I managed to sneak away for a few free-ranging hours at the Richmond Folk Festival on Saturday, and I brought my camera along with a photo post in mind.

Such a great time. Such talented groups. Such a fun format. The 45-minute sets are the perfect length for a festival like this — long enough for you to become invested in what you’re seeing and hearing, short enough for you to sample a bunch of different groups throughout the day. Here’s a shot of my marked-up schedule:

I didn’t get photos of everything I saw, and you’ll notice I didn’t work up the courage to get close to the stage until later in the afternoon, but here are a few shots and videos that made me happy:

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The Church Sisters

The Church Sisters — “Folsom Prison Blues” (Johnny Cash cover)

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Instrument-making tent

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Crafts market

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Amargue Bachata Quintet with Andre Veloz

Amargue Bachata Quintet with Andre Veloz — “Stand By Me” (Ben E. King cover)

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Reverend John Wilkins

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On the way out…

I’ll sign off with a song Andre Veloz sang that I loved and was so happy to find online — Joan Soriano’s “Llanto a la luna.”

Joan Soriano (feat. Andrew Veloz) –“Llanto a la luna” [Spotify/iTunes]