This terrific festival is now only a month away! Here is the updated list of performers:
Ralph Bodington, Claire Boucher, Matt Brown, Martha Burns, Andy Cohen, Judy & Dennis Cook, Christine Cooper, Jerry Epstein, Jean Farnworth, Alan Friend, Howard Glasser, Chris Koldewey, Carl Linich, Bob Malenky, Evy Mayer, Caroline Paton, Rob Paton, Ann Price, John Roberts, Dave Ruch, Steve Suffet, Zeliha Temren, Heather Wood, and Olga Zaric. Dave Ruch will be the dance caller. MC's are Mary Cliff and John Ziv. All ably aided by Don Wade, soundman par excellance.
This year we do have a Welsh connection in Christine Cooper, who "set out with her fiddle on her back," performed on several continents, and returned to immerse herself in the traditional music of her native Wales.
A special feature is Dave Ruch's presentation of Traditional and Historical Songs of New York State, sponsored by the NY Council for the Humanities. His banjo, guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, bones, spoons, washboard or jaw harp, and joyful songs combine with stories and humor to captivate audiences young and old.
You will also hear the musical traditions of Georgia, Brittany, Serbia, and Turkey.
Indeed, one complaint has been that too many good workshops are presented at the same time. Another complaint is that it is hard to tear yourself away from the performances to enjoy the beautiful Shawangunk Mountains or the hotel's indoor swimming pool and spa.
Info:http://www.folkfestny.org