The Fiddlers' Convention is almost upon us. This year we are lucky to welcome Phil Jamison from Canada. Phil is a dance caller, old-time musician and flatfoot dancer. Phil will be leading one of the two new dance workshops included in this years program.
All the way from WA comes Boodji Creek, a five piece acoustic Americana, Bluegrass and Old-Timey band. This is their first Fiddlers' Convention so please make them welcome.
Camp Eureka is looking green and lovely. The co-op has been working hard to upgrade facilities in the park. Check out the new improved shower block.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for further updates.
Regards Mark Pottenger
The Yarra Junction Fiddlers' Convention is Australasia's
biggest and oldest running festival/party for players of
bluegrass, string band, old timey, good timey, Cajun
music and their friends and relations.
It is not just about fiddles, but as Gid Tanner said,"the
fiddle drives the band".
Banjos, guitars, bass, mandolins, dobros, autoharps and
even Cajun accordions get a look in too - but no electric
instruments (sorry Richard), and no drums. Concertinas
and mouth- harps? Of course. And lots of dancing.
Check out the
following YouTube
videos
The Strzelecki Stringbusters 2020
Tamarisque & Clermont @ Yarra Junction Fiddlers 2020