We're working on 2010 information.
We're in the early planning stages of the 2010 festival; as soon as we have final information, we'll put it up here. In the meantime, we've left the 2009 information up so you can get a feel for the fun you'll have at the Albuquerque Folk Festival.
Demonstration Stage
Our smaller "acoustic" demonstration stage offers a glimpse into some of the wonderful musical and cultural diversity that can be found right here in New Mexico! Thanks to John Brinduse for searching out these entertaining and educational performances.
Saturday
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Albuquerque Accordion Club | The club provides a regular forum where accordion players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced, have a place to play for and with like-minded other people in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. |
| 11:00 AM | Saiorse (Celtic) | A local Celtic band offering energetic instrumentals and rousing vocals |
| 12:00 PM | Sea Shanty Singalong | A participatory sing-along workshop featuring seagoing work songs used by crews of sailing ships to make coordinated effort easier. Also folksongs of the sea and the seagoing life, including such favorites as "Blow the Man Down." |
| 1:00 PM | Tikie's Thai Dancers | Thai dancers and instrumentalists of all ages will demonstrate traditional Thai dance and music on string and wind instruments. |
| 2:00 PM | Paul and Carla Roberts | World music excursion with instruments from many lands. |
| 3:00 PM | Zoltan Orkestar | Classical guitarist Zoltan Szekely, who was born in Romania and raised in Hungary, founded the Zoltan Orkestar in 2006. Zoltan's style is heavily influenced by both traditional Hungarian folk music and American classical jazz. Zoltan plays the guikulele, an instrument of his own devise, combining a guitar with a ukulele, with a bicycle horn, cymbal and zill thrown in for good measure. Both musicians and music lovers alike recognize his talent and passion. Joining Zoltan is accordionist/keyboardist/percussionist Issa Malluf, a favorite of belly dancers and Afro-European drum fans. Issa has played with Rahim Al-Haj and is well known throughout the state for his impressive percussion skills. He has recorded three solo albums and composed the music for A Pearl Fantasy, a theatrical production of music and dance. Bassist Lakesha Lohman is a multi-instrumentalist and a 2006 graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. She has performed in several ensembles and student projects, which include credits on violin, clarinet, viola and piano. In addition to being a musical Jill of all trades, Lakesha can bench press twice her own weight. Raised by coyotes in the Albuquerque wilderness, percussionist Jeff Romaniuk rounds out the Orkestar. Having previously performed with many local and national bands, including the Eric McFadden Trio and Chris Dracup, Jeff is also an avid stamp collector and world-class snake milker. The Zoltan Orkestar performs original songs in addition to Zoltanized standards and Hungarian folk songs. Catch them live at several Albuquerque bars and restaurants |
| 4:00 PM | Special Orchestra | These musicians ARE Special, and give their gift of music filled with heart-felt enthusiasm! This is their third appearance on the Demo Stage, it is a pleasure to share them again here with you. |
| 6:00 PM | Todd Crowley | Zoomaster of the Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, Todd Crowley sings folk songs, using simple autoharp accompaniment to let the stories and poetry take center stage. |
| 7:00 PM | Preparing your Band for Recording | If you're getting ready to cut your first CD, come find out what you need to know from professional recording engineer, Lee Padilla of Sanctuary Sound. |