Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:51:28 -0400
From: Shakori Hills

Subject: Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention – Sept. 17-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The 4th Annual Hoppin’ John Old-Time Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention
Sept 17-19, 2010

Shakori Hills Community Arts Center presents The Hoppin’ John
Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention, now in its 4th year.
Hoppin’ John is a three-day event for musicians, dancers and music
lovers to come together to celebrate the  traditions of bluegrass and
old-time music. There are dance, instrument and band contests, square
dances, a cook-off, and many unscheduled special musical moments!

The convention helps keep traditional music alive and provides an
opportunity for young people to play on stage and be exposed to some
of the musicians who have helped inspire them in their love of
traditional music.  North Carolina is known for old-time and
bluegrass fiddlers’ conventions and Hoppin’ John is bound to be the
new favorite in the State!

Highlights this year include square dances with the Minglewood
Ramblers and the Roan Mountain Hilltoppers with caller Allison
Williams, a folk singing workshop with Alice Gerrard, a kids workshop
with a variety of provided instruments, and Sunday morning gospel.

As always, there will be a Hoppin’ John Cook-off. Contests include:
band (old-time, bluegrass, and non-traditional), old-time and
bluegrass instrument (fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass),
folk song, and dance. There will also be contest for youth
musicianship. $3550 total in cash prizes!

Tickets & Admission (purchased at the gate only):
Contestant Tickets: $20 w/ $10 refund
Friday Admission: $8
Saturday Admission: $12
Camping: $10 per vehicle per night – $15 per night for RVs
Day Parking is Free!

There will be great craft and musical instrument vendors as well as
food vendors, including the Shakori Hills Pizza Shack and BBQ so
prepare to being the family and stay for the weekend!

More info available at http://www.hoppinjohn.org

–
Sara Waters
Press/Public Relations and Co-coordinator
Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance
Fall Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival: October 7-10, 2010
Spring Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival: April 21-24, 2011
1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd.
Silk Hope, NC 27312