Music Workshops

Rick Hunt Banjo Workshop

Learn about and how to play the banjo

Where: Show Grounds

Venue Number: 26  << Click on the venue number to see its location on a map

How much: Free

When: 18th (1pm- 2pm).

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What you can expect:
Introduction to the 5 string banjo for beginners.  Demonstration of melodic and Scruggs picking styles. 

John Hyland Dobro Workshop

Learn about and how to play the dobro

Where: Show Grounds

Venue Number: 26

How much: Free

When: 18th (2.30 pm- 3.30pm)

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What you can expect:
Introduction to the square necked dobro for beginners. Country / bluegrass style.

Cowtippers Workshop

Play along with the Cowtippers – led by Henk Groot

Where: Show Grounds

Venue Number: 26

How much: Free

When: 18th (2.30 pm- 3.30pm)

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What you can expect:
Join in with The Cowtippers to perform a simple tune on stage – bring your instrument and/or vocal chords. 
No matter what your level. Henk will bring everyone into the band at the workshop and on Saturday night it will be your chance to be on the big stage for the Cowtippers opening number.

The Cowtippers are a fearsome foursome of mighty fine unplugged musicians who are not afraid to admit in public that they like good country music, although they tend to be afraid of the stuff that gets on your boots. 
Drawing heavily on bluegrass and alt-country, The Cowtippers weave all these strands to create – bluegrass with bulls – a sound that is truly their own. 
 From the driving banjo and double bass, the haunting Dobro and the fiery fiddle, the Cowtippers round out with energising acoustic guitar and chicken skin harmonies, What ever you think of Bluegrass or Country music The Cowtippers will leave an indelible mark on your psyche – and maybe elsewhere.

The Cowtippers are:
Henk Groot - vocals/fiddle/guitar/mandolin
Rick Hunt – banjo/guitar/vocals
John Hyland – dobro/vocals/guitar
Diana Fusco – double bass/vocals

Links: www.myspace.com/thecowtippersau