A shout out to our HVBA members in these photos Brandon, Kate and Ali having a blast at the 2023 Bluegrass Camp!
Where: Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Road – Olivebridge, NY 12461
When: July 29 – Aug 2
A Personal Endorsement
“I attended Bluegrass Camp at Ashokan for the first time last year and it changed my attitude about workshops and instructional camps. I thought I’d just hang out and enjoy the beautiful grounds while workshops were happening and wait for the informal jamming later in the evenings. But I decided to go to some of the workshops and learned more than I ever expected. The teachers were excellent at reaching every level of student with something helpful and shared a lot of insight that you could only get from musicians who are constantly performing at the highest level of professionalism. Oh yeah, and by the way, the picking in organized jams and late night spontaneous sessions was a blast! If you’ve never been to a bluegrass camp, or if you’ve been to dozens, I highly encourage signing up for this one. The grounds are beautiful, the food is great and the music is non stop. Here’s further info about the camp.”
Bruno Bruzzese
IBMA Mentor of the Year, Kimber Ludiker hosts this fun and friendly week of harmony singing, songwriting, and new this year… dobro! Learn from inspirational teachers hand-picked to cultivate a magical learning experience. There’ll be classes, concerts, mini-lessons, band scrambles, open mics and more. All levels and backgrounds are welcome!
This year’s Fabulous Staff has been announced: Michael Daves (guitar), Joe Newberry (guitar), Vickie Vaughn (bass), Mike Compton (mandolin), Celia Woodsmith (vocals, songwriting), BB Bowness (banjo), Austin Scelzo (fiddle), Alex Sens (dobro, beginner lab), and your host Kimber Ludiker (fiddle.)
FOR INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED PLAYERS: Get personalized feedback, improve your instrumental skills, and jam with players of a similar ability.
FOR BEGINNERS: The schedule will include one instrument class per day at a beginner level, plus plenty of time to practice what you learned and opportunities to jam at extra slow tempos with other beginners.
Register for the full week here: Ashokan Bluegrass Camp 2024
Can’t attend the full camp? Stop by for the Thursday evening Open House!
Enjoy the Bluegrass Camper & Staff Concert, then pick a few tunes at the jam. This is an open community night on the last night of Ashokan’s Bluegrass Camp. 6pm dinner (optional), 7:30pm concert Bluegrass Open House 2024 August 1, 2024 – August 1, 2024
More Testamonials
“The teachers one-on-one were AMAZING. The supportive, encouraging and inclusive vibe was unlike anything I’ve ever felt before. The encouragement to try a new instrument surprised and delighted me.”
“Loved the facilities, the physical location and place, even the food was great! Loved all of the people (so rare! every single person was amazing!)”
“Plenty of time to jam. Great food. Great vibe. Positive energy.”
“A staff like this makes any place a success!”
Is there a faculty concert any evening open to the public?
Hi Dick, Yep there is. Check out the link in the article: “Can’t attend the full camp? Stop by for the Thursday evening Open House! (https://ashokancenter.org/product/bluegrass-open-house-2024/).
Enjoy the Bluegrass Camper & Staff Concert, then pick a few tunes at the jam. This is an open community night on the last night of Ashokan’s Bluegrass Camp. 6pm dinner (optional), 7:30pm concert Bluegrass Open House 2024 August 1, 2024 – August 1, 2024″
BTW, the staff includes 3 of the band members from Della Mae and of course Joe Newberry and Mike Compton are a team. There will be some great music from the staff.