Music Festivals in AmericaThe second edition of this popular musical travel guide, published in 1981 under the title A Guide to Music Festivals in America, has been updated and expanded with more than 45 new entries from the U.S. and Canada plus one festival each from Puerto Rico and Bermuda. It lists musical festivals by types of music: classical, opera, jazz and ragtime, pop and light classical, folk and traditional, bluegrass, oldtime fiddlers and country. Carol describes each festival's past history, location, days of performances, former featured artists, general ambience, and provides addresses for tickets and accommodations. Celia Elke's pen-and-ink drawings add further luster to this unique guide. ISBN 0-912944-74-9 (pbk.) : $8.95. |
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