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I think I'll be keeping these dates open if at all possible! I can't wait to hear the line-up!

http://www.shangri-la-space.com/festival/

Somebody might want to put a bug in his ear or lets say at least a

I finally found an update on this at the website - seems he enjoys teasing just a little bit!

http://www.sha-la.com/festival/

A couple of the first artists have been named:

The Infamous Stringdusters
http://thestringdusters.com/
The Infamous Stringdusters represent a new generation of young bluegrass musicians. With Andy Hall on Resonator Guitar, Travis Book on bass, Chris Pandolfi on banjo, Jesse Cobb on mandolin, Jeremy Garrett on fiddle and Andy Falco on guitar, the band pulls together skill and experience well beyond their years. They boast a combined resume that includes collaborations with artists like Dolly Parton, Leftover Salmon, Earl Scruggs, Bering Strait, Ronnie Bowman and Levon Helm. Their Sugar Hill debut, Fork In The Road, was one of the most highly acclaimed bluegrass releases of 2007. It has been praised by fans of traditional bluegrass and newgrass alike, proving that the young Nashville-based band offers something for everyone.

The Barra MacNeils
http://www.barramacneils.com/
As a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture and history. Their numerous critically acclaimed recordings have included their own original songs as well as tried and true standards, both instrumental and vocal.
The Barra MacNeils live concert experience brings so much more to the stage than most live acts ever can. Multiple lead vocalists, beautiful sibling harmonies, top drawer instrumental prowess on a wide variety of acoustic, stringed, percussion and wind instruments, dancing, storytelling, Gaelic songs and a journey through an ancient culture. Family entertainment at its highest level.
Steeped in Cape Breton tradition with strong Celtic roots and musical artistry, this diverse and talented family group continues to wow audiences around the world with their captivating vocals, harmonies and extraordinary musicianship.

Saw the Nova Scotia group and just sent this email to the festival office
Really like Charlie's CDs and would love to see him get a following going in Maine
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From: xxxxxxxx
To: office@sha-la.com
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:13 PM
Subject: Shangri-la Music Festival

Noticed that you have the Celtic group Barra MacNeils from Nova Scotia in the line up for your new festival.
Very happy to see another music festival being started in Maine.
It is always exciting to have an opportunity to be in on the beginnings of a tradition.

Wondering it you are aware of an artist named Charlie A'Court from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia ?
Learned of this young singer / songwriter in an on-line listening party last fall and we all enjoyed his music very much
I have his CDs and his music is in regular rotation on my playlists.

I am not in any way connected to him, personally or professionally.
I am just a fan of his music and would like to see him performing in Maine
Hope you will take a little time to check out his sound

http://www.myspace.com/charlieacourt
http://www.charlieacourt.com/

Thank you
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AH - I thought of doing that myself. You were one step ahead of me.

Here's an unusual addition (although he's been playing shows in this area for a little while)

Jeff Daniels (Yes, that Jeff Daniels)
http://www.jeffdaniels.com

Jeff Daniels has been writing songs since the 1970s, something most people don’t know because — unlike numerous other celebrities — for most of that time, he kept them to himself. But a few years back, someone suggested Daniels might be able to raise funds for his pet project, the Purple Rose Theater in his hometown, by going out on stage and singing some of those songs. And lo andbehold, it worked.
"I don’t write hits. I don’t send out demos to famous singers. I just write songs. They’re my diaries. I had everything I’ve ever written in this big, black notebook. Some of them were typed, some were in long hand, but all of them had a time and a place that marked some moment in my life. If you really wanted to get to know me, you’d find me in there."
That diary has very funny entries, and it has some surprisingly tender ones as well. His first album kicks off with “If William Shatner Can, I Can Too,” in which Daniels pokes fun at celebrities who try to be musicians. It later describes the joy of being killed by Clint Eastwood in “The Dirty Harry Blues.” Coming to us on the heels of the release of his third acclaimed album, and half a dozen film appearances this year, Jeff is an entertainer in every sense of the word.

Yes, Jeff Daniels was featured a few months back in Guideposts magazine and this whole story was there. If you went to their site at the time you could see clips of him singing. See if this works

http://www.guidepostsmag.com/search/?id=...dc2f46df6c

Thank you Bea for the additional information. It worked!

Another act!

Erin McKeown
http://www.erinmckeown.com

From elegant pop to balls-out rock,sweet electronics to witty swing, Erin McKeown has packed a ton of music into her young career. With 5 albums, 2 EPs, and numerous soundtracks and compilations to her credit, the 29-year-old songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hasn't stopped for a breather in the last 10 years. Along the way she has averaged 200 shows a year and garnered the praise of fans and critics alike. McKeown's newest release is Lafayette, a rollicking evening with her six-piece Little Big Band.