First ROOTS EXPERIENCE FAMILY DAY Sunday 23 APRIL, D'n Hiemel
The time has come: for the first time in Maastricht, the ROOTS EXPERIENCE FAMILY DAY will take place on Sunday 23 April between 13:00 and 20:00 in and around D'n Hiemel. The organization is in the hands of the Roots Unlimited Foundation, together with D'n Hiemel and Blues Maastricht. Access to the halls and terrace is free.
The aim is not only to let young & old enjoy the music by listening passively, but also to let visitors actively experience what the roots and Americana culture is. As it were, “immerse” in the living musical culture of America.
What to do?
Demonstrations of typical americana instruments (banjo, dobro, cajon, blues harp, accordion, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, etc.) by various musicians
- 'Workshops' with instruments for children, young & old
- Demonstrations of equipment and tools
- Continuous film program (musical films)
- 'Master classes' banjo; resonator
- Maps, flags, banners etc.
- Lindy Hop – live dance demonstrations
- Market stalls selling books (Dominicaner), old and new records (Kinsum Records),
- Music schools (Lyana Stein and Sound Academy Maastricht), KUMA (music courses)
- Food trucks (ice cream & burgers)
- American beers
- Re-enactment group (WWII – clothing, vehicles, etc.)
Live music
Of course there is also live music. There are performances by MOSAM DIXIE DUKES (old jazz); THE BLUES CREW (acoustic country blues); FLINTHILL SOUVENIRS (bluegrass) and the Tex-Mex of SJENG & SJÈR.
Roots Unlimited events and concerts are made possible by Blues Maastricht / Jo Koopman, D'n Hiemel and contributions from Pop in Limburg and the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds.
Note to editors, not for publication:
More information (also about Roots Unlimited Foundation) via www.rootsunlimited.nl, Stichtingrootsunlimited@gmail.com or Guido van den Boorn (06 5330 7170).