According to Morehead State University:

The Kentucky Center for Traditional Music will bring the “Sounds of Our Heritage” to students in East Kentucky this fall.

Morehead State University and KCTM will welcome old-time fiddler, Joe Thompson, and banjoist and traditional music researcher, Bob Carlin, Oct. 11-13, 2006. Middle and high school students from the region are invited to attend “Sounds of Our Heritage” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the Morehead Conference Center on First Street.

Posted by marie on Friday, September 22, 2006 at 12:27 pm EST | Permalink| Comments Off

Whether you are new to Russian Folk Music or a long time admirer, this very special concert will feature:

The St. Petersburg Trio will give the first concert of the fall season at The Theater at at Washington, Virginia, on Saturday, September 30 at 8 p.m. The evening will be devoted to traditional Russian folk music and popular classics arranged for the Trio's distinctive instruments.

For more information please click here.

Posted by marie on Friday, September 22, 2006 at 12:24 pm EST | Permalink| Comments Off

According to the New York Times, a little Cafe on the campus of Cornell has still maintained popular show:

named “Bound for Glory” after Woody Guthrie’s autobiography, attracts acclaimed folk musicians, even though it does not pay them to perform. (Volunteers put up the musicians during their stays so they do not have to pay for hotels.)

Posted by marie on Monday, September 18, 2006 at 3:06 pm EST | Permalink| Comments Off

Walnut Valley Festival will take place September 13-17, 2006 in Winfield, Kansas. The performers list includes:

Byron Berline Band, Roz Brown, Cadillac Sky, Tom Chapin with Michael Mark, Nick Charles, Dan Crary & Thunderation, Julie Davis, Tommy Emmanuel, Pat Flynn, Buddy Greene & Friends, Bruce Graybill, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Steve Kaufman, John McCutcheon, Andy McKee, Misty River, Mountain Smoke, David Munnelly Band, Tim O'Brien Trio, Dave Stamey and Linda Tilton.

Posted by marie on Friday, September 8, 2006 at 10:29 am EST | Permalink| Comments Off

According to the Belfast Telegraph, the 5th Annual Festival of the Peninsula will take place in Co. Down from September 12-17, 2006. It will feature headlining Irish legendary group Patrick Street.

Posted by marie on Friday, September 8, 2006 at 10:21 am EST | Permalink| Comments Off