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DULCIMER PLAYERS NEWS

Ralph writes a column on dulcimer history, entitled, "Dulcimer Tales and Traditions," for the quarterly magazine, Dulcimer Players News. See their website, www.dpnews.com


THE DULCIMER IN VIRGINIA
May 2010 - December 2012.

Nine antique dulcimers from Ralph's collection, and the only known tintype photograph of a 19th Century scheitholt player, also from his collection, are included in a major exhibit, THE DULCIMER IN VIRGINIA, on display at the Blue Ridge Institute, Ferrum College, Ferrum, Virginia for a year beginning May 2010. Sponsors include the Virginia Endowment for the Humanities. When the exhibit completes its run at the Blue Ridge Institute, it will move to other museums and educational venues in Virginia.


TAKOMA PARK FOLK FESTIVAL
Takoma Park, Maryland
September 12, 2010

Ralph will perform traditional songs of Virginia, with dulcimer.


6th ANNUAL WASHINGTON SQUARE REUNION
Greenwich Village, New York
Sunday Afternoon, Noon-6 p.m.
September 26, 2010

This has been an annual event since 2005. Come and hear the legendary 1960s Washington Square pickers and singers do it all over again! Ralph was there in the 60s, and will be there this year! Come by, say hello, and sing at least one chorus of "Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms"!


OAK LEAF BLUEGRASS AND MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Luray, Virginia
July 2, 3, 4, 2011

This Festival will celebrate the world's first bluegrass festival, which was held in Luray on July 4, 1961. Ralph will exhibit antique dulcimers and play old Virginia songs.





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