(through Sunday August 31)

Camp Mather, Yosemite CA, 209/984-8630, http://www.strawberrymusic.com

Patty Griffin, Sam Bush, The Knitters, Marc Broussard, Mavis Staples, Riders in the Sky, The Avett Brothers, The SteelDrivers, Víctor MartÍnez and Oaxaca Contemporáneo, Chic Gamine, Spring Creek Bluegrass Band, Belle Monroe & her Brewglass Boys, South Loomis Quickstep, and many more!

(through Sunday August 31)

Camp Mather, Yosemite CA, 209/984-8630, http://www.strawberrymusic.com

Patty Griffin, Sam Bush, The Knitters, Marc Broussard, Mavis Staples, Riders in the Sky, The Avett Brothers, The SteelDrivers, Víctor MartÍnez and Oaxaca Contemporáneo, Chic Gamine, Spring Creek Bluegrass Band, Belle Monroe & her Brewglass Boys, South Loomis Quickstep, and many more!

(through Sunday August 31)

Eaves Movie Ranch, Santa Fe NM, 505/988-1234, www.ThirstyEarFestival.com

Richard Thompson, Buckwheat Zydeco, Shemekia Copeland, Junior Brown, Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys, Alex Maryol Band, Santa Fe Allstars, Samuel James, Bill Hearne's Roadhouse Revue, Roger Landes, Pleasure Pilots, Round Mountain, Random Family & dozens more folk, blues, bluegrass, Cajun, zydeco, alt-country & roots rock artists on three stages all weekend long. Plus camping, kids' activities, arts & crafts, healthy local food, NM small-batch beers & wines, educational demonstrations, Cajun & zydeco dance lessons, solar & sustainable energy exhibits.

(through Sunday August 31)

Camp Mather, Yosemite CA, 209/984-8630, http://www.strawberrymusic.com

Patty Griffin, Sam Bush, The Knitters, Marc Broussard, Mavis Staples, Riders in the Sky, The Avett Brothers, The SteelDrivers, Víctor MartÍnez and Oaxaca Contemporáneo, Chic Gamine, Spring Creek Bluegrass Band, Belle Monroe & her Brewglass Boys, South Loomis Quickstep, and many more!

(through Sunday August 31)

Eaves Movie Ranch, Santa Fe NM, 505/988-1234, www.ThirstyEarFestival.com

Richard Thompson, Buckwheat Zydeco, Shemekia Copeland, Junior Brown, Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys, Alex Maryol Band, Santa Fe Allstars, Samuel James, Bill Hearne's Roadhouse Revue, Roger Landes, Pleasure Pilots, Round Mountain, Random Family & dozens more folk, blues, bluegrass, Cajun, zydeco, alt-country & roots rock artists on three stages all weekend long. Plus camping, kids' activities, arts & crafts, healthy local food, NM small-batch beers & wines, educational demonstrations, Cajun & zydeco dance lessons, solar & sustainable energy exhibits.

(through Sunday August 31)

Camp Mather, Yosemite CA, 209/984-8630, http://www.strawberrymusic.com

Patty Griffin, Sam Bush, The Knitters, Marc Broussard, Mavis Staples, Riders in the Sky, The Avett Brothers, The SteelDrivers, Víctor MartÍnez and Oaxaca Contemporáneo, Chic Gamine, Spring Creek Bluegrass Band, Belle Monroe & her Brewglass Boys, South Loomis Quickstep, and many more!

(through Sunday August 31)

Eaves Movie Ranch, Santa Fe NM, 505/988-1234, www.ThirstyEarFestival.com

Richard Thompson, Buckwheat Zydeco, Shemekia Copeland, Junior Brown, Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys, Alex Maryol Band, Santa Fe Allstars, Samuel James, Bill Hearne's Roadhouse Revue, Roger Landes, Pleasure Pilots, Round Mountain, Random Family & dozens more folk, blues, bluegrass, Cajun, zydeco, alt-country & roots rock artists on three stages all weekend long. Plus camping, kids' activities, arts & crafts, healthy local food, NM small-batch beers & wines, educational demonstrations, Cajun & zydeco dance lessons, solar & sustainable energy exhibits.

(through Monday September 08)

Romney WV, 304/496-8201, http://www.hampshireheritagedays.info/

Critton Hollow String Band, Fox Hunt, Joe's Garage, Appalachia, Karen McDonald & Jack Vorbaugh, more

(through Monday September 08)

Romney WV, 304/496-8201, http://www.hampshireheritagedays.info/

Critton Hollow String Band, Fox Hunt, Joe's Garage, Appalachia, Karen McDonald & Jack Vorbaugh, more

Gateway Park, N. Lynn Street at Lee Highway, Arlington VA, 703/228-1850, http://www.arlingtonarts.org/RosslynJazz.htm

Holly Cole, Frederic Yonnet, Lafayette Gilchrist, Spanish Harlem Orchestra

(through Monday September 08)

Romney WV, 304/496-8201, http://www.hampshireheritagedays.info/

Critton Hollow String Band, Fox Hunt, Joe's Garage, Appalachia, Karen McDonald & Jack Vorbaugh, more

(through Monday September 08)

Romney WV, 304/496-8201, http://www.hampshireheritagedays.info/

Critton Hollow String Band, Fox Hunt, Joe's Garage, Appalachia, Karen McDonald & Jack Vorbaugh, more

(through Sunday September 14)

Sterling NY, 323/644-0429, email: sterlingstage@gmail.com, http://www.sterlingstage.com

Donna Jean & The Tricksters, U-melt, Natural Breakdown, Raisinhead, Buzz Universe, The Buddhahood, Assassins of Hip

(through Sunday September 14)

Maple Park Family Campground, East Wareham MA, 508/866-1028, email: gdgbd@comcast.net, http://www.massbluegrass.org/Jamboree.htm

Nothin' Fancy, The Chapmans, Southern Rail, Buddy Merriam & Back Roads, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, Back Eddy Bluegrass, Stillhouse Jammers, The Hemingway Brothers, CrabGrass, Monadnock, NewFound Grass, Dan Helman & Marking Time, No Spare Parts, The Crossfire Bluegrass Band, The Falmouth Fiddlers

(through Sunday September 14)

UMASS, Boston MA, 617/287-6911, http://www.bostonfolkfestival.org/index.html

Cindy Bullens, Dave Crossland, Catie Curtis, Antje Duvekot, Mark Erelli, Vance Gilbert, Jess Klein, Patty Larkin, Lori McKenna, Erin McKeown, Red Molly, Bill Morrissey, Ellis Paul, Pine Hill Ramblers, Chris Smither, Bill Staines, Chris Trapper

(through Sunday September 14)

Sterling NY, 323/644-0429, email: sterlingstage@gmail.com, http://www.sterlingstage.com

Donna Jean & The Tricksters, U-melt, Natural Breakdown, Raisinhead, Buzz Universe, The Buddhahood, Assassins of Hip

(through Sunday September 14)

Maple Park Family Campground, East Wareham MA, 508/866-1028, email: gdgbd@comcast.net, http://www.massbluegrass.org/Jamboree.htm

Nothin' Fancy, The Chapmans, Southern Rail, Buddy Merriam & Back Roads, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, Back Eddy Bluegrass, Stillhouse Jammers, The Hemingway Brothers, CrabGrass, Monadnock, NewFound Grass, Dan Helman & Marking Time, No Spare Parts, The Crossfire Bluegrass Band, The Falmouth Fiddlers

(through Sunday September 14)

UMASS, Boston MA, 617/287-6911, http://www.bostonfolkfestival.org/index.html

Cindy Bullens, Dave Crossland, Catie Curtis, Antje Duvekot, Mark Erelli, Vance Gilbert, Jess Klein, Patty Larkin, Lori McKenna, Erin McKeown, Red Molly, Bill Morrissey, Ellis Paul, Pine Hill Ramblers, Chris Smither, Bill Staines, Chris Trapper

(through Sunday September 14)

Sterling NY, 323/644-0429, email: sterlingstage@gmail.com, http://www.sterlingstage.com

Donna Jean & The Tricksters, U-melt, Natural Breakdown, Raisinhead, Buzz Universe, The Buddhahood, Assassins of Hip

(through Sunday September 14)

Maple Park Family Campground, East Wareham MA, 508/866-1028, email: gdgbd@comcast.net, http://www.massbluegrass.org/Jamboree.htm

Nothin' Fancy, The Chapmans, Southern Rail, Buddy Merriam & Back Roads, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, Back Eddy Bluegrass, Stillhouse Jammers, The Hemingway Brothers, CrabGrass, Monadnock, NewFound Grass, Dan Helman & Marking Time, No Spare Parts, The Crossfire Bluegrass Band, The Falmouth Fiddlers

(through Sunday September 21)

Winfield KS, 620/221-3250, http://www.wvfest.com/

Bill Barwick, Stephen Bennett, Byron Berline Band, Roz Brown, Tom Chapin with Michael Mark, Dailey & Vincent, Julie Davis, Beppe Gambetta, The Greencards, Buddy Greene, Ron Block & Jeff Taylor, Michael Reno Harrell, Pete Huttlinger, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Randy Kohrs & The Lites, Marley's Ghost, Andy May, John McCutcheon, Adam Miller, Misty River, Mountain Heart, David Munnelly Band, The Old 78's, Barry Patton, Rockin' Acoustic Circus, Small Potatoes, The Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Doug Smith, Johnny Staats & Robert Shafer, Dave Stamey, Still on the Hill, Thomas/DeLancey Trio, Linda Tilton, The Wiyos

(through Sunday September 21)

Winfield KS, 620/221-3250, http://www.wvfest.com/

Bill Barwick, Stephen Bennett, Byron Berline Band, Roz Brown, Tom Chapin with Michael Mark, Dailey & Vincent, Julie Davis, Beppe Gambetta, The Greencards, Buddy Greene, Ron Block & Jeff Taylor, Michael Reno Harrell, Pete Huttlinger, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Randy Kohrs & The Lites, Marley's Ghost, Andy May, John McCutcheon, Adam Miller, Misty River, Mountain Heart, David Munnelly Band, The Old 78's, Barry Patton, Rockin' Acoustic Circus, Small Potatoes, The Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Doug Smith, Johnny Staats & Robert Shafer, Dave Stamey, Still on the Hill, Thomas/DeLancey Trio, Linda Tilton, The Wiyos

(through Saturday September 20)

Watermelon Park, Berryville VA, 540/539-2054, http://www.watermelonparkfest.com/

Fiddlin' Dave & his 6 Hotel Rooms, The Clubhouse Gang, The Fox Hunt, The Speakeasy Boys, Danny Knicely presents Bluegrass & Beyond, The Page County Ramblers, Gavin Largent & Grassland, The Whiskey Rebellion, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Crooked Still, Furnace Mountain Band, Bayou Faux Pas, Chesham Creek, The Mando Mafia, Gold Heart, Zan McCleod w/ Billy McComski & Molly Andrews & Jim Egan, The Freight Hoppers, Magraw Gap, The Woodshedders, The Dan Tyminski Band, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge

(through Sunday September 21)

Bristol VA, 423/573-4898, http://www.bristolrhythm.com/

Bawn in the Mash, Blue Highway, Bombadil, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Cephas & Wiggins, Chatham County Line, Cherryholmes, Chris Volpe, David Massengill, Doc Watson, Hackensaw Boys, Head for the Hills, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Hungrytown, Ian Thomas, Infamous Stringdusters, James Hand, Jamie Dyer & David French, Jim Waive & The Young Divorcees, Langhorne Slim, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, M.S.G. - The Acoustic Blues Trio, Malcolm Holcombe, Mark Brinkman, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Old Line Skiffle Combo, Otis Taylor, Paleface, Pete Kartsounes Band, Ralph Stanley, Red Stick Ramblers, RobinElla, Sam Bush, Scott Miller & The Commonwealth, Scythian, T. G. Sheppard, Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, The Bowmans, The Coal Men, The Dan Tyminski Band, The Duo - Mike Marshall & Darol Anger, the everybodyfields, The Floorbirds, The Kamikaze Hearts, The Maid Rite Stringband, The Morning Pages, The Mother Truckers, The Near Misses, The New Familiars, Woody Pines & The Lonesome Two

(through Sunday September 21)

Winfield KS, 620/221-3250, http://www.wvfest.com/

Bill Barwick, Stephen Bennett, Byron Berline Band, Roz Brown, Tom Chapin with Michael Mark, Dailey & Vincent, Julie Davis, Beppe Gambetta, The Greencards, Buddy Greene, Ron Block & Jeff Taylor, Michael Reno Harrell, Pete Huttlinger, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Randy Kohrs & The Lites, Marley's Ghost, Andy May, John McCutcheon, Adam Miller, Misty River, Mountain Heart, David Munnelly Band, The Old 78's, Barry Patton, Rockin' Acoustic Circus, Small Potatoes, The Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Doug Smith, Johnny Staats & Robert Shafer, Dave Stamey, Still on the Hill, Thomas/DeLancey Trio, Linda Tilton, The Wiyos

(through Saturday September 20)

Watermelon Park, Berryville VA, 540/539-2054, http://www.watermelonparkfest.com/

Fiddlin' Dave & his 6 Hotel Rooms, The Clubhouse Gang, The Fox Hunt, The Speakeasy Boys, Danny Knicely presents Bluegrass & Beyond, The Page County Ramblers, Gavin Largent & Grassland, The Whiskey Rebellion, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Crooked Still, Furnace Mountain Band, Bayou Faux Pas, Chesham Creek, The Mando Mafia, Gold Heart, Zan McCleod w/ Billy McComski & Molly Andrews & Jim Egan, The Freight Hoppers, Magraw Gap, The Woodshedders, The Dan Tyminski Band, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge

(through Sunday September 21)

Bristol VA, 423/573-4898, http://www.bristolrhythm.com/

Bawn in the Mash, Blue Highway, Bombadil, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Cephas & Wiggins, Chatham County Line, Cherryholmes, Chris Volpe, David Massengill, Doc Watson, Hackensaw Boys, Head for the Hills, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Hungrytown, Ian Thomas, Infamous Stringdusters, James Hand, Jamie Dyer & David French, Jim Waive & The Young Divorcees, Langhorne Slim, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, M.S.G. - The Acoustic Blues Trio, Malcolm Holcombe, Mark Brinkman, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Old Line Skiffle Combo, Otis Taylor, Paleface, Pete Kartsounes Band, Ralph Stanley, Red Stick Ramblers, RobinElla, Sam Bush, Scott Miller & The Commonwealth, Scythian, T. G. Sheppard, Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, The Bowmans, The Coal Men, The Dan Tyminski Band, The Duo - Mike Marshall & Darol Anger, the everybodyfields, The Floorbirds, The Kamikaze Hearts, The Maid Rite Stringband, The Morning Pages, The Mother Truckers, The Near Misses, The New Familiars, Woody Pines & The Lonesome Two

(through Sunday September 21)

Winfield KS, 620/221-3250, http://www.wvfest.com/

Bill Barwick, Stephen Bennett, Byron Berline Band, Roz Brown, Tom Chapin with Michael Mark, Dailey & Vincent, Julie Davis, Beppe Gambetta, The Greencards, Buddy Greene, Ron Block & Jeff Taylor, Michael Reno Harrell, Pete Huttlinger, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Randy Kohrs & The Lites, Marley's Ghost, Andy May, John McCutcheon, Adam Miller, Misty River, Mountain Heart, David Munnelly Band, The Old 78's, Barry Patton, Rockin' Acoustic Circus, Small Potatoes, The Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Doug Smith, Johnny Staats & Robert Shafer, Dave Stamey, Still on the Hill, Thomas/DeLancey Trio, Linda Tilton, The Wiyos

(through Saturday September 20)

Watermelon Park, Berryville VA, 540/539-2054, http://www.watermelonparkfest.com/

Fiddlin' Dave & his 6 Hotel Rooms, The Clubhouse Gang, The Fox Hunt, The Speakeasy Boys, Danny Knicely presents Bluegrass & Beyond, The Page County Ramblers, Gavin Largent & Grassland, The Whiskey Rebellion, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Crooked Still, Furnace Mountain Band, Bayou Faux Pas, Chesham Creek, The Mando Mafia, Gold Heart, Zan McCleod w/ Billy McComski & Molly Andrews & Jim Egan, The Freight Hoppers, Magraw Gap, The Woodshedders, The Dan Tyminski Band, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge

(through Sunday September 21)

Bristol VA, 423/573-4898, http://www.bristolrhythm.com/

Bawn in the Mash, Blue Highway, Bombadil, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Cephas & Wiggins, Chatham County Line, Cherryholmes, Chris Volpe, David Massengill, Doc Watson, Hackensaw Boys, Head for the Hills, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Hungrytown, Ian Thomas, Infamous Stringdusters, James Hand, Jamie Dyer & David French, Jim Waive & The Young Divorcees, Langhorne Slim, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, M.S.G. - The Acoustic Blues Trio, Malcolm Holcombe, Mark Brinkman, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Old Line Skiffle Combo, Otis Taylor, Paleface, Pete Kartsounes Band, Ralph Stanley, Red Stick Ramblers, RobinElla, Sam Bush, Scott Miller & The Commonwealth, Scythian, T. G. Sheppard, Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, The Bowmans, The Coal Men, The Dan Tyminski Band, The Duo - Mike Marshall & Darol Anger, the everybodyfields, The Floorbirds, The Kamikaze Hearts, The Maid Rite Stringband, The Morning Pages, The Mother Truckers, The Near Misses, The New Familiars, Woody Pines & The Lonesome Two

(through Sunday September 21)

Winfield KS, 620/221-3250, http://www.wvfest.com/

Bill Barwick, Stephen Bennett, Byron Berline Band, Roz Brown, Tom Chapin with Michael Mark, Dailey & Vincent, Julie Davis, Beppe Gambetta, The Greencards, Buddy Greene, Ron Block & Jeff Taylor, Michael Reno Harrell, Pete Huttlinger, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Randy Kohrs & The Lites, Marley's Ghost, Andy May, John McCutcheon, Adam Miller, Misty River, Mountain Heart, David Munnelly Band, The Old 78's, Barry Patton, Rockin' Acoustic Circus, Small Potatoes, The Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Doug Smith, Johnny Staats & Robert Shafer, Dave Stamey, Still on the Hill, Thomas/DeLancey Trio, Linda Tilton, The Wiyos

(through Sunday September 28)

Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum, Gene Autry OK, 580/294-3047, email: texschutz@aol.com, http://www.geneautryokmuseum.com/Pages/gene_autry_oklahoma_film_&_music_festival.htm

Gene Watson, Johnny Western, Eli Barsi, Terry Smith, Judy Coder & Pride of the Prairie, The O'Roark Brothers, & Liz Talley

(through Sunday September 28)

Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum, Gene Autry OK, 580/294-3047, email: texschutz@aol.com, http://www.geneautryokmuseum.com/Pages/gene_autry_oklahoma_film_&_music_festival.htm

Gene Watson, Johnny Western, Eli Barsi, Terry Smith, Judy Coder & Pride of the Prairie, The O'Roark Brothers, & Liz Talley

(through Saturday September 27)

Glen Maury Park, 10th Street, Buena Vista VA, 540/461-0954, http://www.nothinfancybluegrass.com

Rhonda Vincent, Nothin' Fancy, Bluegrass Brothers, Dillards, Michelle Nixon, The Deer Creek Boys, Wells Family, New Found Road, Blue Mountain Sunrise, Breakin' Nu Ground, Lonesome Will Mullins, Gary Waldrep Band, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen, Blue Moon Rising, Lost & Found

(through Sunday September 28)

Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton VA, 540/332-7850, http://www.fortunewilliamsmusicfestival.org/

Jimmy Fortune, Robin & Linda Williams, Lori McKenna, John Anderson, Karen Staley, Grandstaff, Steeldrivers, Tim O'Brien

(through Sunday September 28)

Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum, Gene Autry OK, 580/294-3047, email: texschutz@aol.com, http://www.geneautryokmuseum.com/Pages/gene_autry_oklahoma_film_&_music_festival.htm

Gene Watson, Johnny Western, Eli Barsi, Terry Smith, Judy Coder & Pride of the Prairie, The O'Roark Brothers, & Liz Talley

(through Saturday September 27)

Glen Maury Park, 10th Street, Buena Vista VA, 540/461-0954, http://www.nothinfancybluegrass.com

Rhonda Vincent, Nothin' Fancy, Bluegrass Brothers, Dillards, Michelle Nixon, The Deer Creek Boys, Wells Family, New Found Road, Blue Mountain Sunrise, Breakin' Nu Ground, Lonesome Will Mullins, Gary Waldrep Band, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen, Blue Moon Rising, Lost & Found

(through Sunday September 28)

Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton VA, 540/332-7850, http://www.fortunewilliamsmusicfestival.org/

Jimmy Fortune, Robin & Linda Williams, Lori McKenna, John Anderson, Karen Staley, Grandstaff, Steeldrivers, Tim O'Brien

(through Sunday September 28)

Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum, Gene Autry OK, 580/294-3047, email: texschutz@aol.com, http://www.geneautryokmuseum.com/Pages/gene_autry_oklahoma_film_&_music_festival.htm

Gene Watson, Johnny Western, Eli Barsi, Terry Smith, Judy Coder & Pride of the Prairie, The O'Roark Brothers, & Liz Talley

(through Saturday September 27)

Glen Maury Park, 10th Street, Buena Vista VA, 540/461-0954, http://www.nothinfancybluegrass.com

Rhonda Vincent, Nothin' Fancy, Bluegrass Brothers, Dillards, Michelle Nixon, The Deer Creek Boys, Wells Family, New Found Road, Blue Mountain Sunrise, Breakin' Nu Ground, Lonesome Will Mullins, Gary Waldrep Band, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen, Blue Moon Rising, Lost & Found

(through Sunday September 28)

Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton VA, 540/332-7850, http://www.fortunewilliamsmusicfestival.org/

Jimmy Fortune, Robin & Linda Williams, Lori McKenna, John Anderson, Karen Staley, Grandstaff, Steeldrivers, Tim O'Brien

(through Sunday September 28)

Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum, Gene Autry OK, 580/294-3047, email: texschutz@aol.com, http://www.geneautryokmuseum.com/Pages/gene_autry_oklahoma_film_&_music_festival.htm

Gene Watson, Johnny Western, Eli Barsi, Terry Smith, Judy Coder & Pride of the Prairie, The O'Roark Brothers, & Liz Talley

Washington DC, http://www.dejazzfest.org/

Opening Sponsors Gala featuring Paquito D'Rivera and the Turtle Island String Quartet (Invitation Only), For the complete schedule and more information, visit www.dejazzfest.org

Washington DC, http://www.dejazzfest.org/

Yardena at the DC Jewish Community Center's Goldman Theater, Step Afrika! and the W.E.S. Group at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, For the complete schedule and more information, visit www.dejazzfest.org

Washington DC, http://www.dejazzfest.org/

Chopteeth, La Timbistica and Fertile Ground at the 9:30 Club, Anat Cohen at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Step Afrika! at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, For the complete schedule and more information, visit www.dejazzfest.org

Washington DC, http://www.dejazzfest.org/

*FREE Jazz n' Families Fun Day on The Mall, Sylvan Amphitheater, Louisville Leopard Percussionists (ages 7-12), La Timbistica, Na'Rimbo (Mexican marimba ensemble), Miss Lucy Lion, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer *NEA Jazz Masters Concert at the Lincoln Theatre: Ramsey Lewis Quartet and the DC Bass Choir, with special guest Christian McBride *Jazz in the 'Hoods Series: Soul con Timba at Bohemian Caverns, Dana Leong Quartet at Busboys & Poets, Sonny Fortune Quartet at Twins and Monty Alexander at Blues Alley *Winard Harper at Atlas Performing Arts Center, For the complete schedule and more information, visit www.dejazzfest.org

Washington DC, http://www.dejazzfest.org/

* FREE Jazz on The Mall, Sylvan Amphitheater: Taj Mahal, McCoy Tyner Quartet, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Christian McBride, Conrad Herwig Latin Side Project and Afro Blue, For the complete schedule and more information, visit www.dejazzfest.org

(through Sunday October 12)

San Diego to Mazatlan, La Paz & Cabo San Lucas, 888/BLUESIN, http://www.bluescruise.com/

Etta James, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Tommy Castro, Magic Slim, Chris Thomas King, Watermelon Slim, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, more

Washington DC, http://www.dejazzfest.org/

Thad Wilson Big Band at Bohemian Caverns, For the complete schedule and more information, visit www.dejazzfest.org

(through Sunday October 12)

San Diego to Mazatlan, La Paz & Cabo San Lucas, 888/BLUESIN, http://www.bluescruise.com/

Etta James, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Tommy Castro, Magic Slim, Chris Thomas King, Watermelon Slim, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, more

Washington DC, http://www.dejazzfest.org/

Paquito D'Rivera presents: Vivas Las Americas at Cohen Auditorium, Voice of America, For the complete schedule and more information, visit www.dejazzfest.org

(through Sunday October 12)

San Diego to Mazatlan, La Paz & Cabo San Lucas, 888/BLUESIN, http://www.bluescruise.com/

Etta James, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Tommy Castro, Magic Slim, Chris Thomas King, Watermelon Slim, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, more

(through Sunday October 12)

San Diego to Mazatlan, La Paz & Cabo San Lucas, 888/BLUESIN, http://www.bluescruise.com/

Etta James, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Tommy Castro, Magic Slim, Chris Thomas King, Watermelon Slim, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, more

(through Sunday October 12)

San Diego to Mazatlan, La Paz & Cabo San Lucas, 888/BLUESIN, http://www.bluescruise.com/

Etta James, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Tommy Castro, Magic Slim, Chris Thomas King, Watermelon Slim, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, more

(through Sunday October 12)

San Diego to Mazatlan, La Paz & Cabo San Lucas, 888/BLUESIN, http://www.bluescruise.com/

Etta James, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Tommy Castro, Magic Slim, Chris Thomas King, Watermelon Slim, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, more

(through Sunday October 12)

Richmond VA, 804/788-6466, http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Harmonia, Ledward Ka’apana and Mike Kaawa, Líadan, Nadeem Dlaikan & Friends, Nukariik, Eddie & Alonzo Pennington, Howard Tate, San Jose Taiko, Dan Tyminski Band, Dale Watson, many, many more

(through Sunday October 12)

San Diego to Mazatlan, La Paz & Cabo San Lucas, 888/BLUESIN, http://www.bluescruise.com/

Etta James, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Tommy Castro, Magic Slim, Chris Thomas King, Watermelon Slim, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, more

(through Sunday October 12)

Richmond VA, 804/788-6466, http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Harmonia, Ledward Ka’apana and Mike Kaawa, Líadan, Nadeem Dlaikan & Friends, Nukariik, Eddie & Alonzo Pennington, Howard Tate, San Jose Taiko, Dan Tyminski Band, Dale Watson, many, many more

(through Sunday October 12)

San Diego to Mazatlan, La Paz & Cabo San Lucas, 888/BLUESIN, http://www.bluescruise.com/

Etta James, Dr. John, Los Lobos, Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Tommy Castro, Magic Slim, Chris Thomas King, Watermelon Slim, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, more

(through Sunday October 12)

Richmond VA, 804/788-6466, http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Harmonia, Ledward Ka’apana and Mike Kaawa, Líadan, Nadeem Dlaikan & Friends, Nukariik, Eddie & Alonzo Pennington, Howard Tate, San Jose Taiko, Dan Tyminski Band, Dale Watson, many, many more

(through Sunday October 19)

Joshua Tree Lake Campground CA, 877/327-6265, http://www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com/

Devil makes Three, Trambled by Turtles, Hillstomp, Nathan, Stairwell Sisters, Starlings, Belleville Outfit, Thrift Store All-Stars, more

(through Sunday October 19)

Joshua Tree Lake Campground CA, 877/327-6265, http://www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com/

Devil makes Three, Trambled by Turtles, Hillstomp, Nathan, Stairwell Sisters, Starlings, Belleville Outfit, Thrift Store All-Stars, more