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Folk & Blues

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Jugband And Folk Songs

Grades K to 8 | Maximum 350 | Available as duo

Students play jugs, combs, washtub bass and spoons in a robust and delightful, song-filled performance with Ken on guitar, banjo, mandolin and harmonica.

Bluesology: A Musical Journey Through The Blues

Grades 7 to 8, 9 to 12 | Maximum 250 | Available as duo

Ken Whiteley takes students/audiences through the migration, history and experiences of the people who created the blues, highlighting diverse styles, from early folk music through jazzy blues to modern urban electric sound.

NEW!  Join The Band

Grades K to 8 | Maximum 150

Based on the multiple award winning recording, this highly interactive performance features Ken playing a myriad of instruments as he introduces students to a variety of musical genres including a cappella singing, gypsy jazz, jump blues, zydeco, classical, and old time traditional and world music as they visit vast musical landscapes from Chicago’s south-side to Louisiana, Cape Breton and across the Appalachians to the Caribbean as well as the world’s classical concert halls.

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