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CTV News
08-08-2025
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What to know about Edmonton's 46th annual Folk Fest
The rain wasn't enough to dampen excitement for the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, which begins Thursday. This weekend marks the 46th-annual Edmonton Folk Music Festival, the city's not-for-profit live music event dedicated to bringing in the best of folk music from around the world. The festival runs from Aug. 7 to 10 at Gallagher Park and features artists like AHI, John Butler, Mt. Joy, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and many, many, many more. It runs rain or shine – and there may be a bit of rain this weekend. While tickets are now sold out, it's worth noting for those not attending that the curb lanes in both directions between 92 Street and 95 Street will be closed for pedestrian safety. For those attending, or who are just curious, here are some other details about how to get to Folk Fest. Parking Festival officials released a traffic advisory recommending that Folk Fest attendees should take public transit or arrange for a pick-up and drop-off in the designated area on 97 Avenue just outside the main gate. There is no parking on festival grounds, and Tag & Tow will be in 'full effect' throughout Cloverdale. Parking restrictions are also in place in Strathearn and Bonnie Doon. Edmontonians who bike to the festival can lock up behind the Muttart Conservatory. There is free parking available at Davies Transit Centre, which is a short LRT ride from the festival. For those who don't want to worry about driving at all, Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is increasing its ride frequency for Valley Line Southeast the entire weekend to help get festivalgoers to and from safely. Here's the Valley Line schedule: Thursday and Friday: From beginning of service to 6:30 p.m., frequency will continue normally. After 6:30 p.m., trains will run every 10 minutes. Saturday: Trains run every 10 minutes all day. Sunday: From the beginning of service to 2:30 p.m., trains will run at normal Sunday frequency of every 15 minutes. From 2:30 p.m. to the end of service, trains will run every 10 minutes. Regular transit fares apply, and you're encouraged to buy tickets or get your Arc card sorted out in advance. Arc passes are also available for three days if you're planning to only use ETS for the festival. Traffic and construction The Low Level Bridge rehabilitation is underway and will impact travel in and out of downtown. The southbound bridge is currently closed to everyone. If you're leaving downtown, continue south using the northbound Low Level Bridge. If you're entering, you'll hit a detour using the James MacDonald and 98 Avenue Bridge. Pets and Animals They're not allowed at Folk Fest with the exception of service animals. More details can be found on the official website for Folk Fest.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Indie rock band surprises young patients with mini-concert at Mass. hospital
After playing the Newport Folk Festival this past weekend, Mt. Joy made a pitstop in Boston to perform for young hospital patients. The indie rock band surprised patients, families and staff at Mass General Brigham for Children with a miniature concert on Monday evening, July 28. The band — consisting of vocalist Matt Quinn, guitarist Sam Cooper, drummer Sotiris Eliopoulos, keyboardist Jackie Miclau and bassist Michael Byrnes — played several songs including 'Highway Queen.' The visit was made possible by the nonprofit Family Reach. The organization works with Mass General Cancer Center to support patients facing the financial challenges of cancer treatment. More boston Harvard hands over employee ID verification info after Trump subpoena Revere appoints interim chief to full-time position; first female chief in county Mass. Reps. Pressley, Lynch and Moulton lead call for end to trash strike Harvard is open to paying $500 million to settle with Trump admin, NYT reports More than 2K homes planned as part of massive development near Alewife Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Green River Festival returns to Greenfield with world-class music lineup
GREENFIELD — It might not be Coachella, Lollapalooza, or Bonnaroo, but as music fests go in the area, it's 'tops.' This weekend's 39th Green River Festival — named one of '50 essential summer music festivals by The New York Times — offers a world-class lineup of over 40 acts on four stages, some of the best in local food, beer and wine, handmade crafts at The Makers Market, and a wide array of kid's activities. It all begins on Friday, June 20, for three days on the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield. 'We are a world class music festival with a laid-back atmosphere,' said festival director John Sanders in an interview with The Republican. This year's headliners on the Main Stage — among a mix of indie, rock, Americana, international stars, funk, reggae, pop and more — are Mt. Joy on Friday, Courtney Barnett on Saturday, and Waxahatchee on Sunday. The Philadelphia and Los Angeles-based band Mt. Joy has made their mark with three acclaimed albums over the past six years, featuring multiple singles that have gone No. 1 on 'Triple A' radio stations and amassed millions of Spotify streams. A deft lyricist and virtuosic guitarist, Courtney Barnett is an emblem of millennial wit and one of Australia's most successful musical exports. Garnering a coveted Best New Artist Grammy nomination and numerous other accolades, her 2015 debut album 'Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit' is considered as a generational classic. Katie Crutchfield, who performs under the moniker Waxahatchee, is one of the hardest working singer-songwriters in the game. While her sound has evolved from lo-fi folk to lush alt-tinged country over six critically acclaimed albums, her voice has always remained the same: honest and close, poetic with Southern lilting. On her 2024 Grammy-nominated album,' Tigers Blood,' Crutchfield emerges as a powerhouse – with NPR writing 'Some of these songs sound ready to run, bursting from the traps; others take their ease with intoxicating beauty.' The three headliners will be joined over several days on the Main Stage, Dean's Bean Stage, Back Porch Stage and Round House Stage by MJ Lenderman & The Wind, Kevin Morby, Danielle Ponder, La Lom, Kabaka Pyramid, BALTHVS, Ocie Elliott, Kathleen Edwards, FutureBirds, Illuminati Hotties, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge, Torres, Reyna Tropical, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Leyla McCalla, Thee Sinseers, The Altons, Chaparelle, Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp, Merce Lemon, Jeremie Albino, Chicha Libre, Stephen Kellogg, Thus Love, Dogpark, Olive Klug, Truman Sinclair, Coral Moons, Funky Dawgz Brass Band, Mark Mulcahy, Winterpills, Ali McGuirk, Maison Electronique, Kimaya Diggs, Matt Hebert & The Lonesome Brothers, The GrownUp Noise, bobbie, All Feels, Lost Film, Silvie's Okay and The Gaslight Tinkers. Many food trucks rolling onto the fairgrounds will be offering everything from ethnic specialties to everyday treats such as hamburgers, French fries, hot dogs and more. Serving up a big menu to choose from, food trucks include Anon's Thai Cuisine, All Things Maple, Binge BBQ, Berrysweets, Broccoli Bar, Crooked Stick Pops, Dean's Beans Organic Coffee, Divided Pie, Fancheezical, Ginger Love Cafe, Hometown Poke and Bubble Tea, La Veracruzana, LemoNates, Macho Taco, Mach's Woodfired Pizza, Miso Toh Kome, P'Frogi, Pinky Toe Chai, Riff's, Roadhouse Grille, Rough Cop, Shree's Kitchen, The Skinny Pancake, Ting Ting Dumplings, Twin Beaks Fried Chicken, Wake the Dead Donuts, and Yahso Jamaican Food Truck. There also will be plenty of cooling libations on tap at this year's festival with many beverage stations to meet the needs of festivalgoers. 'We listened to the feedback last year that we weren't pouring enough local beers. So, this year we are partnering with six local breweries within a 40-mile radius of the festival,' Sanders said, adding that among the breweries on hand will be Amherst Brewing, Leadfoot Brewing and Berkshire Brewing. 'In fact, Amherst Brewing will be selling a special edition beer at our festival that they are calling Green River IPA.' Wine and hard seltzers, nonalcoholic beers and Polar seltzers, as well as soda and other cooling concoctions are also on tap. You can sit and rest with your food and drink, or carry it with you for a shopping extravaganza in the Maker's Market presented by Hope & Feathers Framing and Printing, now located in barns on the fairgrounds. Shoppers will find unique gemstone jewelry, authentic Mexican leather goods, hand-printed T-shirts, creative beadwork, handblown glass art, wild tie-dyes, upcycled clothing, handmade pottery, colorful stickers, and more. You can also add to your day's attire with flower crowns, hair braiding, face painting, and henna body art. And for some extra relaxation after dancing all day, you can sign up for a massage session. 'Our festival is reflective of the entire community of western Massachusetts, and it is our goal to make everyone welcome,' Sanders said. While youngsters attending the festival may find plenty of music to their liking and dance the day away, the newly-expanded Green River Festival Kidway will provide a haven for children of all ages with fun activities and entertainment for the entire family. Late morning and early afternoon performances on Saturday include Mister G and the Cactus Head Puppets, while Sunday will feature Little Roots and Tanglewood Marionettes. The Art Garden's tent and barn are filled with free activities for festivalgoers to create, explore, play, and make art. Art Garden volunteers have spent weeks preparing repurposed materials for creative reuse, including thousands of cardboard creatures for people to paint and carry in the Green River Parade. This year's Green River Festival Parade will be led by Funky Dawgs Brass Band and will also feature puppets from Cheli Mennella of Source Studios. All are welcome to join the parade — and those that wish to should plan to meet at the Art Garden at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Gates open at 3 p.m. on Friday with music playing from 4-10:30 p.m. On Saturday, gates open at 11 a.m., with the music playing from noon-10:30 p.m., and on Sunday, gates open at 11 a.m. with the music playing from noon-8:30 p.m. Tickets, available in advance on the Green River Festival website, start at $99.99 plus fees for a one-day pass. Two-day passes are available at $154.99 and a three-day pass is $199.99. Kids 12 and under are free, with two allowed per paid adult admission. Advance tickets can only be ordered until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday night, June 19. After that, tickets will only be available at the door, priced at $110 for one day, $165 for two-day and $225 for three-day passes. Additional fees will be applied at the door for credit card sales. VIP upgrades are also available. Three-day teen passes with proof of age required upon entry (photocopy of a birth certificate, passport or other form of age identification) are available for $99.99. On-site parking tickets are nearly sold out; however, the Town of Greenfield is waving all parking fees on street and in municipal lots. Free shuttle buses are available from Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center on 289 Main St. in the center of Greenfield. Shuttles run on Friday from 2 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Franklin County Fairgrounds is located at 89 Wisdom Way in Greenfield. For more information visit or their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information. Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Live Wire: Four under-the-radar acts not to miss at Green River Festival
Like most multi-day festivals with multiple stages, the Green River Festival promises a wide and diverse array of music for fans of all tastes and ages. This year's Green River Festival (to be held June 20-22 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield) certainly has plenty of punch simply based on the main acts, including Mt. Joy, Courtney Barnett and Waxahatchee. Well-known local acts such as Winterpills, Mark Mulcahy and Kimaya Diggs will also certainly get plenty of attention. Of course, many people go mainly to see those headliners and a few other favorite acts, but some of the lesser-known acts who play earlier in the day shouldn't be ignored. Of course, no one can see every artist, but if you're there to spend the entire day enjoying a wide spectrum of music, here are four earlyish acts worth checking out if your schedule allows. Fueled by the vocals of singer Carly Kraft, Coral Moons formed in Boston but has since transplanted themselves to Rochester, New York. While the combo is generically described as indie pop, their sound can wander into soul, hard rock and add tastes of several other genres). The quartet gained notoriety in 2020 when it was nominated for two Boston Music Awards: Alt/indie Artist of the Year and Video of the Year. Leyla McCalla offers a true smorgasbord of sonic delicacies. Not only is she a multi-instrumentalist, but she also sings in three languages: English, French and Haitian Creole. Her music also draws on her blended heritage of her native Haiti and adopted home of New Orleans, rendering a mélange of sounds that include everything from rootsy rhythms to delicate melodies to a soulful center. An alumna of the Grammy award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, McCalla also collaborated with Rhiannon Giddens, Amythyst Kiah, and Allison Russell on 'Songs of Our Native Daughters' in 2019. The album looked at America's history of slavery, racism, and misogyny from a modern Black female perspective Bowers might be playing an early slot this year, but it's probably a good guess that it won't be long before she's headlining festivals. While Bowers first grabbed the public's attention via social media videos of her playing guitar during the pandemic, she has skyrocketed since then and recently won Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards and made her Grand Ole Opry debut on her 18th birthday. She also made her late-night television debut on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and was featured on 'CBS Mornings' last August and hasn't seemed to stop since. While originally a fan of Slash of Guns N' Roses, Bowers became mesmerized by B.B. King at age 13 and that changed everything. She brings a combination of rock sensibilities, funky rhythms and soulful hues to her playing. If you want to get in a groovy mood early on Saturday, you'd better show up for one of the day's first acts: Funky Dawgz Brass Band. Weaving a cheerful tapestry of hip hop and funk into both their original songs and modern hits, Funky Dawgs are a perfect match for the Dean's Bean's Stage as they bring as much energy as the strongest cup of coffee. The Connecticut-based combo has shared the stage with such musical luminaries as Dispatch, Tower of Power, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and Galactic, among many others. For more information about the Green River Festival and to purchase tickets, visit the festival's website at Read the original article on MassLive.
CTV News
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Dust off your tarps: Edmonton Folk Music Fest tickets go on sale Saturday morning
Tickets for one of Edmonton's biggest and most iconic festivals go on sale Saturday morning. Edmonton Folk Music Festival will be bringing big acts like The Roots, Mt. Joy and Serena Ryder to Gallagher Park for its 45th year. Weekend tickets for adults go for $234 while single day passes range from $109-$115. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m.—and they do sell quickly. About 25,000 people set up their tarps and lawn chairs on the hill to watch acts and hear music from all over the world. Festival organizers said that 60 per cent of the 2025 performers are new to Edmonton. More food vendors are anticipated, as well as more shade and accessibility tents. The festival runs from Aug. 7-10.
