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WELCOME to the

36th Annual

BLISSFEST we’re so happy you’re here!

Like many of you, I have spent the last 362 days waiting for this weekend. And what a weekend it will be! This year, like every year, the lineup is absolutely phenomenal on all four stages! Want to keep your feet feeling blissful? Give our new shuttle service from the camping areas to the main stage a spin! The food and craft vendors will not disappoint and are once again the best of the best. They help make this festival a success and we couldn’t be more grateful to have them and you all here to help us celebrate music, children, friends, and family. As many of you know, Blissfest has been gifted a new future forest and as we navigate the best use of this property we have a couple requests for you. The future forest was heavily cut and needs your help nurturing its new growth. Please be respectful of the boundary postings in the new forest and when setting up camp resist the urge to sweep away the leaves from your site. These leaves are essential in protecting the new saplings that are taking root. We also learned that in order for our beloved Hardwood Haven Forest to flourish we need to clear out some of the old unhealthy trees to let more sunshine in to the forest floor. Woods camping is a great area for those craving shaded tent areas and we want these forests to be happy and healthy! So again, PLEASE help us protect these magical places that we all call home for this weekend. During the festival the Blissfest Future Forest will be open for anyone wishing to stroll through and look about. This year, camping will be limited to an additional 75’ of freestyle camping along the eastern edge of Hardwood Haven. There will be fencing and signage to mark where camping ends to help eliminate any confusion on new boundaries. We hope that you share our enthusiasm in wanting to protect and promote this newest addition to Blissfest. The forest is just one aspect of what the board has been working on this year. We have also focused on succession planning, board development, and staff retention to mention a few. If you have a passion for Blissfest and have thought that you may be interested in getting more involved, now is the time! Thank you to all of our coordinators, volunteers, staff and fellow board members. Without your dedication, we wouldn’t be here for this beautifully, Blissful weekend. Now get out there and enjoy your Bliss!

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ARTISTS 10 String Symphony

This Nashville duo began as a partnership of mutual admiration and a much needed creative release for Rachel Baiman and Christian Sedelmyer, two 5-string fiddle players and veteran sidemen of Nashville’s music scene. Rachel, a former Illinois state fiddle champion in the old time tradition, needed an outlet for the new songs she was writing. Christian, originally a classically trained violinist and now a current touring member of the Jerry Douglas Band, was looking to get in touch with the impetuous spirit of the rock bands in which he played before his arrival in Nashville. With the love of the 5-string fiddle and its musical possibilities, the band’s mission statement is as clear as it is expansive: Two fiddles. Two Voices. Epic music.

The Accidentals

The Accidentals have been described as “one of the most ground-breaking musical experiences one might just have in a lifetime” (Jonathan Frahm, Yahoo Voices). They recorded three original albums, were guest artists on fifteen others, scored two films, and landed song placements in commercials, documentaries, and music compilations while playing over seven hundred live shows, all before graduating high school! In 2015 alone, they played over 200 shows at some of the most prestigious venues and festivals in the US. They are currently recording with Grammy Award Winning Producer Stewart Lerman (Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent, Regina Spektor) and pop icon Marshall Crenshaw. Look for a brand new release in the coming months!

Baskery

No matter where they go in the world, these Swedish sisters are told that their audiences have never heard or seen anything like them; they have a completely unique set-up and perform with seemingly inexhaustible energy. This high voltage trio, now based in Los Angeles, has been compared to everything from Fleetwood Mac to First Aid Kit, and from the Black Keys to Led Zeppelin. Baskery’s sound is built on, but not limited to, what three people can do together. It’s all about turning the music on its head and blending the straightforwardness of punk with the subtlety of singer/songwriting. Expect the sounds of “banjopunk,” “new folk,” “nordicana,” an energetic live show and killer sibling harmonies.

Breathe Owl Breathe

The Boxcar Boys

The Boxcar Boys create their distinct and energetic sound by weaving together a captivating bevy of folk traditions, Dixieland jazz, and Klezmer, all performed with good-time New Orleans spirit. Their shows are joyous acoustic celebrations featuring 6 inimitable musicians on clarinet, tuba, fiddle, trombone, accordion and washboard. “Don’t Be Blue,” their debut album, placed them on the EJazzNews list of Best Canadian Jazz Bands, while their sophomore release “Rye Whiskey” earned them a nomination for Instrumental Group of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards (2013).Their diverse and innovative sound has brought the band to a wide variety of venues and festivals including The WayHome Festival, The Toronto Jazz Festival, The Deep Roots Festival, Blissfest, The Blue Skies Folk Festival and The Ashkenaz Klezmer Festival.

Breathe Owl Breathe

Breathe Owl Breathe consists of lyricist and guitarist Micah Middaugh, cellist and vocalist Andrea MorenoBeals, and percussionist/multi-instrumentalist Trevor Hobbs. The music of Breathe Owl Breathe has always been steeped in magic. Their songs occupy the hazy space between wakefulness and dreaming, where the tangible world meets the transcendental. This trio of friends began making music nearly a decade ago in a remote cabin tucked away in a Northern Michigan river valley. Despite the growth and experience that they have gained along the way—recording five albums, releasing a children’s book, and logging several crosscountry tours—the band’s sound is still rooted in the mysticism, warmth and wide-eyed wonder that imbued their earliest songs. Their visual art plays an equally prominent role. Micah is a visual artist and printmaker, and is largely responsible for the band’s aesthetic; child-like, timeless and whimsical.

Brown Rice Family

Brown Rice Family is today’s freshest band jamming towards global solidarity and organic happiness. Guided by a strong belief in the natural flow of things, BRF provides the masses with distinctively organic World Roots Music, encompassing jazz stylings, afrobeat, reggae, rock, Latin rhythms, hiphop, and funk. The band is presently comprised of eight members hailing from all over the world. Their diverse national backgrounds set the stage for their unique coexistence, musical creativity and dance. The band’s colorful sound waves will carry rhythm surfers on a musical journey that straddles ancient and contemporary global music. BRF firmly believes in selfimprovement and environmental improvement, so the collective is perpetually seeking out healthier ways of living, grooving, and eating.

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Cary Morin

Cedric Burnside Project

Cary Morin

Described as “one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today,” Cary Morin brings together the great musical traditions of America and beyond like none other. With deft fingerstyle guitar and vocals that can convey both melodic elation and gritty world-weariness, Morin crafts an inimitable style often characterized as acoustic Native Americana with qualities of blues, bluegrass, jazz, jam, reggae, and dance. For two consecutive years (2013 and 2014), Cary won the Colorado Blues Challenge Solo Championship. He was also nominated for Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year and Best Blues CD in the Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards. In 2013, he received a lifetime achievement award from the Fort Collins Music Association and won the Colorado Fan Favorite Poll in the blues category for his second solo release, “Streamline.”

Cedric Burnside Project

Cedric Burnside, grandson of legendary R.L. Burnside and son of drummer Calvin Jackson, has been playing music all his life. He has developed a relentless, highly rhythmic charged style with strong hip-hop and funk influences. This four-time winner of the prestigious Blues Music Award’s Drummer of the Year is widely regarded as one of the best drummers in the world. Growing up at his grandfather’s side, he began touring at age 13 playing drums for “Big Daddy” on stages around the globe. “I write about my life, my kids, and everyday things. I try to stick to the truth,” Cedric says. He has been recording and touring the world with guitarist and lifelong friend Trenton Ayers. Their latest album, Descendants of Hill Country, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Blues Album of the Year.

Christie Lenée

Christie Lenée’s unique guitar work is often compared as “Michael Hedges meets Joni Mitchell and Dave Matthews.” She delivers profound instrumental compositions with heartfelt, consciously uplifting songs. Christie Lenée’s pieces have been showcased at the NAMM Show in Anaheim in Nashville, live on National Television and Radio, on stage with artists such as Tim Reynolds (guitarist for Dave Matthews Band), Amy Ray from the Indigo Girls, and Stanley Jordan. Her most recent album “Live at the Hideaway Cafe” was one of three finalists for “Best Album of 2014” (Indie Acoustic Project Awards); the song “Love Who You Are” was nominated for a 2016 Posi Award in the category “Songs for Personal Transformation.”

Christie Lenée

Civil Twilight

Civil Twilight’s songs embrace every corner of human emotion, balancing delicate, poetic lyrics with sweeping arrangements that touch all the senses: a phrase to make you think; a rolling drumbeat you can feel in your bones; a guitar vamp as illustrative as a picture; a shimmer of keys whose light can nearly be seen and heard. Their third record on Wind-Up is built on this vibrancy, on the permanent dust of South Africa’s Cape Town youth; on the connection that unites them all as brothers beyond blood and on their new home in America where they pull from the innate, thriving musicianship of Nashville, where they live.

Claudia Schmidt & Sally Rogers

Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers have been at their music for four decades, often in solo ventures. Claudia has traveled easily between folk, jazz and theater, and Sally is well known in the folk world and has created celebrated children’s music as well as writing for community theater. Yet something about their musical chemistry, which first showed itself when they joined each other onstage for the very first time at the North Country Folk Festival in Ironwood, Michigan, 35 years ago, took them to a new and different place. They are thrilled with the release of their fourth collaboration, their latest CD titled, “We Are Welcomed.” It’s a whole different sonic experience, with their amazing vocals front and center, but surrounded with wonderful textures and rhythm. Both of these Michigan Folk veterans are Blissfest alumni.

Conga Se Menne

One would not expect to find world class musicians in this small northern college town. Marquette, Michigan is not Chicago, Nashville, nor even Memphis, but you couldn’t tell by listening to Derrell Syria and the members of Conga Se Menne. Though their lyrics are geared for fun, the quality of their sound is no laughing matter. Syria’s original songs carry the flavor of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in lyrical silliness and the spirit of its hearty residence in musical excellence. Conga Se Menne live and work along the chilly invigorating banks of Lake Superior. Their mastery of melodic syncopation is second to none.

Claudia Schmidt & Sally Rogers

Conga Se Menne

Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys

ARTISTS Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys

A long time ago, at the dawn of the Atomic Age, a succession of no-good punks and ill-mannered teenagers took the best of American roots music — hard-partying honky tonk country, searing gutbucket blues and lonesome hillbilly twang — and distilled it into a potent moonshine known as rockabilly. This combustible formula, passed down through the generations, forms the heart of the revved-up stylings of Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys. Mixing their own self-penned songs with vintage country/honky tonk hits, rockabilly favorites, and surf gems by such artists as Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, Wanda Jackson, Buck Owens, Gene Vincent, and Dick Dale, Delilah and the Lost Boys come out on stage looking and sounding like a step back in time. Dressed to the nines in the tradition of pre-color television, the band thrills audiences with its spirited performances.

Dirty Bourbon River Show

Deftly melding sounds that range from hard-edged blues to Lisztian piano driven ballads to New Orleans brass, Dirty Bourbon River Show fascinates audiences with their eccentricity and dexterity, coupled with their ability to harken back to by-gone eras in music. Since their formation in early 2009, the band has released nine studio albums and played over 750 live shows, fast earning them a stellar reputation for their tight, multi-faceted sound and high-energy performances. They can be found bringing their blend of “New Orleans Big Brass Circus Rock” to festivals and respected venues all over the USA.

Dragon Wagon

The Dragon Wagon crew features Detroit-award nominated virtuoso Troy Radikin on mandolin and vocals, the classical and awe-inspiring Megan Sicheneder on violin and vocals, and the endless instruments and mind-shattering versatility of Rich Delcamp on banjo/guitar and vocals. No stage party is complete without the style of guitarist Tyler Aukerman, and of course, our amazingly talented rhythm section featuring the University of Toledo Jazz Department’s own Travis Aukerman as well as the Michael Tobias Designs and Bartolini-endorsed artist Matthew Meyers on 6 string bass. Together, Dragon Wagon has reenvisioned American roots, executing everything from traditional bluegrass to jazz-inspired dance-worthy original masterpieces. All of their music thrives on a live audience, and each performance provides a unique and energetic experience. 8

Dirty Bourbon River Show

Dragon Wagon

Erik Koskinen

Erik Koskinen’s America Theatre is a translucent eulogy to the genuine. Musically sprouted from the blend of American folk, country, rock-n-roll, and blues, Koskinen and his top-shelf band realize a sound that is distinctive and fresh as well as familiar and classic. From the tender opener “First Time in Years” to the defiant “Six Pack of Beer” to “Boomtown,” a track that flays the history of the west’s settlement from bedrock to fracking with a locomotive’s force of barbwire guitars, marching bass and cracking drums, Koskinen moves the listener through a landscape of personal and social struggles, as well as the small triumphs of our nation and its people.

Erin Coburn

Erin’s passion for music comes out in her smile onstage. She performs across a wide music spectrum– everything from original music, Blues, Classic Rock, Pop, Alternative, and Country. She is an accomplished guitarist and vocalist– and wait until you see her shred on the electric ukulele! Erin has played with Grammy award winning artists in Nashville, placed first in the 2014 Pirates Cove Battle of the Bands, and received full scholarships in 2015 and 2016 to the Pinetop Perkins Foundation Master Guitar workshop in Mississippi. In February 2016, she became part of the Boulder Creek Guitars/Riptide Ukulele endorsed musicians. She thrives on crowds– the bigger the better!

Goldie & the Screamers

Goldie & The Screamers’ sound falls somewhere between the band’s roots in the seductive/dreamy avenues of soul music, and the driving electro/pop/ rock-tinted veins of R&B. With gorgeously crafted originals that call on the ghosts of soul-music-past while also pushing into the future, and inspired renditions of soul/R&B favorites, they something for just about everyone. The band is on a mission to create music that stirs your heart AND your body. With this goal, the Asheville based Soul/Neo Soul outfit have quickly been building a loyal following since their first performance in the Spring of 2014. Bliss welcomes lead vocalist CaroMia back home to Northern Michigan to show us what she and her band can do!

The Go Rounds

Erik Koskinen

Erin Coburn

Goldie and the Screamers

The Go Rounds

Kalamazoo’s favorite suns. High energy twang-rock and jelly-roll. The Go Rounds are a furious live act and progressive recording unit, fueled by the history of their diverse lineup and a collaborative spirit injected into everything from songwriting to arranging. Inspired by their record collections as well as the beauty of the Great Lakes State, the band explores soul music, baroque folk, art rock, country and classic rock n’ roll.

Gregory Stovetop

Born and raised in Chelsea, Michigan, and currently hailing from Queens, New York, Gregory Stovetop has earned a devoted cult following that comes from the underground and is quickly making its way up into the airwaves around the world. An electrified Earth Angel, radiating love and passion in an original singular world of sound, Gregory Stovetop is as fluent in Elvis and Johnny Cash as he is in Soundgarden and The Clash. To see him solo is to witness a true rock star bursting with heart and vibrant color, in his essential element. Stovetop’s next album will be co-produced by Dominic Davis and Seth Bernard at La Luna studios in Kalamazoo. Rock and Roll Magic is alive on earth and it is Wild and True, flowing through the one and only Gregory Stovetop. He was born for this. The village is starving - cook and don’t stop, Stovetop.

Harper and Midwest Kind

An amalgamation of blues, soul and world music, multi award-winning Australian singer/songwriter “Peter D. Harper” creates a heady mix of roots music through his creative use of the harmonica and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. By combining traditional and modern influences and borrowing from Western and World music, Harper has created a highly original take on the roots genre, which many have labeled “World Blues.” Harper has received an amazing 14 Music Awards in four different countries. His innovative use of electronic enhancement and feedback breaks the traditional boundaries of the harmonica, giving his music its distinctive harmonics and effects. The powerful guitar sounds and the unique drone of the didgeridoo create raw yet eerie sonic textures, sounding primal and contemporary at the same time.

Gregory Stovetop

Heather Maloney

Maloney’s new music has a definite edge, but it also has a classically-trained voice, delivering well-crafted lyrics over the technical arrangements—a combination which is receiving mainstream appreciation once more. Suddenly the term “singer-songwriter” is carrying serious weight again. Chalk it up to 90’s revivals and influences like Fiona Apple, Tori Amos and Aimee Mann, whom Maloney refers to as “those bleeding hearts.” According to Maloney, “We wanted to make something more relevant, in a new zone.” She wasn’t kidding – she teamed up with producer Bill Reynolds (who moonlights as the bassist for Band of Horses) and an all-star group of players with extraordinary talent, including engineer Jason Kingsland (Iron & Wine, Delta Spirit), guitarist Tyler Ramsey (Band of Horses), and guitarist and sax player Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket).

The HillBenders

“Ever since I was a young boy I played the silver ball” is maybe not a standard bluegrass lyric, but it is a line known by all the world from the biggest rock opera of all time, The Who’s “Tommy.” Forty-five years after its original release, this classic of classic rock has now been fully realized as a full length bluegrass tribute featuring The HillBenders from Springfield, Missouri. Conceived and produced by SXSW co-founder and longtime musician/producer Louis Jay Meyers, this Bluegrass opry brings a new perspective to “Tommy” while paying total respect to its creators.

Hot Tuna

The name Hot Tuna invokes as many different moods and reactions as there are Hot Tuna fans—millions. To some, Hot Tuna is a reminder of wild and happy times. To others, that name will forever be linked to their own discovery of the power and depth of American blues and roots music. To newer fans, Hot Tuna is a tight, masterful duo on the cutting edge of great music. All of those things are correct. For more than four decades, Hot Tuna has played, toured, and recorded some of the best and most memorable acoustic and electric music ever. And Hot Tuna is still going strong — some would say stronger than ever.

Hot Tuna

Harper and Midwest Kind

Heather Maloney

The HillBenders

ARTISTS HuDost

The music of HuDost, a Neo Folk World Rock Ensemble from Montreal and KY, weaves a seamless tapestry of sound that renders tears and laughter in listeners, cultivating that nameless longing that abides in all of our hearts. HuDost’s core musicians are Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines. Having toured the US, Canada, and Europe constantly since April 2006, HuDost has grown and expanded, travelled rocky and glorious terrain and marveled at all they can learn and explore. In this time, Moksha and Jemal have grown as artists, as seekers, as a couple and as a family.

Jaron Freeman-Fox and the Opposite of Everything

Bred in the mountains of Canada’s rural northwest, Jaron Freeman-Fox redefines what the violin is capable of, giving audiences no choice but to take his mutant species of music on its own terms. Having produced and played on over 40 albums (including with Teresa Doyle, Jayme Stone, and Autorickshaw) and toured the globe many times over as a solo artist, bandleader or collaborator with artists such as Delhi 2 Dublin, Ben Caplan, and Sam Lee, Freeman-Fox fuses his roots of fiddling and jazz with his musical studies in India, Sweden, and Indonesia, while playing the 5-string violins of his late mentor, fiddle pioneer Oliver Schroer. During a seemingly endless tour for the past 5 years, Jaron has performed full-time with his award-winning band Jaron Freeman-Fox & The Opposite of Everything, as well as with his new experimental duo project, using an expanded-range electroacoustic violin set-up of his own design.

Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers

Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers can make a sprightly young groove doctor out of anyone. With spectacular energy pulsating from every member of the band, the Rainbow Seekers can illuminate the very chambers of Heaven. Lead singer Joe Hertler splashes through lyrical puddles of golden rain, leaving his audience wearing flowery crowns and bubbling smiles. A ride on the Rainbow will take you across the mountains of Motown, through the fjords of folk, over the archipelagos of Americana, and-at lastinto a funky firth, where only the fiercest of friendships can be found.

HuDost

Keller Williams

Those who’ve followed Keller Williams’ recording career to date know that he has given each of his albums a single-syllable title: FREEK, BUZZ, SPUN, BREATHE, LOOP, LAUGH, HOME, DANCE, STAGE, GRASS, DREAM, TWELVE, REX, LIVE, ODD, THIEF, KIDS, BASS, PICK, KEYS, FUNK, VOS, and VAPE. Each title serves not only as a concise summation of the concept guiding the particular project but also as another piece of the jigsaw puzzle that is Keller Williams. GRASS, for example, is a bluegrass recording, cut with the husband-wife duo the Keels, while STAGE is a live album and DREAM is the end product of a wish list: Keller collaborating with some of his greatest musical heroes. His sprawling assortment of music across genres is sure to appeal to all audiences.

Kinobe & the Wamu Spirit

Born near Lake Victoria in Uganda, Kinobe is a gifted Ugandan multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter and philanthropist known for his inspired synthesis of African roots and global fusion. He is dedicated to bringing love and joy to people through his music and contributing to building healthier lives and communities for children and families everywhere. Over the years as a touring musician he has shared the stage with many renowned African musicians, including Toumani Diabate, Youssou N’Dour, Salif Keita, Angelique Kidjo, Oliver Mtukudzi and Baaba Maal. Kinobe has given concerts and workshops all over the world, bringing a powerful world-roots-dance sound to festival main stages and theatres as well as intimately captivating solo and acoustic shows that showcase the diversity of the traditional African instruments.

K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys

K. Jones & the Benzie Playboyz are bringing the roots sound of southwest Louisiana’s Creole, Cajun, and Zydeco scene to everyone up in the Great Lakes area. The Playboys are dedicated to keeping the Cajun/Creole music alive with live performances for two-steppin’, waltzing, and smoking red hot zydeco dancing. The 10-button diatonic accordion of K .Jones is the driving force of their music, with Jonah Powell on fiddle. Jamie Bernard is on the drums, and Doug Albright on bass. Mark Stoltz is the man on the scrubboard and tit’fer driving the beat. K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys play some great “old school” Zydeco and Cajun music with traditional instruments for an authentic Louisiana dance experience.

Jaron Freeman-Fox and the Opposite of Everything

Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers

Keller Williams

La Furia Del Ritmo

A hot Latino band from Grand Rapids, MI. La Furia del Ritmo has toured Central America, Mexico and now USA. They play a blend of Argentinian Cumbia, Merengue and Reggaeton mixed with electronic synths. It’s all original Music written, recorded, and performed by the group.

Laith Al-Saadi

In 2016, Laith Al-Saadi won America’s hearts and a spot in the finale of NBC’s “The Voice.” Now he’s poised to bring his authentic blend of blues, soul and classic rock to audiences around the world. Laith has always had the perfect combination of Midwestern hustle and incredible musical chops—honed at the University of Michigan School of Music and on stages across the country with legends like Taj Mahal, Luther Allison, Buddy Guy, Son Seals, Greg Allman and B.B. King. Entertainment Weekly called Laith Al-Saadi “a power performer who is so legitimate and memorable.” Guitar World Magazine has called Laith Al-Saadi a cross between “Danny Gatton and Buddy Guy at their best,” and Guitar Center crowned him one of the top four blues guitarists in the United States.

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys

When Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys found each other jamming at open mics and music festivals around Michigan they couldn’t have predicted what would lie ahead of them. In the past year alone, touring behind the release of their most recent record, Ionia, they’ve been featured in the lineup of prestigious affairs such as The Shetland Island Folk Festival, the Stagecoach Music Festival in California, the Bluegrass Jamboree in Germany, and a number of the best acoustic music festivals in the US, including Wheatland Music Festival in Michigan, Strawberry Music Festival in California, Redwing Roots Festival in Virginia, and Pagosa Springs Folk Festival in Colorado. To round out the year they were named one of NPR Music’s 12 best live performance sessions of 2015 by Mountain Stage with Larry Groce.

Kinobe & the Wamu Spirit

K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys

Matt the Electrician

Matt the Electrician is no longer an electrician. He focuses instead on a music career that has spanned the course of two decades, a dozen records, and thousands of shows. He creates folk music for a modern age, rooted in lyrics that focus on the realities and challenges of the 21st century as opposed to, say, the old-school thrill of hopping trains. “I don’t generally write mining disaster songs,” he explains. “I tend to write about things that have happened to me and my family. Songs about the small things in life, which, to me, are really the big things.”

May Erlewine

May plays guitar, fiddle, piano and a few other instruments, but mostly she sings. Her songs show a very real connection and concern with everyday folk and are treasured by people of all faiths and politics. May has played music for people all over the world. The sounds and influences you’ll hear in her music range from good old fashioned folk and country swing to soul singers, rock and music from all over. She is also introducing a new EP! Recorded in March at La Luna studios, Lean Into the Wind offers a fresh batch of songs rich with layers of acoustic tone! Featuring Phil Barry on guitar, Max Lockwood on bass, Laurel Premo on banjo and fiddle, Michael Shimmin on percussion and Seth Bernard guesting on a couple tracks, this EP is short but mighty!

Nathan and Jessie Band

Together, Nathan Rivera and Jessie Andra Smith bring an unforgettable performance! The duo has traveled all over the world on the streets and stages sharing their unique sound. They frequent Mexico and Europe, as well as New Orleans. The fusion of jazzy folk and blues on their National Reso-Phonic guitars and accordion as well as their interesting interplay between female and male vocals make their trilingual performances uplifting and fun, with an uplifting message for people of all ages and cultures.

2015 Miah Award Winners

Doug Drapal & Cynthia Donahae

The annual Miah Award honors an individual or family who have been long-time festival volunteers and supporters of the Blissfest Organization.

Doug Drapal and Cindy Poquette

Cynthia Donahae

La Furia Del Ritmo

Matt the Electrician

Laith Al-Saadi

Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys

ARTISTS Oh Brother Big Sister

Oh Brother Big Sister is an eclectic sensation! This brother and sister duo from Northern Michigan covers the music spectrum with entrancing harmonies and ingenious musical arrangements. With a comfortable, comedic essence that makes you feel like you’re with old friends in the comfort of your happy place, the BIG-sister-little-brother duo deliver music that encompasses a wide variety of genres with an original acoustic sound that makes each performance an experience. Penny and Radel Rosin hail from a small speck on the mitten where they were raised in a family with deep musical roots, which will be obvious in their passion for music. If you are searching for a fresh, distinctive sound with an element of surprise, the search is over. Oh Brother Big Sister is pure pleasure.

Olivia Millerschin

Clever, witty, melodic, and musically quirky as ever, Olivia Millerschin is feeling a bit “Over The Weather” these days. She has infused her latest EP with all the colorful elements (Indie, Folk, Soul) and wry turns of phrase that made her debut, self-produced album “Yes. No. Maybe So.” so popular and infectious, leading to its nominations for three 2014 Detroit Music Awards and radio play nationwide. Now, the multi-talented singer/songwriter is penning her observational gems from a fresh starting point: 19 years old, one year of college completed and a full year of touring under her belt. The EP’s first single “We Know Not” was produced by Andrew Williams (Colbie Caillat, Five For Fighting). Olivia’s growing songwriting abilities helped in her recent signing with BMG Fieldhouse Licensing.

Peter Yarrow

Peter Yarrow’s talents as a creative artist—both with the legendary trio Peter, Paul & Mary and as a solo performer—frequently use music to convey a message of humanity and caring. His gift for songwriting has produced some of the most moving songs from Peter, Paul & Mary, including “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” “Day is Done”, “Light One Candle” and “The Great Mandala.” As a member of the renowned musical trio, Yarrow has earned multiple gold and platinum albums, as well as numerous GRAMMYs.

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May Erlewine

Rebecca Loebe

Rebecca is a young singer-songwriter who grew up in Atlanta and now makes her home in Austin, TX. She is known for her distinct voice, well-crafted songs and ability to bring an audience to her journeys, introducing them to the characters she meets and observations she makes as she travels. Rebecca has toured non-stop since 2009 as a headliner and as support for The Civil Wars, Ellis Paul, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, Matt the Electrician and others. In 2011 she was a featured contestant on the first season of NBC’s “The Voice,” winning a spot on Team Adam and an iTunes Top 10 single worldwide with her captivating re-imagination of Nirvana’s “Come As You Are.” Earlier this year she was ranked #9 on Alternate Root magazine’s annual listing of the 30 Best Female Singers in America.

Seth Bernard

Seth Bernard is a folk musician. He’s a storyteller, a joker, a trickster, a builder of new communities, and a warden of the old communities. He is kind, warm, and welcoming. At times, he’s a road-weary musician, wizened and weathered by a world needing change. Most days, he lives up to, and transcends, all of the myth and legend surrounding him. As a performer, Seth is equally at home playing his introspective, sociallycharged ballads as he is joining a 10-piece electric ensemble on lead vocals, bass, steel or electric guitar. He can shred with the best of them, but also bring it home with stylish, mellow fingerpicking. His singing is intimate and raw, and he brings an unforgettable show wherever he performs.

Steve Poltz

To suggest that Steve Poltz isn’t normal is about as safe a statement as one could make. You would basically require the powers of the Hubble space telescope to locate Steve Poltz from any region of normalcy. For music fans on both sides of the equator, this is a very good thing. Born among the hearty seafaring folk of Canada’s Halifax, Nova Scotia, Poltz has lived most of his life in Southern California, where the sun treated his rocky Canadian DNA like clothes in a dryer. Naturally a spectrum of cultural and emotional tensions arose and he eventually sought refuge in the art of songwriting, where he tapped into an unforgettable and often horrifying depth of unhinged genius.

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Oh Brother Big Sister

Steve Poltz

Olivia Millerschin

Peter Yarrow

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Seth Bernard

Taj Weekes and Adowa

That 1 Guy

The String Doctors

Taj Weekes and Adowa

WHO IS TAJ WEEKES? One basic but incomplete answer is that Taj Weekes is a dreadlocked Rastafarian musician, bred in the Caribbean but shaped by intercontinental life experience. A more significant answer would be that he is a creative, poetic singersongwriter who fronts a dynamic reggae band named Adowa. There’s an additional, highly significant answer, just as true as the first two: Taj is an unwavering, energetic humanitarian whose dedication extends beyond his song lyrics into his social activism, an activism that has culminated in his official role with the United Nations as “UNICEF Champion for Children” and his children’s charity, They Often Cry Outreach.

That 1 Guy

With an extensive and amazing track record of unique and imaginative performances featuring his curious instrument and copious amounts of originality, Mike Silverman (aka That1Guy) has set himself apart as a true one-of-a-kind talent that rivals any other artist currently in the entertainment industry. Averaging 150-200 shows a year all over North America and Canada, he has been a consistent favorite at such festivals as: Wakarusa, Electric Forest, Big Day out, All Good, Bella, High Sierra, Summer Meltdown, Montreal Jazz Festival, and many more. He was also the ‘Tap Water Award’ winner at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for best musical act. His legendary collaboration and multiple tours with Buckethead as The Frankenstein Brothers has further cemented his virtuoso story as a creative visionary as well.

The Way Down Wanderers

The String Doctors

The String Doctors is a new group with a few very familiar faces including Joel Mabus with his superb songwriting, multi-instrumental chops and savvy stage presence. Add Ray Kamalay the crooner and jokester with his jazz expertise that lets the boys stretch on old swing material, both sweet and hot. They are joined by two talented fellows who have gathered kudos of their own. Peter Knupfer, on fiddle, has been a popular freelance, award winning and session fiddler wherever he has lived. Top it off with Dave Rosin who brings up the bottom on bass and together they make up The String Doctors, who bring a new kind of country swing to your lives, for your dancing and listening pleasure. And their “Michigan” humor will kill you.

The Way Down Wanderers

Equal parts fast-paced and soulful, The Way Down Wanderers, a 5-piece modern-folk Americana act, draw in listeners with energy, originality and soulful generosity. While playing, performing and writing together for over 2 years, the Wanderers have built an enthusiastic and fast-growing following across the country, earning Deli Magazine’s Readers Choice title of “Chicago’s Best Emerging Artist, 2014.” Youthful and professionally trained, these young men captivate audiences with soaring instrumentals, foot stomping sing-alongs and a lively stage show. They have created a buzz for themselves with their unplugged, off-stage encores and propensity for performing self-titled, “restSTOMPS” - free acoustic sets at rest & truck stops along their tour routes. The band’s debut EP, “Path to Follow” and their brand new live EP, “Wellspring” are available wherever music is sold. The Way Down Wanderers first full-length album is due to release in the Spring or Summer of 2016.

ALSO

APPEARING Songwriters, Artists and More Bands

Adair Correll - The spirit behind Northern Michigan’s Songwriters in the Round Group Brother Brothers - Multi genre brothers from New York Caroline Barlow - Blissfest’s singing barista Chris Michels Band - Home Made JamMan songster Christie Lenée - Special guest with Hudost and Songwriter Dave Menefee - Finger picking and smooth Dr. Goodhart - Peace of Mind in every song Elizabeth Thorpe - Winner of the National Mushroom Festival talent contest Galactic Sherpas - Dan’s favorite dance jam band Gregory Stovetop - A one man rock show band Heather Kingham - Blissfest Community Chorus and TC Sings.org director Jester - Our Third Stage production crew morphs into a band Jetty Rae - Songstress from Charlevoix John Lamb - Director of Springfed Arts.org and songwriting mentor The Johns - Old Timey band extraordinaire from northern Michigan Kellerville - Dynamic duo reflecting on life in Northern Michigan Ken Harris - Dome stage dude and guitar wizard Kirby - Blissfest’s Official Troubadour and minister of melody Kung Fu Rodeo - High energy Northern Michigan eclectic roots rock band Louan Lechler - Songstress and main stage MC Magdalen Fossum - Michigan’s ukulele lady Michelle Chenard - Petoskey’s own Uber songstress Milo Birch - Emerging ambient keyboardist from The Yellow Dog Basin Nik Carman - Fabulous young performer with great chops from Traverse City Pistil Whips - Sweet and funky duo Rick Meisterheim - Soulful songs from the north woods Robin Lee Berry - Songwriter and Ukes for Youth instructor Sky & Signal - Indie folk electronic from Petoskey Spectrum II - Some hard hitting blues from this duo The Change - Ryan Williams and friends with a bluesy soul Whit Hill - Songwriter, authors, dancer and meal detectorist Zak and What Army? - Rapper, pseudo-motivational ranter, aspiring philanthropist, Nonsense Man

Drum and Dance

Benny Bettane - Handpan drummer and sound healer Dede Alder - Our specialist for the new generation of drummers Greg Vadnais - Multicultural drummer Imagine Do - Meditation dance master Izgreyala - Middle Eastern dance and drum specialists Heather and Ryan LogJam - Our Yooper drum masters and Blissfest Kiva facilitators The Peaceful Sisters - Dances of Universal Peace will again help make us all one in dance and music Tree of Life Drum and Dance Society - Our regular West African troupe returns with its groove on

Old Timey Tunesters and Instructors

Dale Owen - The Loopy Grass Dude Harbor Hoedown - Our home town old time dance band Jan Fowler - First lady of old time country dance callers John Richey - Mr. Wizard on the Fiddle Ron Fowler - Plays banjo, sings and tells stories The Johns - Ruby John and her band of tunesters Rich Corsa - Blissfest Bones man Bob Bernard - Waltz fiddler specialist and Bon Vivant

Just for Kids and Inner Child Adults

Crazy Richard - Still Crazy after all these years as Resident Blisstonian Juggler Kevin Kammeraad & Cooperfly Puppet Troupe Magic by Jania - Our favorite magic Lady Robin Lee Berry - Blissfest Certified Ukes for Youth instructor Tommy Tropic and Buskermania - Resident Blisstonian Juggler and BuskerMania leader Twister Joe - Northern Michigan’s favorite Balloon Artist Jewls the Clown - Buskermania’s Pet Clown

Of Special Interest

Jess Miller - Plant Based Food Nutrition Advisor Libby Barbercheck - Hoop Artist and Instructor Mary Stewart Adams - Your Dark Sky Advisor and astronomical story teller Mary Reilly - North Woods Yoga Instructor Meg McClorey - Tai Chi instruction, the Alexander Technique Mindy Taylor - Community Circle Leader The Hoop Incident - Hoop and Fire apparatus energy from Mackinaw City Tiffany Lenau - Yoga Roots and Healing Arts

2016

BLISSFEST HAPPENINGS

Feel the Bliss!!!!!! Feel the Bliss!!!!! Well we have again outdone ourselves with a very busy schedule for the Blissfest weekend. There is just so much Bliss at Blissfest that it is a challenge at times to fit it all in. Check out the program and plan your itinerary each day but be sure to stay flexible and ready for spontaneous fun and random acts of kindness. Feel the Bliss. Try something new but also enjoy your favorites, take time to visit your peeps and take care to take care of yourself. There are over 130 performances and 130 workshops planned for the three days on our five stages and four workshop areas plus the kids’ area activities. But wait there’s more…..there are the 50 craft and healing arts booth vendors and 18 food booths plus 19 holes of Frisbee golf. Check the schedule for all the details, pace yourself, relax into the journey and make this the best and most memorable Blissfest you can. Here are some activities to consider for 2016.

Featured Venues & Place Suggestions Silent Disco - Dance into the wee hours with friends without any worry of voices telling you to turn it down. Kids Silent Disco is also back again this year. Check out the full Silent Disco schedule that features 3 channels and many awesome DJ’s from around the state including a live set from That 1 Guy! Club Bliss - The Timber Frame Cabin is ready to host the Club Bliss activities this year with emerging artists, Blissfest regulars and young adult programming and crazy crafts. Check out the Club Bliss Dome for some healing vibrations including Tibetan bowls, Quartz Bowls, Handpan Drum and a Women’s Circle. Our Express Your Bliss painting wall is ready to receive your inspirations. BlissScreen puts vintage Blissfest Logos on your favorite apparel. The Junior Crafters booth presents young artists selling their creations. Check out times on the Club Bliss schedule page. Body Mind and Spirit Village - Formerly the Massage Village located just east of the solar showers in the woods. Check out the presenters in the vendors listing. Clothing Exchange Tent - Chuckie is back this year. Bring some of your choice threads to exchange for someone else’s’ choice threads. Clean clothes only please. Tent is located near the Body, Mind, Spirit Village AKA Massage Village. Blissfeast Food Concession and T-Shirt Booth - The new Blissfest Arts Building is the home of the Blissfeast festival food concession. They will be serving up Moomers ice cream, fresh lemonade and grilled cheese to tantalize your taste buds. New this year Ryba’s Mackinac Island Fudge and Ice for your convenience. Check out the amazing shirt selection and swag. New this year an ATM machine and more covered seating. Michigan Stage - The Michigan Stage is back. Our new solar powered venue will again feature all Michigan Artists all the time. We are pleased to offer more opportunities for the great depth of artistry in the Michigan roots music scene. Conveniently located near the Back 40 campground entrance on the south side of the property and with a shuttle service this year.

Luthiers Tent - Instrument builders Warren Liverance from Grosse Pointe Strings will be joined by Bryan Galloup of Galloup Guitars and Mike Kemnitzer from Nugget Mandolins at the Luthiers tent to share their instruments, expertise and consult or do repair on instruments in need. They will also have basic musician supplies. An added feature will be Pluto Pete who will do a workshop on building your own homemade Bass Trumpet. Check the booth for schedules. Info Kiosk - The store building will have an info Kiosk with maps, schedules, phone numbers and emergency information.

Special Events The Taste of Bliss Beer and Wine Tasting Event - Our Taste of Bliss is returning for its seventh year of sampling some of the finest in Michigan beer and wine. New this year are Greenbush, Beards, Gypsy Vodka, Left Foot Charley’s and Irish Whiskey tastes. See the Taste of Bliss page for more details. Members Reception - Since 2010 we have invited all our members to gather on Sunday afternoon from 5-7 pm. The event takes place backstage with light hors d’oeuvres, wine & beer samples. All members in good standing are welcome. There will be a $1 cover charge at the door. 19 Hole Frisbee Golf - Big D’s Discs will again host disc golf clinics for any skill level and a casual tournament. Clinics Saturday 11 am and 1 pm, Sunday 11 am. Tournament Friday, noon-5 pm, and Saturday, 10 am- 4 pm. Saturday night.... GLO DISC! More info and discs for sale at their booth located on Hole #1. Blissterfoot 2nd Annual Fun Run Whether you rose with the sun or are still up, come down and get some fresh oxygen in your blood with 5K of pure Bliss. Join us to test your mettle or to just have a nice morning jog. We’ll run and laugh and breathe and meet new friends and give some prizes and who knows what else. Meet us at the Bus Stop at 9:30 am on Sunday and show everyone that you can hang this early...’er...late in the am. Juggling Extravaganza and Competition The Fire Pit area by Third Stage will be the site of an open juggling extravaganza Saturday from 12 noon-4 pm. All apparatus and all ages are welcome. The East Jordan Juggling club will be on hand to keep the juggle party spinning. On Sunday jugglers selected by our juggler judges, Crazy Richard and Tommy Tropic, as finalists on Saturday will have a juggle off on Sunday at 2 pm same location. There will be prizes for the winners.

Services & Etiquette Shuttle Service - We are expanding our on-site shuttle service and offering rides to our various venues especially Michigan Stage to the main concert and activities area. Please share and give priority to those who really need the ride. Walking is good Blissful exercise. Beach & Store Shuttle - Ride free to the Sturgeon Bay Beach and Cross Village Store on Saturday & Sunday, Noon to 8 pm. Bus stop locate near the Ice Truck west of Main stage. Petoskey High School Hockey - The team is back to help take deposits bottles and cans out of the waste stream and assist the recycle team. RV Pump-Out Service - At Your Service will be offering a pump-out service for RVs again this year. If you would like to be pumped out, please text or call with your site number to At Your Service at this number 616-469-8521. The new Blissfest Sanitary station is not quite operational yet. Charging Stations - The charging stations are back for your personal electronic devices at many of the gathering places around the festival grounds. Check the map for the Charging symbol.

Vendini - Vendini is our new on line box office ticketing system that also has provided membership management, marketing and a new mobile friendly web site. So far so good. We hope that most of you had an easier experience getting tickets and memberships on line this year. We are still working out some bugs but overall we are pleased with this next step in our commitment to continue improving our member and patron services. Bliss Etiquette - We Love Airplane Mode…If we all tried a little smart phone etiquette every one would have better reception. Please keep your phone on airplane mode when not in use so others can get a connection.

What’s New in 2016 ATM - The Blissfest Store has an ATM this year. Just sayin! Ride Share - We encourage sustainability and efficient transportation. Get to and from the Festival with Openride-Link: Openride.co/blissfest

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Community Summer Music Programs The Blissfest Music Organization supports many of the summer music programs that are available throughout Northern Michigan. Blissfest helped start the Harbor Springs Street Musique Program in 2005 and continues to support additional summer street music programs, including the Boyne Stroll the Streets Program in Boyne City and Rhythm on the River in Indian River, as well as sponsoring the Petoskey Charlotte Rose Lee Concerts in the Park Series. Blissfest also sponsors and helps manage booking for the Crooked Tree Art Center’s Artisans and Farmers Market in Petoskey. There are many talented local artists showcased at these events, adding to the cultural opportunities for visitors coming to Northern Michigan and enhancing the quality of life for the community as a whole.

Live at Legs Inn

Our Roots Music schedule at the historic and unique Legs Inn in Cross Village, MI, is all set to go! Music begins at around 9 pm with a $5 cover. For more information, visit www.legsinn.com. Thurs. July 14: Mulebone A special concert for the Blisstered folks who survived Blissfest 36! Come join us for an evening with Mulebone, a dynamic blues duo from New York. This evening will also feature a Tap Takeover by our friends from Gravel Bottom Brewery in Ada, MI, who will be sharing their special creations for the festival, including BlissStout, Blissom and Hoppy Bliss. Fri. July 22: Dr. Goodhart’s Home Remedy Dr. Goodhart and the Remedy host the night with special guests. No cover. Fri. Aug 14: Dr. Goodhart’s Home Remedy Join Mr. Blissfest and his band for a night of fun. Bring your instrument and a song. No cover. Sat. Sept. 10: The Galactic Sherpas Join us with our favorite dance band holding court at Legs. Dance into the night after a round of Disc Golf at the Fourth Annual Bliss-Disc Golf Weekend at Camp Blissfest. Fri. Oct. 7: Seth Bernard Michigan’s master songster & guitar picker extraordinaire is set to entertain during this summer season closing concert. Kirby performs every Friday evening in the garden during the summer through Labor Day.

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The Ragbirds

Blissfest Concert Series

The 2016/17 Concert Series will be held at the Tree Arts Center in Petoskey, MI (with the exception of the Solstice Show).

Fall Concert Series Dates— Sat. Sept 30: The Jon Stickley Trio Five wildly talented multi-instrumentalists amaze audiences with their high energy New Orleans tour de force. Sat. Oct. 28: Parsonsfield with Special Guest Laney Jones and the Spirits Parsonsfield is an awesome high energy alternative/folk band from Northhampton, MA. Opening will be folk/rock artist Laney Jones and her band from Florida. Nov. 12: Annual General Membership Meeting The Annual Membership Meeting, Board Vote, & Potluck held at the Carnegie Building adjacent to the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey. Meeting followed by a concert with a Folk & Roots Band TBA. Dec 17: Solstice Show The Annual Winter Solstice Show event will feature The Ragbirds plus other local and regional favorites. This event will be held in the Emmet County Community Building.

Special Blissfest Concerts and Events

Aug. 8-12: Blissfest Family Vacation Spend a week at the Blissfest Farm with kindred spirits enjoying Northern Michigan. The schedule will be flexible, but it includes some morning workshops, afternoon free time to explore the area or the farm, and community events and activities in the evening. Join us for music, crafts, food and community. Information available at www.blissfest.org/blissfestfamily-vacation. Sept. 9-11: Blissfest Disc Golf Camp Come out to the Fourth Annual Bliss Disc Golf Camp and enjoy our new permanent campground and a weekend of discing and merriment. There will be a Disc Golf Tournament and entertainment with the Galactic Sherpas at Legs Inn on Saturday night. Look for details online. Nov. 3-6 & Nov. 10-13: Lambâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Retreat for Songwriters Celebrating their 22nd annual retreat, Springfed Arts presents two weekends of inspirational talks, presentations, discussions on craft and the creative process of songwriting, with plenty of open mic time. Lambâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Retreat is held at the Birchwood Inn in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Blissfest Music Organization has been the premier sponsor for this annual event since its inception. Contact Blissfest for information about our scholarship program. www.springfedarts.org

Blissfest Dance Programs Old Time Country Dance Series Dances are held the first Saturday of the Month at the Red Sky Stage, Petoskey, MI. The fall series begins October 1 and continues on the first Saturday of the month through the winter. The series features local and regional old time bands with area callers. No experience or partner necessary. All dances are taught and families are encouraged to attend. $3/person, $5/couple and $7/family. The Up North Swing Band Swing Dance Series Red Sky Stage in Petoskey, MI is the new venue for our swing dance series with The Up North Big Band. Complimentary dance lessons are provided prior to each scheduled dance. Basic swing, foxtrot, waltz and Latin styles are taught on a rotating basis. Check the Blissfest or Red Sky Stage websites for dates and times.

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BEER PRESENTERS Dark Horse Brewing Company - Marshall, MI This brewery has never been afraid to let others know that they’re a little different. They make a living brewing badass beer in Marshall and have been doing it their way since 1997. True patrons know the hard work the brewers put in to create and keep the Dark Horse name in the lead. Visit them on the web at www.darkhorsebrewery.com. Founders Brewing Company - Grand Rapids, MI If you’re going to live life, you ought to live it hard, without regrets. This is the belief that got Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers started on their dream of opening a brewery. The Founders Family loves to make complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics, bigger body, and tons of flavor. Since their inception in 1997, Founders has grown to be one of the highestrecognized breweries in the United States. Their Canadian Breakfast Stout was rated the 4th-best beer in the world by users on BeerAdvocate in 2013. Since they also helped us found the Taste of Bliss, we are excited to welcome them back to celebrate good music and great beer! Find out more at www.foundersbrewing.com Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery - Ada, MI Gravel Bottom is back and ready for another year at Blissfest, bringing along some old crowd favorites as well as some new brews for this year’s Taste of Bliss. Previous years have seen the introduction of Blissfest’s first official brew: Bliss Stout, an Oatmeal Honey Stout with Bliss honey, as well as bLissome a Maple Wheat. This year Gravel Bottom is expanding the lineup by adding two new Bliss Beers: Hoppy Bliss, a hoppy and refreshing India Pale Ale using all Michigan-sourced hops, and Bourbon Bliss Stout, Bliss Stout aged for the last six months in bourbon barrels. Make sure you check out the Taste of Bliss on Saturday to enjoy these exclusive Bliss Fest beers! www.gravelbottom.com Rockford Brewing Company - Rockford, MI Located in historic downtown Rockford and situated among the rolling hills of the beautiful Rogue River Valley, this brewery produces a line of traditional and inventive beers that focus on Michigan agriculture. They work closely with West Michigan farmers and local ingredients on a seasonal basis– from farm to glass, this is the local flavor of pure Michigan! We welcome them back for the fourth time to raise a glass at the taste. www.rockfordbrewing.com *NEW* Greenbush Brewing Company - Sawyer, MI Owners Scott Sullivan and Justin Heckathorn knew that good ideas often start over beer. It wasn’t long before they decided that beer itself was the good idea. They wanted to create a beer with flavor. Complexity. Character. Intensity. Armed with these goals and as many pots and buckets as they could find, they jumped in feet first. Today Greenbush runs a 15-barrel

brewhouse to support their taproom, Annex, and beer garden. They serve good beer all over Michigan, Chicagoland, and northwest Indiana. Greenbush also boasts the lifetime Friends with Benefits mug club membership, which boasts over 3,500 members. Find out more at www.greenbushbrewing.com *NEW* Beards Brewery - Petoskey, MI Beards Brewery was started by two friends who had a common passion: Beer. It began as a home brewing partnership, that, fueled by demand, led Ben Slocum and Peter Manthei to take the plunge into commercial brewing. Today the Brewery is operated out of downtown Petoskey and offers 10 rotating taps for over 50 different brews, from the celebratory Anniversario down to the sweet, chocolatey Wheatus. The folks at Beards work it hard, focusing on quality, creativity and community. Stop in to watch them brew, and enjoy a pint or two. www.beardsbrewery.com - continued on page 24 -

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New Holland Brewery - Holland, MI These proud makers of craft beer and artisan spirits capture a moment in time, a flavor, a harvest, and a season in every bottle. They are recognized for their creativity and artistry, driven by their mission to improve the lives of craft consumers everywhere. The New Holland Brewing Company has been represented at the Taste of Bliss since the very beginning, and they celebrate the artist in all of us and help us to raise a glass with their diverse, balanced collection of beer and spirits. www.newhollandbrew.com Short’s Brewing Company - Bellaire, MI Short’s strives to make the best beer on earth, right here in Northern Michigan. Owner Joe Short founded the brewery after realizing that his style of brewing was best suited to his own business model where he would not have to answer to anyone for putting the best possible ingredients into his brews, or for creating daring new specialty beers. Today, Short’s enjoys the excitement of being one of the largest craft breweries in Michigan while also maintaining the tight-knit, hardworking attitude of a small business. We’re excited to welcome them back to the Taste of Bliss! Find out more about the Short’s family at www.shortsbrewing.com Petoskey Brewing - Petoskey, MI Petoskey’s hometown brewery has been serving great beer since 2012, when they opened the newlyrenovated “Old Brewery” (originally est. 1898). This Michigan Microbrewery offers excellent hand-crafted beer made on their historic premises. They offer up unique brews that will brighten any afternoon, on Little Traverse Bay or otherwise! Visit them at www.petoskeybrewing.com

WINE, MEAD & CIDER PRESENTERS Left Foot Charley - Traverse City, MI Left Foot Charley is a winery like no other. In lieu of the single estate model, LFC is a collection of grape and apple growers located throughout Northern Michigan dedicated to growing fruit for our wine and cider. Located in the urban setting of the former Traverse City State Hospital campus known as The Village, LFC creates an array of balanced white wine, red wine and hard cider. Every bottle tells the story of the farm, the vintage and the winemaker’s dream of sharing it all with you. Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - Kaleva, MI For over a decade, Northern Natural Cider & Winery has maintained their connection to the environment and community by keeping it local and sustainable. They work with several certified organic farms to create premium quality organic product. Stop in and help them celebrate their fourth year at the Taste of Bliss with their refreshing and award -winning wines and hard ciders! Find out more at www.northernnaturalwinery.com St. Ambose Cellars • Benzonia, MI Kirk and Sandy Jones have been making honey and bee products for over 30 years and are the proprietors of Sleeping Bear Farms in Benzonia. With their current passion, St Ambrose Cellars, they are creating, innovating and exploring the boundaries of mead and wine production. We think you will enjoy the results of their latest journey. www.stambrose-mead-wine.com Walloon Lake Winery - Petoskey, MI The Walloon Lake Winery is one of Emmet County’s newest wineries, complete with a new tasting room completed in 2015! They focus on creating the very best wines made from cold, hardy grape varieties. Located on the 36-acre Dennis family farm just out of Petoskey, this winery believes in close family and friends, lively conversations, and great tasting wines! Come raise a glass with them at the taste of Bliss, and find out more at www.walloonlakewinery.com - continued on page 26 -

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With You From the Start!

Congratulations Blissfest Music Organization on 36 years of summer music festivals!

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CHRONICLES OF

BLISSFEST

THE CONTINUING STORY

This year’s BlissStory Lesson 7 covers the years 1997 through 2002 with a brief note about a 2014 Blissfest experience we forgot to mention last year. At the 14th annual event, their was a spontaneous and synchronistic appearance of a full-sky northern lights show just as main stage music closed after Peter Ostroushko’s performance on Saturday night. The spirits and colors in the sky were so vivid and dynamic that we shut off all the lights on the farm and thousands of us laid on our backs for hours oooowwwing and aaahhhh-ing at the magic in the sky. Best ever northern lights for sure. The Aurora Borealis experience actually inspired the design of both the 1995 and 1996 Blissfest program and T-Shirt logos. OK nuff said now onward and upward! In 1997 the 17th Annual Blissfest featured The Tacky/Trendy Hat Contest for adults and children. The creations that were entered were not only tacky and trendy, but also wild, wacky and beyond. Will remembers that his daughter Creeanna, who was 10 at the time, won in the children’s category with a highly decorated 3-foot high golden cone shaped hat. Perhaps it’s time to revive that contest. The year also saw the construction of our raffle booth and the beginning of our annual festival raffle. We also started our campground monitoring project originally called the Shantineers program. This program eventually evolved into the BlissAssist program we have today. In 1998 at the 18th annual event the Bliss Folkscool and Workshops in the Woods was born. Originally FolksCool was a day-long series of workshops held on the Thursday before the festival that offered hands-on intensive sessions in instrument instruction and making, songwriting, dance and crafts. During the Troubles in 2001(more on that later) we had to temporarily abandon the FolksCool but it was later revived as part of the weekend festival programming. Our dearly departed friend Jane Bean was the inspiration behind the FolksCool concept. The 18th

annual was also the beginning of the Drum Kiva and the end of the Sweat Lodge. Our Drum Kiva was first carved out of the woods for Blissfest 1998 with a center fire circle. That year we held a daily drumming workshop at the kiva, although some epic late night drumming and dancing took place there to establish it as a most popular venue for primal catharsis and returning to the wilds. 1998 was also the year we purchased the adjacent 80 acres and began adding more parking and camping to meet increasing demand as Blissfest was growing at a pretty good clip. The big change for the 19th annual festival in 1999 was the new sound booth for the main stage and the second stage dance floor. The second stage quickly turned into the place for dancing to high energy roots bands that continues today. The 20th annual celebration in 2000 saw the arrival of our now famous farm manager and wizard of the rocks, Rockin’ Roz, the year soon to be know as “Y2K”. Roz went to work completing the drum Kiva stone fireplace, thus making the kiva safer for our dancers and drummers. He also logged his travel times from Petoskey to the farm and back on bicycle or moped to an even 36 hours! Roz’s continues to creatively use the many glacial stones that have emerged on the property to design and build rock wall expressions of his art form all around the property. The 20th annual also saw the debut of Dances of Universal Peace, a joyous multicultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. A very fitting addition to our growing community building experience. The Dances have become a regular part of Blissfest ever since and are now led by The Peaceful Sisters. The 20th also saw the main gate established at its current location and Blissfest purchased it first tractor to make all the farm work easier to accomplish. The 21st Blissfest was also the year that the Blissfest Music Organization was put to a huge test. This period between 2001-2002 in our BlissStory became known as “The Troubles.” We were asked by Emmet Co. to do a land use plan after a neighbor questioned what we thought was a valid festival permit. When we presented to the county and township our vision for how we would like to use of the Blissfest Farm property in the future, some angry neighbors and township residents began stirring the pot, exaggerating and distorting our intent and making claims all the way to festivals every weekend and eventually Blissfest building a Walmart here. Wha!? Many were afraid of

Compiled by Jim Gillespie and Will Michael—co-founders of the Blissfest.

disruption to their quiet and peaceful rural solitude. Even though it was never in our plans to make the festival much larger than it already was or to disrupt life in northern Emmet County. Despite our willingness to negotiate 10 local families decided to sue us and we entered into a nearly two year legal battle. They were called “The Intervenors.” Then Emmet Co. joined the lawsuit against us to protect its Zoning Law. I’ve always remembered the prophetic words of one of the County Commisioners at the time, Jim Harris, saying “You people are victims of you own success”. After threats of an injunction to stop the 21st festival and a protracted battle in the newspapers to win the hearts and minds of the community, much legal wrangling and masterful help from our lawyer Jim Oleson from Traverse City, the Blissfest prevailed. In 2002 the intervenors cut and ran after the judge scolded them and their lawyer for bad form and the community solidly behind the Blissfest. So at the eleventh hour literally one day before the trial was set to begin with the county, Judge Johnsons’s call to the county to negotiate resulted in the now famous consent judgment that allowed the festival to continue. In the end after a cost of over $80,000 in legal fees, great stress and constant meetings and hearings, we came to agreements about size limits for festival crowds, how many days the festival would run and some land use decisions that we all could live with including a conservation easement on much of the property. The year 2002 saw this all settled and behind us. The local Petoskey News Review posted the headline, Strike Up the Band: Blissfest is On! And so it was... The era covered by Lesson 7 of the our BlissStory sees our vision and intentions of bringing music from around the planet with all its beauty and diversity to the people of Michigan continued and getting better and better all the time. Our headliners for 1997 were Dan Hicks and the Acoustic Warriors, the king of Cajun Jo-El Sonnier and Bayou Fever, Kate Mackenzie and Out of the Blue, and the music of Jack Williams.

1998 brought to the Blissfest 18 Main Stage the likes of Jonathan Edwards, Eddie from Ohio, Mezcla from Cuba, Laurie Lewis with Tom Rozum and Marck Schatz, and Rhythm and Shoes. 1999 brought folk music legend Richie Havens to our stage for the first time. Also headlining that year were Billy McLaughlin, The Laura Love Band, and the unforgettable BadaBing BadaBoom from Nashville. 2000 saw another Woodstock legend grace our stage in the form of John Sebastian and the J-Band. Joining Sebastian as headliners that year were John McCutcheon, Buckwheat Zydeco, Kate Wallace, Cucanandy, Josh White, Jr back for his third time and Donna the Buffalo back by popular demand. Also on the bill that year for the first time was a young and clean cut performer named Seth Bernard. 2001 featured such greats as Tom Rush, Irish super group Solas, Sons of the Never Wrong, Corey Harris and the 5X5, Karen Savoca, Barachois and Mountain Heart. The bill that year also included up and coming Michigan stars such Seth Bernard, who in 2001 performed with a 20-year old newcomer named Rachael Davis; and the band Steppin In It, which included a few people you may have heard of like Joshua Davis and Dominic John Davis. The year 2002 saw the one and only Janis Ian take the main stage on Friday night, followed by Carlos Placeres and his band on Saturday night; with Rita Chiarelli, BadaBing BadaBoom (brought back by popular demand) and Big Sandy and the Fly-Rite Boys closing out the festival main stage on Sunday night. Let us not forget some other major and Bliss life changes from Blissfest 22. Many will agree that the creation of the Emmet County Memorial Solar Powered Rustic Showers made life at our sweet little music festival a lot sweeter and cleaner. I swear that project improved attendance by at least 25%! Also that year - continued on page 56

From the music at Blissfest to strolling the beach for souvenir Petoskey stones, the things to do in our lakeside communities help make this area a Michigan treasure. We look forward to seeing you again next year. And just like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expect, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll greet you with a smile. 800.845.2828 Free Vacation Guide Petoskey

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CLUB BLISS

Club Bliss is located at our Timber frame Cabin just East of the food vendors. It is developing into a space available for everyone but especially featuring activities for teens and young adults. The cabin is intimate with cozy seating and is alcohol free. Be prepared for inspired performances from emerging artists and seasoned veterans. The Club Bliss Area also includes the Club Craft tent with scheduled and ongoing make-and-take crafts, the new Club Bliss Dome with healing music, our Express Your Bliss painting wall and new this year the Junior Craft tent where young crafters sell their creations. Come to Club Bliss and help us create and express!

CLUB BLISS • FRIDAY, JULY 8 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 9:30 pm 10:30 pm 11:30 pm

Magic Workshop - Jania - The Magic Lady Emerging Artists - Host Brian Cornett Elizabeth Thorpe Magdalen Fossom Ukes for Youth - Rigel & Magdalen Old Time Music Slow Jam Community Sing - Heather TC Sings Showcase - Michelle Chenard Showcase - Jetty Rae Brother Brothers

CLUB BLISS • SUNDAY, JULY 10 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Plant Based Nutrition Workshop - Jess Miller Community Chorus - Heather and TC Sings Talent Show/Open Mic- For Young Adults - Brian Cornet Host Magdalen Fossum Nic Carman Elizabeth Thorpe The North Carolines w/Caroline Barlow and Kurt Westie Oh Brother Big Sister Louan Lechler - Bliss CD release

CLUB BLISS • SATURDAY, JULY 9 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:00 pm 11:00 pm

Plant Based Nutrition Workshop - Jess Miller Magic Workshop - Jania/The Magic Lady Blissfest Community Chorus w/Heather & TC Sings Teen Drum - Darbuka - Ryan & Dede - Darbuka’s provided Songwriting Workshop - Jetty Rae Milo Birch David Menfee and Rick Meisterheim Elizabeth Thorpe Christie Lenée 10 String Symphany Kellerville Heather Maloney Matt the Electrician Cary Morin

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Rock Painting • Bliss Mask Making Face Painting • Weave Your Bliss • Express your Bliss Burning Man Painting • AND MORE! 36

CLUB BLISS DOME

The Club Bliss Dome is a new venue that showcases healing and meditative music, community circles, and acoustic jam sessions and a space to relax in. This is a work in progress so check the schedule as it develops. Next door to club Bliss. • Saturday 2-3:00 pm: Sacred Circle w/Mindy Taylor Join us for a Sacred Circle where we will create a safe space to connect and celebrate the sacred spirit within each of us. We will learn songs to nourish and connect our spirits, send prayers of love and intention and spend time talking about our connection to the sacred within. Everyone Welcome. • Sunday 2-3:00 pm: Women’s Circle w/Mindy Taylor Join us for a Women’s Circle where we will create a safe and sacred space to connect as women. We will learn songs to nourish and connect our spirits, send prayers of love and intention and spend time talking about our connection as women. • Sat.& Sun. 11:00 am: Chakra Balance Meditation with Quartz Crystal Bowls w/Matt and Julia Briest from The Compassionate Wellness Center • Sunday 12 noon: Tibetan Bowls w/Tiffany Lenau • Sunday 1:00 pm: Handpan Drum w/Benny Bettane

CLUB BLISS CRAFT SCHEDULE SATURDAY 12:00 pm Jewelry Crafts with Karen Bracelets, earrings and necklaces with beach stones, beads & byo 1:00 pm Hair Wrap - Marguerite 2:00 pm Hemp Jewlery - Libby 3:00 pm Cigar Box Purse - Karen 4:00 pm T-Shirt Screen - Fieldcrafts (bring or buy shirt for retro Blissfest logos) 5:00 pm T-Shirt Screen - Fieldcrafts 6:00 pm Hoop Making and Performing - Libby SUNDAY 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm

T-Shirt Screening - Fieldcrafts T-Shirt Screening - Fieldcrafts Hemp Headband w/flower - Jolene Hoop Making - Libby Hoop Technique - Libby

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fire Poi • Liquid Lite Structure Retro Bliss Logo T-shirt Screening • AND MORE! LOOK FOR EVENT SCHEDULE AT THE CLUB

KIDS AREA Everyday Free Play: Legos, matchbox cars, mud and water, marble maze, play dough, dismantle workshop, recycle art, puppet theater, easel painting, rice and beans, books, puzzles, and games. Take your picture at The Bliss Kid’s Photo Booth.

FRIDAY: OPEN 1-5:00 pm Craft Project Workshops -Steampunk Goggles -Mystic Bubble Wands -Peace Flags -Faerie Wings -Cosmic Kazoos -Bliss Journaling Bags

Welcome to the Blissfest Kid’s Area 2015!! Be sure to dog-ear this page in your schedule so you can keep up with the hour by hour fun to be had Friday, Saturday, AND Sunday! The Bliss Kids Area is dreamed up by four Mamas, who get through the long winter months thinking of sunny, happy children and tunes on the wind. It is manned by a troupe of amazing volunteers. We hope that being immersed in a weekend of music and art will excite your imaginations, inspire you to create, tempt you to try different forms of artistic expression, and to have so much fun in the process! Be sure to check out the energetic, kid-centered music line-up at Third Stage for Saturday and Sunday morning 10 am-1 pm. Free-style, creative play activities will be out at the Kids Tent during this time, and the Crafting and Art Projects will begin once the Kids programming is over at 1 pm. Along with music, playthings, and crafts, look out for face painters, Henna artists, balloon benders, magicians, and roving puppeteers! Feel welcome to come to the Family Talent Share on Sunday with a song, skit, trick, joke, or any other amazing thing you may like to share. Also on Sunday is the rocking Kids Parade! We’ll march around the grounds dancing and making noise. The more is always the merrier. Mamas and Daddies, we ask that you stay and experience the Kid’s Area with your children. There is lots of activity and happy chaos, and we don’t want anyone feeling lost or scared. Remember that this is a messy place. Please wear clothing that isn’t shy of paint, dye, glue, glitter, markers, and mud. Parents and Kiddos alike, please be safe, be kind, look out for one another, show respect, be a good example, thank a volunteer, and participate wholeheartedly. Thank you for checking out the Bliss Kid’s Area!

SATURDAY: OPEN 10:00 am-5:00 pm Third Stage - Kid’s Music Line-up 10am: Dance of Universal Peace 11am: Sally Rogers - Kids Show 12pm: Kirby for Kids & Childish Adults 1-4pm: Craft Project Workshops -Dancing Marionette Puppets -Twirly Tutus -Can Tab Bracelets -Tin Can Stilts -Bottle Maracas -Adventure Story Hats -Henna Body Art by Kim & Amanda -Tie Dye a t-shirt with Nate & Aaron SUNDAY: OPEN 10:00 am-5:00 pm Third Stage - Kid’s Music Line-up 10am: Nik Carman 11am: Cooperfly Puppets - Kevin K. 12pm: Kids Talent Showcase - Kevin K. Host 1-4pm: Craft Project Workshops -Button Rings -Bottle Cap Castanets -Humming Harmonicas -Kablooey Sticks -I-Spy Jars

KIDS PARADE • 3:30 pm The Kids Parade is at 3:30 pm with the Dirty River Bourbon Show leading the way. We meet at 3:15 in the Kids Area and dance around the festival grounds. Costumes, silly props, noise makers and large puppets are welcome and encouraged.

Friday, July 8 MAIN STAGE • FRIDAY, JULY 8 2:00 pm

Knuckle Fuss

3:00 pm

Goldie and the Screamers

4:00 pm

Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers

5:30 pm

Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers

6:30 pm

Taj Weekes and Adowa

8:00 pm

The HillBenders

9:30 pm

Hot Tuna

SECOND STAGE • FRIDAY, JULY 8 2:00 pm

Yoga - With Yoga Roots

3:00 pm

Songwriters Circle - Host Adair Correll

3:30 pm

Matt Electrician, Cary Morin

4:00 pm

Middle Eastern Dance Instruction - Izgreyala

5:00 pm

Nathan and Jessie Band

6:30 pm

K. Jones & The Benzie Playboys

8:00 pm

The Way Down Wanderers

11:00 pm

Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers

12:30 am

Taj Weekes and Adowa

THIRD STAGE • FRIDAY, JULY 8 2:00 pm

Star Crossed Kids - Mary Stewart Adams

3:00 pm

Tommy Tropic and BuskerMania

4:00 pm

Whit Hill

5:00 pm

The Pistil Whips

4:00 pm

Milo Birch

6:00 pm

Matt the Electrician

5:00 pm

Kellerville

7:00 pm

Olivia Millershin

6:00 pm

Tree of Life Drum and Dance

8:30 pm

The Accidentals

7:30 pm

Sky & Signal

10:00 pm

The Boxcar Boys

9:00 pm

Breathe Owl Breathe

11:30 pm

The HillBenders - Tommy

10:30 pm

Conge Se Menne

Jester

12:00 am

Michigan Songwriters in the Round

12:30 am

Kirby, Michelle C., Kellerville

1:00 am

MICHIGAN STAGE • FRIDAY, JULY 8

BLISS-TRO-DOME/INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP • FRIDAY, JULY 8

3:00 pm

Warmup - Ken Harris and Dale Owen

4:00 pm

So You Want to Be a Busker? - Tommy & Crazy Richard

5:00 pm

Jania the Magic Lady

6:00 pm

Whit Hill

7:00 pm

Gregory Stovetop

8:00 pm

TBA

9:00 pm

HandPan Drum Performance - Benny Bettane

10:00 pm

Oh Brother Big Sister

11:00 pm

Kellerville

12:00 am

Loopy Grass - Dale Owens and Ken Harris

DRUM KIVA • FRIDAY, JULY 8

SONG TREE • FRIDAY, JULY 8

6:00 pm

Kiva Opening Drum w/LogJam

4:00 pm

Host - Dave Menefee

7:00 pm

Beginning Drumming w/LogJam

4:30 pm

Oh Brother Big Sister

8:00 pm

Middle Eastern Drumming Dede and The Drummers

5:00 pm

Ken Harris

5:30 pm

Open Stage

6:00 pm

Host - Adair Correll

6:30 pm

Lindsey Lou

7:00 pm

Darrell Syria

7:30 pm

Open Stage

8:00 pm

Host - Jack Elliot

9:00 pm

Middle East Dance Performance Izgreyala

10:00 pm

Facilitated Drum w/ LogJam

11:00 pm

Facilitated Drum w/ LogJam

12:00 am

Old Timey Jam w/ John Richey, Ron & Jan & Friends and the Johns

Caro Mia 9:00 pm

Chris Michels Open Stage

SILENT

DISCO

Silent Disco will have a full slate of artists this year to keep you dancing into the wee hours. The schedule includes a live performance featuring that That One Guy. Check out all these fine DJ Artists from around the state including Biblical Proportions who will do a live set Saturday on Third Stage at 4:30 pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT

SATURDAY NIGHT

Red Channel: 11-12 Forrest 12-1 DJ kRave 1-Close Steve Ra

Red Channel: 12-1 Xsizim 1-2 Gusto 2-Close Biblical proportions

Green Channel: Beatnip Takeover with Franck and Dayv

Green Channel: 12-1 DomNom 1-2 Joe Hertler(DJ set) 2-Close That 1 Guy

Blue Channel: 11-12 FOLEY 12-1 Thundurdrop 1-Close CF Word

Blue Channel: Scratch Pilots Takeover with DJ’s McCoy, Mr. Neddles, and Mattafact 39

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6014

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6020

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HANDICAP CAMPING

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6044

BUS STOP

Saturday, July 9 MAIN STAGE • SATURDAY, JULY 9 9:00 am

Open Mic Signup - Info Booth

10:00 am Open Mic - Kirby Hosts 11:30 am Rebecca Loebe

SECOND STAGE • SATURDAY, JULY 9

1:00 pm

The Boxcar Boys

2:30 pm

Steve Poltz

3:30 pm

Harper and Midwest Kind

11:00 am Family Dance w/ Jan & Harbor Hoedown

5:00 pm

Break

12:00 pm

5:30 pm

Peter Yarrow

6:30 pm

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys

1:00 pm

10 String Symphony

8:00 pm

Jaron Freeman-Fox & The Opposite of Everything

2:00 pm

May Erlewine

3:00 pm

Matt the Electrician

9:30 pm

Baskery

4:00 pm

Conge Se Menne - UPerpaLooza Showcase

Keller Williams

5:00 pm

Eric Koskinen - UPerpaLooza Showcase

6:00 pm

Dirty Bourbon River Show

7:30 pm

Hudost

9:00 pm

The Go Rounds - More UPerpaLooza Showcase

10:30 pm

12:00 am Mary Adams - Planetary & Celestial Update

THIRD STAGE • SATURDAY, JULY 9 9:00 am

9:00 am

Yoga - Mary Reilly Northwoods Yoga

10:00 am African Dance Party w/Tree of Life Songwriters in the Round - Host John Lamb Christie Lenee’, Claudia Schmidt, Heather Maloney

10:30 pm

Steve Poltz

11:30 pm

Brown Rice Family

1:00 am

That 1 Guy

Kids Yoga - Tiffany Lenau Yoga Roots

10:00 am Dances of Universal Peace 11:00 am Sally Rogers - Kids Show 12:00 pm

Kirby for Kids and Childish Adults

1:00 pm

Family Show – Magic by Jania Hosts Cooperfly Puppets

1:30 pm

BuskerMania, Magdalen, Jewls the Clown, Nik Carman

2:30 pm

Cary Morin

3:30 pm

Breathe Owl Breathe

4:30 pm

Biblical Proportions

5:30 pm

Heather Maloney

6:30 pm

Gregory Stovetop

7:30 pm

Rebeca Loebe

8:30 pm

Erin Coburn

10:00 pm

Goldie and the Screamers

11:30 pm

The Way Down Wanderers

1:00 am

Galactic Sherpas

MICHIGAN STAGE • SATURDAY, JULY 9 11:00 am Tommy Tropic’s Buskermania 12:00 pm

Michael Dause and the Band of Bros

1:00 pm

Kung Fu Rodeo

2:00 pm

Ollivia Millershin

3:00 pm

Oh Brother Big Sister

4:00 pm

K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys

5:30 pm

Dragon Wagon

7:00 pm

The Native Sons and Daughters String Drs w/ Claudia & Sally

8:00 pm

La Furia Del Ritmo

9:00 pm

Eggs Bernard and the Electrons

10:30 pm

Knuckle Fuss w/Oh Brother Big Sister

12:00 am The Accidentals

BLISS-TRO-DOME/INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP • SATURDAY, JULY 9 10:00 am Tai Chi w/ Meg McClorey 11:00 am Ken Harris and Dale Owen - Jam & Improvisation 12:00 pm

Electric Folk Funk Guitar Workshop - Chris M, Seth, Lee D

1:00 pm

Resophonic Guitar and Dobro - Mark L, Nathan and Jessie

2:00 pm

Zydeco Fever - K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys

3:00 pm

Fiddle Summit - Peter K, John R., Bud G, Jaron Freeman-Fox

4:00 pm

Ukulele Ladies Summit - Erin Coburn, Olivia Millershim, Magdalen Fossum

5:00 pm

Songwriters in the Round: Michelle Chenard, Matt the Electrician, Jetty Rae

6:00 pm

Horn Summit - Galactic Horns, Dirty Bourbon River Show, The Box Car Boys

7:00 pm

Songwriters in the Round: Heather Malonie, May Erlewine, The Accidentals

8:00 pm

Dr Goodhart’s Home Remedy

9:00 pm

Nathan and Jessie Band

10:00 pm

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys

11:00 pm

Izgreyala

12:00 am Kung Fu Rodeo w/ Blue Rhythmic Monkey - Liquid Light Show - Woody Austin

SONG TREE • SATURDAY, JULY 9 DRUM KIVA • SATURDAY, JULY 9

12:00 pm

Breathe Owl Breathe

11:00 am Drum Tuning and Care - LogJam 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Host - Michelle Chenard

1:00 pm

Beginning Djembe - Logjam

Louan Lechler Open Stage

HandPan Drum Workshop - Benny Bettane

2:00 pm

Kalimba Workshop - Greg Vadnais -kalimbas available to purchase

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

Latin Rhythms - La Furia Del Ritmo

3:00 pm

Sky & Signal

4:00 pm

Darbuka - Arabic Drum workshop - Ryan Gates -darbukas available to purchase

3:30 pm

Open Stage

5:00 pm

Tree of Life Drum Workshop

6:00 pm

Sub-Arctic Soul - LogJam

7:00 pm

Dances of Universal Peace w/The Peaceful Sisters

Host - John Lamb Joel Mabus

4:00 pm

Host - Kellerville

4:30 pm

Heather Maloney

5:00 pm

Olivia Millershin

5:30 pm

Open Stage Showcase - Spectrum 2

8:30 pm

Dance Circle Kickoff - Imagine Do

6:00 pm

9:00 pm

West African Drumming with Purple Green Flavor

7:00 pm

2 & 3 Chord Song Jam - Kirby, Jim and Bob

10:00 pm

Bennie Bettane w/ Zak & What Army? - HandPan Drum w/Rap

8:00 pm

Crazy Richard and BuskerMania

11:00 pm

Facilitated Drum - LogJam

12:00 am The Pistil Whips

CRAFT WORKSHOPS • SATURDAY, JULY 9 1:00 pm TBA 2:00 pm

Gourd Instrument - Woody

3:00 pm

Tee Shirt Bag - Linda Rogers

4:00 pm

Crocheted Rag Rug - Tracy Eby

5:00 pm

Water Bottle Holder - Bliss Ledford

Sunday, July 10 MAIN STAGE • SUNDAY, JULY 10 9:00 am Open Mic Signup @ Info Booth 10:00 am Open Mic - Kirby Host 11:00 am Nathan & Jessie Band 12:00 pm

10 String Symphony

1:00 pm

Community Chorus & Kids Band

1:30 pm

Dirty Bourbon River Show

3:00 pm

Cedric Burnside Project

4:00 pm

Brown Rice Family

5:30 pm

Kinobe & The Wamu Spirit

7:00 pm

Hudost

8:30 pm

Laith Al-Saadi

10:00 pm

Seth Bernard Trio

10:30 pm

Closing Ceremony

THIRD STAGE • SUNDAY, JULY 10 9:00 am Kids Yoga - Tiffany Lenau Yoga Roots 10:00 am Nik Carman

SECOND STAGE • SUNDAY, JULY 10 9:00 am

Yoga - Mary Reilly Northwoods Yoga

10:00 am Dances of Universal Peace 11:00 am Open Mic - Host J.D. Lamb 12:00 pm

Waltz Dance - Bob Bernard, John Richey and Friends

1:00 pm

Square Dance - Ruby and the Johns w/Jan Fowler calling

2:30 pm

Kinobe & The Wamu Spirit

3:30 pm

Songfest with Dr. Goodhart Host - Rebecca Loebe, Whit Hill & Steve Poltz

5:00 pm

Dragon Wagon

6:00 pm

Erin Coburn

7:00 pm

Jaron Freeman Fox & The Opposite of Everything

8:30 pm

Baskery

10:00 pm

Erik Koskinen

11:30 pm

Harper and Midwest Kind

11:00 am Cooperfly Puppets - Kevin K. 12:00 pm

Music For Sprouts - May Erlewine

2:30 pm

Canadian Connections - The Boxcars and Opposite of Everything

3:30 pm

Delilah and the Lost Boys

5:00 pm

The String Drs.

6:30 pm

Kirby and Song Tree Hosts

7:30 pm

The Johns

8:30 pm

La Furina Del Ritmo

9:30 pm

Cedric Burnside Project

10:30 pm

Kids Talent Showcase - Kevin K Host

1:30 pm

The Go Rounds

MICHIGAN STAGE • SUNDAY, JULY 10 11:30 pm

Dance Meditation w/ Imagine Do

1:00 pm

Songwriters in the Round- Kirby hosts Caro Mia, Chris Michels

2:00 pm

The Change w/ Ryan Williams

3:30 pm

Kellerville

4:30 pm

The Pistil Whips

5:30 pm

Gregory Stovetop

6:30 pm

Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys

8:00 pm

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys

BLISS-TRO-DOME/INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP • SUNDAY, JULY 10 9:00 am Tai Chi w/ Meg McClorey 10:00 am Mandolin Workshop - Kurt Westie, Bud Greenman, Jim G. 11:00 am Finger Pickin’ Good Guitar Licks - Ray K and Joel M 12:00 pm

Ukes for adults - Robin Berry - ukes provided. All levels

1:00 pm

Blues Guitar Styles - Cary Morin, Erin Cobern

2:00 pm

Guitar Tapping & Open Tuning Technique - Christie Lenée

3:00 pm

Begining Folk Harmonica - Bob F, Kirby, Jack E. - Harmonicas $5

4:00 pm

Old Time Fiddle Tunesters w/ John Richey & Friends Ruby John, Bud Greenman, 10 String

5:00 pm

Showcase - 10 String Symphony

6:00 pm

Showcase - Cary Morin

7:00 pm

Showcase - Sky & Signal

8:00 pm

Showcase - BoomaTwang

9:00 pm

Showcase - Ken Harris and Dale Owen

DRUM KIVA • SUNDAY, JULY 10 10:00 am Rise and Shine Rythym gentle movements with Logjam 11:00 am Tablas - Ryan Gates & Greg Vadnais 12:00 pm

Bones- Rich Corsa -Bone-Dbl. Set available $15

1:00 pm

TBA

2:00 pm

One Man Drum Kit - Pistil Whips

3:00 pm

Didgeredoo - Peter Harper & Ryan Gates

4:00 pm

Drumming and Singing w/Dede

5:00 pm

Open Drum

6:00 pm

Facilitated Drum

7:00 pm

Closing Ceremony - LogJam

SONG TREE • SUNDAY, JULY 10 12:00 pm Host - Rick Miesterheim 12:30 pm

CRAFT WORKSHOPS • SUNDAY, JULY 10 12:00 pm

Hemp Charm Bracelet - Jolene Fowler

1:00 pm

Natural Dyed Silk Scarf - Joey Haderer

2:00 pm

Beaded Spider - Sandy Austin

3:00 pm

Tee Shirt Bag - Linda Rogers

4:00 pm

Mason Jar Handle - Bliss Ledford

Erin Coburn

1:00 pm

Erik Koskinen

1:00 pm

Open Stage

2:00 pm

Host - Robin Berry

2:30 pm

Gregory Stovetop

3:00 pm

Nathan and Jessie

3:30 pm

Open Mic

4:00 pm

Host - Kirby

4:30 pm

Seth Bernard

5;00 pm

Ron Fowler & John Richey

5:30 pm

Jetty Rae

6:00 pm

Open Stage

Blissfest Annual Members Chloe Aalsburg Sheila & Tim Aalsburg Aaron Adams Dennis Adams Tom & Rachel Adams Gretchen Adracie Tonya Adrian-Hill Robert Afton III Adriane Agria-Halford Julie Aiken Kris Aiken Jorge Alfaro Carey Allaire Jay Allaire Nathan Allington Lynn Amato Tony Amato Lisa Ampulski Barb Anderson Eric Anderson Michelle Anderson Deanna Andre Diana Andres Tiffany Andrus Alex Anthony Eric Applegate Renee Applegate Colleen Armstrong Courtney Armstrong Valerie Arnett Ed And Diane Atanasoff William Aten David Atkins Deanna Attee Caolyn Austin Jonathon Austin Kyle Austin Sandy Austin Sue Bacigal Scott & Pauline Badenski Tom And Karen Bagwell Dave Baker Doug Baker Noah Bakst Matt Baldus Susan Ball Angela Ballmer Kevin Ballmer Krystal Ballmer Chris Balog Victor Banta Maureen Barkley Caroline Barlow Greg Barton Liz Barton Bonnie Bartz Diane Bartz Emily Bartz Marie Bauer-Moulds Merry Baxter Elizabeth Beasley Jacob Beasley Debbie Beck Audrey Becker Jim Beckering Tam Beeler Cayla Begle Daniel Begnoche Caroline Behling Dan Bell Sheila Bell Tom Bell Kirk Belland Joyce Belloli Marcy Benghiat Kerri Bennett Leah Bennett Erin Benson Julie Benson Liz Berger Dennis Bergevin Ted Berlinghof Tim Berlinghof Shari Bernstein Vassar Berry

Stuart Bertsch Maurine Bethke Bill Beuthien Len Beyers Steve & Rita Bickley Ken Biddick Kimberly Bishop Joseph Bissell-Maynard Stephanie Blaies Thomas Bland Dena Bliss Sarah Blissfest Bob Boersma Jonathan Bolas R L Boldrey Robb Bollenberg Lorna Bonjernoor Derek Bonter Kim Bonter Stephen & Brenda Bonter Jason Booher John & Pat Boomer Anna Boone Erin Borowski Derek Boyer Rodger Brace Cody Bradley Michele Bradley Richard M Brandi James Bransky Rose Branstrom Therese Branstrom Kyle & Tamara Brazelton Sandra Breitenbach Shasta Breitkopf Darren Brendahl Steve & Laurie Brenner Nick & Autumn Briggs Paul Brindle Matthew Brodhead Benjamin Brown Christine Brown Earl Brown Frank Brown Patty Brown Tom Brown Yarrow Brown Sheason Bruce Mary & Phillip Brueggeman Angela Brugger David Brunett Greg Bryan Deborah Bullock Susan Bumsted Helen Bunch Robin Burgan Lorena Burke Morgan Burke-Beyers William Burns Kelsey Burrus Makenzie Burrus Robert Bus Michael Byers Dominic Cadez Daniel Calderone Adam Calloway Dan Calloway Tim Calloway Eric Campau Jack Campbell Kerryanne Campbell Rebecca Carnahan Chuck Carter Andrea Cassell Rob & Debbie Castelein William Castle Jonathon Cavaliere Steve Chaikin Julia Chambers Erika Champagne Austin Charest James Charest Shelly Charron Lorne Chiera Terri Chmara

Ken Chodock Nathan Chomsky Abea Chou James Christopher Herbert Church James Clark Karen Clark Bob Cleland Fred Clinton Mark Coffill Teresa Colbry Naomi Cole Tyler Cole Jacob Collison Nathaniel Conn Hayley Connor Deanna Constantine Peter Conti Chantelle Cook Monique Cook Michele Cooke Joeseph Coombs Christine Cope Autumn Copeland Tom Costello Gail Cotter Catherine Coulson Glenn Cousineau John Cowman William Crawford Noah Creamer Sierra Creamer Peter Crist Mark Crossley Grant & Stacey Croton Chris Cudworth Danielle Cunningham Kiran Cunningham James Curtin Theresa Curtin Malorie Curtis Matthew Curtis Randall Curtis Pam Cuthbertson Pamela Cuthbertson Joe Cwian Lawrence Czaplicki Thomas H Dale Kurt Danforth Kwinn Danforth Kimberly Dann Jodi Davis Kara Davis Lindsay Davis Ben Dawson Gordon Dawson Elizabeth Decker John Deckinga Stephanie Degroot Mary Delcamp Robert Deline Erin DeLisle Edward Dembek Brian Dennington Tim Dennis Angela Depew John Devine Cara Di Foggi Mark Diehl John Dingens Kristin Dobry camille donnelly Katherine Doran Larry Doran Amanda Dorda Katherin Dorr Jerry Dragicevich Peter Driscoll Mindy Drongowski Jeffrey Dufek Jeffrey Durkee Karl Dykema Drew Dykstra Lindsay Dymond Ryan Eby

Robert & Patricia Edgcomb Steven P Ediger Bonita Edmon Cindy Edmonson Chelsey Eichler Sherry Eierman Bob Elliott Nancy Elmer Lauren Ely Michael Engler Joseph English Rachel Erdstein Eric Ericksen Benjamin Ernsberger Tim Essebaggers Sue Fales Jan Farmer Stacie Farnsworth Janet Farrish-Gravelle Debby Felder-Smith James Ferrier Warren & Cathleen Feyt Tanya Fields Kristen Filkins Geri Finch Allison Fine Nancy Fine Rachel Fine Kelly Fiscelli Richard Fish Roni Fish Alex Fisher Steven Fishman Heather Flannery Enoch Flaugher Claire Fleming Ben Flood Denise & Davis Flood Dierdre Folkert Linda Ford Noel Ford Jim Foreman Patricia Forman Thomas and Gayle Fortin Nicole Foster Kaitlyn Foulk Dan Frame Hannah Frantz Paige Frantz Amy Fredell Tim & Kathy Freewind Michele French Vicki & Steve Friend Kristian Frimodig Dave Frizzell Rhonda Fullerton Sarah Fults William Fults Bryan Gala Thomas Gala nancy gallagher Jessy Gane George Gardner Robert Gariepy Guy Garrett River Gauthier Holly Gedert Lanae Gelder Sherrie Gentry Christopher Georges Dan Gerard Fred Gifford Randy Gilleland Eli Gillian Elizabeth Gillian Lori Gilmore Sandra Giordani Kris Girard Brent Godfrey Debra Godfrey Julie Gorno Susan Gosse Lori Gould James Gracy Carli Gradin

Joy Gradin Martinus Gray Paul Gray Barb Gregory Rachel & Mike Greilick Douglas Grier Cherie Griffin Scott Griffin Charles Griffith Don Grimmer Erin Grob Erin Gross Matthew Gruler Samantha Gurnoe Renee Guthrie Christine Guzorek Tami Hadix Jeffrey Hagstrom Deborah Hall Greg Hall Jim Halleck Toni & Walter Halliday Sheila Hammock Jean Hammond Jessica Hamp Melissa Hancock Dawn Haning Dana Harder Laurie Harm Aaron Harr David Harrell Gregory Harris Margaret Harris Robin Harris Carrie Harrison Diana Harrold Sandra Harrold-Torok Jessica Hartges Cheryl Harvey John Harvey Devonna Haskell ann hauser Brandon Hayes Brook Hayes Kevin Hayes Mary Hayes Alan Hegedus Matt Henderson Bill Henne Paul Henne Kristina Hepner Nancy Herman Dan Hernden Natalie Herskovic Krista Higgason Jeff Hill Karen Hill Michael Hill Terri Hillier Kathy Hillman Katie Himmelspach Sarah Hineman Mackenzie Hinga Gary Hirs Rex Holden Suzanne Holguin Rebecca Holloway Dennis Holloway Jr. John Holzwarth Chelsea Holzworth Christina Homan Chuck Hoopes Adrienne Hopkins Susan Horvat Lucy Hough-Waite Michael Hubbard William &sonhui Hulme Jr Diann Hunsaker Donald Gene Hunt Meadow Hunt Dave Hunter Greg Huntington Kay Dee Huntington Shawne Isaac Alexis Iveson

Jennifer Izworski Tracie Jackman Sharon Jackson Sorscha Jarman Carol Jarvi Michelle Jauss Cassandra Jenema Maria Jenquine Kallie Jensen Katherine Jensen Nickole Jimenez Megan John Charles Johnson James Johnson Kevin Johnson Renee Johnson Robyn Johnson Ed Jones Elizabeth Jones Molly Jones Robert Jones Liam Joyce Monica Julien John Jungwirth Eric Kaiser Ken Kalchik Kristen Kaline Sally & Mark Kane Britnee Karageorge Peg Karpfinger Debra Kasza Maurya Kay Drs Andris & Irene Kazmers Bryan Kealy Peter Kehoe Frank Kelemen Kathleen Kelly Rick Kelly Tim Kelly Becky Kelso John Kendra Colleen Kennedy Gary Keyes Deborah Kidder Charles Kieffer Kevin Kingman Elizabeth Kirksey Angelee Kirsch Nancy Klapec Chris Klau Amy Klein Nancy Klinger Alison Klooster Anya Klooster Carol Klooster Dale Klooster Aliana Knapp-Prasek Aliana Knatt-Prasek Linda Knepfler Jeanice Knight-Bogatz Aaron Koch Nancy Koehler Steve Koeller Justin Koetje Christine Kolinski Kelly Kolinski Anna Kornoelje Marci Kovsky David Kratt Jane Kreider Greg Krisko Henrike Kroemer Mallory Kruizenga Mary Krumb Jeff Kuchar Adam Kuhns Abe Kurzer Doug & Judy Kurzer Julie Kutylowski Beth La Framboise Mike & Meredith LaBeau Beth LaCosse Liz Lafave Debbie Lahaie Mary Lake Roxanne Lake Shannon Lambert Debra Lamberton Camille Lamesch Laura Lamp

Alice Landis Abigail Lane Ruth Lane Sarah Lange Richard Lantz Katie Larkins Mike Latchaw Christine Laucher Richard & Roxanne Laurence Joe & Tina Leary Jeff Leclair Cheryl Leece Charlene Leismer Rowan Leithauser Joe & Joan Leppeck Delight Lester Stephanie Leugoud Cathy Levinson Penny Lew Juliana Ley Daniel Libby Karen Libman Kris Liebau Patricia Lindquist John Liskey Aaron Litzner David Lockhart Kolet Logan Luke Londo Joshua Long Melissa Long James (Jazzmin) Lorenz Amy Loring Alan Loucks Christopher Loughrin Buck Love Amanda Loyselle Gary Ludwig Alice Luea Alex Lumelsky Shellie Lynch Danielle Lytle Jennifer Maas Amy Mack Gill Mack Katie Mackenzie Scott Mackenzie Garrison Maclean Jennifer Macleod Anne Maddox Nancy Maddox Carol Madison Andy Malasky Erin Mae Mallie Joe & Lorraine Manary James Manciu Allison Manker Doreen Maple-Emerson Rod Marble Mona Marier Jacob Markel Rick & Joey Marshall Joann Martin Kathryn Martinchek Lacey Mason Alycia Matthews George Mattson James Mattson Burnadette May Kimberly May Laurie Mayhew Madelyn Mccallum Terri Mccarthy John & Meg Mcclorey Mary Mcclure Danny Mccmann Kathy Mccreight Dan Mccullough David McCumby William & Glenda Mcdowell Deb Mcfarland Jacy McFarland Janet Mcfarland Marylou Mcguire Jane Mcintyre Kendra Mckimmy Jean McKinnon David Mcleod Debra Mcleod

Jason Mcneil Alan Mctaggart Paul Mcwatters Elizabeth Meeker Katlyn Mehne Andrew Meier Dorothy Ann Meier Kathleen Meier Matt Meier John Mencarelli Nancy Merle Pam Metivier Kim Meyer Emily Meyerson John Mickley Jana Middaugh Karen Mikoliew Steve Miles Keri Milkovich Andrew T Miller Jennifer Miller Cherlene Mills Kimberly Misiak Peggy Mitchell Nichole Moblo Caroline Moellering Tricia Moilanen Timothy Monger Howard Monroe Cheryl Montgomery Gerry Morin Liisa Morley Dirck Morris Linda Morrison Jacob Morse Leah Moulds Karen Muccin Paul Mullen Donikka Mullins Elizabeth Mullins Schellie Mulready John Murphy Kenneth Murphy Norman Murphy Steven Murphy Justin Nagy William Nagy Rudy Nardon Jeff Neill James Nellist James Nelson Jan Nelson Jon Nelson Tammy Nelson Marvyn Neri Elizabeth Neubig William Newland Alexandra Newman Autum Newman Michelle Nichols Ashia Nikirk Julie Anne Nitz-Weiss Chris & Steve Noble Michael Noguera Kevin Novorolsky Kim Nowack Carol Nowak Emma Nowakowski Rick Nowakowski Amber Nowell Cecelia Ober Annette Obrien Lauri O’brien Ron O’brien Tim O’brien Jody Obryan Angela O’Hearn Al Olesen Scott Olmstead Erik Olsen Lori Olsen Lauren Olson Michelle Olson Todd Olson Pam Omalley Aimee Oneil Steve Osborn Jeremy & Heather O’Shea Estelle Osment MichaelOsment Rhonda Ostrander-Cook

Cory Ostrow Sam Ostwald Oren Oubre Evelyn Gwen Oulton Gwen Oulton Kimberly Owen Matthew Owens Nancy Owsianowski Rena Page Jim & Janice Pappas Cliff Parker Gail Parker Christine Parsons SaraJane Parsons Randi Pash Colleen & Mike Pattullo Suzanne Paulik Shelley Paulsen Doug Pavlovich Bill And Karen Pawlick Viviana Pawlick Michelle Peet Dean Pennell Kate Or Greg Perlmutter GrahamPeters Dianne Peterson Douglas Peterson Ryan Peterson Elizabeth Petro William Petro Ii David Petrove Mark Petz Becky Phillip-Kraing Barbara Phillips Brad Piehl Brooke Pierce Rod Plasman Alexandra Pletcher Tarmo Poldmaa Diane Pompei Lynden Pond Lynn Pope Mark Poprawa Morris Porter Ellen Portis Missy Post Rachael Postma Abigail Potts Michael Potts Laura Powley Jay Pozner Cathy Pratt Jennifer Prideaux Sandra Pritchard Donna Probes Andy Przekop Juliann Przybyla Roy Pulaski Daina Puodziunas Megan Rader Russell Raftary Joshua Rankin Sandra Rankin Linda Ranville Eugene Ratkiewicz Dkay Raymond-Love Mary Reilly Hannah Reinhardt Don Reitz Blissfest Reserved Campsite Russell Rhoads Michele Richards James Rife Suzanne Rilko Sue Ritchey Curt Rives Anna Roberts A C Robinson John Robinson Mike & Renee Robinson Doug Rockwell Gail Rockwell Ralph Rodgers Zachary Rodgers Dean Roelofs Karen Roest Bruce Rogers Judith Mary Rogers Linda Rogers David Rokes

Victor Romberg David And Katie Romoser Michael Romoser Randall Rose Ron Rose Marcy Rosenbaum Linda Rosenow Stacie Ross Jane Rossi Dan Roth Philip Roxbury Zachary Rubin Heather Rueth Julia Ruff Dan Rusch Dan Rush Karen Russell Timothy & Sharon Russell Evamaria Ryan Bill Sage Terry J Samuels Bonnie Sandi James Saunders Deandra Scheppe Bob Schoen Teresa Schoenith Kathy Schofield Christine Schopieray Lauren Schraeder Rachel Schrock John Schultz Carly Scott Terry Scott Jack Seaman James Seekamp Emily Seidler Andres Seidner Eric Seifert Marika Seigel Alex Sellick Elisa Seltzer Mark Sessums Karin Shaleesh Rick Shapero Guy Shelton Andrea Shepherd Stephen Shoemaker Amanda Shutko Andrew & Sonya Sias Larry Siedell Marion Sielinski Heather Siersma Thomas Sikkenga Geoffrey Simmon Jim Simmons Richard Simmons Glenn Simon Lauretta Simpson Julie Skinner Timm Slade Kelly Slater Sandra Slater Amy Slaven Eric Slenk Heather Smaka Kelly Small Dana Smith Lauri Smith Lawrence Smith Lori Smith Matt Smith Trever & Becky Smith Cody Snider Tom And Cindy Snider Daniel Sparks Theresa Spencer Jennifer Spiece Kaitlyn Spillane Don/chris Spykman Sheri St. Clair Amy Staffan Roxanne Stafford Samantha Stageman Christopher Stahl Peter Starkel Dennis Starner Tim Statler Adam Stauffer Dan & Marcia Stauffer Gari Stein Paula Steinhoff

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Blissfest Lifetime Members Georgia Abbot-Emmel Charlene Abernethy Trevor Ackerman Mike Adams Walter Ahola Amber Aikens Beth Akemann Natalie Alane Albee Family Mary Kay Alspaugh Julie Alton Dennis Ambrose Andrew & Kirsten Amstutz Jackie Ankerson Ralph & Marge Annis Buff Armstrong Les Arnold Dl Arthur Angela Ayers Tim Babcock Angela Bach Scott & Pauline Badenski Carleen Baily Carolyn Baily Allison Baker Don Bannister Mike Banyai Gregg Barber Michaeline Barnhart John Bartha Justin & Kate Bassett James W Bates Beatrice Bauer Linda Baynes Dianna Bearden Rachel Beauchamp Carl Bednar Jennifer Bednar Melissa Belevender Dave Bell Lauren Bell Ellen & Terry Benoit Toni Berry James Beuthien Paul & Lisa Blanchard Cheri & Gary Blohm Terry Bloomquist Caul Bluhm Damon Bluhm Darin Bluhm Fran Bluhm Ken Bluhm Parke Bluhm Korine Blyveis Debra & Mike Bobo Diane Bodell Dru Boris Lindsay Boris Joseph Bose Mark Boucher Peg Bower Tammy Bowers Derek Boyer Michael Boyle Rebecca Bozell Cathy Brady Jaime Brants Mike Breen Shasta Breitkopf Lee Brewbaker Molly Bricker Walsh Michael Brink Peter Brisbois Renee Brisbois-Kraniak Amy Brode Dana Bromelmeier Mary Alice Brooks Bill & Sally Brown Pam Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley & Bruce Brown Brown Paul Brown Michelle A Buccilli Anne Buckwalter Marshall Burns Kelsey Burrus Richard & Sandra Busz Katrina Butler

Patricia Butler Sandra Butler Faith Byard James Caldwell Carla Calhoun John D Callow Pete Canistra Terry Carolan Greg Carpenter Scott Caverly Jackie Channel Cheryl Chapman Pam & Sam Chipman George And Janet Christman Tanner Ciganick Mary Jo Clark Erica Coates Priscilla Cohan Suzanne Cohen Martin & Deb Cohn George & Karen Colburn Michele Cooke Anna Corsa Chuck Corwin Kaleb Cothran Jaime Craig Harold Crane Arthur Curtis Katrina Cymbalist Vicky Dahringer Ryan Dalman Aleta Daniels Lisa Anne Danto Ray & Tala Davidson Betty Davis Bradford Davis Eloise Davis Mickey Davis Terry & Diane Davis Jonathan Deak Marie Delauter Mario Delvalle Tim Dennis Paula Denton Naomi & Steve DeWinter David & Joie Dewolf Brien & Sara Dews Laura Diedrich Burl & Ronda Dietz Mary Ann & James Dika Jim DiLoreto Larry Dippert Cynthia Donahey Jerry Dragicevich Doug Drapal Victoria Dresch Sarah Drury Erin Dunne Robert & Kristina Dunne Suzanne Duval Nancy & Conrad Dwan Gold Rhys Dwelley Michael Dwyer Ann Eby Deanna Eby Stan Eby Tracy Eby Margaret & Karl Edmonson Gail (Ms Bliss) Edwards Dave & Kelli Eggebrecht Marie & Charlie Elder Ron & Gretchen Elder Betty & Jim Elmhirst Mrs Emlaw Richard Esman James Etheridge Alan Exo Laurie Eynon Dan Farley Bill Farmer Erika Faust Carrie Fawcett Robert & Letty Fawcett Susan Fawcett Annette Fedus

Cassandra Ferguson Connie Jo Ferguson Jennifer Ferguson Jay Fields Kyle & Michelle Fish Cris Fisher Ken Fisher Tammy Foote Jim & Mary Ann Forbes Lisa & Michael Fowler Ron & Jan Fowler Doug Fox Andrew Francis Chris & Michele Frasz Barbara Frazier Jeffry Freeman Tim Freeman Linda Baynes & Jenny Freese Freese Elizabeth Frey Erin Fry Dave Fuller Steven Furtwangler Fran Gano Jenny Garcia Jane & Jeff Garver Grant Gehweiler Dan Gentner Deb Gentner Anne Gillespie Jim Gillespie Diana Gilmore Paul Goddard Kelly Godson Pete Goehring Gretchen Gohsman Dave Goodwin Clayton Gorno Ginger Gorno Cynthia Gough Tom Gove Eric & Jessica Graham Rachel Graham Planck Mamie Graziano Brianna Green Leah & Nelson Green Jennifer Greka William Groot Chuckie Grooters George Grundner Michelle & Eric Gudmunsen Michael A Guisinger Patti Gunderson Todd Gunderson Sarah Gurney Michael Gwidt David Habicht Mark Haddox Micki Hagen & Family John B Hamman Rebecca Hancock Brian Hardy Trish Harrington Chris And Grace Harris Jane Harris Ken Harris Brian Harrison Pam Hart Thomas Hart Liam Hartson Craig Harvey Judith Harvey Evelyn Haven Mark Hay Richard Hayes Greg Natalie & Zachary Hazard Dr Clare Heidtke Mark Hein Madge Heinz Marlene Herman Al & Shirley Hess Lance Heynig Michael Heynig Jolie Hile Julie Hill

Sarah Hill Fred Hinzmann Mary Ann Hinzmann Gary Hirs Mary Hoag Becky Hoch David & Pat Hoekje Nan Hogan Matt & Mary Hohlbein Michelle Holbrook Miriam Hollar JudyTom & Abbey Holmes Louis Hooyenga Debra Horon Tishri Hosler Vivian Hosler Brian & Cristin Hosmer Linda Hosmer Gordon & Gail Howie Barb & Tom Hudson Dale Hull William &sonhui Hulme Jr Bob & Sissi Humphrey Liane Humphrey Annie & Phil Hunt Bill Hutto Ann & John Ingles Eric Ingles Martha Irvine Alexis Iveson Marty Jablonski Douglas R & Lorraine M Jackson Tom Jakab Raymond James Jaime Jankowski Kimberly Jencka Tim & Janie Jenkins Anna Jennings Kim Jenuwine Debra Jerrils Steve Johgart Dennis E Johnson Wendy Johnson WendyJohnson Elisa Seltzer & Steve Johnston Johnston RR Johnston Sandy Johnston Phyllis Jose Janet Joslin Heaven Jutson Jamey Jutson Sue Kann Grant Gehweiler & Sue Karpfinger Karpfinger Hank Kaufmann Dave & Marilyn Keebler Amy Kehrer Nancy Kelley Erika Coates & Don Kelso Kelso Margo Kempinski Adam Kennedy AdamKennedy Dale Kenney Kellison King Sky King Hobie Kirsch Jillian Klapec Arthur Klein Peter Klose Dave & Krista Knight Jon & Katherine Koeze Lawrence Kolasa Sharon Komondy Karen & Larry Kraft Walt Kraimer Kima Kramier Simone Kranz Sheila & Jerry Kraycs Laura & John Kreider William Kruczynski Greg & Michele Lacount Ann Lamkin-Ferranti Dino Lampron Jeff & Cindy Lane

Monica Lane Kenneth Laverty Aimee Lawson Ira Lax John & Robin Lees Bruce & Sandra Lehman Christopher Leifson Helen Leithauser James Lemoine Daniel Libby Dennis Lindeman Meredith Lindeman Nadine Linden JW Lindenau Mark Lloyd Laurie Logan Cathy Long James Beuthien & Megan Long Long Chip & Claudia Lorenger Charles Lucas Sue Luttmann Joe MacNeil Elizabeth Madell Jason & Jodi Maki Joe & Lorraine Manary Matt Manker Erin Mann Mona Marier Mark Marino Susan Marion Offield Randy Marquardt Christine Marsh Nicholas Marshall David Marvin Pat Masuch Rich Mata Dave Matter Paul Matthews Patience McCarthy Sandra & Ned McClurg Mary McCorriston Rob Buck Mcdougall Susan McIntyre Audrey McMullen Daniel McNeil Salty Meachume Denise Meeks Ken Meeuwsen Joshua Meisler RickMeisterheim Dave Menefee Darin Meredith Matt Merta Marcia & Kevin Meyer Matthew Meyer Will Michael Matthew Michiels Frank Mihalopoulos Angela Mikolaiczik Dean Miles Jess Miller Mark Miller Cynthia & Robert Mitchell Jeremy Mitchell Joanne Mobey Anna & James Mobley Jama & David Moffett Rick Monier Eric & Teri Moody Jason Moody Robyn Morgan Anna Morrison Julie Moser Elizabeth Most Robin Moyer Jeff Muller David Munro Norman Murphy Angie Myers Carla Myers Matthew Myers Tim & Nicole Nass Debbie & Tom Neidhamer Megan Neidhamer Laura & Geno Nelson Rose Nerbonne

Blissfest Lifetime Members -continued from page 48 Judson Nichols Chris & Steve Noble Ryan Nolan Kathy Norris Jeff Obeshaw Jody Obryan Craig & Kim Odykirk Susan Oleary Jeff Oliver Nathan Oliver Tracy Olmstead Mary Jo Olsen Pam Omalley Peter O’Rourke Jeremy & Heather O’Shea Aaron & Rebeca Otto Susan Paczesny Ellen Papow Lisa Pappas Kimberly Paquet Lisa Paquet Jeff & Adriane Pataky Patricia Pawlicki Alan Perkins Jasmine Petrie Henry & Kimmy Pfeifle John Pickering Andrea Pierce Mike Pierce Beth Pierson Debby & Mark Pirrung Victoria Ploegman Lindsay Pluister Cindy Lou Poquette Gita Posselt Jill Powell Patrick Power Gary Pudvan Roy Pulaski Catherine & Mark Pumford Hadley Putnam Kim Randazzo Craig & Mary Rapin Stephen Rau Roxane Rausch

Allan Reese Kathleen Restrick Judy Revallo Seana Rhine Timothy Rhine SherriRhoads Michael Rhodes Howard Rice John Richey Steve Roberts Chad Robertson Glenn & Rebecca Robinette Shamus Robinson Grace Rollins Mark (Rockin Roz) Rosalik Kristi Rosczewski Mark Rosczewski Johnnie Rose Renee & Butch Rouwhorst Rayn & Jane Roznowski Roger Ruffin Ian Russell Stefan Rutledge Pam Salisbury Mike Sanderson Sandy Sanford Frank Saracina Cortney Sarna Andrea Sarto Nancy Sauve Keary Sawyer Madison Schankin Timothy Schankin Jessie Schiele Stacy Jo Schiller Andrew And Liz Schneider Bob Schneider Dale Scott Susan Scott Eliza & Craig Searles Richard Segal Christine Sellick Elisa E Seltzer Meyer Seltzer

Marcia Shattuck Tom Sheeran Tom Splash Sheldon Catherine Sherman Karen Sherrard Kit Simmons Chris Simon Rachel Simpson Tracy Skinner Mary Jo Skop Jack Slaggert Ron Smet Bruce & Donna Smith Harry Smith Kathleen Smith Robert Snideman Kelli Snively Kirby Snively Erin Snyder Eric K Sorensen Steve Soviak Dan Spiridakos Doug Springborn Alison Springer Kim Stadt Mojo Staley Chad Stanton Theresa Stearns Beth Stephenson Megan Sterk John Stevens Rebecca Stieg Hannah Stoppel Mark Stoppel Jim Strahan Charlyn Stratton Justin & Brittany Stripp Dave Strong Joe Sufady Mike Sulkowski Marc Sullivan LB Swanson Mike Sweet Douglas Symons Priscilla Tait

Theresa Tarrant Derek Taylor Ross Sharon & Jania Taylor Diane Tenbusch Joe Tenbusch Lauren Tepper Rachelle Thomas Steve Thomas Jennifer Thompson Sue Thompson Michael Tiedeck Mary Tigner Rasanen Tim Tilford Dan & Terry Tollas Dane & Lynne Tollas L Tozer Johnston Dave Trautman Tom & Chelsea Trautman Dave Trautman Sr Jennifer & Ryan Treharne Kelly Tressler & Family Vicky & Charles Tucker Riley Turcott Bob & Darcee Turk Lisa & Ken Turk Daniel Turner William Twiddy Deborah Ulanch Charley Utley Mamie Graziano & Joseph Uzarski Uzarski Dave & Holly Vallier David & Penny Van Dam Mark & Catherine Vancamp Jon & Ann Vanderwall Don & Jennifer Vanduren Ed VanDuren Ellie VanDuren Dianne Vangorder Gretchen Vanloozen Roger VanTill Maggie VanWagoner Mickey Velfling John Vick

Kevin Vrondran Dave Wajda Lindsey Walker Kay Wallace Aslynn Walter Jeannine Wambold Joe Wambold Kelly Warmington Pam & Bill Warren Lee Watterworth Feusse Mitch & Donna Weber James B Webster III Viki & Ray Weglarz Dave Weimer Linda Weingartz Vicki Lynn Welch Jeff Westray Tom Whitaker Matt Whitener Luke Widlas Bill Wieske Rebecca Wigal Johnson Don Wilkie Hal & Gail Willens Tom Williams Judy Willibey Marc Wills Mary Wisnewski Marion Wizner Deborah & Wilmott Wood Bert Wooley Doug Workman Andy & Barb Wright Marylynn Wrzesinski Marly Wyckoff Constance Wynkoop Peter Young Matt Yurek Dawn Zahora Steve Zayko Paul Zielinski Linda Ziesmer Gregory Zinn Joan Zucchiatti

Blissfest Annual Members -continued from page 47 Gregory Stempky Delphine Stephens April Stephenson Katie Stewart Sherrie Stewart Carol Still Marjorie Stinson Steve Stinson Mark Stobb John Stoneburner Joel And Julie Stoppel Peggy & Carl Straathof Ressie Stranaly Brittany Stripp Justin & Brittany Stripp Lorraine Stuck Andrew Studnicka Patti Studnicka Ciara Stumm Brian Sullivan Adele Sumption Tim Sundt Joanna Sussman Denise Swanson Becky And Ethan Swiger Thomas Tabor Harold Tausch John Taylor

Kathleen Taylor Chet Teater John Teesdale Keith Teesdale Mike Thibideau Barbara Tholin Kelly Thomas Katherine Thompson Lori Thompson Mary Thompson Patrick Thompson Kristen Thrall Judith Thurston Richard Thurston Andrew Tilford Bob Timmerman Tricia Tollenaar Cindy Tomlinson Lisa Tomlinson Martin Topliss Debra Townsend Jack Townsley Kristin Tran Joseph Traub Victoria Treglowne Monica Troy Joe Troyer Larry Trumbull

Laura Trute-Ruelle Kittie Tuinstra Daniel Turner Andrew Twohey Emily Tyler Fran Van Howe Peter Van Howe Lisa Van Plew-Cid Anne Vande Water James Vandermey Beverly Vanhorn David Vanlente Sara Vanover Timothy Varga Danielle Vescolani Hunter Viles Shannon Virtue Sheryl Voisine Jennifer Voorhees Cathi Waalkes Alisa Wagner Sarah Wagner Barbara & Mike Wallis Charles Walmsley Dallas Walter Jewel Walters Oscar Waltmire Carolyn Ward

David Ward Sherry Ward Todd Warren Frank Watz Deb & Mark Weber Christine Webster Michael Webster Julie Wellman Thomas Wellman Robert Welsby Jacob Wentworth Laura Westdale Marilyn Western Peter Weston Valerie Wheeler Amber White Mellisa White William White Kevin Whitley Paula Whittington Marilyn Wiesner Ashley Wiggins Joyce Wildy Kathy Wilgenhof Rob Wilke Elizabeth Wilks Andrea Williams Benjamin Williams

Jennie Williams Jim Willing Sandra S Willoughby Kathleen Wilson Alexander Windholz Robert Wineman Caroline Winterlee Carl & Jamie Winters Tim Wise Karin Witting Cheryl & Ted Wojcik Tim Wojtyniak Carol Wood Jamelle Woodhall David Woods Jon Workman Forrest Worthington Felicia Wosinski Marie Woznicki-Likavec CindyWright Lynden Wyant Seth York Francine Young John Young Debra Zimmerman Michael Zinn

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ETTA’S KITCHEN: One of Harbor Spring’s favorite food trucks has come to the Blissfest! Armed with recipes passed down straight from Grandma, the Etta’s team is ready to serve up good food all festival long. With the quick ‘It’s Now’ menu and the heartier ‘From the Griddle’ menu, Etta’s makes it easy for everyone to find something delicious, exactly when they need it. CULTURED FERMENTS: Give a big Blissful welcome to Northern Michigan’s first Kombucha brewery! Kombucha is a delicious drink made by fermenting a sweetened tea mixture. All of Cultured Ferments’ products are fair trade and certified organic, and their ingredients are grown using a holistic and biodynamic approach. Cultured Ferments brews their Kombucha (and has it on draft!) at their locations in Traverse City.

RET U R NING: BLISSFEAST: Blissfeast is back! Again this year we are offering a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches. BlissCheese is made with specialty cheeses and ingredients. We will also be offering other tasty healthy treats created by our Blissfeast team. HAPPY’S TACO SHOP: Joining us again this year is local food truck Happy’s Taco Shop. Voted one of the best food trucks in Northern Michigan by Red Hot Best 2015; this Northern Michigan favorite offers up reasonably priced, fun, seasonal, Asian and Mexican style cuisine. THE ORGANIC GYPSY: Bringing you the Blissfest style of S.O.U.L food – Seasonal, Organic, Unrefined, Local. From Crostini with kale pesto and goat cheese to “Real” Michigan root beer, Bridgett and the rest of the Gypsy crew will bring you their most popular organic foods. NUTS GALORE: Providing you with the greatest tasting, all natural, freshest homemade healthy snacks. Jan and Bernie roast their wide variety of nuts on site to ensure freshness. BLISS CAFÉ: Our kindred spirit café from Suttons Bay area featuring a great variety of quality vegetarian oriented, whole grain foods. A longtime festival favorite. HORTON BAY GENERAL STORE: From Horton Bay, Chip and crew bring the Tip of the Mitt’s most unique delicacies. Try their famous chocolate covered frozen bananas and cheesecake. GREEK DELIGHTS: All the way from Chicago – Serving up awesome authentic Greek cuisine are Frank and his crew. This popular Blissfest vendor is not to be missed! 54

SWEET TOOTH CITY: Featuring the latest in specialty desserts, Dave from Traverse City does it in style. Indulge in these “gotta have”treats. MAN AND PAN PAELLA: “Food is art and Paella showcases this more than most peasant traditional dishes.” Man and Pan Paella – a Tent Venue brand – will be back again this year with their very popular Paella. CHANG CUISINE: The taste of the Orient will be well-represented again this year. Harbor Springs local Eddie Change will present delicious veggie rolls, sesame chicken and rangoons. VILLAGE CAFÉ: Cross Village is again represented this year by a fine booth offering local specialties like whitefish, kielbasa, waffles, naleski and wonderful pastries. POND HILL FARMS: A dynamic, family-owned farm just north of Harbor Springs, Pond Hill Farms is open to the public with family activities, a wine tasting room and café. They will be serving their Blissful burritos using many of their own veggies. They will also have fresh produce available. STANDARD PIZZA COMPANY: Back this year with their beautiful wood-fire pizza oven, Standard Pizza Company will be bringing you gourmet, hot-from-the-oven wood-fired pizza. These guys use the freshest ingredients possible for their gourmet pizza creations. SPRING ROLL FACTORY: Uncle Will E. will be back this year with his famous spring rolls and his own special sauces and condiments. Always a festival favorite!

MAUI WOWI: Returning this year are Chad and Michelle with the Traverse City-based Maui Wowi, featuring Hawaiian healthy alternative fruit smoothies as well as great coffee and frappe drinks. CHOCOLATE BLISS BROWNIES: Diane is a local Blisster who has perfected the brownie. In the last few years Diane has added ice cream to her brownies, making them even more Blissful! OLD TIME PASTIES: The Old Time Pasties Shop features the classic Yooper staple. This stand offers many flavors to choose from including: vegetarian, beef, chicken, bacon cheeseburger and a breakfast pasty. SECOND STAGE CONCESSIONS: Shanti Concessions are pleased to provide java in all its permutations for the second stage crowd. They will also be featuring natural deli and sandwich items. ANTHONY’S ITALIAN ICE: From Chicago, Anthony’s Italian Ice uses fresh ingredients to create a sinfully smooth dairy-free treat that is perfect for beating the July heat. PETOSKEY HOCKEY: The Petoskey High School Boosters offer coffee and donuts in the mornings to support their school.

Craft Booths A Hat Like That Alice’s Rabbit Whole AL Jewelry Anna’s Hammocks and Droscha Sugarbush Art by Joey Bead Alley Bear Earth Herbals Behennaed Bliss Haven Farm, LLC Brett Gray Clay Caitlin, Rose Soderstrom, LLC Carol Scott Concious Clothing The Craft Gypsy Dalman Pottery Dancing Glass Beadworks Fishcreek Soapworks Glass Half Full Happy Hookers Detroit Heady Hemptress Broken Buddha’s House Helen Bunch Creations Herbal Bliss Herbal Oasis Bodycare IMAJENation Revival Izisjewels J. McConkey Photography & Wearable Art Katzinn Illustrations Kendra McKimmy Night Flight Images Nonsensical Hate Parliament the Boutique The Plump Pumpkin Peaces of Love Quilt and Jewelry Creations by Linda Racchi Drums Rowan Grey Sleepyheads/wildhill herbals Soulful Earth Herbals Steve Middaugh Sticks and Stones/Avant Gourd Sugar Vibe Jewelry Tee’s Dyes The Spoon Girl Toe Togs Vesele Studio Windblown Glass The Woodchuckery Yana Dee

Felted wool hats, jewelry, scarves & soaps Medicinal herbs Jewelry Hammocks Handpainted clothing Beaded jewelry Herbal teas & body products Henna, lanterns & tees Body art & care Pottery Fiber, clothing & plush Needlearts & fashion design Handmade clothing & wearable fibers Paper mache, beads & books Pottery Macrame & beadwork jewelry Natural soaps, candles, lotions & lip balms Beach glass & bottle cap jewelry Crocheted clothing & accessories Hemp & beaded jewelry Mixed metal jewelry Natural soaps, shampoos & lotions Herbal body care products Recycled cothing, jewelry, and hoops Enamel, gemstone & glass jewelry Jewelry & photography Pen & ink art Mixed media jewelry & sculpture Wildlife photography Hats made from recycled t-shirts Handcrafted leather & fiber accessories Pottery, soaps & wood turnings Stained glass Quilts and jewelry Drums & related products Handmade clothing Fabrics with natural fillings Herbal salves, soaps, & lotions Wood craft Handmade musical instruments Glass & metal jewelry Tie-dyed & batik clothing & textiles Metal & found objects Handcrafted leather shoes & accessories Face paint Blown glass Rustic wood designs Upcycled & organic clothing

1ST PRIZE: Northern Michigan Getaway Weekend Blissfest Farm Guesthouse is yours for two nights with entertainment provided one evening by Blissfest artists. Have your own mini-fest at the Blissfest. Also included is dinner for two at the Legs Inn. 2ND PRIZE: Bicycle from Latitude 45, Petoskey

Raffle Tickets: $2 each; 3 for $5; 7 for $10; 15 for $20

3RD PRIZE: Northface Tent from Bearcub Outfitter, Petoskey 4TH PRIZE: Two Weekend Tickets to the 37th Annual Blissfest 5TH PRIZE: 2016 Blissfest Banner

Many other prizes are provided by our craft and food booths, Blissfest Store and local artists. Check them out at the Raffle Booth next to the Information Booth. Thank you to all the raffle donors for their generosity.

Vendors & Community Groups NON-PROFIT BOOTHS

SERVICE BOOTHS

Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities: Their mission is to be a resource for creating resilient communities throughout Northern Michigan by supporting initiatives in the areas of smart and sustainable transportation, clean energy, and access to healthy food.

Clothing Exchange and Tangled Up in Textiles: Take recycling to the next level! Exchange your cool threads with someone else’s cool threads. Clean clothes only. Check for open times at their booth.

Petoskey Planned Parenthood: Part of a national non-profit network of reproductive health care providers and advocates. They will be offering free family planning and personal hygiene items to help you have a safe and healthy Blissfest experience. For more information, visit www. plannedparenthood.org Michigan NORML: A cannabis policy reform organization providing literature demonstrating the positive impact of legalizing and regulating cannabis products for responsible use by adults. They will be selling memberships, T-shirts, flags, and other trinkets. Michigan Music Festival Roundtable: A coalition of events and festivals working together in cooperation to create a sustainable festival community that works together to establish best practices in safety, sustainability and management and is committed to enhancing the event experience for attendees, with a strong emphasis on family friendly, green and a buy local environment. Stop by their booth for more info!

Luthier’s Tent: Instrument builders Warren Liverance from Grosse Pointe Strings will be joined by Bryan Galloup of Galloup Guitars and Mike Kemnitzer from Nugget Mandolins at the Luthiers tent to share their instruments, expertise and consult or do repair on instruments in need. They will also have basic musician supplies. An added feature will be Pluto Pete who will do a workshop on building your own homemade Bass Trumpet. Check the booth for schedules. Blissfest is a Proud Member Of:

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we saw another great venue addition in the form the The Song Tree in the center of the woods. Originally referred to as Sacred Space, the Song Tree was intended to give performers of all kinds an opportunity to express themselves including plenty of open mic time for emerging artists. John Lamb was inspired by a similar space he saw at Kerville Festival... John, Jim and Kirby brainstormed the idea... it wasn’t long before ideas became reality.The Song Tree continues to be a sweet and intimate setting to experience the many gifts of the heart shared at our festival. 2002 was also the first year of the Blissfest Community Choir. Enlisting the participation of anyone who wanted to join, the Blissfest choir got together a couple of time during the festival to learn simple songs with simple harmonies, which were then performed on Sunday morning on main stage. The tradition continues today with the help of TC Sings!.org. If you are interested in joining this year check out the schedule of get togethers at Club Bliss. It was also this year that the simple phrase Goddess Bliss Ya! was to be found stenciled all about the farm. It’s still a mystery who the artist or artists were but the blessing still lives in our hearts and our community. 56

Healing Arts Madame Rue’s Emporium: Willow Richmond, proprietor and resident of the mystical Gypsy Wagon, offers relaxing and therapeutic massage, energy work and intuitive Tarot Card readings. Maple Arts and Massage: Christy Budnick offers Swedish and deep tissue massage using Young Living Essential oils, which she has for sale along with a line of organic body products. She also carries handmade recycled metal and wood-fired porcelain jewelry. Soulful Earth Herbals: Free of parabens and petrochemicals, Kathaleen formulates and handcrafts her topical herbal remedies and personal care and hygiene products using organic and wild herbs. Thai Traditional Massage: Greg Kemppainen brings his Esoteric Healing, Reflexology and Thai Massage. Thai Massage works with pressure points, energy lines and yoga stretching to energize and relax the body. He also provides several varieties of healing bracelets to help

Comings– New Additions to the Blissfest Family

Willow Myles-Nuffer transportation coordinator and husband Eric Nuffer welcomed Nolan the Noof on Oct. 29th, 2015! Samantha and Daniel Farley welcomed a new little Farley...Paige Marilyn on Sept. 30, 2015. Joins big Sister Norah Bess, Dec. 25, 2010.

And Goings– Those Who Have Passed

Mountain Thunder Acupuncture: Find your Bliss with this ancient form of medicine, which originated in China. At his tent, Corey Bacon offers acupuncture, energy work, Jin Shin Jyutsu and other light body work. Hypnosis from the Heart: Stop by to experience hypnosis for recreation and relaxation. Clients can choose from a list of topics, including a special Happy Bliss mini session! Other choices include Stress Less, Step Into Confidence, Chakra Shift, Clean House, Dream Big, Wash Away Worry, Flow to Your Goals, and more!

Rita Burgess Long time Blisster & hospitality coordinator - she will be missed

Jerry Branson Former staff member & site caretaker from Texas - may he rest in peace We can’t list all the comings and goings but we can acknowledge them all here. We are all part of the greater Blissfest Community and its a very active community. Comings and goings are part of the Circle of Life. May all us currently living here at Blissfest this weekend, be grateful and celebrate life through the Universal Language of Music. - Dr. Goodhart

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FolksCool 2016 Sign-up at the Information Booth Fri. 6-9:00 pm or Sat. 9:00 am-12:00 pm, or at the class if there is room. $5 per class except where indicated otherwise and you keep your craft. Hemp Charm Bracelet Workshop - Jolene Fowler Make a fun Hemp charm Bracelets with Hemptavist and Macrame Artist Jolene Fowler. We will work together to design and create you very own hemp charm bracelet. Base cost $5. Please bring extra money to buy extra charms. Some of the charms we will design and create ourselves. Must be 12 years or older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult willing to create the project with them. Naturally Dyed Silk Scarf - Joey Haderer Joey Haderer, a local Petoskey artist, art teacher and Blissfest Craft Show presenter will teach natural dye silk scarf design using colorfast fabric dyes and 100% silk. You’ll be able to keep you 60 x11 silk scarf. Keep a little Bliss Art all year long. T-Shirt Bag - Linda Rogers Upcycle your old or classic T-Shirt in to a functional tote for groceries or to take to the beach. It’s Fun and easy to do. You can BYO, get a shirt at the clothing exchange or screen one at the classic Bliss Logo screening workshop (Club Bliss). Kumihimo-Japaneese bracelet -Tracy Eby & Josey Gillespie Kumihimo is the traditional Japanese technique of braiding strands of silk to create intricately colored cords. The cords, also called kumihimo, are strong but slender, and have a multitude of uses. Samurai once used kumihimo as laces for their armor. Beaded Spider - Sandy Austin Make a Bead Spider with glass beads and wire with Sandy from Sticks and Stone Crafts. Choose your glass beads from an assortment of colors, sizes and shapes. Hang your spider from a string or wire it to a pin back and wear as jewelry. Gubgubbi (Gourd Instrument) - Woody Austin Woody from the craft booth Avant Gourd will show you how to make a Gubgubbi. This is a simple one string instrument using a gourd, rawhide and string. Fun to make and fun to play. Leather Bliss Mason Jar Holder - Bliss Ledford New this year; Come cut, punch, stitch, and stamp your way to a reusable leather handle that’ll keep your hands safe from hot and cold. The handle snaps on and off for cleansing your jar. This project may require extra time to finish and is for those who are comfortable using sharp cutting tools. Leather Bliss cup holder - Bliss Ledford Back by popular demand; This cup holder is designed to slide on to your belt and hold your reusable tasting cup or a bottle of water to keep your hands free for important things like making music. This project may require extra time to finish and is for those who are comfortable using sharp cutting tools.

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Blissfest Arts Recreation Center Update Right after last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival, we began to work in earnest to complete the Blissfest Arts Recreation Center permanent camp ground. We broke ground on the permanent campground after finally receiving the DEQ construction permit. The 45 site rustic campground including 25 drive-in and 10 walk-in camp sites plus 10 campground cabins and a sanitation station are components of the camp ground. We are working on some creative designs for our additional cabins. We have the two domes completed with more cabins on the way. We have just about completed the new sanitation station. This is a major component that is required in order for us to get our permanent campground permit. We are real close to the finish line but did not quite get their by festival weekend. If you need you RV pumped, At Your Service Portable Toilets are here on site and to provide that service for you. Blissfest Solar Initiative The new 6KW solar array right next to the Main Stage has been generating solar for a year now. If you want to look at production figures go to this link: www.sunnyportal.com/Login. Login is bliss.solar@gmail.com and password is public2015. We are producing enough annual credits with this new grid tie system to offset the electricity used during the festival. Please take time to encourage the State of Michigan to continue supporting independent solar production. Senate bill SB438 is poised to disincentive individual ownership of solar production and put it in the hands of the corporations. We are also again excited to have our solar trailers that power both the Third Stage and the Michigan Stage. We will also be taking the solar trailers on the road to other events and festivals this summer. New Cabin We have a new cabin underway for our campground. Designed by long time blisster Terry Carolan of Sun Designs, it was constructed off-site as modular units and assembled as a kit at the festival site. We are pleased to add another cool tiny living unit to our list of offerings at the recreation center. Special thanks to Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation for their continued support of the Blissfest Arts Recreation Center. This year they helped fund the new cabin. The Blissfest Arts Recreation Center project and Solar Initiative is supported in part by:the Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

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Hospitality Thank Yous–  Fest Java: Roast & Toast Fest Beer Libation: All the great craft beer from Founders, New Holland, Dark Horse, Shorts, Gravel Bottom, Rockford, Petoskey Brewing, Beards and Greenbush. Fest Wine and Cider Libation: Walloon Lake Winery, Northern Naturals, Left Foot Charley and St. Ambrose Cellar. Fest Maple Syrup: Jim Gillespie and Tony & Robin Williams Fest Hot Sauce: Polish Fire Hot Sauce Fest Flowers: Polly’s Planting & Plucking and Faith’s Flowers

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Community Outreach & Education The Blissfest Music Organization is active in the local community as well in regional and national folk and roots organizations. We foster a mission to promote diversity and community through music, dance and crafts. Here is a list of activities and organizations that get Blissed. Elyce Fishmann Scholarship Fund: Blissfest provides funding for traditional arts education through the Wheatland Music Organization’s Elyce Fishmann Scholarship fund. www.wheatlandmusic.org 22nd Annual Lamb’s Songwriters Retreat: Blissfest provides scholarships for emerging songwriters to attend this annual event in Harbor Springs and is a primary sponsor for the event. November 3-6 & 10-13, 2016. CMU Public Broadcasting: Blissfest underwrites programs on our regional public broadcasting station, including World Café, The Juke Joint, Home Spun, American Routes and Our Front Porch– just to name a few of our favorites! Ukes for Youth and Ukulele Club: Ukes for Youth is a continuing project that is available for schools, community groups and camps in the area. The project has been introducing this folk-arts string program to area youth using the baritone ukulele as the teaching instrument for several years now and has been a great outreach tool. The program is geared for children in 4th-5th grades to adults and will include instrument care, basic cording techniques and song accompaniment. Blissfest also sponsors the Ukes for Youth Ukulele Club at Red Sky Stage, which meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. We share songs, do some group instruction and have lots of fun. Community Organization Arts, Events and Special Projects Supported in 2015/16: We have supported the Robert Emmet Society, Petoskey District Library, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Boyne Stroll the Streets, Petoskey Concerts in the Park, Harbor Springs Street Musique, Readmond Volunteer Firefighters Association, First Night Celebration, Legs Inn, Mackinaw Historical Society, Northern Michigan Cultural Alliance, Indian River Rhythm on the River, Woofstock, Petoskey Festival on the Bay and many other community groups. Affiliations: Blissfest maintains a membership in our local Harbor Springs, Petoskey and Indian River Chambers of Commerce in support of cultural tourism. We are also affiliated with Folk Alliance International, Ontario Conference of Folk Festivals and the Michigan Non-Profit Association.

Retreat Center: The Blissfest Farmhouse is ready to receive guests and artists. Three cabins and two domes are available now, and more cabins will be available next spring. The new campground will be completed right after the festival and be available later this year. Spend some quiet time here at the festival farm with 160 acres to roam and explore. We are booking activities and special events for the 2016 season now. For more information call the office and ask for Jim or visit www.blissfest.org Red Sky Stage: This new venue in downtown Petoskey has fast become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Red Sky Stage hosts a Blissfest Folk and Roots Mini-Concert series and the new Blissfest Ukulele Club. They have become a popular spot to get together and play music every Sunday with their afternoon Blissfest String Jam, followed by a Jazz Jam Session every Sunday evening. Watch their website for more information about upcoming shows and events www. redskystage.com

Blissfest Music Organization’s mission is to preserve traditions and promote innovators of American and worldwide music, arts & crafts and sustainable living skills through performance, education and community participation. board of directors 2016 Angie Myers, President • Matt Yurek, Vice President Ron Fowler, Secretary • Matt Whitener, Treasurer Susan Scott • Bill Hutto • Jerry Dragicevich Jeff Obeshaw • Cindy Lou Poquette staff Jim Gillespie, Executive Director • Sarah Reinfelder, Office Manager • Caroline Barlow, Volunteer Coordinator Dan Calloway, Business Manager • Mark “Roz” Rosalik, Festival Farm Caretaker • Patrick Dueweke, Festival Farm Caretaker • Paulina Adams, Office Intern Will Michael & Marley Jablonski, Farm Interns standing committees Festival Operations - Jerry Dragicevich Finance - Matt Whitener • Governance - Cindy Lou Poquette Human Resources - Susan Scott • Marketing - Jeff Obeshaw Programming - Jim Gillespie, Ron Fowler & Kirby Snively Site - Matt Yurek & Bill Hutto you can always reach us Office: 522 Liberty St., Unit A, Petoskey, MI 49770 Phone/Fax: 231.348.7047 www.blissfest.org • e-mail: info@blissfest.org Listen to your Bliss! www.Blissfestradio.org

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