Friday, May 01, 2009
Bath Banjo Festival 2009
This years Festival will be held on 26/27/28 of June at three venues –
St James Wine Vaults, the Little Theatre in the middle of Bath, and
the American Museum, which is on the outskirts. The programme of
concerts is enlarged to 3 and there are one or two extra events.
Eventually we (myself and the American Museum) will have a week-long
festival at a number of venues.
The programme is as follows:
Friday 26th
Concert in St James Wine Vaults (an atmospheric cellar) with We Banjo
3, featuring Bath's own Leon Hunt, Enda Scahill and the two brothers,
Martin and David Howley.
Saturday 27th
At the American Museum all afternoon:
Singing Workshop with Lucy Ray, 12.30-1.30
Here’s a chance to learn some traditional music including ballads,
gospel and one or two Carter family songs. Song sheets will be
provided (you can even take them home!) and all ages and abilities are
welcome – especially those a little bashful about singing.
Stompin’ Dave, 1.30-2.30pm
Old-time country, bluegrass, blues, folk, and vintage hillbilly music
performed on guitar, five-string banjo, fiddle, piano, harmonica,
vocals & tap dancing– this guy’s got it all going on. The Cornish
Bluegrass Association calls him, "A musical genius".
Applejacks Appalachian Dancers, 2.30-3.30
See this fantastic dance group in action, accompanied by their own
band. The dancers will also teach you a few steps so you can give it a
whirl!
Roots and Evolution of American Music with Rachel Harrington and Zak
Borden, 3.30-4.30
Enjoy an interactive, musical discussion including a variety of songs
and tunes from different regions and periods. Rachel is an
accomplished performer (often compared to Emmylou Harris) and Zak
holds a degree in ethnomusicology. This is sure to be a treat for
anyone interested in the hows, whys, and wheres of American musical
traditions.
‘Have-A-Go’ Hootenanny, 4.30-5.30
For anyone who’s learned something in a workshop, brought along an
instrument, or just wants to share a song, here is your chance. Groups
and individuals of all ages and abilities are very welcome to
participate – just turn up on the Terrace to join in the fun!
At The Little Theatre, Central Bath
Silent film showing in the afternoon at the Little Theatre with piano
and banjo accompaniment by Keith Nichols, Brian Masters and Julian
Vincent. In the evening we have the Grand Concert which will feature
We Banjo 3, Brian Masters, Julian Vincent, and Dan Walsh.
Sunday 28th – At the American Museum:
Banjo Master Class with Enda Scahill, Leon Hunt and Dan Walsh10.00
am-12 noon
Students of both 4 and 5-stringed banjos are invited to this two hour
master class to improve their skills and learn new techniques. The £20
fee includes full museum admission, plus the afternoon concert. For
information or to register go to www.americanmuseum.org or call 01225
823014.
Dan Walsh and We Banjo 3 with Leon Hunt, 2.00 p.m.
The UK’s finest clawhammer banjoist, plus three Irish 4-string banjo
players and Bath's own 5-string banjo legend Leon Hunt combine forces
for this very special concert to round out the mini-music festival
weekend.
St James Wine Vaults, the Little Theatre in the middle of Bath, and
the American Museum, which is on the outskirts. The programme of
concerts is enlarged to 3 and there are one or two extra events.
Eventually we (myself and the American Museum) will have a week-long
festival at a number of venues.
The programme is as follows:
Friday 26th
Concert in St James Wine Vaults (an atmospheric cellar) with We Banjo
3, featuring Bath's own Leon Hunt, Enda Scahill and the two brothers,
Martin and David Howley.
Saturday 27th
At the American Museum all afternoon:
Singing Workshop with Lucy Ray, 12.30-1.30
Here’s a chance to learn some traditional music including ballads,
gospel and one or two Carter family songs. Song sheets will be
provided (you can even take them home!) and all ages and abilities are
welcome – especially those a little bashful about singing.
Stompin’ Dave, 1.30-2.30pm
Old-time country, bluegrass, blues, folk, and vintage hillbilly music
performed on guitar, five-string banjo, fiddle, piano, harmonica,
vocals & tap dancing– this guy’s got it all going on. The Cornish
Bluegrass Association calls him, "A musical genius".
Applejacks Appalachian Dancers, 2.30-3.30
See this fantastic dance group in action, accompanied by their own
band. The dancers will also teach you a few steps so you can give it a
whirl!
Roots and Evolution of American Music with Rachel Harrington and Zak
Borden, 3.30-4.30
Enjoy an interactive, musical discussion including a variety of songs
and tunes from different regions and periods. Rachel is an
accomplished performer (often compared to Emmylou Harris) and Zak
holds a degree in ethnomusicology. This is sure to be a treat for
anyone interested in the hows, whys, and wheres of American musical
traditions.
‘Have-A-Go’ Hootenanny, 4.30-5.30
For anyone who’s learned something in a workshop, brought along an
instrument, or just wants to share a song, here is your chance. Groups
and individuals of all ages and abilities are very welcome to
participate – just turn up on the Terrace to join in the fun!
At The Little Theatre, Central Bath
Silent film showing in the afternoon at the Little Theatre with piano
and banjo accompaniment by Keith Nichols, Brian Masters and Julian
Vincent. In the evening we have the Grand Concert which will feature
We Banjo 3, Brian Masters, Julian Vincent, and Dan Walsh.
Sunday 28th – At the American Museum:
Banjo Master Class with Enda Scahill, Leon Hunt and Dan Walsh10.00
am-12 noon
Students of both 4 and 5-stringed banjos are invited to this two hour
master class to improve their skills and learn new techniques. The £20
fee includes full museum admission, plus the afternoon concert. For
information or to register go to www.americanmuseum.org or call 01225
823014.
Dan Walsh and We Banjo 3 with Leon Hunt, 2.00 p.m.
The UK’s finest clawhammer banjoist, plus three Irish 4-string banjo
players and Bath's own 5-string banjo legend Leon Hunt combine forces
for this very special concert to round out the mini-music festival
weekend.
