On Friday, June 13, the Folk Factory will present its annual People's Choice Concert, with The Fretnoughts, Vic Sadot, Joe Fanning, Becky Davidson, and Judy Bubar, chosen by audience voting at the last four monthly Open Stages. Doors open at 7:30, and the show will start at 8:00pm. Admission is by requested donation of $7 to $20 (sliding scale), half price for no or low wage, with children under 12 admitted free. Childcare is available with advance registration and should be requested by June 9 if possible by calling (215) 848-6246. The concert is wheelchair accessible (but the bathrooms are not yet). The Folk Factory coffeehouse is located at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration in Mount Airy, at 6900 Stenton Avenue (the corner of Stenton Avenue and Gorgas Lane). For information, visit www.folkfactory.org or call (215) 848-6246.

A 5 year People's Choice winner, Becky Davidson's principal passion consists of traditional American and Celtic ballads, "modern" folk songs from the '60s and '70s, and Macedonian, Bulgarian and Yiddish folk songs. Her love of folk music began in the '60s when she became involved in the anti-war and civil rights movements, subsequently adding to the mix women's and gay rights. Originally trained as a classical violinist, she picked up the guitar at age 16, gradually developing a style in which she strives to present a song flavored her own way while remaining true to the song's originator.

Vic Sadot is a folk singer in the tradition of Woody Guthrie and Phil Ochs - not surprising, since his father was a French Resistance fighter. He plays original rock and blues, Cajun/Zydeco, and topical songs for our post-9/11 times, including songs for kids and themes that include the environment, Hurricane Katrina, and other disasters of the Bush-Cheney administration. Vic's best-known song is "Broadside Balladeer", about Phil Ochs, whom he interviewed in 1973. The Wilmington News Journal's Gary Soulsman called Vic "the Pete Seeger of Delaware". Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney says that he "knows how to artistically communicate the critical issues of our day." To learn more and hear his music, visit www.myspace.com/vicsadotscrazyplanetband .

The Fretnoughts derive their name from the powerful dreadnought guitar, a fretted instrument used in their performances, and from the carefree 'fret-not' spirit of their sound. Nick Winter (guitar & harmonica) and Sharon Abbott (mandolin & guitar), both previous People's Choice winners, are joined by Joel Hanna on dobro and guitar. All are singer/songwriters, so they enjoy creating arrangements and harmonies to back up each other's original works, and they put their own spin on familiar blues, country, folk and swing tunes. Each member brings a unique musical style to the trio, and together The Fretnoughts blend a fusion of fun for the listener.

Joe Fanning does edgy folk urban blues. A native of Philadelphia, he has traveled the world gaining universal appreciation for life on planet earth. Joe is a published songwriter and anti-war activist. Come hear his down home music, with beautiful Spanish guitar accompaniment.

In her 40's, music became a major part of Judy Bubar's life when her youngest daughter gave her a tiny harmonica. That Christmas both daughters gave her a big ten-hole chromatic harmonica. In a few years, she started going to music parties where she met Jim West. From him, she learned fiddle tunes and eventually played in a band with Jim called "Good Company". It was great fun. Sadly, that band came to an end. Then about 5 years ago, Jim helped Judy find a teacher with a doctorate in music and voice training which has made a big difference in her singing. It just shows we all need "a little help from our friends". If you missed her on "America's Got Talent," come hear her wonderful renditions of "golden oldies"!

The Folk Factory, based at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration in Mount Airy, is a forum for people interested in music of all kinds and progressive social change. Facilitated announcements of progressive events (marches, boycotts, etc.) can be made before the start of each event. The Folk Factory is an organizational affiliate of the People's Music Network for Songs of Freedom and Struggle, co-founded by Charlie King and Pete Seeger. Regular concerts are normally on the second Friday of most months, and an Open Stage/Open Circle is held on the fourth Thursday of most months, during the academic year. To volunteer or for more information, visit www.folkfactory.org or call (215) 848-6246.