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Wed Sept 16 2026 7pm-10pm

Kick off square dance at Ashkenaz

with special guests

The Canote Brothers (Seattle)

Forty Drop Few (Portland)

Round Robin Callers: sign up to come

Thurs Sept 17 2026

Workshops, Jams & Concert at
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
 

  • two workshop options TBD at 4pm
     

  • two hosted jams: 4pm @ Starry Plough next door / 5:30 @ La Peña
     

  • One Big Concert featuring:
     

  • Joseph Decosimo & Stephanie Coleman

  • Brandon Godman Stringband

  • The new cohort of the Black Banjo Fiddle Fellowship:

Samaria Marley, Shanice Richards, Sam Wilkins, Genell Zuciya

Stay tuned for future reveals.

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OUR FUNDERS:  We greatly appreciate the generous support of Sage Foundation, Berkeley Civic Arts Commission; Sam Britton; Alameda County Art Commission; and Bill Graham Memorial Foundation. 

Thanks also to our nonprofit sponsors:   Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, KPFA-FM, and the California Bluegrass Association

 

Extra-special thanks to our Valiant Volunteer Coordinator, Lael Sigal, and of course to all our volunteers – they make the BOTMC possible!

 

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