Allie Jean Banjo Show at the Folk School
Join us, Monday, July 21, at 7 p.m. in Festival Barn for a concert with Allie Jean. Allie
Jean Burbrink is a folk musician whose first love is singing. She plays guitar, clawhammer banjo,
harmonica, piano, ukulele, old time fiddle, mandolin, piano, upright bass, feet, or whatever
other random instruments she finds interesting. She studied banjo with David Brose during her
first trip to John C. Campbell in 2011.
Allie is best known for her work with The Whipstitch Sallies (folk/songwriter/bluegrass -
Indiana), Frank & Allie Lee, and The Freight Hoppers (old time - North Carolina). Her children’s
folk album, SING & PLAY ALL DAY, was released in 2022. Her new record, BLOOM AGAIN, is a
collection of 20 songs and tunes highlighting the contributions of women in old time and folk
music.
Date and Time
Monday Jul 21, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Monday, July 21, at 7 p.m.
Fees/Admission
We’ll have standard seating available, first come first serve. We also have a family-
focused social area of picnic tables in the back. You’re welcome to bring your dinner, card
games, carving, sewing project, or set up on the grass and let your kids play. A donation of $5-
15 per adult is suggested, but all are welcome regardless of contribution. Any funds raised help
with equitable pay for performers.
Contact Information
T-Claw Crawford
Music & Dance Events Coordinator
t-claw@folkschool.org 828-837-2775, ext. 154
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