Here we apply our new pentatonic skills to a bunch of different songs and genres (pop, folk, blues).
What does it feel like?
How does that new skill feel in the context of that song?
What feels best?
Even better, can you steal some ideas from other songs and riffs you dredged up from the deeper recesses of your memory.
Pre-requisites for both Workshops:
Know the string names
Know these chords from the key of C: C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am
Bring a ukulele tuned GCEA!
Who will benefit from attending?
Group members
Group leaders
Group music arrangers
9:10 – 9:40/10:00 ~ Concert: Mark Jackson & Jane Jelbart (Doors 9:00)
“We like to explore the emotional canvas with the uke, vocal harmony and other instruments, be they happy, sad, insightful or funny.
Over the last seven years we have grown to love and learn Americana tunes and the reserved way in which these are delivered. We also enjoy introducing our own songs, making a pleasing mix of the familiar and the new.”
9:45/10:00 ~ Raffle
Prizes donated by Mark and Jane
Baritone Ukulele Hard Foam Case/Gig Bag
Ukulele art works
Ukulele accessories
Merchandise Stalls
There will be time to browse and shop during the Breaks and after the Raffle.
Riptide Baritone Ukulele Lightweight Hard Foam Cases: £25
Limited number available
To buy a case to collect on the night, pre-order and pay when purchasing your ticket
Or if there are any left, you can pay on the night
“Jack’n’Jel” are a dynamic, collaborative, flexible, fun and funny workshop and performance duo from Newcastle, Australia.
Workshops, Leadership and Publications
At home, Mark and Jane run 11 weekly ukestra/choir sessions, gaining an international reputation for their ukestra workshops: helping community ukulele groups to develop their musicianship and joy beyond hum n strum.
They were the first Australians to undertake the three years training (in Vancouver) in the James Hill Ukulele Initiative
They are catalysts, organising professional development opportunities for uke leaders and teachers across Australia.
In concert, “Jack’n’Jel” have been variously described as ‘mesmerising’, ‘funny’, and ‘a little brave’. They are a rare commodity:
performers who can teach
teachers who can perform
They have recently released their debut album, littered with the musical debris of their lives – uke, trumpet, guitar, piano, banjo, fine harmonies and the occasional contribution from a virtuosic friend or two.
The Fabulous Del Rey returns to Newcastle on her 2017 UK Tour!
“Whilst known for her amazing instrumental skills … it should not be overlooked that Del Rey always provides a very entertaining show, full of variety, drama and humour.”
Blues In Britain
“Del Rey is one of the greatest modern players of the metal-bodied resonator guitar.”
Acoustic Guitar Magazine
“Del Rey is one of the most sublime modern guitarists.“
La Hora del Blues Barcelona
This time with the Amazing Adam Franklin!
“Britain’s best kept secret!”
Steve James, USA
“Like a cross between Robert Johnson and Joe Strummer!”
Two Rivers Folk Festival, Wales.
“Franklin’s exemplary resonator picking and slide playing demonstrates a dedication to the instrument that would be the envy of some of the legends he emulates”
Record Collector Magazine
“Adam knows enough about old-style blues to be worth listening to and is irreverent enough to be exciting. He’s got the beat, you won’t be bored.”
Del Rey, USA
Hot Jazz and Blues at The Cumberland Arms
James Place Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1LD
1. Ukulele Workshop: Hot Jazz Rhythm Picking
Adam Franklin is a fantastic tutor, as anyone who has attended his Workshop on “Hot Jazz Rhythm Picking for Ukulele” will testify!
In this workshop you will learn some easily remembered picking patterns and how to use them to provide a solid rhythmic foundation to ANY song in ANY style – not just “hot jazz”!
Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, you will find this technique a very useful tool to add that “extra something” to sing-alongs and jams!
Chord charts and Finger-Picking Tabs for “Dr Jazz” will be provided – leave a comment on this post if you have booked a place and would like copies in advance!
2. Guitar Workshop: Moving Bass Lines
After Del Rey’s last performance, guitarists in the audience asked her if she could come back to run a Guitar Workshop. So that is what Del is going to do for us this time, focussing on “Moving Bass Lines”!
Want to play like a pianist? Walking and boogie-woogie bass lines for fingerstyle guitar! Learn the positions where you can find both chords and moving bass.
You will need to be comfortable holding partial chords while moving a bass line, and with switching fingers to maintain a position.
No barre chords involved.
Who will benefit from this Workshop:
Any guitarist with these skills who would like to expand their sound in blues and jazz will learn useful vocabulary and ways of using chords they already know.
Fingerpickers and players with good fret-hand strength will get the most benefit.
3. Hot Jazz and Blues Concert
Del Rey and Adam Franklin Resonate! Jazz and Blues Duets, swapping instruments and vocals!
Hot Jazz and Blues Evening
Del and Adam often run workshops and perform together in the South of England when Del is in the UK. We are so pleased to bring them up to the North East to run Guitar and Ukulele Workshops and perform for us in concert!
The Cumberland Arms
James Place Street
Byker/Ouseburn Valley
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1LD
Access:
The Workshops and Concert are in the upstairs Function Room.
There is a wheelchair-accessible ramp.
The toilets are on the Ground Floor and are not officially wheelchair accessible.
The Public Bar is on the Ground Floor.
Notes:
There are separate admission times for each event.
If you are attending the Ukulele Workshop and then the Concert, you will be able to relax in the Music Room or Saloon Bar downstairs while the Guitar Workshop is running upstairs.
Refreshments are not included in the Ticket Price.
TicketSource referral link (if you sell tickets and use this link to sign up to Ticket Source then we get a “referral reward” from Ticket Source): www.ticketsource.co.uk/signup/8262
The Fabulous Del Rey returns to Newcastle on her 2017 UK Tour!
This time with the Amazing Adam Franklin!
Hot Jazz and Blues at The Cumberland Arms
James Place Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1LD
1. Ukulele Workshop: Hot Jazz Rhythm Picking
Adam Franklin is a fantastic tutor, as anyone who has attended his Workshop on “Hot Jazz Rhythm Picking for Ukulele” will testify!
In this workshop you will learn some easily remembered picking patterns and how to use them to provide a solid rhythmic foundation to ANY song in ANY style – not just “hot jazz”!
Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, you will find this technique a very useful tool to add that “extra something” to sing-alongs and jams!
2. Guitar Workshop: Moving Bass Lines
After Del Rey’s last performance, guitarists in the audience asked her if she could come back to run a Guitar Workshop. So that is what Del is going to do for us this time, focussing on “Moving Bass Lines”!
Want to play like a pianist? Walking and boogie-woogie bass lines for fingerstyle guitar! Learn the positions where you can find both chords and moving bass.
Del Rey and Adam Franklin Resonate! Jazz and Blues Duets!
Hot Jazz and Blues Evening
Del and Adam often run workshops and perform together in the South of England when Del is in the UK. We are so pleased to bring them up to the North East to run Guitar and Ukulele Workshops and perform for us in concert!
1. Concert + Both Workshops (Guitar and Ukulele): £30
2. Concert + Guitar Workshop: £20
3. Concert + Ukulele Workshop: £20
4. Concert Only (does NOT include Workshop Attendance): £10
Venue:
The Cumberland Arms
James Place Street
Byker/Ouseburn Valley
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1LD
Access:
The Workshops and Concert are in the upstairs Function Room.
There is a wheelchair-accessible ramp.
The toilets are on the Ground Floor and are not officially wheelchair accessible.
The Public Bar is on the Ground Floor.
Notes:
There are separate admission times for each event.
If you are attending the Ukulele Workshop and then the Concert, you will be able to relax in the Music Room or Saloon Bar downstairs while the Guitar Workshop is running upstairs.
Refreshments are not included in the Ticket Price.
TicketSource referral link (if you sell tickets and use this link to sign up to Ticket Source then we get a “referral reward” from Ticket Source): www.ticketsource.co.uk/signup/8262
UPDATE: Print-friendly Poster and Fliers!
Many thanks to Aaron Tucker for producing these lovely posters! There are links to download PDF file versions for printing below.
Put them on your fridge, your noticeboard, etc. or pass on to friends who might be interested in coming along!
“If you want to witness some top quality musicianship, hear some much acclaimed original compositions as well as your favourite classical music and rock/pop songs performed with a Ukulele twist, then this is an act not to be missed!”
The League of Ukulele Gentlemen
“An evening of original, classical and popular music. All performed in their unique style with laughs along the way.”
The League of Ukulele Gentlemen
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Matt Warnes, Jerry King and Andy Webster
“I was lucky enough to see The League of Ukulele Gentlemen perform a fantastic concert at St George’s Church, Cullercoats. Highly recommended for an evening of stunning music and great entertainment! I am so pleased to be able to get them back in the North East again so soon!”
“If you’ve been playing the ukulele for a while and you’re starting to get tired of the “same old, same old” but don’t know where to turn, Clawhammer could be just the thing to kick-start your strumming. It worked for me”
James Hill Ukulele Yes!
The Ukulele Teacher’s eZine
Clawhammer Ukulele Workshop
Aaron Keim
Plus Concert!
“The Quiet American” and joining them onstage as their Special Guest “Danielle Ate The Sandwich”
RAFFLE: 9:45 – 10:00 As well as Super Surprise Prizes donated by
The Quiet American and Danielle Ate the Sandwich, many thanks to Ben Rouse for getting us,
and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (UOGB) for giving us,
– UOGB Prom Night DVD
– a signed copy of the UOGB “Live in London 2” CD!
Full ticket: £20 (no booking fee) Concert-only ticket: £5 (no booking fee)
Tickets: If you attend Thursday sessions at The Cumberland or Sunday Sessions at The Millstone, please help to reduce event costs by buying a paper ticket from me, rather than buying online. You can email me to reserve a paper ticket:
Liz Panton: spam-protected email link i…@u…g.uk
Ukulele players:
Clawhammer works best with a high G string. However, if you only have a low G uke, it will be fine for the workshop.
Baritone ukulele players:
If you are bringing a Baritone ukulele you will also need to bring a capo! Ukulele Hunt article:Ukulele capos: what to get
This event is also on Facebook – please share with your friends!Facebook Event
Many thanks to the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival for organising and sponsoring this fantastic UK Tour by Aaron and Nicole Keim and Danielle Anderson!
Wonderful workshop and performance by Mike Hind on Wednesday 30 Sept!
From Stage Fright to Spotlight! Here are Mike and some of the participants who banished their butterflies!
Who thought we were joking when we called for Mike to do “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the ukulele?
After the show, an impromptu treat in The Cumberland Arms Beer Garden! Iain Glencross aka “Hawaiian Shirt Racer“, previously the most stage-frit man on the planet, undertook a six-hour round trip by motorbike to come to the Mike Hind night – and aren’t we glad that he did!
Not forgetting lovely Lalya Gaye, who provided soothing ukulele-themed sounds from the Hello Montoya DJ Collective and then was first up in the spotlight to tackle her stage fright!
Kay Mortimer was next up, quickly corralling Michael Grant, also from The Angel Delights Ukulele Club in Wooler, to join her on stage – and didn’t they do well too!
Many thanks to everyone for making this such a great night!
Thanks also to:
The Cumberland Arms for continuing to support our musical education and adventures!
Both events will be upstairs at The Cumberland Arms, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne – more info about exact timings and tickets to follow – but here is everything you need to know about Mike and Aldrine!
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