MAIN STAGE STORYTELLING SCHEDULE:

Noon – 4:00 PM Joseph Bruchac III, Emcee
Joe Bruchac is an international author and professional storyteller of traditional tales of the Native people of the Northeastern Woodlands. He will sing and tell stories of the Abenaki and the Iroquois. He is also a charter member of the Adirondack Liar’s Club, a tall tale performance group. He will also serve as host of the Festival.

12:05 PM – 12:45 PM Dan Berggren
Dan Berggren’s roots are firmly established in the Adirondacks where he was raised. Dan is a tradition-based songsmith who writes with honest, humor and a strong sense of place. His songs explore the many dimensions of home and hardworking folks. He will play guitar and sing his Adirondack songs including tunes from his recent release “Fresh Territory”.

12:50 PM – 1:25 PM Jeannine Laverty
Jeannine Laverty was presented with the 1999 Northeast Region award for Leadership from the National Storytelling Network in recognition of her long-term commitment to the art of storytelling. Jeannine considers an important part of her work is her contribution to the presentation and appreciation of Adirondack Stories.

1:30 PM – 2:25 PM John Kirk & Trish Miller
John Kirk and Trish Miller are a versatile folk duo from Saratoga County featuring John’s lively fiddle tunes and Trish’s fancy footwork in their concerts. They have developed a diverse repertoire of original and old-time music rooted in the North Country. Their tunes and songs are drawn from Celtic and North American sources.

2:30 PM – 3:10 PM Joseph and Jesse Bruchac
Jesse Bruchac is a linguist and drummer. He has worked for years on projects involving the preservation of the Abenaki language, music, and traditional culture. He is a musician whose specialty is the native flute; he is the founder of the Dawnland Singers and has performed American Indian music @ festivals and in concerts throughout the United States and Canada. (Joseph’s bio: see above)

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Bill Smith
Bill Smith grew up on a farm near South Colton, New York. Bill learned many of the old Woodsmen’s adventures and how to tell their stories from his father; and he learned many old ballads and songs that were popular among local folks in the North Country from his mother. Adding to the mix his own experiences he is the acknowledged master of the personal story as tall tale.