Who would you like to see at Folks Festival?

[folksgrrl]

Rusted Root!!!

I'll add my votes for Neko Case, Todd Snider (B double E double R U N), Xavier Rudd, and the Be Good Tanyas. I also saw a vote for Hem, for whom I would stuff the ballot box with votes!

Christine Kane, Uncle Earl, Wendy Colonna (Austin, TX), Stacey Board http://staceyboard.home.att.net/, and Kristen Hall (if she could be persuaded to come!)

If I'm dreaming big: Bonnie Raitt, Indigo Girls, Tracy Chapman, and Dixie Chicks

 Listening to: Hem

[meanderingjeeper]

I also saw Steppin' in it.  They would be a perfect fit.  Would also love to see Slipstream and Crooked Still play in that oh so beautiful place.  Lyons...

They played TBF in 04?  05?  And did great even though it was sleeting/hailing at the time.  They sold out their spot at Swallow Hil lin Denver before Avo's too.  Definitely singer-songwriter with Josh's new album and some of their other work.

A new Australian, as seems to be the pattern, is always good to hear.

Utah Phillips again, or the latest incarnation of the Kingston Trio..

 Listening to: xfiles theme song

[SteamboatPaul]

Ray Lamontagne 

Andrew Bird

M. Ward

Second that M. Ward, maybe he'll bring Jim James and Bright eyes along, sweeeet

[jjwood64]

For a local flavor, my vote is Boulder Acoustic Society.  Wonderfully eclectic and diverse, with a great swing flair.  Perfect for a sunny Sunday afternoon.

A few more to add:

Los Lobos Acoustic -- This would be a great Saturday night closer, with a mix of traditional Mexican music and standards in the band's rich catalogue.

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Robyn Hitchcock -- especially if you pair him with Gillian & David and they play most of the excellent collaboration, Spooked.

If anything, I would like to see a few more upbeat artists, as I felt last year's Folks Festival missed a few of those types:  Such as Taj Mahal and the Mammals in 2005.


 Listening to: 6/19/1977 - Booker T & The MG's @ Bottom Line, NYC -- from wolfgangsvault.com

[amandalynne]

For a local flavor, my vote is Boulder Acoustic Society.  Wonderfully eclectic and diverse, with a great swing flair.  Perfect for a sunny Sunday afternoon.

I agree! BAS would be perfectly splendid for any of the festivals. I can definitely picture it now. It's a lovely sunny day in the rocky mountains, with the sounds a peaceful string quartet flowing through the air....

 Listening to: KGNU

[sired]

I gotta go with Carol King. That would be pretty amazing from my point of view.

[SteamboatPaul]

I gotta go with Carol King. That would be pretty amazing from my point of view.

Yes Yes! My wife and I feel the same way. She's perfect, especially with living room format she been touring with

 Listening to: the HVAC system

[jjwood64]

Carole King as a Sunday night closer would be sweet!! Yes! Yes! Yes!

And unlike Ani DiFranco, there would not be a problem with drunk
& disrespectful people like there was last year.

Also, another vote for Be Good Tanyas.

[sired]

dave gerard, incredible singer song writer. one of the founders of the early eighties bands called "Savoy Truffle". They broke in the west in the early 90's. Dave is now doing a solo gig and is worthy

[Halesbop]

Someone mentioned Tracy Grammer, pretty sure she is playing Folks this summer. At least she told fellow Festivarian Fred Ellert she is booked for it,  back in Nov. when she was at the Ark.

Nice to read the kind words about Steppin In It, maybe the best of a very good crop of younger artists on the underrated Michigan folk/acoustic scene. Would love to see them get a slot on PB stage and guarantee they'd blow the crowd away. They thrive at festivals.

 Listening to: Bill Kirchen "Hammer Of The Honky Tonk Gods"

[LuAnna]

I hope that is true about Tracy Grammer!

And.. It's been a few years since Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart were there. I never tire of hearing them.

and Boulder Acoustic Society would be a nice fit.. though I assume that since they were such a hit at Telluride last summer (band contest finalists and in the campground) that they will surely be there since Folks is a good fit for them.. .... is the ink dry yet?

LuAnna

 Listening to:  The Waybacks (KPFA Grateful Dead Marathon radio performance. )

[KarenF]

Catie Curtis!  We have our tickets to the Folks Festival and Catie would be a fabulous addition.

 Listening to: Long Night Moon

[ogishkemuncie]

I would like to nominate any of the following for the Folks Fest roster: Storyhill, Garnet Rogers, Ellis Paul, Antje Duvekot, Kelly Joe Phelps, Peter Mulvey, Bruce Cockburn, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, the Wailing Jennys, David Francey, Bill Staines, Trampled By Turtles, Ray Bonneville, Karen Savoca & Pete Heitzman, Greg Brown, Tracy Grammer, Justin Roth, Eric Schwartz, and a featured spot for Arthur Lee Land and band, please.

 Listening to: Livestock by Roy Buchanan

[LuAnna]

Those are all wonderful suggestions, ogish, I haven't seen Antje live yet but have plans to see her in March.  I have been listening to her stuff, though and it is really good.  Love Karen Savoca's stuff as well, but have also never seen her.  Lots to choose from in this genre if one knows where to look and the indie artists that are out there are really worth a listen. 

LuAnna

[Reefy]

For my first post ever, i'd like to nominate Brett Dennen- If you haven't heard of or seen this kid you should check him out....he is awesome and would fit the vibe at Folks Fest perfectly