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July 30th-August 4th
Hartpury College, Gloucester
Bluesweek!
The Programme
Blues Week 2023 provides an opportunity for blues enthusiasts to come together for a full week of music making. It is a chance to broaden your skills and knowledge in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. The programme will offer morning and afternoon workshops and classes for all levels. The beginners class is for those who have little or no knowledge of their instrument. The intermediate and advanced classes are for those who already play to varying degrees of proficiency and are ready to learn new tunes, techniques and styles. The evening activities throughout the week will consist of a concert by the staff members, a student concert and nightly jam sessions.
Hartpury College, Gloucester
Bluesweek!
The Programme
Blues Week 2023 provides an opportunity for blues enthusiasts to come together for a full week of music making. It is a chance to broaden your skills and knowledge in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. The programme will offer morning and afternoon workshops and classes for all levels. The beginners class is for those who have little or no knowledge of their instrument. The intermediate and advanced classes are for those who already play to varying degrees of proficiency and are ready to learn new tunes, techniques and styles. The evening activities throughout the week will consist of a concert by the staff members, a student concert and nightly jam sessions.
August 26th-27th
Dublin Ukulele Hooley-Dun Laoghaire
With Del Rey!
It's been a long time since Del and I played in Europe, so here's your chance to catch us this side of the Atlantic!
Full Details soon.....
Dublin Ukulele Hooley-Dun Laoghaire
With Del Rey!
It's been a long time since Del and I played in Europe, so here's your chance to catch us this side of the Atlantic!
Full Details soon.....
September 30th
Blues Guitar Workshop-West Sussex
SOLD OUT!
10am-4pm
I'll be hosting another workshop at my place in West Sussex.
We'll go through 4 tunes in different keys/tunings with at least one slide song.
Blues Guitar Workshop-West Sussex
SOLD OUT!
10am-4pm
I'll be hosting another workshop at my place in West Sussex.
We'll go through 4 tunes in different keys/tunings with at least one slide song.
October 29th-31st
Blues Guitar Retreat
How do I learn to play a blues in any key? How does Robert Johnson get those great licks? How can I put a good solo together? How many notes make a good solo? How can I play something that sounds different but fits in? If the tempo is fast, do I have to play fast?
If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, this is the retreat for you!
Over the course of the retreat participants will learn to play blues chord progressions in different keys, moving on to learn how they can be used effectively in duo, trio and group performances.
January 15th 2022
SOLD OUT!
Blues, Ragtime & Slide Guitar Workshop-West Sussex
The workshop will be from 10am to 4pm, with lunch and tea breaks which will be provided. Taking in classic blues from the 1930's to the 1950's, we will use songs and tunes as a basis for learning essential techniques. I will be covering standard tuning, open tunings and slide guitar.
Although open to all levels, some experience of finger picking will be useful. If you're not sure, get in touch with me.
Cost will be £60 (lunch and tea/coffee included).
Space is limited to 8 only and is on a first come first served basis.
Don't miss out next time! Get on the mailing list to hear about the next workshop!
Online Blues Guitar Course
March 5th-April 10th
SOLD OUT!
Saturday 28th May
Blues, Ragtime & Slide Guitar Workshop-West Sussex
The workshop will be from 10am to 4pm, with lunch and tea breaks which will be provided. Taking in classic blues from the 1930's to the 1950's, we will use songs and tunes as a basis for learning essential techniques. I will be covering standard tuning, open tunings and slide guitar.
If you are interested and have a song or technique you would like to learn, please get in contact, time permitting I will try to fit it in to the day.
Blues, Ragtime & Slide Guitar Workshop-West Sussex
The workshop will be from 10am to 4pm, with lunch and tea breaks which will be provided. Taking in classic blues from the 1930's to the 1950's, we will use songs and tunes as a basis for learning essential techniques. I will be covering standard tuning, open tunings and slide guitar.
If you are interested and have a song or technique you would like to learn, please get in contact, time permitting I will try to fit it in to the day.
Sunday 31st July to Friday 5th August 2022
Blues Week is back!
Blues Week 2022 provides the perfect opportunity for blues enthusiasts to come together for a full week of music making. It is a chance to broaden your skills and knowledge in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. The programme will offer morning and afternoon workshops and classes for all levels. The beginner classes are for those who have little or no knowledge of their instrument. The intermediate and advanced classes are for those who already play to varying degrees of proficiency and are ready to learn new tunes, techniques and styles. The evening activities throughout the week will consist of a concert by the staff members, a student concert and nightly jam sessions.
I will be teaching slide guitar, 'open' tunings and blues mandolin alongside; John Miller (guitar), Abi Budgen (guitar), Rick Franklin (guitar), Kenny Sultan (guitar), Michael Roach (guitar), Sonny Black (guitar), Homesick Mac (slide guitar), Eddie Martin (slide guitar and harmonica), Grant Dermody (harmonica), Will Wilde (harmonica).
Saturday 8th October
Blues, Ragtime & Slide Guitar Workshop-West Sussex
The workshop will be from 10am to 4pm, with lunch and tea breaks which will be provided. Taking in classic blues from the 1930's to the 1950's, we will use songs and tunes as a basis for learning essential techniques. I will be covering standard tuning, open tunings and slide guitar.
If you are interested and have a song or technique you would like to learn, please get in contact, time permitting I will try to fit it in to the day.
Cost of the day is £60, including lunch and tea/coffee.
Space is limited to 8 only on a first come first served basis.
ONLY ONE PLACE LEFT!!
Friday 4th to Sunday 6th November 2022
Acoustic Blues Weekend
Workshops, Jams and Performance
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton
The Programme
The programme will offer classes starting on Friday from 1pm to 5pm followed by a staff concert at 8pm. On Saturday, classes will run from 10am to 5pm followed by an evening jam session from 8pm to midnight for ‘participants only’. On Sunday, classes will run from 10am to 3pm. The classes will cater for all levels of ability and we recommend you bring along a portable recorder for future reference. The tutors for the ‘Acoustic Blues Weekend’ are Will Wilde (harmonica), Adam Franklin (bottleneck slide guitar), Homesick Mac (country blues guitar), Michael Roach and Abie Budgen (country blues guitar).
The Classes
Friday 1 to 5 followed by an evening staff concert. Concert will start at 8pm
Saturday 10 to 5 followed by an evening jam session. Jam session will start at 8pm
Sunday 10 to 3
Previous shows and workshops......
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February 28th-1st March 2020
The Beacon-Wantage Euroblues-Blues weekend Country blues guitar, slide guitar and harmonica workshops. With Adam Franklin (slide guitar), John Miller (country blues guitar), Michael Roach (beginner country blues guitar) and Will Wilde (harmonica) |
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September 27th-29th
Bude-Cornwall
Guitar Retreats-Cool Blues & Hot Pickin' weekend
SOLD OUT!
Contact Stuart at Guitar Retreats (click the button below) to get on the cancellation list
Learn essential finger picking techniques from the ‘cool blues’ of players such as Mississippi John Hurt and Memphis Minnie, then on to the exciting ragtime style of players such as, Blind Boy Fuller and Big Bill Broonzy.
Throughout the weekend students will cover basic techniques while learning ‘classic acoustic blues’, ‘ragtime’ and ‘hot jazz’ tunes. From the original Chicago blues of the 1920’s, then down the east coast to find the alternate thumb style known as ‘Piedmont’.
Techniques covered will include; ‘Thumb Rolls’, ‘Moving bass line’, ‘Chord inversions’, ‘Diminished chord runs’, and more.
The main course of the weekend will be standard tuning, although some time will be set aside for open tunings. A diverse range of early American musicians used open tunings without a slide to great effect.
September 27th-29th
Bude-Cornwall
Guitar Retreats-Cool Blues & Hot Pickin' weekend
SOLD OUT!
Contact Stuart at Guitar Retreats (click the button below) to get on the cancellation list
Learn essential finger picking techniques from the ‘cool blues’ of players such as Mississippi John Hurt and Memphis Minnie, then on to the exciting ragtime style of players such as, Blind Boy Fuller and Big Bill Broonzy.
Throughout the weekend students will cover basic techniques while learning ‘classic acoustic blues’, ‘ragtime’ and ‘hot jazz’ tunes. From the original Chicago blues of the 1920’s, then down the east coast to find the alternate thumb style known as ‘Piedmont’.
Techniques covered will include; ‘Thumb Rolls’, ‘Moving bass line’, ‘Chord inversions’, ‘Diminished chord runs’, and more.
The main course of the weekend will be standard tuning, although some time will be set aside for open tunings. A diverse range of early American musicians used open tunings without a slide to great effect.
2019....
January 2019
Guitar Workshop-West Sussex
January 31st
The Polka Hop
Duo show with Elsie Franklin!
8pm
Free entry
Wakefield-Yorkshire
February 1st
Afternoon Ukulele workshop
2pm-3:30pm
Ale House, Fraser Rd Sheffield.
Yorkshire
February 1st
Doghouse jazz & blues club
8pm Free entry
Ramsbottom-Yorkshire
February 2nd
Fingerpicking, Ragtime and Slide Guitar Workshop
Lawrence Batley Arts Centre
Huddersfield
10am-2-30pm
£65 inclusive of refreshments and snacks
Guitar Workshop-West Sussex
January 31st
The Polka Hop
Duo show with Elsie Franklin!
8pm
Free entry
Wakefield-Yorkshire
February 1st
Afternoon Ukulele workshop
2pm-3:30pm
Ale House, Fraser Rd Sheffield.
Yorkshire
February 1st
Doghouse jazz & blues club
8pm Free entry
Ramsbottom-Yorkshire
February 2nd
Fingerpicking, Ragtime and Slide Guitar Workshop
Lawrence Batley Arts Centre
Huddersfield
10am-2-30pm
£65 inclusive of refreshments and snacks
Saturday October 26th 2019
SOLD OUT!
Blues, Ragtime & Slide Guitar Workshop-West Sussex
Get on the mailing list to hear about the next workshop!
Germany 2019
November 14th Vinyl Reservat-Gottingen
November 15th Concert-Celle-Full details coming soon...
November 16th House Concert-Kelheim
November 17th House Concert-Celle
November 18th Cafe 21, Berne
Contact me if you are interested in attending one of the house concerts.
November 14th Vinyl Reservat-Gottingen
November 15th Concert-Celle-Full details coming soon...
November 16th House Concert-Kelheim
November 17th House Concert-Celle
November 18th Cafe 21, Berne
Contact me if you are interested in attending one of the house concerts.
Saturday December 7th 2019
Blues, Ragtime & Slide Guitar Workshop-West Sussex
I'm hosting another finger picking blues guitar workshop at home in West Sussex, the perfect musical day out by the sea!
The workshop will be from 10am to 4pm, with lunch and tea breaks which will be provided. Taking in classic blues from the 1920's to the 1950's and beyond, we will use songs and tunes as a basis for learning essential techniques. I will be covering standard tuning, open tunings and slide guitar.
As it's that time of year, I have some classic xmas blues for this workshop!
If you are interested and have a song or technique you would like to learn, please get in contact, time permitting I will try to fit it in to the day.
Cost of the day is £50, including lunch and tea/coffee.
Space is limited to 8 only on a first come first served basis.
Saturday December 7th 2019
Blues, Ragtime & Slide Guitar Workshop-West Sussex
I'm hosting another finger picking blues guitar workshop at home in West Sussex, the perfect musical day out by the sea!
The workshop will be from 10am to 4pm, with lunch and tea breaks which will be provided. Taking in classic blues from the 1920's to the 1950's and beyond, we will use songs and tunes as a basis for learning essential techniques. I will be covering standard tuning, open tunings and slide guitar.
As it's that time of year, I have some classic xmas blues for this workshop!
If you are interested and have a song or technique you would like to learn, please get in contact, time permitting I will try to fit it in to the day.
Cost of the day is £50, including lunch and tea/coffee.
Space is limited to 8 only on a first come first served basis.
Previous shows and workshops.....
2018....
March 2nd-4th
EuroBlues blues weekend
The Beacon Theatre-Wantage-Oxfordshire
Three days of workshops, jams and a concert on the Saturday night.
I will be teaching slide guitar (details of the workshops below).
Other teachers include; Abie Budgen-country blues guitar, Michael Roach-Country blues guitar and Will Wilde-Harmonica.
Find out more here....
March 17th
Paganini-Bremen-Germany
"Cafe Paganini" ,Erlenstr.60, 28199 Bremen www.daspaganini.de am Samstag 17.03. um 21:OO Uhr Eintritt frei !!!
May 26th
Blues Guitar Day
Hillingdon-West London
The Community Hut, Manor House Farm, Ruislip Ha4 8bd
Throughout the day we will look at all styles of acoustic blues guitar, from the shuffles of Brownie McGee, through the classic blues of Robert Johnson, moving on to more complex ragtime chord progressions and exploring open tunings. Time permitting, there will also be a chance to look at the slide guitar style (slides can be provided).
Some of the tunes covered will be; Brownie Mcgee's 'Living With The Blues', Robert Johnson's 'Kind Hearted Woman' and 'Hellhound On My Trail', Blind Boy Fuller's 'Trucking My Blues Away' and 'Let Me Squeeze Your Lemon'.
We will look at blues in the keys of E, A, G and C. Students need not have finger picking experience, but should be familiar with 'open' chords.
The day will run from 10am to 5pm, with tea (tea and coffee provided) and lunch breaks.
Spaces are limited to 12 persons maximum.
Cost £60 (reduced price for concessions)
June-Germany Tour
June 1 Hof von Bothmer, Bad Zwischenahn (Blues am Meer)
June 2 Musikschule Bookholzberg, Ganderkesee-Bookholzberg
Guitar workshop E-mail me for details!
June 2 Cafe Huntewasser, Hude (Hörbar am Deich)
June 3 Musikschule Bookholzberg, Ganderkesee-Bookholzberg
Ukulele workshop E-mail me for details!
June 3 The Druide-Bremen
June 4 Schwarzes Ross, Ganderkesee-Bookholzberg (Blue Monday)
June 5 Cafe Weser Yachtclub, Lemwerder (Deep River Blues)
June 8 Zum Stern-Hannover
June 9 Gewoelbe-Vegesack Click here for details....
Sunday 29th July-Friday 3rd August 2018
Euro Blues-Blues Week
Hartpury College Gloucester
Five days of workshops, jams and performances!
Click here for full details....
Keep checking for more dates....
2017.....
March 3rd-5th
Euro Blues-Acoustic Blues Weekend
The Beacon, Wantage, Oxfordshire
With Michael Roach, Abie Budgen and Richard Taylor
Tips, Licks & Tricks of Slide Guitar!
Over the weekend we will look at all aspects of slide guitar, from the basic techniques and tunings to classic rhythms and licks of the innovators of this most exciting guitar style. By studying the styles of Tampa Red, Robert Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, Barbecue Bob, Willie Johnson and more, students will be shown how to incorporate these techniques and licks in to other songs. By the end of the weekend each student will have a ‘bag of tricks’ of their own!
Find out more here.....
March 17th
Ukulele Bonanza-Selworthy-Somerset
3 days of workshops and performances.
Learn hot jazz rhythms, finger picking cool blues and more!
Find out more here.....
June 6th
Del Rey & Adam Franklin
Uke & guitar workshops plus duo show-Newcastle Upon Tyne
More info here....
Tickets - NO Booking Fee:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/ELFDJJ
Facebook Event:
Hot Jazz and Blues Evening with Del Rey and Adam Franklin
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ukes4fun/status/856185293908713476
June 9th
Del Rey & Adam Franklin
Llandelio Acoustic Music Club-Wales
Details tbc
More info here....
June 10th
Del Rey & Adam Franklin
Southern Ukulele Store-Bournemouth-Dorset
Afternoon workshop and show
More info here....
June 10th
Del Rey & Adam Franklin
Evening house concert-Hampshire
Very ltd spaces!
Details tbc
If you would like to attend, please contact me by clicking here....
June 19th
The White Horse Folk Club-East Sussex
Duo show with Elsie Franklin
Find out more here.....
July 21st
Washington Village Hall
School Lane, Washington, West Sussex
Duo show with Elsie Franklin
More info here....
July 28th
The Hawth-Crawley-West Sussex
Duo show with Elsie Franklin
More info and tickets here....
July 30th-August 4th
Euro Blues-Blues week
7 days of blues tuition and performance!
I will be teaching alongside these great teachers; John Miller, Joe Filisko, Eric Noden, Martin Grosswendt, Grant Dermody, Abie Budgen and Michael Roach.
I will be taking four classes; Two beginner/intermediate slide classes, an advanced slide class focusing on the style of Tampa Red, plus a blues mandolin class.
Find out more here.....
4th November
The Monks Walk-Beverley-Yorkshire
Duo show with Elsie Franklin
More info here.....
24th November
The Hawth-Crawley
W/ Steve James www.stevejames.com
More info here.....
15th December
The Hothampton Arms
Duo gig with Elsie Franklin
Free entry
More info here....
2016.....
February 6th
Harpin' by the Sea-The Brunswick-Brighton
Duo with Matt Bezants.
2 harp workshops and jam, followed by a duo set in the evening.
24th February
The Hawth-Crawley
Double header with Elsie Franklin
2 solo sets plus duo set!
March 11th-14th
Ukulele workshop weekend-Abingworth Hall-West Sussex
3 days of workshops and performances in the Sussex downs.
Hot jazz rhythms, finger picking cool blues and more!
Find out more here....
March 17th
The Underground Theatre-Eastbourne
Double header with Elsie Franklin.
2 solo sets followed by a duo set!
The Underground Theatre, Grove Rd, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4TL
For more info phone: 01323 430077
www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk
April 14th-17th
Ukulele workshop weekend-Dundee-Scotland.
14th House concert
15th Morning workshop SOLD OUT
15th Afternoon workshop SOLD OUT
16th Morning workshop SOLD OUT
16th Afternoon workshop SOLD OUT
16th Evening concert-In aid of MacMillan Nurses.
Contact me here if you would like more details.....
April 20th
Lymington Folk & Blues Club
Duo show with Elsie Franklin
Find out more here....
and here....
May 8th
Guitar workshop-Dave King Acoustics-Berkshire
The guitar style of Blind Boy Fuller
Looking at a handful of songs in as many keys, starting with the basic structure, chord voicings etc, then moving on to Blind Boy Fuller's inventive, rhythmic style used in his recordings.
Limited spaces available.
Sunday 31st July to Friday 5th August
Blues Week-Northampton
In it's 16th year, Euro Blues promotions presents Blues Week, five days of learning, jamming and all in between!
Alongside myself on Blind Boy Fuller fingerstyle guitar , slide guitar and blues mandolin duties, teachers this year include; JOHN MILLER, Country Blues Guitar, MARTIN GROSSWENDT, Country Blues and Slide Guitar, BEN TYZACK, Guitar, ERIC NODEN, Guitar, MICHAEL ROACH, Country Blues Guitar and Vocals, EDDIE MARTIN, Harmonica and Guitar, GRANT DERMODY, Harmonica, JOE FILISKO Harmonica.
To find out how to book, or for more information, contact me here....
Or, click here for more info....
Belgium-November 4th & 5th
November 4th-Hot Jazz & Blues ukulele workshop/House concert
Click here to contact me for details....
November 5h-muziekclub N9 / v.z.w. Driewerf Hoera
1pm-Finger picking blues guitar workshop.
http://www.n9.be/nl/cursussen/detail-2/masterclass-bluesgitaar
Evening-Show-Pingouin - Eeklo
Koningin Astridplein 42, 9900 Eeklo, Belgium
http://www.n9.be/nl/concerten/concert/adam-franklin-uk
https://www.facebook.com/events/181422502293344/
Germany-November 6th-15th
November 7th-Volkshochschule-Celle
Delta Blues 30s style!
Get to know blues music like it was played in the 30s. Fingerstyle Blues, Country Blues and Slide guitar. Learn the styles of Blind Boy Fuller, Tampa Red & Robert Johnson.
The workshop session covers usable chord voicings & progressions, finger picking patterns and essential slide techniques.
www.vhs-celle.de/
November 8th-Blues in school-Hermann-Billung-Gymnasium
Afternoon-Songwriting and blues guitar workshop
Evening-Concert
November 10th-Vinyl Reservat-Göttingen (Instore show-Find out more here....)
November 11th Stern, Hannover
November 12th Hof von Bothmer, Bad Zwischenahn (BLIND LEMONS' BLUES AM MEER)
November 14th Schwarzes Ross, Bookholzberg (BLIND LEMONS' BLUE MONDAY)
November 18th-20th
Ukulele Bonaza Weekend-Malhamdale-Yorkshire
3 days of workshops and performances.
Learn hot jazz rhythms, finger picking cool blues and more!
Find out more here....
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