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Chicago folk artist Dvorak featured at Leo Coffeehouse September 25
CINCINNATI OH - The Queen City Balladeers welcome Chicago’s “official” troubadour Mark Dvorak to the Leo Coffeehouse for a concert and a workshop on Sunday September 25. The events take place at Zion United Church of Christ, 2301 Indian Mound Avenue.
At 5:30 pm Dvorak will presnt “Acoustic Guitar Styles,” a workshop for guitarists of all levels. The session will cover basic finger-picking accompaniment, picking out a melody finger style, some theory and working with a five-note scale. Students will improve their knowledge and improve their skills.
At 7:00 pm Dvorak will headline the evening concert which also features the Leo debut of Dan & Faith from Bolton MA, and the five-piece Americana ensemble Woodnote.
Dvorak is an integral member of the faculty at Chicago’s remarkable Old Town School of Folk Music. Since 1986 he has worked with thousands of music students who have passed through his classes. He has helped many a beginner get through their first chords and strums, and has hosted a catalog of master classes and workshops on a range of subjects from old-time banjo picking to the legacy of the great Lead Belly, to just about every other topic related to the study of American folk music.
“He’s the real deal,” said Bau Graves, Executive Director of Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music. ”Mark has made music his life and livelihood. He’s been a top faculty member at the school for almost thirty years. His performances are elegant, rich and powerful.”
In 2012 Dvorak was named "Chicago's Troubadour" by WFMT 98.7 fm fine arts radio and is the recipient of FARM Lantern Bearer Award for his contribution to the field of folk music. His songwriting has been called "wondrous," and "profound." His performance "an elegant balancing act of the traditional, the original and the powerful." The Chicago Tribune calls him "masterful," while SING OUT! magazine says, "Dvorak shines!”
The concert and the workshop are open to the public, and a free acoustic jam will take place at 5:30 pm.
For more information phone 513 321 8375. Or go online www.queencityballadeers.org. For more information on Mark Dvorak visit his website www.markdvorak.com.
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