FOLK ALLIANCE NEWS
52nd Grammy Awards Folk Alliance Family Winners
Best Traditional Folk Album (Vocal or Instrumental)
High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project
Loudon Wainwright III [2nd Story Sound Records]
Best Contemporary Folk Album (Vocal or Instrumental)
Townes
Steve Earle [New West Records]
Best Pop Instrumental Performance
(For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, without vocals/Singles or Tracks only)
Throw Down Your Heart
Béla Fleck
Track from: Throw Down Your Heart: Tales From The Acoustic Planet, Vol. 3 - Africa [Rounder]
Best Americana Album (Vocal or Instrumental)
Electric Dirt
Levon Helm [Dirt Farmer Music/Vanguard Records]
Best Tejano Album (Vocal or Instrumental)
Borders Y Bailes
Los Texmaniacs [Smithsonian Folkways Recordings]
Best Bluegrass Album (Vocal or Instrumental)
The Crow / New Songs For The Five-String Banjo
Steve Martin [Rounder]
Best Traditional Blues Album (Vocal or Instrumental)
A Stranger Here
Ramblin' Jack Elliott [ANTI]
Best Zydeco Or Cajun Music Album (Vocal or Instrumental)
Lay Your Burden Down
Buckwheat Zydeco [Alligator]
Best Contemporary World Music Album (Vocal or Instrumental)
Throw Down Your Heart: Tales From The Acoustic Planet, Vol. 3 - Africa Sessions
Béla Fleck [Rounder]
FAI/SoundExchange Match Program Generates over $50K!!!
We are pleased to announce that the 2009 Folk Alliance/SoundExchange royalty match program generated over $50,000 in found digital royalties for current Folk Alliance members.
SoundExchange is a non-profit performance rights organization that collects statutory royalties from satellite radio (such as SIRIUS XM), internet radio, cable TV music channels and similar platforms for streaming sound recordings. The Copyright Royalty Board, which is appointed by The U.S. Library of Congress, has entrusted SoundExchange as the sole entity in the United States to collect and distribute these digital performance royalties on behalf of featured recording artists, master rights owners (like record labels), and independent artists who record and own their masters.
For more information on SoundExchange, visit www.soundexchange.com <http://www.soundexchange.com>
****NEW MEMBER SERVICE ANNOUNCED
FAI PRO (PERFORMING RIGHTS ORGANICATIONS) AGREEMENT
Folk Alliance International is pleased to announce the first phase of our newest member service – The U.S. PRO House Concert Presenter Agreement.
FAI has reached an agreement with ASCAP and BMI to ensure that Folk Alliance member House Concert Presenters are not subject to any PRO fees.
There is NO additional fee or change in membership status to qualify for this member service, but you must be a current member to quality for this program.
To qualify for FAI House Concert member service, a House Concert presenter must:
- Be a member in good standing in Folk Alliance International
- Complete, sign & return a form agreeing to abide by the established rules for official house concerts *see rules below (form available September 1, 2009)
- Post the numbered and dated “official FAI House Concert” logo on their House Concert website
That’s it. Forms and logo will be updated each time your membership is renewed. No FAI member is required to participate in this program. Participation is voluntary.
By signing up for this program, you will assure that as long as you are presenting music in compliance with House Concert established rules; you will not be subject to PRO payments for your House Concerts. By displaying the official FAI House Concert logo, the PRO’s will know you are official. At that point, if they have questions, they will contact the FAI office.
House Concert Rules and Regulations:
- Performance is in a private home
- Performance is by invitation only*
- *the intent of the “invitation only” regulation is that a person cannot just come without some connection to the presenter or artist (i..e. a “wide circle of family and friends”) The details of that compliance might include but not be limited to 1) not publicly displaying your address 2) “by invitation only” or “call for invitation” on all information accessible to the public (i.e. website, flyers)
The next phases of this agreement will deal with coffee shops and non profit presenters working in community buildings, schools, and churches. We are also working with the PRO’s in the way they deal with our festivals.
As you are aware, this is a very large and complicated negotiation that will still take time to finalize all phases of this potential agreement.
We will continue the discussion on these topics as we move through the process. Big thanks to Renee Bodie, BMI, ASCAP, and everyone that took part in the PRO committee and discussions.
House Concert Prensenter Agreement
Donation Link is up and running
SUPPORT FOLK ALLIANCE
Folk Alliance International needs your involvement to develop and flourish. Our organization and conference are special because it is truly a community event as a result of the concerted effort of hundreds of volunteers, the music of hundreds of talented musicians, and the loyalty and passion of the thousands of people who make the journey to the conference each year. All of this combines to create four great days and years of lasting friendships, fond memories, new business opportunities, and incredible music. The Organization’s year-round events, too, need the support of the community to remain vibrant and accessible to all.
Your Tax Deductable donation to Folk Alliance allows us to provide conference scholarships to enhance our ongoing youth and diversity development. Since 2005, Folk Alliance has provided scholarships to over 100 conference attendees.
The Folk Alliance Scholarship Program also provides a way for us to honor our longtime members that are no longer with us. In 2010, scholarships will be awarded in the names of Elaine Weissman, Utah Phillips, Victor Heyman, Phillip Davidoff, Sean LaRoche, and others.
For more information on donating to Folk Alliance, please contact our office at 901-522-1170.
Coming Soon: Planned Giving Options
Paypal/credit card Donation: Paypal
To mail in a donation: donation form
Online Registration for 2010 Conference is officially open
Online Registration for the 2010 Conference is officially open. You may register online with a credit card at:
http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?4W,M3,c389d97f-a256-4c88-86ef-79281fad11a1
Folk Alliance International Fundraiser - Concert Ticket Auctions!
We are pleased to announce the following Jackson Browne and Crosby, Stills & Nash concerts are now up for auction on Ebay under the Seller ID: Folkkids. All proceeds from these ticket sales will benefit the Folk Alliance. Several of these tickets are front row seats and most of these concerts will sell out. Bid early and bid often!
JACKSON BROWNE TICKETS CURRENTLY ON EBAY
Sat, 07/11/09 - Montreal Jazz Festival, Palace des Arts, Montreal CANADA
Mon, 07/13/09 - Ives Concert Park, Danbury, CT
Thu, 07/16/09 - Meadowbrook US Cellual Pavilian, Gilford, New Hampshire
Fri, 07/17/09 - The MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Mashantucket, CT
Sun, 07/19/09 - Bank of America Pavillion, Boston, MA
Wed, 07/22/09 - The Filene Center @ Wolf Trap, Vienna VA
Friday, 07/24/09 - Satatoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
Sat, 07/25/09 - Borgata Hotel Casino, Atlantic City NJ
Mon, 07/27/09 - Meadow Brook Music Festival, Rochester Hills, MI
Tue, 07/28/09 - PNC PAVILION, Cincinnati, OH
Thur, 07/30/09 - Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park, IL
Sat, 08/01/09 - Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center, Canandaigua, NY
Tue, 08/04/09 - Charlottesville Pavillion, Charlottesville, VA
Thu, 08/13/09 - Humphreys Concerts By the Bay, San Diego, CA
CROSBY, STILLS, NASH TICKETS CURRENTLY ON EBAY
7.25.2009 Merrill Auditorium, Portland ME
7.28.2009 Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY
7.31.2009 PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, OH
8.1.2009 Riverside Theater Milwaukee, WI
8.3.2009 Morris Performing Arts Center South Bend, IN
8.9.2009 Musikfest, Sand River Place, Bethlehem, PA
8.11.2009 PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ
8.14.2009 Filene Center at Wolf Trap Vienna, VA
WIN A CO-WRITING SESSION WITH GUY CLARK!!!
Click on the Guy Clark banner and submit the lyrics to your best song!
Or visit Dualtone Records
The winner will be selected by various sponsors and judges within the music industry, flown to Nashville, put up in a hotel and will get a writing session with the legendary Guy Clark in his home workshop. Two second place winners will be selected to get free tickets to an upcoming Guy Clark show of their choice and get to meet Guy backstage. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all aspiring songwriters and musicians!
Every first entry also includes a copy of Guy’s new CD Somedays the Song Writes You which hits stores September 22nd!
FOLK ALLIANCE AT SXSW 2009
NO BADGE OR WRISTBAND NEEDED FOR ANY OF THESE SXSW SHOWS
Friday, March 20
Noon – 5:00pm
Co-host with Burnside Distribution@ Threadgill’s World Headquarters
Saturday, March 21
Folk Alliance International presents……
SXSW09 Threadgill’s World Headquarters
(1) 11:50am – 12:40pm Katzenjammer (Oslo, Norway)
(2) 12:40pm – 1:10pm Ray Bonneville (Austin, TX)
(1) 1:10pm – 2:00pm Matt Morris (Denver. CO)
(2) 2:00pm – 2:30pm Twilight Hotel (Winnipeg, Canada)
(1) 2:30pm – 3:20pm Stonehoney (Austin, TX)
(2) 3:20pm – 3:50pm Carolyn Wonderland (Austin, TX)
(1) 3:50pm - 4:40pm The Bo-Keys (Memphis, TN)
(2) 4:40pm – 5:10pm The Refugees: Wendy Waldman, Deborah Holland, Cindy Bullens (Los Angeles, CA, Portland, ME)
(1) 5:10pm – 6:00pm Song Island Revue: Kevin Welch (US), Poul Krebs (DK), Henning Kvitnes (NO), Claudia Scott (NO), Frank Marstokk (NO), Troels Skjarbak (DK) & Louis Jay Meyers (US)
(2) 6:00pm – 6:30pm Amy LaVere (Memphis, TN)
(1) 6:30pm - 7:30pm The Lee Boys (Orlando, FL)
*** (1) Stage 1, (2) Stage 2
Sunday, March 22
11:00am – 2:00pm Folk Alliance Gospel Brunch with The Lee Boys (Orlando, FL)
Followed by Stonehoney (Austin, TX)
FOLK ALLIANCE FAMILY WINS BIG AT THE GRAMMYS
What a grand Grammy night for our Folk Alliance community.
Congratulations to our own Rounder Records for winning SEVEN Grammy Awards including the biggest award of the evening, Album of the Year for Robert Plant & Alison Krauss’ album, Raising Sand. They also won record of the year for "Please Read the Letter", best pop collaboration with vocals for "Rich Woman," best country collaboration with vocals and best contemporary Folk/Americana album.
Other Folk Alliance Family Grammy Winners:
Best Pop Instrumental Album
*Jingle All The Way, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones [Rounder]
Best Country Instrumental Performance
Cluster Pluck: Brad Paisley, *James Burton, Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, *Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert & Steve Wariner
Best Traditional Gospel Album
Down In New Orleans, The Blind Boys Of Alabama [Time Life]
Best Traditional Folk Album
At 89, Pete Seeger [Appleseed Recordings]
Best Polka Album
Let The Whole World Sing, Jimmy Sturr And His Orchestra [Rounder]
Best Historical Album
Art Of Field Recording Volume I: Fifty Years Of Traditional American Music Documented By Art Rosenbaum; Steven Lance Ledbetter & Art Rosenbaum, compilation producers; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Various Artists) [Dust-To-Digital]
Grammy Hall of Fame Inductees: Tom Paxton & Blind Boys of Alabama.
*performing at this year’s International Folk Alliance Conference
HEALTH INSURANCE NOW AVALABLE THROUGH FOLK ALLIANCE SOUND HEALTHCARE
FOLK ALLIANCE SOUND HEALTHCARE
Folk Alliance International now offers an opportunity for all domestic Folk Alliance members to obtain comprehensive health insurance at an affordable price.
Are you an Artist, Audio Engineer, Broadcaster, Manager, Producer, Promoter, Publisher, Songwriter or any other folk music professional?
Do you need to protect against loss from injury, illness or death?
Would you benefit from affordable health insurance, a medical supplement plan, hospitalization coverage, or other forms of protection?
Many music industry professionals are self-employed and the need for access to affordable benefits is great. Folk Alliance International’s (FAI's) endorsement of the Sound Healthcare will provide FAI members access to a variety of benefits and insurance programs.
With worldwide coverage to U.S. Residents, you can take advantage of our group buying power while protecting your financial future. Let one of our qualified representatives customize a benefit and insurance program within your budget that meets your needs.
The Primary Goals of Folk Alliance Sound Healthcare Are To…
Provide access to specific insurance and discount products custom-designed to meet the needs of our folk music industry professionals.
Customize programs of protection designed to perfectly balance your budget with your needs.
Offer a line-up of products, information and resources, and the assurance that we will always exceed the expectations of those we serve.
Access to Folk Alliance Sound Healthcare is available to FAI members only.
Access to certain benefits is based on National Business Association membership level.
Benefits are subject to change at any time and not all benefits are available in all states.
Insurance policies have some limitations and exclusions and benefits may vary by state. Consult your agent for full plan benefits and explanations.
For more information and services offered: http://www.ahcpsales.com/SoundHealthcare/FA.html
For more info:
Sound Healthcare
555 Church Street, Ste 2403
Nashville, TN 37219
615-256-8667
Rj.stillwell@soundhealthcare.org
FA09 YouTube Footage
2009 FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE
Video Clips & YouTube Links
Roger McGuinn's keynote address at Folk Alliance 2009:
http://www.vimeo.com/3368040
Dave Marsh's interview with Roger McGuinn:
http://www.vimeo.com/3389270
Bela Fleck & ?uestlove at Ardent Studios
http://loudersoft.com/4321/questlove-bela-fleck-folk-alliance-2009/
Dala at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4xCB95Rx7M
International Showcase Room at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B74LeVpMt70
The Ebony Hillbillies at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNuD9vb-sbA
Freedom Trolley to National Civil Rights Museum FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMX29w0ECr0
Ginny and Tracy Recording to Was Cylinder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e4OS6X3O0g
Will Taylor’s Strings Attached
http://musicattached.blogspot..com
Shanneyganock at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bblGmR_Smcg
The Folk Arts Quartet at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciyxKy2lgok
The Buddha Den Blog – Bela & Questlove
http://buddhaden.blogspot.com/2009/02/video-bela-fleck-meets-uestlove-in.html
Ray Bonneville at FA09 MusicFog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pVLyIBBqs
Steve Poltz at FA09 MusicFog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoURtXiLg0Q
Lynn Miles at FA09 MusicFog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAH2Ld4jTAI
Jimmy LaFave at FA09 MusicFog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QiHGx_V2sQ
Diana Jones at FA09 MusicFog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1zNdhqV81w
The Refugees at FA09 MusicFog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBXEbiR5pdc
Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THHhB_2pSmY
Phil Lee at FA09 MusicFog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArLQ0gkUl9Q
The Nada’s at FA09 MusicFog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaWfOoVmu3o
Bob Cheevers at FA09 MusicFog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Cp-qaWlms
MusicFog.com Various Videos from Conference
http://musicfog.typepad.com/music_fog/folk-alliance/
Jenny Hawker & Tracy Schwarz at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0MiUQUQCEw
Andy Cohen & Carrie Elkin at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nea3pgoaM5Q
After Hours Walkthrough w/Mia Sable’s music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABpx-CPZIjM
Tori Sparks Singing in the Hotel FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypa6MOdPFSU
Rachael Sage at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9JgUSllkOs
Peter Cooper & Eric Brace at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tzgwXC5QN0
Steve Poltz at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52KxUu4M-G0
Greg Klyma at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fnneDKYNaE
Rob McNurlin & Nancy Apple at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHqfO_irpgA
Beth Isbell at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spfcm8c50S
Carol Plunk at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spfcm8c50SE
Tent Jam Session at FA09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISTmzrYf24Q
EXHIBIT SPACE FOR FA09 SOLD OUT!!
FA09 Exhibit Hall sold out. Below are the list of participants.
2009 Exhibitors List
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Booth #
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Company
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Website
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25
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A Man Called Wrycraft
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www.wrycraft.com
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39
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AllSpice Music Agency/Free Range Records
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www.amiliaspicer.com
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41
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American Songwriter
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American Songwriter
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40
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Bill Wence Promotions
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|
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50
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Borealis Records
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www.americansongwriter.com
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74
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C. F. Martin Guitar Company, Inc.
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www.martinguitar.com
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30
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CD Baby
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www.cdbaby.com
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68
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concertsinyourhome.com
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www.concertsinyourhome.com
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81
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Crescent Music Services
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www.crescentmusic.com
|
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20,21,22
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ECMA
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www.ecma.ca
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45
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Dennis Warner/Main Trail Productions
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www.WarnerSongs.com
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3
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DiaToddNics Musical Petting Zoo
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www.diatoddnics.com
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64
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Dirty Linen
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www.dirtylinen.com
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10
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Duo Co-op
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www.staceyandmark.com
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57
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Folk Alliance Regions
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www.folk.org
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|
82
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Fiddlers 3
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www.fiddlers3.com
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33
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Fleming Artists
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www.flemingartists.com
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24
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Folquebec
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www.folquebec.com
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42
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Herschell Freeman Agency, Inc.
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www.herschelfreemanagency.com
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4
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GoGirls
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www.gogirlsmusic.com
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61
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Gold Tone
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www.bobcarlinmusic.com
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36
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Grassyhill Entertainment
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www.grassyhillentertainment.com
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60
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Groove House Records
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www.groovehouse.com
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12
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Handmade Guitars by Bob Gramann
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www.bobgramann.com
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1
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Health Fair (MusiCares)
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www.grammy.com/Musicares/
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2
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Health Fair (MusiCares)
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www.grammy.com/Musicares/
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72
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Heron Reign
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www.heronreign.com
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47
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Indie Agents Collective
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www.folkandroll.com
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17
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ISC
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http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/
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8
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Ixtlan Artists Group
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www.ixtlanartists.com
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58,59
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Kari Estrin Management & Consulting
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www.kariestrin.com
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14
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L2P Network / Singer&Musician
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www.l2pnet.com
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78
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Luna Guitars
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www.lunaguitars.com
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23
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Manitoba Music
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manitobamusic.com
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46
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MDA/Tourism, MS Blues Trail
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www.msbluestrail.org
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65
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Memphis Music Foundation
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www.memphismeansmusic.com
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51
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MPress Records
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www.mpressrecords.com
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75
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MUSIC MANUFACTURING SERVICES
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www.musicmanufacturing.com
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44
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Music Resource Group
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www.musiciansatlas.com
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27
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Music Yukon
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www.musicyukon.com
|
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66
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Muzlink
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www.muzlink.com
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31,32
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Nancy Fly Agency / Denn-Fly-Mclarty Group
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www.nflyagency.com, www.valdenn.com
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43
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NewSong Music
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www.newsong-music.com
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54
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NSAI
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www. nashvillesongwriters.com
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35
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Oasis CD Manufacturing
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www.oasiscd.com
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26
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OCFF
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www.ocff.ca
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55
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Real People's Music
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www.realpeoplesmusic.com
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63
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Red House Records/Compass Records
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www.redhouserecords.com, www.compassrecords.com
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76
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Ron Belanger Guitars
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www.ronbelangerguitars.com
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62
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American Folklife Center Library of Congress
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www.jennifercutting.com
|
|
56
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Kerrville Folk Festival
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www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com
|
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70
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Taylor Guitars
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www.taylorguitars.com
|
|
19
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The Americana Agency
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www.americanaagency.com
|
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48
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The Granata Agency
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www.granataagency.com
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37
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The Roots Agency
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www.therootsagency.com
|
|
16
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White Pine Music
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www.whitepinemusic.com
|
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84
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Kyser Musical Products
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www.kysermusical.com
|
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52
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Levitt Pavilions Free Music Across America
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http://www.levittpavilions.org/
|
|
13
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Will Taylor and Strings Attached
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www.StringsAttached.org
|
|
67
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Rising Son Records
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www.risingsonrecords.com
|
|
5
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Blue Highways TV
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www.blueshighwaystv.com
|
|
6A
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O.C.Bear Custom Guitars
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www.ocbearguitars.com
|
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6B
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Dan and Leland
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|
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18A
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Kelleigh McKenzie
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www.kelleighmckenzie.com
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34A
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Still on the Hill
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www.stillonthehill.com
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34B
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Doug Spears
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www.dougspearsmusic.com
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49A
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Snapshotmusic
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www.snapshotmusic.com
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49B
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TSC Booking
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www.tscbooking.com
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9A
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Makana Music
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www.makanamusic.com
|
|
9B
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American Fallout
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www.americanfallout.com
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28A
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The Funky Mamas
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www.thefunkymamas.com
|
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28B
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Top Quark Productions
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www.topquarkproductions.ca
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7A
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Soona Songs
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www.soonasongs.com
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7B
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Blame Sally/Jill Knight
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www.americanaagency.com
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86A
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Grassroots Leadership
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www.grassrootsleadership.org
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29A
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Big Note Entertainment Inc.
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www.bignote.net
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29B
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Emmazing Records
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|
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38A
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Yellow Room Gang
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|
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73A
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Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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www.folkways.si.edu
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PRICES:
Full Booth $400 Half Booth $275
Set Up and Load Out: Exhibitors may load in Wednesday afternoon beginning at 2:00pm and Thursday beginning at 12:00pm. All load out must be completed on Saturday by 8:00pm. FA will not be responsible for anything left in the exhibit hall.
For further information, please contact Cindy Cogbill, cindy@folk.org or (901)522-1170. Space is limited. Space may be purchased through our online registration site as well as by contacting the office.
Exhibit Hall Contract Agreement: Terms & Conditions (aka The Fine Print)
By signing up for Exhibit space, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract below, and other such rules or operating procedures as deemed necessary for conducting the Exhibit Hall in an orderly fashion.
I. Exhibit Space and Materials
The Folk Alliance 2009 21st Annual International Conference, herein referred to as Conference Management, agrees to provide, upon payment of the agreed upon fee, either one approximately 10 foot by 10 foot booth OR one half booth in the exhibit area from 2:00 pm (local time Memphis, TN) on Wednesday, February 20, 2009 until 8:00 pm (local time Memphis, TN) on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Booths will be furnished with two chairs, a sign, a 6ft draped table, and a wastebasket. All other services and/or supplies must be obtained at the exhibitor’s own expense.
II. Security
Conference Management will provide security staff at all times from 2:00pm (local time Memphis, TN) on Wednesday, February 20, 2009 until 8:00pm (local time Memphis, TN) on Saturday, February 23, 2008. The exhibitor at his/her expense must provide any additional security needs. Exhibitors are responsible for their own property and neither Conference Management, the exhibit facility, the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance, nor service contractors hired by Conference Management will accept any liability for loss or theft. Please note Folk Alliance cannot guarantee security of items.
III. Cancellations and Refunds
Exhibit hall fees are refundable (minus a $50 handling fee) until December 1, 2007. Those cancelling between December 2, 2008 and January 4, 2009 will receive dollar value credit (less a $50.00 handling fee) towards the 2009 conference in Memphis, TN. Conference credits cannot be used towards membership fees nor do they guarantee future exhibit space. There are absolutely no refunds or credits for cancellations post January 2, 2008. Cancellations after January 4 due to weather or other events cannot be credited. There are no substitutions of participants allowed except in case of company employees, which will be determined on a case by case basis by the Folk Alliance office.
IV. Aisle Integrity and Unauthorized Showcasing
All exhibitor products, display materials, tables, chairs, signs, etc. must be confined inside the actual limits of their assigned booths. Exhibitors and attendees are welcome to demonstrate and play exhibited instruments in exhibit booths. However, performances by organized groups or individual performers, except those organized by the Folk Alliance, are considered unauthorized showcasing and strictly prohibited. All recorded music must be played through headphones out of respect for your fellow exhibitors.
V. Subcontracting of Exhibit Space
No exhibitor shall be permitted to subcontract assigned exhibit space(s). No more than one company shall be permitted to contract or occupy each exhibit single space without application to and permission from Conference Management. There will be only one contact address listed per exhibit space.
VI. Limitations and Liability
The exhibitor covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Memphis Convention Center, the city of Memphis that owns and operates Center, their officers, directors, and employees, and the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance, Inc., its directors, officers, employees, volunteers and contractors, from any and all liability, damage, or expense, direct or consequential, arising out of, or connecting with, an injury to any person while in the exhibitor’s exhibit area, or loss, theft, damage, reasonable attorney expenses or injury to property resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of the exhibitor, its agents and contractors or failure of the exhibitor to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this contract, or of the rules and regulations of the 20th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference, or the ordinances of the City of Memphis, or of the laws of the State of Tennessee, or the Government of the United States.
Conference Management shall not be responsible for any failure to perform any of its obligations hereunder in the event the premises in which the show is to be held becomes, in the judgment of Conference Management, unfit for occupancy for any reason beyond the control of Conference Management and which cannot be overcome by diligent effort. In the event of termination by Conference Management as a result of the aforesaid causes, the exhibitor expressly waives such liabilities and releases the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance of and from all claims for damages and agrees Conference Management shall have no obligation to the exhibitor except to refund to the exhibitor the fee paid for exhibit space, less a proportionate share of all expenses incurred by Conference Management for the show. Neither the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance, the facility, nor its service contractors will be responsible for loss or damage of any merchandise while in transit to or from the show site, nor while at the show site.
VII. Insurance
Exhibitors are urged to maintain insurance and are responsible for obtaining it through their own sources and at their own expense. Any such policy shall name the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance as additional insured as the respective interests may appear. Exhibitors are encouraged to maintain the following types and amounts of insurance: (i) commercial general liability (including contractual liability) of at least $1,000,000 occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, (ii) property insurance in an amount not less than the combined current replacement cost of all property of the exhibitor and their employees/guests on site, (iii) automobile liability, amounts as required by law and (iv) worker compensation as required by all applicable laws.
VIII. Rules, Regulations, Contract Terms, and Amendments
Conference Management shall have full power in the interpretation and enforcement of all rules contained herein and in the Rules and Regulations. Conference Management shall also have the power to make such reasonable contract amendments and such further Rules and Regulations as it shall consider necessary for the proper conduct of the show, provided these do not materially alter or change the contractual rights of the exhibitor. All amendments that may be so made shall be binding on all parties affected by them as by the original regulations.
IX. Exhibit space is available to individuals and organizations primarily involved in the folk music and dance business. Exhibitors not meeting these criteria will not be accepted.