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Jeff
Furman is a
multi-instrumentalist
(mountain dulcimer,
clawhammer banjo, guitar,
autoharp, and string bass)
who has been playing
old-time music since 1980.
Primarily a banjo player for
many years, Jeff developed a
rhythmic and melodic style
of playing which has heavily
influenced his dulcimer
playing. He has an extensive
repertoire of old-time
fiddle music which crosses
over to a strong interest in
Celtic music. Jeff has
performed...more
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2010
NGFDA 2010 Fall Festival (UNICOI) November 18-21, 2010 in Helen, Georgia - Jeff will once again teach at "UNICOI"...the great festival put on by the North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Associations held at Unicoi State Park in Helen, Georgia. Jeff will teach 6 workshops over the 4 day festival including: Tunes of Stephen Foster, The Wonderful World of Waltzes, Improving Your Left hand, Flatpicking, All About Chords, and Jam Survival Techniques. Concerts, jams, vendors, swap tables and more! For further information, search for the NGFDA Fall Festival 2010.
September 25, 2010
Jeff will be the featured instructor at the Annual Dulcimores Dulcimer Workshop in Blythewood, South Carolina. This all day workshop will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Blythewood, SC. Jeff will be teaching intermediate/advanced workshops, including "Smoothing Out Your Playing," "Expanding Your Old-Time repertoire," "Tasteful backup/Playing Well With Others," and "Waltzes." Jeff will also perform in concert at 5pm after the workshop. Michael Shull, well-known teacher and performer, will also be at the workshop teaching the novice/intermediate class. Michael will play a mid-day concert after lunch from 1:15-1:45pm. Registration forms can be obtained at http://happystrumming.com or by contacting Robin Graves at Rg1jaz@aol.com. Hope to see you there!
2011
March 9 – 13, 2011 - 20th Annual Buckeye Dulcimer Festival, Ashley, Ohio
Jeff is very pleased to be invited back to this wonderful dulcimer festival for its 20th annual event. The details will follow as they are available. Jeff will be teaching a two-day workshop (5 hours each day on Wednesday and Thursday) on Clawhammer Banjo (beyond basics), and several mountain dulcimer workshops on Saturday (topics to be determined). Jeff is also very pleased that his wife (life and music partner), Janet, will also be teaching Old-Time Fiddle at this festival. They will perform together in concert Friday or Saturday night. For further information, you can search Buckeye Dulcimer Festival on the internet, or contact event organizer, Louise Ziegler, at buckeyedulcimer@yahoo.com.
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Products
NEW CD by Janet and Jeff Furman Now Available!
"Heartfelt" is the long-awaited CD from this well-known musical duo featuring mountain dulcimer, fiddle, bowed dulcimer, guitar, and warm vocals. Musical sensitivity and expression permeate this wonderful collection of ballads, hymns, and lullabies. Jeff and Janet’s love for this music and each other are once again presented with beauty and honesty. This CD has been described as “soothing, warm, tender, happy, soulful, loving, beautiful…truly Heartfelt."
*Spirit of the Mountains
*Jory's Ladder
*Prettiest Girl in the
County
*Dulcimer Jam book
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Contact Jeff
Please feel
free to contact Jeff with
questions, comments, or
booking information...
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