Shape Note Singing
Shape-note singing is a musical-notation system developed by 18th-century itinerant American singing masters to quickly teach 4-part unaccompanied vocal harmony for use in worship. No longer connected to any particular church
Faye Ballard
Faye Ballard has been interested in ragtime music since the age of 10 when Les Cripe, former piano player for the Harry James band, taught her how to play “Maple Leaf Rag.” She has
Local Storyteller Showcase 2016
The Local Teller Showcase features some of our area’s favorite tellers: Linda Dust, Mary McCormack Deka, and Erica Eis. Linda Dust says that the stories she enjoys the most are the ones
Amythyst Kiah
Amythyst Kiah is a Southern Gothic, alt-country blues singer/songwriter based out of Johnson City, TN. She draws heavily on old time music and is inspired by vocal stylings of R&B and Country
Howlin’ Brothers
The Howlin’ Brothers are a Nashville-based string band. Anchored in a bed of old-time blues and bluegrass, their upbeat shows are heavy with original and traditional music, featuring the sounds of
Martha Scanlan
With the Reeltime Travelers, Martha Scanlan was featured on the soundtrack for the film Cold Mountain, produced by Grammy Award winner T-Bone Burnett. Since then she has collaborated and shared
Contra Dance, with Baba Yaga’s Stew and Jim Hemphill
This year’s contra dance features caller Jim Hemphill from Arcadia, Missouri and innovative trio, Baba Yaga’s Stew. Baba Yaga’s Stew has tunes boiling and bubbling from all over the world! Their
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Cycle of Fifths, with Jordan Kaye
What do Sweet Georgia Brown, Salty Dog Blues, and the Flintstones have in common? They all follow the cycle of fifths chord progression. Learn about this Swiss Army Knife of
Dan Gellert
Dan Gellert is one of the finest old-time musicians working today. His performances bring to life the spirit and atmosphere of old-time music as heard on old 78 rpm records. Dan is a master
Tommy Halloran’s Guerilla Swing
Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing was voted “Best Jazz Band” in the River Front Times Music Awards in 2014 and 2015, and was named St. Louis’ “Best Band” by that paper’s