Mark Your Calenders !! We’ll See You at The 61st Annual Ozark Folk Festival - Nov. 6-9th!!

Kick Off the Folk Festival at The Queens Contest


Join us Thursday November 6th at 7:00pm, for The Folk Festival Queens Contest. Greg Kylma will emcee as talented young women compete for the title of Folk Festival Queen at The Auditorium.

In it's 61st Year, this FREE event will feature perfomances by Noah Earle http://www.noahearle.com and 3 Penny Acre www.3pennyacre.com

Be sure to register for one of the six Folk Festival's Complete ticket packages, to be given away during the Queens Contest.

For more information, follow these links www.theaud.org http://www.ozarkfolkfestival.com

Congratulations To the Songwriters Contest Finalists

It wasn't an easy task to pick the finalists of this year's 61st Annual Ozark Folk Festival's Songwriters Contest.

Congratulations to the six finalists:

Kim Richardson
Shawn Cromwell
Effron White
Justin Taylor
Rebecca Loebe
Gary Allbriton

Be sure to make the Ozark Folk Festival, when the winner is chosen Noon, Saturday November 8, 2008.
For ticket information follow this link theaud.org

Something New For The 61st Annual Folk Festival

This year's 61st Original Ozark Folk Festival, we will introduce what we expect may become a Folk Festival tradition, Songwriters in the Round.

These two separate performances will give us all an opportunity to hear some of the new voices in Folk that we are all sure to be hearing for years to come.

The first of these performances will be on Saturday November 9th, at 4:00pm in The Auditorium and feature:

Maia Archote (Winner 2007 Folk Songwriters Contest)

Natalia Zukerman

Danielle Miraglia

Raina Rose

www.nataliazukerman.com/home.

www.daniellem.com

www.rainarose.com

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Followed by an 8:00pm show on Saturday evening, featuring,

Tom Bianchi www.24hourtom.com

Jonathan Byrd www.jonathanbyrd.com

John Elliott www.thehereafterishere.com

Greg Klyma www.klyma.com

Danielle Miraglia www.daniellem.com

Raina Rose www.rainarose.com

3 Penny Acre www.3pennyacre.com will be Opening the evening show at 7:30pm. Tickets for these performances are $25.00 each or can be included in the Ozark Folk Festival Package for the discounted price of $65.00. To purchase tickets click www.theaud.org or call 1-888-855-7823. For more information visit www.ozarkfolkfestival.com .

It’s Just Around The Corner.. Eureka Springs Folk Festival!!!

The four day 61st Annual Ozark Original Folk Festival runs from November 6-9, 2008. Our host will be the talented Greg Kylma.


Greg Kylma, a January baby, born in Buffalo, NY on his father's bowling night, is the son of a garbage man. Greg grew up in a blue collar town with a blue collar work ethic and an appreciation of blue collar fun. In August 1998, Klyma took that ethic out on the road, honing his songwriting, storytelling, musicianship, and presentation at venues and festivals across the US.

A solid decade of traveling, performing and chewing on life are reflected in Rust Belt Vagabond's central theme of truth. Greg explores the Tale of Two Brothers, post-Katrina New Orleans, the history of Buffalo, NY and personal truth - his own shortcomings, the way we depend on each other and the healing power of love.

Recorded in studios from Austin, TX and Durham, NC to home studios scattered about the northeast US, Rust Belt Vagabond features two songs co-written with friend Jonathan Byrd, a fresh new version of "Erie Canal," and performances by, among others, Byrd, Tom Bianchi, Sick and Anthony da Costa.

Greg Klyma is the Rust Belt Vagabond - a folk troubadour with a rock 'n' roll heart, a home-cooked meal and a Vaudeville show in a fast-food, karaoke world. Simply put, Greg Klyma is an entertainer… and he's got songs. Lots of them. Besides his own prolific catalog of songs, ranging from historical ballads to outrageously funny bar songs, Greg can play hundreds of classic radio hits and album tracks. He is likewise known to improvise songs at the drop of a hat, keeping his shows forever in the moment.

Discography: New Clothes (2000), In the Meantime (2001), Not a Complicated Guy (2003), Driver (2006), Rust Belt Vagabond (2008)

Greg Klyma has opened for Todd Snider, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Fred Eaglesmith, & Jimmy LaFave among others,
in venues including Club Passim, Beachland Ballroom, Eddie's Attic, The Ark and the Cactus Cafe.

We love his unique sound and storytelling here in Eureka and are thrilled to have him as this year's Festival Host, as Greg is celebrating the release of his new CD, Rust Belt Vagabond.

Can't Wait til Folk Fest????

Sample Greg Below by following these links http://www.klyma.com

http://www.myspace.com/gregklyma



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FINAL REMINDER- 61st Annual Ozark Folk Festival Songwriter Contest

Tomorrow October 2nd, 2008 is the last day that we are accepting submissions for the 61st Annual Ozark Folk Festival. If you have not yet submitted your songs you have until tomorrow at midnight to submit via Sonic Bids. If you are submitting via the mail you must have the submission postmarked by tomorrow. For more information please visit http://www.ozarkfolkfestival.com

A Reminder about the 61st Annual Ozark Folk Festival Songwriter Contest

The deadline for submissions for the 61st Annual Ozark Folk Festival is quickly approaching! There is still time to get your songs submitted. The deadline is October 2nd by midnight through Sonic Bids and entries through the mail must be postmarked by October 2nd.


We already have over 35 submissions and it is shaping up to be a very tough competition this year. The talent represented in this year's contest far exceeds any of our past contests. We are looking forward to listening to all of the great songs already submitted and those yet to grace our office. We urge you to submit you best work for consideration.


The full list of rules and information on how to submit are listed on our official website: http://www.ozarkfolkfestival.com We look forward to this year's contest! If you have any questions please let us know!

61st Original Ozark Folk Festival

The 61st Original Ozark Folk Festival .. Coming Soon

November 6th – 9th 2008 Eureka Springs will host the 61st Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival

Featuring Patty Larkin… Melanie Safka.. Greg Kylma… Noah Earl….. 3 Penny Acre .. Vagabond Van…. Still on the Hill … Danielle Miraglia … Raina Rose … Tom Bianchi .. Jonathan Byrd … John Elliot … Natalie Zukerman

Along with… Queens Contest… Music in the Park .. Downtown Parade.. Songwriter's Contest.. Arts & Crafts and MORE…

Full Festival Package available for the discounted price of $65.00

To purchase tickets visit http://www.theaud.org

Songwriters Still Have Time to Send in Your Songs

We are still accepting submissions for the 61st Annual Ozark Folk Festival Songwriter Contest. Submissions can be made through the mail or through Sonic Bids. All of the details are up on http://www.ozarkfolkfestival.com The deadline for entries October 2nd. Entries through Sonic Bids will be closed on October 2nd and entries sent through the mail must be post marked by October 2nd.

Songwriters Still Have Time To Enter Songwriter Contest

We are still accepting submissions for the 61st Annual Ozark Folk Festival Songwriter Contest. Submissions can be made through the mail or through Sonic Bids. All of the details are up on http://www.ozarkfolkfestival.com The deadline for entries October 2nd. Entries through Sonic Bids will be closed on October 2nd and entries sent through the mail must be post marked by October 2nd.

I've Got a Brand New Pair of Roller Skates

Melanie Safka, professionally known throughout her career as Melanie, will be performing at our 61st Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival, Sunday November 9th. The tickets priced at $25.00 are selling fast. To purchase tickets for this rare event contact THE AUD at http://www.theaud.org.

Melanie initially signed to Columbia Records in the United States, Melanie released two singles on the label. Her debut album received rave reviews from Billboard Magazine which heralded her voice as "... wise beyond her years. Her non-conformist approaches to the selections on this LP make her a new talent to be reckoned with."

Later in 1969 Melanie had a hit with "Beautiful People" before performing at the Woodstock Festival. The inspiration for her signature song "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" apparently arose from the Woodstock audience lighting candles during her set. Later hits included "Peace Will Come (According To Plan)" and a cover of the Rolling Stones song "Ruby Tuesday"

After leaving Buddah Records, Melanie formed her own label, Neighborhood Records, in 1971 with her producer/husband Peter Schekeryk. It was on the Neighborhood label that Melanie had her biggest American hit with the novelty-sounding 1972 number one, "Brand New Key" (often referred to as "The Roller Skate Song"). "Brand New Key" sold over three million copies worldwide. When first released, Brand New Key was banned by some radio stations due to the lyrics being interpreted as being sexual innuendo:"I got a brand new pair of roller skates / You got a brand new key / I think that we should get together and try them out you see / I been looking around awhile / You got something for me / Oh! I got a brand new pair of roller skates / You got a brand new key. / I ride my bike, I roller skate, don't drive no car / Don't go too fast, but I go pretty far / For somebody who don't drive / I been all around the world / Some people say I've done alright for a girl...

Hints Of A Gorgeous Autumn Abound

It's a beautiful cool morning in our idyllic mountain town. Perhaps more than just a tease that our autumn will be as beautiful as it is music filled.
Our Free Music in Basin Spring Park concert series resumes this week end and will continue through October until our 61st Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival comes to town November 6 -9.
Additionally this Friday night we are hosting Trout Fishing in America's and Rev. Payton's Big Damn Band CD release parties. This promises to be very special FREE Dance in the Park after Dark.
The party starts at 6:30, we look forward to seeing you there. . Keep checking in here for the most current information on performers, dates and times.

61st Annual Folk Festival just around the corner

We are still accepting submissions for the 61st Annual Ozark Folk Festival Songwriter Contest. Submissions can be made through the mail or through Sonic Bids. All of the details are up on http://www.ozarkfolkfestival.com We already have several submission in our hands but there is still time to send in your songs. The deadline for entries October 2nd. Entries through Sonic Bids will be closed on October 2nd and entries sent through the mail must be post marked by October 2nd.


The Songwriter Contest is shaping up to be quite a contest indeed. This year the level of talent is very good. We are looking forward to many more contestants. The judges this year are going to be impressed for sure. Be sure to pass the word on to any one you know that might be interested in this year's contest.

Fall in the Ozarks

It is difficult to predict when the foliage in the Ozarks will start to turn. Historically, the last week of October through the second week of November is the peak time for fall colors in our ample woods. With all of the rain we've had this year, the colors should be spectacular!

This year, many of the old timers in the area are predicting an early and hard winter. With an early winter possible, an early fall is very likely. We are already experiencing fall like temperatures of highs in the 70's and lows in the 50's with an occasional 80+ day in the mix.

Fall in the Ozarks is a beautiful time and Eureka Springs is one of the best places to experience it. There are several events scheduled for Eureka Springs all the way through December. Be sure to check out http://www.eurekasprings.org or http://www.eurekaspringschamber.com for information on what is going on in and around Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Folk Festival Songwriter Contest Update

We have the forms for download and print on: http://www.ozarkfolkfestival.com
We will have the Sonic Bids information up very soon. Stay Tuned!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 10-16, 2008

NOTES OF INTEREST:

-It's time to sign up for Yards and Yards of Yard Sales. The two-day event begins on August 1st. $15.00 registration fee. To be included on the map, go to the Chamber of Commerce no later that July 21. 253-8737.

-Drop-in classes are offered at Main Stage Creative Community Center thru August 15. Several class times, as well as lunch options are available. Call 253-8060 for information.

-Every Monday at 6:30 pm: Metaphysical Society of Arkansas meets at 68 W. Mountain St.

-Every Monday at 7:00 pm: 8-ball pool tournament in the billiards room atop the Basin Park Hotel.

-Monday and Thursday beginning at 6:00 pm, Yoga with Jack in The Space, across the street from the post office. There is also a gentle yoga class at the Berryville Community Center on Wednesday at 10:00 am. For additional info call 870-480-9148

-Every Tuesday and Thursday: Tai Chi at 9:30 am at Fire Om Earth Studios. 363-9402.

-Every Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 am-12:00 pm Eureka Springs Farmers Market at the former Eureka Screams Theatre on Hwy 23 South.

-Every Wednesday at 9:30 am, Bellyogachi classes at Fire Om Earth Studios. Also on Monday beginning at 5:30 pm. 363-9402.

-Every Wednesday at 8:00 pm: Poker tournament in the billiards room atop the Basin Park Hotel.

-Every Thursday is Local's Night at the Grand Taverne in the Grand Central Hotel and Rick's Firehouse Pub on Main Street across from the courthouse.

-Every Thursday: ESKATE on Passion Play Road will offer 18 years old and up skating from 7-10PM. Roller disco to music from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Contests and prizes for just the big kids. 253-7762.

THURSDAY:

-Session Five Workshops at Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA) continue. Session Six begins on July 16. Call the school for enrollment information. 253-5384.
-Noon and 6:00 pm: Carl Leslie performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver and Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-6:00 pm: Multi-user karaoke at Ollie's.
-7:00 pm: Acoustic Jam and open mic at Eureka Live.
-7:30 pm: Opera in the Ozarks presents "Cosi Fan Tutte." Call 253-8595 for ticket information.
-Karaoke at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill and Jack's Place.

FRIDAY:

-Weekend retreat begins at Little Portion. "Lessons of Saint Francis" will be the topic. 253-7379.
-Noon and 3:00 pm: The Hogscalders performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-1:00 pm: Beginning canoe at Withrow Springs State Park. Learn the basics of water safety, terminology and paddling techniques. Call 479-559-2593 for more information.
-2:00 pm: Live entertainment on the patio at Eureka Live.
-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver and Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-4:00 pm: Student artists reception at Eureka Springs School of the Arts.
-6:00 pm: Arkansas Red performs at the Grand Central Hotel.
-6:30 pm: Maia Archote performs at the New Delhi Café.
-7:30 pm: Opera in the Ozarks presents "The Mikado."
-8:00 pm: Live entertainment at Eureka Live.
-Runnin' On Empty performs at the Rowdy Beaver.
-Darrell Ray performs at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-Fatz 59 performs at Jack's Place.
-Mountain Sprout and Tiffany Christopher Band perform at Chelsea's Pub and Café.
-Karaoke at Shawbee's and Henri's.

SATURDAY:

-Little Portion Retreat continues today.
-10:00 am: 9th Annual Eureka Springs Bike Show begins at the Iron Horse Stables.
-10:00 am: Bee-Bop dance contest and Winnie-the-Pooh at the Carnegie Public Library. Today's program is suitable for pre-school age children.
-Noon: Live music begins in Basin Spring Park. Today's performers include; UMZIMBA, Rachel Fields, Mountain Sprout, Jeff Lee and Anna Horton.
-Noon and 6:00 pm: Crosstown Richard performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-1:00 pm: 2nd Saturday (afternoon) Gallery Stroll begins at Iris at the Basin Park.
-2:00 pm: Live entertainment on the patio at Eureka Live.
-2:30 pm: "Colors of Nature." Interactive, guided hike at Withrow Springs State Park. 479-559-2593
-5:30 pm: "Skins and Skulls." Interactive lecture about furry creatures that live in the woods at Withrow Springs State Park.
-6:00 pm: 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll begins. Participating galleries include (but not limited to…) 83 Spring Street, Fusion Squared, Eureka Fine Art Co., The Jewel Box, Quicksilver, Zarks, Eclectic Edge, Iris at the Basin Park and Al Hooks Gallery. Ask about "Free Parking!"
-6:30 pm: Some Guy Named Robb performs at the New Delhi Café.
-8:00 pm: Live music at Eureka Live.
-8:30 pm: "Eye Spy." Guided, interactive nighttime hike at Withrow Springs State Park. Learn to identify nighttime woodland creatures just by looking at their eyes.
-Free jukebox at the Rowdy Beaver.
-Live Wyre performs at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-Fatz 59 performs at Jack's Place.
-Karaoke at Henri's and Shawbee's.
-Rachel Fields performs at Chelsea's Pub and Café.

SUNDAY:

-Little Portion Retreat continues today.
-11:00 am: Brunch available at Local Flavor 253-9522, Myrtie Mae's 253-9768, Café Soleil 253-2345, Crystal Dining Room 253-9766, Forest Hill 253-2422, Mud Street Café 253-6732, The Gazebo 253-9551, the Rowdy Beaver 253-8544.
-11:00 am: Catherine Reed performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.
-Noon: Carl Leslie performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-Noon: Live music begins in Basin Spring Park. Today's performers include; Brent Pierce, Jimmy Wells, Check Back Later and the Matt & Gus Trio.
-Biker Appreciation Day at Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon.
-2:00 pm: Live music on the patio at Eureka Live.
-Watch Nascar at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill and Ollie's.
-3:30 pm: Rachel Fields performs at the New Delhi Café.
-5:00 pm: Melissa Carper performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.
-"Dusk:" Lucky 13 Starlight Cinema on North Main. Tonight's "Really Bad" double feature is "Viva Las Vegas" and "The Queen of Outer Space." Entertainment provided by Umzimba.
-7:00 pm: Italian Wine Dinner at the Cottage Inn. Reservations only, 253-5282.
-7:30 pm: Opera in the Ozarks presents "Cosi Fan Tutti."

MONDAY:

-Session Six begins at Eureka Springs School of the Arts.
-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Lumberyard and Rowdy Beaver.
-7:30 pm: Chamber music concert at Opera in the Ozarks.
-Ladies night at Chelsea's Pub and Café.
-Pool league at Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon.
-Game night at Rick's Firehouse Pub.

TUESDAY:

-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver and Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-7:30 pm: Opera in the Ozarks presents "La Boheme."
-Guys Night Out at Shawbee's.
-Local's Night in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.
-Open Mic at Chelsea's Pub and Pizza Café.

WEDNESDAY:

-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Lumberyard and Rowdy Beaver.
-7:00 pm: Open Jam at the New Delhi Café.
-7:30 pm: Opera in the Ozarks. Tonight's performance is "Cosi Fan Tutti."
-"Meet the Locals" & Dorothy's night out at Eureka Live.
-Business Appreciation Night at Rick's Firehouse Pub.

LOOKING AHEAD:

-Jul 17: POETluck at the Writer's Colony at Dairy Hollow.
-Jul 18: Fat Tire Festival
-Jul 18: Main Stage presents McBeth
-Jul 18: Dance in the Park after Dark
-Jul 19: Shakespeare in the Park
-Jul 20: Lucky 13 Cinema
-Jul 25: Little Portion Retreat
-Jul 26: Lewis & Clark Outfitters Paddle, Kayak and Canoe Festival.
-Jul 27: Lucky 13 Cinema

Song Writers Contestants!

Greetings Friends! I am pleased to announce the contestants in this year's 60th Annual Ozark Folk Festival Songwriting Contest… (Whew! That was a mouth full.)


Entered into the contest are:

Greg Klyma

Michael McGinty

Michael Martin

Lisa Mickelsen

Mats Lemberger

Emily Kaitz

Catherine Reed

John Cook

Maia Archote

Leslie Pope

Rich Jones

Beau Johnson


The contest begins in Basin Park on October, 13th @ 10:00am. It will last until about 1:00pm…followed by more music until 6:00pm. The parade is at 2:00pm!


Hope to see you there…we are going to have Fun!

60th Annual Eureka Springs Folk Festival Songwriting Contest

60th Annual Eureka Springs Folk Festival Songwriting Contest

Mail signed entry form, CD and a $20.00 entry fee to:

Folk Festival Songwriting Contest

C/O The Festival Office, 137A W Van Buren, ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Eureka Springs, AR 72632



Rules and Regulations:

· Deadline for entry is September 21st, 2007.

* $20.00 entry fee must accompany submission. Make checks or money orders payable to: Eureka Springs Festival Office
* CD of songs to be entered into contest (up to 3 songs,) accompanied by lyric sheets
* Contest open to amateur and professional songwriters. Employees of CAPC, their families, subsidiaries or affiliates are not eligible.
* Songs will be judged upon submission and the top six songwriters/performers will be scheduled to perform in a finals competition in Basin Park on Saturday, October 13th.
* Winners will be chosen by a select panel of judges. The festival organizers have no control over judging. The decision of the judges is final.
* All bands will be judged as they play in the Basin Park Band Shell at a time determined in advance by the contest committee. You will be notified about the schedule as soon as it is determined.
* Each band must play at least three (3) tunes, no more than five (5). Each band will have a limit of 10 minutes or the end of their selections: whichever comes first. Audience response is not considered in judging.
* Judges reserve the right to request a playoff in case of a tie.
* By entering the contest, all musicians agree to release to the Eureka Springs Festival Office all rights and privileges to use likenesses (still pictures, videos, audio recordings or any other medium deemed necessary) for the purpose of future event promotion.
* The City of Eureka Springs and the Eureka Springs Festival Office reserve the right to make changes in rules and operational procedures so as to promote a fair and equitable contest and will not be held responsible for any inconveniences imposed upon contestants or others for doing so.
* The winner of this year's contest will receive $300



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