Swing Fiddle Workshop with Paul Anastasio
alison | May 21, 2010
| June 17, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
Acoustic Outfitters Music Shop
Your Acoustic Music Resource!
Private lessons also available Thursday afternoon. Call for details.
Contemporary Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Peter Janson and Teja Gerkin
alison | May 4, 2010
| July 7, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Acoustic Outfitters presents an evening of amazing fingerstyle guitar music as we welcome two of the nations finest to our intimate concert venue. Peter and Teja will perform solo and together, intertwined with open audience interaction. Call or email to register and reserve your seat for this incredible night!
Peter Janson. Considered a “gifted acoustic fingerstyle guitar player” (Dirty Linen), Peter Janson’s brand of American Fingerstyle music brings world-class solo guitar playing to the concert stage. Reminiscent of American Folk guitar, Celtic guitar and American Roots music, his original and compelling contemporary style is filled with artistry, superb technical mastery, and heartfelt passion. With critical acclaim such as “perfection… highly creative,” “a true artist’s soul,” and “perhaps the leading contemporary fingerstyle guitarist today” there’s no doubt he has bridged a gap bringing together the every-day music fans with the die-hard guitar fans.
He is a regular performer at guitar festivals and concerts throughout North America. His solo recordings include Firelight Moonlight, Winter Gifts, Across the Bridge, Sometimes From Here, and most recently Compass Rose. He also appears on numerous international recordings and compilations. Hear a sample of Peter’s music at his website: http://www.peterjanson.com/
Teja Gerkin. Weaving together influences of folk, jazz, classical, and world music into a style that is uniquely his own, Teja’s playing reflects his diverse musical interests. While many of his composition employ alternate tunings, two-handed tapping, percussive effects, and other extended guitar techniques, others simply rely on his keen sense of melody and movement. Within this framework, Teja has created a repertoire that appeals to fellow guitarists as well as to listening audiences, and while original material is his main focus, he can also be found playing Irish traditionals, the occasional jazz standard, or improvising on themes by classical composers. More about Teja at his website http://www.tejagerken.com/
Tickets: $20 in advance/ $25 at the door. Call or email to make reservations.
Ernie Hawkins, Blues and Ragtime Guitar Workshop
alison | May 4, 2010
| August 7, 2010 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Ernie Hawkins, internationally acclaimed master blues and ragtime fingerstyle guitarist, returns to Acoustic Outfitters on Saturday August 7 for a hands-on-your-guitar workshop. A protege of the late Rev Gary Davis, Hawkins is well know as one of the world’s finest players of Davis-style, Piedmont blues. He prides himself as an excellent teacher and begins each workshop learning the specific interests of each student in order to tailor his presentation of material.
The workshop will covers different styles and song repertoires, as well as the theory behind the music. Hawkins draws on his vast knowledge to offer teachings in Texas blues, East coast ragtime-blues finger picking, and of course Davis-style playing. Phil Harris of the Pittsburgh Magazine calls him “… a passionate man with a gentle spirit and lots of soul.” All levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced players.
Call or email for reservations at info@aomusicshop.com or 603 778-9711. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Be sure to visit Ernie’s website at http://www.erniehawkins.com
Beginner Jam Session with Ellen Carlson
alison | November 24, 2009
| December 10, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| January 28, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| February 25, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| March 25, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| April 22, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
| May 20, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
Calling all Beginners! Ellen Carlson, fiddle teacher here at the shop is leading a jam just for new players, once a month. Tunes cover numerous styles including bluegrass, blues, country, fiddle tunes and more. Participants are using Song Train tunes, Bluegrass Album band tunes and bringing a variety of other music to the jams. Join us for this low-key and supportive session. Suggested donation of $5 per player.
Open Acoustic Jam Session
alison | November 24, 2009
| March 7, 2010 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| March 21, 2010 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| April 18, 2010 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| May 2, 2010 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| May 16, 2010 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Join us for our Open Acoustic Jam from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of the month (October – May)
All Levels Welcome. A mix of traditional tunes are played – bluegrass, country, celtic and folk.
PLEASE NOTE: No jam session on April 4 (Easter)
Flatpickin’ Guitar Workshop with John Miller
alison | November 24, 2009
| December 3, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
John Miller
Flatpickin’ Guitar Workshop
Thursday December 3, 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
John has played with some of the top names in bluegrass from Doyle Lawson to Charlie Sizemore to J.D. Crowe. Known for his powerful rhythm guitar chops as well as his creative and fluid solos, John was featured in the October 2009 edition of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine. The workshop will focus on the importance of balancing the two aspects of guitar playing (back-up and solos) and ways to support other players in a band situation. In addition, John will cover types of percussive rhythm, how to play to a vocalist and determining when to play more aggressivly and when to lay back in the pocket.
This is a hands on workshop – BYO guitar. Call to register; $20 per person.
13th Anniversary Celebration with the Nedski-Mojo Duo
alison | November 22, 2009
| November 22, 2009 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
Acoustic Outfitters Music Shop celebrates 13 years serving the Seacoast music community with an Open House on Sunday, November 22 from 12 – 5 pm. The highlight of the day will be a mini-concert and Fishman electronic gear demo presented by Stephen Mougin, guitarist from the Sam Bush Band. Joining Mougin on stage will be Ned Luberecki on banjo. The afternoon will include refreshments and door prizes courtesy of D’Addario Strings. Join us for the day or just for an hour.