Tuesday May 6th Join < u> Hank, Pattie & the Current (North Carolina USA)

Workshop 5PM-7PM (INFO BELOW)
Event Doors 7:30PM
60Min Set + Jam for anyone wanting to get involved - bring your strings!

Bluegrass visionaries Hank Smith (banjo) and Pattie Hopkins Kinlaw (fiddle) bring an innovative twist to traditional bluegrass music. Their sound is a soulful brew flavored with influences from classical, Motown, jazz, and pop.

Hard-hitting bluegrass pickers who also moonlight as symphonic classical musicians, Hank and Pattie have forged their unique sound by embracing their myriad musical influences. The result is a style that feels fresh while staying true to themselves.

Their exceptional musicianship, rich vocal harmonies, impassioned delivery, and inventive arrangements captivate music lovers of all generations.

Workshop Info:
What happens between a casual folk session and a compelling live performance? This interactive workshop guides participants through essential skills that transform informal playing into confident, expressive music-making. Rooted in both American bluegrass and UK folk traditions, this session focuses on groove, listening, improvisation, and ensemble connection

Who This Is For:
Acoustic musicians of all levels (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, etc.)
Folk and traditional players looking to grow beyond just playing tunes
No prior improvisation experience required

What Participants Will Learn
• Groove, rhythm, and ensemble awareness
• Listening and adapting in real time
• Improvisation and variation basics
• Learning tunes by ear
• Connections between UK trad and American bluegrass