2018 Schedule of Performances & Events |
Notes: 1. A 15-minute break is provided between most acts.
2. The Fall Folk Festival schedule is subject to change. We will attempt to keep the schedule that appears on
this page up to date. However, last-minute changes will only be posted at the Festival.
2. The Fall Folk Festival schedule is subject to change. We will attempt to keep the schedule that appears on
this page up to date. However, last-minute changes will only be posted at the Festival.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
LAIR AUDITORIUM
11:00 – 1:00 KPBX FM 91.1 Live Radio Show – Audience Welcome
Featuring Brittany Jean, Kevin Pace & the Early Edition, Tra le Gael, Wes Weddell, Yang Xu,
and Heidi Muller & Bob Webb
1:30 - 2:15 Heidi Muller & Bob Webb – Original songs blending influences from Pacific Northwest to Appalachia
2:30 - 3:15 Coeur d’Alene Youth Marimbas – Rhythms of southern Africa
3:30 - 4:15 Kevin Pace & the Early Edition – Traditional bluegrass and gospel
4:30 - 5:15 Meshugga Daddies – Klezmer band
5:30 - 6:15 Coeurimba – Marimba music from Zimbabwe
6:30 - 7:15 Free Whiskey – Celtic folk rock
SASQUATCH ROOM
11:00 - 11:30 Alma Brasileira – Brazilian choro
11:45 - 12:15 Gefilte Trout – Jewish folk music
12:30 - 1:00 Safar – Egyptian music 1920-1970
1:15 - 1:45 Crooked Kilt – Traditional Celtic tunes with as twist
2:00 - 2:30 Carter Junction – Duo performing cowboy and Celtic folk
2:45 - 3:15 Tra le Gael – Traditional and contemporary Celtic
3:30 - 4:00 2 Bit Jugband – Love, food and hilarity
4:15 - 4:45 Muckle Roe – Tunes from Scandinavia and the Shetlands
5:00 - 5:30 Yang Xu – Chinese zither
5:45 - 6:15 Dan-John-Andrea – Doo-wop, blues, swing, country
6:30 - 7:30 Bust It Like a Mule – Musical Northwest folk tale
CONFERENCE ROOM
1:30 - 2:30 Spokane Storytelling League – Folk tales for all ages
2:45 - 3:15 Frankie Ghee – Strong vocals, clear lyrics
3:30 - 4:00 Wes Weddell – Pullman native – Americana
4:15 - 4:45 Ron Doyen – Folk and blues gems
5:00 - 5:30 Don Brumfield – ukulele, guitar and bass – oldies and instrumentals
5:45 - 6:15 Steven King – Fingerstyle guitar champion
6:30 - 7:00 Bob Rice – Toe tapping folk
7:15 - 7:45 Island Blend – Gentle Hawaiian flavor
THE UNDERGROUND (Hint: It's downstairs in the Lair.)
11:30 - Noon Poor Boys Delight – Bluegrass, old-time, contemporary
12:15 - 12:45 John Elwood and Robin Elwood – Mountain dulcimer, squeeze box, ballads
1:00 - 1:30 Dick Warwick – American cowboy and Australian bush poetry
1:45 - 2:15 Sock Puppets – Songs never heard on the radio
2:30 - 3:00 Hubbardston Nonesuch – Renaissance madrigals
3:15 - 3:45 LaVona Reeves – Folklorist, writer and singer
4:00 - 4:30 Brittany Jean – Nashville recording artist
4:45 - 5:15 Lyle Morse – Traditional and original blues
5:30 - 6:00 Todd Milne & Moksha – Instrumental world fusion
6:15 - 6:45 Michael & Keleren Millham – Fusion folk
CAFETERIA STAGE
11:00 - 11:30 Mele Polinahe – Music from Hawaii
11:30 - 12:30 South Asia Cultural Association – East Indian folk song and dance
12:45 - 1:15 Stevens County Stompers – Clogging
1:30 - 2:00 Pages of Harmony – Men’s acapella harmony chorus
2:15 - 2:45 Nine-Pint Coggies – Scottish fiddle music
3:00 - 3:30 Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers – Multicultural dance
3:30 - 4:15 Family Dance – Learn old-fashioned barn dances
4:30 - 5:00 Daniel Hall – Folk rock
5:15 - 5:45 Spokane Irish Dance – Community dance school
5:45 - 6:30 International Folk Dance – Recreational community folk dance
6:30 - 7:00 (reset stage)
7:00 - 7:45 Sidetrack – Participatory dance party – come dance
8:00 - 8:30 Workshop - Contra Dance Introductory Workshop with Nora Scott
8:30 - 10:00 Contra Dance with Dog Paw and callers Nora Scott and Ray Polhemus
BISTRO STAGE (Bluegrass & Old-time)
11:30 - Noon Jackie Fox & the Hounds – A howling goodtime
12:15 - 12:45 The Tipich Travelers – Family band, strong vocals
1:00 - 1:30 Northbound – Hard-driving bluegrass, soulful gospel
1:45 - 2:15 Montana Ramblers –1850 to current bluegrass
2:30 - 3:00 Mighty Dreadful – Bluegrass junkies
3:15 - 3:45 Sondahl, Hawkins & Thomsen – New life to old-time music
4:00 - 4:30 Brad Keeler Trio – Bluegrass, old-time, originals
4:45 - 5:15 Maple Ridge Band – Enjoyment guaranteed
5:30 - 6:00 The Eyer Family Band – Folk songs, kids songs, fun songs and more
SMALL GYM (Building 5)
11:30 - 12:30 Scottish Pipers, Highland and Country Dancers
12:45 - 1:15 Sesitshaya Marimba – Music from Sub-Saharan Africa
1:30 - 2:30 Spokane India Community – Bharathanatyam dance and song
2:45 - 3:15 Northwest Hula Company – Traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian
3:30 - 4:00 Musha Marimba – Music from Zimbabwe and southern Africa
4:15 - 4:45 Tribe Sahara – Middle Eastern belly dance
5:00 - 5:30 Otis Orchards Malleteers – Youth mallet percussion group
5:45 - 6:15 Grant School Drummers – African drum and dance
6:30 - 7:00 Spokane Bulgarian Community – Traditional folk dance
ROCKET BAKERY STAGE (Building 5)
Noon - 1:00 Dick Frost – Magic and comedy for all ages
1:15 - 2:00 Jenny Edgren – Songs for kids of all ages
2:15 - 3:30 Workshop - West African Drumming Workshop with David Casteal
3:45 - 5:00 Workshop - Carter Junction – Sing-a-long – Celtic to cowboy – music migration
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
LAIR AUDITORIUM
12:15 - 1:15 Floating Crowbar and Haran Irish Dancers – Irish step dance with high-energy music
1:30 - 2:00 Baharat! Dance Company – Authentic dances of Middle East and North Africa
2:15 - 3:00 Dan Maher – Inland Folk
3:15 - 4:00 Dario Re Band – Orchestral folk and gypsy jazz
4:15 - 5:00 Spokane Taiko – Community Japanese drumming group
SASQUATCH ROOM
11:00 - 11:30 Western Reunion – Cowboy and western swing
11:45 - 12:15 Peter Ali – Native American flutist
12:30 - 1:00 Level Four – Blues, jazz and originals
1:15 - 1:45 Arvid Lundin & Deep Roots – Lively Celtic
2:00 - 2:30 Path of Totality – Original tunes by a folk, rock and blues band
2:45 - 3:15 Cheryl Branz – Heartfelt songs to hilarious
3:30 - 4:00 Browne Salmon Truck – Blues, jazz, Latin
4:15 - 4:45 Spokane Community Choir – Songs from many cultures
CONFERENCE ROOM
11:30 - Noon Ernie Verdugo – Spanish and flamenco guitar
12:15 - 12:45 Zach Hval – Blues, ballads, ragtime
1:00 - 1:30 Henry Schultz – Teen performs songs with guitar and harmonica
1:45 - 2:45 Spokane Storytelling League – Folk tales for all ages
3:00 - 3:30 Jonathan Nicholson & Kevin Morgan – Guitar instrumentals and vocals
3:45 - 4:15 Bill Compher and Leslie Rousos – Mandolin and guitar duets
4:30 - 5:00 Bob Riggs – One guy with a guitar
THE UNDERGROUND (Hint: It's downstairs in the Lair.)
11:30 - Noon Planted by Hands – Contemporary folk trio
12:15 - 12:45 Global Gumbo – Instrumentals from North and South America
1:00 - 1:30 Blue Ribbon Tea Company – Americana roots
1:45 - 2:15 James Funke-Loubigniac – Music on the hurdy-gurdy
2:30 - 3:00 Spokane Raging Grannies – Original songs for peace and justice
3:15 - 3:45 Dave McRae & Michael Robinson – Folkabilly
4:00 - 4:30 BlueGlass Spectacles – Guitar duo
CAFETERIA STAGE
11:30 - Noon Veterans Day Program – Fife and drum – Prestwold Players historic American tunes
Noon - 1:15 English Country Dance – Learn elegant dances with caller Mitchell Frey to live music by the Prestwold Players
1:30 - 2:00 UPOP & Ukestra – Ukulele bands
2:15 - 3:15 Spokane Area Square Dancers with caller Doug Davis – Demo and participatory dance
3:15 - 3:30 (reset stage)
3:30 - 3:45 Workshop - Contra Dance Introductory Workshop with Susan Dankovich
3:45 - 5:00 Contra Dance with Crooked Kilt and callers Susan Dankovich and Karen Wilson-Bell
BISTRO STAGE (Americana)
12:15 - 12:45 Panhandle Cowboys – Western music and cowboy poetry
1:00 - 1:30 Beargrass – Duo country and folk
1:45 - 2:15 Desiree Aguirre – Old-time banjo
2:30 - 3:00 Shiloh Rising – Acoustic duo – contemporary original
3:15 - 3:45 Re-Educated Fellers – Western flavor – cowboy tunes and poetry
4:00 - 4:30 Lavinia Ross – Americana and blues
SMALL GYM (Building 5) (Times may vary.)
12:30 - 1:00 Cimarron Tribal Belly Dance – American tribal style
1:15 - 1:30 Danza Mexica – Ritual Aztec dance
1:45 - 2:15 Taste of Tango – Traditional to contemporary
2:30 - 3:15 Spokane Buddhist Temple Bon Odori – Participatory Japanese folk dance
3:30 - 4:30 The Drum House – Participatory drum circle
ROCKET BAKERY STAGE - (Building 5 Classroom)
11:30 - 1:00 Workshop - Mountain Dulcimer Performance and Workshop with Spokane Dulcimer Guild
1:15 - 2:00 Lucy D. Ford – Original stories
2:15 - 3:30 Workshop - Native American flute with Peter Ali – 4th grade to adults welcome – flutes provided
3:45 - 4:45 Dick Frost – Magic and comedy for all ages
LAIR AUDITORIUM
11:00 – 1:00 KPBX FM 91.1 Live Radio Show – Audience Welcome
Featuring Brittany Jean, Kevin Pace & the Early Edition, Tra le Gael, Wes Weddell, Yang Xu,
and Heidi Muller & Bob Webb
1:30 - 2:15 Heidi Muller & Bob Webb – Original songs blending influences from Pacific Northwest to Appalachia
2:30 - 3:15 Coeur d’Alene Youth Marimbas – Rhythms of southern Africa
3:30 - 4:15 Kevin Pace & the Early Edition – Traditional bluegrass and gospel
4:30 - 5:15 Meshugga Daddies – Klezmer band
5:30 - 6:15 Coeurimba – Marimba music from Zimbabwe
6:30 - 7:15 Free Whiskey – Celtic folk rock
SASQUATCH ROOM
11:00 - 11:30 Alma Brasileira – Brazilian choro
11:45 - 12:15 Gefilte Trout – Jewish folk music
12:30 - 1:00 Safar – Egyptian music 1920-1970
1:15 - 1:45 Crooked Kilt – Traditional Celtic tunes with as twist
2:00 - 2:30 Carter Junction – Duo performing cowboy and Celtic folk
2:45 - 3:15 Tra le Gael – Traditional and contemporary Celtic
3:30 - 4:00 2 Bit Jugband – Love, food and hilarity
4:15 - 4:45 Muckle Roe – Tunes from Scandinavia and the Shetlands
5:00 - 5:30 Yang Xu – Chinese zither
5:45 - 6:15 Dan-John-Andrea – Doo-wop, blues, swing, country
6:30 - 7:30 Bust It Like a Mule – Musical Northwest folk tale
CONFERENCE ROOM
1:30 - 2:30 Spokane Storytelling League – Folk tales for all ages
2:45 - 3:15 Frankie Ghee – Strong vocals, clear lyrics
3:30 - 4:00 Wes Weddell – Pullman native – Americana
4:15 - 4:45 Ron Doyen – Folk and blues gems
5:00 - 5:30 Don Brumfield – ukulele, guitar and bass – oldies and instrumentals
5:45 - 6:15 Steven King – Fingerstyle guitar champion
6:30 - 7:00 Bob Rice – Toe tapping folk
7:15 - 7:45 Island Blend – Gentle Hawaiian flavor
THE UNDERGROUND (Hint: It's downstairs in the Lair.)
11:30 - Noon Poor Boys Delight – Bluegrass, old-time, contemporary
12:15 - 12:45 John Elwood and Robin Elwood – Mountain dulcimer, squeeze box, ballads
1:00 - 1:30 Dick Warwick – American cowboy and Australian bush poetry
1:45 - 2:15 Sock Puppets – Songs never heard on the radio
2:30 - 3:00 Hubbardston Nonesuch – Renaissance madrigals
3:15 - 3:45 LaVona Reeves – Folklorist, writer and singer
4:00 - 4:30 Brittany Jean – Nashville recording artist
4:45 - 5:15 Lyle Morse – Traditional and original blues
5:30 - 6:00 Todd Milne & Moksha – Instrumental world fusion
6:15 - 6:45 Michael & Keleren Millham – Fusion folk
CAFETERIA STAGE
11:00 - 11:30 Mele Polinahe – Music from Hawaii
11:30 - 12:30 South Asia Cultural Association – East Indian folk song and dance
12:45 - 1:15 Stevens County Stompers – Clogging
1:30 - 2:00 Pages of Harmony – Men’s acapella harmony chorus
2:15 - 2:45 Nine-Pint Coggies – Scottish fiddle music
3:00 - 3:30 Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers – Multicultural dance
3:30 - 4:15 Family Dance – Learn old-fashioned barn dances
4:30 - 5:00 Daniel Hall – Folk rock
5:15 - 5:45 Spokane Irish Dance – Community dance school
5:45 - 6:30 International Folk Dance – Recreational community folk dance
6:30 - 7:00 (reset stage)
7:00 - 7:45 Sidetrack – Participatory dance party – come dance
8:00 - 8:30 Workshop - Contra Dance Introductory Workshop with Nora Scott
8:30 - 10:00 Contra Dance with Dog Paw and callers Nora Scott and Ray Polhemus
BISTRO STAGE (Bluegrass & Old-time)
11:30 - Noon Jackie Fox & the Hounds – A howling goodtime
12:15 - 12:45 The Tipich Travelers – Family band, strong vocals
1:00 - 1:30 Northbound – Hard-driving bluegrass, soulful gospel
1:45 - 2:15 Montana Ramblers –1850 to current bluegrass
2:30 - 3:00 Mighty Dreadful – Bluegrass junkies
3:15 - 3:45 Sondahl, Hawkins & Thomsen – New life to old-time music
4:00 - 4:30 Brad Keeler Trio – Bluegrass, old-time, originals
4:45 - 5:15 Maple Ridge Band – Enjoyment guaranteed
5:30 - 6:00 The Eyer Family Band – Folk songs, kids songs, fun songs and more
SMALL GYM (Building 5)
11:30 - 12:30 Scottish Pipers, Highland and Country Dancers
12:45 - 1:15 Sesitshaya Marimba – Music from Sub-Saharan Africa
1:30 - 2:30 Spokane India Community – Bharathanatyam dance and song
2:45 - 3:15 Northwest Hula Company – Traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian
3:30 - 4:00 Musha Marimba – Music from Zimbabwe and southern Africa
4:15 - 4:45 Tribe Sahara – Middle Eastern belly dance
5:00 - 5:30 Otis Orchards Malleteers – Youth mallet percussion group
5:45 - 6:15 Grant School Drummers – African drum and dance
6:30 - 7:00 Spokane Bulgarian Community – Traditional folk dance
ROCKET BAKERY STAGE (Building 5)
Noon - 1:00 Dick Frost – Magic and comedy for all ages
1:15 - 2:00 Jenny Edgren – Songs for kids of all ages
2:15 - 3:30 Workshop - West African Drumming Workshop with David Casteal
3:45 - 5:00 Workshop - Carter Junction – Sing-a-long – Celtic to cowboy – music migration
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
LAIR AUDITORIUM
12:15 - 1:15 Floating Crowbar and Haran Irish Dancers – Irish step dance with high-energy music
1:30 - 2:00 Baharat! Dance Company – Authentic dances of Middle East and North Africa
2:15 - 3:00 Dan Maher – Inland Folk
3:15 - 4:00 Dario Re Band – Orchestral folk and gypsy jazz
4:15 - 5:00 Spokane Taiko – Community Japanese drumming group
SASQUATCH ROOM
11:00 - 11:30 Western Reunion – Cowboy and western swing
11:45 - 12:15 Peter Ali – Native American flutist
12:30 - 1:00 Level Four – Blues, jazz and originals
1:15 - 1:45 Arvid Lundin & Deep Roots – Lively Celtic
2:00 - 2:30 Path of Totality – Original tunes by a folk, rock and blues band
2:45 - 3:15 Cheryl Branz – Heartfelt songs to hilarious
3:30 - 4:00 Browne Salmon Truck – Blues, jazz, Latin
4:15 - 4:45 Spokane Community Choir – Songs from many cultures
CONFERENCE ROOM
11:30 - Noon Ernie Verdugo – Spanish and flamenco guitar
12:15 - 12:45 Zach Hval – Blues, ballads, ragtime
1:00 - 1:30 Henry Schultz – Teen performs songs with guitar and harmonica
1:45 - 2:45 Spokane Storytelling League – Folk tales for all ages
3:00 - 3:30 Jonathan Nicholson & Kevin Morgan – Guitar instrumentals and vocals
3:45 - 4:15 Bill Compher and Leslie Rousos – Mandolin and guitar duets
4:30 - 5:00 Bob Riggs – One guy with a guitar
THE UNDERGROUND (Hint: It's downstairs in the Lair.)
11:30 - Noon Planted by Hands – Contemporary folk trio
12:15 - 12:45 Global Gumbo – Instrumentals from North and South America
1:00 - 1:30 Blue Ribbon Tea Company – Americana roots
1:45 - 2:15 James Funke-Loubigniac – Music on the hurdy-gurdy
2:30 - 3:00 Spokane Raging Grannies – Original songs for peace and justice
3:15 - 3:45 Dave McRae & Michael Robinson – Folkabilly
4:00 - 4:30 BlueGlass Spectacles – Guitar duo
CAFETERIA STAGE
11:30 - Noon Veterans Day Program – Fife and drum – Prestwold Players historic American tunes
Noon - 1:15 English Country Dance – Learn elegant dances with caller Mitchell Frey to live music by the Prestwold Players
1:30 - 2:00 UPOP & Ukestra – Ukulele bands
2:15 - 3:15 Spokane Area Square Dancers with caller Doug Davis – Demo and participatory dance
3:15 - 3:30 (reset stage)
3:30 - 3:45 Workshop - Contra Dance Introductory Workshop with Susan Dankovich
3:45 - 5:00 Contra Dance with Crooked Kilt and callers Susan Dankovich and Karen Wilson-Bell
BISTRO STAGE (Americana)
12:15 - 12:45 Panhandle Cowboys – Western music and cowboy poetry
1:00 - 1:30 Beargrass – Duo country and folk
1:45 - 2:15 Desiree Aguirre – Old-time banjo
2:30 - 3:00 Shiloh Rising – Acoustic duo – contemporary original
3:15 - 3:45 Re-Educated Fellers – Western flavor – cowboy tunes and poetry
4:00 - 4:30 Lavinia Ross – Americana and blues
SMALL GYM (Building 5) (Times may vary.)
12:30 - 1:00 Cimarron Tribal Belly Dance – American tribal style
1:15 - 1:30 Danza Mexica – Ritual Aztec dance
1:45 - 2:15 Taste of Tango – Traditional to contemporary
2:30 - 3:15 Spokane Buddhist Temple Bon Odori – Participatory Japanese folk dance
3:30 - 4:30 The Drum House – Participatory drum circle
ROCKET BAKERY STAGE - (Building 5 Classroom)
11:30 - 1:00 Workshop - Mountain Dulcimer Performance and Workshop with Spokane Dulcimer Guild
1:15 - 2:00 Lucy D. Ford – Original stories
2:15 - 3:30 Workshop - Native American flute with Peter Ali – 4th grade to adults welcome – flutes provided
3:45 - 4:45 Dick Frost – Magic and comedy for all ages
