Washboard with Mikkel Beckmen
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Back by popular demand! Join us for this fun and percussive workshop led by professional washboard player Mikkel Beckmen.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Mostly associated in the US with pre-WWII blues, jazz, jug band and old-timey music, the washboard has been used around the world as a handy percussion instrument by many cultures. Discover why the washboard is the perfect percussive accompaniment instrument for acoustic music!
Learn through playing, listening and composing brief percussion pieces. Washboards provided for hands-on learning/playing. In addition, a brief history of the washboard will be covered.
If you have a washboard, please bring it. If you don’t, one will be provided.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Mikkel has been playing the washboard live on stage for over 27 years. His washboard sounds have appeared on over 50 albums. He currently performs around 200 shows per year with Ice Horse, Corpse Reviver, Jeff Ray & the Stakes and other Minnesota musicians.
He is the host of the weekly Workers Playtime series at the 331 Club as well as the Acoustic Thursday Happy Hour at the Dubliner. His playing has taken him around the USA & Europe.
Ages 16+
Cost: $35
Open to all gender identities
REGISTRATION: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/washboard-workshop-oct2026
GETTING THERE AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.
Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Mostly associated in the US with pre-WWII blues, jazz, jug band and old-timey music, the washboard has been used around the world as a handy percussion instrument by many cultures. Discover why the washboard is the perfect percussive accompaniment instrument for acoustic music!
Learn through playing, listening and composing brief percussion pieces. Washboards provided for hands-on learning/playing. In addition, a brief history of the washboard will be covered.
If you have a washboard, please bring it. If you don’t, one will be provided.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Mikkel has been playing the washboard live on stage for over 27 years. His washboard sounds have appeared on over 50 albums. He currently performs around 200 shows per year with Ice Horse, Corpse Reviver, Jeff Ray & the Stakes and other Minnesota musicians.
He is the host of the weekly Workers Playtime series at the 331 Club as well as the Acoustic Thursday Happy Hour at the Dubliner. His playing has taken him around the USA & Europe.
Ages 16+
Cost: $35
Open to all gender identities
REGISTRATION: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/washboard-workshop-oct2026
GETTING THERE AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.
Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.
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Where is it happening?
2242 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55114, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114-1817, United States
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