Workshop and Jam Camp Schedule

Workshop Stage

Each year the Ogden Music Festival provides exciting opportunities for experienced as well as aspiring musicians to learn from our performers at the Workshop Stage.

Workshops, a tradition since the first OFOAM Festival, provide an intimate environment to get a closer look at the main-stage performers, their instruments and techniques. Learn from the unique collaborations of festival artists about band dynamics for all ages, instrument playing, songwriting, vocals or just see and hear more of your favorite band.

Saturday

12:15 From Havana to New Orleans: Primera Linea, a Cuban Youth Band is Born

Cuban music students, part of a 2023 cultural exchange to New Orleans led by Cimafunk and Trombone Shorty, returned to Havana and formed Primera Linea ("First Line"). Inspired by their experience shadowing the artists, they blended Cuban and New Orleans sounds, developing a dynamic live show. Named for being the first from their neighborhood to learn New Orleans' second line, Primera Linea quickly rose to play major Cuban venues and now tours the U.S. They will perform music from their upcoming debut album and share their journey from Havana to places like Utah.

1:15 Original Songwriting with Pokey LaFarge

Pokey will share and discuss his experiences with writing original songs and explore the songwriting process

2:15 A, B, C, D, ENG (East Nash Grass)

3:30 The Roots of New Dangerfield

The members of New Dangerfield come from various musical landscapes across North America; each with their own style and take on the Black stringband tradition. Come hear about the origins of each member’s musical journey and how each of their musical cultures have influenced their sound

4:45 Sister Sadie Soundcheck - Behind the Bluegrass

5:45 Staying Happy & Healthy On The Road: a Q&A with the Margo Cilker Band

Sunday

12:45 Masterclass: Bluegrass Mandolin with Scott Gates

“Described as a fun-loving and remarkable musician, Scott Gates is yet another product of the California Bluegrass youth movement. He has been playing mandolin, guitar, and singing hard core bluegrass since before he was ten years old. Scott is with AJ Lee and Blue Summit and is a popular instructor for the next wave of California bluegrass talent. When you see him play live, you will not forget it.”

– Dave Berry, Bluegrass Today

2:00 A Songwriter's Q&A with John Craigie and the Coffis Brothers

3:30 Arranging Fiddle Tunes with The Fretless

Deconstructing our process, and exploring the techniques and concepts at your fingertips

5:00 Northern New Mexico Dance Tunes with Lone Piñon

In this workshop, the members of Lone Piñon will work with melody instruments, chorded accompaniment instruments, and bass instruments to teach the participants by ear a few simple tunes from the Northern New Mexico dance repertoire, starting with the basic melody and harmonic structure and moving onto multiple voices and traditional chord substitutions if time permits

Jam Camp

Bring your instruments to the Jam Camp east of the main festival entrance in the campground. Jam with your favorite mainstage artists for 30 minutes and jam with your fellow festivarians anytime! The camp has a relaxed atmosphere. Grab a snack, drink and kick back to play some tunes. The space welcomes EVERYBODY and the only expectations are to be inclusive and have fun. Mainstage artists are our special guests! Jammers are thrilled for the opportunity to socialize and pick. The camp is hosted by Nathalie Ozberkmen who will introduce artists and encourage the music.