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Whether you're an Old-Time music veteran, a casual fan or wondering "what is Old-Time music?", the Baltimore Old Time Music Festival is a joyous, interactive and inspiring celebration of where this wonderful style of music exists today. Join your festival hosts and beloved local Roots musicians Ken & Brad Kolodner as they welcome you to the Baltimore Museum of Industry April 18-19th for a music celebration fun for all ages! Concerts, workshops, square dancing, jamming, food/drink vendors, kids programming and more on the gorgeous waterfront campus of the Baltimore Museum of Industry with stunning views of the Baltimore skyline. Join us! The festival is produced by the Center for Cultural Vibrancy.

 

Featured artists include New Dangerfield, The Canote Brothers, Tall Poppy String Band, Trish Fore & The Wildcats, Elizabeth Laprelle, Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton, Jamie Fox, The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee, Evie Ladin and your host artists Ken & Brad Kolodner and more TBA.

 

Friday, April 18

6-10:30pm

Kickoff Concerts in the Outdoor Pavilion and Indoor Atrium featuring New Dangerfield, The Canote Brothers, Tall Poppy String Band, Elizabeth Laprelle, Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton, the Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee and Ken & Brad Kolodner.

 

Saturday, April 19

10am-11pm

The main event! Over a dozen hands-on workshops for players of all levels, a plethora of dazzling concerts spread across three stages, talks and interviews, a Family Square Dance and additional kids programming, as much jamming as your heart desires, food and drink vendors, and the capstone evening square dance in the pavilion!

 

Other Perks:

 

Ticket Options

 

On Sale Now - Early Bird Pricing Ends Jan 31

 

Supporter Pass - $200 *includes access to 4 workshops requiring advanced registration

 

Weekend Pass - $100 Early Bird / $115 after Jan 31 *includes access to 2 workshops requiring advanced registration

 

On Sale December 10 - Early Bird Pricing Ends Jan 31

Friday Night Pass - $35 Early Bird / $40 after Jan 31

Saturday Day Pass - $75 Early Bird / $85 after Jan 31 *includes access to 2 workshops requiring advanced registration
Saturday Day Pass without Workshops - $50 Early Bird / $55 after Jan 31

Saturday Night Square Dance and Concerts Pass - $20 Early Bird / $25 after Jan 31

Youth (13-18) Weekend Pass - $55

Youth (13-18) Saturday Only - $35
Kids 12 & Under - FREE


Buy tickets HERE

 

LODGING INFO HERE including hotel block info

 

FAQ

Interested in being a sponsor? Sponsorship INFO HERE
Interested in volunteering? Hang tight and we'll send out the official call for volunteers in February.
How do I register for workshops? All workshops Listed HERE require advanced registration. Only Supporter, Weekend Pass, and Saturday Pass ticket holders are eligible to register for these workshops. Upon purchase of one of your tickets, you will receive a confirmation email that will include a black button that reads "Manage Schedule." This will take you to the workshop scheduling page where you can register for your workshops. 

 

*Below, please find the workshop schedule for Saturday. Supporter pass holders, Weekend pass holders, and Saturday pass holders will have access to workshops. When you purchases your pass, you will receive an email that will include a "Manage Schedule" button that will direct you to select the workshops you want to attend. Due to limited capacity in the workshops, we're limiting Weekend and Saturday Day Pass holders to two workshops and Supporter Pass holders to four workshops.

Workshop Schedule and Descriptions (Register after Purchase)
Sat, Apr 19, 2025
11:00 AM
Ballad Singing with Elizabeth LaPrelle
All levels welcome. Ballads contain some of the oldest poetry in the English language! Elizabeth shares 20 years of experience singing Appalachian ballads and some tips on how to sing these ancient story-songs in your "own voice."


11:00 AM
Clawhammer Banjo with Richie Stearns
A clawhammer banjo icon, Richie has a unique approach to Old Time banjo that is innovative and creative while steeped in tradition. Learn from one of the modern greats! The workshop is geared towards intermediate to advanced players but all can come


11:00 AM
Old Time Fiddle with George Jackson
One of the most influential young fiddlers on the scene and a member of Tall Poppy String Band, George Jackson will teach a fiddle workshop geared towards intermediate to advanced fiddlers.


11:00 AM
Old Time Guitar Melodies with Morgan Harris
Learn how to pick out melodies while sitting in the pocket and grooving along in an Old Time jam on your guitar. Morgan has developed a unique guitar style she plays with Tall Poppy String Band. All levels welcome.


12:30 PM
Mandolin with Andrew Small
Learn to take your mandolin playing to the next level with one of the most musically creative and rhythmically solid mandolin players on the scene today. Andrew performs with the Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee. All levels welcome.


12:30 PM
Old Time Fiddle with Greg Canote
Dips, pulses, and doodads! We’ll take a handful of beautiful old tunes and together explore some of the simple left and right hand techniques that make it sound like fiddling. Learn from one of the best! All levels welcome.


02:00 PM
Blue Ridge Style Guitar with Kyle Dean Smith
This workshop will dive into the nuances of Blue Ridge Style guitar playing with Kyle Dean Smith of the Wildcats. Geared towards guitar players of all skill levels.


02:00 PM
Flatfooting with Brett Morris
Learn from one of the best! Brett is an award-winning flatfoot dancer and renowned teacher. She will share her love of dance with you. Smooth-soled shoes encouraged but not required. All levels are welcome.


02:00 PM
Old Time Jamming 101 with TBA
Learn tips and techniques improving your jamming skills, learning tunes on the fly and developing more confidence to join the jam. TBA will facilitate a slow jam and share ideas on how to improve your jamming skills.


02:00 PM
Round Peak Banjo with Kevin Fore
Discover the joys of Round Peak Banjo with Kevin Fore, one of the finest players steeped in the tradition. Kevin performs with the Wildcats. All skill levels welcome.


03:30 PM
Harmonica with Alex Lacquement
Discover the joys of old time harmonica with Alex Lacquement! No experience or harmonica needed. Alex will provide harmonicas you can keep for $5.


03:30 PM
Old Time Guitar with Jere Canote
Boom—Chuck and Beyond! Bass notes, Runs, and Chords in the keys of G,A,C, and D. Plus tricks for hearing the chord changes. Discover the joys of playing Old Time guitar from one of today's most beloved Old Time musicians!


03:30 PM
The Basics of Old Time Fiddle with Rachel Eddy
Dust off that fiddle and discover the joy of Old Time Fiddle! No fiddle experience needed. Now is your chance to learn!​​


03:30 PM
Vocal Harmony with the Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee
Share in the joy of song by learning harmony singing from the Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee. All skill levels welcome.


05:00 PM
Metis Fiddle with Jamie Fox
The class will explore the Metis (Native American) fiddle styles of North America, particularly of Montana. We will cover tunes that are “crooked” reels and a waltz - these particular tunes work great for playing for square dances. All levels welcome


05:00 PM
The Basics of Old Time Banjo with Trish Fore
Dust off your banjo and discover the joy of Old Time Banjo! No banjo experience needed. Now is your chance to learn!


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