2023 Sisters Folk Festival Program

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Schedule | Artist Bios | Venue Map | Festival Info | KidZone!
OFFICIAL PROGRAM

Welcome to the 26th Annual Sisters Folk Festival!

On behalf of our entire staff and board of directors, it’s my pleasure to welcome you to the 26th Annual Sisters Folk Festival! Whether it’s your first time attending or your 26th, we hope you enjoy this unique event, where people of all ages and a variety of backgrounds come together in community to enjoy the restorative power and beauty of live music.

Our team has been working on this event for months and we’re so excited to present an incredible lineup of performers this year, with musicians and musical influences from Cuba, Scotland, Venezuela, Morocco, Canada, and nearly every geographic region of the United States!

If you’ve been here before, you may be familiar with not just the Festival but the organization that puts it on, Sisters Folk Festival Inc. Originally incorporated as a nonprofit in 1995, SFF Inc. has grown and evolved over the past 28 years beyond its singular purpose of putting on a city-wide event in the fall. Today, our mission of strengthening community and

transforming lives through music and art is carried out in myriad ways: supporting arts and music education in Sisters schools; putting on year-round concerts; hosting educational workshops, camps, and classes for youth and adults; and producing a new music and art festival in late June, Big Ponderoo. And of course we’ll keep producing the Sisters Folk Festival for as long as you’ll keep coming!

It’s been clear for some time that we’ve outgrown our organizational name – the informal tagline “More than just a music festival” isn’t cutting it anymore – so we’re getting ready to change that name to better reflect the breadth of our programming. Stay tuned for more news in the coming months, along with the rollout of our new website.

Your attendance this weekend helps make all of our programming possible, along with generous support from our donors, Sisters Folk Arts Circle members, sponsors, venue owners, foundation and government grants, the City of Sisters, and thousands of

volunteer hours. The dollars you’ve spent to be here support working artists, locally owned suppliers and businesses, yearround employment for people who live right here in Central Oregon, and scholarships that ensure anyone can participate in our camps and classes.

As I travel around to listen to music at our seven venues this weekend (eight with the KidZone!), my heart will be overflowing with gratitude for the opportunity to share this experience with all of you. Thank you for being here. Thank you for supporting live music. And thank you for being respectful and kind to everyone you meet, even if their beliefs are different from yours. When you get home after this weekend, keep the postFestival glow going as long as you can, and pass it along! Please stay in touch by signing up for our email list and following us on Instagram and Facebook. You can learn about all the offerings that keep our team busy all year.

Sisters

Folk Arts Circle Members

Thanks to our awesome Festival volunteers!

is made up of wonderful folks who love music, love our community, and love SFF! These folks bring amazing energy and positive vibes while tackling numerous todos and jobs! Close to 400 volunteers chip in to serve at the Festival bars, provide information and first aid, host green rooms, check in patrons, run activities at the KidZone, set it all up, and take down it all down.

They also help with lots of pre- and post-Festival

work that goes on behind the scenes. It takes dedicated teams and a few supportive hugs among friends to keep the Festival rollin’ smoothly. We are so grateful for our volunteers’ combined efforts. THANK YOU, Festival volunteers, you truly make this magical weekend possible!

Interested in volunteering next year? Check SFF’s website in the spring of 2024 for future volunteer opportunities at the Sisters Folk Festival and Big Ponderoo (June 29 & 30).

— Crista Munro, Executive Director
Mike Anglea Bob Baker & Patti Lahn Nancy Beckwith & Chris Morgan Susan Boehlert Dann & Susan Boeschen Sue & Dan Boettner Barbara & Kerry Bott Mike Bruce & Julie Redner Robert Bruce Terry & Bob Buchholz Cindy & Duncan Campbell Kathy Campbell Patty & Tim Carrasco David Cautley Julie & Rocky Childress Martha Church Malcolm Cleary Marilyn & Jim Cornelius Rob Corrigan Margy Cottriel Rhonda & Jeff Curtis Kathy & Frank Deggendorfer Katie & Shawn Diez Lynne & Sage Dorsey Erika & Kevin Eckert Mollie & Gary Eder Jeanne & David Ellis Mary & Paul Evers Tina Faust Noelle & Rick Fredland Judy Fuentes Jeffry Funk Lisa Gies & Kirstin Anglea Jim & Tish Gowgiel Kay & David Grady Molly Greaney Randall Green Craig Gunsul Mark Hahn Gregory Hansen Georgia & Chris Harker Pam & Bob Howard Tracey & Steve Jones Lynne & Curt Kennedy Deb & Paul Klotz Cristy Lanfri Lu Leis & Keith Thesing Bill Lippe Donna & Paul Lipscomb Dan Martin Peg Molina & Christine Thomas Dean Mueller Kent Neff Melanie Nelson Mike Potter Larry Price & Martha Lussenhop Georgann & Allen Reel Marleen & Bruce Rognlien Phoenix & Tom Ries Ann & Michael Rosenfield Gary Ross & Judy Andrews Sheryl & Steve Rudolph Dick Sandvik & Diane Campbell Martha & Michael Sawyer Marlene Schneider & Scott Michalek Ginny & Jeff Smith John Spomer Madelyn & Mike Stasko Leanne Summers Indigo Teiwes Sue & Denny Tower Joan & Jim Upshaw Mike Wallenfels & Capi Lewis Peg & Ed Weiser Priscilla Wieden Mary Anne & Bob Woodell Visit SistersFolkFestival. org/donate to learn more about becoming an SFAC member in 2024 and supporting the nonprofit mission of the Sisters Folk Festival organization! We
are grateful for the support from our 2023
2023 Volunteer Team
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SFF Board of Directors

Leanne Summers, Chair

Phoenix Ries, Vice Chair

Terry Buchholz, Treasurer

Steve Rudolph, Secretary

Jeff Curtis

Paul Evers

Judy Fuentes

Molly Greaney

Jim Cornelius, Chair Emeritus

SFF Staff

Crista Munro, Executive Director

Brad Tisdel, Creative Director

Teresa Mills, Finance Manager

Erin Pihl, Communication Manager

Kaela Fox, Events Manager

Ty King, Logistics & Facilities Manager

Ruth Williams, Summer Program Assistant

2023 “Folk on the Moon” poster by Dennis McGregor available at the Festival Merch Booth at Village Green.

FESTIVAL & ARTIST MERCHANDISE BOOTHS AT VILLAGE GREEN

Pick up a souvenir T-shirt, hoodie, sticker, water bottle, note cards, hat, seat cushion, playing cards, or other cool swag at the SFF Merch Tent all weekend long. Artist merch — including CDs, LPs, and wearables — is also for sale but don’t wait to shop; when your favorite artist has played their last set their merch will be hitting the road too. The merchandise booths are both located at the Village Green.

Village Green Artist Merch Booth

• Friday: 4:00-11:15 p.m.

• Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

• Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Village Festival Merch Booth

• Friday: 1:00-11:00 p.m.

• Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

• Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

PICKING UP YOUR FESTIVAL WRISTBAND

Whether you’re a volunteer, ticketholder or on the guest list, you’ll need to check in at Village Green for your festival wristband. As a reminder, each ticket holder needs to pick up their own wristband and they must be worn for the entire festival. Wristbands for single days can only be picked up on the day for which the ticket is valid.

Village Green Box Office

• Friday: 1:00-11:00 p.m.

• Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

• Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Village Green Volunteer Check-In Hours

• Friday: 10:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

• Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

• Sunday: 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

VILLAGE GREEN INFO/ FIRST AID BOOTH/ LOST & FOUND

For first-aid emergencies, call 911. Paramedics are located across the street from the Village Green, just minutes from all venues. Our first-aid volunteers are trained to help with minor injuries and issues. If you lose something, visit the booth or call the SFF office at 541-549-4979 after the Festival. Please take any found items to the information booth.

• Friday: 1:00-11:00 p.m.

• Saturday: 11:15 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

• Sunday: 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

WATER FILLING STATIONS

Fill your own reusable bottle or Silipint cup at one of our free filtered water filling stations, located at the Sisters Art Works and Village Green venues (look for the feather flag and curly yellow hoses).

PUBLIC SHOWERS

Coin-op showers are available at Village Green Park; you’ll need quarters.

PET POLICY & SERVICE ANIMALS

Properly trained service animals under the care and supervision of their owners are permitted in the venues, but this does not include emotional support animals, therapy animals, companion

animals, or pets. Owners should be able to describe the service that the animal performs and the training it has received; no one will inquire about the nature of an owner’s disability or medical condition. The animal must remain by the handler’s side at all times, harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the animal’s work or the individual’s disability, in which case the animal should be controlled through voice, signal, or other effective methods. Anyone bringing an animal is responsible and liable for any damage or injury caused by the animal, and the owner or someone accompanying the service animal is responsible for bagging and disposing of solid waste.

GENTLE REMINDERS

• NO SEAT-SAVING.

Wristbands are non-transferable and must be worn all weekend (or all day for single-day attendees).

• A ticket does not guarantee a seat at any venue. Some venues may be at or near capacity throughout the weekend, depending on the artist. If there is a show you really want to see, plan to get to the venue early. Remember, there are seven venues with amazing performances at any given time. Typically there is always room at the two largest venues: Sisters Art Works and Village Green.

• Our patrons who require additional time or assistance with seating due to mobility issues are welcome to ask for help from a venue monitor at any venue. Look for the marked flag at the

Sisters Art Works and Village Green venue entrance where guests needing assistance may line up for early admission.

• Flash photography is prohibited.

• All venues are nonsmoking.

• Only service animals permitted in venues.

• Outside alcohol is prohibited at all venues.

• Alcohol purchased at any venue may not leave the designated perimeter of that venue — please observe and obey all “No Alcohol Beyond this Point” signage.

• No outside chairs permitted.

• If your child doesn’t have a wristband, they are not allowed to occupy their own seat when a venue is at capacity.

• Most performances offer a “listening venue” atmosphere. For high-energy music, a venue may become less “listening” and more “dancing.” Please be respectful of those who prefer to sit and enjoy the music; we appreciate your understanding. Some venues will be cleared for dancing/standing with limited chairs around the perimeter; those sets will be denoted with a ★ on the performance schedule.

• Be Kind – You’re at Sisters Folk Festival! TICKETS FOR THE 2023 SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL ARE SOLD OUT.

Two events are free and do not require a ticket: the KidZone at Fir Street Park Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Community Celebration at Village Green Park Sunday at 10 a.m.

After Sisters Folk Festival Strummin’, Keep Things Hummin’...Enjoy Food, Drinks & Fun With Us! ORDER ONLINE at: www.SistersSaloon.net Open Sun-Thurs...11-10 FOLK FESTIVAL Fr i-Sat...11-12:30 541-549-74 27 190 E. Cascade Ave. So glad you could join us for Sisters Folk Festival! Take “Sisters” home with The Nugget Newspaper delivered to your mailbox weekly! Order online at WWW. NUGGETNEWS. COM/ SUBSCRIBE or call 541-549-9941.
GENERAL INFORMATION

Food Vendors

SISTERS ART WORKS – 204 W. ADAMS AVE.

• Crabby’s Crab Cakes & Seafood Delights is serving up crab cakes, crab melts, crab rolls, crab quesadillas, crab burritos, and more.

• Moe’s Gyros – Specialty Gyros featuring beef, lamb, and chicken. Cuz the Moe Gyros the Moe Better.

• Sisters Coffee Company – A hometown favorite, Sisters Coffee creates an authentic coffee experience built on a deep love for their craft and heartfelt kindness for the people they serve.

• Southern Accent – New Orleans-style street food including Po’ Boy sandwiches, fried chicken, traditional red beans and rice, smoked pork, and so much more. Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian meals with kid-friendly items.

• TOTS! – Scratch-made golf ball-sized tater TOTS! Made with love. Fried to order just for you. Top them. Season them. Enjoy them!

VILLAGE GREEN PARK — 375 S. FIR ST.

• Alley Dogz – Comfort classics with a twist. Specialty 100% beef hot dogs, from-scratch corn dogs, artisanal pretzels, grilled cheese sandwiches, smashburgers and fries, plus a variety of vegan options including vegan corn dogs, bratwurst and grilled cheese.

• Barrio – serving Latin-inspired favorites and tasty finger foods.

• Metro Espresso Kettle Corn – Fresh-popped on-site Kettle and Caramel Corn. Handcrafted hot, iced, and blended, espresso beverages. Boba tea, smoothie, and lemonade. Hot or cold, we got you covered.

• Nice Food Café & Elixir Bar has organic vegetarian items with vegan and gluten-free options including gourmet grilled cheese, tempeh Reubens, salads, ravioli, and soup.

• Rawmona’s Kitchen is serving up artisan gourmet sweets, paletas, and Mexican hot chocolate.

• The Bob is back with their popular Mediterranean street food: kebobs, bowls, and platters.

Craft Vendors

SISTERS ART WORKS – 204 W. ADAMS AVE.

• Bronwen Jewelry is an artisan line of jewelry designed for active women. Delicate and durable, their jewelry is handmade in Bend, OR.

• Cada Johnson Design has artwork and eco-friendly gifts for nature lovers: mixed-media wall art, prayer flags, fabric patches, and tapestries.

• Flaming Wick – Small family business from Redmond, OR. Hand-poured soy wax candles with cotton wicks in various containers, wax melts, car diffusers, and dough bowls.

VILLAGE GREEN PARK — 375 S. FIR ST.

• Analogue Tintypes – Capture your portrait through the captivating medium of wet plate collodion photography. Booth located next to the Breedlove Guitars booth.

• Breedlove Guitars – Breedlove is building tomorrow’s guitars today. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, they have the right guitar for you, at the right time in your musical journey. Stop by and try one out at their booth located just inside the park entrance.

• Closed Loop Woodworks – Functional art for everyday life crafted sustainably. Featuring end-grain cutting boards, cribbage boards, and lots more.

• Glimfeather Farm – Handcrafted, farm-to-sink goat milk soap and lotion made in small batches on the farm in Sisters, OR. Ingredients are mainly locally sourced; only essential oils are used for scent, and clays and botanicals for color.

• Just A Little Charm – Up-cycled copper “cool stuff” created with wit and humor. Fun things for both women and men can be found at Just a Little Charm.

• Mud Lake Studios – Located in Bend, Mudlake Studios is a community studio, home to 60+ artists mainly focusing on the medium of clay. Several artists will be showcasing their handmade pottery and leather pieces, exemplifying the creativity and skill fostered here in Central Oregon.

• Om Gaia Tree creates consciously comfortable, funk-tional, festival wear and daily wear for adult and kids.

• Scharf Family Jewelers crafts fine sterling silver and karat gold jewelry set with precious stones.

• Sheila Dunn Art – Archival ink prints, greeting cards and vinyl stickers of local Central Oregon landscapes and animals.

• Sisters Hats & Co. – Hats galore! A wide variety of handcrafted hats made from natural materials and responsibly produced. Choose from simple and classic to fun, funky, and uniquely adorned. There is a hat for everyone, and everything under the sun.

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2023 SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL VENUES & ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Village Green

375 S. Fir St. • Capacity 1,100

Located in the center of downtown Sisters, Village Green contains a large tent and covered stage, food and craft vendors, plus a festival bar. The Village Green is where you’ll find the check-in booth, first aid/lost and found/info booth, and the festival and artist merchandise tents.

• Venue entrance via sidewalk. The stage is located in a city park on a manicured lawn inside a tent. Mostly level with potential for roots or other small obstacles.

• Food & craft vendors are located in the park, along with a festival bar.

• Flush toilets are available in the park. Additional standard and ADA porta-potties are available on S. Fir St.

• Trees provide shade throughout the venue, seating area is under a tent.

• 6 ADA parking spots are available.

Sisters Art Works

204 W. Adams Ave. • Capacity 1,400

Our largest venue, the SAW stage offers fantastic music and has quickly become a popular stage to see upbeat, rockin’ performers. There are food and craft vendors at this location, as well as a festival bar. The tented venue bookends the north side of town as a perfect walking distance between our two largest venues.

• Venue entrance via paved parking lot. The stage is located on a manicured lawn inside a tent.

• The bar and token booth are situated on flat gravel.

• Standard and ADA porta-potties are located through the gate in the parking lot adjacent to the venue.

• Food & craft vendors are located at the venue entrance on pavement.

• 6 ADA parking spots are available.

Oliver Lemon’s

160 S. Fir St. • Capacity 400

The Oliver Lemon’s stage is a dynamic venue that hosts music and workshops into the night. An employee-owned grocery store, Oliver Lemon’s will sell food at this location, while SFF will offer nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages at the festival bar. This is a popular dance venue with a “party vibe” and offers mostly standing room with some chairs around the venue perimeter. Bike valet location.

• Venue entrance via paved street with a sidewalk ramp into a paved parking lot.

• The stage is on level pavement covered with a thin carpet inside a large tent.

• Standard and ADA porta-potties are located next to the festival bar.

• This is a standing venue with limited seating along the perimeter of the tent.

• No shade in the beer garden, shade in the venue tent.

• 4-6 ADA parking spots are available.

Sisters Depot

250 W. Cascade Ave. • Capacity 200

Sisters Depot offers a beautiful aesthetic with a custom-built patio stage accenting exceptional performances from our festival artists. Owner Eryn Ross and the Sisters Depot team welcome folks with their big smiles and healthy, delicious food. The Sisters Depot offers an intimate patio setting for a listening audience.

• Venue entrance is down a paved alley, across a small section of gravel, and onto the cobblestone patio. A second venue entrance is available through the cafe with stairs or a ramp out onto the patio. There is a narrow ramp down to the chair area on the cobblestone patio.

• There is limited space to maneuver in this venue and the walkways are narrow.

• Standard and ADA porta-potties are located at the venue’s alley entrance. Additional flush bathrooms are located on the deck and inside the cafe.

• Dappled shade is provided by trees and a few patio umbrellas.

• Seated venue on the patio, with cafe tables and food service on the deck.

• ADA parking is available via city-designated spots.

Sisters Saloon

190 E. Cascade Ave. • Capacity 300

Built in 1912, the former Hotel Sisters is one of the most photographed buildings in Central Oregon. This historic building has been beautifully restored while retaining its old-west charm. An exceptional outdoor music venue, the Saloon is a fun place to gather and enjoy the more “high-tempo” festival performers, along with mellow singer-songwriters.

• Venue entrance via stairs or a ramp onto the paved patio.

• Standard and ADA porta-potties are located near the stage, all access is paved. Additional flush bathrooms are located inside the cafe.

• This is a seated venue, but chairs will be removed for some sets where only limited seating along the perimeter of the venue will be available.

• Very little shade.

• ADA parking is available via city-designated spots. The

Belfry

302 E. Main Ave. • Capacity 200

Converted from an established Baptist church, The Belfry continues to be an outstanding indoor venue for the festival. Space is limited and often becomes “at capacity” during the festival. Owners Angeline and Henry Rhett have hosted memorable music in Sisters for almost two decades at their beloved venue.

• Indoor venue located in a historic church.

• Venue entrance via stairs or ramp access.

• This is a seated venue with chairs on the main floor and additional balcony seating located upstairs (no elevator).

• Flush toilets are located on the main floor of the venue. Standard and ADA porta-potties are located at the venue’s backyard exit.

• 4 ADA parking spots are available.

The Open Door

303 W. Hood Ave. • Capacity 200

Founded and co-owned by Dan and Julia Rickards, The Open Door provides delicious food, an exquisite selection of wines, and friendly service. The venue features a gallery with an array of fine art by regional and local artists, an eclectic full bar with craft cocktails and local draft beers on tap. The beautiful patio setting and great ambience make this one of the most popular listening venues.

• Venue entrance through sidewalk onto flat pavers.

• This is an outdoor seated venue located in the cafe courtyard. Some table seating is available (reservations only at dinner), with a majority of chair seating.

• Some shade provided by trees.

• Standard and ADA porta-potties are located on the street just outside the venue.

• 3 ADA parking spots are available.

2023 Sisters Folk Festival Artists

Elias Alexander – Piper, producer, and songwriter

Elias Alexander will perform his electronic project, Ramblxr (pronounced “rambler”), putting fiery dance tunes from Scottish, Irish, and American traditions in conversation with original songs and tasty-yet-huge dance productions influenced by disco, house, and lo-fi hip-hop. He alternates between bagpipes, fiddle, guitar, whistle, and keyboards while using Ableton Live and a variety of foot and hand controllers to lay down loops, mix in samples, and build energy.

• Friday: Sisters Depot, 9:15-10:30 p.m.

• Saturday: Oliver Lemon’s, 12:00-12:45 p.m. (Workshop)

• Saturday: KidZone at Fir Street Park, 3:30-4:00 p.m. (free)

• Sunday: The Belfry, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (with Heron Valley)

Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs – Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Shamarr Allen has influences in jazz, hiphop, rock, funk rhythms, blues, and country. He is lead vocalist and trumpeter of his band Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs and is a highly sought-after artist for festivals and venues around the world. Allen is also a music composer, writer, and producer who has collaborated with renowned artists such as Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galactic, Harry Connick Jr., and Lenny Kravitz.

• Friday: Sisters Saloon, 10:45 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Art Works, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

• Saturday: Oliver Lemon’s, 11:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chastity Brown – Based in Minnesota, but with roots in Tennessee, Chastity Brown grew up surrounded by country and soul music. In the full gospel church of her childhood, she played saxophone and drums and found her singing voice and a passion for music. Brown’s unique gospelblues sound offers honest emotion and a deep melodic sensibility.

• Saturday: Sisters Art Works, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

• Saturday: Village Green, 6:00-7:15 p.m.

• Sunday: Sisters Saloon 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Edie Carey – Coloradobased singer-songwriter

Edie Carey is known for her unmistakable, soulful voice, her intelligent, heart-grabbing songs, but perhaps most especially for her warm, engaging presence on and off stage. As much a part of her show as the music itself, her wry humor makes audiences feel as though they have just spent an evening with a very close friend. Carey has been performing since 1999, singing alongside Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile and appearing on PRI’s syndicated Mountain Stage as well as Cayamo, Telluride Bluegrass, and Newport Folk Festivals.

• Friday: Sisters Depot, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

• Saturday: The Belfry, 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Dave Carter Songwriter Showcase)

Willi Carlisle – Born and raised on the Midwestern plains, Willi Carlisle is a product of the punk-tofolk music pipeline that has long fueled frustrated young men looking to resist. After falling for the rich ballads and tunes of the Ozarks, where he now lives, he began examining the full spectrum

of American musical history. Like his hero Utah Phillips, Carlisle’s extraordinary gift for turning a phrase isn’t about high falutin’ pontificatin’; it’s about looking out for one another and connecting through our shared human condition. Carlisle is a poet and a folk singer for the people, creating populist folk music in the tradition of cowboys, frontier fiddlers, and tall-tale tellers.

• Friday: Oliver Lemon’s, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• Saturday: The Open Door, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

• Sunday: Sisters Art Works, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Gina Chavez – A 12-time Austin Music Award winner

— including 2015 Musician of the Year and 2019 Best

Female Vocals — Gina Chavez is an Austin, TX icon. As a multi-ethnic, queer, Catholic, internationally acclaimed Latinx pop artist, Chavez is actively redefining Latin music in Texas and beyond. Chavez has garnered more than a million views on her NPR Tiny Desk, delivered an hour-long PBS special, received a Latin Grammy nomination, and performed a 12-country tour through Latin America, the Middle East, and Central Asia as a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Department.

• Friday: Village Green, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Saloon, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

• Sunday: Sisters Depot, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

John Craigie – Portland, Oregon-based singer, songwriter, and producer John Craigie adapts moments of solitude into stories perfectly suited for old Americana fiction anthologies. Instead of leaving them on dog-eared pages, he projects them widescreen in flashes of simmering soul and folk eloquence. A Craigie show is an immersive experience. Fans revere him for his ability to seamlessly blend comedic storytelling with deeply poignant, transcendent lyrics.

• Saturday: Village Green, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

• Sunday: Sisters Art Works, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Alex Cuba is a Grammy, Latin Grammy, and Junowinning singer-songwriter/ producer and musician, born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba. Returning to SFF after a memorable appearance in 2019, his sound is a unique confluence of tradition and global influences in articulate arrangements that convey emotion through melody and lyrics. In 2022, he won a Grammy for Best Latin Pop for “Mendó” as producer, artist, and engineer.

• Friday: The Belfry, 7:45-8:45 p.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Depot, 1:00-1:45 p.m. (Workshop)

• Saturday: The Open Door, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

• Sunday: Village Green, 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Damn Tall Buildings – In their early days, Damn Tall Buildings didn’t rehearse –they busked. Now, whether live or on record, the trio still radiates the energy of a crew of best friends playing bluegrass on the street. That energy is anchored by their instrumental chops, strong songwriting, and their varied influences that stretch beyond bluegrass and roots music. Whether sharing lead vocals and instrumental solos or blending their voices into high-spirited harmony, Damn Tall Buildings is a tight unit that contains more than the sum of its parts.

• Friday: Sisters Saloon, 9:00-10:15 p.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Depot, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (Workshop)

• Saturday: The Belfry, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

• Sunday: Sisters Art Works, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Darlingside –

Comprised of four like-minded multiinstrumentalists who first met at Williams College in 2009, Darlingside’s career has been defined by the elegance of their compositions and the remarkable unity of their four voices. Their talent for harmony and melodic world-building is part of what garnered praise from outlets like NPR, Rolling Stone, and The New Yorker, and what has created demand worldwide for their extraordinary live performances. Becoming beautifully unindividualized has, in other words, worked very well for Darlingside.

• Saturday: Village Green, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Art Works, 7:45-9:00 p.m.

• Sunday: Oliver Lemon’s, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Donna the Buffalo – Since 1989, New York-based band Donna the Buffalo has played thousands of shows and countless festivals including Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, Telluride Bluegrass, Austin City Limits Festival, MerleFest, and Philadelphia Folk Festival to a very loyal and devoted audience. The roots rockers have opened for The Grateful Dead and have toured with Peter Rowan, Del McCoury, Los Lobos, Little Feat, Jim Lauderdale, Rusted Root, and Railroad Earth. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch them on the West Coast!

• Friday: Oliver Lemon’s, 11:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Art Works, 9:30-11:00 p.m. Jenner Fox comes from a family of river guides. He followed the family river trade and recorded his debut album to make some extra money selling CDs on the boat ramp after rafting trips. Five albums later, a decade of cutting his teeth on the river and road, Jenner is a storyteller, a peanut butter purist, a cargo bike advocate, a Pacific Northwesterner, and that rare kind of songwriter with the ability to “gather up what we see as common as crab apples and polish them into shiny orbs. To give himself and let us see ourselves.” – Sheridan Press.

• Saturday: KidZone at Fir Street Park, 1:15-1:45 p.m. (as Porpoise Porpoise, free)

• Saturday: The Belfry, 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Dave Carter Songwriter Showcase)

Goodnight Moonshine is a guitar and vocal duet and a musical marriage in all senses. The duo combines the evocative voice and songwriting of Molly Venter with Eben Pariser’s adventurous guitar playing. The result is folk music with a depth of improvisation and tonal subtlety usually reserved for jazz. Molly is well-known for her sublime singing in the prominent female vocal group Red Molly, while Eben cut his teeth as a street performer in New York City, playing guttural music of New Orleans with his band Roosevelt Dime.

• Friday: Sisters Saloon, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

• Saturday: The Belfry, 2:00-2:45 p.m. (Workshop)

• Saturday: The Open Door, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

• Sunday: Sisters Depot, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Handmade Moments

– Ornate instrumentation details the bedrock of Handmade Moments’ simple yet sophisticated songcraft, and endearing, intoxicating personality. Their piercing lyricism and carousing croon both tell their own inspirational tale and encompass larger themes that resonate within us all. Their music unveils a myriad of tones, from walking upright bass to silky saxophone; it embodies an intelligent, progressive culture and celebrates a simple way of life.

• Friday: Sisters Art Works, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Saloon, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

• Sunday: Oliver Lemon’s, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Heron Valley is an energy-fueled, traditional band from Scotland capturing the iconic sounds of the bothies, village halls, and kitchen ceilidhs. These musicians are passionate about their heritage and showcase the culture, language, sounds, and stories of their homeland in their music. Let Heron Valley transport you to the heartlands of Scotland, through their dynamic performance of the ancient sounds of their home.

• Friday: Sisters Depot, 7:45-8:45 p.m.

• Saturday: The Belfry, 1:00-1:45 p.m. (Workshop)

• Saturday: The Open Door, 9:00-10:30 p.m.

• Sunday: The Belfry, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (with Elias Alexander)

Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Touring and making records for over 20 years, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums. House’s music has been featured on primetime television shows such as One Tree Hill, Rescue Me, Party of Five, and Everwood, and reviewed in magazines such as Paste, No Depression, and Rolling Stone. American Songwriter writes “if you want to be blown away by raw talent, look no further than Griffin House.”

• Friday: The Open Door, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Art Works, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

• Saturday: The Belfry, 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Dave Carter Songwriter Showcase)

• Sunday: The Belfry, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Humbird – With deep roots in the midwest heartland, Humbird travels like a bramble, fusing experimental folk and environmental Americana genres in a mosaic of theaters, clubs, gardens, festivals, barns, caves, and other strange locations.

Siri Undlin, the songwriter behind the moniker, forges an explorative embodiment of the narrative folk song and balladry tradition for these modern times, inviting a whole host of collaborators and listeners to add and expand the music.

• Friday: The Belfry, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Depot, 12:00-12:45 p.m. (Workshop)

• Saturday: Sisters Saloon, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

• Sunday: The Open Door, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Olive Klug is an independent singer/ songwriter with a rare vocal gift and a key player in the new wave of contemporary folk singers. Self-styled after genre icons like Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile, Klug is known for their beautiful tone and vividly honest storytelling. Their sound is reminiscent of the Golden Age of American Folk Music but with a uniquely modern lyrical sensibility.

• Saturday: The Open Door, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

• Saturday: The Belfry, 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Dave Carter Songwriter Showcase)

Bab L’Bluz (literally “The Gate to the Blues”) is reclaiming the blues for North Africa. Fronted by an African-Moroccan woman, Yousra Mansour, the band is devoted to a revolution in attitude that dovetails with Morocco’s “nayda” youth movement – a new wave of artists and musicians taking their cues from local heritage, singing words of freedom in the MoroccanArabic dialect of Darija. Ancient and current, funky and rhythmic, buoyed by Arabic lyrics, soaring vocals, and bass-heavy grooves, nayda seems to pulse from the heart of the Maghreb.

• Saturday: Oliver Lemon’s, 3:00-3:45 p.m. (Workshop)

• Saturday: Oliver Lemon’s, 9:15-10:30 p.m.

• Sunday: Sisters Saloon, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Crys Matthews is a troubadour of truth.

The Nashville resident is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Americana, folk, blues, and bluegrass into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics.

• Friday: The Open Door, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

• Saturday: Village Green, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

• Sunday: The Belfry, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Anna Moss has a voice that will stop you dead in your tracks. She commands attention and takes audiences on a spiritual journey when she sings.

Moss’ vocal quality is so unique and deeply healing that crowds often beg for down-tempo and a cappella songs. It is in these moments that you can fully absorb the smoky, gritty, and dynamic nature of her singing. Growing up in Berryville, AR, Moss flew the coop and made her career playing music around the world as a frontwoman for the band Handmade Moments.

• Saturday: Sisters Depot, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Steve Poltz – With a cult following that includes fellow musicians, regular folks, and festivalgoers who stumble onto his performances, there’s no common denominator to Steve Poltz’s fans. Over the years, the Nashville-based troubadour has built a fascinating solo catalog and made up his own rules along the way. His latest album, “Stardust & Satellites” is an exuberant, thoughtful batch of songs that celebrate life in all of its stages.

• Friday: Village Green, 7:45-9:00 p.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Art Works, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

• Saturday: The Belfry, 9:30-10:30 p.m. Chatham Rabbits – In their marriage and in their music, Chatham Rabbits’ Austin and Sarah McCombie blend their own histories into a shared musical experience. Hailing from North Carolina, Chatham Rabbits exemplify the state’s tradition of producing artists who embrace the state’s many cultural resources and diverse musical traditions. Together, their music is a beautiful blend of the old and the new.

• Friday: The Open Door, 9:00-10:15 p.m.

• Saturday: The Belfry, 3:00-3:45 p.m. (Workshop)

• Saturday: Sisters Depot, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Sam Reider & Jorge

Glem – Grammynominated Venezuelan cuatro virtuoso Jorge Glem teams up with American accordionist, pianist, and composer Sam Reider to create a one-of-a-kind fusion of folk music. With jaw-dropping virtuosity and infectious chemistry, these musicians and friends are breaking down all the boundaries between their two continents, languages, and cultures. Glem and Reider blend Venezuela’s driving dance rhythms with American folk music and jazz.

• Friday: The Belfry, 9:15-10:15 p.m.

• Saturday: Oliver Lemon’s, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

• Sunday: The Open Door, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Daniel Rodriguez – A founding member of the band Elephant Revival, Daniel Rodriguez wrote and sang some of their most wellknown songs, such as “Birds and Stars” and “Sing to the Mountain.” They disbanded in 2018 after playing their last show to a sold-out Red Rocks audience. Since then, Rodriguez has opened for The Lumineers on their BRIGHTSIDE World Tour in 2022, playing to soldout arenas and stadiums across North America. He has also performed with previous SFF performers Gregory Alan Isakov and John Craigie, plus Fruition, Todd Snider, and many more.

• Friday: Oliver Lemon’s, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Depot, 9:00-10:30 p.m.

• Sunday: Sisters Saloon, 1:30-2:30 p.m. The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a melting pot of the old and the new. The brothers dive deep into their roots, creating a sound that reflects the music of their history, all the while drawing in a modern-day audience.

Family is a huge part of the creation of the duo. Their father Calvin “Duke” Barnes made his way through the world with his beloved wife, Deborah

— a Raelette, one of the background singers for the genius of soul, Ray Charles. Inspired by their shared past, fueled by harmonies that resonate with both their blood and their kindred souls, they see themselves singing, playing, and dancing for a long time to come.

• Friday: Sisters Art Works, 9:15-10:30 p.m.

• Saturday: Village Green, 9:15-10:45 p.m.

• Sunday: Oliver Lemon’s, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Nick Shoulders –

Wielding an ethereal croon and masterful whistle crafted from a lifetime of chasing lizards through the Ozark hills, Nick Shoulders is a living link to the roots of country music with a penchant for the absurd. As evidenced by his surreal album art and anachronistic songwriting, Shoulder’s creative output is steeped in the complicated history of his beloved home of rural Arkansas, but crafted as a conscious rebuke of country music’s blind allegiance to historical seats of power and repression. With a kind word and a mean yodel, Shoulders hopes to put the ‘Try’ in country.

• Friday: Oliver Lemon’s, 9:30-10:45 p.m.

• Saturday: Village Green, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Saloon, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship, and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a fan, The Slocans have been winning over audiences from Merlefest to RockyGrass and everywhere in between.

• Friday: The Belfry, 10:45 p.m.-12 a.m.

• Saturday: Thompson Guitars 4:00-4:45 p.m. (Workshop)

• Saturday: Sisters Saloon, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

• Sunday: Village Green, 3:15-4:30 p.m.

Sweater Weather String Band – With members drawn together from all across the Salish Sea by a mutual love of traditional music and knitwear, Sweater Weather String Band blends old-time, honky-tonk, Celtic, and indie rock influences into a style that has been likened to “the frolicking of sheep before a thunderstorm.” Formed from a series of jams and impromptu gigs, the band quickly developed a wildly danceable sound that can be heard at festivals, folk dances, and bars throughout the Northwest.

• Friday: Sisters Saloon, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

• Saturday: KidZone at Fir Street Park, 4:15-5:00 p.m. (Community Dance, free)

• Saturday: The Belfry, 11:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Two Runner is songwriter Paige Anderson and fiddle player Emilie Rose. The rising modern folk duo from Northern California is becoming a force to be reckoned with.

Strong songwriting and colorful vocal harmonies make way for pure musicianship on clawhammer banjo, flatpicking guitar, and old-time fiddle.

• Saturday: Sisters Saloon, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

• Sunday: The Open Door, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Seth Walker – Over the last decade, Seth Walker has become recognized as one of the most revered Americana artists in the United States; a threedimensional talent who combines a gift for melody and lyric alongside a rich, gospel-drenched, Southerninflected voice with a true-blue knack for getting around on the guitar. With a bluesman’s respect for roots and tradition, coupled with an appreciation for contemporary songwriting, Seth incorporates a

range of styles with warmth and grace.

• Friday: Sisters Art Works, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

• Saturday: Sisters Depot, 2:00-2:45 p.m. (Workshop)

• Saturday: Oliver Lemon’s, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

• Sunday: Village Green, 1:45-2:45 p.m.

The Way Down Wanderers

Often referred to by fans as one of the hardest-working bands on the circuit today, the 5-piece Illinois-based act The Way Down Wanderers not only prove that classification with their jam-packed tour schedule but also on stage every night, with youthful exuberance and a lively stage show as reliable as it is infectious. Highenergy percussion, mandolin, guitar, bass, banjo, and fiddle weave seamlessly together to create an experience for fans that has sold out shows across the UK and the United States.

• Friday: Village Green, 9:30-10:45 p.m.

• Saturday: Oliver Lemon’s, 2:00-2:45 p.m. (Workshop)

• Saturday: Sisters Saloon, 10:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

• Sunday: Sisters Depot, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Beth Wood is a modern-day troubadour, poet, and believer in the power of word and song. Wood has been writing, performing, and teaching full-time for 25 years — delighting and inspiring audiences with her exceptional musicianship, intelligent writing, powerhouse voice, and warm and commanding stage presence.

• Saturday: The Open Door, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

• Sunday: Village Green, 10-11:30 a.m. (Community Celebration, free)

To learn more about 2023 Sisters Folk Festival artists, visit www.sistersfolkfest.org/lineup

SFF presents free KIDZONE at Fir Street Park

SFF KidZone returns for a second year celebrating community connections through creativity, and features fun, interactive crafts, face decorating, and live performances for kids of all ages! Interactive art activities will kickoff the festivities at

KidZone Performance Schedule

10 a.m. with musical performances from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Enjoy kid-friendly live music from The Party Animals, Dennis McGregor, Fode Sylla, Porpoise Porpoise, SHS Americana Project students, and Elias Alexander. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own instruments and their dance shoes to join the SMS Outlaw Strings Club onstage for a community jam from 2- 2:30 p.m. and the Sweater Weather String Band from 4:15-5 p.m. for a dance party.

Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. materials and guidance will be provided for folks to create squeegee prints, ribbon

wands, and buttons. Kids 12 and under can even decorate their very own unique SFF KidZone T-shirt featuring a space-based design echoing Dennis McGregor’s 2023 Festival poster. There will also be a Creativity tent packed with resources just waiting for participants’ imagination!

The good folks from the National Forest Service will have an informational booth with Smokey Bear freebies. Learn about fire/fuels/prevention and general forest information.

The young and young at heart are all encouraged to participate in this special family opportunity! It only

happens on Saturday of the Festival and is free of charge. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult; the KidZone is not a drop-off

childcare service. The SFF KidZone is supported by a grant from the Boeschen Family Foundation.

FIR STREET PARK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH ONLY 11:00-11:30 a.m. The Party Animals 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Dennis McGregor, “You Stole My Name” 12:30-1:00 p.m. Fode Sylla 1:15-1:45 p.m. Porpoise Porpoise 2-2:30 p.m. Community Jam with Outlaw Strings Club 2:45-3:15 p.m. Americana Project Performers 3:30-4 p.m. Elias Alexander 4:15-5:00 p.m. Sweater Weather String Band, Outlaw Strings Club, Community Dance Order online at AngelinesBaker y.com 121 W. Main Ave.• 541-549-9122 der online at yc FRESH, ORGANIC BAKED GOODS, SMOOTHIES & JUICES Healthy Entrees for Special Diets... Gluten -free • Vegan • Raw Welcome Folk Festival Musicians & Patrons!

SFF KidZone artist bios

Combining parodies of classic favorites with modern songs, The Party Animals deliver a truly familyfriendly performance that focuses on audience engagement and participation. These Bend locals have joined ranks with events such as the Steampunk Festival, and entertained at many local private birthday parties.

Sisters local Dennis McGregor is perhaps best known to the SFF crowd for his amazing Festival poster images. Dennis is also a talented songwriter and performer and author of two illustrated kids’ books. Combining those talents, Dennis has performed a musical presentation of “You Stole My Name” to young audiences around the area since the first book’s release. McGregor’s illustrations and theories of how some animals got their names makes for a uniquely entertaining experience!

Bend resident Fode Sylla is a dynamic acrobat, drummer, dancer, and performance artist from Conakry, Guinea. He specializes in traditional West African drum and dance and is a master of West

African rhythms, having performed with the nationally renowned Ballet Mervielle de Guinea. Fode teaches drumming, dance, and acrobatics to students of all ages and skill levels, and brings rhythms and fun to every interactive performance.

Why Porpoise Porpoise? Because if you say Porpoise any more than two times in a row it begins to sound strange in your mouth. Porpoise Porpoise is an above-water human band that sings about important things like turtles, peanut butter, hair ties, hiccups, unicorns, bedtime, talking trees, and you. Come sing along, wiggle, and find porpoise in life. Sisters Middle School Outlaw Strings Club is now in its third year! Club members have learned old-time American tunes as well as tunes from Scotland, Quebec, and Scandinavia. They learn these songs by ear in the oral tradition and work on improvisation and skills like bowing technique. The fiddle club has performed at the Sisters High School, raided City Hall and local businesses, serenaded PCT hikers, and busked for ice cream. They are moving ever closer to their goal of Fiddle World Domination. The SMS String Club is led by teacher Melissa Stolasz.

Founded in 2000, Americana Project is an innovative music and arts education program

with broad community outreach. It is a collaboration between Sisters Folk Festival, Creative Educational Resources, and the Sisters School District. The Americana Project classes at Sisters High School include opportunities for self-expression through music. Students learn to play guitar, write songs, perform, record, and the fundamentals to engineer their own music. With members drawn together from all across the Salish Sea by a mutual love of traditional music and knitwear, Sweater Weather String Band blends old-time, honky-tonk, Celtic, and indie rock influences into a style that has been likened to “the frolicking of sheep before a thunderstorm.” Formed from a series of jams and impromptu gigs, the band quickly developed a wildly danceable sound that’s been heard at festivals, folk dances, and bars throughout the Northwest.

Elias Alexander is a producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose work weaves together traditional music, electronic production, and songwriting around themes of belonging, connectedness, and liberation. His new project “Ramblxr” (pronounced “rambler”) features Elias’ instrumental playing (bagpipes, fiddle, guitar, percussion, whistles, and synths) alongside his catchy, pop-influenced dance production.

FESTIVAL BARS

Festival bars are located at Sisters Art Works, Village Green, and Oliver Lemon’s, and will be serving beer, wine, and cider, as well as a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. On Sunday morning, the Village Green bar will serve bloody marys and mimosas, while supplies last. Drink tokens are required for purchase of all beverages and can be purchased at the token booths (infobelow).

Non-alcoholic beverages

Pick up a Yerba Mate, Blue Bus Kombucha, Ablis CBD mocktail, or sparkling water at all three SFF bars (tokensrequired).

Alcoholic beverages

Every adult ticket holder will get a FREE festival-branded reusable Silipint cup at check-in. Wine pours are measured, so you may use either a pint or wine cup for wine purchases. SFF no longer serves alcohol in disposable containers, so do not lose your cup. Replacements can be purchased at the token booths or Festival merch booth for $10 or you can use a Silipint or steel pint cup from a prior festival.

FESTIVAL BAR HOURS

Note:allfourprivatevenues,TheBelfry,TheOpenDoor, SistersDepot,andSistersSaloon,operatetheirown foodandbeverageservicethroughoutSFF.

• VILLAGE GREEN (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

Friday: 5:00-10:30 p.m.

Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; 5:30-10:45 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. (serving bloody marys and mimosas while supplies last)

• SISTERS ART WORKS

Friday: 5:30-10:15 p.m.

Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 5:30-10:30 p.m.

Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

• OLIVER LEMON’S

Friday: 6:00 p.m.-midnight

Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.- midnight

Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

DRINK TOKEN BOOTHS

Token booths are located adjacent to all three Festival bars and tokens may be used at any of those three bars. Festival drink tokens are not valid at the private bars (Sisters Saloon, Sisters Depot, Open Door, The Belfry).

Community Celebration

hosted by Beth Wood

Each year, the community gathers on the Sunday morning of Folk Fest to share the many ways music and the Sisters Folk Festival are interwoven into the fabric of the town of Sisters. The vibe that’s created around the Festival’s seven venues, where

“All the Town’s a Stage,” crescendos with the Sisters Community Celebration at Village Green. This free event, hosted by the multi-talented songwriter, poet, and musician Beth Wood, is a showcase where SFF artists celebrate

our shared humanity, positivity, and strength of community through song. Join us for this special, not-to-be-missed event on Sunday, October 1 at 10 a.m. at the Village Green stage. Seating is first come, first served; Festival wristband not required for this show.

Bike Valet hosted by Blazin Saddles

Cruise the Festival on your bike and let our volunteers keep an eye on it for you while you enjoy the music.

Blazin Saddles hosts our two bike valets, located at the Oliver Lemon’s and Sisters Art Works venues. The bike valet is free to Festival patrons! Donations

are gladly accepted, and 100 percent supports Sisters Folk Festival’s music and arts programming in the Sisters schools and community. Please do not leave your bike before volunteers arrive. Bikes will not be looked after overnight, so be sure to pick up your bike before valets close.

Oliver Lemon’s hours: Fri.: 5:15 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Sat.: 11:15 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Sun.: 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sisters Art Works hours: Fri.: 5:15-11:00 p.m. Sat.: 11:15 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Sun.: 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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• Fri.: 5:00-10 p.m. • Sat.: 10:45 a.m.3:30 p.m.; 5:30-10:15 p.m. • Sun.: 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Sisters
• Fri.: 5:30-9:45 p.m. • Sat.: 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 5:45-10:15 p.m. • Sun.: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oliver Lemon’s • Fri.: 6:00-11:30 p.m. • Sat.: 11:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.; 5:30-11:30 p.m. • Sun.: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
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JAM Auction Fundraiser in Village Green for more SFF fun!

Once again, the Sisters Folk Festival is holding the JAM (Journeys, Adventure, Music) Silent Auction & Raffle Fundraiser, taking place throughout the weekend in an online and in-person format.

This year’s event includes two raffle opportunities. First up is a custom concert Earthsong guitar with Myrtlewood top and back generously donated by Breedlove Guitars. The package includes a hard-shell case and is valued at $5,000. Only 400 raffle entries will be sold at $25 each.

In addition, Nechville Banjos has donated an incredible 11" Atlas Banjo with a deluxe gig bag valued at $2,859. This raffle also has a second prize, which includes two all-event passes to Big Ponderoo (June 29-30, 2024) and Sisters Folk Festival (September 27-30, 2024) valued at $800. Raffle entries will be limited to 500 at $10 each.

Tickets for both raffles may be purchased in person at the JAM tent, located at the Village Green venue, or online at www.sistersfolk fest.org (until sold out). The lucky winners will be drawn on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2:55 p.m. on the Sisters Art Works stage (need not be present to win).

If you visit the JAM tent or the online auction site over the Festival weekend, you’ll find over 20 unique packages up for bid. This year’s auction items include Cal’s Guitar, which is a 1967 Martin that longtime SFF and Sisters community supporter Cal Allen owned; he even took lessons on this beauty from Joan Baez when he was down in Mill Valley, California. Cal’s wife, Marsha, generously donated this mintcondition guitar in Cal’s memory (per his request). The auction also features a romance package donated by FivePine Lodge and Shibui Spa; a cajon made by the oneand-only Tim Shuler; a gorgeous fir entry bench made by longtime volunteer of the Outlaw Luthier Program and master woodworker Gabrielle Franke; a set of Adirondack chairs complete with footrests and side table from the SHS woods program; 2022 Folk Festival artist swag bags; and much more. These hot items are all sure to draw lots of bidding!

If raffles and auctions are not your thing, we appreciate any donations via the Donation Station on the bidding site.

All bidding will be done online via smartphone or other mobile device. There will be volunteers available during JAM tent hours to help get you registered and bidding in no time. The bidding will close at 1 p.m. on Sunday,

October 1, allowing time for the winners to stop by and pick up their goodies after the music ends and before hitting the road, up until 4:30 p.m. Arrangements can be made to ship items for those who are unable to take them in person.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will support SFF’s programming in the Sisters community including youth and adult programs and camps, the Americana Program in

the Sisters School District, the SFF KidZone, and free community events. JAM tent hours are Friday from 5:30-11 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Village Green venue. Bidding opens on September 22, 2023 at 10 a.m. Check out all the auction packages, set up your electronic bidding account, and bid by visiting https://sffjam2023.ggo.bid.

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