American Musicological Society, Inc.

2023 Kennedy Creek Old Time Music Workshops

The Kennedy Creek Old-Time Music Festival takes place every autumn at the Kennedy Creek Resort in Suches, GA. Participants are invited to reserve cabins, yurts, or campsites, and food is available at the resort restaurant. Guest artists lead jams, teach workshops, and present concerts, but the main event is always jamming with friends. Admission is free.

Friday, September 8

Mandolin Workshop

Brennan Breed will teach Georgia tunes and techniques at an intermediate level.
Time: 2:00⁠–⁠3:00pm

Jam Session: Georgia Tunes

The Short House Serenaders (Sarah Adams, Van Burchfield, Isaac Stroup) will lead a moderate-pace jam on Georgia tunes.
Time: 4:00⁠–⁠5:30pm

Square Dance

The Short House Serenaders will provide music and T-Claw Crawford will call square dances.
Time: 7:30⁠–⁠9:30pm

Saturday, September 9

Banjo Workshop

Van Burchfield will teach Georgia tunes and techniques at an intermediate level.
Time: 11:00am⁠–12:00pm

Fiddle Workshop

Sarah Adams will teach Georgia tunes and techniques at an intermediate level.
Time: 1:00⁠–2:00pm

Guitar Workshop

Isaac Stroupe will teach guitar backup techniques in the old-time style.
Time: 3:00⁠–4:00pm

Organized in Partnership With

 

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