The Baltimore Old Time Music Festival brings together the brightest Old Time Stringband musicians in the country to celebrate where this vibrant music form exists today. Join host artists Ken & Brad Kolodner along with a dizzying lineup at the Creative Alliance for two days of concerts featuring brilliant musicianship and shimmering vocal harmonies, hands-on workshops, jamming, square dancing, conversation and revelry that’s fun for all ages.
"The Old Time Community needs a festival like this." - Tatiana Hargreaves
"I've wanted to see this happen in Baltimore for over 30 years. This makes me so happy to see. You done really good." - Eileen Carson Schatz
Creative Alliance convenes some of the brightest old time musicians, singers, and dancers in the country to celebrate where this music exists today. Join host artists Ken & Brad Kolodner for the Baltimore Old Time Music Festival! On Friday night, Ken and Brad welcome a dizzying lineup of musicians for two days of brilliant musicianship, shimmering vocal harmonies, and hot flatfoot dance. Saturday is packed with hands-on workshops from many of our headline performers, jamming, intimate performances in the Marquee Lounge, afternoon concerts in the theater and a wild square dance to close out the festival on Saturday night. See you there?
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ConcertsPremier Old-Time and Roots artists perform in the lovely Patterson Theater for a magical weekend of concerts.
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WorkshopsHands-on workshops available for seasoned vets and newbies from the country's finest musicians.
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Square DancePut on your dancing shoes for an epic square dance to close out the weekend. Fun for all!
The dance is held in honor of Eileen Carson Schatz. |
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JammingAll are welcome to join in on the venue-wide jamming scene for all levels. Grab your instrument and play!
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ConversationEngage with fellow attendees and performers as we delve into the complicated and nuanced history of this music we love.
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