The Red Barn Sessions: Cory Seznec / Rhys Jones

Our musician-in-residence Cory Seznec welcomes you to his family farm, opening the concert with his gorgeous, soulful songs. Cory traces the through-line across musical cultures with songs that let the past reverberate in the present. His fingerstyle guitar-playing is syncopated, polyrhythmic, cross-pollinated, and idiosyncratic. He also sings, plays old-time banjo, and wades in the deep river of American song.

Rhys Jones is widely regarded as one of the foremost traditional musicians in the United States. A master fiddler, banjo player, guitarist, storyteller, and educator, he has spent more than forty years performing and preserving the music of Appalachia and Ireland. Raised in southern West Virginia, Rhys learned directly from legendary traditional musicians and developed a style renowned for its drive, clarity, and unmistakable individuality.

Over the course of his career, he has appeared at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to major festivals throughout North America and Europe. A two-time winner of the prestigious Clifftop fiddle championship, Jones has recorded multiple influential albums, appeared in the PBS documentary Absolutely Irish, and served as a teacher at virtually every major traditional music festival and camp in the United States.

In 2023, he was named a Traditional Master Artist by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Whether in concert, on stage for a dance, or sharing stories from the rich history of Appalachian music, Rhys Jones brings a rare combination of virtuosity, authenticity, and deep connection to tradition.

Information:

• Location is 625 Holly Drive, Annapolis, MD 21409 - our farm's north entrance near the Amberley community. If you come in through the main entrance, there is a long and bumpy road that you'll need to follow to reach the barn.

• Parking areas are on a farm field or along the side of the farm road. Please park where directed and walk up to the barn venue.

• For those with limited mobility, there will be handicapped parking close to the barn. The venue is all on one floor with no stairs and a concrete floor, however, terrain outside the barn is uneven.

• Children must be attended at all times. Please leave your pets at home.

• Restrooms will be available.

• Food and beverages - snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. You may BYOB and your own picnic! The music will be played inside the barn where there will be some seating, but you may want to bring a chair or picnic blanket to enjoy sitting outside on the field.

• This is a working farm and we ask our guests to not enter the fenced animal pastures or beehive areas at any time. Thank you-- your purchase of a ticket to the Red Barn Sessions supports our efforts to farm sustainably and we are grateful for you! 

To learn more about Hollywood Farm's products and events, please see our website: hollywoodfarm.com.