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Center will display Guthrie's original handwritten copy of "This Land Is Your Land" TULSA, Okla., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A portion of legendary folk singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie's comprehensive archives, including the original, handwritten version of Guthrie's landmark anthem, "This Land Is Your Land," will be available for viewing at the grand opening of the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Okla. at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at 102 East Brady in Tulsa, Okla. The...
Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse in Dallas presents mesmerizing music with folk singer, Heather McCready, and quirky entertainment by ukulele playing, poetic storyteller, Tom McDermott on Friday,February 22. Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) February 22, 2013 A very unique evening of music and entertainment with beautiful eclectic folk music, storytelling and a diverse group of multi-talented musicians in one artistically stimulating evening at one of the most coveted music listening venues in the...
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- California songwriter and seminal folk artist Joel Rafael was awarded the top prize in Folk/Americana/Roots at 2013's International Acoustic Music Awards for his song "Dance Around My Atom Fire." The 8(th) Annual IAMA's were announced on Wednesday, February 6(th). Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting, composition, song choice, music production, originality and artistry. "Dance Around My Atom Fire" is...
NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark 20 years of live music at Manhattan's SideWalk Cafe, the East Village landmark will present SideWalk LIVE, 20(th) Anniversary, a year-long celebration of special initiatives. Known worldwide as an incubator of dynamic new performers, the SideWalk will kick off the festivities with the Winter 2013 edition of the biannual Antifolk Festival, Feb. 19 to 28. SideWalk LIVE, 20(th) Anniversary will include a series of panel discussions by...
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This academic year (September 2012 to June 2013) marks the 25(th) anniversary of Music Together(®). First available to the public in 1987, Music Together pioneered the concept of research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music education that emphasizes caregiver involvement in a child's musical growth, and the benefits it has on child development. Beloved by millions of children, parents, and early childhood...
On March 31 Chicago will host a unique folk event, organized by the Bulgarian folk club VEREA. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 23, 2012 For the second year in a roll, Chicago will become the meeting place of all connoisseurs and lovers of Bulgarian folk music and dance. The second Bulgarian VEREA Dance Festival 2012 will take place on March 31, organized by the Bulgarian Folk Club “Verea”. The festival is unique in that it is solely devoted to the Bulgarian folklore – it is for the first...
For its 50th annual celebration, the event announces incredible partnership with local artists and organizations! PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "We are overwhelmed with the participation from the local community of musicians, organizations and activists at this year's Folk Festival from August 18th to the 21st," says Levi Landis, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Folksong Society, the nonprofit organization that presents the seminal event. "The local...
August 19-21, 2011 Upper Salford Township (near Schwenksville), PA Tickets on sale now with early bird discount!! PHILADELPHIA, May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- THE PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL turns the Big 5-0 this year and it has a lot to brag about. This beloved event is the longest continuously-running festival of its kind in North America and will celebrate its Golden Anniversary on August 19-21 at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, near Schwenksville, PA. To...
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Levi Landis, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Folksong Society, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cloeren as the Festival Director for the Philadelphia Folk Festival. The appointment comes as the organization prepares for the milestone 50th annual presentation of its showcase event in August 2011. Michael Cloeren comes to the Philadelphia Folk Festival with decades of festival management experience. Cloeren...
The 2009 Newport Folk Festival in Newport, R.I., reportedly enjoyed its highest attendance in years with 9,200 visitors. The Providence (R.I.) Journal reported Sunday the attendance total for the 50th rendition of the Newport festival was the highest since 2002, the year Bob Dylan rejoined the festival's music lineup. Among the performers this year were singers Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Ben Kweller, folk-blues guitarist Langhorne Slim and the rock band Fleet Foxes. The Fort Adams Park...
