Following last year’s resounding success, we again have free blues workshops and tutorials taking place at the Festival, all kindly sponsored by Magnox from the company’s socio-economic scheme.
Places are limited on these free workshops – so booking in advance is essential.
BEN HEWLETT – HARMONICA WORKSHOP
Easy to learn 12 bar blues with all of its own shuffles and licks. Bring your own harmonica (10 hole) or buy one at the workshop on the day.
UTEA Centre • Saturday 22 September • 10:30am start
PHIL HARRIS – ACOUSTIC GUITAR WORKSHOP
This is an acoustic blues picking workshop where Phil will be taking you through a blues in E. All welcome, just need your acoustic guitar.
UTEA Centre • Saturday 22 September • 12:00pm start
MARK FAULKNER – KEYBOARD WORKSHOP
Mark Faulkner brings a great wealth of knowledge – come along and learn from one of the best blues keyboard players in Gloucestershire.
UTEA Centre • Saturday 22 September • 1:30pm start
STEVE PAGE – BLUES SLIDE GUITAR WORKSHOP
Steve’s workshop was the most popular last year, and now he’ll introduce you to slide guitar techniques. Bring along a guitar and slide.
UTEA Centre • Saturday 22 September • 3:00pm start
STEVE PAGE and BEN HEWLETT – BLUES TUTORIAL
A tutorial session with Steve Page and Ben Hewlett, performing “the Story of the Blues”.
UTEA Centre • Saturday 22 September • 4:15pm start
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BLUES WORKSHOPS AND TUTORIALS SPONSORED BY MAGNOX
There are more details of the workshops on our website, go to www.wottonbluesfest.org/blues-workshops
HOW TO BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP PLACE
Advance booking is essential as there are limited places available.
Please call 07594 648185 or email workshops@wottonbluesfest.org to secure your place.