Upcoming Events

House Concerts:

Thursday, January 29: Jamie Laval with Owen Morrison; $15 donation ($10 students)

Satuday, March 14: Orrin Star ; $15 donation

Jamie Laval and Owen Morrison

House Concert

• Thursday, January 29, 7:30 pm
• Pam and Seth's house, Decatur (Oakhurst)
• $15 donation ($10 students)
• Reserve via  phone: 770-289-3204 or seth@danceRhapsody.com

The Concert

One of the premier Celtic violinists on the International music scene today, Jamie Laval creates rapt audiences with his intensely passionate performances of traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Brittany and Quebec, rendered with hints of classical refinement and ethnic music from around the world. Laval is heralded as “One of North America’s finest practitioners of traditional Scottish music” (San Jose Mercury News) and “One of the hottest fiddlers out there…this act has been turning heads wherever it plays” (The Asheville Citizen-Times).

Guitarist Owen Morrison has been steeped in fiddle music from North America and the British Isles his entire life. His fluid guitar playing is influenced by styles as diverse as bluegrass, jazz and flamenco but is firmly rooted in traditional dance music.

Seats are limited. To reserve your seats, email seth@danceRhapsody.com<mailto:seth@danceRhapsody.com> or call 770-289-3204.

The Workshop

Jamie’s workshop will appeal to violinists and fiddlers of all levels (those who have at least a rudimentary skill level will find the class most useful). Jamie will teach the essential skills that make Scottish and Irish fiddle playing stylistically distinct from other forms: bowing patterns, rhythmic intricacy, ornamentation, and technical fundamentals that enable a player to play well in tune with pleasing tone. The class will be taught by ear, and sheet music for the various tunes introduced will be passed out afterward.

Owen’s workshop will be of interest for guitarists wishing to improve their backup playing. He will cover such issues as how to chose intersting chord voicings, how to give rhythmic drive to the tunes, proper technique for injury-free playing, and how to arrange tune sets that are exciting for dancers and audiences. At least some time will also be devoted to flat picking of melodies.

Workshops for fiddlers or guitarists

• Saturday, Jan 31, 11:00 am
• Kimbi & Karl’s: 1380 Bramble Road NE, Atlanta
• $25 ($5 discount if also attending concert)
• Call ahead to register: 206-226-5663.
• Minimum 10 people for the class to go ahead.
• Also available for private lessons @ $40/hr

Contact via website for details

Jamie Laval:. www.jamieLaval.com

Owen Morrison: www.owenMorrison.com