BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Woodstock Folk Festival, Woodstock IL - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Woodstock Folk Festival, Woodstock IL REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210315T160723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T001220Z UID:3144-1616612400-1616616000@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Mara Levine | Woodstock Wednesdays | Premieres March 24\, 7pm/CDT DESCRIPTION:Watch Mara Levine’s premiere for Woodstock Wednesdays March 24\, 7pm/CDT – with a bow to Passover\, beginning the evening of March 27.\n\n\n\nMara Levine appeared at the Woodstock Folk Festival in 2018 as a Special Guest with Gathering Time. She premieres for Woodstock Wednesdays March 24\, 7pm/CDT. \n\n\n\nWith songs of social conscience and themes of taking a stand\, making a difference\, considering the treatment of others and becoming a better person\, her performance connects thematically to Passover\, beginning March 27. \n\n\n\nWant to show your support and appreciation for this Woodstock Wednesdays performer? Then visit her website at https://maralevine.com/. You can purchase her albums or donate to her Tip Jar. Contact her at marablevine@gmail.com for a jewelry catalog. \n\n\n\nHere’s your LINK to Mara Levine’s show premiering on March 24. \n\n\n\nWould you like to enjoy the show again or share it with others? Then be sure to visit our Video Gallery anytime. While you’re there\, check out past performers’ shows such as Trillium or Ordinary Elephant. \n\n\n\nWant to receive email updates each Monday from us? Then Subscribe in the right column of every page of the Festival site (woodstockfolkfestival.org).  \n\n\n\nWant to encourage our Annual Woodstock Folk Festival and music online? Great! Then press the Donate Button just above the subscription form. \n\n\n\nLove folk music? The Woodstock Folk Festival brings you quality folk music and storytelling through the year.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/mara-levine-premieres-march-24-7pm-cdt-woodstock-folk-festival/ CATEGORIES:Woodstock Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MARA-LEVINE-GALLERY-PHOTO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210319T003655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T230648Z UID:3552-1616788800-1616794200@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:4th Friday Concerts at Home | Don Stiernberg | Friday\, March 26\, 7:30 pm/CST | Livestream DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 26\, 8 p.m./CDT – Don Stiernberg\, who has performed at our Festival\, will perform for 4th Fridays with Off Square Music\, offsquaremusic.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/don-stiernberg-at-two-way-street-coffee-house/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Friends in Concert,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210324T231750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T231752Z UID:3609-1616788800-1616792400@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Bob Bovee and Pop Wagner Livestream for the Friday Night Concert Series at Two Way Street Coffee House DESCRIPTION:Two Way Street Coffee House is going live! Tune in to the virtual Friday Night Concert Series every Friday night at 8pm CDT for our special livestream virtual concert!On Friday\, March 26th\, Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents Bob Bovee and Pop Wagner. Bob Bovee and Pop Wagner met in 1971 over a bowl of chili one winter’s night in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis. After dinner\, they played some old-time music. They’ve been doing that off and on ever since. Find out more HERE or access the livestream on www.twowaystreet.org or on the Two Way Street Facebook page or YouTube channel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/bob-bovee-and-pop-wagner-livestream-for-the-friday-night-concert-series-at-two-way-street-coffee-house/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210316T214215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T232331Z UID:3146-1617217200-1617219000@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Hawktail Premieres for Woodstock Wednesdays DESCRIPTION:Hawktail with Brittany Haas premieres March 31\, 7pm/CDT\, for Woodstock Wednesdays. Check back here for a link when it’s available.\n\n\n\nHawktail is the collective name for fiddler Brittany Haas\, bassist Paul Kowert\, guitarist Jordan Tice\, and mandolinist Dominick Leslie. Brittany Haas is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation. \n\n\n\nRead more about this amazing group at their website: www.hawktailmusic.com. For more about Brittany Haas\, visit her website at https://www.brittanyhaas.com/. \n\n\n\nAll Performers donate their time and performance for our Wednesday enjoyment.  The performers would greatly appreciate your support!  Where to donate for Hawktail?  Here’s their DONATE URL: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=HM4G67XGWFAR8   \n\n\n\nHere’s your LINK to Hawktail’s show premiering on March 31. \n\n\n\nWhile You’re On Our Site . . . \n\n\n\nWould you like to enjoy the show again or share it with others? Then be sure to visit our Video Gallery anytime. While you’re there\, check out past performers’ shows such as Mara Levine or Trillium. \n\n\n\nHow about receiving email updates each Monday from us? Just Subscribe in the right column of any page of the Festival site (woodstockfolkfestival.org).  \n\n\n\nWant to encourage our Annual Woodstock Folk Festival and music online? Great! Then press the Donate Button above the email subscription form. \n\n\n\nLove folk music? The Woodstock Folk Festival brings you quality folk music and storytelling through the year. Watch for more from us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/hawktail-with-brittany-haas/ LOCATION:Online Concert CATEGORIES:Woodstock Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hawktail-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210316T221109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T221111Z UID:3440-1617465600-1617476400@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Mara Levine - Zoom in the Round with Arlon Bennett & Randie O'Neil of PASA House Concert Series DESCRIPTION:Mara Levine will be on Zoom in the round with Arlon Bennett and Randie O’Neil at the PASA house concert series (Philadelphia Area Songwriters Association). She’ll perform the songs of other PASA members. For a link to watch\, contact Rob Lincoln at lincolnsongs@aol.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/mara-levine-zoom-in-the-round-with-arlon-bennett-randie-oneil-of-pasa-house-concert-series/ CATEGORIES:Friends in Concert,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210403T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210403T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210401T005056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T005058Z UID:3759-1617480000-1617483600@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Rev. Robert Jones & Matt Watroba at Two Way Street Coffee House DESCRIPTION:Rev. Robert Jones & Matt Watroba livestream Friday\, April 3\, 8-9 p.m./CDT at Two Way Street Coffee House. For more information\, visit twowaystreet.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/rev-robert-jones-matt-watroba-two-way-street/ CATEGORIES:Friends in Concert,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210317T015149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T213229Z UID:3150-1617822000-1617823800@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Zachary Stevenson | Woodstock Wednesdays | Premieres April 7\, 7pm/CDT DESCRIPTION:Zachary Stevenson performs for Woodstock Wednesdays April 7\, 7pm/CDT — commemorating Phil Ochs on the anniversary of his passing (April 27). Join us for this and a birthday celebration for Sonny Ochs\, Phil’s sister\, who keeps his music and legacy alive.\n\n\n\n“Zachary Stevenson doesn’t portray Phil Ochs.  He is Phil Ochs.  The complex\, mercurial personality; the songs […]  Stevenson nails it all.” ~ Patrick Langston\, Ottawa Citizen \n\n\n\nWith Zachary Stevenson on board for Woodstock Wednesdays\, April 7\, 7pm/CDT\, we’re in for a treat! On April 7\, the Woodstock Folk Festival commemorates the 45th Anniversary of Phil Ochs’ passing AND celebrates Sonny Ochs’ birthday. Sonny is Phil’s sister\, who continues to keep his music and legacy alive. \n\n\n\nPerformers greatly appreciate your support! Visit their websites\, shop in their online stores\, donate. \n\n\n\nYou’ll find Zachary Stevenson at https://zacharystevenson.com/ where you can Buy Tickets\, Book Zachary\, or Become a Patron. Check out his online store\, https://zacharystevenson.com/store\, \n\n\n\nHERE’S your LINK to Zachary Stevenson‘s show premiering April 7. \n\n\n\nWhile You’re On Our Site . . .\n\n\n\nWould you like to enjoy the show again or share it with others? Then be sure to visit our Video Gallery anytime. While you’re there\, check out past performers’ shows such as Hawktail with Brittany Haas or Mara Levine. \n\n\n\nHow about receiving email updates each Monday from us? Just Subscribe in the right column of any page of the Festival site (woodstockfolkfestival.org).  \n\n\n\nWant to encourage our Annual Woodstock Folk Festival and music online? Great! Then press the Donate Button above the email subscription form. \n\n\n\nLove folk music? 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URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/zachary-stevenson-woodstock-folk-festival/ LOCATION:Online Concert CATEGORIES:Woodstock Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ZACH-STEVENSON-PHIL-OCHS-GALLERY-3RD-OPTION.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210401T005746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T005747Z UID:3764-1617825600-1617829200@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Joe Jencks on Folk Music Notebook with his monthly "My Highway Home" DESCRIPTION:Joe Jencks brings us his onthly “My HIghway Home” show on Folk Music Notebook on April 7. For more information visit https://folkmusicnotebook.com — you can also click on the button for Folk Music Notebook in the right column of any page of our site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/joe-jencks-folk-music-notebook-my-highway-home/ CATEGORIES:Friends in Concert,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210401T010410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T220123Z UID:3767-1617996600-1618000200@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:4th Friday Concerts at Home | Small Potatoes Livestreaming DESCRIPTION:Small Potatoes livestreaming for the Off Square Music 4th Friday Concerts at Home series. For more information\, visit https://offsquaremusic.org/2021/02/small-potatoes-2/.  \n\n\n\nFrom the start\, Small Potatoes have called themselves eclecto-maniacs and described their music as “Celtic to Cowboy”. They say it has taken them “years of careful indecision” to come up with a mix of music that ranges from country\, blues\, and swing to Irish\, with songwriting that touches on all of those styles and more.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/4th-friday-concerts-at-home-small-potatoes-livestreaming/ CATEGORIES:Friends in Concert,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210331T215757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T003834Z UID:3627-1618426800-1618428600@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Windborne Adds Foot Percussion to Their Repertoire for National Dance Week DESCRIPTION:HERE IS THE LINK to the Windborne performance premiering April 14. \n\n\n\nWindborne believes in the power of music to change hearts. Filled with the vocal agility and authentic sound for which they are known\, their programs include songs from Corsica\, the Republic of Georgia\, Bulgaria\, Quebec\, and Basque country\, as well as traditional and original American folk music. \n\n\n\nSpecial for National Dance Week\, April 16-25\, their Woodstock Wednesdays performance includes foot percussion. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Windborne at http://www.windbornesingers.com/history/. Want to explore more Windborne music and learn more about their interests and special talents? Then watch for our post. We’ll point you to resources. \n\n\n\nPerformers greatly appreciate your support! Visit their websites\, shop in their online stores\, donate. Support Windborne through their Patreon page\, or purchase CDs and contribute to their Tip Jar at https://sott.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders. \n\n\n\nWhile You’re On Our Site . . . \n\n\n\nWould you like to enjoy the show again or share it with others? Then be sure to visit our Video Gallery anytime. While you’re there\, check out past performers’ shows. \n\n\n\nHow about receiving email updates each Monday from us? Just Subscribe in the right column of any page of the Festival site (woodstockfolkfestival.org).  \n\n\n\nWant to encourage our Annual Woodstock Folk Festival and music online? Great! Then press the Donate Button above the email subscription form. \n\n\n\nLove folk music? The Woodstock Folk Festival brings you quality folk music and storytelling through the year.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/windborne-adds-foot-percussion-to-their-repertoire-for-national-dance-week/ CATEGORIES:Online,Woodstock Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/windborne.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210317T220109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T233254Z UID:3404-1619031600-1619033400@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Magpie | Woodstock Wednesdays | Premieres April 21\, 7pm/CDT DESCRIPTION:Magpie celebrates Earth Day with songs about our planet and the environment. Premiering for Woodstock Wednesdays April 21\, 7pm/CDT. Please join us.\n\n\n\nMagpie\, the duo of Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner\, is “…simply\, absolutely\, unequivocally wonderful. They’ll thrill you to boots\, melt your heart. The controlled beauty of Terry’s singing is what hits you first\, but she also plays a mean harp\, and Greg’s relaxed accompaniment compliments her perfectly…” ~ (Colin Irwin\, “Melody Maker\,” Norwich Folk Festival\, Norwich\, England) \n\n\n\nIn celebration of Earth Day\, Magpie’s songs will focus on our planet and the environment. \n\n\n\nPerformers greatly appreciate your support! Visit their websites\, shop in their online stores\, donate. \n\n\n\nYou’ll find Magpie at https://magpiemusic.com/. Check out their Discography or their 45th Anniversary CD. \n\n\n\nCheck back here for your LINK to Magpie‘s show premiering April 21. \n\n\n\nWhile You’re On Our Site . . .\n\n\n\nWould you like to enjoy the show again or share it with others? Then be sure to visit our Video Gallery anytime. While you’re there\, check out past performers’ shows such as Zachary Stevenson. \n\n\n\nHow about receiving email updates each Monday from us? Just Subscribe in the right column of any page of the Festival site (woodstockfolkfestival.org).  \n\n\n\nWant to encourage our Annual Woodstock Folk Festival and music online? Great! Then press the Donate Button above the email subscription form. \n\n\n\nLove folk music? The Woodstock Folk Festival brings you quality folk music and storytelling through the year.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/magpie/ CATEGORIES:Woodstock Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/magpie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210318T010743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T200947Z UID:3406-1619636400-1619638200@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Jon Shain Premieres for Woodstock Wednesdays DESCRIPTION:Veteran singer-songwriter Jon Shain specializes in improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass\, swing\, and ragtime. Jon premieres April 28\, 7pm/CDT for Woodstock Wednesdays.\n\n\n\nJon Shain premieres April 28\, 7pm/CDT for Woodstock Wednesdays – Click HERE for the link. \n\n\n\nVeteran singer-songwriter Jon Shain has turned heads for years with his words\, fiery acoustic guitar work\, and evolved musical style. Watch him in his upcoming performance for Woodstock Wednesdays as he combines improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass\, swing and ragtime.  \n\n\n\nWant to show your support and appreciation for this Woodstock Wednesdays performer? Then visit Jon at his website: www.jonshain.com. You can support Jon on Patreon. \n\n\n\nWhile You’re On the Festival Site . . . \n\n\n\nWould you like to enjoy the show again or share it with others? Then be sure to visit our Video Gallery anytime. While you’re there\, check out past performers’ shows such as Magpie (Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner). \n\n\n\nWant to receive email updates each Monday from us? Then Subscribe in the right column of every page of the Festival site (woodstockfolkfestival.org).  \n\n\n\nWant to encourage our Annual Woodstock Folk Festival and music online? Great! Then press the Donate Button just above the subscription form. \n\n\n\nLove folk music? 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URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/jon-shain-woodstock-wednesdays/ CATEGORIES:Woodstock Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Jon-Shain_w_text-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210413T193443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T203420Z UID:3814-1620241200-1620241200@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Sones de Mexico Celebrates Cinco de Mayo DESCRIPTION:Sones de Mexico premieres May 5 for Woodstock Wednesdays – celebrating Cinco de Mayo.\n\n\n\nSones de Mexico premieres May 5\, 7pm/CDT. Here’s your LINK to the show. \n\n\n\nSones de Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo with the Woodstock Folk Festival community at our May 5 Woodstock Wednesdays performance! Savor a carry-out meal from a local Mexican restaurant\, and share it at home while you enjoy the concert. \n\n\n\nThe Pasadena Weekly says of this band\, “The Chicago-based ensemble renders Mexican son flawlessly while giving original twists to Guthrie\, Led Zeppelin\, and Bach—all while addressing immigration as a personal rather than political issue.” \n\n\n\nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. \n\n\n\nSupport our Performers\n\n\n\nWant to explore more Sones de Mexico music and learn about their interests and special talents? Then watch for our upcoming Post and Gallery Page. \n\n\n\nPerformers greatly appreciate your support! Visit their websites\, shop in their online stores\, donate. Support Sones de Mexico with a Donation or by becoming a Sponsor. Visit their Music Store to purchase an album. \n\n\n\nWhile You’re On the Festival Site . . .\n\n\n\nWould you like to enjoy the show again or share it with others? Then be sure to visit our Video Gallery anytime. While you’re there\, check out past performers’ shows. \n\n\n\nHow about receiving email updates each Monday from us? Then Subscribe in the right column of any page of the Festival site (woodstockfolkfestival.org).  \n\n\n\nWould you like to support our Annual Woodstock Folk Festival and more music online? Great! Then press the Donate Button above the email subscription form. \n\n\n\nLove folk music? The Woodstock Folk Festival brings you quality folk music and storytelling through the year.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/sones-de-mexico/ CATEGORIES:Woodstock Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sones-de-Mexico_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210316T221452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T221454Z UID:3443-1621789200-1621794600@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Mara Levine Co-billing with Gathering Time in Worldwind House Zoom Concert Series DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 23\, Mara Levine is co-billing with Gathering Time at the Worldwind House concert series from 5-6:30pm/EST on Zoom. For information\, email Madhumita at  worldwind.house.concerts@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/mara-levine-co-billing-with-gathering-time-in-worldwind-house-zoom-concert-series/ CATEGORIES:Friends in Concert,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210718T181724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210718T204331Z UID:4186-1626566400-1626652799@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:The 36th Annual VIRTUAL Woodstock Folk Festival - Important Note DESCRIPTION:If you have difficulty accessing the Festival on our website\, go directly to YouTube and search under Woodstock Folk Festival. The video will remain available on YouTube and in our Gallery on this site after the premiere — so you can visit any time and share with friends and family. Enjoy! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/4186/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215806 CREATED:20210319T002238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210703T150622Z UID:3492-1626613200-1626616800@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:36th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:The 2021 36th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival comes to you Sunday\, July 18\, 2021\, 1pm/CDT. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComing soon — the 36th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival 2021. Presented by Woodstock Folk Festival\, this virtual event is on the way to you. Watch for it on this site. \n\n\n\nSunday\, July 18\, 2021\, 1pm/CDT \n\n\n\nFor the Premiere of this Virtual 36th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival\, click on the link below: \n\n\n\nTHE 36TH ANNUAL WOODSTOCK FOLK FESTIVAL 2021 \n\n\n\n~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \n\n\n\nWho’s Performing for the 36th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival? \n\n\n\nPerformers (with links to their Woodstock Wednesdays performances on this site) include: \n\n\n\nAshley & SimpsonMeghan CaryCielito Lindo Family BandFendrick & Peck (link is to their own website)Joe JencksPete MortonJon Shain & FJ Ventre (FJ Ventre link is to his own website)\n\n\n\nThis year\, the Festival presents its Lifetime Achievement Award to Megan McDonough. Its “Woody Award” goes to Ray Beth\, Lilli Kuzma and Chuck VanderVennet. \n\n\n\nOur 36th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival Program & Reservations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe program also includes a Virtual Walking Tour of Woodstock and All-Sing opening and closing songs. \n\n\n\nJoin the conversation! At 4pm/CDT\, we will host a Zoom Conversation with audience members and some performers. If you would like to participate in the Zoom Conversation\, then please reserve by July 15. Email info@woodstockfolkfestival.org with your reservation request. When we receive your email\, we will send you the Zoom link. \n\n\n\nThere is a suggested donation of $25 for the Festival. No reservations are necessary for the Festival itself\, just the post-Festival Zoom Conversation. \n\n\n\nMore About This Year’s Performers \n\n\n\nIllinois-based Ashley & Simpson (ashleyandsimpson.com)\, the duo of Jennifer Ashley and Joel Simpson\, offers traditional and contemporary songs with beautiful vocal harmonies. \n\n\n\nPennsylvania-based singer-songwriter Meghan Cary (meghancary.com)\, accompanied by her husband Peter Farrell\, engages the audience with songs that are healing\, inspiring\, and joyful. \n\n\n\nFeatured on Nickelodeon\, WGN\, Univision\, and public tv\, Illinois-based Cielito Lindo Family Band (cielitolindo.co) is a modern mariachi band featuring members of the Lucero family. They draw from their Mexican musical heritage. \n\n\n\nWisconsin-based Fendrick & Peck (fendrickandpeck.com)\, the duo of Madeline Fendrick and Brian Peck\, offers string\, strum\, and song as they muse on connection\, compassion\, and personal growth. \n\n\n\nIllinois-based Joe Jencks (joejencks.com) is an award-winning international touring performer\, songwriter\, entertainer\, and educator known for his performances of musical beauty\, social consciousness\, and spiritual exploration. He was also a co-founder of the trio Brother Sun. \n\n\n\nUK-based singer-songwriter Pete Morton (petemorton.com) has been bringing his traditional and contemporary songs to audiences around the world for over 30 years. \n\n\n\nNorth Carolina-based Jon Shain (jonshain.com) is a singer-songwriter\, musician\, producer\, and teacher\, who won the 2019 International Blues Challenge. FJ Ventre (reverbnation.com/fjventre) joins Jon on bass and vocals; he also has a studio and graphic design firm. \n\n\n\nWhile You’re On the Festival Site . . . \n\n\n\nWould you like to enjoy this year’s Festival again or share it with others? Then be sure to visit our Video Gallery anytime. While you’re there\, check out our 2020 Woodstock Folk Festival or our gallery of Woodstock Wednesdays performers. \n\n\n\nHow about receiving email updates from us? Then Subscribe in the right column of any page of the Festival site (woodstockfolkfestival.org).  \n\n\n\nWe hope you will support our Annual Woodstock Folk Festival and more music online. To do that\, just press the Donate Button above the email subscription form. \n\n\n\nIf you love what you hear in this year’s Festival or other videos on the site\, watch our own Calendar of Folk Music Events for upcoming performances online and in real time for all our music friends. And remember: you can always browse our Video Gallery\, a wonderful folk music community resource. \n\n\n\nAbout Woodstock Folk Festival \n\n\n\nThe Festival is a 501(c)3 Illinois non-profit organization\, made possible in part by Radio Partners WDCB\, WFMT\, and WNUR\, the City of Woodstock\, Real Woodstock (www.realwoodstock.com)\, sponsors\, and donors. For more information about this year’s Festival and future events\, return here\, to www.woodstockfolkfestival.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/36th-annual-woodstock-folk-festival/ CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/852502AF-2259-4536-85CB-DC953450D662.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215807 CREATED:20210726T234738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T234739Z UID:4234-1633806000-1633809600@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Katherine Rondeau performs at St. Tim's Coffeehouse DESCRIPTION:Katherine Rondeau performs at St. Tim’s Coffeehouse Skokie\, October 9.\n\n\n\nKatherine Rondeau\, featured in one of our Woodstock Wednesdays performs at St. Tim’s Coffeehouse virtual concert on October 9. Watch the St. Tim’s Coffeehouse website for more information: https://sttimothyskokie.org/coffeehouse. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/katherine-rondeau-performs-at-st-tims-coffeehouse/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/katherine_rondeau.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215807 CREATED:20220119T195109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T195111Z UID:4293-1644152400-1644156000@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Bill Staines - A Virtual Tribute DESCRIPTION:Virtual Tribute to Bill Staines hosted by Woodstock Folk Festival\, Sunday\, February 6\,1pm/CST\n\n\n\nBill Staines\, America’s Quintessential Troubador\, would have been 75 on February 6. The Woodstock Folk Festival invites you to enjoy “A Virtual Tribute to Bill Staines“\, premiering Sunday afternoon\, February 6\, at 1pm/CST. \n\n\n\nYou can view the premiere ON THIS VIDEO GALLERY PAGE when it becomes available at 1pm on February 6 — or you can use the button in the right column of this page. \n\n\n\nBill Staines\, America’s Quintessential Troubador\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThrough words and music\, our virtual tribute honors America’s quintessential troubadour\, Bill Staines\, who passed away on December 5\, 2021. \n\n\n\nBill Staines received the Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 and also performed at a couple of Festival concerts. His songs have been sung by many others and are often used in schools\, camps\, and song manuals. His children’s book received a Parents’ Choice Award. \n\n\n\nFrom his early years playing at coffeehouses in the Boston-Cambridge area in the 1960s to his millions of miles touring and playing at venues throughout the country\, Bill wrote and sang songs about the places he visited\, the people he met\, and the things he encountered. He sang about the diversity of our natural and human worlds\, always with appreciation and respect\, through songs such as “River\,” “A Place in the Choir/All God’s Critters\,” “Sweet Wyoming Home\,” “Old Pen\,” “Rodeo Rose\,” and “Roseville Fair.” \n\n\n\nBill’s Final Concert Was At Club Passim with the Passim All-Stars\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAmong those you will hear at this Tribute are the Passim All-Stars\, a “supergroup” of some of the most popular performers at the legendary Club Passim in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. These Massachusetts-based artists all began performing at Club Passim in the 1970s\, and their November 21\, 2021 concert at Club Passim was Bill’s final concert. \n\n\n\nThe All-Stars include Mason Daring and Jeanie Stahl\, who perform throughout New England. Mason is a musician and composer who has written many scores for tv and film\, including the music for most of John Sayles’ films. Jeanie’s vocals are featured on the soundtrack of many films and tv shows. Their song “Marblehead Morning\,” which Mason wrote\, is a classic. \n\n\n\nOther Performers for this Tribute to Bill Staines\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBilly Novick is a well-known sax and clarinet player who is on the soundtrack to numerous films. He composed a piece specifically for this tribute. In addition to his own playing and composition\, he often performs with the New Black Eagle Jazz Band and with Guy Van Duser. \n\n\n\nGuy Van Duser is known for his finger-style guitar playing and frequent appearances on “A Prairie Home Companion”; he teaches at Berklee College of Music. \n\n\n\nStuart Schulman plays numerous instruments in a variety of styles and often accompanied Bill on violin on his albums and with the All-Stars; he also plays with Jonathan Edwards and is on the soundtrack to John Sayles’ Passion Fish. \n\n\n\nNew York-based Priscilla Herdman is best known for her compelling interpretations of songs by other songwriters including Bill Staines. She was also part of the Herdman\, Hills\, and Mangsen Trio\, which included Anne Hills and Cindy Mangsen. \n\n\n\nIllinois-based award-winning singer-songwriter Joe Jencks performs throughout the United States and overseas. His songs such as “Lady of the Harbor” are now part of the folk music lexicon. He was also a founding member of the Brother Sun trio and has performed at the Festival several times. \n\n\n\nNew Jersey-based Mara Levine\, an outstanding interpreter of songs including those of Bill Staines will be joined by Long Island\, New York-based Gathering Time (Stuart Markus and Hillary Foxsong). Since 2006 Gathering Time has been performing originals and songs by others at festivals and other folk venues around the country. They all performed at the 2018 Woodstock Folk Festival. Mara is also a jewelry designer. \n\n\n\nPortland\, Oregon-based Tom May is the founder and host of the nationally syndicated radio show “River City Folk.” For over 35 years he has interviewed and performed with his guests\, including Bill Staines. He also writes songs\, performs around the world\, and runs a benefit concert for Sisters of the Road in Portland. \n\n\n\nIllinois-based but internationally touring singer-songwriters Small Potatoes (Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso) celebrate 30 years of playing and singing together this year. They play a variety of instruments in styles ranging from Celtic to Cowboy. They have traveled and performed with Bill Staines\, including at the 2016 Festival. Rich is also editing this tribute. \n\n\n\nPlease show your support to our performers\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere is no fee for this virtual event\, but the Festival encourages viewers to support performers by getting tickets to their upcoming concerts\, buying their CDs\, and joining their Patreon and other platforms. \n\n\n\nLinks to performer websites and information about where to send donations in Bill’s honor are posted below and with the video on the Woodstock Folk Festival website. We will update this information as more comes available: \n\n\n\nwww.jeaniestahl.comwww.daringandstahl.commasondaring.combillynovick.compriscillaherdman.comjoejencks.commaralevine.comgathering-time.comtommayfolk.comsmallpotatoesmusic.com\n\n\n\nMark your calendars for the 37th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMark your calendars for the 37th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival on Sunday\, July 17\,2022. The All-Sing Finale will include a tribute to Bill Staines. \n\n\n\nThe Festival is an entirely volunteer-run 501(c)(3) Illinois non-profit organization\, made possible in part by Radio Partners WDCB\, WFMT\, and WNUR\, the City of Woodstock\, and Real Woodstock (www.realwoodstock.com). \n\n\n\nFor more information about this year’s Festival and future events\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVisit our website regularly\, www.woodstockfolkfestival.orgFollow us on Twitter\, @woodstockfolkLike us on Facebook\, @woodstockfolkfestivalAnd be sure to sign up for our emails if you haven’t already with the short form in the right column of every page of this site.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/bill-staines-a-virtual-tribute/ CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bill-staines-02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215807 CREATED:20230308T145152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T145155Z UID:4481-1681653600-1681653600@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:Spring Concert featuring Grace Morrison\, Radoslav Lorkovic\, and Cheryl Niemo & the Down Home Boys DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to bring you one of the first area appearances by Grace Morrison at this Spring Concert on Sunday\, April 16\, 2023 at 2 p.m./CDT at Stage Left Cafe in Woodstock\, Illinois. Grace will be accompanied by Radoslav Lorkovic. This concert unites one of the folk world’s most popular emerging artists with one of the most revered performers and collaborators in the music community. Local favorites Cheryl Niemo & the Down Home Boys will open the concert. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets purchased in advance via the Woodstock Opera House are $20/per person plus a $2 handling fee. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the concert for $25/per person. Seating is limited\, so order now! https://www.etix.com/…/woodstock-folk-festival… \n\n\n\nSee less \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/event/folk-music-festival/ LOCATION:Stage Left Cafe\, 125 W Van Buren St\, Woodstock\, Illinois\, 60098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T215807 CREATED:20230308T150053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T015431Z UID:4490-1689508800-1689530400@woodstockfolkfestival.org SUMMARY:38th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:Your guide to a great day of music at the 38th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival\n\n\n\nThe 38th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival is coming to town\, Sunday\, July 16. As in past years\, we gather on the historic Square in Woodstock\, Illinois\, about 50 miles northwest of Chicago. Mark your calendars now for Noon to 6 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe rain location on that day is Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock\, 225 W. Calhoun St\, corner of Tryon\, 2 blocks southwest of the Square.  \n\n\n\nAs in past years\, we will present local and national musicians who perform in a variety of styles: traditional and contemporary folk\, Americana\, roots\, soul\, and blues \n\n\n\nAnd we will honor Jack Williams with our Lifetime Achievement Award and Delmark Records\, which celebrates its 70th Anniversary this year\, with our “Woody” Award. \n\n\n\nThe Performance Schedule and other information is below. We will update here as things change. But first… \n\n\n\nBefore the Festival\n\n\n\n“In Old Chicago” by Jamie O’Reilly and Ensemble\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeading up to the Festival\, on Friday evening\, July 7\, the Woodstock Folk Festival joins OffSquare Music in presenting Jamie O’Reilly in her acclaimed “In Old Chicago” show. \n\n\n\nThe 38th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival comes to the Square July 16.\n\n\n\nPresented as an Off Square On Air concert/interview\, the event begins at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Stage Left Cafe\, 125 W Van Buren Street\, on the historic Square in Woodstock\, Illinois. \n\n\n\nPart memoir\, part concert\, “In Old Chicago” features songs from the front parlor to the music hall sung in Jamie’s lush\, signature style. \n\n\n\nIn stories and poetry\, Jamie & Co. relate the rich history of her Irish American ancestors who were a vital part of Chicago’s cultural and political landscape as a great city came of age. \n\n\n\nJamie will be joined by John Erickson on piano as well as Judi Cogan Heikes\, Christopher O’Reilly\, and Victor Holstein. \n\n\n\nThen the following weekend\, Sunday\, July 16\, join us for more great music at the 38th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival. \n\n\n\nMore information as well as in-person and hybrid tickets are available on the Off Square Music website. \n\n\n\n\nClick Here For More Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Here For Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the Festival\n\n\n\nA one-hour video sampler will be available anywhere in the world via the Festival website Gallery Page in the Festival folder after the in-person Festival. \n\n\n\nThe 38th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival…here’s the lineup\n\n\n\nOnce again the Festival features local\, national\, and international artists performing in a variety of musical styles. \n\n\n\n\nThis year’s Main Stage Co-Hosts are CWFMT Folk DJ Marilyn Rea Beyer\, WNUR Folk DJ Sue Kessell and our long-time Festival MC Chuck VanderVennet. \n\n\n\nOur 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient is Jack Williams\, pictured below.\n\n\n\nThis year’s “Woody” Award goes to Delmark Records on their 70th AnniversaryJulia Miller accepting the award for Delmark Records. Blues artist Jimmy Burns willperform as part of the tribute to Delmark.\n\n\n\nMark Dvorak will open the Festival and lead the All-Sing Finale.\n\n\n\n\nJack Williams\n\n\n\nFestival Schedule\n\n\n\nPerformer profiles are below the Schedule. \n\n\n\n12:00pmMark Dvorak (Chicago) “Chicago’s official troubadour” WFF Lifetime Achievement Award recipientLeads this year’s All-Sing Finale12:30pm Nina Ricci (Nashville\, TN)Modern Folk\, Singer-Songwriter & Guitarist. Berklee-educated.1:15pmDean Milano (Chicago) & Julianne Macarus (Ohio)Singer-Songwriter-Musician-Author (Dean) teaming up withSinger-Songwriter (Julianne) in the latest of 40 yearsof collaboration.2:00pmBuffalo Rose (Pittsburgh\, PA)Modern Folk / Americana Band2:45pmElexa Dawson (Oklahoma Native\, Kansas-based from the Potawatomi Nation)Sultry Soul meets Rural Roots3:30pmDeidre McCalla (Georgia)Contemporary Folk\, Singer-Songwriter\, National Women’s Music Festival Performer4:15pmPresentation of Lifetime Achievement Award to Jack Williams (Arkansas)Singer-Songwriter\, Musician (guitar and trumpet) & Workshop Leader. Jack has played Folk\, Rock\, Jazz\, R&B\, Classical & Pop music of the 30s\, 40s & 50s for over 61 years. Performance follows award.5:00pmPresentation of “Woody” Award to Delmark Records on their 70th AnniversaryJulia Miller accepting award for Delmark Records; Jimmy Burns (Chicago\, IL) PerformingSoul\, Blues Guitarist\, Singer-Songwriter from Delmark Records 5:40pmAll-Sing Finale – Led by Mark Dvorak\n\n\n\nMore Festival Favorites\n\n\n\n12:05pmWoodstock Folk Festival Open Mic at Stage Left CafeCo-Hosts: Gloria Burchfield & Mark LyonsSign-up for Open Mic begins promptly at 12:05 p.m. at Stage Left Café.1:30-2:00pmOpen Mic Featured Performer: Performance & Workshop with Culture\, Arts & Music featuring the music of Harry Belafonte performed on steelpan\, a Tribute to Harry Belafonte.\n\n\n\nPerformer profiles\n\n\n\nBuffalo Rose\n\n\n\nPittsburgh-based Buffalo Rose performs modern folk and Americana. This charismatic six person group includes singers Lucy Clabby\, Margot Jezerc\, and Shane McLaughlin\, Malcolm “Mac” Inglis on dobro\, Bryce Rabideau on mandolin\, and Jason Rafalak on upright bass. \n\n\n\nThe group takes the singer-songwriter tradition to a new level by crafting original songs which are emotive\, meticulously arranged\, and inspired by a world of idiosyncratic influences that never let a dull or predictable moment creep in. \n\n\n\nThey have collaborated with Grammy and WFF Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Tom Paxton. They gleefully combine genres to move acoustic music forward to a new place while never losing sight of its roots. \n\n\n\nBuffalo Rose will appear live on “Folkstage” on WFMT/98.7FM/wfmt.com on Saturday night\, July 15 from 8-9 p.m./CDT – buffalorosemusic.com/ \n\n\n\nJimmy Burns\n\n\n\nChicago-based Jimmy Burns will perform as we celebrate Delmark Records 70th Anniversary. \n\n\n\nFounded by Bob Koester in St. Louis in 1953 as Delmar Records\, they moved to Chicago in 1958. Koester opened the Jazz Record Mart and moved the company to its basement\, renaming it Delmark Records. \n\n\n\nOver the years Delmark has released albums by Donald Byrd\, Junior Wells\, Sleepy John Estes\, Buddy Guy\, Roosevelt Sykes\, and many more including Jimmy Burns. \n\n\n\nKoester retired in 1918 and sold the company to musicians Julia A. Miller\, President and CEO\, and Elbio Barilari\, VP and Artistic Director\, who will join us to receive this year’s “Woody” Award. \n\n\n\nBurns was born in the Mississippi Delta\, but has lived most of his life in Chicago. This legendary blues musician who turned 80 this year has also performed doo-wop\, R&B\, and folk. He also ran a BBQ spot on the West Side of Chicago. delmark.com – jimmyburnsband on Facebook \n\n\n\nElexa Dawson\n\n\n\nKansas-based Oklahoma Native Elexa Dawson (from the Potawatomi Nation) creates community-focused Americana music where sultry soul meets rural roots. \n\n\n\nHer debut album Music is Medicine brings her storytelling to life through transcendent melodies connecting land-based musical programming to folk stages. This award-winning songwriter wants you to “Join me on my creative exploration of what it means to be Neshnabe\, the Potawatomi’s name for ourselves\, meaning originally human\, original\, created\, connected\, elemental.” \n\n\n\nElexa also teaches and serves on the Board of Directors of Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM). Elexa will also perform at Two Way Street Coffee House (twowaystreet.org) in Downers Grove\, IL on Friday night\, July 14 at 8 p.m. – elexadawson.com \n\n\n\nMark Dvorak\n\n\n\nChicago-based Mark Dvorak became interested in folk music after reading a biography of Bob Dylan in high school. He purchased his first acoustic guitar while working in a xylophone factory in LaGrange\, IL and enrolled in classes at the Old Town School of Folk Music where he has now taught for over 35 years. \n\n\n\nThis singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has performed solo and in various other groups including Weavermania! \n\n\n\nDubbed “Chicago’s official troubadour” by WFMT’s Rich Warren\, Mark has received the WFF Lifetime Achievement Award and FARM’s Lantern Bearer Award. \n\n\n\nIn addition to his many CDs\, he has also published essays and poems. Performing over 200 dates each year\, he has woven the disparate threads of touring musician\, educator\, and community builder. – markdvorak.com\n\n\n\nDeidre McCalla\n\n\n\nGeorgia-based singer-songwriter Deidre McCalla performs songs that embody hope andcelebration\, struggle\, loss\, and longing — sometimes all in one song! \n\n\n\nA Black woman\, mother\, lesbian\, feminist\, Deidre has long been in the forefront of Black musicians redefining the understanding of how Black folk do folk. \n\n\n\nHer most recent album Endless Grace was the #1 album on Folk Radio Charts in June of last year. In 2023 her song “Shoulder To The Wheel” won the 19th Annual International Acoustic Music Award for Best Folk/Americana/Roots song. \n\n\n\nShe received a SERFA Award from the Southeast Regional Folk Alliance and her album Don’tDoubt It is included in the LGBT Collection at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of American History and listed by Ms Magazine as one of 25 Classic Women’s Music Albums. \n\n\n\nThe weekend prior to the Festival Deidre will be at the National Women’s Music Festival(nwmf.info) in Madison\, Wisconsin. – deidremccalla.com \n\n\n\nDean Milano and Julianne Macarus \n\n\n\nWith over 40 years of making music together\, Chicago-area-based Dean Milano and Ohio-based Julianne Macarus are back again. \n\n\n\nJulianne began playing violin at the age of six and became the concert mistress of the school orchestra at that time. Throughout her life she’s juggled acting\, singing\, playing her instruments\, directing plays\, and writing poetry and songs. \n\n\n\nShe’s played at many venues from The Earl of Old Town to The Kennedy Center\, from The Fox Valley Folk Festival to The Bluebird Cafe. She continues to write\, teach\, and perform whenever possible. \n\n\n\nDean Milano has been making music in Chicago since 1966\, playing bass and singing in numerous bands and shows. He’s played in all genres\, but likes to play folk songs whenever he has the opportunity. \n\n\n\nHe is on the Hall of Fame Committee for the Illinois Museum of Rock & Roll and the Selection Committee for the Model Car Hall of Fame; he is the author of Chicago Music Scene: 1960s & 1970s. \n\n\n\nJulianne and Dean will appear on WDCB/90.9FM/wdcb.org’s “Folk Festival” show hosted by Lilli Kuzma on Tuesday night\, July 11\, probably beginning around 8:15 p.m./CDT. They’ll perform at Cafe Carpe (cafecarpe.com) in Fort Atkinson\, WI on Festival Eve. \n\n\n\nDean’s website is www.toys-n-cars.com. Julianne’s website is pending and will belittleimperialpublishing.bandcamp.com \n\n\n\nNina Ricci\n\n\n\nNashville-born and bred Nina Ricci was trained at Berklee College of Music in Boston. \n\n\n\nIn addition to singing and songwriting\, she also plays finger-style guitar. One of the new guard of the American folk revival\, she heralds songs of the 1960s folk movement and writes a newchapter with her own songwriter’s voice. \n\n\n\nShe performs both traditional and original folk songs\, entertaining the audience through history and humor\, sharing the stories behind the songs and from her experiences on the road as a traveling musician. She has performed at various folk festivals including the North Georgia Folk Festival\, the South Florida Folk Festival\, the Kansas City Folk Festival\, and the Sertoma Bluegrass Festival as well as at Dollywood and in Branson. \n\n\n\nNina busks at various locations in the Southeast. – ninariccimusic.com \n\n\n\nJack Williams\n\n\n\nThis year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Arkansas-based Jack Williams is a singersongwriter-guitarist who has been playing professionally for 65 years. \n\n\n\nEarly in his career Jack was influenced by and even played Folk\, Rock\, Jazz\, R&B\, Classical & Pop music of the 30s\, 40s\, and 50s; these influences helped him create original songs over the past 45 years. \n\n\n\nHis South Carolina roots come through in his vivid songs with a strong sense of place and hisstorytelling in an old Southern tradition enhanced by his extraordinary guitar skills. \n\n\n\nHe plays everywhere from house concerts to music halls\, city arts and cultural centers to major festivals such as Newport\, Philadelphia\, Kerrville\, and Ontario. \n\n\n\nIn addition to leading numerous workshops as he tours the country\, he has been on the staff of The Swannanoa Gathering in NC\, The Augusta Heritage Center in WV\, and WUMB’s Summer Acoustic Music Week in NH; he also co-hosts a semi-annual Music Workshop Weekend near his home in the Ozarks. \n\n\n\nHe has 10 CDs of original music\, a DVD collection of his on-stage performances\, and a CD collection of cover songs reflecting major influences on his musical development. He has produced all of his own recordings plus CDs by Mickey Newbury\, Ronny Cox\, Eric Schwartz\, and others. Jack’s songs have been recorded by artists ranging from Tom Jones to David Clayton-Thomas to Lowen & Navarro. \n\n\n\nIn addition to his solo career\, he has accompanied such luminaries as Tom Paxton\, Peter Yarrow\, and Harry Nilsson. Early in his career\, his bands accompanied performers such as John Lee Hooker\, Jerry Butler\, and the Shirelles. Jack Williams’ music\, enriched from these varied influences\, is a truly All-American Southern music. – jackwilliamsmusic.com \n\n\n\nCome for the weekend…\n\n\n\nEnjoy the Off Square Music Open Mic on Saturday night July 15 at Stage Left Cafe — as well as Music at the Market (Woodstock Farmers Market) on Saturday morning. Watch the Off Square Music website for details on these bonus music events that weekend. \n\n\n\nGavers Community Cancer Foundation’s Annual Barndance takes place on Saturday night\, July 15\, from 5 p.m. to Midnight in Emricson Park\, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd.\, Woodstock. For more information go to gavers.org. \n\n\n\nFrom Friday\, July 14 through Sunday\, July 16\, the Woodstock Children’s Summer Theatre will present The SpongeBob Musical – Youth Edition at the Woodstock Opera House on the Square. For more information\, go to woodstockoperahouse.com. \n\n\n\nHow can you help make this one the BEST Festival ever?\n\n\n\nThe suggested donation for the all-day Sunday Festival is $30 for individuals and $40 for families. There is no pre-registration. \n\n\n\nDonations to the Festival are welcome at any time. Please use the Donations tab in the right column of every page of this website to contribute to the success of this year’s Festival. You can also contribute by sending a check made out to Woodstock Folk Festival to P.O. Box 1628\, Woodstock\, IL 60098. \n\n\n\nTo volunteer to help with the Festival\, contact us at info@woodstockfolkfestival.org. \n\n\n\nWe can use your help promoting the Festival!\n\n\n\nHelp by joining us in promoting the Festival. Please direct others who may be interested to woodstockfolkfestival.org\, and spread the word on social media. \n\n\n\nHere’s one more thing you can do to make this year’s Festival the best ever: \n\n\n\nUse the toolbar below to download and/or print a .pdf flyer you can distribute to organizations and people near you — libraries\, religious organizations\, businesses\, friends. \n\n\n\nWFF Flyer 2023 FINALDownload\n\n\n\nWe greatly appreciate your interest and support! \n\n\n\nTips to make your Festival visit a great success\n\n\n\n\nRemember to bring a chair or blanket to sit on! \n\n\n\nPets are not allowed on the Square\, only on the perimeter. Please do not leave pets in hot cars. \n\n\n\nRain Location: Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock\, 225 W. Calhoun (at Tryon\, a couple blocks SW of the Square)\n\n\n\n\nHow to find the 38th Annual Woodstock Folk Festival\n\n\n\nLocated about 50 miles northwest of Chicago\, Woodstock is easily accessible via Routes i-90\, 14\, and 120\, as well as by the Union Pacific/Northwest Metra train line that runs between Chicago and Harvard with many stops in between. \n\n\n\nThe Woodstock train station is only one block from Woodstock Square. Handicapped accessible facilities are available. \n\n\n\nLodging information is on this website. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about the Woodstock Folk Festival?\n\n\n\nThe Woodstock Folk Festival began as a one-time event in 1986 and quickly became an annual event held on the third Sunday of July on the Woodstock Square. \n\n\n\n\nClick Here For More History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\n\n\n\nThe Woodstock Folk Festival (WFF) is a 501(c)(3) Illinois non-profit organization \n\n\n\nMade possible in part by Radio Partners WDCB\, WFMT\, and WNUR\, the City of Woodstock and Real Woodstock \n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks to Sponsors Steve & Margaret Mikus \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... 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