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Post by Michael Messer on Aug 27, 2022 12:00:43 GMT
 I am very happy to announce the details for this year's event. There may be a couple of other surprises to come, but that's for later. Meanwhile........  PRESS RELEASE: Michael Messer’s Acoustic Blues & Roots WeekendFri 18th Nov, Sat 19th Nov and Sun 20th Nov 2022 A weekend of guitar and slide guitar tuition - plus jam sessions, student performances, great company and a special Saturday night concert. This is a weekend for anyone interested in playing acoustic guitar and slide guitar in blues and roots styles. All levels are welcome. Acoustic instruments only. Learn from two of the finest guitarists in the UK Robbie McIntosh will be teaching guitar and slide guitar. Robbie McIntosh is one of the finest guitarists of his, or any generation and has legendary status among his fellow musicians. Chris Rea said…“There’s Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Robbie McIntosh” Robbie McIntosh’s career to date includes working with Sir Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, Sir Tom Jones, John Mayer, Norah Jones, Paul Carrack and many more great artists. Robbie has played many of the world’s top festivals and venues, as well as numerous TV and radio appearances. As a long-term member of The Pretenders, Robbie played at Live Aid in 1985 and on their hit record, Don’t Get Me Wrong. More recently, Robbie played guitar on the movie soundtrack “Rocketman” and in March 2020 played at the O2 Music for the Marsden charity concert with Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Sir Tom Jones, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Paul Young and many others. In addition to playing guitar for so many well known artists, Robbie takes his own special blend of music on the road with The Robbie McIntosh Band and has just released a new album “Seaworld”. Michael Messer will be teaching slide guitar and lap steel guitar. Michael Messer’s reputation as a virtuoso slide guitarist, singer and blues innovator, are well known. Throughout his forty year career, Michael’s music has remained individual and contemporary. His stunning slide guitar playing and superb vocals ooze authenticity and integrity, and his use of turntables in the Second Mind Band marked him as one of the trailblazers of the 21st century blues sound. Johnny Cash wrote the liner notes for Michael’s 1993 album “Rhythm Oil”. Michael's “King Guitar” album reached number one in the US Living Blues chart and “Second Mind” won Best Guitar Album of the Year. His current band, Michael Messer's Mitra, is once again breaking new ground playing an exhilarating fusion of rural blues & Indian classical music. Their highly acclaimed album, “Call of the Blues” was iTunes #1 blues album and World Music Network #1 album. To date, Michael Messer has released ten albums, toured worldwide, recorded numerous live radio/TV sessions and appeared in his own ‘Blues' episode of BBC TV show, Zingzillas. He also has successful lines of MM Guitars and MM Strings. In addition and by request, Robbie & Michael will hold a class together on the subject of performance, playing in a duo and an open Q & A. Spending time with Robbie McIntosh, Michael Messer and other attendees in the classes and at the evening events will be a fantastic experience for everyone involved. The Saturday night concert will be a unique event - Robbie McIntosh & Michael Messer plus guests. Don’t miss this brilliant weekend! Weekend ticket - £165.00 Saturday ticket (including the concert) - £95 Concert ticket - £12.00 The closest place to stay is the Feathers Hotel Pocklington. It is a two minute walk from the venue and is where most of the attendees stay. When you call the hotel, say that you are part of the Blues Weekend at the Arts Centre. www.michaelmesser.co.ukwww.pocklingtonartscentre.co.ukTICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE Click link.... ticketing.eu.veezi.com/purchase/1348?siteToken=5c398sshg8x6xjr7k9mw32dvr8Shine On Michael   |
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Post by obrienp on Sept 4, 2022 13:29:06 GMT
Booked and billed to go 👍
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Sept 5, 2022 9:11:05 GMT
Booked.
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Post by paulsblues12 on Sept 14, 2022 8:15:36 GMT
I am very happy to announce the details for this year's event. There may be a couple of other surprises to come, but that's for later. Meanwhile........ PRESS RELEASE: Michael Messer’s Acoustic Blues & Roots WeekendFri 18th Nov, Sat 19th Nov and Sun 20th Nov 2022 A weekend of guitar and slide guitar tuition - plus jam sessions, student performances, great company and a special Saturday night concert. This is a weekend for anyone interested in playing acoustic guitar and slide guitar in blues and roots styles. All levels are welcome. Acoustic instruments only. Learn from two of the finest guitarists in the UK Robbie McIntosh will be teaching guitar and slide guitar. Robbie McIntosh is one of the finest guitarists of his, or any generation and has legendary status among his fellow musicians. Chris Rea said…“There’s Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Robbie McIntosh” Robbie McIntosh’s career to date includes working with Sir Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, Sir Tom Jones, John Mayer, Norah Jones, Paul Carrack and many more great artists. Robbie has played many of the world’s top festivals and venues, as well as numerous TV and radio appearances. As a long-term member of The Pretenders, Robbie played at Live Aid in 1985 and on their hit record, Don’t Get Me Wrong. More recently, Robbie played guitar on the movie soundtrack “Rocketman” and in March 2020 played at the O2 Music for the Marsden charity concert with Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Sir Tom Jones, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Paul Young and many others. In addition to playing guitar for so many well known artists, Robbie takes his own special blend of music on the road with The Robbie McIntosh Band and has just released a new album “Seaworld”. Michael Messer will be teaching slide guitar and lap steel guitar. Michael Messer’s reputation as a virtuoso slide guitarist, singer and blues innovator, are well known. Throughout his forty year career, Michael’s music has remained individual and contemporary. His stunning slide guitar playing and superb vocals ooze authenticity and integrity, and his use of turntables in the Second Mind Band marked him as one of the trailblazers of the 21st century blues sound. Johnny Cash wrote the liner notes for Michael’s 1993 album “Rhythm Oil”. Michael's “King Guitar” album reached number one in the US Living Blues chart and “Second Mind” won Best Guitar Album of the Year. His current band, Michael Messer's Mitra, is once again breaking new ground playing an exhilarating fusion of rural blues & Indian classical music. Their highly acclaimed album, “Call of the Blues” was iTunes #1 blues album and World Music Network #1 album. To date, Michael Messer has released ten albums, toured worldwide, recorded numerous live radio/TV sessions and appeared in his own ‘Blues' episode of BBC TV show, Zingzillas. He also has successful lines of MM Guitars and MM Strings. In addition and by request, Robbie & Michael will hold a class together on the subject of performance, playing in a duo and an open Q & A. Spending time with Robbie McIntosh, Michael Messer and other attendees in the classes and at the evening events will be a fantastic experience for everyone involved. The Saturday night concert will be a unique event - Robbie McIntosh & Michael Messer plus guests. Don’t miss this brilliant weekend! Weekend ticket - £165.00 Saturday ticket (including the concert) - £95 Concert ticket - £12.00 The closest place to stay is the Feathers Hotel Pocklington. It is a two minute walk from the venue and is where most of the attendees stay. When you call the hotel, say that you are part of the Blues Weekend at the Arts Centre. www.michaelmesser.co.ukwww.pocklingtonartscentre.co.ukTICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE Click link.... ticketing.eu.veezi.com/purchase/1348?siteToken=5c398sshg8x6xjr7k9mw32dvr8Shine On Michael View AttachmentView Attachment |
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Post by paulsblues12 on Sept 14, 2022 8:16:22 GMT
Im booked
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Post by richclough on Sept 14, 2022 8:27:01 GMT
Would love to go, but with tennis elbow in my right arm and golfer's elbow in my left I'm having to stay far away from guitar playing for a few months.
Time to focus on my vocals - acapella!
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Post by Michael Messer on Sept 14, 2022 20:36:34 GMT
Would love to go, but with tennis elbow in my right arm and golfer's elbow in my left I'm having to stay far away from guitar playing for a few months. Time to focus on my vocals - acapella! Sorry to hear that you have those problems. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Shine On Michael |
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Sept 15, 2022 5:38:13 GMT
Rich - you play tennis right handed and golf left handed?
Get well soon.
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Post by Michael Messer on Sept 15, 2022 8:09:44 GMT
Those coming to Pocklington this year, is there anything that you would like me or Robbie, or me and Robbie to cover over the weekend in our classes, please put your suggestions on here and we’ll see what we can do.
The “me and Robbie” part is on the Sunday morning when we hold a session together. This can be on any subject….playing, playing with other musicians, performance, writing, arranging, technical….equipment etc.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by stevie2sticks on Sept 15, 2022 8:49:11 GMT
Crow Blues please.
I am still mesmerised when I watch the YouTube video of you & Stewart playing this live in 2014.
I think it would make an awesome lesson, not only the song itself but the working together (which I’ve personally found challenging).
Best wishes
Steve IOM
P.S. I thought the discussion you both did last year on the Sunday morning about getting different & the best sounds out of a reso and acoustic playing into a mic was very interesting.
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Sept 15, 2022 9:50:50 GMT
Sloppy Drunk a la Ry Cooder, please.
As seen below from 2min 50sec.
Thanks in anticipation.
PD
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Post by paulsblues12 on Oct 5, 2022 13:48:18 GMT
Those coming to Pocklington this year, is there anything that you would like me or Robbie, or me and Robbie to cover over the weekend in our classes, please put your suggestions on here and we’ll see what we can do. The “me and Robbie” part is on the Sunday morning when we hold a session together. This can be on any subject….playing, playing with other musicians, performance, writing, arranging, technical….equipment etc. Shine On Michael |
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Post by paulsblues12 on Oct 5, 2022 13:53:19 GMT
Hi Michael, and Robbie,
I would like to know what tuning Robbie used
On his youtube lead slide and arrangement of sitting on to of the world.
And Crow Blues from yourself Michael.
Lookimg forward to the weekend
Best wishes keep sliding
Paul
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Post by ken1953clark on Oct 6, 2022 16:38:49 GMT
Booked!
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 6, 2022 17:23:47 GMT
 Thanks to all that have booked in advance. The more that do book in advance, the easier it is for the venue and me to know how many are coming. Shine On Michael  |
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