Musicians and audio system collect for folks fest tribute to Artwork Rosenbaum

Artwork Rosenbaum was scheduled to be the featured performer on the thirty seventh annual North Georgia Folks Fest, however the Grammy-winning artist and educator handed away earlier this month at age 83. As an alternative, a loving tribute to Rosenbaum will happen in what would’ve been his hour-long time slot.

Sandy Creek Park will host the pageant from midday to eight p.m. Saturday with a program of people musicians, artists and craftspeople from north Georgia and the Southeast. Will probably be the primary time that the Folks Fest has taken place in-person since 2019, following a digital fest in 2020 and final yr’s cancellation.

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When pageant co-directors Claire Campbell and Tommy Jordan started placing the phrase out searching for performers for the Rosenbaum tribute, Campbell advised the Banner-Herald that folks “got here out of the woodwork” to take part.

“Artwork is an American folks hero (who) has labored with the Folks Fest for many years,” stated Campbell. “When he went into hospice, his spouse, Margo, requested if we’d be prepared to take Artwork’s allotted efficiency time and switch it right into a tribute for him.”

The 4 p.m. tribute program will embody Jordan, Joel Cordle, Neil Rosenbaum, Noah Saunders, Hawkproof Rooster with Margo Newmark Rosenbaum, Sea Shantey Singers, Ben Reynolds, Jeffrey Whittle, Joe Peragine, Skillet Lickers and Hog-Eyed Man.

Starting at midday, the record of predominant stage performers will embody Rebecca Sunshine Band, Ain’t Sisters & Danielle Howle, Bichos Vivos, Athens Mountain Singers and Hog-Eyed Man. Following the tribute, this system will proceed with units by Veronika Jackson, The Fortunate Jones, MrJordanMrTonks and Cicada Rhythm.

On the Fireplace Circle Stage, Tin Cup Prophette will carry out at 1 p.m. adopted by Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham at 2 p.m. and Fester Hagood at 3 p.m. For many who want to convey their very own devices, there shall be a “jam tent” arrange all day underneath the bushes behind the sphere.

Sandy Creek Park is situated at 400 Bob Holman Rd. For ticket costs and extra data, go to northgeorgiafolkfestival.org.