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>> songwriting workshop 7th february
Songwriting for Total Beginners...
A one-day course taking place
on Sunday 7th February 2010
at Fellside Centre, Kendal.
If you are interested in songwriting but don't where to begin, this is the course to get you started. Local songwriter and musician Paddy Garrigan takes you through a step-by-step process to get you writing during the day, which includes:
Writing Melodies
Writing lyrics + choosing a subject
Coming up with hooks and riffs
Accompaniment
No previous experience is required
This course is open to anyone with an interest in writing, no matter whether or not you play an instrument.
An ideal present for budding
composers of all ages!
Gift vouchers available - please call for details
Course cost: £39 per person
To book call Paddy Garrigan on 07800772479
Or email relax@treatsandretreats.co.uk
>> ♥ live music @ the warehouse cafe 12th feb
take your loved one out for an early st valentines night with a difference - MAC are happy to present ♥ live music at the cosy warehouse cafe on friday the 12th february at 9pm (doors at 8pm).
our first act... the deliughtful solo guitar and vocals of
mr paddy rogan
our second act... the comic and musical genius of
the weirdstring band
tickets a mere £3 on the door, music from 9pm til 11.30pm. if you haven't been to the warehouse cafe before you are in for a cosy comforatble treat with fantastic live music thrown in as part of the bargain....dancing shoes recommended...
>> one night jam 19th february
centre 67 on chapel street in appleby will be host to the 'one night jam' on friday the 19th february. this is a very friendly (under 18's welcome) event with two booked artists playing a short set each, and the remainder of the evening taken up with an open mic night. all very very welcome to come and play - pa is provided.
centre 67 is not licensed so please bring your own booze, but there is a fab cafe onsite called the twisted fork which will be serving good grub at equally good prices.
doors open at 7.00pm and the music will go on til 11pm. if you would like any more information call either paddy on 07746 101842 or gemma on 07970 683317. ooo yes and best not forget to say that its free admission!
>> fundraising for haiti cruise 28th february
On the 28th February Ullswater Steamers will be holding a fundraising cruise in support of the Haiti Disaster Fund - tickets are £10 each. Departure is 1.30 pm for a two hour cruise from Glenridding Pier. Entertainment includes live music from paul harrison, dawn foster, dave vanstone and andy moseley, canapes and raffle prizes.
All this has been donated by fellow businesses and Cypher are printing the promotional material. All ticket monies are being donated to the DEC Fund. We really value you your support, and this will be a fantastic day out, please book in advance! www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk or 017684 82229
>> more live music @ the warehouse cafe 12th march
yay! lets hope this becomes a regular event - more super duper live music at the cosy warehouse cafe on friday the 12th march at 9pm (doors at 8pm).
first up... Fylde Folk Festival Young Performer Award winner...
ethan thomas
pfollowed by the progressive tribal blues folk of...
the indian postal service
tickets a mere £3 on the door, music from 9pm til 11.30pm.
>> www.macfest.co.uk - new website coming soon!
in the meantime you can visit MACfest on Facebook and MACfest on MySpace... (groovy new logo copyright nick lindo 2009)
>> jam nights and sessions...
two more open mic nights have popped up so here's wee run down together with a list of existing nights...
1st monday 8pm - unplugged folk session, masons arms, long marton. hosted by ian walker (please note this session is on hold for the winter)
2nd + 4th mondays 9pm - unplugged session at the boot and shoe, greystoke. hosted by eddie allen.
NEW! 1st tuesday 8.30pm - open mic night, old captains house, bigrigg. hosted by darren tingle (please note: this night is finding its feet and maybe run on a fortnightly or monthly basis, please check with venue before travelling).
2nd tuesday 8pm - lakeland fiddlers session, hawkshead brewery, staveley. hosted by carolyn francis.
3rd tuesday 9pm - unplugged jam night at the watermill, ings. hosted by fiona hanlon.
NEW! 2nd wednesday 8pm. acoustic song club all styles welcome, oddfellows arms, kendal.
1st thursday 9pm - jam night at the snooty fox, kirkby lonsdale. pa provided.
3rd thursday 9pm - jam night at the kings arms, hawkshead. pa provided, hosted by fiona hanlon.
4th wednesday 9pm - MAC jam night at the black swan, ravenstonedale. pa provided hosted by mad monks music.
every monday 9pm - acoustic jam night at dickie doodles, kendal. pa provided hosted by paul harrison
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