Mr. Wiggles
Richmond singer, producer, inventor of the “fatback sound,” “King of Richmond” and rhythm and blues pioneer, August “Mr. Wiggles” Moon will share his recollections on Virginia’s musical history and his experiences in the music industry.
Archives: 2009
Aubrey Ghent
Aubrey Ghent Third generation lap steel guitar master Aubrey Ghent is one of the country’s most exciting players of “sacred steel,” a music that originated in House of God churches 75 years ago.
Folk Festival ’09 Music Schedule
The Folk Festival is getting closer, so it’s time to start planning who you’re going to see and when. Take a look at this year’s lineup and schedule…
Folk Festival ’09 Food Vendors
Want to know what kind of food to expect at the Folk Festival? Take a look at this year’s vendors.
Folk Festival ’09 Parking Information
One of the first things people think about when it comes to giant festivals is “Ugh, but what about parking?” Fear not! We’ve got it all broken down for you.
Folky fun for the whole fam
It’s almost Richmond Folk Festival time, kids, and you are probably wondering what fun is to be had by the actual kids, not just you big folk-lovers. Take a look what the folks in charge have in store for you…
North Bear
While firmly rooted in Plains tradition, the music of North Bear also represents an exciting new direction in American Indian tradition.
Paul Williams & The Victory Trio
Born and raised in eastern Tennessee, Paul Williams was a bluegrass music pioneer, whose career blossomed during the music’s formative years following World War II. After a 30-year hiatus from full-time touring, but not from music, Williams formed the Victory Trio to promote bluegrass gospel music on a national level.
Phil Wiggins and Corey Harris
Bring on the blues with Phil Wiggins and Corey Harris from Takoma Park, Maryland and Charlottesville, Virginia. It’s a blues lovers dream to have these two amazing bluesmen sharing the stage, joining harmonica, guitar and passionate singing to present acoustic blues from the Piedmont to the Mississippi Delta.
Debashish Bhattacharya
Debashish Bhattacharya, a virtuoso and innovator of Indian slide guitar playing, performs deeply meditative ragas as well as lighting-fast, intricate slide work on his hand crafted 22-stringed guitars.
