folkfest itinerary
2008 folkfest st. pete artist showcase
FREE and OPEN to the public
Saturday, September 27, 2008
10 a – 6 p
10a Del Suggs
11a Green Grass Boys
12p James Peterson
1p The Porchdogs
2p Lonely Heroes
3p Have Gun, Will Travel
4:30 Headlining: The Heavy Pets
Sunday, September 28
10 a – 5 p
10a Katie Grace Helow
11a Paper Cranes
12p Rebekah Pulley and the Reluctant Prophets
1p Lucid Druid
2p Pickford Sundries
3p Headlining: Rod MacDonald
4p Beatles Tribute: All Artist Showcase
folkfest st. pete concert kickoff at the Craftsman House! (these concerts are not free and open to the public: contact Jeff at Craftsman House for tickets)
“one of the leading voices of American songwriting”
Ellis Paul
Sunday, September 21st
$25 in advance/$30 week prior_
Paul Geremia
Saturday, September 27th
folkfest st. pete weekend
$18 in advance/$22 week prior
*Ellis Paul*
One of the leading voices of American songwriting kicks off *folkfest st
pete. *Over a dozen Boston Music Awards have cemented his place with the
noteworthy American songwriters of the past half century. Sure to be a
treat in the intimate listening room of the Craftsman House Gallery & Cafe.
2955 Central Avenue
$25 in advance / $30 week prior
www.ellispaul.com
*Paul Geremia*
The evening concert of *folkfest st pete* weekend features one of the best
country blues finger-pickers ever. Paul has been touring the globe with his
six and twelve string guitars, harmonica & husky, soulful voice for over 40
years. John Hammond said he’d “drive a thousand miles to see Paul play”.
But you only have to go 20 blocks from *folkfest st pete* to see him play
the cozy confines of Craftsman House Gallery & Cafe.
2955 Central Avenue
$18 in advance / $23 week prior
www.paulgeremia.org
Del Suggs
This singer-songwriter, guitarist hails from the beaches of North Florida. Del engages an audience like few can. He has an incredible ability to mix storytelling, songwriting & musicianship into an entertaining & fun show. This member of the National Campus Entertainment Hall of Fame is a perfect choice to start off the weekend.
www.saltwatermusic.com
Green Grass Boys
St Petersburg’s own features Pete Gallagher, Raiford Stark & Elan Chalford.
James Peterson
Blues guitarist James Peterson has played internationally, but he is another musician that we are proud to call our own. His has been presenting, singing composing & playing the blues for over 50 years. The St Petersburg Times says, James plays “a raw hard-driving set moving from the lowest raunchy blues to the highest ecstasy of a sanctified church meeting.” A crowd favorite last year, look for James to wander through the audience singing & screaming his blues.
The Porchdogs
The Porchdogs specialize in Louisiana style cajun & zydeco music. You will not be able to sit still for this set. They perform at cajun & bluegrass festivals across the country and are now here at folkfest St Pete.
www.theporchdogs.com
Lonely Heroes
The Lonely Heroes are a 5 piece band from Orlando. They play folk/pop in the style of Damian Rice or Maroon5. They have just recorded their first album & the critics are already buzzing.
www.myspace.com/lonelyheroes
Have Gun Will Travel
An Americana band that combines elements of folk, rock, punk, bluegrass & traditional country music, until the music takes on a style of its own. Creative Loafing calls them ” the most important new alt-country ensemble in Tampa Bay” and their Calling All Ye Sinners is the #1 most played song on WMNF this year. With their recent spotlight on NPR, HGWT is poised to break out into the national spotlight.
www.myspace.com/hgwt
The Heavy Pets
Florida’s jam band has become a staple of the national festivals. Combining funk, jazz, classic rock and island grooves, their musical experimentation will keep you moving for hours.
www.theheavypets.com
Katie Grace Helow
Start off the final day of folkfest st pete with Jacksonville’s Katie Grace Helow. Katie brings her unique style of acoustic folk rock to St Petersburg. Music with a message.
www.myspace.com/katiegracemusic
Paper Cranes
St. Petersburg’s singer-songwriters Audra & Jaydee blend their voices & guitars into some sweet harmonies. A local duo that you will search out long after folkfest st pete is over.
www.myspace.com/papercranesforpeace
Rebekah Pulley
Her voice has been described as “pouring honey in your ears”. With her recent release, Back To Boogaloo, Tampa Bay’s Rebekah Pulley has not only cemented her place as one of the top performers in the Tampa Bay area, but she is now getting recognition on the national music scene. Rebekah brings her tough but tender mix of americana, folk & roots rock to our stage backed by her stellar band, The Reluctant Prophets.
www.rebekahpulley.com
Lucid Druid
Clearwater’s Lucid Druid is composed of 5 core members who integrate the sounds of a world champion bagpiper, giutar, stringed bass, didgeridoo & Scottish snare with a variety of African drums. Described as eclectic world-fusion music or celtic jam, this is not your father’s celtic music.
www.luciddruid.com
Pickford Sundries
Tampa’s Pickford Sundries plays high energy bluegrass jam music or “jamgrass”. With their guitars, mandolin, bass & dobro they blend a wide variety of musical genres to form their unique bluegrass sound.
www.pickfordsundries.com
Rod MacDonald
This legendary folk icon is one of the most politically & socially aware lyricists of our time. A major force of the Greenwich Village folk movement in the 80’s & early 90’s, Rod has appeared onstage with Pete Seegar, Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin & Emmylou Harris. Now living on Florida’s east coast, Rod is referred to as “Florida’s top folk singer”.
www.rodmacdonald.net
folkfest st pete Beatles Tribute
An all-artist showcase putting a twist on their favorite Beatle tunes.