Headline News about the 2010 Folk Festival Thank you for joining us at this year's Folk Festival. Stay tuned for details about next year's historic event. The Philadelphia Folk Festival is turning the big 5-0! So, don't miss our celebration August 19, 20, 21, 2011!
In the mean time, check out some of the great articles written about the 49th Annual Festival
A.A. Bondy, Amelia Curran, Annie & The Beekeepers, Blame Sally, Bonnie "Prince" Billy & the Cairo Gang, Butch Ross, Chris Smither & the Motivators, Erin McKeown, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Give and Take Jugglers, Giving Tree Band, Groove Band, Iain Matthews, Jah Levi & The Higher Reasoning, Jeff Tweedy, Justin Rutledge, Lee Harvey Osmond, Malinky, Marc Silver & the Stonethrowers, Mickey Clark & the Blue Norther, Mike Cross, Natalia Zukerman, Nudie & The Turks, Richard Thompson, Shannon Whitworth, Sonos, Spinning Leaves, Subdudes, Susan Werner with Trina Hamlin and Natalia Zukerman, Sweetback Sisters, Taj Mahal, Treasa Levasseur, Trina Hamlin, Vienna Teng Plus, your host and MC Gene Shay!
Just Added!!!
Cheers Elephant, Kyle Offidani, Two Of A Kind, Scott Pryor and the Common Sinners, Rockin' Acoustic Circus, Harlem Blues & Jazz Band
Philly Local Showcase and WXPN’s Helen Leicht presents:
Ben Arnold, Mason Porter, Tin Bird Choir, Jake Snider, Dave Quicks Trio
Philadelphia Songwriters Project Showcase presents:
Tania Alexandra, Johnny Miles, Ryan Tennis, The Fleeting Ends
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who is the festival sponsor?
Since its inception, the Philadelphia Folk Festival has been the primary fund raising event for the Philadelphia Folksong Society. Founded as a 501(c) 3 non-profit, educational organization in 1957, PFS provides programs of presentation, education, and participation. Some of these include:
Season programming: presents historical musical expression as well as innovative folk artists in premier venues throughout PA
Odyssey of American Music: bring arts in education programs to area schools where budgets have been cut or decreased
Grants in Aid: Funds various programs, including seed grants for other Festivals and organizations
Community Service: sends musicians to senior centers, hospices, mental health centers, and other organizations.
We greatly appreciate the generous support of the sponsors of the Philadelphia Folk Festival David Dye, Helen Leicht and Kathy O'Connell appear courtesy of WXPN.
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