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New Bedford Folk Festival

New Bedford Whaling National Park New Bedford Historical District, New Bedford , MA

– The New Bedford Folk Festival will celebrate its milestone 20th Anniversary from Saturday July 4 through Sunday July 5, 2015 with an impressive lineup of the best in contemporary, Americana, traditional,  blues and Celtic folk music.  Folk icon Tom Rush and Grammy Award winner John Hammond, are joined by over 50 performers and groups including Susan Werner, Patty Larkin, Catie Curtis, The Nields, Peter Mulvey, Vance Gilbert, The Boxcar Lilies, the Welsh group Calan, folk and jazz fiddler Jeremy Kittel and many more. The festival runs from 11 am to 9 pm both days and is located in the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center and the Whaling National Historical Park in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

$15 – $25

Ross Nickerson Banjo Workshop

Acoustic Artisans 594 Congress Street, Portland, ME

Don't miss out on Ross Nickerson's first ever banjo workshop at Acoustic Artisans in historic downtown Portland, ME.    Spend the day with this amazing banjo instructor who will be sure to cover all of the things you need to improve your banjo playing.  All skill levels are welcome to attend.  20 person maximum class size.  Tickets may be purchased at http://acousticartisans.com/events/ross-nickerson-workshop/

$75

Guitar Workshop with Jim Hurst

Acoustic Artisans 594 Congress Street, Portland, ME

Going strong on his own, Jim Hurst combines savvy guitar picking, broad vocal range and a musical eclecticism culminating in jaw-dropping performances.

$60

Claire Lynch Songwriting Masterclass

A Private Home In Waltham

Claire Lynch Songwriting Master Class: Upward Writing, The Songwriter's Journey If you want your song to engage the listener and impact your audience, what are the steps toward that goal? How can you communicate heart-to-heart and leave the "fluff" behind? In this master class setting we will deconstruct songs written and presented by the attendees and identify specific ways to elevate them. Due to the hands on focus, this class is limited to 10 attendees. When: Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 1 - 5 PM Where: Waltham, MA - location and directions provided upon registration. Cost: $55.  Registration:  http://www.forthesong.com/workshops.html For more info contact: [email protected]  

$55

Bryan Mcdowell Fiddle Workshop

Bryan McDowell Fiddle Workshop, 4/3/2016, 1 - 5 PM The Claire Lynch Band will be in Lexington, MA Saturday 4/2,  for a show with the BBU and talented band member and multi-instrumentalist Bryan McDowell has kindly offered to lead a Fiddle Workshop on Sunday, April 3! *Fiddlers', Intermediate to Advanced Level* This workshop will examine many components of the craft including soloing, backup, double-stops and bowing. Attendees will learn approaches to technique for stronger playing and explore goals in freedom of improvisation. *WHEN: Sunday, April 3rd, 1 - 5 PM* *WHERE: Lexington, MA - location and directions provided upon registration* *COST:  $40. * For more info or to register securely: *Bryan McDowell Fiddle Workshop <http://www.forthesong.com/bryan-mcdowell-fiddle-workshop.html>* A talented multi-instrumentalist, Bryan has amassed twenty-one first place instrumental competition wins including such notables as Merlefest (mandolin '09 & guitar '10), Galax Virginia's Old Time Fiddler's Convention (fiddle '09 and guitar '10), the Wayne C. Henderson Guitar Competition and the most notable at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. Bryan Bio <http://www.clairelynch.com/#!the-band/c1qo8>

$40.00

Jim Hurst Guitar Workshop

Acoustic Artisans 594 Congress Street, Portland, ME

Join IBMA award winning guitar player in a guitar workshop!

$45 – $55

Lowell Banjo & Fiddle Contest

Boardinghouse Park 40 French St., Lowell, MA

Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded in 9 contest categories: Old Time Fiddle, Old Time Banjo, Bluegrass Fiddle, Bluegrass Banjo, Ethnic Fiddle, Banjo (Other Styles), Twin Fiddle, Banjo & Fiddle Duet, Youth (14 and under). Contest preceded by workshops: Old Time Fiddle Bowing (Alan Kaufman), Old Time Banjo (Jim Bollman), Bluegrass Fiddle (Art Schatz), Bluegrass Banjo (Rich Stillman), Twin Banjo (Don Borchelt & Ed Britt), French Canadian Fiddle (Adrienne Howard), Clogging (Michael Resnick with Mike Roguska & Dave Fox). Workshops start at 10 am; Bluegrass and Old Time jams start at 11 am; Contest starts at Noon.

Free

FreshGrass Festival

MASS MoCA 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA, MA

An opportunity for enthusiasts to both appreciate and participate, FreshGrass is a family-friendly festival, brimming with bright talent on four stages, and also in our galleries, brick-lined courtyards, and grassy field, produced in partnership by MASS MoCA, the FreshGrass Foundation, and No Depression.

$99

Old Time 7 Americana Fiddling Workshop

The Concord Conservatory of Music 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA

Grab your instrument and learn Old-Time and Americana Fiddling Songs that you can play with your friends.  Join renowned fiddlers Laura Cortese, violin, and Valerie Thompson, cello as they lead our workshop. This workshop is not just for beginners, but also for those doubling on another instrument.  We'll use several tunes to learn techniques, and will work hard on them so that you know the techniques and some new tunes when you leave.  This is a great workshop if you've been studying privately and want to start playing with other people.  There will be lots of playing, as the best way to learn is with fingers on strings jamming with friends! Bring your enthusiasm and your violin, cello, guitar, banjo, double bass, or mandolin. Ages: 8 to adults, you must have two years experience on your instrument. You will be taught by ear, no music is necessary. All are welcome! Fee: $40 per person.  Register online here.

$40

Tony Trischka Banjo Workshop

Dobbs Ferry Woman's Club house 54 Clinton Avenue, Hastings on Hudson, , NY

This will be a 3 hour hands-on workshop, geared for all levels from beginning to advanced. It would be best if you can at least play a few tunes and know some of the rolls. (If you pay for the workshop though and just want to watch that is ok as well.) Tony will be covering: ways to improve your timing (and generally achieve a professional sound), playing the syllables (a very important Earl Scruggs concept), back-up ideas, developing solos, and improvisational strategies. He’ll also be touching upon melodic and single string styles as well. More advanced topics can covered if people are interested. In addition to prepared tabs and materials that he wants to go through, he strongly encourages student participation. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and he encourages you to bring a video or aural recording device. Here is some background on him if you do not know his amazing accomplishments. Tony is not only considered amongst the most innovative of banjo players, he is one of its most respected and sought after instructors creating fifteen instructional books as well as a series of DVDs. In 2009, he launched the groundbreaking Tony Trischka School of Banjo, an advanced, interactive, online instructional site that is the banjo home for students from around the world. He will be inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame for his work in education and instruction in Sept of 2017. http://www.tonytrischka.com/bio/ Price $75 per person To reserve a spot contact Tara Linhardt at [email protected] We need at least 6 people committed to run the workshop so reserve your spot right away so we know if we have enough folks. And please tell anyone … Read More »

$75