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Event Description
November in Kent is synonymous with the Kent State Folk Festival. Students, community members, artists and musicians are set to make their way to more than 35 Kent venues over the course of nine days.
"This year promises riveting moments of sound, heart-touching introspection, cultural expansion, fun and excitement," says Robert Burford, public relations director for WKSU-FM.
One of the well-known features of the festival is the Folk Alley 'Round Town, which is a night full of musicians and bands in venues throughout Kent. Bars, churches, local restaurants and other businesses are immersed in the local celebration of a music genre that transcends age.
Lesser known features of the festival include free community workshops at the Kent Student Center on Nov. 14. Workshops that will be offered this year include "Blues Harmonica," "CD Quality Demos,” “Beginning Clogging” and "The Art of the Ensemble."
Here is the lineup for the 43rd Kent State Folk Festival (all events/activities are subject to change):
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Thursday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m.: Masters of Puerto Rican Roots Music featuring Edwin ColÓn Zayas and Isla del Encanto Folkloric Dance Troupe – $10 general admission tickets, students free with valid ID
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Friday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m.: Greg Brown and Jorma Kaukonen – $25 reserved, $45 gold circle
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Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.: The Del McCoury Band – $30 reserved, $50 gold circle
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Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m.: Old Crow Medicine Show – $30 general admission ($35 day of show).
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Thursday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m.: Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros – $12 general admission
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Friday, Nov. 13, (various times): Folk Alley ‘Round Town (35+ venues throughout Kent) featuring a special appearance by Country Joe McDonald – Free
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Saturday, Nov. 14, noon-5 p.m.: Workshops (Kent Student Center) – Free
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Saturday, Nov. 14, 5 to 6 p.m.: Talent Contest (Kent Student Center Kiva) – Free
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Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.: Rhythm in Shoes presents Banjo Dance – $20 reserved, WKSU-FM members 50 percent off with member card; students $5 with ID.
Tickets for all concerts presented during the 43rd Kent State Folk Festival are now on sale. Ticket information, links and more are available online. The Kent State Folk Festival has a fan page on Facebook and can be followed on Twitter @KentFolkFest.
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Location Information:
Kent Campus
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This event is open to:
Current StudentsFuture StudentsFaculty / StaffAlumniGeneral Public |
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