Joe Collins' 2014 Schedule

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February 2014

February 7-8

Central Florida Dulcimer & Autoharp Festival

- This is the first time I'll be able to go to Mount Dora.  I've heard a lot of good things about this festival.  More information coming.

Mount Dora, FL

February

22

14th Annual Mid-Winter Dulcimer Festival

- sponsored by my home club, this is a great little one-day festival.  Two good concerts, four classes you choose to meet your needs, and a great lunch and time of catching up with old friends and new.  More information coming.

Shelby, NC
March 2014
March 5-9

Buckeye Dulcimer Festival

- This is the first time I've had the opportunity to teach at Buckeye, but I've heard about it for years.  It has a reputation of being a great festival.  More information coming. For more information, Click Here.

Ashley, OH
March 11

The Buckeye Strings

- I'll be doing two workshops for the Buckeye Strings in Cincinnati starting at 5:30 p.m.  At 6:30 there will be a potluck supper, and from 7:15 until 8:15 p.m. I'll teach a second workshop.  If you would like more information about joining in, please contact Vickey Sasser at vjsuc79@fuse.net.

Cincinnati, OH
March 13

Dulcimer Workshops

- I've had the opportunity to work with the fine folk in Guntersville once before, and it was great.  I'm looking forward to joining them again.  These workshops are nearly filled to capacity already, so if you are interested, you need to contact Jean Ann Moon as soon as possible - jeanann@mcrsvp.org

Guntersville, AL
March 15

Hartwell Art Center Workshops & Concert

- This will be an entire day of workshops at the Hartwell Art Center.  Two workshops in the morning and two in the afternoon followed by a concert.  For more information, click HERE.

Hartwell, GA
March 29

Waterbound Dulcimer Festival

- One of my favorite little festivals on the east coast, this festival is put on by the Waterbound Club and is supported by a  couple other clubs in the area.  It's a time of good fellowship, good food, and great classes.  Don't miss this one if you are in the area.  (More info to come)

Kinston, NC
April 2014
April 19

Senior Singles Supper

- Sponsored by Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, this event ministers to singles across the county.  I'm proud to take part in this event.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church; Shelby, NC
May 2014
May 15

Luncheon for the Visually Impaired

- I'll be doing the program for this annual event in Cleveland County this year

First Baptist Church Shelby, NC
June 2014
June 8-14

Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp

- n jam sessions - planned and impromptu.  A whole week to just soak in music surrounded by the charm of one of the prettiest campuses I know.  This is a great opportunity to bring along that spouse that plays something besides dulcimer.  Don't miss it!  For Camp Website, go to http://www.flatpik.com/Steve-Kaufman-Acoustic-Kamp

Maryville College; Maryville, TN
June 14

Joe Collins at Honalee Home

- This is a house concert sponsored by my friends Perry and Diana Brake. These two are fine musicians I have had the privilege of jamming with over the past four years at Steve Kauffman's Acoustic Kamp. I'm excited about being a part of a series of concerts that they hold in their mountain home every year.  For more information, click HERE.

Tellico Plains, TN
July 2014
  For the entire month of July, I will be teaching in Dublin, Ireland.  My wife and I will be taking some wonderful students from Gardner-Webb University to Ireland where we will be studying Celtic spirituality.  
August 2014
August 2

Pickin' Porch

- a great venue for informal concerts.  Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and nestle down beside a mountain river out under the trees behind Mike and Connie Clemmer's Wood-n-Strings Dulcimer Shop.  The concert starts at 7 p.m.  You can sign up for workshops earlier in the day by calling the store (865/448-6647). Seating is limited. Workshops include "Noting Hand Technique," "Slow Celtic Tunes 2," "Playing Upside Down," and "Dulcimer Duets for Worship." For more information, go to www.clemmerdulcimer.com 

Townsend, TN
October 2014
October 3-4

Workshop/Concert

- My friend Clair Ebenshade invited me up to lead some workshops and do a concert at Manbeck Mennonite Church. For more information, click HERE. Or you can call Clair (570 765 3331)

Beaver Springs, PA
October 16-19

Chautauqua on the Wabash

- a great festival in a wonderful historic town in Southern, IN.  I had the privilege of teaching and playing at this festival once before and was so impressed with the way Maureen Sellers put this together.  The atmosphere is laid back where participants and faculty have plenty of time to mingle with one another. If the excellent class offerings were not enough, the town is worth the visit. As information becomes available, it will be posted at www.maureensellers.com

New Harmony, IN
October 26

The Christmas Place

- I'll have the opportunity to play live music from 2 until 4 p.m. for everyone's shopping at this year-round Christmas store located in east Tennessee. I think that it's great that this fine business is investing in live music for its customers. Please support this and other venues that do so. To find out more about the store, go to  http://www.christmasplace.com/visitus/visitus.cfm?Lang= 

Pigeon Forge, TN
November 2014
November 20-23

NGFDA Fall Festival

- In the mountains of North Georgia, this is one of my favorite large festivals. This year I will be there as a vendor and a "jammer," so I hope to see you there.

Helen, GA
November 23

The Christmas Place

- I'll have the opportunity to play live music from 2 until 4 p.m. for everyone's shopping at this year-round Christmas store located in east Tennessee. I think that it's great that this fine business is investing in live music for its customers. Please support this and other venues that do so. To find out more about the store, go to  http://www.christmasplace.com/visitus/visitus.cfm?Lang= 

Pigeon Forge, TN
December 2014
December 8

Program for American Legion

- American Legion, Post 82 is very active in Cleveland County, and it is my honor to play for their annual Christmas party for the 2nd year in a row.

Shelby, NC
December 10

The Inn at the Christmas Place

- The same people who run the Christmas Place (see above) also have a great hotel right across the street from the store.  I'll be playing Christmas music at The Inn from 3 until 5 p.m. For more info about the Inn, go to http://www.christmasplace.com/inn.cfm

Pigeon Forge, TN
December 17

The Inn at the Christmas Place

- The same people who run the Christmas Place (see above) also have a great hotel right across the street from the store.  I'll be playing Christmas music at The Inn from 3 until 5 p.m. For more info about the Inn, go to http://www.christmasplace.com/inn.cfm

Pigeon Forge, TN