The FolkZone

Welcome to the members area, from here you can add or update any gigs you want linked from your homepage. You can also sign up for a free web-based e-mail account from Yahoo.com, that your FolkZone address can be forwarded to. This will allow you to check your FolkZone e-mail from any web browser.

Update your schedule Help

Add a new gig

Edit a gig you've already added

Link to yahoo to sign up for a free e-mail account Help

Yahoo free e-mail

Frequently asked questions

Help
(help areas will be expanded over time)

Gig schedules
Q. Can someone at the FolkZone type in my schedule for me?
A. No, the FolkZone no longer offers this type of service. You can enter gigs using any web browser (at a friend's, or your local library if you don't have internet access) by following the links at the top of the page

E-mail
Q. Do you have an e-mail address already? (e.g. JohnD3234@aol.com or 12345.1234@compuserve.com)
YES - If you already have an e-mail address, any mail you receive at your FolkZone address will be forwarded to your private e-mail address. Please allow 24 hours for mail to be forwarded, and FolkZone.com cannot be held responisble for e-mail that doesn't get delivered.
NO - If you don't have an e-mail address, we suggest signing up with www.yahoo.com as they offer free web based e-mail. You can access your yahoo e-mail using any web browser. This means that if you don't own a computer, you can go to your local library (or use a friend's computer) to get your e-mail.
Do the following:
1.) Follow this link to sign up for free e-mail using Yahoo
2.) Send an e-mail to support@FolkZone.com and simply tell us who you are and that this is the address that your FolkZone.com mail should be forwarded to.

Q. Have you changed your private e-mail address? (e.g. Changed from aol to earthlink)
YES - Just send an e-mail to support@FolkZone.com and tell us who you are and that this is the address that your FolkZone.com mail should be fowarded to.

Frequently asked questions
What about my old URL?
Don't worry, if you listed your old url (www.FolkZone.com/yourname.html) on your promotional items (cds etc.) it will still work. It will simply redirect people to your new address (www.FolkZone.com/YourName). If you haven't used the old URL, please use the new URL as it will simplify things for us.

What has changed?
Simply put, Ken has agreed to let Tom Eaton and George Champlin continue and extend the services offered by the FolkZone.

Who are George and Tom?
Tom Eaton runs thomas eaton recording in Newburyport MA. He specializes in folk and acoustic music and has recorded Rob Laurens, Jenny Reynolds, Marc Herman, and many others. Check out www.thomaseaton.com for more info on Tom.
George Champlin is a Boston area singer/songwriter/guitar player. His cd "Storytelling..." is available at www.cdalley.com and www.folkweb.com as well as Newbury Comics. Check out www.FolkZone.com/GChamplin for more info on George.

Do I have to learn HTML or programming?
No

What do I need to do?
You need to tell us that you want to be a part of the FolkZone! We'll send out a contract and a complete description of the FolkZone services and terms.
Then:
1.) E-mail your bio to us (or we can use your existing FolkZone bio)
2.) Mail (or deliver) us a package including:
a promotional photo (we can use existing FolkZone photos, too)
a promotional copy of your recording (CD, DAT, cassette)
a check to start your account

Do I get my promotional items back?
Promotional items will not be returned, so don't send your only copy!

How can I get e-mail if I don't have a computer / e-mail already?
We will provide a link to a free e-mail service (www.yahoo.com) that you can access using any web browser. That means you can go any friend's, relative's, or public library's computer with a web browser to get your e-mail.

Does someone at the FolkZone update my schedule?
No, you can update your schedule by using any web browser. There is an easy form to fill out that will save all your gig info. Your schedule can be retrieved from your web page. We are using the Musi-Cal service that many of you already use.

Can I design my own web page?
Good question, we'd like to keep a consistent look and feel to the FolkZone, so we plan on providing a few different layouts to choose from. That being said, if you are an html wizard, we'll do our best to accommodate you.