Evie Ladin was on hand at Great Lakes Music Camp in October to teach clawhammer banjo and vocals, joining a roster of talented instructors that also included fellow Peghead Nation teachers Emerald Rae, Bill Evans, Zoe Guigueno, Stash Wyslouch, and John Reischman. In this video clip, Evie performs her song “Jump the Fire” at the instructor concert, dedicating it to all the folks who stay up until the wee hours jamming at summer festivals.
On November 18, Evie will be conducting a live Zoom workshop called Jam Essentials: Back-Up, Speed Tuning, & More. In the 90-minute workshop, Evie will explore ways to play clawhammer banjo in all kinds of jams, helping you to refine your backup playing, quickly get in the proper tuning, and other skills necessary for enjoying a jam in any style. Learn more about this free workshop and register to attend!
Great Lakes Music Camp is held every October on the shore of Lake Michigan, in West Olive, Michigan. Each year the organizers gather a talented group of instructors to lead three days of intensive teaching, jamming, and performances, and in its five-year history, this weekend has become a destination for bluegrass, old-time, and roots players from around the world. Make plans to attend next year!
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