The Johnstown Folkfest folks have already announced several acts who are confirmed to perform at next year's Folkfest (happening over Labor Day weekend). Already confirmed are:
Those Darn Accordions (making their third appearance, a high-energy accordion-based band that plays rock standards and originals on squeezeboxes)
Sleepy LaBeef (making his third appearance, doing rockabilly/roots sounds)
Bonerama (brass funk/rock)
Lee Boys (gospel-based pedal steel group)
The Chris Sharp and David De Long Band (bluegrass)
Mark Dignam (indie rock)
Gamble Brothers Band (funk/reggae/ska)
Eric Tessmer Band (electric Texas blues)
To read more about these artists and to check back for more updates, the Folkfest website is www.johnstownfolkfest.org.
Johnstown Folkfest 2006 - First confirmed performers
Johnstown Folkfest 2006 - First confirmed performers
Last edited by Jim Price on Wednesday Dec 07, 2005, edited 1 time in total.
JP,
Looks like quite the mix of talent.
I checked out Eric Tessmer Band's web site and downloaded a couple Texas Tunes. I think I'll try to make this Fest.
Here is Eric's Page: http://www.erictessmerband.com/
Looks like quite the mix of talent.
I checked out Eric Tessmer Band's web site and downloaded a couple Texas Tunes. I think I'll try to make this Fest.
Here is Eric's Page: http://www.erictessmerband.com/
