
At 14:00 (2.00 p.m.) on Saturday 23 May, Julie Black will give the Appalachian clog dancing workshop. Julie is a long-time Appalachian clogging performer and instructor who has taught teams and workshops for nineteen years and has won more than 100 trophies as a solo dancer. No musical talent or instrumental ability is required to enjoy this workshop.
At 16:00 (4.00 p.m.) the 'Make your vocals sound more bluegrass' workshop will be given by Mac & Hazel McGee of White Mountain Bluegrass (for the old-style country / traditional bluegrass sound) and Fayssoux McLean, who worked closely with the Seldom Scene and Emmylou Harris (for a more contemporary bluegrass sound):
You sing a verse or a chorus of a very well-known bluegrass standard - and then Mac, Hazel, and Fayssoux will sing the same thing in their own styles. Because it's a song you know so well yourself, you will really notice the subtle nuances of their vocal 'attack' and phrasing. Bring a recorder if you can, so that you can take these lessons home with you and study them closely.
Other EWOB Festival features include the instrument raffle (Blueridge BR-70AS guitar, donated by Boetzkes Snaarinstrumenten) and the instrument auction (Vega Bluegrass Wonder banjo, donated by Deering, and Čapek President bluegrass banjo, donated by Čapek Instruments).