A Daylong Celebration of the Philadelphia Folk Festival with the local musicians chosen for the the 2024 Philly Folk Fest.
Jefferson Berry along with WaR3house 3 owner Rob Borgstrom will be producing what they hope will be an annual event: Philly M.A.C. Fest, A Daylong Celebration. Members of the Philadelphia Folksong Society’s Musical Artist Cooperative are celebrating the return of the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Ten local artists who were chosen to play last year’s Philadelphia Folk Festival will come together to perform on Sunday Afternoon, June 29th in Swarthmore. Park Avenue will be closed, and food will be available from Rolling Phatties BBQ, Petrucci’s Ice Cream and Water Ice, and several other food trucks.
The daylong festival will start with sets of family-friendly music heard at the festival’s Dulcimer Grove. Performances by 2023 Philadelphia Folk Festival M.A.C. Member artists set will follow:
Two of a Kind is the husband-wife duo of David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans. While best known for their music for children and families, David & Jenny bring a similarly eclectic repertoire and engaging manner to “grown-up” audiences.
Mr. David C. Perry is a multi-talented entertainer whose “Drawings, Songs & Silliness” concerts creatively combine music, art and kid-friendly comedy. He delights audiences with a fun interactive mix of upbeat sing-alongs, super-sized sketches plus playful puppets and props.
King Edge Hill Galootin-Free Flourtown Doughboys are a faction of The Edge Hill Rounders led by Tim Cheney. While Paul Marmolou will not be able to make this engagement, the show will feature E.H.R.s fun acoustic originals and covers in the folk/folk-rock tradition.
The Jefferson Coalition is acoustic trio with rich harmonies. . Playing a variety of guitar styles, Berry’s projects bring a danceable groove and contemporary point of view to Philadelphia’s local music scene.
With masterful storytelling and award-winning songs, Meghan Cary creates a live music experience that is healing, inspiring, and outrageously joyful. Her message of unity and the power of raising our voices together infuses every show.
Aaron Nathans is a Philadelphia-based alternative folk music singer, songwriter and recording artist with a distinct sound. His unique brand of storytelling. touches on everyday life and easily connects with audiences.
CubiZm’s compelling original folk/rock music spans a wide range from shimmering atmospheres to driving grooves to melodic harmonies to abstract spoken word pieces. Heidi Wolfson's thought-provoking and literate songs are delivered with a singular intensity.
Ernie & KDD - Ernie Tokay fronts a band of Original Americana Folk/Folk Rock Music with compelling lyrics backed by the undeniable musicianship of Stacy Weathers and Brian Flanigan.
Together for 14 years, Jersey Corn Pickers are a Philadelphia area band that plays original and traditional high-energy bluegrass and Americana music, and their style is informed by their love of old time, folk, rock, blues, traditional country, jamgrass, and all manner of roots music
In 2023, The Philadelphia Folksong Society’s Musical Artists Cooperative (a mouthful shortened to (PFS/M.A.C), was reimagined for a post-covid world. PFS board member Rob Lincoln along with Jefferson Berry, Mara Levine and several other local musicians started to reenvision what a Philadelphia Music Co-op could be for this new landscape.
PFS/M.A.C became a true cooperative where Philadelphia Folksong Society member musicians supported one another all year round. Partnerships were created with a half-dozen venues for co-op members to play; PFS/M.A.C. produced 60+ shows in 2024. Today PFS/M.A.C. is thriving, along with the revived Philadelphia Folk Festival, which came back strong in 2024. More than a dozen PFS/M.A.C. artists will be playing at this year’s 2025 Philadelphia Folk Festival.
Tickets for Philly M.A.C. Fest, A Daylong Celebration are available for $10-$15 (children free) at pfs.org/pfs-mac.
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