Coming up at the Woodshed
SONG SWAP with
ABIGAIL DOWD &
TYRONE COTTON
Tuesday, October 8, 7:30p
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Abigail Dowd joins us from Greensboro, NC. She's a captivating storyteller who weaves hints of Celtic melodies with the soulful gospel of the south to create a sound that dances between folk, rock and blues.
Tyrone Cotton has one of the most singular blues voices. Hailing from Louisville, KY (where Dawn met him and fell in love with his music), Cotton’s debut album, Man Like Me, draws inspiration from influences such as Jerry Garcia, Buddy Guy, and Mississippi John Hurt and is the result of his nearly 30 years of performing. He'll be joined by legendary drummer Ray Rizzo. We are elated to host them both!
ARDEN
the brand new Woodshed Musical
took Wales by storm. The musical making troupe is already at work on a new project... stay tuned!
Songwriting with Dawn
Do you have a poem or narrative that might make a good song? Maybe just one line that you always thought could be a great lyric? This class is designed to help shape your writing into song form. We’ll discuss song structures and techniques used by some of the greatest songwriters and apply them to your song. While we will use a few writing prompts, you will mostly focus on one piece that you’d like to mold into a song. No musical experience necessary! This workshop led by award winning songwriter Dawn Landes
Who: ages 12-99; all skill levels encouraged. We'll have a chance to share but no performing required!
When: Sunday, July 7, 2-5p
What to bring: journal/notebook or computer, water bottle, pen (instruments welcome but not necessary)
Cost: $50
Musical Madness
Collaborate with other ensemble members to create and perform a brand new musical with facilitator Creighton Irons, then work with the Tech Team to create an amazing final production.
Who: 8th-12th graders
When (approximate dates)
session I: Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:50pm, September 13-December 13. Sharing in December.
session II: January 10-March 25 (Wednesdays, then Sundays near showtime)
Theater Tech
Learn all about theater lights, mics & sound, props & scenery, and more with the inimitable Eric Jacobs. Participants will utilize their skills to design and tech the As You Like It performance.
(concurrent with Musical Madness--sign up above)
Learn the fundamentals of digital music engineering from industry professionals
Who: ages 12 and up (no limit!)
When: TBD
Interested in this course? Please tell us in the chat (below right) and we will work to schedule with you in mind!
Studio Engineering
woodshed (wo͝odˌSHed)
noun
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a shed where wood for fuel is stored
verb
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practice a musical instrument or art form
"I sat in my bedroom for a month and just woodshedded"