Spring 2009 Dates: May 8th - 10th

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EAF introduces you to culturally relevant entertaining acts from around the world that connect you to their specific “root� community and infuse the LEAF community with energy. Here is a sneak preview of the artists that will be creating the soundtrack for the LEAF weekend …drum roll please.... Robert Earl Keen, Abigail Washburn and The Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck with Ben Sollee and Casey Driessen, Trombone Shorty, Vieux Farka Toure , Donna The Buffalo, The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats, Bettye LaVette, Leon Redbone, Contrazz, Crowfoot, The Legendary JCs, Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience, Spiritual Rez, Ben Sollee, Pistolera, Harper (Australian), Dendê & Hãhãhães (Brazil), Chirgilchin (Tuva), Aaron Bebe Sukura (Ghana), Magic of African Rhythm, Martha & The Mood Swingers, Billy Jonas, Menage, Rising Appalachia, Skinny Legs and All, The High Windy Band & many more. and more listed on web. Schedule & full listing: www.theleaf.com/performers

LEAF is set apart from other festivals by the resplendent beauty of its location, dedication to community outreach, and a strong feeling of well-being bringing together all generations. Plus LEAF has over 50 different genres of arts to discover! LEAF highlights its global music line-up, however, the artistic and outdoor offerings of the festival is what truly makes it unforgettable. Come discover over 40 Healing Arts Workshops such as Yoga & Tai Chi, Folk Art, Juried Handcrafts, a National $1000 Poetry SLAM, Camping, an adventurous Zipline, Canoes, Kayaks, and Swimming, Talent Contest, Fiddle Contest, West African Mountain Drum Circles, over 30 Performers & Wacky Games in the Kids Village including Kids Bedtime Stories, Second Line Parades, Jam Sessions, Gourmet Food and more! Plus the Flying Trapeze, The Black Mountain College Barns have come to life as a venue, and LEAF has gone Solar with the Solar Sundance Stage. LEAF is full of suprises.