I’m happy to report that I’ll be visiting Australia from mid-November to mid-December on a business speaking tour, and so far it looks like I’ll have time for a banjo workshop or jam at these points:
Nov. 15 or 16: Adelaide or Tasmania
Nov. 22: Perth or Darwin
Nov. 28-29: Brisbane or Sydney
Dec. 6: Melbourne
I don’t want to book all these dates (even if it were possible) but if the date for your area looks good and you’d like to organize something, please let me know at the email address listed under the “About” tab.
Workshop topics could include syncopation/beyond bum-ditty, learning by ear, making a tune your own, or similar ideas. Or we could just jam–whatever works for you.
I’m also hoping to go to a bush dance or two and otherwise check out the music & dance scene, so if you know of anything I shouldn’t miss, please pass it along.
I’m normally a resident of Sydney – can’t guarantee I’ll be in the country in late November, so wouldn’t want to commit to organising (at least not at the moment), but if I am around I would definitely be keen to attend a workshop.
Cheers!
Hi Cathy i have been playing for only a year and will be looking forward to your workshop in Brisbane you will be made most welcome when you arrive and as you have seen on banjo hangout we are very much thrilled by your impending visit !!
all the best keep doing what you do you inspire us all
all the best alan
G’day Cathy,
A shame your visit won’t coincide with the Guildford Banjo Jambouree, an annual event here in Central Victoria. Still, make sure you pencil in “Daylesford and region” 12th and 13th December. That way you will be here for our regular monthly old-timey session on the Sunday (in Hepburn Springs). I’ve got a few other ideas as well… I’ll see you in Summer
Hey Cathy
We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne. Do let us know if there is anything we can do to assist with your trip.
Re: Steve’s comment. Would highly recommend a trip to Daylesford as the crew up that way are tops and the music is fine.
Cheers
Jacqui
Thanks for the comments! I’ll post the schedule here as it firms up. My speaking engagements (and therefore my free time) are determined by my client, so I need to work around that schedule. At this point, I won’t be in Australia on Dec. 12 and 13 and as a result will unfortunately miss the Daylesford event.
Hi Cathy,
My name is Tim, I play clawhammer, and would love to attend a workshop if it is possible. I live in Adelaide, South Australia. I think it is great you might be coming to Adelaide, I’ve seen some of your lessons on youtube, I really like the way you talk about and play banjo, it makes alot of sense and sounds great.
Thankyou.
Tim Slate.
Hi Tim,
Thanks for your interest in a workshop. At this point, it looks like I won’t be giving a workshop in Adelaide, but I will be attending an event in Tasmania, I think. A lot of plans are still up in the air. I’ll update the blog when my banjo schedule is more clear.
Cathy