FSGW presents Ken Waldman, Alaska's Fiddling Poet, for an afternoon writing workshop followed by an evening of old-time Appalachian-style string-band music, original poetry and storytelling on Saturday, November 2 at Seekers Church in Takoma Park, Md. He'll be joined by Silver Spring guitarist/fiddler Lou Janesko.
Ken Waldman draws on his 25 years in Alaska to produce poems, stories and fiddle tunes that he combines into a unique performance of music and spoken word. A former college professor, he has published six full-length poetry collections, a memoir, a children's book, and has released nine CDs. He has been touring full time since 1995, performing at some of the nation's leading universities, festivals, arts centers and clubs?including the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.
Fiddler Magazine calls Waldman a "solid old-time fiddler . . . Waldman's originals are worth noting." Sing Out! Magazine says, "By age-old tradition, itinerant and touring performers have lives in which their music is interwoven with their lives. No one conveys this better and more powerfully [than Waldman]."
The writing workshop will precede the evening concert and is open to all comers: Four Writing Prompts: The Beginning of Four New Stories or Poems. The more you write, the luckier you get, says Waldman, and each time you start a story or poem, there's an opportunity to get luckier than ever. The trick is getting started. During this workshop you'll begin four new pieces and learn strategies to begin many more. The session is open to all levels and experience.
The Ken Waldman program will be held on Saturday, November 2, at Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St NW Washington, DC 20012. The afternoon workshop runs from 4-6 p.m. The evening concert starts at 8 p.m.
Concert and workshops are open to the public. The concert is free to FSGW members ($15 for non-members). The afternoon workshop is $10 for FSGW members; $15 for non-members. Pre-registration for the workshop is recommended but not required. Call 443-786-0463.
