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Summer Schedule!

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:24:27 +0000

We have not one but two new batches of classes to announce! In July we’re featuring four weeks of old-time and blues classes, and in August we’re all about the bluegrass. Registration deadline for July classes is July 5, and for August classes is August 8. Most of these summer classes are aimed at the advanced-beginning level (beginners classes will be offered again in our 8-week Fall semester, starting September 20). We’re adding a few new instructors, Gordy Nichol on bass, Roy Curry teaching guitar, Laura Walker teaching singing, and Ed Huey for harmonica. Speaking of Ed Huey, he’ll be performing this Saturday afternoon, June 26, at the Folk School—and knowing Ed, it should be a really fun show! This and many other summer performances are listed on our Events page: http://chattanoogafolk.com/events

Chirps Smith and Dave Landreth

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 20:27:29 +0000

The Folk School of Chattanooga welcomed Chirps Smith and Dave Landreth, two wonderful old time musicians from the Midwest. They played last night at Stone Cup Coffee House, just one block away from the folk school. Stone Cup is a relaxing venue, where you can get a cup of coffee or tea, or a beer, and a really good sandwich. With the beautiful weather last night, they opened the garage door walls to the outside, clearing a view to the river and the Walnut Street Bridge. Lots of people came out to hear Chirps and Dave play, and some simply wandered in, lured by the sounds of the banjo and fiddle. There was singing, dancing, wild banjoing and fiddling, and a jam session back at the folk school afterward that stretched into the morning.

Our second concert: Joseph, Robert, Luke, and Kasey

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:19:06 +0000

Joseph Decosimo, Luke Richardson, Robert Heiskell, and Kasey Decosimo were meant to be performing in our second “rooftop” concert, but it ended up being an indoor concert because of the stormy weather. They played such beautiful music, and it was enjoyed by all who came to listen. It was a real treat!!

Our New Home

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:08:55 +0000

This is where all of our lessons and classes take place now! 250 Forest Ave., Chattanooga TN. We love it! Wouldn’t you like to come here once a week for music lessons? Or perhaps for a film next Friday?

Fletcher Bright Fiddle Workshop

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:38:29 +0000

We had a wonderful time at GreenSpaces last Saturday with Fletcher Bright in his bowing techniques workshop. Here’s a short video clip of Fletcher teaching some of the tricks involved with playing “Orange Blossom Special,” a handy thing for every fiddler to keep in his or her back pocket!

Chattanooga Market This Sunday!

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:31:57 +0000

The Mountain Music Folk School will be performing from 1pm to 2pm at the Chattanooga Market this Sunday, November 1. Come by and talk to us at our table, where we’ll be letting people try our instruments and spreading the word about Chattanooga’s new folk school.

****Reminder!! Fletcher Bright and Lou Wamp will both be teaching 3-hour workshops this Saturday, Oct. 31. Click on the “classes” link above to sign up. Workshop fee: $45. Location: Green|Spaces on Main St.

Mountain Music Open House, August 8, 2009

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:50:01 +0000

We had a wonderful time at the Mountain Music open house party! Thanks, everyone, for coming out to play with us, and big thanks to Robby Hilliard who posted all these great photos of the day.

A visit from Colleen Heine

Christie Burns — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:03:32 +0000

We had the extraordinary pleasure of hosting Colleen Heine, director of the Folk School of St. Louis, in Chattanooga for a few days in the middle of June. She came to share with us all the details of what makes a successful urban-based folk music school, and we certainly made the most of her visit! We had extensive meetings every morning/afternoon, and then tunes every night. Here’s Fletcher Bright, Bobby Burns, Matt Evans, Joseph Decosimo, Colleen Heine, and Doc Cullis playing a really fun version of “Black-Eyed Susie” on June 16, 2009. Colleen is doing wonderful things with the Folk School of St. Louis, and gave us so many ideas for what we can do with a folk school in Chattanooga. Plus, she’s a great fiddler! Bonus!