As Bill D. said, it's been the Mini-Festival for its entire life -- a term that distinguishes it from the HUGE festival FSGW runs on the first weekend of June at Glen Echo Park, MD. That one's the Washington Folk Festival, and y'all should put it on your calendars. It features all Washington-area performers -- including representatives of about 20-30 different countries doing their various ethnic musics. It's all free. Lots of crafts. Loads of dancing. A storytelling stage. And at least five major stages full of music from noon to 11:00 p.m. on two days. You can see how a single afternoon and evening became "Mini..."

I'll second all the kudos so far, especially those to the volunteer organizers and staff. FSGW runs on volunteer power, and putting together one of these things is a MASSIVE commitment.

I had to leave before Jed/Liam's set, but got a chance to hear Roger in Baltimore, who did a terrific showcase. If you haven't heard RiB, you need to! LaMarca (and husband George Stephens) did a nifty showcase of Kipling songs that was also a highlight.

Until June....