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POLK FEST BASICS Welcome Gallagher Park Messages Be a Good Neighbour What’s Here & Where to Find It Site Map 14 Special Needs Food! Glorious Food! 17 Endowment 18. Go Green!

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19 Main Stage

20 Performer Schedule

21 Sessions - Friday

22 Sessions - Saturday

24 Sessions - Sunday

26 Sponsors & Supporters 27 Performers

MORE FUN STUFF 72 Roots Radio 76 Family Fun Area 78 Crafts 80 “Almost Famous, but not Almost Rich”

BEHIND IT ALL

82 Board & Staff

83 Volunteers

104 View from the Hill 106 Autographs & Notes 108 “Four Strong Winds”

A LOOK BACK TO LAST YEAR 109 Picture Perfect 2008

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Send us your comments and suggestions Mailing address:

P.O. Box 4130, Edmonton, AB T6E 4T2 Office address:

10115 - 97A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta Phone: 780.429.1899 Fax: 780.424.1132

Check our Web site at: www.edmontonfolkfest.org

Our home page offers a year-round link to information about the festival.

Welcome

Message from the producer

Welcome to the 30th annual Edmonton Folk Music Festival. I hope you will experience all that our festival has to offer, from brilliant artists to the top volunteers in the world of folk festivals.

Please treat this festival as your own, because it is.

Terry Wickham Producer

Message from the chair

On behalf of the board and members of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival Society, welcome to the 30th annual Edmonton Folkfest. The loyalty of our audience, as demonstrated by the June 4th sold-out date for weekend passes, is a constant inspiration to us all to make our festival the best that it can be.

Along with the audience, there are many others who contribute to our ongoing success. The Cloverdale community and surrounding area graciously share their little part of our beautiful river valley each year providing a perfect natural setting for our musical weekend. The 2000-plus volunteers who work hard to make the Folkfest experience a positive one for our patrons, the performers and other volunteers are second to none. The continuing support of our corporate sponsors and all three levels of government, allows us to present the festival at an affordable price for the entire family to enjoy. And of course our loyal and dedicated staff, led by artistic director, Terry Wickham, manage the myriad details involved in putting together this world-class musical event. Thank you all.

The addition of a Wednesday night show this year in support of the Festival Endowment Fund has been challenging and exciting. After many hours of preparation for this year’s festival I am ready to sit back and enjoy the music. As always, I’m sure there will be many wonderful musical surprises. Have a great festival and I'll see you on the hill!

Terry Prince Chair, Board of Directors

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On a Saturday night when the big hill in front of Main Stage twinkles with thousands of candles and the lights of the city form a spectacular backdrop, it

is impossible to imagine our folk festival being held anywhere but in Gallagher Park.

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Since 1981 we’ve had the privilege of using this natural amphitheatre, which is part of Edmonton’s network of green called Capital City Recreation Park, one of the longest urban parks in the world. The location makes us unique among folk festivals in being located in the heart of the city.

With 20,000 people per day using the park during the four days

of Folkfest and another 10,000 for the Wednesday concert, it is vital that everybody shows the respect that both the park and the neighbourhoodsaround

it deserve. That means leaving quickly and quietly after every night’s performance, and, of course, leaving nothing behind. Just imagine that it’s your own neighbourhood with thousands of people walking through it late at night when youre trying,to sleep.

We extend a special thank you to the residents of these communities — Cloyerdale,

Strathearn and Bonnie Doon — for their patience and welcoming us for a long weekend of music. Their goodwill and’support means the festival continues to be a.big success, and hopefully we will be allowed to “borrow” Gallagher Park on the second weekend of August for many years to come.

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Message from the Mayor

On behalf of City Council and the people of

Edmonton, Alberta’s Capital City, I welcome all

musicians, music enthusiasts and ardent support-

ers to the 2009 Edmonton Folk Music Festival. \

Blazing the trail as a global leader in community

based folk music, the Edmonton Folk Fest has :

taken on a life of its own. Famous for enthusiastic JG RIVERS

audiences and its spectacular location, this unique

festival has attracted artists from all over the world. When paired with our local talent, the calibre and diversity of these performers is second to none. Congratulations on celebrating your 30th anniversary! This extraordinary accomplishment is possible because of the exceptional work of hundreds of volunteers and dedicated professionals. Thank you to everyone involved in this dynamic festival. Your hard work continues to enhance Edmonton’s reputation as a passionate city with a love for art, culture and music.

Special thanks to the sponsors for their generous support. You have helped this festival showcase the diversity of our city and the cosmopolitan flavour of our local arts scene. Best wishes to everyone for a fun-filled weekend of world-class folk music!

Message from Hon. Ed Stelmach, Premier of Alberta

On behalf of the Government of Alberta, I would like to welcome everyone to the Edmonton Folk Music Festival.

For 30 years, this dynamic event has captivated Albertans by providing access to musical performances from all over the world. The passion of the musicians and organizers involved in this festival is an inspiration to all artistic organizations in our province.

Ed Stelmach

Through the co-operation of sponsors, volunteers and artists, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is a wonderful example of community spirit, and an exceptional contributor to Alberta’s quality of life. 1am proud of the vision and dedication of all participants, and I wish audience members the very best as they enjoy another soulful arrangement of concerts.

Enjoy the Festival!

Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Official Languages, James Moore

Our government knows that arts and culture are essential to building vibrant communities and

a strong economy. This is why we are pleased to support events that promote the arts and give artists the opportunity to express their creativity, as well as bring significant benefits to the local economy. For the past 30 years, this is precisely what the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has accomplished. Once again this year, this lively festival will give Edmonton residents and visitors to the region an opportunity to enjoy the wealth of talented performers from across Canada and around the world.

James Moore

On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada,

I would like to thank all the organizers, artists, and volunteers who have helped ensure the success of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival for the past three decades. Congratulations on your 30th anniversary!

Folk fest basics

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The INs and OUTs of the festival

Lineups at gates

People can line up starting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. No overnight queues, please.

The perimeter fence will be roped to reserve spaces

for those who line up early. Saving space in line for others is not allowed. One tarp per person, please.

Controlled entry

To control the crowd at the gates, patrons will enter the site in groups of 25 at one- minute intervals and must walk rather than run. Gates open 90 minutes before the shows begin.

Wristbands

As you enter the gate, you will receive a wristband

in exchange for your ticket — 4-day wristband for a festival pass or daily wristband for individual tickets.

« All festival patrons must wear a wristband, except for children 11 years and under.

« If you want to leave the park and return later, the wristband will get you back into the site.

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Be a Good Neighbour

We take pride in the fact that festival fans are, for the most part, considerate of each other. Here are some neighbourly tips to help make the weekend a great one for everybody.

Blankets, tarps & tents

¢ Tarp sizes are limited to 8 by 10 feet (2.5 by 3 metres.) Use only space you need.

¢ Only low-sitting lawn chairs are allowed, with legs no higher than 15 centimetres and seat backs only up to shoulder height.

Tents and lean-tos can only be used at the top of the hill. No family-size tents — they must be 1.5 metres or less in height. Tents are limited to

a designated area, which is a non-smoking zone.

¢ Low-lying lean-tos can be used lower on the hill during inclement weather.

¢ Take your belongings with you at the end of each day. Tarps left overnight can be claimed at the lost & found.

Where are your kids? Do not leave children unattended.

Non-smoking areas

« Main stage non-smoking area is the west side of the hill, using the walkway as the dividing line all the way through the sound booth to the main stage. See signs.

Tents at top of the hill

Session stages

« Family Area and stage ¢ Beer Garden ¢ Hearing-impaired area

e Access area, on the west side of the main stage

Pitch in ¢ Pick up your garbage and put it in a garbage can.

¢ Recycle all recyclables.

¢ Pinch and pocket cigarette butts.

Make room for the evening crowd.

At 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, we will open the

gates to an additional 1,000 patrons for the evening main stage acts. Please help them feel welcome and make space for them.

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Dance

Dance to your heart’s content at Stage 1, and at the sides of main stage where there’s lots of room and you won't block anyone’s view.

Stay seated

Please don’t stand in front of others who are seated. They too would like to see the show.

Shh... keep it down

Be considerate. If you must talk during performances, please do so quietly.

Talk it out

Please use friendly discussion to sort out any boundary disputes or other problems with your neighbours.

If all else fails...

If a polite request doesn’t resolve your concern, feel free to contact a Liaison Security crew member (wearing a bright yellow vest). You can also seek assistance at the Security tent, east of Cloverdale Hall by the public plate return station or at the top of the hill.

Get a cover for your candle

Thousands of sparkling lights at night look spectacular, but be careful!

e Candle covers are inexpensive and available from the General Store. Fire regulations make the use of covers for candles mandatory.

e Exercise extreme caution with candles. Clothing, blankets and tarps are highly flammable.

¢ Keep your candle in a cup; please don’t drip wax on the

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What’s Here & Where

See the map on pages 12 and 13.

Check page 15 for your on-site menu.

Information

If you can’t find the information you need, ask a volunteer at:

¢ the main gate « the gate at the top of the hill

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Information volunteers will

also accept your comments or suggestions. You can also ask any festival volunteer (wearing a volunteer T-shirt and/or badge) for help.

Lost kids

Lost kids (and lost parents) can be taken to the Information Tent - Go to the Big Balloons!

First Aid

The First Aid tent is staffed with health care professionals who are set up to administer basic First Aid. Transportation to hospital will be suggested for_

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¢ comfortable footwear

¢ hand wipes

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antihistamines for allergies

¢ your own prescribed medications

Lost & found

During the festival check

with Lost and Found in the Information Tent, by the shade tent near concessions. Go to the Big Balloons!

After the weekend check with the festival office. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity after September 15th.

Message board Want to meet friends who are arriving later? Leave a note on the message board at the Information Tent.

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Getting here No parking

There is no public parking close to the festival site. Vehicles parked in the Cloverdale community will be tagged

and towed. Here are some alternatives:

Catch the bus

Fares per trip:

Regular transit service is also available along many routes. You can get bus schedules at the Information Tent, or call:

¢ 780-496-1600 for recorded information 24 hours a day

¢ 780-496-1611 to speak toa real person

Park your pedals

Cycle down and check your bike at the free, supervised bike lock- up on 97 Avenue across from the main gate.

Accommodating Special Needs

At the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, we are committed to accommodating people with specific needs, so they too can enjoy the festival with the least amount of hassle. If you have special needs due to a disability, the Access crew can answer questions, provide you with assistance and give you information about: ¢ a designated listening area for people in wheelchairs

¢ program schedules in Braille

¢ assistive-listening systems for the hard of hearing

For people who require the assistance of an aide, the aide will be admitted free of charge.

Wheelchair access

e Limited Parking is available near the main gate (94 Street, 97 Avenue) for vehicles marked with official handicapped parking signs.

e Access crew volunteers are stationed at the main gate and access sites.

¢ People who use wheelchairs may listen to the main stage artists in a designated listening area just west of the main stage.

e Power lines on site are ramped or rerouted to reduce or eliminate obstacles and allow the free movement of wheelchairs.

¢ In the event of inclement weather, volunteers will assist people with disabilities off the site or to sheltered areas as quickly and safely as possible.

Visually impaired

If you have a visual disability, ask for the workshop schedule in Braille or large print.

Hearing For festival folkies who are hard of hearing, there are:

e magnetic induction loops at all performance areas

loop system receivers for those with no hearing aid or no T-switch. Receivers can be picked up and returned at the Information Tent.

The magnetic induction loop system consists of an antenna placed beneath the sod ina 25-square-foot area in front of the stage.

If you use a hearing aid equipped with a T-switch (telecoil), simply switch your aid to the “T” position.

Then sit within 12 feet of the blue hearing-access signs located in the centre of each looped area.

Your hearing aid will act as a receiver; no other equipment is required.

If you have any questions about hearing access, contact an Access crew volunteer through the Information Tent.

FM receivers and accessories will be available at the Information Tent. A credit card or driver's licence is required as a deposit.

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Food! Glorious Food!

BABA ROSE'S UKRAINIAN FOOD

Pyrogies with sour cream onions and bacon bits, cabbage roll plate, kubie on a bun, borscht, sausage rolls and, of course, combo plates.

BENNETT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE Located beside

the Music and Merch tent, we offer packaged snacks and beverages, with all proceeds going to programming at the Bennett Centre.

CHOCOLATE COVERED BANANAS

They're dipped in chocolate and covered in your choice of toppings.

CHURROS KING Our Latin American

fare includes choripan, empanadas and churros.

CORNSTARS Delicious BBQ corn

on the cob, chicken wings and onion blossoms, with Belgian waffles and breakfast burritos for brunch.

D'AMORE’S DELI Assorted Italian

deli and grilled sandwiches, fresh-cut French fries and cactus-cut potato chips, onion rings and poutine.

PANTASTA ITALIANA tn the

family area behind Main Stage, you'll find homemade Italian gelati and cappuccino with biscotti and baked goodies.

FAT FRANKS We're in the Beer

Garden, and what goes better with beer than fat, steaming hot dogs, including veggie dogs, with all the fixings.

FILISTIX Located near Stage 5,

we serve up organic BBQ skewers, homemade Filipino sausage and green onion cakes.

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FUNKY PICKLE PIZZA Fresh and

funky, Edmonton’s own Funky Pickle pizza by the slice.

HOMEFIRE GRILL eat locally and

enjoy Alberta fare including bison burgers, bannock with maple butter, salads and Saskatoon berry tarte.

INDIA PALACE RESTAURANT

India Palace cooks up a delicious chicken bhoona, a variety of curries and butter chicken. samosas, nan bread, chicken or veg roti, and lassi or chai to drink.

KOREAN VILLAGE RESTAURANT

Spice it up with chicken or beef bul-go-gi, Korean spring rolls and vegetable tempura.

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Festival friendy sushi, maki and tempura, chuka salad and green tea ice cream.

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LEMON HEAVEN Find the giant

lemon tent near Stage 6, and refresh yourself with freshly-squeezed lemonade.

LITTLE O'S Mini doughnuts!

Elephant ears! Seriously, need we say more?

THE NUT MAN CO. Near the Music

and Merch tent you'll find a wide variety of packaged nuts and snacks to pack up the hill.

OPEN AND CLOSE CATERING

Have a culinary safari with BBQ African style - chicken and beef, rice and plantains with an authentic

ORIGINAL CANADIAN KETTLE

POPCORN Near the beer garden you'll find sweet and salty fresh popped kettle corn you can smell a mile away.

THE PITA PLACE Enjoy variety

of fresh pita sandwiches and fresh lemonade to wash it down.

THE PUNKY POTATO sweet potato

and regular fries, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, burgers and all kinds of deep fried treats — including cheesecake.

PURE CAFE & JUICE BAR

Cappuccino bar at the front of the line,

THE GOLDEN CUP COFFEE CO.

Before you head down the hill, grab a coffee, hot dog and other snackables at the top of the hill near the south gate.

ROYAL ICE CREAM TREATS

We've got hard scoop ice cream, soft serve ice cream, packaged ice cream novelties and everything in between.

SONER KEBABS Exotic eating with

donairs, kebabs, dolma, baklava and other Mediterranean delights.

TASTE OF MONGOLIA this is your

source for green onion cakes as well as staples such as ginger beef, spring rolls, dumplings and chow mein.

featuring organic coffees and teas, blended juice smoothies and various

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- SILVER TARP The winner and a guest will enjoy the 2010 Edmonton Folk Music Festival with two VIP backstage PRIZE PACKAGE: festival passes and second placement of their tarp on the Main Stage hill! You'll also enjoy 20 pre-selected 2009 Edmonton Folk Music Festival performer CDs. Package Valued at $1400

SPECIAL DRAW: Golden Tarp Prize Package. The winner and a guest will enjoy two VIP backstage festival passes for the 2010 Edmonton Folk Music Festival with the best seats at the festival - the Golden tarp winner receives first placement of their tarp at the Main Stage! This red carpet treatment includes three nights accommodation (Thursday through Saturday night) and a $50 food and beverage credit at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald during the 2010 Festival weekend, donated by the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.

Package Valued at $2160

Sky Suite Package: The winner and 11 friends will enjoy one Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames 2009/2010 regular season home game in a luxurious Sky Suite box, including $300 worth of food and beyerage, courtesy of Ticketmaster Canada Ltd (select dates only; some restrictions apply). Package Valued at $2500

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Party Prize Package. The party begins with your very own Mini beer fridge stocked with 12 dozen fresh brews, donated by Big Rock Breweries. Fat Frank’s provides the food and beverage with a catered personal event/party for 50 at location of choice within greater Edmonton, inclusive of selected product line and beverages. Your party will be complete with 15 pre-selected 2009 Edmonton Folk Music Festival performer CDs.

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Festival Endowment:

Forever Folk Fest

Now four years old, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival Society Endowment Fund exists to ensure that the festival is viable and affordable for future generations to enjoy.

There are many benefits to being a donor:

m The Folk Fest is a registered charity so your donations will give you up to a 50% tax credit. ™ Donors are invited to donor appreciation events.

™ Donations are matched by a federal program, so your gift multiplies.

There are two ways you can donate:

Living Legacy: You can make a donation at the Information Tent or mail it to the Folk Festival office. Our address is in the front of this book. We will send you a tax receipt.

Bequest: You can plan to donate to the Festival in future by adding the Festival to your will or life insurance policy to reduce the tax burden to your estate and acknowledge that the Folk Festival has made a positive contribution to your life.

Thanks to your generosity and matching grants, from the Government of Canada, the Folk Festival Endowment fund is now more than $500,000. We hope, with your help, to reach $1 million within the next two years. Thank you to patrons who have donated or announced future bequests. Some of these benefactors are named in the adjoining panel.

If you have any questions, please call Terry Wickham at 780-429-1899 or Karen Good, Edmonton Community Foundation, at 780-426-0015.

Terry Wickham, Producer

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Music to Our Children’s Ears

Contributors to the Forever Folk Fest Endowment Fund

Jennifer Barrett & Ron Lavoie

Al Burant &

Tracy Tarapaski Silvio Dobri

Ernst & Young LLP Terry & Vicki Fannon Karen Good

Jane Huggan & Frank Gasparik Audrey Lowe

Tan Murdock

Cam McCormick John Quinn Anonymous Anonymous

IN MEMORY OF MARY BETH MCDONALD

Michael & Margaret Asch

IN MEMORY OF MARTIN SPOOR

Carmelle Cooper

IN MEMORY OF DENIS WALSH

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is By the age of 6 months, the average Canadian has consumed the same amount of resources as the average person in developing countries consumes in a lifetime!

* Composting reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Yup! - By diverting waste from landfill composting reduces GHGs such as methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2)!

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¢ About 3,000 kg of organic waste from the Edmonton Folk Festival is diverted from landfill and sent to Cleanit Greenit ™ Composting System Inc.

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* Cleanit Greenit™ provides organic collection carts to the Edmonton Folk Festival. You put your organics in the carts. No Plastic Please! Cleanit Greenit™ trained compost staff process the organics into high-grade nutrient rich Organic SoilTM compost and compost-based products.

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* Cleanit Greenit™ is providing carts composting services to the residents of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and now Strathcona County! We are diverting more waste from landfills than ever!

Remember: keep plastics out of the cart!

To buy compost, call at 780-451-0921 and keep "Doin' the Compost Thing"

Need a Fundraiser?

Do a compost sale. Raise $1,000 to $4,500 in Yo a day. Call Vanessa at 780-488-7996.

CG's Organic Soil™ fundraiser sales helped raise more than $32,000 for Edmonton community groups in 20091!

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The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is committed to minimizing the festival’s impact on the environment. It’s up to you! Please place recyclables in the proper recycling bin.

Look for a

recycling station!

You can recycle any of these materials:

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e plastic wo, * paper Na Check the map (pages

12 & 13) for the locations of the four recycling stations. We'd like to thank the City of Edmonton for the use of the recycling bins.

Reusable cups

Bring your own reusable cup, or buy one at the Merchandise Tent!

Biodegradable Beer Cups in the Beer Garden! Thanks to Big Rock!

Reusable plates

e Paya $2 deposit when you purchase food served on a plate.

Return your plate to the plate return depot and get your $2 deposit back.

Please return plates as soon as possible after eating. We have a limited number and must keep them circulating.

Feel good that you're helping to reduce the amount of garbage we generate.

The festival runs the reusable plate program with the assistance of the Edmonton Community Foundation. The plates are shared with other festivals and organizations.

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Boz Scaggs

Friday

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Neko Case

Raul Malo

Saturday

2 pm to 3 pm Oysterband

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Arrested Development 6 pm to 11 pm

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Bela Fleck and Toumani Diabate

Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson

Steven Page

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