ConcertsAll concerts take place in our main instrument room at Dusty Strings Acoustic Music Shop, 3406 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle. Tickets may be purchased in advance by visiting us or by calling 206-634-1662 or (toll free) 866-634-1662. Cash, checks (payable to Dusty Strings), and Visa/MasterCard accepted. Bob Carlin & Pete Wernick in Concert
Thursday, September 4, 7:30 p.m., $18Two masters of the five string banjo—one old-time and one bluegrass—meet to offer a rare opportunity to hear the two styles together. Bob Carlin, one of the best known clawhammer-style banjoists teaching and performing today (and well-known to Dusty Strings audiences from his appearances at the Clawhammer Banjo Weekend), returns for a special concert with “Dr. Banjo,” Pete Wernick. Wernick is renowned worldwide for his accomplishments and contributions to bluegrass music: a hot-picking force in several trend-setting bands including Hot Rize, a respected author, teacher, and songwriter, and former President of the International Bluegrass Music Association. The two stop off at Dusty Strings for this special concert on their way to the American Banjo Camp at Fort Flagler. [TOP] Alfredo Rolando Ortiz
Saturday, September 6, 7:30 pm, $18Internationally acclaimed soloist on the "arpa paraguaya" (Paraguayan harp), a composer, author, educator and recording artist, Dr. Alfredo Rolando Ortiz plays a multicultural repertoire which covers folk, classical and popular music of many countries, as well as his own original compositions. Dr. Ortiz has performed for audiences of all ages and backgrounds, from multiple appearances at international harp meetings to the delivery room during the birth of his second daughter, the performance he considers his most important. Susann McDonald praises his technical virtuosity and depth of musical expression, and promises "strong vibrant rhythms, marvelous dynamic contrasts, stylistic verve, and profound sensitivity" from this riveting performer. Dr. Ortiz will also lead harp workshops Saturday before the concert. [TOP] Kevin Burke & Cal Scott in Concert Friday, September 19, 7:30 p.m., $23Kevin Burke, one of the most recognizable talents in Irish music today, brings his highly fluid and ornamented Sligo-style fiddling to Dusty Strings once again. This time Kevin is joined by multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and producer Cal Scott, who offers a seasoned and complementary aesthetic in his accompaniment to Burke. Their new CD Across the Black River, included by the New York Times on its list of “most notable world music CDs of 2007”, is a collaboration incorporating their own new compositions, traditional Irish music and even a bluegrass classic. Kevin and Cal will also lead fiddle and guitar workshops Friday before the concert. [TOP] Del Rey & the Sweet Hollywaiians
Saturday, September 27, 7:30 p.m., $18In their first appearance in the Northwest, The Sweet Hollywaiians, Japan's answer to Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders, join Seattle's first-rate uke-and-guitar blues musician and vocalist Del Rey for an evening of great originals and good-time music from the '20 and '30s. Winning commendations from Crumb for their Hollywood-style performances, the Sweet Hollywaiians have appeared with Janet Klein, and recorded an album with Tom Marion of the Parlor Boys. Del Rey promises to wow the audience with her chops on resonator guitar and uke, and will share new material from her latest CD Blue Uke. She looks forward to her collaboration with the Hollywaiians, praising their "lovingly detailed approach to the music of the '20s." Join Del for a "Memphis Minnie" guitar workshop Sunday after the concert. [TOP] 7th Annual Harp Symposium ConcertsRay Pool & Sue Richards at Fremont Baptist ChurchFriday, October 24, 7:30 p.m., $18
[TOP] [PROGRAM] [WORKSHOPS] [INSTRUCTORS] Gráinne Hambly & Laura Zaerr at Fremont Baptist Church
[TOP] [PROGRAM] [WORKSHOPS] [INSTRUCTORS] Harper Tasche & Erik Ask-Upmark at Dusty Strings
[TOP] [PROGRAM] [WORKSHOPS] [INSTRUCTORS] Ken Perlman & the Canote Brothers 
Saturday, November 22, 7:30 p.m., $18In a concert celebrating a wide swath of old-time music, Ken Perlman presents a varied program featuring old-time and Celtic-based fiddle tunes from across North America. He'll share the fruits of his folklore fieldwork, playing on banjo the tunes he collected himself from traditional fiddle players in Eastern Canada, notably Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island. While the Canote Brothers also have one foot firmly planted in the traditions of American Roots music, they certainly have an ear tuned to the novel and the quirky. As one reviewer put it, "Their songs all have the ring of cock-eyed classics!" Ken, Greg and Jere will also lead banjo, fiddle, and guitar workshops November 22 and 23. [TOP] Coming EventsDusty Strings Bluegrass Banjo Contest
Sunday, September 28, 1:00 p.m.$10 Registration Fee Dust off those fingerpicks, tighten up that banjo head and start tuning up for the very first Dusty Strings Bluegrass Banjo Contest, Sunday, September 28th! There's nothing quite like a contest to help focus those practice sessions and hone your chops, so sign up early to reserve one of the twenty open slots. The contest is open to all and contestants will compete for prizes, gift certificates, and bragging rights. All contestants will also receive a coupon good for a discount on any instrument in the store. Register by phone or in person at Dusty Strings. Download and read Contest rules (12 KB PDF*) Sponsored by our friends at D'Addario Strings, Deering Banjos, Ome Banjos, and Gold Tone Banjos. [TOP] Free! Music School Open HouseSaturday, October 4th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.Playing music and learning a new instrument is easy. The Dusty Strings Music School debuts with a variety of full-on programs for the student wanting to learn guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, harp, voice, flute, autoharp, fiddle, hammered dulcimer, and mountain dulcimer. If you have ever entertained the idea of playing an instrument or wanted to sing, come join us for an evening party of music, food, and opportunities to meet the Dusty Strings Music School teachers. Teachers will be performing throughout the evening, and the event will be open to the public with staff available to answer any questions about the school and offer tours of the new studios and classrooms. The open house will take place at the Dusty Strings Acoustic Music Shop. [TOP] 7th Annual Seattle Folk Harp Symposium
 Ray Pool, Sue Richards, Gráinne Hambly, Laura Zaerr, Harper Tasche, Erik Ask-Upmark October 24-26, 2008 We look forward to having Ray Pool, Sue Richards, Gráinne Hambly, Laura Zaerr, Harper Tasche, and Erik Ask-Upmark here for a great weekend in which participants will explore realms of harp music they’ve never known, marvel at harp wizardry and emulate great musicianship, and laugh a lot too! [TOP] [PROGRAM] [WORKSHOPS] [INSTRUCTORS] [CONCERTS] Old-Time Music Weekend Workshops & Concert
 Ken Perlman, Greg & Jere Canote, Mark Graham, Rick Fogel November 22-23, 2008 Clawhammer banjo master Ken Perlman will teach workshops over both days covering topics that range from the basics through exploring up neck to approaches to playing ragtime and Celtic music.
Saturday will also feature Mark Graham exploring southern old-time tunes on the harmonica and Rick Fogel teaching fiddle tune back up and jam techniques on the hammered dulcimer.
On Sunday, Greg Canote will explore ways to get that great old-time fiddle sound while Jere Canote teaches the essential old-time backup guitar style and Carter Family style guitar picking.
The Saturday evening concert will feature Ken Perlman along with Greg and Jere Canote performing what is sure to be an entertaining evening of tunes and song on the banjo, fiddle, and guitar (maybe even a little uke!). [TOP] |
