| 16 Nov 2024, 10:00 GMT – 17 Nov 2024, 16:00 GMT Worplesdon Memorial Hall, Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3RF, UK Playing for balfolk dancing with Andy Cutting, Jo Freya and Dave Shepherd Workshop topics and activities Learn about groove, tempo, technique and style of playing for balfolk dancing. Learn how to play the tunes and dance the dances that go with them. A combination of mixed instruments and instrument-specific sessions so that participants can work with all three tutors. A Saturday evening bal with our tutors and special guests Shivelight. Participants will have the opportunity to play in ensembles for dancers during the evening. The workshops are designed for players of any acoustic musical instrument. You should have a good basic knowledge of how to play your instrument(s) – e.g. understanding of basic scales. The workshop sessions will involve working by ear, some music will be provided. Andy Cutting – has been a consistent musical force since he came swiftly to prominence with the innovative Blowzabella. As well as a thorough grounding in the English tradition, Andy’s influences extend way beyond these isles, particularly to the music of Central France and to the storming Quebecois tradition. As well as his ongoing work with Blowzabella, Andy currently tours with his trio Leveret and with Anglo-French acoustic dance band Topette. He is also working on a new duo with Belgian diatonic accordion player Anne Niepold. Reservations: https://www.folkinspiration.org/ |
