The Leo presented by Queen City Balladeers

PERFORMANCES 6:40 - 9:00 PM
WOODYFEST
Cincinnati's annual musical tribute to the life of American folk singer Woody Guthrie, blows into town once again. Long-time Cincinnati folk musicians Jake Speed & the Freddies, Mike Oberst of The Tillers, and Ed Cunningham of the Comet Bluegrass Allstars will play the songs of Woody Guthrie while they tell the story of this iconic Dust Bowl balladeer whose songs gave voice to hard-hit, depression-era working folks. The intimate setting of The Queen City Balladeers' iconic Leo Coffeehouse will echo with tunes like "So Long, It's Been Good to Know Ya," "This Land is Your Land," and even Bob Dylan's Woody-inspired "Song to Woody."
BEFORE THE LEO
3:00 PM 1st Sunday Rise Up Singing
Tell all your friends and bring the kids! Everyone picks songs from Rise Up Singing and Rise Again song books which are available to purchase or to use in the circle. The incredible Al Wauligman will lead us on the piano.
4:00 PM Back to Basics workshop
Not just for beginners, this is a song circle on training wheels. Learn how to lead a song and play breaks. Basic information is centered on beginner friendly chord shapes and learning how to “read hands”. Newcomers, or anyone who wants to refine technique (and give advice) are welcome by Alana Johnson, Bob Schrock, and Isaiah Tam.
5:00 PM Circle Jams–Anyone can bring songs to lead while others provide backup and harmony.
Downstairs: Any well known, jam-friendly songs.