Jalopy Theatre
Secrets of Sacred Steel - A Workshop with Kashiah Hunter
A Workshop with Kashiah Hunter Saturday, Jan 24th: 12pm-2pm Fees are $60 for Workshop only OR $78 for Workshop + Concert after ($10 discount) Check out also the free jam event after the workshop, The Unconventional Steel Guitar Jamboree from 3-6 pm Sacred Steel is a musical tradition which originated in African-American Pentecostal churches in the Southeast in the early decades of the 20th century. From there it has grown into a worldwide phenomenon and remains one of the most vital and exuberant musical expressions to have emerged from the United States. Workshop participants will learn some of the history of the genre as well as discover the specific techniques that steel players use to achieve their unique sound. Please note that the workshop is open to instrumentalists, singers, and enthusiasts of all levels; you do not need to play steel to attend. Guitar, bass, drums, keys, and vocals all have a role in the tradition, and even non-musicians will benefit from hearing the music broken down to its elements and gaining insights about its history. Workshop facilitator: Kashiah Hunter Atlanta-based steel guitarist Kashiah Hunter has performed at Brooklyn Folk Festival and toured with the North Mississippi All Stars and has been a Jalopy favorite at Steel Guitar Unconvention events since 2018.
Jan 24, 2026
Jalopy Theatre
The Unconventional Steel Guitar Jamboree
3pm-6pm Free! Join us for the second Unconventional Steel Guitar Jamboree at the legendary Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn, hosted by the Northeast Steel Guitar Union! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is your chance to jam, connect, and celebrate steel guitar in a fun, honky-tonk atmosphere. A rockin' house band will keep the tunes flowing, and amps are provided—just bring your gear and your love for music! Special Perk: All participants who RSVP will receive a discount code for the concert happening right after the event!
Jan 24, 2026
Jalopy Theatre
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
Jalopy Theatre
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