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A family friendly music festival for all ages will be at the Salem First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 200 E. Walnut St, Salem. The Corydon Dulcimer Society (CDS), a homegrown 35-year-old non-profit music organization, will host the event for the third year on January 24 and 25.
Free concerts on Friday and Saturday nights will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday night and 7 p.m. Saturday night with jamming afterwards.
Friday Evening Bands include: Corydon Dulcimer Society, Jim Smoak, and Brian Allen
Saturday Evening Bands include: Timeline, Wildflowers and Weeds, and Off the Rails
Have you ever wanted to learn a musical instrument? A variety of workshops will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Folks of any age or experience can sign up for workshops at a cost of $20 for one or all. Classes include mountain dulcimer, ukulele, guitar, banjo, penny whistle, hammered dulcimer, noise makers, mandolin and a contra dance class.
There will be an open stage on Saturday from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Bands and individuals can sign up and perform two songs for the audience to enjoy.
Anyone can join in on the jam sessions during the day and after the concerts. Jam leaders will be on board to help beginners.
The Salem First Baptist Church has graciously helped this event succeed from the beginning by letting CDS use their beautiful Fellowship Hall.
The festival is sponsored in part by a generous grant from the Washington County Community Foundation. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting Susan White at 502-645-1191 or Gerry Neeley at 812-923-8005 or 502-572-7210. Be sure to come out for two nights of great music and fun!
Photos by Jerry Curry.