The Sisters Folk Festival is busy filling the bill for the 2014 festival, scheduled for September 5-7. “We’ve got about a third of the festival booked, and we’re eager to let folks know who’s coming so far,” said Festival Board Chair Jim Cornelius. “We’re pretty excited about it, we’ve already booked some performers we’ve always wanted to bring here.”
After a three-year hiatus, The Duhks are back on the road to perform old-time, jazz, Celtic folk and punk. They’ll be in town for the festival – a real opportunity for fans who enjoy different threads of music blended into an irresistible sound that simultaneously feels both traditional and modern.
Bluesman and songwriter Eric Bibb offers a musical experience that touches the spirit. “We’ve wanted Eric Bibb at the Sisters Folk Festival for years, and we’re finally making it happen,” said Cornelius. “That’s a personal highlight for me, and we know he’s going to connect in a big way.”
The festival will present a strong lineup of bands. The Ruth Moody Band, led by the soprano voice of the Wailin’ Jenny’s, will deliver heartfelt, sensual songs, while The Brothers Comatose will keep the joint rocking. The East Tennessee-based band The Black Lillies perform their breakneck, brazen and beautiful brand of alt-country. The Caravan of Thieves deliver gypsy-flavored songwriting with a high-intensity live show, while Paper Bird, hailing from Colorado, will play its joyful blend of indie folk, roots and Americana with a unique combination of a dynamic rhythm section intertwined with effortless and flowing harmonies.
The festival continues to be a favorite venue for songwriters. Returning to the lineup is the immensely talented entertainer – and 2013 Encore Artist – Steve Poltz, who thrilled the festival audience last year by crowd-surfing, and packing every venue he performed. “Steve was kind of the buzz of the Festival last year, but a lot of folks missed the chance to catch him,” says Cornelius. “We heard you. He’s coming back. Don’t miss him this time.”
Award-winning singer-songwriters Sam Baker, David Francey, Sara Hickman, and Cahalen Morrison and Eli West will all play the Festival and teach at the Americana Song Academy, held at Caldera September 2-5. The Canadian brother-sister duo of Qristina and Quinn Bachand are a recent booking. They quickly emerged at the top of the international Celtic music world, winning 2010 Top Traditional Group and 2011 Top Duo at the Irish Music Awards.
The early-bird Sisters Folk Festival All-Event passes are $95 until March 1, when they go up to the regular price of $120. The festival sold out in 2012 and 2013, and organizers encourage folks to get their tickets while they last.
“The Festival will be presented similarly to last year, although we plan to increase our capacity by adding performances at both FivePine and The Belfry to host music all weekend,” says Brad Tisdel, executive director.
www.sistersfolkfestival.org, 541-549-4979.
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