Southern Clawhammer Banjo

”Gain a hands-on appreciation of the clawhammer style of banjo while playing with a North Carolina native and master of the craft. Learn up close and by ear, approaching rhythm, clear tone, and a set of great traditional melodies, note by note. Benefit from the explanation of tunes, listening sessions, and traditional techniques with cultural context. Bring a 5-string banjo; some previous familiarity with the instrument will further your experience in class”.

The Music of Beautiful Star, An Appalachian Nativity

With the Open Heart Band: Riley Baugus, Laurelyn Dossett, Molly McGinn, DaShawn and Wendy Hickman, and surprise special guests!

The Music of Beautiful Star, An Appalachian Nativity

With the Open Heart Band: Riley Baugus, Laurelyn Dossett, Molly McGinn, DaShawn and Wendy Hickman, and surprise special guests!

“Fiddle, banjo, guitar, dulcimer, vocals and multi-instrument classes offered at the intermediate and advanced levels”.

Southern Clawhammer Banjo

”Gain a hands-on appreciation of the clawhammer style of banjo while playing with a North Carolina native and master of the craft. Learn up close and by ear, approaching rhythm, clear tone, and a set of great traditional melodies, note by note. Benefit from the explanation of tunes, listening sessions, and traditional techniques with cultural context. Bring a 5-string banjo; some previous familiarity with the instrument will further your experience in class”.

Please visit the Fesitival website for performer appearance dates and times.

“Proudly championing traditional music, dance and song since 1955, The Sidmouth Folk Festival continues to build on its many years of success in creating an inclusive music community that embraces variety – celebrating tradition in all its many forms, including the rich diversity of folk arts in the UK, from the grassroots to the cutting edge.“

Please visit the Festival website for performer appearance dates and times.

West Marin Fiddle Camp is an outdoor acoustic roots music camp centering on immersion in rural American traditions in an inspiring natural setting.

Riley will be teaching old time banjo and guitar.

“Old School Bluegrass Camp is a hands-on experience.  Whether you’ve been playing all your life or you’re new to the joys of creating your own music, you’ll find exciting opportunities to play with others at camp:  in your band labs (that’s right, you’re starting a band!), at the nightly jams, impromptu sessions around the apple tree, slow-jams, song circles and your daily instrument classes. 

You’ll learn techniques from incredible teachers, enjoy fun and informative workshops, gather up a fresh batch of inspiration and find your people – life-long learners, creative sorts and artists-at-heart!  Plus, there’s an amazing concert, just for you, every night! “

“The Charlie Poole Music Festival, now in its third decade, is a project of Piedmont Folk Legacies, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and preserve the musical and cultural legacy of the Piedmont region and to celebrate its influence on the development of American vernacular music, as exemplified by Charlie Poole”

“At MBC, you can study old-time or bluegrass banjo with some of today's best players and teachers in both styles. Our program features hands-on classes, demonstrations, two faculty concerts, and still leaves lots of time for jamming with your fellow banjo enthusiasts.“

“Banjo Camp North — featuring workshops, jamming, and personal interaction with some of the top performers in the roots music world in a friendly, supportive environment. Our camps are held in a beautiful rural setting in south central Massachusetts.“

“Inaugurated in 2011, the Julian Family Fiddle Camp (JFFC) is a five-day acoustic music camp for people of all ages and musical abilities. JFFC is held annually at a full-service, rural family retreat center near the historic mining town of Julian, CA.“

“175 workshops, 35 concerts, 35 jam sessions. Fiddle, cello, mandolin, guitar, old-time banjo, singing and more!”

“Join these world-class players and teachers for an unforgettable weekend of bluegrass/three-finger and old-time/clawhammer instruction, concerts, jamming and social gatherings designed for all levels of players”

A weekend of Cajun and Old Time Music.

West Marin Fiddle Camp is an outdoor acoustic roots music camp centering on immersion in rural American traditions in an inspiring natural setting.

Riley will be teaching old time banjo and guitar.

“Come study 5-string banjo in gorgeous natural surroundings with some of today’s best players and teachers. Our program features hands-on classes, demonstrations, and two big faculty concerts, and still leaves lots of time for jamming with your fellow banjo enthusiasts.“