This week I'm attending the Folk Alliance International Virtual Conference. Here are my personal highlights from day one of the conference.
My favorite Panels & Discussions:
Audio Production In-Person and Remote: Shani Gandhi, Rachael Moore, Trina Shoemaker, Gena Johnson with Mary Bragg
Keynote interview: Margaret Atwood with Anais Mitchell (watch below)
Some of my favorite showcase performances:
Alisa Amador - FAI Region Showcase (NERFA)
Mariel Buckley - BreakOut West Spotlight
The Accidentals - FAI Region Showcase (FARMfolk)
Steve Poltz - Cantina Navarro presented by Taylor Guitars
Kelly Hunt - Heartland Song Network Spotlight Showcase
Chad Elliott - Heartland Song Network Spotlight Showcase
Ensemble Ibérica - Heartland Song Network Spotlight Showcase
Erin Ivey - ComboPlate Booking Unlocked Showcase
Betty Soo - ComboPlate Booking Unlocked Showcase
Isa Burke (of Lula Wiles) - Club Passim Unlocked Showcase
Beth Bombara - Heartland Song Network Unlocked Showcase
The Brothers Comatose - Madison House Unlocked Showcase