Eagle Music Celebration Weekend 2008
Following the huge success of our 2007 ‘Deering Banjos Weekend’ here at Eagle Music Shop we are delighted to announce that Greg and Janet Deering will be here again on the weekend of March 8th 2008.
As part of this special weekend the world renowned ‘Kruger Brothers’ from North Carolina, USA, the hottest band taking the world bluegrass and folk scene by storm over the past decade, will be here and play our on-site venue ‘The North Light Gallery’ on Saturday night March 8th Saturday from 7.00pm - 10.30pm as part of their official 2008 European tour. Jointly they are three of the finest musicians that could grace any stage ...Jens Kruger is a banjo playing genius!
For more information on the ‘Kruger Brothers’ please visit their website: http://www.krugerbrothers.com
And if that is not enough! ... Patrick James Eggle will be here to accompany the display and talk about the huge succes of his world class hand-built guitars and Steve Agnew master luthier and mandolin maker will be here to tell you 'How mandolins are made'.
The Howard Brothers ... are fronted by Tim Howard on lead vocals, mandolin, dobro, banjo & guitar. Tim is joined by brother
Jez Howard on lead and harmony vocals, guitar, harmonica & banjo and Martin Whittaker on the bass and harmony vocals.
They have been performing together for over a decade and are now well established on the UK acoustic bluegrass and traditional music scene. They perform a wide variety of music with great energy and fine musicianship.
TIMETABLE
Saturday 10.00am - 11.30pm
Reception at Eagle Music Shop - Tea and Coffee.
Saturday 12.00pm - 5.00pm
‘Workshops’ and 'meet the makers' at the 'North Light Gallery' ...
The ‘Kruger Brothers’ Jens Kruger - 5-string banjo, Uwe Kruger - Guitar & Joel Landsberg - Bass
Greg Deering - The Banjo Story
Patrick James Eggle - World renown guitar builder
Steve Agnew - How mandolins are made
Absolute Beginners Banjo & Mandolin workshop- Tim Howard
Irish Tenor Banjo workshop- Tom Napper
Plectrum Banjo workshop- Howard 'Shep' Shepherd
Absolute Beginners Clawhammer & Frailing Banjo workshop- Paul Bienek
REFRESHMENTS
- The Cafe will be open all day Saturday at the 'North Light Gallery' until 7.00pm
- Real ale bar on Saturday night throughout the concert times
SHOP & STALLS
- Over 40 Deering Banjos will be on display throughout the event (at very special 'Celebration' prices! including the new 2008 Sierra model.
- Hand Built Patrick James Eggle & a large 'Martin Guitars' display plus Steve Agnew 'Erin' mandolins at 'Celebration Weekend Prices'
- Eagle Music Shop will be open on Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9th for a special ‘Celeberation Weekend Discounts’ and will also have a large music stall at the 'North light Gallery'.
Tickets are required for this event. Tickets can be purchased as follows:-
- At Eagle Music Shop
- On the Eagle Music Shop website (see below)
- By telephone - 01484 661460
- Or send cheque or PO to Eagle Music Shop