Old-Time Tune Workshop with the New Amsterdam String Band
Hands-on old-time tune workshop centered on Appalachian fiddle melodies, banjo rhythms, and tight string-band ensemble playing led by the New Amsterdam String Band. Expect slow-to-fast breakdowns of tunes, technique tips, and a communal jam-style learning vibe.
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