November 13, 2021 at Pozo Saloon, Pozo, CA.
Instructor David Bragger is founder and producer at Tiki Parlour Recordings, Director of Old-Time String Band at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Dept. of Ethnomusicology, and Artistic Director of Santa Barbara Old-Time Fiddlers’ Convention. Please bring a $20 bill.
1:00 PM Old-Time Fiddle Tunes and Rhythmic Bowing with David Bragger ($20)
We’re going to learn an incredible tune or two with a focus on rhythm, variations and bow patterns. David will be drawing from a mesmerizing collection of uncommon and classic tunes as he teaches them phrase-by-phrase. All workshop attendees are encouraged to record the workshop. As always, David’s workshops emphasize the key ingredient to old-time fiddle: bowing! Please respond to davidbragger@gmail.com to reserve your spot, as space will be very limited.
2:00 PM Old-Time Clawhammer Banjo with David Bragger ($20)
The objective is to get the banjoist playing an incredible tune or two while addressing strong downbeat rhythm and variations. David will be drawing from a mesmerizing collection of lesser known tunes that he’ll break down phrase-by-phrase. All workshop attendees are encouraged to record the workshop. Please respond to this email davidbragger@gmail.com to reserve your spot, as space will be very limited.