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Ariella Animotion Rock Your Yacht / Still the One – *New* argonaut&wasp Atlanta Rhythm Section Orleans, Firefall, Peter Beckett's Player Armchair Boogie The Babys Brit Pack Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy– Brother Moses Back to the 70's– *New* Emerson, Lake & Palmer Lives On Caitlin Canty Blue Swede, Looking Glass Chris Hillman Darlingside w/ Elliot Laurie, Walter Egan, Norman Craig Fuller Enter The Haggis Greenbaum, Jonathan Edwards,,Maxine Dark Desert Eagles Fogcutters Nightingale, The Trammps, Edison Firefall Four Bitchin’ Babes Lighthouse & White Plains, Freddie McGregor The Foxies Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods Harry Chapin: Celebration In Song Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen feat/The Chapin Family Gangstagrass Legends Of Country Rock – John Cafferty Henhouse Prowlers with Pure Prairie League, Firefall & The Beaver Brown Band Jeremy Garrett & Poco John Hammond Jocelyn & Chris Arndt Johnny A Marielle Kraft Positive Vibrations – The Machine performs Pink Floyd Matt Nakoa Freddie McGregor and Third World Orleans Mick Flannery Pablo Cruise Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads 50 Years Together Pat Travers Oshima Brothers with Atlanta Rhythm Section & Poco Pigeon Kings Pure Prairie League Pure Prairie League Roanoke Rare Earth Scott Mulvahill Champagne Jam– The Rembrandts The Skatalites Atlanta Rhythm Section, Rare Earth Rockapella Talisk Roger McGuinn The Hillbenders Rusty Young Southern Thunder – The Waydown Wanderers Third World Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pat Travers We Banjo 3 Tom Rush William Wild & Blackfoot Wylder Zoë Keating Winter Holiday Tour 2020 – Firefall and Orleans

The Ultimate 70's with Poco, Orleans & Pure Prairie League www.skylineonline.com 866 531-2172 [email protected] [email protected] EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH Workshops, Master Classes, Residencies & Virtual Programs At Skyline, we believe that music has the power to do much more than entertain and that in these uncharted times, Art is a lifeline. Art reaches beyond the scope of enjoyment, to educate, enlighten, inform and inspire. We are proud to offer a wealth of outreach opportunities that are as diverse and dynamic as the artists that present them, from teachers, genre founding musicians to award winning songwriters. From story- song writing, to how to utilize social networks, to empowering your audience, our artists can bring your patrons an experience they will never forget. Your patrons… Our performers….Imagine The Possibilities ! EDUCATE Darlingside Educational Programs: Available for students and General Public Educational Level: Middle School through Adult

From the International Folk Music Award’s “Artist Of The Year” come two programs that are guaranteed to capitivate! Known for their outstanding prowess with harmonies as well as instruments, the band’s workshops capture and share the Darlingside magic.

Sweet Harmony: Discover the many different ways vocal harmonies can be used: to highlight a sing-along chorus, to lay a smooth textural bed, to create a rhythmic chant, to simulate background instrumentation, to create a chorus effect, or to subtly augment the melody of a song. Darlingside pull on four-part barbershop, classical, folk, and world music to create rich harmonies and diverse song structures---some of them entirely a cappella. Come join in the song!

String Theory: Darlingside have an arsenal of string instruments: plucked and bowed, acoustic and electric, traditional and out-of-the-box. Come hear the many permutations possible when combining cello, violin, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, bass, and even effects boxes---the sounds will range from sustained (ambient and flowing) to rhythmic (percussive and tight). In this workshop, Darlingside show how they pick and combine the string sounds for each arrangement, matching the textures to the lyrics and mood of the song.

Matt Nakoa- Available for Virtual Ed Programs Educational Programs: Workshops and Residencies and Virtual Programing Available for Students and General Public Educational Level: Elementary School through High School

With successful programs in school districts from New York to California, as well as outreach programs at festivals and through BOCES programs, Matt Nakoa is an Ed program favorite!Matt's new virtual educational outreach program Songwriting: Start to Song offers beginner to advanced students engaging methods for uncovering their unique creativity, directing it into effective writing, and building their creative community. Songwriting: Start to Song takes place over several sessions, allowing for flexibility in instruction. Matt also offers in-person workshops in songwriting and vocal performance and can provide choral arrangements for his original songs and will include school choirs in his public show.

“ With 650+ elementary kids- all packed in- this was phenomenal ! Matt did a song-writing activity (similar to the one he did at our high school) and had all the kids on the edge of their seats (adults, too). I have heard a lot of positive feedback from the teachers...they LOVED it. He got all the kids involved and taught them musical concepts while making it meaningful. Matt is professional and enthusiastic. He was perfect with the little ones, so encouraging and up-lifting but has a "cool" factor that the older kids want to relate to. Matt arranged a song for my high school kids to sing at his show. That was special and truly a once in a lifetime moment. My kids are still talking about it.” Kylie Davis - Sherburne-Earlville Central Schools INSPIRE Tom Rush

Educational Programs: Songwriting; Stagecraft; Guitar Techniques Educational Level: University

Tom Rush has been making music and writing songs for 50+ years and was at the forefront and of the American Folk movement. These 60 minute modules are designed to entertain and to share some of what Tom has learned along his history making journey through his musical career. The Songwriting workshop is about crafting songs that last, though many of the principles apply to any kind of creative writing. Stagecraft is about winning and holding an audience, and is for perfor- mers of any kind (musicians, preachers,politicians, teachers).Guitar Techniques covers both technical and style elements of playing, while providing the basic of folk guitar style. Warm, witty and engaging, Tom provides workshops that will keep participants smiling long after the class is over.

We Banjo 3 Educational Level: Intermediate to advanced—all ages

With 20 Irish national championship titles between them, the members are masters of their chosen instruments. All four members of this group are experienced music instructors, and the band offers master classes and workshops, that can be tailored specifically to a school or venue's request. Enda is the author of two Irish banjo tutorial books, regarded as the gold standard of Irish banjo technique. He has also written a lot about preventing music related injuries. He has spoken at several medical conferences and is regarded as a "patient expert" in the field of repetitive strain injury.

Martin has a third level qualification in education and vast experience tutoring children and young adults. Their age and “hip" vibe make them perfect for high school programs.

Other Offerings:

Residencies, Workshops, Master Classes, School Programming

Roger McGuinn

Educational Program: “How Folk Music Got Me To The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame” Educational Level: High School through Adult

Roger McGuinn not only lived history, he made history with his fearless sense of experimentation. As the leader of the influential 60’s group The Byrds he was on the leading edge, combining the rock beat of the Beatles with the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan, to create the genre known as "folk-rock.” He has also been credited as a creator of “psychedelic-rock," "country-rock," and "space-rock."

Roger McGuinn didn’t pick up a guitar until he was 14 years old and “discovered” folk music during an outreach program at school. That visit changed his life, and McGuinn brings that process full circle with an inspiring and dynamic program that explores both his career and its place in musical and cultural history. From the traveling bards of the 1100’s, to the protest songs of the 60’s, to the current trend of rock for a cause, Roger explores how folk music and its songs have chronicled and changed history. Engaging and inspirational, this workshop preserves folk history while bringing the music to life in a decidedly contemporary way. Traveling from the birth of a genre through its magical place in Rock N Roll history, this program is a loving tribute to folk music and a rare glimpse into the life and development of a rock n roll legend.

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Henhouse Prowlers - Available for Virtual Ed Programs

Educational Programs: Workshops and Residencies Available for Students and General Public Educational Level: Elementary School through Adult

The Henhouse Prowlers are known for setlists that include bluegrass covers of songs from around the world, many of them learned during their time touring other countries through American Music Abroad, a State Department program for American musicians to travel and build relationships with other countries, cultures, and artists. To put those experiences into action, the band in 2013 founded Bluegrass Ambassadors, a digital space for advocacy and education that has now added an online Bluegrass Ambassadors Academy to connect professional musicians with learners while everyone's at home. During the pandemic The Prowlers livestream shows with artists around the world, dedicating a portion of their videos to teaching children about music. The flexible format and unique perspective of a Bluegrass Ambassadors workshop adds a valuable experience to any event with music and/or cultural focus. Workshops are suited for audiences with or without instruments. The Henhouse Prowlers can cater their programming to the curriculum and collaborate with teachers and administrators to design activities. Workshop topics include: Bluegrass workshops, Creative Writing/Songwriting, Bluegrass Ambassadors and Social Studies, Math and Sciences as they relate to music, Music Business, and Bluegrass is Fun! (ideal for K-6).

Video of a past workshop can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQpfKCd1j8w&feature=emb_title Bluegrass Ambassadors overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZUE5-UGD90

The Waydown Wanderers Educational Program: Multiple Educational Level: Elementary School to Adult depending on specific content

This 5-piece was named Chicago’s Best Emerging Artist in 2014, a finalist in the International Song Writing Competition in both 2015 & 2016 and was included on Songpickr’s Best Songs Spotify Playlist that same year — all before any of its members were old enough to rent a car. With a hip, young vibe, they are perfect for in school workshops and performances.

Song Arrangement & Songwriting - An In depth look at the group’s creative process. The band will cover the basics of song and lyric writing, arranging including performing examples and can even work with attendees and play along with attendees on original songs.

Also available are workshops on The History of Appalachian & Roots music - its’ beginnings and its’ place in Contemporary Music and a workshop on Music Business & Entrepreneurship where the band covers self marketing, social networking for artists, and givers an inside look at what it is like to be a touring band.

The Hillbenders

Educational Program: Outreach Educational Level: High School to adult Specially aimed at Community Organizations and Church Groups

Members of The HillBenders or the group as a whole can provide outreach programs to your community in tandem with venue performances. Demonstrating and discussing bluegrass music at area schools is a fun way to get kids interested and involved in the arts and music in particular. The history of the genre, the traditions it contains, and experiencing the instruments up close and personal can have a deep impact on young eyes and ears. In addition to educational outreach opportunities, there also might be occasions where visiting a hospital or nursing home can bring the music to those who can not make venue performances, providing an entertainment and therapeutic experience while creating a community of inclusion. Ask The HillBenders representative about adding these programs to your booking. ENLIGHTEN

Marielle Kraft - Available for Virtual Ed Programs

Educational Programs: Workshops, Virtual Programing & Residencies Available for students and General Public Educational Level: Grades 4-12

Former middle school English teacher Marielle Kraft incorporates her past teaching experience into her songwriting workshops. These engaging lessons focus on poetry and figurative language, as she expands on what students have touched on in their academic classes, deepening their learning experience. Students will learn different poetic devices and songwriting techniques through analyzing popular songs and creating a product of their own. Her youthful energy and unique ability to connect with adolescent students makes her programming perfect for middle and high school programs.

“With ease and grace, Marielle Kraft quickly became a comforting “virtual” presence as she discussed her journey of songwriting and her inspiration from poetry to three of my tenth grade English classes. Even though the visit was online due to the pandemic, my students were still enamored by her enthusiasm and willingness to perform and answer questions. She even played an unreleased single that my classes raved about! At the end of the year, many students pinpointed Marielle's lesson as the highlight of their virtual learning. If she can do all of this virtually, just imagine what she could do in a physical classroom environment.

Marielle also seamlessly connected her music to my poetry unit - something that not all guest speakers can do. She took the time to conference with me before the visits and asked for my goals, and with that, she tailored her talk. Because of Marielle, students wanted to find more poems and songs that related thematically, which is a teacher's dream.

When communicating with my students and fielding various questions on top of performing a couple of songs, Marielle didn't miss a beat ~ literally and figuratively of course." ~Mary Kate Walsh (High School English Teacher).

Gangstagrass

Educational Programs: Workshops, Performances & Motivational T alks Educational Level: Grades K-12/College

Gangstagrass members have given engaging educational programs and demonstrations for every age group. Performances for kindergarteners, motivational talks and demonstrations for grade schoolers, musical workshops with middle schoolers and high schoolers, and presentations with college students. Gangstagrass cherishes the opportunity to engage people and empower them to follow their creative inspiration.Gangstagrass is uniquely suited to present a variety of programs on American music genres and music history, as well as other subjects. You can engage Gangstagrass members for tailored presentations on these topics and more: - Music performance with bluegrass and hiphop - American music history and the myths of our genres - American music history and the influence of Black americans in folk and country music - Music arrangement for collaborations between hip-hop and country music - Music production for home studios or professional studios - Vocal arrangement and harmony - Following your dream in creativity and working for your goals - Writing rhymes and freestyling for hip-hop - Performing live for an audience and being a great performer