Friday, January 13, 2006
Folk Alliance Conference coming to Austin
The 18th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference is coming to the Hilton Austin Feb. 10-14.
Themed "For the Sake of the Song" in honor of Townes Van Zandt, the event is expected to draw around 2,000 attendees for panel discussions, workshops, networking, and more than 200 artist showcases.
Among the dazzling array of talent scheduled to perform:
- Austin Lounge Lizards
- Tal Bachman
- Jeff Black
- Brave Combo
- Hayes Carll
- Adam Carroll
- Judy Collins
- The Duhks
- Grupo Fantasma
- Susan Gibson
- Eliza Gilkyson
- Jon Dee Graham
- Sarah Lee Guthrie with Johnny Irion
- Butch Hancock
- Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines
- Caroline Herring
- Ray Wylie Hubbard
- Jimmy LaFave
- Lost Bayou Ramblers
- Robyn Ludwick
- Willis Alan Ramsey
- Darrell Scott
- Jane Siberry
- South Austin Jug Band
- Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez
- Two High String Band
- Carolyn Wonderland
- Walt Wilkins
You can find the latest schedule at the official conference site.
























