2005 Program Grid

Field Stage

Grove Stage

Abbott Stage

World Stage

Lenore Robinson Dance Stage

Grassy Nook Stage

7th Heaven

Sponsor: Washington Post

Sponsor: Columbia Union College

Sponsor: RCN

Sponsor: Takoma Park Street Festival

Sponsor:
Long & Foster Takoma Park / Robbi Kimball

Sponsor: Washington Adventist Hospital

Sponsor: WETA 90.9 FM

Takoma Zone
Locally powered, collectively inspired music

Chris Chandler & David Roe«
A two-ring musical circus

DC Labor Chorus
Union members and activists who just love to sing!

Jore and the Sudrabavots
Latvian and Lithuanian traditional Baltic songs

Macedonian Dance
Jamie Platt will teach to the music of Luk na Glavata

Jawbone«
Energetic harmonies from around the world

Smooth Kentucky«
A blend of bluegrass, funk and old-time country

Lea
Dynamic blend of folk, jazz, pop, gospel and soul

Joe Glazer and Joe Uehlein American labor songs, old and new

Silk Road Dance Ensemble
Dazzling dances and costumes from Silk Road cultures of the Middle East & Central Asia

Contradance
Susan Taylor will call to the dynamic music of Gypsy Meltdown

Sogo African Rhythm Ensemble«
Drumming and dance of West Africa

12:30
Candace Wolf«
Stories from around the world

2005 Emerging Artist Showcase
9bobNOTE,
Laura Baron,
Tom Dews,
Jim Heald,
David Lafleur,
Gregory Lygon,
Yikes McGee,
Kat Mills,
Ed O'Reilly,
Sookey Jump,
Transcendent Third

Iona
Celebrating 20 years performing high-energy traditional Pan-Celtic music

Gina deSimone«
Spicy mix of funk, blues & smoky folk guitar

1:45
Dulcie Taylor«
Southern vocal lilt with lyrical insight and pristine melodies

Oscar Brand with Billy Kemp« Traditional and original songs for over 60 years

Rhythm Workers Union
Amazing drummers beat rhythm & songs to promote peace

Swing Dance
Dance to the be-boppin' New Orleans beat of Barrel House Brawl

Lilo Gonzales & Family
Latin American folk songs

Chopteeth
Hip-shakin' Afrofunk orchestra

2:30 Michelle Swan«
Urban-acoustic singer-songwriter

Elizabeth LaPrelle and Family
Traditional Appalachian songs in authentic a cappella style

Halau O Na Hali'a
The ancient traditional dance & music of Hawaii

Salsa
Keith Givens will get your hips moving - Essencia Tropical provides that hot Latin beat

Frank Cassel«
The Banjo Man has been charming Takoma Park for 10 years

ilyAIMY
Last year's showcase winners struts their stuff! Progressive, percussive, acoustic mayhem

Shango Band
Reggae – from lovers-edged to true roots

Lori Kelley & Cletus Kennelly
Contemporary urban folk, melodic pop, beautiful harmonies and 12-string
guitar

A Bunch of Ballads«
Fascinating narrative songs sung by great ballad singers: Judy Cook, Molly Andrews, David Kleiman, Linda Rice-Johnston

In Process / Reverb«
In a rare appearance together, these African American a cappella singers blend jazz, gospel, rhythm & blues

Irish Dance
Sean Culkin teaches ceilhi dancing to the music of Jesse Winch & Friends

Bob Rychlik
The magic of overtone flutes

Carey Creed
Folk- and jazz-inspired music that invites you to dig deep

The Wayfarers
Alternative "folk" and country without a safety net

We're About Nine«
Striking 3-part harmonies, acoustic guitar & bass

Joe Hickerson
Vintage paleo-acoustic pre-plugged folksinger

Beltway Balalaika Ensemble
Festive Russian music to stir your soul!

FreeWaltz
Honeysuckle Rose – Liz Donaldson, Andrea Hoag & Paul Oorts

Joseph Sullivan & Karen Marshall«
American Indian inspired music, dance & storytelling

David A. Alberding
Percussive guitar & rich distinctive baritone

Ruthie & the Wranglers«
High-energy roots rock & Americana

Emma's Revolution
Pat Humphries & Sandy O
Activist songwriters with an uprising of truth and hope

The Jones Family
Family-spun folk music – with attitude

Latin American Folkloric Group
The joyous and colorful dance of Latin America

Klezmer
Jay McCrensky will teach and Machaya, a top Klezmer band, will provide music

Nana Malaya & the Nubian Dance Theatre
Brings the folklore of the African Diaspora alive

Joni Mitchell Tribute«
David Alberding,
Carey Creed,
Lori Kelley,
Cletus Kennelly,
Michelle Swan, Dulcie Taylor

« = this symbol indicates performances that will be signed for the deaf and hearing impaired.

Festival Roamers and Rovers: Throughout the Festival, artists will perform around the grounds.
Stage Coordinators: Roger Strouse, Scott Moore, Fred Stollnitz, Diana Friedman, Joyce DeVilbiss, Derek Hill, David Alberding

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