Karen Ashbrook

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Click HERE for the April 29th KA/PO Newsletter

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

Registration now open!

Hear an overview of Karen's classes by clicking on this picture!

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 Through June 8th, Wolf Hill Woodworking is generously donating 19 pairs of signature Ashbrook hammers that will include a download of  "Hands of the Healer." 

(As of May 10th, only 2 pairs of hammers are left!)

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.

 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.

Events

Date Event Location
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(EDT, UTC-04) (EDT, UTC-04) DWH KA/PO Jam Session on Zoom on Zoom
 —  — Summer QuaranTUNE Virtual Dulcimer Fest on Zoom on Zoom
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House, Silver Spring, MD 20910
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(EDT, UTC-04) (EDT, UTC-04) Karen's CD Release concert for "Hands of the Healer–Gentle Music for the Spirit" Online and at Church of the Ascension, Silver Spring, MD, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Online and at Church of the Ascension, Silver Spring, MD, Silver Spring, MD 20910
 —  — Kentucky Music Week Bardstown, KY Bardstown, KY
Strathmore Tea & CD Release Strathmore Mansion, North Bethesda MD 20852 Strathmore Mansion, North Bethesda MD 20852
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House, Silver Spring, MD 20910
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House, Silver Spring, MD 20910
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House, Silver Spring, MD 20910
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910
 —  — Stage voor Traditionele Volksmuziek Gooik, Belgium Gooik, Belgium
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House, Silver Spring, MD 20910
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910
 —  — Nutmeg Dulcimer Festival Mary Taylor Memorial Methodist Church, Milford, CT Mary Taylor Memorial Methodist Church, Milford, CT
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910
 —  — McGinty's Irish Music with Páraic Keane, Matt Ward & Karen Ashbrook McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910 McGinty's Public House - upstairs, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Karen in the studio at Tonal Park.

Check out Karen's Crowdfunder & PreOrders for her new recording project  "Hands of the Healer–Gentle Music for the Spirit."

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