Summary

On April 6, the Parish Hall stage hosted a vibrant afternoon of cultural performances blending traditional music and community stories. The event began with Vincent Cross presenting a Ballads of James The Rooster Corcoran at 9:30pm, followed by a series of diverse musical acts including Dan Zanes from The House Party, Nate Polly, The Ozark Highballers, and The Mammals. From the 2pm Tradigional Songwriting workshop, attendees learned to write original songs using traditional techniques, culminating in a film screening of *Gold* at 6pm. Later stages featured 7:15pm Wyndham Baird on folk and blues, followed by 8:00pm Eva Salina's vintage ballads and 8:45pm Bulla En El Barrio's Afro-Colombian percussion. The evening concluded with a Salsa Dance session at 9:30pm and concluded with 10:15pm Spirit Family Reunion, featuring original and folk songs. This lively gathering showcased the rich heritage of Kentucky and Tennessee while inviting the community to explore new music through workshops.

The afternoon also featured a 11:00pm Feral Foster concert, 11:45pm Steel City Jug Slammers, and concludes with a 12:00pm Show from the Workshop Room regarding the origins of the banjo. Key cultural figures played, including the "Golden Age" documentary, a Brooklyn fiddle contest, and the historic Lee Sexton experience. Beyond entertainment, the evening emphasized the importance of preserving oral traditions, as participants attended a traditional songwriting workshop with Vincent Cross. Ultimately, the event provided a powerful narrative on Black musical heritage across the South, blending dance, instrument exploration, and historical reflection in a memorable atmosphere.

Title

Down Home Radio Show – Down Home Radio is a hardcore, unreconstructed, paleo-acoustic folk music program.

Description

Down Home Radio Show – Down Home Radio is a hardcore, unreconstructed, paleo-acoustic folk music program.

Keywords

folk, music, songs, blues, time, band, festival, stage, original, banjo, brooklyn, string, workshop, film, main, parish, hall

NS Lookup

A 50.115.18.137

Dates

Created 2026-03-09

Updated 2026-04-22

Summarized 2026-04-24