Dulcimerica with Bing Futch

  Direct Download From the Gebhard Woods Dulcimer and Traditional Music Festival in Morris, Illinois. Bing reunites with Kara Barnard, the reigning National Mountain Dulcimer Champion, in an on-stage performance that echoes their initial meeting over 15 years ago (Episode 90.) https://youtu.be/r0Os8XOfIVg Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download While at the Walmart Resort in Joliet, Illinois, Bing performs “Sweet Home Chicago” in the parking lot. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download Fancy a frolic? Bing performs “Faery Faithe in Fluidity” on his Folkcraft Instruments custom mountain dulcimer, “Oakie.” Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download An episode featuring footage from Bing's 2023 Remain Seated Please Tour. The first single from the album, “State & County Roads”, is featured here along with some of the incredible places the tour has gone. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download Bing plays his new Terry McCafferty “Seifert Model” mountain dulcimer with another improvisation. His usual stomp boxes have been replaced with a Roland GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer, and the Line 6 Helix Effects Processor and Modeler. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download Bing plays his new Terry McCafferty “Seifert Model” mountain dulcimer with an improvisation. His usual stomp boxes have been replaced with a Roland GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer, and the Line 6 Helix Effects Processor and Modeler. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download Bing takes an immersive trip back in time with a visit to The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado; the site where Manitou recorded their one and only album, “In the Garden of the Gods.” Bing performs one of the tracks in the park, while sharing rare footage of the group recording “Boy on Rock.” Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download Closing out a trio of videos from the John C. Campbell Folk School, Bing's “Continuing Dulcimer” class earns a much-deserved encore, for which they are well-prepared. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download Again from the John C. Campbell Folk School, Bing's “Continuing Dulcimer” class presents the second of two songs learned during the week, quite emboldened by the audience's enthusiastic reaction to their first tune. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download From the John C. Campbell Folk School, Bing's “Continuing Dulcimer” students prepare to demonstrate what they've learned during the week in a recital in front of all the other students, teachers and staff. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download Bing takes a break from teaching at the John C. Campbell Folk School to record an improvisation on his new McCafferty mountain dulcimer. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download Come along as the Castaway Music Cruise sets sail for the Western Caribbean. Here are some of the many highlights aboard the Royal Caribbean vessel, Brilliance of the Seas, as a crew of sailors, led by Guy & Sharrie George and Bing Futch, brave the seas in pursuit of a musical quest. www.CastawayMusicCruise.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download A special four-part look at the 9th Annual Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat concludes with a tour of Hampton House estate, the new home of the retreat. Also, Guy & Sharrie George perform “Planxty Fanny Power”, Bing Futch performs “Hard Times/Lean On Me”, and the whole crew waves goodbye till next year. www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download Moments from the 9th Annual Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat continue along the Homosassa River with wildlife sightings, workshops and witness the proceedings of Pirate Night with costumes, seafood and rum, plus a jam. Folkcraft Instruments owner Richard Ash performs “Little Margaret.” www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!

  Direct Download Bing tours around Old Homosassa in a golf cart, and also high above Hampton House. Guy and Sharrie George perform “Can't Help Falling in Love”, Richard Ash teaches a class under the gazebo in the backyard, and Bing shares a bit about his Folkcraft mountain dulcimer and plays “Red Headed Lover”, a song written for his wife, Jae. www.GulfCoastDulcimer.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Zither Stands. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!