The 2024 Folkie Fest season is shaping up to be spectacular!
Paraphrasing something Arlo Guthrie said at a concert, when something happens at a place, it creates energy. Everyone who goes to that place leaves a bit of energy; consequently, the energy increases over time. This is precisely what has been happening with Folkie Fest.
“We started small and are growing a bit more each season. So many of Long Island’s talented artists come to perform original works and... and magic happens,” said the event organizers. “When you hear artists performing their own work in a listening setting, it is something very special and intimate.”
The lineups for the 2024 season are still being confirmed. There will be themed shows from January through May at the Moriches Community Center, kicking off with “A Little Bit Country” in January, highlighting some of Long Island’s best with a bit of country twang. Headlining this show is Long Island’s Gene Casey on Jan. 20 from 2-5 p.m.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
February’s theme is “A Few of My Favorite Sings,” bringing a few of the organizers’ favorite performers to the stage. These include Robert Bruey and Kerry Kearney.
March brings Women’s History Month; there will be “Unstoppable Women Making Herstory.” This is always a popular show, one of a few repeating themes. In April, our artists are “Pushing the Limits: as much as things change, the more they remain the same”. For May, “I am, I said” has performers sharing a song that defines them as an artist.
Don’t forget, there will be two shows at the Moriches Field Brewing Company over the summer, where they celebrate favorite folkies.
For more information or details on past events and some of the artists, visit the Folkie Fest YouTube channel. To keep up with happenings, “like” Folkie Fest on Facebook, or sign up for their mailing list at folkiefest@gmail.com.
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