Russ Childers
Appalachian Culture through Music
& Stories
For
more than 35 years, Appalachian musician, singer and storyteller Russ
Childers has embodied the rich history and culture of eastern Kentucky
in his performances. In this interactive performance, he mixes music
with recycling to show how mountain people used what they had in order
to make what they needed, including musical instruments.
Recommended Ages: Grades K-Adult
Maximum Audience: No limit
Length: 1 hour
Cost: $275 first session/$45 each additional
Limit No. Sessions: 3
Technical Needs
- Artist Arrival: 30 minutes prior to performance
- Organization representative should meet the artist and show him to the presentation area.
- Four people needed to assist with unloading equipment.
- Audience participation: singing
- There is a Question and Answer session following the presentation, lasting five minutes.
- Equipment needed by artist:
- table
- chair
- if over 100 children: two
microphones with stands (one for vocal and one for instrument)
- Classroom or large gathering space is suitable for this presentation.
Minimum amount of space needed for presentation: 10’ x 10’.
- Please have drinking water provided for the artist.
