EAST CRAFTSBURY – The Simpson Memorial Library will hold an old-time music jam on Wednesdays, March 19, April 2 and April 16, 6 to 8 p.m. Old-time music, also known as Appalachian stringband music, is traditionally played on the fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Tunes are learned by ear and are ideal for community participation. The music is the sort one would naturally hear at a square dance or a contra dance. Acoustic musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The session is free and open to the public. Listeners are encouraged to attend as well. The East Craftsbury old-time jam session is supported by Cabot Arts’ Music Mentoring Program whose mission is to revive community fiddling and to encourage participation in traditional music.
The library is located at 1972 East Craftsbury Road. For more information, call (802) 586-9692 or jwsimpsonmemorial.org. The library is open Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon; and Sundays, noon to 2 p.m.
