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17th Annual
Delmarva Folk Festival
October 3-4, 2008 |
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| Schedule of Performances (subject
to change) |
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Friday, Oct. 3
2008 Delmarva Folk Hero Contest (details
here) |
7:00 - 7:15 - Bad Wheel Jonny trio (Host)
7:15 - 7:45 - Lori Citro
7:45 - 8:15 - Mike Roots
8:15 - 8:45 - Brian Kendig
8:45 - 9:15 - Sarah Flynn
9:15 - 9:45 - Greg Shupe
9:45 - 10:30 - Bad Wheel Jonny and the Broke Spokes
(Host)
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The Schedule
Last year's Folk Hero contest Winner, Bad Wheel Jonny,
will host the evening. He'll start with a 15 minute
set to welcome the crowd. Then each of the Finalists
will get a 30 minute set. Then, Bad Wheel Jonny will
come back on the stage for about 45 minutes to give
us time to tabulate the votes so we can announce the
winner! |
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Finalist:
Lori Citro
Lori has gained popularity in the Wilmington area at
a whole host of venues. She has a bluesy/pop style,
performing original songs on piano and singing with
a powerful, emotional voice.
http://www.myspace.com/loricitro |
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Finalist:
Mike Roots
Mike has performed at a number of Friends of Folk
events, and can be seen at local venues and open mics
showcasing his unique brand of aggressive folk singer-songwriter
style. http://www.myspace.com/mikeroots |
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Finalist:
Brian Kendig
Brian is a solid performer who has been honing his craft
for 25 plus years. From solo work to duos and trios,
4 and 5 piece bands, he has roots deep in country, bluegrass,
folk, Rock and roll and the blues. Brian is a songwriter
of many styles and flavors with versatile vocals to
get the point across. http://www.myspace.com/briankendig |
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Finalist:
Sarah Flynn
Our youngest Finalist, Sarah is a student at the University
of Delaware, and impressed our July voters with her
solid songwriting and a voice reminiscent of Dar Williams.
I think there must be something in the genes, because
her dad is Delaware singer-songwriter John Flynn. http://www.myspace.com/sarahflynnmusic |
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Finalist:
Greg Shupe
Greg Shupe has been performing around the US, Australia,
New Zealand, Great Britain and the Caribbean since his
college days. He has an eclectic repertoire of folk,
blues, country, gospel, bluegrass, traditional, swing,
political, and humorous songs from around the country
and the world. He also writes and performs his own songs,
several of which are featured on the new CD - Midnight
Train. http://www.gregshupe.com/ |
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Host:
Bad Wheel Jonny and the Broke Spokes
Bad Wheel was the winner of the Delmarva Folk Hero contest
last year, and we’ve brought him back for several
events since them. In what we hope will become a new
tradition, we’ve asked him to host the Friday
evening contest this year, delivering a set of his blues
and old-time songs, providing us time to tally the votes
so we can announce the winner.
http://www.myspace.com/badwheeljonny
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| Saturday, Oct. 4
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12:00
noon -- Butch Zito & Teri Dobra
1:00 pm -- Chapel Street Junction
2:00 pm -- Kevin Burke & Cal Scott
3:00 pm -- Delmarva Folk Hero Contest Winner: MIKE ROOTS!!!!
4:00 pm -- Hoots & Hellmouth - on the Kids Stage!
5:00 pm -- Nothin' But Trouble
6:00 pm -- Kate Klim
7:00 pm -- Christine Havrilla Trio
8:00 pm -- Ernie Hawkins
9:00 pm -- Hoots & Hellmouth
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| The Performers!! |
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Hoots
& Hellmouth
the wild guys from the Philly area will close out our
Saturday night event with an exciting set that will
blend gospel, bluegrass, Folk, jam band, and blues.
They use stomp boards for percussion, and I will challenge
you to watch their set and not be inspired to get up
and want to stomp along with them. They’ll also
be doing a fun family-oriented set at 4pm out by the
Kids Tent.
See video
here |
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Ernie
Hawkins
a master of blues and ragtime guitar (a la Rev. Gary
Davis), Ernie Hawkins has put out over a dozen instructional
DVDs on the technique. I guarantee you’ll have
one of those “how-do-his-fingers-do-that”
moments while watching him.
In addition, if you’re an emerging guitarist
yourself, you’ll be able to participate in a
workshop with Ernie
for just $15 at 4pm. What a great opportunity to learn
a old/new guitar technique from a true master. Bring
your own guitar, and sign
up in advance – space will be limited.
See
this Video Clip from YouTube
Note: Ernie Hawkins performance is partially supported
by a grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour,
a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endowments;
the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council
on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable
Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.
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Nothin'
But Trouble
This local blues band is going places. Their electric
blues sets are second-to-none, featuring Joey Fulkerson,
formerly of the Hurricanes, and former sideman for
Chubby Checker. He’s joined by Greg Haughey
on bass (formerly of the SuperTonics), Chris McAffee
on Guitar and Billy Meyers on Drums.
Last year they won the Baltimore Blues Challenge
and went to Memphis this past January to compete in
the International Blues Challenge, and they’re
going back next year, since they’ve already
won sponsorship by the Blues Society of Western Pennsylvania!
You’ve got to check out their very timely latest
song, “Joe Biden Blues” on their myspace
page.
Hear a sample.
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Kevin
Burke & Cal Scott
Kevin Burke is recognized as a master of Celtic Fiddle
– originally from the UK but now living in Oregon,
he has performed and recorded solo, in various duos,
as well as with the Bothy Band, Patrick Street, Open
House, and in a trio call the Celtic Fiddle Festival.
He’ll play with guitarist Cal Scott to provide
a journey through Celtic music’s finest
A video for
your enjoyment here. |
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Christine
Havrilla Trio
Christine calls her own music NeofundadelicFolkpoptwangrock,
which is right in line with our festival’s genre-blending
proclivities. She’s a great guitarist, writes
passionate songs, and has a voice with depth and range.
She’ll be accompanied by a few of her friends
who supply ample harmonies, and some extra Folk/blues
seasoning.
Video available
here |
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Kate
Klim
Kate is a delightful young pianist, vocalist and songwriter
who has consistently blown us away every time we’ve
had the pleasure of seeing her. Her songwriting shows
depth and creativity, whether she’s singing about
the co-dependent relationship between Guippetto and
Pinocchio, New Year’s resolutions, or personal
empowerment.
See a Video
here. |
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Chapel
Street Junction
These guys were also finalists at last year’s
Delmarva Folk Hero Contest, and they’re always
a hoot to have around. They do a variety of bluegrass
and old-time music, with a few Celtic numbers thrown
in for good measure. They blew everybody away last year
with their pumped-up, bluegrass-tinged cover of the
Beatles’ “Ticket to Ride”.
Hear music
samples here. |
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Butch
Zito & Teri Dobra
We’re bringing back Butch and Teri this year –
they were finalists in last year’s Delmarva Folk
Hero contest, and they serve up a great variety of Folk,
old-time, and bluegrassy kind of numbers, with great
harmonies.
Hear music
samples here.
See a Video
here. |
The gates will open at 3pm on Friday October 3th. Only
vendors and volunteers will be permitted on site before
3pm.
The gates will open at 8am on Saturday October 4th. Only
vendors and volunteers will be permitted on site before
that time.
See our past Line-ups.
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Please note that musicians lead complicated lives. This
line-up may change at any time. |
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