Nashville is home to the National Folk Festival for 2011 through 2013. This year's fest started tonight and lasts through Sunday, September 4th. While with a title including "Folk", you might think of Simon and Garfunkel or an overly serious coffeehouse strummer, the festival means folk in its broader sense, traditional music. This edition ranges from blues and bluegrass to mariachi and cajun and a whole lot in between and beyond. Besides music, the fest features also dance and artisanal crafts.
So while you might not like an act on a particular stage, there is plenty more happening, so it's probable that you'll find something you like. Another nice feature is that most if not all of the musicians are playing at multiple times. If you can't make a set, you might find the band playing at a more convenient time.
If you're in Nashville this weekend, the festival is being held north of the Capitol in Bicentenniel Mall Park. For more information, check the National Folk Festival's website.
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