{"id":745,"date":"2017-10-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2017\/2017\/10\/31\/nietzsches-folkfest-2017-lineup-includes-folkfaces-jonathan-richman\/"},"modified":"2017-10-31T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-10-31T00:00:00","slug":"nietzsches-folkfest-2017-lineup-includes-folkfaces-jonathan-richman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2017\/2017\/10\/31\/nietzsches-folkfest-2017-lineup-includes-folkfaces-jonathan-richman\/","title":{"rendered":"Nietzsche’s FolkFest 2017 Lineup includes Folkfaces, Jonathan Richman"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nietzsche’s dropped the lineup for the 2017 edition of their FolkFest<\/a>, which takes place next week at the famed Buffalo club. The second annual FolkFest features headliner Jonathan Richman and NYS Music 87\/90 act Folkfaces.<\/p>\n

After a successful inaugural year, Nietzsche’s brings back their FolkFest for 2017. The fest kicks off on Wednesday, Nov. 8 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 11. Jonathan Richman, known for his work with the Modern Lovers, headlines the festival on Nov. 11 at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Tyler Westcott and Dr. Jazz kick off the festivities on Wednesday at 6 p.m. with some old time swing and gypsy jazz. The headliner on Wednesday is the Oddjob Ensemble<\/a> from Santa Rosa, California at 10 p.m. Following them is 18 Wheels and a Crowbar.<\/p>\n

Thursday night features the Heenan Brothers followed by local act the Observers. The Dishonest Fiddlers, of Northeast Pennsylvania headline the night at 10:30 p.m. Rockabilly Steve and RB3 close out the night at midnight.<\/p>\n

The fest starts to heat up on Friday with Seth Faergolzia’s Multibird from Rochester headlining the night at 11:30 p.m. The music kicks off with Cooper and Gin at 10 p.m. followed by Utica’s the Old Main at 10:30 pm. Ryan Sutherland and Dave Brown cap off the night at 1 a.m.<\/p>\n

Follow the festival headliner show with Jonathan Richman, there is a second late night show with second tier headliners the Crooked North at 10 p.m. The late show also features NYS Music 87\/90 act Folkfaces at 11:30 p.m. followed by Pine Fever at 12:30 a.m. The festival concludes at 1:30 a.m. with Chris James and Mama G.<\/p>\n

Admission for Wednesday and Thursday nights is $5. Friday and Saturday’s late night run $10 with Saturday’s headliner set costing $15 to get in. All shows are 21 and over, though minors will be admitted when accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n

Nietszche’s FolkFest 2017 Lineup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, Nov. 8<\/strong>
\nOddjob Ensemble
\n18 Wheels and a Crowbar
\nTyler Westcott and Dr. Jazz
\nNo Illusions
\nBess Greenberg
\nTough Old Bird
\nOld Time Hoedown
\nCairde “That’s Irish for Friends”
\nMike & Kathy<\/p>\n

Thursday, Nov. 9<\/strong>
\nThe Dishonest Fiddlers
\nThe Observers
\nThe Heenan Brothers
\nRockabilly Steve & RB3
\nGreg Barresi
\nNickel City String Band
\nJames Robert Kibby<\/p>\n

Friday, Nov. 10<\/strong>
\nSeth Faergolzia’s Multibird
\nThe Old Main
\nCooper and Gin
\nRyan Sutherland and Dave Brown<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 11<\/strong>
\nJonathan Richman
\nFolkfaces
\nPine Fever
\nThe Crooked North
\nChris James & Mama G<\/p>\n