The Richmond Folk Festival will return to the riverfront the weekend of Sept. 27-29 for its 20th year of music, food, crafts, and community. Organizers announced the second round of performers yesterday.
The festival’s six stages will feature over 30 performing groups from across the world, including right here in Virginia.
Click on each artist for a preview of what to expect.
- Albert Lee | See the British rockabilly icon’s lightning-fast guitar picking for yourself.
- Supaman | Christian Takes Gun Parrish — aka Supaman — is bringing his fusion of hip hop and Native American music all the way from the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana.
- Wayne Henderson & Friends | This returning fan-favorite act features Appalachian fingerpicking from Rugby, VA’s finest luthier.
- Tremé Brass Band | The NOLA Brass Band led by drummer Benny Jones, Sr. will be back in Richmond this fall.
The full array of music features Chicago blues, Ukrainian folk, Tuareg guitar, Cajun groups, bluegrass, salsa, and a whole lot more.
Ready to start planning your Folk Fest weekend? Check out the up-to-date schedule of performers announced so far.
Want to help make this year’s festival the best one yet? Volunteer to join the bucket brigade, help backstage, or pour drinks.
In anticipation of the big weekend, VPM is playing its favorite performances from last year every Saturday afternoon. Listen on the radio or online.
