Who would you like to see at Folks Festival?

[Matt and Becky]

I almost forgot about the Ditty Bops.  They were really fun!  I'd definitely go see them again  .  I agree with LuAnna about Gandolf Murphy too.  He was definitely the most high energy act of the festival and was very entertaining.  He certainly provided some balance.  Cheryl Wheeler was really funny too. 

Matt

[jjwood64]

Great post, LuAnna.  While I'm sorry I missed Sunday, I did enjoy some fine electric
Los Lobos in Fort Collins that day (I've been a big fan of the band for over twenty
years now!)

And yes, The Ditty Bops were a true delight.

 Listening to: 8/17/2007 - Darrell Scott from Folks Fest (now downloadable from dimeadozen.org)

[danekurb]

what about ben harper?

[Auntie Hope]

to answer the threaded question, I wouldn't mind seeing the John Butler Trio.  They are musically talented enough to keep up with the old time folk artists, and they can rock it out very much like Grace and the Nocturnals did/do.  They are getting quite popular as well.

check it out, look into it....JOHN BUTLER TRIO from AUSTRALIA

*cough*cough*.... YES! JBT at any PBR Festival! *cough*cough* Telluride*cough*cough*

Where's that cough medicine?
Auntie Hope 

[Brock]

With plenty of advanced notice, it really would be timely to try to catch Justin Currie (lead singer/songwriter of that little old Glasgow-based band Del Amitri) for 2008 Folks.  Solo album to be released in the UK in October and he ought to be ripe for a summer in the States.  IF association with other artists is of any significance, here's the lineup for Mountain Stage performance upcoming:

December 2 - 6 pm
Cultural Center - Charleston
Suzanne Vega
Justin Currie
Moya Brennan
Mary Gauthuer
Ingrid Michaelson

p.s.  His new album IS great!



 Listening to: the sounds of silence...........

[Sap]

While part of the fun for me is seeing the smaller acts that I know nothing about,

here's a few folks I'd like to see play the Folks Festival (hey, I can dream can't I):

*M. Ward

*Beth Orton

*Ani Difranco - Still on my "will it ever work out that I can see her" list.

*John Prine -  Same list as Ani.

*The Duhks - cuz they were great at the Maybon.

*Robert Plant and Allison Kraus - singing songs from their awesome new cd "Raising Sand"

*Feist

*Dale's Pale Ale - A great performer, and conveniently located right there in Lyons!

Ok, I feel better.

 Listening to: They Might Be Giants - The Else

[patfromlogan]

I'd like to see Michael Franti and Spearhead (besides a zillion other people - my kids loved Ani, while I was more into Guy and my wife loved the emo guy and so on...)

Check out Time To Go Home (and a lot more) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSeuLsNV4CA&feature=related

I love the different types of music.  I get to hear new people, and old faves  (Kris!!  Todd!! and so on).

[Dean]

I'd like to see Michael Franti and Spearhead

Maybe it's just me (&/or) my generation, but any band that has to tell the audience when to make noise is a band that doesn't know how to make an audience make noise on its own.  Life ain't a vid, MF.

IMO - Michael Franti is desperately overrated. Spearhead is a youtube alsoran. Maybe evolving beyond the "Somebody Scream!" cheerleading will make MF & SH a band to take seriously. I am not optimistic.

ZC




 Listening to: Peter Rowan, Buddhist Retreat, 1987

[Maineahhh]

gotta defend pat on this one, saw Franti and spearhead at All Good this year (thanks Adam), and it was my second favorite performance (sam bush being my frist, of course). I couldn't BELIEVE how involved they got the crowd, and how energized they got us by the end of their first song. A bit too political for TBF in my opinion, however, someone i'd definately like to see again. 

[SteamboatPaul]

I'd like to see Michael Franti and Spearhead

Maybe it's just me (&/or) my generation, but any band that has to tell the audience when to make noise is a band that doesn't know how to make an audience make noise on its own.  Life ain't a vid, MF.

IMO - Michael Franti is desperately overrated. Spearhead is a youtube alsoran. Maybe evolving beyond the "Somebody Scream!" cheerleading will make MF & SH a band to take seriously. I am not optimistic.

ZC

I have to say that this is the most ill-spirited and negative comment I've seen on the festivarian board so far. "desperatly overrated" is truly a label does NOT apply to spearhead. Maybe it's the peace, love, postive message that turns you off.

Really, what is wrong with a band stirring up the crowd? The greatest bands know how to make the energy the flow both ways. Franti is a front man he's a performer it's his job to entertain and keep the energy moving.

sheesh, lighten up, open your mind.

 Listening to: Grateful Dead 11-24-1978

[mjnelson]

It's a late reply, but any or all members of the Mammals and their side projects would be grand.

Michael Merenda, Mike and Ruthie, Sometymes Why, Chris Merenda, etc.

[patfromlogan]

Well, gee...  I gotta thank the kind folks who posted after Dean.  I was a bit shocked at that post, but I do admit that I've never seen Spearhead live, just on the monitor, and so maybe they do suck...   

And who I really would love to see is that long haired Texan who played at Rainbow Zion Kitchen in Arkansas at the Rainbow Gathering.  I have no idea who he is, other than he and his friends have something to do with Kerrville Festival and one night they played for the Jews at Rainbow.  As one of the guys said, "Growing up in Dallas, I never heard much good about Jews, but I gotta tell you, these are the most friendly generous people and that's why we always play at their camp at Rainbow Gatherings."  The long haired guy sang clear and loud and whaled on the guitar.  He reminded me of Hawaiian music, the way he slid smoothly into falsetto.  Soon as I find out who the heck he is, I'll promo him all the way!

 Listening to: John Cowan on the tube (Woodsongs program)

[danekurb]

I haven't read the 'back log' of posts, but here are some more popular names that I hope aren't being repeated...everything these guys sing is f-in great!

Alexi Murdoch
Jose Gonzalez


I think Collin Hay would be a lot of fun, too!  LOL

[lisa]

I completely agree with Jose Gonzales and Matt Costa. I would also like to add:
Fink
Joshua James
Bright Eyes
Iron and Wine

 Listening to: Gary Jules

[ewl]

Wow - Deja Vu 
Adding to the previous excellent suggestions of Bright Eyes, Iron and Wine, Jose Gonzales...

Chris Bathgate
Haley Bonar
Will Oldham
Sufjan Stevens
David Bazan
Rocky Votalato
Rilo Kiley
Avett Brothers

and for something completely different how about Low?