The Folk Alliance Conference is returning for February, 21-25, with public tickets available for Feb. 22-24. It’s a rewarding yet overwhelming night featuring a variety of musicians “crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, Singer-Songwriter, Spoken Word, Traditional, Zydeco, and various fusions,” despite being call a conference it’s a series of very personal feeling performances unique to the event.

Tickets start at $35 and doors open at 5:30 p.m. each night at Westin Crown Center Hotel [1 E Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO]