Big changes are coming into effect at JSArts; after more than twenty-five years of running workshops, Jo and Jimmy have finally decided that from the end of June 2019, the time has come to step back and hand over the reins to someone else. The name is staying the same whilst the running of JSArts…
Announcing the North East Fiddle School
We are extremely excited to be able to announce a new project for 2018, the North East Fiddle School. If you missed our special announcement Newsletter at the end of November, then below is the message that Stewart sent out. We have appreciated all the support we’ve received so far, and can’t wait to get…
Fiddle Day Adult places sell out!
It’s fantastic news that the Fiddle Day has had such a good response, and that all the adult spaces for the day are now sold out. It is going to be a marvellous day of fiddle teaching and music making. There are still spaces left on the Youth Workshop, so if you know of any…
Fiddle Day Workshops
I am delighted to announce that I will be teaching a day of Fiddle Workshops on Sunday 10th Dec, 2017 in Low Fell, Gateshead. The focus will be on tunes and techniques for fiddle players, featuring popular and interesting folk tunes and the techniques required to bring these to life on the fiddle (bowing, groove, ornamentation). The adult…
Rothbury Traditional Music Festival 2017
The music festival at Rothbury is a delightful weekend celebrating the traditional music of Northumberland and the Borders. We will be heading there early on Saturday morning to run workshops from 10.30 am until 12 pm, one each on fiddle and guitar; Stewart will be in the Main Hall and Frank will be in the…
May Tour with Frank McLaughlin
Well, it’s getting closer now, and Frank and I are looking forward to heading off around the country, visiting and performing in some lovely venues. We are delighted to have been invited to play at The Swallow Theatre in Dumfries and Galloway, as it has been many years since we last played in that area….
Morpeth Community Strings
As part of the Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering, I will be leading two Community Strings workshops, culminating in a performance at the Golden Gala Concert on the Friday night at the Gathering. These two workshops will be rehearsing arrangements of tunes I composed to commemorate the tricentenary of the Town Hall – all welcome, just turn…
Sedgefield Folk Festival
The Sedgefield Folk Festival is a great local event which I am very pleased to have been asked to play at. On the Saturday morning (3rd September) there will be a Fiddle Workshop in the beautiful Ceddesfeld Hall – and it will be free!!! Then I will be accompanying the mighty George Welch in the afternoon…
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Fiddle Technique Standard Level 6th – 8th September 2019 Ushaw College, Durham Join Stewart for a weekend of intensive fiddle tuition in the beautiful surroundings of Ushaw College in Durham. The workshop will typically take between 8...Sep15Sun7:30 pm George Welch & Stewart Hardy / S... @ South Shields Folk ClubGeorge Welch & Stewart Hardy / S... @ South Shields Folk ClubSep 15 @ 7:30 pm
George is a North East institution known for hilarious stories, driving tunes on guitar and moving songs in a fine baritone voice. The quintessential folk club entertainer, George will once again be performing at South Shields...Sep27Friall-day Advanced Fiddle Technique @ Rydal HallAdvanced Fiddle Technique @ Rydal HallSep 27 – Sep 29 all-dayAdvanced Fiddle Technique 27th – 29th September 2019 Rydal Hall, Ambleside LA22 9LX Join Stewart in the beautiful surroundings of Rydal Hall in the Lake District, for a weekend of intensive fiddle tuition. This course is...Oct25Friall-day Arrangement Techniques (Mixed In... @ Ushaw College, DurhamArrangement Techniques (Mixed In... @ Ushaw College, DurhamOct 25 – Oct 27 all-dayArrangement Techniques (Mixed Instruments) 25th – 27th October 2019 Ushaw College, Durham Join Stewart in the beautiful surroundings of Ushaw College in Durham for a weekend workshop exploring arrangement techniques for mixed instrument ensemble. Courses are... Facebook Feed
It's Whitby Folk Week - there's a workshop today and a concert spot with Tom McConville. Then tomorrow afternoon is anothr performance of Jimmy's Fiddle. Hope there will be friendly faces! 🙂
www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/Whitby Folk Week – Whitby Folk Week
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✨New Tune Book! ✨
A melodic record of 30 Years as a professional folk musician! There are over 120 original compositions (14 with harmony lines) inspired by wonderful family and friends, teaching and touring 🎶 Get your copy now. £15 plus postage, or collect from an event.30 Years Collection – Stewart Hardy
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We had a fantastic weekend on the JSArts course Ushaw College this weekend. Thanks to all at the College who looked after us so well, and huge thanks to the wonderful people who came on the course and took part tirelessly for the whole weekend. What a great bunch of people!