Beginner/Intermediate Fiddle - This class will focus on traditional fiddle tunes and styles from the Appalachian region.  The music will be taught by ear, keeping with the oral tradition. and is open to continuing beginner to intermediate level players ages 10+.

Some knowledge of how to play the instrument is required, but Old-time experience is not required. Come find out what it's all about!

$35 if buying one workshop ticket. $30 buying workshop ticket with the concert ticket

get your tickets here:

www.theriverhousewv.org/event-registration

For more about Ben Townsend:

Video:

Audio:

http://www.npr.org/event/music/357563686/dave-bing-and-ben-townsend-on-mountain-stage

http://www.npr.org/2011/10/12/141267264/the-fox-hunt-on-mountain-stage

https://archive.org/details/thefoxhunt2008-03-28.flac16

Interview:

http://www.npr.org/2010/05/26/127092427/the-fox-hunt-on-mountain-stage

Selected Recordings:

https://questionablerecords.bandcamp.com/