Here is our ever-growing, ever-changing list-'o-links.
Please feel free to suggest
new ones.
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Sponsor, October Festival
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Storyteller
AcousticMusicScene.com - http://www.acousticmusicscene.com
News & Commentary for the Folk, Roots & Singer-Songwriter Communities
@LA - http://www.at-la.com/
Everything you want to know about Los Angeles.
Acoustic Music Network - http://www.acousticmusic.net/
Everything you want to know about acoustic music.
Acoustic Playground - http://newgrass.freeservers.com/
Acoustic Playground has links to acoustic festivals around the country.
Alive & Picking - http://www.aliveandpicking.com
Mary Katherine Aldin's website. Contains one of the better folk music calendars for Southern California, as well as a news section, and some very nice notes on how to enjoy music in New Orleans.
All Digital String Band Internet Radio - http://www.alldigitalradio.net
URLs to folk music sites and resources
ALLMusicianNews - http://www.allmusiciannews.com
ALLMusicianNews is a free newsletter and resource site for Musicians, Composers and Songwriters. Each issue includes a featured article, reviews of chosen Musical Instruments, Music Gears, Apps, VST/DX plugins, Audio Sample Libraries, Site of the Day and much more.
Aminadav Aloni Music Foundation - http://alonimusic.org/
The Aminadav Aloni Music Foundation was created to ensure that the musical legacy of Aminadav Aloni lives on to bring joy and enrichment to future generations. At the 2003 Festival the Aminadav Aloni Music Foundation is sponsoring "Aminadav Aloni: Music for a Jewish Wedding" a rare production of this exquisite collection of songs.
American Nyckelharpa Association - http://www.nyckelharpa.org
The American Nyckelharpa Association is a non-profit corporation for the preservation and fostering of the nyckelharpa (sometimes called the Swedish Key Fiddle). They conduct educational programs and activities to promote knowledge of and interest in the nyckelharpa and the traditional music of the nyckelharpa.
American String Teachers Association - http://www.astaweb.com
Information on the nation's largest professional association for string teachers and players.
Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Dance - http://www.folk.emich.edu/~aactmad/
AACTMAD is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of folk music and dance. They sponsor "traditional" music and dance events in the greater Ann Arbor, Michigan area, including contra-dances, English Country dances, and small-scale folk music concerts.
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich - http://antonovich.co.la.ca.us/
Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich represents the Fifth Supervisorial District, comprising all or part of the
Crescenta, San Gabriel, Pomona, San Fernando, Santa Clarita & Antelope Valleys. Supervisor Antonovich is a long time CTMS supporter.
Arizona Irish Music Society - http://www.azirishmusic.com
Web site with lots of information about Irish Music in Arizona
Artistopia - The Ultimate Artist Resourc - http://www.artistopia.com
Artistopia is dedicated to providing the music artist community with all the proper marketing and productivity tools that help establish a formal strategy to approaching the music industry professionally
Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music - http://www.aaffm.org
The Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music, Inc., is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional folk music and arts in the greater Atlanta area.
AAFFM sponsors and supports various folk and traditional music activities in the Atlanta and north Georgia region, including the Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse series. They hold regular "AAFFM Get-Togethers" or pickin' parties for musicians and listeners, and publish a monthly newsletter which is mailed to our members.
Atlantic Crossing - http://www.riverrunusa.com/
Atlantic Crossing plays traditional Celtic music and singing with fiddle, whistles, banjo, cittern and guitar. You can find their CD and more information at Riverrun Music. Click on the "Local Southern California Traditional Music Bands" link, and then on the name Atlantic Crossing. A long time Summer Solstice Festival Band.
Augusta Heritage Center - http://www.augustaheritage.com/
The Augusta Heritage Center is known nationally for activities relating to traditional folklife and folk arts of many regions and cultures.
Austin Friends of Traditional Music - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aftm
AFTM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer, membership-supported and -operated organization dedicated to encouraging the performance, appreciation, preservation, and sharing of all genres of traditional / folk / ethnic / international music and dance. From Old-Time, Celtic, Bluegrass, and traditional Jazz to Latin American, Zydeco, Cajun, and Gospel, AFTM has provided the Austin community with a sampling of musical and dance expressions from folk cultures the world over
Bali Treasures “Drum Factory” - http://www.bali-treasures.com/
Bali Treasures “Drum Factory” is a Musical Instrument Manufacturer. Located on the mystical island of Bali We are the largest Hand Drum Manufacturer & Exporter in Indonesia.
Baltimore Songwriters Association - http://electrobus.com/bsa/
The Baltimore Songwriters Association, a nonprofit organization, was formed for charitable and educational purposes, including but not limited to: developing and promoting songwriting in all genres, providing educational opportunities and serving as a center for the exchange of information between songwriters, publishers and persons involved in music throughout the greater community.
Bang a Drum - Hand Drums Store - http://www.bangadrum.com
This Los Angeles store sells authentic, imported hand drums and percussion instruments from around the world. Bodhrans from Ireland, Djembes from Africa, Tablas from India, shakers, bells, tin whistles, etc. Ongoing weekly classes, plus many 100's of instructional videos, books & CD's. (800)495-1109
Banjo Sites - http://www.banjosites.biz/
Great Banjo sites, human verified . The online directory of all things related to Banjo
Banshee in the Kitchen! - http://www.bansheeinthekitchen.com/
The official website of Banshee in the Kitchen (and hammered dulcimer player Brenda Hunter). Photos, bios, calendar, CDs, humorous commentary.
Bean Blossom Blues Festival - http://www.beanblossomblues.com
Three days chalked full of the blues! Outside, beautiful venue. Three stages, camping, contests. Family event. 2nd weekend in September.
Held at the historical
Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park
in Bean Blossom just 5 miles north
of Nashville, Indiana on Hwy 135, call
1-800-783-7996
Jim Beloff - http://www.fleamarketmusic.com/
Jim Beloff has been playing the ukulele too many years to count, and has written, compiled and/or published 10 songbooks. His website is devoted to all things ukulele. Jim is a Festival Artist.
Molly Bennett - http://www.knotworkme.com/
Molly Bennett's life continues in the Mile High City of Denver, with a new dance studio and a staff of 15. Ceili dancing abounds and music lessons continue at Swallow Hill Music Associations and Colorado Free University. Drop in and take a turn around the floor or the score.
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention - http://www.berkeleyoldtimemusic.org
Third weekend in September at various locations in Berkeley, California.
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention:
Four days of nonstop old time music, including concerts, square dancing, string band contest, jamming, workshops, open mic!
Best Li'l Harp House - http://www.harphouse.com
The Best Li'l Harp House, retailer of the world's greatest instrument ever produced... the harmonica. Whether you're a harmonica beginner or a harmonica touring pro we have all your harmonica needs.
Big Gerry's Mile and A Half High Music - http://www.biggerry.com/
Big Gerry's Mile and a Half High Music has a fine selection of traditional Celtic and Old Tyme American music performed on the Hammered Dulcimer, as well as Hammered Dulcimers by Masterworks.
Blue Ridge Pickin Parlor - http://www.pickinparlor.com/
Established in 1976 to provide service and merchandise to the aspiring (and perspiring) acoustic musician. Services include lessons, repairs, instrument appraisals, rentals, and consignments, workshops, and concerts, and an e-mail newsletter.
Bluegrass Assoc. of Southern California - http://www.socalbluegrass.org/
Bluegrass Association of Southern California (BASC) , publishes "inTUNE, Southern California Bluegrass News" an award-winning bimonthly newsletter published in cooperation with the San Diego Bluegrass Society (SDBS). This site is "inTUNE Online" and has information about BASC and SDBS, as well as a complete calendar of Southern California bluegrass music events and lots of listings for bands, resources, membership forms, and more.
Bluegrass Books Online - http://www.bluegrassbooksonline.com
Features "Jam Tunes" 25 of the most common jam session tunes. Includes 2 CD's, for bluegrass guitar or mandolin. Free shipping in the U.S. Visit them and download free MP3's and sheet music from the book.
Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music - http://www.brandywinefriends.org/
The Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Traditional American Music. They sponsor the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
Breedlove Guitar - http://www.breedloveguitars.com/
Breedlove Guitar builds some of the world's finest guitars and mandolins.
Michael Patrick Breen - http://www.irishdancelosangeles.com/
Michael Patrick Bren is originally from the village of Derradda near Newport, County Mayo, Ireland. He has taught Irish dance in Ireland and the U.S. National Championship Team Titles and Southern California Men's Championships. He has performed with the Chieftains; at the Aura International Folk Festival in Brittany, France; on the Carnival Cruise Line; at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las vegas; Cabaret Shows; and has appeared on U.S., English, Scottish and Irish National T.V. Michael is Director of the Los Angeles Irish Set Dancers, founded in July 2000. The group hosts regular Irish Ceilis, weekend workshops and weekly set dancing classes.
Bridge to Music, Music school Education - http://www.bridgetomusic.com
If you're looking for a school, festival or workshop, this is the place. Our easy to use music school listings allow you to view, compare, then make the best choice.
Search our extensive listing of over 2,000 music schools,
festivals and workshops.
Browse through our Featured School listing to find the countries top programs.
Request Information directly from the program to receive more details and to apply.
Broward Folk Club - http://www.browardfolkclub.com
The Broward Folk Club is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote folk and acoustic music and to provide a community for people who share a love for it.
The BFC held its first songswap in March of 1988. Twenty-one people showed up for that first meeting. Today the BFC has an active membership is around 200.
Bucks County Folk Song Society - http://www.bucksfolk.org
A group of people dedicated to furthering the interest and appreciation of folk music through education, research, and participation; familiarizing the people of southeastern Pennsylvania with authentic folk art; and providing a meeting place for those with a common interest in folk music. They membership includes novice, amateur, and professional performers and singer/songwriters as well as listening members of all ages and from all walks of life. They all share a love of primarily acoustic music, and they enjoy it most when sharing it with friends. New members are always welcome
Buffalo Friends of Folk Music - http://bfn.org/~folkmusic/index.html
Buffalo Friends of Folk Music supports folk music in the Buffalo, NY area through local events including concerts and sing-arounds.
Robbie Byrne - http://www.bagpiper-weddings.com
Robbie Byrne is internationaly known for his piping and writing of stage plays and novels. There is a great store of information about the history of Walney Island folk and traditional music festival, sample cd's, info on wedding pipers, Uilleann pipes, festivals, reviews and much much more for the traditional music fan and folk fan alike.
Calendar For Folk Music - http://www.aliveandpicking.com/calendar.html
One of the more complete listing of folk/roots music events in Southern California. Maintained by Mary Katherine Aldin.
California Bluegrass Association - http://www.cbaontheweb.org/
The California Bluegrass Association (CBA) is a California Non-Profit Corporation which was founded in 1975 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The CBA is dedicated to the furtherance of Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Gospel Music in California. The Articles of Incorporation further state that the organization is formed to promote, encourage, foster, and cultivate the preservation, appreciation, understanding, enjoyment, support, and performance of traditional instrumental and vocal music of the Unted States.
California Dance Coop - http://www.caldancecoop.org/
Site includes schedules of Contra and English Dances in Southern Cal area, plus links to other dance sites.
California State Old Time Fiddlers - http://www.califoldtimefiddlers.com/califoldtimefiddlers_001.htm
Dedicated to Preserve and Perpetuate Authenic Old Time Music. They have jam sessions on the second and fourth Sunday of the Month in Oak View, CA
California WorldFest - http://www.worldmusicfestival.com/
will be held at the Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California during mid July. Family & friends, wonderful music and dance from around the world, all in the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Foothills….
Calliope House - http://www.calliopehouse.org/
Since 1976, Calliope has been a nonprofit educational and presenting organization that promotes and preserves traditional and contemporary folk music and its allied arts. Calliope programs are unique to western Pennsylvania.
Caltech Folk Music Society - http://www.its.caltech.edu/~folkmusi/
Caltech Folk Music Society was started in 1981 to bring well-known performers of acoustic music from around the country, and around the world, to play at Caltech for a reasonable price. The music ranges from bluegrass bands and British Isles music, to blues and Nueva Cancion
Hamilton Camp - http://hamiltoncamp.com
Official web site for Hamilton Camp, singer, songwriter and actor. Performed with folk legend Bob Gibson (as Gibson & Camp). Writes and records solo, and has a career's worth of acting credits as well.
John C. Campbell Folk School - http://www.folkschool.org
In the mountains of western North Carolina, this school offers folk dance weekends, folk music classes, and an annual Fall Festival.
Cards by Brenda - http://www.cardsbybrenda.com
Handcrafted notes and greeting cards; stationary; embroidered tee and sweat shirts, vests, tote bags, book marks, wall hangings, all feature floral, animal, and musical instrument motifs.
Sandii Castleberry - http://www.sandiicastleberry.com
Sandii Castleberry is a performing artist/entertainer from Southern California that specializes in Americana roots music. Sandii is a guitarist, vocalist, harmonica player, and songwriter. She offers several folk music assemblies for schools that integrates U.S. history with American folk music.
Joanna Cazden - http://www.voiceofyourlife.com
Joanna Cazden is a singer, musicologist, and voice specialist who has participated in the festival since 1987.
Celtic Arts Center / An Claidheamh Solui - http://www.celticartscenter.com/
Celtic Arts Center / An Claidheamh Soluis is dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultures and languages of all the celtic nattions. Check out the web site for their schedule of performances, seisiuns, classes and dances.
Celtic Music Association of Madison - http://www.celticmadison.org
The Celtic Music Association is a group of unpaid volunteers which primarily organizes concerts by traditional musicians from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales. For over 20 years, CMA has brought several acts per year to Madison, ranging from lesser-known gems like Máire O'Keeffe to big names such as The Tannahill Weavers and Altan. They are nominally (although far from exclusively) run by students and faculty of UW-Madison, and therefore qualify to register as a Student Organization at the UW. They also actively support Madison's local Celtic dance and music culture.
Claremont Spring Folk Festival - http://www.claremontfolkfest.org/
The offical Website of the Claremont Spring Folk Festival, which occurs on the first weekend in May each year since 1979.
Coila ceilidh band - http://www.coila.com
Coila is a professional ceilidh band with a dance caller, which has been performing at ceilidhs, weddings and functions throughout Scotland for almost 20 years. Coila frequently travels internationally performing at ceilidhs in many parts of the world.
Colorado Friends Of Old Time Music - http://www.cfootmad.org
Colorado Friends Of Old Time Music And Dance...
...is a non-profit organization that runs community, participatory dances — such as contra dances — with live music and calling in the Denver and Boulder metro area of Colorado
Columbus Folk Music Society - http://www.cfms-inc.org/
To promote in central Ohio the appreciation, understanding, private playing, public performance, and enjoyment of folk music, song, dance, story telling, and other folk arts inclusive of all cultures.
Contradance Calendar - http://www.ucolick.org/~sla/dance/CaConEng.html
Contradance Calendar for all of California
Coog Instruments - http://cooginstruments.com
One-of-a-kind American and European stringed folk instruments based on historical and contemporary originals. The instruments, many with unique carvings, are found in collections and exhibitions around the world.
Country Dance and Song Society - http://www.cdss.org
English and Anglo-American dance, music and song. Find information on our 11 weeks of summer camps, including Folk Music Week; grants and loans for dance or music-related projects; and our extensitve catalog of unique recordings and songbooks.
Dan Crow - http://dancrow.com
Dan Crow is one of America's most beloved family entertainers and recording artists. Appearing regularly on Nickelodean and The Learning Channel, Dan writes and plays songs for Winnie the Pooh and Dumbo and children all over the world. He presents more than 200 school concerts a year and is the recipient of the "Professional Artists in Schools" Lifetime Achievemnet Award. As a talented musican and storyteller he shares his love and respect for nature, humor, and the value of friendship in his songs and tales.
Cultural Affairs Department - http://www.culturela.org/index.htm
City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department's goal is to enhance the quality of life throughout the city by generating and supporting cultural activities and ensuring access to those activities for Los Angeles' 3.9 million residents and 25.1 million annual visitors. C.A.D. serves as a catalyst for the delivery of high quality arts and cultural experiences. Check out the annual Festival Guide. This year's guide features 185 festivals and special events, articles on L.A.'s cultural highlights and lists of visitor resources. The CTMS Center for Folk Music is sponsored in part by the Cultural Affairs Department.
Deering Banjos - http://deeringbanjos.com/
Deering Banjos -- the great American banjo company -- makers of Deering, Vega and Goodtime banjos. A family owned business with a sincere dedication to the finest quality products and service. Deering banjos are known for their comfortable necks which are fast and easy to play. A sponsor of the CTMS Folk Music in the Schools program. A Festival Raffle Sponsor.
Dan DeLancey - http://www.lindadan.com
Dan has been playing guitar in the Flatpick style for over 25 years and has won many contests. He has been featured in Flatpicking Guitar Magazine twice, and has participated in several recording projects for the magazine. Dan performs throughout the US and Europe with hammered dulcimer player Linda Thomas.
Dulcimer Players News - http://www.dpnews.com/
Since 1975, Dulcimer Players News (DPN) has guided players, builders, and dulcimer enthusiasts on their musical journey. Devoted to both hammered and fretted dulcimer with tunes, tips for beginners, reviews, instrument care and repair, interviews, festival information, dulcimer history, and more. Their web site contains articles from the magazine, news and more.
Dulcimer Shofar Ethic Instruments - http://www.dulcimershofar.com
Dulcimer Shofar is the store for people to learn about and purchase ethnic instruments. They sell djembes, harps, lutes, ocaranias, cumbus, bodhran and many more.
Dusty Strings - http://www.dustystrings.com/
Dusty Strings was founded in 1979 by Ray and Sue Mooers out of a fascination for the magic of the hammered dulcimer and a deep love of fine woodworking. Dusty Strings is committed to the belief that acoustic music enhances the quality of people’s lives. Dusty Strings supports the Festival Hammered Dulcimer workshops and artists as a Festival Raffle Sponsor.
East European Folklife Center - http://www.mindspring.com/~ginbirch/eefc/
The East European Folklife Center (EEFC) is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to educate the general public about the the folk music, folk dance, and folklore in the Balkans through promoting and sponsoring activities which honor and celebrate the richness of these cultures; and to foster understanding and respect of all peoples through shared experiences of Balkan cultures.
Elderly Instruments - http://www.elderly.com/
Elderly Instruments is a music store and mail-order service featuring a huge stock of new and used instruments.
Ellis Custom Acoustic Guitars - http://www.ellisguitars.com
Ellis Guitars make fine hand crafted steel string acoustic, classical and resonator guitars from Australia.
Ellis Guitars - http://www.ellisguitars.com
Ellis Guitars blend traditional old-fashioned handcraft with the latest technology to produce sweet sounding instruments.
Encino Chamber of Commerce - http://www.encinochamber.org/
The website is your access to the businesses, schools, activities, and community of Encino. The Chamber sponsors the Taste of Encino each year.
Entertainment Industry Foundation - http://www.eifoundation.org/
Celebrating sixty years of giving, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) is the philanthropic voice of the entertainment industry. They are a major supporter of CTMS's Folk Music In The Schools Program
Experience LA - http://www.experiencela.com
ezFolk.com - http://www.ezfolk.com/
Richard Hefner’s instructional site for banjo, folk guitar, and ukulele. The site contains hundreds of pages of tablature and tutorials as well as links to over 2500 music sites!
Festival Finder - http://www.festivalfinder.com/
Festival Finder has the details on more than 2,500 music festivals in North America.
Festival International des Arts Traditio - http://www.cvpv.qc.ca
in Quebec, from October the 6th to the 9th, 2006.
Artists from Brittany, Denmark, USA and Quebec.
Programming on the website available on the end of june.
Festivals.com - http://www.festivals.com/
Descriptions and links to festivals of all types world wide.
Fiddlers Crossing - http://www.fiddlerscrossing.com
Celtic music, CDs and videos, with particular emphasis on old Scottish tunebooks and reproductions. Music for fiddle and many other instruments.
Fiddlers Magazine - http://www.fiddle.com/
Fiddlers Magazine's aim is to provide an informative, educational, and entertaining resource for fiddlers, accompanists, and appreciative listeners. Site includes selected articles of current and past issues, as well as links to fiddle music.
Filk Page - http://www.kayshapero.net/FilkPage.htm
Filk is normally described as the folk music of the science fiction/fantasy fan community, but there's a lot more to it than that. This site explains it all.
Find Instruments - http://www.findinstruments.com
Site offers over 1300 Ethnic Folk Instruments at discount prices like Bodhrans, Sitar, Whistles and more.
Dave Firestine - http://www.dave.firestine.com
Dave has played traditional dance music for 25 years. he plays mandolin, tenor banjo and bouzouki, and occasionally sings an amusing song or two. Dave plays with two traditional Irish bands, "Round the House" and "The New Potatoes", and also with an old-timey band, "The Privy Tippers". He is also the Jam Meister of Carp Camp in Winfield, Kansa.
Flea Market Music - http://www.fleamarketmusic.com/
Flea Market Music an on-line community for ukulele players, and source for the Fluke Ukulele. A Festival Raffle Sponsor.
Fluke Ukuleles - http://www.ws123.com/ssl/flea/fluke.asp
Fluke Ukuleles has rapidly gained a dedicated following who sing (and play) its praises since its introduction in January of 1999. This uniquely streamlined ukulele is made entirely in the USA by The Magic Fluke Company, with manufacturing overseen by its designer, Dale Webb. A Festival Raffle Sponsor.
Folk Alliance - http://www.folk.org/
Folk Alliance was created to increase public awareness of the vital artistic and cultural importance of folk music and dance. Folk Alliance was founded by California Traditional Music Society directors Elaine and Clark Weissman.
Folk Alliance Australia - http://www.folkalliance.org.au/
Is an energetic organisation whose members are performers, artists, presenters, record companies, media, agents, folk clubs, festivals and a range of others interested inpromoting and fostering culturally diverse performing folk arts. We exist to increase public awareness of the vital artistic and cultural importance of folk music and dance and to create new and better opportunities for all those who make these expressions possible and to enrich those whose lives are touched by folk performance and participation.
Folk Alliance Region - West (FAR West) - http://www.far-west.org/
Folk Alliance Regional organizations exist to to promote folk music and dance in particular areas, hold an annual regional conferences, to carry out such other projects as are of benefit to Folk Alliance members in the area, and represent the interests of their members to the parent organization. FAR West is attemping to set up a Folk Alliance Regional to cover the west coast.
Folk Club of South Florida - http://www.souflafolk.com/
Founded to promote in South Florida the performance, awareness, and appreciation of traditional and contemporary folk music, and other folk arts.
To encourage the development of local folk talent, and to showcase local and national folk performers.
Folk Mote Music - http://www.folkmote.com/
Folk Mote Music was established in 1979 to promote the joys of traditional & acoustic music of all kinds. Folk Mote Music is in Santa Barbara and carries one of the largest selections of Celtic harps on the west coast.
Folk Music Center - http://www.folkmusiccenter.com/
Ben Harper's grandparents, Dorothy and Charles Chase, founded the Folk Music Center in Claremont. It is a museum of exotic instruments, store, repair shop and has special events.
Folk Music Web Rings - http://dir.webring.com/rw?d=Music/Genres/Folk_and_Traditional
Links to folk and traditional music web pages.
The Folk Project (Northern New Jersey) - http://www.folkproject.org/
The Folk Project is a not-for-profit folk music and dance organization which sponsors or organizes a wide variety of folk music and dance activities in the Northern New Jersey area.
Folk Society of Greater Washington - http://www.fsgw.org/
The Folk Society of Greater Washington presents over 200 folk events in the Washington, DC area each year, including festivals, concerts, dances and swaps. Includes links to DC area folk events.
Folkcraft Instruments - http://www.folkcraft.com/
Folkcraft Instruments has been building fine Appalachian Dulcimers, Hammered Dulcimers, Psalteries, and Folk Harps since 1974. A Festival Raffle Sponsor.
Folkjam.org - http://www.folkjam.org
folkjam.org is a community site that allows users to share their favorite area jam sessions with others. Contributed jams, festivals and workshops/camps are easy to find on maps and calendars. Simply tell folkjam.org where you are, and the site shows you events in your area.
Folklore Society of Greater Washington - http://www.fsgw.org/
The main purpose of the Society is to further the understanding, investigation, appreciation, and performance of the traditional folk music and folklore of the American people.
Folklore Village - http://www.folklorevillage.org/
Folklore Village creates opportunities for individuals and communities to celebrate, experience and support ethnic and traditional folklife.
Folklore Village offers an ongoing program of cultural, educational and participatory folklife activities in rural Southwest Wisconsin, serving regional communities and the Upper Midwest.
Folkmusic.org - http://folkmusic.org/
Whether you're a songwriter, singer, fan or venue host -- they aim to provide the information you need to be better at what you do. If they don't provide it on our pages here, you can travel the links provided. They offer several free discussion lists dedicated to folk music, including the ten-year-old folkmusic listener list that has helped create the buzz about many excellent independent artists.
FOLKOWA - http://www.folkowa.art.pl
Polish website about all faces of folk music. Reviews, articles, interviews, mp3! In Polish!
FolkWorks - http://www.folkworks.org/
FolkWorks is a newspaper dedicated to promoting Folk Music, Dance, Storytelling, and other folk arts in the greater Los Angeles area.
Fox Valley Folklore Society - http://www.foxvalleyfolk.com/
Promoting and Presenting Folklife Events in the Chicago Area since 1975
Frank Ferrell - http://www.frankferrel.com/index.htm
Frank Ferrell is widely regarded as a leading authority on North American traditional fiddle music. He began playing at age 6, influenced by his grandfather. He has six solo recordings and has published two (soon to be three) collections of fiddle music. He has played at the Summer Solstice Festival a number of times.
Friends of Florida Folk - http://www.foff.org/
Friends of Florida Folk, Inc.
was created to
identify, protect, preserve, encourage and promote folk arts, crafts, dance and music.
Friends of Music - http://www.friendsofmusic.net/
The Friends of Music is a non-profit (501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bring acoustic folk, blues, and bluegrass music to Middletown, NY
. They are supported by NYS Arts Council, and Meet the Composer grants, corporate and individual donations.
Friends of Negro Spirituals - http://www.dogonvillage.com/negrospiritual/
A 501 (3) (c) organization whose goals are the study and preservation of the Negro Spiritual folk song.
Website for news journal, The Negro Spiritual.
Fyvie Folk Club - http://www.4i2i.com/fyviefolk/
The home page of Fyvie Folk Club
in Fyvie in the North East of Scotland. They are a group of people who love to sing, play or just listen to folk music.
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Harlynne Geisler - http://www.swiftsite.com/storyteller/
Harlynne Geisler is a Storyteller, site contains links to other storytelling sites.
Rayna Gellert - http://www.raynagellert.com
Rayna Gellert grew up listening to oldtime music, and took up fiddling in 1994. She has toured with the Freight Hoppers, Frank Lee, the David Holt Trio and others. She has taught at many workshops and festivals, including Augusta, Swannanoa, and Ashokan Fiddle and Dance Camp. Her album 'Ways of the World' was released in 2000.
Georgian Bay Folk Society - http://www.summerfolk.org/aboutus.html
The GBFS, a not for profit organization in Owen Sound, Ontario, has promoted folk music through concerts, dances, folk clubs, and the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival for almost three decades. In
Georgiana Hennessy - http://www.riverrunusa.com
Georgiana Hennessy is a founding member of Atlantic Crossing, playing fiddle, accordion and vocals on music of Ireland, Scotland, Eastern Europe and the USA. In her other life she is a biochemist. Atlantic Crossing has recordings of the Appalachian music and traditional Irish music.
R.D. Gibson Appalachian Dulcimers - http://gibsondulcimers.com/
Absolutely the most beautiful Applachian Mountain Dulcimers I have ever seen. Amazing prices!!!!
Susie Glaze - http://www.susieglaze.com
Susie Glaze is a singer with heavy roots in the Appalachian music of the 30's and 40's. She has appeared at the Summer Solstice Festival as backup for Jean Ritchie and will appear at the 2004 Festival with her own band Hilonesome. Note that her site uses Flash and may take awhile to load, but wait for it - it worth it.
Jay Glicksman's Folk Music Homepage - http://www.jg.org/folk/folkhome.html
Jay's attempt to cover the explosion of folk music information on the web, lots of links.
Golden Link - http://www.goldenlink.org/
Golden Link offerings include concerts of folk performers, a monthly newsletter, a lending library of folk music recordings and books, a folk musician's reference service, folk music workshops, an annual weekend folk festival, free weekly Tuesday night sing-arounds, and much, much more.
One way of reaching Golden Link is through the Folk Fone: (585) 234-5044.
Grand River Folk Arts Society - http://www.grfolkarts.org/
Bringing the BEST Folk Music
to West Michigan
Meridian Green - http://meridiangreen.com
Official web site for Meridian Green, singer/songwriter and daughter of folk legend Bob Gibson.
Green Willow - http://www.greenwillow.org
The Green Willow is dedicated to the preservation and growth of Celtic and British Isles folk music. From Child ballads to sea music, from strathspeys to reels, the Green Willow seeks to keep alive the folk music traditions of Celtic and Anglo communities from all over the world.
The Green Willow is an incorporated, 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization.
Gryphon Stringed Instruments - http://www.gryphonstrings.com/
Gryphon Stringed Instruments is the San Francisco Bay Area's leading source of mandolins, banjos, and both nylon and steel-string acoustic guitars
Guitar Guide - http://www.guitar-guide.us/
A one-stop destination for anything you can think about Guitar. This Guitar Web Directory designed to help its users find the Guitar information, source, companies, products and services.
Guitar tabs - http://www.guitar-chord-helper.com
Links to Guitar Tab Sites indexed by band. Mostly rock but a number of folk sites as well.
Guitar-Advisor.com - http://www.guitar-advisor.com
All about guitars! Electric guitars, Acoustic guitars, Guitar history, Famous guitarists!
Harmonicas and Stuff - http://www.harmonicasandstuff.com
Harmonicas and Stuff sell harmonicas at discount prices, they also sell accordions, music books and more!
Harp Depot - http://www.harpdepot.com
Harp Depot offers discounted harmonicas. Many different harmonicas, ukuleles, accordions, guitars, mandolins, saxophones at discounted prices. 1-800-783-7996
Harvest Festival of Dulcimers - http://www.scdh.org
The annual Harvest Festival of Dulcimers at Dana Point, CA in Sept. Concerts, vendors and more.
Neal Hellman - http://www.gourd.com
Neal Hellman has active inperforming, writing, teaching, and recording acoustic music for the past three decades. His albums include; Autumn in the Valley, Dream of the Manatee and Oktober Country. One of Neal's compositions was featured in a recent Ken Burns Documentary. Neal has written a number of books for mountain dulcimer, including titles specializing in Shaker music and the Beatles.
Hiawatha Music Co-op - http://hiawathamusic.org/index.php
The Hiawatha Music Co-op - is a well-established and well-regarded, non-profit organization for the support of traditional American music, in Marquette County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Each July they present a 3 day traditional music festival.
HIGHLANDS OF OHIO Folk and Celtic Music - http://www.highlandsofohio.com/pages/488032/index.htm
HIGHLANDS OF OHIO Folk and Celtic Music Society came into existence in the summer of 1999. Highlands of Ohio is a not-for-profit organization and depends almost entirely upon ticket sales for the continuation of its activities.
Hohner Inc. - http://www.hohnerusa.com/
Harmonicas, of course, but also Accordions, Guitars and Drums. Hohner sponsors the 2003 Festival Harmonica workshops and artists.
Hopstudios - http://www.hopstudios.com/
Website of the CTMS Webmaster, Susannah Gardener
Hornpipe: Southern US Folk Music - http://www.hornpipe.com/hp/
An online magazine dedicated to acoustic music in the southern US. You'll find articles about musicians, a performance calendar and reviews of various genres of folk music, from regional Celtic performers to shape-note hymnody to African-American spirituals to contemporary singer/songwriters to blues and bluegrass.
Brenda Hunter - http://www.bansheeinthekitchen.com
Brenda Hunter discovered hammered dulcimer in 1993, and the world of traditional music soon after, although her introduction to music began in her early childhood with her families love of singing together. She studied piano, violin, saxophone, guitar, and voice, and has played a wide spectrum of styles of music from rock to Renaissance, Celtic to classical. She won the National Hammered Dulcimer Competition in Winfield, Kansas in 1996. She performs with Gill England and Mary Tulin in Banshee in the Kitchen.
Intermountain Acoustic Music Association - http://www.xmission.com/~iama
The Intermountain Acoustic Music Association (IAMA)is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the preservation, furtherance and spread of acoustic music, including bluegrass, British isles, folk, old-time and related musical forms
Irish Studies Program (Gaelic Roots) - http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/irish/gr.html
A music, song and dance summer school. Séamus Connolly (a 2004 Summer Solstice Artist) is the director.
Italia Guitar and Bass Straps - http://www.italiastraps.com
Premium guitar and bass straps. Handmade in the USA
Jon Gindick's Harmonica Central - http://www.gindick.com/
Jon Gindick's Harmonica Central is your source for anything and everything about harmonicas.
Jumping Flea Ukuleles - http://www.jumpingflea.com
Ukuleles, music, cases, strings, picks. Also a Ukulele forum with alot of fun discussion.
Kanawha Valley Friends Of Old Time Music - http://www.footmad.org
Kanawha Valley Friends Of Old Time Music And Dance (FOOTMAD) is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to promote traditional music and dance in Charleston, West Virginia and the Greater Kanawha Valley. New volunteers are always welcome, the sole prerequisite being a desire to support these most enjoyable art forms.
Elena-Beth Kaye - http://www.elenaweb.com
Elena-Beth Kaye has been a storyteller for twelve years, performing folktales, myths, and personal stories. Elena-Beth has been a featured teller at the CTMS Summer Solstice Festival. The Los Angeles Dream Shapers wrote: “a dynamic and powerful teller”.
Audrey Kopp - http://www.storyteller.net/tellers/akopp
From mathematics teacher to storyteller, that sums up Audrey’s careers. Now she uses that expertise to teach storytelling in schools and privately, in addition to performing in venues from New York to Mexico the Yukon as well as locally.
Kossoy Sisters - http://www.kossoysisters.com
Kossoy sisters are the duo of Irene Saletan and Ellen Christensen, identical twins singing together since the early 1950's. They performed at the first Newport Folk Festival and were part of Greenwich Village's Washingon Square music scene in the 60's. Their album from the mid 50's, Bowling Green, has inspired and influenced many singers over the years. Their song, "I'll Fly Away" was in the film "O Brother Where Art Thou?" Their latest CD features southern mountain traditional songs as well as two original songs by the sisters.
Kulak's Woodshed - http://www.kulakswoodshed.com/
Kulak's Woodshed is Free, Independent, Not for Profit, Acoustic Music, Video Webcast, Singer/Songwriter Performance Venue, Broadcasting Live and Archived over the World Wide Web, 24/7.
Michael Lampert - http://www.sojournerrecords.net
Michael received his BA in music theory and composition from Drew University, and his Master's from the New England Conservatory of Music. A blues and jazz specialist, his latest CD, "Jacaranda," on Soujourner Records, fearues his virtuoso jazz mandolin playing and original compositions.
Lark Camp - http://www.larkcamp.com/
A celebration of music and dance from all over the world, Lark Camp takes place in the Mendocino Woodlands State Park a National Historic Landmark, in August of each year. Nestled in 700 acres of redwood trees, ferns, and glades along both sides of the Little North Fork of the Big River in Northern California, near the coastal village of Mendocino.
Lark In The Morning - http://www.larkinthemorning.com/
Lark In The Morning specializes in hard to find musical instruments, music and instructional materials.
Lethbridge Folk Club - http://lfc.ab.ca/
The Lethbridge Folk Club, located in the city of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers. The main goal of the Lethbridge Folk Club is to make live folk music available to people in Lethbridge and area by hosting concerts and open stages on a regular basis.
Mark Lewis - http://www.laughingmooninc.com
Mark has won two Emmys and performed on the Tonight Show in his 30 years of professional experiance in storytelling. His goal is to re-awaken the art of storytelling in the world of today, and to re-introduce imagination and creativity to his listeners young and old. His expressive style makes him a popular favorite at festivals and concerts.
Live Oak Music Festival - http://liveoakfest.org/pages/home.htm
The Live Oak Music Festival is a three day concert and camping event held every year on Father’s Day weekend in the hills above Santa Barbara, California.
Living Tradition - http://www.thelivingtradition.org/
Living Tradition is a non-profit organization working to support and preserve traditional music and dance. The Living Tradition sponsors regular contra dances, folk music concerts, and folk music jams in El Segundo and Anaheim, California.
Long Beach Celtic Music Festival - http://www.longbeachcelticfestival.com/
Long Beach Celtic Music Festival-By-The-Sea is held in August. The festival started in 2001.
Los Angeles FreeNet - http://www.lafn.org/
Los Angeles FreeNet is a volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing people together, providing community information, and offering Internet access at the lowest possible cost.
Los Angeles Irish Set Dancers - http://www.irishdancelosangeles.com/
The group is proud to promote Irish culture through social Irish dancing for adults. The LAISD hosts the regularly scheduled Los Angeles CEILI (pronounced "Kay-Lee"), which is a social gathering for adults to enjoy traditional Irish dance, music and song. (You don't have to be a dancer, come and enjoy the music and song and make new friends.) The group also sponsors regular weekend set dancing workshops throughout the greater Los Angeles area (some with expert Dance Masters from Ireland) and holds weekly set dancing classes ALL Levels Welcome.
Macedonian Gift Shop - http://www.macedoniagiftshop.com
Macedonian Gift Store Offers Macedonian music, books,souvenirs,
folklore themed gifts and merchandise including ceramics, pottery,
antuques, filigree jewelry, musical instruments like: tambura,
tapan, gajda and more from Old Skopje Bazaar ...
C. F. Martin & Co. - http://www.mguitar.com/
The Martin Guitar Company remains one of the longest surviving family owned and operated manufacturer of guitars in the world. Six generations of the Martin Family have been continuously producing acoustic instruments. Martin Guitar is a Festival Raffle Sponsor, and a long time supporter of the Summer Solstice Festival.
Tommy Martins Uilleann Pipes site - http://www.tompipes.com
Information on Dublin Uilleann Piper, Tommy Martin. Links to clips from his albums too.
Master Works Dulcimers - http://www.woodnstrings.com/
Master Works Hammer Dulcimers and Mountain Dulcimers can be found at Wood 'N Strings, the internet home of Russell Cook's dulcimer store & record label. The site features the world's largest dulcimer catalog with Hammer Dulcimers, Mountain Dulcimers, Bowed Psalteries, recordings, books, and accessories. A 2003 Festival Advertiser!
McCabes Guitar Shop - http://www.mccabes.com/
McCabes Guitar Shop specializes in acoustic and folk instruments: guitars, banjos, mandolins, dulcimers both hammered and plucked, fiddles, psaltrys, ethnic strings and lots of ethnic percussion, electrics and amps, you get the idea. Plus lessons and world class concerts.
McSpadden Dulcimers - http://www.mcspaddendulcimers.com/
Makers of high-quality mountain dulcimers at an affordable price since 1962. Their four full-time craftsmen have 112 years of experience among them. McSpadden Dulcimers supports the Festival Fretted Dulcimer workshops and artists as a Festival Raffle Sponsor.
Michael Mendelson - http://www.SlidingScaleMusic.com
Santa Barbara area fiddler, guitarist, recording artist and tune composer.
Member of "alternative" contradance bands "Chopped Liver" and "The Fiddle Tunas" amongst others.
Mesmera - http://www.mesmera.com/
Mesmera has spent the last twenty years performing and teaching dancing throughout the United States.
Mid Columbia Folklore Society - http://community.gorge.net/mcfs/
A non-profit, all volunteer organization
dedicated to the preservation and performance
of traditional dance and acoustic music in the Columbia River Gorge.
Adam Miller - http://lauralind.com
Adam is a traditional folksinger and autoharp virtuoso, he taught autoharp workshop at the Claremont Folk Festival, The Berkeley Free Folk Festival, The San Francisco Free Folk Festival , The Willamette Autoharp Gathering and the Mount Laurel Autoharp Gathering.
Missouri Folklore Socity - http://www2.truman.edu/~adavis/mfs.html
The Missouri Folklore Society was organized December 15, 1906, "to encourage the collection, preservation and study of folklore in the widest sense, including customs, institutions, beliefs, signs, legends, language, literature, musical arts, and folk arts and crafts of all ethnic groups throughout the State of Missouri."
Cliff Moses - http://www.cliffmoses.com/
Hammer Dulcimer Player. Site provides instructional material on techniques for playing the hammered dulcimer in the Irish traditional style.
Mountain Music, Tehachapi, CA - http://www.mtnmusic.com
Acoustic string instruments, hand percussion, print music and accessories.
Mucho Fino Violins - http://www.muchofinoviolins.org
We carry a large selection of violin/fiddle parts, fittings and accessories.
Musicmakers Kits, Inc - http://www.musikit.com
Site supplies Acoustic instruments you can build! Kits, plans, and supplies for making harps, dulcimers, psalteries, guitars, banjo, mandolin, hurdy gurdy, and more! Includes online tuning guides
Judy Nahman-Stouffer Photography - http://www.geocities.com/hipadoodle/
Judy has been photographing CTMS's festivals for a number of years (see The Gallery). Her site features examples of some earlier festivals as well as her other photographic work.
New England Folk Festival Associatio - http://www.neffa.org/
The New England Folk Festival Association is a non-profit educational and cultural organization, incorporated under the General Laws of Massachusetts to encourage, sponsor, and preserve high standards of performance of the folk arts and traditions in New England and elsewhere.
Northeast Ohio Folk & Traditional Music - http://www.folknet.org/
Folknet is a not-for-profit educational organization that exists to nurture the development and expansion of a vibrant folk and traditional arts community of performers, organizations and advocates. In other words, we get together to promote folk and traditional music, dance and related arts throughout Northeast Ohio.
Rob Northrop - Traditional Music - http://www.robnorthrop.com
Rob Northrop is a Florida folk musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist. His website includes a bio, photos and lyrics.
Old Songs Festival - http://www.oldsongs.org/festival/index.html
The best in folk, Celtic & world music in a pleasant outdoor setting beneath the Helderberg escarpment, just west of Albany, NY. Family-friendly!
Old Topanga Music - http://www.oldtopangamusic.com
Old Topanga Music is a small company dedicated to the preservation of old time music. They find old records and tapes and digitally remaster them in to CDs. We also fully reserach the music and provide complete historical information in the liner notes. They are the source for CDs from the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Contest, as wells a Old Mother Logo.
OME Banjos - http://www.omebanjos.com/
OME Banjos' line of Traditional, Bluegrass, and Jazz banjos has evolved since 1960 and is the result of many years of dedicated effort towards creating exceptional banjos that meet the needs of the most demanding and sophisticated musicians.
Omega Strings - http://www.omegastrings.com/
Omega Strings builds the first truly "concert quality" Bowed Psalteries available in this country.
Alfredo Rolando Ortiz - http://www.alfredo-rolando-ortiz.com
Internationally acclaimed soloist of the "arpa paraguaya" (Paraguayan harp), a composer, author, educator and recording artist. With a mutlicultural repertoire which covers folk, classical and popular music of many countries, Dr. Ortiz has performned for audiances of all ages and backgrounds. He has recorded over 30 albums and is the author of several books and articles.
Oscar Schmidt International - http://www.oscarschmidt.com/
Autoharps, Acoustic and Electric Guitars
Paddy Tutty - http://www.prairiedruid.net
Paddy has been performing traditional music for almost three decades. She specializes in ballads singing with fretted dulcimer and guitar, and her repertoire focuses on British Isle music spanning several centuries. Based in Saskatoon, she has toured extensively in her native Canada, and has critically acclaimed recordings on her unique lable, Prairie Druid Music.
Cathy Barton and Dave Para - http://bartonpara.com/
Cathy Barton and Dave Para have been acclaimed for 25 years for their variety and expertise in vocal and instrumental music. They have celebrated the musical traditions and folklife of Missouri and the Ozarks across the U.S. and Europe.
Patty McCollom - http://www.musicbypatty.com
Patty plays banjo, tinwhistle and sings with the band Atlantic Crossing. She also is a member of Lilies of the West, an all-women old-time band, which recently toured Virginia, Tennessee and Iowa. When she isn't playing music, she teaches Chemistry for the Whittier School District.
Daniel Pearl Foundation - http://www.danielpearl.org/
The Daniel Pearl Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the memory of Daniel Pearl, the Wall Street Journal reporter who was kidnapped and killed in Pakistan. The Pearl and Weissman families are longtime friends.
Phil & Gaye Johnson - http://www.radioyur.com/pngsp.html
Phil & Gaye Johnson of Green Creek, NC have lived the Southern Appalachian country music tradition as an acoustic duo for the past 25 years. They are 2002 Festival Artists and hosts of the King Pup Radio Show featuring the best in Old Time Country and Bluegrass music. The show can be heard here on the Internet.
Pierre Schryer - http://www.pierreschryer.com/
Pierre grew up in a family famous for its great traditional fiddle music. A gifted performer, he plays and composes in a wide range of styles, including Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian and American Swing. Although fiddle is his primary instrument, he is talented in mandolin, tenor banjo, and foot percussion. After winning many awards and competitions, he has focused on performing, and since 1995 has been touring with his own group, The Pierre Schryer Band.
Joseph Pimentel - http://jp.thedance.net/
Joseph has been dancing since high school in the late 70's, drawing on many years of experiance as he teaches English country dance, contras and square dance weekends, special events and in elementary schools. His calling combines cool dances, clear teaching, youthful perspective and respect for tradition. Several of his own dances have made their way around the country as he travels to dance events.
Pint and Dale - http://members.aol.com/Pintndale/
Pint and Dale. "William Pint and Felicia Dale rank among North America's most exciting interpreters of music based in the traditions of the British Isles and France... unconventional but spine-tingling... unique and mesmerizing " - Dirty Linen
Play Well With Others - http://howhighthemoonpublishing.com/
featuring a new book on jamming: Play Well With Others, How to Jam Like a Pro
Player Piano Company of San Diego - http://www.playerpiano.com
Tin Lizzy; Drum Shtiks; washboards; musical spoons; taxi horns; harmonica; dancing man dolls
The Printing House - http://www.printinghouse.net/
CTMS thanks The Printing House for their help and support.
16938 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 380-0380
Phantasy Psalteries - http://www.phantasypsalteries.com/index.htm
From the whimsical to the professional, offers custom-made bowed psalteries.
A Psimple Psaltery - http://www.apsimplepsaltery.com/index.htm
Building, tuning, and playing a bowed psaltery: from start to finish.
Quebec Association Of California - http://www.quebec-californie.org/
Quebec Association Of California's web site is in French. With links to sites in Québec and in California for travelers or emigrates to the U.S.
Raintracks - Slow songs for rainy days - http://www.raintracks.com
This site features folk singer/songwriter Kurt Patrick Geier. As well as information on Kurt it offers his songs for download (mp3), the lyrics to the songs and an ever growing collection of mostly music related links.
Rancho Raviri Almond Gifts - http://www.ranchoraviri.com/
Rancho Raviri Almond Gifts
4646 W. Ave. M-8,
Quartz Hill, CA 93536-2941
specializes in gourmet almond confections and other treats! A long time CTMS Supporter.
Random Factors - http://www.random-factors.com
Folk CDs, tapes, and song books.
Rhino Records - http://www.rhino.com/
Where else can you order a box set of Taj Mahal's Warner Brothers' recordings, or The Fugs' Reprise recordings, or all 17 episodes of the Bugaloos on video tape.
Jean Ritchie - http://www.jeanritchie.com/
Jean Ritchie is one of the legendary folk singers. She was born in Viper, Kentucky and has been performing for over 50 years. Besides launching what is usually referred to as the "dulcimer revival" through her performances and books, Ritchie has been vital in awakening an interest in the music of Kentucky. And with her own compositions, she has proved an important spokesperson for the inequities of the Appalachian region. She was given the Folk Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998, and was among the first group for performers to be inducted into The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in February 2002. Jean was the recipient of the Bess Lomax Hawes National Heritage Fellowship for service to the folk and traditional arts field as a whole in June 2002. A 2002 Festival Artist.
A Road Song - http://roadsong.tripod.com
Original song lyrics for
collaboration - some offered as Public Domain - free e-books re
"Timeless Troubadour"-
on E-Library page. Now working on Folk Opera based on original short story "Adobe Bricks" on Library page - useful links to related areas.
Kim Robertson - http://www.kimrobertson.net
Kim discovered the Celtic harp in the mid-70s, and since than has helped redefine the rich traditions of this instrument with her innovative style and improvisational spirit. With her artistry and sense of tradition, she brings a contemporary touch to an ancient instrument. She has been involved with 20 albums, 11 volumes of published harp arrangements, three videos and international touring schedule of concerts, workshops and retreats.
Jerry Rockwell - http://www.jcmusic.com
Jerry has been playing, teaching and promoting the mountain dulcimer since 1970. he is a custom builder of this unique American Folk instrument, and has written instructional text. In college at Ohio State Univerity he studied music theory and composition. Jerry lives and works in the Appalachian foothills of southeast Ohio, and regularly teaches dulcimer at workshops acroess the country.
San Diego Bluegrass Society - http://www.socalbluegrass.org/
The San Diego Bluegrass Society (SDBS), publishes "inTUNE, Southern California Bluegrass News" an award-winning bimonthly newsletter published in cooperation with Bluegrass Association of Southern California (BASC). This site is "inTUNE Online" and has information about SDBS and BASC, as well as a complete calendar of Southern California bluegrass music events and lots of listings for bands, music stores, radio, and much more.
San Diego Bluegrass Society - http://www.socalbluegrass.org
Web site for the San Diego Bluegrass Society, a non-profit organization: concert info, calendar of events, membership forms, resources
San Diego Folk Heritage - http://sdfolkheritage.org/
San Diego Folk Heritage preserves and promotes acoustic music, storytelling, and dance in greater San Diego. They present the Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival every May, featuring concerts, dances, storytelling, and educational workshops.
Santa Monica Traditional Folk Music Club - http://www.santamonicafolkmusicclub.org/
Santa Monica Traditional Folk Music Club has been meeting once a month since 1978. On the first Saturday of each month, somewhere between 20 and 70 or more folk musicians and singers gather in a circle to make that magic combination of music and words that is traditional folk music.
Gaili Schoen - http://www.gailischoen.com
Gaili was born with perfect pitch and a great love of music. She has been playing and composing music since the age of 4. After hearing Steve Lewis play banjo in 1988, her interest turned to traditional and old-time folk music and eventually they teamed up with Daniel Slosberg, forming contra dance band Turtle Creek. Gailia composes music for film and television, and teaches.
Scotland's Ceilidh Band - http://www.scotlandsceilidhband.com
Ceilidh band providing quality Scottish entertainment for weddings, social and folk night functions. Pro. musicians and dance caller. USA tour September 2007.
Daniel Slosberg - http://www.cruzatte.com
Daniel started fiddling when he was 5. Forty years later, he is still amazed by the music a fiddle can make. He plays in the Los Angeles area with Turtle Creek, and tours nationally with his one-man show, "Pierre Cruzatte: A Musical Journey Along the Lewis & Clark Trail."
Beverly Smith - http://www.smithnjones.net
Beverly grew up in Southern California where she was introduced to Carter Family songs by her sister's guitar teacher, Jerry Garcia. She continued her exploration of old-time music, and has become a respected name as a caller, singer, guitar and fiddle player. She has recorded and performed with many leading names in folk and traditional music, and played at festivals and concerts all around the world. Her most recent colaboration is a CD with Carl Jones.
Soka University International Festival - http://www.soka.edu/festival
Soka University’s Annual International Festival features over 750 international musicians and dancers performing on three stages, international food, demonstrations and workshops, storytelling, crafts, non-profit and business exhibitors, games and inflatable rides. SUA’s International Festival is part of the Orange County’s Imagination Celebration held in cooperation with the OC Department of Education and Arts OC. This year the Festival is on May 5th, 2007,
Fred Sokolow - http://www.sokolowmusic.com/
Fred Sokolow offers instructional books, cassettes and videos for a variety of guitar and banjo styles, especially "roots music": early rock, blues, jazz and country - everything for the beginner to the advanced player.
Songmakers - http://www.songmakers.org/
Songmakers is a Southern California organization of singers and musicians devoted to the enjoyment and support of traditional and contemporary folk and other forms of homemade and acoustic music.
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage - http://www.scdh.org
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage (SCDH) fosters the vitality of common and diverse musical heritages by promoting public awareness, access, and appreciation of fretted and hammer dulcimers and their international relatives. Annual music festival in the fall. Workshops/gatherings/jams/concerts throughout the year.
Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club - http://www.socalpipers.com
Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club membership is available to anyone with an interest in the Irish uilleann bagpipes (pronounced illan).
The Club meets once a month on the first Sunday of each month.
At these monthly meetings there is a room assigned to learning a "tune of the month" and a room assigned to reed making, pipe maintenance, sharing of tunes and other general misbehaviour.
Alex Spurkel - http://www.universaldrumming.com
Alex has 15 years experiance with both western and non-western drumming traditions. He has studied Middle Eastern, African, Celtic and Indian percussion and has learned from master drummers such as Souhail Kaspar(Arabic Doumbek) and Francis Awe (Nigirian talking drum). For many years he toured and recorded as a world/ electronic drummer with Electric Skychurch and has been a steady resident with Shaman's Dream World Groove ensemble in Los Angeles. Alex teaches drum weekly in Los Angeles.
StarPixie Productions - http://www.starpixie.com
Professional website for the designer of the CTMS Website, Bronwen Aker.
Stationary Willberries - http://www.manxman.ch
Folk / Blues / Country from the Isle of Man. Where's that ?? Take a look.
Summergrass San Diego Bluegrass Festival - http://www.summergrass.net
Web site for the three day Summegrass Bluegrass Festival held in August in Vista, CA. Band lineups, kid activities, camping, tickets and info
Swannanoa Gathering - http://www.swangathering.com/
Founded in 1991, The Swannanoa Gathering is a series of week-long workshops in various folk arts (Dulcimer, Sing Swing & String, Celtic,
Old-Time, Guitar, Contemporary Folk) held in July and August on the campus of Warren Wilson College near Asheville in the heart of North Carolina's beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. With a limited enrollment and an 'open' format which allows each student to select their own curriculum from a variety of courses, we offer an intimate, supportive community experience for students of all abilities, featuring a staff of some of the finest performers and teachers in the world.
Swedish Folk Music - http://home.swipnet.se/%7Ew-11382/swedtrad/swedtrad.htm
Swedish Folk Music is definitely alive and this site is a great place to start to learn about it. Contains a large number of links
Sylvia Woods Harp Center - http://www.harpcenter.com
Sylvia Woods Harp Center, as the name implies they specialize in the harp. Sylvia has performed at the Summer Solstice Festival. A Festival Advertiser.
Ten Pound Fiddle - http://www.msu.edu/user/fiddle/
The Ten Pound Fiddle coffeehouse has been bringing traditional and accoustic music and dance to the Lansing Michigan area for 25 years! Check out our schedule - over 30 performances a year. Photos, biographies, sound clips and lots, lots more! Perhaps you're considering Contra Dancing - yupthey've got that too!
The Music Link Corporation - http://www.musiclinkcorp.com/
The Music Link Corporation is the source for Palatino violins and Johnson and Lucida guitars. Music Link is wholesale only, but the site has links to both on-line and traditional retailers. A 2002 Festival Raffle Sponsor.
This Thing Called Filk - http://www.kayshapero.net/FilkPage.htm
A basic introduction to Filkmusic, which is a truly weird branch of Folkmusic. Includes links to archives, dealers, and more information pages.
Linda G Thomas - http://www.lindadan.com
Linda has played music her entire life. She received a BS in Music Education with an emphasis on the keyboard, and a MA in teaching. After winning a number of competitions and championships, she now resides in Kansas City, and tours extensively as a performer and a teacher. Her highly regarded hammered dulcimer instructional materials can be found in the Mel Bay Publishing catalog.
Rick Thum - http://www.rthum.com
Rick taught himself to play guitar and drums at the age of 12. After playing in rock bands and leading a church choir, he bought a hammered dulcimer on a whim. That led him to playing in a folk band, co-owning an acoustic instrument shop, and winning contests and competitions. Rick now tours as a performer and teaches at festivals across the country. He also builds hammered dulcimers, and has three recordings of music.
Ticket Brokers - http://greattickets.dru.com/links/folk.php
Offering premium tickets to all sold out events nationwide! Online Ticket Brokers, Ticket Masters for sports tickets, event tickets, concert tickets, NFL tickets, NFL Sunday ticket, boxing ticket, event ticket, football tickets, Broadway tickets & baseball tickets.
Tina Gugeler - http://www.home.earthlink.net/~balanceandswing/
Tina is a Denver-based hammer dulcimer performer and teacher. She has won many local and regional music competitions, and in 2000 was named the US National Hammered Dulcimer Champion. Tina has taught at festivals in Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma and Arizona as well as performences around the United States. She appears on recordings by Denver's High Strung.
Tom Corbett - http://www.tomcorbett.net/
Tom Corbett has almost 30 years of experience on mandolin and guitar. Tom has toured with John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt band, the Accousticats, and The is currently performing with his own band to promote his new CD “Upstairs at Charlie’s”.
Tony Davoren - http://www.irishdancecamp.com
Tony is fom Co. Wicklow, Ireland, and is one of the most popular and respected bouzouki players on the Irish music scene today. He has played with musicians from Clannad, Altan, Planxty and the Chieftains among others. Donal Lunny was influential in Tony's career to take up the Irish Bouzouki and mandolin in 1993. He was part of Anuna, which led to performing in Riverdance. He is working on a solo album and is a director of Crossroads Summer Camp which specializes in Irish dance.
Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest - http://www.topangabanjofiddle.org/
Since 1961, this has been Southern California's Premier Old Time and Bluegrass Music Festival!
Penelope Torribio - http://www.1worldmusicandpuppets.com
Penelope Torribio is both a children's and adult artist. In the children's area she presents interactive musical puppets shows-ecology based. On adult she presents traditional and original country and country blues. She has 9 albums on Cdbaby and is a presenter in festivals all over S. California
Tucker Station, Georgia Bluegrass Band - http://music.atlantamejor.com/index.html
Traditional bluegrass music in Atlanta Georgia plays your favorite and original Georgia Mountains music. Members of South East Blue Grass Association.
University of Chicago Folklore Society - http://www.uofcfolk.org
Not much content but some links to their events in the Chicago area.
Valley Cultural Center - http://www.valleycultural.org/
Their mission is to enlighten, educate and enrich present and future generations by providing diverse programs of the performing and visual art.
Wallace Music Publishing - http://www.wallacemusic.co.uk/
Wallace Music Publishing, established in 1991, publishes books related to traditional music in Scotland and Northern England. They are dedicated to reviving interest in such neglected musicians as Robert Whinham, Ron Purvis and James Hill.
Wood 'N Strings - http://www.woodnstrings.com
The internet home of Russell Cook's dulcimer store & record label,
Wood 'N Strings and his dulcimer building company, Master Works. Here you can find information on Hammer Dulcimers, Mountain Dulcimers and Bowed Psalteries. Wood 'N Strings has a catalog featuring 100's of dulcimer related items (instruments, accessories, instructional materials and recordings) as well as its own record label featuring dulcimer music by Russell Cook, David Moran, Jem Moore and Mark Tindle! Master Works hand-crafts beautiful Hammer Dulcimers and Bowed Psalteries and also sponsors the "Master Works Sawdust Dulcimer Festival" at the workshop in Southeastern Oklahoma in Russell's home town of Bennington.
A 2003 Festival Advertiser!
World of Strings - http://www.worldofstrings.net/
World of Strings in Long Beach specializes in stringed instruments and has one of the best selections of Martin Guitars in Souther California.
WUMB - http://www.wumb.org/
WUMB-FM is a non-commercial radio station licensed to the University of Massachusetts with studios at the UMass Boston Campus. They broadcast folk music 24 hours a day over the Internet. The site has details to start listening. A broadband connection is non required but is a definite plus when listening.
Yahoo Folk Music Section - http://dir.yahoo.com/Entertainment/Music/Genres/Folk_and_Traditional/
Links to 389 folk and traditional music sites.
Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky - http://zev.co.la.ca.us/
Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky represents the Third Supervisorial District, comprising much of the City of Los Angeles, including the San Fernando Valley, Hollywood and Los Feliz, the Wilshire corridor, and West Los Angeles; the cities of Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Westlake Village and San Fernando; and unincorporated areas including Topanga and the Santa Monica Mountains. Supervisor Yaroslavsky is a long time CTMS supporter.
Councilman Dennis P. Zine - http://www.ci.la.ca.us/council/cd3/
Councilman for the Third District and sponsor for the Folk Music in the Schools Program.
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