From around the world and around the corner…
they're coming to the

BOSTON FOLK FESTIVAL !

…now in its fifth year

(Boston, MA) . . . Among the thousands of ticketholders for the upcoming Boston Folk Festival are fans from countries as far away as England, Canada, and Japan, and states as far away as Alaska, Washington and California. What's the big attraction?

Now in its fifth year, the Boston Folk Festival offers two large, outdoor stages, an indoor coffeehouse stage, a family stage--and a floating, harbor-cruising stage. Top artists such as Nanci Griffith, Richard Thompson, Iris DeMent, The Waifs, CJ Chenier, Patty Larkin, Cephas & Wiggins, Utah Phillips, and many others are scheduled to play.

The Festival is scheduled to take place at UMass Boston on September 21 and 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. The Festival is sponsored by WUMB 91.9 FM. The festival features a diverse music mix, including blues, bluegrass, traditional and cutting-edge folk and zydeco music. The big field stage has plenty of room for dancing.

According to WUMB Station Manager Pat Monteith, the stellar line-up for this year's Boston Folk Festival has resulted in a record-number of advance ticket purchases. "We expect this year's Boston Folk Festival to be the biggest and best ever as the campus gets an opportunity to play host to an outstanding and electrifying weekend event for visitors from more than 25 states and from as far away as England and Japan."

Festivalgoers can also browse the wares of craft sellers, shed shyness at dance workshops, and entertain the family at the kids' activity area. A wide range of food vendors offers vegetarian and ethnic options for lunches, dinners, and snacks.

A full lineup of artists and additional event information can be found on the Boston Folk Festival website: www.bostonfolkfestival.org. There, curious non- "folkies" can sample the music and see what all the excitement is about. Tickets can be purchased at this website online as well as by phone at 617-287-6900.

Ticket prices are as follows: A 2-day pass is $50.- One-day tickets are $30.- each. Children aged 6-14 pay $10- for one or two days. Children under 6 are admitted free.

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