Sarasota Folk Festival 2007

Sarasota Folk Festival 2007

Thanks for taking an interest in the Sarasota Folk Club's presentation of the Sarasota Folk Music Festival. We will do our best to keep you up to date on details as the Festival approaches. For more information contact one of the Folk Club's Festival Coordinators: Brad Fitzgerald at 941-342-6419, email at brad@andro-tech.net or Jim Gromko at 941-966-4727.

WHEN AND WHERE

On Saturday October 20, 2007 the Crowley Museum & Nature Center, 16405 Myakka Rd., Sarasota, will once again host the Sarasota Folk Music Festival, with music from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The gate will be open to the public at 10 a.m.

See Newspaper Article

PERFORMERS 2007

This year's performers will include from A to Z: Billi and Patti, John Botts, Bruce Brunette and Friends, Big Ray Bryant, Jim Chaps, Connie Dillon, Al Fuller, Buddy Gibson, Jim Gromko, Charley Groth, James Hawkins and Cold Harbor, Keith Hope, Irish Cream, Jigsaw Jug Band, Juniper, Ishmael Katz, Maple Mountain Music, Donna Marie Marcantonio, Kevin McGuire, Myakka, Not from Texas, Bill and Eli Perras (Blues Got Us), Tanya Radtke, Rayzor, Bill Schustik, Mindy Simmons, Kathy Skeens, Doug Spears, Carl Wade and Something Special, and the Wire Beaters.

TICKET NEWS

This year children under 12 years old will be admitted free, parental guidance required.

Student discount tickets are available only at the gate.

ADVANCED TICKET INFORMATION

Advanced Adult ticket is $15 AT THESE FESTIVAL TICKET OUTLETS: (Tickets available Monday October 1)

--A to Z Liquors, 66 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, 941-966-7887

--B’Towne Coffee Company, 440 Old Main St., Bradenton, 941-745-3100

--Café Ruelle, 117 West Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, 941-575-3553

--Crowley Museum & Nature Center, 16405 Myakka Rd., Sarasota, 941-322-1000

--Fogt’s Music, 4209 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-957-1288

--Gard Music Ctr., 14525 Tamiami Trail, North Port, 941-429-2444

--Old Packinghouse Café, 987 Packinghouse Rd., Sarasota, 941-371-9358

--Main Bookshop, 1962 Main St., Sarasota, 941-366-7653

--Music Stand, 2636 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, 941-629-3979

--Music Wizard, 1936 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, 941-493-9775

--Myakka Ranch & Farm Supply, S.R. 70, Myakka City, 941-322-1783

--Troll Music, 520 East Venice Ave., Venice, 941-484-8756

ADVANCE TICKETS BY PHONE (Available Tuesday October 2): $15 Advanced Adult "will call" tickets can be reserved by phone with a credit card from Crowley at 941-322-1000. Orders will be taken during Crowley's regular operating hours, no phone reservations will be taken after 4 p.m. October 19.

Can't wait 'till October? Advanced Adult tickets will be available from the Folk Club on Monday September 24 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron Concert featuring "Tammerlin".

AT THE GATE TICKETS

--Adult (over 18 yrs.) $20

--Student (12 to 18 yrs.; over 18, student ID required) $10

--Child under 12 yrs. FREE, parental guidance required

GROUP DISCOUNT TICKETS: Available October 1, groups of 10 or more can receive a discount on ticket packages purchased before October 17. No group discounts at the gate. Contact a Festival Coordinator for details.

A LITTLE HISTORY

The Sarasota folk music festival was born years ago at a chance meeting between Crowley folks, "We are thinking about having a folk festival to bring people out to Crowley" and Folk Club folks, "We've been thinking about creating a festival that would feature the talented folk musicians from the Sarasota area." In its fifth year, the Festival is still best described as "A Day of Folk Music in the Country". We invite everyone to take a drive to the country and enjoy the day of music.

NEW STAGING:

--All of this year's Festival activities will be centered around the Learning Center.

--Free parking will be close by in the adjacent field. Limited handicap spaces will be available. Sorry, no pets allowed.

--Two stage tents, food, beverages, workshops and arts and craft exhibiters will be close to the Learning Center.

--Performances will be held on three stages. One stage will be in the screened-in Learning Center with limited seating. As in years past, there will be plenty of room around the building for listeners to set up their own chairs and enjoy.

--A second stage will be in the "Little Top" tent, about the same size as the Learning Center with seating for about 50 listeners. It will face the Pine Level Trail that leads to the Tatum House jam and the Crowley Pioneer Area.

--The festival's largest stage will be under a 30x40 tent and will have about 100 seats.

--The "Big Top" tent will feature many of the Festival's larger group acts.

--Workshops will be held under a separate small tent near the Learning Center.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE NEWS

--Food will be provided by Bryonys Gourmet Catering. We are promised great food, good variety and reasonable prices.

--Beer will be served this year.

--Ice cream and other treats will also be available.

THE FOLK CLUB BOOTH

The Folk Club booth will feature CDs of many of the performers, Festival and Club T-shirts, and information about: the performers, the activities of the Folk Club and the local live music scene. Members are invited to stop by and say "Hello" and non members are invited to come by and sign up. Membership is free!

TATUM HOUSE JAM

Those with nostalgia for the Tatum House Jam, bring your instrument and take the walk to the acoustic jam on the porch steps. Sing and play all day or take a break and explore the other features of the Pioneer Area.

ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITORS

10 x10 spaces will be available near the Learning Center for selected artists, crafts persons, artisans and guilds. Spaces must be reserved by October 17. Call Bambi Gromko at 941-966-4727 for information.

FINANCES

The Folk Club this year has a greater financial responsibility; renting tents, chairs, etc. Here are three suggestions on how to meet our expenses. Please lend a hand. You can help by talking about the Festival wherever you go. Encourage folks to take an interest in the music, the wonders of Florida's countryside and the Festival that offers both.

Buy Tickets, Sell Tickets

The best way to finance the Festival is by selling more tickets. Buy lots of tickets; get everyone you know to buy tickets. Buy some tickets to give to friends. We ask all Folk Club members to help with ticket sales. Festival tickets, fliers and posters will be available at the September 24 Sailing Squadron Concert and at the Club's Sunday October 7 meeting or contact a Festival Coordinator.

Donations

Everyone is invited to support the Festival financially with none-too-small, none-too-big, no-strings-attached donations. Donations earmarked for the Festival's expenses will be accepted by the Folk Club and by Crowley.

--To make a donation by check, contact Folk Club Treasurer Thekla Kahn at 941-377-2501. Send checks to the "Sarasota Folk Club", 5625 Evergreen Drive, Sarasota, FL 34233.

--To make a Festival donation by credit card call Crowley at 941-322-1000.

--Cash or check donations can be made at the Squadron Concert September 24 or the Folk Club meeting October 7. Festival donations will also be accepted by Folk Club board members.

--Or you can make a cash or check donation during the Festival at the Folk Club booth.

Thank you, in advance, for your financial support of the Festival.

Sponsorships

Festival sponsorships from organizations, businesses and individuals are welcomed. Complimentary and discount tickets will also be available to sponsors. Contact Jim Chaps at 941-773-1707, email jim@jimchaps.com for sponsorship details. Sponsors can help offset the Festival expenses and receive recognition at the Festival in several ways.

--Festival Program Guide- Reserve space before October 7

The Festival Program Guide, available free at the Festival, contains the performance schedules for the three stages, the Festival site map and information about: the Festival, the Folk Club, Crowley and the Festival supporters. We encourage business owners and professionals (especially those that are Crowley or Folk Club Members) to support the Festival this way. Program Guide copy must be submitted before October 7.

Full page (5"x8") for $200

Half page for $100

Quarter page for $50

--Banners- Reserve space before October 18

Sponsors contributing $100 to $500 can reserve space on the outsides of the stage tents to display their banners. The size and number of banners will be limited. Space will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Sponsors not attending the Festival can make arrangements for their banners to be shown. Shipped banners must be received on or before October 18.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are needed immediately to help promote the Festival. Here are the ways you can help before the festival to make it a success.

--TALK ABOUT IT- Word of mouth is the best advertising. Become a volunteer simply by telling everyone about the Festival.

--DISTRIBUTE FLIERS- Pick up Festival fliers at the Sailing Squadron Concert, Monday September 24 and at the Folk Club's meeting on Sunday October 7 or contact a Festival Coordinator.

--HANG POSTERS- Ask the businesses you frequent if they will display a poster. Pick up some posters or print them from the Club's web site.

--SELL TICKETS- Contact a Festival Coordinator for advanced ticket sale information.

--FIND SPONSORS- Let business and professional folks know they can advertise at the Festival. Festival Program Guide advertising must be in by October 7 and other sponsorships by October 18. Have folks contact Jim Chaps at 941-773-1707, email jim@jimchaps.com or give Jim the names of those that are interested as soon as possible.

FESTIVAL DAY VOLUNTEERS

Folks are needed the day of the Festival for several tasks. Contact Lu Winberg at 941-918-8333 or luwinberg@sarafolk.org for volunteer scheduling information. Click Here to see the up to date volunteer schedule.

LEND A HAND

To lend a hand with any of the Festival tasks or for more information contact the Folk Club's Festival Coordinators: Brad Fitzgerald at 941-342-6419, email at brad@andro-tech.net and Jim Gromko at 941-966-4727.

RAIN DATE

The rain date is Sunday, October, 21. All stages are under cover so light or scattered showers will not stop the Festival on Saturday. In the case of heavy rains, check on this web site page for rain date bulletins. Call Brad Fitzgerald at 941-342-6419 for more rain date information.


	Sarasota Folk Festival 2007

	Thanks for taking an interest in the Sarasota Folk Club's presentation of the Sarasota Folk Music Festival. We will do our best to keep you up to date on details as the Festival approaches. For more information contact one of the Folk Club's Festival Coordinators: Brad Fitzgerald at 941-342-6419, email at brad@andro-tech.net or Jim Gromko at 941-966-4727.
	WHEN AND WHERE On Saturday October 20, 2007 the Crowley Museum & Nature Center, 16405 Myakka Rd., Sarasota, will once again host the Sarasota Folk Music Festival, with music from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The gate will be open to the public at 10 a.m. See Newspaper Article
	PERFORMERS 2007 This year's performers will include from A to Z: Billi and Patti, John Botts, Bruce Brunette and Friends, Big Ray Bryant, Jim Chaps, Connie Dillon, Al Fuller, Buddy Gibson, Jim Gromko, Charley Groth, James Hawkins and Cold Harbor, Keith Hope, Irish Cream, Jigsaw Jug Band, Juniper, Ishmael Katz, Maple Mountain Music, Donna Marie Marcantonio, Kevin McGuire, Myakka, Not from Texas, Bill and Eli Perras (Blues Got Us), Tanya Radtke, Rayzor, Bill Schustik, Mindy Simmons, Kathy Skeens, Doug Spears, Carl Wade and Something Special, and the Wire Beaters.
	TICKET NEWS This year children under 12 years old will be admitted free, parental guidance required. Student discount tickets are available only at the gate. ADVANCED TICKET INFORMATION Advanced Adult ticket is $15 AT THESE FESTIVAL TICKET OUTLETS: (Tickets available Monday October 1) --A to Z Liquors, 66 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, 941-966-7887 --B’Towne Coffee Company, 440 Old Main St., Bradenton, 941-745-3100 --Café Ruelle, 117 West Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, 941-575-3553 --Crowley Museum & Nature Center, 16405 Myakka Rd., Sarasota, 941-322-1000 --Fogt’s Music, 4209 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-957-1288 --Gard Music Ctr., 14525 Tamiami Trail, North Port, 941-429-2444 --Old Packinghouse Café, 987 Packinghouse Rd., Sarasota, 941-371-9358 --Main Bookshop, 1962 Main St., Sarasota, 941-366-7653 --Music Stand, 2636 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, 941-629-3979 --Music Wizard, 1936 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, 941-493-9775 --Myakka Ranch & Farm Supply, S.R. 70, Myakka City, 941-322-1783 --Troll Music, 520 East Venice Ave., Venice, 941-484-8756 ADVANCE TICKETS BY PHONE (Available Tuesday October 2): $15 Advanced Adult "will call" tickets can be reserved by phone with a credit card from Crowley at 941-322-1000. Orders will be taken during Crowley's regular operating hours, no phone reservations will be taken after 4 p.m. October 19. Can't wait 'till October? Advanced Adult tickets will be available from the Folk Club on Monday September 24 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron Concert featuring "Tammerlin". AT THE GATE TICKETS --Adult (over 18 yrs.) $20 --Student (12 to 18 yrs.; over 18, student ID required) $10 --Child under 12 yrs. FREE, parental guidance required GROUP DISCOUNT TICKETS: Available October 1, groups of 10 or more can receive a discount on ticket packages purchased before October 17. No group discounts at the gate. Contact a Festival Coordinator for details.
	A LITTLE HISTORY The Sarasota folk music festival was born years ago at a chance meeting between Crowley folks, "We are thinking about having a folk festival to bring people out to Crowley" and Folk Club folks, "We've been thinking about creating a festival that would feature the talented folk musicians from the Sarasota area." In its fifth year, the Festival is still best described as "A Day of Folk Music in the Country". We invite everyone to take a drive to the country and enjoy the day of music.
	NEW STAGING: --All of this year's Festival activities will be centered around the Learning Center. --Free parking will be close by in the adjacent field. Limited handicap spaces will be available. Sorry, no pets allowed. --Two stage tents, food, beverages, workshops and arts and craft exhibiters will be close to the Learning Center. --Performances will be held on three stages. One stage will be in the screened-in Learning Center with limited seating. As in years past, there will be plenty of room around the building for listeners to set up their own chairs and enjoy. --A second stage will be in the "Little Top" tent, about the same size as the Learning Center with seating for about 50 listeners. It will face the Pine Level Trail that leads to the Tatum House jam and the Crowley Pioneer Area. --The festival's largest stage will be under a 30x40 tent and will have about 100 seats. --The "Big Top" tent will feature many of the Festival's larger group acts. --Workshops will be held under a separate small tent near the Learning Center.
	FOOD AND BEVERAGE NEWS --Food will be provided by Bryonys Gourmet Catering. We are promised great food, good variety and reasonable prices. --Beer will be served this year. --Ice cream and other treats will also be available.
	THE FOLK CLUB BOOTH The Folk Club booth will feature CDs of many of the performers, Festival and Club T-shirts, and information about: the performers, the activities of the Folk Club and the local live music scene. Members are invited to stop by and say "Hello" and non members are invited to come by and sign up. Membership is free!
	TATUM HOUSE JAM Those with nostalgia for the Tatum House Jam, bring your instrument and take the walk to the acoustic jam on the porch steps. Sing and play all day or take a break and explore the other features of the Pioneer Area.
	ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITORS 10 x10 spaces will be available near the Learning Center for selected artists, crafts persons, artisans and guilds. Spaces must be reserved by October 17. Call Bambi Gromko at 941-966-4727 for information.
	FINANCES The Folk Club this year has a greater financial responsibility; renting tents, chairs, etc. Here are three suggestions on how to meet our expenses. Please lend a hand. You can help by talking about the Festival wherever you go. Encourage folks to take an interest in the music, the wonders of Florida's countryside and the Festival that offers both.
	Buy Tickets, Sell Tickets The best way to finance the Festival is by selling more tickets. Buy lots of tickets; get everyone you know to buy tickets. Buy some tickets to give to friends. We ask all Folk Club members to help with ticket sales. Festival tickets, fliers and posters will be available at the September 24 Sailing Squadron Concert and at the Club's Sunday October 7 meeting or contact a Festival Coordinator.
	Donations Everyone is invited to support the Festival financially with none-too-small, none-too-big, no-strings-attached donations. Donations earmarked for the Festival's expenses will be accepted by the Folk Club and by Crowley. --To make a donation by check, contact Folk Club Treasurer Thekla Kahn at 941-377-2501. Send checks to the "Sarasota Folk Club", 5625 Evergreen Drive, Sarasota, FL 34233. --To make a Festival donation by credit card call Crowley at 941-322-1000. --Cash or check donations can be made at the Squadron Concert September 24 or the Folk Club meeting October 7. Festival donations will also be accepted by Folk Club board members. --Or you can make a cash or check donation during the Festival at the Folk Club booth. Thank you, in advance, for your financial support of the Festival.
	Sponsorships Festival sponsorships from organizations, businesses and individuals are welcomed. Complimentary and discount tickets will also be available to sponsors. Contact Jim Chaps at 941-773-1707, email jim@jimchaps.com for sponsorship details. Sponsors can help offset the Festival expenses and receive recognition at the Festival in several ways. --Festival Program Guide- Reserve space before October 7 The Festival Program Guide, available free at the Festival, contains the performance schedules for the three stages, the Festival site map and information about: the Festival, the Folk Club, Crowley and the Festival supporters. We encourage business owners and professionals (especially those that are Crowley or Folk Club Members) to support the Festival this way. Program Guide copy must be submitted before October 7. Full page (5"x8") for $200 Half page for $100 Quarter page for $50 --Banners- Reserve space before October 18 Sponsors contributing $100 to $500 can reserve space on the outsides of the stage tents to display their banners. The size and number of banners will be limited. Space will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Sponsors not attending the Festival can make arrangements for their banners to be shown. Shipped banners must be received on or before October 18.
	VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are needed immediately to help promote the Festival. Here are the ways you can help before the festival to make it a success. --TALK ABOUT IT- Word of mouth is the best advertising. Become a volunteer simply by telling everyone about the Festival. --DISTRIBUTE FLIERS- Pick up Festival fliers at the Sailing Squadron Concert, Monday September 24 and at the Folk Club's meeting on Sunday October 7 or contact a Festival Coordinator. --HANG POSTERS- Ask the businesses you frequent if they will display a poster. Pick up some posters or print them from the Club's web site. --SELL TICKETS- Contact a Festival Coordinator for advanced ticket sale information. --FIND SPONSORS- Let business and professional folks know they can advertise at the Festival. Festival Program Guide advertising must be in by October 7 and other sponsorships by October 18. Have folks contact Jim Chaps at 941-773-1707, email jim@jimchaps.com or give Jim the names of those that are interested as soon as possible. FESTIVAL DAY VOLUNTEERS Folks are needed the day of the Festival for several tasks. Contact Lu Winberg at 941-918-8333 or luwinberg@sarafolk.org for volunteer scheduling information. Click Here to see the up to date volunteer schedule. LEND A HAND To lend a hand with any of the Festival tasks or for more information contact the Folk Club's Festival Coordinators: Brad Fitzgerald at 941-342-6419, email at brad@andro-tech.net and Jim Gromko at 941-966-4727.
	RAIN DATE The rain date is Sunday, October, 21. All stages are under cover so light or scattered showers will not stop the Festival on Saturday. In the case of heavy rains, check on this web site page for rain date bulletins. Call Brad Fitzgerald at 941-342-6419 for more rain date information.