SISTERS ARTS | CULTURE | EVENTS
A MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE TOWN OF SISTERS
AUTUMN 2014
The Community Outreach of Sisters Folk Festival Inc.
New Fir Street Park Stage
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For nearly two decades, the Sisters Folk Festival has been bringing the best of traditional folk music to Central Oregon. With names such as Mary Gauthier, Willy Porter and John Fullbright, the festival has solidified its place in the local zeitgeist. But each year, it also pushes the boundaries and expands the definitions of what people expect in a folk festival with recent artists such as the Shook Twins, Pokey LaFarge and Gregory Alan Isakov. Then with additional punch, beyond just three days of great music, the festival has expanded with an exceptional winter concert series, the My Own Two Hands Community Arts Celebration, and both the Americana Project and Americana Song Academy for Youth which aim to foster musical appreci-
ation and creativity in young people. And each year, during the last days of summer, when days begin to cool and the nights are just starting to turn crisp, we are continually surprised with how well they manage to raise the bar in excellence, creativity and fun. “I’m so excited about the wide range of artists this year,” said Brad Tisdel, creative director of Sisters Folk Festival. “We grew a lot for five years or so, and this year is about going back to our roots, getting our foundation strong.” Part of that for Tisdel was the transition from executive director to creative director, with Ann Richardson named managing director. “It’s been great to focus on the work I’m passionate about,” laughed Tisdel. “And Ann’s been doing such a great job.” The new team is already showing its cohesion. “We sold out earlier than ever,” said Richardson, “and the song academy sold out earlier than ever, too!” Both events sold out in late July, and with early-bird passes for less than $100 providing access to 54 artists on 10 stages over three days, it’s one of the best music buys in the country. Sisters Folk Festival 2014 | Sisters Magazine | 3
Staff Creative Director: Brad Tisdel Managing Director: Ann Richardson Development Director: Katy Yoder Marketing Director: Jeannine Munkres Operations/IT Manager: Pete Rathbun Volunteer & Event Coordinator: Kerani Mitchell Art Direction: Dennis McGregor Americana Project High School Teacher: Rick Johnson Americana Project Middle School Teacher: Kit Stafford Americana Luthier Instructors: Bill MacDonald & Tony Cosby
Board of Directors: Jack McGowan Cris Converse Sue Boettner Debbie Newport
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Jim Cornelius JoAn Mann Steve Mathews Susie Zeitner
“We want to keep this a community event,” said Tisdel. “We want to keep it intimate. We want to keep it small. We want to keep ticket prices affordable. This is a festival for everyone. We want to keep it about the music and the people.” And this year’s tagline, “All the Town’s a Stage,” really reflects what the festival is about. With 10 venues scattered across town, each offering a different atmosphere, festival-goers can find a space with the exact personality they’re looking for. Whether it be the intimate courtyard of the Depot Café, the energy-driven-dance-hall vibe of Melvin’s Fir Street Market, or the small-town party located just behind the Sisters Art Works building, mood and music work together to create a carnival of experiences from the grand to the familiar. New this year are both the FivePine Lodge & Conference Center as a three-day venue and the Americana Stage at Fir Street Park in the center of town, dedicated to Americana Project alumni. “We are honored to be included as a full venue this year and excited to show off another beautiful location in Sisters Country,” said Greg Willits, president and general manager of FivePine. (For more on the FivePine venue, see Page 5.) “The Americana stage is featuring only students from the Americana Project,” said Tisdel. “It’s something that we’re really proud to offer, and it’s completely free on Saturday of the festival. You won’t need a ticket to see some great music.” (For more on the Fir Street Park stage, see Page 6.) As always, there is also the Sunday morning community celebration that is completely free, as well as Saturday workshops at Sisters Coffee Company.
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2014 Sisters Folk Festival Poster His name is Buck, and he takes the spotlight on this year’s Sisters Folk Festival poster. While we’re used to seeing artist Dennis McGregor paint members of the local Sisters community for each year’s poster, he reminds us that that hasn’t changed. As the folk festival expands our definitions of what folk music is and can be, Dennis’ art is expanding what community is and can be about. “I wanted to try something new. ‘I’d like to do a deer,’ I thought, and they’re all around. They’re a part of our community, too,” laughed McGregor, who has been designing the folk festival poster for 14 years now. This year’s poster celebrity, a mule deer, is decked out with an earring and a pompadour hairstyle atop his head. “It’s a pompadeer,” laughed McGregor. “He’s a total hipster with the antlers and then the harmonica rack just made sense. So now you can say he has a nice rack, twice.” At first McGregor was worried that he was straying too far from the traditional folk festival imagery. “But it’s been really well received,” he said. “It’s amazing to be a part of what symbolizes the music and the festival year after year.” Catch more of McGregor’s artwork — including the original “Buck” and “All the Town’s a Stage” — at Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop (252 W. Hood Ave., www.sistersgallery.com) through Sept. 24. Open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Fridays (close at 7 p.m.) and Sundays (open noon to 4 p.m.), the shop will also have some of McGregor’s artwork on sale. — John Cal, for The Bulletin Special Projects
“We love being an accessible festival. We love seeing artists and festival-goers hang out, talk about the music. I think that’s something that makes us unique ... the workshops are a great place for people to connect. It’s more informal, oftentimes there’s a Q&A, and people can more easily interact with the artists.” And that’s what brings people back to the Sisters Folk Festival year after year: the connection with the music, with the artists, with each other. “Sisters is beautiful, and I think that’s a big part of what we do here,” added Tisdel.
“It brings out the best in the artists, and it makes us better audiences. The community is great support. The mountains are awesome and people really feel that. It’s part of what the festival is about. “We’re just trying to share our love for the music.” But maybe that’s why the Sisters Folk Festival is so special, so unique. It doesn’t start with gimmicks or big names. It’s not about the show, or the stage, but about the music. The root of what makes it so good is that we all love the music — and that it’s too good not to share.
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MUSIC UNDER THE PONDEROSAS Scenic FivePine Lodge & Conference Center to host 3 days of festival acts by Susan Stafford, for The Bulletin Special Projects
FivePine Lodge & Conference Center, on the eastern edge of Sisters, has taken its place as a vital component of the town’s economy. A special property that captures the essence of the town with its towering ponderosas, comfortable cabins, winding pathways and cooling pond, the campus will host three days of music for the Sisters Folk Festival. Last year’s offerings at FivePine proved so popular with festival-goers that, when more seating was needed this year to accommodate the sellout crowds, FivePine was the obvious choice. “In an effort to spread out the festival to more venues, so everyone can be comfortable, we are pleased to be able to offer the beautiful setting at FivePine,” said Brad Tisdel, creative director for the festival. “After last year’s festival, we recognized the beauty and laid-back atmosphere of that venue and decided to extend it to all three days.” Last year’s afternoon of music was so well received by lodge guests, even those who weren’t attending the festival, that many of them opted to reserve rooms for this year’s festival right away, said Greg Willitts, FivePine president and general manager, noting that all the rooms in the lodge are booked for this festival weekend. Willitts said several factors came together to make FivePine the logical addition as a new venue. “Sisters Folk Festival was at capacity for sellable seats,” he explained. “Access to FivePine from town along a paved path for walkers and bikers, and offering shuttle service between FivePine and downtown made us an attractive location. They honored us with inclusion as a full venue.” The intimate relaxed setting in the trees, with wildflowers and water features, and a full catering staff, as well as the ability to move the performances into the conference center in case of rain, make FivePine a desirable location for performers and audiences alike. The
musicians will perform on a stage at the edge of the pond, while the audience will be seated in chairs on the lush lawn, surrounded by towering trees. The location provides a unique setting where FivePine will also offer a full selection of beer, wine, liquor and food for sale. Not only is the partnership of FivePine and the festival a win-win situation but, as past president of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, Willitts believes the overall “vibe of the festival unifies the town and provides an excellent economic and social stimulus.” Katy Yoder, development director for the festival, has worked closely with FivePine owners over the years as their involvement with the organization has slowly evolved. FivePine provided lodging packages for My Own Two Hands auctions in the spring, hosted some early Winter Concerts and housed the musicians who came to Sisters to perform. And now, as the newest all-weekend venue, they are dedicated to providing tasty food, festival fun and enjoyable Americana music. “FivePine has been extremely generous, wonderful to work with, and we’ve become partners in doing events throughout the year,” said Yoder. “First off, it’s a beautiful property that really helps showcase what Sisters has to offer. I’ve heard from a number of patrons who come every year, that they plan on spending most of their time at FivePine because it is such a lovely setting.” A few of the performers at FivePine include The Haymakers on Friday evening; Shakey Graves on Saturday afternoon; The Duhks and Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen on Saturday night; and the event concludes with T Sisters Sunday afternoon. See the complete festival schedule for all FivePine performances on Page 12. Shows on Friday and Saturday nights will conclude no later than 9:30 p.m. in consideration of lodge guests.
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‘I OWE A LOT TO AMERICANA’ Listen up! Americana Project alumni will take over the new Fir Street Park stage on Saturday by Tara LaVelle, for The Bulletin Special Projects
In Slater Smith’s song, “Back O’er Oregon,” he sings, “I can never go back if I don’t go.” Smith has gone from Sisters, embarking on a promising musical career, but his gratitude for the Americana Project and the impact it had on his youth keeps him coming back. “I owe a lot to Americana,” he said. “The opportunity to share with current students and be a part of their growth as artists is something I look forward to every year. I’ll keep coming back as long as they let me.” Smith, along with several alumni from the Americana Project (AP), will return to their musical beginnings during the 2014 Sisters Folk Festival by giving free performances on a newly built stage at Fir Street Park, on the corner of Fir and Main, from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. The permanent stage is a project of the city of Sisters and makes its debut during the festival by showcasing past and present AP students, said Brad Tisdel, creative director of the Sisters Folk Festival. All of the performers throughout the day are products of the AP program (see “The Sisters Americana Project” below for more information), having started in elementary and middle school and continued through their high school years. “Some of them are now grown adults and are very successful in their music,” said Tisdel. Smith lives in Portland and tours throughout Oregon and Washington with his band The Weather Machine. His
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younger brother, Tanner Smith, was also an AP student and plays the drums in the band. The Weather Machine released a self-titled full-length album in 2013 and is working on a second album, but Smith will perform all his original songs solo during the festival. To offer the free entertainment is twofold, Tisdel said. “More than anything, we wanted to showcase the work that we’ve been doing for the past 15 years with these great young artists that have become fine songwriters and musicians. The festival sells out every year, so this is another way to offer something free to the community,” he said. Singer-songwriter Laura Curtis is among Saturday’s performers, and a past AP student. Before becoming involved with the AP as a sophomore at Sisters High School, Curtis had taken piano lessons but had never written songs, only poetry, she said.
Through its focus on American roots music and exposing students to music from American history, the project inspired Curtis to start writing songs. “I was a pretty shy person when I was young,” she said. “The Americana Project gave me confidence and really helped me discover a talent I had that I don’t know if I would have discovered any other way. I would be on a completely different path today without it.” Curtis now lives in Nashville, Tenn., pursuing a professional music career. With the help of Tisdel, she released her first album, “Loving A Ghost,” in 2011. Her second album, “Laura Curtis,” was released this year. Travis Ehrenstrom was introduced to the Americana Project as a freshman in high school. It was being connected with like-minded musicians that inspired him the most and fostered his creative growth. Ehrenstrom, who tours throughout the Pacific Northwest performing his
As a thank-you to the community of Sisters, there are several opportunities to participate in the fun and hear world-class performers for free during the weekend. Come out and experience the festival! Pickin’ Central – Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce; 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday Sisters Coffee Company – workshops with festival performers; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday Americana Stage at Fir Street Park – featuring Americana Project Alumni; Saturday, Noon – 9 p.m. Community Celebration at Village Green – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
original “roots rock” music, is set to perform on the new stage during the festival. “It’s a pretty awesome arts opportunity for young students to have access to,” he said about the program. In addition to the free performances by Americana Project alumni at Fir Street Park, there will be three other venues around town offering free activities (see “Fun and Fancy FREE” above for more information). Look for Ehrenstrom, Curtis, Smith and a wealth of other great AP talent Saturday at the Americana Stage at Fir Street Park. See Page 12 for a full schedule.
The Sisters Americana Project The Americana Project is an innovative music and arts education program with deep community outreach. Classes each day at both Sisters high and middle schools provide opportunities for self-expression in music and many visual arts mediums. Students learn to play guitar, write songs, record, engineer, perform, and — through the Community Luthier program — build custom guitars and ukuleles. Young people in Sisters are mentored by national, regional and local guest artists. Great insight is shared on the life of an artist, from the business to the art form. 6 | Sisters Magazine | Sisters Folk Festival 2014
From K-12, kids in Sisters are exposed to and have immersive experiences in all aspects of Sisters Folk Festival programming. These young folks participate in classes, community events and songwriting academies that enhance their skillsets and artistic vision. Select high school students have the opportunity to teach, mentor and intern in community radio, recording/engineering and with the SFF organization. Many of the alumni of the Americana Community Luthier Program have gone on to find meaningful work in artistic endeavors as recording artists and engineers,
performers, luthiers, graphic designers and teachers. One of the extensions of the Americana Project is the Song Academy for Youth, which brings high school students together in a non-competitive format to cultivate musicianship, songwriting and creativity. During one weekend in March, students learn from local and regional touring artists what it takes to pursue music on a more professional level. From songwriting to forming bands to developing a community of like-minded individuals, young people get to share and explore their love of music.
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Beginning this fall, the Sisters Folk Festival will have an even bigger impact on Sisters School District students. Already helping to shape the children’s artistic selves through the festival’s community outreach arm — the Americana Project — SFF will use funds from a recently awarded grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to further the arts in schools. “This is a great opportunity to build on the partnership between the Sisters Folk Festival and the Sisters School District,” explained SFF board member and former educator Debbie Newport. The grant is part of OCF’s statewide arts education initiative, Studio to School. Through the program, OCF seeks to support “collaborative projects between schools and community arts organizations to design and deliver sustainable arts education opportunities that have the potential for replication.” Along with the Sunriver Music Festival, SFF was one of two Central Oregon organizations to receive part of the $1,260,000 total awarded to 18 projects across the state. The money comes mostly from the Fred W. Fields Fund, with a small portion provided by the Casey Family Fund. Under the terms of the grant, SFF will receive $70,000 a year for three years, and
then $35,000 for the next two years, bringing the total to $280,000. This year, the Americana Project will create a piano lab for Sisters Elementary School. They will also pay for teacher training and professional development. Next year, a piano lab will be added to Sisters Middle School, and 30 violins will be purchased for kindergarten through fourth grade. The project will add an arts component to the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum. “It provides a lot more support for the younger grades,” said SFF’s Creative Director Brad Tisdel. “It allows us to build from the ground up more than ever. We are able to provide enrichment and arts to grades K-8.” “The Americana Project has been about bringing music to kids of all ages,” added Newport. “This grant will help us continue to do so.” Tisdel and SFF are no strangers to the foundation. They recently received funds to buy gear for the Americana Project’s recording and engineering program. When the Studio to School initiative was announced, SFF jumped at the chance to be involved. “We are building a music education program based on the fundamentals,” said Tisdel. “We want the kids to be able to take what they learn on the keyboards and transfer it to any instruments. This new grant will help us accomplish our goal.”
PICKIN’ CENTRAL • Friday & Saturday Nights, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce
We invite you to join other pickers and let ‘er rip at “Pickin’ Central,” Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. This will be a moderated picking and song session. What we’d like to see is a bunch of folks pickin’ and grinnin’ ... and that includes banjo jokes. If you have a twist on that old “perfect pitch” gag, we’re ready to hear it! If you can pick, plunk, strum, frail, clawhammer, pluck, bite or bow a banjo, we’d like to see you do it! Pickin Central is hosted by Rich Powell, a longtime picker, singer and a great guy! 291 E. Main Ave. Sisters Folk Festival 2014 | Sisters Magazine | 7
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THE DUHKS
Friday, 9:45-10:45 p.m. Village Green Saturday, 7:15-8 p.m. FivePine Saturday, 10:45 p.m.-midnight Sisters Art Works Grammy-winning Canadian roots band that boasts a diverse collection of musical influences, including old-time, jazz, Celtic folk, and punk. The Duhks have an irresistible sound that simultaneously feels both traditional and modern. Sponsored by Black Butte Ranch
ERIC BIBB
Friday, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Village Green Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. FivePine Saturday, 7-7:45 p.m. Sisters Art Works Appropriately described as “discreetly awesome” and “a total original,” Grammy-nominated Eric Bibb has a worldview that’s tempered by curiosity and compassion, and the ability to see himself in other people’s shoes. Sponsored by Deschutes Brewery
KEITH GREENINGER BAND FEATURING BILL PAYNE
Friday, 11 p.m.-12 a.m. Sisters Art Works Saturday, 3-4 p.m. Village Green Saturday, 9-9:45 p.m. Depot Café (Greeninger solo) Keith Greeninger is a powerful combination of soulful vocals and songwriting that paints intricate portraits of the human condition. Keith will be performing with Bill Payne from Little Feat, James “Hutch” Hutchinson and Ricky Fataar from the Bonnie Raitt Band, and Randy Ray Mitchell. Sponsored by Grocery Outlet
ANAIS MITCHELL
Saturday, 3-4 p.m. The Belfry Saturday, 8-9 p.m. Sisters Art Works Sunday, 1-1:45 p.m. Village Green First and foremost a storyteller, Anais Mitchell has a way of tackling big themes with the same emotional intimacy most artists use to describe their inner lives. Her music is compelling, entertaining and original. Sponsored by Lange Winery 8 | Sisters Magazine | Sisters Folk Festival 2014
SHAKEY GRAVES
Friday, 8-9 p.m. Sisters Art Works Saturday, 1-1:45 p.m. FivePine Saturday, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Village Green Recently described as an “antifolk phenomenon” by National Public Radio Music, Alejandro Rose-Garcia (aka Shakey Graves) is one of those rare artists whose music, after one listen, inspires the kind of obsessive devotion that compels one to spend hours searching for more. Sponsored by BendBroadband
BILL PAYNE
Saturday, 7:45-8:30 p.m. The Belfry William “Bill” Payne co-founded, with Lowell George, the American rock band Little Feat. Known for his work with artists from Jackson Browne to Jimmy Buffett, his new solo album proves that he is as talented a solo performer as he is a sideman. His music is a marriage of improvisation and composition that is vividly panoramic, warmly lyrical and stylistically adventurous.
RUTH MOODY BAND
Friday, 7:15-8 p.m. Village Green Saturday, 3-3:45 p.m. Sisters Coffee Company (W) Saturday, 8:45-9:30 p.m. The Belfry Sunday, 2-2:45 p.m. Sisters Art Works Although best known for her work with The Wailin’ Jennys, Ruth Moody is an artist of exceptional depth and grace in her own right. She has amazed audiences around the world with her ethereal vocals, impressive multi-instrumentalism, and talent as a songwriter. Sponsored by The Starview Foundation
HEATHER MALONEY & DARLINGSIDE
BLACK PRAIRIE
Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. Village Green Saturday, 9:15-10:15 p.m. Sisters Art Works Including members of the Decemberists, Black Prairie pushes their own musicianship and the conventions of their instruments, and has created a new brand of Americana that is imaginative and profoundly creative. Sponsored by Breedlove Guitar
STEVE POLTZ
Friday, 6-6:45 p.m. Sisters Art Works Saturday, 1-1:45 p.m. Village Green Sunday, 3-4 p.m. Melvin’s Market This year’s SFF Encore Performer, Steve Poltz brought the house down in 2013. His music, as both a solo artist and with cult legend The Rugburns, has enjoyed long stretches in the Billboard Top 10, gobbled up acres of mainstream radio and appeared in scores of television shows, commercials and movies. Kicking off the festival for 2014, welcome back Mr. Poltz! Sponsored by Oregon Public Broadcasting
Friday, 10-11 p.m. The Belfry Saturday, 1:15-2 p.m. Depot Café (Heather Maloney) Saturday, 6-6:45 p.m. Village Green Sunday, 3-3:45 p.m. Village Green (Darlingside) Performing solo and with Heather Maloney, Darlingside is a Massachusetts-based indie folk quartet. With four distinct voices clustered around a single microphone, their tightly arranged tunes draw from the unexpected, featuring strains of bluegrass, classical, and barbershop. Sponsored by The Bulletin
FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN
Saturday, 3:15-4 p.m. Sisters Art Works Saturday, 8:30-9:30 p.m. FivePine Sunday, 4-5 p.m. Village Green Since Frank Solivan left the cold climes of Alaska for the bluegrass hotbed of Washington, D.C., he’s built a reputation as a monster mandolinist and become a major festival attraction with his bluegrass/newgrass band, Dirty Kitchen. This band drives the bluegrass tradition forward. Sponsored by FivePine Lodge & Conference Center
THE BLACK LILLIES
Friday, 9:30-10:30 p.m. Melvin’s Market Saturday, 3-3:45 p.m. Melvin’s Market (W) Saturday, 9:45-10:45 p.m. Village Green Sunday, 3-4 p.m. Sisters Art Works The Black Lillies boast a rich, authentic brand of Americana and alt-country music. Their sound is breakneck, brazen and beautiful; gentle Laurel Canyon folk, the honky-tonk heartache of classic country, winding jams and flat-out rock ’n’ roll. Sponsored by The Roundhouse Foundation
PAPER BIRD
Friday, 9:30-10:30 p.m. Sisters Art Works Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. Melvin’s Market (W) Saturday, 7-8 p.m. Village Green Saturday, 10-11 p.m. The Belfry Since the band’s formation more than five years ago, Paper Bird has been playing its joyful blend of folk, roots, soul, and Americana to delighted audiences across the country. Their unique sound is a combination of a dynamic and energetic rhythm section intertwined with effortless and flowing harmonies. Sponsored by Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund
CARAVAN OF THIEVES
Friday, 11:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The Belfry Saturday, noon-12:45 p.m. Melvin’s Market (W) Saturday, 8:15-9 p.m. Melvin’s Market Sunday, 1-1:45 Sisters Art Works The music of Caravan of Thieves entertains, dazzles and defies classification. Driving gypsy jazz rhythms, acoustic guitars, upright bass and violin lay the foundation for mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fantastic stories. It’s theatrical and humorous. Sponsored by Angeline’s Bakery & Café
CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST HOT NUT RIVETERS THE BROTHERS COMATOSE
Friday, 11 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Melvin’s Market Saturday, 3-3:45 p.m. The Open Door (W) Saturday, 6-6:45 p.m. FivePine Saturday, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The Belfry San Francisco-based The Brothers Comatose is anything but comatose. The environment the band creates with their music and their live shows isn’t the band-vs.-crowd world of rock and pop, but rather the singalong, stomp-along, inclusive world that gave birth to string-band music, and they tear it up! Sponsored by The Belfry
Friday, 11:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Depot Café Saturday, 1-1:45 p.m. Melvin’s Market (W) Saturday, 3-4 p.m. FivePine Saturday, 9:45-10:45 p.m. Melvin’s Market Guy Forsyth leads an all-star cast of Austin musicians as a post-recession-era string-band, including several former Asylum Street Spankers. They play acoustic instruments and specialize in a strange and heady homebrew of genre and influences, mining the deep, rich veins of American traditional and popular music forms. Sponsored by Melvin’s Fir Street Market
SAM BAKER
PHIL MADEIRA
Friday, 8-8:45 p.m. Melvin’s Market Saturday, 2:15-3 p.m. Sisters Art Works Sunday, 2-2:45 p.m. Village Green Park Phil Madeira is a renowned producer, composer and musician. His wide-ranging experiences include everything from playing in Emmylou Harris’ band The Red Dirt Boys to producing artists such as the Civil Wars, jazz legend John Scofield, and The Band Perry. Madeira’s music is soulful and gorgeously lyrical. Sponsored by KOHD 9
DAVID FRANCEY
Friday, 8-8:45 p.m. Angeline’s Bakery Saturday, noon-12:45 p.m. The Open Door (W) Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. The Belfry Sunday, 2:15-3 p.m. Depot Café Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter David Francey sings authentic folk songs that have won him three Juno awards and have made him one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers. His wry humor and astute observations, combined with his open-hearted singing style, have earned him a loyal following. David performs with guitarist Mark Westberg. Sponsored by The Nugget Newspaper
Friday, 9:15-10 p.m. Depot Café Saturday, noon-12:45 p.m. Sisters Coffee Company (W) Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. The Belfry (DCSS) Sunday, noon-12:45 p.m. Village Green Sam Baker is a man of few words -- always beautifully chosen, and fully wrought. His music is captivating, compelling and poetic. Sam recently earned a “top 100 song” from Rolling Stone in 2013, which demonstrates the breadth and intensity of his writing. Sponsored by Abbajay Automated Control Systems
SARA HICKMAN
Friday, 6:15-7 p.m. Village Green Saturday, 3:15-4 p.m. Depot Cafe Sunday, 1-1:45 p.m. Melvin’s Market Sara Hickman has garnered recognition as a captivating songwriter, vocalist and musician, and was the 2010-2011 “Official State Musician of Texas,” joining luminaries Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett. The Associated Press lauds her “melodic sense, excellent guitar-playing, rich voice and mix of sunny optimism with heartache.” Sponsored by A Music Lover From Texas
DEVON SPROULE
Friday, 7:15-8 p.m. Depot Café Saturday, noon-12:45 p.m. FivePine Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. The Belfry (DCSS) Sunday, 1-1:45 p.m. The Belfry As one critic put it, to see Devon Sproule play live is to witness “Victoria Williams’ playfulness and spunk meeting up with Joni Mitchell’s confessional songwriting chops.” Sproule’s third album, “Upstate Songs,” made it into Rolling Stone’s Critic’s Top Albums of the Year. Sponsored by Cascade Arts & Entertainment
Friday, 7-7:45 p.m. Melvin’s Market Saturday, noon-12:45 p.m. Village Green Saturday, 10-11 p.m. Depot Café Cahalen Morrison & Eli West are, simply put, two of the most innovative and subtle roots musicians today. Their music draws from old folk sources, but it sounds vibrantly alive. Sponsored by Alpine Internet
STEVE SESKIN
Friday, 7-7:45 p.m. The Belfry Saturday, 12:15-1 p.m. Sisters Art Works Saturday, 7-7:45 p.m. Depot Café Sunday, 1:15-2 p.m. The Open Door Hit songwriter Steve Seskin has written seven number-one songs, including Grammy-nominated “Grown Men Don’t Cry,” recorded by Tim McGraw. While best known as a songwriter, Seskin is also a skilled performer and recording artist in his own right. A Steve Seskin concert will have you wiping away a tear one minute and laughing out loud the next. Sponsored by Caldera
TIM AND GRETCHEN MAY
Friday, 7-8 p.m. FivePine Saturday, 1-1:45 p.m. Sisters Coffee Company (W) Saturday, 9:15-10 p.m. The Open Door Sunday, noon-12:45 p.m. Sisters Art Works Tim and Gretchen play guitar and fiddle roots music from old-time to Irish and bluegrass. Tim was the Nashville 2012 Instrumentalist of the Year on guitar and mandolin and performs with his wife, fiddler Gretchen Priest-May, founder of The Musical Heritage Center outside of Nashville, TN. Sponsored by Preston Thompson Guitars
PHOEBE HUNT & CONNOR FORSYTH
Friday, 7-7:45 p.m. Sisters Art Works Saturday, 10:15-11:30 p.m. Angeline’s Bakery Sunday, noon-12:45 p.m. Melvin’s Market Both outstanding musicians, they performed together at SFF in the band the Belleville Outfit. Based in the roots of American music, Forsyth’s multi-instrumental command over the piano and guitar compliments Hunt’s intimate and sultry vocals and soulful fiddle style. The result is a seemingly effortless dynamic that leaves listeners intrigued and wanting more. Sponsored by Blazin Saddles Cycle N Style
LANCE CANALES & THE FLOOD
Friday, 10:15-11 p.m. Depot Café Saturday, 7:15-8 p.m. Melvin’s Market Sunday, 2-2:45 p.m. The Belfry Lance Canales & The Flood are a rootsy, blues-influenced Americana trio from California’s breadbasket. Canales’ guttural vocals combine a hard-edged storytelling approach beneath stripped-down, foot-stomping acoustic instrumentation. Sponsored by Dennis Turmon Enterprises, LLC
BARNABY BRIGHT
Friday, 9-9:45 p.m. The Belfry Saturday, 1:15-2 p.m. Sisters Art Works Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. The Belfry (DCSS) Sunday, 3:15-4 p.m. Depot Café Nathan and Rebecca Bliss, the voices and the brains behind Barnaby Bright, are truly modern-day traveling troubadours. No matter where they are performing their music creates a sacred, magical space for their audiences. Since the release of their first album, “Wake the Hero” in 2009, Barnaby Bright has garnered high accolades for their songwriting and sound. Sponsored by Bank of the Cascades
ERIN IVEY
Friday, 9-9:45 p.m. Angeline’s Bakery Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. Sisters Coffee Company (W) Saturday, 8-8:45 p.m. Depot Café Sunday, 3:15-4 p.m. The Open Door Erin Ivey is a dreamy urban folk songstress and a Texas Music Magazine Artist of the Year, hailed by the Daily News as “a songwriter of the first order, with her jazz-inflected vocals and seductive melodies, Ivey has everything it takes for stardom.” Sponsored by RE/MAX LLC
T SISTERS
Friday, 10:15-11 p.m. The Open Door Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. The Open Door (W) Saturday, 9-10 p.m. Angeline’s Bakery Sunday, 3-4 p.m. FivePine The T Sisters are an exquisite harmony-driven, family band of three Sisters based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. The group’s subtle throwback aesthetic calls to mind classic trios of the past and is anchored by diverse influences spanning folk, country, gospel, jazz, and early-’90s R&B. Sponsored by Clearwater Gallery Sisters Folk Festival 2014 | Sisters Magazine | 9
KAI WELCH
Friday, 8-8:45 p.m. The Belfry Saturday, 7:15-8 p.m. The Open Door Sunday, 2:15-3 p.m. Angeline’s Kai Welch is a Nashville-based songwriter and musician best known for his work with Abigail Washburn, Bobby Bare, Jr., and the Grammy-nominated Greencards. Now after years of collaboration, Kai is setting out on his own. His solo performance distills his wide range of musical influences into one unique and powerful musical experience. Sponsored by Hydro Flask
BETH WOOD
Saturday, 6-6:45 p.m. Sisters Art Works Sunday, 10-11:15 a.m. Village Green (Community Celebration) Beth Wood’s exceptional musicianship, crafty songwriting and commanding stage presence have been winning over American audiences for 16 years. Beth’s music is a soulful, organic, intelligent, barefoot, high-energy communication of joy. Beth is a very bright light, and leads our Sisters Community Show each year on Sunday morning. Sponsored by Tate & Tate Catering
SARAH SAMPLE & EDIE CAREY
Friday, 8:15-9 p.m. Depot Café Saturday, 1-1:45 p.m. The Belfry Sunday, 1:15-2 p.m. Depot Cafe (Edie Carey solo) Sunday, 2:15-3 p.m. The Open Door (Sarah Sample solo) Award-winning singer-songwriters and friends, Sarah Sample and Edie Carey perform intimate, harmony-laden songs largely inspired by their shared experience of motherhood.
LLOYD JONES QUARTET
Saturday, 3-4 p.m. Angeline’s (solo) Saturday, 11:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Melvin’s Market Lloyd Jones and his timeless, swampified American songwriting and guitar style is tailor-made for dancing. The quartet, hailing from Portland, Oregon, will deliver scorching electric blues to celebrate the great tradition of his hometown. Lloyd will also perform a solo acoustic set to demonstrate his vast command of guitar and songwriting talent. Sponsored by Metabolic Maintenance 10 | Sisters Magazine | Sisters Folk Festival 2014
QRISTINA & QUINN BACHAND
THE APPLESEED COLLECTIVE
Friday, 11:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The Open Door Saturday, 11:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Depot Café Sunday, 2-2:45 p.m. Melvin’s Market Mix the Hot Club of Paris with the sweaty soul of Dixieland, a couple blades of bluegrass, a pinch of ragtime, and a Western swinging swagger and you’ve just conjured the sound of The Appleseed Collective. They represent Americana music rooted in traditions from all over the world and from every decade, creating a live experience that is difficult to replicate. Sponsored by Depot Café
RICK BARTOW & THE BACKSEAT DRIVERS
Friday, 8:15-9 p.m. The Open Door Saturday, 2-2:45 p.m. Angeline’s Sunday, 12:15-1 p.m. Depot Café Rick Bartow and the Backseat Drivers is a blend of old blues, folk, and bluegrass, influenced by the Native American heritage of its namesake. The shows are a fun, interactive experience, as Rick has a special knack for bringing the audience into it. He is also a world-renowned artist and painter. Sponsored by 1859 Oregon Magazine
ADLAI ALEXANDER
Friday, 6-6:45 p.m. FivePine Saturday, 1-1:45 p.m. Angeline’s Saturday, 6:15-7 p.m. The Open Door Noted for the sweetness and wide range of his voice, Adlai Alexander sings and accompanies himself with intricate guitar in a way that’s rare in the solo acoustic world. His original style mixes Brazilian, bluegrass, and personal interpretations of classics with influences from around the globe.
PAT HULL
Saturday, 12-12:45 p.m. The Belfry Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. The Belfry (DCSS) Sunday, 3:15-4 p.m. Angeline’s Pat Hull discovered and honed his craft as a guitarist and songwriter in Chico, Calif. He has been described as “going in the direction of gently reinventing the genre,” while his vocal delivery and original songs are mesmerizing and demand a close listen.
Friday, 9:15-10 p.m. The Open Door Saturday, 1-1:45 p.m. The Open Door (W) Saturday, 7-7:45 p.m. Angeline’s Sunday, noon-12:45 p.m. The Belfry Qristina and Quinn Bachand are versatile and sublimely gifted at creating music that is fresh, exciting and fun. Canadian born, with deep Asturian and Breton roots, they have quickly emerged at the top of the international Celtic music world, winning 2010 Top Traditional Group and 2011 Top Duo at the Irish Music Awards.
THE HAYMAKERS
Friday, 8:30-9:30 p.m. FivePine Sunday, 3-4 p.m. The Belfry A longtime Central Oregon favorite, the Haymakers are back to perform at the Sisters Folk Festival. Comprised of Scott Harris, Patrick Lombardi and Peter Heithoff, they play fun harmony-driven, string-band music with flair. Always entertaining, their original songs are cleverly crafted and show a total command of great Americana songwriting and instrumentation. Sponsored by Three Creeks Brewing Co.
JEFFREY MARTIN
Saturday, 2:15-3 p.m. Depot Café Saturday, 8-8:45 p.m. Angeline’s Sunday, 1:15-2 p.m. Angeline’s Jeffrey’s music is a lyric-based investigation into the human condition, drawing largely from his experiences as a watchful traveler. His melodies and guitar-playing hearken back to the era of Steve Earle and Neil Young, and his discerning songwriting style speaks the truth in spades.
NATHANIEL TALBOT
Friday, 7:15-8 p.m. The Open Door Saturday, 6-6:45 p.m. Angeline’s Sunday, 1-1:45 p.m. FivePine Nathaniel Talbot combines masterful finger-style guitar work with thoughtful, melodic vocal lines to create a sonic experience that is truly fresh and impactful. His songs are “homegrown” through spending time as an organic farmer when not performing his music, and rooted in the Earth’s timelessness.
ANNA TIVEL
Friday, 7-7:45 p.m. Angeline’s Saturday, 8:15-9 p.m. The Open Door Sunday, noon-12:45 p.m. FivePine Anna Tivel’s songwriting is honest, poetic and deeply moving. Hailing from Portland, the landscapes and personalities of the Northwest are woven throughout her music and presented with heart-felt authenticity.
MARK RANSOM & THE MOSTEST
Friday, 11 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Angeline’s Saturday, 6-6:45 p.m. Depot Café (Mark Ransom duo) Saturday, 10:30-11:45 p.m. The Open Door Bend singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Ransom leads his band on a jam-laden cruise, with many stylistic stops along the way. Mark’s music explores heavy Americana and funky, guitar-driven rock-n-roll, and we are pleased to finally have this exceptionally talented musician and band present their music at the 2014 Festival.
WILDERNESS
Friday, 10-10:45 p.m. Angeline’s Saturday, 6:15-7 p.m. Melvin’s Market Sunday, 2-2:45 p.m. FivePine Wilderness plays their own brand of well-crafted tunes that live somewhere near the intersection of indie-folk, pop, and rock with an experimental streak that occasionally runs the stop sign. Sponsored by Big Country RV
MATT MEIGHAN
Saturday, 12:15-1 p.m. Depot Café Sunday, 12:15-1 p.m. The Open Door Matt Meighan writes tradition-steeped, thought-provoking songs that are at turns personal, political, poignant and funny, infused with an audible love of language.
LINDSEY JOHNSON
Saturday, noon-12:45 p.m. Angeline’s Sunday, 12:15-1 p.m. Angeline’s Soulful and compelling, Lindsey Johnson honed her musical abilities in Sisters’ own Americana Project. Her voice is sultry and expressive to accompany the bluesy, R&B melodies she taps out on the keys. Sponsored by Captive Media Solutions
THE FESTIVAL VENUES Our list of venues includes a brief description and seating capacity to help you plan your weekend. Every official festival venue has seating for patrons unless otherwise noted.
Village Green
Village Green Park is festival central and just a block south of the downtown retail area. Village Green is where you check in with your e-ticket to exchange it for your All-Event wristband. The park has multiple food and local craft vendors, Volunteer Check-In, official festival merchandise and CDs by your favorite artists for sale. The Village Green tent has beer service provided by Deschutes Brewery and wine for sale as well. This venue, presented by the Starview Foundation in support of Deschutes Land Trust, seats approximately 950 people. 375 S. Fir St.
Sisters Art Works
Our largest venue, the “SAW” stage is presented by the Roundhouse Foundation and seats approximately 1,100 people. This venue also has official festival merchandise, wine and beer service provided by Deschutes Brewery, and food by The Porch. SAW has one of our three FREE bike valets compliments of Blazin’ Saddles. 204 W. Adams Ave.
Sisters Coffee Co.
The Sisters Coffee Co. stage hosts workshops on Saturday and is a free community venue. It is a relaxing, shady spot to enjoy a meal or coffee drink with an intimate presentation by festival artists on their craft and process. The grass seating holds up to 300 people. Bring your own blanket or low-back chair; a limited number of chairs will be available. 273 E. Hood Ave.
Melvin’s Fir Street Market Melvin’s Market is an exciting venue and great for late-night fun. The market is fully stocked with healthy, organic food and a wide variety of beverages. This is the venue for night-time dancing, with beer service by Deschutes Brewery, wine and great food. Melvin’s also hosts one of our three FREE bike valets, compliments of Blazin’ Saddles. Melvin’s Market tent holds approximately 350 people and will be primarily a standing/dancing venue in the evenings. 160 S. Fir St.
Angeline’s Bakery & Café
The outdoor venue at Angeline’s is nestled between two Western-style buildings, sheltering an intimate “backyard” atmosphere. Angeline’s holds approximately 125 people and offers healthy food in a fun atmosphere. Space is limited, and this venue often is “at capacity” throughout the festival. 121 W. Main Ave.
Sisters Art Works Stage
Angeline’s Bakery & Café Stage
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Americana Stage at Fir Street Park
The Belfry
Converted from a 100-year-old Baptist church, the Belfry expands its musical offering to a full weekend this year. The Belfry is a rockin’ good time, with stained-glass windows, wooden floors and a comfortable balcony to kick back and enjoy a reverent, awe-inspiring space. The Belfry holds approximately 150 people. 302 W. Main Ave.
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Food Vendors will be located at the Village Green and Sisters Art Works.
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Sisters Coffee Co. Stage
FivePine Lodge & Conference Center
Washington Hood Ave Ave City Park
Village Green Main Stage
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Blazin’ Saddles or you can catch the shuttle out to FivePine. The venue holds approximately 175 people and has quickly become a favorite with our patrons. 1021 Desperado Trail
Fir Street Park
This is a brand-new park for Sisters, and a new venue for the festival. On Saturday, the Americana Project alumni will take the stage from mid-day into the evening. It is the only stage running during the dinner break on Saturday. This is a free venue for our community, and as it is just finished at press time, we don’t have a seating capacity.
$80
FivePine Lodge & Conference Center
FivePine is THE romantic getaway in Sisters with world-class accommodations and an enchanting setting. The stage is next to the Conference Center, on a grassy lawn surrounded by a gurgling stream and tall pines. This year the venue will host music for the entire weekend. It’s a short walk or bike ride from town. We have a FREE bike valet, compliments of
at Sisters
Depot Café Stage
The Depot offers a beautiful aesthetic, with a custom-built stage and exceptional performances from our festival artists. The ambiance is magical, and the food is considered fine dining in a casual environment. This venue holds approximately 175 people in an intimate, patio setting. 205 W. Cascade Ave.
The Clearwater Gallery is an artful space, hosting music throughout the weekend. Artisan food at The Open Door combined with fine art and a knock-your-socks-off outdoor patio-garden make for a popular eating, dining and listening experience. This venue holds approximately 150 people. 303 W. Hood Ave.
Pickin’ Central Chamber
Depot Café
The Open Door at Clearwater Gallery
Main Ave
The Belfry
Larch St
Fir St
Elm St
Ash St
Oak St
Bike Valet
Spruce St
Adams Ave
Shuttle Stop
Pine St
Sisters Folk Festival is a unique musical experience. Patrons and artists are treated to inspired performances and magical moments in venues throughout town. Many of our venues are intimate, with seating for less than 250 people. With good planning and a little patience, patrons are able to catch their favorites throughout the weekend. We make every effort to present the best possible experience for our patrons, artists and volunteers each year.
Bike Valet
There are three locations where you can leave your bike while you enjoy the music. Our Bike Valet is hosted by Blazin’ Saddles Cycle N Style and is a FREE service for our patrons. Bike Valets are located at Melvin’s Fir Street Market, Sisters Art Works and FivePine Lodge and Conference Center. Valet hours will be posted at each location. The Valet generally closes shortly after the last act ends at each venue.
Festival Shuttle
Sisters Parks and Recreation District, in partnership with the Outlaw Volleyball Club, will be running two FREE shuttle buses throughout the weekend. Volunteers from the Volleyball Club will be your drivers — tips are appreciated and help support the club expenses. Buses run continuously, and stops are identified on the map.
SHUTTLE HOURS ARE:
Look for our one-of-a-kind, limited edition, cycling jersey at our festival merchandise tent at Village Green!
Friday
5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday
11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday
11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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THE SCHEDULE We hope you enjoy as many performances and workshops as you can, and please keep in mind that we present shows at a number of venues with limited capacity. There are no reserved seats — seat saving is not permitted — and seating is first-come, first-served. If you get to a venue too late to be admitted, please check out the talent at our other venues. “Like Us” on Facebook to get real-time festival updates at www.facebook.com/SistersFolkFestival. (W = Workshop)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
Village Green
Village Green 6:15- 7 p.m. 7:15-8 p.m. 8:15-9:15 p.m. 9:45-10:45 p.m.
Sara Hickman Ruth Moody Band Eric Bibb The Duhks
Melvin’s Fir Street Market 7-7:45 p.m. 8-8:45 p.m. 9:30-10:30 p.m. 11 p.m.-12:15 a.m.
Cahalen Morrison & Eli West Phil Madeira The Black Lillies The Brothers Comatose
Sisters Art Works 6-6:45 p.m. 7-7:45 p.m. 8-9 p.m. 9:30-10:30 p.m. 11 p.m.-midnight
Steve Poltz Phoebe Hunt & Connor Forsyth Shakey Graves Paper Bird Keith Greeninger with Bill Payne
Angeline’s Bakery & Café 7-7:45 p.m. 8-8:45 p.m. 9-9:45 p.m. 10-10:45 p.m. 11 p.m.-12:15 a.m.
Anna Tivel David Francey Erin Ivey Wilderness Mark Ransom & the Mostest
Depot Café 7:15-8 p.m. 8:15-9 p.m. 9:15-10 p.m. 10:15-11 p.m. 11:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6
Devon Sproule Sarah Sample & Edie Carey Sam Baker Lance Canales & the Flood Hot Nut Riveters
The Belfry 7-7:45 p.m. 8-8:45 p.m. 9-9:45 p.m. 10-11 p.m.
Steve Seskin Kai Welch Barnaby Bright Heather Maloney & Darlingside 11:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Caravan of Thieves
Noon-12:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m.
Cahalen Morrison & Eli West Steve Poltz Black Prairie Keith Greeninger Band with Bill Payne *** DINNER BREAK *** 6-6:45 p.m. Heather Maloney & Darlingside 7-8 p.m. Paper Bird 8:15-9:15 p.m. Shakey Graves 9:45-10:45 p.m. The Black Lillies
Melvin’s Fir Street Market Noon-12:45 p.m. Caravan of Thieves (W) Hot Nut Riveters (W) 1-1:45 p.m. Paper Bird (W) 2-2:45 p.m. The Black Lillies (W) 3-3:45 p.m. *** DINNER BREAK *** Wilderness 6:15-7 p.m. Lance Canales & the Flood 7:15-8 p.m. Caravan of Thieves 8:15-9 p.m. 9:45-10:45 p.m. Hot Nut Riveters 11:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Lloyd Jones Quartet
Sisters Art Works 12:15-1 p.m. 1:15-2 p.m. 2:15-3 p.m. 3:15-4 p.m.
Steve Seskin Barnaby Bright Phil Madeira Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen *** DINNER BREAK *** Beth Wood 6-6:45 p.m. Eric Bibb 7-7:45 p.m. Anais Mitchell 8-9 p.m. Black Prairie 9:15-10:15 p.m. 10:45 p.m.-12 a.m. The Duhks
Angeline’s Bakery & Café
Nathaniel Talbot Rick Bartow & the Backseat Drivers 9:15-10 p.m. Qristina and Quinn Bachand 10:15-11 p.m. T Sisters 11:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The Appleseed Collective
Lindsey Johnson Adlai Alexander Rick Bartow & the Backseat Drivers 3-4 p.m. Lloyd Jones (solo) *** DINNER BREAK *** 6-6:45 p.m. Nathaniel Talbot 7-7:45 p.m. Qristina & Quinn Bachand 8-8:45 p.m. Jeffrey Martin 9-10 p.m. T Sisters 10:15-11:30 p.m. Phoebe Hunt & Connor Forsyth
FivePine Lodge & Conference Center
Depot Café
The Open Door 7:15-8 p.m. 8:15-9 p.m.
6-6:45 p.m. 7-8 p.m. 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Adlai Alexander Tim & Gretchen May The Haymakers
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Noon-12:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m.
12:15-1 p.m. 1:15-2 p.m. 2:15-3 p.m.
Matt Meighan Heather Maloney Jeffrey Martin
3:15-4 p.m.
Sara Hickman *** DINNER BREAK *** 6-6:45 p.m. Mark Ransom Duo 7-7:45 p.m. Steve Seskin 8-8:45 p.m. Erin Ivey 9-9:45 p.m. Keith Greeninger (solo) 10-11 p.m. Cahalen Morrison & Eli West 11:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m. The Appleseed Collective
5-5:45 p.m. 6-6:45 p.m. 7-7:45 p.m. 8-9 p.m.
The Belfry
Noon-12:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. 4-5 p.m.
Noon-12:45 p.m. Pat Hull 1-1:45 p.m. Sarah Sample & Edie Carey 2-2:45 p.m. David Francey 3-4 p.m. Anais Mitchell *** DINNER BREAK *** 6-7:15 p.m. Dave Carter Songwriter Showcase 7:45-8:30 p.m. Bill Payne Ruth Moody Band 8:45-9:30 p.m. 10-11 p.m. Paper Bird 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The Brothers Comatose
The Open Door
Noon-12:45 p.m. David Francey (W) 1-1:45 p.m. Qristina & Quinn Bachand (W) 2-2:45 p.m. T Sisters (W) 3-3:45 p.m. The Brothers Comatose (W) *** DINNER BREAK *** 6:15-7 p.m. Adlai Alexander 7:15-8 p.m. Kai Welch 8:15-9 p.m. Anna Tivel 9:15-10 p.m. Tim & Gretchen May 10:30-11:45 p.m. Mark Ransom & the Mostest
FivePine Lodge & Conference Center
Noon-12:45 p.m. Devon Sproule 1-1:45 p.m. Shakey Graves 2-2:45 p.m. Eric Bibb 3-4 p.m. Hot Nut Riveters *** DINNER BREAK *** 6-6:45 p.m. The Brothers Comatose 7:15-8 p.m. The Duhks 8:30-9:30 p.m. Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
Sisters Coffee Co. Noon-12:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m.
Fir Street Park Noon-12:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. 4-4:45 p.m.
Travis Ehrenstrom Jena Rickards Slater Smith Tumbleweed Peepshow
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 Village Green 10-11:15 a.m.
Sisters Community Celebration with Beth Wood Sam Baker Anais Mitchell Phil Madeira Darlingside Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
Melvin’s Fir Street Market Noon-12:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m.
Sisters Art Works Noon-12:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m.
Phoebe Hunt & Connor Forsyth Sara Hickman The Appleseed Collective Steve Poltz Tim & Gretchen May Caravan of Thieves Ruth Moody Band The Black Lillies
Angeline’s Bakery & Café 12:15-1 p.m. 1:15-2 p.m. 2:15-3 p.m. 3:15-4 p.m.
Depot Café 12:15-1 p.m. 1:15-2 p.m. 2:15-3 p.m. 3:15-4 p.m.
The Belfry
Noon-12:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m.
Lindsey Johnson Jeffrey Martin Kai Welch Pat Hull Rick Bartow & the Backseat Drivers Edie Carey David Francey Barnaby Bright Qristina & Quinn Bachand Devon Sproule Lance Canales & the Flood The Haymakers
Sam Baker (W) Tim & Gretchen May (W) Erin Ivey (W) Ruth Moody Band (W)
The Open Door
Patrimony (acoustic) Americana Project students Janelle Johnson Drew Harrison Laura Curtis
FivePine Lodge & Conference Center
12:15-1 p.m. 1:15-2 p.m. 2:15-3 p.m. 3:15-4 p.m.
Noon-12:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m.
Matt Meighan Steve Seskin Sarah Sample Erin Ivey Anna Tivel Nathaniel Talbot Wilderness T Sisters
THE OUTREACH Sisters Folk Arts Circle Folk Arts Circle members play an integral part in the success of our organization.Their support helps us fund SFF events, programs and arts-related scholarships offered to the Sisters community. Membership includes tickets to SFF events, early access to festival venues and a portion of each membership is a tax-deductible donation.Thank you so much — we couldn’t do it without you! Curtiss & Jessie-Lea Abbott, Cal & Marsha Allen, Dottie & Eli Ashley, Joe Bachtold & Gwen Hanson, Robb & Julie Ball, Dann & Susan Boeschen, Kerry & Barbara Bott, Peg Brand & Ed Weiser, Mike Bruce & Julie Redner, Bob & JoAnn Burgess, Della & Eugene Butcher, Bobb & Betty Carlsmith, Brian & Julie Cash, Kelsey Collins, Lori & Les Cooper, Jim & Marilyn Cornelius, Nancy Corwin, David & Linda Cox, Jim & Dana Cunningham, Gretchen Dakin, Kathy & Frank Deggendorfer, Sage & Lynne Dorsey, Patrick & Elaine Eastman, Heidi & Tim Ellsworth, Laurel & Win Francis, Torrie Gordon & Bob Bradley, Kay & David Grady, Mimi Graves & Boyd Wickman, Victoria Graves-Boucher, Cindy & Steve Greer, Ken & Ginger Harrison, Brad & Michelle Hart, Jerry & Connie Hines, Chet & Georgia Hodgson, Pamela Jo Hunter, Jill Jarkesy, Susan Johnson, Marean Jordan, Pat Kearney & Carol Wall, Ann Kendall, Sue & Mike Kline, Scott & Janet Lamoreaux, Cristy Lanfri, Libbi Layton & Larry Tamiyasu, Bob & Elizabeth Lende, Lind|White Group - Merrill Lynch, Donna & Paul Lipscomb, JoAn Mann, Andy Mantecon, Steve & Jan Mathews, Jan & Jack McGowan, Jill McLane, Doug Mombell & Dian Connett, Mary Morgan, Kent Neff & Linda Wolff, Roger & Gayla Nelson, Chuck & Debbie Newport, Bill & Marty Porter, Cindy & Bill Rainey, Ken Ribb, Doug Roberts & Sheryl Little, Mary Rynerson, Dick Sandvik & Diane Campbell, Marlene Schneider & Scott Michalek, Jeff & Ginny Smith, Dorro Sokol, Eric & Sherry Steele, Strassman & Hanna Wealth Management, Amanda Stuermer, Dave & Lynda Sullivan, Teulu LLC, Tom & Dee Thompson, Denny & Sue Tower, Bill & Gail Valenti, Jody & Jan Ward, Libby Westlund, Fran Willis & Ted Johnson
Sisters Folk Festival & Americana Project Supporters Fred W. Fields Fund - Studio to School - OCF, Chichester duPont Foundation, Inc., Meyer Memorial Trust, Ken & Ginger Harrison, Dan & Priscilla Wieden, Roundhouse Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), Lynne & Sage Dorsey, Starview Foundation - OCF, Gary & Dixie Baker, Christy Lanfri, Dorro Sokol, Doug Stamm, Ward Family Fund - OCF, The Campbell Foundation, Mimi Graves, Cris Converse, Kerry & Barbara Bott, Mike Winslow, Nancy Corwin, Fran Willis & Ted Johnson, Peter Read Family, Victoria Graves-Boucher, Wendie & Mike Vermillion, Robert G. Kirby Fund - OCF, Kay & David Grady, Casey Family Fund - OCF, Deschutes County Discretionary Grant, Jan & Jody Ward, Susan Johnson, Denny & Susan Tower, Cindy & Steven Johnson, Gary & Mollie Eder, Gail Hayes-Davis & Mike Davis, Kevin & Ana Blair, Jill Jarkesy, Malcolm Cleary, Deschutes County Cultural Coalition, Jackie Gordon, Donald & Gerri Tisdel, TJ Education Fund - OCF, Chris Van Dyke & Christine Shihadah, Zeke Duge, Roger & Gayla Nelson, Ponderosa Properties, Steven & Jennifer King, Judy Whitfield, Curtiss & Jessie-Lea Abbott, Jeff & Ginny Smith, Jerry Norquist, Robb & Julie Ball, The Nugget Newspaper, JoAn Mann, Robert & JoAnn Burgess, James & Dana Cunningham, Jack & Jan McGowan, Kevin & Carol Neary, Heidi & Tim Ellsworth, Thomas & Dee Thompson, Michael Bruce, Bank of the Cascades - Sisters Branch, Brian & Julie Cash, City of Sisters, Marcy Kuhlman & Dan Jordan, Jennifer & Keith Schorsch, Donna & Paul Lipscomb, Dick Sandvik & Diane Campbell, Eric & Sherry Steele, Torrie Gordon & Bob Baker, Paul & Mary Ann Schroeder, Jayson & Teresa Bowerman, Marean Jordan, Libby Westlund, Abbajay Automated Control Systems, Andrew Daggatt & Jeanie Ogden, Robert & Elizabeth Lende, Paul & Mary Chavin, Kathy Miller, Julie & Dennis Miller, Ron & Linda Klein, Susie Zeitner, Patti Risley, Cudd Foundation, Mardy Hickerson, Dale & Kay Payne, Pat Boggess & Dean Reiman, Margie Heater, Linda Kurtz, Malcolm & Lynda Murphy, Ann Richardson & Clyde Dildine, John & Michelle Sanders, Bernie Thurber & Jerralyn Ness, Boyd Wickman, Bea Zizlavsky, Wendy & Bill Birnbaum, Crow Black & Hedi Kershaw, John & Carolyn Soutter, Jean Wells Keenan & John Keenan, Steve Harter, Jeff Wester, Frances Dye, Tricia & Steve Biesmann, Elizabeth Wehrli, Jaime Crandall, Rita Garolis MacDonald, Moonbeam Glassworks, Gary Miller, Scott & Kristan Collins, Jim & Marilyn Cornelius, Gary Guttormsen, Robert & Jennifer Lawton, Karen Lord, Richard Mombell, Shake Log & Timber, LLC, Ian & Crystal Fairbanks, Greg & Cindy Vandehey, Jeri & Bob Buckmann, John Carr & Mary Rose Roach, Michelle Meyer, Michelle Riddle, Candace Horter, Mike Dulak, Michelle & Ron Nichols, Thomas Osborne, Ray Gertler, Pam Worthington
A Creative Future Arts classes are not a priority for low-income families when they’re just trying to put food on the table and have a safe place to live. Unable to participate in the art and music classes in Sisters, these children feel like they’re on the outside looking in when they see classmates learning to dance, play piano or the guitar. The discrepancy between children whose family can afford these classes and those who can’t came to the attention of Sisters Folk Festival staff. “We saw a need in the Sisters area to reach out to these families and invite them into the arts community,” said Development Director Katy Yoder. “Sisters has such a rich creative community, we wanted to
make sure every child can take part and find their own unique voice.” Since 2011, SFF has provided scholarships to low-income families through the Americana Project Arts Outreach Scholarship fund (APAOS). SFF and Family Access Network collaborate on the program, ensuring families are aware the scholarships are available. “The need is growing,” said Yoder. “A donation to APAOS goes directly to these children. It’s another way we’re enriching lives through the arts.” If you’d like to support arts education for children, contact Yoder at 541-549-4979 or email her at katy@sistersfolkfestival.org.
Sisters Folk Festival Endowment Have you ever thought about including Sisters Folk Festival in your will? If you support what SFF is doing in the community and you want to see it continue for many years to come, it’s a great way to make that happen. In July 2012, Sisters Folk Festival Inc. partnered with the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) to create the Sisters Folk Festival Endowment Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. With OCF’s stewardship and long-term investment program, the endowment fund will be maintained in perpetuity, ensuring a stable stream of income to provide operating support to the festival. Development Director Katy Yoder invites everyone interested in helping to grow the endowment to contact her to discuss current gifts, memorial gifts and also various planned giving options, including bequests, charitable remainder trusts and gift annuities. Sisters Folk Festival 2014 | Sisters Magazine | 13
FESTIVAL RAFFLES Breedlove Custom Legacy Dreadnought For the singer-songwriter seeking the big, boomy sound of a dreadnought, amplified by the lowend power of cocobolo, the Legacy Dreadnought is instilled with character and spirit that will carry on for generations. The tonal strength of cocobolo offers more pronounced, articulate lows than Indian rosewood and adds sonic and visual depth to this spirited, Sitka-topped Breedlove dreadnought. This guitar has a custom SFF inlay of this year’s poster star, “Buck.” Many thanks to our sponsor and partner Breedlove Guitars for their creative and generous donation.
Deering Goodtime 2 Resonator Banjo This is a top-quality banjo, made right here in America by our longtime sponsor Deering Banjo. The Goodtime openback banjo, at only 4 pounds, is ideal for traveling, camping, hiking or taking to the Sisters Folk Festival’s Pickin’ Central. Many thanks to Deering for their donation and support!
TICKETS: $5 EACH OR THREE FOR $10 RETAILS: $774 TICKETS: $10 each or three for $20 • ESTIMATED VALUE: $4,500
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COMMITTED TO ART Hood Avenue Art is ‘simply artists’ dedicated to creativity and the community by Tara LaVelle, for The Bulletin Special Projects / photo by Kevin Prieto Last May, artist-owned and -operated Hood Avenue Art opened to become one of Sisters’ first major co-op galleries and part of the city’s vibrant arts community. With a passionate and dedicated team of nine Central Oregon artists, Hood Avenue Art showcases original works of fine art ranging from jewelry, pottery and metal sculptures, to oils, watercolors, handblown glass and book art. Also displayed throughout the gallery are stunning pine needle baskets, paper arts and majestic wood carvings. In its first year, the gallery has been a huge success, said Patricia Freeman-Martin, artist and co-owner. “We have a really wonderful flow of qualified buyers who are interested and familiar with art,” she said. “Every artist in the gallery has sold something so far.” The artist partners worked together to create an eclectic mix of art, making a concerted effort to combine a collection of art that flows well together and offers enough diversity that most visitors find something that appeals to them. The gallery, located at 357 W. Hood Ave., was formerly small office spaces. Gary Cooley, a bronze sculptor and “neighbor” to the gallery, and the building’s owner Dana Bratton, both wanted to open an art gallery in the empty space. At the time, pottery artist Tina Brockway just happened to be looking for a place to open a gallery. Brockway went into the arts community and started talking to fellow artists until she found a group that was interested and able to form a partnership. Each artist has preferences about media, style and subject. All are familiar with the challenges of creative endeavor and have a personal history of artistic development, beliefs and attitudes. The artists share more than the day-to-day operations of the gallery. There is mutual assistance among the partners as they grow and de-
velop as artists and friends. “That is a really important part of our approach,” said Freeman-Martin. “When visitors come in and look around, we talk to them about our fellow artists, all of our work, and share our stories with them. We’re simply artists trying to sell our art as honestly as possible.” As most artists can attest to, creativity is a very personal, almost spiritual process, said Brockway. “When I’m making pottery, I feel like I’m in a sacred place. Working with clay, it becomes alive,” she said. The gallery partnership is a collaboration of very unique and talented people from around Central Oregon. Among them is a registered nurse, horse rancher, former teacher, computer tech and even a former professional wind surfer. Although at some point several of the artist partners had professions outside of art, they eventually made the choice to pursue their passions and follow their dreams of being full-time artists. “Everyone here is committed to that dream,” said Freeman-Martin. “We’re doing what we love.” Their sense of community has extended beyond the sidewalk. Three of the partners, Mitch Deaderick (Pottery by Mitch), Winnie Givot and Joann Burgess all donated original artwork to the fundraising auction My Own Two Hands. Money raised from the auction goes directly to the Americana Project, an educational outreach program of Sisters Folk Festival. Every year the Americana Project provides scholarships to a handful of high school students so they can attend a songwriting workshop one week before the Sisters Folk Festival at Caldera. Hood Avenue Art showcases a featured artist each month. From now through September, featured artists are Tina Brockway (pottery) and Katherine Taylor (oil paintings). An open house and reception will be
held Friday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pastel artist Joann Burgess will be the featured artist for October. A reception and open house will be held Friday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. More information about Hood Avenue
Art and its artists can be found online at www.hoodavenueart.com. They can be reached at 541-719-1800. Special event hours during the folk festival are Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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FESTIVAL SPONSORS Community Sponsors:
Stage Sponsors: Allen Reel, Attorney at Law
The Roundhouse Foundation and The Starview Foundation
Premier Sponsors: Abbajay Automated Control Systems BendBroadband Breedlove Guitar Depot Café Deschutes Brewery
KOHD 9 Metabolic Maintenance Oregon Public Broadcasting The Bulletin
Volunteer Program Sponsors: RE/MAX, LLC and Three Creeks Brewing Company
Artist Sponsors: 1859 Oregon Magazine Alpine Internet A Music Lover in Texas Angeline’s Bakery & Café Bank of the Cascades Big Country RV Black Butte Ranch Blazin Saddles Cycle N Style Caldera Captive Media Solutions Cascade Arts & Entertainment Clearwater Gallery
Dennis Turmon Enterprises, LLC FivePine Lodge & Conference Center Grocery Outlet, Inc. Lange Winery Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund Melvin’s Fir Street Market Preston Thompson Guitars Tate & Tate Catering The Belfry The Nugget Newspaper
Meal Voucher Providers: The Sisters Folk Festival is very grateful to the following local restaurants for making sure that our performing artists are well-fed while here in Sisters. Thank you!
A HUGE Thank-You to our Volunteers! More than 300 very important people make the Sisters Folk Festival a reality each year. Without the dedication and hard work of our volunteers there simply would not be a festival. Volunteers work tirelessly before, during and after the event. They set up and tear down every bit of infrastructure you see, they greet festival-goers, sell merchandise, pour beer, empty trash and a thousand other things. We even have volunteers to coordinate our volunteers! All of our board members, stage 16 | Sisters Magazine | Sisters Folk Festival 2014
managers, venue managers and emcees give their time and talent to make this a world-class festival. You are bound to encounter volunteers throughout your festival experience. We hope you take a moment to thank them for helping to make it all possible. Volunteers, please mark your calendar for our annual Volunteer Thank-You Party on Saturday, Oct. 11 at The Belfry! Thank you to each and every one of you, from all of us.
Angeline’s Bakery & Café BJ’s Ice Cream Bright Spot Depot Café Melvin’s Fir Street Market Navigator News Rancho Viejo Richard’s Produce
Rio Mexican Restaurant Sisters Bakery Sisters Coffe Co. Sno Cap Drive-In Takoda’s Restaurant The Gallery Three Creeks Brew Pub
Special Thanks: Victoria Graves-Boucher Eric Gunson & Family Tracy Curtis Kathy & Frank Deggendorfer Sage & Lynne Dorsey Tiffany Tisdel
John Soutter Paulina Springs Books Melvin’s Fir Street Market Clyde Dildine Gary Yoder River’s Dahlias
SISTERS FRESH HOPS FESTIVAL: Saturday, Sept. 27, Noon - 8 p.m., Village Green Park
A ‘Taste-ival’ of Beers
Sisters Fresh Hop Festival is where tasters can really savor the season. by Sondra Holtzman, for The Bulletin Special Projects If you love beer, but more importantly, enjoy the flavors of Oregon hops, then mark Saturday, Sept. 27 on your calendar. Now in its fifth year, the Sisters Fresh Hop Festival will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at the Village Green Park in Sisters. The first in a series of fresh hop festivals across the state throughout the fall, this event, presented by Ray’s Food Place, features Oregon breweries showcasing their best fresh hop brews. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase some great Oregon product,” said Erin Borla, marketing and public relations coordinator for the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. “And it’s the perfect time of year where the weather is beautiful.” A souvenir pint glass is required for tastings, which will be given in fourounce portions only. That’s perfect for the discerning festival-goer, said Borla. “It’s a ‘taste-ival,’ meaning it’s really designed for patrons to go, ‘Oh I love the taste of this, but now let’s go try some-
thing different,” she said. Music from 92.9FM will kick off the festival, followed by live bands throughout the day. There are casual games, and food will be available to munch on in between those tasty fresh hop beers. True to its hometown roots, the Sisters Fresh Hop Festival’s participating breweries all hail from Oregon, including local breweries 10 Barrel Brewing Company, Cascade Lakes Brewing Company, Deschutes Brewery and more. Each boasts at least one hop beer that’s made with hops straight off the vine. What exactly distinguishes fresh hop beers from all the rest? According to Wade Underwood, a founding partner of the festival and owner of Three Creeks Brewing Company, there is an explosion of creativity at the yearly harvest around one basic idea: taking hops from farm to finished brew in a matter of hours. “We’re on the phone with our growers weeks in advance of the harvest,” said Underwood. “We adjust our brew schedules
to ensure the tanks are ready on the day they harvest the variety of hops we’ve chosen. When the big day finally arrives, the aroma from the freshly harvested hops fills the entire brewpub.” All fresh hop beers at the festival will compete to win the coveted “Golden Bunny” award for — you guessed it — the best fresh hop beer. Sponsored by FivePine Lodge & Conference Center, the award is presented to the
winner by a popular tally of enthusiastic aficionados and festival-goers. A portion of the proceeds raised during the festival will benefit the Family Access Network and the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank as well as the Sisters Chamber of Commerce High School Scholarship Fund. “This is an awesome event that we’re very proud to be part of,” said Underwood. “I enjoy sampling the creative offerings of our ever-growing brewing community all year long, but fresh hop season has its own unique allure.” Admission is free and although all ages are allowed in the tent, you must be at least 21 years old to purchase a souvenir taster pint glass, sponsored by Hop N Bean, for $5. Tasting tokens are $1 for a four-ounce taste. A special thank-you to Columbia Distributing for their sponsorship.
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AUTUMN at Black Butte Ranch by Molly Hover, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Art at the Ranch
Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 30-31 Once again Black Butte Ranch (just 7 miles west of Sisters) will be alive with art and people throughout Labor Day weekend for the annual Art at the Ranch event. Host to live music, a silent auction, kids’ activities and, of course, art, the event is free and open to the public. For the 28th year, the Black Butte Ranch Art Guild will sponsor Art at the Ranch which, through various scholarships, supports the arts in the Sisters School District. The event begins Saturday, Aug. 30 with live music by local musicians Katie Yates and Dakota Wagner and ends its first night with a silent auction and music from Brent Alan, sponsored by Deschutes Brewery. Sunday features Wagner again as well as Dennis McGregor during the live music segment followed by children’s crafts and face painting in the afternoon. The art is available for purchase throughout the event, with proceeds supporting local artists. The event will also allow participants to vote on the murals that have been created by Sisters high and middle school students to be used on the construction fence for the remodeling of the Lodge Pool. For more information on this event, call Black Butte Ranch at 541595-6211.
Photography in the Aspens
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 17-19 Breathtaking visuals are not hard to come by among the aspens and nature of Black Butte Ranch. Those who can capture such moments with a camera can expand their talent with the 10th annual Photography in the Aspens. The workshop is led by Rick Schafer, a professional photographer based out of Portland. His expertise will be at the disposal of those attending the weekend workshop among the varied nature that surrounds Black Butte Ranch. The workshop is intended for intermediate to advanced digital photographers and will focus on techniques in Adobe Photoshop to create photos that have a professional and finished quality. Students should bring their personal cameras and computers. A registration fee of $295 includes the workshop with photography instruction from Rick Schafer, meals from Friday evening dinner through Sunday morning breakfast and access to the Ranch and its amenities. Lodging is not included in the total cost. To learn more about Photography in the Aspens and for pre-registration, call Black Butte Ranch at 541595-1506.
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Handcrafted FUN Sisters Harvest Faire returns to Hood Avenue in October by Molly Hover, for The Bulletin Special Projects Central Oregon in October is a sight to behold. The trees quickly turn from green to hues of orange and red, the air smells crisper and carries with it the promise of winter. Events such as the annual Sisters Harvest Faire give people a chance to celebrate fall. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, the event is free to the public and has a little something for everyone. With more than 200 juried vendors in attendance, Hood Avenue in Sisters is filled to the brim with unique handcrafted items that have local flair. For more than 30 years, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce has been hosting this annual event for the community. Because the vendors are juried, a committee accepts them based on the craftsmanship and uniqueness of their work. Of the vendors this year, participants can expect products such as jewelry, textiles, metal art, wood carvings, Christmas ornaments, pottery and furniture, according to Jeri Buckmann, the visitor center manager for Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. One such unique and returning vendor is Hunt’s Hazelnuts from Gervais (just north of Salem). The family has only missed one faire in the past 20 years and has seen it evolve into what it is today. The Hunts grow hazelnuts and bring a wide variety to their booth including roasted, smoked and garlic hazelnuts; varieties of candy-coated hazelnuts; hazelnut butters; pancake mix, syrup, coffee
Phyllis Hunt, of Gervais, and Hunt’s Hazelnuts has a loyal following and returns to this year’s faire.
and cocoa; and even hazelnut flour. “We love it. We love the returning customers,” said owner Phyllis Hunt. “We have such faithful people who just keep coming year after year.” In addition to the vendors lining the streets, guests can expect live music — the band had not yet been confirmed at press time — and multiple food vendors to give them energy while shopping throughout the day. Kids will also have a dedicated area during the faire in the U.S Bank parking lot. The Kids Zone “has been put on by Sisters Park and Recreation and usually includes games, bounce houses, face painting and other activities,” said Buckmann. The faire is a time for the community of Sisters and beyond to enjoy one another’s company in the fresh fall air, celebrate the hard work displayed by the craftspeople who attend and perhaps even get started on their holiday shopping. “It is a fun show because of the time of year,” said Buckmann. “You can sense the changing of the season.”
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STARRY NIGHTS PRESENTS WINE,WOMEN & SONG: Saturday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m., The Belfry
A Star-studded Benefit
Starry Nights welcomes songwriting royalty for ‘Wine, Women & Song”
by Bill Mintiens, for The Bulletin Special Projects Every school district suffering from budget shortfalls should have a powerhouse event promoter like Sisters’ Jeri Fouts. To put it mildly, the woman is connected. Fouts is a public relations professional from San Diego who moved to Sisters in 1993 with her husband Dan Fouts (yes, that Dan Fouts — University of Oregon, San Diego Chargers, and the Football Hall of Fame) and two high school-age and two preschool children. In 1996, the Sisters School District budget was short $30,000 and was contemplating program cuts. Fouts had a plan. With many years of producing large-scale fundraising events, she knew she could tap her network of entertainers to raise money for the schools. So she presented her plan to the school district in a community-wide meeting. “I proposed the Sisters Starry Nights Concert Series that I believed could generate close to the $30,000 shortfall,” Fouts said. The district loved the idea, and the concert series kicked off in 1997 with performances from Karla Bonoff and Kenny Edwards, Kim Carnes, Nicolette Larson and Kenny Rankin. Fouts’ fundraising prediction for the first year was spot on. “In 1997, we raised $28,000 for the schools. The musicians were so generous and giving. They really came here for the
vacation experience, got involved with the students in the schools, and fell in love with the community,” said Fouts. And during the next 17 years, the district benefited greatly. “We’ve raised over $1 million in net proceeds since the start of the series,” said Fouts. In November, “Starry Nights Presents Wine, Women & Song” will bring together three critically-acclaimed singer-songwriters for an intimate evening of acoustic songs, stories, laughter and fine wine at The Belfry in Sisters. Considered Nashville songwriting royalty, Matraca Berg, Gretchen Peters and Suzy Bogguss are good friends and have a long history of working together as songwriters and performers. Bogguss is one of the most acclaimed female country singers of the late 1980s and 1990s, winning a 2005 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album. Peters received her first Grammy nomination for Song of the Year in 1995 for “Independence Day” recorded by Martina McBride. And Berg received a Grammy nomination in 2012 for the Kenny Chesney/Grace Potter hit “You and Tequila.” The trio is known for their excellent harmonies. “Our harmonies are so crazy natural. Gretchen has a much higher voice, and Matraca has an amazing Southern syrupy, almost like sorghum, voice with a really cool middle range. I’m generally in
Gretchen Peters, left, Suzy Bogguss and Matraca Berg will perform and share a few laughs during “Starry Nights Presents Wine, Women & Song” in November.
the lower range,” said Bogguss. And the girls do like to have fun – both offstage and on. “We’ve always had a pact that these tours have to be fun. We’ll take time for a little retreat for a few days where we’ll write songs together and, of course, cook, drink wine, and just act like crazy girls staying up late writing songs and having fun,” said Bogguss. “Being on the road with two of my best friends is kind of like a slumber party with more hair and makeup,” quipped Gretchen Peters. The “Wine, Women & Song” show is designed for an intimate space, one that’s perfect for The Belfry. “The gravity of our beautiful songs
will be overshadowed by our hilarious laughter as we shred each other on stage. Each one of us has a quirky personality which comes out on stage, and it’s pretty funny,” said Bogguss. The “Wine, Women & Song” show takes place Saturday, Nov. 15 at The Belfry, corner of Main Avenue and Spruce Street in Sisters. Appetizers, wine and a silent auction start at 6:30 p.m., with the concert and live auction at 7:30 p.m. Dessert and coffee with the artists follow the concert. Tickets are $75 (only 200 will be sold) and can be purchased online at www .sistersstarrynights.org. For more information or ticketing questions, call 541549-6299.
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