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3 WELCOME! Welcome to the 23rd annual ABQ FOLK FEST! Some of the finest musicians and artists in New Mexico, the Southwest and North America invite you to join them and participate in the joyful process of making folk music, dance, storytelling, and folk art. It is our hope that you will find joy in participating in folk culture, and perhaps continue to seek folk experiences and expression long after the Festival is over. TABLE OF CONTENTS Map Inside Front Cover Mission 4 Schedule 5-15 Information 8 Fundraising Raffle 8 Food / Folk Art / Merch 10 Schedule at a Glance 16 Sandia Stage (North) 18 Bosque Stage (South) 19 Jemez Stage (Quad) 20 Open Mic 20 Jamming 21 Storytelling 22 Dance 23 Workshops Children s Tent 28 Planet Music Instrument Petting Zoo 28 OffCenter Puppets Folk Festival the Rest of the Year 29 Festival Supporters Advertiser Index 31 About Us 32 For more information about the people and groups involved in the Folk Festival, please visit ABQ FOLK FEST is produced by The Albuquerque Folk Festival Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit and 509(a)(2) public charity. P.O. Box 4837 Albuquerque, NM info@abqfolkfest.org Web: Information: Advertising Sales: Grants, Sponsorships, and Donations:

4 FESTIVAL MISSION The Albuquerque Folk Festival provides an opportunity for the public to experience and participate in folk music, song, dance, storytelling, and crafts through educational workshops, demonstrations, and performances. Folk activities enhance community expression and the continuance of cultural traditions. THE FOLK ETHIC The Albuquerque Folk Festival is devoted to the Folk Ethic and is focused on self-expression, community, friendship, and social consciousness. It is non-commercial. It embraces the arts with an emphasis on participation rather than virtuoso talent. Enjoyment is discovered through personal involvement rather than fame through performance and recording. Those who are skillful at an activity are willing to teach beginners, for they were once beginners themselves who learned from others willing to help without cost. Following the Folk Ethic demonstrates that enriching others through sharing folk activities and resources is the greatest form of self-expression. AFF AND THE PANDEMIC When the Covid pandemic broke out in early 2020 the Albuquerque Folk Festival had just enough time in in the spring to figure out this Zoom thing and do a virtual folk festival online that June. Board members collaborated to learn and then share the ways to present live music online, including concerts, workshops and sing-alongs. Surely, we thought, we would be back normal the following year, but that s not how it panned out. So we did a hybrid, in-person, online festival in June and continued to plan for our regular live festival this fall. Given virus mutation and vaccination resistance, we re not quite back to normal, but we re doing our best to put on a safe and fun ABQ FOLK FEST. We can t just stop doing all the things we love to do together; we re just going to have to do them in a more deliberate and careful way. We ve moved most of the festival outdoors, we re requiring proof of vaccination or negative Covid test results from all attendees, and we re requiring masks indoors. Thank you so much for cooperating with these requirements and for coming out to the festival today! Like other events and businesses, we have been affected by these changes: We have more work, are short staffed and have had to cut some programming. We ask for your understanding and patience with our wonderful volunteers who are doing their best. A Sandia Stage (North): Albuquerque Chinese Folk- Dance Ensemble Traditional and classical Chinese folk dances and music C Jemez Stage (Quad): Snorty Horse Ozark and traditional music Workshops: 1 2-Finger Banjo - Wayne Shrubsall 3 It s an Autoharp! (B) - Michele Spiro 4 Celtic Singers - Michele Buchanan D Dance (Cafeteria): Clogging Sandia Mountain Cloggers E Children s Tent: Solar Powered Spin Art Michael Sheppard F Storytelling: Tales from a Northern Shore Dianne Rossbach G Jam with the Band: Open Jam H Welcome & Hosted Jam: The ATC String Band Student Showcase J Sing Along: Bittersweet Love Songs Dick Shead 10:30 am - 11:30 am Respect Bosque School! No glass and no alcohol on grounds. Food outside or in Cafeteria only No dogs in the cafeteria. Be gentle with toilets 5

5 B Bosque Stage (South): Oscar Butler Fun, bright, feel-good music 11:30 am - 12:30 pm A Sandia Stage (North): Cali Shaw Band Fun upbeat Folk-Rock Americana dance band C Jemez Stage (Quad): Steve Cormier Cowboy music and stories Workshops: 1 Songwriting with The Limeliters - The Limeliters 2 Songs of the Sea as Metaphor and Place - Ed Trikett 3 Arranging for an Ensemble - Stillhouse Junkies 4 Celtic Mandolin Technique - Louis Scuderi D Dance (Cafeteria): Mexican Folklórico Alma Arango E Children s Tent: Solar Powered Spin Art Michael Sheppard F Storytelling: Earth Care: Folktales from Around the World Cynthia Dobson & Lucinda de Lorimier G Jam with the Band: Adobe Brothers International bluegrass H Welcome & Hosted Jam: Apple Mountain Scottish Session Showcase J Sing Along: Celtic Songs Cleve Sharp 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Around the Festival: OffCenter Puppets Giant puppets available for photos and chatting from 11am to 1pm 7

6 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE INFORMATION/LOST & FOUND Be sure to stop by the information table outside Budagher Hall to find out how to stay involved in today s activities. You can also pick up additional Festival programs, and check for lost and found items. FEEDBACK/RAFFLE At the feedback/raffle table outside Budagher Hall, you can turn in feedback forms to enter the free raffle, buy tickets for our fundraising raffle (see below), sign up for volunteer opportunities next year, and get sponsorship information. INSTRUMENT CHECK Musicians, check your instruments free of charge in the instrument check room in the Upper School hall. Open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm on Saturday. BIKE VALET If you rode a bike to the Festival, you ve already discovered our Bike Valet. If not, you might consider biking next year. The Festival is close to bike paths, and your bike will be securely stored once you get here. RECYCLING Help the Festival and Bosque School reduce our environmental impact by taking your trash to the recycling stations located around the grounds. FUNDRAISING RAFFLE Here s your chance to win a concert ukulele and deluxe padded gig bag (Cordoba 21C Spruce & Striped Ebony donated by Guitar Vista / Stan Berg) or a bass guitar amplifier (Crate MXB15 donated by Aaron Miller). Head to the Feedback/Raffle Table outside Budagher Hall and buy (lots of) tickets. Tickets are $3 each, 4 for $10, or 9 for $20. Put your tickets in the containers for the prizes you want to win. You may put your tickets in one or more containers. For example, if you want the ukulele, put all your tickets in the ukulele container. If you d like a chance at both prizes, put one or more tickets in each container. Purchase tickets by 5:45. Raffle winners will be chosen prior to the sing-along at the Jemez Stage (Quad). Winners need not be present and will be notified by phone or (please write clearly). Thanks for your support! All the proceeds provide needed funding for our non-profit Festival, and possibly an exciting, big win for you as well! A Sandia Stage (North): 3hattrio American desert complex soundscapes C Jemez Stage (Quad): Mountain Road Traditional Irish music from the South West US. Workshops: 1 Hammered Dulcimer (B) - Scott Reeder 2 Introduction to Mountain Dulcimer (B) - Irma Reeder 3 Calico Tunes - Virginia Creepers 4 Multicultural Group Harmony SING - Arana Kalwaic D Dance (Cafeteria): Scottish Country Dance Lucy Frey E Children s Tent: Drum Up the Sun! Beth Schmidt Crowder F Storytelling: Magical Storytelling Adventure with Duende the Ocean Elf Michelle Adam G Jam with the Band: STEAM! Captivating contradance tunes and delightful songs! H Welcome & Hosted Jam: Apple Mountain Strings Showcase J Sing Along: Songs of Hope Sharon Stepler 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm B Bosque Stage (South): Cheap Shots An energetic eclectic folk music mostly string band 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 9

7 FOOD FESTIVAL VENDORS Be sure to check out these fine vendors. The Festival is providing a roomy shade tent near the food vendors for your dining comfort. BusyBee Custard Custards and frozen desserts, coffee and burritos Donar Kebab Truck #1 Italian sandwiches, pulled pork, meatball, Philly cheese steak sandwiches Donar Kebab Truck #2 Salads, tacos, additional sandwiches and kebabs Kimo Hawaiian BBQ Hawaiian BBQ FOLK ARTS VENDORS You ll find some beautiful crafts at this year s vendors. Be sure to check them out. Ca*Be*Ju Unique Ladies Tops and Jackets, Silver Jewelry -- Final year in business. Everything on sale Laughing Hare Hot Glass Beautiful mosaic and fused glass Princess Pumps Handmade custom shoes and other related items Rainbow Silk Hand painted silk, wearable silk, wall art scarves, shawls, neckties MERCHANDISE TENT Be sure to visit our merchandise table where you can buy Festival t-shirts, CDs by our performers and other Festival memorabilia. We accept cash and most credit cards. T-SHIRTS: 2021 ABQ FOLK FEST t-shirts are sold at the merchandise tent. You ll be able to order a custom shirt sent directly to you. CD SALES: Take a part of this year s Folk Festival home with you and pick up some music by your favorite Folk Festival performers. A Sandia Stage (North): Stillhouse Junkies Genre-bending American roots and bluegrass C Jemez Stage (Quad): Hello Darlin Fearless original mix of bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and country Workshops: 1 Cowboy Songs - Steve Cormier 2 Strings and Winds from the South American Highlands and Brazil - Baracutanga 3 Flatpicking Guitar (I) - Pat Neff 4 Intro to Traditional Irish Fiddle - Eileen Sullivan D Dance (Cafeteria): Country Two-Step Susan and Gary Kellogg E Children s Tent: Rhythm Games for Children and Making Shaker Instruments Helen Stein F Storytelling: Connecting Connections Jude Tripp G Jam with the Band: Cali Shaw Band Fun upbeat Folk-Rock Americana dance band H Welcome & Hosted Jam: Duke City Ceili Band Celtic J Sing Along: Gospel Margaret Crowl 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm B Bosque Stage (South): Silver Sky Blues Band Louisiana-style delta blues & soul 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CONSIGNMENT SALES Looking for a musical instrument? Want to give a closet instrument a new home? You can buy and sell instruments at the consignment sales table. If your instrument sells, you ll receive 80% of the proceeds (the other 20% will be donated to the Folk Festival). We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. Please pick up your instruments or proceeds by 4:30 pm on Saturday. Any unclaimed funds will be gratefully considered an additional donation to the Festival. 11

8 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm B Bosque Stage (South): The Kipsies Modern and progressive folk with old-time/bluegrass instrumentation 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm B Bosque Stage (South): Baracutanga South American music with Andean flutes and Colombian cumbia drumming A Sandia Stage (North): The Limeliters Iconic 1960s folk-revival harmony trio C Jemez Stage (Quad): Virginia Creepers Old-time string-band, playing hits of the 1850s since 1991 Workshops: 1 Keys to Dynamic Solo Stage Performance - Oscar Butler 2 Learning Dust Devil on the Fiddle - Eli Wrankle 3 Jaw Harp (B) - Kenneth Dean 4 Bodhrán Accompaniment to Irish Traditional Music - Dain Forsythe D Dance (Cafeteria): Hawaiian Hula Cindi Heffner, Ha`aheo O Hawai`i E Children s Tent: Young Children s Sing-along Suzy T F Storytelling: The Witches Were Up to Something and the spell Began Matilde Machiavello G Jam with the Band: Bayou Seco Southwest Chile Gumbo 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm A Sandia Stage (North): Break C Jemez Stage (Quad): Open Mic Workshops: 1 From Akonting to Clawhammer - The Kipsies Early History of the Banjo in Africa and America 2 A washboard isn t just for doing laundry - Julie King 3 Rockabilly Guitar for Beginners - Julian Dossett 4 Interpreting the West through Music - Hal Cannon D Dance (Cafeteria): Irish Ceili Norita Callahan F Storytelling: Cathay Williams: Female Buffalo Soldier Steps Out of Darkness into the Light Juba Mae Addison, Griot Storyteller G Jam with the Band: Stillhouse Junkies Genre-bending American roots and bluegrass H Welcome & Hosted Jam: Open Jam J Sing Along: Women of Folk Bill Foote 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm H Welcome & Hosted Jam: North Valley Tune Tanglers Old Time J Sing Along: Train Songs Beth Schmidt Crowder 13

9 C Jemez Stage (Quad): Stillhouse Junkies Genre-bending American roots and bluegrass D Dance (Cafeteria): International Folk Dancing Bill Croft, Carol Toffaleti & Patsy Gregory F Storytelling: I m Tipingee, Too! Stories of Connection & Kindness Regina Ress G Jam with the Band: The Limeliters Iconic 1960s folk-revival harmony trio H Welcome & Hosted Jam: Mountain Road Celtic J Sing Along: Songwriter s Circle Michael Sheppard 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm A Sandia Stage (North): Le Vent du Nord Québécois music B Bosque Stage (South): Bayou Seco Southwest Chile Gumbo 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm A Sandia Stage (North): The Limeliters Iconic 1960s folk-revival harmony trio G Jam with the Band: Le Vent du Nord Québécois music 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm C Jemez Stage (Quad): 3hattrio American desert complex soundscapes 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm A Sandia Stage (North): Le Vent du Nord Quebec s Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québécois music D Dance (Cafeteria): FolkMADS Contra Dance (Socially Distanced) Claire Zucker calling with the Festival Band until 9:30pm 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm A Sandia Stage (North): STEAM! Captivating contradance tunes and delightful songs! B Bosque Stage (South): Adobe Brothers An eclectic mix of fiddle music, bluegrass, blues, Celtic, klezmer and other styles Sing Along! with Dan Matthews Every 5 th Saturday - October 30 - January 29 - April & July 30 $15 suggested For More Information donation to AFF C Jemez Stage (Quad): Sing-along D Dance (Cafeteria): Argentine Tango Lacie Forde 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 15

10 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM Sandia Stage (North) Chinese Dance Cali Shaw Band (Folk-Rock- Americana) 3hattrio (Folk/Americana) Stillhouse Junkies (Bluegrass) The Limeliters (Classic Folk) Le Vent du Nord (Québécois) STEAM! (Irish, Contradance, Old Time) The Limeliters (Classic Folk) -Break- -Break- Le Vent du Nord (Québécois) Bosque Stage (South) Oscar Butler (Singer/ Songwriter) Cheap Shots (Old Time / New Time) Silver Sky Blues Band (Blues) The Kipsies (Americana) Baracutanga (World) Bayou Seco (Southwestern Chilegumbo) Adobe Brothers (International Bluegrass) Jemez Stage (Quad) Snorty Horse (Ozark/ Old time) Steve Cormier (Western/ Cowboy) Mountain Road (Celtic) Hello Darlin' (Americana ) Virginia Creepers (Old Time) Open Mic Stillhouse Junkies (Bluegrass ) Sing-along 3hattrio (Folk Americana) AbqFolkFest Program Overview October 9, 2021 (Subject to change) Workshop Tent 1 Workshop Tent 2 Workshop Tent 3 Workshop Tent 4 Dance (Cafeteria) Storytelling 2-Finger Banjo Wayne Shrubsall Autoharp (B) Michele Spiro Celtic Singers Michele Buchanan Clogging Sandia Mountain Cloggers Margaret & Sue Hutton Tales from a Northern Shore (Dianne Rossbach) Songwriting w/the Limeliters Songs of the Sea Ed Trickett Arranging for an Ensemble Stillhouse Junkies Celtic Mando Technique Louis Scuderi Folklórico Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana Alma Arango Earth Care: Folktales from Around the World (Cynthia Dobson, Lucinda delorimier) Hammered Dulcimer (B) Scott Reeder Mountain Dulcimer (B) Irma Reeder Calico Songs Virginia Creepers Multcultural Group Harmony Sing Arana Kalwaic Scottish Country Dancing NM Scottish Country Dancers Lucy Frey Magical Storytelling Adventure (with Duende the Ocean Elf) Cowboy Songs Steve Cormier South American Music Baracutanga Flatpicking Guitar Pat Neff Irish Fiddle Eileen Sullivan Country Two-Step Gary & Susan Kellogg Connecting Connections (Jude Tripp) Keys to Dynamic Solo Stage Performance Oscar Butler Learn Dust Devil on Fiddle 3hattrio Jaw Harp (B) Kenneth Dean Bodhran Accomp for Irish Trad Music Dain Forsyth Hula: The Art & Soul of Hawai`i Ha`aheo O Hawai`I Cindi Heffner The Witches Were Up to Something (Matilde Machiavello) Early History of the Banjo The Kipsies Washboard Julie King/ Hello Darlin' Rockabilly Guitar Julian Dossett Interpreting the West 3hattrio Irish Ceili Norita Callahan Female Soldier Steps Out of the Darkness (Juba Mae) International Folk Bill Croft Carol Toffaletti Patsy Gregory I'm Tipingee Too! (Regina Ress) Additional Activities Tango Lacie Forde 11AM-1PM: OffCenter Puppets 10-30AM-4:30PM: Planet Music: Instrument Petting Zoo Contra Dance (Socially Distanced) Claire Zucker, Caller Live Music by Festival Band Children's Tent Spin Art Michael Sheppard Spin Art Michael Sheppard Drum up the Sun! Beth Schmidt Crowder Rhythm Games & Making Shaker Instruments Helen Stein Young Children s Singalong with Suzy T Jam with the Band Open Jam Adobe Brothers Steam! Cali Shaw Bayou Seco Stillhouse Junkies The Limeliters Le Vent du Nord Welcome & Hosted Jam Sing Along ATC Stringband (Student Showcase) Bittersweet Love Songs (Dick Shead) Apple Mountain Scottish Session (Showcase) Celtic Songs (Cleve Sharp) Apple Mountain Strings (Showcase) Songs of Hope (Sharon Stepler) Duke City Ceili (Celtic) Gospel (Margaret Crowl) North Valley Tune Tanglers (Old Time) Train Songs (Beth Crowder) Open Jam Women of Folk (Bill Foote) Mountain Road (Celtic) Songwriter's Circle (Michael Sheppard) 9/29/2021

11 Sandia Stage (North) A Featuring hourly performances by a mix of local, regional, and international folk acts. Note that performances on this stage start half past the hour. Thanks to Debra Fortess for organizing this venue. 10:30a Albuquerque Chinese Folk-Dance Ensemble The Albuquerque Chinese Folk-Dance Ensemble showcases an array of traditional music, dance, and fashion traditions from across China. We feature dances from the grasslands of inner Mongolia and imperial courts of the Tang Dynasty, and vibrant tunes played on ancient flutes. The dancers are dedicated to spreading the rich history of Chinese Folk Art. 11:30a Cali Shaw Band Award Winning Songwriter Cali Shaw and his Folk-Rock Americana dance band play fun upbeat original and traditional music. 12:30p 3hattrio Rooted in the natural world of their sacred homeland, Zion National Park in Utah, 3hattrio call their music American desert, a simple idea for complex sound. More like extended landscapes -- bare mesas ringing with electronic echoes of acoustic instruments their music twists and turns as the wind shifts. 1:30p Stillhouse Junkies Two-time Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest finalists, Stillhouse Junkies play a delicious, delirious mixture of original roots, blues, funk, bluegrass and jazz. 2:30p The Limeliters When music fans remember 60s folk music, they remember the iconic songs of The Limeliters. After six decades and 25+ albums including three top 10 the trio still brings American folk classics into the modern age, with high energy, thrilling threepart harmonies and zany humor. The Limeliters have achieved a stature equaled perhaps only by The Kingston Trio and The Weavers. San Francisco Chronicle 3:30p Break 4:00p Le Vent du Nord Award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec s progressive francophone folk movement. 5:00p STEAM! Captivating contradance tunes and delightful songs on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bodhrán and more! Plus dazzling tie dye fashions! 6:00p The Limeliters When music fans remember 60s folk music, they remember the iconic songs of The Limeliters. After six decades and 25+ albums including three top 10 the trio still brings American folk classics into the modern age, with high energy, thrilling threepart harmonies and zany humor. The Limeliters have achieved a stature equaled perhaps only by The Kingston Trio and The Weavers. San Francisco Chronicle 7:00p Break 7:30p Le Vent du Nord Award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec s progressive francophone folk movement. Bosque Stage (South) B Featuring hourly performances by a mix of local, regional, and national folk acts. Note that performances on this stage start on the hour. Thanks to Debra Fortess for organizing this venue. 11:00a Oscar Butler Cross James Taylor with Keb Mo and you get Oscar Butler 12:00p Cheap Shots An energetic six-person mostly acoustic band with an eclectic mix of Old Time, Celtic, Folk, Country, Blues, Swing, and Klezmer 1:00p Silver Sky Blues Band Silver Sky Blues Band feature traditional blues and soul music from Louisiana played with the grit and style of the South. 2:00p The Kipsies The Kipsies are a Progressive Folk band featuring old-time and bluegrass instrumentation with all the conventions of modern songwriting. 3:00p Baracutanga Baracutanga is a seven-piece band that prides itself on arranging traditional South American rhythms in new and interesting ways. This kind of experimentation, coupled with blending ancestral traditions with a modern sensibility, has resulted in an exciting and distinct Latin flavor all its own that leaves dancing crowds always wanting more. Baragutanga s live shows are joyous, intense and explosive. 4:00p Bayou Seco Traditional and original New Mexican and Cajun and Cowboy tunes and songs on accordion, fiddle, banjo, guitar, and mandolin. 5:00p Adobe Brothers The Adobe Brothers are the progenitors of International Bluegrass which includes fiddle music, bluegrass, blues, Celtic, Latin, klezmer and other genres. Respect Bosque School! No glass and no alcohol on grounds. Food outside or in Cafeteria only No dogs in the cafeteria. Be gentle with toilets 19

12 Jemez Stage (Quad) 10:30a Snorty Horse The band is chomping at the bit to play Ozark and traditional music with its cultural contexts and history. 11:30a Steve Cormier Traditional cowboy work songs and not-so-traditional cowboy work songs. 12:30p Mountain Road Traditional Irish jigs, reels, airs, songs with flute whistles and pulsing rhythm. 1:30p Hello Darlin Hello Darlin is the fearless original Americana duo of Bernie and Julie King, featuring a mix of bluegrass, blues, folk, rock, country and more, featuring guitar, washboard and accordion. 2:30p Virginia Creepers Virginia Creepers feature weird, old, crooked tunes, lively dance tunes, and songs about hard times, trains, and whiskey. 3:30p Open Mic One hour, six performers. See sign-up information below. 4:30p Stillhouse Junkies Two-time Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest finalists, Stillhouse Junkies play a delicious, delirious mixture of original roots, blues, funk, bluegrass and jazz. 5:30p Sing-along C Featuring hourly acoustic performances by a mix of local and regional bands. Thanks to Debra Fortess for organizing this venue. 6:30p 3hattrio Rooted in the natural world of their sacred homeland, Zion National Park in Utah, 3hattrio call their music American desert, a simple idea for complex sound. More like extended landscapes -- bare mesas ringing with electronic echoes of acoustic instruments their music twists and turns as the wind shifts. Open Mic - Jemez Stage (Quad) C No sign-up stage this year (no champion/manager), but come try your hand at our Open Mic on the Jemez Stage at 3:30pm. There are 6 performance slots at 7½-minute increments (including set up time and talking). Sign-up will be available at 11am for 3 slots, and 3:30pm for 3 more -- to allow people to sign up at different times (in case some people are not able to get into the festival early enough to sign up). Mics will be set up so you can get started quickly; you should come up tuned and ready to go. A slow start may only allow time for one song, but a quick start might allow for two if they re short. We will strictly enforce time limits to keep the Jemez Stage on schedule. If you love open mics or sign-up stages, consider managing one at our festival next year. Jam with the Band G Here s a chance to meet and jam with some of the amazing Festival performers and wonderful local musicians! Don t forget to bring your instruments (but it s okay just to listen). Thanks to Michele Spiro for arranging Jam with the Band. 10:30a Open Jam 11:30a Adobe Brothers International Bluegrass 12:30p STEAM! Songs & contradance tunes 1:30p Cali Shaw Band Folk-Rock Americana 2:30p Bayou Seco Southwest Chile Gumbo 3:30p Stillhouse Junkies American roots and bluegrass 4:30p The Limeliters Iconic 1960s folk-revival harmony trio 6:00p Le Vent du Nord Québécois music Welcome & Hosted Jam H Because of limited outdoor space, the Welcome Tent and Hosted Jams were combined this year. Some performers are presenting and are indicated as showcase. Jam hosts are there to encourage musicians to pick a song or start a song and to make sure that everyone gets to participate. In addition, hosts bring their own unique flair to the jam. Don t forget to bring your instruments. Thanks to Michele Spiro for arranging the hosted jams. 10:30a ATC Stringband Student Showcase 11:30a Apple Mountain Scottish Session Showcase 12:30p Apple Mountain Strings Showcase 1:30p Duke City Ceili Celtic 2:30p North Valley Tune Tanglers Old Time 3:30p Open Jam 4:30p Mountain Road Celtic Sing Along J This year, we have a special venue for those of you who enjoy singing together. Thanks to Dan Matthews for arranging the sing along hosts. 10:30a Bittersweet Love Songs (Dick Shead) 11:30a Celtic Songs (Cleve Sharp) 12:30p Songs of Hope (Sharon Stepler) 1:30p Gospel (Margaret Crowl) 2:30p Train Songs (Beth Schmidt Crowder) 3:30p Women of Folk (Bill Foote) 4:30p Songwriter s Circle (Michael Sheppard) 21

13 Storytelling F Our talented storytellers have chosen heartfelt tales to tell in their own bold and creative styles. They have come to the ABQ FOLK FEST from around the world. Join us at our stage to enjoy your storyteller guides as they take you on a journey into the worlds of their tales. Join us in the shade of the Storytelling tent. Thanks to Dianne Rossbach for coordinating our storytelling venue. 10:30a Tales from a Northern Shore (Dianne Rossbach) Dianne tells traditional tales for the tall and the small, embellishing them with healthy doses of natural history. They may be narrated by wild creatures, but these animals can speak the truth. Our children are watching us we must speak truth. 11:30a Earth Care: Folktales from Around the World (Cynthia Dobson & Lucinda de Lorimier) These two amazing tellers are presenting family stories together. You can sing along with them, laugh with them, and maybe learn from them. Come hear about Bugs, Frogs, and Papa God s Well. 12:30p Magical Storytelling Adventure with Duende the Ocean Elf (Michelle Adam) Local author and storyteller, Michelle Adam, offers children and their families an original storytelling journey with a magical elf and his friends in the ocean. Michelle s interactive and engaging approach includes an elf puppet, animal letters, a Japanese Kamishibai Theater, and a box of story cards. This story method was once used to tell Japanese folk tales in the parks in the 1930 s. 1:30p Connecting Connections ( Jude Tripp) Funny and thoughtful traditional tales about the joy, strength, and resilience of the natural world can be found in many cultures. This bilingual teller brings you tales that celebrate the joy of connecting and connections between people and their environment. 2:30p The Witches Were Up to Something and the spell Began (Matilde Machiavello) Raold Dahl has said, Those who don t believe in magic will never find it. Are you skeptical? Come see for yourself! Join me for stories that transport you to a magical world where all is possible. Fun, joy, and amazement are guaranteed! 3:30p Cathay Williams: Female Buffalo Soldier Steps Out of Darkness into the Light ( Juba Mae Addison, Griot Storyteller) In 1866 Cathay Williams, a newly freed Black woman from Independence, Missouri, made a historic decision. She switched her name to William Cathay, disguising herself as a man so she could become one of the legendary Buffalo Soldiers. You are invited to come and sit a spell as Cathay shares her journey with you. She will even answer your questions should you be inclined to ask 4:30p I m Tipingee, Too! Stories of Connection & Kindness (Regina Ress) Internationally renowned, multi-lingual storyteller, Regina Ress, brings great tales from both folklore and her own life. She takes us on journeys as far away as the rainforests of Borneo and Costa Rica, and then to her long-time backyard in Lower Manhattan. Who is Tipingee? Come and find out! Dance (Cafeteria) D Want to move to the music? The Folk Festival offers plenty of opportunity, including dance workshops all day Saturday and a contra dance on Saturday night that minimizes any face-to-face contact. Thanks to Deb Brunt for organizing the dance program. 10:30a Clogging (Sandia Mountain Cloggers) The Sandia Mountain Cloggers are a local folk dancing group specializing in an American percussive style non-partnered line dance which contains elements of Irish, Scottish, and African Dance. 11:30a Mexican Folklórico (Alma Arango) This workshop will enable attendees to perform basic Mexican Folk dance moves. Participants will be taught footwork for dances originating from the northern region of Mexico and discover a brief history about them. 12:30p Scottish Country Dance (Lucy Frey with live music by The Parson Sisters) Scottish Country Dancing is usually done in a four couple set. The dances are Reels, Jigs and Strathspeys and are great fun and good exercise. 1:30p Country Two Step (Susan and Gary Kellogg) Basic Country Two Step with Susan & Gary Kellogg will have you showing off your steps after just one class! 2:30p Hawaiian Hula (Cindi Heffner, Ha`aheo O Hawai`i) Come and learn the basic hand, foot, and body movements that gracefully entwine to tell stories of Hawaii s history, places, people and traditions all infused with the spirit of Aloha. Hawaii s beautiful, joyous cultural dance is suitable for everyone and every age. 3:30p Irish Ceili (Norita Callahan with live music by Duke City Ceili Band) A lively Irish hoedown, led by Norita Callahan, with round, line and square figures danced to reels n jigs n hornpipe music. 4:30p International Folk Dancing (Bill Croft, Carol Toffaleti & Patsy Gregory) Teaching international folk dances from Europe, the Balkans and the Near East. 5:30p Argentine Tango (Lacie Forde) Learn the basics of Argentine tango, designed to get you on the milonga (social dance) floor! 7:30p FolkMADS Contra Dance (Socially Distanced) Music by the Festival Band and calling by Claire Zucker. The Festival Band is a collection of this year s festival stage performers and community members joining together especially for this dance. Claire Zucker is well known in New Mexico as a member of the contra dance band STEAM! Now we get to know her as a caller! Claire has a 25 year+ career as a caller; regularly calling in Tucson where she lives, but also at weekends and around the country. For our Folk Fest dance, Claire will call some contras in the traditional long lines, while others will have Claire s zesty Zoom-dance flavor. 23

14 Workshops Our five workshop venues are the heart and soul of the Festival. This is where the community comes together to help each other. Workshops labeled with a (B) are especially targeted to beginners; those with an (I) are for intermediate players. Thanks to Scott Reeder for organizing the instrument workshops and Irma Reeder for putting together the singing workshops. Workshop Tent :30a 2-Finger Banjo (Wayne Shrubsall) Two-finger banjo (picking OR frailing) using the song Pretty Polly as the class example. 11:30a Songwriting with The Limeliters (The Limeliters) The Limeliters will be offering a workshop on songwriting, featuring Limeliter favorites, original songs, anecdotes, and perspectives of these three unique artists. Topics include ideas, rhyming, hook lines, fitting words to melody, and more. 12:30p Hammered Dulcimer (B) (Scott Reeder) Trapezoid-shaped instrument you get to hit with hammers with as many strings as 12 guitars! Introduction for beginners or the curious. Loaner dulcimers will be available. Scott co-founded the annual New Mexico Dulcimer Festival. 1:30p Cowboy Songs (Steve Cormier) Steve Cormier did ranch and farm work for nine years as well as touring the US and Canada singing cowboy songs and telling stories, some of which were true. He also spent 22 years teaching college history, most of which was true. He now tours the US and Canada again singing cowboy songs and telling stories, most of which are true. He holds a Ph.D. in American Studies with a dissertation on New Mexico ranching, all of which is true. Steve will open it up to a round robin sing, so bring a musical instrument and your favorite working cowboy song! 2:30p Keys to Dynamic Solo Stage Performance (Oscar Butler) Singing, speaking, or selling, learn tricks and tips to have a natural stage presence. Take to any stage without fear and capture your audience s ears, hearts, and trust. Learn how to make your performance rewarding for both you and your audience. There will be workshop participation. Bring pen and paper to take notes, (optional) instruments that require little to no setup. 3:30p From Akonting to Clawhammer: Early History of the Banjo in Africa and America (The Kipsies) From its roots in West Africa, all the way to the United States and beyond, this workshop, lead by award-winning history teacher and clawhammer banjoist Randy Martin of The Kipsies, will explore the earliest history of the banjo. The workshop will include musical history and instruction appropriate for banjo players and enthusiasts of all levels. Workshop Tent :30a Songs of the Sea as Metaphor and Place (Ed Trikett) Join us as we sing songs and work shanties describing different images of the sea, the lives of sailors, of traveling and being away from home as a way of life. We ll consider such metaphors as the sea as the great beyond ( crossing the bar ), etc. 12:30p Introduction to Mountain Dulcimer (B) (Irma Reeder) Also known as the Appalachian Dulcimer, this instrument is one of the easiest to get started on! We ll learn some basics and have you playing some traditional songs in no time! You ll also see different types of dulcimers and hear some non-traditional ways of playing. There will be some loaners available for participants. Irma is a Winfield finalist and co-founded the annual New Mexico Dulcimer Festival. 1:30p Strings and Winds from the South American Highlands and Brazil (Baracutanga) In this demonstration, Baracutanga will aid curious audiences in their exploration of the enchanting instruments and rhythms found in the Andes, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. They will play traditional songs and rhythms that they ll break apart into how each instrument in the ensemble plays its role. Audience members that desire to participate in the interactive nature of the presentation are invited to bring their own drums, shakers, South American wind instruments, or just bring themselves to clap and dance! 2:30p Learning Dust Devil on the Fiddle (Eli Wrankle) Eli Wrankle of 3hattrio will guide aspiring fiddlers in learning the 3hattrio tune, Dust Devil. He will also, show off his pedal board so that when people hear 3hattrio in concert they will be able to identify music that sounds like meteor showers, far off mirage, or other sounds of the desert. 3:30p A washboard isn t just for doing laundry ( Julie King) A Washboard in a Band? If you thought washboards were no longer useful and intended to hang on your kitchen wall, come to my washboard workshop to learn and hear more. A washboard has become a cool percussion instrument and can often be heard keeping the beat in roots based music. I ll share some washboard history and will have some on hand to pass around for participants to see, hear, and play. I ll demonstrate the techniques I use and will have my husband play guitar as I (and you, too!) play along. Question and answer period to follow. Workshop Tent :30a It s an Autoharp! (B) (Michele Spiro) An Autoharp workshop for newbies and the curious. Do I stand or sit? How many picks do I need? How do I strum? What s a color chord? What s the difference between a diatonic and a chromatic? And how the heck do you hold this thing? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this easy, relaxed Autoharp workshop. In this workshop, we will explore the Autoharp, check out easy ways of creating lead sheets, play and perhaps even sing along. 25

15 Workshop Tent 3 (Continued) Some loaners will be available, but bring an Autoharp if you have one or you can borrow one. 11:30a Arranging for an Ensemble (Stillhouse Junkies) This workshop will focus on the Band s approach to arranging music, and how to integrate interesting arrangements for bands and ensembles. 12:30p Calico Tunes (Virginia Creepers) Calico tunes use a special cross-tuning in the key of A to produce a unique sound, old and archaic. We ll play a few Calico tunes, encouraging participating fiddlers to join in the AEAC# tuning. It s possible to play these tunes in standard or cross-a tuning, but you lose that haunting sound. Other instruments are welcome, too! (No special tuning necessary.) 1:30p Flatpicking Guitar (I) (Pat Neff ) Beginning fingerstyle guitar--broken chords and other topics. Bring your guitar and learn fingerstyle arpeggio patterns to enhance your playing. 2:30p Jaw Harp (B) (Kenneth Dean) Symphony musician Ken Dean will go over basic techniques for this ancient mouth-resonated instrument. Feel free to bring your own instruments. There will be a limited number of instruments available for $6.00 each at the workshop. 3:30p Rockabilly Guitar for Beginners ( Julian Dossett) This will be an intro course running over the roots of Rock n Roll. We ll learn the notes to a simple tune, then the rhythm to go along with it. All skill levels are welcome, and other stringed instruments can also join in. 1:30p Intro to Traditional Irish Fiddle (Eileen Sullivan) In this introductory workshop, you will learn a lively tune or two and be introduced to style, rhythm and ornamentation in Irish music. 2:30p Bodhrán Accompaniment to Irish Traditional Music (Dain Forsythe) We ll learn basic and intermediate rhythmic techniques for accompanying different instruments and styles of melodic play. Some of the questions we ll answer are: How do we hold the drum and tipper for accurate execution? What s a good beginner bodhrán? Is there a best sized drum? What techniques create differences in tone, timbre, and volume on the bodhrán? Why do most accompanists join in after the tune has already started? How do accompanists know when to join in on a set of tunes? What are some of the best choices for accompanying fiddlers? Is it different for button box players? What makes those choices the best choices? 3:30p Interpreting the West through Music (Hal Cannon) Hal Cannon is both a folklorist and a musical innovator. He has always been interested in place based music. In this workshop he will share some of his favorite traditional western music of the 19th century and also demonstrate new music which interprets the West in new ways. Workshop Tent :30a Celtic Singers (Michele Buchanan) Celtic Singers of NM is a group devoted to preserving the history and music of Celtic lands. At our sing-a-long session you will be invited to sing phonetically in Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaidhlig, Broad Scots, and perhaps a song in Welsh or Manx. And if you are game, we invite you to participate in waulking the cloth, the ancient method of making the length of woven wool dye-fast and waterproof. Lyrics to songs will be provided, as well as history and meaning of the songs we sing. Will you take the high road or the low? 11:30a Celtic Mandolin Technique (Louis Scuderi) Interested in getting into Celtic music on your mandolin or bringing your playing to the next level? In this workshop, we ll cover traditional rhythms, including jigs, reels, slip jigs, and more, different options for ornamentation, and even learn some new tunes! 12:30p Multicultural Group Harmony SING (Arana Kalwaic) World music, spirituals, rounds, folk. ALL VOICES WELCOME! No experience necessary. Learn by ear in 3 part harmony. Sponsored by Albuquerque s unique ABQ Choir Magic, an Ubuntu choir where singing is our birthright. Harps Hammered Dulcimers Mountain Dulcimers Sales and Rentals Albuquerque 27

16 Children s Tent E Our goal is to get Albuquerque Singing, Playing, and Dancing. What better place to start than with our kids? While all of our workshops are open to participants of all ages, the Children s Tent features art, singing, and make-your-own music for kids and families. Thanks to Erika Gerety for putting together a great program for families and the younger generation and to Helen Stein for hosting at the Festival. 10:30a Solar Powered Spin Art (Michael Sheppard) Solar Powered Spinart with Big Sky Learning - Make art with a solar powered spinart machine! 11:30a More Solar Powered Spin Art (Michael Sheppard) Solar Powered Spinart with Big Sky Learning - Make art with a solar powered spinart machine! 12:30p Drum Up the Sun! (Beth Schmidt Crowder) Play drums with Beth and friends! 1:30p Rhythm Games for Children and Making Shaker Instruments (Helen Stein) Helen Stein will teach rhythm patterns and make shaker instruments. 2:30p Young Children s Sing-along (Suzanne Tiachert) Sing songs with Suzy T Planet Music Musical Petting Zoo Planet Music is back at the Festival this year in the Instrument Petting Zoo in Tent K. Hosted by composer/musician Casey Mráz, Planet Music is an interactive display of playable musical instruments of all varieties from all around the globe. The varieties of musical instruments include stringed instruments, reed instruments, and percussion instruments. Planet Music has been featured at Globalquerque at the National Hispanic Cultural Center since OffCenter Puppets OffCenter Puppets brings fun family entertainment for kids of all ages to the Folk Festival this year. Be on the lookout as their giant puppets make their way around the festival including wheelchair puppets, little Red Rooster and Bronwyn the Red Dragon. You and your family and friends are invited to chat with the giant puppets and ask questions, shake hands, and take photos with silly poses. Let children who aren t quite ready be introduced from the distance and approach when they are confident. The puppets will be strolling the festival grounds from 11 am to 1 pm. Don t miss them! Folk Festival the Rest of the Year The Folk Festival ends Saturday night, but you don t need to stop enjoying the kinds of activities that the Folk Festival offers. Here are some ways to keep in touch with the Festival all year: Sign up for our newsletter Get the early scoop on what we re planning for 2020! Just go to abqfolkfest.org/newsletter.shtml and enter your address. We ll keep you up-to-date on what s happening with the Festival and festival events and specials throughout the year. Like and Follow ABQ FOLK FEST Keep in touch with the Albuquerque Folk Festival all year! Find us on Facebook and Instagram. Get involved in your folk community Check our Resources page on our website (abqfolkfest.org/resources.shtml) to find organizations that provide folk activities all year long. Whatever you enjoyed at the Festival, you can enjoy it the rest of the year. Or just get involved with ABQ FOLK FEST as a board member, director, manager, presenter, or other volunteer, and be in the middle of the folk community here in Albuquerque and New Mexico. See abqfolkfest.org/volunteers.shtml. The Award-Winning Folk Festival! Bravos! The Albuquerque Folk Festival won the 2013 People s Choice Award as part of the Creative Bravos Awards from Creative Albuquerque. This is awarded based on on-line write-in voting conducted in January, so thanks to all of our fans for helping us win! Best of City! ABQ FOLK FEST does it again in 2015! The votes are in from 110,000 people voting and we are honored to have been selected as one of the top 5 festivals in Albuquerque The Magazine s 2015 Best of City issue. We were also in the top 5 in Can we do better this year? It s up to you! Vote at abqthemag.com by August 1. (We ll provide a complete link in our newsletter.) 29

17 FESTIVAL SUPPORTERS The Albuquerque Folk Festival is a Not-for-Profit Public Charity. Ticket sales cover less than 35% of the cost of the Festival. Your donation is greatly appreciated and tax deductible as provided by law. To support the Festival, contact sponsors@abqfolkfest.org. We re extremely grateful to both our in-kind and cash donors listed below. Urban Enhancement Trust Fund New Mexico Arts WESTAF Bernalillo County Comhaltas All Seasons Roofing & Contracting GRANTORS IN KIND FESTIVAL SUPPORTERS Special Thanks to the Bosque School for the use of their campus Volunteer board members, managers, presenters, and crew Bill Balassi and Pat Aruffo Dan Matthews Erika Gerety KANW Kinfolk Branding Special Thanks for the Support of our Advanced Ticket Sales Stores Borrego s Guitars and Music Supply Kris Jensen KUNM Kyle Malone Nahalat Shalom Peter Esherick The Outpost Performance Space Guitar Vista Music Go Round Advertiser Index We d like to thank our advertisers for helping to support the Festival. Please support these fine businesses and let them know you saw their ad in the Festival s program. AMP 6 Apple Mountain Music 27 FolkMADS Back Cover Guitar Vista 13 KUNM 6 Sanctuary Sound Studio 2 Sandoval Signpost Back Cover This project received support from WESTAF (the Western States Arts Federation), and the National Endowment for the Arts This project is made possible in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts Thank You Patrons Anonymous Erika Gerety & Dave Para Cleve Sharp & Jan Bandrofchak for Comhaltas Judy & Michael Muldawer Ellen Raimer Sponsors Debra Fortess Bill & Jeannine Miller FolkMADS HiHo Design IAS Benefactors Dianne Rossbach Bruce & Maggie Washburne DONORS Margaret Crowl Lynn Eby Carol Marshall Deborah Muldawer Mona & Jay Stevenson HomeLight Friends Jim Boros Jasper Hardesty Ann McGough Supporters Douglas Cheney Pam Morden Daniel Paulsen Louis Scuderi for your support 31

18 FESTIVAL CO-DIRECTORS Bill Balassi DIRECTORS Fundraising: Cleve Sharp Logistics: Bruce Thomson Marketing: Dave Para Operations: Donna Bauer Participation: Erika Gerety Performance: Debra Fortess BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bill Miller - President Bruce Thomson - Vice President Dan Matthews - Treasurer Cleve Sharp - Secretary Rose Day Debra Fortess ADVISORY BOARD MANAGERS ABOUT US Erika Gerety-Libman Jimmy Abraham (past president) Bill Balassi Donna Bauer Neal Copperman Publicity: Rose Day Schedule: Peter Esherick Volunteers: Bill Miller Vending: Bill Balassi, Pat Aruffo Outreach: Helen Stein Dave Para Dianne Rossbach Louis Scuderi Helen Stein Bruce Washburne Michael Coy (past president) Richard Eager Peter Esherick (past president) Erika Gerety-Libman (past president) This festival would not be possible without a group of hardworking and dedicated volunteers who give their time all year round. This weekend, they re wearing gold nametags. Each will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Be sure to give these folks a big Thank You! for making it all happen again in Let them know how you heard about the Festival and if it met your expectations or surpassed them. And consider joining their ranks next year; we can always use your help. This year s managers are: VOLUNTEERS The Albuquerque Folk Festival has no employees. We are all volunteers (about 300+ of us). This includes assisting at the information booth, instrument check, and so on. If you enjoy the Festival and want to see it grow, please consider volunteering to help us do it again. Check or send your name, address, cell phone (and other phone) numbers to volunteers@abqfolkfest.org. FEEDBACK Even if you can t volunteer, you may still help. Please tell us how you feel about the Festival we depend on your feedback to help us improve the Festival every year. Fill out a feedback form once you ve had an opportunity to explore the various stages and workshops and participate in some activities. The forms are available at the feedback/raffle table, located indoors on the first floor. Drop the form in the large raffle drum at the feedback/raffle table. We ll be drawing cards Saturday evening for some prizes. If you aren t present for the drawings and win a prize, you will be called or ed so it can be delivered or mailed to you. Be sure we can read your phone number and address. Also, please check on the feedback form if you would like to receive our e-newsletter or volunteer for next year. Remember: Fill out a feedback card if you: Want a chance to win a prize Want to sign up for our newsletter Want to volunteer for next year Want to help the Festival improve for next year! You may also see volunteers with clipboards asking a few questions about the Festival. We re trying to collect information even from people who don t turn in feedback cards. Answering the questions won t take long and will help us make the Festival better. If you don t get a chance to give us feedback at the Festival, you may always let us know what you think at feedback@abqfolkfest.org. Judi Anderson Lynn Barker Jim Brockway Sally Brown-Martinez Deb Brunt James Brunt Greg Candela Bob Cornish Larry Daughenbaugh Rose Day Richard Eager Jerry Goyer Deb Goyer David Hadwidger Anita Hammel Edie Henderson Steve Hunyady Kris Jensen Dave Kimball Kyle Malone Carol Marshall Haywood Martin Dan Matthews Jeanine Miller Casey Mraz Gretchen Newman Irma Reeder Scott Reeder Richard Riger Dianne Rossbach Louis Scuderi Bruce Sedloff Michele Spiro Linda Starr Tom Stewart Holly Vasic Dennis Vik Linda Vik Bruce Washburne Steven Yesner Join our Team of Dedicated & Fun Volunteer Organizers! We re looking for: Board Treasurer Fundraisers Board Members

19 S A N D O V A L S i g n POSt PLACITAS BERNALILLO CORRALES JEMEZ COCHITI RIO RANCHO SANDOVAL COUNTY NEW MEXICO SANDOVAL COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER A N I NDEPENDENT L OCAL N EWSPAPER M ONTHLY S INCE 1988 We LOVE the Albuquerque Folk Festival! Advertise your business in the Signpost Info online: Hard copy distribution: 5,500 6,000 (2,600 (4,200 direct mail)! Take a chance: Contra Dance! Live Music! Dances Taught! Saturdays: ABQ & SF FolkMADS.org Photo by Kitty Leaken