On the weekend of Nov. 15, there will be workshops at the Chestnut Creek School in Galax, VA on fiddle (Alice Gerrard), fingerpicked banjo (Gail Gillespie) and upright bass (Joe DeJarnette) as part of the Music of the Crooked Road Series.
- Old-time Finger-picking Banjo with Gail Gillespie
Saturday, November 15, 9 am-4 pm, and Sunday, November 16, 10 am-3 pm
Concert Saturday, November 15, 7-9 pm
Tuition: $140
Level: Intermediate
Gail Gillespie is one of the leading experts of old-time fingerpicking banjo. She plays several regional styles including North Carolina’s old-time 2 & 3 finger up-picking banjo traditions. In this workshop, Gail will introduce styles used in the mountains and piedmont areas of Virginia and North Carolina. Participants will learn about both solo and “seconding” styles that allow playing with a band as well as other banjo players.
Gail was editor of “The Old Time Herald” magazine for many years and is an outstanding old time musician and historian. She has played in numerous bands, including the Herald Angels with Alice Gerrard and Kay Justice.
Click here to view a video of Alice, Gail and Kay playing a Roscoe Parrish tune
Register by November 1 for a 10% tuition discount.
Contact: Marianne Kovatch, Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, Galax VA. (276) 236-3500; marianne@chestnutcreekarts.org www.chestnutcreekarts.org