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34th Washington Folk Festival Schedule Page 1/32 May 28, 2014 6:49 am Saturday May 31, 2014 Rockville High School Pipe and Drums Band Tango Dance Free Waltz French Dance Workshop Family Dance with Bob Mathis English Country Dance Cajun Dance Son Cosita Seria Paraguayan Harp Cantosur Soumya Chakraverty Irish Songs in America The Illustrated Song Persian-Flamenco with Roya, Ricardo and Anna Blue Rhythm Boys Lynn Hollyfield & Company New Old Time String Band with Speedy Tolliver Ian Walters & Matt Kelley Sheryl Sears Quartet Jonny Grave Squeezers Roustabout Iona Blue Panamuse Celebrating Pete Seeger Reverb Christylez Bacon Magpie Randy Barrett & Dede Wyland with Mama Tried Mark H. Rooney Taiko School Halau Ho'omau I ka Wai Ola O Hawai'i Honky Tonk Confidential Flamenco Aparacio Joe Uehlein & the U-Liners Everly Brothers Tribute The New Century with Shannon Dunne Tim Livengood Anne Sheldon & Jane Dorfman Margaret Chatham Diane Macklin Noa Baum Michael Fleming Merrillee Pallansch Babá Jamal Koram Ming Diaz Bill Mayhew Geraldine Buckley Slaveya Janice Curtis Greene Sligo Creek Hedge School Organ Grinder Lola & Master Bob George Stephens & Kathy Westra Reuben Musgrave & Family Heather Lloyd, Kipyn Martin and Wendy Lanxner Bruce Hutton & Andy Wallace Adam Bern & David Knight Ballad've Yurt Village Stage Storytelling Stage Cuddle-Up Stage Potomac Palisades Stage Chautauqua Stage Spanish Ballroom Crystal Pool Stage 12:00 12:00 1:00 1:00 2:00 2:00 3:00 3:00 4:00 4:00 5:00 5:00 6:00 6:00 7:00 7:00

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Saturday May 31, 2014

Rockville High SchoolPipe and Drums Band

Tango Dance

Free Waltz

French DanceWorkshop

Family Dancewith BobMathis

EnglishCountry Dance

Cajun Dance

Son CositaSeria

ParaguayanHarp

Cantosur

SoumyaChakraverty

Irish Songs inAmerica

The IllustratedSong

Persian-Flamencowith Roya, Ricardo

and Anna

Blue RhythmBoys

Lynn Hollyfield& Company

New Old TimeString Bandwith Speedy

Tolliver

Ian Walters &Matt Kelley

Sheryl SearsQuartet

Jonny Grave

Squeezers

Roustabout

Iona

BluePanamuse

CelebratingPete Seeger

Reverb

ChristylezBacon

Magpie

Randy Barrett& Dede

Wyland withMama Tried

Mark H.Rooney Taiko

School

Halau Ho'omauI ka Wai Ola O

Hawai'i

Honky TonkConfidential

FlamencoAparacio

Joe Uehlein &the U-Liners

Everly BrothersTribute

The NewCentury with

ShannonDunne

Tim LivengoodAnne Sheldon &Jane Dorfman

MargaretChatham

Diane Macklin

Noa Baum

MichaelFlemingMerrilleePallansch

Babá JamalKoram

Ming Diaz

Bill Mayhew

GeraldineBuckley

Slaveya

Janice CurtisGreene

Sligo CreekHedge School

Organ GrinderLola & Master

BobGeorge

Stephens &Kathy Westra

ReubenMusgrave &

Family

Heather Lloyd,Kipyn Martinand Wendy

LanxnerBruce Hutton &Andy Wallace

Adam Bern &David Knight

Ballad've

Yurt VillageStage

StorytellingStage

Cuddle-UpStage

PotomacPalisades

StageChautauqua

StageSpanish

BallroomCrystal Pool

Stage12:00 12:00

1:00 1:00

2:00 2:00

3:00 3:00

4:00 4:00

5:00 5:00

6:00 6:00

7:00 7:00

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Sunday June 1, 2014

PolkaWorkshop

Morris DanceWorkshop

ArmenianDance

MatreshkiDance

Company, withSamovar

Klezmer Dancewith Machaya

Contra Dancewith FrogHammer

SaltanahEnsemble

Flory Jagoda &Friends

Greek NubianCollective

WashingtonToho Koto

Society

SarbariGangopadhyay

Karpouzi Trio

WashingtonChinese Erhu

Society

Trio Sefardi

Morris Teams

PolyphonicHarmonies of

Eastern Europe

K'hantati LosAndes

Culkin Schoolof Irish Dance

Archie's BluesBarbershop

Rick Franklin &Tom Mindte

Alpha DogAcoustic Blues

Ladies DoneWaiting

ShenandoahRun

FSGW 50thAnniversaryCelebration

Bill Baker

King StreetBluegrass

JessePalidofsky

Group

Music PilgrimTrio

New SunshineSkiffle Band

OCEAN

SuzanneBrindamour,

Allison Shapira,and Bob Clayton

OrchesterPraževica

PositiveVibrations

Youth SteelOrchestra

Little Bit aBlues

Ruthie and theWranglers

Billy ThompsonBand

Zoe Sagalow

Bob Rovinsky

RueyfenHarmonLaura J.Bobrow

PenelopeFleming

Barbara Effron

TwinbrookTellers

Jennifer Hine

Gary Lloyd

Ballads Swap

Lulu's Fate

RenéeBrachfeldConjureWomanCharles

BearfighterReddoor

Laura Baron

HooverUprights

Siobhan Quinn &Michael Bowers

Lilt

Reed Martin

Riki Schneyer

Ramon Tasat &Emmanuel

TrifilioGlyn Collinson &Andrew Marcus

Yurt VillageStage

StorytellingStage

Cuddle-UpStage

PotomacPalisades

StageChautauqua

StageSpanish

BallroomCrystal Pool

Stage12:00 12:00

1:00 1:00

2:00 2:00

3:00 3:00

4:00 4:00

5:00 5:00

6:00 6:00

7:00 7:00

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Saturday May 31, 2014Yurt Village Stage

12:00-12:30 Geraldine BuckleyPerformers:

Geraldine BuckleyDescription:

Ride the Magic Carpet Tales -- Take a magic carpet ride withGeraldine Buckley and encounter kings and castles, bravewoodchoppers, determined damsels, and ferocious fairies.

12:30-1:00 SlaveyaPerformers:

Slaveya Vocal EnsembleDescription:

From dissonant laments to soothing lullabies and engaging dancesongs, Slaveya explores the a cappella harmonies of Balkan andEastern European women's traditions.

1:00-1:30 Janice Curtis GreenePerformers:

Janice Curtis GreeneDescription:

Fun with Animals -- Find out what animals had to say when they couldtalk as Janice the Griot to tell folktales from the African Diaspora, withpuppets.

1:30-2:15 Sligo Creek Hedge SchoolPerformers:

Sligo Creek Hedge SchoolDescription:

Young campers from the Sligo Creek Hedge School present atraditional Irish jam session, led by Karen Ashbrook.

Recordings:"Hill of Erin"

2:30-3:00 Organ Grinder Lola & Master BobPerformers:

Christiana DrapkinRobert Walker

Description:Lola sings popular German street songs while Bob turns theirhand-crafted crank organ. Since the 1700s, organ grinders spreadentertainment, news, and gossip to the working poor.

3:00-3:30 George Stephens & Kathy WestraPerformers:

George StephensKathy Westra

Description:

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This harmonizing duo shares contemporary and traditional songsevoking a sense of place -- from a fishing village to a weaving mill tothe great outdoors.

3:30-4:00 Reuben Musgrave & FamilyPerformers:

Elizabeth MusgraveJon MusgraveReuben Musgrave

Description:With his rich voice and impressive guitar picking style, ReubenMusgrave deftly weaves his way through traditional, contemporary,and original songs.

4:15-5:00 Heather Lloyd, Kipyn Martin and Wendy LanxnerPerformers:

Wendy LanxnerHeather LloydKipyn Martin

Description:Magic happens when three songwriters share "in the round." Heatheris a co-founder of Ilyaimy. Kipyn won multiple awards at 2013 MidAtlantic Song Contest. Wendy leads Wendy and the Lost Boys and ishouse musician with Lumina Stage.

5:00-5:30 Bruce Hutton & Andy WallacePerformers:

Bruce HuttonAndy Wallace

Description:Treasured traditional musicians Bruce Hutton and Andy Wallace reachinto their encyclopedic knowledge of American music to share themusic and songs they love.

5:45-6:15 Adam Bern & David KnightPerformers:

Adam BernDavid Knight

Description:Fiddlers Adam Bern and David Knight play tunes from Cape BretonIsland in the musical style brought to North America by Scottishimmigrants.

6:30-7:00 Ballad'vePerformers:

Ballad'veDescription:

Influenced by shape-note singing, early blues, and contemporaryartists, Ballad've intertwines close vocal harmonies, finger-styleguitar, blues banjo, and rhythms from across the globe.

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Saturday May 31, 2014Storytelling Stage

1:45-2:00 Tim LivengoodPerformers:

Tim LivengoodDescription:

Fifteen! -- This storyteller/astrophysicist/science educator will be asfunny as time permits.

2:00-2:30 Anne Sheldon & Jane DorfmanPerformers:

Jane DorfmanAnne Lane Sheldon

Description:Caution: Women with Spindles -- Anne Sheldon tells folktales ofwomen armed with spindles and needles. Jane Dorfman tells of a girlwho knits her way to freedom.

Recordings:Poems from the Celtic Tradition; Book available: Adventures of aFaithful Counselor

2:30-3:00 Margaret ChathamPerformers:

Margaret ChathamDescription:

Br'er Rabbit Figures it Out -- Veteran storyteller Margaret Chathamtells traditional tales of our local trickster rabbit that the whole familywill enjoy.

Recordings:Cat Tales -- cassette

3:00-3:30 Diane MacklinPerformers:

Diane Y MacklinDescription:

There Once Was...and Was Not! With her lyrical voice and dancinghands, Diane Macklin tells enchanting stories that speak to the heart,soul, and funny bone.

3:30-4:00 Noa BaumPerformers:

Noa BaumDescription:

Lessons from the Ancients -- Celebrated storyteller Noa Baum bringswisdom and wonder in tales from around the world to help usremember, reconnect, and rejoice.

Recordings:

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Award winnning "Far Away and Close to Home" (Parents' ChoiceRecommended)

4:00-4:30 Michael FlemingPerformers:

Michael FlemingDescription:

Clever Girls Save the Day! -- All ages will revel in stories of strongyoung women who use their heads, told by veteran storyteller MichaelFleming.

4:30-5:00 Merrillee PallanschPerformers:

Merrillee PallanschDescription:

Domestic Trials and Tribulations: Ups and Downs the World Around --Drawn to stories of the wise and the foolish, Merrillee Pallansch oftenmixes her stories with music.

5:00-5:30 Babá Jamal KoramPerformers:

Baba Jamal KoramDescription:

Stories in the African American Griotic Tradition -- Storyteller BabaJamal Koram uses stories to inspire, enourage, and uplift the positivegrowth of children.

Recordings:CD Titles: Live for the Little Ones, Aesop: Tales of Aethiop the African,Crows in the Corn, The Eagle and the Chickens, The New Bruh Rabbit,Story Wisdom (with Brother StoryDrum). CD ROM: African AmericanGriot Tales

5:30-6:00 Ming DiazPerformers:

Ming DiazDescription:

Travel to Old Russia and Meet the Czar -- We'll also find a thumb-sizedman with a moustache two meters long, a prince, and Baba Yaga.

6:00-6:30 Bill MayhewPerformers:

Bill MayhewDescription:

Beowulf -- Bill Mayhew gives a rousing telling of an ancientsuper-hero. Who can stand up to the monster Grendel's fury? OnlyBeowulf!

Recordings:D. Crockett, the Cyclops, and Me

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Saturday May 31, 2014Cuddle-Up Stage

12:00-12:45 IonaPerformers:

IonaDescription:

Creating a rich tapestry of Celtic music, Iona intertwines thetraditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, theIsle of Man, Asturies, and Galicia, as well as their transplants inAmerica.

Recordings:Branching Out, Birken Tree, The Sound of Iona, Nutmeg and Ginger,Holding Our Own, Back to Our Roots

1:00-1:45 Blue PanamusePerformers:

Blue PanamuseDescription:

Blues and swing tunes from the golden age of radio get the BluePanamuse treatment with Donna Fletcher's sassy vocals and tasty licksfrom Pearl Bailes, Skip Casale, Jeff Clair, Tom Cox, Ron Goad, andBruce Lebovitz.

2:00-3:00 Celebrating Pete SeegerPerformers:

Greg ArtznerTerry LeoninoReuben MusgraveDan SchatzJoe UehleinAndy Wallace

Description:Join musicians privileged to work with legendary Pete Seeger as theyshare personal stories and lead songs that are his legacy to us. (GregArtzner, Terry Leonino, Reuben Musgrave, Dan Schatz, Joe Uehlein,Andy Wallace)

3:15-4:00 ReverbPerformers:

ReverbDescription:

With firm roots in the traditions of African-American quartet harmonygroups, the men of Reverb use only their voices to bring warmth andstyle to traditional and composed songs.

Recordings:"Reverb", "The Mission Statement"

4:15-5:00 Christylez Bacon

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Performers:Chris "Christylez" Bacon

Description:Grammy-nominated progressive hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon tellsstories while muti-tasking on djembe, guitar, and human beat-box.

5:15-6:00 MagpiePerformers:

MagpieDescription:

Celebrating their 40th year together, Magpie is renowned for finemusicianship and harmonies on folk, country, and jazz songs, and fortheir dedication to social justice.

Recordings:The long-awaited 10th Magpie CD, a celebration of their 30thanniversary of making music together is entitled "Raise Your Voice"and features original songs as well as some often-requested songs byfriends, colleagues and musical heroes. A complete discography isavailable on the website: www.magpiemusic.com

6:15-7:00 Randy Barrett & Dede Wyland with Mama TriedPerformers:

Mama TriedDescription:

Recognized as two of the area's best vocalists, Randy and Dede andtheir all-star group Mama Tried present electrifying traditional andprogressive bluegrass harmonies and instrumentals.

Recordings:Randy Barrett: Lights of Home; Each & Every Day. Dede Wyland:Everything That Glitters; Ticket Back - A Retrospective." (with TonyTrishka). Dede is working on a new album that will be available in thefall.

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Saturday May 31, 2014Potomac Palisades Stage

12:00-12:45 Mark H. Rooney Taiko SchoolPerformers:

Mark RooneyMark H Rooney Taiko School

Description:Japanese taiko drumming is a powerful synergy of sound and dynamicmovement. Mark Rooney has studied, performed, and taught taiko inJapan, Europe, and the United States. Today, his students demonstratethis exciting art form.

1:00-1:45 Halau Ho'omau I ka Wai Ola O Hawai'iPerformers:

Halau Ho'omau I ka Wai Ola O Hawai'iDescription:

Master teacher Kumu Hula Manu Ikaika leads the musicians anddancers in this group, bringing to life Hawaiian chant, ancient andcontemporary hula, and the music of the ukulele and ancient hulaimplements.

2:00-2:45 Honky Tonk ConfidentialPerformers:

Honky Tonk ConfidentialDescription:

With witty songwriting and a sound rooted in country and westernswing, the award-winning Honky Tonk Confidential is one of the area'sfavorite alt-country bands.

Recordings:CDsRoad Kill Stew and Other News (with Bob Schieffer)Who Gets the Fruitcake this Year?Your Trailer or Mine?Honky Tonk Confidential

3:00-3:45 Flamenco AparacioPerformers:

Flamenco AparicioDescription:

The dancers and musicians of Flamenco Aparacio showcasechoreographies by Edwin Aparicio, company founder and director.They come from several different cultural backgrounds to celebrateflamenco, the legendary art form rooted in ancient Andalusia.

4:00-4:45 Joe Uehlein & the U-LinersPerformers:

U-LinersDescription:

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The U-Liners provide a unique blend of folk, rock, and country.Described as Woody Guthrie meets Merle Haggard meets Jerry Garcia,the U-Liners bring the best in roots music and songs of our time.

5:00-6:00 Everly Brothers TributePerformers:

Bill BakerDerek BrockDavid JacksonMatt KelleyDavid OzielDiana QuinnRic SweeneyIan WaltersMike WoodsDede WylandHonky Tonk Confidential

Description:The legendary Everly Brothers' pioneering music crossed country andR&B and helped give birth to rock and roll. An all-star band andharmony-singing duos pay tribute with Everly songs that are etched inour musical hearts.

6:15-7:00 The New Century with Shannon DunnePerformers:

Peter BriceThe New Century with Shannon Dunne

Description:The New Century American Irish-Arts Company presents IrishTraditional music, step dance, and sean-nós dance from Maryland.Featuring many of the area's top artists, this performance is acollaboration between New Century and sean-nós dancer ShannonDunne.

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Saturday May 31, 2014Chautauqua Stage

12:15-1:00 Son Cosita SeriaPerformers:

Son Cosita SeriaDescription:

The musicians in Son Cosita Seria play son jarocho, traditional stringmusic from Veracruz, Mexico. The music has Spanish, indigenous, andWest African roots, and is played at community celebrations calledfandangos, where they dance zapateado.

1:00-1:30 Paraguayan HarpPerformers:

Hector MunozUlises Rodriguez

Description:Hector Muñoz on harp and Ulises Rodriguez on guitar presentParaguayan music, playing the traditional arrangements of theGuarani people.

1:45-2:30 CantosurPerformers:

CantosurDescription:

Cantosur performs South American folk music and Brazilian classicsplus some original tunes, seasoned with a touch of jazz. VocalistCecilia Esquivel is joined by some of the area's top Latin jazzmusicians.

2:45-3:30 Soumya ChakravertyPerformers:

Soumya ChakravertyDebu Nayak

Description:On the sarod, a popular North Indian stringed instrument, SoumyaChakraverty interprets ragas that have been passed down throughgenerations. His ensemble includes Samia Ahman (vocals) and DebuNayak (tabla).

3:45-4:45 Irish Songs in AmericaPerformers:

Peter BriceMelissa Weaver DunningKate HendersonGeorge LewettConnie McKennaLisa NullBetsy O'MalleyMeara O'Malley

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Description:Lisa Null, Peter Brice, Melissa Weaver Dunning, George Lewett,Connie McKenna, and Betsy O'Malley share Irish songs found inAmerica and Irish-American songs that could only have come from theNew World.

5:00-5:45 The Illustrated SongPerformers:

Christiana DrapkinKatherine FaheyRebekah KirkmanRobert Walker

Description:Treat your eyes and ears to illustrated songs. Christiana Drapkin(Organ Grinder Lola) sings German street ballads illustrated by hermother’s posters, while Katherine Fahey’s crankies are long scrolls ofart backlit with shadow puppets.

6:00-6:45 Persian-Flamenco with Roya, Ricardo and AnnaPerformers:

Roya BahramiRicardo MarlowAnna Menendez

Description:Roya Bahrami (santurs, vocals) and Ricardo Marlow (flamenco guitar)perform Roya's innoative compositions blending Persian melodies andpoetry with Spanish flamenco. Dynamic Anna Menendez interpretsthe music in flamenco dance.

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Saturday May 31, 2014Spanish Ballroom

12:00-12:15 Rockville High School Pipe and Drums BandPerformers:

The Rockville High School Pipe BandDescription:

Join the parade through the park with pipers and drummers from theRockville High School Pipe Band, founded in 1961 as Maryland's firsthigh school pipe band.

12:15-1:15 Tango DancePerformers:

Tango Mercurio OrchestraDescription:

Learn the movement language of Argentine tango with TangoMercurio, a non-profit organization dedicated to building communitythrough dance. Live music is provided by the group's all-volunteerCommunity Tango Orchestra.

1:15-2:00 Free WaltzPerformers:

Catherine ChapmanCritical Mass

Description:Waltz your cares away on the best dance floor on the East Coast to thewonderful music of Critical Mass.

2:00-3:00 French Dance WorkshopPerformers:

Leslie BarrLynn BaumeisterAndrea Hoag

Description:Learn French bourrées, circle mixers, and other couple dances fromcentral France with Lynn Baumeister (dance instruction) and LeslieBarr and Andrea Hoag (fiddles).

3:00-4:00 Family Dance with Bob MathisPerformers:

Marc GlickmanBob MathisSligo Creek Hedge School

Description:The whole family will enjoy joining the easy dances taught by BobMathis. Teen musicians from the Sligo Creek Hedge School, led byKaren Ashbrook, provide the lively music.

4:00-5:00 English Country DancePerformers:

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Keith GillisColleen ReedTom SpilsburyJeff Steinberg

Description:Dance to the elegant quiet, demure, and flowing dances of the Englishcountryside. Tom Spilsbury will call, with music by Keith Gillis(guitar), Colleen Reed (flute), and Jeff Steinberg (fiddle).

5:00-6:00 Cajun DancePerformers:

Cypress TrioDescription:

Be transported to Louisiana as you learn the steps and dance to theinfectious Cajun two-steps, waltzes, and more of Cypress Trio; noexperience necessary!

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Saturday May 31, 2014Crystal Pool Stage

12:00-12:45 Blue Rhythm BoysPerformers:

Blue Rhythm BoysDescription:

Feast on a smoky mix of hot jazz, blues, and hokum when the all-starBlue Rhythm Boys take the stage. (Tom Mitchell/vocals, guitar; JimStephanson/vocals, guitar; Vince McCool/trumpet; and JohnPreviti/upright bass.)

1:00-1:45 Lynn Hollyfield & CompanyPerformers:

David AbeJimmy BrinkCarey CreedMary Gordon HallLynn Hollyfield

Description:Influenced by the jazz greats and contemporary artists,singer-songwriter Lynn Hollyfield brings her powerful voice to songsthat mingle wit, a smoky sweetness, and thoughtful observations ofthe world.

2:00-2:45 New Old Time String Band with Speedy TolliverPerformers:

Speedy Tolliver and the New Old-Time String BandDescription:

Presenting a rich repertoire of traditional American roots music, thisperformance of the New Old Time String Band will feature legendaryVirginia Heritage Award winner Speedy Tolliver, now in his 90s, onfiddle.

3:00-3:30 Ian Walters & Matt KelleyPerformers:

Matt KelleyIan Walters

Description:Catch the good vibes as Ian Walters' mean piano and Matt Kelley'sblazing guitar deliver spirited and soulful interpretations of classicblues, rockabilly, and American standards.

3:45-4:30 Sheryl Sears QuartetPerformers:

Sears QuartetDescription:

Be transported to an intimate club when vocalist Sheryl Sears deliverssoulful, sultry classic blues, accompanied by David Jackson(bass/vocals), David Oziel (guitar/vocals), and Harold Moss

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(harmonica).4:45-5:15 Jonny Grave

Performers:Jon Musgrave

Description:With his slide guitar arrangements of old blues tunes andtradition-rooted original songs, Jonny Grave honors the old masterswith a style all his own.

5:30-6:15 SqueezersPerformers:

SqueezersDescription:

This merry showcase features concertinas an a melodeon squeezingout English, klezmer, jazz, Scandinavian, and music hall tunes as JimBesser, Bill Brown, Randy Stein, and Gus Vorhees take the stage.

6:30-7:00 RoustaboutPerformers:

Lars HanslinBruce HuttonChris RomaineRoustabout

Description:The rural South comes alive again in the rousing old-time string bandsongs and music of Roustabout (Chris Romaine, Lars Hanslin, andBruce Hutton).

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Sunday June 1, 2014Yurt Village Stage

12:00-12:30 Lulu's FatePerformers:

Lulu's FateDescription:

Blending virtuoso playing with stunning three-part harmonies, Lulu'sFate performs traditional Appalachian, southern string band, andcountry blues as well as original songs and instrumental tunes.

12:30-1:00 Renée BrachfeldPerformers:

Renée BrachfeldDescription:

Juggling Storyteller -- Award-winning Reneé Brachfeld tells storiesfrom around the world interspersed with amazing jugging feats; bestfor adults and children ages 5 and up.

1:00-1:30 Conjure WomanPerformers:

Conjure WomanDescription:

Named for a mysterious woman who helped people with troubles,Conjure Woman's distinctive voice brings life to African-Americanexperiences in blues, work songs, and ring shouts.

1:30-2:00 Charles Bearfighter ReddoorPerformers:

Charles Bearfighter ReddoorDescription:

Native American Myths and Legends -- Imagine sitting around the fireand listening to stories of the past in its flickering shadows.

2:00-2:45 Laura BaronPerformers:

Laura BaronPat QuinnLisa Taylor

Description:Award-winning song poet Laura Baron is known for powerful vocalsand passionate delivery of her folk, blues, and jazz songs. She is joinedby Pat Quinn (bass) and Lisa Taylor (percussion).

3:00-3:30 Hoover UprightsPerformers:

Hoover UprightsDescription:

Known for their spirited old-time string band music, theaward-winning Hoover Uprights specialize in jaunty tunes with an

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irresistible beat.Recordings:

Young Fogies Vol2, Appalachian Sting Band Music Festival3:30-4:00 Siobhan Quinn & Michael Bowers

Performers:Michael BowersSiobhán Quinn

Description:Brimming with compelling songs and seamless harmonies,award-winning performers Siobhan Quinn and Michael Bowers paintdynamic, colorful stories with rich original and traditional music.

Recordings:Dreamers, Lovers, and Outlaws - Siobhán and MichaelMichael - Reluctant Believer,Angel on My ShoulderSiobhán - Two rivers, Bone Shakers

4:15-4:45 LiltPerformers:

Keith CarrTina EckPhillip Stacy

Description:Tina Eck (flute, whistle) and Keith Carr (bouzouki, banjo, mandolin)capture the essentials of traditional Irish music. Dancers from theCulkin School add visual and percussive excitement.

4:45-5:15 Reed MartinPerformers:

Reed MartinDescription:

Among the finest old-time banjo players alive, Reed Martin combineshis virtuosic claw hammer style with a musicologist's mindfulness forthe history of the tunes he loves.

Recordings:"Old Time Banjo" CD released in 1996. (37 solo tunes and a 20-pagebooklet.)

5:15-5:45 Riki SchneyerPerformers:

Riki SchneyerDescription:

With a special interest in unaccompanied singing from the AfricanAmerican, Appalachian, and British Isles traditions, Riki Schneyer'smusic reflects her many multicultural influences.

6:00-6:30 Ramon Tasat & Emmanuel TrifilioPerformers:

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Ramon TasatEmmanuel Trifilio

Description:Enjoy tango at its finest with Argentinians Emmanuel Trifilio(bandoneon) and tenor Ramon Tasat (vocals). Each has performedwith renowned artists and orchestras around the world.

6:30-7:00 Glyn Collinson & Andrew MarcusPerformers:

Glyn CollinsonAndrew Marcus

Description:On guitar and bouzouki, Glyn Collinson performs original andtraditional songs from his native Britain with wit and energy, joined bylively accordionist Andrew Marcus.

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Sunday June 1, 2014Storytelling Stage

1:45-2:00 Zoe SagalowPerformers:

Zoe SagalowDescription:

Morgan and the Pot of Brains -- Find out why when you're smart, it'ssmart to compensate.

2:00-2:30 Bob RovinskyPerformers:

Robert RovinskyDescription:

When Values Clash - Bob Rovinsky tells stories that cross time, spangenerations, and chart our changing cultures; most suitable for adultsand older children.

2:30-3:00 Rueyfen HarmonPerformers:

Rueyfen HarmonDescription:

Tales from the Chinese Zodiac -- Find out why the cat was not includedin tales from Rueyfen Harmon's native China, plus a lion dance forkids.

3:00-3:30 Laura J. BobrowPerformers:

Laura J. BobrowDescription:

Tales of Old Japan -- The whole family will enjoy Laura Bobrow's folktales from the island nation of Japan.

3:30-4:00 Penelope FlemingPerformers:

Penelope FlemingDescription:

Monkey Mischief -- Come hear stories about a few silly (and sly)simians and discover why a barrel of monkeys really IS so much fun!

4:00-4:30 Barbara EffronPerformers:

Barbara EffronDescription:

Story-Songs of Pete Seeger -- Storyteller/guitarist Barbara Effronpresents some of the story-songs that Pete Seeger made famous, suchas the Foolish Frog and Abiyoyo.

4:30-5:00 Twinbrook TellersPerformers:

Twinbrook Tellers

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Description:Tales of Magic and Adventure -- All ages will enjoy tales by theseyoung tellers from the Dogwood Dogs 4H Club in Montgomery County.

5:00-5:30 Jennifer HinePerformers:

Jennifer HineDescription:

Take the Scary with the Sweet -- British teller Jennifer Hines spinsscary folk tales about the night the moon fell to Earth and Talilypo, aforest-dwelling monster from West Virginia.

5:30-6:00 Gary LloydPerformers:

Gary LloydDescription:

Chocolate-Covered Fairy Tales -- Tales as sweet as candy and zerocalories per listener are treats for the whole family.

6:00-7:00 Ballads SwapPerformers:

Charlie BaumLisa NullLinda Rice-JohnstonDon Stallone

Description:The storytelling continues: ballads are stories that are sung. CharlieBaum, Lisa Null, Linda Rice-Johnston, Don Stallone spin ancient andmodern tales through tunes.

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Sunday June 1, 2014Cuddle-Up Stage

12:00-12:45 Shenandoah RunPerformers:

Shenandoah RunDescription:

This large ensemble of versatile singer/instrumentalists applies thestyle of folk revival groups of the 50s and 60s to everything fromclassic American revival standards to current songwriters

1:00-2:00 FSGW 50th Anniversary CelebrationPerformers:

Mary CliffMia GardinerCarly GewirzDebbie HuttonMike RiversRiki SchneyerAndy Wallace

Description:Musicians and folk enthusiasts there from the beginning and earlyyears share stories and songs from the rich 50-year history of theFolklore Society of Greater Washington. (Mary Cliff, Mia Gardiner,Carly Gewirz, Debbie Hutton, Mike Rivers, Ricki Schneyer, AndyWallace)

2:15-3:00 Bill BakerPerformers:

Bill BakerDescription:

With wise and witty original songs and melodies that linger, BillBaker's songs are influenced by his lifetime of listening to and playingtraditional American music. Bill is joined by Steve Bloom/percussion,Derek Brock/guitar, and Scott Giambusso/bass.

Recordings:Recent CD.

3:15-4:00 King Street BluegrassPerformers:

King Street BluegrassDescription:

With rich vocal harmonies, fine musicianship, and clear love of makingmusic, King Street Bluegrass brings energy and heart to bluegrass,country, and original songs.

4:15-5:00 Jesse Palidofsky GroupPerformers:

Scott Giambusso

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Seth KibelJesse Palidofsky

Description:With original songs that touch the mind, heart, and funnybone, JessePalidofsky's soulful vocals and musical arrangements reflect the richdiversity of his Detroit origins. He is joined by Seth Kibel (reeds/flute)and Scott Giambuso (bass).

5:15-6:00 Music Pilgrim TrioPerformers:

Bob AbbotVladimir FridmanSeth Kibel

Description:Blending influences from around the world with exceptionalimprovisational talent, Bob Abbott, Seth Kibel, and Vladmir Fridmanexpress their passion for jazz, klezmer, Russian, and Latin Americanmusical styles.

6:15-7:00 New Sunshine Skiffle BandPerformers:

New Sunshine Skiffle BandDescription:

Wrap up your weekend with the irresistible sounds of the NewSunshine Skiffle Band. Delighting Festival audiences since 1982 withtheir jugband/ragtime/jazz tunes, the band's great array ofinstruments includes the unusual -- washboard, gutbucket, musicalsaw, and more.

Recordings:CD (1991) still in print from Rounder. Our alter-ego small groupRazz'm Jazz'm has a new CD this year- Patuxent Music CD-131.

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Sunday June 1, 2014Potomac Palisades Stage

12:00-12:45 OCEANPerformers:

OceanDescription:

“Celtic Music for Ancient Moderns!” From soaring vocals to fieryfiddle tunes; from centuries-old songs to memorable new songs with aCeltic accent, OCEAN blends the timelessness of tradition with thepower of pop.

Recordings:•Song of Solstice: Celtic Music for Midwinter• OCEAN: Songs for the Night Sea Journey •High Tea (with the New St. George)

Upcoming Performances:Friday, June 20 – 7:30 to 10:00 p.m - 333 Coffeehouse, SummerSolstice Concert. Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 51 Dubois Rd.,Annapolis, MD 21401.

June 27-29 - Old Songs Festival. Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY.http://www.oldsongs.org/festival/ Saturday, July 12 – “Celebrating with Pride on the Potomac.” 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. at Piscataway Park, 3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD20607.

August 3-10 – Jennifer Cutting and Stephen Winick teach folksongcourses at Augusta Heritage Center’s “Vocal Week” at Davis & ElkinsCollege in Elkins, West Virginia. https://augustaheritagecenter.org/

Saturday, September 6 – Celtic Society of Southern Maryland’s WinterCeltic Music Festival (OCEAN Quartet). 2 to 4 p.m. - AfternoonWorkshops taught by Jennifer, Lisa, Steve, and Andrew. 7:30 to 9:30p.m. – Evening Concert by OCEAN Quartet. www.cssm.org

Sunday, September 7 – Takoma Park Folk Festival (OCEAN Quartet). Info at: http://www.tpff.org/

Saturday, October 25 – time TBA. House Concert at Lee Shapiro’s. Sharon, Massachusetts.

Saturday, November 1, 8:00 p.m. – The Mainstay, 5753 Main St, RockHall, MD. Tickets: $15. Call to reservehttp://www.mainstayrockhall.org/

Saturday, December 6, 8:00 p.m. – Folkstage, Chicago, Illinois.

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One-hour concert for live studio audience, broadcast live from thestudio of WFMT Chicago, immediately preceding host Rich Warren’sfolk show, “Midnight Special.” www.midnightspecial.org/folkstage.htm

1:00-1:45 Suzanne Brindamour, Allison Shapira, and Bob ClaytonPerformers:

Suzanne BrindamourBob ClaytonAllison Shapira

Description:Synchronicity happens when songwriters share "in the round."Suzanne's songs have been featured on PBS and National Geographicchannels. Allison's gorgeous soprano has been compared to Joan Baez.Bob's engaging songs are full of wit and wisdom.

2:00-2:45 Orchester PraževicaPerformers:

Orchester PraževicaDescription:

Directed by Slovak guitarist and singer Tomáš Drgoň, OrchesterPraževica plays high energy music from the tradition of EasternEuropean czardas folk dance tradition as well as gypsy swinginfluenced by jazz and blues.

3:00-3:45 Positive Vibrations Youth Steel OrchestraPerformers:

Positive Vibrations Youth Steel OrchestraDescription:

The young musicians of Positive Vibrations perform with flare andstyle as they demonstrate the diversity of the steel pan instrument,performing classical, jazz, pop, and calypso music.

4:00-4:45 Little Bit a BluesPerformers:

Eric SelbyJay SummerourWarner Williams

Description:Songster Warner Williams is a National Heritage Fellow with a guitarstyle all his own. Jay Summerour soars on the harmonica. Eric Selbyprovides tasteful percussion for these treasured Festival favorites.

5:00-5:45 Ruthie and the WranglersPerformers:

Ruthie and the WranglersDescription:

From original country songs to rousing surf instrumentals, Ruthieand the Wranglers play American roots music. Their clever lyrics, highenergy, and spritely hillbilly harmonies set them apart from all therest.

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6:00-7:00 Billy Thompson BandPerformers:

Billy Thompson BandDescription:

Veteran artist Billy Thompson has electrified audiences across theUnited States and throughout Europe with his searing guitar licks andsoulful vocals in a unique, amalgamated gumbo of blues styles.

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Sunday June 1, 2014Chautauqua Stage

12:00-12:45 Saltanah EnsemblePerformers:

SaltanahDescription:

With the soulful cry of the ney flute, the dancing strings of the qanun,and the complex rhythms of the darbuka, Saltanah Ensemble will takeyou on an Arabian journey. "Saltanah" is the exalted state a musicianmay experience.

1:00-1:45 Flory Jagoda & FriendsPerformers:

Howard BassSusan GaetaFlory Jagoda

Description:Through touching Ladino songs and stories of her youth, Flory Jagoda,a National Heritage Fellow, draws audiences into her life in Sarajevo,Bosnia. She is joined by an ensemble of her musician friends.

Recordings:3 recordings and Flory Jagoda Songbook

2:00-2:45 Greek Nubian CollectivePerformers:

Greek Nubian CollectiveDescription:

Greek native and international instrumentalist Spyros Koliavasilis,joins forces with Sudanese Nubian artist Mosno Al-Moseeki for aperformance like no other.

3:00-3:45 Washington Toho Koto SocietyPerformers:

Washington Toho Koto SocietyDescription:

The Washington Toho Koto Society, founded by director KyokoOkamoto in 1971, performs Japanese traditional and classical musicwith the distinctive, lovely sounds of the plucked strings of the koto --a 13-string, 6-foot long zither-like instrument

Recordings:Tapes - Washington Toho Koto Society Selections, Vols. I, II, III. CD -"Celebration 1973-1993", "Silver Anniversary 1971-1996"

4:00-4:30 Sarbari GangopadhyayPerformers:

Amit DeyHindola GangopadhyaySarbari Gangopadhyay

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Nagesh KanvindeSiddhartha LahiriMohammad MajidJiju NairChitto Naskar

Description:Award-winning Hindustani classical vocalist Sarbari Gangopadhyayhas performed throuhgout India and the United States. She is founderof the Aradhana School of Music.

4:45-5:15 Karpouzi TrioPerformers:

Spyros KoliavasilisMargaret LoomisLen Newman

Description:Playing traditional music from the mainland and islands of Greece,Karpouzi is made up of Spyros Koliavasilis (vocals, oud, laouto,kemane) Margaret Loomis (santouri), and Len Newman (laouto).

5:30-6:15 Washington Chinese Erhu SocietyPerformers:

Washington Chinese ErhuDescription:

The erhu is a traditional Chinese bowed two-string instrument, orChinese fiddle. Other instruments in the orchestra include the wenqin,dizi (flute), yangqin, and guqin. The Washington Chinese Erhu Societyis led by Dr. Xiabin Guan.

6:30-7:00 Trio SefardiPerformers:

Trio SefardiDescription:

Combining respect for the traditions of Sephardic music with acreative approach to arranging and scoring, Trio Sefardi brings thevibrant past into the living present.

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Sunday June 1, 2014Spanish Ballroom

12:00-1:00 Polka WorkshopPerformers:

Herb FredricksenAlte Kameraden

Description:Start your day with polka, one of the world's most popular folk dances.Herb Fredricksen will show you how while Alte Kameraden, a 15-pieceBavarian band, plays the spirited music from the alpine villages ofCentral Europe.

1:00-2:00 Morris Dance WorkshopPerformers:

Jim BesserAndrew Marcus

Description:Learn to bash sticks together with the best of them! Andrew Marcusof the Foggy Bottom Morris Men will teach the basics of the fun,high-energy British folk dance whose origin goes back to the mists oftime (well, centuries) known as Morris dancing.

2:00-3:00 Armenian DancePerformers:

Arax Armenian Dance EnsembleDescription:

Learn the graceful and energetic moves of traditional Armenian lineand circle dances with the Arax Armenian Dance Ensemble, backed bytraditional Armenian music.

3:00-4:00 Matreshki Dance Company, with SamovarPerformers:

Matreshki Dance EnsemblesSamovar Russian Folk Music EnsembleZabava Ensemble

Description:Wearing bright traditional costumes, Metreshki's company of 30teenagers and children will perform Russian folk dances. Zabava, agroup of younger children, will also dance. Samovar will performRussian folk songs and music for the dancers.

4:00-5:00 Klezmer Dance with MachayaPerformers:

Machaya Klezmer BandDescription:

Dance to the nationally-acclaimed klezmer band, Machaya. Known forits authenticity, Machaya plays with the characteristic joyousexuberance and soulful wailing of this Jewish musical tradition.

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Recordings:What a Machaya, Machaya Klezmer Band

5:00-6:00 Contra Dance with Frog HammerPerformers:

Susan TaylorFrog Hammer

Description:Join the fun when Susan Taylor calls a contra dance with the bandFrog Hammer, known for its high-energy, innovative versions oftraditional tunes.

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Sunday June 1, 2014Crystal Pool Stage

7:00-7:00 Morris TeamsPerformers:

Arlington Northwest MorrisFoggy Bottom Morris MenRock Creek Morris Women

Description:Throughout the day in various locations around the park, you'll seeand hear the energetic dancing of three local Morris teams: ArlingtonNorthwest Morris, Foggy Bottom Morris Men, and Rock Creek MorrisWomen.

12:00-12:45 Polyphonic Harmonies of Eastern EuropePerformers:

NiaviSudrabavots

Description:A cappella folk groups Niavi and Sudrabavots showcase exquisitepolyphonic harmonies from the cultural traditions of Latvia, CaucasusGeorgia, and surrounding regions.

1:00-1:45 K'hantati Los AndesPerformers:

C.E.C. Sikuris K'hantati Los AndesDescription:

Drawing from the rich Quechua and Aymara traditions of the Andeanmountains, Centro de Expresion K'hantati Los Andes presents sikuris,an ancient musical style played on pan pipes and drums.

2:00-2:45 Culkin School of Irish DancePerformers:

Sean CulkinJesse WinchCulkin School of Traditional Irish Dance

Description:Enjoy the magic of traditional Irish music and dance with the CulkinSchool dancers. Jesse Winch and some of the area's leading Irishmusicians provide the music.

Recordings:One More Time

3:00-3:45 Archie's Blues BarbershopPerformers:

Archie Edwards Blues Heritage FoundationDescription:

Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation carries on the tradition ofweekly jams that bluesman Archie Edwards began more than 50 years

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ago at his barbershop. Hear a sample of what happens every Saturdaywhen Barbershop "regulars" play acoustic blues.

4:00-4:45 Rick Franklin & Tom MindtePerformers:

Rick FranklinTom Mindte

Description:Musical sparks fly when blues and ragtime guitarist Rick Franklinjoins forces with bluegrass mandolinist Tom Mindte in an entertainingjourney across musical genres.

Recordings:Doin' the Dozens -- Franklin and Harpe, Hokum Blues-- FranklinHarpe and Usilton

5:00-5:45 Alpha Dog Acoustic BluesPerformers:

Alpha Dog Acoustic BluesDescription:

This entertaining band tears it up on shuffles, boogies, and ballads,led by Roger Hart on harmonica/vocals with Tom Muck on guitar andNancy Lisi on bass.

6:00-6:45 Ladies Done WaitingPerformers:

Ladies Done WaitingDescription:

This versatile trio brings exquisite vocal harmonies to their eclecticrepertoire of blues, gospel, American classic, folk, and original songs.

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