I am delighted to announce that the foremost authority on James Hill, Tyneside’s fiddling hero, has given me permission to stock his wonderful book and accompanying CD. So, Graham Dixon’s The Lads Like Beer is now for sale in the shop! Many of the tunes performed in Jimmy’s Fiddle can be found in this book, along with…
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…
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The Historically Informed Summer School is a unique international residential course exploring the common ground & connections between early music and folk & traditional music. The course covers all aspects of early music and folk &...Sep5Sun5:30 pm Lee Maddison @ The Steelworks ClubLee Maddison @ The Steelworks ClubSep 5 @ 5:30 pm
First gig with Lee Maddison in a very long time! Nige Spaven will also be joining on bass. Looking forward to a relaxed set of Lee’s wonderful songs and covers. Facebook Feed
This is from the finale of our NEFS Virtual Summer School concert. Fabulous to have all of the tutors contribute, plus some special performances by family and friends! Thank you all for a wonderful weekend! ❤️
Less than a week now!!! Join us on Friday evening (23rd July) for a Play-along session with harmonies provided, and loads of fab workshops and fiddle practice calls over the weekend.Hope you can come along!😀🎻🎧Can you believe there's just 1 week to go until our Virtual Summer School?
Live Zoom workshops, guided fiddle practices, video tutorials, Q&A events, sessions, a concert AND the option to catch up in your own time. What more could you want?!
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A real, live gig! 🥳Looking forward to a reunion with these two soon ... save the date Stewart Hardy Music