The String Band Summit is taking place on April 8-10, 2022, hosted by Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. This event opens space for considering and experiencing string band music across lines of geography, genre, and occupation - learning from the past and creating best practices for the future. We are excited about the slate of scholar, artist, and educator presentations - as well as the concert Friday night, which will feature Joe Troop and Larry Bellorín, Tray Wellington Band, Belen Escobedo, and Bill and the Belles - hosted by Brittany Haas and special guests. This Friday event is made possible in part by a grant from the ETSU Mary B. Martin School of the Arts.  Saturday night we are cooperating with ETSU's Language and Culture Resource Center to present string band artists Belen Escobedo and Lua Project at the Corazón Latino festival in Downtown Johnson City. The musical "Bright Star" (written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell)  is another evening option.
Online access to the event will happen via Zoom, at a lower rate -- and is made possible in part by a grant from the International Bluegrass Music Association Foundation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*If staying in Campus Dorm, please plan to bring all linens (towels, xl twin sheets, blanket etc...). Dormitory rooms utilize hall shower/bathrooms. *

*All participants must register and please register and pay individually*

2022 String Band Summit Registration

 

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