Train Song Festival

**San Diego Folk Heritage** welcomes back performers and audience members for our annual **Train Song Festival**. There will be engines running around the park courtesy of **Poway-Midland** **Railroad** (for a nominal fee that supports the railroad), model trains in the Porter House, and some of San Diego’s best musical talent on the gazebo stage from 10 am to 4 pm. Be sure to check out the **Farmers Market** from 8 am to 1 pm and the **Artisan Market** from 8 am to 2 pm in Old Poway Park. The Master of Ceremonies will be master storyteller **Marilyn McPhie**. Free music on the gazebo stage, with shaded seating.   The performance schedule is as follows: 10:00 am: **Tyler Stamets** is a lifelong musician, songwriter, and performer who grew up in the mountain town of Julian. His style is an eclectic mix of unexpected covers and heartfelt originals with a folk and bluegrass flair. 11:00 am: **Rhea Makiaris and SHEENA** are a local duo who combine their innovative songwriting and formidable voices to create a bright contemporary sound. They feature **Rhea**, on guitar and vocals; **Sheena**, on guitar and vocals; **Lee Coulter**, on percussion and vocals; and **Dave Napolitan**, on bass. Noon: **JT Moring** is a dynamic entertainer known for incisive songs and stories with audience engagement. He will be joined by local musicians **Cara** **Cormier**, **Richie Strell**, and **Terry Wardell**. 1:00 pm: **Birds on a Train** is an indie-folk band that loves good melodies and works to deliver them in unexpected ways. They are known for tight harmonies, whimsical tastes, and an irreverence for everything but the good green earth. This trio includes **Kristen Maher**, **Jessica Barlow**, and **Bonnie** **Nichols**.  2:00 pm: With tuneful, thoughtful and melodic songs, adroit playing, and excellent singing, **Joe Rathburn** has been entertaining the San Diego community (particularly Padres fans) for over 40 years.  3:00 pm: **The Art Street Boys** are a San Diego-based musical group that performs original music, in the folk-rock style of the 1960s, using unique instrumentation and fine vocals blend to present a sweet and fun experience for the listener.