Over Four Hours of Professional Instruction from
RiverCity Performers in our “High Level” Workshops!
Learn with the pros and supercharge your playing
and vocal techniques!
Friday: 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
• You must have a Weekend Festival Pass to register for these workshops
• Workshops are taught an an intermediate level
• A minimum of 3 registrations per class are required, with a maximum of 15 per class
Frank Evans
Slocan Ramblers
Banjo
Frank fell in love with the banjo at age 10 and quickly developed a passion for old-time Appalachian music. He won the youth banjo contest at the Clifftop Appalachian String Band Festival when he was 13. Join Frank for a fun filled banjo workshop. He will keep you rolling. Frank is a great banjo player in both Clawhammer and Bluegrass Banjo. Just have a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSISEN4whE4
Adrian Gross
Slocan Ramblers
Mandolin
Adrian was born in Montreal, lives in Toronto, and has been playing music all his life. As one of Canada’s most sought-after mandolin players, he has developed a reputation for his inventive playing and unique voice on the instrument, always with one eye to the tradition and one looking forward. Join Adrian and let him assist you in your Mandolin journey.
Darryl Poulson
Slocan Ramblers
Guitar
Darryl is a very accomplished player and if you checked out this video you’ll know it. Darryl will help you take your guitar playing to next level and then some. It’s been many years since Darryl along with Adrian and Frank taught at our Acoustic Music Workshop. Since then, the Slocan Ramblers made their 2023 debut on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville TN; was named IBMA Momentum Band of the Year Award Winner in 2020; and was nominated for a Juno Award in 2019. You’ll be sorry if you miss this opportunity to work with Darryl.
https://darrylpoulsen.com/lessons/
Charles James
Slocan Ramblers
Bass
Here’s an interesting fact. Charles James is a film composer based in Toronto. His compositional style draws on his fifteen years experience as a professional bass player and his affinity for analogue synthesizers. As a bass player, Charles has played thousands of shows around the world and has toured and recorded with many top Canadian artists. It’s a treat to have Charles here to teach the bass, an instrument that seems to be not heard until its not there. Charles will get you thumping.
Kieran Poile
Veranda
Fiddle
Bluegrass and Old Tyme
Kieran has been a member of Veranda since 2018. Born in Northern BC now residing in Montreal. Kieran has a lot of fiddle knowledge to share. His style encompasses Bluegrass, Country, Old-time, Blues, Dixieland Jazz and Canadian Fiddle styles. His class will focus on bowing and double stop techniques, how to improvise during a song, how to play by ear, and how to pick up solos with lilt and ease. “There are so many ways to play different traditional fiddle styles. I can help you diversify your love of violin music at any level.”
Catherine-Audrey Lachapelle
and Léandre Joly-Pelletier
Veranda
Vocal Harmony
Hailing from Montreal this life-partner duo have been perfecting their sweet harmonies for some time now. Their music is a blend of traditional and contemporary, simplicity and virtuosity, filled with sweet harmonies and soulful melodies. From high lonesome bluegrass to intimate folk ballads, the duo offers a fresh take on classic Country music. This workshop will guide you on your vocal journey. Have a listen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf627vdN9Og
Miles Zurawell
Happy Trails, Prospector
Dobro
Now living in Ardrossan, Miles has played throughout Canada the US and Europe. A sought-after utility player, Miles is currently a member of Happy Trails, Prospector. Miles has a love for teaching and will help take your Dobro playing to the next level. “My approach is to HAVE FUN, enjoy the learning process, and create a non-judgemental and psychologically safe atmosphere for my students”
