As an exciting part of the Freight's educational program for traditional/roots music, "closet musicians," grouped into bands, have been busy this fall honing their performance skills in a weekly series of Take the Stage band performance workshops created and directed by Nell Robinson Music. Coached by bluegrass musician Dave Zimmerman (Homespun Rowdy), with special sessions taught by Kathy Kallick and Jim Nunally, the workshops allow aspiring players to explore performing music in a bluegrass or country band, culminating in tonight's concert in which the these groups "take the stage" to showcase the skills they've learned. (Laurie Lewis is coaching an advanced series: come back and see Redwing and 'Bout Time for their showcase on November 18th!)

The goal of the workshops is to provide a fun environment for musicians of all levels and instruments to play and perform with a group, while gaining confidence with their instrument, themselves, and their overall musicianship. Check it out for yourself: next time it could be you on the stage!

For information on future workshops and shows, please contact hilary@nellrobinsonmusic.com and see our workshop page.

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