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Creative Strings Workshop LIVE!!

The Creative Strings Workshop features many live shows in and around the Columbus area between June 30 and July 6, 2008. These shows are all open to the public.

 

Whether you are a musician or a fan of great music, there is plenty to experience. Each show features top professional players AND attendees of the Workshop, which is being held at Otterbein College.

 

June 30, 2008

 

9:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Dick's Den
2417 N. High Street
Columbus, OH

 

Dick's Den is an intimate, classic dive bar with a built-in music loving crowd. Monday's performance features violinist Rob Thomas! Cost: $4

 

10:00 p.m. - Midnight
Ruby Tuesday

1978 Summit Street

Columbus, Ohio

614.291.8313

 

Featuring the Andy Shaw Band. Cost: $4

 

July 1, 2008
Noon - 1:30 p.m.

North Market

59  Spruce Street

Columbus, Ohio

 

The North Market is a wide open space with many great food vendors. One small ensemble will play each day at the Market.

 

2 p.m.

Otterbein College - Each day a small ensemble will present a concert for the youth string program. This will follow a clinic given for the young string players.

 

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mozart's Cafe

2885 N. High Street

Columbus, OH

 

Great musical acts to-be-announced!
 

9:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Dick's Den
2417 N. High Street
Columbus, OH

 

Dick's Den is an intimate, classic dive bar with a built-in music loving crowd. Tonight's lineup features the Creative Strings Bluegrass All-Stars with Ryan Cavenaugh (banjo) and Billy Contreras (violin)! This show is FREE.

 

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Park Street Tavern

501 Park Street

Columbus, OH

 

Several campers will have the opportunity to participate in the weekly jazz jam, featuring a great (and string-friendly) house band including Erik Augis (piano), Pete Mills (saxophone), and Reggie Jackson (drums). Cost: $5

 

7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Smith and Wolensky

Easton Town Center

4145 The Strand West

Columbus, OH

 

A great show featuring pianist Matt Munhall. Cost: FREE!

 

July 2, 2008

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

North Market

59  Spruce Street

Columbus, Ohio

 

The North Market is a wide open space with many great food vendors. One small ensemble will play each day at the Market.

 

2 p.m.

Otterbein College - Each day a small ensemble will present a concert for the youth string program. This will follow a clinic given for the young string players.

 

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mozart's Cafe

2885 N. High Street

Columbus, OH

 

Great musical acts to-be-announced!

 

8:00 p.m.

Easton Town Center

4145 The Strand West

Columbus, OH

 

A huge mall with many shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and other attractions. A special concert featuring Christian Howes and friends will be held as part of the Easton Summer Concert Series. Cost: FREE!

 

9:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Dick's Den
2417 N. High Street
Columbus, OH

 

Dick's Den is an intimate, classic dive bar with a built-in music loving crowd. Tonight's performance features the GREAT Jacob Szekely and Rob Anderson of the String Project Los Angeles. Cost: $4.
 

July 3, 2008

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

North Market

59  Spruce Street

Columbus, Ohio

 

The North Market is a wide open space with many great food vendors. One small ensemble will play each day at the Market.

 

2:00 p.m.

Otterbein College - Each day a small ensemble will present a concert for the youth string program. This will follow a clinic given for the young string players.

 

7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Mustard Seed

West Main Street

West Jefferson, OH

 

Double-bill with the Creative Strings All-Stars and the great Mad Hoax.  Cost: $5

 

7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Smith and Wolensky

Easton Town Center

4145 The Strand West

Columbus, OH

 

Featuring pianist Matt Munhall. Cost: FREE!

 

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mozart's Cafe

2885 N. High Street

Columbus, OH

 

Great musical acts to-be-announced!

 

9:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Dick's Den
2417 N. High Street
Columbus, OH

 

Dick's Den is an intimate, classic dive bar with a built-in music loving crowd. Tonight's concert features bassists Bert Ligon and Chris Berg. Cost: $4.

 

Evening

New Albany Country Club - A small ensemble will play 3 sets for diners at the club.
 

July 4, 2008

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

North Market

59  Spruce Street

Columbus, Ohio

 

The North Market is a wide open space with many great food vendors. One small ensemble will play each day at the Market.

 

9:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Dick's Den
2417 N. High Street
Columbus, OH

 

Den is an intimate, classic dive bar with a built-in music loving crowd. Tonight's performance features the incredible Joel Newton (guitar) and multi-instrumentalist Alex Hargreaves. Cost: $4

 

10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Rumba  Cafe
2507 Summit Street
Columbus, OH

 

Featuring Christian Howes and friends. Cost: $5

 

July 5, 2008

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bluegrass Musician Supply

1370 S. High Street

Columbus, OH

 

Bluegrass Jam at the Bluegrass Music Shoppe - Appalachian-style jam session in basement of music store has a long tradition of bringing real people together every Saturday. This is a unique cultural and musical opportunity to learn about the music in an authentic context. Cost: FREE!
 

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

North Market

59  Spruce Street

Columbus, Ohio

 

The North Market is a wide open space with many great food vendors. One small ensemble will play each day at the Market.

 

Evening

Gallery Hop! Several performances will occur in conjunction with the monthly gallery hop in Columbus' trendy Short North district. Cost: FREE!

 

3:00 p.m.

Battelle Hall

Otterbein College

 

Creative Strings Youth Jazz String Orchestra. Cost: FREE

 

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Lobby

2390 S. Hamilton Road

Columbus, OH

 

Featuring the Bobby Floyd Trio. Bobby Floyd's Hammond B-3 organ trio plays blues-inspired jazz. Several participants will have the opportunity to sit in at the jam! Cost: FREE!

 

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mozart's Cafe

2885 N. High Street

Columbus, OH

 

Great musical acts to-be-announced!

 

9:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Dick's Den
2417 N. High Street
Columbus, OH

 

Dick's Den is an intimate, classic dive bar with a built-in music loving crowd. Tonight's performance features Christian Howes (violin) and friends. Cost: $4

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