- Accordion Summit, hosted by Marion Jacobson - Join Marion Jacobson and a diverse group of accordion/accordion-related instrumentalists and performers for this unique showcase of the amazing variety of accordions and associated musical genres in the world of
- Americana Groove Machine Workshop with The Amigos - Listen and learn to a variety of killer grooves from all kinds of American music. In this dynamic workshop, the Amigos explore the rhythmic elements behind the blues shuffle, zydeco,
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- Beyond Breakdowns: Fiddle Workshop (intermediate) with Cliff Harrison - Cliff will teach some less common old-time tune forms. Ever wanted to try a schottische or a (non-Irish) jig? Now’s your chance!
- Bodhrán Workshop with Tim Mulvenna - Percussionist Tim Mulvenna of the Allos Musica Ensemble will lead a workshop and demonstration on the Irish frame drum, the Bodhrán. A history of the instrument and its place in
- Body Percussion Workshop with Kaia Kater: Percussive Hambone Traditions of Appalachia - This workshop will explore different body rhythms native to the Southern United States, including examples of African-American Step and Hambone traditions. Participants will also learn to create their own body
- Clawhammer Banjo Workshop (Beginning) with Kaia Kater - This will be a hands-on workshop where participants will learn tunes in the clawhammer style as well as several drills to improve technique. Participants should bring their own instrument; observers
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- Everyday Mandolin with Colby Maddox - This workshop is aimed at beginning and intermediate players who are looking for techniques and material that will inspire them to play everyday. The goal is to get past common
- Fiddle from Scratch with Robin Kearton - Have you always harbored a secret desire to play the fiddle? Now’s your chance! C4A Director, master teacher, and fiddler extraordinaire Robin Kearton guarantees that by the end of this session
- Flat-Foot Workshop with Phil Jamison - Phil Jamison is nationally-known as a dance caller, old-time musician, and flatfoot dancer. His flatfoot dancing was featured in the film, Songcatcher, for which he also served as Traditional Dance
- Harmonica Workshop with Dave Witzany (beginning) - It’s easy to begin to learn to play harmonica! Dave will lead the group using key of C diatonic 10 hole harmonicas to help you learn about the instrument and to
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- Harmonica Workshop with Dave Witzany (intermediate) - 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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- Light Everywhere Workshop with Lynn O’Brien - Performing artist and board-certified music therapist Lynn O’Brien will facilitate a unique workshop at this year’s festival, for those interested in meditation, consciousness, imagery, music as healing, etc. Lynn will
- Open Tuning Slide Guitar Workshop with Shari Kane - Delta blues guitarist Shari Kane will cover important slide techniques in this workshop, demonstrating tips for better sound, as well as useful information about where the licks are in open
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- Oud Workshop with Ronnie Malley - Multi-instrumentalist Ronnie Malley of the Allos Musica Ensemble will outline the history of the Oud, an ancient Arabic lute and pre-curser to the modern guitar, and demonstrate playing styles from
- Random Acts of Harmony Workshop with Lilli Lewis - Make music that “makes itself” in a group Circle Sing while exploring how the rules of harmony and ensemble can help engage and strengthen your awareness and appreciation for community.
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- Ukulele Workshop (all ages) with Steve Meadows - Local music educator and multi-instrumentalist Steve Meadows will demonstrate and discuss the basic skills you’ll need to play the ukulele in this workshop. Topics covered include instrument anatomy/terminology, basic chord
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- University of Illinois Press, Panel with Phil Jamison and Marion Jacobson - Phil Jamison is nationally-known as a dance caller, old-time musician, and flatfoot dancer. He has called dances, performed, and taught at music festivals and dance events throughout the U.S. and overseas
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- You Can Tell a Story Too! Storytelling Workshop with Anne Shimojima - Folk tales, stories of the human condition, trials and tribulations, love lost and found, and journeying on the quest, have been passed down through the generations from teller to listener.
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