BANJO & OLD TIME MUSIC LOVING FRIENDS-
I hope you ca help to spread the word about the 3rd Annual Old Time Banjo Festival, JULY 11, 12, 2009
People can find more info at www.oldtimebanjofestival.com OR email info@oldtimebanjofestival.com or call 301-962-9426

If you know of online places I should be listing besides banjohangout.org, please pass them along.

CONTEST:
July 11, 2009. 11am.
GAZEBO @ Carroll Ave. and Westmoreland, Takoma Park MD
Winner earns a GOLD TONE TUBAPHONE BANJO, retail list price is $1295 AND a concert slot at the Birchmere concert that evening.
ADAM HURT, BETH HARTNESS, PETE PETERSON & KELLIE ALLEN mini concert after contest.
Download registration form at www.oldtimebanjofestival.com
More info at info@oldtimebanjofestival.com or 301-962-9426

CONCERT:
July 11, 2009
6:30-7:15- dinner set with Adam Hurt & friends
7:30-10pm: MIKE SEEGER, BRUCE MOLSKY, THE OLD 78’S, CLARK BUEHLING, CATHY & MARCY and guests.
Tickets at www.birchmere.com

WORKSHOPS
July 12, 2009
House of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park, MD

12:00-2:00 pm -- Curly Miller & Carole Ann Rose: "Play Well With Others: Ensemble Playing"
Bring a banjo (any kind), fiddle, guitar, mandolin or whatever and learn how to join an ensemble. Should you play rhythm? Lead? How does an ensemble make an arrangement? This is not a workshop on jamming, but more about how to make your sound interface with others to create a wonderful ensemble sound. An ensemble or 2 will be formed during the workshop for "the real deal".

12:00-2:00 pm -- Adam Hurt: "Intermediate Repertoire and Technique"
Adam is a patient and amiable teacher, banjo master and versatile clawhammer banjo player. He will teach 2 tunes in 2 different tunings in his clawhammer style. Intermediate players should be familiar with basic clawhammer technique and comfortable playing a few tunes in G tuning and in double C tuning.

2:00-4:00 pm -- Cathy Fink: "Banjo For Real Beginners"
No experience required! Bring your own banjo, or try out a new Gold Tone banjo. The Gold Tones will be available at a discount after the workshop should you choose to continue. We will learn to hold and tune the banjo and learn the first steps in playing clawhammer (frailing) style.

2:00-4:00 pm -- Marcy Marxer: "Cello Banjo & Other Hybrids"
Marcy has inspired many players to enjoy the cello banjo (4 strings tuned like a cello), the banjo ukulele, tenor banjo and 6 string banjo. Come if you are curious, come if you have a "hybrid" banjo (other than 5 strings), come to learn and play or simply to observe.
Marcy will talk about techniques, tunings, musical styles and offer hands on experience if you are new to one of these delightful instruments.

All workshops will be held at HMT's lessons studios at 7008 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park MD.

Each workshop session is $40.00. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To register, e-mail lessons@hmtrad.com (payment instructions will be sent to you) or call 301-270-9090 to pay with a credit card.
Info online at: http://www.hmtrad.com/lessons/workshops.html#oldtimebanjo