Hubby Jenkins
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his Southern roots, following
JD Wilkes
JD Wilkes is an American musician, visual artist, author, filmmaker and self-proclaimed “southern surrealist.” He is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist (notably on harmonica and banjo), having recorded with such artists as
Jimmy Keane
Irish music’s accordion virtuoso Jimmy Keane was recently awarded “Male Musician of the Year” from the Irish American News and co-wrote the soundtrack for the PBS documentary “Irish Chicago.”In addition to his
Wildwood String Band
The Wildwood String Band is an acoustic group that loves a good harmony. Whether it’s bluegrass, old time, country, or the blues, they always try to make the song our own. Wildwood hails from
Andrew Heathwaite
Andrew Heathwaite specializes in interactive performances for children, playing guitar and singing songs with small percussion accompaniment. His repertoire includes the best songs he can find that speak toward a world
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Plainsong, with Iain Matthews & Andy Roberts
Music legends Iain Matthews & Andy Roberts will be performing music from their new album, “Reinventing Richard: The Songs of Richard Farina” as well as classics from a catalog of
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Word-Smithing with Janice Del Negro: The Practical Construction of Effective Narrative Language
Drawing on her experiences as an award-winning author, editor, and storyteller, Janice Del Negro discusses, demonstrates and mentors effective narrative word-craft. Group and individual exercises, including word and language games,
Banjo and Harmonica Workshop, with JD Wilkes
Kentucky Colonel JD Wilkes — frontman of the Legendary Shack Shakers — has studied with some of the most notable Kentucky old-time music masters over his 25+ years as an
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Gaye Adegbolola
Gaye Adegobolola has toured nationally and internationally, and has won numerous awards including the prestigious Blues Music Award (formerly the W.C. Handy Award – the Grammy of the blues industry). Also