Summerfolk 2008 ::Welcome

2008 Summerfolk Featured Performer:

Natalia Zukerman

The daughter of the famed classical musicians Eugenia and Pinchas Zukerman, Natalia Zukerman is a singer-songwriter and slide guitarist whose music blends jazz, pop, blues, and folk influences. "Her bright vocals can send an orchid into bloom, while her delta-slide guitar can open a beer bottle with its teeth," says Andy Friedman of City Salvage Records.
Natalia grew up in Manhattan immersed in classical music. Her ears were tuned to perfect pitch, and the guitar dexterity, intricate sense of rhythm and meter evident in her own musicianship came naturally. So did the lifestyle of a traveling performer. Performing live—and experiencing what she calls the life of a “wandering gypsy”—is a family tradition.
Along with her work as singer, songwriter and guitarist, Zukerman is also an accomplished artist specializing in large format drawings and murals.
www.nataliazukerman.com


Summerfolk Blogs! Summerfolk Artistic Director; Richard Knechtel and GBFS President; Brenda Scott will keep the faithful updated with news, views and announcements regarding Summerfolk 2008, GBFS events and related information.
		Sunday, April 27, 2008
		The Summerfolk /08 Press Release
		The Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival runs August 15, 16 & 17 at Kelso Beach Park in Owen Sound, Ontario. Re-energized by second year artistic director Richard Knechtel, the 33rd annual Summerfolk features more than 45 performers including Connie Kaldor, The Arrogant Worms, Stephen Fearing, The McDades, Little Miss Higgins, David Amram, Le Vent du Nord, Kim & Reggie Harris, Sara Hickman, Justin Hines, Digging Roots, The BeBop Cowboys and Harry Manx. Highlighted by concerts in the intimate outdoor Amphitheatre overlooking Georgian Bay, the festival audience can look forward to a multitude of other performances and workshops on seven additional stages. The beautiful Summerfolk site also includes a vibrant Artisan Village, an interactive children's area, contra and multi-cultural dances, First Nations' workshops, a fine selection of foods and numerous 'join-in' sessions. It promises to be an action-packed weekend for fans to "Experience the Sound" at one of Canada's premier folk festival events. (Read All Richards Posts Here)
		posted by Richard Knechtel @ 11:33 PM
		Wednesday, May 7, 2008
		Have You Thought of Volunteering?
		Spring is here and plans for this year's festival are moving along. It looks like it will be another exciting festival judging from the artistic lineup Richard has booked and the selections of the Artisan and Food committees. It takes over 600 volunteers to put on this festival spread among 41 different crews. Crew Chiefs have been appointed and they are starting to recruit now. If you think you might be interested in getting involved, this is a good time to contact us and complete a volunteer application form. Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of 12 hours throughout the weekend. In return for their work they receive free admission to the festival, a commemorative t-shirt and some food tickets to help with expenses. They are also invited to a volunteer appreciation evening in September after the festival is over. Volunteer benefits are only part of the picture though; the best thing about volunteering is the opportunity to become part of the festival community on the weekend and to meet new friends. Many lifelong friendships have started at Summerfolk! If you are interested you can download the application form on this site: check under Forms and Information. (Read All Brenda's Posts Here)
		posted by Brenda Scott @ 8:21 PM