Date: August 3 - 9, 2014 : Swanannoa Gathering - Mando
and Banjo Week and Fiddle Week Classes in two of the instruments that are at the core of
several of the most popular folk genres, including bluegrass, old-time, Irish
and Scottish, as well as some of the more adventurous blendings of traditional
and jazz flavors known variously as ‘newgrass’ or ‘new acoustic’ music.
Fiddle Week at the Swannanoa Gathering celebrates the universality of the
fiddle with classes in traditional and contemporary styles ranging from Irish to
Mexican, from Cajun to blues.
Public Concerts:
Monday, August 4, 2014: Fiddle/Mando & Banjo Concert I
Featuring
Mike Marshall,
Darol Anger,
Liz Knowles,
Jeremy Kittel,
Matt Flinner,
Caterina Lichtenberg,
Anne Lederman,
Lisa Gutkin,
David Surette and, Juan Rivera, in concert at Kittredge Theatre at Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC. Showtime: 7:30 pm.
General admission tickets: $20, under 12 $10. Box Office: (828) 771-3024.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014: Fiddle/Mando & Banjo Concert II
Featuring
Michael Doucet,
Joe Craven,
Bruce Molsky,
Barbara Lamb,
Bob Carlin,
Kevin Kehrberg,
Michael Ismerio,
Julia Weatherford,
Steve Baughman,
Natalya Weinstein,
Adam Tanner, in concert at Kittredge Theatre at Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC. Showtime: 7:30 pm.
General admission tickets: $20, under 12 $10. Box Office: (828) 771-3024.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014: Fiddle/Mando & Banjo Concert III
Featuring
Tony Trischka,
Woody Paul,
Alan Munde,
Emory Lester,
John Reischman,
Don Stiernberg,
Mark Johnson,
Ned Luberecki,
Andy Stein,
Tony Marcus,
Ed Dodson in concert at Kittredge Theatre at Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC. Showtime: 7:30 pm.
General admission tickets: $20, under 12 $10. Box Office: (828) 771-3024.
Swanannoa is a suburb of Asheville NC.
