Dance Try-Its
Yes, you CAN have it all! Spend a delightful hour-and-a-half learning three different dance traditions. 2:30pm-3:15pm: Simple English and Scandinavian dances with Jon and Sue Hanson Jon and Sue Hanson
Art and Activisim, Workshop withe Anne Feeney: The Songs of Joe Hill, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Phil Ochs
Paul Robeson said “All art is political. The decision not to be political is a political decision.” Come for a history of political songs, and be ready to sing along,
Mother Banjo
Featuring Ellen Stanley on banjo and vocals, Mother Banjo is a New England-raised, Minneapolis-based songwriter. Called “an outstanding poet” (Inside Bluegrass), she was a Midwest Finalist for the prestigious Mountain
Folksongs of Illinois, Workshop with Bucky Halker
Illinois has rich and diverse folk music traditions that are little known to most people. Since the beginning of the 19th century, the many peoples who have made Illinois their
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Open Stage
Share your talents with the masses! John Coppess, our own “Limping Cowboy,” is the ever-so-welcoming host of the Open Stage.
Learn About the Bagpipes, Workshop with Paul Hinson (all levels)
This workshop will seek to answer four basic questions. Where did the bagpipe come from? Where does it exist now? How does the bagpipe work? How do I get started?
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Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Pop Wagner (all levels)
In this workshop, Pop will address all levels of playing ability. He will first present a familiar, entry-level tune and demonstrate methodic ways to syncopate and vary the arrangement, bringing
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Owning the Stage, Workshop with Mother Banjo (all levels)
Performance tips from Mother Banjo on how to engage an audience, pace your set, and make a lasting impression in front of a crowd.
Michael Meadows
Philosophical fish, confused cows and lovesick cicadas are some of the creatures that populate Michael Meadows’s hysterical, disturbing, and often thought-provoking songs. He offers skewed satirical commentary on evolution, income
Firetones
The Firetones is the juxtaposition of the songwriting, rhythm guitar and lead vocals of John McMahon with the guitar virtuosity and backing vocals of Frank Horger. John and Frank’s musical friendship