Personal stories are signposts in our journey. Through them we share the funny, sad, and important times of our lives. This workshop will help you prepare and present these stories
Continue readingTelling Personal Stories, Workshop with Dan Keding
Dan Keding grew up with his Croatian grandmother filling him with the stories of the old country. He has pursued this passion for over forty years, telling at some of
Continue readingDan Keding and Mama Edie Armstrong, Featured Storyteller Performances
The Local Teller Showcase features some of Champaign-Urbana’s favorite tellers: Kim Sheahan, Linda Dust, Elaine Bearden, and Sue Searing. All are members of the C-U Storytelling Guild and enjoy telling
Currently living aboard an experimental theatre and circus tall ship sailing and performing along the eastern seaboard of the United States, Dana Sipos plays folk, roots and Canadiana-nuanced songs that
Big Bluestem performs an eclectic mix of fiddle tunes, old-time string band music, bluegrass and historic tunes, with an occasional sprinkling of swing and the blues. BBSB features Kathleen Everingham on
The Orpheus Mandolin Orchestra comes to us from Bloomington, Illinois, where it grew out of old-time jam session that attracted a remarkable number of mandolin players. The Orchestra’s repertoire includes
Calling all musicians! Jams are open to musicians of all skill levels and experience. This particular jam will be “guided” by whoever shows up and takes the lead. Be the first!
Continue readingCampfire Open Jamming on the Iron Post Patio
Hilary Kaye, Rebecca Grosser, and Chris Maden present a special edition of the Second Monday Open Trad Sing around the Iron Post campfire. Instruments and voices welcome as we sing
Continue readingCampfire Open Sing with Hilary Valentine, Rebecca Grosser, and Chris Maden
Join chanteyman Chris Maden and some of the regulars from the Chambana Chantey Sing for an open song session. We’ll sing chanteys (sailors’ work songs) and forebitters (recreational songs), songs
Continue readingCampfire Open Sea Chantey Sing with Chris Maden
Learn three tunes from some of Laura Cortese and Mariel Vandersteel’s favorite fiddling traditions. We will focus on stylistic and groove differences as well as ways to explore your personal
Continue readingTunes from Our Travels Workshop with Laura Cortese