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| Brother Sun -
Three national-touring headliners, Greg Greenway, Joe Jencks,
and Pat Wictor,
have combined their considerable talents into Brother Sun,
and taken the acoustic concert world by storm. Fusing folk, Americana, blues, pop, jazz, rock, and a cappella singing, the trio's rich
blend of voices is an explosion of musical diversity and harmony. Their supremely-crafted performances are supported by guitar,
slide guitar, bouzouki and piano. They are the cream of the acoustic crop.
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Cliff Eberhardt -
Cliff carries the torch for traditional and contemporary folk music. His guitar playing, singing, and original folk songs and blues make for
a compelling, thought-filled, emotional roller coaster of a concert. He writes great melodies with clever lyrical twists, and his guitar work
is absolutely wonderful. Cliff is renowned his work with Richie Havens and Melanie, as a studio musician, as a moving force in NYC's second
folk music revival, and as the voice in Chevy's "Heartbeat of America" ad campaign.
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| Jacob Johnson -
Jacob is a one-of-a-kind acoustic virtuoso, blending dozens of techniques and styles to craft a sound he calls "Neo-Acoustic Folk/Funk."
His off-the-cuff sense of humor and tongue-in-cheek sensibilities are an energetic joy. His lyrics are thoughtful and realistic, delivered
with a wry charisma. Jacob thumps, taps, and slaps
his acoustic guitar, weaving a multi-layered tapestry that climbs to a sonic frenzy, never losing its balance or control.
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Mike and Ruthy -
Ruth Ungar is an earthy singer, with the unmistakable stage presence of a
natural-born performer. Mike Merenda is an artfully prolific songwriter with an indie rock soul and feather-touch vocals. Their sound
is at the very core of acoustic the American music that they demonstrate an uncommon ability to create. Their original songs are lyrically
sophisticated, harmonically beautiful, and true to the very core of the traditional and timeless American roots music. With their arsenal
of fiddle, banjo, guitar, ukulele, their instrumental prowess is renowned as core members of the subversive, acoustic, stringband The Mammals,
which was beloved by the folk and contra communities, and backed up and opened for the great Arlo Guthrie. Many of you also know Ruthy as
the daughter of Hudson Valley fiddling legend Jay Ungar and folk-singer Lyn Hardy.
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| Ian Hicks -
Fest Forward: Every Folk Project festival picks a special, favorite performer from among its ranks as a "gift" to the next festival.
Ian is an amazing singer/songwriter, with writing and performing skills beyond what we expect in a 13-year-old. He's equally adept at
executing his original material or the folk and rock standards of a much earlier
generation. His crystal-clear voice, his uncanny confidence and competence, and his engaging stage presence won the hearts, the respect and
the votes that made him our "Fest Forward" performer.
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Festival Dessert: TOM CHAPIN -
In a career that spans five decades, 23 albums and three GRAMMY awards, multi-talented singer/songwriter/guitarist TOM CHAPIN has covered
an incredible amount of creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist and concert performer, Chapin has acted on Broadway,
as well as working extensively in films, television and radio. This highly respected contemporary folk artist has established a reputation
for insightful, heartfelt songcraft and effortlessly charismatic live performances.
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| The Copper Ponies -
Annie Donahue and Erik Balkey are "The Copper Ponies." Their sound blends authentic roots with contemporary perspectives. Their lean sound
focuses attention on beautifully blended voices and powerfully moving lyrics. Project fans will remember them from their impeccable and
impressive performance in the Spring '12 Big Vocalotto.
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Peter Hagen -
Peter is a fine singer and collector of cowboy songs. He's known around Project circles for his bass playing behind Circle Round the Sun
and Bob Andrews & Friends. He's also a big, new fan and friend of both the festival and our weekend community. In true Project tradition,
we're thrilled to see this fine tenor's premier performance at center stage.
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| Guitar Parlor -
Ace luthiers and instrument repairists Bil Mitchell and Sarah Deiterichs of The Guitar Parlor in Riegelsville, PA will teach us how to choose,
evaluate, purchase, maintain, repair, and even build guitars. They will use their decades of experience to teach us about all instruments and
our own instruments, and to help with simple repairs and instrumental advice.
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