Workshop Schedule

Tues-Thurs Feb 2-4

Noon – 2 pm each day

Beginner Bluegrass Workshop

Whether you've never played bluegrass before or you're just getting started, this workshop is the perfect place to learn. Starting with the basics of bluegrass rhythm, jam etiquette, common song structures, and simple techniques in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Bring your acoustic instrument, meet other beginners, and discover the fun of making music together. No prior bluegrass experience is required!

Instructor – Billy Parker

Billy is one of Arizona’s most well-known and diverse mandolin players. A freelance artist, he is adept at Bluegrass, Western Swing, Jazz, Celtic, and Americana and moves fluidly across genres with exceptional creativity. With a lifetime of experience, Parker has shared the stage with music legends Bill Monroe, Blaine Sprouse, Faron Young and Nils Lofgren and has performed extensively in Montana, Oregon, and now Arizona as well as across the US and abroad. A former member of Southern California’s Lost Highway, Montana's Finley Creek, and Oregon’s The Wallys to name a few, Billy, who now makes his home in Chandler, AZ 

www.mandobilly.com

Saturday Feb 6

Noon

• Barn North - Banjo

Francisco Bresenio of Cisco & The Racecars, Luke Stecklein of Breakline, and Mark Epsien of The Badly Bent

• Barn South – Guitar 

Forest Thurman from Breakline, Gage Carter of Tuesday String Band, and Pat Dressen of The Badly Bent

1 PM

• Barn North – Mandolin.  

Ryan Hanson of Tuesday String Band, Chester Carmer of Cisco & The Racecars, and Brian King of  Breakline

• Barn South – Bass. 

Mason Akers of Tuesday String Band and Alex Read from The Badly Bent.

2 PM

• Barn North - Arrangements for Ensembles.  

The Stillhouse Junkies will provide valuable information and demonstrate how to improve your band presence and performance

• Barn South – Fiddle

Danielle Bettencourt from Breakline and Mavis Enders from Ten Dollar Wedding