Talkin' Bluegrass Music

September 19, 2014

Memphis Dulcimer Gathering

and Folk Festival

Instructors Concert

The Memphis Dulcimer Gathering and Folk Festival has become a tradition focused on...well...traditional music. Larkin Bryant began the festival with Dennis Batson in about 1988 at Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Midtown Memphis. It featured experienced professionals who came in from around the country to perform and teach. Lee Cagle is now carrying the festival forward in fine style. Together, they have more than 20 years of experience presenting the festival in Memphis. There are two days of instruction and jamming with some of the best in the mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer world. Vendors come in to sell dulcimers and the various supplies which go along with this traditional music.

A highlight of the festival is the concert by the artists who come in to teach. If I can be permitted to drop a few names, I will share some who performed at the September 19 concert at Second Baptist Church, 4680 Walnut Grove Road in Memphis. They are: Lee Cagle, Larkin Bryant, Thomasina Levy, Rick Thum, Jess Dickinson, Agene Parsons, and Mike Anderson. Songcatchers Daniel Fleck and Hilary Scheel also participated in the concert. We spotted artist Ilace Mears in the crowd but we did not hear her perform.

Below are a few photos from the instructor concert. That's Lee Cagle in the background enjoying the guest artists. We hope you enjoy seeing them. If you missed the event, check with Lee Cagle at her e-mail address or website. She can fill you in on upcoming events and the festival for next year. Lee@LeeCagleDulcimers.com and www.LeeCagleDulcimers.com