| Bumbershoot 2012 | Sept 1-3 |
| Seattle’s music and arts festival, held every year over the Labor Day Weekend, at the Seattle Center.
Since 1971, Bumbershoot has drawn artists representing the best in music, film, comedy, spoken word, dance, theatre,
performance, and visual arts. Details available at
bumbershoot.org.
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| Sisters Folk Festival | Sept 7-9 |
| Held in Village Green Park and other venues in Sisters. Artists include James McMurtry,
John Jorgenson Quintet, Mary Gauthier, and many others. Includes emerging artists’ stage and
Dave Cartre Memorial Songwriting Contest, and drawings for a Breedlove Guitar and a Deering Banjo.
Full details available at
www.sistersfolkfestival.org/sff.php.
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| Wine Country Ukulele Festival | Sept 7-9 |
| Starts with free show Friday night with Fred & Lynn Sokolow, workshops all day
Saturday and Sunday, and a sing-along jam Saturday night! Full info at:
winecountryukefest.com.
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| Sebastopol Cajun Zydeco Festival | Sept 8 |
| Held in lush Ives Park in downtown Sebastopol from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This year features Lynn August, Lynn August, Jr. and special guests. More information available at
www.winecountrycajun.com.
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| Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention | Sept 12-16 |
| Held at various venues in Berkeley (Freight & Salvage, Ashkenaz, Public Library,
Morrison Hall). Advanced registration HIGHLY recommended; some will sell out. Artists include Thomas Maupin,
Daniel Rothwell & Co., Rafe & Clelia, Stefanini and more. Details available at
www.berkeleyoldtimemusic.org.
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| American River Music Festival | Sept 14-16 |
| A celebration of music and moving water, this festival is held on the banks of the beautiful
South Fork of the American River, in the Gold Country east of Sacramento, in Coloma. Artists include Birds of
Chicago, Wheeler Bros., Tony Furtado, Joe Craven Trio, Poorman’s Whiskey and so much more. Activities
include a whitewater river trip and a guided hike on the river. More information available at:
http://www.americanrivermusic.org/festival.php.
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| Burning Uke X Campout | Sept 20-22 |
| Little Basin Campground, Boulder Creek. Price: $80 for entire weekend
(includes most meals) (Thursday through Sunday). Campsite includes showers, flushing toilets,
full kitchen, campsites, etc. Ukulele and other music workshops all day
Friday and Saturday, with a special sing-along on Sunday morning led by Rick Zeek and Rhan Wilson.
For all details and more info, contact:
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| Harvest Festival of Dulcimers | Sept 22 |
| Sponsored by the Southern California Dulcimer Heritage. This festival is for hammered and
mountain dulcimers. Guest artists this year include Andy Young (Hammered Dulcimer) and Aaron O’Rourke
(Mountain Dulcimer). Concerts and workshops on Saturday, now held in Culver City (Culver Palms United
Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230). Full information at
www.scdh.org.
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| 8th Annual Humboldt Hills | Sept 22 |
| Hoedown Fest
Held at Mateel Community Center in Redway. Local, regional and world-renowned performers on two stages,
along with copious jamming opportunities and much more. This year: Hellbound Glory, Pine Box Boys,
Three Times Bad and Cash’d Out (Tribute to Johnny Cash). See
www.mateel.org/hoedown.html
for details.
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| Russian River Jazz & Blues Fest | Sept 22-23 |
| Held at Johnson’s Beach, Guerneville, CA. Headliners include
Tower of Power, George Benson, George Thorogood and more. Details at
www.omegaevents.com/russianriver.
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| Hardly Strictly Bluegrass | Oct 5-7 |
| San Francisco’s annual extravaganza, held at the Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park.
All events are FREE! Many, many artists, including Nick Lowe, the Soul Rebels, Patti Smith, the Lumineers and MORE.
Full information at:
www.strictlybluegrass.com.
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| Pacific Gospel Music Association Fall Gospel Retreat Weekend | Oct 25-27 |
| Held at the Valley River Inn, Eugene, OR. Contact the organization (PGMA) at
541-554-4035 or
www.pacificgospel.org.
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| Women Making Music Camp | Oct. 26-28 |
| Held at Enchanted Hills in Napa. Info at
www.womamu.org or contact Sue Dolf at
or
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| El Cerrito Free Folk Festival | TBA |
| The El Cerrito Free Folk Festival will be on hiatus this year, as the committee was
unable to secure a suitable venue.
Work is underway to secure a great site for the 2013 El Cerrito Free Festival.
New information, as it becomes available,
will be posted at
www.elcerritofolkfest.org,
on the Harmony e‑mail list and on the El Cerrito Free Folk Festival
Facebook page.
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