The Albuquerque Folk Festival – See Details for Schedule
Albuquerque Journal Theatre
Dance Workshops
| Time | Session | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Chinese Folk-Dance Performance | Albuquerque Chinese Folk-Dance Ensemble |
The Albuquerque Chinese Folk Dance Ensemble is a vibrant local dance troupe based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded… read more |
| 12:00 PM | The Art & Soul of Hawai’i Hula Workshop | Cindi Heffner, Ha`aheo O Hawai`i |
Come and learn the basic hand, foot, and body movements that gracefully entwine to tell stories of Hawaii’s history,… read more |
| 1:00 PM | Indian Classical and Folk Dance | Trupthi Panickor |
Indian classical dancing started around 200 BCE in India. Traditionally performed as an expressive drama-dance form,… read more |
| 2:00 PM | Intro to Capoeira | UCA Capoeira Girassol |
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art. A century and a half ago, it was a tool for liberation for the enslaved… read more |
| 3:00 PM | Intro to Samba | Evelyn Linzy |
Samba has been performed as a street dance at Carnaval, the pre-Lenten celebration, for almost 100 years. Many… read more |
Afternoon and Evening Performances
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Syd Masters and The Swing Riders |
Syd Masters is an American singer and songwriter of traditional western music. Born and raised in the woods and water… read more |
| 5:00 PM | The Kipsies |
Imagine living room conversations with your friends become melodies. The times you’ve cried and laughed with your… read more |
| 6:00 PM | Brad Kolodner & George Jackson |
George Jackson and Brad Kolodner are a fiddle and banjo duo whose music is deeply rooted in the Old Time tradition… read more |
| 7:00 PM | Blue Canyon Boys | The Blue Canyon Boys are one of the premier bluegrass bands of the Rocky Mountain region. Blending incredible brother-duet-style vocals and award winning instrumental proficiency, this energetic band drives audiences to their feet and leaves them with a smile. |
| 8:00 PM | Spencer & Rains ~ Lost Keys String Band |
Spencer & Rains ~ Lost Keys String Band are a family string band from Lawrence, KS. Headed by renowned fiddlers,… read more |
Bank of America Theatre
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Lasotras |
We are an Albuquerque-based musical group that has played together in different configurations for over 30 years. We… read more |
| 11:30 AM | ABQ Skeleton Crew |
ABOUT THE CREW ABQ Skeleton Crew is a six member band featuring luscious harmonies and an eclectic repertoire of tunes.… read more |
| 12:30 PM | Stepwise |
Stepwise is a high-energy Celtic Folk group featuring the swift rhythmic guitar playing of DADGAD-specialist Liam Lewis,… read more |
| 1:30 PM | Blue Canyon Boys | The Blue Canyon Boys are one of the premier bluegrass bands of the Rocky Mountain region. Blending incredible brother-duet-style vocals and award winning instrumental proficiency, this energetic band drives audiences to their feet and leaves them with a smile. |
| 2:30 PM | (Break) | |
| 3:30 PM | YC and the Moondance Kids |
Formed in 2019 out of Albuquerque’s vibrant local music scene, YC and the Moondance Kids (YCMK) have built a reputation… read more |
| 4:30 PM | Elliott & Janice Rogers |
The couple met in Austin in the 80’s and were in a popular back up band known as the Ramblers with Paul Sanchez on bass… read more |
| 5:30 PM | Vidrine Family Cajun Band |
The Vidrine Family Cajun Band features John, Jane, and Jo Vidrine playing French music of the South Louisiana prairies.… read more |
| 6:30 PM | Felix “Gato” Peralta & Lara Manzanares |
Felix “Gato” Peralta and Lara Manzanares are a powerful New Mexico-based duo whose music blends deep cultural roots… read more |
Courtyard Stage
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | ATC Stringband |
The ATC Varsity Stringband is a youth folk and bluegrass ensemble from the Academy for Technology & the Classics (… read more |
| 11:00 AM | Janice Belflower & Friends |
Janice Belflower & Friends is a folk-Americana band based in Albuquerque, NM, blending heartfelt storytelling with… read more |
| 12:00 PM | Central Avenue String Band |
The Central Avenue String Band is a dynamic ensemble dedicated to the authentic sounds of Old Time fiddle music. With… read more |
| 1:00 PM | Nuages du Desert |
Nuages du Desert (clouds of the desert) is a seven piece band from Durango CO. They have been together since 2019… read more |
| 2:00 PM | Classic Country Sing Along: Hank, Loretta, Patsy & Lefty | Join Dan Matthews and OK Boomer in a sing-along featuring your favorite classic country tunes. |
| 3:00 PM | Tios Mios |
Tíos Míos is Sones del Rio & SW Fiddle Tunes performed by Kateri Lopez & Rosie Hutchinson. Born and raised in… read more |
| 4:00 PM | Brad Kolodner & George Jackson |
George Jackson and Brad Kolodner are a fiddle and banjo duo whose music is deeply rooted in the Old Time tradition… read more |
| 5:00 PM | Snorty Horse |
Snorty Horse is Erika Gerety, Mike Fraser, Dave Para and Tenley Fraser; four friends playing traditional, old-time, and… read more |
| 6:00 PM | Stepwise |
Stepwise is a high-energy Celtic Folk group featuring the swift rhythmic guitar playing of DADGAD-specialist Liam Lewis,… read more |
Welcome Tent
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Shaggy Peak Social Club |
Hailing from the southernmost peaks of the Rocky Mountains, Shaggy Peak Social Club came to be as an eclectic mix of… read more |
| 11:00 AM | Wandering the Burren |
Wandering the Burren explores the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Brittany, and Spain. Its six… read more |
| 12:00 PM | Sandia Mountain Dulcimers |
Dulcimers: Sweet Sounds of History! Mountain Dulcimers have earned a place in our American musical heritage. For… read more |
| 1:00 PM | Apple Mountain Strings & Things |
Apple Mountain Strings & Things (AMS&T) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1996 to promote folk music… read more |
| 2:00 PM | Dram Session | Dram Session is a Scottish band based in the Albuquerque area. We perform traditional Scottish music for dancers and at local festivals. Our music includes modern and very old Scottish jigs, reels, strathspeys, and waltzes, on instruments typically played with Scottish music. |
| 3:00 PM | High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band |
HIGH DEZERT KLEZMER & JUDAIC BAND, is a popular professional concert and simcha ensemble that has been performing… read more |
| 4:00 PM | Celtic Singers | The Celtic Singers of New Mexico is a no-audition community group dedicated to preserving and performing traditional Celtic (Scottish, Irish, Welsh and more) folk songs. |
