Workshops 2025


SATURDAY & SUNDAY:

WORKSHOP and WELCOME TENT

 


1pm WORKSHOP TENT – Annie Trimble

Old-time guitar workshop

 

Intermediate skill level: You’ll need to know all the basic chords

Improve your playing backing up fiddle tunes

Old-time jam etiquette

The role of guitar in jams

Alternating bass

Bass runs between chords on familiar songs in D, G, and A. 

 

3pm WORKSHOP TENT –  Marge & Tony Sume – Old Time Songs

Best known for their welcoming jam sessions that include SONGS, Marge & Tony will have a great selection of  Old Time Songs, many of which are the “Old Time” Fiddle tunes we play today.  Come join the fun, sing and play along. They will have handouts!!


4pm WELCOME/SONG TENT – Ron Buchanan –

CALLER’S WORKSOP

Ron Buchanan began dancing as a kid with his family at their barn dances in western Pennsylvania. He is known for an efficient walk-through, quick wit and fast patter. Ron has called, taught swing, and shared many dances he has written at camps and weekends across the country.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a pro!


10 am SUNDAY: WELCOME TENT

Gospel Sing (in Welcome Tent) – Annie Trimble

Annie Trimble has lead the Song Tent and participated in Gospel Sings at the West Virginia State Folk Festival for many years.

We’ll be singing great old gospel songs from Heavenly Highway Hymns, Carter Family, and bluegrass/country traditions. Words will be provided.