The Down Hill Strugglers (formerly known as the Dust Busters) is an old time string band based out of Brooklyn, NY. They have released an album on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Continue readingThe Down Hill Strugglers, with Flatville Ditch
Join Del Rey for a jugless, all ukulele, hokum-blues shindig, with playing and singing parts for all levels of player. Music from a 1920s Memphis street corner, orchestrated for all-ukuleles
Join Del Rey for a workshop on the life and songs of America’s most influential acoustic blues musician. An innovative guitarist with a recording career that charts the entire development
Continue readingMusic of Elizabeth Douglas, aka Memphis Minnie 1929-1950, with Del Rey
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.” Faye
Kate Fritz grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area playing Scottish fiddle music with the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers under music director Alasdair Fraser. Her music draws primarily from
Join storyteller and drummer Oba William King for a spirited drum circle workshop! This interactive workshop is for all ages. Bring your drum. Some loaners may be available. Generously sponsored
The festival welcomes back “Mr. Stephens,” who has been entertaining the twelve-and-under set around C-U for years with his blend of serious and silly, fun and folksy guitar and vocals.
Bones? Bones! Interested in a percussion instrument you can take anywhere? Come join the guys from Bones Jugs N Harmony for a workshop on all things bones. Why bones? Because
We are delighted to have Richie Stearns and Friends playing this year’s square dance, with calling from one of our favorites, Deborah Hyland. Legendary banjo player Richie Stearns is one
Continue readingSquare dance with Richie Stearns and Deborah Hyland
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