Karen Ashbrook

Click HERE  for the May 27th KA/PO Newsletter

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QuaranTUNE (QDF) Virtual Dulcimer Summer Fest, June 4-7

Registration closes Sat May 30th 8 pm EDT

Concert Passes available throughout the fest. Tickets.

Visit Karen's Virtual Vending Booth, Thursday June 4, 4:00-6:00 pm EDT

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ANNOUNCING Radio Interview:

Karen with David Eisner, owner of House of Musical Traditions

Sunday, June 7, 6:00-7:00 pm on WOWD Takoma Radio. 

They'll discuss Karen's 50-year dulcimer adventures, their 40+ years of collaborations through House of Musical Traditions and the upcoming CD Release Concert on June 19th, sponsored by the Institute of Musical Traditions.  They will play tracks off of “Hands of the Healer.”  Tune in during or after the show (it will be archived.)

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Wolf Hill Woodworking generously donated 19 pairs of signature Ashbrook hammers that will include a download of  "Hands of the Healer." All pairs have sold.  Thank you all!

Karen's new recording “Hands of the Healer–Gentle Music for the Spirit” is underway.  Preorder/contribute to the project and learn more details HERE.  Crowdfunder/Pre-Orders Close Saturday, June 6th. Official “Hands of the Healer” Release Date Monday June 8th.

 Sneak Preview of a rehearsal for the recording 

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Friday, June 19  CD Release Concert 

 Live Streamed & In Person.  The Live Stream will be available for 7 days if you miss the show! 

Order Tickets HERE. 

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Dulcimoon Talks  Interviews Karen

Erin Mae Lewis and DJ Hamouris host live interviews with women professionals and leaders in the dulcimer community about their musical and life journeys. Talks can be viewed on the Dulcimoon YouTube channel. Watch  Karen's interview HERE.

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Dulcimer With Heart (DWH) 

Karen's subscription lesson app and website,

"Dulcimer with Heart," had its kickoff in July, 2022 with a KA/PO Jam. In addition to the Tune-Of-The-Month (TOTM), much content has been added including uploaded monthly jams playing with KA/PO–Karen & Paul, on-demand video lessons  of Irish repertoire, KA/PO sets, meditative music, and all kinds of dulcimer fundamentals!  Details of when the next monthly Hangout and KA/PO Jam Session (with the set list and featured Tune-Of-The-Month), are in those courses on the DWH site.  The Easy Vegan Recipe Course is free for just signing up.  Free trials for the basic Tunes & Jams and the Do-It-Yourself plans. Enjoy DWH merchandise - mugs and mouse pads! You can find the store on this page.