IRISH & BLUES MUSIC for HARMONICA WORKSHOP with BRENDAN POWER http://www.brendan-power.com/
Saturday 14th. July 2012
10.45 a.m.- 4.45 p.m.
Places £35. Booking form available here.
The Elephant & Castle,
White Hill,
Lewes
BN7 2DJ
Brendan is a dazzling player of Irish traditional music, winning the 1993 All Ireland title. He�s performed in Riverdance & recorded with Donal Lunny, Altan, Paul Brady, Arkady, Artie McGlynn, Mary Black & Tim Edey, plus Kate Bush, Sting, Van Morrison, James Galway & Shirley Bassey. This year Brendan & Tim Edey won Best Duo at the BBC2 Folk Awards. Brendan also plays brilliant pop, jazz & blues & beatboxes.
The workshop will cover Brendan�s approach to playing traditional Irish tunes on harmonica, as well as Blues and improvising. He�ll also explain his microphone and effects. No previous experience necessary � ask questions relevant to your playing, or just come along and enjoy a fascinating & entertaining workshop.
IN THE EVENING BRENDAN POWER PERFORM AT THE LEWES SATURDAY FOLK CLUB
AT THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE
(admission £7; advance tickets available from address at end of the booking form)
Provisional Timetable
| 10.45 | Registration & coffee; order lunch (refreshments are not included) |
| 11.00 | IRISH & OTHER FOLK STYLES |
| 12.30 | Lunch |
| 13.30 | BLUES, BENDING & IMPROVISING |
| 15.15 | Tea/coffee break |
| 15.30 | USING ELECTRONIC EFFECTS |
| 16.45 | Finish |
Participants are encouraged to record the workshop.
N.B. Booking is recommended as numbers are limited.
Maps & accommodation lists will be sent in advance if requested.
Valmai Goodyear,
20, St. John's Terrace,
LEWES,
East Sussex
BN7 2DL
Tel. (01273) 476757
e-mail: Valmai Goodyear
Website: http://www.lewessaturdayfolkclub.org/