Hear Karen and Paul in concert with Pavilion 3 at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage from Oct 28, 2006! (Note: the sound man was still balancing mics through the first few pieces.)

LISTEN TO A PAVILION 3 INTERVIEW ON WAMU.FM'S "METRO CONNECTIONS" from Nov 10, 2006 at Celtic DC-Part II Pavilion 3 their website.


Date Time Band / Event Venue More Info
2008 - - - -
MAY/JUNE, 2008 - - - -
May 18, Sun. 4:00-6:00 p.m. Karen will give a dulcimer workshop using an A harmonic minor mazurka and focusing on I, IV, V chord progressions and chord shapes. Silver Spring, MD Cost $30. Advance registration required. Space is limited. Workshop will be followed by a vegetarian potluck lunch for any who wish to stay. Call or email Karen to register at 301/592-0101 or mail(CHARACTER for "AT")karenashbrook.com.
May 27, Tues. 1:00-2:00 p.m. Karen & Paul will play for Tea at Strathmore Hall. 10701 Rockville Pk, North Bethesda, MD Strathmore Hall. Call 301-530-0540. Reservations Required.
June 25-29 - Karen will teach dulcimer at the Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp in Kerrville, TX. Classes are limited to 10 students each so register early! Schreiner University, Kerrville, TX. For more information and registration check the festival website or email Bob Miller.
JULY/AUG, 2008 - - - -
July 14-19, 2005 - Karen will a half day class for Irish dulcimer and also in the children's program at the Catskills Irish Arts Week. A good turnout is important if there is to be a dulcimer program there. The program allows time to take a half day of whistle (cheap and easy), concertina or accordion (more expensive, harder), dancing and more! Realistically if you want to play in Irish sessions you need a back-up instrument for when there isn't room or your instrument isn't in tune. This camp allows you to do both! East Durham, NY Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Center or call 800/434-FEST.
July 21-25 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Sprouting Celts I, Sligo Creek Hedge School, ages 6-7. Silver Spring, MD Sligo Creek Hedge School Music & Arts Camp for Children or contact Karen Ashbrook at 301/592-0101 or mail@karenashbrook.com.
July 21-25 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (aftercare might be available.) Sprouting Celts II, Sligo Creek Hedge School, age 8. Silver Spring, MD Sligo Creek Hedge School Music & Arts Camp for Children or contact Karen Ashbrook at 301/592-0101 or mail@karenashbrook.com.
July 28- August 1 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Teen Celtic Band Week, Sligo Creek Hedge School, ages 13-19. Silver Spring, MD Sligo Creek Hedge School Music & Arts Camp for Children or contact Karen Ashbrook at 301/592-0101 or mail@karenashbrook.com.
August 4-8 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Intro to Irish Music & Arts Week, Sligo Creek Hedge School, ages 9-14. Silver Spring, MD Sligo Creek Hedge School Music & Arts Camp for Children or contact Karen Ashbrook at 301/592-0101 or mail@karenashbrook.com.
August 11-15 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Musician's Week Week, Sligo Creek Hedge School, ages 9-14. Silver Spring, MD Sligo Creek Hedge School Music & Arts Camp for Children or contact Karen Ashbrook at 301/592-0101 or mail@karenashbrook.com.
Aug 21-26 - Karen will teach and perform in Gooik, Belgium for their Traditionele Volksmuziek Week. Gooik, Belgium For information contact the Volksmuziek Guild at volksmuziekgilde@pi.be.
SEPT/OCT, 2008 - - - -
Sept 28 - Pavilion 3 will perform at the Plainsong Festival. The Isles Reception Hall in the Historic Havelock Area! 6232 Havelock Avenue, Lincoln, NE. Contact Rose Templeton or
the festival website
Oct 24-26 - Karen will teach dulcimer at the Stringalong Weekend at the Olympia Resort and Spa, just outside of Milwaukee, WI. 1350 Royale Mile Road Oconomowoc, WI. For more information and registration check the the Stringalong website or email Ann Schmidt, 800-636-FOLK.

This page was last updated 5/12/08


Contact Karen at 301/592-0101
mail@karenashbrook.com.