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10 Wednesday, February 12, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Blues, bluegrass, Irish music on tap for festival After a successful 2019 event, Sisters Folk Festival is celebrating its 24th festi- val this year. The organiza- tion started announcing the initial lineup for the 2020 festival, releasing one artist every other day throughout February via social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and on their website. Music fans can also subscribe to the SFF email list for weekly updates throughout the year. We’re bringing back a few of the extraordinary artists that have helped shape Sisters Folk Festival over the years... — Brad Tisdel Artists announced so far include: Montreal-based Quebecois band Le Vent Du Nord, a crowd favorite from last year and the 2020 SFF Encore Performer; extraordi- nary singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier; progressive blue- grass and newgrass group Fireside Collective; the Irish band JigJam, playing their blend of high-energy tradi- tional Irish music mixed with Americana and bluegrass, which they deem <I-Grass=; and the incomparable blues and soul singer Ruthie Foster. <We9re bringing back a few of the extraordinary artists that have helped shape Sisters Folk Festival over the years, while always push- ing our creative direction to new and exciting artists. We consider it honoring the past while moving things for- ward to the future. Stay tuned for artist announcements throughout the spring,= said Brad Tisdel, creative director. The Sisters Folk Festival is unique, with 11 venues throughout town. The larg- est venues are at Sisters Art Works, which holds 1,400 people, and the centrally located Village Green Park, where the tent holds 1,100 patrons. Other distinct and charming venues include: Angeline9s Bakery & Café backyard, The Depot Café patio, the Open Door court- yard, The Belfry (a converted 100-year-old church), the free Americana Stage at Fir Street Park, the stunning pon- derosa pine stage at FivePine Lodge & Conference Center, the intimate Sisters Coffee Company, the Sisters Saloon for late-night revelry and the tented venue at Oliver Lemon9s (formerly Melvin9s by Newport Avenue Market). All of the venues are walk- able, and bike valet service is provided at three loca- tions around town, courtesy of Blazin Saddles Cycle N Style. SFF Executive Director Crista Munro says, <One of the things that makes Sisters Folk Festival a standout festi- val experience is the fact that 8All The Town9s A Stage.9 PHOTO PROVIDED JigJam will be featured at the Sisters Folk Festival. The mixture of larger tented venues and smaller, more intimate settings provides a wide variety of options to accommodate all of our fes- tivalgoers. The scene all over town is lively and vibrant during the weekend, and you can hear music nearly every- where you go on your strolls around Sisters.= Festival week will kick off once again this year with the Americana Song Academy, an immersive experience for musicians and songwriters at Caldera, a performing arts camp high in the Cascades on Blue Lake, 20 minutes from downtown Sisters. Artists teach the craft of songwriting in workshop sessions, song circles, epic communal meals, mentor sessions, and open mic performances. Sisters Folk Festival is producing the 19th Song Academy in 2020 and the event is proving to be a transformational experience for songwriters and musicians alike. This year9s group of instructors includes Ruthie Foster, Willy Porter, Mary Gauthier plus many more who will be announced with the artist rollout. The acad- emy is popular and tradition- ally fills up early. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast. For more information on the 2020 Sisters Folk Festival or the Americana Song Academy, visit www.sistersfolkfestival. org. Hey Batter Batter! Parents, register your players online now! America’s Favorite Pastime Registration is Open Now Don’t forget... Registration closes March 15th! $25 late fee applies after March 1 REGISTRATION IS NOW ONLINE (not at SPRD) WWW. SISTERSLITTLELEAGUE .ORG Community Support Needed: Umpires, Coaches & Volunteers Donations, Buy a Field Banner, Sponsor a Team & Scholarship Fund For additional information please visit www.sisterslittleleague.org or contact: info@sisterslittleleague.org Ryan Smetzler, SLL President, president@sisterslittleleague.org • 971-216-9460 Sisters Little League, PO Box 951, Sisters, OR 97759 — Everyone Plays! Nonprofit and completely volunteer. —