JUNE 10-12, 2010
WHITESBURG, KENTUCKY
Do you still dream of fried oreos and homemade jelly? Is your Seedtime album on constant replay? Is your entire wardrobe filled with green Seedtime 2010 shirts?
Seedtime 2011’s a summer away, but have no fear! You can catch a glimpse of this year’s excitement and relive the memories by watching this video clip:
And you can buy more Seedtime T-shirts here.
Hey Seedtimers! This year’s photos are up under 2010 Gallery. Take a look!
If you celebrated Seedtime with us and took some pictures of your own, we’d be happy to add ‘em to the archive and gallery. Send them to Mark Kidd at mark@appalshop.org
Thanks to everyone who came out to Appalshop’s 24th annual Seedtime on the Cumberland Festival! We had a fantastic time, and we hope you did too.
A deep, heartfelt thanks goes out to all of our sponsors, performers, vendors, masters, and absolutely incredible volunteers. We hope to see all of you next year.
In the meantime, don’t be a stranger! Come visit Appalshop and the wonders of Whitesburg any time. We’re always open to suggestions for future Seedtime Festivals and new collaborations.
Until then, friends, have an enjoyable summer and a wonderful day.
For a complete list of this Seedtime weekend’s unique community events, take a gander at the Special Events! section of the website. You can get the full Seedtime line-up in the Schedule section.
Our friends and neighbors have done a lot to make this weekend a special one. This is one Seedtime on the Cumberland bonanza you don’t want to miss!
Seedtime 2010 is delighted to announce this year’s workshop line-up.
Mountain music fans will have the chance to learn from music legends at the Masters’ Workshop on the festival Workshop Stage at 3pm on Saturday. Kentucky greats John Harrod and Paul Smith will present a workshop on Kentucky fiddle traditions alongside George Gibson, who will showcase traditional Kentucky banjo styles. Audience members will have the chance to interact with these three masters directly. Who knows? You might just get a chance to try some bow-driving and finger picking yourself.
Down the road at the historic Whitesburg post office, Dr. Ron Pen from the University of Kentucky will lead a Sacred Harp shape note singing school Saturday from 10am-12pm. People of all singing levels are invited to participate in this rich American heritage tradition; no experience is necessary.
The Seedtime schedule is overflowing with community events, folks!
This Saturday, participants in Hobo’s Diner’s charity Poker Run will register at noon and go from the Whitesburg ARH Foundation to Hobo’s Diner until about 6pm. Proceeds benefit the ARH.
Later, motorcyclists will hit Main Street for this month’s Bike Night, from 6pm until 11pm. Bike Night will include events like the Panty Race, Slow Ride, Kids Tater Race, and Burn Out Competition. And don’t forget the contests! Trophies are waiting for the Best in Show, Longest Rider, and People’s Choice.
For all your Seedtime schedule needs, visit the “Schedule” tab at the top right of the page.
The great outdoors are calling, Seedtimers!
Early risers can join US Forest Service birder Lois Boggs from 8am-1pm Saturday, June 12th for a special guided hike and bird tour. Hikers will meet at the Marathon Gas Station near Stateline on US 23 and hike to the Old Meade Homeplace and back.
The Bird Walk will cover roughly 5 miles. Bring binoculars, bird guides, sturdy shoes or boots, hat, sunscreen and raingear, and your own water and snacks. The hike expects to see early successional-habitat birds, mature-forest birds, grassland birds, and raptors.
Remember those old time mountain tunes from Seedtimes past? We do! As a taste of Seedtime 2010, sit back and listen to some memorable performances by Melvin Wine, Etta Baker, Snake Chapman, and many more.
Seedtime on the Cumberland, Volume III: Music from 1987-1994
Blackberry Blossom by Snake Chapman
Bob’s Wine Tune by Melvin Wine
Chatanooga Choo Choo by Etta Baker
Trail of Tears Song by Walker Calhoun
Sugar in the Gourd by Clyde Davenport
Before you head down to Whitesburg, KY for Seedtime on the Cumberland June 11-12, check out the excitement in downtown Norton, VA! Appalshop will present a special archival screening on Thursday, June 10 at the Kentucky-Virginia Opry from noon to 2pm.
The Appalshop Archive will show footage of bluegrass legends like Ralph Stanley, Ricky Skaggs, and the Goins Brothers. You’ll also see highlights from the Mountain Community Television Collection, including Dynamite!, a variety show by John I. Burton middle schoolers; George Thompson: Street Cleaner, a snapshot of a Norton street sweeper with a gift for music; and many others.
Appalshop started in 1969 as an experiment in community-based filmmaking. As we celebrate 40 years of producing and sharing media, we still believe in the power of communities and individuals to tell their own stories. The event is free and open to the public. Come celebrate with us!
Get ready riders! The Seedtime 2010 festivities will include the “Ride for the Arts” charity motorcycle ride on Saturday, June 12.
Riders will register at Andy’s Cycle Sales in Hazard at noon, ride to the Appalachian Artisan Center in Hindman for lunch, and head over to Appalshop in Whitesburg for the afternoon’s events. AAC Master Artist-in-residence Kevin Blomenkamp will show his “Metal in Motion” exhibit at 3pm, with a Ride for the Arts T-shirt and prize give away at 3:30.
Seedtime on the Cumberland, Whitesburg ArtWalk, and Hobo’s Diner’s monthly Bike Night will offer plenty to see and do after the ride. All riders are welcome. The cost is $25 per person and $15 per passenger. All proceeds benefit the Appalachian Artisan Center. For more information call 606-785-9855 or send an email to info@artisancenter.net.
Come out and ride to support local art! To see the full line-up of Seedtime events, take a look at appalshop.org/seedtime/schedule.