To all fans of the Hurdy-gurdy and French dance music..... The 2nd UK Hurdy-gurdy Festival takes place in Lancaster, 25-27th April 2008.
We have a full programme of 'gurdy tuition, featuring Balazs Nagy, Chris Allan, Cliff Stapleton, Michael Muskett, Mike Eaton, Neil Brook, Phil Martin, Ruth Bramley and Steve Tyler ( see http://www.lancasterecommerce.co.uk/hurdygurdy/workshops.htm ) Plus an exciting program of concerts and dances featuring music from England, France, Hungary, Sweden, the Balkans and more with sounds from the Baroque and Medieval through to Folkadelic improv! The weekend includes French dancing with Red Dog Green Dog (Saturday night) and Cyser (Saturday lunchtime), and French dance workshops with Cathy Goss. Also featured in concert are Steve Tyler, Cliff Stapleton, Nuada, Drohne and much more. All instrumentalists can join the massed 'gurdies for the "Grand Orchestre de Lancaster" to play some rousing bourreés and schottisches (MVO arrangements) in the closing concert on Sunday pm. The programme (pdf) is now available for download at www.gurdy.co.uk, where weekend and individual concert event tickets can be bought on-line and links to local information are available. Please note the weekend ticket price (now £50) rises soon to £55 on Saturday 12th April. Any questions - email us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ask to join our mail list for more news and future events.
