SWING THE BLUES SCHEDULE - 2026

As we get going for 2027, this page will be updated, but leaving it here as an example.

Wednesday, March 25

7pm - Welcome Reception

  • Get to know your instructors and fellow attendees

  • Instructors will present a brief overview of what they plan to teach

  • Faculty Jam

  • Passed O’dourves & Bar

Thursday, March 26

9–10:15AM - Tommy Harkenrider

10:30–11:45AM - Jonathan Stout

12PM - Catered Lunch

1:00–2:15PM - Paul Pigat

3:00–4:30PM - Facilitated Jamming and Repertoire Study

5:30–6:30PM - Luthier’s Roundtable w/Jason Combs and faculty discussing the guitars, technology and players of the Swing era and beyond.  

fRIDAY, MARCH 27

9–10:15AM - Jonathan Stout

10:30–11:45AM - Paul Pigat

12PM - Catered Lunch

1:00–2:15PM - Tommy Harkenrider

3:00–4:30PM - Facilitated Jamming and Repertoire Study

Free Night - explore OKC, catch a show!

saturday, MARCH 28

9–10:15AM - Paul Pigat

10:30–11:45AM - Tommy Harkenrider

12PM–Catered Lunch

1:00–2:15PM - Jonathan Stout

3:00–4:00PM - Facilitated Jamming and Repertoire Study

5:00PM - Make our way to the American Banjo Museum 

6:00–9PM - Faculty Concert  and student Jam with pro rhythm section and Pizza Party at the Banjo Museum.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Final goodbyes and a chance to explore Oklahoma City.