Pete Coe, Dance Music from the Dales Workshop, Lewes Saturday Folk Club

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Lewes Saturday Folk Club workshop 328 - Pete Coe, Dance Music from the Dales Workshop, for any instrument

Pete Coe is 'one of the most important folk artists in Britain' (Mojo Magazine) a singer, musician and dancer steeped in British traditional music and holds the EFDSS gold badge.  He played with the hugely influential New Victory Band, Bandoggs & Red Shift and founded Ryburn 3 Step.  Recent projects include The Road to Peterloo.  He's also a mighty singer and songwriter.  Pete plays melodeon, banjo, bouzouki, guitar and Appalachian dulcimer.

The workshop will cover tunes from Dales musicians, choosing the right tunes for the dance, and ways of presenting tunes rather than just knocking them out.  Some music will be sent out in advance.

Sunday 15th. March 2026 10.45-16.15.  Places £45 (2 under-25-year-olds £22)

N.B. Booking is recommended as numbers are limited. Some music will be sent in advance, & maps & accommodation lists on request. Elephant & Castle, White Hill, Lewes BN7 2DJ. Access is by a staircase with handrails on each side.  Assistance dogs only, please.

Provisional Timetable 10.45 Registration & coffee; please order lunch at the bar (refreshments not included). 11.00 Introducing Dales Musicians & Dance Collectors with some familiar Dales tunes 12:30 Lunch 13.30 Tunes from Kit White & Sam Fawcett. The right tune for the dance. 15.00 Tea/coffee break 15.15 From the dots to the dance floor. Intros, rhythm & tempo, chords & variations. 16.45 Finish

Email to reserve places, bring cash on the day Elephant & Castle White Hill Lewes BN7 2DJ

On Saturday 14th March, Pete Coe performs at Lewes Saturday Folk Club in the evening.(£12: email to reserve tickets, bring the right money in cash on the night)