Our mission is to encourage the performance and presentation of folk music in Nebraska, to educate the public on the unique cultural and artistic value of folk music, and to create and promote venues for folk music performances.
PlainSong Folk Festival History
The PlainSong Folk Festival began in the fall of 2002 as a showcase for local musicians and dancers.
After years of trying several venues, we found the Sprague/Martell Community Center located just 10 minutes southwest of Lincoln, Nebraska in rural Lancaster County. The building is an old school house dating back to the beginning of the 20th century.
The ambiance is perfect for a folk festival, giving the audience of all generations a feel for the music and traditions enjoyed by the early settlers in Nebraska through today.
PlainSong Folk Festival has expanded through the years and includes all genre of folk music. Many talented performers have interpreted their music on our stage.
This year’s theme of the 10th Annual festival is Celebrate Nebraska.
Listed below is the lineup from previous years
2010 Festival Main Stage
Joe Crookston, Laurie McClain, Danny Santos, Michael Murphy, Oscar Rios Pohirieth and Daniel Martinez
Sprague/Martell Community Center, Sprague, Nebraska
Sprague/Martell Community Center, Sprague, Nebraska
2009 Festival Main Stage
The theme for the 2009 festival was humor
Christine Lavin, Small Potatoes, Lou & Peter Berryman, Lye Soap and Michael Murphy.
Sprague/Martell Community Center, Sprague, Nebraska
Christine Lavin, Small Potatoes, Lou & Peter Berryman, Lye Soap and Michael Murphy.
Sprague/Martell Community Center, Sprague, Nebraska
2008 Festival Main Stage
Pavilion 3 with Karen Ashbrook, Paul Oorts, Steve Bloom, Connie Dover, Skip Gorman and Kusi Taki.
Held at The Isles Reception Hall
6232 Havelock Avenue, Lincoln, Nebraska
Held at The Isles Reception Hall
6232 Havelock Avenue, Lincoln, Nebraska
2007 Festival Main Stage
Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, Denice Franke, Chris Talley Trio, The String Beans and Nebraska 2 Nashville
held at Country Pines just outside of Lincoln, Nebraska
held at Country Pines just outside of Lincoln, Nebraska
2006 Festival Main Stage
Sarah Lee Guthrie, Johnny Irion, Oceans Apart, Kusi-Taki, Terri Jo Dodson, Chris Sayre, Toasted Ponies and Emanon held at Country Pines. Just outside of Lincoln, Nebraska
2005 Festival Main Stage
Special Consensus, Five Mile Chase, Dorian Michael, Marge Saiser – Poet, Phyllis/Bob Dunne,
Capital City Cloggers, Doris Winkler and Tractor Bob – Poet.
Held at an Olive Creek Apple Orchard in Hickman, Nebraska
Capital City Cloggers, Doris Winkler and Tractor Bob – Poet.
Held at an Olive Creek Apple Orchard in Hickman, Nebraska
2004 Festival Main Stage
John McCutcheon, Frank Meyer, Blues Therapy, Edgar Clemens,
Bill Kloefkorn – Poet, Lincoln Irish Dancers and In Your Dreams.
Held at an Olive Creek Apple Orchard in Hickman, Nebraska
Bill Kloefkorn – Poet, Lincoln Irish Dancers and In Your Dreams.
Held at an Olive Creek Apple Orchard in Hickman, Nebraska
2003 Festival Main Stage
Josh White, Victoria Parks, Jubilant Bridge and local musicians
on other stages spread throughout Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska
on other stages spread throughout Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska
2002 Festival Main Stage
Guy Davis and 15 local musicians and acts
on other stages spread throughout Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska
