Memphis, Tenn., home of rock’s King (a guy who made his home at Graceland) and generally regarded as THE place for blues, is gearing up for an onslaught of music from the folk world.

Besides folkies, the 21st annual International Folk Alliance Conference will include a fair amount of bluegrass, acoustic blues and traditional music and dance.

Memphis, Tenn. — A Time for All – the International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis, Tenn. is developing into to a powerhouse of information through music. From films and words to songs and stories, special events and guests will fill the days and nights February 18 – 22, 2009 at the Downtown Memphis Marriott. The deadline is November 18 for early registration and showcase entry. Go online to the Folk Alliance web site for information on attending.

Special guests, events, and film screenings during the conference include the legendary Roger McGuinn as our Keynote Speaker, an interview with music legend Charlie Louvin

Memphis, Tenn. — The North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (The Folk Alliance) announces activist and songwriter, Phil Ochs, American folk performers, Guy and Candie Carawan, and the Old Town School of Folk Music, as recipients of the 2009 Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards (LAAwards). The presentation will be made during the Folk Awards Show on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the Memphis Marriott Downtown.

Memphis, Tenn.– Now in its seventh year, the 2008 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest is one of the premier showcases for performing songwriters in North America. This year the Folk Alliance is highlighting its own 20th anniversary year by sponsoring this, and other events around North America, that foster and promote folk music. Chosen from hundreds [...]

Memphis, Tenn. — Supporting the classic folk traditions from live performances, guitars, banjos, songs and dances to the new world of podcasts, blogs, Youtube, and VideoRanch, over 2,000 people, both young and old, will gather in Memphis, Tennessee to celebrate the 20th year of the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (The Folk Alliance) [...]