Kids Workshop with Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
10:30 to 11:30 am Eastern
note: this workshop will take place at The Monarch Music and Arts Community (1318 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204)
Kids, bring your grownups to this free LFS workshop at The Monarch with Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell! You'll learn how to hambone, hear what sounds a jaw harp can make, and maybe even learn a dance step from Mark! Please register for this free workshop by "checking out" with the total number of grownups and children you plan to bring.
Grownups, come to Mark & Bryan's concert on Saturday, August 8th at The Monarch. Grab those tickets here.
Bio
This multi-generational duo presents a broad spectrum of American acoustic music, and their new CD, Grit & Polish, went to #1 on the DJ Folk Charts in 2021. Both Schatz and McDowell are multi-instrumentalists who cruise seamlessly from old-time to bluegrass, from folk to swing, playing and singing tunes and songs, old and new, including their own original compositions. Western North Carolina native Bryan McDowell grew up in a rich musical environment where he learned everything from Doc Watson to Charlie Parker. Mark has toured and recorded with a who’s who of the acoustic music world including Bela Fleck, Nickel Creek, Tony Rice, and Tim O’Brien. The two worked together in The Claire Lynch Band from 2009 to 2014, and they’re excited to present a new and dynamic show which of course will include some of Mark’s colorful hambone and Appalachian clog dancing.
This free, family-friendly workshop is appropriate for young folks and the young at heart. All children must be accompanied by a grownup.