2014 Festival – workshop events
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,
Continue readingPenny Whistle Workshop (beginning), with Dean Karres
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
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
Continue readingHarmonica Workshop (intermediate), with Dave Witzany
Showcasing seminal figures in blues music, Rev. Robert Jones will demonstrate the nuances of various regional styles of blues, including Piedmont, Delta, Texas, and early urban styles. This program is
This workshop will discuss the history of the udder-bot and how the art of udder-bot construction has evolved to the present day. You will see how to construct the “SanbitterBot”
In the Québec fiddle workshop, David Boulanger will teach different bowing techniques and ornamentations as well as how to “swing” — things that makes Québec fiddling one of a kind.
Continue readingQuebecois Fiddle Workshop with David Boulanger
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a mandolin master and author of Mandolin for Dummies! Beginning and intermediate players, please bring your mandolins for a hands-on instructional experience.
Get your Midwest fiddling on! Lynn “Chirps” Smith and Paul Tyler of the Volo Bogtrotters will share tunes learned directly from master fiddlers in Illinois and Indiana over the last
Continue readingFiddle Workshop, with Chirps Smith and Paul Tyler
Volo Bogtrotter Steve Rosen will help you sharpen your technique while learning a few class old-time banjo tunes. For intermediate clawhammer banjo.
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,