Folk Project Special Concerts
Extraordinary concerts that don't fit our usual mold in one way or another. See the listings and click through for more information.
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3 International Guitar Masters
leading workshops all day for all levels, beginner through advanced,
culminating in a fabulous evening concert for everyone
Workshops for guitarists with concert and meals – 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM ($138 advance registration only)
Evening Concert for all – 8 PM to 10:30 PM ($35 at the door, +$1.25 service fee if purchased online)
Three masters of the acoustic guitar, Beppe, Chris and Jon, give a full day of instruction, including lunch, dinner, snacks and evening concert — a complete program for all levels, dedicated to the proposition that everyone goes home a better player.
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Beppe Gambetta brings American and European Roots together in a blend of energetic grooves and passionate melodies, giving new life to wide range international and American musical sources. He is songwriter of great depth and maturity, whose original songs seamlessly blend contemporary influences with traditional roots. His flatpicking styles range from Doc Watson to Moravian folk music to everything in between and beyond. and are characterized by flashy licks, intricate cross-picking patterns, open tunings, and fluid slides up and down the neck of the guitar.
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Born in Genoa, Italy, he is known worldwide as a bluegrass ambassador, having performed with such luminaries as Norman Blake, Mike Marshall, David Grisman, Charles Sawtelle, John Jorgenson, David Grier, Tony Trischka, Dan Crary, Gene Parsons of the Byrds, and more.
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Chris Newman is a renowned Celtic guitarist, famed internationally as a member of The Boys of the Loch, for his duet work with Máire Ní Chathasaigh, and, of course, for his stunningly brilliant arrangements on guitar.
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Acoustic Guitar Magazine calls his abilities “Dazzling.” Dirty Linen says it is “nothing short of brilliant.” The Sunday Tribune of Ireland called his playing “Terrific: brilliant, beautiful, rich, virtuosic, delightful, classic, perfect!”
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Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter and recording artist, who’s been turning heads with his lyrics, fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime.
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A noted author of several celebrated guitar instruction books, Jon has won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee and his band has performed with David Grisman, Tony Rice Unit, Hot Tuna, and the Dixie Dregs. He has headlined as a solo and with duo partner FJ Ventre throughout the USA and Europe, opening shows for John Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’, Little Feat, and many other roots legends
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Buskin and Batteau
with
The April Fools! (Lavin, Forster & Ulbrich)
Comedy Song Night features Buskin & Batteau and The April Fools!: Christine Lavin, John Forster & Carla Ulbrich – an awesome amalgam of some of the funniest people on earth. Individually, these award-winning performers have accomplished more on stage, television, radio, movies and recordings than imaginable. Collectively, they create an evening of uncontainable musical hysteria and laughter.
Sorry, there are no events of this type scheduled at present.
TBD
3 International Guitar Masters
leading workshops all day for all levels, beginner through advanced,
culminating in a fabulous evening concert for everyone
Workshops for guitarists with concert and meals – 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM ($138 advance registration only)
Evening Concert for all – 8 PM to 10:30 PM ($35 at the door, +$1.25 service fee if purchased online)
Three masters of the acoustic guitar, Beppe, Chris and Jon, give a full day of instruction, including lunch, dinner, snacks and evening concert — a complete program for all levels, dedicated to the proposition that everyone goes home a better player.
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Beppe Gambetta brings American and European Roots together in a blend of energetic grooves and passionate melodies, giving new life to wide range international and American musical sources. He is songwriter of great depth and maturity, whose original songs seamlessly blend contemporary influences with traditional roots. His flatpicking styles range from Doc Watson to Moravian folk music to everything in between and beyond. and are characterized by flashy licks, intricate cross-picking patterns, open tunings, and fluid slides up and down the neck of the guitar.
1
Born in Genoa, Italy, he is known worldwide as a bluegrass ambassador, having performed with such luminaries as Norman Blake, Mike Marshall, David Grisman, Charles Sawtelle, John Jorgenson, David Grier, Tony Trischka, Dan Crary, Gene Parsons of the Byrds, and more.
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Chris Newman is a renowned Celtic guitarist, famed internationally as a member of The Boys of the Loch, for his duet work with Máire Ní Chathasaigh, and, of course, for his stunningly brilliant arrangements on guitar.
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Acoustic Guitar Magazine calls his abilities “Dazzling.” Dirty Linen says it is “nothing short of brilliant.” The Sunday Tribune of Ireland called his playing “Terrific: brilliant, beautiful, rich, virtuosic, delightful, classic, perfect!”
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Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter and recording artist, who’s been turning heads with his lyrics, fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime.
1
A noted author of several celebrated guitar instruction books, Jon has won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee and his band has performed with David Grisman, Tony Rice Unit, Hot Tuna, and the Dixie Dregs. He has headlined as a solo and with duo partner FJ Ventre throughout the USA and Europe, opening shows for John Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’, Little Feat, and many other roots legends
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Buskin and Batteau
with
The April Fools! (Lavin, Forster & Ulbrich)
Comedy Song Night features Buskin & Batteau and The April Fools!: Christine Lavin, John Forster & Carla Ulbrich – an awesome amalgam of some of the funniest people on earth. Individually, these award-winning performers have accomplished more on stage, television, radio, movies and recordings than imaginable. Collectively, they create an evening of uncontainable musical hysteria and laughter.
Sorry, there are no events of this type scheduled at present.
TBD
3 International Guitar Masters
leading workshops all day for all levels, beginner through advanced,
culminating in a fabulous evening concert for everyone
Workshops for guitarists with concert and meals – 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM ($138 advance registration only)
Evening Concert for all – 8 PM to 10:30 PM ($35 at the door, +$1.25 service fee if purchased online)
Three masters of the acoustic guitar, Beppe, Chris and Jon, give a full day of instruction, including lunch, dinner, snacks and evening concert — a complete program for all levels, dedicated to the proposition that everyone goes home a better player.
|
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Beppe Gambetta brings American and European Roots together in a blend of energetic grooves and passionate melodies, giving new life to wide range international and American musical sources. He is songwriter of great depth and maturity, whose original songs seamlessly blend contemporary influences with traditional roots. His flatpicking styles range from Doc Watson to Moravian folk music to everything in between and beyond. and are characterized by flashy licks, intricate cross-picking patterns, open tunings, and fluid slides up and down the neck of the guitar.
1
Born in Genoa, Italy, he is known worldwide as a bluegrass ambassador, having performed with such luminaries as Norman Blake, Mike Marshall, David Grisman, Charles Sawtelle, John Jorgenson, David Grier, Tony Trischka, Dan Crary, Gene Parsons of the Byrds, and more.
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Chris Newman is a renowned Celtic guitarist, famed internationally as a member of The Boys of the Loch, for his duet work with Máire Ní Chathasaigh, and, of course, for his stunningly brilliant arrangements on guitar.
1
Acoustic Guitar Magazine calls his abilities “Dazzling.” Dirty Linen says it is “nothing short of brilliant.” The Sunday Tribune of Ireland called his playing “Terrific: brilliant, beautiful, rich, virtuosic, delightful, classic, perfect!”
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Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter and recording artist, who’s been turning heads with his lyrics, fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime.
1
A noted author of several celebrated guitar instruction books, Jon has won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee and his band has performed with David Grisman, Tony Rice Unit, Hot Tuna, and the Dixie Dregs. He has headlined as a solo and with duo partner FJ Ventre throughout the USA and Europe, opening shows for John Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’, Little Feat, and many other roots legends
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Buskin and Batteau
with
The April Fools! (Lavin, Forster & Ulbrich)
Comedy Song Night features Buskin & Batteau and The April Fools!: Christine Lavin, John Forster & Carla Ulbrich – an awesome amalgam of some of the funniest people on earth. Individually, these award-winning performers have accomplished more on stage, television, radio, movies and recordings than imaginable. Collectively, they create an evening of uncontainable musical hysteria and laughter.
Sorry, there are no events of this type scheduled at present.
TBD
3 International Guitar Masters
leading workshops all day for all levels, beginner through advanced,
culminating in a fabulous evening concert for everyone
Workshops for guitarists with concert and meals – 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM ($138 advance registration only)
Evening Concert for all – 8 PM to 10:30 PM ($35 at the door, +$1.25 service fee if purchased online)
Three masters of the acoustic guitar, Beppe, Chris and Jon, give a full day of instruction, including lunch, dinner, snacks and evening concert — a complete program for all levels, dedicated to the proposition that everyone goes home a better player.
|
|
Beppe Gambetta brings American and European Roots together in a blend of energetic grooves and passionate melodies, giving new life to wide range international and American musical sources. He is songwriter of great depth and maturity, whose original songs seamlessly blend contemporary influences with traditional roots. His flatpicking styles range from Doc Watson to Moravian folk music to everything in between and beyond. and are characterized by flashy licks, intricate cross-picking patterns, open tunings, and fluid slides up and down the neck of the guitar.
1
Born in Genoa, Italy, he is known worldwide as a bluegrass ambassador, having performed with such luminaries as Norman Blake, Mike Marshall, David Grisman, Charles Sawtelle, John Jorgenson, David Grier, Tony Trischka, Dan Crary, Gene Parsons of the Byrds, and more.
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Chris Newman is a renowned Celtic guitarist, famed internationally as a member of The Boys of the Loch, for his duet work with Máire Ní Chathasaigh, and, of course, for his stunningly brilliant arrangements on guitar.
1
Acoustic Guitar Magazine calls his abilities “Dazzling.” Dirty Linen says it is “nothing short of brilliant.” The Sunday Tribune of Ireland called his playing “Terrific: brilliant, beautiful, rich, virtuosic, delightful, classic, perfect!”
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Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter and recording artist, who’s been turning heads with his lyrics, fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime.
1
A noted author of several celebrated guitar instruction books, Jon has won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee and his band has performed with David Grisman, Tony Rice Unit, Hot Tuna, and the Dixie Dregs. He has headlined as a solo and with duo partner FJ Ventre throughout the USA and Europe, opening shows for John Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’, Little Feat, and many other roots legends
|
Buskin and Batteau
with
The April Fools! (Lavin, Forster & Ulbrich)
Comedy Song Night features Buskin & Batteau and The April Fools!: Christine Lavin, John Forster & Carla Ulbrich – an awesome amalgam of some of the funniest people on earth. Individually, these award-winning performers have accomplished more on stage, television, radio, movies and recordings than imaginable. Collectively, they create an evening of uncontainable musical hysteria and laughter.