Kettle Falls gears up to once again host the Camp & Jam family music event on August 18-20, 2017. Camp & Jam is about fun with music through education. The event is part of a 10 year history of providing young, old, beginner and experienced musicians workshops to expand their knowledge and interest. In the past we've depended on the performers who travel into the area for the shows and workshops, after which the teacher goes home and the student is left on his own. This year we have also included local teachers so lasting student teacher relationships can be established. Last year over 100 people participated in the free workshops that were offered. Organizers look forward to growth from here on out.
This year a broad variety of topics, genres and applications will be offered at the workshops, from voice and instrument instruction to songwriting and ethnic dance classes. The workshops are completely free, no festival ticket is required for entry and no fee to sit in a class. Donations are accepted and 100% goes to the music education fund. Tri-County Music is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that hosts the workshops and pays teachers. Local recognized teachers, from private and public schools alike as well as guest performers from around the country will help make this year's workshops the best and most informative yet. David Keeley, workshop facilitator, can be reached at (509) 738-6491 or keeleyguitars@gmail.com.
The line-up of performers this year at the Camp & Jam include North Country, Michelle Rivers, Chipped & Broken, Sara Brown, Finnessa Fann, Circa Blue, Kettle Creek, Primitive Pines, Browns Mountain Boys, Jim & Lou Meyers, Unckle Richard & the Knot Bumpers and more.
The event takes place at Happy Dell Park in Kettle Falls, as well as the visitors information center and the Haran Dance Studio located across the street. Tickets for the concerts are $10 for Friday or Sunday, $15 for Saturday or $25 for a weekend pass. Students with ID are $5/day, kids under 13 are free. A camping pass for the weekend is $20. All passes are on sale at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2935408.
Workshop Schedule
Friday, August 18 - Information Center
Time - Teacher - Subject
10:00 - 11:00 - Michelle Rivers - Songwriting
11:30 - 12:30 - Richard Eich - Guitar
1:00 - 2:00 - Jesse Maw - Fiddle
2:30 - 3:30 - Sara Brown - Voice
4:00 - 5:00 - Macy Morgan - Fiddle
Friday, August 18 - Haran Dance Studio
Time - Teacher - Subject
11:00 - 12:00 - Brent Purvis - Music History / Theory
12:30 - 1:30 - Ashley Dreyer - Childrens Music
2:00 - 3:00 - Gary Killings Band Playing / Horns
3:30 - 4:30 - Stazya Richman - Vocals
Saturday, August 19 - Information Center
Time - Teacher - Subject
10:00 - 11:00 - Will McSeveney - Banjo
11:30 - 12:30 - Zack Top - Guitar
1:00 - 2:00 - Kent Powell - Bass
2:30 - 3:30 - Dan Gore - Mandolin
4:00 - 5:00 - Steve Harris - Guitar
Saturday, August 19 - Haran Dance Studio
Time - Teacher - Subject
11:00 - 12:00 Claire Worley Irish Dance
2:30 - 3:30 Melissa Stevens County Stompers
3:30 - 4:30 Nora Scott Contra Dance
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