Ben Paley Fiddle Workshop, Lewes Saturday Folk Club

About

Ben Paley Fiddle Workshop  

Ben is a natural & scintillating musician who has been playing the fiddle music of the USA, Sweden & Ireland since he was six. He has toured widely with his father Tom Paley, The Long Hill Ramblers, Tab Hunter, The New Deal String Band & Sarah Grey & Kieron Means. He has recorded with Damon Albarn, Michael Nyman, McDermott's Two Hours, Mandragora & The Levellers. His book Swedish Fiddle Music, An Anthology is the standard work on the subject in English.

Ben writes: 'During the workshop we'll aim to enjoy learning & playing some interesting tunes from the USA, Sweden & Ireland - & maybe elsewhere! While we're at it, perhaps we'll think about technique, style, regional & national differences, how to play nicely with others ... & the state of the world in general...'  www.benpaley.com

Places £45 (£22 for two under 25-year olds) Email valmaigoodyear@aol.com to reserve places, bring cash on the night) Saturday 8th. July 2023 10.45 a.m.- 4.45 p.m.

Provisional Timetable 10.45 Registration & coffee; order lunch (refreshments not included) 11.00 Let's start with tunes from the USA ... 12.30 Lunch 13.30 ... then play some polskas & reels ... 15.00 Tea/coffee break 15.45 - 16.45 ...but not necessarily in that order. N.B. Booking is recommended as numbers are limited. A couple of tunes will be sent in advance. Maps & accommodation lists on request.

In the evening, Ben Paley performs at Lewes Saturday Folk Club.   £12 (Email valmaigoodyear[at]aol[dot]com to reserve tickets, bring cash on the night)