The Mabon Academy
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| African Music workshop with West African Highlife Ensemble and Toubab Krewe |
As with all the Planet Bluegrass festivals, the music on the main stage is only the beginning. The Wildflower Tent in the trees next to the St. Vrain River will host free workshops and demonstrations all day-long.
These intimate events provide an opportunity to meet many of the festival musicians. Bring your questions or just sit back and enjoy a relaxed performance.
- 11am – Gates Open
- 12:45 – Accordion w/ Johnny B. Connolly
- 1:30 – Colorado Irish Pipe Band & Friends
- 2:15 – African Music w/ Kwasi Ampene and Toubab Krewe
- 3:15 – Mabon Magic w/ Stuart Hayner
- 4:15 – Bouzouki Workshop w/ Beth Patterson
- 5:15 – Bodhran Workshop w/ Stuart Hayner
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| Sword fighting at the 2006 Festival |
Plus other demonstrations and exhibits on the grounds, including Parnell's Irish Cob Horses, an authentic Irish Gypsy Wagon, bagpipe bands on the cliffs, sword fighting, artisans and handcrafters, and much more.
Tickets and camping for the 2007 Festival of the Mabon will go on sale on Wednesday, December 6, 2006. Keep watching this site for info about lineups and other 2007 details, and be sure you're signed up for the Planet Bluegrass Newsletter to receive all the latest news.
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