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Festival-goers told to expect the unexpected at the 2007 Ottawa Folk Festival Thousands of new visitors anticipated at this lively, interactive musical event Ottawa (May 16, 2007) — Organizers of the 2007 Ottawa Folk Festival promised an event that is “full of discovery” as they announced plans for the 14th Annual Ottawa Folk Festival taking place at Britannia Park in Ottawa from August 16 to 19. “We have a wonderful headliner in Kris Kristofferson and lots of people will, no doubt, line up to see him,” says the festival’s executive director, Tamara Kater. “But I encourage people to look at the rest of our fabulous line-up – they’ll be absolutely delighted by all of the other great reasons to be there!” “Interaction and variety – that’s what we’re all about,” adds Chris White, the festival’s founding artistic director. “In our friendly, stimulating environment, the artists are very accessible. All of them, including Kris Kristofferson, will be taking part in daytime song circles and interactive sessions quite apart from their evening concerts. Everyone will get a chance to see first-hand how a genuine love of music connects these artists with one another and with the world.” As for variety, White says many people still don’t realize the incredible range of music that is on display. From Appalachian, bluegrass and Celtic to alt.country, klezmer and comedy, there’s something for every musical taste. “Along with everything else, we have three bands from Mali and Senegal whose irresistible grooves are guaranteed to get everyone dancing,” says White. There are also plans for a fascinating new musical experiment where 12 musicians from different cultural backgrounds will arrive in Ottawa three days early to work together to create new music to be performed at the festival. “We’ve put together a program that everyone can relate
to, regardless of age or background,” says White. “With
the main stage, seven daytime stages, a family area and an outdoor
dance floor – a first for us – there will be lots of
things going on to keep everyone entertained.”
Early-bird passes for the four-day event are on sale now until June 2. BONUS: Early-bird pass holders can use OC Transpo for FREE for the duration of the festival. Organizers are encouraging everyone to take in the sights and sounds of this year’s Ottawa Folk Festival – it’ll be just too much fun to miss! The Ottawa Folk Festival is a non-profit organization that celebrates the creativity of musicians, dancers and spoken-word artists with a summer festival and year-round concerts. For more information, please contact: Ottawa Folk Festival Ottawa Folk Festival website: www.ottawafolk.org
14th Annual Ottawa Folk Festival
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Thursday Evening,
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Friday Evening,
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Saturday Evening,
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Sunday Evening,
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PLUS...
Andy Cohen • Anj Daub • Chris Whiteley
& Diana Braithwaite • DanceAbility
David Gaudet • Elage • Grasshoppa Dance Exchange
Heather Dale & Ben Deschamps • Jah Youssouf • Kate
Weekes Trio
Kathy Armstrong • Lindsay Jane • Mansa Sissoko
Mary Murphy with Paul Keim • Nathan • Old Man Luedecke
Oy Division • Pepe Danza • Petr Cancura • Sheila
M Ross
The Boys & Girls Club Drumming Team • The Doug & Jess
Band
The Good Lovelies • The Gruff • The Undesirables •
Turpial
Ottawa Folk Festival website: www.ottawafolk.org
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our major festival sponsors: 
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