February 2014

February 7-8

- 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.

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- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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

- 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.

- 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)

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

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

- 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

- 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.

- 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 

- 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)

- 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. 

- 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= 

- 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.

- 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= 

- 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.

- 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

- 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