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	Andrea von Kampen - Showcase	0	A. Von Kampen	Hello! I am looking for private showcases for the upcoming FAI 2020 conference. On October 18th I release a new EP, "Twilight & Evening Bell." This followed only 6 months after my full-length album debut, "Old Country," which has been streamed over 6,800,000 times on Spotify already. Prior to my EP release, I performed a live session at the Paste Studio in NYC. See the attached video from that session. This is the same set up I will be performing at FAI. I currently have 420,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and have played with acts such as Mandolin Orange, Trampled by Turtles, The Brother Brothers, and Ira Wolf. If you are interested in having me perform a showcase in your room please email my booking agent at prairiebooking@gmail.com to discuss details. Thanks! by A. Von Kampen Thursday, October 24, 2019
	Nichole Wagner	0	N. Wagner	Phone: 512-736-4949 Phone: 512-539-8731 Email: nicholewagnermusic@gmail.com Category of Folk : Americana-folk Location:Austin, TX New EP, "dance songs for the apocalypse" ready for release in early 2020 (look for the first single soon). Named "one of Austin’s most promising young singer-songwriters" (Peter Blackstock, Austin-American Statesman), Nichole Wagner’s music is rooted in Americana-folk traditions, with disarmingly honest lyrics accented by wistful alto. Her debut album, And the Sky Caught Fire, was release in 2018 to rave reviews both locally and internationally. Booking goals: support slots, co-bills, festivals, and hub-and-spoke tours in 2020 as I expand my touring radius. by N. Wagner Wednesday, October 23, 2019
	Anna Larson	0	A. Larson	Phone: 512-736-4949 Contact email: annalarsonmusic@gmail.com Multi-instrumental folk-soul-Americana from Austin, TX Emerging Austin, TX singer/songwriter Anna Larson made her solo album debut in February 2019 with “Shifting Sand”, a collection of keyboard-driven Americana that loves the right word, paired with a healthy dose of Texas soul. Tapped as "an Austin artist worth watching" by Austin-American Statesman's Peter Blackstock, her songwriting has also gained acclaim as a winner in the 2019 Woody Guthrie Songwriting Competion, as well as being featured on NPR Music's "All Songs Considered." From growing up on gospel, to time spent as a classical pianist, and now claiming her Texas roots in country, folk, gospel and bluegrass, Larson has taken the scenic route in music. "Beauty is what I'm chasing" Goals: Expanding audiences in South/southeast, expanding touring into East Coast/Northeast, as well as Western states. Connecting with festivals, listening rooms, and house concert hosts in these areas. by A. Larson Tuesday, October 22, 2019
	Pete Garfinkel	0	P. Garfinkel	Thank you for watching our video Please visit our website at: https://www.songsofsubstance.com Phone: 785-313-4033 Email: petegarfinkelmusic@gmail.com Category of Folk: Contemporary Location: Florida & Nashville TN Description: Songs rooted in my experiences as a former home health and hospice care medical social worker Songs about healing, expressing tough feelings, and making connections Booking Goals: House concerts, listening rooms, social justice and health related festivals, educational entertainment for healthcare and helping professions, in-services and meetings. I would love to play your private showcase! Best Wishes, Pete by P. Garfinkel Saturday, October 19, 2019
	MMCM	0	C. Eltrevoog	Contact Info Phone: 815-228-5295 Email: matthewandchristinamusic@gmail.com Category of Folk: Singer/songwriter, Indie, Americana Location: Chicago, IL Website: http://www.mmcm.band Description of Music: Emerging from their mutual roots in Midwestern US, MMCM engages audiences from the heartland to the coasts with honest songs expressed in harmonically-rich layers of voices and strings. They approach music with reverence to moment, regard for the past, and exploration of the future. MMCM released their first single "Holding On" in April 2019 and is in the final stages of production on their first collection of songs. I have curated Chicago Acoustic Underground for over 12 years and in that time have presented dozens of duos. ‘Matthew Michael and Christina Marie’ are one of the top three Duos that have ever been on the show. The blending of their voices and instruments is flawless. — Michael Teach, Founder of Chicago Acoustic Underground Booking Goals: North American, European festivals, listening rooms, house concerts, and intimate clubs 2020-2021 and beyond. Open to touring other continents as well. Please email for showcase or concert booking. Access our EPK more info. Sincere thanks for your consideration, Matthew & Christina by C. Eltrevoog Thursday, October 17, 2019
	Grant Peeples	0	G. Peeples	Contact info: Booking Email: DonnasAmericana@gmail.com Artist contact: grant@grantpeeples.com Phone: 850-322-6917, 229-224-0124 (call or text to either) Category of folk: contemporary Location: Tallahassee FL Website: www.GrantPeeples.com In 2014 Grant was the recipient of the Focus Foundation Award for Creative Excellence, which cited the “humor, compassion and wisdom of his songs,” as well as their "unflinching social insight and cultural acuity." (T.D.Allman, American author and journalist). Grant tours coast to coast, and is a repeat performer at The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Okemah OK, the 30A Songwriters Festival, and The Florida, Will McLean, & Gamble Rogers Folk Festivals, and many other festivals and venues across the country. January 2019 marked a second tour in The Netherlands, where FolkForum.nl described him “…a pure storyteller, in the best American folk tradition…” and his show as “…one of those gems that you will remember for a long time…” Grant has made eight studio records. They include a trilogy produced by Gurf Morlix, and his latest, also produced by Morlix, Settling Scores Vol. II., a 2018 release. Grant and Gurf are currently working on a new record, to be released in February 2020, 'Bad Wife' a collection of songs written by women songwriters whom Grant has come to know and respect through their music. Grant would be pleased and honored to play your private showcase. Please contact us at the email address/phone above. More about Grant at www.grantpeeples.com TOURING: Grant is looking to tour the Eastern US, midwest, and West coast. He is very interested finding representation in the UK, and is considering a European tour in 2020. by G. Peeples Thursday, October 17, 2019
	Hoot and Holler	0	M. Kilianski	Contact Info Phone: 973-900-1221 Email: markkilianski@gmail.com Category of Folk: Old Time, Singer-Songwriter, Stringband Location: Asheville, NC Description of Music: p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} Hoot and Holler is a duo of songwriter/instrumentalists dedicated to honing their craft. Guitarist Mark Kilianski and fiddler Amy Alvey are influenced by wordsmiths like Gillian Welch and Townes van Zandt as well as authentic mountain musicians like Roscoe Holcomb and Ola Belle Reed. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} "Hoot and Holler bridge the sometimes distant worlds of traditional bluegrass and old time music together. With one foot steeped in tradition and the other focused on fresh songwriting, Hoot and Holler are helping to further the narrative of American Roots music and introducing the traditions of our past to a whole new generation of listeners." -Kris Truelsen, WBCM Radio Bristol Booking Goals: North American festivals in 2020, 2021, and beyond, as well as house concerts and listening rooms. Having played Australia, UK, and Germany in the last year and a half, we plan on returning to Europe and Australia in the next few years. Open to touring other continents as well. Please email for showcase or concert booking. Check out our EPK for more info. by M. Kilianski Wednesday, October 16, 2019
	Diana Chittester (Solo Folk Rock)	0	Fighting Chance Records	Contact Information: Primary Contact Name: Diana Chittester Email: dianachittester@gmail.com Phone: 814.880.7175 Location: Cleveland, OH Genre: Folk Rock Bio/Description I’m a guitar focused Folk Rock Singer-Songwriter based in Cleveland, OH. My songwriting style delivers thought provoking lyrics accompanied by a guitar style that blends percussion and intricate picking/strumming techniques to mimic the energy of a full band. I'm available as a solo, Duo (with a cellist), or as a 4-piece band. I’ve opened for artists such as Lyle Lovett, The Accidentals, The Gin Blossoms, The Accidentals, Chris Trapper, Peter Mulvey, Lisa Loeb, and Joan Osborne in just the past two years. Booking Goals: I am looking for both amplified and unplugged showcases for this years FAI. I am attending as a solo artist. I would love the opportunity to showcase with a host that represents folk singer-songwriters. by Fighting Chance Records Wednesday, October 16, 2019
	Big Cedar Fever	0	G. Parker	Phone- 512-557-3406 Email- bigcedarfeverbooking@gmail.com Category- traditional western/texas swing, jazz, country, two-step, songwriter Location: Central Texas https://www.bigcedarfever.com/ Big Cedar Fever is the 2019 Ameripolitan Western Swing Band of the year. This trio has a great blend of original songs and traditional western swing standards that are full of three part vocal harmonies and interesting instrumental arrangements. Booking goals: Big Cedar Fever plans to tour nationally and internationally in 2020 and 2021. We would love to serenade your showcase room! by G. Parker Tuesday, October 15, 2019
	Joe Matzzie	0	J. Matzzie	(323)828-9105 joe@joematzzie.com Category of Folk: Americana Location: Los Angeles California I am a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. I have been surrounded by acoustic music my whole life, playing it since the age of 5, performing live since 10, writing songs and recording since 14. I also plays Hammered Dulcimer and Mandolin professionally. Music Connection Magazine described my voice as "a signature, highregister rasp that conveys the ever-present feeling of love in his lyrics". I grew up in Pittsburgh, spent 8 years in New York City and and now lives in Los Angeles. I was also a member of the Early Music group Mince Pye that performed at Renaissance fairs and events throughout the Northeast and released 2 wildly acclaimed albums. I would be delighted to perform at your showcase. My goals are to find performance opportunities throughout the United States and internationally. by J. Matzzie Tuesday, October 15, 2019
	Buffalo Rose	0	S. McLaughlin	Buffalo Rose Contact information Phone - 540-383-5752 Email - buffalorosemusic@gmail.com Booking email - gingerrootsagency@gmail.com Booking phone - 320-333-9935 Category of Folk - Modern Location - Pittsburgh, PA Combining a variety of influences and musical styles, we blend folk, soul, and bluegrass into something amorphously Americana, but decidedly our own. With three part vocal harmony as the centerpiece of our group backed by traditional bluegrass instrumentation, we like to push and explore the sonic landscapes we can create while holding on to the personal and vulnerable traditions of folk music. We would love to perform at your showcase! Please contact us through our booking email or via phone. Check out our website for more information and music. by S. McLaughlin Tuesday, October 15, 2019
	McKain Lakey	0	M. Lakey	Phone: (360)540-4779 Email: contactmac@mckainlakey.com Category of Folk: Old-Time/Americana/Singer-songwriter Location: Mountain View, AR Biography: I am a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist currently based out of Mountain View, AR. I play a combination of Old Time and original music. I would love to play your showcase! Full bio below. Songwriter, performer, teacher, luthier, and sound engineer – McKain Lakey knows every inch of themusician life. With voice, banjo, fiddle, and her handcrafted guitar, Lakey draws her creative inspirationfrom the American folk tradition, touring nationally with her patented mix of old-time tunes and new-rootsoriginals. These originals exist wherever the imagination of John Hartford flows into the grit of HazelDickens—in the beating heart of contemporary Americana, forever old and new, described by What’s UpMagazine as “a time capsule unearthed, fine-tuned and re-imagined.” Lakey is also an accomplished musiceducator and audio engineer, exploring the power of sound from every angle and letting that experienceshine through her compositions. Following the success of her debut EP “West,” Lakey is currently writing a full-length studio album, expected in 2020. Booking Goals: I am currently working on a national tour summer 2020, in support of my forth-coming album. Additional plans for a UK tour spring 2021. by M. Lakey Thursday, October 3, 2019
	Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints	0	Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints	Phone: 206-940-3911 Email: Bookingtheginjoints@gmail.com Category of Folk: Americana/Swing/Rock 'n' Roll/Blues Location: Seattle Description of Music: To step into the soundscape of Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints is to have your fingers on a veritable radio dial. With deep sonic roots in virtually every style of mid-20th century American music - from americana to blues to jazz, soul and vintage rock ’n’ roll - the versatile Seattle-based band offers a rangy dial’s worth of songs for audiences who want to sock-hop in poodle skirts one minute, rock out to hot guitar licks the next and later hug their honeys under the stars as a car stereo plays into the night. Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints are a popular Northwest band who perform extensively on the West Coasts of the US and Canada with recurring gigs in New York City, New Orleans and Los Angeles as well. In 2016 their first album, Dream Man, won Earshot Jazz Society’s "Northwest Jazz Recording of the Year" and in 2017 & 2018 Birch was nominated as "Vocalist of the Year". Their second album "Western Soul," which features western-tinged jazz and soul originals, was released in March 2018 and received enthusiastic reviews from No Depression, PopMatters, JazzIs and steady airplay on a diverse array of stations in the Northwest and beyond, including KEXP, KNKX KBCS, WVPR, KBOO and many others. www.theginjointsband.com Conference Goals: Having dug deep into the Northwest scene (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia) we have been expanding our presence around the country attending SWRFA-FARWEST-NERFA and will be at FAI for the first time this year. We are attending to make friends with other bands, radio deejays, theatres, house concert venues in new regions for us. by Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints Wednesday, October 2, 2019
	This Way North (Australia)	0	L. Jungalwalla	Contact Info Phone: +6143820565 Email: cat@thebookingstable.com Category of Folk:Indie Rock Roots Location: Yackendandah, Australia Description of Music: Hello! We are This Way North! Leisha and Cat! We've been living on the road the past 2 1/2 years touring in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. STYLE: High energy rock, indie pop, roots INSTRUMENTATION: vocals, drums, electric guitar, slide guitar INFLUENCES: Black Keys, Bahamas, Michelle Ndegeocello, RELEASES: EP Vol. 1 (2016) EP Vol. 2 (2018) AWARDS: 2018 Music Victoria Award for Best Regional Act, Unsigned Only International Songwriting Competition Finalist Booking Goals: Target Markets for 2020/2021: UK, Europe, Japan, Canada. Target show types: Festivals, concert series, good profile support slots. We would love to connect with festivals, agents, venues and labels in those regions, in particular, but also within the folk festival arena generally, to build relationships to help put a team together for our international touring. Please have a look at our website www.thiswaynorth.com where you can find more videos and music links. by L. Jungalwalla Friday, September 27, 2019
	Jeff Plankenhorn & Scrappy Jud Newcomb Duo	0	Spike Steel Music/Empyreal Instruments/Lounge Side Records	Category of Folk: Americana Jeff Plankenhorn and Scrappy Jud Newcomb have played together for the last 10 years in The Resentments. They have toured together as a duo across the United States and Japan. Their show will feature songs that they have written together, as well as their separate original music. Jeff Plankenhorn Website: http://jeffplankenhorn.com Scrappy Jud Newcomb Website: http://www.scrappyjud.com/ Contact: Management: Jake Turner // jake@vatxentertainment.com Booking: Dan Kuklinski // dan@atomicmusicgroup.com by Spike Steel Music/Empyreal Instruments/Lounge Side Records Wednesday, September 25, 2019
	Winterlark	0	S. Schragg	Winterlark is a San Francisco Bay Area acoustic folk-jazz duo who write songs that blend saudade, American soul, string band swing, and Celtic folk influences: Sweeney E. Schragg, guitar and vocals Kristin Olson, upright bass and vocals As a trio with drummer Chris Haskett, Winterlark released a debut album, When Does Love Go South?, in mid September 2019. Here is a SoundCloud link to Fortune's Hand from the album: https://soundcloud.com/user-626676424/01-fortunes-hand/s-bgK7e Winterlark plays at small venues in the greater SF Bay Area, both as a trio and a duo, and Kristin and Sweeney are embarking on a road trip in early October 2019 to play at coffee houses between the West Coast and Michigan. They welcome opportunities to play and travel more. The duo will be in New Orleans as First Timers for the FAI conference, and they are eager to play in as many private showcases as they can! The group's website is www.winterlark.com They can be reached at ruby@winterlark.com and by phone 831-423-4034. Thanks! by S. Schragg Monday, September 23, 2019
	The New Customs	0	E. Cloney	The New Customs Contact Info Phone: 204-997-7489 Email: thenewcustoms@gmail.com Category of Folk: Indie-Folk Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Description of Music Indie-Folk with an anthemic heart and an Americana backbone. Travels like a duo, sounds like a full band. New album Selling Religion on Government Street available October 4, 2019 in select markets. Booking Goals Target Markets for 2020/2021: Eastern Canada, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Northeast USA. Target show types: Festivals, concert series, good profile support slots. Click HERE for EPK We're interested in your favourite New Orleans spots you've discovered, where to find the best coffee at Folk Alliance, and private showcase appearances. by E. Cloney Saturday, September 7, 2019
	Charm of Finches - Australia	0	Charm of Finches	Thanks for watching our video! Contact Info Phone: +61420925851 Email: jowindred@hotmail.com Category of Folk:Indie Folk Location:Melbourne, Australia Description of Music: Hello! We are Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes, a sister duo from Melbourne, Australia. We've been playing the Australian Folk Festival circuit since 2014, when we were young teens. We are now 20 and 17. STYLE: close sibling vocal harmonies, soulful songwriting INSTRUMENTATION: vocals, fiddle, banjo, guitar, ukulele INFLUENCES: Gillian Welch, Agnes Obel, Sufjan Stevens, First Aid Ki, The Maes (AU) RELEASES: EP "Home", 2016 debut album "Staring at the Starry Ceiling", 2018 single "The Bridge" late-2019 album"Your Company" AWARDS: 2018 Blues and Roots Radio International Song Contest (Duo Category), 2017 National Folk Festival Young Musicians' Award (Australia), Folk Alliance Australia 2016 & 2018 Young Artist award winner. Booking Goals: Target Markets for 2020/2021: UK, Ireland, Europe, Canada/ USA Target show types: Festivals, concert series, good profile support slots. We are planning a trip to UK and Europe in June/July/August 2020 and CANADA for festival season 2021. We are very keen to form relationships with the US for future touring. We would love to connect with festivals, agents, venues and labels in those regions, in particular, but also within the folk festival arena generally, to build relationships for our future dreams to tour internationally. Can't wait to meet you all! Please have a look at our website, where you can find more videos and music links. by Charm of Finches Friday, September 6, 2019
	Vinegar Creek Constituency Duo	0	L. DiSanto	Contact: Leo DiSanto: (717)847-1958 leo@vinegarcreekconstituency.com Variety of folk: roots/ string band/ Amerikindasorta About us: Vinegar Creek Constituency Duo is a high-intensity, mobile satellite unit of the five-piece Vinegar Creek Constituency, Lancaster Pennsylvania’s swashbuckling, pseudo-legendary pioneers of Amerikindasorta string band music. Consisting of Jeff Bryson (aka “The Wolfmandolinist") and Leo DiSanto, the duo has toured throughout the US and Ireland for the past seven years, crooning, howling, and belting out songs that call out from the crossroads of darkness and light and cackle in the face of doom. The Duo has performed at festivals, on street corners, in cafes, bars, nightclubs, beer joints, juke joints, living rooms, backyards, churches, and on one memorable occasion (and for reasons still unknown), at a private concert for an audience of exactly one American alligator in the Okefenokee Swamp of southern Georgia (see the band’s Facebook page for video). We last attended a Folk Alliance conference as a quintet in 2013, when we performed in an official "quad" showcase at NERFA. Our album Don't Go Back In Time, released that same year, reached the top 40 on the International Folk Dj charts. It has been too long and we're looking forward to meeting, hearing, and jamming with everyone in New Orleans this year! Booking goals: we are looking to expand our touring range in the US, Europe, and beyond, and hope to meet some folks who can help us with the logistics of that. We'd be jazzed and honored to perform in your showcase! To learn more about us and find more music and video, you can visit our homepage. Thanks so much, see yall in January! by L. DiSanto Friday, August 23, 2019
	Billy Woodward	0	B. Woodward	Contact Info Email: billy@billywoodward.com Category of Folk: Roots Singer-Songwriter Location: New York Bio: Billy Woodward is a roots singer-songwriter originally from the southern shores of Maryland and now based in Brooklyn, NY. His unique songwriting and storytelling is a direct result of his life-long adoration of traditional folk/blues, R&B and rock & roll. Woodward has been featured in “Sun Sessions”, after recording his award winning EP, "The Beast In Me", at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN and is a former cast member of the Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet. Music: Single \| Backslider EP \| The Beast In Me Booking Goals: I'll be performing solo as a first time attendee of Folk Alliance and will be looking to make connections for bookings in 2020. I'd love to perform at some private showcases so shoot me a line if you're interested - you can also visit my website for more info. www.billywoodward.com by B. Woodward Wednesday, August 21, 2019

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