Southern Weekend Online 2021
Birth of the Blues
Sparky Rucker,Rhonda Rucker
Sparky and Rhonda will talk about their blues mentors and teach some of their favorite songs.
Toward Freedom & Justice
Sparky Rucker,Rhonda Rucker
Sparky and Rhonda explore songs & stories for social change and justice, celebrating our past with some of the most inspiring stories from history.
Finger Style Banjo
Sam Bartlett
Using rolls, chords, and simple fingering, Sam will help you bring you finger picking into the logic and groove of old time music. Students will learn a few tunes, all by ear in G tuning.
Cajun Jam
Mitch Reed,Blake Miller
A chance to play along on classic Cajun standards and more at easy going tempos.
Songs of the Civil War
Sparky Rucker,Rhonda Rucker
Sparky and Rhonda discuss highlights of the war and sing some of its songs, including perspectives of the North and South, both black and white.
Old Time Guitar in 3/4
Molly Mason
Learn accompaniment techniques for old time songs and waltzes like, More Pretty Girls Than One and Swannanoa Waltz.
Old Time Mandolin
Sam Bartlett
Sam will teach the melody and chords to a few choice tunes. This will be done by ear in small, easy to digest sections.
Mountain Voices
Sparky Rucker,Rhonda Rucker
Songs from the rich heritage of Southern Appalachia, including the African American component of this culture and some of the ballads.
Old Time Guitar in 4/4
Molly Mason
Learn accompaniment techniques for old time songs and tunes from the Skillet Lickers to Jimmie Rodgers.
Creole Fiddle
Mitch Reed
Further delving into the lost tunes of Creole music, Mitch will teach a French Creole tune from the Lonce Meg, the music of the Ardoin tradition, as played by Canray Fontenot.
Cajun Fiddle
David Greely
A Cajun dance hall two-step with emphasis on its Caribbean qualities and variation on melody.
Body Percussion
Evie Ladin
Understand syncopation by literally incorporating rhythms on your body. Clap, step, sing with your human instrument.
Old Time Banjo
Brad Leftwich
Some straight-ahead old-time clawhammer banjo tunes in the Round Peak tradition.
Humdingers Concert
Humdingers
A rare opportunity by this amazing old time band in concert—not to be missed!
Old Time Fiddle
Brad Leftwich
Something a little jazzier - rags and two-steps
Creole Accordion
Jeffery Broussard
Keys of B-flat, E, D, and G class will accommodate beginners, intermediate, and advanced
Old Time Harmony Singing
Evie Ladin
Using Carter Family-style singing as a jumping off place, we'll find harmony lines that may weave around the melody, cross or create unisons, and develop a better ability to hear and find parts, as well as learn what gives these harmonies their particular old-time country sound, and power.
Slow Jam
Jay Ungar,Molly Mason
Beautiful old time tunes played at a slow, accessible tempos. Some will be familiar standards others may be new to you. All instruments are welcome.
Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys
Jeffery Broussard
Come dance, play along or sit back and enjoy this fabulous band live from Southern Louisiana.
Cajun Fiddle
David Greely
A dance hall waltz with emphasis on melody variations and syncopated phrasing.
Old Time Banjo
Brad Leftwich
For those more lyrical tunes, the thumb-lead two-finger style of Grayson-Carroll Counties, Va.
Opening Concert & Jam
All Staff
Enjoy a sampling of what each person will be teaching, then sing, play, and dance along!
Cajun Accordion
Blake Miller
Learn to play out of the home position with an old-fashioned Cajun two step.
Old Time Fiddle
Brad Leftwich
Good square dance tunes, with emphasis on propulsive, rhythmic bowing.
Cajun Guitar
Amelia Biere
Learn how to drive a whole Cajun dance with your right hand.
Cajun Accordion
Blake Miller
Playing a waltz with octaves and using the trick finger.
Cajun Dance Party with the Old-Fashioned Aces
Blake Miller,David Greely,Amelia Biere
Come dance, play along or sit back and listen to an hour of great Cajun waltzes and two steps with this superlative band.
Farewell Gathering/Jam
All Staff
One last chance to sing, play, and dance along!
Old Time Jam
Brad,Linda,Sam,Abby,Jay,Molly
All tunes will start slow then pickup a bit. All instruments are welcome. Come and join the fun!
Clogging (Beg/Int)
Abby Ladin
Learn the fundamental steps, how to string them together and keep a rhythmic pulse. If you already clog, Abby will challenge you with syncopation and beginning improvisation.