BOONE, N.C. — Mandolinists Nick Dauphinais, Liam Purcell and Benjamin Parker will be leading mandolin workshops Saturday, March 2 at the Southend Brewing Company, 747 W King St. to raise money for the local music series “Beer and Banjos” and the well known non-profit Mountain Home Music.

The day’s events will run from 1:00 – 9:30 pm with workshops from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., open mic from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and an after party 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. The event is free to all.

Attendees can look forward to the following activities for the day:

Mandolin Workshop – Led by renowned local instructors Ben Parker, Liam Purcell, Nick Dauphinais, and possibly more. This hands-on workshop will help introduce you to the mandolin in a whole new light!

Delicious Tastings – Bring your mandolin, try other mandolins that you have been wanting to play, also enjoy delicious food and beverages at Southend Brewing Company in Boone, NC.

Support a Great Cause – All proceeds will go directly to Mountain Home Music, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich musical heritage of the Appalachian Mountains. By participating, you’ll be helping to keep our local music series going!

Performance After Party – Mandolin Driven Jerry Garcia, David Grisman Cover Band “The Dawgful Dead” to Follow!

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