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August 2 - 3
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This year’s String Gathering was another fabulous time. Folks from all over the Midwest converged in Baraboo, WI, for a couple days of music and fun.
For those folks who missed it, or if you’re just curious, here’s what it’s like to walk the halls…
The Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective is proud to sponsor and take part in, The 2nd Annual Spring String Gathering!
Hosted at the Clarion Convention Center in Baraboo, WI, The fest will feature impromptu jamming, showcases and workshops, and will coincide with an evening concert at the historic Al Ringling Theater.
The String Gathering is an indoor, Bluegrass and Old-time music jam-festival, in Baraboo, WI. The fest provides an opportunity for Bluegrass and Old-Time musicians all across Wisconsin, it’s bordering states and beyond, to come together and celebrate their common love of music, and shake off the long Midwestern winter.
For 2014, the host bands are Art Stevenson & High Water (bluegrass) and White Mule (old-time). Both bands will be leading workshops at the hotel, as well as jamming throughout the night. They will also be performing a special concert Saturday night at the Al Ringling Theater, in downtown Baraboo.
New in 2014, the Gathering doubles down! They’ve added a day to the fest… twice the jams; twice the fun. And there will be an old-time contra dance Friday night, featuring host band, White Mule (and very likely Chirps Smith), with caller Dot Kent. All are welcome at the dance; you don’t need a partner or experience. Just show up ready to have fun.
For more information, see their website at www.stringgathering.org
Here is the current lineup for the 2013 Sugar Maple Traditional Music Festival, August 2nd & 3rd. Dates and times for artists are subject to change so please check back from time to time. Buy your tickets in advance and save enough for your first beer!
5:00 pm Chas Coberly
5:45 pm Al Scorch & The Country Soul Ensemble
7:15 pm The Steel Wheels
8:45 pm Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (Old Time Dance)
Emcee: Jim Carrier
Noon Al Scorch & The Country Soul Ensemble
1:30 pm Kevin Prater Band
3:00 pm Don Stiernberg Trio
5:00 pm Freakwater
7:00 pm Martha Redbone Roots Project
9:00 pm The Revelers (Cajun Dance)
Emcee: Jim Carrier
Roots & Reasons
6:00 pm Dave Landau (music for kids)
7:15 pm Kiki’s House of Righteous Music presents Dietrich Gosser
10:30 am Bloody mary jam with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
12:30 pm Chris Wagoner Honky Tonkin’ fiddle workshop
2:00 pm Martha Redbone Roots Project workshop
3:45 pm Dave Landau (music for kids)
4:30 pm Don Stiernberg Trio swing workshop
6:00 pm Kevin Prater Bluegrass Band Workshop
7:00 pm Cajun Dance Class with Karen Holden
8:15 pm Madison Singer/Songwriters Stage with Rich Baumann, John Dugglebyand Tracy Jane Comer
1:00 pm Old Time Jam
3:00 pm Bluegrass Jam with the Kevin Prater Band
5:00 pm Cajun Jam with the Revelers
See our Media Page for more information on this year’s artists. Schedule is subject to change; please check back on this page for the latest updates. Take a look back at our 2012 lineup…
The Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective is proud to sponsor the 1st annual Spring String Gathering, this Saturday, April 6th!
The Spring String Gathering is a free indoor, Bluegrass and Old-time music jam-festival, in Baraboo, WI. The fest provides an opportunity for Bluegrass and Old-Time musicians all across Wisconsin, it’s bordering states and beyond, to come together and celebrate their common love of music, and shake off the long Midwestern winter.
Hosted at the Clarion Convention Center in Baraboo, WI, The fest will feature impromptu jamming, showcases and workshops, and will conincide with an evening concert at the historic Al Ringling Theater, featuring The High 48s (bluegrass) and The New Bad Habits (old-time) (buy concert tickets).
We will be selling Sugar Maple Festival weekend tickets, at the lowest price available, from our jam suite on the 5th floor! Stop by to get your tickets, pick a few tunes and enjoy this new festival in it’s inaugural year.
The Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective (FLTMC) in partnership with the Barrymore Theatre
is presenting a series of shows as a benefit for the Sugar Maple Traditional Music Festival. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the Sugar Maple Festival is a two-day outdoor festival that celebrates traditional music and dance through performances, educational workshops, and interactive jam sessions This family-friendly festival offers entertainment for people of all ages. The diversity of performances invites people of all backgrounds and ages to enjoy and learn about the performing arts in the beautiful setting of a county park.
The Sugar Maple Concert Series will be housed in the Barrymore Theatre Lobby and launches this space as a new venue for small shows. The series include:
Friday, November 9, 2012 – 6:00 – 9:00 PM – $10 ($5 for the first 100)
The BriarPickers are a mandolin/fiddle duet from Madison, Wisconsin, featuring Brian Ray and Paul Kienitz. They meld traditional Appalachian style folk melodies with a classical string ensemble approach. This music–dubbed “rustic chamber music”–has a very accessible and welcoming sound. Brian Ray has played with many influential musicians including Mike Compton and Bob Black. Paul Kienitz is a fixture in the Southern Wisconsin Bluegrass and Old Time Music Community adding his wealth of knowledge and skills to numerous projects.
Opening for the BriarPickers is Dynamite Dave. Dave brings this new persona forth in his first Madison performance. We are all waiting to see what will transpire.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 – 6:00 – 9:00 PM – $10
Frogwater is the acoustic pairing of John and Susan Nicholson. Renowned for their musical virtuosity and exuberant live performances, Frogwater describe their style as eclectic acoustic peoples’ music. Honored by the Shepherd Express Reader’s Poll and the Wisconsin Area Music Industry, their repertoire spans from Celtic to Delta Blues, Classical to Pop with a healthy dose of unique original material filling out the mix. Their innovative interpretations of traditional tunes span the centuries and the miles and defy categorization.
Opening for Frogwater is Madison musician Willie Jones. A member of the Oak Street Ramblers, Willie uses his vocal prowess and multi-instrumental talents to bring songs to life. He chooses his repertoire from his own songs, his vast knowledge of traditional folk/bluegrass songs and pop
classics. Always delivered in Willie’s unique style.
For more information on the Sugar Maple Traditional Music Festival and the Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective (FLTMC), please contact FLTMC at 608-227-8685, via email at fourlakesmusic@gmail.com or by visiting www.sugarmaplefest.org.
