2012 Sarasota Folk Festival

OUR FOUR HEADLINERS ARE:

Gove Scrivenor: Scrivenor's music has been described as "high-

energy folk/blues," with inventive slide work and powerful

vocals, tempered with singular work on the autoharp and

beautiful ballads of his own writing. He is well know for his

magical rapport with audiences of all ages. Gove toured with

fellow agency artists Delbert McClinton and Jimmy Buffett and

the Original Coral Reefer Band. His recordings are filled with a

litany of star talent including Dolly Parton, Iris Dement, Glen

Campbell, Nancy Griffith, Emmy Lou Harris and Doc Watson

among many others.

Gove's intriguing style of songwriting, autoharp and guitar

picking will charm you and find you feeling invloved with his

performance in a way that is uniquely Gove Scrivenor!

Website: http://www.myspace.com/govescrivenor

Mindy Simmons: Mindy Simmons is

fondly referred to by her Florida fans as

the "Sarasota Songbird". She brings a

fresh perspective and sound to the folk

scene with her insightful lyrics and

creative arrangements that, though

they may sound familiar, have

unexpected twisted that are reflective

of a writer with years of creative

expression to draw from. Mindy will be

joined by her vocal compadres, The Hot

Pockets (Lisa Bohn and Annie Murphy).

Ed Kinder will accompany Mindy and

the Hot Pockets adding his seasoned

piano playing and tasty mandolin chops. Website: http://www.mindysimmons.com/

Roy Schneider: Roy Schneider is an award-winning

songwriter who has performed all over the United

States, United Kingdom and other parts of Europe in

the few years since ending his nationally syndicated

comic strip "The Humble Stumble". He has twice been a

finalist in the Kerrville Folk Festival's Grassy Hill New Folk

competition and is preparing to release his fourth

studio album in the Spring of 2012.

"While the world is littered with singer/songwriters,

Schneider is a cut above the hordes... Sometimes he

sounds like he's auditioning for Little Feat (he'd get in,

too), sometimes he's light and jazzy and sometimes he's

a proper acoustic rocker. All the time he's interesting,

with the changes of pace keeping the listener on their

toes, not least in wondering how he manages to be

good at it all." ~Maverick Magazine, UK

"Roy Schneider's rootsy songs contain a mix of blues,

country, folk and Americana all rolled into a beguiling

and tasty stew. ~Blues Matters! Magazine.

Website: http://www.royschneider.com/

The Ashley Gang: The Ashley Gang has been

performing together for more than a decade, in

the hectic music world that's no small feat.

Known for their soaring harmonies, thought

provoking lyrics, and witty repartee on stage the

band consists of Al Scortino, Paul Garfinkel,

Michelle Lowe, Norm McDonald, Kay Garfinkel,

and Bob Bronar. Al and Paul, both award

winning song writers, keep the band stocked in

fresh material, Michelle plays bass and sings

harmonies, Norm sings and plays accordion and

assorted kitchen utensils, Kay plays flute and djembe, and Bob plays guitar and mandolin.

They have individually and as a band recorded six CD's, the latest "A Girl in Oklahoma".

Website: http://www.ashleygang.com/

OUR OTHER STELLAR PERFORMERS ARE:

Arvel Bird: Arvel Bird, a violinist and Native American flutist, is known

around the world for his dramatic connection between Celtic

and Native American traditions, stirring up scenes that echo from

North American memory. Dubbed “Lord of the Strings” by fans and

music critics, his music evokes the soul of North American history and is

thoroughly entertaining, but also enlightening and humanizing. In a

language and experience that captures the hearts of all audiences,

he’s emotional without being condescending, intellectual without

being pretentious. One measure of any art form is when the medium is

so mastered that it becomes transparent, allowing its message to be

seen, heard and felt. Arvel Bird has achieved that mastery.

Website: http://arvelbird.com/

Austin Truax - Silvertip: Austin started Silvertip in Montana

as a cover band playing special events. About a year

after he formed the band, he started to write songs. He

was invited to play at festivals, parties, and participate in

songwriting contests. After moving to Florida, he joined

forces with Carolyn & Jim Dunn, and they are now

performing as Silvertip. Austin continues to write country

songs about love and life. While traditional country music

is their favorite, they also play folk, pop & blues.

Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/austintruax

Bill & Eli Perras: Bill & Eli Perras are Performers of Original,

Inspired, Acoustic Folk & Blues from DeLand, FL. The many

inspired lyrics given to and interpreted by Eli, combined with

Bill's bluesy finger-style guitar playing create a very unique

and modern take on true Americana music. As regulars at

many Florida folk music venues and frequently travel beyond

the Sunshine State sharing their music.

Florida Folk Heritage award recipient, Charles Atkins states,

"Musically the stuff they do is quite polished. It's about as close

as anyone comes to recalling, the authentic sound of

traditional American Music".

Website: http://www.bluesgotus.com/

Dennis Devine: of San Antonio, Florida, is a singer, musician

and teacher. He has played music since he was a "little

bitty baby" and has spent his entire life playing Florida Folk

Music and traditional music. He plays several instruments

and has been involved in over 25 recording projects as a

musician and co-producer.

He regularly plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass,

penny whistle and flute with several groups, and continues

to study the rich history and performance

of traditional acoustic music.

Website: http://www.floridafolk.com/dennisdevine/

Ellen Bukstel: Hailed by Michael Bolton as an ‘amazing artist and

spirit’. Ellen Bukstel is a rare, bold, break-the-mold original and

without fear puts her emotions and passions on the line, bringing

hope, laughter, tears, biting wit, and inspiration to her songs and

her performance. With more than 40 songwriting and music video

awards and acknowledgements since 2002 and with a powerful

voice and insightful lyrics, Ellen’s approach is respectful, irreverent

and humorous all in one set. From deeply emotional to hilariously

funny to compositions of love, remembrance, and social

awareness, her songs always hit home when she brings it all to the

stage.

Website: http://www.ellenbukstel.com/site/

Evergreen: The band, originally all from Liverpool

England of Irish decent and now residents of Largo

play folk songs from Ireland, England and

Scotland. Angela sings and plays flute and whistle,

John, also a singer plays guitar and George plays

Irish tenor banjo. The Dubliners with Luke Kelly are

a big influence on their music. The band has

played in a number of folk festivals and has been

on WMNF Radio.

Website:

http://www.myspace.com/evergreenandfriends

59th Street Bridge: 59th Street Bridge is the

definitive Simon and Garfunkel tribute show.

Keegan Monahan as Paul Simon and Tom

Godfrey as Art Garfunkel present an evening in

tribute to the great Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

Close your eyes and be taken on a journey as you

enjoy the immortal music of this iconic 1960s

pop/folk duo.

The thought-provoking and sometimes magical

lyrics and tunes of Paul Simon and lilting Garfunkel

harmonies will take you back in time and leave

you singing the songs you grew up with - or were

introduce to by your older brother or parent.

From the authentic song introductions from live concerts, the Paul Simon phrasing and

pronunciations, to the Garfunkel harmonies. This tribute to Simon and Garfunkel will put a

smile on your face and a song in your heart.

Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/59thstreetbridge

Gail Carson is an ASCAP, multi genre'

singer/songwriter spanning Folk, Country, Roots,

Americana, and a little bit of Rock and Roll.

http://www.reverbnation.com/gailcarson

Gypsy Wind: Hailing from Pinellas County

Florida, Gypsy Wind's style can best be described as a blend of acoustic newgrass, bluegrass, folk, swing and jazz. Like gypsies traveling on the wind, this versatile band's sound carries its listeners across borders and through time. They are often described as a musical journey from the Kentucky bluegrass of Bill Monroe to the gypsy swing of Django Reinhardt to the Cosmic American music of Gram Parsons.

Website: http://www.gypsywindband.com/

Hannah's Whirl: Hannah's Whirl acoustic music is

guitar driven, augmented with vocal harmonies

and instruments including mandolin, harmonica,

and percussion.

Tami's strong vocal skills and musical sensitivity give

her the ability to create unique harmonies. These,

coupled with Paul's evocative lyrics, give Hannah’s

Whirl its sweet and sometimes haunting sound.

Website: http://www.hannahswhirl.com/

Hi Tide: Acoustic island pop is how these musicians

from the Cayman Islands describe their music.

Shane, Sean and Jon have been recording Hi Tide

albums since 1993 and to date have 10 releases.

Two CDs with acoustic versions of timeless classics,

three Christmas albums, a live album, and four

albums with original songs. Their fourth and latest

original release is entitled “Hi Tide 4”. Jon also has a

solo acoustic album called “Tales of the G String”.

His album was recorded mainly with harp guitar.

The band has built quite a following with their acoustic show, and many visitors come back

to the islands every year with Hi Tide being a part of their vacation schedule. Their songs are

scattered all over the local airwaves in Cayman and they have also had some radio success

on A/C stations in the States. Website: http://www.hitidemusic.com/

Ishmael Katz: Ishmael Katz is an engaging

performer who connects with the audience by

combining social and political satire with songs

about food and mysticism. Not mystical food,

however.

He has been on National Radio and TV in Canada

and on NPR’s All Things Considered’ in the US. He is

a regular performer at The Florida Folk Festival.

Website: http://www.ishmaelkatz.com/

Jim Gromko: Jim Gromko performs an entertaining mix of

traditional and contemporary folk songs. He was first

inspired by Pete Seeger’s enthusiastic classroom

performances in his hometown of Beacon, New York. Jim

has served as president of the Sarasota Folk Club and

helped bring the Sarasota Folk Festival into being.

Jim Glover: Jim Glover is a long-time peace activist and folk

singer from Cleveland, Ohio, who currently lives in Brandon,

Florida.

Jim was part of the 1960s folk music duo Jim and Jean, along

with Jean Ray, and they performed and recorded music from

the early 1960s to the late 1960s. Jim and Jean were married for

a time, and were listed as Jim and Jean Glover in the liner notes

of their albums, but eventually went their separate ways. Jim

attended Ohio State University, where he met Phil Ochs in the

Fall of 1959 and introduced Ochs to folk music, Leftist politics,

and taught him how to play guitar. Glover introduced Ochs to

the music of Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, and The Weavers.

Joe Virga: Joe learned to play Guitar while serving his

country on a helicopter carrier during the Vietnam War.

Upon his return he began playing in the Greenwich Village

at the legendary Folk City (Gurdies). He learned about the

music cooperative while there and became a member. The

coop became a Mecca for the second folk music scene in

New York City. Its membership included such performers as

Susan Vega, Rod McDonald, Michelle Shocked, Christine

Laven, John Gorka, Cliff Eberhart, David Roth, Dave

VonRonk, Hugh Blumenfeld and Mark Dan. You can buy

Fast Folk Magazine CD’s on line featuring these people

performing separately or in often cases together. Everyone

in the coop would often play together on each other’s

recording or live and it was a great time. Tragedy struck Joe

at this time when his wife passed away and was left with two small children to raise. Years

later when his children were older he began singing with Burgers & Mayo in the NY area this

band featured the late great Bob Mayo. Joe is a writer and guitar player and a great lead

and background vocalist. Website: http://www.joevirga.com/

The French Connection: Born in Kentucky, raised in Texas and

Tennessee, John French has lived in small towns all across the south

and often writes about those influences in his music. He started writing

lyrics early, at the age of 13, and taught himself to play the guitar 3

years later. It was a natural progression to combine those lyrics with his

own guitar playing style. Over the years, John has built a large

repertoire of original music which consists of a unique combination of

Americana, bluegrass, and folk.

Website: http://www.johnfrenchsongs.com/

John Strauss: John Strauss is a local singer-

songwriter whose songs include social and

political satire as well as ballads from romance to

blues. He also plays original arrangements of

classical and contemporary folk songs using a

unique finger style. He has been a regular

performer at the Sarasota Folk Club get-

togethers.

Juniper: JUNIPER is the Traditional Celtic/Alternative Folk duo of Frances

Pisacane on fiddle and Jasmine Hart, guitar and vocals. Touring

nationally and based in Tampa,Fl. since 1999, Juniper epitomizes the

Celtic influence in American folk music that resonates down through

the centuries. Underscoring its effects in musical traditions that endure

to this day, the duo blends genres, seamlessly, creating an eclectic

and unique listening experience. Their third CD, "Live From The

Appalachians", was voted #3 Celtic Album Of The Year by WNCW in

Asheville, NC. Their second CD, "Stepping Stones" was also nominated

Album Of The Year.

Website: http://www.junipertrio.com/

Mary Beth Campbell and Friends: consists of Mary Beth Campbell,

singer/songwriter who plays acoustic guitar; Chris Campbell,

musician/songwriter who plays stand-up bass and harmonica for the

group; Musician/Songwriter, Sean Curran, who plays fiddle and guitar

with the group and Diane Mayer, who has recently joined the group

with background vocals and rhythm. Also note, that Sean will be

unable to join the group at the Sarasota Folk Festival, so Eddie Kavetsky

has filled in with the group with the accompaniment of his acoustic

guitar. Eddie is well known for his dazzling guitar playing. Various other

special guests accompany the group from time to time.

Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/marybethcampbell

Mike Handley: Mike was born and raised in Tampa, is a fourth

generation Floridian, and still lives in Tampa.

In recent years Mike has played Florida Folk Festival, South Florida

Folk Festival, Barberville and Will Mclean festival, Front Porch in

Tampa, Rheeda’s Roadside and Taste Café Safety Harbor among

others.

A typical set will include songs from John Prine, Steve Goodman,

Paul Thorn, Hays Carll and Shel Silverstein, plus some original songs.

As he often says, “I love to entertain and make folks laugh!”

Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/mikehandley

The Mungos: The Mungo's have been playing and writing

country rock, and folk rock, and pop for over 30 years.

Their performances have spanned California, Oregon,

Washington, and now Florida. Though they play in an

oldies band called Reenee & The Rollers, they have

been enjoying the beach atmosphere in Florida and are

doing the DUET scene all over the St Pete to Sarasota

corridor. They are a popular duo with their rocking folk,

true words, meaningful lyrics, and haunting melodies.

Don't be surprised if your singing along on the 2nd

chorus! CD's will follow soon, and merchandise such as

shirts, postcards, buttons and photos will be available at the shows. With new song material

such as The Shores Of Florida, Living On The River Manatee, and Mud Mountain Road, the

new CD will really be kicking it! Stay in touch by joining the email group!

Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/themungos

Passerine: Passerine’s distinctive sound combines

vocal harmonies, the ringing tones and crisp rhythms

of an acoustic guitar, the haunting voices of the

fiddle and dobro (resonator slide guitar), the

resonant lows of an acoustic bass. With this unusual

arrangement of voices and instruments, Passerine

offers a fresh take on traditional folk and bluegrass

music as well as a repertoire of original songs that

range from sweet ballads to the edgier side of

contemporary Americana.

Carmela Pedicini and Tanya Radtke are both

established singer/songwriters who have each

been leading successful bands in recent years,

both developing a substantial following.

Together, their harmonies have been described as “magical.” As Passerine, they have

added David Brain's dobro, for accents that can go from sweet and melodic to a bluesy

moan, from the old time mountain sound to more contemporary urban folk and rock. Sara

Stovall plays the fiddle in a style that reflects both her formal training in music with her roots in

the musical traditions of western Kentucky. She also adds a third voice to the inventive vocal

harmonies. David Baker provides a solid foundation with his tasteful and creative approach

to the bass. Altogether, the members of Passerine have joined their talents in search of an

acoustic sound that is simple and compelling, that has both purity and depth, and that adds

new musical layers to the tradition of the singer/songwriter.

Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/passerine

Patchouli: Nationally touring, award winning

songwriter Julie Patchouli and master guitarist

Bruce Hecksel bring their powerful musical

chemistry to the Sarasota Folk Festival Stage.

Patchouli’s down-to-earth, hopeful songwriting is

“New American Folk” blending elements of folk,

pop, flamenco guitar with world beat rhythms

creating music that is described as “the

harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel meet the guitar

brilliance of the Gipsy Kings.”

13 years of non-stop touring has honed this

classically trained duo into legendary

performers, dubbed “the hardest working folk

duo in America”. Having just released their 15th CD Terra Guitarra, Dragonfly, Patchouli is as

busy in the studio as they are on the road, with 11 CD’s featuring their very own brand of

original modern folk music and 4 CD’s under the name Terra Guitarra for their all instrumental

Spanish style guitar project.

Website: http://www.patchouli.net/

Phil The Hat & Carolyn Davis: Phil: "When I came to

Sarasota in ’83 I was introduced to bunch of people

that sat in each other’s living rooms and took turns

leading in songs on acoustic instruments. I Got to

know a lot of great people."

"I love acoustic blues and have been playing it with

Carolyn for a whole bunch of years now. We’re really

looking forward to playing for our friends again."

Carolyn: "As a child I had classical piano lessons for 8

years. When I got to my teenage years I started

playing guitar. I remember as a young teenager, my cousins playing in a band. I wanted to

be just like them. Then much later, I sang at a karaoke event. From then on I was hooked on

the music scene and started going to music jams playing guitar and singing. Then was asked

to play in a band and perform on a regular basis. From then on I have been performing live

as a solo act, duo act and with bands."

TRIBE, The Rhythm Inlet Beats Ensemble: African,

Brasilian, and Cuban beats to boogie by!

The advanced students of The RHYTHM INLET in

Nokomis come out to play traditional and

original rhythm music ensemble pieces with

West African Djembes, Bougarabous, and

DunDuns; Brasilian Samba Batucada drums;

Congas; and all kinds of hand percussion

instruments.

To join in the celebration of life - dance now -

and call 941-966-5800 ASAP to get involved with

The RHYTHM INLET. Website: http://www.rhythminlet.com/

Carl Wade & Something Special: Carl Wade & Something

Special is a West Central Florida based acoustic music

group whose songs cut across several musical styles. Rich

Vocal Harmonies and Tight Imaginative Arrangements

set them apart. The group moves effortlessly from lyrical

love ballads, to blazing bluegrass, to light, laugh-

provoking songs about the uneasy truce in the battle of

the sexes with freshness and finesse.

They tug at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone. Website:

http://www.reverbnation.com/carlwadesomethingspecial