Press Release

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What: Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF)
When: May 6th-9th 2010
Where: Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, NC
Media Contact: Jennifer Pickering, jennifer@theLEAF.org
Press Links: Press Release/Photos: theLEAF.org/press
Schedule: theleaf.org/performers
Tickets/Info: theLEAF.org • 828/ 68-MUSIC (686-8742)
Details: Advance tickets only. Under 10 are FREE! Visit LEAF.org for tickets and prices. Volunteering Available.

Celebrate LEAF’s 30th festival! Rhythm, Rhyme, Release–find it all and more at LEAF. The tradition continues May 6 to 9 as LEAF celebrates its 30th with a multicultural line-up, including perennial favorites and new members to our LEAF performer family. Come dance, kick back and enjoy this edition of your LEAF soundtrack. Visit theLEAF.org for full performer roster. Stages will feature: BAABA MAAL- Senegalese Music Superstar • OZOMATLI -multi-cultural urban-Latino Grammy winners • BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA – gospel soul blues • DONNA THE BUFFALO –positive roots groove • STEEP CANYON RANGERS –award winning Bluegrass • THE DUHKS – progressive soul-grass • BIO RITMO –hot Latin & Salsa • JABALI AFRICAN ACROBATS of Kenya • BEN SOLLEE –American roots cello • BIG SAM‘S FUNKY NATION –New Orleans Brass • CHARMAINE NEVILLE –New Orleans blues, jazz & World • ROBIN & LINDA WILLIAMS & THEIR FINE GROUP –bluegrass, folk & gospel • SIM REDMOND BAND –sunny reggae, folk, & world • NIGHTINGALE –traditional New England contra w/ world • ASHEVILLE HORNS – raucous funky horns • HARPER –Australian blues • CHIRGILCHIN –Tuvan Throat Singers • KINOBE & SOUL BEAT AFRICA of Uganda • RISE -formerly Rising Appalachia • KELLIN WATSON BAND • AKIRA SATAKE • UNIFIRE -2 fire show nights • Jam Tent • Poetry SLAM • Yoga & Healing Arts • Workshops & many more.

What’s New? LEAF continues to improve on the already amazing experience. In May, festival goers can expect an expanded LEAFLET KIDS VILLAGE with two stages, sprouts corner, the LEAF pile & more | GLOBAL TENT VILLAGE with reserved camping | Online Volunteer Apps | offsite DRIVE-THRU Check-In | ZOOM, a new LEAF transport system | TAVERN on the GREEN | and less cars onsite; therefore creating more green space & breathing room.

LEAF in Schools & Streets (LSS) is currently working weekly with 13 music and arts programs in our local public housing communities. Surrounding the festival, over 20 of the LEAF artists will also be participating in LEAF in Schools & Streets through workshops, residencies, and enrichment concerts in local schools and centers. LSS makes a difference in the community!

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LEAF May 2010 Poster

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Printable copy of Press Release

Performing Arts Schedule

Healing Arts Schedule

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May 2010 performer photos coming soon - if you need now please email steve@theLEAF.org

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