SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
WORKSHOP and WELCOME TENT
1pm WORKSHOP TENT – Harry Bolick
Chords for fiddle (and mandolin) players.
For backing up another fiddlers, for harmony and most useful, for grabbing a new tune quicker.
We’ll run through a couple of tunes, map the chords and look at the chord shapes and see how the tune weaves through them.
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.