Folk Alliance - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/9662.xml Folk Alliance - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 The Folk Alliance is the Presenting Sponsor of the Mountain Stage NewSong Contest as part of their 20th Anniversary Celebration Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1179114.htm Presented by Folk Alliance, the 6 regional rounds of the Mountain Stage NewSong Contest will be held this August and early September in select listening rooms across North America. Winners to showcase at International Folk Alliance Convention and Mountain Stage Radio Show. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1179114.htm Celebrating their 20th Anniversary Year, The Folk Alliance Announces Regional and International Conference Dates; Roger McGuinn to Open International Folk Alliance Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1049084.htm The International Folk Alliance announces regional (fall of 2008) and international (Feb. 2009) conference dates for everyone involved in music.Over 2,000 people, both young and old, will gather in Memphis, Tennessee at the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (The Folk Alliance) to catch up on what's the best - best performances, best events, best technology, best advice. Details at www.Folk.org. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1049084.htm Levon Helm, Tom Russell, Loreena McKennitt and Susan Werner Take Home Awards from Last Night's Folk Alliance Awards Show In Memphis http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb705313.htm Music and Inspiration were tangible last night as the Folk Alliance held their Third Annual Folk Awards Show meriting excellence by artists and businesses in the folk music industry. Held in Memphis, Tennessee The Folk Awards Show was broadcast live on XM Satellite Radio. (PRWeb Feb 21, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb705313.htm Hit Songwriters, Top Performers, Movie and TV Stars, Knowledgeable Business Leaders are Attending 20th International Folk Alliance Conference This Week, February 20 - 24, in Memphis, Tennessee http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb705264.htm 1,800 attendees, registered for the 20th International Folk Alliance Conference, are set to showcase and educate this week, February 20 - 24, in Memphis, Tennessee. From Catalonia, Spain to the Memphis delta, Canadian dancers to contemporary songwriters, this year's conference brings everyone together for a business convention promising networking-rich opportunities for all walks and genres of the folk performing arts. Please go to www.folk.org for details. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb705264.htm The 20th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference Welcomes Janet Reno, Kathy Mattea, PBS' "American Masters" Pete Seeger Documentary, and 200+ Showcase Artists to Memphis, Tennessee February 20 - 24 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb620241.htm From keynote speakers Janet Reno and Eliza Gilkyson to the screening of the PBS's "American Masters' Peter Seeger: The Power of Song" documentary, the 20th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference is joining the many facets of the folk music industry into to a dynamic event. 200+ showcase artists and their related businesses are coming from around the world to Memphis, Tennessee. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb620241.htm Janet Reno, Mavis Staples, Tommy Jarrell, Rounder Records and Eliza Gilkyson at International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb569339.htm Mavis Staples, Tommy Jarrell and Rounder Records to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards and Janet Reno and Eliza Gilkyson will be the Keynote Speakers at the International Folk Alliance Conference this February 20 - 24, 2008 in Memphis, Tenn. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb569339.htm International Folk Alliance Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary at Their Annual Convention Feburary 20 - 24, 2008 in Memphis, Tenn. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb540901.htm Celebrating 20 years, the 2008 International Folk Alliance Conference will be held February 20-24, 2008 at the Downtown Marriott, Memphis, Tennessee. Since 1989, the Folk Alliance has served as the headquarters for the folk music and dance industry. With over 2,000 members worldwide it is one of the five largest music conferences in North America. (PRWeb Jul 20, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb540901.htm The 19th International Folk Alliance Conference was Well Attended and Well Received http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb528046.htm The 19th International Folk Alliance Conference came to Memphis this past February introducing Memphis to the North American organization with a boon to the city's economy reported at over 1.2 million dollars. From all over the map (a good thing!) 2,076 music people came to network and to showcase a broad range of folk music from the Mississippi Delta to the Faroe Islands. (PRWeb May 23, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 23 May 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb528046.htm Earl Scruggs, Dave Van Ronk and Manny Greenhill to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the International Folk Alliance Conference this February in Memphis http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb496774.htm The Folk Alliance announces banjo legend Earl Scruggs, blues revivalist the late Dave Van Ronk and manager/producer the late Manny Greenhill as recipients of the 2007 Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards. Earl Scruggs, Andrea Van Ronk (Dave's widow) and Mitch and Matt Greenhill (Manny's son and grandson) will be accepting the awards at the conference. (PRWeb Jan 11, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb496774.htm US Congressman-elect John Hall and Native American Activist Buffy Saint-Marie Will Set the Tone as Keynote Speakers Opening the Folk Alliance's International Business Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb488075.htm US Congressman-elect John Hall and Activist Buffy Saint-Marie are the keynote speakers opening the 19th Annual International Folk Alliance Business Conference this February in Memphis, Tennessee. The List of Invited Showcase Artists Highlights Folk Music from Around the World. Discounted Registration is over January 5. (PRWeb Dec 12, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb488075.htm Folk Alliance Announces Final Nominees for Second Annual Folk Alliance Awards; Award Winners To Be Presented in Memphis, Tenn in February 2007 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb487991.htm Nominees Announced for the Second Annual Folk Alliance Awards. The Folk Alliance Awards are to honor merit and achievement within the Folk Music field. The award recipients will be recognized at the 19th annual North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance International Business Conference in Memphis, Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at the Cook Convention Center. (PRWeb Dec 6, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb487991.htm Early Bird Registration Deadline for Folk Alliance 2007 conference has been extended and the first wave of invited showcase artists come from all over the world. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb437909.htm As a result of many of our members still finishing up their summer season, we have extended the "earlybird" registration for the 2007 International Folk Alliance Conference to Friday, September 25. The first wave of invited showcase artists come from the entire spectrum of folk music. (PRWeb Sep 15, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb437909.htm The Folk Alliance Announces Schedule for Regional Conferences http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb416584.htm Folk Alliance Regional Groups develop programs that increase the awareness of folk music and dance performance opportunities in their territory. They bring together music business professionals from a several state(province) area and artists from or who would like to tour to that region. (PRWeb Jul 26, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb416584.htm The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance will Hold Their 19th Annual International Business Conference in Memphis, Tennessee http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb399750.htm With over 2,000 attendees, the Folk Alliance international conference offers a complete view of the business world of traditional and contemporary folk music and dance through 150 showcases drawn from every possible genre of folk, as well as films, workshops, and a networking-rich tradeshow. The business conference will be held at the Memphis Convention Center and Memphis Marriott Downtown February 22-25, 2007. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb399750.htm Arlo Guthrie, Judy Collins, Jonathan Edwards, Kinky Friedman, Peter Yarrow, Don Edwards, Johnny Gimble to Attend the North American Folk Alliance Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb340672.htm For the Sake of the Song -- over two thousand artists and music business professionals in the folk music world will spend four days listening, learning and discovering original talent and how to effectively market it around the world, February 10 –14, 2006, in Austin, Texas at the 18th annual Folk Alliance convention. (PRWeb Feb 1, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb340672.htm Arlo Guthrie and Friends: Ridin' On the City of New Orleans http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb312613.htm Arlo Guthrie & Friends will travel the Amtrak City of New Orleans train for twelve days in December, performing along the way to benefit the small venues in the train's namesake city that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb312613.htm Tom Paxton, Clifton Chenier, and Kenneth Goldstein, To Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 18th North American Folk Alliance Convention http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb301414.htm The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (Folk Alliance), announces Tom Paxton, topical singer/songwriter, Clifton Chenier, zydeco king, and Dr. Kenneth Goldstein, folklorist/producer, as recipients of the 2006 Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb301414.htm Folk Alliance Moves Austin, Texas Conference Dates Up Four Days to February 10 - 14th, 2006 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb264110.htm The annual international convention of the Folk Alliance has changed its dates in Austin, Texas, to February 10 - 14th, 2006. With around 2,000 attendees, the conference offers a complete view of the business world of traditional and contemporary folk music and dance. (PRWeb Jul 22, 2005)

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