Kate Wolf Program Guide 2018

- from Friend of Mine by Kate Wolf

June 23-26 • Black Oak1 Ranch • Laytonville, 1 California

elcome, folks, to the 23rd annual Kate Wolf Music Festival, the eighteenth here at beautiful Black Oak Ranch.

Once again, we are very happy that you have chosen to spend your weekend with us, recharge your batteries and join together in community; one that brings the finest in musical traditions to the wooded hills of Mendocino County.

In order to make an event such as this happen we rely on an extensive crew of dedicated staff and volunteers to welcome you to Black Oak Ranch for a weekend of fun and music. We appreciate the work of all these folks, and the support of our sponsors, coming together to help create a supportive atmosphere for an unforgettable experience with you, the life support of our gathering.

As always, we’d like to thank the Black Oak Ranch community for opening their gates to share the peace and magic of this inspiring land.

Please do your part by respecting their community space, and that of your festival neighbors.

What better way to celebrate a true sense of community, and a woman who embodied that spirit in Kate Wolf, than to share time, music, and space in a peaceful, positive, and caring way.

We hope that you will enjoy this all too brief moment in time and then proceed to spread the joy shared with others in your own community.

And in the words of the great Jimmy Durante song, “Make someone happy, make just one someone happy, and you will be happy too.”

And remember, when you do leave, please double check to be sure that all of your belongings are with you and make sure to drive home safely … and happily, “As the memories linger Drifting on the wind through the mountains Like a River.”

Cheers, Back Roads Productions and the Festival Staff

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Welcome to this year’s Kate Wolf Music Festival. You will enjoy four days of outdoor fun and great music at Black Oak Ranch. To maximize everyone’s health, safety and fun, please observe the following guidelines. There will be security people working for the safety and wellbeing of this event, so please do as they ask. They are here for us all. Remember this is the dry time of year.

1) NO FIREWORKS 2) In the music bowl: Smoke (anything) only in the designated areas. General courtesy to all. Everywhere else: No Smoking while Walking (Fire Hazard).

3) NO INDIVIDUAL FIRES OF ANY KIND. No BBQs. Individual gas powered stoves are allowed (after clearing a six-foot space around your stove).

4) We are surrounded by Private Property on ALL sides. Please respect our neighbor’s land and their right to privacy. STAY WITHIN OUR MARKED BOUNDARIES. 5) NO PETS allowed. No Exceptions except Seeing Eye, or other service dogs.

6) No private vending anywhere on-site. Anyone caught selling Alcohol or Drugs, will be ejected and may be subject to arrest.

7) USE LOW BACKED CHAIRS inside concert area and remove all personal belongings from the concert area overnight. The music meadow will re-open at 10:00 am on Friday, and 8:00 am on Saturday and Sunday to re-set your chairs. In the line forming overnight at the Music Meadow entrances, you must remain in line with your belongings. Possessions left unaccompanied as place holders will be removed by Security. Plastic tarps are not allowed in the Music Meadow. This year a number will be given to the person waiting in line early in the morning on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That person is allowed only up to 4 chairs. Persons joining up at the last moment will not be allowed to bring in any extra chairs. Each number allows for up to 4 chairs, period.

8) The “Alter-Abled” section of the bowl is reserved for patrons with various physical needs and/or restrictions and an accompanying helper(s). Due to limitations of this section’s size please respect this space for those folks that will benefit most from its use.

9) No video cameras allowed in the main music bowl.

10) Please use common sense and courtesy when playing music in the camp late at night. Any music (other than at a stage) deemed to be excessively loud after 1:00 am will be asked to have its volume reduced by overnight security.

11) Lost and Found is located at Security Central.

12) RV owners – Generators may only be used to charge your system during daylight hours, starting after 10:00 am.

As you wander around day or night, be careful of obstacles, as this campground is a natural woodland area and natural hazards may be present. Please note that camping involves exposure to the elements, nature’s creatures, rough terrain and an absence of artificial lighting. You may, therefore, be exposed to bug bites, sunstroke, your neighbor’s virus, or tripping, especially if you wander about off the designated fire roads, or in the dark. Your entry to the campground constitutes your voluntary and knowing assumption of these and all other risks and your agreement that Back Roads Productions, the owners/lessee/occupiers and others in control of the ranch have no responsibility to you for any injury, loss, or damages you may claim from occurrences during your stay on the property. We recommend the use of a flashlight at all times after dark. Be mindful of the effects of alcohol and drug use; look after your brothers and sisters. Out of concern for those who wish to sleep, please keep the late night noise down. If you are having trouble with any matter you cannot deal with, we would be pleased to assist. We love this land and know that you do too, so be sensitive to Mother Earth. Pick up and take care.

If you need to go into town during the festival, please contact Security Central for the best in/out access.

Black Oak Ranch is located in the center of a rural area in Northern California and as such we are always looking for ways to keep our facility fire safe. It is of upmost importance that everyone on site pay attention to fire safety while camping out at the ranch. In order to provide a safe environment for a few thousand campers we have made arrangements with the Myers Flat Volunteer Fire Department to bring their beautiful fire engine here for the weekend so we can have a crew on hand for whatever emergencies come up. In addition we have a contract with the Long

Valley Fire Protection District for their assistance in medical and fire emergencies.

We also have a small 4x4 Toyota fire tender with a 150 gallon water tank available for quick access all over the festival grounds. If you see a fire, report it immediately to the fire or security crew, or any staff you see.

There are a series of red fire barrels located along the main roads near street signposts in the campground. Next to these large barrels are 5 gallon buckets filled with wet burlap sacks. In an emergency these buckets can be carried directly to the fire source and the wet burlap sacks can be thrown on the fire, as well as the water in the bucket. The large barrels are

for re-filling the 5 gallon buckets if more water is needed. Please never use these barrels or buckets except in emergencies!

It is important that they are in place when they are needed.

Let’s all do what we can to make these options never become necessary.

The fire policy at Black Oak Ranch is no open “flames." This means no candles. No charcoal BBQ’s, but gas cook stoves and gas lanterns are ok when you clear a space all-around of at least 6 feet underneath the stove to prevent sparks from catching fire. No campfires, fireworks, fire juggling, flaming sword swallowing, burning bushes, you get it, NO OPEN FLAMES PERIOD!

We appreciate all efforts to keep the showers clean and to keep your shower brief, as many people want to use the facility and most want to do it in the morning. Your efforts in accommodating everyone will be appreciated by all.

While onsite at the festival feel free to listen to stage performances, festival information, interviews and archival Utah Phillips material. Stay tuned in!

For those in need, visit our solar cell phone charging station located next to the ATM in the food court.

Please remember that empty chairs, in any location, may be occupied by any person at any time, until the owner of the chair returns to re-claim it. lawn chairs - Kim Sallaway

The creek that runs along the western edge of the festival grounds is called Ten Mile Creek, and is a salmon bearing stream that traditionally sees annual migrations of spawning Steelhead, Chinook, and Coho salmon. The owners of Black Oak Ranch have been working closely with a variety of agencies and groups endeavoring to study the creek and it’s inhabitants in order to help in keeping this stream a healthy place for all.

In recent years drought has exacerbated the problems facing the flora and fauna along the riparian zone so we are asking everyone to be especially sensitive and watchful when entering and using the creek this weekend. Do not go into the trees and bushes that line the creek, only use the access points we’ve established for entering and exiting. This year’s abundant rainfall has given us a beautifully full creek for swimming and wading. It may be deeper than you remember, so keep an eye out for kids and each other so we can all be safe.

This year we are showcasing a new local business, Forget-Me-Not Flowers, a home grown project taking root in Mendocino County. Carissa Chiniaef and Ella Hanson grow, harvest and arrange a vibrant selection of colorful blooms right here on Black Oak Ranch. In addition to doing events, they offer weekly bouquets and are seen each week at the local farmers markets. The Kate Wolf Music Festival is pleased to be supporting efforts such as this. Look for their arrangements on the various stages this weekend.

n our continuing efforts to present as green a festival as is possible, we will once again be using both reusable and commemorative beer cups. When you go to the beer garden to purchase a beer you have two options.

Option I: Purchase a beer for $7 and pay a deposit of $2.00 for your reusable plastic cup. When you finish your beer you can return the cup for a $1.00 refund, or for a ticket that you can use for the deposit the next time you want a beer. At the end of the weekend you can either return the ticket or the cup for a $1.00 refund.

Option II: Purchase a 23rd anniversary commemorative Kate Wolf Music Festival stainless steel cup for $8 ($15 with beer) and avoid the $2 deposit.

There is a limited supply of these commemorative cups, which you can use all weekend and take home when you leave. The thought behind these options is to provide a clean, healthy alternative to disposable cups. The operation to wash, dry and re-supply cups to the bar all weekend long comes at a fairly hefty price, which we are trying to partially cover by keeping a portion of the deposit. If you would rather re-use your cup all weekend long, there is no additional charge per beer and you can exchange the cup for $1.00 when you want. If you would rather not keep track of your cup all weekend long, you can avail yourself to

our deposit/reuse program.

Over the years we have looked for ways to stay in the forefront of green festival operations. In our desire to use less water we have been using a dust suppressant called Dustoff, made from seawater and approved for use by organic farms. This allows us to refrain from using many thousands of gallons of water on our roads and keeps the festival site much more dust free than water ever could. Our cleanup crew is adept at sorting through all garbage to remove recyclables from the refuse stream, keeping landfill to a minimum. Many of our crews use bicycles in their efforts to move around the site. We encourage patrons to bring their bikes as well, providing bike racks at the entrances to the music meadow where you can lock it up while enjoying the show. Pedicabs are available for a fee from our friends at Pedicab People Movers who can move you all over the festival grounds as needed. They are located right next to the fire crew camp by the Tiki poles. We offer an online ride share program for those wishing to share car space when coming to the festival too. All of these things add up.

We appreciate your help in trying to make the Kate Wolf Music Festival as green as it can be.

Thanks for all of your efforts!

Build to edge of the document Margins are just a safe area

Clean and Sober Group A 12 Step Recovery Meeting Saturday and Sunday mornings from 10 to 11 am at the Fire Circle All are welcome. Bring a chair and an umbrella if you have one.

Campfire Nightly A Kate Wolf Music Festival tradition, the word is out that some of the most touching, funny and creative songs are heard every night around the campfire down by the creek (see site map on page 5) after the main stage ends. Bring your instruments, songs, and your No– Doze for this sing–a–thon of some of the best music you’ll hear—yours!

Everyone gets to sing. Some great stories are shared as well. We do ask all attending the Hobo Jungle to remember that some folks like to sleep, and the tent camping area isn’t too far from the fire, so this year when a song comes to a close instead of clapping and hollering your approval, try snapping your fingers, or waving your hands above your head, in quiet appreciation.

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MAIN GATE OPENS MUSIC BOWL OPENS Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters Kate Wolf song set in the round (w/Real Sarahs, Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald, Rainbow Girls, Barbara Higbie, Rita Hosking, Blue Summit, members of Poor Man’s Whiskey) Harry Chapin: A Celebration in Song with the Chapin Family

5:00 pm 7:15 pm 9:20 pm

10:00 am 1:50 pm 3:55 pm 6:00 pm 8:05 pm 10:20 pm

MUSIC BOWL OPENS Mandolin Orange Eilen Jewell Infamous Stringdusters Ani DiFranco Leftover Salmon

12:30 pm 2:20 pm 4:20 pm

8:00 am 11:45 am 1:30 pm 3:35 pm 5:45 pm 8:00 pm 10:30 pm

MUSIC BOWL OPENS Ulali Project John McCutcheon Duo Quartet David Bromberg Quintet Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Los Lobos

12:00 pm 2:00 pm

8:00 am 11:00 am 12:55 pm 2:50 pm 4:55 pm 6:55 pm 9:05 pm

MUSIC BOWL OPENS Jayme Stone’s Folklife Red Molly Tom Paxton & The Don Juans Joan Osborne - (Bob Dylan songbook) Keb’ Mo’ Indigo Girls Closing Song - Give Yourself To Love

11:30 am 1:20 pm 3:20 pm 5:15 pm

(after Indigo Girls set ends)

6:20 pm 8:30 pm 10:20 pm 12:10 am

4:10 pm 6:30 pm 9:35 pm 12:00 am

7:20 pm

Rainbow Girls Coffis Brothers Mandolin Orange

Paul & Eleanore Tommy & The Rozumatics Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters John McCutcheon & Tom Chapin in-the-round Poor Man’s Whiskey Mamajowali The Jones Gang

Whiskey Treaty Roadshow Kate Wolf song set (w/Travis Jones, Alisa Fineman & Kimball Hurd, Laurie Lewis, John Craigie, Joan Shelley, Crys Matthews, Nina Gerber, Chris Webster) Hills to Hollers Tom Paxton & The Don Juans Red Molly The Rad Trads Joan Shelley Duo Quartet Ulali Project Poor Man’s Rad Trad Whiskey Revival (PMW and The Rad Trads) David Bromberg Quintet

BACK OF MUSIC MEADOW 12:45 pm 1:50 pm

Tai-Chi w/Bob Klein (long form – all levels welcome) Hatha Yoga w/ Devorah Blum (all levels welcome)

8:15 am 9:25 am

Tai-Chi w/Bob Klein (long form – all levels welcome) Hatha Yoga w/ Devorah Blum (all levels welcome)

3:15 pm 3:45 pm 6:15 pm 7:50 pm 9:50 pm

11:15 am 11:45 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:05 pm 11:30 pm 10:00 am 12:30 pm 2:35 pm 4:35 pm 6:48 pm 9:20 pm

Sign-ups for open mic Open mic begins Ma Muse Alisa Fineman & Kimball Hurd Blue Summit

3:55 pm 5:40 pm 7:30 pm 10:00 pm

Risky Biscuits Tommy & The Rozumatics Mamajowali The Jones Gang

Sign-ups for open mic Open mic begins Atta Stevenson of the Cahto Tribe Laytonville Rancheria (support presentation for non-violent activists) The Love Choir (raise the roof) Kate Wolf sing a-long (w/Alisa Fineman & Kimball Hurd) Joe Craven & Barbara Higbie John Craigie and The Coffis Brothers and The Mountain Men (Tom Petty tribute) Risky Biscuits

12:50 pm 3:00 pm 5:05 pm

Ma Muse Coffis Brothers (Everly Brothers set) Crainbow Girls (John Craigie and The Rainbow Girls) Wendy DeWitt (Boogie Woogie) The Rad Trads FezTones

Community Choir Workshop w/ Mr. Music and MaMuse Joan Shelley Jayme Stone’s Folklife Crys Matthews The Real Sarahs Stephen Kent

12:35 pm 2:35 pm 4:45 pm

7:10 pm 9:20 pm (when Red Tail Hawk stage ends)

7:00 pm 9:30 pm (when Red Tail Hawk stage ends)

9:45 am 11:40 am 1:25 pm 2:45 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:05 pm

8:15 am 9:25 am

Love Choir - Gospel Sing-A-Long Ukulele Jam Circle Wavy Gravy & Baby Gramps And now, something completely different, with Joe Craven Rita Hosking John Craigie Whiskey Treaty Roadshow

12:00 pm 1:55 pm

Tai-Chi w/Bob Klein (long form – all levels welcome) Hatha Yoga w/ Devorah Blum (all levels welcome)

8:15 am

4:00 pm 6:05 pm 8:10 pm

9:25 am

Blue Summit Rita Hosking Utah Phillips celebration (10 years since his passing, w/Brendan Phillips, John McCutcheon, Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald) Eilen Jewell Whiskey Treaty Roadshow Poor Man’s Whiskey (The Band set) Fast Rattler The Rainbow Sarahs (The Real Sarahs and the Rainbow Girls) Crys Matthews Laurie Lewis & Nina Gerber Hills To Hollers

Tai-Chi w/Bob Klein (long form – all levels welcome) Hatha Yoga w/ Devorah Blum (all levels welcome)

Music with Tom Chapin

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Music with The Risky Biscuits

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AMANDA ANNE PLATT & THE HONEYCUTTERS

ALISA FINEMAN & KIMBALL HURD

Thu, 7:50 PM - Revival Tent Fri, 5:00 PM - Revival Tent (Kate Wolf sing a-long) Sat, 2:00 PM - Arlo Stage w/Travis Jones, Laurie Lewis, John Craigie, Joan Shelley, Crys Matthews “… gorgeous harmonies, exquisite blend of acoustic instruments and insightful lyrics that speak directly to the heart. Alisa and Kimball replenish the world with beauty on every level and are good medicine for the soul.” – Monterey County Weekly Monterey Bay-based and long-time favorites in the San Francisco Bay area and at our Festival, Alisa and Kimball have earned national acclaim for their songwriting and world music repertoire.

Known for her ‘deep, emotional singing voice,’ Alisa’s background in sacred music adds a compelling world music component to this duo’s lush repertoire. She is perfectly complemented by multi-instrumentalist and singer songwriter Kimball Hurd, best known for his role in City Folk.

His instrumental prowess adds dimension to the duo’s performances with vocal harmonies and an array of tasteful musical accents on guitar, mandolin, mandola, dobro, banjo and slide guitar. Their appreciation for the ordinary miracles of everyday infuses their songs, which sing to a sense of place, possibility and deeper meaning in all of us.

Alisa Fineman & Kimball Hurd

Fri, 4:20 PM - Arlo Stage Thu, 4:45 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “Their songwriting is first rate, their arrangements and instrumental ability in top form and with a front woman as assertive and impressive as singer Amanda Anne Platt, there’s nothing lacking in presence or execution … clearly, Platt and her colleagues … have every contingency covered.” – No Depression, Lee Zimmerman The songs of Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters blend the band’s old-school country roots attitude with their shared influences of rock and folk. Amanda says of the album, “I think it’s just about life and all that that entails. Including but not limited to death, strangers, birthdays, money, leaving, arriving, seasons, corruption, and love.”

There is an empathetic and charming wit engrained in Amanda’s songwriting. She has a knack for accessing a deep well of emotion and applying it to her story-telling, whether she is writing from her own experiences or immersing herself into the melody of emotions in another person’s life.

The successes of On The Ropes [2016] and Me Oh My [2015] have propelled Anna Anne Platt and The Honeycutters onto the national scene and they have been featured on NPR’s World Cafe’s Sense of Place, NPR’s Mountain Stage, Nashville’s Music City Roots, and Folk Alley and they have performed at AmericanaFest, MerleFest, and IBMA. On The Ropes debuted at #39 on iTunes Top 40 Country Chart on release day and landed on a plethora of year end lists including placing #35 on the Top 100 Albums played on Americana Radio in 2016 and landing at #1 on

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Western North Carolina’s WNCW Radio’s Year End Listeners Poll of Top Albums of 2016!

ANI DIFRANCO

Fri, 8:05 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “In a career spanning nearly three decades, Ani DiFranco’s music has evolved in countless ways … But she’s also kept her core values intact, from her outspoken commitment to progressive social causes to her strenuously maintained independence from the machinery of the music industry.” – Stephen Thompson, NPR Music “We are living in a political moment with limitless potential … let’s take the time to turn away from the glowing screens and face each other! let’s face this challenge arm in arm! we can transform this.” – Ani Ani DiFranco is a songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist perpetually on the move. From the raw “folk punk” of her early albums through the jazz/ funk grooves she created during her years touring with a five-piece band to the twists and turns of her current work as a solo artist, Ani’s restless creativity continually leads her and her listeners into ever more exciting territory. With her newest release Binary, the iconic singer/songwriter/ activist/poet/DIY trendsetter returned to territory that brought her to the world’s attention more than twenty-five years ago. Ani was one of the first artists to create her own label in 1990, and she has been recognized among the feminist pantheon for her entrepreneurship, social activism, and outspoken political lyrics.

Critics and fans alike have praised Binary, DiFranco’s twentieth album. American Songwriter raved, “DiFranco stretches musical muscles to stay inspired on Binary. She continues to speak her mind with the pride, ferocity and integrity

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that has shaped an impressively rebellious career.”

Sun, 1:25 PM - Revival Tent w/ Wavy Gravy “Baby Gramps is the ‘Patch Adams’ of folk” – Kevin Kelly “...Baby Gramps, an eccentric, seemingly very old (though nobody seems to knows how old) singer and steel-guitar player based in Seattle, with a voice like Popeye after smoking an entire tin of Prince Albert.” – Ben Ralif, The New York Times “The Salvador Dali of Folk Music.”

Baby Gramps is an energetic humorously entertaining performer with an endless repertoire.

He plays a National Steel guitar, and sings his own unique arrangements of rags, jazz, & blues from the 20’s & 30’s, and many originals with wordplay, humor, and throat singing.

According to an article in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Baby Gramps is acknowledged as one of the top 50 most influential musicians in the last 100 years.

This past year Baby Gramps was asked to be part of three films. One is a documentary about the history of jugband music, another is an update of the academy award nominated film Streetwise that he performed some music for 30 years ago, and the third is 50 Feet of Film that includes a new original song about the homeless.

“Barbara Higbie is a master of piano and violin who combines technical brilliance with the pure joy of playin...” – Freight & Salvage A Grammy-nominated, Bammy award winning composer, pianist, fiddler, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Barbara Higbie has performed on more than 100 albums, including Carlos Santana’s 2007 release. Her latest solo release, 2014’s “Scenes from Life” was recorded at Lucas Film’s Skywalker Sound. She tours nationally and internationally, and is the mother of a 13 year old daughter.

Higbie has 13 solo and group recordings to her name, as well as contributions to 10 compilations that have sold in the millions. She was the first female instrumentalist to compose and record for Windham Hill Records, 1982’s Tideline, a duet project with violinist, Darol Anger. Tideline’s unique sound became an instant classic, thanks in part to Higbie’s innovative and moving compositions. One of her pieces from Tideline,” True Story”, was downloaded on Pandora in 2014 more than 850,000 times.In June or 2015, Tideline was re-issued on Adventure Records. In 2011, Higbie was the first ever “Artist in Residence” at the prestigious west coast Jazz Club, “Yoshi’s”, where she created two new bands. Roots music’s, “Hills to Hollers” with icons Laurie Lewis and Linda Tillery, and the exotic “Cello Heaven” with cellists Joan Jeanreneau of Kronos Quartet fame and new age star, Jami Sieber.

BARBARA HIGBIE

BLUE SUMMIT

BABY GRAMPS

Thu, 6:30 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage w/ Real Sarahs, Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald, Rainbow Girls, Rita Hosking, Blue Summit, members of Poor Man’s Whiskey Fri, 7:00 PM - Revival Tent w/ Joe Craven

Baby Gramps

Thu, 9:50 pm- Revival Tent Thu, 6:30 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage w/ Real Sarahs, Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald, Rainbow Girls, Barbara Higbie, Rita Hosking, members of Poor Man’s Whiskey

Sat, 12:35 PM - Utahpia Stage “while AJ Lee is only 19 years old, she’s been the new face of bluegrass for more than a decade.” – SF Chronicle “… a blast on stage, and the energy of the band is unmistakably infectious, with a cross-generational appeal.” – Good Times Blue Summit combines accomplished instrumental work with powerful vocals and a lose interpretation of traditional bluegrass. Taking in elements from western swing, soul, folk, rock, and old time, they put their heart into the music, and have honorably been recognized as the 2018 NCBS (Northern California Bluegrass Society) Band of the Year. At the head of the group is AJ Lee, eight-time recipient of the NCBS Female Vocalist of the Year as well as the 2018 NCBS Mandolin Player of the Year.

The rest of Blue Summit’s accomplishments can be accredited to the dedication, persistence, and passion of founding member Isaac Cornelius (bass), Jesse Fichman (guitar), and two-time Guitar Player of the Year, Sullivan Tuttle. Blue Summit has played at festivals all around California, including the CBA Father’s Day Festival, the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, and the Kate Wolf Music Festival. They have recently released their first album, “Sweet Company”.

BRENDAN PHILLIPS & FAST RATTLER

Sat, 4:45 pm - Utahpia Stage (Utah Phillips celebration - 10 years since his passing w/John McCutcheon, Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald) Sun, 12:00 PM - Utahpia Stage “Brendan Phillips, son of Utah Phillips, wears his influences on his sleeve... Phillips and Fast Rat-

Barbara Higbie (above), Blue Summit (below)

Brendan Phillips

Artists Continued J tler pay homage to the songs of Utah while also adding their own spin, reimagining Utah’s songs in a string band format.” – Reverbnation Brendan Phillips, son of Utah Phillips, wears his influences on his sleeve. For the better part of a decade, Brendan has been traveling and touring with a rotating and eclectic cast of musicians, he dubbed Fast Rattler. Drawing from his pops catalogue (including songs Utah never recorded or performed) and the universe of American folk music that he grew up listening to around campfires and at festivals all over the US and Canada, Brendan Phillips and Fast Rattler represents a collaboration of kindred spirits, inspired by all things Utah. Encompassing a wide range of musical influences; from Americana and Bluegrass to gypsy-jammin’ wood-punk, Phillips and Fast Rattler pay homage to the songs of Utah while also adding their own spin, reimagining Utah’s songs in a string band format. Sometimes they all play together and sometimes a song is sung alone, its an ebb and flow, tied to the moment, always attentive to what the song needs. This format lends itself to a dynamic performance, at times intimate, at times raucous, but always in keeping with the spirit of collaboration and always true to the music. Come and sing with us!

THE COFFIS BROTHERS & THE MOUNTAIN MEN

Thu, 7:15 pm - Arlo Stage Fri, 3:00 PM - Utahpia Stage Everly Brothers set Fri, 9:05 PM - Revival Tent w/ John Craigie “The Coffis Brothers stand out for their personable approach … Their sound is organic and spontaneous … which truly brings a heightened sense of depth to their sound.” – Folkn Rock

The Coffis Brothers & The Mountain Men

The Coffis Brothers & The Mountain Men are a rootsy rock n’ roll band born and raised in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Influenced by those early surroundings, songwriters Jamie and Kellen Coffis’ blend of folk, blues, R&B and straight-ahead rock is evidence of an upbringing spent listening to all of the right records from Tom Petty, Neil Young, and The Beatles.

On their third full-length album, Roll With It, The Coffis Brothers put that rock into overdrive, looking ahead to the good things coming and suffering no fools. First single “You Ain’t Got the Heart” is a barn burner and a fan favorite, having already been part of the band’s live set for a couple of years. “There’s a little bit of that sense of angst and that sort of ‘I don’t need this’ attitude,” says Kellen Coffis, “but don’t overthink this one.”

Not that there isn’t plenty to think about on Roll With It. Tracks like “Bad Luck” and “Better Days” reflect on how to live with and learn from rough times, while “You and Me” is a testament to how people can make it through these things together. But on every song, The Coffis Brothers & the Mountain Men stay true to a rock sound that draws from Southern grit and California hills.

CRYS MATTHEWS

Sat, 2:00 PM - Arlo Stage w/ Travis Jones, Alisa Fineman & Kimball Hurd, Laurie Lewis, John Craigie, Joan Shelley Sat, 4:35 PM - Revival Tent Sun, 4:00 PM - Utahpia Stage “… rather refreshing and lively … with a simple, yet elegantly woven voice accompanying her acoustic guitar … A native from North Carolina, Matthews is a bubbly and sweet breath of fresh air...” – Midtheatreguide.com “A native of the South and the daughter of

Crys Matthews

a preacher, this Americana-creating, Black lesbian — who is in an interracial marriage — understands and appreciates the myriad ways her background informs her ability to help others empathize with those with whom they might assume they have nothing in common.” – thebluegrasssituation.com DC’s Crys Matthews blends Americana, folk, jazz, blues, bluegrass and funk into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies and punctuated by honest, original lyrics. Having been compared to everyone from Toshi Reagon to Tracy Chapman to Ruthie Foster, Matthews’ eclectic infusion of genres has won her honorable mentions at the 2013 and 2014 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest and extensive radio play from Woman of Substance radio to WTJU-Charlottesville and WMRA-Harrisonburg to KBOO-Portland.

Equally at home in an acoustic listening room as she is on stage at large music festivals, Matthews has quickly gathered a loyal following on the east coast playing such prestigious venues as Jammin’ Java, The Hamilton and Busboys and Poets. A prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews has found inspiration in her surroundings; from driving through the Blue Ridge Mountains to the compelling and heart-breaking love story of Richard and Mildred Loving. Thoughtful, realistic and emotional, Matthews’ songs speak to the voice of our generation and remind us why music indeed soothes the soul.

DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET

Sun, 7:20 PM - Arlo Stage Sat, 5:45 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “The reason man created stringed instruments. David touched them with a lover’s fingers and they moaned that true love right back

David Bromberg

at him. Wood and wire and flesh spoke.” – Jerry Jeff Walker If you have never attended a David Bromberg concert, you are in for an unforgettable experience! The guitar virtuoso, bandleader and former session man and his band of masterful musicians will enthrall you with an eclectic mix of blues, country, jazz and folk that is impossible to classify. On his latest album, Use Me, the Grammy-nominated performer taps friends such as Linda Ronstadt, Vince Gill, Dr. John, Levon Helm, Keb Mo, Los Lobos, John Hiatt and Widespread Panic. Bromberg can awe an audience into pindrop silence with a solo acoustic blues or goose his fans to their feet with a bluegrass reel by his Quintet or an R&B romp by his Big Band. David Bromberg has spent his life absorbing traditional music from its surviving creators and their recordings so convincingly while adding his own instrumental twists that he has become a part of musical tradition itself, as close to the source of American roots music as anyone alive. Folk, blues, bluegrass, ragtime, you name it he has become The Real Deal.

DUO QUARTET

Sat, 3:35 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage Sun, 1:20 PM - Arlo Stage “Chris Webster and Nina Gerber are two of the most skilled and artful musical talents. Webster’s bluesy, soulful voice with Gerber’s incomparable guitar skills is nothing short of magic. This country and folk dynamic duo has been captivating audiences for more than 20 years. Performing powerful, emotional songs that transcend genre, Chris and Nina put on a show that is both surprising and yet always so exactly right and beautiful.”

– Throckmorton Theatre

Duo Quartet (Above), Eilen Jewell (Below)

“For over a decade Pam and Jeri have been rocking West Coast audiences with their energetic, inspired performance that ranges from mournful ballad to sweet love song to blazing acoustic soul. These two accomplished instrumentalist / singers combine strikingly different approaches to create a distinct and compelling sound. Put this on your “not to be missed” list!” – Throckmorton Theatre Blame Sally’s Pamela Delgado & Jeri Jones team up with Nina Gerber & Chris Webster for a Double Duo Performance. They’ll each be doing their own duo “thang” AND then mixing it up for some dueling guitar jams and three part harmonies. Music fans know Chris Webster and Nina Gerber as two of the most skilled and artful musical talents in Northern California. Webster’s voice is uniquely compelling while Gerber’s guitar is beautiful and powerful. Together they’re magic.

Pam Delgado and Jeri Jones of Blame Sally fame return to their roots in performance ranging from mournfully sweet love songs to blazing acoustic soul. The duo brings power and emotion to the stage … their voices blend effortlessly to create a distinct sound.”

EILEN JEWELL

Fri, 3:55 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage Sat, 7:00 PM - Utahpia Stage “As evocative as Jewell’s language is, not paying proper attention to her creative melodies and rhythms would be shameful on the part of the listener. Her melodies create sonic landscapes, mostly of the mythic American West where human beings have the perspective of big open spaces to compare themselves with.” – PopMatters Eilen Jewell emerged on the folk and roots music scene a decade ago with vivid storytelling,

gorgeous song-craft and a melancholic and playfully sultry melodic style; she has one of those rare voices that sounds like it’s singing just for you. She’s recorded five albums since, among them Butcher Holler, a critically-acclaimed tribute to Loretta Lynn which underscored the roots of her own sound in tough, traditional coal-miner’s daughter style country music – and Sea of Tears, which showcased her versatility with hints of ‘60s surf guitar and an unforgettable cover of the classic “Paint It Black.” Her return to the studio and touring has been four years in the making and eagerly anticipated by her fans, and she didn’t disappoint with the spirited Sundown Over Ghost Town – a rich and affecting musical tour of the haunting memories and lost innocence of her home town of Boise. Her lyrics are characterized by evocative grace and compelling imagery, set amidst an aural landscape as open as the expanses under the big Midwestern sky. The more we hear from Jewell, the clearer it becomes that there’s virtually nothing she can’t set her hand to and pull off with aplomb.

THE FEZTONES

Fri - Utahpia Stage when Red Tail Hawk Stage ends The Feztones are a Rock and Roll Band, bonded by a deep musical kinship dating back to the 1960’s. Having spent their “Formative Years” in The Peoples Republic of Berkeley, they have been performing together in one fashion or other for over 40 years.The Feztones draw their inspiration from that Big River of Rock and Roll, and all the tributaries that flow in to it. They deliver songs that you forgot you loved; British Invasion, Rhythm & Blues, Glam, Soul, Psychedelia, Country and Western, Funk, Rockabilly, Punk, Old Time,

The Feztones (above), Harry Chapin: A Celebration In Song with The Chapin Family (Below)

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HARRY CHAPIN: A CELEBRATION IN SONG WITH THE CHAPIN FAMILY

Thu, 8:30 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “The way people remember Harry is to bring his work forward and the ongoing quest for economic justice...it’s not so much about looking back, but rather honoring him by working towards a better future for our children, which was his focal point” – Jen Chapin “In the long rich history of Family Groups in American Roots Music, THE CHAPIN FAMILY has a special place. When these singers, songwriters and extraordinary live performers come together, magic happens.” – Patch.com Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin, Abigail Chapin and Lily Chapin are all powerful musical artists who have active careers and multiple recordings, who just happen to be related, and who love making music together. Add in John Wallace and Howard Fields, longtime members of Harry’s band, and we have a recipe for a special evening tribute set recognizing the music of a man who, as a dedicated humanitarian, fought to end world hunger.

Credited with being the most politically and socially active American performer of the 1970’s, the Grammy award Hall of Fame inductee Harry Chapin was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his humanitarian work.

HILLS TO HOLLERS

Sat, 4:10 PM - Arlo Stage Sun, 8:10 PM - Utahpia Stage “Three masterful musicians, each a Bay Area treasure, combine their remarkable talents to

Hills to Hollers

delve deep into the rich musical traditions of the American South, from the hills to the hollers, from bluegrass to blues, embracing Appalachian and African American roots music in all its power, emotion, and beauty.” – Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse “Hills to Hollers produce music of great quality and depth. They are a festival programmer’s dream come true.” – Terry Wickham, Director of the Edmonton Folk Festival From the hills of Bluegrass to the hollers of the African-American musical experience, nascent super group, Hills to Hollers, delves deep into the rich history of both white and black musical traditions from the American South. With a new CD and a recent performance at the Edmonton Folk Festival, this powerhouse trio is enthralling audiences with soaring three-part harmonies, unmatched musicianship and soulful performances of both classic and original southern music.

Laurie Lewis, 2 time Bluegrass Female Vocalist of the Year, Linda Tillery, blues/roots/soul icon and founder/artistic director of the Cultural Heritage Choir and Barbara Higbie, Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist, captivate crowds.

INDIGO GIRLS

Sun, 9:05 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “Along with Simon & Garfunkel and The Everly Brothers, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers rank at the very top of all-time great duos. The sublime music-making-machine-skewering “Making Promises” is one of their finest rockers.” – The Boston Herald Twenty years after they began releasing records as the Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have politely declined the opportunity to slow down with age. With a legacy of releases

Indigo Girls

and countless U.S. and international tours behind them, the Indigo Girls have forged their own way in the music business. Selling over 14 million records, they are still going strong. Amy & Emily are the only duo with top 40 titles on the Billboard 200 in the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and ’10s.

After signing to Epic Records in 1988, the Indigo Girls released their critically acclaimed eponymous album to thunderous praise; it remained on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart for 35 weeks, earned double platinum status, received a Grammy nomination for “Best New Artist” and won “Best Contemporary Folk Recording.” They were overnight folk icons who continued to live up to the high standards they’d set for themselves: they’ve since released 14 albums (3 platinum and 3 gold), received six Grammy nominations and have won one. Indigo Girls have toured with innumerable star acts including Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, R.E.M., Sarah MacLachlan, Natalie Merchant, Jewel and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

The duo has balanced their long, successful musical career by supporting numerous social causes – the Indigo Girls don’t just talk the talk; they walk the walk. Having established an intensely dedicated fan base, the duo continues to remain relevant and attract new fans. With their latest release, Beauty Queen Sister, released on IG Recordings distributed by Vanguard Records, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray have secured their spot as one of the most legendary musical acts of this generation.

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS

Fri, 6:00 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “The Infamous Stringdusters is more than a band–it is magical alchemy born under just the right alignment of stars.” – Folk Alley

The Infamous Stringdusters

Formed in 2006, and drawing on the talents of then up-and-coming Nashvillians Andy Hall, Chris Eldridge, Chris Pandolfi, Jeremy Garrett, Jesse Cobb, and Travis Book, the Infamous Stringdusters managed to balance a fluency in old-timey bluegrass with indie jamgrass sensibilities.

They released their first album, Fork in the Road, on Sugar Hill in early 2007, which resulted in three awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association later that year. An eponymous sophomore effort arrived in 2008, followed by Things That Fly in 2010. After a few personnel shifts, the band settled on a lineup of Andy Hall (Dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (upright bass). A live album, We’ll Do It Live, which featured concert performances by the band from shows done in Virginia and New York in the spring of 2011, appeared in the fall of that same year from the band’s own imprint, High Country Recordings.

A fourth studio album, Silver Sky, also from High Country, arrived early in 2012, with a deluxe edition that added an extra CD of live tracks released later that same year. A fifth studio album, Let It Go, again from the band’s own label, was released early in 2014. The Stringdusters struck a deal with Compass Records for their 2016 album, adies & Gentlemen, in which they collaborated with an impressive roster of female vocalists, including Joan Osborne, Lee Ann Womack, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Joss Stone, and Claire Lynch. The group quickly returned to the studio, and had another album, Laws of Gravity, ready for release in January 2017. ~ Margaret Reges & Steve Leggett, Rovi

JAYME STONE’S FOLKLIFE

Sat, 2:35 PM - Revival Tent Sun, 11:00 AM - Red Tail Hawk Stage

Jayme Stone’s Folklife

“Bridging jazz, bluegrass and everything in between with smart compositions, playful jams, and a great sense of purpose. It’s music that’s difficult to describe, but easy to love.” – CBC RADIO “Jayme “has jam band fans doing cartwheels in the street and hardcore jazz fans re-examining their priorities.” – NOW MAGAZINE Two-time JUNO-winning banjoist, composer and instigator Jayme Stone makes music inspired by sounds from around the world— bridging folk, jazz and chamber music. His award-winning albums both defy and honor the banjo’s long role in the world’s music, turning historical connections into compelling sounds.

Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project (2015) focused on songs collected by folklorist and field recording pioneer Alan Lomax. This collaboration brought together distinctive roots musicians to revive, recycle and reimagine traditional music. The repertoire included Bahamian sea shanties, Gullah spirituals, Appalachian ballads, fiddle tunes and work songs collected from both well-known musicians and everyday folk: sea captains, cowhands, fishermen, prisoners and homemakers.

Jayme Stone’s Folklife follows the bends and bayous through the deep river of song and story. Evolving out of his “Lomax Project,” Folklife treats old field recordings not as time capsules, but as heirloom seeds passed down from a bygone generation. Planting these sturdy seeds in modern soil, this versatile gathering of musicians has cultivated vibrant Sea Island spirituals, Creole calypsos, and stomp-down Appalachian dance tunes for contemporary listeners.

Their concerts and educational programs are moving, inventive, and participatory experiences that prove folk songs are indeed perennials for the people.

Joan Osborne

JOAN OSBORNE: SONGS OF BOB DYLAN

Sun, 4:55 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “… a singer who understands the nuance of phrase, time, and elocution.”–AllMusic “Osborne’s take on Dylan is straighter and plainer … primed for windows wound down on the highway, with a side dollop of Memphis soul.”– The Guardian On Songs of Bob Dylan, Joan Osborne unleashes her sizable gifts as a vocalist and interpreter upon The Bard’s celebrated canon. Osborne honed and polished her performances during “Joan Osborne Sings The Songs Of Bob Dylan” — two critically acclaimed two-week residencies she performed at New York City’s Café Carlyle in March 2016 and 2017. The seven-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling singer and songwriter, whom The New York Times has called “a fiercely intelligent, no-nonsense singer,” winds her supple, soulful voice around Dylan’s poetic, evocative lyrics, etching gleaming new facets in them along the way.

“Joan Osborne Sings The Songs Of Bob Dylan” was a smashing success with both fans and critics, who called it “magic,” and praised her as having “a style and wisdom that is all her own, which allows you to hear each of these brilliant songs as if for the first time.” The New York Times noted that “at every point in the evening, you had a sense of Ms. Osborne as an artist who knew exactly what she was doing.” Of course Osborne is no stranger to interpreting songs in a wide variety of genres.

In addition to releasing a string of studio albums featuring her frank, expressive original songwriting (the 3x-platinum, 6-time Grammy-nominated Relish, Righteous Love, Pretty Little Stranger, Little Wild One, and Love and Hate), Osborne has

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also made three albums of soul, R&B, and blues covers (How Sweet It Is, Breakfast In Bed, which also features originals, and the Grammy-nominated Bring It On Home). AllMusic has called her “the most gifted vocalist of her generation and a singer who understands the nuance of phrase, time, and elocution.”

JOAN SHELLEY

Sat, 12:30 pm - Revival Tent Sat, 2:00 PM - Arlo Stage w/ Travis Jones, Alisa Fineman & Kimball Hurd, Laurie Lewis, John Craigie, Crys Matthews Sun, 11:30 AM - Arlo Stage “The beauty of Joan Shelley’s voice and music cascades like an ever-flowing mountain waterfall.”–No Depression The stunning, self-titled fourth album from the Kentucky singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joan Shelley began, surprisingly, with a fiddle.

In the summer of 2014, Shelley fell for “Hog of the Forsaken,” a bowed rollick at the end of Michael Hurley’s wayward folk circus, Long Journey, then nearly forty years old. Hurley’s voice, it seemed to Shelley, clung to the fiddle’s melody, dipping where it dipped and climbing where it climbed. This was a small, significant revelation, prompting the guitarist to trade temporarily six strings for four and, as she puts it, “try to play like Michael.” That is, she wanted to sing what she played, to play what she sang. She tried it, for a spell, with the fiddle.

“Turns out, I wasn’t very good at fiddle,” remembers Shelley, chuckling. “But I took that idea back to the guitar and tried that same method. I did it as a game to make these songs, a way to find another access point.” After playing the songs of her phenomenal third album, the acclaimed Over

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and Even, so many nights during so many shows, the trick pushed her hands out of her habits and into a short, productive span that yielded most of Joan Shelley.

Shelley’s lyrics are as subtle and sensitive as her peerless voice. “I don’t have a concept, and I don’t know the meaning until much later. Whatever I am soaking up or absorbing from the world, there will be songs to reflect those thoughts,” says Shelley. “I keep my songwriting alive and sustainable by trying to be honest about how it came out – the jagged edges, and that’s what it is to be human.”

JOE CRAVEN

Fri, 7:00 PM - Revival Tent w/ Barbara Higbie) Sun, 2:45 PM - Revival Tent “His music combines so many diverse elements that it is practically its own genre.” – Audiophile Review “Joe Craven’s playing will make your jaw drop in wonder and amazement. He’s a dazzling soloist, his virtuosity matched by his ability to swing.” – Paste Magazine There’s no doubt that Joe Craven, a master of the mandolin and violin, mind-boggling percussionist, story-teller and emcee is the kind of artist who will turn heads and then turn them again all the while adding considerable artistic depth and merriment to Roots and Blues 2016.

Joe Craven’s resume is simply as impressive as they come as a recording artist, performer, and teacher. Joe’s talents were evident in his alternately slicing and sweet violin and percolating percussion playing which was a focal point of the David Grisman Quintet for 17 years, including all of the choice sessions Grisman, Craven and

Joe Craven

company cut with Stephane Grappelli and Jerry Garcia.

Craven took his skills and spent another seven years working with banjo master Alison Browne and just for good measure added his talents to the acoustic super group Psychograss that included a number of other members of the Grisman alumni-association, (Mike Marshall, Todd Phillips, Darol Anger) as well as Tim O’Brien and Tony Trischka.

Along the way Craven has also recorded four solo discs, with his Django Latino outing considered an absolute gem that found him interpreting the music of the Hot Club of France with a number of Latin flavors.

“Everything Joe touches turns to music,” says David Grisman. Believe him.

JOHN CRAIGIE

Fri, 5:05 PM - Utahpia Stage Crainbow Girls w/The Rainbow Girls Fri, 9:05 PM- Revival Tent w/ The Coffis Brothers and The Mountain Men (Tom Petty tribute) Sat, 2:00 PM - Arlo Stage w/ Travis Jones, Alisa Fineman & Kimball Hurd, Laurie Lewis, Joan Shelley, Crys Matthews Sun, 6:00 PM- Revival Tent “His music is in the lineage of classic folk singers like John Prine and Arlo Guthrie, with a focus on melodic storytelling. He has a deep, soothing voice, and an appealing songwriting style that’s at once poetic and hilarious.” – Willamette Week Barbara Higbie If John Prine and Mitch Hedberg had a baby, the resulting product would resemble something very close to Portland, OR singer-songwriter John Craigie. Musically comparable to Prine, with the

John craigie (photo by Maria Davey)

humor and wit of Hedberg, the humble, gracious, and hilarious Craigie is one of the best storytellers of our time. It’s no wonder that Chuck Norris sends him fan mail, and Todd Snider brings him gifts on stage.

The vagabond troubadour has charmed audiences in all 50 states and throughout much of Europe, with a DIY spirit seldom seen these days.

While touring solo and with the likes of Todd Snider, the Shook Twins, Nicki Bluhm, and ALO, Craigie has taken the stage at festivals, sold out venues, intimate house concerts, center camp at Burning Man and even Gregory Alan Isakov’s farm.

Although based in Portland, Craigie’s true home is on the road, and just like that he’s on to the next town, playing and singing and telling stories to everyone who wants to listen.

He’ll make you laugh and make you cry, all in the same song. With a fan-base that is more of a continually-expanding circle of friends, John Craigie’s true passion is connecting with people through shared experiences, stories, and song.

JOHN MCCUTCHEON

Fri, 6:20 PM - Arlo Stage w/ Tom Chapin Sat, 1:30 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage Sat, 4:45 PM - Utahpia Stage Utah Phillips celebration - 10 years since his passing w/Brendan Phillips, Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald “He has an uncanny ability to breathe new life into the familiar. His storytelling has the richness of fine literature.” – Washington Post.

“Folk music’s Renaissance man, John McCutcheon is a master instrumentalist, evocative singer-songwriter, storyteller, and activist.” – 425 Magazine Folk music’s Renaissance man, incredible

John McCutcheon

Artists Continued J instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author, John McCutcheon is an award-winning recording artist with a storytelling style compared to Will Rogers and Garrison Keillor.

A master of a dozen different instruments, most notably the hammer dulcimer, he was called the “the most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard” by Johnny Cash. McCutcheon’s 30 recordings have garnered multiple honors, including seven Grammy nominations.

“He has an uncanny ability to breathe new life into the familiar. His storytelling has the richness of fine literature.” – Washington Post But it is in live performance that John feels most at home.

It is what has brought his music into the lives and homes of one of the broadest audiences any folk musician has ever enjoyed. People of every generation and background seem to feel at home in a concert hall when John McCutcheon takes the stage, with what critics describe as “little feats of magic,” “breathtaking in their ease and grace … ,” and “like a conversation with an illuminating old friend.”

Whether in print, on record, or on stage, few people communicate with the versatility, charm, wit or pure talent of John McCutcheon.

THE JONES GANG

Thu, 10:00 PM - Utahpia Stage Fri, 12:10 PM - Arlo Stage “The Jones Gang has been compared to a Volkswagen van with 310,000 miles on it, rolling out of the shop. They are still trucking, with some fresh groove and new artist surprises – a collection of misfits and malcontents who assemble into something greater than the sum of its parts.

Their sound is a collection of rock, funk (Motown

The Jones Gang

and Louisiana), gospel, blues, folk and country.”

– Mountain Democrat The Jones Gang (formerly Houston Jones) has experience that spans from the Beau Brummels to Oral Roberts, with detours into Johnny Adams and Peter Rowan, the band covers a musical history the size of the USA, all this and more in a tight and soulful style. The gang can move seamlessly from a murder ballad to a New Orleans rumba, first breaking your heart and then making you glad you’re alive.

Travis Jones, the soul mountain, is the lead singer with a voice for the ages. Henry Slavia, the motor city misfit, plays more notes than exist on the piano. Josh Zucker is the strong and solid base and bass of the band and Peter Tucker, is of course the best peter-tucker-style drummer in the world, and the only drummer officially approved by the northern CA bluegrass society. The guest lead guitarist is Sean Allen, master of the telecaster, from Napa.

KEB’ MO’

Sun, 6:55 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “He’s been called a “living link” to the seminal Mississippi Delta blues that became the musical heartbeat of America.”-Wisconsin Gazette Blues icon Keb’ Mo’ owes his longevity as a singer and writer to a combination of masterful, anecdotal writing skills, distinctive guitar versatility, and resonant, blues-soaked vocals. Every song tells a story, and every story reminds us why Keb’ Mo’ is one of the most versatile and engaging performers on today’s roots rock and blues scene.

It all took off for Keb’ Mo’ in 1994 with the self-titled release under his newly coined Keb’ Mo’ moniker, and over the years, he has proven that he is a musical force that defies typical genre

Keb’ Mo’

labels. Album after album, 11 in total, garnered him 3 GRAMMY awards and a producer/engineer/ artist GRAMMY Certificate for his track on the 2001 Country Album of the Year, Hank Williams Tribute – Timeless. He has received 11 GRAMMY nominations, in total, including Country Song of the Year for “I Hope,” co-written with The Dixie Chicks, and 3 alone for his 2014 self-produced release, BLUESAmericana including Americana Album of the Year. Keb’ has also been awarded 11 Blues Foundation Awards and 6 BMI Awards for his work in TV & Film.

LAURIE LEWIS

Sat, 2:00 PM - Arlo Stage w/Travis Jones, Alisa Fineman & Kimball Hurd, John Craigie, Joan Shelley, Crys Matthews Sun, 6:05 PM - Utahpia Stage w/Nina Gerber “Whatever country music is supposed to be, she’s at the center of it.”–Utah Phillips “Her voice is a rare combination of grit and grace, strength and delicacy. Her stories are always true.” -Linda Ronstadt Grammy Award-winning musician Laurie Lewis is internationally renowned as a singer, songwriter, fiddler, bandleader, producer and educator. She has twice been voted Female Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Since her debut album in 1986, she has probably recorded over 20 albums. In 1996 she recorded The Oak and The Laurel with now band member Tom Rozum that received Best Traditional Folk Album Grammy Award. The latest recording with her band The Right Hands, The Hazel and Alice Sessions was nominated for a 2017 Grammy.

Other music honors include International Bluegrass Music Song of the Year and Shared

Laurie Lewis

Awards of Album of the Year on True Life Blues: The Songs of Bill Monroe and the Event of the Year Follow Me Back to the Fold: A Tribute to Women in Bluegrass.

Laurie is very active producing other artist’s work and has taught at an impressive number of band camps.

keyboardist Erik Deustch, the band is currently enjoying a creative renaissance.

The front line trio of Emmitt, Herman and prodigious banjo player Andy Thorn are continually challenged and pushed in new directions as the band collectively searches for new spaces and sounds within their extensive catalog of songs.

LEFTOVER SALMON

LOS LOBOS

Fri, 10:20 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “Their music is unique. It just makes you feel good... There is nothing like them, with their incredible buoyancy and joy. That’s what they do – they make joy.” – Wavy Gravy For the past quarter-century, Colorado’s Leftover Salmon has established itself as one of the great purveyors of Americana music, digging deep into the well that supplies its influences; rock ‘n’ roll, folk, bluegrass, Cajun, soul, zydeco, jazz and blues. During their twenty-five plus years as a band they have headlined shows and festivals from coast to coast, released nine albums, and maintained a vibrant, relevant and influential voice in the music world. The evolution of Leftover Salmon’s music is influenced by Leftover Salmon co-founders Drew Emmitt (mandolin/ vocals) and Vince Herman’s (guitar/singer) keen musical instincts, and follows a musical path that adheres to the deep tradition the duo started when they first formed the group along with deceased banjo player Mark Vann.

The addition of new band members over the years has nurtured an unmistakable evolution and freshness in Leftover Salmon’s sound, and has added an edge to the long-lasting power of the band’s music. Fueled by the rhythm section of long time bassist Greg Garrison, drummer Alwyn Robinson, and Salmon’s newest member,

Leftover Salmon (ABOVE), Los Lobos (below)

Sat, 10:30 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “This is what happens when five guys create a magical sound, then stick together for 30 years to see how far it can take them,” -Rolling Stone “Los Lobos are entering their fifth decade, as the humblest of musical icons, having racked up countless accolades for their uncompromising artistry. With four Grammys in hand and the respect and admiration of their musical peers, the band still hearken back to their beginnings as “the soundtrack of the barrio” and remain a cultural touchstone for a community.” – 429 Records If Los Lobos has learned one thing in nearly four decades together, it’s that playing by the rules is not for them. They tried it for a while, said no thanks, and they’ve been better for it ever since. The 20th anniversary re-release of Los Lobos’ landmark Kiko album by Shout! Factory on August 21—bursting with bonus tracks and a live DVD in addition to the original album—serves as a potent reminder of why going rogue was the best thing this legendary American quintet ever did.

The celebrated Mexican-American rock band LOS LOBOS have been seamlessly “moving back and forth between their Chicano roots and their love of American rock & roll,” (Billboard) since their Los Angeles origins decades ago. The breakthrough moment came in 1987 when their cover

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of Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba” reached No. 1 on the U.S. charts, making it the first song in Spanish to do so. In the aftermath of the hit, they toured the world opening for the likes of Bob Dylan, U2, and the Grateful Dead, and followed up with the popular collection of Mexican traditional and original songs La Pistola y el Corazon. Blazing heartland guitars, Tex-Mex twang, and Chicano rhythms can all be heard on their iconic original score for the film Desperado, which earned them the 1995 GRAMMY Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.

Lesser known, but equally as rockin’, are their family music bona fides: the outstanding concept album Papa’s Dream (1995) and a whole record of Disney tunes (2009) showcase their connection to music for parents and kids. This electrified show will be a crowd pleaser for all ages!

MAMAJOWALI – JOE CRAVEN, MAMADOU SIDIBE, WALTER STRAUSS

Fri, 10:20 pm - Arlo Stage Thu, 7:30 PM - Utahpia Stage “The blend of kamale ngoni (the hunter’s harp) with six string guitar, percussion, fiddle, mandolin and singing – is uncommon and familiar while traditional and innovative – all at the same time. This new “Afromericana” project places each of these respected Northern CA-based artists in a new sound of common ground.” – The Rooster’s Wife.com Mamajowali features three veteran musicians – one from Mali, West Africa and two from the United States – that have found common ground in a new and unique sound. Interweaving two continents and three uniquely different musical sensibilities, their cultural and instrumental

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blend of kamale ngoni (hunter’s harp), six string guitar, percussion, fiddle, mandolin and singing is traditional, innovative and uncommon – all at the same time. Mamajowali overlays West African and Latin American music with old time Americana and spirited originals with hoppin’ high energy grooves and tons of improvisational trialogue. A sound you’ve never heard – “Afromericana!”

MAMUSE

Thu, 6:15 PM - Revival Tent Fri, 12:50 PM - Utahpia Stage Sat, 10:00 aM - Revival Tent w/Community Choir Workshop w/Mr. Music “There is a deep-felt honesty resonating from Karisha Longaker and Sarah Nutting, the two women with deep Chico roots who make up MaMuse. The blend of vocals, mandolin, string bass, flute, foot stomps, bouzouki, bells, guitar, and even a unicycle co-mingle in lively, often improvised, call-and response sets full of memorable verses.” – Ryan Laine, newsreview.com MaMuse: (“Ma” as in Mamma; “Muse” as in the one who inspires) With deep roots in the folk and gospel traditions, and their hearts in the present, MaMuse (Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker) create uplifting music for the next seven generations to thrive on. Interweaving brilliant and haunting harmony with lyrics born of honed emotional intelligence, MaMuse invokes a musical presence that inspires the opening of the heart. Playing a family of varied acoustic instruments including upright bass, guitar, mandolins, ukulele, and flutes, and backed by inspired drummer (Mike Wofchuck) these two powerful women embody a love for all of life. The synergy that is created

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With nine delicious years of co-creation and five full length albums under their belts, MaMuse keep their hearts tuned to the creation of music for the health of ALL BEINGS. GET READY TO SING ALONG!!

MANDOLIN ORANGE

Thu, 9:20 PM - Arlo Stage Fri, 1:50 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “The wonder of Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz and the music they create as Mandolin Orange is the beauty and ease with which they come together vocally and musically. The songs are haunting in their simplicity–a quality that instantly connects with audiences.” – Folk Alley Lean in to Mandolin Orange’s new album, Blindfaller, and it’s bound to happen. You’ll suddenly pick up on the power and devastation lurking in its quietude, the doom hiding beneath its unvarnished beauty. You’ll hear the way it magnifies the intimacy at the heart of the North Carolina duo’s music, as if they created their own musical language as they recorded it.

“We talked about the feel of each song and pointed out loosely who was going to be taking solos, but it was mostly a lot of fresh takes, a lot of eye contact, and a lot of nods and weird winks,” says Andrew Marlin, who anchors the band with fellow multi-instrumentalist and singer Emily Frantz.

Mandolin Orange’s music is “laced with bluegrass, country and folk … often wistful and contemplative without being somber, and always firmly grounded in the South” (WNYC). Their recent album Blindfaller debuted #3 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Album Chart while their live

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shows, filled with vibrant chemistry, effortless instrumentation, and breezy, fluid harmonies, continue to win over local and far away fans.

MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS

Sat, 8:00 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “Martha Reeves loves being an ‘oldie but goodie’. It’s not often a person is fully cognizant that they are witnessing or actually becoming a part of history as it is being made, but it does happen.” – Timesfreepress.com “When it comes to female vocalists of the ‘60s, especially Motown singers, few are as instantly recognizable as Martha Reeves. Nearly every greatest hits package from the era will include either “Nowhere to Run,” “Dancing in the Street” or “Jimmy Mack” and the better collections will have all three.” – Times Free Press Martha’s pedigree needs little validation. As lead singer of Motown’s Martha and the Vandellas, she put out a string of the most popular records of the 1960s. Seen as a more passionate ‘girl group’ than fellow Motown regulars The Supremes, the Vandellas began life when Reeves, working in the A&R department at Motown Records, was called in alongside her friends as background singers for Marvin Gaye on “Stubborn Kind of Fellow” and “Hitch Hike”. They would go on to record their first single “I’ll Have to Let Him Go” as Martha and the Vandellas.

“Come and Get These Memories” was followed by two explosive dance records: “Heat Wave” and “Quicksand” before “Dancing in the Street” became their biggest hit of all.

Their other hits from the 60s include “Nowhere to Run and “I’m Ready for Love” Jimmy Mack” and “Honey Chile”. After drug addiction in

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the 1970s, and the breakup of the group in 1973, Reeves has lived drug free since 1977.

Her musical career has been legendary and her live show continues with all of the passion and energy of her earliest performances.

PAUL KAMM & ELEANORE MACDONALD

Thu, 6:30 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage w/Real Sarahs, Rainbow Girls, Barbara Higbie, Rita Hoskings Fri, 12:30 PM - Arlo Stage Sat, 4:45 PM - Utahpia Stage w/Brendan Phillips, John McCutcheon “Music writers will sometimes write of the powerful, natural blend of “sibling harmonies.”

That sort of organic vocal blend that first caught my ear remains the prominent feature here. Paul and Eleanore are not siblings, they are a married couple approaching their silver anniversary. But it is hard to imagine any two voices that were ever more destined to sing together.” -Paul Schatzkin, Cohesion Arts Modern folk musicians Paul Kamm and Eleanore MacDonald, from Nevada City, CA. have been writing and performing original, contemporary folk music for 28 years. A blend of contemporary and traditional styles, their music is graced by exquisite harmony, compelling songwriting, deceptively simple arrangements and intricate guitar work … all embraced by great heart.

They’ve been applauded throughout the US as well as overseas for the lyrical content of their songs and vocal blend … a haunting style which weaves unique harmonies into a rich tapestry of guitar work and storytelling.

A concert with Paul and Eleanore is a night to remember … the depth and beauty of their lyrical

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Artists Continued J and harmonic mastery is filled with color, their songwriting is stimulating, inspirational, magical, folky yet somehow all smoky jazzy and faraway places too, and it might make you want to get up and move … their powerful lyrical imagery and haunting and moving harmony always in honor of their folk roots.

POOR MAN’S WHISKEY

Thu, 6:30 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage w/Real Sarahs, Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald, Rainbow Girls, Barbara Higbie, Rita Hosking, Blue Summit Fri, 8:30 PM - Arlo Stage Sat - Utahpia Stage After Red Tail Hawks ends Sun, 5:15 PM - Arlo Stage w/ The Rad Trads, Whiskey Revival “The Bay Area’s outlaw music bards bring a reputation for high-energy live shows and an incomparable fusion of folk, punk, rock, and disco to stages … This “High-Octane Hootenanny” will certainly delight those interested in a foot-stompin’ good time... pulling from equally deep wells of story-telling originals, expertly crafted covers and zany on-stage shenanigans.” -Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol Poor Man’s Whiskey has been growing exponentially in the past 5 years selling out venues across the country such as the legendary Fillmore in SF. They have evolved into a ragged, spontaneous beast pulling from equally deep wells of story-telling originals, expertly crafted covers and zany on-stage shenanigans. PMW has released 6 studio albums and have a stunning repertoire to choose songs from creating a new show every night. We have been fortunate to experience their renditions of Kate Wolf, Pink Floyd’s ‘Darkside of

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the Moon’ album, the Allman Brothers, Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ album, the Eagles, the Beatles, multiple mixed sets with other visiting musical acts, and this year’s new, hot off the presses, special tribute set of music of The Band.

THE RAD TRADS

Sun, 5:15 PM - Arlo Stage w/ The Poor Man’s Whiskey, Whiskey Revival Fri, 9:20 PM - Utahpia Stage Sat, 12:00 PM - Arlo Stage When The Rad Trads formed in the spring of 2012, they were meeting each other in New York City’s East Village for the first time, looking to play with the best musicians they could find.

Making rent playing 4 hour gigs in every bar and beer hall that would have them, the guys dominated New York City and Brooklyn with their punk-rock energy and showmanship, powerful horns, driving rhythm section, and four captivating lead vocalists. Within due time, they decided to take their show on the road.

Almost 5 years later, the Rad Trads have played on 4 Continents, headlining tours and opening for acts such as Lake Street Dive, Tom Jones, Charles Bradley, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, The Lone Bellow, Con Brio, and Dustbowl Revival. They have toured Europe seven times, the Middle East and played in 14 countries and 33 U.S. States.

THE RAINBOW GIRLS

Thu, 5:00 PM - Arlo Stage Thu, 6:30 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage w/ Real Sarahs, Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald, Barbara Higbie, Rita Hosking, Blue Summit, members of Poor Man’s Whiskey Fri, 5:05 PM - Utahpia Stage Crainbow Girls w/John Craigie

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Sun, 1:55 PM - Utahpia Stage The Rainbow Sarahs w/ The Real Sarahs “Just occasionally one comes across a band for the first time who truly move, excite and lift one so totally as to get absolutely caught up in the moment and the music … They play with soul, spirit and energy, are talented and versatile musicians, have beautiful voices and write stunning and catchy songs. On top of this they are all terrific people with a great attitude and positivity who clearly adore playing and just want people to hear and enjoy their music too.”–Richard Shashamane.

“Rainbow Girls” ~ Norwich Blog Rainbow Girls is a collaborative of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, vocalists, and California natives who spent their first 5 years touring Europe and the US as a rock n’ roll band. Since 2016 they’ve returned to their folkier roots by embarking on a House Concert Tour Across America.

The current trio version of the band (Erin Chapin, Caitlin Gowdey, & Vanessa May) highlights their rich harmonies, ageless songwriting, and soulful, bluesy sound at its rawest form.

The ladies came together at an underground open mic in Santa Barbara, CA in December of 2010 and spent the following summer busking and couch surfing around Europe. Since then they have released two studio albums, toured the US and Europe extensively, and simultaneously developed two different forms of performing: 1) an electric, rock n’ roll, all out dance party; and 2) an intimate, acoustic set centered around their unique harmonies and folkier roots.

THE REAL SARAHS

Thu, 6:30 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage w/ Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald, Rainbow Girls, Barbara Higbie, Rita Hosking, Blue Summit,

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members of Poor Man’s Whiskey Sat, 6:48 PM - Revival Tent Sun, 1:55 PM - Utahpia Stage The Rainbow Sarahs w/ Rainbow Girls “The three women in this Boonville-based band are all named Sarah, and their music is as real as it gets: authentic, raw and forthright.” Michael Shapiro, Press Democrat With organic harmonies that enchant and uplift the spirit, The Real Sarahs share their special gift of vocal synergy. Embracing many genres of music, you are likely to hear threads of folk, blues, and country running through their songs.

Singing from the stories of their own life journeys and experiences, their original music is honest, evocative and heartfelt.

Introduced by a mutual friend in 2010, Sarah ‘Songbird’ Larkin and Sarah Ryan have been nearly inseparable, musically, since. As founding members of Motherland Family Band in 2011, these ladies began to sculpt their original songs into tightly woven harmonic collaborations. Larkin and Ryan struck out on their own as a duo in 2012 and The Real Sarahs was born. They recorded their first EP CD together in 2013, demonstrating each in their capacity to lead and support and embody beauty through song. Sarah Rose McMahon, the newest member, is a singer-songwriter, ukulele player and cellist born and raised in Mendocino County. These women seek to inspire, uplift and entertain their audiences with songs that speak to the heart of the human experience.

With warmth and humor The Real Sarahs offer their REAL selves to the world as the women of song that they were born to be. Currently residing in Mendocino County California, The Real Sarahs enjoy performing in their local area and throughout the Northwest.

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RED MOLLY

Sat, 9:35 PM- Arlo Stage Sun, 12:55 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage “Red Molly is one of the most entertaining and most genuine bands around. Their harmonies are to die for; their playing is impeccable, and there’s that certain electrifying creative spark that is evident whenever you see them on stage...each are enormously talented but the three of them together...Well, they’re pure magic” – No Depression If one word describes Red Molly’s music, that word is joyous. From their soaring, signature harmonies to the rich, varied tones of their individual voices, Red Molly is simply a joy to listen to.

Their brilliantly wrought a Capella tunes are love letters to the art of the vocal blend, and their innovative instrumentation is perfectly suited for foot stomping bluegrass-tinged barnburners and perfectly crafted heart-full ballads alike.

One of the most moving things about Red Molly’s music is the honest sense that you’re watching three dear friends sharing songs in their living room, and this feeling goes all the way back to their origins. Red Molly got its start with the simple joy of singing at a campsite, when they first felt the electricity that comes when voices blend together like honey and whiskey. Organic musicianship, a respect for the traditions of American music, and an obvious love of crafting music together lend a joyous atmosphere to their legendary live performances, and a natural balance to their studio recordings.

THE RISKY BISCUITS

Thu, 3:55 PM- Utahpia Stage Fri, 11:30 PM - Revival Tent “… Warning! You are in real danger of leaving your chair for the dance floor...” – Strawberry

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Music Fest From the Sierra Nevada foothills, the Risky Biscuits bring an original mix of heel-kicking stompers and humble ballads, creating an eclectic mix of Americana, bluegrass, and country. With six members total and guest musicians sitting in on every show, they never deliver the same performance twice. Catch their performances and you’ll know they’re in it for the music.

RITA HOSKING

Thu, 6:30 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage w/ Real Sarahs, Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald, Rainbow Girls, Barbara Higbie, Blue Summit, members of Poor Man’s Whiskey Sat, 2:35 PM - Utahpia Stage Sun, 4:00 PM - Revival Tent “The first thing that hits you... is the strength and power in Rita Hosking’s voice, and the fierce passion it contains.” – Bob Gottlieb, Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange “In scorching form” (UK Telegraph), Northern California’s own Rita Hosking sings of forest fires, culture clash, demolition derbies, the working class and hope. From NPR’s Weekend Edition to Bob Harris’s BBC show, Rita is moving audiences around the globe with her stories in song and doubly sweet and sinewy voice, “a captivating performer,” (R2 Magazine.)

Rita’s style of country-folk has been lauded for story and sense of place, and her performances praised for capturing the audience. Honors include winner of the 2008 Dave Carter Memorial Songwriting Contest at the Sisters Folk Festival, finalist in the 2009 Telluride Music Festival Troubadour Contest, and honors in the International Songwriting Contest and West Coast Songwriters Association. “This California girl comes by her

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Come Sunrise, Rita’s 2009 record, won Best Country Album Vox Pop in the 2010 Independent Music Awards. Burn, from 2011, was placed in the top 10 “Young Female Artist releases for 2011” by No Depression magazine, and listed as a “Hidden Gem of 2011” by the UK’s Observer. Both Come Sunrise and Burn were produced by Rich Brotherton--producer, engineer, and guitar player in the Robert Earl Keen Band. Rita’s latest 2013 release, Little Boat, was made at Ace Recording, and was selected by the UK Telegraph as one of the “Top 10 Country Albums of 2013.”

STEPHEN KENT

Sat, 9:20 PM - Revival Tent “As a solo performer he is a virtual one-manband, producing an extraordinary layering of sounds and grooves and creating an almost orchestral ambience with this primal instrument, accompanying himself on all kinds of shakers and hand percussion on musical journeys that travel deep into the heart of the earth.” – Evensi Multi-Instrumentalist and composer Stephen Kent’s musical career has taken him across five continents, living at various times in the UK, Spain, East Africa, Australia and the US. His musical scores, composed for theater, circus and dance companies, have received international acclaim and his work as a performer and recording artist has established him in the world music scene, exploring a broad range of playing styles and musical genres. As a performer on the Australian Aboriginal Didjeridu he has pioneered its use in contemporary music across the globe col-

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laborating with a number of musicians, including Airto Moreira (Brasil), Zakir Hussain (India), Habib Koite (Mali), Omar Sosa (Cuba), Leonard Eto (Japan), Choi Jong Sil (Korea), Steve Roach (USA) and many more. Stephen also hosts Music of the World, a weekly show on Pacifica Radio’s KPFA.

TOM CHAPIN

Fri, 6:20 PM - Arlo Stage w/John McCutcheon “... one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music” – New York Times “Like his late brother Harry, Tom writes story-songs, each one a sharply captured image of a specific event or observation, usually from Tom’s own life.” – Sundance In a career that spans five decades, 25 albums and three GRAMMY® awards, Hudson Valley Troubadour Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist and concert performer, Chapin has acted on Broadway, as well as working extensively in films, television and radio.

As a music-maker, the multi-talented singer/ songwriter/guitarist has maintained two long and productive parallel careers, both as a highly respected contemporary folk artist and as a pioneer in the field of children’s music. In both roles, Chapin has established a reputation for insightful, heartfelt song craft and effortlessly charismatic live performances.

He continues to engage the hearts, minds and imaginations of young listeners with witty, life-affirming original songs delivered in a sophisticated array of musical styles. In either format, Chapin’s infectious songs, sterling musicianship and personal warmth consistently shine through, whether he’s performing on record or in a concert hall,

an outdoor festival, a school, in front of a symphony orchestra or in an intimate coffeehouse.

The New York Times called Chapin “one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music,” while Billboard called him “the best family artist around” and described him as “totally captivating.” Parents magazine stated, “Nobody today is writing and performing better kids’ songs than Tom Chapin.”

TOMMY & THE ROZUMATICS

Thu, 5:40 PM - Utahpia Stage Fri, 2:20 PM - Arlo Stage Acoustic music fans will know Tom Rozum as mandolinist and featured vocalist with Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands. Here, Tom’s legendary musicality and keen wit will take center stage, featuring an all-star band comprised of fiddle phenomenon Brittany Haas (Prairie Home Companion House Band, Crooked Still, Dave Rawlings Machine), Tristan Clarridge (Crooked Still, Darol Anger, The Bee Eaters), and hammer dulcimer wizard and bassist Simon Chrisman (Bee Eaters, Jeremy Kittel Band). These four friends share decades of history as friends, bandmates, and musical inspirations to each other. They’re coming together for a rare and special 4-day tour, to share songs and tunes near and dear to them, drawn largely from Tom’s critically-acclaimed solo record, Jubilee, a deft collection of little-known gems of country, bluegrass, western swing, and old time music interwoven with great contemporary songs by David Olney and Mark Simos.

TOM PAXTON & THE DON JUANS Sat, 6:30 PM - Arlo Stage Sun, 2:50 PM - Red Tail Hawk Stage

Tommy & the Rozumatics (Above), Tom Paxton & The Don Juans (below)

“Thirty years ago Tom Paxton taught a generation of traditional folksingers that it was noble to write your own songs, and, like a good guitar, he just gets better with age.” – Guy Clark “Dylan is usually cited as the founder of the new song movement, and he certainly became its most visible standard-bearer, but the person who started the whole thing was Tom Paxton...”

– Dave Van Ronk “The Don Juans are comprised of Don Henry and John Vezner, both multifaceted musicians and vocalists in their own right, proficient between them in keys, guitar, ukes, banjo, ‘grins’ (various) and ‘kitchen sink’ ephemera.” – Nerve Magazine Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with the Grammy winning singer/songwriter duo The Don Juans – Don Henry & Jon Vezner.

Collectively, their songs have been covered by: Harry Belafonte, John Mellencamp, Miranda Lambert, Neil Diamond, Ray Charles, Nancy Griffith, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Janis Ian, Kathy Mattea, John Denver, Faith Hill, B.J. Thomas, Blake Shelton, Peter, Paul & Mary and Bob Dylan … just to name a few!

Within days of writing and playing together, they knew they were onto something. Now they’re taking it on the road! Tom on guitar/vocals/stories Don on guitar/vocals/uke/banjo/grins Jon on piano/vocals/guitar/uke/kitchen sink.

ULALI PROJECT

Sat, 11:45 aM - Red Tail Hawk Stage Sun, 3:20 PM - Arlo Stage “Calling the spirit world into the present, the three singers rendered music that dignified the dead and inspired the living. Theirs was a spiri-

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tual archeology, not for display so much as for honoring.” – Chicago Tribune Bringing together three diverse artists, Pura Fé, Layla Locklear, and Charly Lowry, Ulali has claimed a unique space in contemporary American music since 1987. Often described as a First Nations musical group, Ulali’s work also bears strong elements of blue-grass, jazz, soul, and folk. Demonstrating its versatility, the group has worked with Robbie Robertson, the Indigo Girls, John Trudell, and Buffy Sainte Marie in addition to providing vocals for the soundtrack to the television documentary The Native Americans (1994), tracks to the movie Smoke Signals (1998), and most recently tracks to the documentary Rumble:The Indians Who Rocked the World (2017).

Ulali’s live shows include appearances at the revived Woodstock Music Festival (1994), the Atlanta Summer Olympic Games (1996), New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (1998), Carnegie Hall (1997), The Kennedy Center, The Lincoln Center NYC, Madison Square Garden, The Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games (2002) and most recently at Standing Rock.. In between, Ulali has made numerous international appearances and has crossed North America doing shows at Native American cultural centers, commercial theaters, college campuses, and festivals worldwide. “”Ulali” means “songbird,” and the name could not be more appropriate for this trio of singers. The vocals are wonderfully clear and liquid, with crisp enunciation and tight, flawless harmonies. ”

WAVY GRAVY

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Wavy Gravy

“the illegitimate son of Harpo Marx and Mother Theresa” – Paul Krassner “Weird and Wonderful!” – New York Times Wavy Gravy (born Hugh Nanton Romney 15 May 1936) is an entertainer and activist for peace, best known for his hippie appearance, personality, and beliefs. His moniker (which is the name he uses on a day to day basis) was given to him

by B.B. King at the Texas International Pop Festival in 1969.

“It’s worked pretty well through my life,” he says, “except with telephone operators – I have to say ‘Gravy, first initial W.” Romney’s clown persona resulted from his political activism. Frequently being arrested at demonstrations, he decided he would be less likely to be arrested if he dressed as a clown.

“Clowns are safe,” he said. He does, however, enjoy traditional clown activities such as jokes, magic tricks and entertaining children.

Romney founded and co-founded several organizations, including Camp Winnarainbow, the Seva Foundation and the Hog Farm, an activist commune. He is also the official clown of the Grateful Dead.

WENDY DEWITT

Fri, 7:10 PM - Utahpia Stage “...you walk out of her performance feeling like you are close, personal friends.” -Tall City Blues Fest International Boogie Woogie master Wendy DeWitt, known for her powerhouse left hand, paired with the brilliant, jazz-trained drummer Kirk Harwood (formerly with Norton Buffalo, Huey Lewis and Roy Rogers) make for a high energy duo capable of holding its own on any stage with power, pizzazz and presence.

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DeWitt performed for four years with Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, and with Charlie Musselwhite, Otis Rush, Big Time Sarah, and Jimmy Thackery. A festival producer as well, DeWitt produces the Queens of Boogie Woogie and co-produces the San Francisco International Boogie Woogie Festival. Introduced to the blues at the age of 10, with help from Western Swing Hall-of-Famer Tommy Thomsen, Wendy DeWitt’s passion for music led her to Chicago Blues and Texas Boogie Woogie, with influences ranging from Otis Spann, Memphis Slim, and Professor Longhair to Katie Webster and Bessie Smith.

THE WHISKEY TREATY ROADSHOW

Sat, 12:00 PM - Arlo Stage Sat, 9:30 PM - Utahpia Stage Sun, 8:05 PM - Revival Tent “Mainly, they’re good people. And their love for what they do comes through. When you combine those things in front of an audience, you’ve got magic.” – The Greylock Glass “… from the moment the five guys took the stage the connection with the audience came instantly.” The Berkshire View–Kameron Spaulding The whiskey treaty roadshow is a collaborative band that brings together five Massachusetts singer-songwriters in the vein of Americana, rock and roots-folk music. The Roadshow is Greg Smith, David Tanklefsky, Billy Keane, Chris Merenda, and Tory Hanna. The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow is an acoustic spin-off of the wildly successful Whiskey Treaty Festival. The Roadshow is a Vaudeville-style evening with a charming and intimate atmosphere set by five acclaimed singer/ songwriters who bring tales and tunes of Massachusetts, whiskey and brotherhood.

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Fats Domino (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017) At a concert in Las Vegas when a journalist referred to Elvis Presley as “The King”, Presley gestured toward Fats Domino who was in the audience and said, “no, that’s the real king of rock and roll.”

Antoine Domino Jr. was born in New Orleans on February 24, 1928 and raised in the Ninth Ward, where he lived the rest of his life, until his house was heavily damaged

by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He knew at a young age that he just wanted to be a musician. By age fourteen, he was already playing in New Orleans’ bars and backyard barbecues. In 1947, he joined Billy Diamond’s Solid Sender Band earning $3 a week playing the piano where he reminded Diamond in sound and stature of pianist Fats Waller, thus Fats Domino was born.

At age twenty-one, he was signed to Imperial Records where he and producer Dave Bartholomew recorded “The Fat Man,” often considered the first rock and roll record, and was paid on the number of records sold, rather than a flat fee per song. The Domino/ Bartholomew package went on to write and record classics including Ain’t that a Shame, Blueberry Hill, I’m Walkin’, Whole Lot of Loving, Walkin’ to New Orleans, and many others that reached the top of both Pop and R&B Charts. Because of his contract, he became one of rock music industry’s early financially successful musicians and could often be

seen driving his pink Cadillac in New Orleans’ French Quarter.

As he was originally dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll” by Ebony magazine, he was often on the road, performing as many as 340 nights a year, but somehow he managed to be married to his childhood sweetheart for 59 years and had eight children, whose names all began with the letter A. His music has been recorded by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Louis Armstrong, Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, Lenny Kravitz, Lucinda Williams, and others. In 1986 he was one of the first musicians inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Bill Clinton; is ranked twenty-five on the list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time”; had 37 top 40 singles; and owned over 50 suits and 100 pair of shoes.

Rosalie Sorrels (June 24, 1933 – June 11, 2017) Speaking to Idaho public television in 2005, Ms. Sorrels summed up her career: “I’m an actress. I’m a troubadour. I take the news from place to place. I do it with music. I do it with poetry and stories, and I try to connect.”

And connect she did.

Rosalie Sorrels was born Rosalie Ann Stringfellow on June 24, 1933 in Boise, Idaho, and raised on the Grimes Creek near Idaho City, Idaho by her parents, both of whom loved poetry. She learned her “trade” very early on through her father, Walter, who of-

fered her $.50 (fifty cents) for each “chunk” of poetry she could recite and her mother, Nancy Ann Kelly, who ran the local Book Shop in downtown Boise.

Rosalie holds many records including performing more times at the Kate Wolf Music Festival than anyone else (fourteen).

This is in addition to awards that include the National Storytelling Network Circle of Excellence Award for exceptional storytelling for the two books she wrote; Doctor of Fine Arts from the University of Idaho (where she was born); and the Boise Peace Quilt Award.

Throughout her career, she performed with Utah Phillips (another Kate Wolf Music perennial), Pete Seeger, Dave Van Ronk, and was strongly influenced by Malvina Reynolds and Billie Holiday. Though her jazz-inflected phrasings often perplexed her accompanists, she delivered her songs with a throbbing intensity that came straight from the folk tradition. She performed at Woodstock, the Newport Folk Festival and the Isle of Wight.

She became a regular on the Utah folk scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s when she and her husband taught folk guitar classes at the University of Utah. She participated in Utah workshops and folk festivals; performed at “song swaps”; and was a concert promoter who brought Joan Baez (another Kate Wolf performer) to Salt Lake City for the first time in 1963.

However, life wasn’t always so easy for her before her success.

She wanted to be an actress, but ended up being a folk singer. She survived both a brain aneurysm and breast cancer. Once married, she left her husband and took her five children to perform across the country and become a social and women’s right activist; was nominated for two Grammy’s; and often performed gratis for organizations and causes she supported.

All of these experiences are reflected in her storytelling approach to music. She was described as being able to drink strong men under the table, and make the noisiest barrooms shut up and listen. That’s why she was loved by audiences, including those at the Kate Wolf Music Festival. b

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