American Folk Festival has offered the “Zydeco” or “Creole” sound over the years and this year is no exception. But this year is a very special treat with Creole United bringing together many Zydeco stars on one stage that will be playing (and dancing) in Bangor at the end of August! Never heard “Zydeco” before? You may have […]
There are only 53 days to go until the start of the 2015 American Folk Festival. As we look forward to all the excitement and the wonderful music we’re going to hear this August, I want to take just a moment to look back at two friends who passed away this year. In February, […]
We hope that you are preparing to celebrate a 4th of July weekend filled with fun in the sun, but want to send out a quick reminder that we’re getting even closer to the American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront. The anticipation continues to build and over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing […]
For those that love “The Blues,” you know that Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee is the place to be if you are in the “Blues Business.” At the American Folk Festival this year, we are proud to present Preston Shannon, the King of Beale Street, who brings the birthplace of The Blues with him, every […]
The 2015 American Folk Festival on the Bangor waterfront continues to take shape! The most recent batch of artists were announced last month, with another round of announcements just around the corner. In case you missed the latest set of musicians set to take the various stages at this year’s American Folk Festival, here’s a […]
