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NERFA Conference Set for Nov. 12-15 in Albany, NY

Post published:November 8, 2026
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Conferences of Note News - Northeast U.S.

Nearly 600 performing artists, presenters, promoters, agents and managers, folk DJs, and others actively engaged in contemporary and traditional folk music are expected to converge on The Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York, Nov. 12-15, 2026 for the annual Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) Conference. [Click on the headline to continue reading this article previewing the NERFA Conference that includes mention of all the artists who are performing in juried Formal Showcases, the Presenters' Showcase, and AcousticMusicScene.com's showcases and Midnight Hoot.]

Official Showcase Artists Chosen for 2017 SWRFA Conference in Austin, Texas

Post published:August 22, 2017
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Conferences of Note

Sixteen artists/acts have been selected to perform Official Showcases during the 2017 Southwest Regional Folk Alliance (SWRFA) Conference, Sept. 27-Oct. 1, at the Holiday Inn – Midtown in Austin, TX. Eight will perform on Friday night, while another eight will do so on Saturday night. In addition, eight alternates have been invited to showcase their talents late Thursday night, the 28th. [To continue reading this article -- which also includes information on the recently named Semi-Formal Showcase Artists at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) Conference in November -- click on the headline.]