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Private Banjo Lessons

Once you make your purchase we will contact you and set you up a time with an instructor at your convenience. Lesson Cancellation Policy: Once a lesson is scheduled, you can cancel it or reschedule it with no charge and no penalty by contacting your teacher at least 24 hours before your lesson. With fewer than 24 hours notice, there are no cancellations and you will be charged for the lesson. All lessons must be scheduled within a year of purchase.

Aug 12, 2022

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Private Fiddle Lessons

Jul 07, 2024

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Private Mandolin Lessons

Jul 07, 2024

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Private Guitar Lessons

Jan 06, 2025

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Private Harmonica Lessons

May 29, 2025

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Private Ukulele Lessons

Jul 24, 2025

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Private Voice Lessons

Oct 03, 2025

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Jalopy Jr. WINTER UKULELE CLUB! (Jan. 6th - Mar. 31st)

Welcome to Jalopy Jr. ! Jalopy Jr. UKULELE CLUB! TUESDAYS - 3:30 to 4:30 (Jan. 6th - Mar. 31st) Ages 5-9 Teacher: Kyle Tigges NO CLASSES 2/17 We will round out this 12 week session with Sweet Song Share Show on Tuesday March 31st at 5:30! 25% sibling discounts available! We are focused on building community and teaching folk and traditional music. We have a place for every level of learner and every financial situation. Along with the Fabulous Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, we offer private and group classes to people of all ages from newborn to adult. The experienced teachers at Jalopy are here to encourage musical exploration through singing and playing instruments like fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, percussion, and more! Rental instruments and financial aid are available! Please reach out to our Jalopy Jr. directors with any questions: kyle@jalopytheatre.org and leah@jalopytheatre.org For information about financial aid, please contact lynette@jalopytheatre.org

Jan 06, 2026

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Jalopy Jr. WINTER BEGINNER String Band (Jan. 6th - Mar. 31st)

JR FOLK BEGINNER STRING BAND (Tuesdays) Tuesdays 4:30 to 6:00 (Jan. 6th - Mar. 31st) (NO CLASS: 2/17) Ages 7-11 (flexible) Group Size: 6 - 10 students Teachers: Kyle Tigges and Leah Tash We will round out this 12 week session with a Sweet Song Share Show on March 31st at 5:30! 25% sibling discounts available! Instrument rentals a available! Welcome to Jalopy Jr. ! We are focused on building community and teaching folk and traditional music. We have a place for every level of learner and every financial situation. Along with the Fabulous Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, we offer private and group classes to people of all ages from newborn to adult. The experienced teachers at Jalopy are here to encourage musical exploration through singing and playing instruments like fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, percussion, and more! Rental instruments and financial aid are available! Please reach out to our Jalopy Jr. directors with any questions: kyle@jalopytheatre.org / leah@jalopytheatre.org For information about financial aid, please contact lynette@jalopytheatre.org

Jan 06, 2026

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Songwriting for Teens (13-19 year olds) with Steve Earle: An 8-Week Group Class

An 8-Week Group Class with Steve Earle Songwriting for Teens (13-19 year olds) Wednesdays 4:30-6 pm: January 7th, 21st, and 28th; February 11th and 25th; and March 4th, 11th, and 18th. Steve Earle, three time GRAMMY Award winner, will teach an 8-week songwriting class at the Jalopy Theatre and School of Music. Steve learned to play guitar at 11, and knew he wanted to be a musician by age 13. In this special class, Steve will guide students in the craft, showing how he created masterpieces like Guitar Town and Copperhead Road. In addition to writing songs, Steve is a noted actor and has written a novel, plays and a book of short stories. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and is a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Enjoy a unique and intimate opportunity to learn with a world class artist. I have discipline. I write something every day. I try my best to just get to work every day to shave a shot at coming up with something." Steve Earle to Gary Graff of Billboard Magazine, 2025 * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.

Jan 07, 2026

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Jalopy Jr. WINTER INTERMEDIATE String Band (Jan. 8th - March 26th)

JR FOLK INTERMEDIATE STRING BAND Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 (Jan. 8th - March 26th) (NO CLASS 2/19) Ages 8 - 14 (flexible) Group Size: 6 - 10 students Teachers: Caroline Kuhn and Kyle Tigges We will round out this 11 week session with a Sweet Song Share Show on Thursday March 26th at 6PM! 25% sibling discounts available! Rental Instrument available! Welcome to Jalopy Jr. ! We are focused on building community and teaching folk and traditional music. We have a place for every level of learner and every financial situation. Along with the Fabulous Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, we offer private and group classes to people of all ages from newborn to adult. The experienced teachers at Jalopy are here to encourage musical exploration through singing and playing instruments like fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, percussion, and more! Rental instruments and financial aid are available! Please reach out to our Jalopy Jr. director with any questions: kyle@jalopytheatre.org For information about financial aid, please contact lynette@jalopytheatre.org

Jan 08, 2026

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An Introduction to Music Theory with Kyle Morgan - An Eight-Week Class

An Eight-Week Class with Kyle Morgan Foundations of Harmony: An Introduction to Music Theory through Schoenberg Tuesdays at 6 pm: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 This introductory course explores the fundamentals of music theory through the lens of Arnold Schoenberg’s Theory of Harmony , one of the 20th century’s most influential texts on tonal structure and harmonic thought. Designed for beginners, the class provides a step-by-step understanding of how chords function, connect, and create expressive musical meaning. Students will learn the basics of scales, intervals, triads, seventh chords, and harmonic progression, while developing analytical skills to interpret harmony in classical and contemporary contexts. Through guided reading, listening examples, and practical exercises, participants will gain both a technical foundation and an appreciation for Schoenberg’s philosophical approach to harmony—bridging traditional tonal practice with the ideas that shaped modern music. Prerequisites: No prior formal study of music theory required; basic ability to read musical notation is helpful but not essential. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org

Jan 13, 2026

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The Jalopy BanjOrchestra!! Weekly Drop-In Session with Kyle Tigges

with Kyle Tigges Drop-In Sessions on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8:15 pm: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 more days will be added as we get closer to the dates Come join the Jalopy “BanjOrchestra!” Get ready for a sweet and rowdy group of banjo players! We'll be strumming, picking, singing, kazooing, hooting, whistling, and whatever else shapes up as we continue to grow Jalopy's Fabulous BanjOrchestra! Open to beginners as well as more experienced banjo players with knowledge of common chord shapes in open G tuning. During each meetup, we'll incorporate foundational practice routines along with playing and singing a wide mix of banjo tunes. This session, we'll also dive into a couple other banjo tunings including "Double C" and "Sawmill(aka: G modal)". Please email Kyle@jalopytheatre.org with any questions or ideas. There is a special rate for purchasing a 4-class package! *For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.

Jan 14, 2026

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Fingerpicking Guitar with Kyle Morgan - An Eight-Week Class

An Eight-Week Class with Kyle Morgan Tuesdays at 7 pm: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 Fingerpicking Guitar is for intermediate guitarists who have a basic grasp of the instrument (you know your basic major and minor chords and can play along to “simple” folk/country songs). You don’t have to have a lot of experience fingerpicking. We’ll start off simply with foundational techniques and basic patterns. By the end of 8 weeks, you’ll be able to fingerpick chords on multiple songs and maybe even begin playing simple melodies at the same time! We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org

Jan 14, 2026

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Singing Bluegrass Harmony with Kyle Morgan - An Eight-Week Class

An Eight-Week Class with Kyle Morgan Tuesdays at 8 pm: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 Deepen your understanding of vocal harmony by singing and analyzing the vocal arrangements of classic country groups like The Carter Family, The Louvin Brothers, Buck Owens, The Everly Brothers and more! We’ll explore basic music theory about how notes join together to form intervals and chords, and then experience those concepts in real time by singing well-loved songs that feature two and three-part harmonies. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org

Jan 14, 2026

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Ukulele For the Confident Beginner with Liz Rabson Schnore - An Eight-Week Group Class

Ukulele For the Confident Beginner - An Eight-Week Group Class with Liz Rabson Schnore Saturdays at 1:00 PM: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28 This class is for students who have either completed Ukulele from scratch or who are confident beginners or advanced beginners/intermediate. You should be able to tune your uke and play a few chords but may be still struggling to change chords confidently and while keeping steady time. The goal of this class will be to give you the tools to learn new songs more easily and play them with authority. We will work on repertoire and will help you to develop the skills needed to learn new songs and play with fellow ukulele or music enthusiasts. You will need a ukulele and a tuner. Recommended: a strap and the book The Daily Ukulele. If you do not have any of these items let us know and we can help you purchase them. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org. Liz Rabson Schnore is a Brooklyn-based musician steeped in the roots traditions of blues, country, and string band music. The daughter of acclaimed blueswoman Ann Rabson, Liz grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, but has called Brooklyn home for the past twenty-nine years. A multi-instrumentalist, she primarily plays ukulele, but also guitar, bass, and harmonica. You can find her performing with the Dirty Mother String Band and supporting other local artists as a side-woman. Liz shares her musical knowledge as a ukulele mentor and instructor. She's also a driving force in the Brooklyn music scene, organizing events like the Boathouse Jam and the Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions at the Gowanus Canal Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse. Her passion for ukulele, jamming, and folk/roots music makes her a vibrant presence in the community.

Jan 24, 2026

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Ukulele Ensemble with Liz Rabson Schnore - An Eight-Week Class

An Eight-Week Class with Liz Rabson Schnore Saturdays at 2:00 PM: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28 Ukulele Ensemble is for anyone who wants to take their ukulele game to the next level. We will take a deep dive into creating arrangements for ensemble play, with a focus on performance. This class will cover rhythm, dynamics, and playing with authority, with tips for playing and singing at the same time. The arrangements will include parts for all levels and types of ukuleles. We will work on techniques for keeping things interesting both for you and for an audience. We will explore traditional ukulele music, and uke-friendly songs. We will learn a new song in each class, working on techniques to get off-book so that at the end of the class we will have a good selection of songs for an end-of-session recital. To join this class you will need to know the basics of ukulele play, how to tune and be able to switch between chords. In addition to a ukulele, we recommend that you have a tuner and a ukulele strap. If you are an absolute beginner, we recommend that you take the Ukulele from Scratch class first.. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org. Liz Rabson Schnore is a Brooklyn-based musician steeped in the roots traditions of blues, country, and string band music. The daughter of acclaimed blueswoman Ann Rabson, Liz grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, but has called Brooklyn home for the past twenty-nine years. A multi-instrumentalist, she primarily plays ukulele, but also guitar, bass, and harmonica. You can find her performing with the Dirty Mother String Band and supporting other local artists as a side-woman. Liz shares her musical knowledge as a ukulele mentor and instructor. She's also a driving force in the Brooklyn music scene, organizing events like the Boathouse Jam and the Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions at the Gowanus Canal Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse. Her passion for ukulele, jamming, and folk/roots music makes her a vibrant presence in the community.

Jan 24, 2026

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Songwriting with Isto - An Eight-Week Online Class

with Chris "Isto" White Mondays ONLINE at 8:00pm: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 An 8-week class on the art of songwriting. Each week, we will discuss some different aspects of songwriting (both in terms of lyrics and music). Students will be given songwriting assignments, and the following week we will go over what people have come up with, and discuss some new ideas. A good excuse to get yourself writing more songs! Open to songwriters at any level of experience (whether you’ve never written a song before or have written hundreds). This class will meet virtually on Zoom. A link will be sent to your email a few days before the class begins. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a xx% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.

Jan 27, 2026

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Songs from Stax Records with Isto - An Eight-Week Online Class

Songs from Stax Records with Chris "Isto" White Mondays ONLINE at 8:00pm: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 In this 8-week online guitar class, we will learn various hit songs that were recorded at Stax Records. Artists will include Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers, and more. We'll learn the chord progressions for each song, and also look at some guitar riffs and licks. Open to anybody who knows the basic chords on the guitar, and is comfortable playing barre chords. This class will meet virtually on Zoom. A link will be sent to your email a few days before the class begins. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a xx% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.

Jan 27, 2026

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Beginning Mandolin with Steve Burke - An Eight-Week Group Class

An Eight-Week Group Class with Steve Burke Wednesdays at 7:00pm: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 Beginning Mandolin is for absolute beginners. You don't have to have any musical background to begin playing. The class will introduce all the basics of playing mandolin - forming chord shapes, playing melodies, tuning and rhythm. By the end of eight weeks you'll have learned multiple songs in different styles. We'll give you all you need to get started. To learn more about Steve, please visit Steveburke.me or Instagram.com/steveburk3. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.

Jan 29, 2026

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Intermediate Mandolin with Steve Burke - An Eight-Week Group Class

An Eight-Week Group Class with Steve Burke Wednesdays at 8:15 pm: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 Intermediate Mandolin is for someone with a basic grasp of the instrument but wants to dive deeper. We’ll cover more chord shapes, basic theory and how it applies to mandolin and look deeper into musical styles. Students should expect to be introduced to scales, arpeggios and how they fit into chords. By the end of eight weeks you should be comfortable playing progressions in a variety of keys and have expanded your ear to begin improvising. To learn more about Steve, please visit Steveburke.me or Instagram.com/steveburk3. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.

Jan 29, 2026

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Story Songs in Three-Part Harmony with Jefferson Hamer - A Four-Week Group Class

Story Songs in Three-Part Harmony - A Four-Week Class with Jefferson Hamer All abilities welcome! Mondays, 7-8 pm: 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, and 3/2 This group-singing class will feature traditional, narrative folk and trad-influenced story songs (ballads) from England, Ireland, Scotland, and America, with an emphasis on learning by ear and vocal harmonization. Jefferson Hamer is a guitarist, songwriter, traditional musician, and producer of studio recordings. He is best known for his collaborations with Anais Mitchell ( Child Ballads , recipient of a BBC2 Folk Award), Sarah Jarosz (as guitarist and harmony singer on her Grammy-nominated Blue Heron Suite ), Session Americana, and other solo artists including Kristin Andreassen, Reed Foehl, and Laura Cortese. His original songs are featured on his self-released albums and singles, including the full-length Alameda . Perhaps his most enduring collaboration is The Murphy Beds, a harmony-rich folk duo with Irish musician and songwriter Eamon O’Leary, featuring a self-titled LP and the follow-up Easy Way Down . Photo credit: Doug Mason. We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.

Feb 03, 2026

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Guitar Accompaniment for Singers with Jefferson Hamer - A Four-Week Group Class

Guitar Accompaniment for Singers - A Four-Week Class with Jefferson Hamer Early intermediate and up! Mondays, 8-9 pm: 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, and 3/2 This Guitar class will focus on a range of techniques useful for singers who accompany themselves on guitar. Topics include basic fingerpicking, pick (plectrum) technique, chord theory and moveable shapes, and simple melodic embellishments. The class is suitable for early intermediate and up - knowledge of basic open chords encouraged. Jefferson Hamer is a guitarist, songwriter, traditional musician, and producer of studio recordings. He is best known for his collaborations with Anais Mitchell ( Child Ballads , recipient of a BBC2 Folk Award), Sarah Jarosz (as guitarist and harmony singer on her Grammy-nominated Blue Heron Suite ), Session Americana, and other solo artists including Kristin Andreassen, Reed Foehl, and Laura Cortese. His original songs are featured on his self-released albums and singles, including the full-length Alameda . Perhaps his most enduring collaboration is The Murphy Beds, a harmony-rich folk duo with Irish musician and songwriter Eamon O’Leary, featuring a self-titled LP and the follow-up Easy Way Down . We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.

Feb 03, 2026

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Tuesday Morning Music

TUESDAY MORNING MUSIC at JALOPY! ALL AGES WELCOME Drop-in $25 per family (PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE) 9:30am - 10:15am 10:30am - 11:15am We'll be sharing songs with folks of all ages in this cross-generational singalong. Come down to Jalopy to sing, dance, or even just to hang out and listen. We'll keep things easy-going as we slowly get the music flowing again. $25 per family (PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE) Please reach out with any questions and ideas: kyle@jalopytheatre.org KYLE TIGGES: Kyle Tigges is musical artist and activist born and raised in middle America who is currently residing in New York. You can find Kyle happily sharing a wide mix of upbeat and bittersweet tunes with folks of all ages in and around the NYC and Hudson Valley areas. He is primarily a singer and guitar/banjo player but he enjoys fumbling around on harmonica, drums, and fiddle. Kyle Tigges has become a go-to musician for live music for many folks and frequents an eclectic mix of vibrant venues in his community. Keeping music local and bringing people together with music is one of the most powerful ways to boost environmental awareness and create the kind of change that is sustainable and regenerative as we work together towards a healthy, beautiful planet.

Feb 03, 2026

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Roots n' Ruckus! FEBRUARY!

After 18 years of weekly shows, Roots n' Ruckus is reborn! Join us on the first Wednesdays of the month for Jalopy's longest running and most integral series. We're returning in February with a fantastic lineup and as always- it's FREE! 8:30pm - Feral Foster 9:00pm - Jon LaDeau 9:30pm - Leah Tash 10:00pm - Orr Alef

Feb 05, 2026

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Know Your Voice! Enjoy Your Voice! with Joy Askew - A Four-Week Vocal Techniques Class

Know Your Voice! Enjoy Your Voice! - A Four-Week Vocal Techniques Class with Joy Askew Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, and 2/26 Your voice leads a song! Renowned vocal coach and singer Joy Askew joins us for a four-week vocals class. Through guided vocal exercises, we will explore the full range of our voices and grow in confidence and expression. Singing a diverse selection of songs together, will strengthen both vocal ability and performance. Joy's approach draws on the strength of embodied singing, using gravity and movement to trigger freedom and lightness in the body, freeing the throat, tongue, and jaw, and helping singers take their sound from a whisper to a roar. You'll experiment with how your voice resonates best, try exercises to stretch to places you thought you couldn't reach, and work towards freeing up difficulties that challenge flexibility in singing. Find the true sound of your own voice and make it work for you! Feel free to email Joy at joyaskew@gmail.com if you have any questions! Joy Askew (https://www.joyaskew.com/) has enjoyed a stellar career playing alongside music icons like Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson, Joe Jackson, Rodney Crowell, Jack Bruce, and Quincy Jones. She has performed with her own band on stages from CBGBs to festivals in the UK, USA, Japan, and Europe, and has opened for David Bowie and for David Byrne. Along the way, she has sung in a choir featured on an EP by Sufjan Stevens, collaborated with a British brass band, and released a downtempo jazz electronica album. Photo by Cristina Arrigoni We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! Scholarship funds are available. Please email lynette@jalopytheatre.org for details.

Feb 06, 2026

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Kathleen Parks / Hawk in the Nest

Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm $20 adv / $25 DOS Kathleen Parks is a fiddler, singer, and songwriter who brings joyful and creative energy to the stage and studio. For the last 10 years, she has been heavily involved in touring and recording with her Americana/Jamgrass band Twisted Pine, where she sings, writes, and fiddles. On her upcoming solo album, her captivating songs lean more toward Pop, Folk, and classic Jazz, while her virtuosic fiddle blends and reimagines traditional and modern musical styles with boundless groove and playful improvisational spirit. Her deep grounding in Celtic and American roots music combines with her love for pop songwriting, soulful vocals, and groove-based improvisation, making every KP performance unexpected yet familiar: a musical journey from beginning to end. Over the years, Parks has shared the stage with artists such as Paula Cole, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Gordon Lightfoot, Aoife O’Donovan, The Punch Brothers, Jerry Douglas, and Sierra Hull. On record, Hawk in the Nest is a fully complete orchestral indie pop rhythm & blues outfit, horn section and all. On paper, Hawk In The Nest is the full-band project of award winning singer-songwriter Avi Jacob, who celebrates elements of Folk, Indie Pop and Americana along with R&B. Produced with drummer Wolfgang Zimmerman (producer of Band of Horses #1 hit Crutch) & bassist Joel Hamilton, the album also features piano virtuoso Noah Jones of the Psycodelics, and Michael Quinn of Doom Flamingo on horns. It is Avi's first full length album of his career. For fans of Alabama Shakes, Ray Lamontagne, and Lake Street Dive, this carefully crafted long-player is a soulful work of art. The album is led by certified bop, "Don't leave me this way" and the tender, dreamy single, “Baby Baby Baby Baby.” Hawk in the Nest is grounded in admiration for artists like Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, and the Four Tops. With this album Avi Jacob has successfully bridged the gap between timeless and urgent, harkening back to eras of old without relying on overwhelming nostalgia. Instead, an organic approach to songwriting sees Hawk in the Nest embrace inspiration as it strikes, an artist fully stepping into his own.

Feb 07, 2026

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Joropo Dance Workshop by Mafer Bandola

BUY TICKETS TO THE CONCERT 6:30 PM: Doors 7:00 PM: Joropo Dance Workshop (RSVP REQUIRED) 8:15 PM: Show Time Mafer Bandola (María Fernanda González Olivo, she/her) is a Venezuelan-born, Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, teaching artist, and community organizer. Renowned as one of the leading performers of the four-string Bandola Llanera , Mafer has redefined the traditionally male-dominated instrument through bold innovation, original compositions, and a deep connection to oral traditions and contemporary sounds. She has performed on prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Mass MoCA, WOMAD, WOMEX, NPR Tiny Desk, and international venues such as Teatro Teresa Carreño (Venezuela), Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), and Paço do Frevo (Brazil). As a teaching artist, she has led workshops and residencies at Dartmouth, George Mason, Butler University, Carnegie Hall, and more. A founding member of the Latin alternative band LADAMA, Mafer has released two acclaimed albums and co-produces Latínica , a digital conference exploring Latinx identity in the music industry. She also played a lead role in Papá Cuatro , a musical chronicling Venezuelan migration, which received a Carbonell Award in 2023. Her signature project, Pipiris Nights , is a monthly celebration of Venezuelan music and dance in all the different New York boroughs. She also curates Pipiris Nights Fest , a four-day festival featuring performances, panels, screenings, and workshops dedicated to preserving and reimagining Venezuelan cultural identity in times of mass migration. Mafer is part of Bloodlines Interwoven , a multi-year performance project led by the percussionist and composer Kaoru Watanabe, debuting at Joe’s Pub on October 1, 2025 and finishing at Big Ears Fest 2026. She is also an Artist selected to be part of the Joe´s Pub Working Group 25-2026 at The Public Theater.

Feb 08, 2026

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“Pipiris Nights – The Joropo Nights in NY” by Mafer Bandola

RSVP TO THE DANCE WORKSHOP 6:30 PM: Doors 7:00 PM: Joropo Dance Workshop (RSVP REQUIRED) 8:15 PM: Show Time Mafer Bandola (María Fernanda González Olivo, she/her) is a Venezuelan-born, Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, teaching artist, and community organizer. Renowned as one of the leading performers of the four-string Bandola Llanera , Mafer has redefined the traditionally male-dominated instrument through bold innovation, original compositions, and a deep connection to oral traditions and contemporary sounds. She has performed on prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Mass MoCA, WOMAD, WOMEX, NPR Tiny Desk, and international venues such as Teatro Teresa Carreño (Venezuela), Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), and Paço do Frevo (Brazil). As a teaching artist, she has led workshops and residencies at Dartmouth, George Mason, Butler University, Carnegie Hall, and more. A founding member of the Latin alternative band LADAMA, Mafer has released two acclaimed albums and co-produces Latínica , a digital conference exploring Latinx identity in the music industry. She also played a lead role in Papá Cuatro , a musical chronicling Venezuelan migration, which received a Carbonell Award in 2023. Her signature project, Pipiris Nights , is a monthly celebration of Venezuelan music and dance in all the different New York boroughs. She also curates Pipiris Nights Fest , a four-day festival featuring performances, panels, screenings, and workshops dedicated to preserving and reimagining Venezuelan cultural identity in times of mass migration. Mafer is part of Bloodlines Interwoven , a multi-year performance project led by the percussionist and composer Kaoru Watanabe, debuting at Joe’s Pub on October 1, 2025 and finishing at Big Ears Fest 2026. She is also an Artist selected to be part of the Joe´s Pub Working Group 25-2026 at The Public Theater.

Feb 08, 2026

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Hopalong Andrew Jalopy Benefit Concert

Hopalong Andrew Jalopy Theatre & School of Music 315 Columbia Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 www.jalopytheatre.org tickets: $10 Kids/$15 Adults doors: 10:45am show: 11am New York City's singing cowboy HOPALONG ANDREW celebrates the "can do" spirit of cityfolk and countryfolk alike, and the incredible-but-true multicultural heritage of the American West. His high-spirited concerts incorporate music, lassos, and hijinx for a show that is fun and informative for small and tall alike. Who else will lasso a cab while playing the “William Tell” Overture on harmonica? He is the critics' favorite in the New York Times, New York Magazine, Time Out New York, Wall Street Journal, and family press; and tours nationally with appearances at Wolf Trap Nat’l Park, Levitt Pavilion Westport, Opry City Stage, and more. The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music is a multi-faceted arts space showcasing evolving folk and traditional music and art from New York City, the Americas, and the world. Jalopy taps into the cultural resources of the city and beyond to engage with and perpetuate an evolving, diverse musical heritage. Adopting a comprehensive, intergenerational, cross-cultural notion of what folk music means, Jalopy exhibits a breadth of popular expression, facilitating the survival of oral traditions through its programming. It features live music multiple nights each week, presents 6 different annual festivals both on and offsite, provides music enrichment programs in local schools, offers dozens of weekly in-house private and group classes for adults and children in many styles, curates recurring and one off workshops led by local and traveling musicians, hosts multiple free and inclusive jams and song circles, and houses Jalopy Records which presents working artists in the fields of folk, traditional and vernacular music as well as archival rarities, historic field recordings, deep cut reissues, and more. All the funds raised from this concert will go towards Jalopy's multifaceted work.

Feb 08, 2026

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Singing the Delmore Brothers (Vol. 2) - A Workshop with Christian Apuzzo and Phyllis Elkind

Singing the Delmore Brothers – Volume 2 A workshop with Christian Apuzzo and Phyllis Elkind Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11 AM - 1 PM Back by popular demand - more songs and harmony from The Delmore Brothers. Open to those who took the 2025 class and those joining for the first time. The Delmore Brothers were one of the great brother duos of the 1930’s. They sang original, well-crafted songs, and sang them in a soft, close, synchronized harmony style that influenced generations of country performers. The Louvins dedicated an album to them, and the Everly’s and Bob Dylan spoke of their influence. All levels of harmony experience are welcome. Bring a duet partner or come on your own and sing with others! *For financial aid and payment plans contact Lynette at Lynette@jalopytheatre.org Phyllis Elkind is a singer and guitar player splitting her time between New York City and the Hudson Valley. She currently performs in The Sentimentals, a bluegrass trio, and in Bill and Phyl, a duo that explores pop, bluegrass, and country harmony. Phyllis plays in the bluegrass jam scene, wherever she is! In NYC, she is a regular in the Thompson Street Medicine Show and at Mona’s Monday Bluegrass Session; upstate, she is part of the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association jams. A long-time teacher, in addition to classes and workshops at Jalopy, Phyllis has taught Doo Wop at the McBurney YMCA, and currently leads harmony workshops in the Hudson Valley. Christian Apuzzo is a Brooklyn-based vocalist, guitarist, and music educator originally from Long Island. After beginning his career as a certified public school music teacher, Christian ventured into the dynamic world of freelance music in NYC. Specializing in folk, bluegrass, and country, he performs with several groups across the five boroughs, including Cole Quest and the City Pickers and The Grass Messengers. In addition to his performances, Christian is passionate about teaching and offers music lessons and classes for all ages at Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Feb 08, 2026

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Michael Daves Open Bluegrass Jam

Join us for an open bluegrass jam session led by Michael Daves with Will Pavlonis (of the Cody Sisters) holding it down on bass. This will be a circle-style jam (no microphone) and is open to players of all levels. The jam will run from 4-6pm and will feature some of Michael’s private students. No cover - $5 suggested donation. Photo by Zach Williams

Feb 08, 2026

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Andy Statman & Michael Daves

Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm $25 adv / $30 DOS Andy Statman is one of his generation's most creative and influential mandolinists, having achieved legendary status for his unique melding of bluegrass, traditional Jewish music, and avant-garde jazz. "Bill Monroe and John Coltrane poured into one person. .. He plays all those just great crazy jazz kind of licks, but with the heart and fire of Bill Monroe ... I don't know anyone else that approaches the mandolin the way he does." -Ricky Skaggs, NPR "One of the greatest mandolinists of this - or any - era ... He thinks at the speed of light and can play whatever he thinks of. As an improviser, he is fearless, and his musical vocabulary has no limitations." -Chicago Tribune Grammy-nominated singer and guitarist Michael Daves was heralded as “a leading light of the New York bluegrass scene” by the New York Times. Daves has garnered attention for his work with Chris Thile, Steve Martin, Tony Trischka, and Bruce Molksy in addition to his solo performances.

Feb 09, 2026

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Talkin' Greenwich Village with Peter Stampfel and David Browne

Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm $10 adv / $15 show From folk and rock to bop, blues, and old-timey, the Village was long a magnet for iconoclastic, forward-thinking and outright rebellious musicians for decades. Join Peter Stampfel, a founding member of the Holy Modal Rounders and legendary solo artist, and Rolling Stone contributor David Browne (author of “Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital”) for a conversation about the neighborhood’s enduring contributions to music and culture, followed by a special performance by Peter and the Atomic Mega-Pagans .

Feb 13, 2026

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Sweethearts Country Dance with CRYS

7:30pm: Doors 8pm: Dance Lesson 8:30pm: Show $20 adv / $25 dos There was a woman, known simply as Miss Jim, who played guitar and drank whiskey deep in the hills. Her lyrics and musicality made her a legend in the countryside. Decades later, her great-granddaughter picked up an old guitar, and followed the calling of her roots. Playing Cosmic Country and Honky Tonk Music, CRYS draws from iconic influences like Patsy Cline, Curtis Mayfield, Elizabeth Cotten, and The Chicks. “Ethereal and groovy” songs centering on love, heartbreak, ancestral ties, and human connection are woven together by evocative songwriting and rich soulful vocals. Having shared festival bills with Grammy Award winning Allison Russell and Western Swing sensation Brennen Leigh, as well as stages with Juno Award winning Kaïa Kater, Yasmin Williams (NPR, New York Times), Kafari (Andre 3000), Julia Cannon (Rolling Stone), Olivia Ellen Lloyd (Holler.), and Marley Hale (Western AF), she connects to listeners - and the countryside of her heritage- by playing banjo and hollowbody guitar.

Feb 14, 2026

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Weekend Jam Camp Taught by Christian Apuzzo using the Wernick Method

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Feb 14 – Feb 16, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 12:00-5:00pm each day Tuition: $260 Pete Wernick’s inventive and time-tested method harnesses students’ natural wish to play music in a small group setting. With basic skills and good guidance, students start making music and having fun — almost immediately. Your Wernick Method teacher will show you the ropes of a bluegrass jam session, fitting in at your own ability level. Christian Apuzzo (Brooklyn, NY) is a Brooklyn-based vocalist, guitarist, and music educator originally from Long Island. After beginning his career as a certified public school music teacher, Christian ventured into the dynamic world of freelance music in NYC. Specializing in folk, bluegrass, and country, he performs with several groups across the five boroughs, including ’23 Podunk Band Competition winners Cole Quest and the City Pickers, and the Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective. In addition to his performances, Christian is passionate about teaching and offers music lessons and classes for all ages both privately and at Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Feb 14, 2026

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Burstin' Boots Presents: Heartbreak Holiday Dance with JP Harris

$20 adv / $25 door 7:30pm: Doors 8:00-8:30pm: Simple 2 Step Lesson, Simple Line Dance Lesson with Augusta 8:30pm: Band strikes up and we dance 10:15pm: Last Call, Move it on over to the Jalopy Tavern for more dancing with Rashad Brown & the Swiftly Tilting Planet

Feb 15, 2026

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Spiffemol Valentine Special

Sunday, Feb 15, 7:30pm Everyone's favorite original "old time radio show" returns for all things love and relationships. Featuring live music, sound effects, and voice actors. Is the way to a man's heart really through his stomach ? Yuck! How do Potatoheads choose their genitalia? What kind of tasting makes the best second date? Learn why Cupid should be behind bars. Sponsored by your capitalist overlord Spiffemol Industries. Both live and streaming. $15 suggested donation.

Feb 16, 2026

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Baymele

Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm $20 adv / $25 dos Baymele ("little tree" in Yiddish) is a klezmer band rooted in the Bay Area, featuring Matthew Stein on fiddle, Dmitri Gaskin on accordion, and Misha Khalikulov on cello. Baymele's debut album Sapling celebrates the idea of new growth from old roots. A celebration of diasporic Jewish folk music, the album also features Baymele’s deep study of Polish folk music and their attempts to blend the two styles. Drawing from rich historical sources — including the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine and Oskar Kolberg's collections in Poland — Sapling reimagines beautiful melodies that have traveled centuries and continents, often leading to more questions than answers. While many of these sources are light on biographical detail, they offer a glimpse into what life was like for the people who played and heard this music.

Feb 20, 2026

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Burstin' Boots Dance Party with The Slide Stops and Sargent Seedoo!

$20 adv / $25 door Sargent Seedoo teaches yr feet The moves and swings he'll chant Gd respects us when we work But Loves us when we dance! 7:30-8pm: Simple 2 Step Lesson, Simple Line Dance Lesson 8-8:45pm: Band strikes up and we dance 9-9:30pm: A lil tougher line dance and some more 2 Step moves 9:30-10:15pm: Band strikes up and we dance 10:15pm: Last Call, Move it on over to the Jackson Lynch Band at Jalopy Tavern Line dancing provides a space for everybody to move w/ one another and feel that power of dancing in time w/ others w/o the touch.

Feb 21, 2026

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Book Launch: Terence Degnan’s Echelon

Doors 7:30pm, Event 8pm Featuring special guest performers and readers and a musical performance by Feral Foster. Kurt Graves (host) is a pathfinder, mentor, wanderer, querior, friend and husband. His only published poems were in his high school creative writing publication. They were “Julia Frump” and “Beetles in Mass”. He loves and resides in beauty and suffering, largely because of his artist friends and artist wife. He loves the air of an all night hike at high elevation. He is a business coach and aims to be relentlessly helpful and a generator of fierce and open conversation. This is Terence Degnan ’s 5th book of poems. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter. Zoë Ryder White ’s first full-length collection, The Visible Field, is forthcoming from River River Books in early 2026. A chapbook, Via Post, was a finalist for Tupelo Press’ Snowbound Chapbook award and won the Sixth Finch chapbook contest in 2022. HYPERSPACE was the editors’ choice pick for the Verse Tomaž Šalamun Prize in 2020 and is available from Factory Hollow Press. She co-authored A Study in Spring (Rabbit Catastrophe Press, 2015) and Elsewhere (Sixth Finch Press, 2020) with Nicole Callihan. Her poems have appeared in Tupelo Quarterly, Iterant, Plume, and Threepenny Review, among others. A former elementary school teacher, she edits books for educators about the craft of teaching. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her family Denver Butson is an American poet who has published six books of poetry, has won numerous awards, and has had his work featured in the US on National Public Radio and the Library of Congress. His work in collaboration with visual artists, performing artists, and musicians has taken him to galleries, performance spaces, and stages across the US and Europe. A collection of his work with musicians, The Etcetera Variations, features some of the poetry he has performed with the likes of Mat Maneri, Marco Cappelli, Lucian Ban, Brandon Lopez, and Marc Ribot. In 2024, he was a featured poet at PEN Georgia’s 9th Annual Tbilisi International Festival of Literature. National Award winning novelist Colum McCann says that Butson’s poems “knock our comfortable balance all to hell, and then help stitch our imaginations back together again.” He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and daughter. Gabe Johnson is a lifelong educator, musician, and steward of the land. He has served as a school director and English teacher at Odyssey School for several years, fostering a passion for learning and community. A dedicated musician, Gabe has written, recorded, and performed music in various bands since high school. In recent years, Gabe founded Tater Knob Farm , a small, no-till farm committed to growing nutrient-dense vegetables using regenerative practices that support soil health, biodiversity, and carbon capture. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife, Kate, and their two sons.

Feb 23, 2026

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Beginning Bağlama (Saz) with Ercan Alkan - An Eight-Week Group Class

An Eight-Week Group Class with Ercan Alkan - Bağlama (Turkish Saz) for Beginners Saturdays 6-8 pm: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25 Jalopy Theatre is glad to announce adding the Bağlama (Turkish Saz) to our offerings in 2026 with Ercan Alkan. Once carried from town to town by wandering bards, the Bağlama (commonly called the saz) is still the core of Turkish folk music and even modern Anatolian psychedelic rock. We are inviting you to learn to play the Bağlama from scratch. Each week, we will introduce fundamental techniques for playing this Anatolian lute through the study of classic Turkish folk songs. Start to play like Arif Sağ, Aşık Veysel, or even Altın Gün. An unparalleled introduction to Middle Eastern music and a gateway to other string instruments of the region. Open to motivated beginners and intermediate students who want to reinforce the basics. Instrument rentals available as add-on tickets when you register for the course. The instructor can assist you in purchasing your own learning instrument as well, just ask if you're interested. Ercan Alkan was born in the eastern Anatolian city of Erzurum. He has played the bağlama since being a child, having grown up with the sacred instrument in an Alevi priestly family. He is accredited by the Bağlama Academy of Arif Sağ, the greatest living master of the instrument, and has also studied in the school of Erdal Erzincan. Ercan has taught the bağlama both in Türkiye and the US, in group and private settings. Photo description: Ercan Alkan among his bağlama students Video description: Erdal Erzincan playing and performing Gitme Turnam We are excited to enlarge our community and nurture our students, in that spirit, we are happy to offer you a 15% discount for bringing a friend to sign up for the first round of 2026 classes! * For financial aid email lynette@jalopytheatre.org.

Feb 28, 2026

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The NY Chaabi Orchestra: People's Journeys

Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm $20 adv / $25 dos Get ready to cry, learn, laugh and dance! This show will showcase the music of Algeria's Chaabi Tradition, more details on the way!

Mar 01, 2026

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“What Is This World Coming to Blues": 12 Bar Blues Song Writing Workshop

March 7th, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. $20 workshop only, $35 workshop + concert ($5 discount, see concert details here ) Led by blues vocalist and Heritage Ambassador Beareather Reddy and multi-instrumentalist Ayodele Makeeru, this communal workshop explores the blues as a platform for expressing feelings on our current social and political climate using the work of historical icons like Bessie Smith as a reference point for new creations. Under the theme “What Is This World Coming To Blues?”, participants will discuss the blues form, brainstorm topics, and work in small groups to compose an original song. The session will conclude with a video recording of the finished piece. Additionally, all participants are invited to perform the song during the 8:30 PM performance of “Bessie Smith: They Called Her Empress.” Participation in the recording and performance are optional! We look forward to collaborating with you to transform personal and social reflections into the Blues, music of the soul. This program is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Howard Gilman Foundation, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council on the Arts.

Mar 07, 2026

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Bessie Smith: "They Called Her Empress!" with Beareather Reddy

Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm $20 adv / $25 dos $35 for workshop + concert ( see workshop details here ) “They Called Her Empress!” Beareather Reddy and her band revisit the 1920s and 1930s, an era when Black female singers began to express their feelings freely through their lyrics and performances. These women were trailblazers of the Black feminist movement, singing openly about sexual freedom, domestic violence, and economic disparity. While there were many influential artists during this time, the most popular and highest-paid of them all was Bessie Smith—the "Empress of the Blues." This program is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Howard Gilman Foundation, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council on the Arts.

Mar 08, 2026

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Hammer County

8pm doors, 8:30pm show HAMMER COUNTY is Mike Shapiro, Jennifer Nelson, and Burkhard Bilger. Formed in 2015, they sing tight trio harmonies on Country classics and beguiling originals, with the occasional French cabaret number thrown in. Imagine the Louvin Brothers running into the Andrews Sisters at a roadhouse in southern Alabama. They drink a little too much bourbon and sing until their voices crack. And then Maurice Chevalier walks in. www.HammerCounty.com

Mar 13, 2026

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Hildaland

7pm doors, 7:30pm show $20 adv / $25 dos A contemporary collage of Scottish and American traditional music, Hildaland is a duo that approaches geographic borders as markers of exploration rather than boundaries to be wary of. Fiddle player Louise Bichan, originally from Orkney, Scotland, and mandolinist Ethan Setiawan, originally from Goshen, Indiana, have taken their duo from traditional Scottish roots through to progressive bluegrass and jazz, with music inspired largely by places and the journeys between them, both physical and musical.Regardless of their physical or musical location, the duo has an unmistakable sound. In defining their goal within traditional music and refining the scope of their musical territory, Hildaland has honed in on a specific, innovative, and beautiful voice as a band.

Mar 15, 2026

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Allison de Groot + Tatiana Hargreaves

$20 ADV / $25 DOS 8:00PM DOORS / 8:30PM SHOW Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves have been described as “one living, breathing organism”( Bandcamp Daily ), with their music “transform[ing] the listener to a different plane” ( No Depression ). Their sound together captivates listeners through intricate and interactive dynamics between the banjo and the fiddle. They are individually recognized as leaders in the young generation of roots musicians, de Groot being known for intricate clawhammer banjo work with Bruce Molsky, and Hargreaves bringing powerhouse fiddling to the stage with Laurie Lewis and David Rawlings in addition to teaching bluegrass fiddle at UNC-Chapel Hill. The duo’s 2022 sophomore album, Hurricane Clarice reflects history, family, literature, live performance, and environmental instability in the sounds, feelings, and sensations that permeate their music. The album won “Best Instrumental Group of the Year” and “Best Traditional Album of the Year” from the Canadian Folk Music Awards and also received a Juno nomination for “Traditional Roots Album of the Year.” Their first self-titled album released in 2019 garnered attention from CBC Q, Paste Magazine and Rolling Stone Country, earning the duo the Independent Music Awards “Best Bluegrass Album” and a nomination from IBMA for “Best Liner Notes of the Year.” The duo has performed at festivals and venues such as Newport Folk Festival, Savannah Music Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC, and Red Wing Roots Music Festival. Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves create a sound that is adventurous, masterful, and original, as they expand on the eccentricities of old songs, while never losing sight of what makes them endure.

Mar 19, 2026

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The 9th Annual Brooklyn Jug & String Band Rendezvous FRIDAY TICKET

8+ bands over two days, each one taking a nose dive deep into early 20th century North American Jug and String Band music. Come feast your ears on the Jug Band, Hokum, and Old-time sounds playing at Jalopy! Schedule TBD!

Mar 21, 2026

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The 9th Annual Brooklyn Jug & String Band Rendezvous SATURDAY TICKET

Mar 22, 2026

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Joel Veena: Ragas & Sagas with Mir Naqibul Islam

Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm $20 adv / $25 dos Award-winning artist of the 20-stringed Hindustani slide guitar, Joel Veena, presents 'Ragas & Sagas' - a special concert featuring traditional ragas, original compositions set in the brilliant tradition of south Asian music alongside fascinating tales from the lore of Hindustani (North Indian) music. The performance at Jalopy Theatre will feature two sets: one acoustic, ragas, and one electric, sagas, featuring Joel's new electric set combining electric guitar, bass, his unique modified slide guitar and live looping. Tabla virtuoso and founder of the NYC Tabla School, Mir Naqibul Islam accompanies the concert with his signature style of crisp articulation and emotive improvisation. Mir and Joel have been close collaborators since 2019 (when they first performed together at Jalopy itself), having recorded together for Joel's latest album CARDINAL , and concertgoers can enjoy the seamless interplay of performers deeply familiar with other's work. “The late great George Harrison may have brought this musical spirit into the Western mainstream, but Veena takes Indian guitar right back to its roots, sharing the cathartic charm of North Indian ragas with global ears.” - A & R Factory.

Mar 23, 2026

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The Dumas, Luquette & Knapp Trio

Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm $20 adv / $25 dos The Dumas, Luquette & Knapp Trio brings together decades of experience and world-class musicianship for an intimate evening of original, traditional, and contemporary bluegrass. Nick Dumas on mandolin and vocals, brings the soulful musical foundation he learned from his dobro-playing grandfather in Washington state. Now living in Wisconsin, Nick is a former member of Grammy-nominated Special Consensus and a three- time IBMA award winner. Nick recently released his solo album "Details" on Nashville's Skyline Records. Nick now has two new singles released on Skyline Records from a soon-to-come project that have both made it to #1 on the bluegrass airplay charts. When not touring with the trio or his own band "Nick Dumas & Branchline," Nick teaches full time music lessons, and plays with The Fiddler's Farm Band at home in WI. Chris Luquette showcases his virtuosic guitar work, drawing from his 11 years with the 2 time Grammy nominated band Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. This multi-instrumentalist has shared stages with Jerry Douglas, Emmylou Harris, The Steel Wheels, Jim Lauderdale, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Luca Benedetti, The Infamous Stringdusters and many more. With his work in Dirty Kitchen, he has been awarded several IBMA awards, including 2014’s “Momentum Artist Of The Year” Originally from Seattle's vibrant music scene and now based in New York City, Chris brings an eclectic musical palette that spans from traditional bluegrass to world music influences. Andrew Knapp anchors the trio with his exceptional bass playing and rich vocals. Andrew can be seen with Seattle-based bluegrass band The Warren G. Hardings, as well as Nick Dumas & Branchline. As a classically and jazz trained bassist, he has performed with nationally recognized artists such as KennyGarrett and Terence Blanchard He has toured many places in Europe and Brazil, and played on ships for Carnival Cruise Lines. Andrew is also a graduate of the Whitworth University Jazz program. Together, these three master musicians create the perfect harmony of technical prowess, soulful storytelling, and the authentic spirit that makes bluegrass music so compelling. Don't miss this special spring tour stop featuring some of the finest talent in contemporary bluegrass.

Mar 27, 2026

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Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light

8pm doors, 8:30pm show $20 adv / $25 dos Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light are a Boston-based string band making music that blends folk tradition with feminist storytelling, poetic detail, and just enough grit. At the center is Sumner’s songwriting—rooted in history, myth, and personal reckoning—carried by close harmonies, upright bass, acoustic guitar, and fiddle. The trio features Kat Wallace on fiddle and vocals and Mike Siegel on upright bass and vocals, whose playing brings both tension and tenderness to the sound. Their sound is spare and intimate, sometimes eerie, sometimes sweet, always intentional. They call it Femericana —sharp-edged Americana with a splash of feminine rage. Sumner has performed at the Library of Congress, where five of her original songs are now archived, and was a 2024 winner of the Kerrville New Folk competition. Her song “Radium Girls (Curie Eleison)” struck a nerve—streamed over 300,000 times and picked up by dancers, theater directors, and deep listeners who saw themselves in its story. It’s been tattooed on arms, sung in audition rooms, and carried into classrooms and protests. The kind of song people hold onto. Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light has toured coast to coast, bringing their spellbinding live show to listening rooms, libraries, farms, and festivals across the country. They've appeared at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Earl Scruggs Festival, IBMA, and legendary folk listening rooms like Caffé Lena and Club Passim, where their shows have become a staple of the Boston folk scene. Their latest release, The Traveling Light Sessions , reimagines Sumner’s studio album Heartless Things —recorded live around one microphone with no overdubs. Just the way they play it.

Apr 03, 2026

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Alash Ensemble

Doors: 8:00pm Music: 8:30pm Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei), a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. What distinguishes this gifted trio from earlier generations of Tuvan throat singers is the subtle infusion of modern influences into their traditional music. One can find complex harmonies, Western instruments and contemporary song forms in Alash’s music, but its overall sound and spirit remain decidedly Tuvan. Trained in traditional Tuvan music since childhood, the Alash musicians studied at Kyzyl Arts College just as Tuva was beginning to open up to the West. They formed a traditional ensemble and won multiple awards for traditional throat singing in international xöömei competitions, both as an ensemble and as individuals. At the same time, they paid close attention to new trends coming out of the West. They have borrowed new ideas that mesh well with the sound and feel of traditional Tuvan music, but they have never sacrificed the integrity of their own heritage in an effort to make their music more hip. Alash first toured the United States under the sponsorship of the Open World Leadership program of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Arts. Since then, they have returned many times to the delight of American audiences. The Washington Post described their music as “utterly stunning,” quipping that after the performance “audience members picked their jaws up off the floor.”

Apr 04, 2026

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Minnie Jordan Quartet / Lily Talmers

8pm doors, 8:30pm show $20 adv / $25 dos Up-and-coming jazz violinist and composer Minnie Jordan has been a fixture in the New York jazz, bluegrass, and Americana scenes since 2021. Her quartet brings a storyteller’s aesthetic to the contemporary jazz idiom, weaving memorable melodies through dynamic improvisation and compositional arcs. She has performed at festivals including the Dominican Republic Jazz Fest, Freshgrass, and Thomas Point, as well as Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center. Minnie will be joined by Evan Main on piano, Aidan Cafferty on bass, and Eliza Salem on drums. Lily Talmers writes of the innate divinity in humanity from a palpably Midwestern vantage. Her lyrics are spiritual and strange—vivid images that range from sludge-covered and dismal to childlike and wondrous. Every song on It Is Cyclical, Missing You was recorded live, each song in one continuous take, often with a full band in tow, produced by Talmers herself. Lily Talmers has seen praise from NPR, No Depression, Under The Radar, and The Bluegrass Situation among others. She won the Kerrville Folk Festival's 2024 New Folk Competition and has opened for the likes of Tommy Emmanuel, The Brother Brothers, and Anna Tivel.

Apr 09, 2026

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Bluegrass Improvisation for All Instruments with Stash Wyslouch - A Workshop

A Workshop with Stash Wyslouch - Bluegrass Improvisation for All Instruments Thursday, April 9, 2026: 5-6:30pm Fees are $50 for Workshop only OR $60 for Workshop + Concert after ($10 discount) Get ideas to structure your practice routine and get better at bluegrass improvisation. All instruments are welcome! Ideas will include melodic and rhythmic development, how to take a deep dive on your repertoire and strengthening the foundations in your playing for a more fulfilling musical experience. Stash Wyslouch is an iconoclastic Bluegrass flatpicker whose style is instantly recognizable incorporating any and all influences. He's played with Molsky's Mountain Drifters, The Jacob Jolliff Band and shared the stage with the likes of Julian Lage, Bryan Sutton, Peter Rowan and David Grisman.

Apr 09, 2026

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Mattie & Debbie Album Release Party

Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm $20 adv / $25 dos This show will be standing room with limited seating. Join Stash for a 5-6:30pm workshop before the show! Pay $60 for workshop + concert ($10 discount) OR $50 for workshop only! MATTIE & DEBBIE is one of the great duos of their generation. Comprised of two of the most unique talents to come out of the acoustic music scene, drummer/singer Sean Trischka and Bluegrass guitarist/singer Stash Wyslouch are a whole greater than the sum of their parts. Satan’s Junction , their debut album to be released April 2026 weaves intimate space and luscious harmonies with bluegrass pickin', top-40 hooks, and a slew of powerful anthems to get the whole family singing. Surely a kitchen sink of sound held together by an indescribable thread of musical intimacy, humor, knowledge, and experience. They’re one of the few groups to open for Billy Strings and Mr String’s words are sure to echo in your mind after seeing this couple of rabblerousing sweethearts: “I just f*cking love those guys” - Billy Strings Sean and Stash cut their teeth playing together, both as sidemen and bandleaders, in many different bluegrass/roots/folk/rock formations since 2013: The Deadly Gentlemen, Tony Trischka’s Early Roman Kings, The Stash Band, and Corporate Punk, to name a few. Individually speaking: Jersey boy Sean Trischka is an instinctive and sought-after drummer, songwriter, and singer with a musicality that relies on warmth, pocket, and a sense of playfulness. He has collaborated with a variety of notable artists and bands including Carsie Blanton, Mipso, Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Co), Bertha AKA Grateful Drag, Lula Wiles, and The Stray Birds. Stash Wyslouch is an iconoclastic Bluegrass flatpicker whose style is instantly recognizable incorporating any and all influences. He's played with Molsky's Mountain Drifters, The Jacob Jolliff Band and shared the stage with the likes of Julian Lage, Bryan Sutton, Peter Rowan and David Grisman.

Apr 10, 2026

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The Wilsons Springs Hotel

Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm $20 adv / $25 dos Homegrown in the rich music scene of Virginia, The Wilson Springs Hotel is a 5-star quintet brought together within a union of genres - a high-energy folk act committed to rock & roll, bluegrass and classic country. Forming in 2021, the band released two albums in quick succession, while growing a steadfast audience from their fiery and memorable performances out on the road. The group is named after a historic hotel in Lexington, Virginia, home of lead vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Jacob Ritter. 2024 found the band releasing a handful of singles that showcase an even more thoughtful and driving sound. Ritter's lyrics cover a plethora of subjects, from love and loss, and one’s internal growth as a result, to the relatable woes of the modern working man. Songs such as “Pulling Weeds” (featuring sweeping melodies from fiddle player Brendan Boylan and guitarist Victor McManus), explore the struggle with repetitive mental loops, much like attempting to get nutrients out of the same-old spent garden. The bouncy, danceable, and crowd-pleasing sound of “Two Step Man” takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to noting the finer aspects of a new relationship, while being driven by a toe-tapping country shuffle courtesy of drummer Stephan LaRue and bassist/backing vocalist Andrew Carper. Through its constant growth, the band remains unwilling to conform to a single genre, as is evident in the way that this newer material celebrates the many influences instilled by the variety of sonic backgrounds each band member brings with them. Having had multiple appearances at wonderful regional festivals such as DelFest, FloydFest and Rooster Walk, it’s no secret that The Wilson Springs Hotel is best experienced in a live setting. They expertly package dynamic performances full of raw emotion, humor and storytelling, with song-by-song showcases of each player’s talents. You will undoubtedly enjoy the many lovely amenities offered to you during your stay with The Wilson Springs Hotel.

Apr 11, 2026

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The Orchestra of Indigenous Instruments and New Technologies

Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm Described by the international press as a “shamanic orchestra of the technological age” and “a living museum of sound” the Orchestra of Indigenous Instruments and New Technologies recovers and brings to artistic life hundreds of forgotten indigenous musical instruments. The Orchestra will present the show “Hidden Sounds of the Americas”, an audiovisual journey through the sound geography from Alaska to Patagonia featuring traditional music and contemporary compositions. Through a scenic and audiovisual display the Orchestra unites ancestral sounds with electronic technologies as well as Native dances and masks of the Americas. The concert will feature replicas of unknown pre-Columbian instruments recovered by the Orchestra from archaeological Museums as well as from indigenous communities in the Amazonas, the Andes and Mesoamerica. This program is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts in collaboration with Ibermúsicas.

Apr 15, 2026

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Baklava Express Record Release Show!

Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm $20 adv / $25 dos Baklava Express is a New York City-based cross cultural ensemble led by award winning composer and oud player, Josh Kaye. The group perform original compositions deeply rooted in a rich tapestry of diverse traditions, drawing strong inspiration from the liturgical music of Ashkenazi and Mizrahi communities, Ottoman classical music, and the folk traditions of the wider Mediterranean. Through the seamless fusion of these traditions, Baklava Express crafts a sound that feels both timeless and contemporary, and in doing so, the band builds musical bridges, connecting listeners from diverse backgrounds. Without a single word spoken, Baklava Express invites listeners into a world where music itself is the common language. Each piece is an invitation to find your own story and emotion within the sound, and audiences from all walks of life often discover that the music feels like a reflection of “home,” no matter where that home may be. In this way, Baklava Express creates a shared space of connection, memory, and cultural harmony, all through the power of instrumental music. Performers: Josh Kaye- Oud Daisy Castro- Violin Eren Erdogan - Ney Lefteris Boularis- Clarinet James Labrosse- Guitar James Robbins- Bass Jeremy Smith- Percussion Band website: https://baklavaexpress.bandzoogle.com/home

Apr 17, 2026

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Mark Erelli

$20 ADV / $25 DOS 8:00PM DOORS 8:30PM SHOW Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Mark Erelli is a Boston-based veteran of the folk and roots music scene, renowned for his emotional honesty, craftsmanship, and warmth. Erelli exploded out of the gate in 1999 when he won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award in the wake of his “auspicious debut” ( Billboard ), joining the ranks of previous honorees like Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith. More recently, Erelli penned the anti-gun violence song “By Degrees,” recorded in collaboration with Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, and others, which garnered a nomination for Song of the Year at the 2019 Americana Honors and Awards. He followed this honor with a pair of records that drew comparisons to both Tom Petty and John Prine, as well as praise for their energy, grace, and resilience. Now, on his fourteenth solo album Spring Green , Erelli delivers his most cohesive and emotionally resonant work to date—a meditation on vulnerability, endurance, and renewal. Following 2023’s Lay Your Darkness Down , which chronicled his response to vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa, Spring Green finds Erelli in a place of hard-won peace. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Zachariah Hickman and tracked largely live over three days, the album feels fluid and organic—more watercolor painting than photographic snapshot. Its intimate sound recalls classic singer-songwriters like Jackson Browne and James Taylor, prioritizing storytelling and emotional clarity over stylistic showmanship. By choosing to release Spring Green independently through Bandcamp and personally fulfilling each order, Erelli reaffirms his commitment to authentic connection over industry convention. The album stands as both an artistic statement and a survival guide—proof that true strength lies in softness, and that being wholly oneself is more than enough.

Apr 19, 2026

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Paper Wings

Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm $20 adv / $25 dos Long-time friends and collaborators Emily Mann and Wila Frank, known together as Paper Wings, dream up warm, pastoral folk songs furnished with delicate banjo and spellbinding harmonies so close you often can’t tell their voices apart. On their latest project, Listen to the World Spin, the Nashville duo’s songwriting flourishes, displaying their exceptional ability to reference nostalgic sounds of American folk music while maintaining their own compelling style of artful and unpretentious lyricism. Embracing themes of solitude, nature, and passage through time and space, Listen to the World Spin is a beautiful exploration of how we are never alone in our search for meaning and certainty in difficult times. “We needed these songs to guide and comfort us through the last few years,” says Frank, “And we hope they’ll do the same for others.” Listen to the World Spin was released on March 15th, 2024 with support from Free Dirt Records.

Apr 19, 2026

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Di Rayze Aheym / The Journey Home

Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm $20 adv / $25 dos Di rayze aheym / The journey home is a bilingual English / Yiddish poem written by the trailblazing lesbian poet Irena Klepfisz in the early 1980s. Avi Fox-Rosen set the poem to music creating a 9 song cycle. The adaptation bridges traditional Yiddish musical forms with contemporary songwriting, creating a dialogue between past and present to imagine a vibrant future right here. Join us to celebrate the release of this new album, featuring Irena's poetry, and the band lead by Avi Fox-Rosen featuring Alicia Svigals on fiddle and Marilyn Lerner on piano. With: Irena Klepfisz: reading her words Avi Fox-Rosen: voice and guitar Alicia Svigals, Rima Fand: violins Marilyn Lerner piano Zoe Guigeno bass Jason Nazary drums

May 31, 2026

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The 11th Annual Brooklyn World Wide (Friday Ticket)

LINE UP TBD! This program was made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York City Department of Transportation, the Howard Gilman Foundation, Falconworks Theater Company, and Von Trapp Brewery.

Jun 05, 2026

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The 11th Annual Brooklyn World Wide (Saturday Ticket)

Jun 06, 2026

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Jalopy Jr. BEGINNER Music & Dance SUMMER CAMP

Jalopy Jr. Folk BEGINNER Music & Dance Camp Monday July 14th - Friday July 17th 9:00am - 3:00pm (DISCOUNTED "EARLY BIRD" PRICING ENDS APRIL 30TH!) The Jalopy Jr. Folk Beginner camp will be for younger kids, ages 5 - 10. Campers will have the opportunity to focus on singing, guitar, banjo, fiddle, ukulele and traditional folk dances and games. Here, at Jalopy, we are flexible and can find a place for any student with any amount of previous musical experience. If you have questions about if the beginner camp is right for your child just contact us at: kyle@jalopytheatre.org leah@jalopytheatre.org At the Jalopy Jr. Folk Summer Camp, every day will be packed with singing, dancing, small group lessons, ensemble playing, and visits from special guest musicians! Our goal is to make music education approachable, fun, and accessible to any student regardless of their previous experience or financial situation. With our light-hearted, song-based teaching style, students will begin playing songs immediately and will perform them at week’s end. This program is an excellent choice for any child who enjoys music and learning. We can help you figure out which is best for them. Rental instruments are available as well as generous financial aid through the new Don Friedman Scholarship fund. Contact Lynette@jalopytheatre.org for more information. We believe that music education is equally about development of personal skills and cooperative interaction with others. So our staff of experienced musicians and educators are dedicated to providing an environment that responds to your child's individual needs while maintaining a supportive social setting for everyone. Join us for a week of music, creativity and fun! *Please plan on packing a daily snack and lunch for your campers.

Jul 13, 2026

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Jalopy Jr. INTERMEDIATE Music & Dance SUMMER CAMP

Jalopy Jr. Folk INTERMEDIATE Music & Dance Camp July 20th - July 24th 9:00am - 3:00pm The Jalopy Jr. Folk intermediate camp will be for slightly older kids, ages 8 - 13. Campers will have the opportunity to focus on singing, guitar, banjo, fiddle, ukulele and traditional folk dances and games. Here, at Jalopy, we are flexible and can find a place for any student with any amount of previous musical experience. If you have questions about if the beginner camp is right for your child just contact us at: kyle@jalopytheatre.org leah@jalopytheatre.org At the Jalopy Jr. Folk Summer Camp, every day will be packed with singing, dancing, small group lessons, ensemble playing, and visits from special guest musicians! Our goal is to make music education approachable, fun, and accessible to any student regardless of their previous experience or financial situation. With our light-hearted, song-based teaching style, students will begin playing songs immediately and will perform them at week’s end. This program is an excellent choice for any child who enjoys music and learning. We can help you figure out which is best for them. Rental instruments are available as well as generous financial aid through the new Don Friedman Scholarship fund. Contact Lynette@jalopytheatre.org for more information. We believe that music education is equally about development of personal skills and cooperative interaction with others. So our staff of experienced musicians and educators are dedicated to providing an environment that responds to your child's individual needs while maintaining a supportive social setting for everyone. Join us for a week of music, creativity and fun! *Please plan on packing a daily snack and lunch for your campers.

Jul 20, 2026