Registration for the 27th annual NimbleFingers opened at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb 4 at www.nimblefingers.ca
This year’s popular one-day festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the beautiful Sorrento Centre.
NimbleFingers is a new name for an old friend—the BCBW, or British Columbia Bluegrass Workshop. Directors Julie Kerr and Craig Korth are keeping up the tradition that participants from across Canada and the U.S. have enjoyed for years at the BCBW—great instructors, engaging workshops, fantastic food and accommodations and lots of amazing music. Spend an inspiring, challenging and thrilling week with others who share your passion for bluegrass and old-time music.
NimbleFingers provides a fun, friendly and non-competitive environment for everyone from beginners to advanced players.
There is ample opportunity for group learning, electives, organized jam sessions and tons of other creative activities.
As well, there are student concerts, band scrambles, instructor concerts, campground picking sessions, hosted jams and old-time dances.
Two separate weeks of workshops are held prior to the festival and many attendees stay for both. It’s a chance to connect with your musical community, learn something new and have a great time.
As in the past, NimbleFingers is presenting a world-class selection of instructors and performers – names like Bruce Molsky, The Molly Tuttle Band, The Railsplitters, The Slocan Ramblers, The Lonesome Ace Band, Old Man Luedecke, John Reischman, Chris Coole, Anne Louise Genest, The Canotes and many more.
Workshops are offered in both bluegrass and old-time styles of banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass, lead and harmony singing.
Vendor applications are available at www.nimblefingers.ca.
