Chicago Folk & Roots Festival

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1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007

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The Second Annual Chicago Folk & Roots Festival
Saturday, July 23rd & Sunday, July 24th 1999
Noon - 9:30 PM
Welles Park - Lincoln and Montrose in Chicago

Main Stage Schedule

Saturday, July 23rd 1999

• Gypsy Quartet
• Weavermania
• Ghanatta International
• Mono Blanco
• Grupo Bahia
• Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers
• Dave Alvin & the Guilty Men

Sunday, July 24th 1999

• Special Music by Special People
• Kathy Cowan Chorus
• The Tisanators
• BLT (Bill Brickey, Steve Levitt & Jimmy Tomasello)
• New Orleans Klezmer All Stars
• Peter Himmelman
• Alvin Youngblood Hart
• Jeff Tweedy & Jay Bennett
• Steve Earle

In the Classroom

• Adult Classes
• Kids' Classes
• Private Lessons
• Teen Classes
• Workshops
• Summer Camp

On Stage

• Concerts
• Festival
• Field Trips
• First Friday
• Student Gigs
• Teen Open Mic

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• Memberships
• Donations
• Volunteers

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• Different Strummer
• Old Town School Recordings

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• For Educators
• Musician Referrals
• Resource Center
• Art Gallery

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• Calendar
• Directions & Info
• Employment
• Faculty & Staff
• History

FESTIVAL INFO

Click for answers to frequently asked questions or give us a call at 773.728.6000

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SPONSORS

Special thanks Alderman Gene Schulter, 47th Ward

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