(4/12/10) - Stage Schedules for this year now posted. Springtime ticket prices now in effect. Purchase tickets online.
In June of 1996, the Kate Wolf Retrospective Concert was held to celebrate the music of Kate Wolf. Her friends, family, and a sold-out crowd had such a wonderful time that they decided to make it an annual event.
The Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival started as a one day, one time event. Now in its 15th year, the festival has grown to a three day, three night, camping event at beautiful Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, 3 hours north of San Francisco. This will be the 9th year at Black Oak Ranch for the Festival.
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We're still working on the line-up and schedule for the upcoming festival. We recommend you check back periodically for updates. Performers currently confirmed include: Little Feat, Ani Di Franco, Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen, The Waifs, Greg Brown, David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir, Baka Beyond, Poor Man's Whiskey, Charlie Musselwhite, Po' Girl, Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart, Hot Buttered Rum, John McCutcheon, Rosalie Sorrels, Blame Sally, David Francey & Craig Werth, Carrie Rodriguez, Country All-Stars, Sherry Austin Band, Love Choir, the O-L-D PKD's (Pre-Kate Dinosaurs), and more to come... |
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Kate Wolf repopularized folk music in Northern California in the 1970’s, and went on to national recognition before her untimely passing in 1986 of leukemia. She was the first musician inducted into the NAIRD Independent Music Hall of Fame. You can learn more about Kate and her music on the official Kate Wolf website, maintained by her family. |
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Kate Wolf's old friend, Wavy Gravy, was instrumental in bringing the festival to its current home at Black Oak Ranch in 2001 when we were in desparate search for a new home. |
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"As I have said so often before, the long memory is the most radical idea in America..." Utah Phillips (May 15, 1935 - May 23, 2008) - longtime friend of Kate Wolf, and our festival |
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Sid Lewis leads folks yearly in Jamming 101, where every one and every instrument are welcome to partake, learn, meet new musical partners and gain confidence in the jamming process. |
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Greg Brown's double CD, 'In the Hills of California - Live from the Kate Wolf Music Festival 1997-2003' captures some great moments in the festival's history. Proceeds from the sale of the CD go to the Jugalbandi Project, a music and arts in the schools program administered by the Sebastopol Community Center. Purchase Online Now or call the Center to order at 707-823-1511. |