Cumberland Gap Dulcimer Gathering

May 8- 9, 2009

Hosted by: Terry & Pam Lewis

Held at the "Cumberland Gap National Historical Park" campground in the Cumberland Gap area of KY, TN, & VA

Directions to The Cumberland Gap Dulcimer Gathering

Come to historic Cumberland Gap for a weekend (or more) of music, fun & relaxing. It is the third annual gathering located in the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park Campground (Cumberland Gap VA).  We will be jamming and sharing tunes all weekend.  Mini workshops will occur though out the weekend.  We plan on having a campfire jam each night (starting Monday, May 4th for those who come early).  Please if you can, bring a chair !!

Workshops, concerts, and jams are FREE.  click to see clips from one of the concerts Clip 1  Clip 2

So far it looks like the following guest instructors will be here: 

Mountain Dulcimer: - Don Pedi - Mike Clemmer - Bill Taylor - Alan Darveaux - Terry Lewis - T-N-T - Michael Shull - Sarah Morgan - Butch Ross

Bass Dulcimer: Bob & Rose Taunton

Baritone Dulcimer: Pam Lewis

Bowed  Dulcimer: Marsha Harris

Hammer Dulcimer: Jim Miller

Guitar: Conrad Shiba

How to build & Play a Washtub Bass: Alan Darveaux

Clawhammer Banjo (Beginner): Bob Taunton

Also Performance by:  LaMay & Reese

This year we will have dulcimers displayed by     Modern Mountain Dulcimers  & Papaw's Dulcimers

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Gathering Schedule

Accommodations & Restaurants

Map

Area Attractions

Special Hensley Settlement Tour !! :  Cumberlan Gap National Historical Park has offered a special tour of Hensley Settlement on Thursday afternoon May 7th.  The cost is $10 per person.  If you think you want to go let us know so we cn reserve park vans.  We will make reservations.

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