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John Hatton’s Booth
Keep an eye out for John Hatton’s booth in the Landmark Hotel Lobby. He will offer a comprehensive selection of folk music CDs and other material.
Church Street Ramblers
Specializing in jazz music from early in the 20th century, the Church Street Ramblers perform songs by Louis Armstrong, Clarence Williams, Mamie Smith, Louis Jordan, Fats Waller, and a host of other legendary
Kathleen Everingham and José Agusti
Catch Kathleen Everingham and José Agusti of Big Bluestem warming up the festival in the Busey Bank lobby on Friday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm! Big Bluestem performs an eclectic mix of fiddle tunes, old-time
Piato Buffet Lunch Fundraiser
The Piato Cafe in Lincoln Square is hosting a $5.00 all-you-can-eat lunch buffet as a fundraiser for the CU Folk and Roots Festival. Enjoy your lunch to the sounds of
Penny Whistle Workshop (beginning), with Dean Karres
Come for a low stress introduction to the tin whistle (penny whistle). This workshop is for the complete novice. You will be shown correct hand and finger position; a simple scale; and,
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Circle Singing, with elizaBeth Simpson
Circle singing is a community art form that tends to generate an altered space and leave participants elated. Through a combination of conducted loops and spontaneous improvisations, circle song leaders
Traditional Jazz Orchestra
The Traditional Jazz Orchestra plays hot music from the early 20th century when jazz was young — the music of King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, and other
Harmonica Workshop (intermediate), with Dave Witzany
For this intermediate workshop, Dave will teach some simple effects and give an introduction to the blues. If you attended the beginning workshop, you are welcome to stay for this session
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C-U Folk & Roots Online Auction
Looking for that special item to put on the mantle, next to the stuffed squirrel? Boy, are you in luck! The 2014 edition of the CU Folk & Roots Online Auction