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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.]

2021 Celtic Roots Virtual Festival Streams Online, Aug. 6 & 7

Post published:July 27, 2021
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Celtic Corner Festival Focus

For more than a quarter of a century, lovers of Celtic music, crafts and culture have gathered each August at a park along the shores of Lake Huron in Goderich, Ontario for the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival. Like a number of other music festivals forced to cancel or postpone over the past 17 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival’s organizers have arranged an online festival in its place. Featuring pre-recorded musical performances and live hosts, the 2021 Celtic Roots Virtual Festival will stream on Friday, August 6 from 7-11 p.m. EDT and on Saturday, August 7, from 1-5 p.m. EDT. [Click on the headline to continue reading about this virtual festival and a few workshops that precede it.]