Folks
American Banjo Camp is delighted to announce that our preliminary
schedule is now available for viewing on our website,
http://www.americanbanjocamp.com.
We think it's enough to make any dedicated or would be banjoist's
fingers itch, but we of course urge you to check it out and see for
yourself.
FYI, the dates of American Banjo Camp are Sept. 5-7, 2008 and the
place is Fort Flagler State Park, in Nordland, Washington. We offer a
weekend of intense instruction with some of the best old-time and
bluegrass banjo players around, plus demonstrations, concerts, and
plenty of jamming opportunities.
Following is a list of our well-traveled staff of all-stars.
Bluegrass Instructors:
Janet Davis (Arkansas) - Back-up guru
Bill Evans (California) - One of the great all-around players &
teachers of bluegrass banjo
Bill Keith (New York) - Creator of melodic style
Alan Munde (Texas) - Legendary picker and innovator
Pete Wernick (Colorado) - Dr. Banjo!
Old-time Instructors:
Kathy Barton Para (Missouri) - A terrific player little known outside
her native haunts
Bob Carlin (North Carolina) - Versatile virtuoso & scholar
Brad Leftwich (Indiana) - Expert on Round Peak style (and a great
fiddler, too!)
Reed Martin (Maryland) - Astounding player
Ken Perlman (Indiana) - Pioneer of melodic clawhammer
Novice Program: Mike Stahlman from Portland heads up the bluegrass-
novice program; Laura Smith of Bellingham heads up the old-time novice
program.
Accompanists: Greg & Jere Canote (old-time fiddle and guitar), Paul
Elliott (bluegrass fiddle), and Peter Langston (bluegrass guitar). All
our accompanists are from the Seattle area.
You can access artists' bios, logistical information, and registration
form on our website, http://www.americanbanjocamp.com.
If you have any
questions or concerns, don't hesitate to email us at
info@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Perlman and Peter Langston
Directors
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