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Saturday June 1, 2013

Rockville High SchoolPipe and Drums Band

Free Waltz

KanKouran

Family Dance

Milonga-SocialTango Dance

Klezmer Dancewith Machaya

Learn to Dance aSet

Hot SquareBabes

Cantosur

Alan Jabbour

Songs of the Seaand Other Waters

showcase

Mona Singh

Paraguayan Harp

Something toSing About

Niavi (Georgiansingers)

Trio Sefardi

Washington'sSpelmanslag

Bill Baker

Furia Flamenca

Ladies DoneWaiting

Son Cosita Seria

Hank WilliamsTribute--Phil Fox

(and friends)

Joe Uehlein & theU-Liners

Dancing on theDoor

Ian Walters &Matt Kelley

Tom Mindte andRick Franklin

Andy Wallaceand Bruce Hutton

Reverb

Vladimir Fridmanand friends

Lilt

Jonny Grave

Rockville BrassBand

Elena y losFulanos

Mark H RooneyTaiko School

Mahboob

Rockledge

FlamencoAparicio

School StreetRamblers

Cricket Parmalee

Vickie Velsey

Judith Gravitz

Debbie Griffin &Barbara Effron

Lauren Martino

Bill Mayhew

EllouiseSchoettler

Michael Fleming

The Banjo in theAmerican

Experience

Lulu's Fate

PenelopeFleming

Scales andCrosstones

Janice CurtisGreene

The ScottishRevival in DC

One String Willie

Adam Bern & LizDonaldson

Judy Cook

Reed Martin

Eleanor Ellis

East-WestHighway

Siobhán Quinnand Michael

Bowers

Yurt Village Stage Storytelling Stage Cuddle-Up Stage Potomac PalisadesStage Chautauqua Stage Spanish Ballroom Crystal Pool Stage

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Sunday June 2, 2013

Halau Ho'omau Ika Wai Ola O

Hawai'i

Armenian DanceWorkshop

MacedonianDance

English CountryDance

Learn a SetDance

Ballads Swap

Flory Jagoda &Friends

SoumyaChakraverty

Washington TohoKoto Society

Karma Gyaltsen

Linn Barnes &Allison Hampton

Squeezers

Bob Rychlik

Patuxent Partners

Culkin School ofTraditional Irish

Dance

Blue Panamuse

Shenandoah Run

Ein Lanu Z'man

Archie's BluesBarbershop

Choreographyand Composition

Jesse PalidofskyGroup

Andrew Acosta &New Old Time

String Band, withSpeedy To

The Mouth asInstrument:

Mouth MusicShowcase

Cathy Fink &Marcy Marxer

Christylez Bacon

Karpouzi Trio

New SunshineSkiffle Band

OCEAN

Hot ButteredNuggets

AkomaDrummers

Little Bit a Blues

Billy ThompsonBand

Tierra Morena

Ruthie and theWranglers

Twinbrook Tellers

MargaretChatham

Tribute to DianeWolkstein

Zoe Sagalow

Tim Livengood

Jake Simpson

Gary Lloyd

EricRice-Johnston/MacMillan

Pipe Band

Ariana Ross

Slaveya

Organ Grinder Lola& Master Bob

Charles BearfighterReddoor

ReubenMusgrave

Mark Jaster &Sabrina Mandell asPinot & Augustine

Peggy O'Neill ofWashington

Rack Up theSongs

Graham and JoeDezarn

Laura Baron

Yurt Village Stage Storytelling Stage Cuddle-Up Stage Potomac PalisadesStage Chautauqua Stage Spanish Ballroom Crystal Pool Stage

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Saturday June 1, 2013Yurt Village Stage

12:00-12:30 Lulu's FatePerformers:

Lulu's FateDescription:

Blending virtuosic playing with stunning three-part harmonies, Lulu's Fate performstraditional Appalachian, southern string-band, and country blues as well as original songsand instrumental tunes.

12:30-1:00 Penelope FlemingPerformers:

Penelope FlemingDescription:

Happy With What We Have -- Listen and join in on tales for children and adults about wiseones who cherish what little they own and silly characters always wanting more.

1:00-1:30 Scales and CrosstonesPerformers:

Scales and CrosstonesDescription:

A self-described pirate band, Scales and Crosstones specializes in melodic sea shanties andCeltic music. While keeping with tradition, their harmonies and rhythms shed new light onold songs.

Upcoming Performances:We will have one more weekend at the Virginia Renaissance Festival (June 8th and 9th), andwe will be performing at the Loch House pirate event on July 13th. Possible other gigs tofollow. We can update the MC as needed.

1:30-2:00 Janice Curtis GreenePerformers:

Janice Curtis GreeneDescription:

Story Time with Mama Janice -- Bring the whole family to hear nationally-known griotMama Janice Curtis Greene tell entertaining stories in the African oral tradition.

2:00-2:45 The Scottish Revival in DCPerformers:

Elke BakerDescription:

Scottish music and dance have a 400-year history in Maryland and Virginia, but the seeds ofthe current revival were planted here in the 1970s. Fiddler Elke Baker traces the influence ofScottish dancing masters in Washington today.

Recordings:Over the Border - Scottish Fiddle Music, Terpsichore: Scottish Dance Music

3:00-3:30 One String WilliePerformers:

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David "One String Willie" WilliamsDescription:

David Williams (aka One String Willie) amazes with his unique, percussive style on hishomemade folk instrument, the one-string diddley bow. He'll show you how to make one, too.

3:30-4:00 Adam Bern & Liz DonaldsonPerformers:

Adam BernLiz Donaldson

Description:Young fiddler Adam Bern and pianist Liz Donaldson play tunes in the regional style broughtto the Cape Breton Island by Scottish immigrants.

4:00-4:30 Judy CookPerformers:

Judy CookDescription:

Enjoy Judy Cook's unaccompanied singing of flirtatious love songs, gripping ballads, rousinggospels, silly animal songs, and more from her vast repertoire of traditional songs fromBritain and America.

4:30-5:00 Reed MartinPerformers:

Reed MartinDescription:

Among the finest old-time banjo players alive, Reed Martin combines his virtuosic clawhammer style with a musicologist's mindfulness for the history of the tunes he loves.

Recordings:"Old Time Banjo" CD released in 1996. (37 solo tunes and a 20-page booklet.)

5:00-5:30 Eleanor EllisPerformers:

Eleanor EllisDescription:

With Louisiana-tinged vocals and elegant finger-picking guitar, Eleanor Ellis presents adistinct blues style influenced by her lifetime studying the masters.

5:30-6:15 East-West HighwayPerformers:

East-West HighwayDescription:

Veteran performers and friends Van Mertz, Lisa Null George Stephens, and Kathy Westraharmonize on traditional songs and lyrical tunes of American troubadours from the East,West, and in between.

6:15-7:00 Siobhán Quinn and Michael BowersPerformers:

Michael BowersSiobhán Quinn

Description:

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Brimming with compelling songs and seamless harmonies, Siobhan Quinn and MichaelBower paint dynamic, colorful stories with rich original and traditional music.

Recordings:Dreamers, Lovers, and Outlaws - Siobhán and MichaelMichael - Reluctant Believer,Angel on My ShoulderSiobhán - Two rivers, Bone Shakers

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Saturday June 1, 2013Storytelling Stage

2:30-3:00 Cricket ParmaleePerformers:

Cricket ParmaleeDescription:

Something For Everyone -- Cricket Parmalee starts with an ancient Sumerian superhero andends with an Irish mermaid, with a stop or two in between.

3:00-3:30 Vickie VelseyPerformers:

Victoria VelseyDescription:

Tricksters Ahead, Watch Out! Vicki Velsey tells stories of clever characters from the highhills and the tall grass. Find out why dogs hate cats.

3:30-4:00 Judith GravitzPerformers:

Judith GravitzDescription:

Are You Twins? -- Judith Gravitz tells stories about being an identical twin-- sharing DNA, abedroom, and the same best friend.

4:00-4:30 Debbie Griffin & Barbara EffronPerformers:

Barbara EffronDebbie Griffin

Description:The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folk Tales -- In honor of storyteller DianeWolkstein, Debbie Griffin and Barbara Effron tell stories with music, magic, and movementfor the whole family.

4:30-5:00 Lauren MartinoPerformers:

Lauren MartinoDescription:

Happily Ever After...Now and Then -- Lauren Martino tells folktales of wives and husbandsthat pick up from where we left them at "and they lived happily ever after."

5:00-5:30 Bill MayhewPerformers:

Bill MayhewDescription:

Tallest of Tales -- Hear stories of heroes and villains, some of which might be true. BillMayhew tells tales of the absurd to the downright hilarious and back again.

Recordings:D. Crockett, the Cyclops, and Me

5:30-6:00 Ellouise Schoettler

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Performers:Ellouise Schoettler

Description:All Aboard: Take a Trip with Stories. Nothing travels faster than a tale. Ellouise Schoettlertells stories from around the world that will whisk you away to distant lands.

6:00-6:30 Michael FlemingPerformers:

Michael FlemingDescription:

Coyote Learns a Lesson -- Michael Fleming tells stories of a crafty, smart, and alwayshungry coyote. His sneaky tricks get him into trouble but sometimes, his cleverness gets himout.

6:30-7:00 The Banjo in the American ExperiencePerformers:

Greg C. AdamsDescription:

Greg Adams looks behind the mask of America's instrument, exploring the banjo'sprovocative history through its music and its colorful depictions in emerging America.

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Saturday June 1, 2013Cuddle-Up Stage

12:00-12:45 Dancing on the DoorPerformers:

Kate BolePeter BriceGraham DezarnShannon DunneCatherine MarafinoRebecca McGowan

Description:In the old days, the traveling dancing masters battled each other for entire townlands armedonly with their wits and their steps. Now, our own dancers are going to have it out! This isthe Dancing Masters Trail!

1:00-1:45 Ian Walters & Matt KelleyPerformers:

Matt KelleyIan Walters

Description:Catch the good vibes when Ian Walters and Matt Kelley play spirited and soulfulinterpretations of classic blues, rockabilly, and American standards. With great respect forthe masters who came before them, Ian plays a mean piano while Matt blazes on guitar.

2:00-2:45 Tom Mindte and Rick FranklinPerformers:

Rick FranklinTom Mindte

Description:Musical sparks fly when blues and ragtime guitarist Rick Franklin joins forces with bluegrassmandolinist Tom Mindte in an entertaining journey across genres.

Recordings:Doin' the Dozens -- Franklin and Harpe, Hokum Blues-- Franklin Harpe and Usilton

3:00-3:45 Andy Wallace and Bruce HuttonPerformers:

Bruce HuttonAndy Wallace

Description:Treasured traditional musicians Bruce Hutton and Andy Wallace reach into theirencyclopedic knowledge of American music to share the music and songs they love. Eachartist has spent a lifetime learning, performing, and preserving American musical traditions.

Recordings:50 South by 50 South - with Lou Killen for National Geographic

4:00-4:45 ReverbPerformers:

Reverb

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Description:With firm roots in the traditions of African-American quartet harmony groups, the men ofReverb use only their voices to bring warmth and style to traditional and composed songs.

Recordings:"Reverb", "The Mission Statement"

5:00-5:45 Vladimir Fridman and friendsPerformers:

Vladimir FridmanDescription:

Born and raised in Moscow, guitarist Vladimir Fridman delights audiences with his sparklingpersonality and virtuoso performances of Russian and Jewish traditional songs, klezmer, andgypsy jazz.

6:00-6:30 LiltPerformers:

Keith CarrTina Eck

Description:Tina Eck (flute, whistle) and Keith Carr (bouzouki, banjo, mandolin) capture the essentials oftraditional Irish music on jigs and reels, polkas, and hornpipes.

6:30-7:00 Jonny GravePerformers:

Jon MusgraveDescription:

With his slide guitar arrangements of old blues tunes and tradition-rooted original songs,Jonny Grave honors the old masters with a style all his own.

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Saturday June 1, 2013Potomac Palisades Stage

12:00-12:45 Rockville Brass BandPerformers:

Rockville Brass BandDescription:

Rockville Brass Band is dedicated to preserving the tradition of the British-style brass bandsfound in many villages, towns, and cities throughout Britain. Surprisingly, there are nowoodwinds trumpets, or French horns among the many brass instruments.

1:00-1:45 Elena y los FulanosPerformers:

Elena y los FulanosDescription:

From twangy folk Americana to Latin rhythms infused with soothing violin, Elena & LosFulanos create a world where language and culture meld.

2:00-2:45 Mark H Rooney Taiko SchoolPerformers:

Mark RooneyKizuna Taiko

Description:Japanese taiko drumming is a powerful synergy of sound and dynamic movement. MarkRooney has been studying, performing, and teaching taiko in Japan, Europe, and the UnitedStates for 15 years. Today, his students demonstrate this exciting art form.

3:00-3:45 MahboobPerformers:

MahboobDescription:

Enjoy Mahboob Navab's authentic, spirited singing of classic, traditional, and folk Persian,Afghan, and Tajik songs. The arrangements keep close to the original rhythms, whilecombining both modern and traditional instruments.

4:00-4:45 RockledgePerformers:

RockledgeDescription:

The veteran musicians of Rockledge show respect for traditional bluegrass in their distinctsound, tight vocal harmonies, and spirited performance. Band members are award-winningvocalist Lynn Healey/guitar, Darrell Slone/banjo, Mark Clifton/dobro, and BradleySams/upright bass.

5:00-5:45 Flamenco AparicioPerformers:

Flamenco AparicioDescription:

The dancers and musicians of Flamenco Aparacio present a showcase of choreographies byEdwin Aparicio, company founder and director. They come from several different cultural

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backgrounds to celebrate flamenco, the legendary art form rooted in ancient Andalusia.

6:00-6:45 School Street RamblersPerformers:

School Street RamblersDescription:

First known for playing the "stained-glass bluegrass" that connects to a simpler time, theSchool Street Ramblers now infuses 'grass into a repertoire that includes originals and coversof rock and country tunes.

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Saturday June 1, 2013Chautauqua Stage

12:00-12:45 CantosurPerformers:

CantosurDescription:

Cantosur performs South American folk music and Brazilian classics plus some originaltunes, seasoned with a touch of jazz. Vocalist Cecilia Esquivel and guitarist Dani Cortaza arejoined by some of the area's top Latin jazz musicians.

1:00-1:30 Alan JabbourPerformers:

Alan JabbourDescription:

Old-time fiddler Alan Jabbour shares the love of tunes he learned from the old masters andhis career as an ethnomusicologist at the Library of Congress and National Endowment forthe Arts.

Recordings:CD's - A Henry Reed Reunion, Hollow Rock String Band, Hollow Rock Legacy. DVD or VHS- Learning Old-Time Fiddle Appalachian Style. New CD--Southern Summits--also available.

1:45-2:30 Songs of the Sea and Other Waters showcasePerformers:

Peter BriceBob HitchcockDon StalloneSteve WinickScales and Crosstones

Description:Maritime songs -- forebitters and chanties -- growled out by some of Washington’s finesttraditional singers: Peter Brice, Bob Hitchcock, Don Stallone, Steve Winick, and the groupScales and Crosstones.

2:45-3:15 Mona SinghPerformers:

Andrew JuolaKishan MathurMona Singh

Description:Born in Poona, India, Mona Singh studied with some of the country's most famous teachers. She sings Indian classical folk songs and devotional music of her Sikh religion, accompanyingherself on harmonium. She is joined by Andrew Juola on violin and Kishan Mathur on tabla.

3:30-4:00 Paraguayan HarpPerformers:

Hector MunozUlises Rodriguez

Description:

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Hector Muñoz on harp and Ulises Rodriguez on guitar present Paraguayan polka music,playing the traditional arrangements of the Guarani people.

4:15-5:15 Something to Sing AboutPerformers:

Carey CreedLynn HollyfieldLea Morris

Description:Lynn Hollyfield's songwriting mingles wit, smoky sweetness, and thoughtful reverie. LEAbrings her pure voice and expressive guitar to her skillfully crafted songs. Carey Creed'swarm sound reflects her experience performing folk, jazz, and blues.

5:30-6:00 Niavi (Georgian singers)Performers:

NiaviDescription:

Polyphonic, a cappella vocal harmonies are an important part of the cultural identity of theCaucasus Republic of Georgia. Niavi sings exquisite harmonies on songs of love, beauty,farming, mountains, and more.

6:15-7:00 Trio SefardiPerformers:

Trio SefardiDescription:

Combining a respect for the traditions of Sephardic music with a creative approach toarranging and scoring, Trio Sefardi (Howard Bass, Tina Chancey, and Susa Gaeta) bring thevibrant past into the living present.

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Saturday June 1, 2013Spanish Ballroom

12:00-12:15 Rockville High School Pipe and Drums BandPerformers:

The Rockville High School Pipe BandDescription:

Join the parade through the park with the pipers and drummers from the Rockville HighSchool Pipe Band, founded in 1961 as Maryland's first high school pipe band.

12:15-1:00 Free WaltzPerformers:

Addison BleufonteDescription:

No instruction, just waltz your cares away to the lovely music of Addison Bleufont on the bestdance floor on the East Coast.

1:00-2:00 KanKouranPerformers:

Roy HortonAssane KonteJoseph Soh NgwaTravis OlidgeAli RahmaanKanKouran West African Dance Company

Description:The KanKouran West African Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Assane Konte,stages authentic glimpses of the peoples and cultures of Africa. The organization'seducational programs facilitate cross-cultural enrichment.

2:00-3:00 Family DancePerformers:

Karin ChamblessRuby FarberJeff LidzSam LidzEric MaringLeo MaringKaruna Nandkumar-ChamblessRoshan Nandkumar-ChamblessAlex Saxton

Description:Bring the whole family to learn and join in the easy dances led by Eric Maring. A band ofkids and adults provides the lively music. (Karin Chambless, Karuna and RoshanNandkumar-Chambless, Ruby Farber, Sam and Jeff Lidtz, Leo Maring, and Alex Saxton)

3:00-4:00 Milonga-Social Tango DancePerformers:

Tango Mercurio OrchestraDescription:

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Learn the movement language of Argentine tango with Tango Mercurio, a non-profitorganization dedicated to building community through dance. Live music is provided by thegroup's all-volunteer Community Tango Orchestra.

4:00-5:00 Klezmer Dance with MachayaPerformers:

Machaya Klezmer BandDescription:

Dance to the nationally-acclaimed klezmer band, Machaya. Known for its authenticity,Machaya plays with the charteristic joyous exuberance and soulful wailing of this Jewishmusical tradition.

Recordings:What a Machaya, Machaya Klezmer Band

5:00-6:00 Learn to Dance a SetPerformers:

Peter BriceLarry Frank

Description:Larry Frank of the Greater Washington Ceili Club teaches a square figure from the Munsterdancing masters, "The Ballyvourney Jig Set" from County Cork.

6:00-7:00 Hot Square BabesPerformers:

Laura BrownAnn FallonEva MurrayJanine SmithSusan TaylorAP and the Banty Roosters

Description:Join the square dances called by the Hot Square Babes (Laura Brown, Ann Fallon, EvaMurray, Janine Smith, and Susan Taylor). AP and the Banty Roosters provides the music.

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Saturday June 1, 2013Crystal Pool Stage

12:00-12:45 Washington's SpelmanslagPerformers:

Washington Grove SpelmanslagDescription:

The traditional music of Sweden presented by a diverse ensemble of instrumentalists,dancers, and singers, all is under the direction of fiddler Göran Olsson.

1:00-1:45 Bill BakerPerformers:

Bill BakerDerek BrockScott Giambusso

Description:With wise and witty original songs and melodies that linger, Bill Baker's songs are influencedby his lifetime of listening to and playing traditional American music. Bill is joined by DerekBrock on guitar and Scott Giambusso on bass.

Recordings:Recent CD.

2:00-2:45 Furia FlamencaPerformers:

Furia FlamencaDescription:

Be transported to sunny Andalusia with Furia Flamenca. The dance company's unique stylecombines flamenco's gypsy heritage with modern flamenco choreography in an enthralling,passionate performance with an elegant balance of motion and energy.

3:00-3:45 Ladies Done WaitingPerformers:

Ladies Done WaitingDescription:

This versatile trio brings exquisite vocal harmonies to their eclectic repertoire of blues,gospel, American classic, folk, and original songs.

4:00-4:45 Son Cosita SeriaPerformers:

Son Cosita SeriaDescription:

Son Cosita Seria plays son jarocho, traditional string music from Veracruz, Mexico.Combining Spanish, indigenous, and West African roots, the music is played at communitycelebrations called fandangos, where they dance zapateado.

5:00-6:00 Hank Williams Tribute--Phil Fox (and friends)Performers:

Bill BakerPhil FoxNan Goland

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Lynn HealeyTom Mindte

Description:Legendary musician Hank Williams recorded some of America's best-loved songs, includingthe 50 he wrote himself. Phil Fox hosts this showcase of country classics featuring Bill Baker,Lynn Healey, Tom Mindte, and Nan Goland.

6:15-7:00 Joe Uehlein & the U-LinersPerformers:

U-LinersDescription:

The U-Liners provide a unique blend of folk, rock and country. Often described as WoodyGuthrie meets Merle Haggard meets Jerry Garcia, today the U-Liners perform in anunplugged format.

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Sunday June 2, 2013Yurt Village Stage

12:00-12:30 Eric Rice-Johnston/MacMillan Pipe BandPerformers:

Eric Rice-JohnstonMacMillan Pipe Band

Description:Piper Eric Rice-Johnston presents a synopsis of 500 years of Scottish highland bagpipe music. To kick off the day, he will lead members of the MacMillan Pipe Band in a paradethroughout the park.

12:30-1:00 Ariana RossPerformers:

Ariana RossDescription:

The Fastest Plane -- Travel around the world as Arianna Ross takes you dancing through thestreets of India and Brazil. You'll want to dance like a monkey, roar like a tiger, and fly like abird.

1:00-1:30 SlaveyaPerformers:

Slaveya Vocal EnsembleDescription:

From dissonant laments of unrequited love to soothing lullabies and engaging dance songs,Slaveya presents an exploration of the a cappella harmonies of Balkan and Eastern Europeanwomen's traditions.

1:30-2:00 Organ Grinder Lola & Master BobPerformers:

Christiana DrapkinRobert Walker

Description:Lola sings popular traditional German street songs while Bob turns their hand-crafted crankorgan. Since the 1700s, organ grinders traveled from town to town spreading entertainment,news, and gossip to the working poor

2:00-2:30 Charles Bearfighter ReddoorPerformers:

Charles Bearfighter ReddoorDescription:

Native American Myths and Legends -- Imagine it is winter and you are sitting on buffalorobes in the tipi with the fire casting flickering shadows -- and listen to stories of past years.

2:30-3:00 Reuben MusgravePerformers:

Reuben MusgraveDescription:

With his rich voice and impressive guitar picking style, Reuben Musgrave deftly weaves hisway through traditional, contemporary, and original songs.

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3:15-3:45 Mark Jaster & Sabrina Mandell as Pinot & AugustinePerformers:

Mark JasterSabrina Mandell

Description:Enjoy classic fun for all ages as Augustine, the appealing red-nosed bumbler, punctures thepomposity of Pinot, the authoritarian clown in fancy clothes.

3:45-4:30 Peggy O'Neill of WashingtonPerformers:

Kate BolePeter BriceSean CulkinLinda FitzpatrickCarmel GunningJesse Winch

Description:Washington’s dancing master, Peggy O’Neill of Kildare, was the grand dame of Irish dancingin DC from the 1960s through the 1980s. This is her story and these are her steps, presentedby her former students.

4:30-5:30 Rack Up the SongsPerformers:

Richard BroadbentTom DewsJeremy (Buck Stone) SchuhmannBuck Stone

Description:Songwriters Richard Broadbent, Tom Dews, and Buck Stone add spice to their arrangementsby playing rack harmonica while accompanying themselves on guitar. Their original songsare influenced by folk, blues, bluegrass, cbountry, Celtic and contemporary music.

5:45-6:15 Graham and Joe DezarnPerformers:

Graham DezarnJoe Dezarn

Description:The fourth and third generations of a fiddling family, Graham and Joe DeZarn playeverything from Appalachian old-time to traditional Irish styles.

6:15-7:00 Laura BaronPerformers:

Laura BaronDescription:

Award-winning song poet Laura Baron is known for her powerful vocals and passionatedelivery of her contemporary folk, blues, and jazz songs of renewal, second chances, andhope.

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Sunday June 2, 2013Storytelling Stage

2:30-3:00 Twinbrook TellersPerformers:

Twinbrook TellersDescription:

Tales of Tigers, Tricksters and Triumph! -- The Twinbrook Tellers, young storytellers fromthe Dogwood Dogs 4H Club of Montgomery County, MD, share some of their favorite stories.

3:00-3:30 Margaret ChathamPerformers:

Margaret ChathamDescription:

Tadzhik Tales -- Margaret Chatham tells folktales through Central Asian eyes, with storiesfrom far off places we hear of in the news.

Recordings:Cat Tales -- cassette

3:30-4:30 Tribute to Diane WolksteinPerformers:

Laura J. BobrowAnne Lane SheldonMarc Young

Description:Diane Wolkstein was a teller, collector, translator, and "archeologist" of ancient stories --traveling the world to find new stories and connect with regional tellers. She died thisFebruary, but her legacy lives on. (Laura Bobrow, Marc Young, Anne Sheldon)

4:30-5:00 Zoe SagalowPerformers:

Zoe SagalowDescription:

Tricksters! Can’t live with them! Can’t live without them! -- Zoe Sagalow tells stories ofendearingly dubious characters: generous, sly, and greedy. They're everywhere -- America,India, Denmark.

5:00-5:30 Tim LivengoodPerformers:

Tim LivengoodDescription:

Beasts of the Backyard -- Wild, unruly nature is closer than you may think. Tim Livengoodtells tales of the hidden world just outside the screen.

5:30-6:00 Jake SimpsonPerformers:

Jake SimpsonDescription:

Let's Cheer for the Underdog -- Jake Simpson tells tales about the little guy who finally comesout on top.

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6:00-6:30 Gary LloydPerformers:

Gary LloydDescription:

Amazing Escapes: True or False -- Gary Lloyd tells six stories of incredible courage andsurvival. The truth about these nail-biting, edge-of-the-seat stories will all be revealed at theend.

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Sunday June 2, 2013Cuddle-Up Stage

12:00-12:45 Jesse Palidofsky GroupPerformers:

Bruce LebovitzJesse Palidofsky

Description:Explore the dance between the political and the personal, the sacred and the earthy, and thesublime and the ridiculous with songwriter Jesse Palidofsky and his musician friends.

1:00-1:45 Andrew Acosta & New Old Time String Band, with Speedy ToPerformers:

Speedy Tolliver and the New Old-Time String BandDescription:

Speedy Tolliver with Andrew Acosta & the New Old Time String Band Fiddler Speedy Tolliver, now 95, has been playing country, hillbilly, swing, and bluegrass formore than seven decades. He received the Virginia Heritage Award in 2009. He is joined byAndrew Acosta and the New Old-Time String Band.

2:00-2:45 The Mouth as Instrument: Mouth Music ShowcasePerformers:

Charlie BaumSeth DellingerTerry Ducks DyroffDoug EvertonKarma Gyaltsen

Description:Hear some ways besides standard singing that people use their mouths to make music --whistling, beat box, throat singing, horn mimicry, and more. Charlie Baum hosts, with SethDellinger, Terry Dyroff, Doug Everton, and Karma Gyaltsen.

3:00-3:45 Cathy Fink & Marcy MarxerPerformers:

Cathy FinkMarcy Marxer

Description:Two-time Grammy award winners, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer bring superb harmoniesand instrumental virtuosity to traditional and contemporary tunes, with a witty stagepresence that delights audiences of all ages.

Recordings:LATEST CD: ROCKIN’ THE UKEA FEW FAVORITE CD’S: BANJO TALKIN’, BANJO TO BEATBOX, COLLECTIONFOR KIDS

4:00-4:45 Christylez BaconPerformers:

WytoldChris "Christylez" Bacon

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Nishta RajDescription:

Progressive hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon tells stories while multi-tasking on djembe,guitar, and human beat-box. He performs today with his ensemble, the Washington SoundMuseum.

5:00-5:45 Karpouzi TrioPerformers:

Spyros KoliavasilisMargaret LoomisLen Newman

Description:Playing traditional music from the mainland and islands of Greece, Karpouzi is made up ofSpyros Koliavasilis (vocals, oud, laouto, kemane) Margaret Loomis (santouri), and LenNewman (laouto).

6:00-7:15 New Sunshine Skiffle BandPerformers:

New Sunshine Skiffle BandDescription:

Wrap up your weekend with the irresistible sounds of the New Sunshine Skiffle Band.Delighting Festival audiences since 1982 with their jugband/ragtime/jazz tunes, the band'sgreat array of instruments includes the unusual -- washboard, gutbucket, musical saw, andmore.

Recordings:CD (1991) still in print from Rounder. Our alter-ego small group Razz'm Jazz'm has a newCD this year- Patuxent Music CD-131.

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Sunday June 2, 2013Potomac Palisades Stage

12:00-12:45 OCEANPerformers:

OceanDescription:

Jennifer Cutting directs an all-star ensemble of the area's favorite Celtic musicians inOCEAN -- a genre-bending cross of Scottish and Irish jigs and power-pop and classicalsymphonic themes, with a rock and roll rhythm section and spine-tingling electronics.

Recordings:OCEAN: Songs for the Night Sea Journey; NEW recording "Fall, Leaves, Fall"; High Teawith New St. George.

1:00-1:45 Hot Buttered NuggetsPerformers:

Hot Buttered NuggetsDescription:

Take an entertaining ride through an eclectic mix of vintage rockabilly, swing, and jazz.Leader Doug Everton's skills on banjo and guitar and his uncanny vocal ability to mimichorns and the likes of Elvis, Armstrong, and Cash are sure to amaze.

2:00-2:45 Akoma DrummersPerformers:

Akoma DrummersDescription:

The Akoma Drummers present music of the African diaspora ranging from traditional WestAfrican to funk to DC's own go-go. Drummers play the djembe, kpanlogo, conga, and dunundrums to accompany songs and dancing.

3:00-3:45 Little Bit a BluesPerformers:

Eric SelbyJay SummerourWarner Williams

Description:Songster Warner Williams is a National Heritage Fellow with a guitar style all his own. JaySummerour soars on the harmonica. Eric Selby provides tasteful percussion for thesetreasured Festival favorites.

4:00-5:00 Billy Thompson BandPerformers:

Billy Thompson BandDescription:

Veteran artist Billy Thompson has electrified audiences across the United States andthroughout Europe with his searing guitar licks and soulful vocals in a unique, amalgamatedgumbo of blues styles.

5:15-6:00 Tierra MorenaPerformers:

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Tierra MorenaDescription:

The Afro-Andean musical fusion of Tierra Morena reflects the members' origins in fivedistinct countries. On an array of traditional instruments in contemporary arrangements,they give life to Andean songs and Latin rhythms. Today, singer Elsa Riveros adds extra spiceto the mix.

6:15-7:00 Ruthie and the WranglersPerformers:

Ruthie and the WranglersDescription:

From original country song to rousing surf instrumentals, Ruthie and the Wranglers playAmerican roots music. Their clever lyrics, high energy, and spritely hillbilly harmonies setthem apart from all the rest.

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Sunday June 2, 2013Chautauqua Stage

12:00-12:45 Ballads SwapPerformers:

Charlie BaumCarly GewirzConnie McKennaJohanna Miller

Description:Singers Charlie Baum, Carly Gewirz, Connie McKenna, and Johanna Miller tell stories set totunes. They range from traditional tales to historical broadsides to contemporary troubadouryarns. Their tales cover many eras, places, and cultures.

1:00-1:45 Flory Jagoda & FriendsPerformers:

Tiffani FerrantelliFlory JagodaZhenya Tochenaya

Description:Flory Jagoda, a National Heritage Fellow, draws audiences into her life in her nativeSarajevo, Bosnia, through her touching Ladino songs and stories of her youth. She is joinedby Zhenya Tochenaya. and Tiffani Ferrantelli.

Recordings:3 recordings and Flory Jagoda Songbook

2:00-2:45 Soumya ChakravertyPerformers:

Soumya ChakravertyDebu Nayak

Description:On the sarod, a popular North Indian stringed instrument, Soumya Chakraverty interpretsragas that have been passed down through generations. His ensemble includes Samia Ahman(vocals) and Debu Nayak (tabla).

3:00-3:45 Washington Toho Koto SocietyPerformers:

Washington Toho Koto SocietyDescription:

The WashingtonToho Koto Society performs Japanese traditional and classical music withthe distinctive, lovely sounds of the plucked strings of the koto -- a 13-string, 6-foot longzither-like instrument. The Society was founded by director Kyoko Okamoto in 1971.

Recordings:Tapes - Washington Toho Koto Society Selections, Vols. I, II, III. CD - "Celebration1973-1993", "Silver Anniversary 1971-1996"

4:00-4:30 Karma GyaltsenPerformers:

Karma Gyaltsen

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Description:Karma Gyaltsen performs the music of Tibet: traditional, classical, folk, and opera, withaccompaniment on the tra-nyen (Tibetan lute) and dulcimer.

4:45-5:15 Linn Barnes & Allison HamptonPerformers:

Linn BarnesAllison Hampton

Description:On lute, Celtic harp, guitar, and cittern, Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton play a uniquerepertoire that includes Celtic, Renaissance, and original compositions.

Recordings:Lord Ronon's Return ( 2009). They have 22 recordings. Their next to most recent was RoseWindow, recorded live at two cathedrals in Paris in 2008.

5:30-6:15 SqueezersPerformers:

Jim BesserBill BrownCraig PackardRandy SteinGus Voorhees

Description:This merry showcase features concertinas and a melodeon squeezing out English, klezmer,jazz, Scandinavian, and music hall tunes as Jim Besser, Bill Brown, Craig Packard, RandyStein, and Gus Vorhees take the stage.

6:30-7:00 Bob RychlikPerformers:

Bob RychlikDescription:

Master of overtone flutes from his native Slovakia, Bob Rychlik creates soulful music on themassive fujara and smaller fipple flutes called koncovka.

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Sunday June 2, 2013Spanish Ballroom

1:00-1:45 Halau Ho'omau I ka Wai Ola O Hawai'iPerformers:

Halau Ho'omau I ka Wai Ola O Hawai'iDescription:

Master teacher Kumu Hula Manu Ikaika leads the musicians and dancers in this group,bringing to life Hawaiian chant, ancient and contemporary hula, and the music of the ukuleleand ancient hula implements.

2:00-3:00 Armenian Dance WorkshopPerformers:

Arax Armenian Dance EnsembleDescription:

Learn unique line and circle dances to Armenian rhythms with the Arax Armenian DanceEnsemble; director Carolyn Rapkievian teaches.

3:00-4:00 Macedonian DancePerformers:

Jamie PlattLuk na Glavata

Description:Jamie Platt, a favorite Washington-area folk dance instructor, teaches dances fromMacedonia. Luk na Glavata provides the music, playing traditional Macedonian instruments(tupan, kaval, gaida, and tambura).

4:00-5:00 English Country DancePerformers:

Michael BarracloughDan GillespieKarin LoyaJudy MeyersJeff Steinberg

Description:Michael Barraclough teaches English country dance, an ancestor of many folk dances,including contras and squares. Dance to the music of Dan Gillespie (recorder), Karne Lloya(cello), Judith Meyers (piano), and Jeff Steinberg (fiddle).

5:00-6:00 Learn a Set DancePerformers:

Peter BriceRebecca McGowan

Description:Rebecca McGowan teaches "The Priest in his Boots," a set dance from the repertoire ofdancing master Dan Furey of Labasheeda, County Clare.

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Sunday June 2, 2013Crystal Pool Stage

12:00-12:45 Patuxent PartnersPerformers:

The Patuxent PartnersDescription:

Get ready for the powerful, high lonesome sounds of traditional bluegrass when the PatuxentPartners take the stage with their remarkable voices and exceptional instrumental talents.

Recordings:Patuxent CD-047 "I've Been Known to Cry"

1:00-1:45 Culkin School of Traditional Irish DancePerformers:

Sean CulkinCulkin School of Traditional Irish Dance

Description:Enjoy the pounding feet and graceful lifts of hard-shoe and soft-shoe traditional Irish dance,with performers of all ages and support from local Irish traditional musicians.

Recordings:One More Time

2:00-2:45 Blue PanamusePerformers:

Blue PanamuseDescription:

Blues and swing tunes from the golden age of radio get the Blue Panamuse treatment withDonna Fletcher's warm and sassy vocals and plenty of tasty licks from Pearl Bailes, JimBunch, Skip Casale, Jeff Clair, Ron Goad, and Bruce Lebovitz.

Upcoming Performances:June 15 , Silver Spring Blues Festival

3:00-3:45 Shenandoah RunPerformers:

Shenandoah RunDescription:

This large ensemble of versatile singer/instrumentalists applies the style of folk revival groupsof the 50s and 60s to everything from classic American revival standards to currentsongwriters.

4:00-4:45 Ein Lanu Z'manPerformers:

Ein Lanu Z'manDescription:

Members of Ein Lanu Z'man -- the official band of the Agudas Achim Congregation -- play adiverse repertoire of music from the Jewish tradition, with folk, classical, and rock influences.

5:00-6:00 Archie's Blues BarbershopPerformers:

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Archie Edwards Blues Heritage FoundationDescription:

The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation carries on the tradition of weekly jamsbegun by the late bluesman Archie Edwards more than 50 years ago at his barbershop. Heara sample of what happens every Saturday when Barbershop "regulars" play acoustic blues.

6:15-7:00 Choreography and CompositionPerformers:

Kate BolePeter BriceJoe DuffeyDan IsaacsonCatherine MarafinoRebecca McGowanKelly Smit

Description:The dancing masters are gone, but the tradition is etched with their fingerprints. The NewCentury American Irish-Arts Company presents new choreography developed after theinfluence of the dancing masters.

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