We’re getting closer to summer and the end of school, and that means festival season is starting up. Last night, the Calgary International Folk Festival surprised me by releasing their full 2010 artist line-up a day early, after 17 weeks of weekly artist reveals.
I had been anticipating this release ever since St. Vincent was announced to be playing one of the mainstage shows. The full list certainly hasn’t disappointed me. The 68-artist list includes one of my all-time favourite Canadian bands, Stars, who had seemingly skipped over Calgary in their tour this year, and who will also be playing a mainstage show.
The Folk Fest is one of the most affordable summer festivals, selling student passes for the entire weekend at only $85. But if that’s pushing it, there’s still time to sign up to volunteer and get free entrance to the shows.
I'm so excited for Folk Fest! Dojo Workhorse is playing and they are one of my favourite local indie artists, plus volunteering with folk fest = awesome volunteer lunches and dinners.
Folk Fest volunteer meals are sooo good.