People in the US who are curious about more straight-ahead Scandinavian folk music should check out this calendar for events happening near them. Some highlights:
08/31 - Scandinavian Fest, Waterloo, NJ w/music tba
09/05-07 - Scandinavian Folk Festival, Jamestown, NY w/Hoven Droven, Kari Sjöstrand Trio, Boston Scandinavian Ensemble, more
10/08-11 - Norsk Høstfest, Minot, ND w/Smothers Brothers, Paul Anka (???) and and some actual Scandi artists such as Bjøro Haaland, Myron Floren, Tina & Lena, Rasmus Lyberth and more
And don't forget the Nordic Roots festival on September 18-21 in Minneapolis, MN. The lineup so far includes Filarfolket (reunion), Maria Kalaniemi Trio, Ellika Frisell and Solo Cissohko, Harv, and Gjallarhorn. Check www.noside.com for more up-to-date info.