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…
Jimmy’s Fiddle
What a great night was had by all at the seaside in Cullercoats last week! It was the first performance of Jimmy’s Fiddle, a wonderful show by Tom McConville and Alan Fitzsimmons all about the life and music of James Hill. There were fiddle tunes, songs and some fabulous clog dancing. Congratulations to fellow cast members Tom…
Folkest with Frank McLaughlin
Frank & I had a fab time playing at Folkest in northern Italy earlier this summer, where we were joined (and frankly upstaged) by Frank’s two sons, Euan and Lewis, for a couple of sets of tunes. The boys also wowed audiences with their own duo performances. Frank was able to bask in a father’s reflected…
‘Sacred Spaces, Secular Sounds’ ~ July 2018
Frank and I are touring in July, taking in some gorgeous acoustics around the north and east of England and the Borders. In our tour of “Sacred Spaces, Secular Sounds” we will perform traditional and self-penned material from our new album ‘The Gift’ alongside tunes from the critically acclaimed album ‘Root2’, exemplifying ‘the very best of partnerships…
RIP Alex Padraig Siday
A tune composed in memory of a wonderful man – a talented fiddle player and regular attendee at our Whickham Workshops for many years. Lament for Alex Padraig Siday (S. Hardy) Download the zip file containing the notation (pdf), mp3 and AAC files, or listen below:
New half-term at NEFS
We’ve had a great start to the North East Fiddle School and have been delighted by the response from all the participants. We are now planning the next five-weeks of torment tuition(!), with scales, exercises and drills, and maybe one or two new tunes! It’s a great way to improve your fiddle tone, intonation, groove and…
The Gift Launch Date
Frank and I are very excited about this – our new album, The Gift, will be launched on 3rd April 2018. Keep an eye open for details about pre-ordering the CD, and there might be some special bundles available to those who support us by pre-ordering! And don’t forget to save the date for the…
Edinburgh Folk Club with Frank
We are delighted to have been invited up to the Edinburgh Folk Club to play on Wednesday 7th February. They have a spectacular line-up of acts scheduled this year and it will be a great gig to kick off 2018. They start at 8pm, and tickets are available online from Brown Paper Tickets. We thought last…
Happy Christmas one and all!
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and may your New Year be filled with fiddle music! It’s not too late to sign up for the first half-term for classes at the North East Fiddle School! Indeed, if your New Year’s Resolutions include self-improvement, doing something creative, or dedicating a small amount of time to yourself…
‘Tis Holly & Ivy Season
The School Performances have started and we had a wonderful evening at a House Concert at the beginning of December. Coming up are three public performances – all very different, so take your pick or come along to all three! Saturday 16th December: A Midwinter Warmer. This evening concert in Seaton Sluice Community Centre at 7.30…
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Upcoming Events
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TFA Annual Concert Hear music rooted in the Northumbrian tradition in this acoustically beautiful setting. The programme by the Tyneside Fiddle Alliance will include a variety of traditional music. We are delighted to be welcoming Special Guests Chris...Feb22Friall-day Mixed Instruments Workshop – Ful... @ JSArtsMixed Instruments Workshop – Ful... @ JSArtsFeb 22 – Feb 24 all-day
Mixed Instruments Workshop with Stewart Hardy Fully Booked The workshops typically take between 7 & 10 people for three days of instruction. The cost covers all food, tuition, refreshments and overnight accommodation.The course cost for...Mar22Friall-day Fiddle Techniques Workshop – Ful... @ JSArtsFiddle Techniques Workshop – Ful... @ JSArtsMar 22 – Mar 24 all-dayFiddle Techniques with Stewart Hardy Fully Booked Tunes are carefully selected to work as exercises demonstrating particular techniques, whilst at the same time providing a melodic stimulus. Exercises are extracted from the tunes to facilitate applying the...Jun7Friall-day Fiddle Techniques Workshop – Ful... @ JSArtsFiddle Techniques Workshop – Ful... @ JSArtsJun 7 – Jun 9 all-dayFiddle Techniques with Stewart Hardy Fully Booked Tunes are carefully selected to work as exercises demonstrating particular techniques, whilst at the same time providing a melodic stimulus. Exercises are extracted from the tunes to facilitate applying the... Facebook Feed
Tyneside Fiddle Alliance Annual Concert 2018 at St Mary's Heritage Centre. Special Guests from FiddleTutor. Thurs 22nd Nov, 7.30 pm. Tickets £5 from TFA members or on the door
Great night last night!
A fantastic night was had by all at the 'Georgian Theatre' Richmond last night - Some of my favourite 'Geordie's' were in town (if you can have such a thing 😉) for 'Jimmy's Fiddle' - Tom McConville...