworld.com

Woody Guthrie Center Booth 908-909 Deana McCloud woodyguthriecenter.org deana@woodyguthriecenter.org Worldhaus Music Booth 604 Myla Hardie worldhaus.org myla@worldhaus.org

Standing ‘O’ Project Booth 708 John Dillon artofthesong.org john.artofthesong@gmail.com Symphonic Distribution Booth 602 Jorge Brea symdistro.com jorge@symdistro.com

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THERE’S MUSIC IN YOU.

IT WANTS OUT.

We have a huge selection of instruments, PA, and recording gear, the area’s best repair techs, lesson plans to fit any skill level, and four convenient regional locations. We’re your one stop local music shop.

Stop by booth #202 to say hi and check out some gear.

 Shop Online!

SPRINGFIELD MUSIC

3100 S Fremont, Springfield, MO (417) 881-1373 • springfieldmusic.com

SPRINGFIELD MUSIC

12710 Shawnee Mssn Pkwy, Shawnee, KS (913) 268-5555 • springfieldmusickc.com

ERNIE WILLIAMSON MUSIC 925 S Rangeline, Joplin, MO (417) 624-3157 • erniewilliamson.com

FAZIO’S MUSIC

15440 Manchester Rd, Ellisville, MO (636) 227-3573 • faziosmusic.com

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14 11:00AM

12:00PM

2:00PM

1:00PM

4:00PM

3:00PM

REGISTRATION 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Washington Park Place 2

EXHIBIT HALL EXHIBIT HALL SETUP (exhibitors only) 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Century A & B

FIRST TIMERS ORIENTATION

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

DAY SCHEDULE

GENERAL CONFERENCE

EXHIBIT HALL

WEDNESDAY PROGRAMMING

WEDNESDAY

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Registration

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Washington Park Place 2

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Setup (exhibitors only)

Century A & B

First Timers Orientation Sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment

Century C

Are you overwhelmed by the size of the program book and the thousands of performances? Did you come with a goal in mind? Listen to advice from conference veterans on how to navigate the next several days, and come prepared with questions. Throughout the conference look for conference veterans with “Ask Me” buttons. They are available to answer your questions.

Moderators: Cheryl Prashker (NERFA) and Paul Barker (Paul Barker House Concerts)

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4:00PM

5:00PM

7:00PM

6:00PM

9:00PM

8:00PM

Closes at 11:00 PM INSTRUMENT CHECK 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM Penn Valley RECEPTION

INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC AWARDS

AWARDS SHOW RECEPTION Sponsored by Pinecone and the City of Raleigh

INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC AWARDS Funding provided by Metzler-Copaken Initiative

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment Century C

Closes at 10:30 PM

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Offsite at Folly Theater Bus transportation provided by VisitKC.

Offsite at the Folly Theater

Bus transportation provided by VisitKC.

PRIVATE SHOWCASE PRESENTER MEETING

WEDNESDAY SHOWCASES

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Shawnee Mission

PRIVATE SHOWCASES 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM see pocket guide

DAY SCHEDULE

5th, 6th, 7th Floors Wristband required to attend the Private Showcases.

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Shawnee Mission

4:00 PM - 10:30 PM Instrument Check

Penn Valley

Folly Theater

Bus transportation provided by VisitKC. Meet curbside in front of the Westin. Or hop on the free KC Streetcar at Union Station and get off at the Metro Center stop at 12th and Main. The Folly is three blocks west up 12th Street.

10:00 PM - 4:00 AM

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Awards Show Reception Sponsored by Pinecone and the City of Raleigh

International Folk Music Awards

WEDNESDAY

Private Showcase Presenter Meeting

Folly Theater

Instrument Check

Room 706

Bus transportation provided by VisitKC. Meet curbside in front of the Westin. Or hop on the free KC Streetcar at Union Station and get off at the Metro Center stop at 12th and Main. The Folly is three blocks west up 12th Street.

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The World of Bluegrass had a huge impact on me, deepening my connection with bluegrass…and a big part of me feels forever indebted to IBMA for introducing me to my bandmates in the Infamous Stringdusters. - Chris Pandol

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15 8:00AM

9:00AM

11:00AM

10:00AM

12:00PM

1:00PM

REGISTRATION 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM Washington Park Place 2 INSTRUMENT CHECK 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Penn Valley HEALTH FAIR 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pershing South

EXHIBIT HALL

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

EXHIBIT HALL SETUP (exhibitors only) 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Century A & B COFFEE WITH THE BOARD

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

8:30 AM 9:00 AM

Century C

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

FIRST-TIMERS ORIENTATION Sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Century C

Century C VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

9:30 AM 10:00 AM Washington

ARTIST MENTORSHIP SESSIONS Sponsored by Oklahoma Film + Music Office

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Washington Park Place 1

Park Place 3

PRIVATE SHOWCASE PRESENTER MEETING

12:00 PM 12:45 PM

GLOBAL SUMMITS

DAY SCHEDULE

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Shawnee Mission

ARCHIVISTS Liberty

CULTURAL SECTOR PLANNERS & FUNDERS Pershing East/West PEER SESSIONS AGENTS

THURSDAY

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

MANAGERS

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pershing North

Pershing North

FESTIVALS

FOLK DJs

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Washington Park Pl 3

HOUSE CONCERTS

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Roanoke

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Washington Park Pl 3

RICHARD THOMPSON

VENUES

Benton’s 20th Floor

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Roanoke

GENERAL CONFERENCE

EXHIBIT HALL

COMMUNITY

ARTIST TRACK

INDUSTRY TRACK

PRESENTER TRACK

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2:00PM

4:00PM

3:00PM

6:00PM

5:00PM

Closes at 11:00 PM Closes at 11:00 PM

MERCH 2:00 PM -7:00 PM Century Foyer

Closes at 7:00 PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Century A & B FEATURE INTERVIEW

MEET THE FOLK DJS Sponsored by Bill Wence Promotions

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Century C

JOHN OATES

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Washington Park Pl 1

YOGA

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Washington Park Place 3

FEATURE INTERVIEW

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Liberty

Liberty

FIVE MINUTE REFLECTIONS ON FAI’S 30 YEARS

CURATION BEYOND TICKET SALES

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Shawnee Mission

Shawnee Mission

DECOLONIZING FOLK

WISDOM OF THE WHIPPERSNAPPERS

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Pershing North

DAY SCHEDULE

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

MEET THE RECORDING ACADEMY

THURSDAY

LAA RECIPIENT JAC HOLZMAN/ELEKTRA RECORDS

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Pershing North

STREAMING: GET MONEY FOR AIRPLAY

TAKING IT TO TV AND BEYOND

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Roanoke

Roanoke

CROWDFUNDING: HOW-TO, OR NOT

SOCIAL MEDIA EFFICIENCY

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Pershing East/West

Pershing East/West

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

THURSDAY SHOWCASES OFFICIAL SHOWCASES 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM see pgs 92-93 PRIVATE SHOWCASES 10:30 PM - 4:00 AM see pocket guide 5th, 6th, 7th Floors Wristband required to attend the Private Showcases.

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THURSDAY PROGRAMMING Peer Session - Festivals

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM Registration

Washington Park Place 2

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Coffee with the Board

Century C

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Century C

Join us as our Board of Directors welcomes its newest members and we recap the past year. Reports will be followed by a Q&A. All registrants are welcome.

Washington Park Place 3

Pershing South

DAY SCHEDULE

The Health Fair includes the following services: MusiCares Dental Clinic and Ear Plug Clinic; Eye Exams sponsored

by National Vision; RockDocs: a healing collaboration between artists and health providers; and massages.

Eligibility for MusiCare services and eye exams consists of documented employment in the music industry for at least five years or credited contribution to six commercially released recordings or videos.

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM THURSDAY

Instrument Check

Penn Valley

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Peer Session - Agents

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Artist Mentorship Sessions Washington Park Place 1 Sponsored by Oklahoma Film + Music Office

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Health Fair

Join in round table discussion with your peers. This is a chance to connect, network, and begin the conference with your co-horts. These are not pitch sessions but rather peer sessions. Please attend the appropriate room and take advantage of the open dialogue.

Century A & B

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Volunteer Orientation

Hosts: Dalis Allen (Kerrville Folk Festival), Steve Johnson (Merlefest)

Hosts: Nancy Paddock (Eureka House Concerts), Jeanette Bair (Rockhouse Concerts)

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Exhibit Hall Setup (exhibitors only)

Join in round table discussion with your peers. This is a chance to connect, network, and begin the conference with your co-horts. These are not pitch sessions but rather peer sessions. Please attend the appropriate room and take advantage of the open dialogue.

Peer Session - House Concerts Roanoke

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Annual General Meeting

Washington Park Place 3

Get one-on-one career advice via our “ask-me-anything” 10 minute mentor sessions with a seasoned artist. These events are a great opportunity to get first-hand advice and may even kick off a game-changing relationship.

Advance online sign-up is required for these short intensive meetings. (Limited space may be available onsite.)

Global Summits FAI’s new Global Summit Series is intended to re-introduce a deeper connection to the processes, people, and policies behind the scenes that help establish and maintain the rich ecology of folk music. The summits are focused peer sessions for a global network of peers to share knowledge, ideas, and goals.

Each summit is an in-depth two-hour session hosted by a thought leader in the field, includes a keynote, directed discussion, and time for networking. Advance registration required at folkconference.org/globalsummits.

Archivists Liberty Cultural Sector Planners & Funders Pershing East/West

Pershing North

Join in round table discussion with your peers. This is a chance to connect, network, and begin the conference with your co-horts. These are not pitch sessions but rather peer sessions. Please attend the appropriate room and take advantage of the open dialogue.

Hosts: Nicole Rochefort (AIM Booking Agency), Val Denn (Val Denn Agency)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM First-Timers Orientation Sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment

Century C

How to make the most out of your time at FAI through networking, healthy timing, advance research, and on site resources. The sessions will offer information as well as round table discussions for question and answer.

Moderators: Cheryl Prashker (NERFA) and Paul Barker (Paul Barker House Concerts)

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Peer Session - Folk DJs

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Washington Park Place 3

Join in round table discussion with your peers. This is a chance to connect, network, and begin the conference with your co-horts. These are not pitch sessions but rather peer sessions. Please attend the appropriate room and take advantage of the open dialogue.

Host: Bob Weiser (WOMR/WFMR) Peer Session - Managers

Pershing North

Join in round table discussion with your peers. This is a chance to connect, network, and begin the conference with your co-horts. These are not pitch sessions but rather peer sessions. Please attend the appropriate room and take advantage of the open dialogue.

Hosts: Shawna Cooper (Dollartone Records), Steve Garvan (Garvan Management)

Private Showcase Presenter Meeting

Shawnee Mission

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM John Oates Washington Park Place 1 Feature Interview, Book Signing & Master Class COMMUNITY John Oates, one half of the iconic rock and soul duo Hall & Oates, will conduct a masterclass on songwriting and discuss his decades long career, which includes inductions into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Oates will also be signing copies of his memoir, Change of Seasons, which was published in 2017.

Books will be available for purchase on site.

Interviewer: Doug Cox (Louis Jay Meyers Music Camp)

Peer Session - Venues Roanoke

Century A & B

Drop by the Exhibit Hall to visit over 70 trade show booths at the B2B hub for the conference. Presenters, come talk to the agents, managers, and labels representing showcasing artists. Artists, come learn about the gear, services, organizations, and opportunities that can benefit you. Collectors, come visit some of the finest instrument makers in land and play their latest creations.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Feature Interview Richard Thompson

Benton’s 20th Floor

COMMUNITY Guitar legend and folk-rock icon, Richard Thompson, will take questions and tell stories in a live interview. Speaking from a global and historical perspective, Thompson will take us through a look-back at 30-years of folk music as only he can.

Streaming: Get Money for Airplay Roanoke INDUSTRY TRACK The digital share of global music revenue was 50% in 2017. Hear insights for managers and artists from a panel of streaming industry professionals. Topics include sources of revenue (ad-supported, subscription, and video platforms), revenue tracking, legal issues, and more.

Moderator: Jimmy Rhine (Five Head Entertainment) DAY SCHEDULE

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Panelists: Beth Brinker (ASCAP), Jon Dillon (Standing O), Linda Bloss-Baum (SoundExchange) Crowdfunding: How-To, Or Not

Pershing East/West

ARTIST TRACK Crowdfunding has entered the mainstream in recent years as a way for artists and entrepreneurs to raise funds for programs, projects, and even production costs. Hear perspectives from artists, labels, and different roles across the industry who have launched successful campaigns.

Learn how to decide if this fundraising platform is right for your project, best-practice tips, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

THURSDAY

Join in round table discussion with your peers. This is a chance to connect, network, and begin the conference with your co-horts. These are not pitch sessions but rather peer sessions. Please attend the appropriate room and take advantage of the open dialogue.

Moderator: Tamara Kater (Mavens Music) Panelists: Enrique Chi (Artist), Erin McGrane (Artist), Karin Berquist (Artist), Lidford Detweiler (Artist)

Interviewers: MarySue Twohy (SiriusXM Satellite Radio) & Steve Winick (Library of Congress)

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THURSDAY PROGRAMMING Featured Interview LAA Recipient Jac Holzman/Elektra Records

Liberty

COMMUNITY Featured interview with Elektra Records founder and FAI Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Jac Holzman.

Come to hear a retrospective conversation with one of the early fixtures of the American Folk Music revival who produced and popularized some of the most iconic acts of the 60s and 70s.

Interviewer: Ted Olson (ETSU)

Five Minute Reflections on FAI’s 30 years

Shawnee Mission

Meet the Recording Academy Liberty INDUSTRY TRACK This presentation feature representatives from the Recording Academy’s Awards and Membership & Industry Relations departments who will discuss the basics of and participation in the GRAMMY® Awards process, benefits of membership, and ways the organization serves music communities across the country.

Presenters: Christine Albert (Swan Songs), Ralph Olivarez (Recording Academy), Reid Wick (Recording Academy)

Wisdom of the Whippersnappers

Pershing North

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY A time for reflection on FAI’s 30 year history. Come hear five minute memories, anecdotes, and tales from your fellow conference attendees. Will it be about their favorite showcase or how they met their spouse at FAI? Come listen and be entertained. Reflections have been submitted in advance for sharing during this time.

This is becoming a favorite newcomer to daytime programming at FAI. There is an ever-growing community of young artists and leaders who are taking charge of their careers and passions, and building lives that reflect their values and desires. Hear firsthand who they are, what inspires them, and their refreshing approaches to building careers and lifestyles.

Moderator: Treasa Levasseur (Folk Alliance International)

Decolonizing Folk

Pershing North

COMMUNITY

DAY SCHEDULE

Breaking through dominant Euro-centric perspectives when it comes to programming and curation can be complex and challenging. This session will include a frank discussion and practical steps toward recognizing and breaking down colonial patterns in event planning, musical curation, and community development.

Moderator: Karmina Daoudi (Old Town School of Folk Music) Panelists: Guy Davis (Artist), Julián Zugazagoitia (Nelson Atkins Museum), Pablo Sanhueza (Artist), Ruthie Foster (Artist), ShoShona Kish (Artist)

Social Media Efficiency

THURSDAY

Shawnee Mission

PRESENTER TRACK

ARTIST TRACK Social media is a powerful tool. It is also a costly investment of time and resources. Hear from social media professionals best practices on how to use it optimally for your personal and professional efforts. Topics include strategies for efficiency and results, content curation across various platforms, management platforms and scheduling, tips for increasing engagement, and how to decipher posting algorithms to determine who sees your content, and more!

Panelists: Erika Noguera (Folk Alliance International), Hunter Scott (LaFamos PR), Kimberly Sinclair (Spincount), Rob Evanoff (1888 Media)

As presenters, our goals and missions exist beyond ticket sales. Listen to some ideas on how diversity, social impact, sponsorships, etc. affect these decisions in curating the programs.

Moderator: Isabel Soffer (GlobalFEST) Panelists: Alan Greyeyes (Manitoba Music), Julián Zugazagoitia (Nelson Atkins Museum), Lynne Skromeda (Winnipeg Folk Festival), Matt Arnett (Groceryonhome/ Eddie’s Attic), Steve Johnson (Merlefest)

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Moderator: Molly Nagel Driessen (Market Monkeys)

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Curation Beyond Ticket Sales

Panelists: Adele Leahy (Artist), EmiSunshine Hamilton (Artist), Gregory Leahy (Artist), Uma Peters (Artist)

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Taking it to TV and Beyond Roanoke

Moderator: Erika Wollam Nichols (The Bluebird Cafe) Panelists: Karen Macmillan (Imagem), Mike Beck (Access Film), Tony Sculaderri (Sony Music)

Meet the Folk DJs Sponsored by Bill Wence Promotions

Century C

Artists, take advantage of the opportunity to sit down for a few minutes with your favorite Folk DJs. The Folk DJs are the voices of folk music on the radio and the internet. This is a new format designed to make it easier to connect. Grab the list of Folk DJs before you enter to map out your route. The room is organized by regions.

Bring plenty of CD’s and download cards.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Yoga

Washington Park Place 3

Instructor: Caroline Cotter

10:30 PM - 3:00 AM Instrument Check

Room 706

DAY SCHEDULE

Everyone wants to know how to make their way into mainstream placement within the realm of tv, film, and commercials. Hear from publishers how they find talent, set realistic fee expectations, and where the current landscape of publishing and licensing reside.

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

THURSDAY

INDUSTRY TRACK

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GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS

“…this rootsy troubadour continues to solidify his place in the upper tier of Americana”–USA Today THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15TH, 6:45PM BENTON’S 20TH FLOOR

THE STRAY BIRDS “…this is a band that seems poised to take off in a new— and very exciting—musical direction.”–NPR Music THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15TH, 8:15PM BENTON’S 20TH FLOOR YEPROC.COM

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16 8:00AM

9:00AM

11:00AM

10:00AM

12:00PM

1:00PM

REGISTRATION 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Washington Park Place 2 INSTRUMENT CHECK 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Penn Valley HEALTH FAIR 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pershing South

FRIENDS OF BILL W.

EXHIBIT HALL

9:30AM - 10:30 AM

Brookside

REGIONAL BREAKFAST

REGIONAL MEETINGS

COMMUNITY GATHERING: ADDRESSING HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION

FAR-WEST Sponsored by 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Roanoke Grassy Hill Entertainment

8:30 AM 9:00 AM Roanoke Foyer

12:00PM - 1:00 PM

FARM 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Liberty

GLOBAL MEET UP: LATIN AMERICA

NERFA 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Pershing North

Century C

10:30 AM -11:45 AM

Pershing North

DAY SCHEDULE

SERFA 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

HOW TO HOUSE CONCERT

Pershing East/West

Liberty

SWRFA 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Shawnee Mission

MASTERS OF DISASTER

10:30 AM -11:45 AM

10:30 AM -11:45 AM

Shawnee Mission

ON THE GRIDDLE FRIDAY

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Pershing East/West

COMMUNICATING WITH PRESS

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Roanoke

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COMMUNITY

ARTIST TRACK

INDUSTRY TRACK

PRESENTER TRACK

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2:00PM

4:00PM

3:00PM

6:00PM

5:00PM

Closes at 11:00 PM Closes at 11:00 PM

MERCH 2:00 PM -7:00 PM Century Foyer

Closes at 7:00 PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Century A & B

FILM - AMERICAN FOLK 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Brookside

LOOKING BACK: FAI’S 30TH CELEBRATION

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

GLOBAL MEET UP: EUROPE Pershing North

WISDOM OF THE ELDERS

ARCHIVING

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Century C

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Pershing North

RECEPTION Sponsored by Showcase Scotland Expo

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Liberty

Liberty

DIVERSIFYING THE APPROACH

JIMMY LAFAVE TRIBUTE

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Shawnee Mission

THE MERCH CONUNDRUM

THE GOOD WORK: CHARITIES

DAY SCHEDULE

GLOBAL MEET UP: OCEANIC

Century C

RECEPTION

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Pershing East/West

FRIDAY

Shawnee Mission

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Pershing East/West

RADIO TODAY

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Roanoke

RECORDING ROOTS MUSIC TODAY

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

OFFICIAL SHOWCASES 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM see pgs 94-95

Roanoke

THE FUTURE OF THE LABEL Presented by A2IM

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Garden Terrace

EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA Sponsored by BuzzAngle Music

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Garden Terrace

FRIDAY SHOWCASES

PRIVATE SHOWCASES 10:30 PM - 4:00 AM see pocket guide 5th, 6th, 7th Floors Wristband required to attend the Private Showcases.

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FRIDAY PROGRAMMING 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Roanoke Foyer Regional Breakfast Sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment

Global Meet Up: Latin America

Meet the leaders of your local region and many of the folks who are attending from your area. A great way to make new friends in your own backyard and see how you can contribute to the growth of your Folk Alliance International region. Information will be available on special regional activities and each regional conference.

A continental breakfast is available for the early risers.

Meetups are for delegates from or working actively in the specified Meetup area or community. This open format peer session is a chance to introduce yourself to others from your Global region, explore career and network interests, share challenges, and discuss norms.

Pershing North

COMMUNITY

How to House Concert Liberty PRESENTER TRACK

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Regional Meetings FAR-West FARM

Roanoke Liberty

NERFA

Pershing North

SERFA

Pershing East/West

SWRFA

Shawnee Mission

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Registration

Washington Park Place 2

Moderator: Cheryl Kagan (Folk ‘N Great Music House Concerts) Panelists: Jerod Rivers (Folk Alliance International), KC Clifford (Artist), Leonard Podolak (Home Routes), Paul Barker (Barker House Concerts) Masters of Disaster

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Friends of Bill W. Brookside

DAY SCHEDULE

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Health Fair

You love music, artists, and intimate shows. The natural next step is to host a house concert. Learn how to do it legally and effectively while having fun from veterans.

Grab a bit of history on the evolution of the house concert, and learn about the Folk Alliance International PRO House Concert agreement.

Pershing South

FRIDAY

The Health Fair includes the following services: MusiCares Dental Clinic and Ear Plug Clinic; Eye Exams sponsored

by National Vision; RockDocs: a healing collaboration between artists and health providers; and massages.

Eligibility for MusiCare services and eye exams consists of documented employment in the music industry for at least five years or credited contribution to six commercially released recordings or videos.

Every presenter has faced disaster, be it natural or manmade. Hear some tips and approaches to remaining calm in the storm when you are responsible for your venue, audience, liability, and the end product.

Moderator: Matt Smith (Passim) Panelists: Anne Pitts (Levitt Shell), John “Klon” Koehler (Klondike Resources), Lisa Schwartz (Philadelphia Folk Festival), Tanya Corbin (Edmonton Folk Festival), Troy Greencorn (Stanfest)

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Instrument Check

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PRESENTER TRACK

Penn Valley

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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ARTIST TRACK

Exhibit Hall

Ever wonder how a radio music director decides which recording to add for airplay? Our panel of radio, venue​​ and production experts will listen to the first sixty seconds of your song and give instant i​mpressions​. They’ll weigh in on ​programming uses, ​production qualities​,​and ​business opportunities and share their initial reactions to your work​​. Pick your song carefully--you have only one minute to make an impression! Marked CDs will be collected at the beginning of the workshop and chosen by blind lottery. Do you have what it takes to sit in the hot seat?

Drop by the Exhibit Hall to visit over 70 trade show booths at the B2B hub for the conference. Presenters, come talk to the agents, managers, and labels representing showcasing artists. Artists, come learn about the gear, services, organizations, and opportunities that can benefit you. Collectors, come visit some of the finest instrument makers in land and play their latest creations.

Moderator: William Kennedy Jr. (Charterhouse Music Group)

Century A & B

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Diversifying the Approach

Shawnee Mission

PRESENTER TRACK

Panelists: Brad Hunt (WNS Group), Greg Torrington (Stingray), Ian Zolitor (WXPN), John Platt (WFUV), Mary Sue Twohy (SiriusXM)

There is a difference in bringing a dominant audience to a diverse programmed event vs. creating a diverse audience that is inclusive and interested in all programming. Learn how to reach a 360 degree level of diversity in our venues.

Communicating with Press Roanoke

Moderator: Candace Shaw (Canadian Women Working in Music)

INDUSTRY TRACK Get noticed by the press and generate organic media exposure. How to use tools such as websites, press releases, social media, networking, and more to get beyond the spam filter and into the papers!

Panelists: Alka Sharma (Folk Music Ontario), Bev Burton (Cambridge Folk Festival), David Barnard (Heritage Canada), Sharon Yasowski (Levitt Foundation)

Moderator: Joan Kornblith (Loud Poet Society)

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Panelists: Beth Cavanagh (What’s The Story?), Cary Baker (Conqueroo), Devon Léger (Hearth Music), Karen Heller (Karen Heller Creative), Mike Smith (Bloodshot Records)

Global Meet Up: Oceanic

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Community Gathering: Addressing Harassment & Discrimination

Pershing North

COMMUNITY

Century C

Meetups are for delegates from or working actively in the specified Meetup area or community. This open format peer session is a chance to introduce yourself to others from your Global region, explore career and network interests, share challenges, and discuss norms.

DAY SCHEDULE

On the Griddle

COMMUNITY Radio Today Roanoke INDUSTRY TRACK

FRIDAY

A primer on sexual and gender harassment and discrimination for allies and advocates, this professionally facilitated training session for all delegates will address sexual harassment, sexual orientation discrimination, and gender identity issues in the music industry. Come to learn about resources, tools, and methods to build safe spaces for all within the folk community. After the session there will be additional time for break-out discussions in facilitated affinity groups. Trained advocates will be available to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, information, referrals, and problem solving if you or someone you know would like to speak to someone.

A discussion on the similarities and differences between on air and internet radio. Discover how funding, programming, sponsorships, and legalities are structured in each format.

Moderator: Brad Paul (Brad Paul Media) Panelists: Bruce Meisterman (WKNO), Mike Pengra (MPR), Tom Coxworth (CKUA)

Facilitators: Becca Anderson (MOCSA), Diane Burkholder (DB Approach), Kelsey Saragnese (MOCSA)

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FRIDAY PROGRAMMING Future of the Label Presented by A2IM

Garden Terrace

While labels remain at the heart of artist’s successful careers, the business has changed at every level. Join The American Association of Independent Music to explore the roles of data, distribution, independent labels, and label services to look at the role that record labels currently serve and how they will evolve in the future.

Film - American Folk Brookside Enjoy this special screening featuring Joe Purdy and Amber Rubarth. Two strangers, both folk musicians stranded in California, take a road trip to New York in the days after 9/11. A story about the kindness of strangers and the power of music. Q & A to follow.

Moderator: David Macias (Thirty Tigers)

Moderator: Patrick Ferrell

The Merch Conundrum

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pershing East/West

Panelists: Amber Rubarth (Artist), Joe Purdy (Artist), Matt Miller (Producer)

ARTIST TRACK How is merch evolving in the digital marketplace? A panel discussion on determining the return on investment (ROI) for a vast marketplace of CDs, vinyl, t-shirts, letterpress posters, and countless branded items. Hear from experienced artists, industry professionals, and manufacturers how to determine what is essential, what sells, and what makes sense for your brand and your bottom line.

Moderator: Amie Therrien (Balsam Pier Music) Panelists: Jason Galaz (Muddy Roots Music), Justin Nordell (Philadelphia Folk Society), Kimber Ludiker (Artist), Peter Karakter (Karakter Worldwide) Wisdom of the Elders Liberty COMMUNITY DAY SCHEDULE

Annually we honor our dearest teachers, leaders, and luminaries by celebrating our living legends. Established

by Sonny Ochs in 2010, this panel is an interview of three community elders in an intimate forum as they share perspectives from a lifetime in folk music. Join us for their reflections, humor, and insights, and an invaluable time to listen to these remarkable path-pavers and wave-makers.

Moderator: Don Bird (Consultant), Scott Alarik (Writer)

FRIDAY

Panelists: Hans Theessink (Artist), Holly Near (Artist), Tom Chapin (Artist)

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Exploring the Importance of Data Sponsored by BuzzAngle Music

Garden Terrace

BuzzAngle Music provides an unmatched platform for daily granular music consumption data by song, album and/or artist at a market level with extensive filtering to create any custom report. This session will give you the basics of how to use the platform to better market artists and their music and explore strategic ways to use the insights that BuzzAngle Music data provides.

Presenter: Chris Muratore (BuzzAngle) Archiving

Liberty

COMMUNITY How do you effectively archive your materials as an artist, recording engineer, collector, or venue? Hear from the professionals how their collections have been tendered and utilized over the years.

Moderator: Steve Ramm (Music Critic) Panelists: Betsy Siggins (Folk New England), Derek Long (Marr Sound Archives), Jayme Stone (Artist), Sam Lee (Artist)

Recording Roots Music Today

Roanoke

INDUSTRY TRACK This panel will feature GRAMMYÂŽ-winning recording engineers and producers who will discuss a variety of topics related to making great records. Panel topics will include pre-production, studio techniques, as well as realworld examples and anecdotes.

Moderator: Bil VornDick (Mountainside Music) Panelists: Matt Ross-Spang (Producer/Engineer), Trina Shoemaker (Producer)

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Global Meet Up: Europe

Pershing North

COMMUNITY

Reception Sponsored by Showcase Scotland Expo

Meetups are for delegates from or working actively in the specified Meetup area or community. This open format peer session is a chance to introduce yourself to others from your Global region, explore career and network interests, share challenges, and discuss norms.

The Good Work: Charities

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Century C

10:30 PM - 3:00 AM Instrument Check

Room 706

Pershing East/West

ARTIST TRACK The FAI community hosts a myriad of artists who are doing good deeds on and off stage. Enjoy this panel of artists discussing their role in the establishing, leading, or participating in charitable projects ranging from social justice, veteran’s efforts, prison advocacy, health, and more.

Moderator: Amanda Rheaume (Artist) Panelists: Amanda Gresham (United by Music North America), John Flynn (Artist), Justine Ferland (Let Yourself Trust), Martyn Joseph (Artist), Mary Gauthier (Artist)

Jimmy Lafave Tribute

Shawnee Mission

COMMUNITY TRACK

DAY SCHEDULE

A songwriters’ songwriter, consummate performer, and friend to all, Jimmy LaFave is missed by the entire folk music community. His joyful manner, creative work, and helping hand touched everyone he met. Join us as his friends reminisce and share his songs.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Looking Back: FAI’s 30th Celebration

Century C

Enjoy a short film about the rich, 30 year history of Folk Alliance International followed by discussion with past executive directors, long time board members, and supporters.

Moderator: Scott Alarik (Journalist/Documentarian) Panelists: Aengus Finnan (Current Executive Director), Art Menius (Steering Committee Member, First Manager of FAI), Cindy Cogbill (Former Staff Member), Dan Navarro (Past Board Member), Dianne Tankle (Steering Committee, Past Board Member), Phyllis Barney (Past Board Member, Former Executive Director)

FRIDAY

COMMUNITY

FAI30 TV CHANNEL Turn your TV to Channel 95 to watch the FAI30 Channel! Featuring mini-documentaries about 30 Years of FAI and the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award videos, as well as Rifles & Rosary Beads, a documentary about Mary Gauthier’s work with veterans, sponsored by Thirty Tigers.

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Make Summer 2018 a celebration of traditional dance, music & song!

Join us this July - August for American contras & squares, English country dance, morris & sword, folk song, traditional music, and more at our week-long adult camps and family camps in MA, MI, NH, & WV

See details of all our programs at cdss.org/camp 413-203-5467 x2

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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17 8:00AM

9:00AM

11:00AM

10:00AM

12:00PM

1:00PM

REGISTRATION 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Washington Park Place 2 INSTRUMENT CHECK 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Penn Valley

EXHIBIT HALL FRIENDS OF BILL W.

9:30AM - 10:30 AM

Brookside

FIRST-TIMERS CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Room 1843

SPEED MEETINGS Sponsored by Oklahoma Film + Music Office

YOGA

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Washington Park Place 3

Century C

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

MODERN DAY ACTIVISM

10:30 AM -11:45 AM

Pershing North

SHOWING UP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE TRAINING

10:30 AM -11:45 AM

Liberty

BOOK SIGNING DAR WILLIAMS

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

DAY SCHEDULE

Garden Terrace

EXPLORING PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS

10:30 AM -11:45 AM

Shawnee Mission

GENE SHAY SONGWRITING CRITIQUE

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SATURDAY

Pershing East/West

DEFINING BOUNDARIES (VISA AND IMMIGRATION)

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Roanoke

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EXHIBIT HALL

COMMUNITY

ARTIST TRACK

INDUSTRY TRACK

PRESENTER TRACK

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2:00PM

4:00PM

3:00PM

6:00PM

5:00PM

Closes at 11:00 PM MERCH 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM Century Foyer

Closes at 11:00 PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Century A & B SILENT AUCTION 2:00 PM - 10:45 PM Garden Terrace

Closes at 10:45 PM

FILM - AMERICAN EPIC

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Brookside

GUEST SPEAKER & ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

ARCHIVE CHALLENGE

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Washington Park Place 1

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

REORGANIZING ORGANIZATION

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Pershing North

Pershing North

MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER

BEAR FAMILY RECORDS RELEASE

WOMEN IN MUSIC

Century C

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Liberty

IMPORTANCE OF RADIO CHARTS FOR FOLK MUSIC

INDIGENOUS STATE

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Shawnee Mission

RECEPTION Sponsored by Canadian Independent Music Association, Délégation du Québec à Chicago, Folk Music Canada, FolQuébec

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Century Foyer

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Liberty

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: MUSIC, MATH, AND MEDIA ARTS featuring HENRY NAM

DAY SCHEDULE

LANDSCAPE OF HEALTH INSURANCE

RECEPTION

Shawnee Mission

SATURDAY

PARENTHOOD AND THE ARTIST LIFE

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Pershing East/West

GETTING LEGAL

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Roanoke

BRANDING: ELEVATE YOUR PLATFORM

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Roanoke

SOUNDEXCHANGE 201: REGISTER AND MAXIMIZE STREAMING REVENUE Sponsored by SoundExchange

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Garden Terrace

SATURDAY SHOWCASES OFFICIAL SHOWCASES 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM see pgs 96-97 PRIVATE SHOWCASES 10:30 PM - 4:00 AM see pocket guide 5th, 6th, 7th Floors Wristband required to attend the Private Showcases.

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SATURDAY PROGRAMMING 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

First Timers Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment

Room 1843

Pershing North

INDUSTRY TRACK

Start your last full day out right by joining first timers for a casual breakfast. Strategize together about what panels to attend and talk about what you learned the previous days. Several conference veterans wearing the “Ask Me” pins will be around to answer questions.

2017 FAI conference was themed ‘Forbidden Folk’ calling together a community of action. This work will never be finished and cannot be encapsulated into one panel or presentation. However, the good work, resistance, and activism continues. Flourishing work in activism and social justice work are a modern day, every day need.

Moderator: Elizabeth Cawein (Music Export Memphis)

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration

Modern Day Activism

Washington Park Place 2

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Panelists: Mary Gauthier (Artist), Rev. Osagyefo Sekou (Artist), Ryan Harvey (Firebrand Records), Vox Sambou (Artist)

Friends of Bill W. Brookside Exploring Performing Arts Centers PRESENTER TRACK

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Gene Shay Songwriting Critique

Pershing East/West

ARTIST TRACK Open to audience members and songwriters seeking input, this annual forum is a chance to experience a songwriting help session and critique. Each songwriter will perform one unrecorded song and receive constructive feedback from a panel of experts on melody, lyric, and instrumentation. This is not a performance critique. Many great songs have debuted at this workshop, one of the longest running workshops at FAI. Songwriters: Sign up in advance at the information booth and come prepared with 5 copies of the unrecorded song lyric sheets.

DAY SCHEDULE

Moderator: Rich Warren (WFMT Radio - The Midnight Special) Panelists: Bill Garrett (Borealis Records), Bil Vorndick (Producer), Connie Kaldor (performing songwriter), Tom Paxton (performing songwriter)

SATURDAY

Speed Meetings

Century C Sponsored by Oklahoma Film + Music Office Join us for a limited-access intensive session to fast-track your career relationships. Agents, managers and showcase artists are invited to meet key presenters and industry. Come prepared to share your elevator speech and music samples while learning what others are looking for, all in five minutes per meeting. Advance online sign-up is required. (Cancellations will be filled by waitlist onsite.)

Performing Arts Centers (PAC’s) are growing in number at Folk Alliance. Discover what sets a PAC apart from other venues in terms of programming, development, staff structure, etc. Hear from some prominent artistic and development directors regarding the intricate nature of their roles and how you can be involved.

Moderator: Art Menius Panelist: Emily Behrmann (Carlsen Center), Kevin Murdock (Manhattan Arts)

Defining Boundaries (Visa and Immigration)

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INDUSTRY TRACK A presentation on the basics of work visa immigration for artists and teams. Topics include temporary visas for musicians, exceptions, defining “work” and showcase opportunities, Green Card requirements, and more. There will be time for Q&A. Presented by: Matthew Covey (Tamizdat/Covey Law)

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Instrument Check

Shawnee Mission

Penn Valley

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Showing Up for Social Justice Training Liberty COMMUNITY Showing Up for Racial Justice is a national network organizing white people for racial justice. Through personal support, political education, and solidarity action, SURJ moves people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice with passion and accountability. This session, facilitated by local SURJ Kansas City, will ground attendees in seven Points of Unity (essential values to win a racial justice movement) while practicing tangible skills to discuss and disrupt white privilege in ourselves and the community at large.

Presenter: Justin Stein (SURJ Kansas City) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Dar Williams: Book Signing

Garden Terrace

Dar Williams will be signing copies of her book, What I Found in a Thousand Towns: A Traveling Musician’s Guide to Rebuilding America’s Communities One Coffee Shop, Dog Run, and Open-Mike Night at a Time. Books will be available for purchase onsite.

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Importance of Radio Charts for Folk Music

Shawnee Mission

INDUSTRY TRACK The radio chart landscape for folk music is shifting. At the end of 2017, Richard Gillman (founder of the Folk DJ community chart) announced his retirement. The chart has been transferred to FAI as host, and the backend platform has been re-programmed to build on the legacy of Richard’s work. Meanwhile, a new spin-based folk radio chart was launched last August by NACC (Northam American College and Community). What do these developments mean for artists, DJs, labels, and promoters – for the FAI community and for the Folk genre’s standing in the broader music industry?

Moderator: William Kennedy Jr. (Charterhouse Music Group) Panelists: Devon Leger (Hearth Music), Kari Estrin (Kari Estrin Mgt/Consulting), MarySue Twohy (SiriusXM), Richard Gillman

Bear Family Records Release Liberty COMMUNITY Washington Park Place 3

Instructor: Caroline Cotter 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall

Century A & B

Drop by the Exhibit Hall to visit over 70 trade show booths at the B2B hub for the conference. Presenters, come talk to the agents, managers, and labels representing showcasing artists. Artists, come learn about the gear, services, organizations, and opportunities that can benefit you. Collectors, come visit some of the finest instrument makers in land and play their latest creations.

When Woody Guthrie died on October 3, 1967, after a stubborn fifteen year bout with Huntington‘s Disease, a lot of people who had known him, worked with him, or just sung his songs felt a spontaneous desire to do something. Two concerts were held featuring Bob Dylan, Jack Elliott, Arlo Guthrie, Tom Paxton, Richie Havens, Odetta, and many more. Those fortunate enough to attend participated in one of the most exciting and remarkable musical experiences of all time. This panel will discuss the two concerts and the new “Woody Guthrie: The Tribute Concerts” 3-CD release, with special panel guests.

DAY SCHEDULE

Yoga

Presentation: Steve Rosenthal & Tom Paxton

Landscape of Health Insurance

SATURDAY

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Pershing North

COMMUNITY The healthcare landscape is changing. What to do with all the new changes with health insurance? Explore the importance of communicating to the most at risk among us.

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SATURDAY PROGRAMMING Getting Legal Roanoke

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

INDUSTRY TRACK

Film - American Epic Brookside

It’s easy to get lost in the fine print. Attend this brief review of legal issues to determine what you can manage on your own and when it is time to call the pros. Learn how to read music industry agreements, what to watch out for in major deal agreements, and the basics of recording, publishing, management, and distribution deals. There will be time for Q&A.

American Epic is a sweeping multi-media project that rediscovers a forgotten era in American history - and brings it forward to the modern day. American Epic represents a ten-year odyssey by Allison McGourty, director Bernard MacMahon, musician Duke Erikson, and audio engineer Nicholas Bergh, that involved tracking down countless long forgotten musicians, restoring the music that they recorded and reassembling the technology that created it. Along the way they brought some of the most important figures in contemporary culture to help them on their quest. Q & A to follow.

Moderator: Neeta Ragoowansi (SVP) Panelists: Bruce Newman (Newman, DeCoster, & Co.), Jeff Brown (Attorney), Nan Warshaw (Bloodshot Records), Nicolas Beaudoing (Hearst Magazines)

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Parenthood and the Artist Life

Pershing East/West

Washington Park Place 1

ARTIST TRACK

COMMUNITY

An evergreen topic with no limit of perspectives. Hear road-tested advice and unvarnished truths from folk parents who are building and maintaining sustainable careers that include children. Topics include navigating balance, self-care, hard choices, and how to prioritize joy, financial sustainability, and healthy kids amidst the chaos.

Come hear pre-registered artists play their creative interpretations of songs from the American Folklife Center (AFC) archive at the Library of Congress. The archive contains cylinder recordings of Native American song, the Lomaxes’ pioneering discs, and recent borndigital recordings. Best known performers include Muddy Waters, Pete Seeger, Honeyboy Edwards, Woody Guthrie, Aunt Molly Jackson, Lead Belly, Doc Watson, Bill Monroe, and Jean Ritchie. In honor of FAI’s 30th Anniversary, this year’s artists have been encouraged to perform songs by those FAI Lifetime Achievement Award winners whose recordings reside in the AFC Archive. This showcase is a joint presentation of Folk Alliance International and AFC.

Moderator: Priscilla Priebe (Green Room Music) Panelists: AHI (Artist), Ana Egge (Artist), Graydon James (Artist), Laura Spink (Artist), Matt Sever (Artist)

DAY SCHEDULE

SoundExchange 201: Garden Terrace Register and Maximize Streaming Revenue Sponsored by SoundExchange

SATURDAY

Are you getting all your digital performance royalties from the streaming services? This must-attend session will cover the basics about SoundExchange, royalty administration, rights management and how to add your voice to the important advocacy work we do on behalf of the entire music industry. SoundExchange’s stateof-the-art platform makes registering, administering repertoire and becoming a SoundExchange member easy! SoundExchange develops business solutions to benefit the entire music industry. The organization collects and distributes digital performance royalties on behalf of nearly 155,000 recording artists and master rights owners accounts and administers direct agreements on behalf of rights owners and licensees. To date, SoundExchange has paid out nearly $5 billion in royalties. SXWorks, a SoundExchange subsidiary, acquired the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA) which represents music publishers and administers the majority of songs recorded, sold, and broadcast in Canada.

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Archive Challenge

Panelists: Jennifer Cutting (Library of Congress), Stephen Winick (Library of Congress)

2:00 PM - 10:45 PM Silent Auction

Garden Terrace

Today only! The silent auction features items donated to FAI for fundraising purposes. Items are available for pickup immediately following the auction’s close

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Women in Music Liberty

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Shawnee Mission

Women are prevalent in the music industry. Does presence and visibility necessarily mean equality? Explore this discussion with artists and industry professionals of all ages. Hear their opinions and tales of their own experiences as females in this creative and busy world.

INDUSTRY TRACK First Nations people have a vital and critical place in our music ecosystem and community at large. Explore the role of the artist and the place of music in indigenous society. Discuss the challenges faced by indigenous artists, cultural workers, and presenters and learn about issues of prejudice in the industry. Gain an awareness of cultural protocols and learn best practices for engaging indigenous artists and audiences beyond tokenism.

Moderator: Erin Benjamin (Music Canada Live) Panelists: Dayna Kurtz (Artist), Dar Williams (Artist), Katherine DePaul (Artist Vision Management), Marcella Simien (Artist), Neeta Ragoowansi (Women in Music)

Moderator: ShoShona Kish (Digging Roots) Panelists: Alan Greyeyes (Manitoba Music), Anika Moa (Artist), Gerald Torres (Attorney), Jay Gilday (Artist), Sara Ajnnak (Artist)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Guest Speaker: Mary Chapin Carpenter (see page 33)

Roanoke

INDUSTRY TRACK Visual impressions are undeniably important, as is the whole package beyond artist images. Building a consistent brand through graphic design, imagery, and mission-specific language honors your hardwork and elevates your platform. Hear best practice advice from experts on how to grow your business and build brand awareness.

Reception Century Foyer Sponsored by Canadian Independent Music Association, Délégation du Québec à Chicago, Folk Music Canada, FolQuébec 10:30 PM - 3:00 AM

Panelists: Christina Dunkley (Compass Records), Jill Kettles (Miss JillPR), Jon Langford (Artist), Kyle Taylor (Oden)

Instrument Check

Pershing North

COMMUNITY A panel of small scale event organizers whose main focus is building and engaging the community. An open panel discussion about struggles and rewards with a goal of offering best practices to people who might want to instigate new programming.

Moderator: Shawna Cooper (Dollartone) Panelists: Alice Sellwood (Polyphonic Ground), Findlay Napier (Artist), Kristin Andreassan (Artist), Laura Cortese (Artist)

Artist in Residence: Music, Math, and Media Arts featuring Henry Nam (see page 35) 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Moderator: Michelle Conceison (Market Monkeys)

Reorganizing Organization

Century C

Room 706 DAY SCHEDULE

Branding: Elevate Your Platform

COMMUNITY

SUNDAY FEB 18 EVENTS 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Songwriters Breakfast Sponsored by SWRFA

Brookside

There’s a tradition to just sit down and write a good song. Songwriters, we invite you to join in this tradition and add to the legacy of new songs created during the conference. Participation Instructions: 1. Pick a topic from the jar at Information (Century Foyer); 2. Write a 2-3 minute song this weekend on your interpretation of the topic; 3. When your song is finished, sign up to perform at Information; 4. Arrive in advance of 10:00am. Good luck!

SATURDAY

Indigenous State

Host: Dalis Allen (SWRFA/ Kerrville Folk Festival) 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Closing Party The Guild, 1621 Locust, KCMO Sponsored by Boulevard Brewing Company Transportation provided by VisitKC.

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ROOM #535 AMBASSADORS SUITE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

10:45 PM - KIM HARRIS 11:15 PM - DYLAN MENZIE 11:45 PM - CY 12:15 AM - EARLE & COFFIN 12:45 AM - RUBE & RAKE 1:15 AM - IAN FOSTER

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND

2:00PM - 3:00PM - ERIN COSTELO - IAN FOSTER - RUBE & RAKE - STEVE POLTZ 3:00PM - 4:00PM - DYLAN MENZIE - EARLE & COFFIN - KIM HARRIS - RUSSELL DECARLE 10:45 PM - MATTHEW BYRNE 11:15 PM - FORTUNATE ONES 11:45 PM - KIM HARRIS 12:15 AM - ROSE COUSINS 12:45 AM - DEVARROW 1:15 AM - ERIN COSTELO 1:45 AM - CY 2:15 AM - ELEPHANT SESSIONS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND

2:00PM - 3:00PM - ROSE COUSINS - MATTHEW BYRNE - IAN FOSTER - MAYA DE VITRY 3:00PM - 4:00PM - CY - RUBE & RAKE - JOHN SMITH 10:45 PM - ERIN COSTELO 11:15 PM - EARLE & COFFIN 11:45 PM - DEVARROW 12:15 AM - DYLAN MENZIE 12:45 AM - FORTUNATE ONES 1:15 AM - OUROBOROS 1:45 AM - BREABACH

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND

2:00PM - 3:00PM - FORTUNATE ONES - DYLAN MENZIE EARLE & COFFIN - KIRBY BROWN 3:00PM - 4:00PM - ERIN COSTELO - DEVARROW - KIM HARRIS - WILLIAM CRIGHTON 10:45 PM - RUBE & RAKE 11:15 PM - LISA LEBLANC 11:45 PM - ROSE COUSINS 12:15 AM - CY 12:45 AM - MATTHEW BYRNE 1:15 AM - OUROBOROS 1:45 AM - IAN FOSTER 2:15 AM - RURA

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BARBARA JO KAMMER “Out of a rich spacious Americana bed of sound her voice rises up like a clear torch of hope and wisdom.”

—Rebecca Folsom Barbara Jo Kammer’s debut solo album, One Song at a Time, is a collection of classic country, bluegrass, folk, and Americana. As an artist in recovery from addiction, her work reflects her remarkable journey into sobriety.

SHOWCASES Wed. 10 - 10:25 p.m.

11 - 11:25 p.m.

Access Green, Rm. 629 Access Green, Rm. 629

(ITR with Mara Levine)

12:20 - 12:40 a.m. Access Red, Rm. 630 Thur. 10:30 - 11 p.m.

Fri. Sat. BarbaraJoKammer.com barbarajo@barbarajokammer.com

3 - 3:30 p.m.

3:30 - 4 p.m.

10 - 10:25 p.m.

(Supporting Mara Levine)

Access Blue, Rm. 552

(ITR with Mara Levine & Savage Hearts)

Lilfest, Rm. 728 Lilfest, Rm. 728 Casey Jones Music Fest., Rm. 628

(Special guest with Savage Hearts)

#2 Album and #3 Artist on the Folk DJ Chart / #9 on the Bluegrass Today Grassicana Chart Look for Barbara Jo’s original single, “The Winning Side,” featured on the CD in your FAI tote bag: American Songbird presents Gems of Folk 2018 FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018 | FOLK.ORG

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Always Happy To Be Back At Folk Alliance Borealis Is Pleased To Present SATURDAY NIGHT Room 616 – Westin

11:00 PM

12:00 Midnight

11:30 PM

JAYME STONE’S FOLKLIFE

THE FUGITIVES

BEPPE GAMBETTA

12:30 AM

CHRIS RONALD

1:00 AM

LINDA MCRAE

COMING COMING SOON SOON NEW NEW MUSIC MUSIC FROM FROM

SHARI ULRICH, JAMES KEELAGHAN, LE VENT DU NORD AND THE AL PURDY PROJECT Download or purchase Borealis recordings from our website.

Also available from iTunes ® and Amazon. www.borealisrecords.com 1-877-530-4288 toll-free / 416-530-4288

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Kittel & Co. inhabits the space between classical and acoustic roots, Celtic and bluegrass aesthetics, folk and jazz sensibilities. The group features American fiddler, violinist, and composer Jeremy Kittel (previously of the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet), mandolin phenom Josh Pinkham, transcendent cellist Nathaniel Smith, singular guitarist Quinn Bachand and hammer-dulcimer wizard Simon Chrisman. “(Kittel & Co.), with the mandolinist Joshua Pinkham and guitarist Quinn Bachand, takes the string band tradition to marvellously rarefied levels of collective virtuosity. Playing a repertoire from bluegrass to Bach to a strathspey and reel set… [they] sounded thrillingly spontaneous. ...Taking traditional music forward.”

-Times UK

OFFICIAL SHOWCASE (TRIO ONLY): Saturday 6:45 PM / Benton’s 20th Floor Westin

Whorls to be released on Compass Records in April 2018.

Pre-order @ jeremykittel.com

CHECK DIRECTORY FOR PRIVATE SHOWCASE SCHEDULE

Huge selection of unique, vintage and handmade banjos, mandolins and guitars Full service repair, vintage restoration and custom builds See our complete inventory at www.bfstrings.com

While visiting KC, stop by our shop at 4448 Belleview only a few minutes from the Conference

Visit us at BOOTH #106 in the Exhibit Hall

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OFFICIAL SHOWCASES - THURSDAY BENTON’S

BROOKSIDE

CENTURY C

GARDEN TERRACE

LIBERTY

On 20th Floor

Lobby Level

Ballroom Level

Mezzanine Level

Ballroom Level

STAGE SPONSORED BY

SOUNDS AUSTRALIA

GLOBALFEST

Rosie & the Riveters

Cubanisms

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Anne McCue

Cuñao

Daniel Champagne

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Grant-Lee Phillips

Celeigh Cardinal

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Christie Lenée

Villalobos Brothers

Shelley Segal

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Missy Raines

Sally & George

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Crys Matthews 7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

The Next Generation Leahy

Hat Fitz & Cara 7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

The Stray Birds

Kim Taylor

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Oliver Swain

Black Umfolosi

Monique Clare

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Steve Poltz

in/PLANES

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

THURSDAY

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

John Flynn

Making Movies

Ruby Boots

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

Anna & Elizabeth

Johnsmith

9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

James Maddock

Delhi 2 Dublin

William Crighton

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

SHOWCASES

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STAGE SPONSORED BY

STAGE SPONSORED BY

YEP ROC & MERLEFEST

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PERSHING EAST/WEST

PERSHING NORTH

SHAWNEE MISSION

WASHINGTON PARK PLACE 1

Ballroom Level

Ballroom Level

Ballroom Level

Lobby Level

Lobby Level STAGE SPONSORED BY

STAGE SPONSORED BY

INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION

THE BLUES FOUNDATION

Tom Chapin

Fiver Fines

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Hans Theessink

Marcella René Simien 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Courtney Hartman 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Erin Costelo

Elsten Torres

Dan Navarro

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Hackensaw Boys 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Dizraeli

Dylan Menzie

Over the Rhine

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Rita Chiarelli

NewTown

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

Jack Semple

Tom Prasada Rao

Royal Wood

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Guy Davis

Rachel Baiman

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Kristian Blak

Allison Pierce

Anais Mitchell

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

John Oates

Molly Tuttle

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Mary Gauthier 9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

Mile Twelve 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

SHOWCASES

Ruthie Foster

Aerialists 9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

American Folk starring Joe Purdy and Amber Rubarth

THURSDAY

Chris “Bad News” Barnes

WASHINGTON PARK PLACE 3

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OFFICIAL SHOWCASES - FRIDAY BENTON’S

BROOKSIDE

CENTURY C

GARDEN TERRACE

LIBERTY

On 20th Floor

Lobby Level

Ballroom Level

Mezzanine Level

Ballroom Level

STAGE SPONSORED BY

STAGE SPONSORED BY

SHOWCASE SCOTLAND EXPO

CANADIAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Jon Langford’s Four Lost Souls

Union Duke 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Ambre McLean

Talisk

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

The LYNNeS

Newpoli 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Charlie Mars

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Liz Stringer

Fara

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Suzie Vinnick

Radio Free Honduras 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Matthew Byrne

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Amanda Rheaume

RURA

Daoirí Farrell

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

Colter Wall

Henry Nam

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Findlay Napier

Breabach

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Devarrow

Nathalie Pires with Ensemble Iberica 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Earle and Coffin

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Cy

Elephant Sessions

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

Kolonien 9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

Raine Hamilton String Trio

Julian Taylor FRIDAY

9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

Jake Morley

SKERRYVORE

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

SHOWCASES

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9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

Sam Reider and The Human Hands 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

PERSHING EAST/WEST

PERSHING NORTH

SHAWNEE MISSION

WASHINGTON PARK PLACE 1

Ballroom Level

Ballroom Level

Ballroom Level

Lobby Level

STAGE SPONSORED BY

MUNDIAL MONTRÉAL

STAGE SPONSORED BY

AMERICANAFEST

STAGE SPONSORED BY

PINECONE AND THE CITY OF RALEIGH

Sara Ajnnak

AHI

Wild Ponies

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Stephen Kellogg

The Sea The Sea

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Shauit

Danni Nicholls

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Trace Bundy

EmiSunshine & The Rain 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Eljuri 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Yirrmal

The Small Glories

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Kuinka

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

Southern Avenue

Lobby Level

Jeremy Dutcher 7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

Martha Redbone Roots Project

Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Giri & Uma Peters 8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Svjata Vatra

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Anika Moa

Neyla Pekarek

The War and Treaty

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Lisa LeBlanc

Alex Meixner Band

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

DIGGING ROOTS

Parsonsfield

Trout Steak Revival

9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

Ouroboros

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

SHOWCASES

Heather Maloney

FRIDAY

STAGE SPONSORED BY

MADISON HOUSE INC.

WASHINGTON PARK PLACE 3

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OFFICIAL SHOWCASES - SATURDAY BENTON’S

BROOKSIDE

CENTURY C

GARDEN TERRACE

LIBERTY

On 20th Floor

Lobby Level

Ballroom Level

Mezzanine Level

Ballroom Level

STAGE SPONSORED BY

STAGE SPONSORED BY

COMPASS RECORDS GROUP AND NO DEPRESSION

FOLQUÉBEC

The Mastersons

Abbie Gardner

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Boogát

Larissa Tandy

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Victor & Penny Ariane Mahrÿke Lemire 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Connie Kaldor

Leaf Rapids

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Chastity Brown 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Beppe Gambetta Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage 7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Les Poules à Colin

Worry Dolls

Vox Sambou

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Jorma Kaukonen

SATURDAY

9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

Jayme Stone’s Folklife

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley

Old Hannah

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

John Gorka

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

STAGE SPONSORED BY

THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICANA MUSIC SHOW

Ordinary Elephant Kittel & Co.

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

John Smith 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Ronny Cox Shreem x Celtic Remixing 9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bon Débarras

Darling West

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

Evie Ladin Band Russell deCarle 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Les Grands Hurleurs 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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STAGE SPONSORED BY

KANSAS PUBLIC RADIO

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9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

Martyn Joseph 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

PERSHING EAST/WEST

PERSHING NORTH

SHAWNEE MISSION

WASHINGTON PARK PLACE 1

Ballroom Level

Ballroom Level

Ballroom Level

Lobby Level

STAGE SPONSORED BY

STAGE SPONSORED BY

STAGE SPONSORED BY

CULTURE IRELAND

WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER

Lobby Level

ASCAP

In The Willows

Roanoke

Dayna Kurtz

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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KLYMA

Road-tested troubadour.

Relentless songwriter.

Touring in support of Never Knew Caroline featuring performances by Peter Case, Gurf Morlix, and Bill Kirchen.

2017 Passim Iguana Music Fund grantee.

klyma.com

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OFFICIAL SHOWCASE ARTISTS ABBIE GARDNER

AHI

AMANDA RHEAUME

Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana darlings Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable lap slide guitar playing.

She channels Lucinda and Bonnie, but remains pure Abbie.

Canadian alt-folk songwriter AHI (pronounced “eye”) has traveled over 100,000 miles, armed with an acoustic guitar and a voice like “gravel on silk”. Delivering heartfelt stories with the ease of an old friend, comparisons to Richie Havens, Ray LaMontagne and Tracy Chapman are common for this soulful troubadour.

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Andy Greene 718-344-8329 andy@pigasusmusic.com abbiegardner.com

Ahkinoah Izarh 647-234-7692 info@ahimusic.com ahimusic.com

Amanda Rheaume is an award-winning Métis singersongwriter with a powerful, slightly gritty, deeply personal, and instantly accessible roots-pop Americana sound. She delivers her unique and soulful blend of folk-country-pop twinged tracks internationally at major country and folk/roots festivals, theatres and clubs in Canada, Germany, Austria, France, Denmark, England, Scotland and Ireland.

ALEX MEIXNER BAND

Traverse City, Michigan, USA Saturday 7:30 PM Shawnee Mission

Palm City, Florida, USA Friday 9:15 PM Washington Park Pl 3

Yahoo Music’s Top Ten Bands to Watch 2017…described as “genre-melding indie-folk,” The Accidentals exhibit “a musical and lyrical sophistication that oustrips most mainstream bands.” Their Sony Masterworks, debut album, Odyssey, just released to NPR, Billboard, and Huffington Post acclaim- definitely the band to watch!

Alex Meixner is a 4th generation Austrian folk/American polka musician who is recognized internationally for his dynamic accordion, trumpet & vocal performances.

Grammy nominated for “Polka Freak Out” with Brave Combo’s Bubba Hernandez and he has recorded with artists as diverse as Guy Klucevsek & Jack Black.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Ryan Slone 615-321-6152 ryan@newfrontiertouring.com theaccidentalsmusic.com

AERIALISTS

Toronto, Ontario, CAN Thursday 9:45 PM Pershing North

Transatlantic quintet Aerialists meld their ferociously creative harmonic sensibilities and deep love of folk traditions into a post-rock coloured sound called progtrad. They draw from the wells of Nordic and Gaelic music, adding expansive textures and meticulously sculpted arrangements to create captivating, genre-defying new music.

18/19 Interest: Scandinavia Adam Iredale-Gray 250-858-0279 aerialistsmusic@gmail.com aerialistsmusic.com

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Lori Young 847-494-1091 Hey Lori Productions alexmeixner.com

ALLISON PIERCE

Los Angeles, California, USA Thursday 9:00 PM Shawnee Mission Allison Pierce’s debut solo album Year Of The Rabbit out on Sony Masterworks!

Produced by Ethan Johns, NPR Music calls the album “a gem — a big, consistently ingratiating batch of brightly rendered, sweetly hooky songs about growing up, getting smart and refashioning yourself into the person you need to be.”

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Steve Ferguson 212-492-5315 sferguson@apa-agency.com allisonpiercemusic.com

Toronto, Ontario, CAN Friday 7:45 PM Brookside

18/19 Interest: Continental Europe Steve Kenny 519-270-7131 steve@SKMM.ca amandarheaume.com

AMBRE MCLEAN

Kitchener, Ontario, CAN Friday 6:15 PM Brookside Ambre McLean’s album “My Heart” is a sonic exploration of all the things we feel most in our hearts - from the elation of love, to the pain of loss, and everything in between. “My Heart” is a stripped down, raw record tied together by McLean’s unique musicianship and breathtaking voice.

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THE ACCIDENTALS

Brampton, Ontario, CAN Friday 6:00 PM Shawnee Mission

18/19 Interest: Canada - Eastern Matt Connell 519-835-7262 northwoodrecords@gmail.com ambremclean.com

AMERICAN FOLK STARRING JOE PURDY AND AMBER RUBARTH

Los Angeles, California and Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 9:45 PM Washington Park Pl 1

SHOWCASES

Jersey City, New Jersey, USA Saturday 6:00 PM Garden Terrace

Filmed over 3,500 miles in 14 states, AMERICAN FOLK serves as a love letter to the natural beauty of America, tothe style of music that has shepherded us through historically tough times and to thekindness of all of the “folk” that make America what it is.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northwestern Seth Rappaport 212-621-3092 srappaport@apa-agency.com AmericanFolkMovie.com

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ANA EGGE

ANNA & ELIZABETH

BEPPE GAMBETTA

Over the course of the last 20 years singer/songwriter Ana Egge has been acclaimed for her work as a songwriter and musician. She is currently recording her next album with Alec Spiegelman (Cuddle Magic) in NYC and continues to tour with her trio and Danish indie-folk band The Sentimentals.

Through their immersive creative process and bold interpretations, Anna & Elizabeth’s visionary partnership pioneers new ways of presenting old songs and stories to audiences. With a deep and shared love of old Appalachian music, they stand at the vanguard of tradition and the avant-garde, transforming traditional music with innovative, modern arrangements.

Folk Award nominated, guitarist, songwriter and Festival Director, Beppe Gambetta is widely recognized as a master innovator of the acoustic guitar. Yet it’s not just his skills that attract fans and critics, but his unique roots: a fiercely accomplished Italian musician who’s fallen in love with American roots music.

Brooklyn, New York, USA Saturday 6:45 PM Shawnee Mission

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern John Laird 919-489-4824 john@americanaagency.com anaegge.com

ANAIS MITCHELL

Brooklyn, New York, USA Thursday 9:00 PM Washington Park Pl 1 Anais Mitchell comes from the world of narrative folksong and balladry. She has released six studio albums including Young Man in America, Child Ballads and Hadestown, the latter of which she expanded into a theatre show.

Hadestown opened off-Broadway in 2016 and Canada in 201, receiving multiple Outstanding Musical award nominations.

Josh Brinkman 312-640-7500 jbrinkman@paradigmagency.com anaismitchell.com ARTIST BIOS | A-B

ANIKA MOA

Auckland, Auckland, NZL Friday 9:00 PM Pershing North

SHOWCASES

Anika Moa is a multiplatinum singer/ songwriter from New Zealand, releasing six albums over an eighteen year career. In 1999 she became the youngest Kiwi artist signed to a major American label (Atlantic). Along the way she has collected numerous awards, Songwriter Of The Year, Top Female Artist and Best Solo Artist.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Rodney Hewson 6421907248 rodney.hewson@homespunmusic.co.n anikamoa.co.nz

Brooklyn, New York, USA Thursday 9:45 PM Benton’s 20th Floor

18/19 Interest: Continental Europe Jeanna Disney 978-965-3425 jeanna@imnworld.com annaandelizabeth.com

ANNE MCCUE

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Federica Calvino Prina 908-297-7215 fedcalv@tin.it beppegambetta.com

BLACK UMFOLOSI

Zimbabwe, Mat, ZWE Thursday 8:30 PM Century C

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 6:15 PM Brookside Anne will release her 8th album in 2018.

She has produced albums for Scott Miller, Ellen Starski & Emma Swift. Along with John Allbright she was People’s Choice to return to Moab Folk Fest. She has played guitar for Robyn Hitchcock, Michelle Shocked & hosts Songs On The Wire on WXNA. 18/19 Interest: Continental Europe Denis Grabill 937-216-4397 blackoakartists@hotmail.com annemccue.com

ARIANE MAHRŸKE LEMIRE

Edmonton, Alberta, CAN Saturday 7:00 PM Brookside Ariane Mahrÿke Lemire’s exploratory and adventurous music is an organized chaos.

Her vivid lyrics, and the melodies that carry them, create folk-poetry with notes of rock, beatnik and country.

Through an authentic stage presence, she invites audiences to journey between laughter and sighs, with her light anecdotes and intimate avowals.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Carline Claire 587-937-4378 carlineclaire@gmail.com amlemire.com

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Black Umfolosi is a self taught Acappella (Imbube) singing and traditional dance group that was formed in 1982 by the then school age members who wanted to develop themselves and contribute to their community. Specialising in imbube music, gumboot dance and Zulu dance, Black Umfolosi has toured extensively nationally and internationally.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Trish Galfano 919-967-8655 trish@myriadartists.com blackumfolosimusic.com

BOB LIVINGSTON

Austin, Texas, USA Saturday 10:00 PM Pershing East/West Austin singer/ songwriter, Bob Livingston, is one of Texas’ most colorful musicians. He was inducted into the “Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame” in 2016.

“Gypsy Alibi,” won “Album of the Year” at the Texas Music Awards and his latest CD, “Up The Flatland Stairs,” was released in 2018.

18/19 Interest: USA - Southwestern Bob Livingston 512-554-9416 Bob@TexasMusic.org boblivingstonmusic.com

Bon Débarras brings together a fusion of Quebecois folk music, traditional step-dancing and global influences, for a show full of fun and inventive energy. On guitar, banjo, violin and harmonica, the trio opens a door to their recollections of America and their music is at the intersection of various traditions.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Noémie Azoulay 514-521-4445 info@agenceresonances.com bondebarras.ca

BOOGÁT

Montreal, Québec, CAN Saturday 6:15 PM Century C Boogat is a brilliant Latin vocalist who blends Cumbia, Reggaeton, Salsa and Hip-hop. He won a 2016 Juno Award Winner for Best World Music Album as well as two Félix Awards from the Québec Association for the Recording, Concert and Video Industries (ASIDQ) for Best World Music Album and Best Producer.

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Guillaume Decouflet 647-884-2742 guillaume@valeoprod.com boogat.com

BREABACH

Glasgow, Highlands of Scotland, Scotland Friday 8:30 PM Century C Winning BOTH Band and Album of the year BBC ScotsTrad awards 2016, Breabach were finalists in the BBC Radio 2 Folk awards and Songlines European album of the year 2017. Their original blend of twin bagpipes, gaelic vocals, fiddle and guitar have seen them play Sydney Opera House to Commonwealth Games.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northwestern Lisa Whytock +440-3372062 lisa@activeevents.org.uk breabach.com

CATHY FINK & MARCY MARXER

CHASTITY BROWN

Two-time GRAMMY® Award winners, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are a formidable powerhouse of sound, with a repertoire of traditional and contemporary folk, old-time country and swing music. Their superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on acoustic & electric guitar, five-string banjo, mandolin, cello banjo and ukulele.

Based in Minnesota, with roots in Tennessee, Chastity Brown. An artist who can plumb the depths of sadness in a single note, then release it in the very next breath, Chastity Brown melds folk, pop and soul on, Silhouette of Sirens, weaving together a poet’s lyrical ear and a soul-laid-bare quality.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA Friday 7:30 PM Washington Park Pl 1

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Alisa Kaeser 202-667-1076 alisa @cathymarcy.com cathymarcy.com

CELEIGH CARDINAL

Edmonton, Alberta, CAN Thursday 6:45 PM Garden Terrace Celeigh Cardinal is a Métis singer/ songwriter from northern Alberta. A Celeigh Cardinal performance is a profound, soulful triumph of songs that blend roots, folk, rock and pop. She is a passionate performer who draws an emotional response with her deliberate words and rich contralto voice.

18/19 Interest: Ireland & United Kingdom

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Saturday 7:30 PM Benton’s 20th Floor

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Angie Carlson 651-644-3876 publicity@redhouserecords.com chastitybrownmusic.com

CHRIS “BAD NEWS” BARNES

New York City, New York, USA Thursday 7:00 PM Pershing East/West Chris “Bad News” Barnes is the King of Hokum Blues.

“Hokum” refers to a humorous type of American Blues from the late 20s & 30s.

His latest release HOKUM BLUES, reached #1 on Roots Music Report & Air Play Direct. Credits include Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, Curb Your Enthusiasm, & Seinfeld.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern

Celeigh Cardinal 780-819-0659 celeighcardinal@gmail.com celeighcardinal.com

Under The Radar Music Group 570-856-3423 mvt@utrmusicgroup.com chrisbarnesnyc.com

CHARLIE MARS

CHRISTIE LENÉE

Mississippi-born singer/songwriter Charlie Mars is a country and folk inflected pop artist blessed with a warm vocal croon and a knack for crafting poignant earthy songs. He’s released eight independent albums, and spends his days touring behind them as a solo acoustic troubadour.

Guitarist singer/ songwriter Christie Lenée compares to Michael Hedges, Joni Mitchell and Dave Matthews.

She has supported Tim Reynolds, Andy McKee, Tommy Emmanuel, Amy Ray, and Stanley Jordan.

Her album “STAY” was a finalist for Indie Acoustic Project Awards. Her song“Love Who You Are” was nominated for a 2016 Posi Award.

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Friday 6:45 PM Garden Terrace

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Laurel Falkenstein 717-249-6812 Laurel@silverleafbooking.com charliemars.com

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Montreal, Québec, CAN Saturday 9:15 PM Century C

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 7:00 PM Brookside

SHOWCASES

BON DÉBARRAS

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Christie Lenée 615-275-8373 manager@christielenee.com christielenee.com

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FIRST TIME ATTENDEES: GOT QUESTIONS?

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They’ll happily answer any questions you may have about the conference.

THE FIRST TIMER EXPERIENCE

FIRST TIMER PRIVATE SHOWCASE ROOMS

First Timers Orientation Wednesday, 3:30pm-5pm Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am Century C

First-Timers I Room 724 First-Timers II Room 725

First Timers Continental Breakfast Saturday, 9am-10am 18th Floor Suite (Room 1843)

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COLTER WALL

THE CRANE WIVES

CUÑAO

Colter Wall is a prairie-born songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada. His signature baritone vocal is paired with sparse, beautiful songwriting. Wall’s self-titled debut LP was produced by Dave Cobb. And as his path got more interesting, Colter partnered the publishing side of his music up with producer Rick Rubin.

Recently named JBL Professional’s ‘Best American Band,’ The Crane Wives have been touring the country in support of their latest album, FOXLORE. Find even newer music on Youtube, Spotify, and iTunes. The band continues to tour the US and work on new material for their next release.

Cuñao is a Los Angeles Latin-Folk group. They use their South American influences to create evocative, poetic songs that transcend time, leaving listeners with lush images. A group of multi-ethnic musicians, Cuñao puts a global twist on their Latin sound by exploring African rhythms, Eastern European melodies and American Rock aesthetics.

Jeremy Shpizner 615-251-4400 Jshpizner@paradigmagency.com colterwall.com

CONNIE KALDOR

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Montreal, Québec, CAN Saturday 7:00 PM Century C Connie Kaldor is a pillar of Canadian music and prairie culture. She’s a multiple Juno award winning artist with 17 albums . Singer, song writer with a wicked sense of humour, she defies convention by staying relevant in a world that needs her more now, than ever.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northwestern Jim Fleming 734-995-9066 Jim@flemingartists.com conniekaldor.com

COURTNEY HARTMAN

Brooklyn, New York, USA Thursday 6:15 PM Washington Park Pl 3 Lauded as one of the great guitarists of her generation, Courtney brings equal command as both a singer and writer. Her songs, as heard with Della Mae and her recent solo release, are ruminations on her travels; luminous melodies interwoven between guitar and voice.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Courtney Hartman 307-710-6383 booking@courtneyhartman.com courtneyhartman.com

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Tyler Rehm 608-225-3287 tyler@thetragency.com thecranewives.com

CRYS MATTHEWS

Los Angeles, California, USA Thursday 6:15 PM Century C

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Julio Montero 646-573-3142 info@cunaomusic.com cunaomusic.com

Herndon, Virginia, USA Thursday 7:45 PM Brookside

CY

Crys Matthews is nothing if not ambitious simultaneously releasing The Imagineers and Battle Hymn For An Army Of Lovers, which showcase two sides of Matthews’ dynamic songwriting; The Imagineers is a selection of thoughtful songs about love and life while Battle Hymn For An Army Of Lovers tackles social justice themes.

Moncton, New Brunswick, CAN Friday 9:15 PM Brookside

18/19 Interest: USA - Northwestern CD Darden 828-719-6711 cddarden@gmail.com crysmatthews.com

CUBANISMS

Kansas City, Missouri, USA Thursday 6:00 PM Garden Terrace

Cy is an immerging progressive-folk ensemble hailing from the jagged Acadian coastline of South-Western Nova Scotia. Their original mix of folk, progressive and traditional styles, as well as their complex vocal harmonies, have garnered them much attention on the French-Canadian music scene (Music New-Brunswick award 2017: Folk Artist of the year).

ARTIST BIOS | C-D

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Saturday 8:15 PM Shawnee Mission

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Carol Doucet 011-+15068502158 carol@legreniermusique.com cymusique.ca

DAN NAVARRO

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Venice, California, USA Thursday 6:45 PM Washington Park Pl 1

Cubanisms is a band driven by the native instrument the Cuban Tres, and has just released its debut album “Acento Cubano”. Cubanisms unique and inspired arrangements give the band a genuine and exhilarating Cuban touch, with a wide repertoire including traditional rhythms ranging from Son, Chachacha, Bolero, Guaguancó and more.

Dan Navarro’s five-decade career as a songwriter, singer, artist and voice-actor includes co-writing Pat Benatar’s smash “We Belong”, 15 albums and 2,300 shows with Lowen & Navarro and solo, and singing and voicing films, television and videogames, with no letup in sight. His new album, “Shed My Skin”, is out now.

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Michael McClintock 913-944-7577 cubanismsband@gmail.com cubanismsband.com

Laurel Falkenstein 717-249-6812 laurel@silverleafbooking.com dannavarro.com

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THE BLUES MUSIC AWARDS (BMAs) are presented annually in 26 categories to the best of the best in blues music, as determined by the vote of Blues Foundation members. This recognition is considered the highest honor achieved by a blues musician.

THE BLUES HALL OF FAME acknowledges the legends of blues: performers, individuals, recordings, and literature which have made an indelible mark on the blues genre.

The Blues Foundation now honors and celebrates all of the Blues Hall of Fame inductees in a state-of-the-art museum located at our home base in Memphis, TN. THE INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE (IBC) is the world’s largest gathering of blues musicians – an annual competition that is the culmination of contests sponsored by The Blues Foundation’s affiliate societies from all around the world.

The KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AWARDS (KBAs) are presented during the IBC weekend to those behind-the-scenes people and organizations that have proven to be so important to the blues world.

The HANDY ARTIST RELIEF TRUST (HART) Fund provides financial aid and health advocacy to musicians and their families in need of assistance. The Fund provides for acute, chronic, and preventative medical and dental care as well as funeral and burial expenses, and sponsors health screenings and consultations to attending musicians at Blues Foundation key events.

Our GENERATION BLUES Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to qualified applicants under the age of 21 to study their instrument of choice at reputable camps, seminars, and workshop programs.

BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS supports music education initiatives by partnering with our affiliate societies in their local communities and via our comprehensive collection of resources for blues scholars and fans at blues.org.

DANIEL CHAMPAGNE

DAOIRÍ FARRELL

DAYNA KURTZ

Australian singer-songwriter-virtuoso guitarist Daniel Champagne has been playing since 4, writing since 12, and touring since 18.

At 28 Daniel has a list of accomplishments including the IAMA Award for Best Folk-Roots-Americana in 2015. He has appeared at California WorldFest, Winnipeg Folk Fest, Port Fairy Folk Fest and many more.

“Daoirí is one of the most important traditional singers to emerge in the last decade” -- Dónal Lunny. Daoirí Farrell won two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017 and also performed live at the awards ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Since then he has toured throughout the world.

Armed with an uncanny ability to stun audiences into submission, this musical free spirit has consistently refused to be pinned down by a single style or genre, building an inspired body of work that draws strength from a bottomless wellspring of American jazz, pop, blues, folk and country.

Terry O’Brien 1795533551 terry@playpenmusic.co.uk daoiri.com

18/19 Interest: Canada - Eastern

Gina Mendello 6152758373 showbizmanager@gmail.com danielchampagnemusic.com

DANNI NICHOLLS

London, England Friday 6:45 PM Shawnee Mission The UK’s award nominated Danni Nicholls “effortlessly slips from smoky soul, folk-pop and heart-wrenching alt-country, all in a rich voice” (Q Magazine). She has built a loyal following around the globe and captivates audiences with the “elegance and beauty of her music” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2.

18/19 Interest: Ireland & United Kingdom Danni Nicholls 447890577346 info@danninicholls.com danninicholls.com

DANNY BURNS

Annapolis, Maryland, USA Saturday 9:00 PM Shawnee Mission Hailing from Donegal, Ireland and currently based in Washington, DC, Danny Burns’ Irish-inflected Americana sound and unique character have thrilled audiences as he has shared stages with the likes of Steve Earle, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Justin Townes Earle, Parker Millsap, Tim O’Brien, Lukas Nelson, Teddy Thompson, and many others.

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern

DAR WILLIAMS

Cold Spring, New York, USA Saturday 7:30 PM Washington Park Pl 1 In the past few years, Williams has been involved in a wide range of different efforts and projects: teaching a course titled “Music Movements in a Capitalist Democracy”; leading songwriting workshops; writing a book about the ways she’s seen towns becoming more independent and prosperous over her twenty years of touring.

Seth Rappaport - APA 212-205-4320 srappaport@apa-agency.com darwilliams.com

DARLING WEST

Oslo, NOR Saturday 9:15 PM Liberty Darling West is Nordic Americana, the new wave of music currently rolling down the mountains in Scandinavia. Since the release of their second album, they have played concerts all over the world, appeared on the country charts in the US, received millions of plays on Spotify and won a Norwegian Grammy.

18/19 Interest: USA - Southwestern Andreas Milde 4793870001 andreas@jansenrecords.com darlingwest.no

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Saturday 6:00 PM Washington Park Pl 1

Denis Grabill 937-216-4397 denis@blackoakartists.com daynakurtz.com

DELHI 2 DUBLIN

Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Thursday 10:00 PM Century C DELHI 2 DUBLIN is a live-electronic, bhangra, hip-hop, world-pop, hybrid act whose concerts have been likened to ‘90 minutes of freebasing joy’.

Connecting roots to the future, D2D features a heavy electronic backbone with live traditional Indian instruments (dhol, tabla), fiddle, and the stunning punjabi-english vocals of frontman Sanjay Seran.

18/19 Interest: Canada - Western Seth Rappaport 212-205-4320 srappaport@apa-agency.com delhi2dublin.com

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Dublin, IRL Friday 7:45 PM Liberty

DEVARROW

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CAN Friday 9:00 PM Benton’s 20th Floor Devarrow is the moniker of Graham Ereaux, a Canadian singer-songwriter who blends simple folk with sophisticated pop.

SHOWCASES

Brogo, New South Wales, AUS Thursday 6:15 PM Liberty

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Steve Butler 250-221-1525 steve@paquinartistsagency.com devarrow.com

Andrew Stokes 615-292-0099 andrew@mclachlanmanagement.com dannyburnsband.com

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DIGGING ROOTS

EARLE AND COFFIN

ELSTEN TORRES

Digging Roots is a musical group that balances femininity and masculinity with Indigenous tradition and modern aesthetics. Their goal is to engage wider audiences to promote their Anishinabek music and cultural ideals. Throughout 2017 they have been touring and working on their new album ‘The Hunter & The Healer’.

Earle and Coffin are emerging blues artists from St. John’s, NL. March 2017 they released their sophomore album “Wood, Wire.

Blood & Bone” earning 3 nominations from MusicNL. Their debut recording won them the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Award for Young Performers.

Influences Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton and Muddy Waters.

Elsten Torres is a Cuban-born, New York City raised World music singer/ songwriter residing in Miami’s diverse multi-cultural landscape. His music, distinctive and fresh, mixes Cuban troubadour roots with Americana heartland soul, delivered in both of his native tongues. Elsten is a multiple BMI award winner and two-time GRAMMY nominated artist.

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern

Bruce Morel 902-448-0254 mmii@ca.inter.net earleandcoffin.com

Maggi Rosenberg 561-329-7892 Maggi@SORentertainment.com elsten.info

ELEPHANT SESSIONS

EMISUNSHINE & THE RAIN

Nicole Rochefort 416-953-5752 nicole@aimbookingagency.com diggingrootsmusic.com

DIZRAELI

London, England Thursday 7:30 PM Pershing North Dizraeli is a singer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist exploring the common ground shared between folk forms and hiphop.

His collaborations in the world of English folk include 2 x BBC Folk Award winner Chris Wood, The Imagined Village and this year, a UK tour & WOMAD performance with Eliza Carthy.

18/19 Interest: Continental Europe Daniel Gray +440-2072471933 dangray@getinvolvedltd.com dizraeli.com

DYLAN MENZIE

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CAN Thursday 7:30 PM Shawnee Mission With his unmistakable and compelling vocals, Dylan Menzie has become one of Canada’s prime musical exports. His latest EP produced two Top 5 singles on CBC Radio. He’s played alongside City & Colour, Ron Sexsmith and at major events like Edmonton Folk Festival, Folk Alliance International and Australian Music Week.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Kate Gracey-Stewart 902-394-4134 kate@lighthouseentertainment.ca dylanmenzie.com

Inverness, Scottish Highlands, Scotland Friday 9:15 PM Century C

Winners of the MG Alba Scots Trad Awards ‘Up and Coming Act of the Year 2014, and nominated as Live Act of the Year in 2016, the fiery Highland five-piece Elephant Sessions are a musical power house, welding weapons grade grooves and guitar attack with quicksilver fiddle/ mandolin melodies.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Lisa Whytock 00440-1413372062 lisa@activeevents.org.uk elephantsessions.com

ELJURI New York City, New York, USA Friday 7:00 PM Washington Park Pl 3 Touted as one of the best Latina guitar players in the world, Eljuri reflects her Spanish and Lebanese heritage, the rhythms of her homeland, Ecuador, and the punk and rock & roll from her youth in New York City – mirroring the global cultural fusion that represents this generation.

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Miami, Florida, USA Thursday 6:45 PM Shawnee Mission

Madisonville, Tennessee, USA Friday 6:45 PM Washington Park Pl 1 13-year-old East Tennessee prodigy, EmiSunshine, is a natural-born singer/ songwriter whose roots are steeped in Appalachian music.

A true vocal stylist, Emi’s music has been described as “old-timey,”—a unique blend of roots music of equal parts Americana, Bluegrass, Gospel and Country with a sprinkle of Blues.

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Charles Ray 615-915-2641 cray@musiccityartists.com theemisunshine.com

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St. John’s, Newfoundland, CAN Friday 9:00 PM Garden Terrace

ERIN COSTELO

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CAN Thursday 6:45 PM Pershing North Erin Costelo is an artist who is mining the truth. With a voice unlike any other in Canada and songs that sound like they were written by your heroes, she’s had the opportunity to open for lengends Mavis Staples and Dr. John and recently performed with Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble Band.

SHOWCASES

Toronto, Ontario, CAN Friday 9:45 PM Pershing North

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Kimberly Sinclair 902-350-3968 Kimberly@spincount.com erincostelo.ca

Alexandra Gatje 917-744-9464 alex@eljurimusic.com eljurimusic.com

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EVIE LADIN BAND

FIVER FINES

GIRI & UMA PETERS

Tenacious, innovative string musicians/dancers, Evie Ladin, Keith Terry and Erik Pearson throw down soulful folk songs with an unusual live show. Grounded in old-time repertoire, writing clever lyrics with mature arrangements, intermingling music and dance, their performance experience is a stand-out. “A truly original sound in new old-time Americana.” fRoots

For almost a decade, Simone Schmidt (Fiver) has been writing new life into and around folk, country, and rock songs. Critically outspoken of contemporary society and largely evading the branding of the music industry proper by working under several aliases, Schmidt has several times been named one of Canada’s best songwriters.

Giri (age 12) and Uma (age 10) Peters are an IndianAmerican brother/ sister duo from Nashville, TN. These award-winning multiinstrumentalists - Giri on fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, and Uma on clawhammer banjo - have been electrifying audiences with their refreshing, soulful, and creative blend of old-time, folk, and roots music.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern

Tamara Kater 416-356-8626 tamara@mavensmusic.ca fiverfiverfiver.com

Sarika Peters 615-717-4877 sarikapeters@gmail.com giripetersmusic.com

FORTUNATE ONES

GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS

Evie Ladin 510-502-0400 booking@evieladin.com evieladin.com

FARA

Orkney Islands, Scotland Friday 7:00 PM Century C Finalists in the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk awards (UK) and winners of the German Critics award for best album (2017), Fara hail from the Orkney Islands in Scotland.

Three fiddles, piano and stunning vocals see the girls produce an original sound of fiery tunes, driving arrangements and beautiful harmonies.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northwestern Lisa Whytock 441413372062 lisa@activeevents.org.uk faramusic.co.uk

FINDLAY NAPIER

Glasgow, Scotland Friday 8:30 PM Brookside As defined by his remarkable 2015 solo debut VIP: Very Interesting Persons, Scottish singersongwriter Findlay Napier categorically commands musical VIP status. A supreme storyteller with a magpie-minded imagination and a truly magnificent voice Napier is one of the most highly regarded performers and creative forces on the UK folk scene.

18/19 Interest: Canada - Eastern Shelley Chase 1-709-691-4751 garrisonhillbooking@gmail.com findlaynapier.com

St. John’s, Newfoundland, CAN Saturday 10:00 PM Washington Park Pl 3 Fortunate Ones are a Newfoundland indie-folk duo composed of Catherine Allan and Andrew James O’Brien endear audiences through dynamic, highenergy, harmony-entwined performances, and songs that celebrate the resilience of the human spirit. Their sophomore album, produced by Daniel Ledwell, is slated for release in 2018 following JUNO AwardNominated album, “The Bliss”.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Steve Butler 416-962-8885 steve@paquineartistsagency.com fortunateones.ca

THE FUGITIVES

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Saturday 7:45 PM Washington Park Pl 3 The Fugitives are a modern folk group based in Vancouver, Canada. They have released four albums, most recently “The Promise of Strangers”, in January. Recent highlights include touring to twelve countries, nominations for multiple Canadian Folk Awards and Western Canadian Music Awards, and opening for Buffy Sainte-Marie across Western Canada.

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Nashville, Tennessee, USA Friday 8:15 PM Washington Park Pl 1

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 6:45 PM Benton’s 20th Floor Grant-Lee Phillips is a singer-songwriter with over two decades of experience as a performer. His last record, The Narrows, was named one of the most anticipated country albums of 2016 by Rolling Stone, receiving critical acclaim and international coverage. His new record, Widdershins, will be released on Yep Roc in 2018.

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Mike Leahy 617-969-0810 mike@concertedefforts.com grantleephillips.com

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Toronto, Ontario, CAN Thursday 6:00 PM Shawnee Mission

GRETCHEN PETERS

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Saturday 6:45 PM Washington Park Pl 1 Gretchen Peters is one of Nashville’s most respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame by Rodney Crowell (who called her “a songwriter and poet (who) sings as beautifully as she writes,”), her album ‘Blackbirds’ was awarded International Album of the Year by the Americana Association UK.

SHOWCASES

Oakland, California, USA Saturday 9:45 PM Garden Terrace

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Val Denn Agency 512-413-8461 valdenn@valdenn.com gretchenpeters.com

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GUY DAVIS

COMPILATION CD ARTIST New York City, New York, USA Thursday 8:30 PM Pershing East/West

HANS THEESSINK

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Vienna, AUT Thursday 6:15 PM Pershing East/West

HENRY NAM

Carrying the blues around the world, Guy’s been called an “Ambassador of the Blues”. His deft guitar playing and road worthy vocals wrap themselves around each song and story he shares. Whether performing at a festival, an intimate concert, for children, or in a prison, Guy gives it his all.

After 7.500 concerts, 30 albums and 50 years “on the road” HANS THEESSINK has become a roots and blues institution.

With his sonorous baritone voice and unmistakable guitar work Hans has been delighting audiences around the world with his rich and emotional sounds. “An international blues treasure” (Living Blues, USA)

Henry Nam has dedicated the past 3 years privately composing soundtracks to the stories of love between couples in a mission to understand and cultivate much-needed love, kindness, and compassion. He’s also excited to be closely working with emerging artists help them build thriving careers!

Milica Theessink 436641624897 milica@theessink.com theessink.com

Henry Nam 240-506-8247 henry@shelteredturtle.com henrynam.com

HAT FITZ & CARA

IN THE WILLOWS

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA Thursday 7:00 PM Washington Park Pl 3

For 18 years, Hackensaw Boys have plowed the asphalt, bringing their gritty version of American roots music to stages worldwide. ‘Charismo’ (produced by Larry Campbell) continues their burning hot vision of American roots music, fueled as much by a rowdy punk spirit as by the traditional masters that first inspired them.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Chris Rusk 887-860-8269 chris@praterday.com hackensawboys.com

HANNAH SANDERS & BEN SAVAGE

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England Saturday 7:45 PM Brookside Huddled round a single microphone, singing intimate duets with mountain dulcimer, dobro and guitar Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage are a folk duo that look & sound classically timeless. Their warm distilling of influences from both sides of the Atlantic produces a refined sound that is decidedly their own.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Ben Savage 7976567013 benandhannahfolk@gmail.com hannahbenmusic.com

Cootharaba, Queensland, AUS Thursday 7:45 PM Liberty Hat Fitz & Cara’s musical style is a unique combination of hill-style Gospel blues with old time flavourings. This husband and wife duo embellishes impeccable rootsy originals with soulful vocals reminiscent of a time once forgotten.

18/19 Interest: Canada - Western Cara Robinson 61426270810 cararobinsongigs@yahoo.co.uk hatfitzandcara.com

HEATHER MALONEY

Northamption, Massachusetts, USA Friday 10:00 PM Pershing East/West Signature Sounds artist Heather Maloney is touring with her 2018 EP, Just Enough Sun. The daughter of a psychotherapist and a carpenter, Heather’s songwriting is equal parts introspective and relatable. A SPIN Magazine “Artist to Watch”, Maloney’s performance is dubbed “Delicious” (Graham Nash) and “Visceral, utterly gorgeous” (New York Times).

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Adam Bauer 303-544-9900 adam@madison-house.com heathermaloney.com

Waterford, IRL Saturday 6:00 PM Pershing North

A six-piece Alternative Folk band hailing from the Southeast of Ireland. This group excel at blurring the lines between folk, traditional Irish, pop and rock genres to create their own ethereal, heart-warming and aurally fulfilling sound.Their most recent EP “Fallen Bird” has achieved much acclaim both nationally and internationally.

18/19 Interest: Ireland & United Kingdom

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HACKENSAW BOYS

John Madigan 35385243427 johnfmadigan@gmail.com breakingtunes.com/inthewillows

IN/PLANES

Pueblo, Colorado, USA Thursday 9:00 PM Garden Terrace A Vintage Pop duo Desirae Garcia (Bass/Vocals) and Inaiah Lujan (Guitar/ Vocals), founders of popular Folk group The Haunted Windchimes. in/ PLANES offers a different take and spin on American music, exploring classic pop sounds — notably 1950’s & 60’s R&B, Doo-Wop and Soul to create a vibey, sparse and entrancing sound.

SHOWCASES

Thom Wolke 603-675-5454 twincloud@pobox.com guydavis.com

Rockville, Maryland, USA Friday 8:15 PM Garden Terrace

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Inaiah Lujan 719-369-2600 inplanesmusic@gmail.com inplanes.com

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JACK SEMPLE

JAMES MADDOCK

JEREMY DUTCHER

Saskatchewan’s Jack Semple is a joyous yet ferocious flamenco technique guitarist with influences from Gordon Lightfoot, Lenny Breau, BB King. Equal vocal and songwriting talents- a triple treat.

Juno recipient, Gemini nominee, two Western Canadian Albums of the Year, now nominated for 2018 Grammy Contemporary Blues Album of the Year.

According to Relix magazine: “James Maddock possesses the kind of lived-in craggy voice that would sound authoritative if he were singing the sports pages.

Fortunately, he doesn’t need to do that because his compositional skills are a match for his delivery.”

Jeremy Dutcher is a Toronto-based performer, composer, activist, and musicologist.

Trained as an operatic tenor, Dutcher blends his Wolastoq First Nation roots into music that transcends boundaries. He is unapologetically playful in his incorporation of classical influences, and full of reverence for the traditional songs of his home.

Regina, Saskatchewan, CAN Thursday 8:15 PM Pershing North

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Steve Ozark 1785-760-3143 ozarktalent@gmail.com jacksemple.com

JAIMEE HARRIS

New York City, New York, USA Thursday 10:00 PM Brookside

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Tim Drake 201-263-9200 tim@therootsagency.com jamesmaddock.net

JARLATH HENDERSON

Glasgow, Scotland Saturday 6:45 PM Pershing North

Austin, Texas, USA Saturday 6:15 PM Pershing East/West

ARTIST BIOS | J

Jaimee Harris writes about the basic human experience in a way that is simple, poetic, and often painfully relatable. Harris’s talent has impressed artists and critics alike. Jimmy LaFave deemed her his “new favorite” and Peter Blackstock of the Austin-American Statesman called her “one of Austin’s most promising young singer-songwriters.”

Musician, composer producer and doctor who continues to break boundaries as both an instrumentalist and a vocalist.

Henderson has worked with musicians as varied as Jack Bruce, Capercaille, Anais Mitchell, Phil Cunningham and Lau. His first solo album has been described as one of the most powerful and inventive folkAlbums.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western

18/19 Interest: USA - Western

Jaimee Harris 254-214-4471 booking@jaimeeharris.com jaimeeharris.com

Jarlath Henderson 7960262024 jodyackland@gmail.com jarlathhenderson.co.uk

JAKE MORLEY

JAYME STONE’S FOLKLIFE

London, England Friday 10:00 PM Brookside

SHOWCASES

British singer/ songwriter Jake Morley’s groundbreaking lap-tapping and strumming guitar techniques underpin a passion for words and their power to connect. With a live show that has audiences amazed every time, his official showcase follows hot-on-the-heels of UK, European and Canadian tours promoting 2nd album ‘The Manual’. New releases due 2018.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Mark Lourie 866-531-2172 ext104 mark@skylineonline.com jakemorley.com

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Longmont, Colorado, USA Saturday 8:15 PM Garden Terrace Jayme Stone’s Folklife treats old field recordings not as time capsules, but as heirloom seeds passed down from a bygone generation. Planting these sturdy seeds in modern soil, this versatile gathering of musicians has cultivated vibrant Sea Island spirituals, Creole calypsos, and stompdown Appalachian dance tunes for contemporary listeners.

Jayme Stone 303-495-0989 jayme@jaymestone.com jaymestone.com

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Toronto, Ontario, CAN Friday 7:45 PM Washington Park Pl 3

Guillaume Decouflet 647-884-2742 guillaume@valeoprod.com jeremydutcher.com

JOHN BLEK

Cork, IRL Saturday 8:15 PM Pershing North John Blek is a Cork, Ireland based singer/songwriter who over the last 6 years has independently released 5 full length albums. Blek tours regularly in Ireland and Europe. His sound is a contemporary blend of Irish, British and American folk.

With the focus on voice and finger style guitar.

18/19 Interest: Continental Europe John Blek 353857353212 johnbleksolo@gmail.com johnblek.com

JOHN FLYNN

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Wilmington, Delaware, USA Thursday 9:15 PM Brookside John Flynn is an American singersongwriter and activist known for his powerful music and tireless efforts on behalf of “the lost and the lonely, the shackled and scarred”. His career has moved legendary folk DJ Gene Shay to call Flynn “the most quintessential folk singer in my life”.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern John Flynn 302-388-9795 john@johnflynn.net johnflynn.net

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “ the leading singer/ songwriter of the New Folk movement’, John honed his craft at Godfrey Daniels Coffeehouse and as an integral part of the Fast Folk scene.

Winner of the Kerrvile New Folk award in 1984, John is known for his insightful lyrics and quirky wit.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern David Tamulevich 734-622-8337 David@Tamulevich.com johngorka.com

JOHN OATES

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 9:15 PM Pershing East/West John Oates is one half of the bestselling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Songwriters Hall of Fame. His new album “Arkansas” which blends delta blues, ragtime and roots influences will be released by Thirty Tigers in February 2018.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Jonathan Levine 872-206-6990 twalker@paradigmagency.com johnoates.com

JOHN SMITH

London, England Saturday 8:30 PM Liberty John Smith has played to audiences all over the world in festival tents, living rooms and sold-out concert halls. He tours relentlessly with his guitars, looking to communicate through a song and to share something intangible with those willing to listen.

Cecile Communal +440-2075807773 cecile@atc-live.com johnsmithjohnsmith.com

JOHNSMITH

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Trempealeau, Wisconsin, USA Thursday 9:45 PM Garden Terrace Johnsmith has won several songwriting awards including Kerrville New Folk and Great American Songwriting Contests. He teaches songwriting at festivals, camps, and Big Sur CA’s Esalen Institute. He’s been featured on NPR program ‘New Dimensions’, had a five year Nashville publishing deal, and is the founder of Inishfree Irish tours.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western John Smith 651-269-2669 john@johnsmithmusic.com johnsmithmusic.com

JON LANGFORD’S FOUR LOST SOULS Chicago, Illinois, USA Friday 6:00 PM Garden Terrace

JORMA KAUKONEN

Pomeroy, Ohio, USA Saturday 9:00 PM Benton’s 20th Floor Jorma Kaukonen, a highly respected interpreter of American roots music, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a Grammy recipient, is a founding member of legendary bands Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna. Jorma brings his unique styling to old blues while writing new songs of weight and dimension.

Seth Rappaport 212-205-4320 srappaport@apa-agency.com jormakaukonen.com

JULIAN TAYLOR

Toronto, Ontario, CAN Friday 9:45 PM Benton’s 20th Floor A true music fan and gifted performer, Taylor’s sound is a culmination of every musical genre that has touched him throughout his life.

Equal parts troubadour and soul singer, Taylor emits a raw, emotive and distinct delivery.

18/19 Interest: Continental Europe

Absurdly prolific multi-disciplined artist Jon Langford, founded the UK art/punk collective The Mekons, noise-rock progenitors The Three Johns, is the guiding force in the Waco Brothers, Pine Valley Cosmonauts, Skull Orchard, Wee Hairy Beasties, and now Four Lost Souls.

Additionally he’s an internationally exhibited visual artist, comic strip creator and author.

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern David Viecelli 312-997-9999 boche@billions.com jonlangford.de

Julian Dean Taylor 416-999-1716 juliandeantaylor@me.com juliantaylorband.com

KIM TAYLOR

ARTIST BIOS | J-K

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Saturday 8:15 PM Benton’s 20th Floor

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Thursday 8:15 PM Garden Terrace Kim Taylor is a singer-songwriter who has toured extensively with Over The Rhine and Kasey Chambers.

Her songs have been featured in shows including Flashpoint, Smallville, Cyberbully, and One Tree Hill. In 2013, Taylor made her acting debut in the Sundance and Berlinale selected indie film, I Used To Be Darker.

SHOWCASES

JOHN GORKA

18/19 Interest: Continental Europe Larry Webman 617-780-5295 lwebman@paradigmagency.com www.kim-taylor.net

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Formerly Airshow Takoma Park, MD The Mid-Atlantic’s preeminent recording, mixing and mastering studio!

With over 75 years combined production experience and thousands of released recordings, the staff at Tonal Park can help you deliver your best sound to the world.

Charlie Pilzer Recording, Mixing, Mastering, GRAMMY-winning engineer

Don Godwin Mixing, Recording

(Mastering and Restoration, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings’ Anthology of American Folk Music, 1997)

Randy LeRoy Mastering

Mike Petillo Studio Manager

Get in touch to book a session: 1.301.891.9035 Takoma Park, MD contact@tonalpark.com www.tonalpark.com Facebook /TonalPark Instagram / Twitter - @TonalPark Select clients include:

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Jeremy Kittel is an American fiddler, violinist, and composer. Fluent in multiple musical genres, his music draws from traditional roots, jazz, Celtic, Classical, electronic, and more. He has composed and arranged for such artists as Abigail Washburn, Aoife O’Donovan, My Morning Jacket, Silk Road Ensemble, and the Turtle Island Quartet.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Ben Yonas 510-715-4002 ben@yonasmedia.com jeremykittel.com

KOLONIEN

Stockholm, Stockholms län, SWE Friday 9:15 PM Liberty

KUINKA

LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS

Seattle, Washington, USA Friday 7:45 PM Pershing East/West

Boston, Massachusetts, USA Saturday 9:45 PM Washington Park Pl 1

Described by NPR Music as joyous folk pop, Kuinka “laces modern folk and Americana with an electronic jolt, waltzing along the grooved edges of dream-pop, synth-pop, and Brooklyn’s mid-aughts guitar-rock revival” (Vanyaland). Their genre-defying music features four-part harmony, infectious energy, and eclectic instrumentation including cello, banjo, synthesizers, and six-string ukulele.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Cassie Siegel 303-544-9900 cassie@madison-house.com kuinkatheband.com

LARISSA TANDY

Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Saturday 6:15 PM Liberty

Kolonien is a family band that grew up together. Their unique mix of modern folk/roots/pop and their visionary activism characterizes this band that has been rewarded at the Swedish Folk- and World Music Award and cited as “future stars” in the Swedish music magazine Lira. Book Kolonien for official concerts/workshops/ school performances.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Hilda Sandgren 46704408500 hilda@mtaprod.se kolonien.nu

Tandy is carving her own path in the world of modern Americana. Her uncompromising, acclaimed debut album enjoyed six months on the US Americana charts, reaching number two in Canada. Her next release - ten of her boldest and most infectious songs yet - is scheduled for release in 2018.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Liz Cooke 17782312375 thalassophilerecords@gmail.com larissatandy.com

On their Compass Records debut, CALIFORNIA CALLING, Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards break new ground with a bold and elegant album, based in the lyrical rituals of folk music. With the support of producer Sam Kassirer (Lake Street Dive etc.) they’ve created something that’s simultaneously rowdy, delicate and cinematic.

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Laura Cortese 617-230-7041 lcandthedc@gmail.com thisislauracortese.com

LEAF RAPIDS

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN Saturday 7:00 PM Liberty “Leaf Rapids: The Band Who Sold the World on Canadian Americana” - Mike Seely, No Depression. Keri and Devin Latimer make up this haunting folk duo consisting of looped guitars, groovy bass and award winning songwriting topped off with the eerie sound of the theremin and Keri’s mesmerizing voice.

18/19 Interest: Canada - Eastern Keri Latimer 204-290-8122 leafrapidsmusic@gmail.com leafrapids.org

KRISTIAN BLAK

LES GRANDS HURLEURS

Kristian Blak (b.

1947)Composer/ musician Kristian Blak is involved in a wide range of musical activities. He composes for international classical ensembles, performs locally and tours internationally as a musician and band leader with jazz, folk and world music groups. He combines inspiration from ethnic musical traditions.

Les Grands Hurleurs is now touring with its ¾ Fort show inspired by the repertoire of its newest awardwinning CD. The trio play music that is deeply anchored in tradition and steeped in numerous criss-crossing influences. Traditional music flirts with classical, Manouche, electronica, and folk music and present original, open-minded music.

18/19 Interest: Asia

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern

Kristian Blak 298565400 kristianb@tutl.com kristianblak.com

Matt Greenhill +1-310-451-0767 info@fliartists.com grandshurleurs.com

Tórshavn, FRO Thursday 9:00 PM Pershing North

ARTIST BIOS | K-L

New York City, New York, USA Saturday 6:45 PM Benton’s 20th Floor

St-Élie-de-Caxton, Québec, CAN Saturday 10:00 PM Century C

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THE LYNNES

Les Poules à Colin straddle the folk scene with an un-traditional sound.

“Morose” is inspired by dark tales from Québec’s past brought to life with an indie pop sensiblity; these musicians are experienced beyond their years.’’ ...on its way to greatness.’’ - Jonathan Overby, WPR review @ Edinburgh Fringe

The LYNNeS are Juno award winning songwriter Lynn Miles and awardwinning songwriter Lynne Hanson. The two heartbreak poets are multiinstrumentalists (piano, acoustic, electric guitar, mandolin), fusing tight vocal harmonies with hauntingly gritty lyrics. Individually they have toured North America and Europe, and their debut album together will be released in 2018.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Heidi Fleming 1-514-844-7393 heidi@famgroup.ca lespoulesacolin.com

LISA LEBLANC

Montréal, Québec, CAN Friday 9:15 PM Pershing East/West At 27 years old, Lisa LeBlanc who hails from New Brunswick has toured for six years and sold over 140,000 records on two continents. Her ability to compose heart-wrenching narratives from everyday tales of love, friendship and heartbreak has been compared to Courtney Barnett, Bob Dylan and Dolly Parton.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Mathieu Rousseau 514-522-5672 booking@bonsound.com lisaleblanc.ca

Ottawa, Ontario, CAN Friday 6:45 PM Benton’s 20th Floor

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Lynne Hanson 613-878-0177 plhanson@gmail.com lynnehanson.com/the-lynnes

MADISEN WARD AND THE MAMA BEAR Independence, Missouri, USA Friday 8:15 PM Shawnee Mission

Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear consists of Madisen Ward and Ruth Ward. They are a modern soulful/folk music duo.

Performing mostly all original written music in various coffee houses, for anyone who will listen. Look for new releases from the band in early 2018!

Don Muller 310-285-9000 dmuller@wmeentertainment.com madisenwardandthemamabear.com

LIZ STRINGER

MAKING MOVIES

Melbourne’s Liz Stringer is one of Australia’s most respected and versatile songwriters and musicians. Her acclaimed 2016 LP “All The Bridges”, released in Australia (independent) and in North America (Toronto’s Roaring Girl Records), has continued to solidify Stringer’s reputation for the highest quality musicianship, creative autonomy and intensely moving live shows.

Making Movies is an American rock and roll band that entrances audiences with interweavings of Afro-Latino rhythms and psychedelic rock’n’roll riffs.

Armed with ambitious and politically charged music, the band punches out one high-energy song after another, with theatrics and Rock N’ Roll climaxes riding atop a bed of driving percussion.

Coburg North, Victoria, AUS Friday 7:00 PM Brookside

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Liz Stringer +61-424745223 lizstringermusic@gmail.com lizstringer.com

Kansas City, Missouri, USA Thursday 9:15 PM Century C

18/19 Interest: USA - Southwestern Seth Rappaport 212-621-3092 srappaport@apa-agency.com mkngmvs.com

THE MAMMALS Woodstock, New York, USA Saturday 9:45 PM Shawnee Mission Indie-roots trailblazers, The Mammals, bring politically-infused string-band fervor to their re-emergent new album and US tour in 2018. In an era of disconnect, The Mammals enjoy re-connecting generations thru their truth-telling lyrics, off-the-cuff storytelling and euphoric instrumentals, and by organizing a hometown community folk festival (The Hoot) near Woodstock, NY. 18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Matt Greenhill 707-529-3158 mattg@fliartists.com themammals.love

MARCELLA RENÉ SIMIEN

Memphis, Tennessee, USA Thursday 6:00 PM Washington Park Pl 1 Marcella René Simien’s sound fuses her Creole heritage with the angelic grind of Memphis soul. Simien’s voice, an instrument fierce and galloping with dignified pleading, floats above the music like a night star, reminding us of a mysterious past while at once exciting us with the romance of the uncertain future.

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COMPILATION CD ARTIST Montreal, Québec, CAN Saturday 7:45 PM Century C

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Marcella René Simien 337-356-1040 swampsoulbooking@gmail.com marcellaandherlovers.com

MARTHA REDBONE ROOTS PROJECT Brooklyn, New York, USA Friday 8:15 PM Pershing North

Martha has this voice, a heart-worn mountain holler. A voice that pierces clouds, rends them asunder, a conversation of true American history flowing through her veins. Of Choctaw, Shawnee and African-American descent, her life inspires an intoxicating fusion of Gospel, Blues and Indigenous traditions, a maverick artist unchained by borders.

SHOWCASES

LES POULES À COLIN

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern AnneMarie Martins 608-664-8160 amartins@sroartists.com martharedbone.com

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MARTYN JOSEPH

MATTHEW BYRNE

MICK FLANNERY

Edgy and charismatic singer-songwriter, delivering songs of outstanding lyrical intelligence and social conscience.A jaw dropping guitar player who’s developed a unique percussive style, teamed up with a powerful show stopping voice. He has a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives.

Matthew Byrne was born into a family of Newfoundland music makers and his repertoire is heavily influenced by that unique musical lineage - the weaving of a great story with a beautiful melody. He supports this tradition with powerful vocals, polished guitar work, and a presence that fills the room.

Mick Flannery is a multi Platinum Award-winning songwriter from Cork, Ireland, Flannery has released five albums to date, two of which reaching No. 1 in the national charts. Summer 2018 will mark his festival performance debut in Canada, whilst also making a welcome return to U.S market throughout ‘18.

18/19 Interest: Ireland & United Kingdom

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern

Sean Boyd 845-626-7467 sean@woodenshipproductions.com matthewbyrne.net

Ana Miura 16138640516 info@bluegracemusic.com mickflannery.ie

MAYBE APRIL

MILE TWELVE

Cardiff, Wales Saturday 10:00 PM Liberty

Ryan Heerschap 866-966-9040 ryan@ibookshows.com martynjoseph.net

MARY GAUTHIER

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 9:45 PM Shawnee Mission Gauthier is “a songwriters songwriter.”

Recorded by Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Jimmy Buffett, Bobby Bare, Bettye Lavette, Amy Helm and may others.“Gauthier’s a razor-sharp eye for detail and commitment to unsentimental self-reflection make her one of Americana’s most admired artists at home and around the world,” Wall Street Journal.

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Mary Gauthier 415-332-9292 chefdixie@mac.com marygauthier.com

THE MASTERSONS

Los Angeles, California, USA Saturday 6:00 PM Benton’s 20th Floor

SHOWCASES

The Mastersons are husband-and-wife duo Eleanor Whitmore & Chris Masterson.

Brimming with virtuoso playing, rich harmonies, and stellar songwriting, No Depression says they’re “nothing less than sublime.” The pair have toured relentlessly and also perform in Steve Earle’s band The Dukes. They released their third album Transient Lullaby in 2017.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Erin V. Smith 877-860-8269 ext 105 erin@praterday.com themastersonsmusic.com

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St. John’s, Newfoundland, CAN Friday 7:30 PM Garden Terrace

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Saturday 9:15 PM Washington Park Pl 3

With over one million views of their Audiotree performance on Youtube currently, the young County/Americana trio Maybe April is poised to make a huge impact on today’s music scene. Opening for such trend-setting artists such as Sarah Jarosz and Brandy Clark has brought great attention to these artists. More is coming.

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Lee Olsen 615-327-4646 lee@keithcase.com maybeapril.com

MEGAN BONNELL

Toronto, Ontario, CAN Saturday 8:30 PM Washington Park Pl 3 Toronto-based singer/songwriter Megan Bonnell released her sophomore album, Magnolia, in April 2016 and has been touring North America supporting it since then. She recently showcased at AmericanaFest in September 2017 and will be releasing a new album in Spring 2018.

18/19 Interest: Canada - Central Sarah Chipon 647-977-0170 sarah@atomicmusicgroup.com magnoliamusic.info

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Cork, IRL Saturday 9:00 PM Pershing North

Boston, Massachusetts, USA Thursday 10:00 PM Washington Park Pl 3 Mile Twelve is a fresh, hard driving young band beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass. They write captivating songs and daring instrumental pieces inspired by diverse influences. Banjo luminary Tony Trischka says, “Mile Twelve is carrying the bluegrass tradition forward with creativity and integrity.”

18/19 Interest: USA - Northwestern Matt Greenhill 845-353-2318 mattg@fliartists.com miletwelvebluegrass.com

MISSY RAINES

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 7:30 PM Benton’s 20th Floor 7 Time IBMA Bass Player of the Year, Missy Raines, presents an original blend of bluegrass and americana with a jazz sensibility.

Missy’s upcoming album, “Royal Traveller”, produced by Alison Brown, features originals about family, faith, loss, and the choices we make. It’s slated for release in spring of 2018.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Mollie Farr 941-356-3118 molliefarr@lostbuffaloartists.com missyrainesandthenewhip.com

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IBMA Award-winner Molly Tuttle is a singer/songwriter and virtuoso instrumentalist whose debut EP, Rise, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart in June 2017. She has been featured in Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Guitar Player, and NPR Music, and played prominent festivals including AmericanaFest, RockyGrass, and Celtic Connections.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Trish Galfano 919-967-8655 trish@myriadartists.com mollytuttlemusic.com

MONIQUE CLARE

Brisbane, Queensland, AUS Thursday 8:30 PM Liberty Renegade folk cellist and powerful singer-songwriter Monique Clare sculpts a sound informed by a backdrop of folk tradition and classical music, but with an audacious disregard for convention. With two awards to her name already, this Australian woman has a lot to say and won’t rest until you’ve heard it.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Monique Bartkowiak 61435557354 moniquebartkowiak@hotmail.com moniqueclare.com

NATALIA ZUKERMAN

Brooklyn, New York, USA Saturday 9:00 PM Washington Park Pl 1 Musician, painter, educator Natalia Zukerman studied at Oberlin, began her songwriting career in Boston, and resides, writes, plays, teaches and paints in Brooklyn.

With 7 albums on Weasel Records and her own label, Zukerman tours internationally as a solo artist and side player. She is also a Cultural Diplomat.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Natalia Zukerman 917-415-3030 booking@nataliazukerman.com nataliazukerman.com

Middletown, New Jersey, USA Friday 8:30 PM Liberty

Lexington, Kentucky, USA Thursday 7:45 PM Washington Park Pl 3

Nathalie Pires proudly represents what is arguably the oldest urban folk music in the world; Portuguese Fado. Her intense voice and raw emotion have gained her overwhelming recognition by international audiences as one of today’s leading “Fadistas.” Her recording, “Fado Além” received five awards from the International Portuguese Music Awards.

NewTown, which features the first-rate vocal and instrumental work of five of the finest musicians in bluegrass music who share a bond that combines individual virtuosity with a background of formal training. They are based in Lexington, Kentucky, and are fronted by Kati Penn and JR. Williams.

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Alfredo Almeida (Becas) 816-471-5107 info@ensembleiberica.org nathaliefado.com

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Moonstruck Management 626-893-5216 josh@moonstruckmanagement.com thenewtownband.com

THE NEXT GENERATION LEAHY

NEWPOLI

Boston, Massachusetts, USA Friday 6:15 PM Liberty

With exciting interpretations of traditional and originals that draw deeply from one of the world’s lesser known music traditions, Newpoli is Italy’s next inspiring interpreter of southern Italy’s taranta tradition. They stir up a mesmerizing sound that melds Italian folk music with Greek and Turkish Grooves and Mediterranean and Spanish colors.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Bjorn Wennas 617-959-7907 booking@newpolimusic.com newpolimusic.com

Lakefield, Ontario, CAN Thursday 7:45 PM Century C “Breathtaking.”

“Astounding.”

“Unforgettable!”

The Next Generation Leahy is constantly evolving, bringing Celtic music into the modern era for a new audience. All under the age of 16, the Leahy children are accomplished multi-instrumentalists whose live performances are filled with the highenergy, infectious Celtic-based music associated with their Leahy heritage.

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Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 9:15 PM Washington Park Pl 3

NATHALIE PIRES WITH ENSEMBLE IBERICA NEWTOWN

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Dan Mann 615-581-5233 dan.mann@livearts.biz thenextgenerationleahy.com

NEYLA PEKAREK

Denver, Colorado, USA Friday 9:00 PM Shawnee Mission Cellist/vocalist Neyla Pekarek is both a member of the GRAMMYnominated group The Lumineers and of Sweet Adelines International, where she won the 2009 Rising Star championship with her quartet.

She’s currently working on and performing songs from a solo album inspired by the life of Colorado pioneer woman Rattlesnake Kate.

SHOWCASES

MOLLY TUTTLE

Joe Atamian 615-251-4400 JAtamian@paradigmagency.com neylapekarek.com

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MUNDIAL ALUMNI @

Amanda Rheaume Boogat Delhi 2 Dublin Digging Roots Shauit Vox Sambou

Call for artists!

Feb 1 - April 2

This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters.

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RUPERT WATES Singer/Songwriter

Over 30 songwriting and performing awards Formal showcases at NERFA, FARM, Far West 2013-2017 Performing private showcases at FA International 2018 in room Rupert Wates and Friends ”Sublime folk hymns” – Colorado Central Magazine “One gifted s.o.b.”

– Folk And Acoustic Music Exchange www.rupertwatesmusic.com

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OLD HANNAH

OUROBOROS

RACHEL BAIMAN

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Ouroboros is a five-piece band from Newfoundland, thrilling audiences with the raw, powerful sound of saxes and drums.

Ouroboros puts a modern, danceable spin on melodies and grooves from around the world: heavy beats of West Africa, folk traditions of Eastern Europe and a strong influence of jazz and funk.

Rachel Baiman (of 10 String Symphony) is a fiddle/banjo player, singer, and songwriter specializing in Old-time, Bluegrass, Scottish, and Folk music. Her new Americana album ‘Shame’ is an exploration of growing up female in America. She co-founded Folk Fights Back, which produces benefit concerts in response to the Trump administration.

Old Hannah are a group of family and friends who started writing and performing together in 2013. These accomplished musicians from the west of Ireland work the magic of traditional instrumentation and progressive songwriting into a musical feast with influences ranging from Leonard Cohen to Pink Floyd to Fleetwood Mac. 18/19 Interest: Ireland & United Kingdom

St. John’s, Newfoundland, CAN Friday 10:00 PM Washington Park Pl 3

18/19 Interest: Ireland & United Kingdom Mary Beth Waldram 709-771-1209 management@bakeappleproductions.com yourouroboros.com

Lucie Crichlow 353877547545 lucie.crichlow@gmail.com oldhannah.com

OVER THE RHINE

OLIVER SWAIN

When you listen to Over the Rhine, the supremely talented wife-husband duo of Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler, you quickly fall under the spell of Karin’s compelling voice, ethereal and earthy at once. Their emotive songs leave the listener submerged in exquisitely balanced instrumentation, intertwined with poetic and meaningful lyrics.

Victoria, British Columbia, CAN Thursday 8:30 PM Brookside JUNO and Western Canadian Music Award(2016) Nominee Oliver Swain was a member of some of North Americas favorite bands(The Duhks, The Bills, Red Stick Ramblers, Outlaw Social) before embarking on a critically acclaimed solo career that’s seen him featured at top festivals such as the Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg Folk Festivals.

18/19 Interest: Canada - Central Oliver Swain 250-858-8661 oliverswain76@gmail.com oliverswain.com

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Thursday 7:30 PM Washington Park Pl 1

Frank Riley 415-332-9292 frank@highroadtouring.com overtherhine.com

PARSONSFIELD

Leverett, Massachusetts, USA Friday 9:45 PM Shawnee Mission

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 8:30 PM Washington Park Pl 3

18/19 Interest: Ireland & United Kingdom Chris Rusk 865-310-1112 chris@praterday.com rachelbaiman.com

RACHEL LAVEN

San Antonio, Texas, USA Saturday 7:00 PM Pershing East/West New Folk Award Winning Songwriter, Rachel Laven performs a blend of Texas Roots and Americana music. A positive force of nature on stage, Laven not only captivates with her smiling lyricism but with her electric vocals and accomplished guitar work. Laven has toured internationally at festivals and live music venues.

18/19 Interest: Ireland & United Kingdom ARTIST BIOS | O-R

Dublin, Dublin, IRL Saturday 7:45 PM Liberty

Rachel Laven 1-210-232-5709 rachel@rachellavenmusic.com rachellavenmusic.com

RADIO FREE HONDURAS

Chicago, Illinois, USA Friday 7:00 PM Liberty

ORDINARY ELEPHANT

Ordinary Elephant captivates listeners with their wellhoned combination of insightful writing, effortless harmonies and intertwined clawhammer banjo and guitar. “As genuine as it gets” says Lloyd Maines.

This husband and wife live on the road full-time with their dogs, while creating and sharing the conversation of their music.

18/19 Interest: USA - Southwestern Crystal Hariu-Damore 337-501-1983 info@ordinaryelephant.net ordinaryelephant.net

Catch Parsonsfield on stage and the band’s joy is palpable. They trade instruments, share microphones, and shoot each other grins. They sing in tight multi-part harmonies, their voices blending like they’ve been doing this together all their lives. That’s because Parsonsfield is a family band, not by birth but by choice.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Lynn Cingari 831-375-4889 lcingari@paradigmagency.com parsonsfield.com

SHOWCASES

Austin, Texas, USA Saturday 6:15 PM Brookside

As a founding member of Banda Blanca, one of the most popular groups in Honduran music, Charlie Baran has been revered for decades as a singer, songwriter and performer. Radio Free Honduras is a group of Chicago based musicians dedicated to shining a spotlight on his tremendous artistry and talent.

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Dan Abu-Absi 773-824-6702 radiofreehonduras@gmail.com radiofreehonduras.com

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RAINE HAMILTON STRING TRIO

ROB ICKES AND TREY HENSLEY

ROSIE & THE RIVETERS

Alongside cello and double bass, with Raine on violin and guitar, Raine’s voice rings out, and hits you where you live.

These string quartet inspired arrangements push and pull, and move as they console. Raine believes that music is for everyone; Ask her about her school workshops, and ASL interpreted shows.

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley are a Grammy nominated duo from Nashville, TN. Rob Ickes is a well-established instrumental giant, having won the IBMA’s Dobro Player of the Year 15 times. Trey Hensley is an award winning vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. They have two released two CD’s on Compass Records.

18/19 Interest: Ireland & United Kingdom

John Everhart 615-321-6152 jeverhart@newfrontiertouring.com robandtrey.com

Rosie & the Riveters’ vintage-inspired folk anthems paint a portrait of a woman’s voice in a man’s world. The trio’s unmistakable red lipstick and pin curls may be deceiving, but this ain’t a throwback band! Listen closely to hear playfully defiant lyrics and confident talk-back harmonies designed to empower and uplift.

RITA CHIARELLI

Hamilton, Ontario, CAN Thursday 7:45 PM Pershing East/West Rita Chiarelli, Canada’s most highly acclaimed female roots and blues artist, with a JUNO award (Canadian Grammy) and 4 subsequent nominations, is known as Canada’s “Goddess of the Blues”. Over the past decade Rita Chiarelli has won every major Canadian blues award, including the prestigious Maple Blues Lifetime Achievement Award.

18/19 Interest: USA - Southwestern Roberta Faria 905-407-0448 roberta@ritachiarelli.com ritachiarelli.com

ROANOKE

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Saturday 6:00 PM Shawnee Mission Roanoke is a rising Folk/ Americana band based in Nashville, Tennessee, and have quickly garnered a reputation for tight vocal harmonies and an energetic live show, utilizing roots instrumentation for a modern ear. Roanoke crafts songs steeped in the storytelling tradition of folk with the spirit of country and rock.

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Mei Verba 202-780-9117 mei@verba-entertainment.com roanokeband.com

RONNY COX

Los Angeles, California, USA Saturday 9:00 PM Garden Terrace Ronny Cox’s music is eclectic, a woven tapestry of songs and stories with an over-all arc that eventually comes together telling something about “the human condition”. He’s a consummate storyteller, sharing funny, sad and tender moments.

Enhancing these stories is the music by Ronny and his band of world-class, virtuoso musicians.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Terri Stewart 303-989-1764 Terri@stewartmgmt.com ronnycox.com

ROSE COUSINS

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CAN Saturday 8:15 PM Washington Park Pl 1 Rose Cousins has been described by NPR Music as “a disarmingly fluid vocal tone and an ability to convey the most internalized emotions — disappointment, grief, resolve, forbearance — without an ounce of fuss.” Produced by Joe Henry, her new GRAMMY-nominated album NATURAL CONCLUSION is her most vulnerable work to date.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Steve Butler 416-962-8885 steve@paquinentertainment.com rosecousins.com

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CAN Thursday 6:00 PM Benton’s 20th Floor

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Farideh Olsen 306-291-4838 rosieandtheriveters@gmail.com rosieandtheriveters.com

ROYAL WOOD

Toronto, Ontario, CAN Thursday 8:15 PM Washington Park Pl 1 Royal Wood is a Juno nominee, multiinstrumentalist, writer and producer.

Since being proclaimed the “Songwriter of the Year”, by iTunes, Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft. His music has been used in TV and Film productions such as Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice and Being Human.

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Michael Fox 978-961-9271 m.fox@imnworld.com royalwood.ca

ARTIST BIOS | R

Teresa Nelson 1-204-979-3456 teresa@into-the-woods.ca rainehamilton.com

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Saturday 9:45 PM Benton’s 20th Floor

RUBY BOOTS

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 9:15 PM Liberty Ruby Boots’ music will stop you in your tracks. The Australian star, now based in Nashville TN, possesses a red wine-stained soulful voice that crackles with swagger and sorrow. Her fiercely honest lyrics strike deep into your heart while her music delivers an alluring mix of Americana, Rock, Folk and Blues.

SHOWCASES

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN Friday 9:45 PM Garden Terrace

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Matthew Kennedy 323-542-0748 matthew@wemanage.com.au rubybootsmusic.com

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AMELIE PATTERSON (AB) ARIANE MAHRŸKE LEMIRE (AB) CARLY DOW (MB) CARTER FELKER (AB) CELEIGH CARDINAL (AB) DELHI 2 DUBLIN (BC) ELI BARSI (SK) GUNNER & SMITH (SK) JACK SEMPLE (SK) JAY GILDAY (AB) JODY PECK (BC)

RURA

SALLY & GEORGE

SARA AJNNAK

“One of the most exciting bands on the Scottish folk scene” (Songlines - five stars) RURA are a multi awardwinning instrumental act. With their third album due for release in 2018, and six years of extensive international touring, RURA blaze a trail as one of Scotland’s most powerful folkbased groups.

Sally & George is an Americana duo.

Upright bassist Shelby Means and guitarist Joel Timmons met at the crossroads of bluegrass and rock.

“They built their fancifully spare, retro roots-pop aesthetic around that dynamic on their new album, Tip My Heart, on which they share the lead singing duties.” - NPR

Sara Ajnnak is a Sami artist with a charismatic sound of the traditional yoik mixed bluestones and world music.

Her strength as a performer is the way she communicates emotions through her voice. The music is timeless, concerts are described as a journey through time and space.

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Craig Corse 441413372063 craig@twentytwopromotions.com rura.co.uk

Joel Timmons 843-412-7471 thesallyandgeorge@gmail.com sallyandgeorge.com

RUSSELL DECARLE

SAM BAKER

Known throughout North America as the lead singer and bass player of acclaimed canadian roots/country band Prairie Oyster, Russell deCarle has spent the better part of the last decade pursuing a career as a solo artist. His second solo studio album, Alone In This Crowd, was released in fall 2017.

Sam Baker’s music and story have been shared by some of the most prestigious media outlets in the world-NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Rolling Stone Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and numerous others. A true artist in every way, he shares amazing life experiences through music, story, and art.

Acclaimed Canadian folk/country songwriter Sarah Jane Scouten is promoting her new album When the Bloom Falls From the Rose out on Light Organ Records, which No Depression says “showcases a major talent.” The lush full band and modern approach to classic sounds perks up the ears of even the shrewdest listeners.

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Russell deCarle 416-571-7590 russelldecarlebooking@gmail.com russelldecarle.com

Val Denn Agency 512-413-8461 valdenn@valdenn.com sambakermusic.com

Tom Landa 604-771-7191 tom@cubbyholeartists.com sarahjanescouten.com

RUTHIE FOSTER

SAM REIDER AND THE HUMAN HANDS

SAULPAUL

Austin, Texas, USA Thursday 10:00 PM Pershing East/West Ruthie Foster’s latest album, Joy Comes Back, described as “some folk, some blues, some soul, some rock, some gospel,” illustrates Ruthie’s genrespanning talent.

Ruthie’s been nominated for three Grammys, and has won multiple Blues Music and Austin Music Awards, plus the Grand Prix du Disque from Académie Charles-Cros in France.

Tom Gold 617-969-0810 tom@concertedefforts.com ruthiefoster.com

Gargnäs, Sápmi, SWE Friday 6:00 PM Pershing North

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Sara Ajnnak 46702094306 info@saraajnnak.com saraajnnak.com

SARAH JANE SCOUTEN

Austin, Texas, USA Saturday 9:15 PM Pershing East/West

Brooklyn, New York, USA Friday 10:00 PM Liberty

Award-winning composer, accordionist, pianist, and singer Sam Reider leads The Human Hands, a collective of virtuoso bluegrass and jazz musicians based in Brooklyn who have developed a cultish following and a reputation for mindbending sets of high-energy, improvised music.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Sam 415-377-1643 reider.sam@gmail.com samreidermusic.com

Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Saturday 6:15 PM Washington Park Pl 3

ARTIST BIOS | R-S

Toronto, Ontario, CAN Saturday 10:00 PM Brookside

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 7:30 PM Garden Terrace

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Austin, Texas, USA Saturday 8:30 PM Pershing East/West Singer. Songwriter.

Poet. SaulPaul entertains and inspires with his voice, guitar and loop pedal creating a live show that is nothing less than an EXPERIENCE. SaulPaul transitioned from tragedy to triumph and now he shares his story through his music. He’s been featured on America’s Got Talent and 2 TEDx Talks.

SHOWCASES

Glasgow, Scotland Friday 7:45 PM Century C

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Bianca Neal 512-229-8681 booking@saulpaul.com SaulPaul.com

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THE SEA THE SEA

SHREEM X CELTIC REMIXING

SOUTHERN AVENUE

THE SEA THE SEA is an Upstate NY based indie-folk band feat. what HuffPost calls, “Two of the loveliest male-female voices you might ever hear,” receiving praise from NPR, American Songwriter, Buzzfeed, Pitchfork, No Depression. Feat. by the intl. TED 2015, Apple Music, and over 15 million streams on Spotify.

Toronto-based percussionist, Jay Andrews, has established himself as one of Canada’s finest musicians.

With his current project Shreem, Andrews has developed a new sound, blending Celtic, electronic, and hip-hop music with hard-hitting drums and powerful, warm melodies. Shreem breathes new life into traditional Celtic music, infusing it with a modern feel.

Southern Avenue is a fiery young Memphis quintet that embodies its home city’s soul, blues and gospel traditions, while adding a youthful spirit and dynamic energy all their own. Their debut release on the fabled Stax label is a unique blend of gospel-tinged R&B vocals, blues-based guitar work and soul-inspired songwriting.

Troy, New York, USA Friday 6:15 PM Washington Park Pl 3

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Erin Smith 214-674-7635 erin@praterday.com theseathesea.com

SHAUIT

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Montreal, Québec, CAN Friday 6:45 PM Pershing North Singer-songwriter, Shauit, sings honest and committed songs that ingeniously combine his native language and traditional rhythms with other popular trends.With his new album “Apu peikussiak”, Shauit proposes a new folk sensibility that will join a wide audience and enriching the mix of reggae influences for which Shauit was first recognized.

Patrice Agbokou 1514-836-7802 info@pasamusik.com shauit.com ARTIST BIOS | S

SHELLEY SEGAL

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Thursday 7:00 PM Liberty

SHOWCASES

“Thoughtful Lyrics Celebrating Life, Love & Reason””Bespoke songs traversing folk, jazz and blues with tender affection and great artistry” Spirited singersongwriter & guitarist Shelley Segal creates music that challenges, reflects and inspires. An artist, activist and explicit storyteller Shelley uses her music to create the world she wants to see.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Chris Isaacson 3107708304 chrisisaacsonpresents@gmail.com shelleysegal.com

Toronto, Ontario, CAN Saturday 9:15 PM Brookside

18/19 Interest: Ireland & United Kingdom Sarah Chipon 305-970-2385 sarah@atomicmusicgroup.com shreemmusic.com

SKERRYVORE

Glasgow, Scotland Friday 10:00 PM Century C

Twice winners of Scotland’s Traditional Music ‘Live Act of the Year’ Award (2016 & 2011), SKERRYVORE have been on a meteoric journey that has taken them from the remote Isle of Tiree on to International tours that have included performances in Central Park NYC, The Ryder Cup Louisville and the Shanghai Expo, China.

Anne Marie Martins 617-240-1494 amartins@sroartists.com skerryvore.com

THE SMALL GLORIES

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN Friday 7:30 PM Shawnee Mission Roots powerhouse pair The Small Glories are Cara Luft & JD Edwards, a musical tour-deforce partnership that could almost make you believe in fate. Straight out of the gate these two veteran singer/ songwriters built an international buzz around their tight harmonies, emotional authenticity, explosive live performances and equally well-matched guitar prowess.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Jeremy Giacomin 1-204-988-1123 jeremy@paquinartistsagency.com thesmallglories.com

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Memphis, Tennessee, USA Friday 8:30 PM Pershing East/West

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Jordan Burger 615-994-7001 jordan@madison-house.com southernavenueband.com

STEPHEN KELLOGG

Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Friday 6:15 PM Pershing East/West CBS radio called him “the best live act you’ve never seen.” No Depression says he’s “the best songwriter you’re not listening to.” His Americanatinged, folk, pop and rock stylings make his sound hard to define, but this musician and father of four brings heart and incredible energy to everything he does.

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Adam Bauer 303-544-9900 adam@madison-house.com stephenkellogg.com

STEVE POLTZ

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 9:00 PM Benton’s 20th Floor Steve Poltz has fun on stage. Steve Poltz has fun off stage. Every show has its own vibe.

Raucous, joyous, improvisational and always strange.

Great guitar work and songs that will have you smiling one minute and crying the next. Steve Poltz tours nonstop and is the surprise sleeper hit of any festival. He also thinks he’s an attorney for dogs but that’s a whole different story. Catch him while you can.

He’s elusive like Bigfoot.

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Adam Bauer 303-544-9900 adam@madison-house.com poltz.com

TALISK

Glasgow, Scotland Friday 6:15 PM Century C

TRACE BUNDY Louisville, Colorado, USA Friday 7:00 PM Pershing East/West

The Stray Birds (Maya de Vitry, Oliver Craven, Charles Muench) are 3 unique voices, songwriters, and instrumentalists. As nuanced, collaborative, and electric as ever, and now appearing as a quartet with a drummer, this is a band of friends that continues to grow in captivating and evolving ways.

BBC Radio 2 award winners, Talisk are a tour de force like no other. Mohsen Amini’s concertina, Hayley Keenan’s fiddle and Graeme Armstrong’s guitar meld seamlessly together to produce a create a captivating, energetic and dynamic sound that far belies their three short years together. Not to be missed!

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Internationallyacclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy must be seen to be believed. His career has brought him across the world, with concerts in 28 countries and counting. His video clips circulate virally, with over 37,000,000 YouTube views to date. Trace’s witty banter & stage presence delivers an unforgettable concert experience.

Maya de Vitry 717-449-4144 thestraybirdsmusic@gmail.com thestraybirds.com

Craig Corse 441413372063 craig@twentytwopromotions.com talisk.co.uk

Adam Bauer 303-544-9900 adam@madison-house.com tracebundy.com

SUZIE VINNICK

TOM CHAPIN

Suzie Vinnick, a 3X Juno nominated Roots & Blues musician, is releasing her 6th recording Fall 2017.

Taking risks with originals and covers alike, she’s an established roots-music song-crafter who has invested her substantial pop smarts into an ever-growing canon of her own creation.

In a career that spans five decades, 25 albums and three Grammy awards, the multi-talented Tom Chapin has maintained two long and productive parallel careers: as a respected contemporary folk artist and a pioneer in children’s music. He has established a reputation for intelligent story songs and charismatic live performances.

Wainfleet, Ontario, CAN Friday 7:30 PM Benton’s 20th Floor

18/19 Interest: USA - Southwestern Suzie Vinnick 416-988-5229 suzie@suzievinnick.com suzievinnick.com

SVJATA VATRA

Viljandi, EST Friday 8:30 PM Washington Park Pl 3

The Viking Cossack folk rock band SVJATA VATRA evokes a hard to resist ancient pagan rite through bagpipes, jew’s harp, scythe and husky lead vocals, blown into the 21st century by shimmering trombone.

The Ukrainian-Estonian band play folk music based on traditional songs with a fresh punk attitude.

Terje Trochynskyi 3725088061 svjatavatra@gmail.com svjatavatra.com

Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA Thursday 6:00 PM Pershing North

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Claudia Libowitz 914-674-0247 booking@tomchapin.com tomchapin.com

TOM PRASADA RAO

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA Thursday 8:15 PM Shawnee Mission Tom Prasada-Rao is a singer-songwriter born in Ethiopia of Indian parents from Washington DC. He has been a fixture on the folk scene since winning the Kerrville New Folk songwriting competition in 1993, traveling the country playing festivals and house concerts, and producing albums for many other acts.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Tom Prasada-Rao 512-699-7370 tomprasadarao@yahoo.com tomprasadarao.com

TROUT STEAK REVIVAL

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Denver, Colorado, USA Friday 9:45 PM Washington Park Pl 1

Defined more by expressive songwriting rather than any one genre, Trout Steak Revival crosses over the bounds and blends the sounds of folk, bluegrass, and roots, all the while evoking its own style of Americana and delivering memorable tunes to an energetic fanbase that grows hand-in-hand with the band.

ARTIST BIOS | S-U

Nashville, Tennessee, USA Thursday 8:15 PM Benton’s 20th Floor

18/19 Interest: USA - Northwestern Patrick May 404-793-7023 patmay@crossovertouring.com troutsteak.com

UNION DUKE

Toronto, Ontario, CAN Friday 6:00 PM Benton’s 20th Floor Union Duke is a Toronto folk quintet with an explosive live show. Bridging soulful indie rock with bluegrass and country, the group belts out soaring harmonies with three, four and even five voices. Union Duke is two fifths city, two fifths country, and one fifth whiskey.

SHOWCASES

THE STRAY BIRDS

18/19 Interest: Continental Europe Bob Bale 705-523-6200 bobbale@sympatico.ca unionduke.com

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FOUR STAGES OF LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL TALENT PLUS AN ARTISAN MARKET

Mike Aiken honest tunes & tall tales

New Album 2018

WAYWARD TROUBADOUR Mike is a performer loved by audiences.

-Virginia Arts Commission

Mike’s songs are sharply written with memorable tunes and intelligently observant lyrics about life on the sea and on the land. -Pretlow Concert Series The audience hooped and hollered and stomped their feet!

-Ross Ragland Theatre

LoweRiderEntertainment.com MikeAikenMusic.com (Amy & Mike Aiken) 615.448.5633 Visit us in the exhibit hall - Catch a showcase

FOLK FEST S U R le C A N A L MONTREAL’S FOLK FESTIVAL SINCE 2007

S e e y o u a t FA I in Montre a l in 2 0 1 9 ! montrealfolkfest.com

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VICTOR & PENNY Kansas City, Missouri, USA Saturday 6:45 PM Garden Terrace The modern vintage sound of Victor & Penny features dazzling guitar work, red-hot horns, tight vocal harmonies, and a fiery ukulele.

Victor & Penny and their LCO deliver hard-swinging prohibition-era jazz and unforgettable original tunes in the band’s signature high-energy style. Their live show embodies joy, humor, and soaring musical improvisation.

18/19 Interest: USA - Midwestern Jeff Freling 773-575-9791 VictorandPenny.Booking@gmail.com victorandpenny.com

VOX SAMBOU

THE WESTERN FLYERS

Vox Sambou comes from Haiti. He writes and performs in Creole, French, English, Spanish and Portuguese. He performed across North America and internationally in South America, North Africa, Europe, China and South Korea.His music is a fusion of traditional rhythms of Haiti and Afro-Latin elements on afrobeat, reggae and hip-hop.

The Western Flyers are churning out true blue Western Swing, and when you hear it, you’ll know there’s no mistaking the brand.

Named the 2017 Ameripolitan Best Western Swing Group, the trio is a singular musical experience; a fresh take on a venerable American art performed by three acoustic virtuosos.

Montreal, Québec, CAN Saturday 8:30 PM Century C

18/19 Interest: USA - Western 514-638-3527 booking@creativimusicali.com voxsamboumusic.com

WALLIS BIRD VILLALOBOS BROTHERS

Bronx, New York, USA Thursday 7:00 PM Century C

ARTIST BIOS | V-W

Redefining contemporary Mexican music, brothers Ernesto, Alberto and Luis use violins and voices to deliver powerful messages of brotherhood and social justice through original compositions blending jazz, rock, classical and Mexican folk. GRAMMY-winning collaborator Danny Zanes raves, “A crazy ball of sound: Mexican coastal traditions meet Sam Cooke in the Bronx!”

18/19 Interest: USA - Southwestern AnneMarie Martins 608-664-8161 amartins@sroartists.com villalobosbrothers.com

Wexford, IRL Saturday 7:30 PM Pershing North Wallis Bird has been enrapturing audiences for ten years. She’s recorded for Universal and Sony, toured with Billy Bragg and Anais Mitchell, and has won multiple Irish and German national awards. Known for her incredible energy on stage she’s performed at Europe’s biggest festivals and headlined worldwide.

18/19 Interest: USA - Northeastern Liz Riches & Peter Putz 447902875676 info@karakter-worldwide.com wallisbird.com

THE WAR AND TREATY

Albion, Michigan, USA Friday 9:00 PM Washington Park Pl 1

SHOWCASES

Chilling, soulful, and powerful are just some of the words used by audiences to describe The War & Treaty. The duo blends roots, folk, gospel, and soul, reaching back through their deep-rooted history. Their 2017 EP, Down To The River, is driven by joy, determination, and an unceasing upward gaze.

Buster Phillips 615-383-8787 buster.phillips@caa.com thewarandtreaty.com

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Burleson, Texas, USA Saturday 7:45 PM Pershing East/West

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Sherry McKenzie 817-875-6022 info@thewesternflyers.com thewesternflyers.com

WILD PONIES

East Nashville, Tennessee, USA Friday 6:00 PM Washington Park Pl 1 Wild Ponies offer dead right, honest songwriting delivered in a hauntingly beautiful yet gritty, neotraditional Americana wrapper.

Released August 25th 2017 on Gearbox Records, Galax, salutes Wild Ponies’ traditional roots while exploring new, progressive territory.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Matthew Mentele 773-297-8659 matthew@atomicmusicgroup.com wildponies.net

WILD RIVERS

Toronto, Ontario, CAN Saturday 7:00 PM Washington Park Pl 3 Wild Rivers immerse their folk-pop originals into the warm musical styles of the artists that influenced them.

With over 16 million streams on Spotify, the four-piece band effortlessly blends exquisite harmonies, beautiful songwriting, and a captivating stage presence, while their vibe fits equally well in listening rooms and symphony halls.

18/19 Interest: USA - Western Seth Rappaport 212-205-4320 srappaport@apa-agency.com wildriversmusic.com

WILLIAM CRIGHTON

YIRRMAL

William Crighton is a sublimely talented Australian folk-rock artist. An engaging songwriter, he is a riveting storyteller, with a sound that is bold, visceral and singular.”Like some sort of sad-eyed mythical bushranger preacher, the intense and charismatic Crighton commanded the room and generated many goosebump-inducing moments” - The Beat

Indigenous Australian artist Yirrmal Marika is an inspiring songwriter and guitarist with a beautiful voice, singing about his homeland and culture with feeling and depth beyond his years. He openly shares his identity, spirit and connection to the land, engaging the hearts of those that are lucky enough to hear him.

Bellbird, New South Wales, AUS Thursday 10:00 PM Liberty

18/19 Interest: Canada - Eastern Tracey Griffiths 61405109729 tracey@dashville.com.au williamcrightonmusic.com.au

COMPILATION CD ARTIST Yirrkala, Northern Territory, AUS Friday 7:30 PM Pershing North

Cam Begg 61421797536 cam@mrf2worlds.org.au yirrmal.com

WORRY DOLLS

London, England Saturday 8:30 PM Brookside

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern Ethan Proctor 441458210400 ethan@midnightmango.co.uk worrydollsmusic.com

THE OXFORD AMERICAN’S 19th ANNUAL

SOUTHERN MUSIC ISSUE Featuring the music of

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Worry Dolls met in Liverpool UK, where the two multiinstrumentalist redheads bonded over a shared love of folk & bluegrass.

Discovering an almost telepathic talent for songwriting & symbiotic vocal harmony, they moved to London, throwing everything into their career, showcased on their stunning debut Go Get Gone, recorded in Nashville.

YE VAGABONDS

Dublin, IRL Saturday 9:45 PM Pershing North

SHOWCASES

Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow. After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live music scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as well as folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America.

18/19 Interest: USA - Southeastern 353861598103 jon@islandermusic.net yevagabonds.com

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Primarily, it is available by subscription at www.tradandnow.com, however, it is also available from newsagents throughout Australia.

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OFFICIAL SHOWCASE FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY - CENTURY C

talisk 6.15-6.45pm Fara 7.00-7.30pm rUra 7.45-8.15pm Breabach 8.30-9.00pm elephant sessions 9.15-9.45pm skerryvore 10.00-10.30pm Join us at our drinks reception in Century C, from 5.30pm on Friday 16th, for a warm Scottish welcome and hospitality ahead of a great night’s music from our official showcasing artists. Slainte!

pRIVATE SHOWCASE ROOm SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY - REGENT SUITE, #539 (BRITISH UNDERGROUND WITH SHOWCASE SCOTLAND EXPO)

Breabach 2.40-2.55pm // 1.00-1.25am elephant sessions 3.40-3.55pm // 11.00-11.25pm Fara 3.20-3.35pm // 11.30-11.55pm rUra 2.20-2.35pm // 1.30-1.55am skerryvore 2.00-2.15pm // 2.00-2.25am talisk 3.00-3.15pm // 12.00-12.25am pLUS

FOLQUEBEC SUITE, #542 Breabach FRI 12.00-12.20am elephant sessions THU 12.30-12.50am Fara THU 11.00-11.30pm rUra THU 1.00-1.20am skerryvore THU 1.30-1.50am talisk SAT 2.00-2.20am ALSO FEATURING

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FOLK DJ RADIO CHARTS - 2017 Compiled by Richard Gillmann from FOLKDJ-L playlists. Based on 165,520 airplays from 176 different DJs.

TOP ALBUMS OF 2017 1. A Stranger In This Time Tim Grimm

And The Family Band [Vault, March] 2. Trolling For Dreams

John McCutcheon [Appalsongs, Jan] 3. Poets, Philosophers, Workers And Wanderers Joe Jencks [Turtle Bear, May] 4. Small Brown Birds

Zoe Mulford [Azalea City, Jan] 5. Freedom Highway

Rhiannon Giddens [Nonesuch, Feb] 6. Where The River Meets The Road

Tim O’Brien [Howdy Skies, March] 7. Before I Go

Ordinary Elephant [Berkalin, Jan] 8. The Long-Awaited Album

Steve Martin And The Steep Canyon

Rangers [Rounder, Sept] 9. Boots No. 1: The Official Revival Bootleg Gillian Welch [Acony, 11/16] 9. Play One More: The Songs Of Ian And Sylvia Tom Russell [True North, May] 11. Further Down The Line

Scott Cook [scottcook.net, March] 11. Singin’

Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio [Vessel, Jun] 13. Against All Tides

Harpeth Rising [harpethrising.com, May] 14. Letters Never Read

Dori Freeman [Free Dirt, Oct] 15. Bidin’ My Time

Chris Hillman [Rounder, Sept] 16. Fifteen

The Wailin’ Jennys [Red House, Oct] 17. Poor David’s Almanack

Dave Rawlings [Acony, Aug] 18. Happy Little Trees

KC Groves [thebluegrassgirl.com, Sept] 19. Wild As We Came Here

The Steel Wheels [Big Ring, Mar] 20. Boat In The Water Tom Paxton [Pax, Feb] 20. Tunes From David Holt’s State Of

Music 2 Various Artists [High Windy, Apr] 22. Echo In The Valley Bela Fleck And Abigail

Washburn [Rounder, Oct] 23. For Better, Or Worse

John Prine [Oh Boy, 9/16] 24. Revolution Now

Emma’s Revolution [Moving Forward, May] 25. Chase The Sun

The Early Mays [Bird On The Wing, Aug] 25. Workin’s Too Hard

Rayna Gellert [StorySound, Jan]

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TOP SONGS OF 2017

TOP ARTISTS OF 2017

1. ‘Gonna Be Great’ 1. John McCutcheon

by Tim Grimm And the Family Band 2. Tom Russell from A Stranger In This Time 3. Tim Grimm 2. ‘Let Me Sing You A Song’ by Joe 4. Rhiannon Giddens Jencks from Poets, Philosophers, 5. Tom Paxton Workers And Wanderers 6. Pete Seeger 3. ‘Y’all Means All’ 7. Tim O’Brien

by John McCutcheon from Trolling 8. Bob Dylan For Dreams 9. John Prine 4. ‘These Rollin’ Hills’

by Tim Grimm And The Family Band 10. Joe Jencks from A Stranger In This Time 11. Gillian Welch 5. ‘President Sang Amazing Grace’ 12. Zoe Mulford

by Zoe Mulford from Small Brown 13. The Wailin’ Jennys Birds 14. Willie Nelson 6. ‘Shake Sugaree’ 15. Alison Krauss

by Rhiannon Giddens, Dirk Powell, 16. Steve Martin And The Steep Jason Sypher from Tunes From Canyon Rangers

David Holt’s State Of Music 2 17. John Gorka 7. ‘Midnight Train’ by Dave Rawlings from Poor David’s Almanack 18. Joan Baez 7. ‘Zillionaire’ by Zoe Mulford from 19. Joel Mabus Small Brown Birds 20. Emma’s Revolution 9. ‘Homeland Blues’ by Alice Howe 20. The Steel Wheels from You’ve Been Away So Long (EP) 22. Infamous Stringdusters 10. ‘Best Of You’ by Ordinary Elephant 23. Bela Fleck And Abigail from Before I Go Washburn 10. ‘Further Down The Line’ by Scott 24. Christine Lavin Cook from Further Down The Line 25. Dori Freeman 10. ‘Wildflowers’

by The Wailin’ Jennys from Fifteen 13. ‘13 Years’

by Tim Grimm And the Family Band from A Stranger In This Time 1. Rounder 13. ‘Gentle On My Mind’ 2. Compass

by Alison Krauss from Windy City 3. Red House 15. ‘Workin’s Too Hard’ by Rayna 4. Sugar Hill Gellert from Workin’s Too Hard 16. ‘Wildflowers’ by Chris Hillman from 5. Columbia Bidin’ My Time 6. Smithsonian/Folkways 17. ‘By My Silence’ by Mara Levine 7. Signature from Facets Of Folk (preview) 8. Nonesuch 17. ‘Gone’ by John McCutcheon from 9. Borealis Trolling For Dreams 10. Warner 17. ‘Where The River Meets The Road’ 11. Rebel

by Tim O’Brien from Where 12. Acony The River Meets The Road 13. Rhino 17. ‘You Reap What You Sow’ by Mara Levine from Facets Of Folk (preview) 14. Capitol 21. ‘3 Chords And The Truth’ 15. Mountain Home

by John McCutcheon from 16. Pinecastle Trolling For Dreams 17. New West 21. ‘At The Purchaser’s Option’ 18. Vanguard

by Rhiannon Giddens from 19. Green Linnet Freedom Highway 20. Sony 21. ‘Birmingham Sunday’ by Rhiannon 21. Flying Fish Giddens from Freedom Highway 22. Mountain Fever 24. ‘Sing Me Like A Folk Song’ by The Steel Wheels from Wild As We 23. Free Dirt Came Here 24. Appleseed 24. ‘Sing People Sing’ by Emma’s 25. Arc Music Revolution from Revolution Now

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SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR FOLK DJS Abby Parks (WLJS-FM, AL) Al Kniola (WVPE-FM, IN) Alan Hossack (94.7 The Pulse, Australia) Albert Lenge (WCNI-FM, CT) Allen Larman (KPFK-FM &

syndicated, CA) Allison Brock (CKUA-FM, AB) Amanda Lynn Stubley (CHRW-FM, ON) Amy & Travis Luncan (WYSO-FM, OH) Angela Page (WJFF-FM, NY) Anne Fuller (KRNN-FM, AK) Annie Keville (WVBR-FM, NY) Art Menius (WCOM-FM, NC) Arthur Berman (CiTR-FM, BC) Arthur Dean (WCNI-FM, CT) Artie Martello (WIOX-FM, mostlyfolk.org

& syndicated, NY) Bettie Carlson (WCUW-FM, MA) Bill Hahn (WFDU-FM, NJ) Bill Revill (WESU-FM, CT) Bill Stuart (WFIT-FM, FL) Bill Wagman (KDVS-FM, CA) Bob Heyer (WWOV-FM, WV) Bob McWilliams (KANU-FM & KPR, KS) Bob Weiser (WBRS-FM &

WOMR-FM, MA) Brad Edmondson (WVBR-FM, NY) Bradley Kolodner (WAMU-FM, DC) Brenda & Roman Tacik (CJTR-FM, SK) Bruce Cameron (2MCE-FM, Australia) Bud Johnson (syndicated, AK) Caroline Doctorow (WPKM-FM &

WPKN-FM, CT) Carolyn VandeWiele (WFHB-FM, IN) Charlie Backfish (WUSB-FM, NY) Chris Kocher (WHRW-FM, NY) Chrisana McGill (WSPN-FM, NY) Cindy Funk (WYSO-FM, OH) Colin Fielding (3INR-FM, Australia) Craig Huegel (WMNF-FM, FL) Crystal Sarakas (WSKG-FM, NY) Dan Alloway (KTEP-FM, TX) Dan Murphy (acousticoutpost.com, NH) Darla Novak (KZFR-FM, CA) Darwin Davidson (WERU-FM, ME) Dave Aton (WRFG-FM, GA) Dave Hardy (djsleepy.com, MA) David John (KEOS-FM & KBXE-FM,

TX & MN) David Sears (WBGU-FM, OH) Denis McKay (VOX-FM, Australia) Dennis & Judy Cook (WOBC-FM, OH) Dennis Brunnenmeyer (KVMR-FM, CA) Devin Adams (WYSO-FM, OH) Diane Crowe (WMCB-FM, MA) Diane Hunt (KBOO-FM, OR) Diane Karl (KBOO-FM etc, OR) Dick Hermans (WHDD-FM, CT) Don Jacobson (KBOO-FM, OR) Doug Dick (WQCS-FM, FL) Ed Mellnik (KBOO-FM, OR) Ellen Ellis (WVUD-FM, DE) Fred Frawley (WMPG-FN, ME) Gail Comfort (cmrnashville.com, MB) Gary Crouth (WYEP-FM, PA) Gary Irving (WVUD-FM, DE) Gaye Auxier (WDBX-FM, IL)

Gerd Stassen (EVW, Germany) Gerry Goodfriend (CKUT-FM, QC) Graham Rice (WJFF-FM, NY) Graham and Barbara Dean

(WBCR-LP, MA) Greg Priddy (WJCU-FM, OH) Greg Schatzmann (CJLX-FM, ON) Hansjoerg Malonek (ISW-FM, Germany) Harlon Joye (WRFG-FM, GA) Ian Zolitor (WXPN-FM, PA) Jan Hall (CFRU-FM, ON) Jan Nary (4EB-FM, Australia) Jared Ingersol (syndicated &

sweetharmony.fm, CA) Jean Geiger (KBCS-FM, WA) Jeanne Holton (WMNF-FM, FL) Jeff Robson (CJUM-FM, MB) Jeff Zolitor (KNYO-FM, CA) Jenny Flux (2AIR-FM, Australia) Jeremy Butler (WUAL-FM & APR, AL) Jim Canales (WWSP-FM, WI) Jim Fisher (WGCS-FM, IN) Jim Marino (CFMU-FM, ON) Jim Rogers (WIUP-FM, PA) Joe Pszonek (WMSC-FM &

radiohowhere903.com, NJ) John & Maureen Rumsey

(KVMR-FM, CA) John C. Falstaff (WRFG-FM, GA) John Lupton and George Mercer

(WVUD-FM, DE) John Mazza (WNHU-FM, CT) John Patterson (WXPI-FM, PA) John Platt (WFUV-FM, NY) John Sillberg (CKOL-FM, ON) John Weingart (WPRB-FM, NJ) Johnny Bazzano (KRCB-FM, CA) Jon ‘Chip’ Colcord (syndicated, NH) Jon Kiger (WRFG-FM, GA) Jon Stein (WTBQ-AM, NY) Jonathan Mernit (WJFF-FM, NY) Juergen Kramer (ZuSa, Germany) Juliet Youngren (WEFT-FM, IL) Justin Helmer (KVSC-FM, MN) Karen Rakos (KEUL-FM, AK) Kate McNally (NHPR, NH) Kelly Moore and Alex Renwick

(KTRU-FM, TX) Kelly Walker (Troy Public Radio, AL) Ken Batista (WYEP-FM, PA) Ken Nagelberg (WHYR-FM, LA) Ken Yavit (KBAC-FM, NM) Kevin Elliott (WEFT-FM, IL) Kevin Vance (KALW-FM, CA) Larry Hillberg (KVMR-FM, CA) Larry Hoyt (WAER-FM, NY) Laurie DesJardins (KVMR-FM, CA) Len Holton (KUAR-FM, AR) Lilli Kuzma (WDCB-FM, IL) Linda Fahey (WKSU & syndicated, OH) Lora McCullough (KUHS-LP, AR) Lyle D. Skinner (CJUM-FM, MB) Mara Noelle (KVMR-FM & KFOK-LP, CA) Mark Michaelis (WGDR-FM, VT) Mark Pedersen (WOJB-FM, WI) Mark Tobler (WTUL-FM, LA)

Mary Sue Twohy

(SiriusXM & syndicated, DC) Matt Watroba (WKAR-FM, MI) Menachem Vinegrad

(Upper Galilee-FM, Israel) Michael Alzo (WSLU-FM, NY) Michael Benson (WPKN-FM &

WESU-FM, CT) Michael Kane (WBRS-FM, MA) Michael Stock (WLRN-FM, FL) Michelle Drackett-Smisek

(WJCU-FM, OH) Mike Flynn (KUAF-FM & syndicated, AR) Mike Horyczun (KPKN-FM, CT) Mike Regenstreif (CKCU-FM, ON) Mitch Park (Kidnappers, New Zealand) Naomi Soule and Terry Moses

(KCLC-FM, MO) Nick Barr (WAMC-FM, NY) Norm Mast (WVPE-FM, IN) Paul Hartman (WTMD-FM, MD) Paul Hefti (live365.com, CA) Paul Stamler (KDHX-FM, MO) Peter Fraissinet (WVBR-FM, NY) Peter Kernast (WTSR-FM, NJ) Peter Thompson (KALW-FM, CA) Ray Baumler (WRUR-FM &

WITH-FM, NY) Rich Pietrzak (WPRK-FM, FL) Rich Warren (WFMT-FM &

syndicated, IL) Richard Gordon (WVUD-FM, DE) Richard Howard (KZMU-FM, UT) Rik James (KGLT-FM, MT) Rob Thurlow (KRFC-FM, CO) Robert Resnik (VPR, VT) Ron Cooke (KTAL-LP, NM) Ron Olesko (WFDU-FM, NJ) Sadie Damascus (KGGV-FM, CA) Scott Aycock (KWGS-FM, OK) Sheila Shigley (WPR, WI) Simon Dillon (Phoenix FM, Australia) Sonny Ochs (WIOX-FM, NY) Steve Brockway (KRFC-FM, CO) Steve Edge (CITR-FM, BC) Steve Harris (KQSC-FM, CO) Stu Weaver (WFCF-FM, FL) Sue Kessell (WNUR-FM, IL) Susan Forbes Hansen (WHUS-FM &

WWUH-FM, CT) Susi Lanagan (PBS-FM, Australia) Taylor Caffery (WRKF-FM, LA) Terry Brent Moses (KCLC-FM, MO) Terry Fatseas (2MCE-FM, Australia) Terry O’Laughlin (WORT-FM, WI) Todd Tyson (The Point-FM, VT) Tom Coxworth (CKUA-FM, AB) Tom Druckenmiller (WDIY-FM &

syndicated, PA) Tom Funk (KGLP-FM, NM) Tom MacArthur (folkchefskitchen.

podbean.com, NB) WTJU Folk (WTJU-FM & WHAN-FM, VA) Wanda Fischer (WAMC &

syndicated, NY)

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A Man Called Wrycraft.......................... 44, 45, 148 Access Film Music.............................................. 140 AER (SFM, INC).................................................. 149 Ambre McLean.................................................... 89 American Songwriter......................................... 128 Americana Music Association............................. 72 Americana Rhythm............................................ 122 Art Menius............................................................ 24 Banjo Newsletter............................................... 130 Banjo Nickaru and Western Scooches............... 99 Barbara Jo Kammer............................................. 89 Beppe Gambetta............................................... 127 Blue Night Soundscapes..........Inside Front Cover The Blues Foundation....................................... 110 Bob Livingston..................................................... 73 Borealis Records.................................................. 90 BOSE Professional............................................... 20 Bradford and Franzke.......................................... 91 Brass Lassie.......................................................... 89 Breakout West.................................................... 132 Calton Cases...................................................... 101 Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA)................................................................... 21 Canadian Music. East Coast Style...................... 88 Canadian Music Week....................................... 114 CD Baby............................................................... 39 Country Dance & Song Society.......................... 81 D’Addario............................................................. 39 Dan Weber......................................................... 101 Deering Banjos.................................................. 112 DR Handmade Strings......................................... 49 Ed Romanoff........................................................ 81 Eljuri...................................................................... 91 Eric Sommer......................................................... 27 Folk Alley.............................................................. 81

Folk Alliance International 2019 Conference...... 8 Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM)............... 36 Folk Alliance Region Northeast (NERFA)........... 31 Folk Alliance Region Southeast (SERFA)........... 34 Folk Alliance Region Southwest (SWRFA)......... 32 Folk Alliance Region West (FAR-West).............. 38 Folk Music Ontario............................................ 116 Folly Theater........................................................ 24 Folquébec............................................................ 19 fRoots.................................................................. 104 Grassy Hill First-Timer Experience................... 108 Green Room Music Source............................... 110 Greg Klyma........................................................ 103 Hudson Harding Music....................................... 26 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)................................................................... 64 Joe Porter........................................................... 140 Kansas City Folk Festival................................... 136 Kari Estrin Management & Consulting.........52-60 KC Studio........................................................... 112 Kerrville Folk Festival........................................... 80 Kittel & Co............................................................ 91 Klondike Resources........................................... 101 Marcato................................................................ 46 Market Monkeys................................................ 142 Mike Aiken Music............................................... 137 Montreal Folk Festival Sur La Canal................. 137 Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation...Inside Back Cover Mundial Montréal.............................................. 126 Music Ontario...................................................... 21 My Event Apps..................................................... 65 Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI).................................................................. 122 No Depression................................................... 142

Old Farm Pony Records.................................... 130 Oxford American............................................... 139 Philadelphia Folksong Society......................... 145 Raveis Kole......................................................... 144 Compass Records Group...... Outside Back Cover Rhythms - Australia’s Roots Music Magazine.. 102 Rupert Wates..................................................... 127 Showcase Scotland Expo.................................. 143 Shubb Capos....................................................... 18 Songlines Magazine.......................................... 126 Spire...................................................................... 12 Springfield Music................................................. 61 SRO Artists, Inc.................................................... 25 Symphonic Distribution....................................... 73 Tamulevich Artist Management........................ 141 Taylor Guitars .................................................... 144 Tonal Park........................................................... 120 Trad and Now..................................................... 140 Transoceanic Records.............................. 10, 11, 47 Treehouse Custom Drums................................ 144 Unsigned Only..................................................... 98 Walnut Valley...................................................... 103 The Weeping Willows....................................... 110 Wild Rabbit........................................................ 122 WOMEX.............................................................. 100 Woody Guthrie Center........................................ 71 WorldHaus Music................................................. 49 Yep Roc Music Group.......................................... 72

Inside Front Cover......... Blue Night Soundscapes 8...... Folk Alliance International 2019 Conference 10-11.................................... Transoceanic Records 12..................................................................... Spire 18....................................................... Shubb Capos 19............................................................Folquébec 20...............................................BOSE Professional 21....... Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) 21...................................................... Music Ontario 24............................................................Art Menius 24........................................................ Folly Theater 25...................................................SRO Artists, Inc. 26....................................... Hudson Harding Music 27........................................................ Eric Sommer 31.......... Folk Alliance Region Northeast (NERFA) 32......... Folk Alliance Region Southwest (SWRFA) 34........... Folk Alliance Region Southeast (SERFA) 36...............Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) 38.............. Folk Alliance Region West (FAR-West) 39............................................................... CD Baby 39.............................................................D’Addario 44-45...................................A Man Called Wrycraft 46................................................................ Marcato 47......................................... Transoceanic Records 49........................................ DR Handmade Strings 49................................................ WorldHaus Music 52-60......... Kari Estrin Management & Consulting 61.................................................Springfield Music 64........International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) 65.................................................... My Event Apps 71....................................... Woody Guthrie Center 72............................ Americana Music Association

72......................................... Yep Roc Music Group 73.....................................................Bob Livingston 73...................................... Symphonic Distribution 80.......................................... Kerrville Folk Festival 81..........................Country Dance & Song Society 81........................................................ Ed Romanoff 81..............................................................Folk Alley 88.....................Canadian Music. East Coast Style.

89.................................................... Ambre McLean 89............................................ Barbara Jo Kammer 89.......................................................... Brass Lassie 90..................................................Borealis Records 91......................................... Bradford and Franzke 91......................................................................Eljuri 91...........................................................Kittel & Co. 98.....................................................Unsigned Only 99.............. Banjo Nickaru and Western Scooches 100............................................................. WOMEX 101......................................................Calton Cases 101.........................................................Dan Weber 101...........................................Klondike Resources 102.. Rhythms - Australia’s Roots Music Magazine 103........................................................ Greg Klyma 103..................................................... Walnut Valley 104................................................................. fRoots 108...................Grassy Hill First-Timer Experience 110.......................................The Blues Foundation 110...............................Green Room Music Source 110....................................... The Weeping Willows 112.................................................. Deering Banjos 112........................................................... KC Studio 114...................................... Canadian Music Week 116............................................Folk Music Ontario 120...........................................................Tonal Park

122............................................ Americana Rhythm 122................... Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) 122........................................................ Wild Rabbit 126..............................................Mundial Montréal 126..........................................Songlines Magazine 127.............................................. Beppe Gambetta 127..................................................... Rupert Wates 128........................................ American Songwriter 130...............................................Banjo Newsletter 130....................................Old Farm Pony Records 132................................................... Breakout West 136...................................Kansas City Folk Festival 137.............................................. Mike Aiken Music 137.................Montreal Folk Festival Sur La Canal 139...............................................Oxford American 140............................................. Access Film Music 140.......................................................... Joe Porter 140.................................................... Trad and Now 141....................... Tamulevich Artist Management 142................................................ Market Monkeys 142...................................................No Depression 143..................................Showcase Scotland Expo 144.........................................................Raveis Kole 144.....................................................Taylor Guitars 144................................ Treehouse Custom Drums 145......................... Philadelphia Folksong Society 148......................................A Man Called Wrycraft 149..................................................AER (SFM, INC) Inside Back Cover.............Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation Outside Back Cover.......Compass Records Group

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