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.
Jamming at the Festival
What's a folk festival without the opportunity to play with your fellow folk? At the Albuuqerque Folk Festival, we provide two "formal" jamming venues plus as many informal venues as there are shady benches. It's easy to bring your instrument to the festival; you can check your instrument for free from 4:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, so there's no excuse not to come ready to jam all day.
Jam with the Band
There's a lot of local talent here in Albuquerque and New Mexico, and we're offering Jam with the Band as an avenue where musicians can play or sing along with a few of our great bands. It's ok just to listen too. Come on out and meet the up-and-coming folk and traditional music bands on the local music scene. Don't forget to bring your instruments.
Note the new Open Un-mic Unplugged sessions on Saturday evening. C'mon and sign up for your 12 minute performance. There'll be a sign-up sheet at the Jam with the Band tent; first come, first served.
Friday
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM | Fiasco Brothers | Bluegrass and traditional music |
| 7:30 PM | Open Jam | Jam until closing |
Saturday
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Mezcla Latina | Traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latin American Music with a focus on songs in Spanish with 3 part harmonies |
| 11:00 AM | Flagpole Salad | Come play along with the fast-paced, tightly woven stringband music of Flagpole Salad, featuring Southern Appalachian-style tunes on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and guitar. Playing traditional fiddle tunes from the Civil War era and earlier, along with more recently composed tunes written in the Old-Time style (the precursor to bluegrass), they especially enjoy sitting knee-to-knee while getting into the groove of a tune, being transported by the music. Transcendental meditation, the old-time way! |
| 12:00 PM | Boulder Acoustic Society | Old school but never old, Boulder Acoustic Society is the new wave of American roots music. It’s what happens when four songwriters get together to mash up blues, folk, gospel, indie and world music to soothe their musical curiosity. Whether it’s a festival stage, performing arts center, dive bar or a late night campground set, B.A.S. delivers musical diversity throughout their set as if it’s normal. B.A.S.'s music is intense and exciting for listeners, with something new and interesting at every turn. The unique lineup of violin, accordion, bass and percussion support sharp vocal hooks and powerful grooves. The energy that B.A.S. brings to a stage can tip a festival into overdrive or mesmerize a club audience as they dance into the wee hours. All of this comes from four guys who wear vintage clothes, savor small batch bourbon and rock the ukulele. |
| 1:00 PM | Muddy River String Band | The Muddy River String Band draws the listener down a dusty lane echoing with acoustic memories of lonely mountain melodies. Rous- ing bluegrass tunes cause toes to tap of their own ac- cord. |
| 2:00 PM | Fonn Sona | Fonn Sona (meaning ‘Happy Melody’) performs a generous blend of Celtic songs and tunes, featuring Dee Meier and John Green on vocals, Cleve Sharp on flute, and Chuck Butler on bodhran. |
| 3:00 PM | Coyote Crossing | Coyote Crossing presents traditional bluegrass, gospel, and original acoustic music. Each of the band members are dedicated aficionados of bluegrass, and they have all played with numerous bands in the past. While their performances emphasize vocal harmonies, they back it up with powerful yet tasteful instrumental work – all guaranteed to get your foot tapping. |
| 4:00 PM | Young Edward | Young Edward is a bluegrass / alternative country band that plays a down home mix of haunting original tunes and traditional covers. Armed with a guitar, banjo, and upright bass the power trio has been pleasing crowds young and old for that past seven years. | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Un-mic Unplugged | Perform at your own risk! Rules are simple. Any group or individual can perform for 12 minutes. Put your (or your group's) name on the list. When you have performed for 12 minutes, sit down and leave the space available for the next performer unless no one is signed up. There will be 3 minutes between sets for set up time. If the next performer does not show up after 5 minutes, someone may take the rest of the time. Performance can be music, or dance or storytelling but must be clean and family/folk festival appropriate. |
Hosted Jams
At the hosted jam tent, there's a new host every hour. Hosts are mostly there to encourage musicians to pick a song or start a song and to make sure that everyone gets an opportunity to participate. In addition, hosts bring their own unique flare to the jam. Thanks to Blythe Camenson for arranging the Hosted Jams.
Friday
| Time | Session | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM | Folk | Katie Gill |
| 7:30 PM | SingAlong | Jerry G. |
| 8:30 PM | Mom's Swing | Tom Hunter |
Saturday
| Time | Session | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Bluegrass | Peaches |
| 12:00 PM | Bluegrass | Steve Morgan |
| 1:00 PM | Folk Mix | Carl & Sandra |
| 2:00 PM | Folk Mix | Guy and Lisa Dicharry |
| 3:00 PM | Folk & Pop | Bruce Davis |
| 4:00 PM | SingAlong | Jerry G. |
| 7:00 PM | Irish Session | John Conoboy |
| 8:00 PM | Celtic Music | Chuck Butler |
| 9:00 PM | Celtic Music |