Corky Siegel

Kick off Folk Fest Weekend with a true original.
Blues legend Corky Siegel returns to Woodstock for a special performance at the Woodstock Opera House, setting the stage for a weekend steeped in folk and roots tradition. A beloved past performer at the Woodstock Folk Festival and recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award, Corky’s connection to this community runs deep; making this performance a fitting and powerful opening to the weekend’s celebration.
Internationally recognized as one of the world’s great blues harmonica players, Corky Siegel is also a pioneering composer, pianist, and bandleader whose work has redefined the boundaries of American music. As co-founder of the legendary Siegel-Schwall Band, he helped shape the blues-rock movement of the 1960s, sharing stages and scenes with icons while learning directly from Chicago blues masters like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf.
Whether you’ve followed Corky’s decades-long career or are discovering him for the first time, this is more than a concert, it’s a rare opportunity to experience a living piece of music history.
Start your Folk Fest Weekend with an unforgettable performance from an artist DownBeat Magazine calls an “underappreciated national treasure.” For more information about Woodstock Folk Festival, visit https://woodstockfolkfestival.org/