Chicago Folk & Roots Festival

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The Eighth Annual Chicago Folk & Roots Festival
Saturday, July 9th & Sunday, July 10th 2005
Noon - 9:30 PM
Welles Park - Lincoln and Montrose in Chicago

Main Stage Schedule

Saturday, July 9th 2005

• Special Music by Special People
• Hump Night Thumpers Jug Band
• Aerin Tedesco & Andrea Bunch
• The Wilders
• Hacienda Brothers
• Read My Hips Belly Dance Troupe
• Otis Clay
• Alejandro Escovedo

Sunday, July 10th 2005

• Midwest Invitational Fiddle Contest Finals
• Sweet Hello
• The Thin Man
• The Zincs
• Big Park Sing-along
• Funkadesi
• Ehecatl - Aztec Dancers (in the park)
• Tinariwen
• Ozomatli

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

Support Your School

• Memberships
• Donations
• Volunteers

Music Store

• Different Strummer
• Old Town School Recordings

Resources

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

About Us

• Contact
• 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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