CONCERTS:

May 2007

Sat 5th
WOLVERHAMPTON
Newhampton Acoustic Music Club
Newhampton Inn, Riches Street
Wolverhampton WV6 0DW
Tel: 01902 336393

Sun 6th
BASINGSTOKE
The Forge At The Anvil
Churhcill Way, Basingstoke
Hants RG21 7QR
www.theanvil.org.uk

Sat 12th
SWADLINCOTE
The Real Music Club
Sharpe's Pottery Museum
23 West St
Tel: 01283 222600
www.realmusic-club.com

Thu 24th
SOUTH PETHERTON
David Hall Arts Centre
Roundwell Street, South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5AA

Fri 25th
IREBY FESTIVAL - WITH ANDY CUTTING
Main Stage Marquee
Ellenside House, Ireby
Cumbria
Tel: 01697 371645
www.musicinireby.co.uk

June 2007

Sat 2nd
TYNE & WEAR
Davy Lamp Folk Club
Washington Arts Centre
Fatfield District 7
Washington NE38 8AB
email: info@davylampfolkclub.com

Martin Simpson is known and respected worldwide for the clarity, strength, and beauty of his playing. Along with John Renbourne, Davey Graham, Bert Jansch, and Martin Carthy, Simpson's playing has greatly influenced the world of fingerstyle guitar. He is also an outstanding teacher - fun, supportive and informative. Students of all levels have expressed delight at his workshops. He has been a teacher and guest lecturer at, among other places, UCSC, Full Sail, Musicians Institute (Los Angeles and Tokyo), and The National Guitar Summer Workshop.

Martin Simpson's unique overview system for understanding open tunings is clear and simple. Other specific topics covered in his workshops include slide guitar, right hand percussion, arranging and general issues of musicality such as tone, vibrato, and overall technique. His workshops are open to players of all levels, you just have to be desirous of learning!

"Martin's workshop was a completely sensational experience..."

- Deke Blaisworth, Santa Cruz, CA

"I have not been able to separate myself from my guitar ever since Martin's inspiring workshop... Please come back and teach me more!" -

- Ellen Gomez Defilippo, St. Louis, MO

"Martin's guitar workshop in New Orleans over Easter...was an amazing experience."

-Paul Brizell, Berkeley, CA

Grasse Workshop, South of France
2007 Dates 1 - 8 September

Held in La Rivolte, a beautiful 19th Century perfumer's villa in the lovely,
historic town of Grasse, this workshop is open to a small number of people
of all abilities for the week commencing on the first Sat and ending on the
next.
Prices do not include travel but do include food, apart from one night where
everyone goes together to a local restaurant, splits the bill and has a
great night out!
Cheap flights to Nice are available from most airlines and the good people
at La Rivolte can arrange for a taxi to collect you at the airport if you
call well in advance. It's often worth hiring a car though for a bit of
holiday exploring! You can get details of La Rivolte at:
http://www.larivolte.com

Prices:
£1,400.00 for a single person
£2,100.00 for a couple

Once your booking has been confirmed by Kit Bailey or Martin Simpson, a 35%
deposit is required by cheque, payable to Brass Tacksat the address below:

Brass Tacks,
PO Box 1162,
Sheffield S8 9YJ,
South Yorkshire, UK

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Sheffield Workshops, UK
18-20 May & 21­23 September 2007

Held in the Corus Beauchief Hotel on Abbeydale Road ­ a beautiful Victorian
building on the outskirts of the city. 10 minutes from the Peak District
National Park and surrounded by woodland and adjacent to Abbeydale Golf
Course and Beauchief Abbey.
Room tariff includes breakfast. The hotel does special rates for workshop
participants so please mention this when you book. Meals will be charged
separately. Cut and paste this into your search engine for more details -
www.corushotels.co.uk/hotel.asp?hotelID=74
Or call the hotel on: 0845 602 6787

Prices: £225.00 tuition only.

Once your booking has been confirmed by Kit Bailey or Martin Simpson, a
£75.00 is required by cheque, payable to Brass Tacks to the address below.

Brass Tacks,
PO Box 1162,
Sheffield S8 9YJ,
South Yorkshire, UK