The 11th Annual 108 Cabin Fever Bluegrass Workshops at The Hills Health Ranch are scheduled for March 26-30, and it promises to be another successful event.
Event co-ordinator Rossetta Paxton says all of the instructors putting on seminars this year have led seminars at other workshops in Canada and the United States and are excited to be part of this month’s workshop.
There are a number of special events during the four-day event.
There is a band scramble on Thursday (March 27) night, during which Paxton puts all of the names of the students and their instruments in a hat and randomly puts bands together.
They have to pick a band leader and choose two pieces – one instrumental and one with vocals – to play together. They get 15 minutes to practice and then the order of the performances is done by picking a number.
One of the most popular sessions is the Seminar Leaders Concert on Friday night (March 28), with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the concert starting at 7:30. The general public is invited to attend, and tickets are $20 by calling The Hills at 250-791-5225. Paxton urges folks to get them early.
There is also a Sidewalk Sale scheduled for noon on Friday. The sale features products from the students and the seminar leaders.
Paxton adds there will be hats, instruments and many other musical products. This event is also open to the public and it runs from noon to 1 p.m.
