35th l Annua
July
10-12 2015
HARBOR SPRINGS, MI • BLISSFEST.ORG • 231.348.7047
July 23 – 25
8 P.M. – John M. hAll AudItorIuM
July 18
8 P.M. – John M. hAll AudItorIuM
“Ragtime” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Tel.:(212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
The Soul of the 70’s (featuring Jerome Collins & Mike Luginbill of Straight No Chaser)
August 1
8 P.M. – John M. hAll AudItorIuM
Franc D’Ambrosio Crouse Visiting Artist
From Phantom to The Godfather
August 7
8 P.M. – John M. hAll AudItorIuM
B a yV i e w m u s i c fe s t i va l
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Welcome to the 35th Annual Blissfest! For many of us, Blissfest is more than a music festival. It is a homecoming, a reunion with friends and family. Old friends joining with new friends, all becoming part of our Blissfest family to enjoy three days of great music, food, dancing, loved ones and our beautiful Northern Michigan surroundings. My first Bliss was 24 years ago, attending with my mom and sister. We all still vividly remember the northern lights dancing in a circle above us, making the night that much more magical. As the years passed, I began coming on my own and camping with friends. Once I had children of my own, I wanted to watch them experience the wonders of Bliss as well and share memories with them and the rest of my Bliss Family. In order to help foster this tradition, kids under 12 have free admittance to the Festival and Blissfest also offers the kids activity area completely free-of-charge. Also, this will be the third year providing an exclusive space for teens. Club Bliss is an alcohol-free zone where teens can enjoy each other’s company, away from their parents and parents can rest assured their teen is in a safe, monitored place. Many members of my family make a special trip to Northern Michigan to share in this festival. Our love for this festival has led my family to do more than just attend. Many are active in volunteering and coordinating, which is the crucial foundation for the longevity of this place we call home for three days. Seeing my oldest son Dylan and his friends eagerly earn their festival tickets by selling ice cream or working in recycling assures me that the future is bright for Blissfest and the tradition continues! So much to do and see in these three days. This year we are excited to introduce The Michigan Stage, located in a grove of trees in the back 40, which will feature some of our many talented friends from our beautiful state. If you are new to the Festival you have to check out The Song Tree, where you will often find some of your favorite artists in a more intimate, acoustic setting than the main stages. You can learn and participate in percussion at the Drum Kiva where soulful beats are known to lead to dancing. You can’t miss the workshops in the woods—from instrument building to silk scarves— there is sure to be a FolksCool for you. Sign up at the volunteer booth. Hurry though, they fill up fast! Every year we have top notch food, crafts, and healing arts vendors. After many years of attending the Festival, I finally learned to stop packing so much food. It’s hard to go have a peanut butter sandwich at your campsite with all the amazing food offered by the food vendors. We continue to move forward with the Bliss Arts Recreation Center, better known as BARC. Along with the completion of the Bliss Store & Concession, we are also finishing the final steps needed in order to offer three-seasons camping here at the Festival Farm. Not only is Blissfest available for weddings and other gatherings, funds raised during the Festival help us to host a number of events throughout the year including the Family Camp Weekend, a disc golf tournament, and the Blissterfoot 5K in the Fall. Our solar initiative is taking shape in the form of new solar panel installations at the foot of the main stage, the timber frame, and third stage. Also, we have a new portable solar trailer we will be using at the Michigan Stage and offering to other festivals throughout the season so they can channel the sun also. Ultimately, on-site solar panels will produce enough power to cover the energy used for nearly the whole festival weekend! I would like to thank all of our volunteers and coordinators. We couldn’t do any of this without you! You are the glue that holds us together. Much love and appreciation to the executive director, staff, and fellow board members for all of their hard work and dedication to this organization. A huge thank you to all of the Blissfest members and patrons for your continued support. Happy Bliss! Angie Myers President, Blissfest Board of Directors
2014 Miah Award Winner Gail Edwards
The annual Miah award honors an individual or family who have been long-time festival volunteers and supporters of the Blissfest Music Organization.
Arlo Guthrie
Abigail Stauffer
Ages and Ages
The Accidentals
Barefoot
Artists
Arlo Guthrie
Arlo Guthrie was born in 1947 in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other. He is the eldest son of America’s most beloved singer/writer/philosopher, Woody Guthrie and Marjorie Mazia Guthrie, a professional dancer with the Martha Graham Company and founder of The Committee to Combat Huntington’s Disease. Arlo practically lived in the most famous venues of the “Folk Boom” era. In New York City he hung out at Gerdes Folk City, The Gaslight and The Bitter End; in Boston’s Club 47, and, in Philadelphia, he made places like The 2nd Fret and The Main Point his home. He witnessed the transition from an earlier generation of ballad singers like Richard Dyer-Bennet and blues-men like Mississippi John Hurt, to a new era of singer-songwriters—Bob Dylan, Jim Croce, Joan Baez, and Phil Ochs. He grooved with the beat poets Allen Ginsburg and Lord Buckley, and picked with players like Bill Monroe and Doc Watson. He learned something from everyone and developed his own style, becoming a distinctive, expressive voice in a crowded community of singersongwriters and political-social commentators.
Abigail Stauffer
Abigail Stauffer brings all of her experience to the stage, weaving the language of acoustic, pop, and neosoul music into an irresistible invitation to heal and be healed. Chances are Abigail won’t break your heart, but she will add color to a black and white memory. Every song is a captivating showcase of confidence and vulnerability, naturally crafting a balance of pain, hope, and joy. Her music and live performances hold so much emotion for her and the audience—it’s hard to believe each song isn’t written specifically about you. Finally, an artist who writes about the things that really matter; Abigail will warm your heart and serenade your soul.
Ages & Ages
Ages and Ages is more than a band—it’s a collective of like-minded souls who believe in the power of music to change the world and elevate the spirit. Their music is bright and uplifting, with lyrics penned by band leader Tim Perry that deliver serious introspective messages full of insight and consideration for others. Ages and Ages is: Rob Oberdorfer, bass, vocals; Tim Perry, guitar, vocals; John McDonald, guitar, vocals; Levi Cecil, drums, vocals; Becca Shultz, keys, vocals; Annie Bethancourt, percussion, vocals; Sarah Riddle, percussion, vocals.
Candelaria
The Accidentals
Multi-instrumentalists, singer-songwriters Katie Larson and Savannah Buist have created quite a name for themselves among music lovers of all genres. Described as, “A duo giving an edge to folk with unique instrumentation,” Z93 FM DJ, Matt Mansfield writes: “Combine musicality, originality, and melodic beauty with a welcome and unexpected bite to clever lyrics, and you’ve got Accidentals music.” From 2012-2014, The Accidentals recorded three original albums, were guest artists on fifteen others, scored two films, and landed song placements in commercials, documentaries, and music compilations while playing over 700 live shows—before they graduated high school. They are back at Blissfest for the third time and graduating to Main Stage!
Barefoot
Barefoot is a new venture comprised of fiddling demon Ed Howe of Perpetual e-Motion fame and phenom Jamie Oshima creating innovative acoustic music from Whitefield, ME. Jamie’s talent as a multiinstrumentalist and striking vocals pairs with Ed’s bluegrass and dance fiddling improvisation from the soul. Barefoot play music from Maine in the traditional New England fiddle style blended with folk and funk.
Candelaria
Candelaria is back at Blissfest with a new recording and a bigger band this time around. The Cumbia style of raw, rootsy rhythms has been the inspiration for the group since forming in 2009. Cumbia is a genre popular throughout Latin America originating in Colombia’s Caribbean coastal areas. Candelaria applies dub studio techniques and reggae style bass to these traditional Colombian rhythms, creating a unique style of dance music with electronic sensibilities and a live feel. While many other world dance bands are drifting further away from live performance and into programmed beats and effects, Candelaria has gone in the opposite direction. All of their music is performed live and all the effects are done in real time. The main focus is always on keeping the dance floor hot and the party moving.
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Dede and The Dreamers
The Defibulators
Dede and the Dreamers
Described as Ethereal Gypsy music this band will mesmerize you and send you into a dream world with sweet melodies and full sounds to tantalize your brain. This collaboration will have you snapping your fingers, singing along, dancing with your lover, and cuddling up to your closest friends. From humble beginnings, Dede has paved her way on her own experimental, alternative, off the grid musical journey. Dede has picked up her Gypsy skills over the years including soulful singing, raw songwriting, playing percussion of all kinds, dancing, community organizing, and being able to sleep in any location at anytime. Skilled in the art of the Vibraphone, Tambourine, Drumkit, Frame Drum, Snare Drum, Vocals, Word Smithery and much more, she is a versatile performer who can wear many hats, and does.
The Defibulators
Described alternately as “Hee-Haw on mescaline” and “Carter Family-meets-Ramones,” The Defibulators unique brand of country has made them pioneers in the Brooklyn country music scene. The band’s infectious energy and originality earned them a nod as one of Brooklyn’s best emerging bands in VICE Magazine, and a devoted following in a city not known for its love of country. “It’s fun to play for people who don’t think they like country music,” says singer Erin Bru. Guitarist/singer/songwriter Bug Jennings agrees, adding, “There’s something about the fastpaced, frantic, neurotic energy of New York that fuels our sound.” Call it what you will—Americana, indie honky-tonk, truckerpunk, or Brooklyn Country, the proof is in the listening. There is a unique familiarity that percolates throughout “Debt’ll Get’Em.” The reverence for traditional country forms combined with an irreverent rock & roll attitude is a trademark of the Defibs sound. Gear-grinding twang and sawing fiddles saturate songs rooted in the debt-laden and downtrodden—the moods swinging between satirical and sentimental, with unpredictable outbursts into total country chaos. When not on the road together, The Defibulators reside in individual, non-mobile homes in Hoboken, Harlem, and Brooklyn.
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Delilah and The Lost Boys
Finvarras Wren
Delilah and The Lost Boys
A long time ago, at the dawn of the Atomic Age, a succession of no-good punks and ill-mannered teenagers took the best of American roots music — hard-partying honky tonk country, searing gutbucket blues and lonesome hillbilly twang—and distilled it into a potent moonshine known as rockabilly. This combustible formula, passed down through the generations, forms the heart of the revved-up stylings of Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys. Dressed to the nines in the tradition of pre-color television, the band has thrilled audiences across the Midwest with its spirited performances. Just like rockabilly originators Johnny Cash, Bill Haley and Carl Perkins, this Michigan trio cut its teeth on steel-guitar driven country in the style popularized by Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb and Webb Pierce. But the draw of the big beat was irresistible, and over time the band’s approach has become sharper and tighter. Not self-consciously retro, Delilah and the Lost Boys remain committed to handcrafted American music that stands at the crossroads of creativity and craftsmanship, liberally drawing from honky tonk country, rockabilly and surf music.
Finvarra’s Wren
One of North America’s most exciting Irish quartets, “making the kind of music you’d only hear on the west coast of Ireland,” this Detroit-based band has an intense dedication to their instruments and to Irish music. As a family based group, Finvarra’s Wren is capable of playing with a tightness and effortlessness that often evades other ensembles. Their performances have been described as “a swirl of musical tradition and performance energy.” They have performed at many of North America’s top music festivals and venues including the Austin Texas Celtic Festival, Dayton Ohio Celtic Festival, Kennedy Center, Washington DC, Goderich Ontario Celtic Festival, Saline Michigan Celtic Fest, Baltimore Maryland Irish Fest, Celtic Fest Mississippi and Ann Arbor’s prestigious Ark where they recently recorded their live album, “Dancing Mad in the Midnight Air.”
Freya
Funky Butt Brass Band
Galactic Sherpas
eya
Gangstagrass
Artists
Freya
Freya welcomes you to music from the World Bazaar. Flutes, piano, Swedish nyckelharpa, accordion, octave mandolin, guitar, and vocal harmonies weave tunes of euro-folk-jazz by the hands of Lisa and Ingemar Johansson, Sue Wood, and Gary Cook. You will find yourself somewhere between a French Cafe, the Nordic tundra, a Michigan parlor and a Swedish sauna.
Funky Butt Brass Band
The Funky Butt Brass Band was formed in 2008 by six talented musicians who respect and revere the New Orleans brass band tradition. The FBBB takes classic New Orleans brass tunes and gives them a twist, in the style of Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth and Bonerama. But don’t be surprised if you also hear some Motown, Southern rock, Memphis soul, Chicago blues and St. Louis R&B in the mix. Returning by popular demand to Blissfest, the band was voted Best Funk/Soul Band at the Riverfront Times Music Awards for four consecutive years. They have played such prestigious festivals as the King Biscuit Blues Festival, Roots N Blues N BBQ, Taste of St. Louis, Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest, Gumbo Ya Ya and the Big Muddy Blues Festival. FBBB has shared the stage with some legendary Louisiana artists including Dr. John, Rebirth Brass Band, Bonerama, Chubby Carrier, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, New Orleans Suspects and the Royal Southern Brotherhood.
Galactic Sherpas
The Galactic Sherpas originally formed after surviving a terrible avalanche on Boyne Mountain. They survived for weeks, buried in the snow. There were dark moments which challenged their minds, bodies and hearts. They emerged having found solace in the singing of songs. Since then, the Sherpa’s have grown into a large family of rugged, Northern Michigan survivalists. But rather than stockpiling food and weapons, they have chosen synthesizers, tube amps, horns, drums and speakers. They are a hearty group of soul-searchers who have come a long way from those dark days under the mountain. Powerful horns, and strong vocals driven by a rhythm section which can only be described as “diabolical” give the Sherpa’s a truly unique sound. Their brand new album, “Fun in the Dark” has landed at Bliss!
Gangstagrass
They’re back with a new album, “Broken Hearts and Stolen Money,” released in 2014. These 12 tracks serve as evidence that the crossroads have moved North, where the dirt roads of Appalachian bluegrass meet the sooty city streets of Brooklyn. The band’s Jay-Z meets Ralph Stanley sound breaks barriers and destroys genres with its eclectic mix of low down and down home beats. The Gangstagrass Song “Long Hard Times To Come,” is The EmmyNominated theme of the FX series “Justified” and has sold 200,000 copies. Not only has Gangstagrass been on the forefront of the burgeoning genre unfortunately dubbed “Hick-Hop,” they clearly blazed the trail! Gangstagrass come by it honestly: Rench, mastermind of the group, was schooled on Run DMC and breakdancing while he was fed a steady diet of authentic country sounds like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.
The Go Rounds
Kalamazoo’s favorite sons provide high energy twangrock & jelly-roll. The Go Rounds are a furious live act and progressive recording unit, and at the helm is none other than guitar crooner, Graham Parsons, who is no stranger to the Bliss stage having performed here in different iterations over the years. This group of virtuosic players is fueled by the history of its diverse lineup and a collaborative spirit injected into everything from song writing to arranging. Equally inspired by their record collections and the beauty of the Great Lakes State, the band explores soul music, baroque folk, art rock, country and classic rock n’ roll.
HuDost
The music of HuDost— Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines—the Neo Folk World Rock Ensemble from Montreal and Nashville—weaves a seamless tapestry of sound that renders tears and laughter in listeners, cultivating that nameless longing that abides somewhere in all our hearts. A rich, eclectic blending of Pop and Rock with traditional Sufi music, Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian and Bulkan folk music, Farsi, Turkish, Arabic, and Folk, their sound crosses all borders and barriers, taking the listener on a journey they will never forget. They’ve toured the US, Canada and Europe constantly since 2006. In this time have grown as artists, as seekers, as a couple and as a family. In 2013 their amazing son was brought into the world.
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HuDost
The Go Rounds
Ignorant Mob
Ignorant Mob has crafted its original sound by merging brooding trombone and searing electric violin with jazz influenced melodies, conscious lyrics and impenetrable grooves to create a dubwise mixture of heavy roots reggae, old school ska and contemporary world rhythms. The Mob has been a favorite of Blissfest and are returning after a couple years in hibernation. Brothers Lake and Bryn Jungwirth (bass & drums) along with childhood friend and fellow musician Ian Zender (electric violin), formed Ignorant Mob after growing up playing together as a trio for many years. Shortly after, they joined forces with veteran musician Bob Mahin (trombone/percussion) to form the core of the group. Ignorant Mob’s many influences range from early ska and rocksteady (Skatalites, The Specials) to dub and roots (Augustus Pablo, Black Uhuru) to contemporary.
James Hill Band
Ignorant Mob
Izgreyala
Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers
With spectacular energy pulsating from every member of the band, the Rainbow Seekers have been providing luminescent grooves to a growing legion of fans. Lead singer and Amish excommunicate Joe Hertler splashes through lyrical puddles of golden rain, leaving his audience wearing flowery headdresses and bubbling smiles. They will shake the dust from your wildest expectations. They will roar into your life with rapturous frequencies, exuberant tone, and a joyfulness of purpose that has truly become a rare sight on stage. Join them in their celebration, and they will take you on a never-ending journey to a place you’ll never be able to describe in words. They are back to take you there again this year!
Joe Laviolette & Rattletree
Shamanism, fire performance, and ancient instruments—Izgreyala has been captivating Detroit audiences for the past four years. With the musical compositions of Ryan Paul “Narayanaya” Gates accompanied by live didgeridoo, doumbek, and sitar; Heather “Leilani” Marie hypnotizes by channelling the divine through Temple Dance, Tribal Fusion, and American Tribal Style® belly dance. Izgreyala is currently available for: performance, fire performance, soundscape meditations featuring sacred instruments from around the globe, workshops, and private lessons & regular classes at their home studio in Warren, MI; and at One Spirit Dance & Fitness in Pinckney.
It is the passion and calling of Rattletree Marimba to make you dance. They are at the forefront of a new era of live Electronica—merging these new sounds with the roots of ancient and organic African style marimbas, GIANT hand-built marimbas, cutting-edge DIY live video and synth manipulation. Their high-energy stage presence and uplifting high-vibration dance music has been described as “dynamic, full of energy and engaging.” Their upbeat performances interweave cultural information about the traditional music of Zimbabwe with interactive discussions and opportunities for everyone to dance. In Zimbabwe there is no difference between the audience and the performers, the whole community joins together in celebrations. Kupira Marimba’s mission is to bring that sense of community to you.
James Hill Band
Kayla Jo
Izgreyala
James Hill has made a career as one of Canada’s award-winning ukulele player who “gives the ukulele its dignity back without ever taking himself too seriously” (Songlines). Blissfest has seen that side of Hill when he performed at Blissfest back in 2006. However, if you thought James Hill was simply the ukulele wunderkind, his latest album will convince you that he is also a great songwriter as well. His most recent recording, ”The Old Silo,” sees him charting a course into deeper, rockier ukulele waters with an edginess and swagger unlike anything Hill has ever recorded. We are thrilled to have James and Anne back at Blissfest.
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Winner of the Indi.com Blissfest Music Challenge, local native Kayla Jo brings brings a fresh sound and an attitude to match. Having grown up in northern Michigan, she has since traveled the midwestern festival circuit spreading uke-love and good vibes. She is back at her old stomping grounds to spread Bliss once more, this time from the stage! Kayla Jo blends genres in a way that melds folk, pop, and jams into a harmonious tune. With festival and venue experience under her belt, she is a natural on stage. Setting the tone and pushing the energy, she makes the night worth the party.
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers
Joel Laviolette and Rattletree
Joshua Davis Trio
Kevin Kammeraad and Cooperfly Puppet Troupe
Kevin loves to perform, write, draw, sing, make things, and wonder about possibilities. He is an awardwinning artist, performer, and children’s author of many books and CDs who loves to collaborate with other artists. Each year, he visits several schools, libraries, festivals, and conferences to inspire active imaginations through poetry, puppetry, music, and movement. He is truly loved by the Blissfest kids and has been back for several years running and always a big hit!
Leftover Cuties
As with any true troubadours, love makes their world go ’round. On the band’s shining sophomore album “The Spark and the Fire,” love makes the heart sing, soar, ache and burn…often in the same hook. Shirli McAllen (lead vocals, ukulele), Austin Nicholsen (bass, ukulele, vocals), Mike Bolger (brass, keys, accordion, vocals ), and Stuart Johnson (drums, vocals)—have sparked a fire among fans with a timeless prohibition-era Jazz sound, combining sultry vocals, pop-perfect songwriting, and seasoned musicianship. Their spellbinding first album, “Places To Go,” won raves from critics. Their impeccable and atmospheric live performances draw ever-growing and increasingly passionate crowds in the speakeasies and rock clubs of their hometown Los Angeles.
Kellerville
Artists
Kellerville
Comprised of the combined songwriting of local phenoms Holly Keller and Lee Dyer, Kellerville is a blend of folk jazz and blues that tugs at your sleeve, gently pulling you out of your troubles and into the grass where you’re sure to stay and dream for a while. They come from a place both real and imagined on the edge of Lake Michigan. Nestled in the crook of willow trees in Cross Village is a tiny part of town where Lee Dyer and Holly Keller both grew up playing music. After many years of separate creation they formed an original acoustic duo to bring them back to the town that wrought them, and bring a new age to the folks who came before. With songs of storytelling and personal experience, let Lee and Holly paint you a picture of home with a song. Welcome to Kellerville.
Kayla Jo
Less is More
After meeting in a college a cappella group then going on to perform indie and folk covers with the band Me and My Friends, Jane Finkel and Brian Spencer of this Michigan-based band have been writing and performing their original folk alternative tunes for two years now. “We’ve really enjoyed our writing process so far,” Jane said only months away from recording their first album, “Amid the Flowers.” That fact is apparent in this diverse collection of songs with the lyrics and guitar riffs seeming to just flow out of them naturally with a creativity that is unharnessed and with their ideas fully explored.
Michelle Chenard and Pete Kehoe
Michelle Chenard is a veteran singer/songwriter who has been continually voted a favorite in Northern Michigan as Best Solo Performer, Best of the Best and more in Northern Express, Northern Michigan’s largest newsweekly. She released her first music video, “Blade,” with critical acclaim and to a packed house at City Park Grill, a well known music venue in Petoskey, Michigan, in the spring of 2012—a good year for Michelle as she scored a Michigan Emmy® Award for musical score on the TV documentary, “Sacrifice and Honor: A Tribute to our Northern Michigan Veterans.” She performs hundreds of shows across the state each year. In addition to her tireless schedule, Michelle founded Mackinac Island Songwriters Workshop with her brother from another mother, Pete Kehoe, has been writing and recording with country artist Julianne Ankley and performing with her band, Blood Sisters.
Mo’ Mojo
This female fronted, hard driving, high energy, “Pardi-Gras” band features three-part harmonies, accordion, fiddle, guitar, rubboard, sax, trumpet, harp, bass, percussion, and drums. Their songs in both English and French, take Zydeco music and infuse it with Americana, Cajun, reggae, rock & roll, funk, R&B, and African and Latin rhythms. Mo’ Mojo is a favorite at festivals and was selected by the AMA and Department of State as one of 10 bands for the 2014-2015 season to represent American music abroad. There first tour was in Haiti in July, the Dominican Republic in Oct./Nov. and a 34 day tour in Jan./Feb. to Belize, Panama, Mexico, and Barbados. 9
Less is More
Kevin Kammeraad & Cooperfly Puppet Troupe
Back this year for a Blissfest encore, Mulebone is a partnership comprised of multi-instrumentalist, John Ragusa and roots music specialist, Hugh Pool. The launching pad for their musical expression is traditional blues. Hugh plays guitars, harmonica, boot board and sings, all with a mouth full of whiskey and a giant heart. John plays, conch shell, Jew’s harp, cornet, all manner of flutes, tin whistle, and chimes in on the harmony vocals. Together, the sound of slide guitar boogies, single chord trance riffs a la Howlin’ Wolf, the up-tempo rags of Reverend Gary Davis and country blues of all shapes and colors can be heard. Sometimes they play close to the source, almost as if tracing the image, and at other moments, they re-examine the source, float above it, take a new look as one understanding their home from a distant land.
Pearl and the Beard
Pearl and the Beard are Brooklyn trio Jocelyn Mackenzie (vocals/percussion), Emily Hope Price (vocals/cello/keys) and Jeremy Styles (vocals/ guitars). The three passionately intertwine three distinct voices amidst a powerfully delicate orchestra of cello, guitars, keyboard, bells, and percussion, offering songs that speak to joy and sorrow, love and loss. The breadth of their songwriting and genre-defying sound is reflected in the vast variety of other artists with whom they’ve shared the stage, most notably Ani DiFranco, Matt & Kim, Ingrid Michaelson, DeVotchKa, Lucius, Laura Marling, Avan Lava, and The Drums. The trio are currently in the final stages of producing their third full-length album. Children mothered by all that is funky and soulful, musical innovation in its finest form...the gruesome twosome of ultimate Groove. The Pistil Whips were spawned in the deep dark depths of Boyne City, called to this world by the power of music. This duo combine the styles of funk, blues, and jazz to make a sound all their own—Eric Dane Jaqua on Farmer Foot Drums (a drum set operated with the feet only), guitar and vocals simultaneously, and Will Love on sax, clarinet, keys and beatbox flute. Will and Eric actually met at Blissfest in the summer of 2013. Will was there to perform with Boyne City-ites, The Galactic Sherpas. Eric was also there with Northern Michigan premier blues duo, Hipps-N-Ricco. They joined forces to become eternal brothers of funk—The Pistil Whips.
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Mo’ Mo
Leftover Cuties
Mulebone
The Pistil Whips
Michelle Chenard/Pete Kehoe
Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band
The Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band bridges genres and eras with an intensity and effortlessness few contemporary artists possess. And their new album ”So Delicious,” elevates the trio’s work to a new level. Produced by Rev. Peyton, “So Delicious” offers the band’s most diverse collection of songs buoyed by the Rev.’s supercharged six-string virtuosity—a unique style of fingerpicking inspired by his Delta blues heroes, but taken to new, original heights. The Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band has always been strong on authenticity, playing music that blends blues, ragtime, folk, country and other traditional styles with the sleek modern energy of do-it-yourself, homespun, punk-fueled rock—and performing tunes plucked from their lives, their community or from the canonical songbook that fed the Rev. Peyton’s formative creative identity. It’s a mix that’s allowed the band to win fans from all corners of the Americana and rock worlds, and bring a new generation to blues and other forms of American roots music.
Rocky Dawuni
Ghanaian international music star Rocky Dawuni has leveraged his popularity across the African continent to bring his unique Afro Roots sound to global audiences and champion social causes. Over the course of his career, and the release of five albums, his infectious grooves and dance-inducing anthems have consistently excited fans, including some of music’s biggest stars with whom he’s performed and collaborated. Having appeared at many of the biggest World and Reggae music events, Dawuni has worked alongside Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Jason Mraz, Sharon Jones, Janelle Monae, John Legend as well many others. His eloquence, passion and successful melding of celebrity with humanitarian action have also made him a spokesperson for a variety of global causes.
Mulebone
Pearl and The Beard
The Pistil Whips
Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Mo’ Mojo
Artists
Seth & May Bernard
Samuel Seth Bernard and May Bernard (formerly May Erlewine) are known as the first couple of Michigan’s thriving new folk music scene as part of Earthwork Music. They have recorded and performed extensively both as a duo and as solo artists and they are regulars at the Blissfest Festival. Both born and raised in Michigan to musical families, the Bernards first met in 2003, when he was a performer at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival (using the name Seth Bernard) and she was attending. Both Bernard and Erlewine had a strong background in songwriting and performing and had tastes that ran from folk and blues to rock, and they soon became partners in music, then a couple now married, and currently a family with their new baby, Iris.
Slim Gypsy Baggage
From the SW coast of Michigan, Slim Gypsy Baggage originally came to be when performing musicians, Morgan Ingle (vocal/rhythm guitar) and Matt Smith (vocal/bass) were introduced to Cam Mammina (lead guitar). Morgan found her voice early in life and has been singing and performing ever since. She grew up in a musical family learning guitar from her father and honed her skills as a gifted singer/ songwriter. She has graced soundstages all across the Midwest fronting bands and as a solo act. Cam shreds! He has been playing guitar his whole life and plays with a soulful seasoned emotion. Mixing crunchy indie triphop licks, blues, funk, and surf rock sustains. Matt smoothes SGB out with his more country approach to the music. Although he has musical influences like Cash, Motown, and the Beatles, an interesting country rock vibe seems to show. Scott grew up with a large interest in recording and made four-part songs on his tape machine. As technology progressed so did Scott’s interest in loopers, beat machines, and synths. He learned the drums and played in bands all through college. It is the culmination of the group as a whole that creates their creative and vibrant sound.
The Snyders
Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, Southside Denny is a legendary bluesrocker and acoustic fingerstyle player with ten albums to his credit. He is also the father/bandleader of The Snyders. He began growing his reputation in the early 1980s being often associated with and seen on stage with numerous Chicago musical heros and influences such as Luther Allison, Sugar Blue, Pinetop Perkins to name a few. Denny performed as opening act for these and many other stellar acts such as Ray Charles, Lonnie Mack, Albert Collins and what resembles a who’s who list of Chicago blues acts. In 1984 he and his band (Southside Denny and the Skintones) scored a regional hit with a protest song called ‘Ethanol Stinks.’ Before disbanding in 1989, the trio recorded two albums (including one with Sugar Blue on harp) and played blues club circuits throughout several Midwestern states and into the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Stereo Artifacts
Born in the the north woods of Emmet County and refined on the the streets of Petoskey comes the electro-art pop sounds of none other than Stereo Artifacts. Comprised of members who have graced the Bliss stage for many years in multiple iterations, the band includes the new age song stylings of Dan Campbell on the electric guitar, backed up by Joe Thompson on multiple keys, Johnny Allen performing all things synth, Lee Dyer on the low down bass, and Michael Binienda holding together the whole groove of the ensemble on the drums. The band is excited to announce that will have their new album “Leave It For The Crows” ready and available at the Blissfest!
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With an extensive and amazing track record of unique and imaginative performances featuring his curious instrument and copious amounts of originality, Mike Silverman, a/k/a That1Guy, has set himself apart as a true one-of-a-kind talent that rivals any other artist currently in the entertainment industry. Averaging 150-200 shows a year all over North America and Canada, he has been a consistent favorite at such festivals as: Wakarusa, Electric Forest, Big Day Out, All Good Music Festival, Bella, High Sierra Music Festival, Summer Meltdown, Montreal Jazz Festival, and many more. He was also the ‘Tap Water Award’ winner at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for best musical act. His legendary collaboration and multiple tours with Buckethead, performing as The Frankenstein Brothers, has further cemented his virtuoso story as a creative visionary.
Tim & Myles Thompson
The unique relationship of a father and son cannot be argued nor explained, but when the relationship includes musical passion, virtuosity and showmanship —magic happens! Tim is a Nashville-based session player, singer/songwriter and the 2008 International Fingerstyle Champion. Music has always filled the Thompson home; unknowingly it inspired Myles to pick up the violin at the tender age of five! By the age of 12 he was studying music theory and improvising with skill beyond his years—it was clear that music would be his life. Today at the ripe old age of 20, Myles is also a prolific singer/songwriter and mandolin player. If you ask his dad or an audience member, they will tell you that Myles fancies himself as quite the comedian, most often at his dad’s expense.
The Way Down Wanderers
Equal parts fast-paced and soulful, five-piece alternative folk band from Chicago, The Way Down Wanderers, not only draw listeners in with their energy and originality but also captivate fans with their unique and touching story; Banjo player, Ben Montalbano and fiddle/mandolin player, Collin Krause, are half brothers who met each other for the first time five years ago. The two were shocked to find that not only were they both pursuing careers in music, but that they were each drawn to the same genres. In addition to their unexpected brotherly collaboration, the other band members’ dramatically diverse backgrounds in bluegrass, jazz, classical and rap music, blend together to form unique harmony vocals, soaring instrumentals, lively dynamics and standout melodies. 12
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Stereo Artifacts
Tommy Tropic’s Buskermania!
The seeds of Buskermania! were planted at Bliss three decades ago when Tommy, an avid amatuer juggler, met Crazy Richard, the Midwest’s first busker going back to the 1970s. Crazy shared his knowlege freely and the two became lifelong friends. The cast of Buskermania are largely the third generation of Michigan buskers and they are the real McCoy! Jugglers, magicians, balloon twisters and more, from across the State presenting their art up-close and in your face as only street performers do! “A street show is better to a kid than any other kind because at the end, the child has not only met you, he has given you something. That makes you his friend!” –Crazy Richard, the Madd Juggler.
Whiskey Shivers
Barefoot, sleeveless and sweaty, Whiskey Shivers frontman and fiddle master, Bobby Fitzgerald, never stops smiling on stage. “All right! Let’s kick this thing in the face!” he barks, as the band tears into their stringed instruments at breakneck speed. It’s almost impossible to watch him perform more than a song or two without cracking a smile yourself. His exuberance is contagious, and it bleeds through into the music. Whether they’re playing at a backyard house party in Texas, a punk-rock dive bar or a sprawling country music festival, crowds take notice. People put down their phones, pick up their drinks and start dancing. “Whiskey Shivers isn’t just the five of us on stage, it’s everybody in the room,” Fitzgerald says. “We try to bring everybody into the moment and get them to realize there’s no wall between us and the crowd. We’re all in this together, and we’re all here to have a good time. We’ll do our best to facilitate it, but it takes all of us to make it happen. When you start to feel that, you can’t help but feel a little attachment and become invested in the show. You realize, ‘Oh, I’m here to have good time, too!’”
That One Guy Tim & Myles Thompson
The Way Down Wanderers
Also Appearing
Songwriters, Artists & More Bands
• Kirby: Blissfest’s Official Troubadour and minister of melody • John D Lamb: Director of Springfed Arts.org and songwriting mentor • Magdalen Fossum: Michigan’s ukulele young lady • Robin Lee Berry: Ukes For You Instructor & our favorite local madam of song • Adair Correll: The spirit behind Northern Michigan’s Songwriters in the Round Group • Rick Meisterheim: Soulful songs from the north woods • Lance Boughner: Gaylord-based songwriter and recent winner of the National Mushroom Festival talent contest • Dr. Goodhart and the Hooligans: Peace of mind in every song • Ken Harris: Dome stage dude and guitar wizard • Lara Fullford: Emerging Northern Michigan talent • Dale Owen: The Loopy Grass Dude • Caroline Barlow: Blissfest’s singing barista • Heather Kingham: Blissfest Community Chorus and tcsings.org • Milo Johnson: An emerging young songwriter and instrumentalist from the Marquette area • Nik Carman: Fabulous young performer with great chops from Traverse City • Ananda: Sitar and Tampura and Tablas from Northern Michigan • The Turnips: Americana, Roots and rockin’ energy • Jack Williams: A special appearance by a special songwriter • Elisabeth Pixley-Fink & Samantha Cooper: Earthwork Artist Songwriters • The Odd Couple: Pluto Pete and Friends from the UP • Christie Lenée: Special guest with HuDost and Songwriter • Chris Michels: Home Made JamMan songster
Old Timey Tunesters & Instructors
Whiskey Shivers
• Bob Bernard: Waltz fiddle specialist • Sue Wood: The Keyboard Queen • John Richey: Mr. Wizard on the Fiddle • Ron Fowler: Plays banjo, sings and tells stories • Jan Fowler: Our first lady of old time country dance piano • Peace Meal: Mo & Dale are always ready to play tunes and sing songs
Drum & Dance
• Tree of Life Drum and Dance Society: Our regular West African Drum and Dance troupe returns with its groove on • The Peaceful Sisters: Dances of Universal Peace make us all one in dance and music • Deep Blue Water Samba: Latin grooves and drum instruction • Jan Fowler: Our first lady of old time country dance callers • Greg Vadnais: Kalimba Workshop leader and drummer for the Sherpas and Ananda • LogJam: Our Yooper drum masters and Blissfest Kiva facilitators • Dede Alderman: Our specialist for the new generation of drummers • E-minor: Songwriter and biggest fan of Cauldrons • Benny Bettane: HangPan drummer and sound healer • John Driscoll: Interlochen-based drum instructor
Of Special Interest
• The Hoop Incident: Hoop and Fire apparatus energy from Mackinaw City • Libby Barbercheck: Hoop Artist/Instructor • Meg McClorey: Tai Chi instructionAlexander Technique • Mary Reilly: North Woods Yoga Instructor • Tiffany Lenau: Yoga Roots and Healing Arts • Christie Lenée and Kristen Tenpenny: Healing Music in the Dome • Mary Adams: Your Dark Sky Advisor and astronomical storyteller • Jess Miller: Plant-based Food Nutrition Advisor
Just for Kids & Inner Child Adults • Magic by Jania: Our favorite magic Lady • Crazy Richard: Still Crazy after all these years as Resident Blisstonian Juggler • Twister Joe: Northern Michigan’s favorite Balloon Artist • Robin Lee Berry: for Youth instructor
Kirby Tommy Tropic’s Buskermania
Dr. Goodhart’s Home Remedy
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Greensky bluegrass Hard working Americans Jeff Austin Band Joshua Davis Trio
Billy Strings & Don Julin • Luke Winslow King Rachael & Dominic john Davis • Horseshoes & hand grenades Airborne or Aquatic • May Erlewine & the moonlighters Red Sea Pedestrians • Seth Bernard & friends • Full Cord Madcat Midnight Blues Journey • Ben Daniels Band Jen Sygit, Sam Corbin & Lincoln County Process • Big Dudee Roo Dede & the Dreamers • Tyler Nail Trio • Mark Sahlgren & Darcy Wilkin The whistle stop revue • Frank youngman allstars • The Turnips Lake Effect • Deep Fried Pickle Project • Zak Bunce Ryan Williams & Friends • The Moon Howlers
August 14, 15 & 16 2015 • Wellston, Michigan
What’s Happening— We have again outdone ourselves with a very busy weekend schedule! Check out the program and plan your days. Try something new but enjoy your old favorites. Stay flexible—ready for spontaneous fun and random acts of kindness. We have 125 performances and 125 workshops planned on our four stages and four workshop areas—PLUS kids’ area activities. There are over 60 craft, healing arts and service booth vendors, 18 food booths and 19 holes of Frisbee golf. Whew! Check the schedule for all the details, pace yourself, relax and make this the best Blissfest ever.
WHAT’S NEW IN 2015— SOLAR INITIATIVE: It’s hard not to miss the new 6KW solar array just to the west of the Main Stage. Blissfest teamed up with Leelanau Solar to build the new array that will power most of the Festival over a year of credits that the panels will put back into the power grid. MICHIGAN STAGE: This new solar powered venue will feature all Michigan artists. We are pleased to offer more opportunities for the great depth of artistry in the Michigan roots music scene. The stage is conveniently located near the Back 40 campground entrance on the south side of the property. LUTHIERS TENT: Instrument builders from Quinn’s Music in Big Rapids, Andy Kirby and Budd Greenman, along with fellow luthier Warren Liverance from Grosse Pointe Strings, will be at the tent to share their instrument knowledge, consult or repair instruments in need. They also have basic musician supplies. Quinn’s Music along with Chris Myers from Petoskey will host sessions for making your own cigar box guitars at the tent. Cost for the make-and-take kit: $25-30. BLISSTERFOOT FUN RUN: Get some fresh oxygen in your blood with 5K of pure Bliss. Join us to test your mettle or to just have a nice morning jog. Run, laugh breathe, meet new friends—plus prizes and who knows what else! Meet at the Bus Stop 9:00 am Sunday. CHARGING STATIONS: We have established charging stations for your personal electronic devices at many of the workshop venues and other gathering places around the Festival grounds. Check the map for the charging symbol. UKULELE CLUB ORCHESTRA: Those with some basic ukulele skills are invited to join the community chorus and perform on Main Stage during the community sharing. Rehearse Sunday morning at Club Bliss. CLUB BLISS DOME: The new dome structure near Club Bliss will have healing vibrations going down all weekend as well as some acoustic jam sessions. Look for specifics at Club Bliss and on the schedule page— Tibetan bowls with Tiffany Lenau, inspirational music from Christie and Kristin, Benny Bettaine on Handpan, plus Matt and Julie Briest from the Compassionate Wellness Center in Clawson, MI.
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SILENT DISCO: Dance into the wee hours with friends without any worry of voices telling you to turn it down. New this year—we add the Kids Silent Disco. Check the kids schedule page. BLISSSCREEN: Silkscreen vintage Blissfest logos on your favorite apparel. Please limit two prints per person. Join us at Club Bliss on Saturday 6-8:00 pm and Sunday afternoon 12-2:00 pm. PETOSKEY HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM is back to help take deposit bottles and cans out of the waste stream and assist the recycle team. CLUB BLISS: The timber frame cabin is ready to host activities this year with emerging artists, Blissfest regulars, young adult programming and crazy crafts. MEMBERS RECEPTION: Since 2010 we have invited all our members to gather backstage for light hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer samples on Sunday afternoon from 5-7:00 pm. THE TASTE OF BLISS BEER AND WINE TASTING EVENT: This event returns for its sixth year of sampling some of the finest Michigan beer and wine selections around. See the Taste of Bliss page for more details. 19 HOLE FRISBEE GOLF: Big D’s Discs are again hosting golf clinics so check in with Big D’s at the Frisbee Golf entrance to register and for a schedule of events. Casual tournaments will be held Friday, 12-5:00 pm, and Saturday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Saturday night…GLO DISC! EXPRESS YOUR BLISS: Get together and do some art! The palette is blank and the paint and brushes are at the ready. Check it out next to the Club Bliss area Saturday and Sunday from 12-4:00 pm. CLOTHING EXCHANGE: Jasmine Lace Petrie is back! Bring your choice threads to exchange for someone else’s choice threads. Clean clothes only please. FIRE CIRCLE OPEN SPACE ALL APPARATUS JUGGLING CONTEST: Sunday at 2:00 pm, Crazy Richard and Tommy Tropic’s Buskermania will host an all-apparatus juggling contest complete with prizes for the winners. KIDS AREA PARADE: Lots of kid’s activities are scheduled for the Blissfest Kids Area all weekend. Check out the schedule for plenty of action and crafts. Sunday at 3:30 pm will be the annual Kids Parade. RV PUMP-OUT SERVICE: At Your Service will be offering a pump-out service for RVs again this year. If you would like to be pumped out, please text or call 231-758-9313 with your site number. BLISSFEAST FOOD CONCESSION: The new Blissfest Arts Building will be the home of the Blissfeast Festival Food Concession along with the T-Shirt Booth. They will be serving up ice cream, drinks and grilled cheese to tantalize your taste buds. SHUTTLE SERVICE: Park and ride for free! Service runs noon to 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday so you can get to the beach, Cross Village General Store and Bliss Store. Bus service is located by the Ice Truck, west of Main Stage and runs approximately on the hour. 15
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Calendar of Events 2015 COMMUNITY SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAMS The Blissfest Music Organization supports many of the summer music programs that are available throughout Northern Michigan. Blissfest helped create the Harbor Springs Street Musique Program in 2005. Since then we have expanded our support of summer street music programs by sponsoring the Boyne Stroll the Streets Program in Boyne City and Rhythm on the River in Indian River. Blissfest also helps sponsor the Charlotte Rose Lee Concerts in the Park Series in Petoskey. There are many talented local artists showcased at these events. These programs add to the cultural experience of visitors coming to Northern Michigan and enhances the quality of life for the community as a whole.
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SPECIAL BLISSFEST CONCERTS AND EVENTS
Our Roots Music Dance Party at the historic and unique Legs Inn in Cross Village, MI. is all set to go. Music begins at 9:30 pm with a $5 cover. www.legsinn.com
Sept. 4-6: Blissfest Family Camp — Empower your creativity with hands on crafts, dance, song and theater with talent show at our third annual Family Camp. Workshops, healthy meals and camping all included $150/family. Featuring local artists with special guests.Brochure available at the info booth.
Thurs. July 16: Mulebone A special concert for the Blissfest folks who survived Blissfest. Come join us for an evening with Mulebone. A dynamic and charged blues duo. Fri. July 24: Dr. Goodhart’s Home Remedy Open Mic Hosted by Dr. Goodhart. Bring your axe and jam with the Dr. No cover. Fri. Aug 14: Dr. Goodhart’s Home Remedy Open Mic Join Mr. Blissfest and his band with your instrument and a song. No cover. Sat. Sept. 12: Knuckle Fuss Chris Michels and his Funky Folk Band featuring their own Homemade Jam will hold court at Legs. Dance into the night after a round of Disc Golf at the Third Annual Disc Golf Weekend at Camp Blissfest. Fridays: Kirby performs every Friday evening in the garden during the summer thru Labor Day.
Sept. 11-13: Blissfest Disc Golf Camp — Come out to the Third Annual Blissfest Disc Golf Camp and enjoy our new permanent campground and a weekend of discing and merriment. There will be a Disc Golf Tournament and entertainment with Knuckle Fuss at Legs Inn on Sat. night. Nov. 5-8 & Nov. 12-15: Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters — Celebrating their 21st annual retreat, Springfed Arts presents two weekends of inspirational talks, presentations, discussions on craft and the creative process of songwriting with plenty of open mic time. Lamb’s Retreat is held at the Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs, Michigan. Blissfest Music Organization has been the premier sponsor for this annual event since its inception. Contact Blissfest for information about our scholarship program. www.springfedarts.org
BLISSFEST FALL CONCERT SERIES SAT. SEPT 26: THE DIRTY BOURBON RIVER SHOW — Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey Five wildly talented multi-instrumentalists amaze audiences with their high energy New Orleans tour de force. SAT. OCT. 23: STEFANO BERONE — Red Sky Stage, Petoskey A master guitarist from Italy, Stefano infuses American and European sounds with experimental guitar techniques. Amazing. NOV. 14: A TRIBUTE TO GORDON LIGHTFOOT Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey Featuring Mike Fornes and Sundown productions with a stellar presentation of the classic Lightfoot repertoire including the Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald which met its fate 40 years ago, Nov. 10, 1975. The Blissfest Annual Membership meeting will precede the show. DEC 19: SOLSTICE SHOW Emmet County Fairgrounds Community Building The Annual Winter Solstice Show event will feature Peter Harper with his Didgeridoo Blues World Music plus other local and regional favorites. 18
BLISSFEST DANCE PROGRAMS Old Time Country Dance Series Dances are held the first Saturday of the month at the Oden Community Center, Oden, MI, or the Carnegie Building (old library) in Petoskey, MI. The fall series begins Oct. 3, 2015, and the first Saturday of the month through the winter. The series features local and regional old time bands with area callers. No experience or partner necessary. All dances are taught and families are encouraged to attend. $3/person, $5/couple and $7/family. The Up North Swing Band Swing Dance Series Red Sky Stage in Petoskey, is the new venue for our Swing Dance Series with The Up North Big Band. Complimentary dance lessons are provided prior to each scheduled dance. Basic swing, foxtrot, waltz and Latin styles are taught on a rotating basis. Check the Blissfest or Red Sky Stage websites for dates/times.
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The Taste of Bliss Great music deserves great beer and wine to enjoy it with. We know that our patrons have exquisite taste in the art of music and in the art of fermented beverages. Blissfest is proud to showcase some of the finest micro-brews and wine from Michigan and beyond at our sixth annual Taste of Bliss Beer and Wine Tasting Event. This is a fundraiser for the Blissfest Arts Recreation Center and all profits go towards the completion of our growing year-round facilities. The event takes place in the shade tent on Saturday, 1-6:00 pm. We also proudly feature many of these fine Michigan craft libations at our artist and staff hospitality area. To participate all you do is provide proof of age and a $15 donation. In return, you get a commemorative glass and either two wine or three beer or cider tastes. Additional pours are available at $3 or 2/$5.
BEER PRESENTERS
Founders Brewing Company - Grand Rapids, MI The Founders Family is a group of passionate beer enthusiasts who built a business on brewing complex, world class, in-your-face ales with huge aromatics, bigger body, and tons of flavor. They have ranked in the top breweries in the world by Ratebeer.com for the past five year and have several beers listed in the top 100 beers of the world on Beeradvocate.com. Having also helped us to found the Taste of Bliss, we are excited to have them back to help us celebrate with their unique and refreshing brew! Discover all their craft varieties at www.foundersbrewing.com. New Holland Brewing Company - Holland, MI The proud makers of craft beer and artisan spirits capturing a flavor, a harvest, a season and a moment in time in every bottle. They are recognized for their creativity and artistry, with a mission to improve the lives of craft consumers everywhere. Having been represented at the Taste from the beginning, they celebrate the artist in all of us and help us to raise a glass with their diverse, balanced collection of beer and spirits. Discover New Holland at www.newhollandbrew.com.
Rockford Brewing Company - Rockford, MI Located in historic downtown Rockford and situated among the rolling hills of the beautiful Rogue River Valley, this brewer produces a line of traditional and inventive beers that focus on Michigan agriculture. They work closely with West Michigan farmers and local ingredients on a seasonal basis—from farm to glass, this is the local flavor of pure Michigan! We welcome them back for a third time to raise a glass at the Taste. More at www.rockfordbrewing.com. Petoskey Brewing - Petoskey, MI Petoskey’s hometown brewery has continued full force with their renovation of the “Old Brewery” originally est. 1898, and since renewed in 2012. Production expansion over the last year has included adding seven new fermentation/bright tanks on the second floor of the brewery, more than doubling their brewing capacity, and installing custom windows to beautify the exterior of their turn-of-the-century historic brewpub. They offer up unique brews that will brighten any afternoon, on Little Traverse Bay or otherwise! Visit them at www.petoskeybrewing.com.
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The Taste of Bliss Dark Horse Brewing Company - Marshall, MI There aren’t enough buzzwords and fancy hashtags in the world to define Dark Horse Brewing Company. Their crew will be the first to tell you that they’ve always been a little diffrn’t. They make a living brewing bad ass beer in Marshall and have been doing it the way they want since 1997. We are happy to announce that Dark Horse will join us again to take your taste buds to places not previously thought possible in a craft brew. Visit them on the web at www.darkhorsebrewery.com.
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Gravel Bottom Brewery - Ada, MI Having wowed the crowd last year with their personalized Bliss Stout, Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery and Supply is back this year with a second in a line of Blissfest beers. bLissome is a smooth, malt-forward amber ale with a healthy dose of wheat; a balanced sweetness is the focus of this brew. Designed to incorporate rustic maple syrup collected by Dr. Goodhart from his secluded Northern Michigan sugar bush near Blissfest, bLissome speaks of the spirit of the Maple tree and is best enjoyed while resting under their careful shade. Come have a drink and be merry with them at the Taste of Bliss! www.gravelbottom.com **NEW** Short’s Brewing Company - Bellaire, MI Short’s strives to make the best beer on earth, right here in Northern Michigan. They take pride in their hands-on, momand-pop approach and the energy they put into the quality of their beer, food, staff, customers and facilities. The Short’s Crew love what they do and enjoy life in Northern Michigan, intending to keep their brew available to Michiganders only. Although this is their first year at the Taste of Bliss, their products have been a part of Blissfest in the past and we’re thrilled to have them back! www.shortsbrewing.com
WINE, MEAD AND CIDER PRESENTERS
Northern Natural Cider & Winery - Traverse City, MI For over a decade, Northern Natural Cider & Winery has built their connection to the environment and community by keeping it local and sustainable. They work with over seven certified organic farms to create premium quality organic hard ciders and wines. Stop in and help them celebrate their third year at the Taste of Bliss with their refreshing and award winning wines and hard ciders. Online sales available in Michigan. www.northernnaturalwinery.com **NEW** Walloon Lake Winery - Petoskey, MI For over 60 years, the Dennis family has farmed 36 rolling acres near beautiful Walloon Lake. The farm is now one of Emmet County’s newest wineries where they have developed a modern winery focused on creating the very best wines made from cold, hardy grape varieties. They believe in close family and friends, lively conversations, and great tasting wines. Greet them and raise a glass at their first Taste appearance! www.walloonlakewinery.com Bel Lago - Cedar, MI With a fitting name that means “Beautiful Lake,” Bel Lago wines are made from grapes grown in family-owned vineyards overlooking Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. We invite you to enjoy their carefully crafted Pinot Grigio with bright citrus and peach blossom aromas, their most popular white - the Primavera, the Pinot Noir which shows a broad lush character, the Red that is a complex multi-vintage blend of about 25 red varieties, and their cherry wine which has been described as cherry pie in a glass! All will be featured at the Taste of Bliss. www.bellago.com 23
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Blissfest Arts Recreation Center For those not familiar with the BARC project, the Blissfest Arts Recreation Center will be a low impact, sustainable tourism recreation center where families can experience arts and culture education integrated with sustainable living practices, ecology and agriculture to continue our circle of community. We are currently booking weddings, family reunions and special events for 2016. For more information: www.blissfest .org or call 231-348-7047. BLISSFEST ARTS RECREATION CENTER UPDATE Our new multi-purpose assembly building is completed “mostly” for Blissfest 2015! We are finished with the commercial kitchen, bathrooms, floors and all the trim and painting. It is ready to be used for the Blissfest Store and our BlissFeast Concession. The new building will also provide a gathering space for special events, performances, workshops and a general hangout for members and campers to jam when we are not in festival mode. The space will be available to the community for special events as well as our own activities. Special thanks to all the professionals, trades and contractors who helped make this building a reality and to the staff, board, site committee and membership who have labored from the start.
BLISSFEST SOLAR INITIATIVE It’s hard to miss the new 6KW array right next to the Main Stage. We are so pumped to be harvesting the sun. Thanks to the efforts of Steve and Tom of Leelanau Solar with help from Sturgeon Bay Electric, the Site Committee and staff the solar array was put online June 12, 2015. We have also established an online monitoring system where you can view the production figures. We will produce enough annual credits with this new grid tie system to offset the electricity used during the festival.
Right after festival we will continue to work on further development of the Blissfest Arts Recreation Center. We are ready to break ground on the permanent campground after finally receiving the DEQ construction permit in May for the 45-site rustic campground including 25 drive-in and 10 walk-in camp sites plus 10 campground cabins and a sanitation station. We are working on some creative designs for our additional cabins. You will notice the addition of 2 dome cabins this year. We have a grant in the works for additional kit cabins and some Yurts for 2016. The new Timber Frame and Gate Cabins are available for use as is the farm house.
Speaking of solar we have a new solar trailer to compliment last year’s BEAT (Blissfest Energy Alternative Trailer). The BEAT is supplying clean renewable energy for the 3rd stage and will be used in the community to educate and support other events with renewable energy. The new trailer is suppling solar energy to the new Michigan Stage. It’s called BlissFest Solar 3 and is the 3rd and much improved incarnation of our original portable solar power station started in 2005. We received $3000 from our winter solstice silent auction to help fund the solar initiative. You can donate to the Blissfest Solar Initiative and receive a Blissfest pin as a premium at Blissfest Store.
Our disc golf course has become a popular destination for the Disc Crowd. We have already had a few tournaments with more planned including during the Blissfest plus our 3rd annual Bliss Disc Camp September 11-13. Check out the cool Buzz Disc with the Blissfest logo on it available at the Bliss Store and at the Disc Golf Course booth. Thanks for the continued support by the local Bliss Discers and Big D’s Disc’n Supply in Cadillac. Disc Golf Hole sponsorships are still available. 26
NEW SOUND SYSTEM FOR THE ARTS CENTER Special thanks to Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation for their continued support of the Blissfest Arts Recreation Center. This year they funded our new sound system for the new building. The sound system will be used for special events, performances and at the new Michigan Stage during the festival. FORESTS FOR THE FUTURE We are in the final stages of acquiring 40 acres of woods on our east border. Forest For the Future is a non-profit sustainable harvest conservation organization that is dissolving and will gift the 40 acres to the Blissfest. Much cleanup is ahead of us as the forest was harvested last winter but we are excited to provide stewardship to this awesome piece of property.
The Blissfest Arts Recreation Center project and Solar Initiative is supported in part by the Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
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BlissStory:
The Chronicles of Bliss
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Last year BlissStory Lesson 5 concluded with our arrival and first festivals at our new and now permanent site here in Readmond Township. It is such a nostalgic and sweet process to look back at the early years of making Bliss at Blissfest. We’ve been looking back at the programs and recently digitized the old VHS tapes so it’s really quite a blast and heartwarming to see how we have progressed through the years, yet stayed true to our mission and passion for roots music. So we moved in 1988 arriving at an old farm that was offered to us by Howard Rice, a true Friend of Blissfest. The farm had been recently purchased by Howard from Dave Bell who was also a Friend of Blissfest so the place already had good energy and a great natural amphitheater to boot. It needed some love so we pulled up our sleeves and started making a home here. The BlissStory continues this year as we completed our 10th year anniversary in 1990 and second year at our current permanent site. We continued to dig in with more cleanup, some layout changes and amenities on the original 40 acre site. 1990 was our first Kid’s Parade. That same year a local Harbor Springs Radio Station, WLTO, presented the Back 40 Review which was a live Sunday morning in-studio show featuring local artists and the new Americana music recordings hosted by our own Dave Kelly radio personality AKA Dave Trautman. From 1988 until 1994 we leased the farm property from Howard Rice. Though major changes and infrastructure improvements did not start until after we purchased the property in 1995, the site gave us lots more room and allowed us to begin to see how we would like the lay of the land to be and identify improvements we would like to make. In those early years we established the Back 40 campground, stone 32
fire circle and musician’s camp. We were, of course, still pulling out lots of barbwire. In 1995, with a little money in the bank and Howard interested in purchasing another piece of property in the area, an agreement was reached to sell us the Festival Farm for $75,000. The purchase of the 40 acres allowed us to begin building infrastructure that would serve us into the future. While we established Second Stage under a large tent after our move, we were able to go ahead and build a more permanent stage and eventually a second stage dance floor and Kids Stage that later morphed into the Third Stage. We gradually improved Main Stage adding the classic front and sides and a green room to replace the tarps. Starting in 1988, Kirby began spelling out Blissfest with birch branches on the face of the stage, followed by the number of the festival and continued through Blissfest 11 in 1991. 1992 marked the first year the Main Stage had an intentional creative backdrop. Kelli Snively, Kirby’s sister and well known artist, painted a cow jumping over the moon and a few of her surrealistic signature fish swimming across the sky over the artist’s heads. Kelly proceeded to do backdrops for the next three years and gradually the painted backdrops became a solid fixture at our festivals.
1993 marked the first ever aerial photograph of the festival. Nan Hogan flew over and snapped the image which was made into a postcard with the caption “Does your mom know you’re here?” A few years later, Bob Humphrey and Wild Bill made it an annual ritual to get detailed aerial shots, which we used for site and festival planning as well as to sell as placemats at the festival store. Last year we used drones for the first time to do that task for us. Bob and Wild Bill appreciated finally getting to experience Bliss at the festival on Saturday. Our original vision for the festival began to manifest during the era from 1990-1996—that being the start of bringing artists from beyond our Michigan borders, expanding to national and eventually international artists. Part of the idea was to think globally and act locally in an effort to bring to and share with northern Michigan through an eclectic mix of roots and folk music from all over the world. This stage for many Blissfest fans to begin looking forward to the new and unique sounds of our annual discoveries as much or more than some of our more well-known headliners. In 1990, Greg Brown was the first out-of-state artist with national recognition to headline Blissfest. It started a trend that continues to this day. We continued to bring in national touring acts including: The Cobb Brothers and Catfish Keith (1991); Loudon Wainwright III, Farm Accident and our first international Canadian artist, Norman Miron (1992); The Bone Tones and Laketown Buskers (1993); John Gorka, Peter Ostroushko, Honey Boy Edwards and Jutta and the Hi-Dukes (1994); The Red Clay Ram-
blers, Robin and Linda Williams, the Cajun group, The Basin Brothers, and the French Canadian group Ad Vielle Que Pourra (1995); John Hartford, Andes Manta, Patty Larkin, and Donna the Buffalo (1996). I remember the Cobb Brothers family band showing up early on Wednesday back when nobody showed up that early. They arrived in a van and were all chewing tobacco—Dad down to the 14-year-old. They had t-shirts on that said, “The Cobb Brothers destination unknown.” In 1993 we booked Grammy winning singer-songwriter Don Henry, who turned out to be our first and only no show due to his wife delivering their child that weekend. Donna the Buffalo, our first Americana Jam Band, with their eclectic mix of Cajun, Reggae and American folk and roots music presented in a jam band format, quickly became a real Blissfest favorite. They are the only nationally touring group to grace the Blissfest three times. As a side note, 1996 was also the first year our program cover was in full color front and back. The early 90s was also the era that brought the Earth Community Empowerment programs to the Blissfest. Led by Will Michael and Kim Randazzo, classes, workshops and sweat lodge experiences were made available in the woods to men and women who wanted to add a spiritual and healing element to their Blissfest weekend. Some folks in recovery were very appreciative of these options and the Healing Arts Area continues today. That’s all for now. To be continued…
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TUESDAY, SEPT 22, 2015 • 4:30-7:30 PM Emmet County Fairgrounds Community Building
CELEBRATE THE BOUNTY OF AUTUMN Pig Roast • Locally-sourced foods Live music & dancing Raise funds for the Petoskey Club
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Club Bliss Club Bliss is located at our timber frame cabin just east of the food vendors. It is developing into a space available for everyone, but especially featuring activities for teens and young adults. The cabin is small and intimate with cozy seating and is alcohol-free. Be prepared for inspired performances from all ages, especially young emerging artists. Next to the Club is the Club Bliss Craft Tent with scheduled make-and-take crafts and the new Club Bliss Dome that will host performance art, healing music and pop-up concerts all weekend. Calling all artists and painters to create at the Club Bliss and the Club Bliss Dome! This is your place to create!
CLUB BLISS • FRIDAY, JULY 10 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 9:30 pm 10:30 pm 11:30 pm 1:00 am
Magic Workshop & Show - Magic By Jania Emerging Artists - Brian Cornett - Host Kayla Jo Magdalen Ukes for Kids - Rigel & Magdalen Ukes Provided Old Time Music Jam w/Harbor Hoedown and Friends Community Sing with Dale, Mo & Heather Open Mic - Brian Cornett Host Michelle Chenard Dr. Goodhart & The Hooligans Hippie Flashback Movie Festival - JimboTron
CLUB BLISS • SATURDAY, JULY 11
10:00 am Plant Based Nutrition Workshop - Jess Miller 11:00 am Magic Workshop - Magic By Jania 12:00 pm Blissfest Community Chorus - Heather w/ Mo & Dale 1:00 pm Teen Drum - Dede Alderman 2:00 pm Emerging Artists - Lara Fullford Host 3:00 pm Accidentals w/Nik Carmen 4:00 pm Milo and Friends 5:00 pm The Defibulators - Erin and Bugs 6:00 pm Less is More 7:00 pm The Odd Couple 8:00 pm Dale Scott and Friends 9:00 pm Tim and Myles Thompson 10:00 pm Chris Michels 11:00 pm Barefoot 12:30 am Hippie Flashback Movie Festival - JimboTron
CLUB BLISS • SUNDAY, JULY 12 10:00 am 11:00 am
12:30 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm
Plant Based Nutrition Workshop - Jess Miller Community Chorus & Ukulele Club Orchestra - Mo & Dale/Heather/Ukesters Talent Show - For Young Adults Ken Harris and Dale Owen Kellerville Lara Fullford Pistil Whips Lance Boughner Open Mic
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
Rock Painting • Face Painting • Weave Your Bliss Express Your Bliss • Come Paint Bliss Burning Man Blissfest Logo Mask Making
NEW CLUB BLISS DOME The Club Bliss Dome is a new venue we are developing that showcases a variety of activities including healing vibrations, acoustic jam sessions and a space to relax in. Mornings will focus on healing music and afternoons will feature poetry and music. Check the schedule as it develops. Be sure to look for Tibetan Drums with Tiffany; Christie and Kristen of Twin Flames Igniting doing bowls, gongs and vibrational healing music; Matt and Julia Briest with their quartz crystal bowl experience; and Handpan Drums with Benny Bettaine. • Friday-Sunday/5-8:00 pm: Pop-Up Shows & Open Jam • Saturday-Sunday/3-5:00 pm: Open Poetry Slam • Saturday/11:00 am: Twin Flames Igniting w/Christie & Kristen - Tibetan Bowls • Sunday/11:00 am: Tiffany Lenau - Tibetan Bowls & Benny Bettaine - HandPan • Sunday /12 noon: Handpan Drumming Benny Bettaine • Sunday/1:00 pm: Quartz Crystal Bowl Experience Matt and Julia Briest
CLUB BLISS CRAFTS FRIDAY
5:00 pm Hair Ties - Marguerite 6:00 pm Cigar Box Purse - Karen
SATURDAY 11:00 am
12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm
SUNDAY 11:00 am
12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm
Qigong-Laura S - Healthy Morning Silverware Wind Chimes - Karen Hair Wrap - Marguerite Hemp Jewlery - Libby Hands-On Color Therory - Marguerite Silk Screen - Field Crafts* Silk Screen - Field Crafts* Hoop Making & Performing - Libby Qigong-Laura S - Healthy Morning Silk Screen - Field Crafts* Silk Screen - Field Crafts* T-Shirt Surgery - Jasmine (bring t-shirt) Hoop Making - Libby Hoop Technique - Libby Stained Glass - Chris C
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Friday 11:00 pm & Saturday 12 midnight: Glow Body Painting • Friday & Saturday @ 9:00 pm: Glow Scupture 36
Kid’s Area Welcome to the Blissfest Kid’s Area 2015!! Be sure to dog-ear this page in your schedule so you can keep up with the hour by hour fun to be had Friday, Saturday, AND Sunday. The Kid’s Area is planned throughout the winter months by a team of four Mamas, and manned this weekend by an awesome army of volunteers. We hope you’ll come ready to use your imaginations, experience different forms of artistic expression, be inspired to create, and have a blissful blast. Be sure to check out the kid-friendly line-up on Third Stage Saturday and Sunday morning, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Free-style, creative play activities will be out at the Kid’s Tent during this time, and the Crafting and Art Projects will begin at 1:00 pm. Keep a lookout for face painters, henna artists, balloon benders, magicians, jugglers, and roving puppeteers! Mamas and Daddies, we ask that you stay and experience the Kid’s Area with your children. There is a lot of activity and happy chaos, and we don’t want anyone feeling lost or scared. Remember that this is a messy place. Please wear clothing that isn’t shy of paint, dye, glue, glitter, markers, and mud. Parents and Kiddos alike, please be safe, be kind, look out for one another, show respect, take turns, be a good example, participate wholeheartedly, and thank a volunteer. Thank you for coming out to play with us!
EVERYDAY FREE-STYLE CREATIVE PLAY ACTIVITIES: Legos • Matchbox Cars • Giant Sand Pile • Marble Maze • Play Dough • Dismantle Workshop • Recycle Art Easel Painting • Rice and Beans • Reading Nook Puzzles • Bliss Photo Booth • Play Kitchen • Cardboard City – **NEW THIS YEAR** Puppet Theater and Play Stage!
FRIDAY, JULY 10
1:00 pm Tent opens with Free-style Creative Play 1:30-3 pm **NEW THIS YEAR** Silent Disco for Kid’s (located in the shade tent on hilltop) 3-4:00 pm Kevin Kammeraad and The Cooperfly Puppet Troupe 4-5:00 pm Star Crossed Kids - Mary Adams CRAFTING AND ART PROJECTS— 1-4:00 pm Drum Making, Rock Creatures, Coffee Filter Peace Signs, Family Shields, Terrariums, Flower Crowns, Woodland Animal Masks 5:00 pm
SEE YOU TOMORROW!
SATURDAY, JULY 11
9:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am
Morning Yoga for Kids - Yoga Roots Tent Opens with Free-style Creative Play **NEW THIS YEAR** Silent Disco for Kid’s (located in the shade tent on hilltop)
3RD STAGE KID’S MUSIC LINE-UP 11:00 am Elizabeth Pixley-Fink and Sam Cooper 12:00 pm Kirby for Kids and Childish Adults 1:00 pm Family Show 1-3:00 pm Lori Thompson - Professional-Grade Face Painting CRAFTING AND ART PROJECTS— 1-4:00 pm Paper Mache Sun Hats, Ribbon Dancing Sticks, Pirate Hats, Paper Bag Fairy Tiaras, Bliss Picture Frames, Lunch Bag Scrapbooks, Clothespin Dolls, and Nature’s Sun-catcher Windchimes ALSO CHECK OUT: • Tie Dye Workshop with Nate and Aaron • Craft Workshop with Kathy Mays • Henna Body Art with Kim and Mandy • Sand Art with Sand Gough • Hoop Incident - Kids Hoop Making • 4:00 pm Maypole Dance with Jan Fowler
SUNDAY, JULY 12
10:00 am Tent Opens with Free-style Creative Play 3RD STAGE KID’S MUSIC LINE-UP 9:30 am Morning Yoga for Kids - Yoga Roots 10:00 am Nik Carman and Magdalen Fossum 11:00 am Kevin Kammeraad and The Cooperfly Puppet Troupe 12:00 pm Kid’s Talent Share (bring a song, skit, joke, trick, or any other amazing thing you’d like to share for a round of hearty applause) 1:00 pm Join Ron Fowler to practice as a Kid’s Area Band and a chance to perform on Main Stage! 1-3:00 pm Lori Thompson - Professional-Grade Face Painting CRAFTING AND ART PROJECTS— 1-4:00 pm Chia Heads, Loom Bands, Sunprints, Popsicle Stick People, Pom Pom Pals, Tissue Paper Bowls, Collage, Newspaper Swords, Beeswax Candles, Decorate your own Bag, and Parade Props. 3:30 pm ROCKIN’ KID’S PARADE!!! Meet at the Kid’s Area at 3:15 and dance around the grounds with us and The Deep Blue Water Samba band. Costumes, silly props, and noise makers are welcome and encouraged. 5:00 pm THANKS FOR PLAYING. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!
**An extra special thank you goes out to Susan Mumm. For many years, Susan has provided Pretend Land for the pleasure of the littlest Blissters. Many, many children find their Bliss while playing with Susan’s trailer-full of fun, and Susan tirelessly shares her Good for the Planet games during and long after the kid’s area is open. Sadly, Susan cannot make this year’s festival but hopes to be back next year. We’ll miss you, Susan!
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Friday, July 10 MAIN STAGE • FRIDAY, JULY 10 2:30 pm
Kellerville
3:30 pm The Snyders 4:30 pm
Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers
6:00 pm Mo’ Mojo 7:30 pm
The Accidentals
9:00 pm Arlo Guthrie 11:30 pm Silent Disco - Shade Tent 11:30 pm Planet Viewing w/Mary Adams meet at Stage
SECOND STAGE • FRIDAY, JULY 10 2:00 pm Yoga - Tiffany Lenau of Yoga Roots 3:00 pm Middle Eastern Dance Instruction - Izgreyala 4:00 pm African Dance Party w/Tree of Life 5:30 pm Barefoot 6:30 pm James Hill Band 8:00 pm Ignorant Mob 9:30 pm The Way Down Wanderers 11:00 pm The Defibulators 12:30 pm Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers 2:00 am Close
THIRD STAGE • FRIDAY, JULY 10 1:30 pm Kids Silent Disco - Shade Tent
Susan Mumm, of Good for the Planet Games, affectionately labeled by Blissfest kids as: “The Stuffed Animal Lady” will not be able to attend 2015 Blissfest. She wishes to thank all the Blissfest families for their enthusiastic participation in PRETENDLAND through the years and for all their heartfelt compliments. She hopes to return in 2016.
MICHIGAN STAGE • FRIDAY, JULY 10
3:00 pm CooperFly Puppets
4:00 pm Milo and Friends
4:00 pm Star Crossed Kids - Mary Adams
5:00 pm Ignorant Mob
5:00 pm Christie Lenée
6:30 pm Sundance - Tree of Life
6:00 pm Dede & The Dreamers
7:30 pm The Turnips 9:00 pm Deep Blue Water Samba
7:00 pm The Pistil Whips 8:00 pm Tommy Tropic and Buskermania 9:00 pm The Snyders
10:30 pm Michigan Songwriters in the Round - Louan Lechler, Dale S., Adair, Kirby
10:00 pm Earthwork Jam - Seth, May, The Turnips, Dede & The Dreamers 11:30 pm Jester w/sg Crazy Richard and the Crazy Richards!
Arts Midwest promotes creativity, nurtures cultural leadership, and engages people in meaningful arts experiences, bringing vitality to Midwest communities and enriching people’s lives. We thank them for their support of this year's Blissfest!
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BLISS-TRO-DOME/INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP • FRIDAY, JULY 10 2:30 pm Warmup - Ken Harris and Dale Owen 3:30 pm Beginning Folk Harmonica - Bob and Susan Fawcett and Jack Elliot, Kirby (Harmonicas $5) 4:30 pm So You Want to be a Busker - Tommy & Crazy Richard 5:30 pm Dome Showcase: Lara Fullford 6:30 pm Lance Boughner 7:30 pm E-Minor 8:30 pm Less Is More 9:30 pm HandPan Performance- Benny Bettaine 10:30 pm Barefoot 11:30 pm Loopy Grass - Dale Owen
SONG TREE • FRIDAY, JULY 10 4:00 pm Host - Dale Scott
DRUM KIVA • FRIDAY, JULY 10 6:00 pm Kiva Opening Drum w/LogJam 7:00 pm Beginning Drumming - w/Logjam 8:00 pm Middle Eastern Drumming Dede & The Drummers 9:00 pm Middle East Dance Performance - Izgreyala 10:00 pm Facilitated Drum w/LogJam 11:00 pm Facilitated Drum w/LogJam 12:00 am
Old Timey Jam w/ John Richey, Ron & Jan & Friends
4:30 pm May Bernard 5:00 pm Ken Harris 5:30 pm Open Stage 6:00 pm Host - Adair Correll 6:30 pm
Seth Bernard
7:00 pm Caroline Barlow 7:30 pm Open Stage 8:00 pm Host - Jack Elliot 8:30 pm Mike Seiler 9:00 pm Lance Boughner 9:30 pm Open Stage
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Saturday, July 11 MAIN STAGE • SATURDAY, JULY 11 9:00 am Open Mic Signup -
Volunteer/Info Booth
10:00 am
Open Mic - Kirby Hosts
11:30 am The Way Down Wanderers 1:00 pm Funky Butt Brass Band 2:30 pm James Hill Band 4:00 pm
Whiskey Shivers
5:00 pm Break 5:30 pm Leftover Cuties 7:00 pm The Defibulators 8:30 pm Pearl and the Beard 9:30 pm
Ages and Ages
11:00 pm That One Guy 12:00 am Close
SECOND STAGE • SATURDAY, JULY 11 9:00 am Yoga - Mary Reilly of Northwoods Yoga 10:00 am Dances of Universal Peace 11:00 am Family Dance w/Jan & Friends 12:00 pm Songwriters in the Round - John Lamb Host E-Minor, Christie Lenée, Chris Michels 1:30 pm May Erlewine 2:30 pm The Snyders 4:00 pm The Go Rounds 5:30 pm Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band 6:30 pm Joel Laviolette & Rattletree Marimba 8:00 pm Slim Gypsy Baggage 9:30 pm Hudost 11:00 pm Mo’ Mojo 12:30 am Candelaria
THIRD STAGE • SATURDAY, JULY 11 9:00 am Kids Yoga - Tiffany Lenau of Yoga Roots 10:00 am Silent Disco - At Shade Tent 11:00 am Interactive Kids - Elisabeth Pixley-Fink & Samantha Cooper 12:00 pm Kirby for Kids and Childish Adults 1:00 pm Family Show w/Host Jania Taylor, Cooperfly Puppets, Buskermania, Magdalen & Kirby
MICHIGAN STAGE • SATURDAY, JULY 11 12:00 pm Open Mic 1:30 pm Kayla Jo
2:30 pm Showcase: Lance Boughner & E-Minor
2:30 pm Tommy Tropic’s Buskermania
3:30 pm Abigail Stauffer
3:30 pm Dede & The Dreamers
4:30 pm Finvara’s Wren - w/spg Tyler Duncan
4:30 pm Delilah and the Lost Boys
6:00 pm Tim & Myles Thompson
6:00 pm The Accidentals
7:00 pm That One Guy
7:00 pm Seth Bernard and Friends
8:00 pm Delilah and the Lost Boys 9:30 pm Leftover Cuties 11:00 pm Pearl and the Beard 12:00 pm The Way Down Wanderers
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8:30 pm The Go Rounds 10:00 pm Duo Palooza Hosts with Less is More, The Pistil Whips, E-minor
BLISS-TRO-DOME/INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP • SATURDAY, JULY 11 10:00 am Tai Chi w/Meg McClorey 11:00 am Ken Harris and Dale Owen - Jamming and Improvisation 12:00 pm
Electric Folk Funk Guitar Workshop - Chris M, Seth, Lee D
1:00 pm Intermediate Ukulele - James Hill 2:00 pm Ukulele Ladies Summit - Leftover Cuties, Less is More, Kayla Jo, Magdalen 3:00 pm Zydeco Fever - Mo’ Mojo 4:00 pm More Guitar Licks - Tim Thompson, Denny Snyder, Roadblock (Defibs) 5:00 pm Songwriters Forum-Host JD Lamb - Pearl and Beard, Michelle Chenard & Pete Kehoe 6:00 pm Washboard Summit-Breezy Peyton (Rev Peyton), Joe Deuce (Whiskey Shivers) with Ron Fowler Host 7:00 pm Horn Summit - Galactic Horns, Funky Butt Horns, Igorant Mob 8:00 pm Showcase - Dr. Goodhart & The Hooligans 9:00 pm Showcase - Freya 10:00 pm Showcase - Izgreyala w/Benny Bettane 11:00 pm Showcase: Tim and Myles Thompson 12:00 am Acoustic Dome
SONG TREE • SATURDAY, JULY 11 DRUM KIVA • SATURDAY, JULY 11 11:00 am Drum Tuning and Care - LogJam 12:00 pm Beginning Djembe - Logjam 1:00 pm HandPan Drum - Benny Bettaine 2:00 pm Kalimba - Show and Tell - Greg Vadnais Kalimbas Available to Purchase 3:00 pm Deep Blue Water Samba - Latin Drum 4:00 pm Dumbeck/Arabic Drum Workshop - Ryan 5:00 pm Tree of Life Drum Workshop 6:30 pm Sub-Arctic Soul - LogJam 8:00 pm Dances of Universal Peace w/The Peaceful Sisters 9:30 pm Facilitated Drum - LogJam 11:00 pm Facilitated Drum - LogJam
12:00 pm Host - Louan Lechler 12:30 pm Kellerville 1:00 pm Barefoot 1:30 pm Open Stage 2:00 pm Host - JD Lamb 2:30 pm Dan Campbell 3:00 pm Andy Kirby 3:30 pm Open Stage 4:00 pm Host - E-minor 4:30 pm Abigail Stauffer 5:00 pm Elisabeth Pixley-Fink & Samantha Cooper 5:30 pm Susan & Bob Fawcett 6:00 pm Showcase - Ages & Ages - unplugged 7:00 pm Crazy Richard and Buskermania
12:00 pm The Whiskey Shivers - Old Time Party
CRAFT WORKSHOPS • SATURDAY, JULY 11 1:00 pm Rafia Baskets - Faith Byard 2:00 pm Avant Gourd - Woody 3:00 pm T-Shirt Surgery - Jasmine Petrie 4:00 pm Hemp Jewelry - Beginner & Advanced - Jolene Fowler 5:00 pm Leather Bliss, Hands-Free Water Bottle Holder - Bliss Ledford 6:00 pm Appalachian Cobweb Broom - Marybeth Garmoe 7:30 pm Intro to Country Dance Calling - Jan Fowler 41
Sunday, July 12 MAIN STAGE • SUNDAY, JULY 12 9:30 am Open Mic Signup - Volunteer/info Booth 10:00 am Open Mic - Kirby Host 11:30 am Finvarras Wren 12:30 pm Tim & Myles Thompson 1:30 pm Community Chorus & Kids Band 2:00 pm Joel Laviolette & Rattletree Marimba 3:30 pm Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band 4:30 pm Rocky Dawuni 6:00 pm Gangstagrass 7:30 pm Candelaria 9:00 pm Joshua Davis Trio 10:00 pm Closing Ceremony
SECOND STAGE • SUNDAY, JULY 12 9:00 am Yoga - Northwoods Yoga 10:00 am Dances of Universal Peace 11:00 am Open Mic - Host J.D. Lamb 12:00 pm Waltz Dance - Bob Bernard, John Richey and Friends 1:00 pm Square Dance - Whiskey Shivers/ Barefoot - Jan Fowler Calling 2:30 pm Songfest Palooza - Dr. Goodhart - Host w/Abigail, Pistil Whips, Tim & Myles Thompson, Lance Boughner 4:00 pm Funky Butt Brass Band
THIRD STAGE • SUNDAY, JULY 12 9:00 am Kids Yoga - Tiffany Lenau of Yoga Roots 10:00 am Magdalen and Nik Carman 11:00 am Cooperfly Puppets - Kevin K. 12:00 pm Kids Talent Showcase - Kevin K Host
5:00 pm Leftover Cuties 6:00 pm Mulebone 7:00 pm Whiskey Shivers 8:00 pm Ages and Ages 9:30 pm Rocky Dawuni 11:00 pm Galactic Sherpas
1:30 pm Kids Drum Adventures - Dede 2:30 pm Celtic - Finvarra’s Wren w/ Friends 3:30 pm Rattletree - Marimba Workshop 5:00 pm HuDost 6:30 pm Jack Williams 7:30 pm Songtree Hosts - Kirby and Hosts 9:00 pm Mulebone 10:00 pm Gangstagrass
MICHIGAN STAGE • SUNDAY, JULY 12 12:00 pm Samantha Cooper 1:00 pm Songwriters - Kirby, Adair, Lara Fullford, Dan Campbell 2:00 pm The Turnips 3:30 pm Kellerville 4:30 pm Slim Gypsy Baggage 6:00 pm Pistil Whips 7:30 pm Lance Boughner 8:30 pm Stereo Artifacts
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Buzzman by Isaac Eby
BLISS-TRO-DOME/INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP • SUNDAY, JULY 12 9:00 am Tai Chi - w/ Meg McClorey 10:00 am Ananda - East Indian Music 11:00 am Celtic Fiddle & Accordian - Finvarras Wren 12:00 pm Ukes for Adults - Introduction - Robin Berry - Ukes Provided 1:00 pm Old Time Fiddle Tunesters- w/John Richey & Friends, Whiskey Shivers, Myles Thompson 2:00 pm Guitar Tapping & Open Tuning Technique - Christie Lenée 3:00 pm Eastern Instruments - Sitar, Chris Bontos; Tampura, Sue Johnson; Harmonium (HuDost-Moksha) 4:00 pm Guitar Accompaniment - Jack Williams 5:00 pm Showcase: E-Minor 6:00 pm Showcase - Ken Harris and Dale Owen
DRUM KIVA • SUNDAY, JULY 12 10:00 am Rise and Shine Rhythm gentle movements with Logjam 11:00 am Tablas - Ryan Gates 12:00 pm Bones - Rich Corsa (Bone-Dbl.Set available $25) 1:00 pm Blue Water Samba School - Latin Groove 2:00 pm One Man Drum Kit - Pistil Whips 3:00 pm Didgeredoo - Ryan Gates 4:00 pm Cumbia Rhythms - Candelaria 5:00 pm Open Drum 6:00 pm Facilitated Drum 7:00 pm Closing Ceremony
SONG TREE • SUNDAY, JULY 12 12:00 pm Host - Rick Miesterheim
CRAFT WORKSHOPS • SUNDAY, JULY 12
12:30 pm Lara Fullford
11:00 am Leather Bliss: Essentials Only Lanyard Pouch - Bliss Ledford
1:00 pm Slim Gypsy Baggage
12:00 pm Natural Dyed Silk Scarf - Joey Haderer
2:00 pm Host - Robin Berry
1:30 pm Open Stage
1:00 pm Beaded Spider - Sandy Austin
2:30 pm The Accidentals
2:00 pm Rock Painting - Jackie Cornell
3:00 pm Pete Kehoe
3:00 pm Bottle Cap Earring Workshop - Jolene Fowler
3:30 pm Open Mic
4:00 pm Jewelry Necklace - Alice Landi
4:00 pm Host - Kirby 4:30 pm Michelle Chenard 5:00 pm Ron Fowler & John Richey 6:00 pm Open Stage
Leelanau Solar is here to share their knowledge and experience with installing residential and commercial solar arrays to help you join the revolution to solar energy. Say hi to Steve at their booth under the Blissfest Solar Array just to the left of the stage that they just helped install. www.leelanausolar.com
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44
15
5
Disc Golf Holes 6-14
3200 3201 3202 3203 3204 3205 3206 3207 3208 3209 3210 3211 3212 3213 3214
3215 16 32
3199 3198 3197 3196 3195 3194 3193 3192 3191 3190 3189 3188 3187 3186 3185
3169 3170 3171 3172 3173 3174 3175 3176 3177 3178 3179 3180 3181 3182 3183 3184
3168 3133 3167 3134 3166 3135 3165 3136 3164 3137 3163 3138 3162 3139 3161 3140 3160 3141 3159 WALK3142 3158 3143 3157 3144 3156 3145 3155 3146 3154 3147 3153 3148
3152 3149 3151 3150
3132 3131 3130 3129 3128 3127 3126 3125 3124 3123 3122 3121 3120 3119 3118 3117
3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3106 3107 3108
3116 3115 3114 3113
3109 3110 3111 3112
W
T
W
H
3022
3038
3037
3036
2070 2071 2072
18
3042 3041 3040 3039
1285 1286 1287 1288 1289 1290 1291 1292
1293 1294 1295
2122 2123 2124 2125 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134
ORCHARD P LU C K E R S PA R A D I S E
1277 1278 1279 1280 1281 1282 1283 1284
H
3265 3264 3263 3262 3261 3260 3259 3258
MICHIGAN
STAGE
5025
1168 1179 1169 1178 1170 1177 1171 1176 1172 1175 1173 1174
1162 1185 1163 1184 1164 1183 1165 1182 1166 1181 1167 1180 1137 1136 1135 1134 1133 1132 1131 1130 1129 1128 1127 1126
1216 1217 1218 1219 1220 1221
1227 1226 1225 1224 1223 1222
1210 1233 1211 1232 1212 1231 1213 1230 1214 1229 1215 1228
1258 1259 1260 1261 1262 1263 1264 1265 1266 1267 1268 1269 1270 12 71
1251 1252 1253 1254 1255 1256 1257
1246 1247 1248 1249 1250
RESERVED PARKING
GATE OFFICE
5026
1121 1122 1123 1124 1125
1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120
1142 1141 1140 1139 1138
1198 1245 1199 1244 1200 1243 1201 1242 1202 1241 1203 1240 1204 1239 1205 1238 1206 1237 1207 1236 1208 1235 1234 1209 WALK
D AY P A R K I N G
ORCHARD
1026 1025
1080 1079 1078
1089 1088 1087 1086 1085 1084 1083 1082 1081
1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1036 1035 1034 1033 1032 1031 1030 1029 1028 1027
1197 1196 1195 1194 1193 1192 1191 1190 1189 1188 1187 1186 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161
BLISSVILLE CAMP NORTH 1149 1148 1147 1146 1145 1144 1143
LITE
4115 4114
3257 3256
3007
3023
3043 3044 3045 3046
3020 3008 3021
3032 3031 3030 3029
3035
3050 3049 3048 3047
3024
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024
1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113
LITE
3025
3034
3033
3067 3068 3069 3070 3071
3028 3027 3026
3076 3075 3074 3073 3072
3015 3016 3017 3018 3019
3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066
3014 3013 3012 3011 3010 3009
3092 3091 3090 3089 3088 3087 3086 3085 3084 3083 3082 3081 3080 3079 3078 3077
3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006
2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121
2084 2083 2082 2081 2080 2079 2078 2077 2076 2075 2074 2073
W 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069
1038 1037
1041 1040 1039
1101 1100 1099 1098 1097 1096 1095 1094 1093 1092 1091 1090
EXIT
ENTRANCE
4103 4102
➞ 4 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060
T W
1048 1047 1046 1045 1044 1043 1042
W H
3240 3241 3242 3243 3244 3245 3246 3247 3248 3249 4104
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N ▲ B L I S S V I L L E TF A M I LY C A M P 2036 2035 2034 2033 2032 2031 2030 2029 2028 2027 2026 2025
3
2013 2014 2015 2016
1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012
2
2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2092 2103 2091 2104 2090 2105 2089 2106 2087 2107 2086 2108 2085 2109 WALK
TICKET BOOTH
3233 3234 3235 3236 3237 3238 3239
17 7
W
BLISSVILLE CAMP SOUTH
2097 2096 2095 2094 2093
BLISSDISC GOLF COURSE
2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060
1
2048 2047 2046 2045 2044 2043 2042 2041 2040 2039 2038 2037
HILL ROAD
EXIT
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
19 DISC GOLF ENTRANCE
CAMP INFO
T
322 0 322 1 322 2 322 3 322 4 322 5 322 6 322 7 322 8 322 9 323 0 323 1 323 2
EXPRESS GATE
321 7 321 8 321 9
HILL ROAD
➞
➞
DIVISION ROAD
INSPECTION
D V
ENTRANCE LITE V
1272 1273 1274 1275 1276 WATER TRUCK
5052 5051 5050 5049 5048 5047
5046 5045 5044 5043 5042 5041 5040 5039
5038 5037 5036
5027 5028 5029 5030 5032 5033
5035 W T H
5034
4119 4118 4117
4124 4123 4122 4121 4
4120
4 4 4
4116
4113
4 4 4
4
4112
W
4111
4
3255 3254 3253 3252 3251 3250
4110
4 4
4109 4108 4107 4106
4 4 4 4
4105
4
4 4 4
➞
4273
4296
4087
4089 4088
4086 4085
4233 4232 4231 4230 4229 4228
4272 4271
4297 4298 4299
4264 4265
4270 4269 4268 4267 4266
4321 4320
4324 4325 4326 4327 4328 4329
4359 4358 4357 4356 4355 4354
4330 4331 4332 4333
4353 4352 4351 4350
4334
4349 4348 4347 4346 4345 4344
4313 4312
T
4300 4301 4302
4311 4310 4309 4308 4307 4306 4305
4303
4304
4335 4336 4337 4338 4339 4340 4341
4343 4342
6037 6032 6036 6033
6035 6034
6038 6031
6039 6030
6040 6029
6042 6027 6041 6028
6048
6047
6046
6045
WO OD EAS T
EASTWOOD
4361 4362 4363 4364 4365 4366 4367 4368 4369 4370 4371
4372 4373 4374 4375 4376 4377 4378 4379
4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054
4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042
T WOODS CAMP PARKING
W Water T Toilets D Dumpster H Host Camp
4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063
Recycling USB Charging Emergency Exit
WOODS CAMP PARKING
➞
Blissfest Site Map
4034
4032 4033
4031
4030
4028 4029
4026 4027
4025
4360
SECURITY SUBSTATION
4064
4258 4259 4260 4261 4262 4263
4084 4083
4234
4224 4225 4226 4227 4090
4190
4220 4221 4222 4223
4323
4065
4274
4292 4293 4294 4295
4290 4291
WOOD
4067 4066
4279 4278 4277 4276
4322
4319 4318 4317 4316 4315 4314
W
SOUTH
4070 4069 4068
4252 4253 4254 4255 4256 4257
4275
DRUM KIVA
H
4072 4071
4237 4236
4192 4191
4093
EE LANE
4074 4073
4218 4219
4195 4194 4193
4154 4187 4153 4188 4152 4189
SONG TR
4076 4075
4199 4198
4250 4251
4281 4280
4283 4282
4285 4286 4287 4288 4289
4080 4079
4216 4217
4241 4240 4239 4238
4284
4082 4081
4244 4243 4242
4247 4248 4249
H
FFF TRAIL
4021 4022 4023 4024
4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020
4012
4246 4245
4209 4210 4211
MIDWOOD
SONG TREE
E. AV OL CO WOOD KS L U SO TH FO
4205 4204 4203 4202 4201 4200
4196
4158 4183 4157 4184 4156 4185 4155 4186
4096 4095 4094
OOD MIDW
W
W
4212 4213 4214 4215
4092 4091
4101 4100 4099 4098 4097
SH SILE OF&TBALSISTE AD NT DIS S E T CO EN T
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SHO WO RK
MIDWOOD
INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP CRAFTS
4009 4010 4011
4008
4007
4006
4005
4004
4003
4002
4001
4103 4102
KSC OO
PW AY
WESTW OOD
SA GE
4078 4077
5021
PA S
FOL
5059
5058
5057
5055
5054
5053
5056
5062 5061
5063 5022
5023
5024
5025
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PATH
5026
FO
KIVA
105
09 08 07 06
RT
W BACK FORTY C AMP T 4235 4197 4136 4151 4159 4182 4137 4150 4138 4149 4139 4148 4140 4147 4141 4146 4142 4145 4143 4144
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CLUB BLISS DOME
BLE
4206
4181
T W
RAM
4207
4173 4174 4175
4179 4180
CLUB BLISS
BLE’S
4172
4163 4162 4161 4160
D
W
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111
4169 4168
4208
4176 4177 4178
BILL W.
18 15 16 17
BLE
112
4133 4134 4135
14
W
4171
4165 4164
13
AM
113
FOOD
12
SR LE’
115 114
4132
11
MB
116
H
4170
4167 4166
10
9
AGE
4129 4130 4131
119 118 117
4126 4127 4128
KIDS STAGE
PASS
120
8
RD
4125
7
TFO
124 123 122 121
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WOOD
W
6014
KIDS TENT
HAR
T
H
6
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W
5
W
5034 5035
6017 6016 6015
NORTH
5020
6013
6018
H A R D W O O D H AV E N C A M P
SOUTHW OOD
5032 5033
4
RONG
5027 5028 5029 5030
H
3
ARMST
W
6012
6019
RECYCLE NORTHWOOD
5015 5016 5017 5018 5019
5081 5076 5080 5077 5079 5078
5038 5037 5036
6010 6011
GA
5068 5069 5070 5071 5072 5073 5074 5075
5088 5087 5086 5085 5084 5083 5082
W
TH PA
50
6020
VA KI
5090
2
MASSAGE VILLAGE
T CROSSING
W T
50 04 05 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014
5064 5065 5066 5067
5091
T
H
DANCE STAGE
6006 6007 6008 6009
6021
W
W
H
6005
SHADE TENT 1
AF
5046 5045 5044 5043 5042 5041 5040 5039
5093 5092
6004
6022
T
FIRE CIRCLE
CR
5094
CRAFTS
W
BLISS ASSIST
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INFORMATION MUSIC/CD 1. 2. SECURITY SALES 3.RAFFLE
W
6003
6023
STAGE 1
SOLAR DRUM & LUTHIER BOOTHS SHOWERS
1 500 2 500 3 0 50
5052 5051 5050 5049 5048 5047
BLISSFEST STORE AND CONCESSION
HEALING ARTS
HANDICAP CAMPING
WATER TRUCK
NON-PROFIT BOOTHS
CRAFTS
BLISS WALK
SERVICE DRIVE
1 2
KIDS CRAFTS
W
6024
FOOD ANNEX 1ST AID
HOSPITALITY
CART PATH ONLY
VENDOR & MUSICIAN CAMPING
6025
STAGE 2
CRAFT & NON-PROFIT PARKING
VENDOR & MUSICIAN CAMPING
D
BARN
HOUSE EQUIP BARN
EMERGENCY VEHICLES PARKING ONLY
6002
➞
W
6001
MUSICANS CAMP
T
6043 6026
DRIVE
ICE TRUCK
STAFF & MUSICIANS PARKING
6044
➞
DIVISION ROAD
T
BUS STOP
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Blissfest Lifetime Members Charlene Abernethy Trevor Ackerman Mike Adams Walter Ahola Amber Aikens Beth Akemann Natalie Alane Albee Family Mary Kay Alspaugh Julie Alton Dennis Ambrose Andrew & Kirsten Amstutz Jackie Ankerson Ralph & Marge Annis Buff Armstrong Les Arnold Angela Ayers Tim Babcock Angela Bach Scott & Pauline Badenski Carolyn Baily Allison Baker Don Bannister Mike Banyai Gregg Barber Michaeline Barnhart Justin & Kate Bassett James W Bates Beatrice Bauer Linda Baynes & Jenny Freese Dianna Bearden Carl Bednar Jennifer Bednar Melissa Belevender Ellen & Terry Benoit Toni Berry James Beuthien & Megan Long Paul & Lisa Blanchard Cheri & Gary Blohm Terry Bloomquist Fran Bluhm Ken Bluhm Damon Bluhm Caul Bluhm Parke Bluhm Darin Bluhm Korine Blyveis Debra & Mike Bobo Diane Bodell Dru Boris Lindsay Boris Joseph Bose Mark Boucher Tammy Bowers Michael Boyle Rebecca Bozell Jerry Branson Mike Breen Shasta Breitkopf Lee Brewbaker Molly Bricker Walsh Michael Brink Peter Brisbois Amy Brode Mary Alice Brooks Bill & Sally Brown Paul Brown Michelle A Buccilli Anne Buckwalter Marshall Burns Kelsey Burrus Richard & Sandra Busz Patricia Butler Sandra Butler Katrina Butler Faith Byard James Caldwell Carla Calhoun John D Callow Pete Canistra Terry Carolan Greg Carpenter Scott Caverly Jackie Channel Pam & Sam Chipman
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George and Janet Christman Tanner Ciganick Mary Jo Clark Erika Coates & Don Kelso Priscilla Cohan Suzanne Cohen Martin & Deb Cohn George Colburn Michele Cooke Anna Corsa Chuck Corwin Arthur Curtis Vicky Dahringer Ryan Dalman Aleta Daniels Lisa Anne Danto Ray & Tala Davidson Eloise Davis Betty Davis Bradford Davis Terry & Diane Davis Marie Delauter Mario DelValle Tim Dennis Paula Denton Naomi & Steve DeWinter David & Joie DeWolf Brien & Sara Dews Burl & Ronda Dietz Mary Ann & James Dika Jim DiLoreto Larry Dippert Cynthia Donahey Jerry Dragicevich Doug Drapal Victoria Dresch Sarah Drury Erin Dunne Robert & Kristina Dunne Suzanne Duval Nancy & Conrad Dwan Gold Rhys Dwelley Michael Dwyer Ann Eby Tracy Eby Stan Eby Deanna Eby Margaret & Karl Edmonson Gail (Ms Bliss) Edwards Dave & Kelli Eggebrecht Marie & Charlie Elder Ron & Gretchen Elder Betty & Jim Elmhirst Mrs Emlaw Richard Esman James Etheridge Alan Exo Laurie Eynon Bill Farmer Erika Faust Robert & Letty Fawcett Carrie Fawcett Susan Fawcett Annette Fedus Connie Jo Ferguson Cassandra Ferguson Jennifer Ferguson Jay Fields Kyle & Michelle Fish Cris Fisher Ken Fisher Tammy Foote Jim & Mary Ann Forbes Ron & Jan Fowler Lisa & Michael Fowler Doug Fox Andrew Francis Chris Frasz & Michele Nickle-Frasz Barbara Frazier Tim Freeman Elizabeth Frey Erin Fry Dave Fuller Steven Furtwangler Fran Gano Jenny Garcia
Jane & Jeff Garver Grant Gehweiler & Sue Karpfinger Deb Gentner Dan Gentner Anne Gillespie Jim Gillespie Paul Goddard Kelly Godson Pete Goehring Gretchen Gohsman Dave Goodwin Clayton Gorno Ginger Gorno Cynthia Gough Tom Gove Eric & Jessica Graham Rachel Graham Planck Mamie Graziano & Joseph Uzarski Leah & Nelson Green Chuckie Grooters George Grundner Michelle & Eric Gudmunsen Michael A Guisinger Patti Gunderson Todd Gunderson Sarah Gurney David Habicht Mark Haddox Micki Hagen & Family John B Hamman Rebecca Hancock Trish Harrington Chris & Grace Harris Jane Harris Brian Harrison Pam Hart Thomas Hart Craig Harvey Evelyn Haven Mark Hay Richard Hayes Greg, Natalie & Zachary Hazard Dr Clare Heidtke Mark Hein Madge Heinz Marlene Herman Al & Shirley Hess Lance Heynig Michael Heynig Sarah Hill Julie Hill Fred Hinzmann Mary Ann Hinzmann Gary Hirs Mary Hoag Becky Hoch David & Pat Hoekje Nan Hogan Matt & Mary Hohlbein Michelle Holbrook Miriam Hollar Judy, Tom & Abbey Holmes Debra Horon Vivian Hosler Tishri Hosler Linda Hosmer Brian & Cristin Hosmer Gordon & Gail Howie Barb & Tom Hudson Dale Hull William & Sonhui Hulme Jr Liane Humphrey Bob & Sissi Humphrey Annie & Phil Hunt Bill Hutto Ann & John Ingles Marty Jablonski Douglas R & Lorraine M Jackson Tom Jakab Raymond James Jaime Jankowski Kimberly Jencka Tim & Janie Jenkins
Anna Jennings Kim Jenuwine Debra Jerrils Steve Johgart Dennis E Johnson Wendy Johnson & Mojo Staley RR Johnston Sandy Johnston Phyllis Jose Janet Joslin Heaven Jutson Jamey Jutson Sue Kann Hank Kaufmann Dave & Marilyn Keebler Amy Kehrer Nancy Kelley Margo Kempinski Adam Kennedy & Sheri Rhoads Dale Kenney Kellison King Sky King Hobie Kirsch Arthur Klein Peter Klose Dave & Krista Knight Jon & Katherine Koeze Karen & Larry Kraft Walt Kraimer Kima Kramier Simone Kranz Sheila & Jerry Kraycs Laura & John Kreider William Kruczynski Greg & Michele LaCount Ann Lamkin-Ferranti Dino Lampron Jeff & Cindy Lane Aimee Lawson Ira Lax John & Robin Lees Bruce & Sandra Lehman Christopher Leifson Helen Leithauser Daniel Libby Dennis Lindeman Meredith Lindeman Nadine Linden JW Lindenau Mark Lloyd Laurie Logan Cathy Long Chip & Claudia Lorenger Charles Lucas Sue Luttmann Joe MacNeil Elizabeth Madell Jason & Jodi Maki Joe & Lorraine Manary Matt Manker Mark Marino Susan Marion Offield Randy Marquardt Christine Marsh Nicholas Marshall David Marvin Pat Masuch Rich Mata Dave Matter Paul Matthews Patience McCarthy Sandra & Ned McClurg Mary McCorriston Rob Buck McDougall Susan McIntyre Audrey McMullen Daniel McNeil Salty Meachume Ken Meeuwsen Rick & Tracy Meisterheim Dave Menefee Matt Merta Marcia & Kevin Meyer Will Michael Frank Mihalopoulos
Angela Mikolaiczik Dean Miles Mark Miller Jess Miller Cynthia & Robert Mitchell Jeremy Mitchell Joanne Mobey Anna & James Mobley Jama & David Moffett Rick Monier Jason Moody Eric & Teri Moody Robyn Morgan Anna Morrison Julie Moser Elizabeth Most Jeff Muller Norman Murphy Matthew Myers Angie Myers Carla Myers Tim & Nicole Nass Debbie & Tom Neidhamer Laura & Geno Nelson Rose Nerbonne Judson Nichols Ryan Nolan Kathy Norris Jeff Obeshaw Craig & Kim Odykirk Susan Oleary Jeff Oliver Tracy Olmstead Mary Jo Olsen Pam O’Malley & Bruce Brown Peter O’Rourke Jeremy & Heather O’Shea Aaron & Rebeca Otto Ellen Papow Lisa Paquet Jeff & Adriane Pataky Patricia Pawlicki Alan Perkins Jasmine Petrie Henry & Kimmy Pfeifle John Pickering Mike Pierce Andrea Pierce Beth Pierson Debby & Mark Pirrung Victoria Ploegman Cindy Lou Poquette Gita Posselt Jill Powell Patrick Power Gary Pudvan Roy Pulaski Catherine & Mark Pumford Hadley Putnam Al Ramos Kim Randazzo Craig & Mary Rapin Stephen Rau Allan Reese Kathleen Restrick Judy Revallo Seana Rhine Timothy Rhine Howard Rice John Richey Steve Roberts Chad Robertson Glenn & Rebecca Robinette Grace Rollins Mark (Rockin Roz) Rosalik Kristi Rosczewski Mark Rosczewski Johnnie Rose Renee & Butch Rouwhorst Rayn & Jane Roznowski Roger Ruffin Stefan Rutledge & Sharon Komondy Pam Salisbury Mike Sanderson Sandy Sanford
Frank Saracina Andrea Sarto Nancy Sauve Keary Sawyer Timothy Schankin Madison Schankin Jessie Schiele Stacy Jo Schiller Bob Schneider Susan Scott Dale Scott Eliza & Craig Searles Richard Segal Christine Sellick Meyer Seltzer Elisa Seltzer & Steve Johnston Marcia Shattuck Tom Sheeran Tom Splash Sheldon Catherine Sherman Karen Sherrard Kit Simmons Chris Simon Rachel Simpson Tracy Skinner Mary Jo Skop Jack Slaggert Ron Smet Bruce & Donna Smith Kathleen Smith Harry Smith Robert Snideman Kirby Snively Kelli Snively Erin Snyder Eric K Sorensen Steve Soviak Dan Spiridakos Doug Springborn Alison Springer Kim Stadt Chad Stanton Theresa Stearns Beth Stephenson
Megan Sterk John Stevens Rebecca Stieg Hannah Stoppel Jim Strahan Justin & Brittany Stripp Dave Strong Joe Sufady Mike Sulkowski Marc Sullivan LB Swanson Whitney Mike Sweet Douglas Symons Priscilla Tait Theresa Tarrant Ross Sharon & Jania Taylor Derek Taylor Diane Tenbusch Joe Tenbusch Lauren Tepper Rachelle Thomas Steve Thomas Jennifer Thompson Michael Tiedeck Mary Tigner Rasanen Dane & Lynne Tollas Dan & Terry Tollas L Tozer Johnston Dave Trautman Tom & Chelsea Trautman Dave Trautman Sr Jennifer & Ryan Treharne Kelly Tressler & Family Vicky & Charles Tucker Riley Turcott Bob & Darcee Turk Lisa & Ken Turk Daniel Turner William Twiddy Charley Utley Dave & Holly Vallier David & Penny Van Dam Mark & Catherine VanCamp Jon & Ann Vanderwall Don & Jennifer VanDuren
Week #1 November 5-8, 2015
Ellie VanDuren Ed VanDuren Dianne Vangorder Gretchen VanLoozen Maggie VanWagoner Mickey Velfling John Vick Dave Wajda Lindsey Walker Kay Wallace Aslynn Walter Joe Wambold Kelly Warmington Pam & Bill Warren Lee Watterworth Feusse Mitch & Donna Weber James B Webster III Viki & Ray Weglarz Dave Weimer Linda Weingartz Vicki Lynn Welch Jeff Westray Tom Whitaker Matt Whitener Luke Widlas Rebecca Wigal Johnson Don Wilkie Hal & Gail Willens Tom Williams Judy Willibey Marc Wills Mary Wisnewski & Roger VanTill Marion Wizner Deborah & Wilmott Wood Bert Wooley Doug Workman Andy & Barb Wright Marylynn Wrzesinski Marly Wyckoff Matt Yurek Dawn Zahora Paul Zielinski Linda Ziesmer Joan Zucchiatti
Blissfest Logo Mask Making: Create your own twist on the mask on the lady in our 2015 Blissfest poster. The Kids Area and Club Bliss will have the template and things to decorate with.
PLUS! MASQUERADE PARTY SATURDAY NIGHT!
Week #2 Springfed ArtssNovember 12-15, 2015 21st Annual
Lamb’s 2015
Joel Mabus
Claudia Nygaard
Laurie McClain
Retreat for
Tim Grimm
Songwriters
Natalia Zukerman
Artists in Residence, Nov. 5-15:
Pierce Pettis
Kirby, Jim Bizer, Dennis Kingsbury
SONiA disappear fear
Director, John D. Lamb Penny Nichols WT Davidson Birchwood Inn, 7291 S. Lakeshore Drive, Harbor Springs, MI, 49740. To register for either or both retreat weekends, call Springfed Arts 248-589-3913 or use any credit card online at www.springfed.org
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Blissfest Annual Members Chloe Aalsburg Sheila Aalsburg Sheila & Tim Aalsburg Trevor Ackerman Joell Ackerman Ok Pun Acklin Tom & Rachel Adams Dennis Adams Marylou Agostini Julie Aiken Amber Aikens Victoria Alexander Jorge Alfaro Carey Allaire Diane Almendarez Julie Alton JT Anderson Eric Anderson Barb Anderson Jackie Ankerson Patricia Ankerson Mary Antonovich Ann Marie Armstrong Todd Askew John Atanasoff John Aumage Carolyn Austin Angela Ayers Angela Bach Susan Bacigal Gisela & Tom Bailey Erma Bailey Doug Baker Nicholas Ball Susan Ball Angela Ballmer Maureen Barkley Rebecca Barr Deborah Barrows Jim Bartz Bonnie Bartz Diane Bartz Evan Bassett Alex Batts Audrey Becker Jim Beckering Shannon Beery Caroline Behling Mark Bejarano Rick Belkofer Sheila Bell Craig Bell Joyce Belloli Michael Benghiat Julie Benson Elizabeth Berger Dennis Bergevin Ted Berlinghof Shari Bernstein Sharon Berzkalns Maurine Bethke Bill Beuthien Len Beyers Steve & Rita Bickley Anne Billiard Frederick Bingaman Kimberly Bishop Greg Bliss Bob Boersma Lance Boldrey Rose Bolte Jonathan Bolte Stephen & Brenda Bonter Jason Booher John & Pat Boomer Anna Boone Gerald Boris Christopher Boris Elizabeth Boris Daniel Boyer Dan Boyer Robin Boyle Rose Branstrom Therese Branstrom Darcie Brault Mallory Bravatto
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Summer Schedule monday: friday:
9:00 am Gentle 4:30 pm Beginner 6:00 pm Vinyasa tuesday:
9:15 am Gentle 10:30 am Vinyasa saturday:
9:00 am Beginner 9:15 am Yoga Basics 10:30 am Core Strength 10:30 am Slow Flow Vinyasa 6:00 pm Beginner sunday: wednesday: 9:00 am Gentle 10:30 am Hot Vinyasa 10:30 am Vinyasa 6:00 pm Core Strength Vinyasa
413 Howard Street (Lower Level) Petoskey, MI Cortney Grubaugh 231.881.1288 yogaradiancepetoskey.com Classes are one hour Manduka mats, blocks, straps and blankets available to support your practice
Drop-In: $13 packages:
•5 Classes $60 •10 Classes $110 •20 Classes $210 •Unlimited Monthly: $108 (6 month autopay)
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9:15 am Yoga Basics 10:30am Slow Flow 4:30 pm Vinyasa 6:00 pm Beginner
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Food Vendors NEW THIS YEAR— Happy’s Taco Shop: Joining us this year is local food truck, Happy’s Taco Shop. Voted one of the best food trucks in Northern Michigan by Red Hot Best 2015; this Northern Michigan favorite offers up reasonably priced, fun, seasonal, Asian and Mexican style cuisine.
RETURNING: BlissFeast: Again this year we are offering a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches and other tasty healthy treats created by our Blissfeast team headed up by Chef Brian Roberts. The Organic Gypsy: Bringing you the Blissfest style of S.O.U.L. food – Seasonal, Organic, Unrefined, Local. From crostini with kale pesto and goat cheese to “Real” Michigan root beer, Bridgett and the rest of the Gypsy crew will bring you their most popular organic foods. Nuts Galore: Providing you with the greatest tasting, all natural, freshest homemade healthy snacks. Jan and Bernie roast their wide variety of nuts on site to ensure freshness. Bliss Café: Our kindred spirit café from Suttons Bay area featuring a great variety of quality vegetarian oriented, whole grain foods. A long-time festival favorite. Horton Bay General Store: From Horton Bay, Chip and crew bring the Tip of the Mitt’s most unique delicacies. Try their famous chocolate covered frozen bananas and cheesecake. Tom’s Mom’s Cookies: These nationally recognized cookies are the best! A time honored Blissfest tradition made right here in beautiful Harbor Springs. Greek Delights: All the way from Chicago – Serving up awesome authentic Greek cuisine are Frank and his crew. This popular Blissfest vendor is not to be missed. Zofias: Straight from Pellston is our own feisty Polish food specialist. Visit them for a classic Polish or Mexican dinner or for an early morning breakfast burrito.
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Sweet Tooth City: Featuring the latest in specialty desserts, Dave from Traverse City does it in style. Indulge in these “gotta have” treats. Man and Pan Paella: “Food is art and Paella showcases this more than most peasant traditional dishes.” Man and Pan Paella – a Tent Venue brand – will be back again this year with their very popular Paella. Chang Cuisine: The taste of the Orient will be well represented again this year. Harbor Springs local, Eddie Chang, will present delicious veggie rolls, sesame chicken and rangoons. Village Café: Cross Village is again represented this year by a fine booth offering local specialties like whitefish, kielbasa, waffles, naleski and wonderful pastries. Pond Hill Farm: A dynamic, family-owned farm just north of Harbor Springs, Pond Hill Farms is open to the public with family activities, a wine tasting room and café. They will be serving their Blissful burritos using many of their own veggies. They will also have fresh produce available. Tannery Creek: Petoskey’s own Tannery Creek serves local, all natural handcrafted products that are always free of antibiotics, hormones and MSG. If you care about what you eat get it at the Creek!! Tannery Creek! Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snack attacks.
Standard Pizza Company: Back this year with their beautiful wood-fire pizza oven, Standard Pizza Company will be bringing you hot-from-the-oven, gourmet wood-fired pizza. Using the freshest ingredients possible you never know what gourmet pizza creations these guys will come up with. Spring Roll Factory: Uncle Will E. will be back this year with his famous spring rolls with his own special sauces and condiments. Always a festival favorite and mmmmm good. Maui Wowi: Returning this year will be Chad and Michelle with the Traverse City-based Maui Wowi, featuring Hawaiian healthy alternative fruit smoothies and some great coffee and frappe drinks. Chocolate Bliss Brownies: Diane is a local Blisster who has perfected the brownie. In the last few years Diane has added ice cream to her brownies making them even more Blissful! Old Time Pasties: The Old Time Pasties Shop features the classic Yooper staple. Many flavors to choose from including: vegetarian, beef, chicken, bacon cheeseburger and a breakfast pastie. Second Stage Concessions: Shanti Concessions are pleased to provide java in all its permutations and smoothies for the Second Stage crowd. They will also be featuring natural deli and sandwich items. Anthony’s Italian Ice: From Chicago, Anthony’s Italian Ice uses fresh ingredients to create a sinfully smooth dairy-free treat that is perfect for beating the July heat.
Craft Booths A Hat Like That AL Jewelry Animal House Glass Anna’s Hammocks Art by Joey Bead Alley Bear Earth Herbals BeHennaed Brichleaf Design Carol Scott Conscious Clothing The Craft Gypsy Creations by Linda Dalman Pottery Dancing Glass Beadworks Fishcreek Soapworks Happy Hookers Detroit Heady Hemptress Helen Bunch Creations Herbal Bliss Herbal Oasis Bodycare Imajenation Hoop Revival Izisjewels Jude McConkey Jewelry KatZinn Illustrations Kendra McKimmy LAM Jewelry Mary Pritchard Jewelry Night Flight Images O’Briens Objects Okavark Pendants Petacle Drums Rich Branstrom Windblown Glass Sky King Jewelry Steve Middaugh Sticks and Stones Sugar Vibe Jewelry Tee’s Dyes Plump Pumpkin Tie Dyes 4 You Toe Togs Traditional Necessities Violet Star Clothing Winowiecki Pottery Woodchuckery Yana Dee
Felted wool hats, jewelry, scarves and soaps Jewelry Glass mosaics Hammocks Handpainted clothing Beaded jewelry Herbal teas and body products Henna, lanterns & tees Wood & fabric children’s toys Needlearts and fashion design Handmade clothing & wearable fibers Paper mache, beads & books Quilts, jewelry, tie-dyed quilted clothing Pottery Macrame & beadwork jewelry Natural soaps, candles, lotions & lip balms Crotched clothing & accessories Hemp & beaded jewelry Mixed metal jewelry Natural soaps, shampoos & lotions Herbal body care products Recycled clothing, jewelry & hoops Enamel, gemstone & glass Jewelry Jewelry and photography Pen & ink art Mixed media jewelry & sculpture Jewelry Body painting and art Wildlife photography & birch bark frames Mixed media jewelry Organic jewelry from nature Drums Recycled metal art Blown glass Jewelry Wood craft Handmade musical Instruments Glass & metal jewelry Tie-dyed & batik clothing & textiles Pottery, soaps & wood turnings Tie dyed clothing & wearable art Handcrafted leather shoes & accessories Broomcorn Brooms and wood turnings Organic clothing & accessories Stoneware pottery Rustic wood designs Upcycled & organic clothing
1ST PRIZE: Northern Michigan Getaway Weekend Blissfest Farm Guesthouse is yours for two nights with entertainment provided one evening by Blissfest artists. Have your own mini-fest at the Blissfest. Also included is dinner for two at the Legs Inn. 2ND PRIZE: Bicycle from Latitude 45, Petoskey 3RD PRIZE: Northface Tent from Bearcub Outfitter, Petoskey
Raffle Tickets: $2 each; 3 for $5; 7 for $10; 15 for $20
4TH PRIZE: Two Weekend Tickets to the 36th Annual Blissfest COMMEMORATIVE QUILT RAFFLE: Quilt by Linda Hosmer. Only 100 tickets available. $10/ticket.
Many other prizes are provided by our craft and food booths, Blissfest Store and local artists. Check them out at the Raffle Booth next to the Information Booth. Thank you to all the raffle donors for their generosity.
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Vendors & Community Groups NON-PROFIT BOOTHS
SERVICE BOOTHS
International Experience: Founded in 2002, iE-USA is an educational exchange organization devoted to the growth of friendship and understanding among the people of the world by helping place students from all across the globe with host families in the U.S. They believe that learning about other cultures, languages and customs is the best way to eliminate international fears and prejudices. This unique immersion experience allows students to improve language skills, create lifelong friendships, boost personal confidence and communication skills and develop a deeper appreciation of the world we share. Usa.international-experience.net
Clothing Exchange and Tangled Up in Textiles: Take recycling to the next level. Exchange your cool threads with someone else’s cool threads. Clean clothes only. Check for open times at their booth.
Petoskey Planned Parenthood: Part of a national non-profit network of reproductive health care providers and advocates. They will be offering free family planning and personal hygiene items to help you have a safe and healthy Blissfest experience. www.plannedparenthood.org Concerned Citizens of Cheboygan and Emmet County: PIPE UP! PIPE OUT! SHUT DOWN LINE 5. Oil pipelines, older than the Mackinac Bridge, push up to 23 million gallons of oil and liquid natural gas through the Straits in one day. We are not here to protest, but to protect what we love. We are a unified campaign of non-profits, concerned citizens, tribal peoples, and business owners who say that we must not risk an oil spill in the Straits or the Inland Waterway. “Since 2009…significant accidents on oil and petroleum pipelines have shot up by almost 60 percent, roughly matching the rise in U.S. crude oil production.” (AP) Please visit our table! The North Country Trail is a public recreational trail that travels through seven states and passes only a half-mile from the Blissfest Farm! At 4,600 miles long, it is the longest and newest of the seven National Scenic Trails in the United States. Thirty-eight volunteer groups maintain the trail. The Harbor Springs Chapter takes care of the trail from Mackinaw City south to just east of Harbor Springs. Go to northcountrytrail.org for information on local chapters, maps, and how you can help. How to get there—From Division Road in front of Bliss Farm, walk east for a half-mile to Zmikly Road. Turn left (north) and follow Zmikly for another half-mile to Levering Road. You’ll see a register box on the north side of the road, and a well-worn path leading into the woods and your adventure. Follow the 2x6-inch blue paint blazes on trees and posts. Hike out and back, or spot a car at Wycamp Lake, Sturgeon Bay Trail, or West Lakeview Road. Walk all the way to Mackinaw City if you’re ambitious! Happy Hiking and Happy Bliss!
Luthier’s Tent: Instrument builders from Quinn’s Music in Big Rapids, Andy Kirby and Budd Greenman, along with fellow luthier Warren Liverance from Grosse Pointe Strings will be at the tent to share their instrument knowledge, consult or repair instruments in need. They will also have basic musician supplies. Quinn’s Music along with Chris Myers from Petoskey will also be hosting sessions for making your own Cigar Box Guitars at the tent. Cost for the make and take kit will be about $25-30. Ancestral Voices Drumsmith: Tree of Life Drum and Dance Society came out of the community’s love of drumming and dancing, the same kind of love that often brings drummers and dancers around the world together. They all know it just isn’t the same alone—these drums call to the community, they plead for dancers, and they build and sing when satisfied.
Comings—
New Additions to the Blissfest Family
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Jolene Fowler and baby, Arrabella Jasmine Deak. Welcome Arrabella!
Healing Arts Ben Kline Farms: Ben and Chelsea are back again for 2015 with their made in Michigan line of all natural liquid castile soaps. Ask them about how to make all natural cleaning products for your home.
And Goings—
BioE Products: Colin Peterson offers relief from pain with his homemade accessories that promote pain relief via crystal healing & vibrational medicine.
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Those Who Have Passed
Lost In Bliss: Deanna Eby joins us this year with her homemade lavender lotion made with essential oil and organic ingredients.
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Madame Rue’s Emporium: Willow Richmond, proprietor and resident of the mystical Gypsy Wagon, offers relaxing and therapeutic massage, energy work and intuitive Tarot Card readings. Maple Arts and Massage: Christy Budnick offers Swedish and deep tissue massage using Young Living Essential oils which she has for sale along with a line of organic body products. She also carries recycled metal and wood-fired porcelain jewelry that she makes by hand. Soulful Earth Herbals: Free of parabens and petrochemicals, Kathaleen formulates and handcrafts her topical herbal remedies and personal care and hygiene products using organic or wild herbs. Thai Traditional Massage: Greg Kemppainen brings his Esoteric Healing, Reflexology and Thai Massage. Thai Massage works with pressure points, energy lines and yoga stretching to both energize and relax the body. He will also provide several varieties of healing bracelets for people to help maintain healing.
Dan Gorno: Dan graced the stages of Blissfest from the early years as a dancer, musician, dance caller, drummer and all around Bon vivant. A sweet man and kindred spirit. Dan, we miss you! Christa-Maria: Christa Maria organized one of the oldest craft booths at the Blissfest called Mukwah’s Co-op. Mukwah is Odawa for ”Bear” and the craft collective brought in her family of local artists. Christa was also our neighboring land owner and was a big supporter of the Festival, especially when we had our zoning dispute issues with the county. George Meredith: George produced videos for the Blissfest for over 10 years from 1994-2004. He was creative, passionate and tireless about his work and always came up with memorable footage, including his famous breakfast montage interview sequences for each year. RIP George. Eric Loubert: Eric filmed and produced a Blissfest documentary, The Bliss Experience, for his class at Motion Picture Institute. Eric loved the Blissfest and followed his dreams. Janet Joslin: Janet was a lifetime member who worked many festivals with the Hospitality Crew. Janet was loved by many who knew her and will be missed.
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SUMMER 2015 AT YOGA ROOTS MONDAY
6:00-7:00 8:45-10:00 10:30-Noon 5:30-6:45 7:15-8:30
TUESDAY
8:45-10:00 10:30-Noon 5:30-6:45 7:00-9:00
Blissfest Schedule COMMUNITY YOGA FLOW
Vinyasa Core Strength Vinyasa Gentle Beginner Hot Vinyasa Beginner Vinyasa Vinyasa Yoga for Recovery
Stage 2 • Friday at 2 pm
KIDS YOGA
Stage 3 • Saturday & Sunday at 9 am
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TIBETAN SINGING BOWLS & GONG TBA
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WEDNESDAY 9:00-10:00 10:30-Noon 5:30-7:00 7:15-8:15
Hot Vinyasa Gentle Core Strength Vinyasa Fun & FREE Acro Yoga
Located in Penn Park - July Only
THURSDAY 10:15-11:15 4:30-5:30 6:00-7:15 7:30-8:30
Vinyasa Gentle Beginner Hot Vinyasa
LAUGHTER YOGA LEADER TRAINING
FRIDAY
Yoga Roots · August 14-16
7:30-8:30 Mat Pilates 9:00-10:00 Gentle 10:30-Noon Vinyasa
TRANSFORMATIONAL SELF LOVE RETREAT
Song of the Morning · August 28-30
SATURDAY
8:30-10:00 Beginner 10:30-Noon Core Strength Vinyasa
SUNDAY
9:00-10:00 Fun & FREE Laughter Yoga 10:30-Noon Vinyasa
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CELEBRATING TRIUMPHS OF THE CREATIVE SPIRIT. Perhaps the most important thing you can do to awaken your own creativity is to support the creativity of others. That’s why we’re so proud to give back to the people and organizations who inspire our artistic side – and we have been since 1962.
Over more than 50 years, Raymond James has become a leading patron of the arts communities and across the country. And today, it’s our privilege to continue that tradition of celebrating the creative spirit alongside you. LIFE WELL PLANNED.
We are proud to support the 35th Annual Blissfest Music Festival!
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World class music...right here at home. June 7, 2015
Americana 7:00pm - Bay View John M. Hall Auditorium
July 26, 2015
Divine Illuminance 8:00pm - Bay View John M. Hall Auditorium
Fall 2015
Around the World With the Orchestra Go Around The World with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra as we perform selections... country by country.
Visit www.glcorchestra.org for more information 438 E. Lake St. Petoskey, MI 49770 • Phone: 231-487-0010
Concerts made possible in part by grants from: Bay Harbor Foundation • Charlevoix County Community Foundation • Frey Foundation Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs • National Endowment for the Arts • Petoskey/Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
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friday , july 31 & saturday , august 1 , 2015
mackinaw area historical society
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heritage village
FRIDAY
6:30 pm Old Fashioned Hot Dog Dinner 6:30-8:30 pm Square Dancing– Bliss Township Band Bonfire with marshmallows 8:30 pm and story reading Mary Stewart Adams and 9:00 pm Blue Moon Dark Sky
SATURDAY
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7:00-8:30 am Pepper Foot Race Registration/West Entrance 8:30-10:00 am Foot Races/West Entrance 8:30 am Registration for Plein Air/Church 11:00 am-2:00 pm Horse and Wagon Rides 10:00 am-1:00 pm Blacksmith/Big Tree, Detweiler House 10:00 am-2:00 pm Trolley Rides 10:00 am-12:00 pm Rug Hooking/Stimpson Homestead 10:30 am-12:30 pm Wood Carving/Big Tree, Front of Stimpson 10:00 am Traditional Native Teachings/Pavilion 10:30-11:30 am Vintage Fashion Show/Pavilion 11:30 am Lumberjack Demo/Sawmill 12:00 pm Maypole/West Entrance 12:30 pm Square Dancing/Pavilion 1:00-3:30 pm Baseball Game/Baseball Field 1:30 pm Soap Making Demo/Fire Pit 2:00 pm Lumberjack Demo/Sawmill 2:30 pm Traditional Native Teachings/Pavilion 2:00-3:00 pm Rug Hooking/Stimpson Homestead 3:00ish Raffle Drawing/Food Tent 3:30 pm Judging and Plein Air Awards/Church
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FolksCool 2015 Sign-up at the Information Booth Fri. 6-9:00 pm or Sat. 9:00 am-12:00 pm, or at the class if there is room. $5 per class except where noted; you keep your craft. BEGINNER/ADVANCED HEMP WORKSHOP: Jolene Fowler Jolene is a regular presenter in the craft area and a long-time Blissfest family member. She will provide make-and-take options for beginning and advanced crafters who want to explore and create with hemp.
JEWELRY NECKLACE: Alice Landis Alice Landis will offer a jewelry making workshop. She will provide a crystal or tumbled stone and copper and brass wire to help you create a beautiful necklace that you can wear home on a satin cord. Visit her craft booth, AL Jewelry, and check out her brilliant creations.
*NEW* BOTTLE-CAP EARRINGS: Jolene will also lead a bottle cap earring making session. Bring your own favorites and some will be provided.
*NEW* ROCK PAINTING: Jackie Cornell Jackie has perfected the art of painting on stones. Using paints and Lake Michigan stones, you can learn to paint flowers, faces and use shapes to create animals and other creatures.
NATURALLY DYED SILK SCARF: Joey Haderer Joey Haderer, a local Petoskey artist, art teacher and Blissfest Craft Show presenter, will teach natural dye silk scarf design using colorfast fabric dyes and 100% silk. You’ll be able to keep you 60 x11 silk scarf. Keep a little Bliss Art all year long. T-SHIRT SURGERY: Jasmine Petrie Jasmine is a fiber artist and owner of Jasmine’s Tangled up in Textiles who has a passion for making clothes from hand-me-downs. She will present some easy ideas and simple techniques for creating renewable new clothes from old clothes. Jasmine is also the inspiration for our new clothing exchange booth for recycling your threads. RAFFIA GRASS BASKET: Faith Byard Faith Byard is a craft enthusiast and former teacher from Bliss, MI. She will share one of her many talents and show how to make a basket from raffia. Raffia palms are native to tropical regions and remarkable for having the longest leaf in the plant kingdom. *NEW* BEADED SPIDER: Sandy Austin Make a bead spider with glass beads and wire with Sandy from Sticks and Stone Crafts. Choose your glass beads from an assortment of colors, sizes and shapes. Hang your spider from a string or wire it to a pin back and wear as jewelry. *NEW* GUBGUBBI (GOURD INSTRUMENT): Woody Austin Woody, from the craft booth Avant Gourd, will show you how to make a Gubgubbi. This is a simple one string instrument using a gourd, rawhide and string. Fun to make and fun to play.
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LEATHER BLISS: Bliss Ledford—Limit 15 students HANDS FREE WATER BOTTLE HOLDER: Bliss, from Plymouth, MI, has been here since 2004. She works with kids every day and pursues artistic outlets via leather artistry, jewelry-making, and sculpting snow. For this class, students will transfer a pattern, cut, punch, stamp, assemble, and enjoy a water bottle pouch that slides over a belt for your waist or shoulder. You can also use it for your Blissfest souvenir cup from the tasting tent. Stay hydrated and happy bliss! Limit 15 students. LEATHER BLISS: Bliss Ledford—Limit 15 students ESSENTIALS ONLY LANYARD POUCH: Transfer a design, cut, punch, stamp, and assemble these small pouches that are perfect for a few dollars, tickets, and ID. Keep your bliss close to your heart all year long! *NEW* APPALACHIAN COBWEB BROOM: Marybeth Garmoe—Limited to five students/$7 In this FolksCool workshop we’ll construct a traditional Appalachian style cobweb broom! The leader will demonstrate how these brooms are constructed then you will get to choose from an array of provided tree branches to use as handles and a variety of colored nylon string. We will then work together to construct the brooms. Each cobweb broom will be uniquely yours! These brooms are great for using around the house for dusting away cobwebs from high ceilings and the corners of windows and they also make wonderful gifts. *NEW* LUTHIERS’S BOOTH: Check out the cigar box guitar-making workshops located at the luthier’s tent near the solar showers. Make-and-take kits will run $25-30 for an instrument with instruction provided. INTRODUCTION TO COUNTRY DANCE CALLING: Jan Fowler Jan has been involved with the Blissfest for 34 years and calling country dances for 39 years. Explore and learn the basics of calling country dances including lines, squares, circles and contras. It’s fun and easy to learn. There is no charge for this FolksCool activity. 61
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Thanks A Million To— You, You and You……all the thousands of supporters who have contributed to the success of the Blissfest Music Organization over these last 35 years All our members, friends and family who support us year-round! The Board of Directors for providing guidance, vision and countless hours of meeting time and countless hours of committee work. The Blissfest Team of Coordinators, Volunteers, Patrons and Artists. Our Blissfest Music Organization Standing Committees including: Site, Festival Operations, Finance, Programming, Human Resources, Policy and Marketing Committee. You Rock! The Blissfest Staff of Jim, Jennifer, Dan, Gina, Roz and Jerry whose labor of love helps make the Blissfest a joy to work for. Despite the insanity of the annual festival. Our interns Billy Myler and Ashlee Deneau for experiencing Blissfest with us. To our Blissfest co-creators Jim Gillespie and Will Michael. To our neighbors for helping out and for understanding this one weekend a year extravaganza. To the Community, County and Citizens who are supporting the new Blissfest Arts Recreation Center and helping us realize our vision. To all our service providers who help create the Blissfest Village infrastructure. To our Raffle prize donors: Latitude 45, Bearcub Outfitters and all the raffle contributors this year. Our graphic arts services Sage Designworks and Ottodynamic Solutions Our Festival Sponsors—check out the sponsor listings Readmond, Friendship, Cross Village Fire and Rescue and Emmet County EMS Emmet County Recycling for all their planning support, bags and great energy. Recycle Michigan! Hoffman’s Landscaping—helping us winterize the campground Petoskey Plastics and Michigan Safety Products for plastic bags and gloves to keep the recycling team happening Arts Midwest and The Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation for supporting the Blissfest Music Organization. Norbert Lechowicz & Sons Excavating for the wonderful kids area sand.
Hospitality Thank Yous– Fest Java: Roast & Toast Polish Fire Hot Sauce Fest Beer Libation: All the great craft beer from Founders, New Holland, Dark Horse Brewing, Shorts, Gravel Bottom, Rockford and Petoskey Brewing. Much appreciated! Fest Wine and Cider Libation: Walloon Lake Winery, Northern Naturals, Bel Lago and Leelanau Cellers. Fest Maple Syrup: Jim Gillespie and Tony & Robin Williams Fest Flowers: Polly’s Planting & Plucking and Faith’s Flowers Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars of Petoskey
Special Thanks to Our 2015 Sponsors! Summit Park Eye & Cosmetic Specialists • www.specsmi.com Petoskey Area Michigan Visitors Bureau • www.petoskeyarea.com CMU Public Radio • www.wcmu.org International Experience • usa.international-experience.net
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Community Outreach & Education The Blissfest Music Organization is active in the local community as well as in regional and national folk and roots organizations to foster our mission to promote diversity and community through music, dance and crafts. Here is a list of activities and organizations that get Blissed. Elyce Fishmann Scholarship Fund: Blissfest provides funding for traditional arts education through the Wheatland Music Organization’s Elyce Fishmann Scholarship fund. www.wheatlandmusic.org Lamb’s Songwriters Retreat: Blissfest provides scholarships for emerging songwriters to attend this annual event in Harbor Springs and is a primary sponsor for the event. CMU Public Broadcasting: Blissfest Underwrites programs on our regional public broadcasting station including World Café, The Juke Joint, Home Spun, American Routes and Our Front Porch to Afropop Worldwide—to name just a few of our favorites. Ukes For Youth and Ukulele Club: Ukes for Youth is a continuing project that is available for schools, community groups and camps in the area. The project has been introducing this folk-arts string program to area youth using the baritone ukulele as the teaching instrument for several years now and has been a great outreach tool. The program is geared for children in grades 4th-5th up to adults and will include instrument care, basic chording techniques and song accompaniment. Blissfest also started a Ukulele Club at Red Sky Stage that meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. We share songs, do some group instruction and have lots of fun. Community Organization Arts, Events and Special Projects Support in 2014-2015: The Robert Emmet Society, Petoskey District Library, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Boyne Stroll the Streets, Petoskey Concerts in the Park, Harbor Springs Street Musique, Readmond Volunteer Firefighters Association, First Night Celebration, Legs Inn, Mackinaw Historical Society, Northern Michigan Cultural Alliance, Indian River Rhythm on the River, Woofstock, Petoskey Festival on the Bay and many other community groups. Dance Outreach: Blissfest’s cadre of old-time musicians and country dance callers help make dancing family fun during the fall, winter and spring season with regular monthly dances. In the summer they provide edutainment for local camps and events like the Mackinaw History Society Pioneers Days. The Up North Big Band carries on the tradition of big band swing music with regular monthly dances at Red Sky Stage in Petoskey. Blissfest is proud to help sponsor this great roots tradition. www.upnorthbigband.com Affiliations: Blissfest maintains a membership in our local Harbor Springs, Petoskey and Indian River Chambers of Commerce in support of cultural tourism and we are affiliated with Folk Alliance International, Ontario Conference of Folk Festivals and the Michigan Non-Profit Association.
Retreat Center: The Blissfest Farmhouse is ready to receive guests and artists. Two cabins and two domes are available and more cabins are scheduled next spring. The new campground will break ground right after the Festival and be available later this year. Spend some quiet time here at the Festival Farm with 160 acres to roam and explore. We are booking activities and special events for the 2016 season now. For more information, call the office and ask for Jim or visit www.blissfest.org. Red Sky Stage: This new venue in downtown Petoskey has fast become a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Red Sky Stage is hosting a Blissfest Folk and Roots Mini-Concert series and the new Blissfest Ukulele Club. They have become a popular spot to get together and play music every Sunday with their afternoon Blissfest String Jam followed by a Jazz Jam Session every Sunday evening. Watch their website for more information about upcoming shows and events. www.redskystage.com
Blissfest Music Organization’s mission is to preserve traditions and promote innovators of American and worldwide music, arts & crafts and sustainable living skills through performance, education and community participation. board of directors 2015 Angie Myers, President • Matt Yurek, Vice President Mary Alice Brooks, Secretary • Matt Whitener, Treasurer Dave Baker • Caroline Barlow • Bill Hutto Jess Miller • Jeff Obeshaw • Cindy Lou Poquette staff Jim Gillespie, Executive Director • Jennifer Ferguson, Office Manager • Gina Martin, Volunteer Coordinator Dan Calloway, Business Manager • Mark “Roz” Rosalik, Festival Farm Caretaker • Jerry Branson, Festival Farm Caretaker Ashlee Deneau, Ferris Intern • Billy Mylar, CMU Intern standing committees Festival Operations - Angie Myers • Finance - Matt Whitener Governance - Cindy Lou Poquette Human Resources - Angie Myers & Caroline Barlow Marketing - Mary Alice Brooks & Jeff Obeshaw Programming - Jim Gillespie, Ron Fowler & Kirby Snively Site - Matt Yurek & Bill Hutto you can always reach us Office: 522 Liberty St., Unit A, Petoskey, MI 49770 Phone/Fax: 231.348.7047 www.blissfest.org • e-mail: info@blissfest.org Listen to your Bliss! www.Blissfestradio.org
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