The Flagstaff Folk Festival just took place on June 30th and July 1st, 2012 at the Coconino Center for the Arts and Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum. They featured more than 100 acts on four stages, of the best in folk and acoustic music in Arizona and beyond. They also hosted workshops, jams, and more.
The festival is produced by The Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music in partnership with Flagstaff Cultural Partners and the Pioneer Museum.
Performers included: Brush Arbor Revival, John Craig, Peggy Craig, Anita Wells, Bill Marler, Lem Johanson, StrandRick Boyle, Steve Pawlowski, Shannon Schumann, Joan Wyatt Band, Joan Wyatt, Bill Vernieu, Reno & Sheila McCormick, Three Legged Dog, Odie Piker, Ant Bee, Jim Sallis, The Pony Express, Jim and Colin Sobek, Lloyd HoldemanSpringfed Band, Tony Norris, Bill Burke, Rachel Moon, Glen Bessonette, Elena Gonzalez, The Willy Nilly Band, James & Elizabeth Knox, Jessica Brewster, John Campbell, Matt and Jodi Ogle, Aaron Elsasser, The Blue Goats, John & Aaron Laman, Kellin Whitmer, Dustin Raymond, The Mars Hillbillies, Rusty Tweed, Bill Vernieu,Keith Gomora, Reno McCormickGrey Village, Paul Amato, Joseph Hassler, Matthew Amato, Jason Donne & the Open Graves, Jason Jonker, David & Bea Graves, Red Rock Crossing, Gary Tinstman, Rochelle Tinstman, Terri Sue Rossi, Eddie Would Go, Kawika Wave, Keoki Serano and more.
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