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Comment on Full House at The Haven by Ginger McCarthy

Ginger McCarthy — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:34:57 +0000

“Sometimes you know things have to change … Somebody holds the mirror up, unlocks the door, and your head has to go into a different place,” wrote Bob Dylan in his 2004 autobiography, Chronicles: Volume One. “Mike Seeger had that effect on me. He played on all the various planes, the full index of the old-time styles, [and] he played these songs as good as it was possible to play them. What I had to work at, Mike already had in his genes.” Bob Dylan (Chronicles, Volume 1)

Comment on Richmond Folk Festival Recap by Craig Adams

Craig Adams — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:52:27 +0000

Oyster sisters are incomparable. Love ‘em.

Comment on Linda Lay & Sammy Shellor: Page 1 by Folklife Showcase Presenter Sammy Shelor Named Steve Martin Prize Winner « Virginia Folklife Program

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:57:01 +0000

[...] of the Virginia Folklife program may have heard Shelor’s talents in 2007 when VFH produced “Taking the Crooked Road Home” featuring Shelor and Linda Lay; the CD is one of a series of Crooked Road music CDs promoting [...]

Comment on Announcing New Virginia Folk Masters and Apprentices by jeremiah brophy

jeremiah brophy — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:05:31 +0000

Looking forward to being a part of the festivities.

Comment on Announcing New Virginia Folk Masters and Apprentices by Virginia Folklife Apprentice Showcase | Piedmont Council for the Arts

Virginia Folklife Apprentice Showcase | Piedmont Council for the Arts — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:03:06 +0000

[...] Sunday, September 11 from 12-5pm, the Folklife Apprentice Showcase welcomes the new class of Master Artists and Apprentices and celebrates the graduating class of [...]

Comment on Announcing New Virginia Folk Masters and Apprentices by Larry Jones

Larry Jones — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:56:07 +0000

We’re looking forward to attending along with our son, Peter Jones.

Can hardly wait….

Comment on About The Program by Announcing New Virginia Folk Masters and Apprentices « Virginia Folklife Program

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:59:53 +0000

[...] About The Program [...]

Comment on 2010-2011 by Announcing New Virginia Folk Masters and Apprentices « Virginia Folklife Program

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:58:38 +0000

[...] Master & Apprentice Profiles [...]

Comment on 2011-2012 by Announcing New Virginia Folk Masters and Apprentices « Virginia Folklife Program

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:31:23 +0000

[...] and Apprentices in the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program. Please join us in welcoming the 2011-2012 class at the Apprenticeship Showcase on Sunday, September 11 from Noon to 5pm at the Virginia Foundation [...]

Comment on 8th Annual Apprenticeship Showcase: Sunday, September 11 by Sam Linkous

Sam Linkous — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:29:35 +0000

I am interested in looking into possibilities of being involved in the Apprecticeship program as an apprectice for traditional chair making. I do not see information on your website regarding the apprenticeship program. Can you please furnish? Thanks, Sam Linkous