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Arts & Entertainment

Summer Jazz Banjo Festival

East Bay Banjo Club's 3rd Annual Summer Jazz Banjo Festival

Crowne Plaza Hotel
Concord, CA

SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Begins at noon with jam sessions lead by Hall of Fame Banjoist Cathy Reilly. Your chance to pick up some new techniques, or share what you know. Workshops by Fred "Mickey" Finn and Cathy reilly start at 2:00 P.M.  Your ticket includes a banquet at 6:00 pm with your choice of Grilled chicken breast, Grilled Salmon or Roasted Vegetable Ravioli.

WORKSHOPS (times are approximate)
2:00 – 2:45   Fred “Mickey” Finn workshop:
Rig for the Gig, Show Shenanigans, and Performance Tips

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2:45 – 3:30 Hall of Famer, Cathy Reilly's workshop:
Embellishments, Exercises and Excitement

SPECIAL DISCOUNTED 2 DAY PASS INCLUDES BANQUET AND ALL WEEKEND EVENTS

SUNDAY, JUNE 12
Fred "Mickey Finn" and Cathy Reilly are featured in this day of shows. Also featuring Jack Convery & Gary Neuman, Andrew Otto, and Paul Doerner, Seven Banjo Bands from Northern California, and Young Musicians - the youngest banjo player is 6!   

FEATURED ARTISTS

Fred "Mickey Finn" is a piano wizard.  San Diego's "Micky Finns" nightclub drew over 3 million visitors, leading to an NBC TV series and 25 years performing in Las Vegas.  Workshop leader Cathy Reilly is a virtuoso Banjoist. She was voted USO Entertainer of the Year, and was the first woman inducted to the National Banjo Hall of Fame!

HOTEL DISCOUNT
Check our website for information on our Special Discount Hotel Rate of $89. plus tax.

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