PERFORMANCES
We have an amazing line-up of performers this year with several favorites from years past as well as great new additions in genres ranging from folk and bluegrass to soul and hip-hop.
Here’s the anticipated line-up (remember, of course, that the festival is a free-flow event with nothing set in stone, so plan to come for the whole weekend so you don’t miss a favorite if there are any changes!):
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29th
6p Open Mic Opportunity–first-comers for 10- minute performance slots
7p Chela (Folk, Hip-Hop–NC, NY)
7:30p Rench (Country, Hip-Hop, NY, WI)
8:15p Jasme Kelly (Folk, Jazz–NC)
9p Keith Otterson (Folk–KY)
9:45p Sacred Fire Dance
10p Film Festival
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th
Early Set
11a Alanna (Folk–KY)
12p Paula Lark (Rhythms & Storytelling–SE)
1p Randy Wilson (Folk, Old Time,
Storytelling–KY)
2p bell hooks (Healing & Love–KY)
Evening Set
5p Children’s Parade & Workshop Lessons
5:30p Charles Miller & Katherine Gardette (Drums–KY)
6p Mud Pi (Folk, Rock–KY)
7p Ron Short & Band (Old Time,
Bluegrass–VA)
8p Mitch Barrett (Folk, StoryTelling–KY)
9p Kyrai Antares
9:30p Billy Blues (Blues–KY)
10:30p M.U.G.A.B.E.E. (Hip Hop, Jazz, Spoken
Word, Rhythm/Blues, and Soul–MS)
Late Set
11:30p Chela (Folk, Hip-Hop–NC/NY)
12:15a Natrone (Country, Funk, Soul–KY)
1a OJA (Soul, Dub, Hip Hop–NY)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31st
10a Appalachian Summit (all performers
invited to join!)
12p Closing Circle
