KERRVILLE
FOLK FESTIVAL BOOKS A BANNER 35TH YEAR!
KERRVILLE,
Texas - - - The Kerrville Folk Festival at Quiet Valley
Ranch, nine miles South of the Texas Hill Country resort
community of Kerrville, has announced an exciting 2006
festival schedule worthy of it’s historic 35th
year celebration. Once again this legendary songwriter’s
festival will run for 18 straight days, from Thursday, May
25 through Sunday, June 11, 2006.
This
year’s talent-packed lineup includes Kerrville Folk
Festival newcomers such as Charlie
A'Court and Matt Andersen on May 26th, as
well as The Lucky Tomblin Band and Taxi Chain on June 3rd.
There’s also an impressive list of artists returning after
a long hiatus, including - among others - Dar Williams (June
4th), Guy Clark (May 28th), Carolyn
Hester (June 9th) and a reunion of the Asylum
Street Spankers (May 25th).
Of
course the talent doesn’t stop there… the Kerrville Folk
Festival will once again present audience favorites such as
Ruthie Foster (June 2nd), Terri
Hendrix (May 27th), Trout Fishing in
America (June 10th) and Butch Hancock (May 28th)
along with dozens of other renowned artists.
As
usual, the 2006 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition
for emerging songwriters will be held on the first Saturday
and Sunday of the festival (May 27th and 28th),
from noon to 3:00 pm. From
the 800 entries, 32 finalists will be selected to
perform in this prestigious annual competition, hosted by
Steve Gillette.
Held
each year since 1972, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the
longest continuously running festival of its kind in
North America
. Over the years
it has become known internationally as a Mecca for singer
songwriters of varying musical styles… a place where those
just beginning to develop their skills have the opportunity
to play their music along side those who are masters.
Emerging songwriters as well as teachers are drawn to the
festival’s many learning opportunities, such as the 26th
Annual
Songwriters
School
, the Roots / Blues Guitar Workshop, harmonica workshop and
the 5th Annual Professional Development Program
for Teachers, to name just a few.
There’s
truly something for everyone at this festival, from camping,
campfire jam sessions, concerts and activities for kids,
Hill Country bike rides and canoe trips on the Guadalupe to
Sunday Folk Song Services and much more. This is one musical
celebration that must
not be missed! Festival information and tickets are on sale
now at www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com
or by calling Ticketweb at (866) 468-7621.
Happy 35th Birthday,
Kerrville
!
Hi resolution photos of selected
festival performers, along with press credential request
form, and copies of all press releases are available at www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com/media.htm.
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