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Project1:Layout 1 6/1/09 8:10 AM Page 1 WELCOME! �� Welcome to the new two-day Albuquerque Folk Festival! Some of the ﬁnest musicians and artists in New Mexico, the Southwest and the nation invite you to join them and participate in the joyful process of making folk �� music, dance, storytelling, and folk art. �� It is our hope that you will experience the joy in what we do and perhaps �� come to experience the folk arts long after the Festival is over. �� TABLE OF CONTENTS �� Schedule 1-19 �� Information 4 Rafﬂe / Silent Auction 6 �� Vendors 8, 10 �� Grantors, Sponsors and Donors 12, 14 �� Folk Festival in Old Town 14 Advertisers 14 �� Schedule at a Glance 20 �� Main Stage Artists 22 �� Program Notes 22-37 Musical Instrument Petting Zoo 37 �� Talent Contest / Band Scramble 38 �� Festival Staff 39 ��

� �� Friday 6:30 - 7:30 pm �� I Main Stage: Boulder Acoustic Society �� High energy American roots music Q Songwriter Showcase: Open Jam until closing �� M Storytelling: Mark Maravetz �� Workshops: 1 Traditional 5-string Banjo Styles (I) - Wayne Shrubsall

�� 2 Bluegrass Flatpick Guitar (I) - Gregg Daigle �� 3 Beginning Mandolin (B) - Laurie Phillips �� C (Stage 2) Bodhran (Irish Frame Drum) (B) - Shane �� Page �� S (6:15-7:00) Dance Tent: High Desert Dancers O Jam with the Band: Fiasco Brothers �� D Hosted Jam 1: Folk �� Katie Gill 1 City of Albuquerque Friday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Dear Albuquerque Folk Festival Artists and Attendees: I Main Stage: Talent Contest On behalf of the City of Albuquerque, it is once again a great pleasure to Workshops: welcome you to the Albuquerque Folk Festival on the occasion of its 11th Anniversary! Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment. 1 Bluegrass vs. Old-Time - Wayne Shrubsall, Bruce Thomson The City of Albuquerque is always proud to note this festival began as part of an “Arts in the Park” collaboration between the City and a small group 2 Fingerpicking Guitar - Pat Neff of enthusiastic volunteers in 1999. 3 Beginning Irish Fiddle (B) - Gary Papenhagen As Mayor of Albuquerque, I again want to extend a warm welcome to C (Stage 2) A Taste of Primal Soup: Introduction to the one and all. As you witness the extraordinary talents of all of the artists, Didgeridoo - Rev remember the fabulous attractions here in our great city. I invite you to visit the Balloon Museum, BioPark, Tingley Beach and the Albuquerque M Storytelling: The Green Woman Museum. O Jam with the Band: Open Jam I am pleased to once again welcome you all to the City of Albuquerque and Jam until closing the Southwest’s premier participatory folk-arts festival. D Hosted Jam 1: SingAlong Thank you to this year’s many sponsors, participants and volunteers. Jerry Grayson Sincerely, S Dance Tent: Swing and Country Dance until closing Syd Masters & the Swing Riders Martin J. Chávez Mayor of Albuquerque B Dance Building: Balkan Dance Party until closing Goddess of Arno Friday 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm All the talent in the world doesn’t mean a thing IF YOU CAN’T AFFORD THE RIGHT GUITAR. RIGHT GEAR. RIGHT PRICE. RIGHT HERE. I Main Stage: Talent Contest continued C Stage Two: Wagogo Singing Workshop 1 Workshop 1: Open jam Jam until closing M Storytelling: Ghost Stories Open Mic for Storytellers until closing D Hosted Jam 1: Mom’s Swing Tom Hunter Friday 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm

I Main Stage: Tish Hinojosa Contemporary folk & Tex-Mex

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3 FESTIVAL MISSION Saturday 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Albuquerque Folk Festival provides an opportunity for the public to C experience and participate in folk music, song, dance, storytelling, and Stage Two: Frog Fiddlers crafts through educational workshops, demonstrations and performances. L Demonstration Stage: Albuquerque Accordion Club Folk activities enhance community expression and the continuance of S cultural traditions. Dance Tent: Chinese Martial Arts

THE FOLK ETHIC Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 noon

The Albuquerque Folk Festival is devoted to the Folk Ethic and is focused I Main Stage: T.O. Combo on self-expression, community, friendship, and social consciousness. It is “Chicken Scratch” dance music non-commercial. It embraces the arts with an emphasis on participation rather than virtuoso talent. Enjoyment is discovered through personal C Stage Two: Wing and a Prayer involvement rather than fame through performance and recording. Those Old-time, cowboy, country gospel who are skillful at an activity are willing to teach beginners, for they L were once beginners themselves who learned from others willing to help Demonstration Stage: Saiorse (Celtic) without cost. Following the Folk Ethic demonstrates that enriching others Energetic instrumentals and rousing vocals through sharing folk activities and resources is the greatest form of self- Q Songwriter Showcase: C. Daniel Boling expression. Family-friendly folk FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Workshops: 1 Tin Whistle (B) - Andy Moss F INFORMATION 2 Bluegrass Banjo (B) - Bill Howden Be sure to stop by the information table on Main Street ﬁnd out how to 3 Women’s Barbershop - Enchanted Mesa stay involved in today’s activities. You can also buy Festival t-shirts, pick up additional Festival programs, and sign up for the Band Scramble and Kids’ Fiddle Contest. S Dance Tent: Scandinavian Dance Craig Olson T-SHIRTS F B Dance Building: Hawaiian Hula Cindi Heffner This year’s t-shirt was designed by Gary W. Priester. Buy yours at the information table on Main Street. M Storytelling: Roberta Meyers N Li’l Folks: Sing-along Music for Children CONSIGNMENT SALES G Donna Coy Looking for a musical instrument? Want to give a closet instrument a new P Fine Arts Building & Front Porch home? You can buy and sell instruments at consignment sales next to the Demonstrations & Hands On Folk Arts information table on Main Street. If your instrument sells, you’ll receive O 80% of the proceeds (the other 20% will be donated to the Folk Festival). Jam with the Band: Flagpole Salad All sales are cash only. Please pick up your instruments or proceeds by 5 D Hosted Jam: Bluegrass pm. Morys “Peaches” Hines

INSTRUMENT CHECK U Musicians, check your instruments free of charge in the instrument check room in the Fine Arts Building. Open from 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on Saturday.

5 FESTIVAL FUNDRAISERS Saturday 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

FESTIVAL RAFFLE H I Main Stage: Wagogo Eclectic world music mix Take a chance! Help the Festival and enter our two raffles. Tickets are C $5 each or 6 for $25. The drawing will be on Main Stage at 7 pm on Stage Two: Fonn Sona Saturday. You need not be present to win. Celtic songs and tunes L Raffle 1: Pimentel guitar with a cutaway folk neck, spruce top, ma- Demonstration Stage: Sea Shanty Singalong hogany neck and body, and a hard shell case, valued at $1,450. Steven Pla Q Raffle 2: First Prize from Sanctuary Sound: 10 hours of recording time Songwriter Showcase: Eric Carlson and 50 CDs, including reproduction and packaging, valued at $800. Sec- Original and traditional folk ond Prize from Transduction Productions: 20 hours of recording time, valued at $700. Workshops: 1 Apple Mountain Strings & Things (Mountain/Ham- SILENT AUCTION H mered Dulcimer and other instrument club) Gift certificates, crafts, and more will be sold to the highest bidder. Get 2 Western Swing Fiddle Improvisation (I) - Gretchen Van your bid in and check back to make sure you haven’t been outbid. The Houten auction ends at 7 pm on Saturday. Thanks to Jennifer George for organiz- 3 Vocal Development - Bill Howden ing this Festival fundraiser. S Dance Tent: Argentine Tango The Tango Club of Albuquerque Expanding the art of B Dance Building: Irish Ceili and Set Dancing Norita Callahan SW culture through M Storytelling: David Mraz quilting. N Li’l Folks: Strum and Drum Come visit us! Paul and Carla Roberts P Fine Arts Building & Front Porch 5711 Carmel Ave NE, Ste B Albuquerque, NM 87113 Demonstrations & Hands On Folk Arts (505)821-7400 O www.swdecoratives.com Jam with the Band: Boulder Acoustic Society Open Mon-Sat, 9-5 High energy American roots music D Hosted Jam: Bluegrass Steve Morgan �

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7 FESTIVAL VENDORS Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 pm

FOOD A I Main Stage: Alma Flamenca Be sure to check out these fine vendors. Eat heartily; your patronage will Albuquerque’s premier young flamenco ensemble help us to attract even more vendors in the future! C Stage Two: Placitas Mountain Band Old-time and bluegrass Baskin Robbins – 16 ice cream flavors - cups, cones and sundaes. L Demonstration Stage: Tikie’s Thai Dancers – Frozen custard, sundaes, floats, frozen bananas, JP’s Custard Cart Traditional Thai dance and music green chile cheese dog, frito pie. Lemonade, brewed iced tea, water. Morning only: breakfast sandwich, sweet rolls, coffee. Q Songwriter Showcase: John & Viv JQ Concessions – Fruit drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs, frito pie, nachos, Originals and favorites shaved ice and philly cheese. Workshops: JR’s BBQ – Chef’s salad w/turkey or ham, teriyaki chicken bowls, turkey legs, BBQ sandwich, giant corn dog, chicken or tuna salad on 1 Mountain Dulcimer (B) - Irma Reeder croissants or buns (can be made veggie), hamburgers, green chile 2 Hammered Dulcimer (B) - Scott Reeder cheeseburgers, chips, candy bars, iced tea, lemonade, Coke, water. 3 Harmonic Singing - Timothy Hill Mixed Bag – (Saturday only) Dried fruits and nuts, jaw breakers, brittle. S Dance Tent: Country Western Two-Step Perico’s – (Saturday only) Mexican foods including breakfast burritos, Susan and Gary Kellogg carne adovada burritos, chicharone burritos, tortilla burgers, nachos, aguas (fruit drinks). B Dance Building: Tahitian Dance Platero Fry Bread – Fry bread, Navajo taco and bowl of beans w/ Mana Tahiti tortilla. M Storytelling: Walter Sala N Li’l Folks: Fiddle Contest (through 12) CD SALES H P Fine Arts Building & Front Porch Take a part of this year’s Folk Festival home with you! Stop by the CD Demonstrations & Hands On Folk Arts Sales table, located in the Main Stage area, and pick up the music of your favorite Folk Festival performers. O Jam with the Band: Muddy River String Band D Hosted Jam 1: Folk Mix Carl & Sandra

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11 GRANTORS, SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 pm This Festival would not be possible without ﬁnancial contributions from many organiza- tions and individuals. If you would like to donate to the Festival, please contact Kerney I Main Stage: Talent Contest Winner Bolton, [email protected]. C Stage Two: Cheap Shots Grantors Old-time, Celtic, folk, country, blues, bluegrass, swing New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts L Demonstration Stage: Zoltan Orkestar City of Albuquerque: Cultural Services Department, Mayor Martin Originals, Zoltanized standards, and Hungarian folk Chávez Q Songwriter Showcase: Tim Hill City of Albuquerque and the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund Folk, jazz and world music with overtone singing Sponsors Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union: Instrument Petting Zoo Workshops: Frontier Restaurant & Marc’s Guitar Center: Jam with the Band 1 Mando Amore (I) - Scott Mathis 2 Instrument Donations Klezmer Music - Beth Cohen Kevin Horn – Student violin, bow, & hard case 3 Cowboy/Gospel Singing - Wing and a Prayer In-Kind Festival Supporters S Dance Tent: Square Dance Great Harvest Bread – Green room snacks Kris Jensen with The Mullanys Mike Mann “Mike the Printer” – Printing services Melanie Wegner – Graphic Design B Dance Building: Irish Step Dance Sandia Courtyard Hotel & Convention Center – Accommodations for McTeggart Irish Step Dancers Main Stage artists M Storytelling: Steven Pla Trader Joe’s – Green room snacks Vision Trust – Promotional video production N Li’l Folks: Everybody Can Play a Ukulele! Whole Foods Market – Green room food for Main Stage artists Michael Ve’Seart Public Service Announcements P Fine Arts Building & Front Porch KAZQ-TV, KOAT-TV, KOB-TV, KTVS-TV Demonstrations & Hands On Folk Arts Rafﬂe Prizes O Pimentel Guitars, Sanctuary Sound, Transduction Productions Jam with the Band: Coyote Crossing D Silent Auction Donors Hosted Jam: Folk & Pop Gyros, John Martin Campbell, Erika Gerety, Dona Lewis, Lynn Eby, Bruce Davis Karla Linden, Sherley Kay Wolfersberger, Phil & Becky Weaver, Quilts from the Heart, Sweet Blessings, India Kitchen

Mayor Martin Chávez This event funded in part by the City of This project is made possible in part by New Mexico Albuquerque Cultural Services Department Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund and the National Endowment for the Arts

13 DONORS Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 pm Patrons ($1000+): Supporters ($5-$100) Linda & Kerney Bolton Jimmy Abraham I Main Stage: Tish Hinojosa New Mexico Folk Music and Norita C. Calllahan Contemporary folk & Tex-Mex Dance (FolkMADS) Donna & Michael Coy C Stage Two: Steve Cormier Erika Gerety Benefactors ($250+): Old and traditional cowboy fare Bank of the West Special Orchestra Irish American Society L Demonstration Stage: Special Orchestra Friends ($100+): Festival Favorites Joanne Allen Q Songwriter Showcase: Jimmy Abraham Peter & Trylla Esherick Lyrical ballads to talking blues to raucous humor Judith & Michael Muldawer Workshops: Special Thanks for the Support of our Advanced Ticket Sales Stores 1 Apple Mountain Music Marc’s Guitar Center Folk Harp (B) - Julietta Anne Rabens Baum’s Music Music Go Round 2 North American Fiddle (I) - Bruce Thomson Encore Music Music Mart Frame-N-Art Santa Fe Music and Piano 3 Celtic Singing - Celtic Singers of New Mexico High Desert Guitars Taosound S Dance Tent: English Country Dance Folk Festival in Old Town Bill “Doc” Litchman with The McPaps For the second year, the Folk Festival has been part of the City of Albuquer- B Dance Building: Yiddish Dance que’s Old Town New Fun program. This year, some of our favorite groups Rikud and Nahalat Shalom Community Band will be peforming through August (check our website for the schedule). A M Storytelling: Margaret Edmundson big thank you to the groups who volunteered this year: N Li’l Folks: American Folk Music for Kids of All Ages Adobe Brothers • Albuquerque Megaband and Doc Litchman • Bluegrass Eric Carlson and Michael Sheppard Odyssey • Cheap Shots • Coyote Crossing • Duke City Swampcoolers • Fiasco Brothers • Flagpole Salad • Friends Forever • Holy Water & Whis- P Fine Arts Building & Front Porch key • Moon Dawgs • Muddy River String Band • Placitas Mountain Band Demonstrations & Hands On Folk Arts • Sandia Hots • Ten Cats Laughing • Wing and a Prayer O Jam with the Band: Young Edward D Hosted Jam: SingAlong Advertiser Index Jerry Grayson We’d like to thank our advertisers for helping to support the Festival. Please support these ﬁne businesses and let them know you saw their ad Saturday 5:00 - 6:00 pm in the Festival’s program. Abbey Lane Vacuum & Sewing 40 Music-Go-Round 2 I Main Stage: Aztec Stories Apple Mountain Music 33 Old Time Herald 19 Bob’s Sewing & Vacuum Center 40 Pimentel Guitars 9 A musical journey into ancient Mexico CABQ Cultural Services Front Cover Plants of the Southwest 6 Q Songwriter Showcase C F Harding 35 Sanctuary Sound 16 County Line Restaurant Back Cover Southwest Decoratives & Kokopelli 5:00 - Rachel Langer Golden Crown Panaderia 8 Quilting Company 6 Original songs in lo-ﬁ folk style Grandma’s Music & Sound 11 Southwest Old Time & Bluegrass Green Times 38 Music Association 13 5:25 - Cynical Bird (Allan Esquibel) Guitar Vista 24 Stone Design 8 Folk-rock La Montanita 25 Transduction Productions 18 Marc’s Guitar Center 32 M Storytelling: Johanna and Scott Dharsee P Fine Arts Building & Front Porch Demonstrations & Hands On Folk Arts 15 Saturday 6:00 - 7:00 pm

I Main Stage: Band and Dance Scramble Kids’ Fiddle Contest Winners Randomly selected bands and dancers compete for prizes. Kids’ Fiddle Contest winners will play before the Scramble winners are announced. L Demonstration Stage: Todd Crowley Traditional folk songs with autoharp accompaniment Q Songwriter Showcase: Kevin Morgan Alternative-folk stories Workshops: 3 Folk Song Circle - Albuquerque Folk Song Circle B Dance Building: Evening African Dance Dance from 6-8 pm with Laryea Addy O Jam with the Band: Open Un-mic Unplugged Open mic without the mic

Saturday 7:00 - 8:00 pm

I Main Stage: T.O. Combo “Chicken Scratch” dance music C Stage Two: The Propellers Innovative American Roots Music Q Songwriter Showcase: Carson Metzger History and mythology woven into narratives Workshops: 1 Rhythm Bones (B) - David Wilson 2 Ukulele (B) - Michael Ve’Seart 3 Beginning Guitar (B) - Gretchen Van Houten L (Demo Stage) Preparing Your Band for Recording - Lee Padilla of Sanctuary Sound M (Storytelliing) Jaw Harp Workshop - Ken Dean

S Dance Tent: FolkMADS Contra Dance until closing Richard Wilson and the Albuquerque Megaband O Jam with the Band: Open Un-mic Unplugged Open mic without the mic D Hosted Jam: Irish Session John Conoboy 17 Saturday 8:00 - 9:00 pm

I Main Stage: Boulder Acoustic Society High energy American roots music C Stage Two: Bluegrass Odyssey Bluegrass Q Songwriter Showcase: Eva Ave & Carlosaur Sea shanties, doom-saloon gospel, and more Workshops: 1 Harmonica (I) - Dan Garcia 2 Feufollet Cajun Fiddle - Feufollet 3 Autoharp (B) - Todd Crowley O Jam with the Band: Open Un-mic Unplugged Open mic without the mic D Hosted Jam: Celtic Music Chuck Butler

Saturday 9:00 - 10:00 pm

I Main Stage: Tish Hinojosa Contemporary folk & Tex-Mex C Stage Two: Swampcoolers Folk, bluegrass, gospel with a little swing D Hosted Jam: Celtic Music Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 pm

I Main Stage: Feufollet Spicy Cajun music from Louisiana

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     Mark             Maravetz                      

            

      

                                                                                                                                                            

          

                 

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 MAIN STAGE ARTISTS Tish Hinojosa Contemporary folk & Tex-Mex Friday, 9:30 pm Alma Flamenca Saturday, 4 and 9 p.m. Albuquerque’s premier young flamenco ensemble Tish Hinojosa’s music crosses Saturday, 1 pm borders, moving with equal grace through folk, country, pop and La- Enjoy an exciting perfor- tino styles. She has recorded and mance by a pre-professional worked with Joan Baez, Kris Krist- performance company fea- offerson, Dwight Yoakam, Nanci turing students trained in the Griffith, Pete Seeger, Flaco Jimenez and Los Lobos. Her latest UNM flamenco program and CD, “Our Little Planet,” features an Americana mix of tradi- students of the Conserva- tional bluegrass and her trademark sound of contemporary folk tory of Flamenco Arts. Their and Tex-Mex. She has spent time in New Mexico and currently repertory ranges from group lives in Hamburg, Germany. choreographies to powerful solo performances.

Aztec Stories T. O. Combo “Chicken Scratch” dance music A musical journey into ancient Mexico Saturday, 11 am and 7 pm Saturday, 5 pm You’ll want to dance to the Experience the wondrous world of the Mexika/Aztecs in an in- waila (also known as chicken teractive performance that will include music and enlightened scratch) dance music from the Tohono O’odham tribe in South- narratives - all from the indigenous perspective. Many hand- ern Arizona. The intricate melody lines of the polkas, mazurkas, made indigenous-styled instruments will be used and shared cumbias, and schottisches are played with saxophones and ac- with the audience, from Huehuetl and Teponaztli drums to cordions, accompanied by guitar, bass, and drums. The chicken conch shell trumpets, all made from readily available materials. scratch sound is the result of Southwestern, Mexican and Euro- pean influences, and their music is also similar to Southwestern Hispanic music, such as grupero, conjunto, norteño and tejano Boulder Acoustic Society music. High-energy American roots music Friday, 6:30 pm and Saturday, 8 pm Wagogo Back by popular demand, this genre-bending 4-piece string Eclectic world music mix band roams through blue- Friday, 10:30 pm grass, swing, old-time jazz, and even a bit of classical mu- Saturday, 12 Noon sic, all with a unique line-up of violin, accordion, bass and Born and raised in Al- percussion. All play ukulele! buquerque, Wagogo is Their vocals sparkle and their humor will keep you laughing. an eclectic group of musicians that makes a rhythmic cocktail out of their Chicano influences, Northern Mexico folk songs, warm calypso island grooves, and the captivating spirit music Feufollet of Zimbabwe. Their lyrics are a blend of Spanish, English, and the Shona language of Zimbabwe. They have been reinvited to Spicy Cajun music from Louisiana the Zimbabwe Music Festival for three years and have released Saturday, 10 pm 5 CDs. This talented and seasoned group of young musicians has quickly Main Stage Emcees: become known as one of the most exciting Cajun bands in Acadiana. Started when two of Phil Bock • Ben Chavez • Alana Eager the members were only 8 and 11, Feufollet has matured over the years and become known throughout the U.S. and Canada. Gary Libman • Travis Parkin Their infectious Cajun rhythms are made for dancing! 23 Stage 2 C Demo Stage (Indian Arts) L Stage Two is a venue where a few of the best local bands can play and gain some Our smaller “acoustic” demonstration stage offers a glimpse into some of the wonder- visibility. Come on out and meet the up-and-coming folk and traditional bands on the ful musical and cultural diversity that can be found right here in New Mexico! Thanks local music scene. Thanks to Michael Coy for organizing this venue and to Michelle to John Brinduse for searching out these entertaining and educational performances. Palmer for emceeing. Saturday Friday 10:00a Albuquerque Accordion Club – The club provides a (See Workshops) regular forum where accordion players of all skill lev- 6:30p Bodhran (Irish Frame Drum) els, beginners to advanced, have a place to play for 7:30p A Taste of Primal Soup: Introduction to the Didgeridoo and with like-minded other people in a supportive, 8:30p Wagogo Singing Workshop non-competitive atmosphere. Saturday 11:00a Saiorse (Celtic) – A local Celtic band offering energetic instrumentals and rousing vocals. 10:00a Frog Fiddlers – Named for the frog on the bow and Fully Relying on God, Linda Vik’s beloved students 12:00p Sea Shanty Singalong – A participatory sing-along have been playing together locally since 1999. workshop featuring seagoing work songs used by crews of sailing ships to make coordinated effort eas- 11:00a Wing & a Prayer – Old-time, cowboy, country gospel ier. Also folksongs of the sea and the seagoing life, band that combines lively vocals with a multitude of including such favorites as “Blow the Man Down.” acoustic instruments from the familiar to the unusual. 1:00p Tikie’s Thai Dancers – Thai dancers and instrumental- ists of all ages will demonstrate traditional Thai dance 12:00p Fonn Sona – Fonn Sona (meaning ‘Happy Melody’) and music on string and wind instruments. performs a generous blend of Celtic songs and tunes. 2:00p Paul and Carla Roberts – World music excursion with 1:00p Placitas Mountain Band – This newly reconstituted instruments from many lands. band plays a combination of old-time and bluegrass tunes and songs. 3:00p Zoltan Orkestar – Original songs, Zoltanized standards and Hungarian folk songs, influenced by both 2:00p La Rondalla de Albuquerque – Singers accompanied traditional Hungarian folk music and American clas- by traditional instruments present traditional His- sical jazz. panic songs of New Mexico. 4:00p Special Orchestra – These musicians are Special, and 3:00p Cheap Shots – This energetic six-person acoustic band give their gift of music filled with heart-felt enthusi- plays an eclectic mix of old-time, Celtic, folk, country, asm! This is their third appearance on the Demo Stage blues, bluegrass, and swing. and it’s a pleasure to share them with you again. 4:00p Steve Cormier – Old and traditional cowboy fare and 6:00p Todd Crowley – Zoomaster of the Musical Instrument stories of his nine years as a ranch and farm hand. Petting Zoo, Todd Crowley sings folk songs, using 7:00p The Propellers – Innovative American Roots music simple autoharp accompaniment to let the stories and with tight harmonies, exciting finger work and a fresh poetry take center stage. mix of acoustic blues, folk and bluegrass traditions. 7:00p Preparing your Band for Recording (see Workshops) 8:00p Bluegrass Odyssey – A true blend of bluegrass featuring hard-driving banjo, upbeat singing, and strong fiddle, mandolin and bass. 9:00p Swampcoolers – An eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass, and gospel music with a little jazz and swing thrown in for good measure.

25 Songwriters Showcase Q Workshops Our alternate stage for intimate performances by local singer/songwrit- Our three workshop tents are the heart and soul of the festival. This ers with their own story to tell. Special thanks to one of our best local is where the community comes together to help each other. This year, songwriters, Daniel Boling, for bringing together this collection of col- we’re also using some of the other venues for a few workshops, so leagues for the songwriters showcase. check the schedule. Thanks to Scott Reeder for organizing the instrument workshops and Art Brooks for putting together the singing work- Saturday shops. 11:00a C. Daniel Boling – 2007 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival Songwriter Contest 1st Place Winner - Daniel calls Workshop 1 1 his songs “family friendly folk” - These are songs with a story to tell. Friday 12:00p Eric Carlson – Eric plays original and traditional folk 6:30p Traditional 5-string Banjo Styles (Wayne Shrubsall) with old-time roots, some bluegrass seasoning, and – Bring your banjo and learn how to play a tune (or a tasty mix of musical styles from throughout the even two!) in traditional Appalachian styles. You can world. just listen, if you like. 1:00p John & Viv – Hosts and producers of the national- 7:30p Bluegrass vs. Old-Time (Wayne Shrubsall and Bruce ly syndicated public radio program Art of the Song Thomson) – Because the instrumentation is the same, Creativity Radio perform their originals and some fa- many folks are confused about the distinction between vorites. The husband and wife duo play handcrafted bluegrass music and old timey or traditional music. Dillon guitars, harmonicas, native ﬂute and feature Though there are some dramatic differences, in fact wonderful harmonies. there’re a lot of similarities too and many great musi- 2:00p Tish Hinojosa Songwriting Workshop – Tish will talk cians use ideas from both genres. This workshop will about her songwriting process, using examples of a highlight the differences and the similarities by teach- few songs. She’ll take questions, and if the group isn’t ing tunes in both styles. too big, you and she may write a song. Saturday 3:00p Tim Hill – Hill songs include elements of folk, jazz and world music with frequent lacing of overtone 11:00a Tin Whistle (B) (Andy Moss) – Workshop for whistle singing (like Tuvan throat singing). beginners. In one hour, play a few tunes. Have lots of fun. 4:00p Jimmy Abraham – Jimmy Abraham’s songs are examples and explorations of narrative in song. The deep 12:00p Apple Mountain Strings & Things (Mountain/Ham- connection between music and storytelling informs mered Dulcimer and other instrument club) – Albu- his work. In songs that range from lyrical ballads to querque-based acoustic instrument club where play- talking blues to raucous, sometimes bawdy, humor, he ers at all skill levels enjoy well-loved folk tunes with uses the voices of recognizable human characters to friends. Come and just listen, or bring your instrument craft tales that move and delight us. and play along. 5:00p Rachel Langer – Rachel Langer performs original 1:00p Mountain Dulcimer (B) – Spend some time exploring songs about honeybees, lovers who won’t die, and the this versatile instrument! It’s easy and fun to get start- end of the world in lo-ﬁ folk style. ed. We’ll learn some basics, then enjoy playing songs. All levels welcome to come and play along! Some in- 5:25p Cynical Bird (Allan Esquibel) – Cynical Bird is Allan Esquibel – a folk-rock singer-songwriter from Albu- struments provided. Irma Reeder is the 2009 Colorado querque, NM. State mountain dulcimer champion. 2:00p – Celtic music on the 6:00p Kevin Morgan – Kevin Morgan originally hails from Celtic Mountain Dulcimer (I) Spokane, WA, and sings alternative-folk stories with mountain dulcimer for intermediate players, and for a low, rumbling, Johnny Cash-like voice. beginners ready to move up. By Southern Regional champion, Jonathan Dowell. 7:00p Carson Metzger – Carson Metzger weaves history and mythology into narratives about regretful mapmakers, 3:00p Mando Amore (I)– For lovers and players of the man- bawdy Gods, and Biblical stories your parents never dolin. Scott Mathis will be teaching Italian and South- told you. western tunes that sound really great on “the old 8 string.” 8:00p Eva Ave & Carlosaur – Carlosaur & Eva Ave (pro- nounced ‘avenue’) perform original and adapted sea 4:00p Folk Harp (B) – Julietta Anne Rabens will teach the shanties, washboard suites from their musical, and basics of Folk Harp. We’ll start with an introduction to doom-saloon gospel pieces. the instrument, followed by basic chords, simple melodies, and a little improvisation. Harps will be available, or bring your own.

27 7:00p Rhythm Bones (I) (David Wilson) – Learn how to play 7:00p Ukulele (B) (Michael Ve’Seart) – If you were stranded this simple but versatile rhythm instrument. Bones can on a desert island, what instrument would you want to be played with almost any genre of folk music and fit have? Instructor Michael Ve’Seart will show you the ba- nicely in your back pocket. A limited supply of bones sics of this fun and portable instrument. Aloha shirts are will be available for use during the workshop. Other- optional. wise, bring your own or buy yourself a pair for an afford- 8:00p Feufollet Cajun Fiddle – Chris Segura and Chris Staf- able price from our vendors. ford of Feufollet have been playing double fiddles to- 8:00p Harmonica (I) (Dan Garcia) – During this workshop gether for 10 years. They’ll take you on a journey of you will learn how to play a single harmonica in mul- Cajun two steps, waltzes and double fiddle styles that tiple keys. The emphasis this year will be on semi-rare represent Cajun music from deep in the heart of French third and fourth position playing. speaking Louisiana.

Workshop 2 2 Workshop 3 3 Friday Friday 6:30p Bluegrass Flatpick Guitar (I) (Gregg Daigle) – Overview of the roles of flatpick guitar (rhythm and lead) in blue- 6:30p Beginning Mandolin (B) (Laurie Phillips) – Bring your grass music. ax and learn which end is right (and don’t be left). We’ll 7:30p Fingerpicking Guitar (Pat Neff ) – Beginning fingerstyle figure out a tune or two and point to a few things to guitar—broken chords and other topics. Bring your work on for next year’s folk festival. You don’t need to guitar and learn fingerstyle arpeggio patterns to enhance read music ... but we won’t hold it against you if you do! your playing. Seriously, there’ll be a few basic moves and tactics, and you WILL be able to play when it’s done (well, OK: Saturday we’ll point you in the right direction). And, as always: a handout to take home! 11:00a Bluegrass Banjo (B) (Bill Howden) – Here’s where the 7:30p Beginning Irish Fiddle (B) (Gary Papenhagen) – Entry fun begins! Banjo setup, right & left hand techniques. level exposure to Irish fiddling. Ornaments, bowing, and Rhythm. Tablature. Q & A. Also why play banjo and a few basic rhythms will be covered. Rambling Pitch- how to keep going. Love your banjo. fork, a jig, will be taught. 12:00p Western Swing Fiddle Improvisation (I) – Come see how improvisation begins and how you can tap into your Saturday own musical self. Workshop will be tailored to attendees’ interests. Gretchen Van Houten is a past National 11:00a Women’s Barbershop – Women’s barbershop, four part fiddle champion. acappella singing. An original American art form presented by members of the local Sweet Adelines chapter, 1:00p Hammered Dulcimer (B) (Scott Reeder) – Come see Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus. Come join us and ex- why someone would ever want to play an instrument perience four part harmony! with more strings than a dozen guitars. Introduction for non-players and tips for new players. 12:00p Vocal Development (Bill Howden) – Breathing, posture, exercises, using falsetto, determining vocal range, and 2:00p Palmas (Eva Encinias-Sandoval) – Palmas, the rhyth- more. For those who would love to sing but think they mic hand clapping which accompanies flamenco, holds can’t, and anyone else. all the various elements of the flamenco music, song, and dance together. Learning the basic techniques of palmas 1:00p Harmonic Singing (Timothy Hill) – Harmonic singing, will add to your overall understanding of flamenco. a way of singing and engaging the overtone spectrum of the voice, produces an eerie and fascinating sound, 3:00p Klezmer Music – Learn a Klezmer (East European deepening and enhancing the natural voice. Jewish folkdance music) tune by ear with violinist and Klezmer band director Beth Cohen. All levels and in- 2:00p Shape Note Singing – Harmony singing of hymns based struments welcome - beginners will learn accompani- on a musical notation in which the head of the note ment patterns. Charts provided at end of workshop. indicates its duration. Everyone sings! 4:00p North American Fiddle (I) (Bruce Thomson) – Because 3:00p Cowboy/Gospel Singing – Come sing songs from gener- we’re a melting pot, North America has more styles of ations past with Wing & a Prayer, a band that combines traditional fiddle music than any other continent: styles lively vocals with a multitude of acoustic instruments that include the rustic crooked music of the desert from the familiar to the unusual. southwest and Mexico, the rhythmic old timey dance 4:00p Celtic Singing – The Celtic Singers of New Mexico will music of the Appalachians, the smooth intricate swing be teaching a small selection of songs, each a represen- of Texas, and the lyric and bouncy music of New Eng- tation of various traditions, including tweed-walking land. This workshop explores the differences in styles (work songs), mouth music, and others. All are welcome by teaching tunes in some of these different styles. to join us!

29 6:00p Folk Song Circle – Laurie McPherson leads a group through a variety of folk songs. Everyone sings! Storytelling M 7:00p Beginning Guitar (B) (Gretchen Van Houten) – Treat This year, storytelling moves outside to the center of the action so you yourself to the gift of playing guitar! Come see how can check out these great local storytellers. Our thanks to Dianne Ross- fast you can grow from a beginner to knowing your way bach for arranging this part of our program. around the entire neck! 8:00p Autoharp (B) (Todd Crowley) – This is a beginning autoharp workshop tailored to the individual player’s level. Friday We’ll learn chord patterns, various strums, song ac- 6:30p Mark Maravetz – Book Mark and puppet Digby Bobcat companiment, and right hand picking techniques. Free from the San Pedro Branch library will tell a scary story loaner ‘harps available to the curious. Come and enjoy of New Mexico. Ask them about the library’s Summer this most enchanting of folk instruments. Reading Program! 7:30p The Green Woman will set the mood for the ghost stories Stage 2 C to follow. Friday 8:30p Ghost Stories (Open Mic for Storytellers)

6:30p Bodhran (Irish Frame Drum) (B) (Shane Page) – Stir Saturday your Irish blood by learning the basics of playing this wonderful drum. This is a very hands on workshop for 11:00a Roberta Meyers – Meyers will conjure up people from participants. Taos’ rich past, and a few surprises of mystery and magic and joy. 7:30p A Taste of Primal Soup: Introduction to the Didgeridoo (Rev) – Go from the very basic techniques of “making 12:00p David Mraz – Southwestern folk-tales, accompanied by the sound” to actually playing a simple jam and leave guitar and song. with a visceral experience of the didge and the inspira- 1:00p Walter Sala – Walt brings stories to life in a natural way tion to learn more. – humorous, sad, scary, exhilarating – but always leaving 8:30p Wagogo Singing Workshop – Wagogo will teach a Zim- audiences feeling good. Stories are multicultural folk- babwean gospel song with very simple words calling for tales, legends, and literary tales from America and all responses and with lots of possibilities for harmonies. over the world. 2:00p Dianne Rossbach – NM Circus History: A Clown’s View Songwriters Showcase Q of the Big Top: The railroad brought Adam Forepaugh’s Great Circus to New Mexico. Listen to stories about Saturday life under the big top, and walking the elephants on the plaza in Santa Fe. 2:00p Tish Hinojosa Songwriting Workshop – Tish will talk about her songwriting process, using examples of a few 3:00p Steven Pla – Stories from Africa and stories of Afri- songs. She’ll take questions, and if the group isn’t too can descent, from several different new- and old-world big, you and she may write a song. countries, including some featuring Ananse the Spider. 4:00p Margaret Edmundson – “Tales for the Times.” While Demo Stage L these personal tales unfold, the audience gets a bird’s eye view of the connections between history and current Saturday events. 5:00p Johanna and Scott Dharsee – Scott and Johanna take you 7:00p Preparing your Band for Recording (Lee Padilla of Sanc- on a journey of Ballads and Runes, Myths and Legends; tuary Sound Studio) – So you think you’re ready to re- telling stories with music, song, and movement. cord? Come see how to prepare for the recording experience. 7:00p Jaw Harp Workshop (see Workshops)

Storytelling M Saturday

7:00p Jaw Harp Workshop – New Mexico Symphony musician Ken Dean will go over basic techniques for this ancient mouth resonated instrument. Feel free to bring your own instruments. There will be a very limited number of bamboo instruments available.

31 Jam with the Band O Hosted Jams D Here’s a chance to meet and jam with some of the best local bands! Hosts are there to encourage musicians to pick a song or start a song Don’t forget to bring your instruments (but it’s okay just to listen). and to make sure that everyone gets to participate. In addition, hosts Thanks to Ben Chavez for arranging Jam with the Band. bring their own unique ﬂair to the jam. Don’t forget to bring your instruments. Thanks to Blythe Camenson for arranging the Hosted Jams. Friday Friday 6:30p Fiasco Brothers – Bluegrass and traditional music. 6:30p Folk – Katie Gill 7:30p Open Jam – Jam until closing. 7:30p SingAlong – Jerry G. Saturday 8:30p Mom’s Swing – Tom Hunter Saturday 11:00a Flagpole Salad – Come play along with the fast-paced, 11:00a Bluegrass – Peaches tightly woven stringband music of Flagpole Salad, fea- 12:00p Bluegrass – Steve Morgan turing Southern Appalachian-style old-time tunes with 1:00p Folk Mix – Carl & Sandra a groove on ﬁddle, banjo, mandolin, and guitar. 2:00p Folk Mix – Guy & Lisa Dicharry 12:00p Boulder Acoustic Society – Old school but never old, 3:00p Folk & Pop – Bruce Davis Boulder Acoustic Society is the new wave of American 4:00p SingAlong – Jerry G. roots music. It’s what happens when four songwriters 7:00p Irish Session – John Conoboy get together to mash up blues, folk, gospel, indie and 8:00p Celtic Music – Chuck Butler world music to soothe their musical curiosity. 9:00p Celtic Music 1:00p Muddy River String Band – The Muddy River String Band draws the listener down a dusty lane echoing with acoustic memories of lonely mountain melodies. Rous- More Jamming Opportunities ing bluegrass tunes cause toes to tap of their own ac- There’ll be open jamming Friday night from 6:30 until clos- cord. ing at the Songwriter Showcase and from 8:30 until closing at 2:00p Fonn Sona – Fonn Sona (meaning ‘Happy Melody’) Workshop 1. performs a generous blend of Celtic songs and tunes. 3:00p Coyote Crossing – Traditional and original bluegrass and gospel music. 4:00p Young Edward – Young Edward is a bluegrass / alterna- Folk Music Instruments and Instruction tive country band that plays a down home mix of haunt- ing original tunes and traditional covers. 6:00p Open Un-mic Unplugged – This is like an open mic (without the mic) on the honor system. Please keep your performance clean. There are kids here. 7:00p Open Un-mic Unplugged (continued) 8:00p Open Un-mic Unplugged (continued)

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www.applemtnmusic.com 10301 Comanche NE Albuquerque, NM 33 Saturday Dancing at the Festival Want to move to the music? The Folk Festival offers plenty of opportu- 11:00a Hawaiian Hula – Hula, the living art and soul of Ha- nity. Thanks to Patsy Gregory for organizing the dance program. waii. Experience the grace and beauty of the Hula. Led by Cindi Heffner. 12:00p Irish Ceili and Set Dancing – A lively Irish hoedown Dance Tent S with jigs ‘n reels in round-, line- and square-dances. “The music tells your feet what to do.” Led by Norita Friday Callahan with live music by Five Bucks A Month and Gary Papenhagen with Liz Holmes. 6:30p High Desert Dancers – The HDD will demonstrate some of the dances popular in the Southwest, along 1:00p Tahitian Dance – WOW! Fast and spectacular hip with a little history of each dance and will teach several movements, combined with graceful hands, performed dances including a mixer or two. in colorful native costumes to the powerful drum beats of traditional Tahitian music! With Mana Tahiti. 7:30p Barn Dance “Under the Stars” – Swing and two-step the night away to music by local favorites Syd Masters and 2:00p African Dance – A rhythm based, energetic dance style. the Swing Riders. Led by Laryea Addy. 3:00p Irish Step Dance – Irish Step Dance is noted for leaps, Saturday points, and other precise foot movements, done to com- plex rhythms such as jigs, reels, and hornpipes. With 10:00a Chinese Martial Arts – Albuquerque’s Martial Artistry McTeggart Irish Step Dancers. Kung Fu and Wushu Academy presents Chinese wushu with dragon, flag and lion dancing, lightning fast kung- 4:00p Yiddish Dance – Rikud Yiddish dancers will lead you in fu and high flying acrobatics. traditional Eastern European Jewish dances to Klezmer music by the Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer 11:00a Scandinavian Dance – Enjoy lively couple’s turning Band. dances from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Led by Craig Olson. 6:00p African Evening Dance – Join Laryea Addy for some drumming and dancing until 8:00 pm. 12:00p Argentine Tango – You too can be a gaucho or his lady in an old Argentina cafe, dancing the Tango throughout the night. Led by The Tango Club of Albuquerque. Note that there are now evening dances on both Friday and 1:00p Country Western Two-Step – Basic Country 2-Step w/ Saturday. Susan and Gary Kellogg will have you showing off your steps after just one class! We’ve expanded the dance floor at the Main Stage! So dance to the great performers we have scheduled this year. Wagogo, 2:00p Contra Dance – First timers welcome: Richard Wilson T.O. Combo, and Feufollet should provide some especially fine will talk you through this traditional New England-style dance opportunities. And of course, you can always dance at any of dancing so you can’t miss. Live music by the Virginia of the other music performances around the Festival. Creepers. 3:00p Square Dance – Learn a truly American folk dance style. This is the third year for the Band/Dance Scramble, where mu- Do-si-do and away you go! With Kris Jensen calling sicians and dancers are shuffled into groups, given an hour to and live music by The Mullanys. come up with an act and a name, and then given the opportunity to perform on Main Stage. We’d like more dancers to 4:00p English Country Dance – English Country Dancing is participate. Give it a try! a joyful, smooth, and uplifting dance style with simple, yet elegant figures. Come and enjoy with us! Led by Bill “Doc” Litchman with live music by The McPaps. 7:00p FolkMADS Contra Dance – Music by the Albuquerque Megaband and calling by Richard Wilson.

Dance Building (Hispanic Arts Building) B Friday

7:30p Balkan Dance Party – Music by Goddess of Arno with instruction in basic Balkan dances by Patsy Gregory.

35 Li’l Folks Program N Arts and Crafts RP Our goal is to get Albuquerque Singing, Playing and Dancing. What The last few years, we have expanded the festival activities to include better place to start than with our kids? While all of our workshops several craft workshops and demonstrations. Just as music and dance are open to participants of all ages, we have set aside a portion of bring community together, activities like quilting and woodcarving are our schedule speciﬁcally tailored to getting kids and families enjoying well known for their ability to strengthen community ties and provide a homemade music. (Thanks to Kris Litchman for arranging another great vehicle for creative expression. We are glad to have them join us, and program for families and the younger generation.) thank Renee Hollis for reaching out to the various craft guilds to build a program for everyone to enjoy. Arts and Crafts workshops and demos 11:00a Sing-along Music for Children (Donna Coy and Cindy take place in the Fine Arts Building. Kloss) – Audience participation is heartily encouraged! 12:00p Strum and Drum – In Paul and Carla Roberts’ banjo All day: Fine Arts Building Main Room: Quilt Show – One and drumming workshop, children use folk music as a Woman Quilt Show featuring the works of Betty framework for exploring self-expression and creativity Standiferd of Albuquerque. through rhythm, singing and improvised dance. All day: Fine Arts Building – Demonstrations by the Ameri- 1:00 Fiddle Contest (through 12) – Fiddle Contest for chil- can Sewing Guild, Desert Design Machine Knitters, dren up to age 12. Any folk style. 2 tunes within 6 min- Enchanted Lacemakers’ Guild, Dropped Stitch Knit- utes. Sign up at the Information Table from 10:00 am ters Guild, Las Aranas Spinners and Weavers, New until 12:45 pm. Mexico Crochet Guild, Sandia Mountain Chapter 2:00 Fiddle Contest (13-18) – Fiddle Contest for teenagers of the Embroiderers Guild, Thimbleweeds Quilting 13-18. Any folk style. 2 tunes within 6 minutes. Sign up Club, Turquoise Trail Chapter of the Embroiderers at the Information Table at 10:00 am until 12:45 pm. Guild, and the Zia Sun Smockers. 3:00p Everybody Can Play a Ukulele! – Michael Ve’Seart, Ka- All day: “Front Porch” – Albuquerque Rug Hooking Group, huna Grande of the High Desert Sand Fleas Ukulele Meadowlark Basket Weavers, and the Rio Grande club, ably assisted by Chris Ellison, offers a beginners’ Woodcarvers Association. uke workshop. Ukes available to use or purchase from Most groups will have hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Encore Music. 4:00p American Folk Music for Kids of All Ages (Eric Carlson and Michael Sheppard) – Add your voices to our dobro and guitar music! Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Kids’ Fiddle Contest We’re excited to bring Todd’s Musical Instrument Petting Zoo to New Mexico and the Folk Festival. This fully-interactive, Fiddle-playin’ kids 18 and under can compete for cash prizes hands-on exhibit will let you explore acoustic folk instruments and a chance to play on the Main Stage. Sign up at the Infor- from A (accordion) to Z (zampoya). mation Table from 10 am until 12:45 pm. Only 10 kids can compete in each category, so get your entry in early. The ﬁrst Todd and his family often have enjoyed hosting Todd’s Musi- contest (for kids through 12) starts at 1:00 and the second (13- cal Petting Zoo at the Washington Folklore Society Midwinter 18) starts at 2:00; both are at the Li’l Folks tent. You’ll have MiniFest and other fairs and folk festivals in the greater Wash- six minutes to play two tunes that are appropriate to the folk ington D. C. area. His big Musical Petting Zoo has been an music objectives of the Festival and you’ll be judged on rhythm, integral part of Common Ground on the Hill’s American Roots intonation & execution, material selection (difﬁculty and ap- & Arts Festival for the past three years. Now Todd’s starting to propriateness), style, and stage presence. take his zoo on the road to festivals all over the country.

You can pick up a complete set of rules at the Information Table Be sure to allow plenty of time to visit with Todd and his instru- or the Li’l Folks tent. ments at the Festival this year.

Many thanks to Robertson and Sons Violin Shop, Encore Mu- sic, Apple Mountain Music, and Music Mart for providing prizes for our young ﬁddlers.

37 Talent Contest ABOUT US FESTIVAL CO-DIRECTORS Over 20 individuals, duos, and groups applied. An independent screening committee, not involved with any of the groups that Erika Gerety Gary Libman applied, selected 12 of them to compete on Main Stage Friday night starting at 7:30 pm. The two winners (one from each cat- BOARD OF DIRECTORS egory) will each perform a full set on Main Stage on Saturday Jimmy Abraham (President) Diane Evans-Prior Scott Mathis afternoon. Kerney Bolton (Treasurer) Patsy Gregory Scott Reeder Ben Chavez Kris Jensen Linda Starr Category 1: Groups of 1 or 2 Michael Coy (Secretary) Gary Libman (Vice President) Terry Clements Papa Ours Cynical Bird David Peters ADVISORY BOARD Richard Eager Erika Gerety (past president) Category 2: Groups of 3 or more Peter Esherick (past president) Walt Michael The Anslovers Pure Class Bluegrass Odyssey Saoirse MANAGERS Cheap Shots Squash Blossom Boys High Desert Dancers Three String Bale This festival would not be possible without a small group of hardworking and dedicated volunteers who give their time all year ’round. This week- end, they’re wearing aquatic blue festival t-shirts and nametags. Each will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Be sure to give these Band/Dance Scramble folks a big “Thank You!” for making it all happen again in 2009. Let them Everyone at the Festival is eligible to sign up. Musicians (ﬁddle/ know how you heard about the festival and if it met your expectations or banjo/guitar/mandolin/bass/miscellaneous), singers, and danc- surpassed them. And consider joining their ranks next year; we can always ers are all welcome. Sign up at the Information Table between use your help. This year’s managers are: 10 am and 4 pm. Get your band assignment at the Main Stage at 4:45, practice (and choose a name) between 5 and 5:50, and Judy Abbott Blythe Camenson Athena Kelly Jane Phillips be back at the Main Stage no later than 6 pm. You’ll have six Jimmy Abraham Ben Chavez Beth Lehman Scott Reeder minutes to perform. Bands will be judged for music, rhythm, Bob Baker Bob Cornish Gary Libman Richard Riger intonation/execution, style, stage presence, and band name. The Donna Bauer Michael Coy Kristin Litchman Dianne Rossbach top three bands will get prize ribbons. Bribing the judges and Chris Bleich Peter Esherick Scott Mathis Joan Siebens MC should be discreet, but disclosed – and is encouraged!!! Jane Blume Diane Evans-Prior Diane McKay Linda Starr Daniel Boling Jennifer George Martina Mesmer Dave Straub A complete set of rules is available at the Information Table. Linda Bolton Erika Gerety Cory Meyer Melanie Wegner Kerney Bolton Patsy Gregory Judy Muldawer Steve Yesner John Brinduse Renee Hollis Kate Nash Art Brooks Kris Jensen Gretchen Newman There is also a small group of volunteers who go “above and beyond,” working many extra hours during the festival. These “extraordinary effort volunteers” are: GREEN FIRE TIMES “ ” Hits the Stands Jenn Brooks Donna Coy Loch Page Steve Stronach N M P S S, Michael Carr Catherine Dowling Michelle Palmer “G” N  V   S VISIT WWW.GREENFIRETIMES.COM Green Fire Times is a new north central New Mexico-based free VOLUNTEERS monthly publication that is being widely distributed from Albuquer- que to Taos. Premiere issue, May 2009, June issue is out now. The Albuquerque Folk Festival has no employees. We are all volunteers (about 700 of us). All the workshops and jams are presented by volun- Green Fire presents a timely and inspired vision of New Mexico’s transformation to a diverse and sustainable green economy. Green teers. Everybody except the main stage performers are volunteers. If you Fire Times provides useful information for anyone – community enjoy the festival and want to see it grow, please consider volunteering to members, businesspeople, students, visitors – interested in discover- help us do it again. Send your name, address, phone number, and email to ing the wealth of opportunities and resources available in our region. For information about advertising, articles contact Skip Whitson [email protected] or call Co-Directors Erika Gerety (710-9641) at 505-660-0704 or e-mail: [email protected] and Gary Libman (867-7225).

39 FEEDBACK Even if you can’t volunteer, you can still help: Please tell us how you feel about the Festival; we depend on your feedback to help us improve the Festival every year. Fill out the feedback form (available at the front gate and at the information table) and drop it in the rafﬂe drum at the Main Stage; we’ll be drawing forms and giving out prizes every hour after 1 pm. If you provide contact information, you don’t need to be present to win. If you don’t get a chance to give us feedback at the Festival, you can always let us know what you think at [email protected].

The Albuquerque Folk Festival is produced by The Albuquerque Folk Festival Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-proﬁt and 509(a)(2) public charity. P.O. Box 4837 Information: 505-294-6909 Albuquerque, NM 87196 Advertising Sales: 505-856-7120 E-mail: [email protected] Grants, Sponsorships, and Donations: Web: www.abqfolkfest.org 505-856-7120

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