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Susquehanna Folk Festival Set for August 9-11

Post published:August 3, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Festival Focus

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, Hot Club of Cowtown and The Klezmatics headline the annual Susquehanna Folk Festival that that takes place at downtown York, Pennsylvania’s Appell Center, August 9-11. Although the festival’s matinee and evening concerts –- as well as contra and swing dances -- are ticketed, much of its daytime programming (which includes live music, an emerging artist showcase, jams, and family-friendly activities) is free. [Click on the headline to continue reading this article previewing the festival.]

‘Just Wild About Harry’ Chapin Tribute Concert to be Livestreamed, July 21

Post published:July 20, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Featured News - Northeast U.S.

The annual “Just Wild About Harry” Chapin tribute concert performed by primarily Long Island-based artists has a new venue this year: The Chapin Rainbow Stage in Huntington, New York’s Heckscher Park, located off Main Street (Route 25A) and Prime Avenue. The free concert is slated for Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET and will also be livestreamed via a number of social media channels. [Click on the headline to continue reading this article, view the concert program, and see where you can view the concert online if you are unable to attend in person.]

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Set for July 26-28

Post published:July 12, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Uncategorized

Music fans will flock to the Goshen Fairgrounds in Goshen, Connecticut, July 26-28, for the 36th annual Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. A Pre-Fest Day of Tastings & Farm Market and Thursday Night Music Stage on July 25 precede the festival. [Click on the headline to continue reading this article previewing the festival.]

Laurie Lewis was the most-played artists and had the top album (Trees) on folk radio during June 2024.

FAI Folk Radio Charts – June 2024

Post published:July 10, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Acoustic Radio Waves

Laurie Lewis had the top album (Trees) and was the most-played artist on folk radio during June 2024, while Beppe Gambetta had the month’s most-played song (“Sit and Pick With You”). So say charts compiled by Folk Alliance International based on radio playlists submitted to FOLKDJ-L, an electronic discussion group for DJs and others interested in folk-based music on the radio. [Click on the headline to continue reading this article, view a couple of videos, and see the top albums, songs and artists charts that are posted monthly with permission.]

Martin Gilmore is 2024 Telluride Troubadour

Post published:July 2, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests

Martin Gilmore, an Englewood, Colorado-based singer songwriter and bluegrass picker, won the 2024 Telluride Troubadour Competition and had the opportunity to perform a short set on the main stage during the 51st Telluride Bluegrass Festival -- a roots-oriented music festival that took place around Colorado’s rugged San Juan Mountains, June 20-23.

FAI Folk Radio Charts – May 2024

Post published:June 16, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Acoustic Radio Waves

Cris Jacobs had the top album (One of These Days) on folk radio during May 2024, while Stella Prince’s “Dear Future Me” was the most-played song and Bob Dylan was the month’s most-played artist. So say charts compiled by Folk Alliance International based on radio playlists submitted to FOLKDJ-L, an electronic discussion group for DJs and others interested in folk-based music on the radio. [Click on the headline to continue reading this article and to view the top albums, songs and artists charts that are posted monthly with permission.]

Folk+ Online Music Conference Set for June 5-6, 2024

Post published:June 3, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Conferences of Note

Folk Alliance International and its regional affiliates jointly present a free online music conference, June 5-6, 2024. Entitled Folk+ and sponsored by Grassy Hill Entertainment, the two-day event will feature panel discussions, networking, an artist Q & A series, regional breakout sessions, artist performances, and more.

2024 Kerrville New Folk Winners include (l.-r.): Rachel Sumner, Lucy Clearwater, Lila Blue, Robin Bienemann, and Lila Talmers. Not pictured: Sean Kell. (Phot from Kerrville Folk Festival's Facebook page)

Winners Named in 2024 Kerrville New Folk Competition

Post published:May 30, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Festival Focus News - U.S. National

Six singer-songwriters have been named as winners in the 2024 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters. They were chosen by a panel of judges from among 24 finalists who performed two songs each during the New Folk Concerts on May 25 and 26 as part of the Kerrville Folk Festival, an 18-day event at the Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country near Austin and San Antonio.

FAI Folk Radio Charts – April 2024

Post published:May 22, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Acoustic Radio Waves

Cris Jacobs had the top album (One of These Days) and was the most-played artist on folk radio during April 2024, while Tim Grimm had the month’s most-played song (“Broken Truth”) and was the second most-played artist. So say charts compiled by Folk Alliance International based on radio playlists submitted to FOLKDJ-L, an electronic discussion group for DJs and others interested in folk-based music on the radio. [Click on the headline to continue reading this article and to view the top albums, songs and artist charts that are posted monthly with permission.]

Rachael Sage will be the keynote speaker during the 2024 SERFA Conference.

AcousticMusicScene.com Hosts Midnight Hoot at 2024 SERFA Conference

Post published:May 4, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Conferences of Note Featured

More than 300 people will converge on Black Mountain, North Carolina, May 9-12, 2024 for the annual Southeast Regional Folk Alliance (SERFA) Conference. An extended weekend of contemporary and traditional folk music, networking and learning opportunities, the conference will be keynoted by Rachael Sage and features 16 juried official showcases, along with a number of late-night private showcases hosted by AcousticMusicScene.com and others.

Finalists Named in 2024 Kerrville New Folk Competition

Post published:April 17, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Festival Focus

Twenty-four songwriters have been named as finalists in the 2024 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters. Chosen from among a record-breaking 1341 entries, the finalists will perform the two songs they submitted on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, May 25 and 26, as part of the first weekend of the 52nd annual Kerrville Folk Festival.

FAI Folk Radio Charts – March 2024

Post published:April 15, 2024
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Acoustic Radio Waves

Sarah Jarosz had the top album (Polaroid Lovers), two of the top ten songs, and was the most-played artist on folk radio during March 2024. “The Ballad of Sally Anne” by Rhiannon Giddens and “If God is an Apple” by Erik Balkey and Jessica Smucker tied for the month’s top song. So say charts compiled by Folk Alliance International based on radio playlists submitted to FOLKDJ-L, an electronic discussion group for DJs and others interested in folk-based music on the radio. [Click on the headline to see the top albums, songs and artists charts that are posted monthly with permission, as well as to view a few videos.]