Metamora Old Time Music Festival

2009 Participants

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Making Music Area

Bill Bailey's Idiophones

Bill will be offering Sat & Sun workshops on building a washboard. As well as rhythm sessions, jamming and other carryings-on.

The morning will start with an introductory "tap" session. Then time will be allowed for an expedition into the shops of Metamora, particularly Auntique's and Uncle Junque, to find suitable items. Washboard building session will follow.

For those bringing materials for the washboard workshop you will need:

Washboard

things to attach

Bill will have materials available for purchase as well.

Tools will be available, or bring your own

Jeff and Carolyn McKinley

The McKinley's will have a tent chock full of instruments for children to experiment with. Hats and bonnets are also available for use in family photos.

The McKinley's will also participate in Strawberry Days on June 6-7 in Metamora this year.

Digger Lou - Song Writing School

Digger Lou's songwriting school will be offered on Sat and Sun in the Making Music Area. Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. Class size will be limited. Registration Form.

Song Writing School will meet from 10:30-2, with a half hour break, on both Saturday and Sunday.

Bill Berg

Berg Dulcimers and Mountain Made Music

Folkcraft Instruments

Folkcraft Instruments is the premier manufacturer of a truly authentic American tradition - the dulcimer. The Folkcraft brand has had a long standing tradition of excellence since it was created in 1974. We hand select our woods for appearance as well as tone quality. Plus, all of our instruments are signed by the craftsman. Look inside your dulcimer for the artisan's signature. As you can see, Folkcraft is the perfect choice for your dulcimer purchase.