Posts by Michael Roach

To everyone that’s booked to attend Blues Week, ‘Arrival’ details were posted on Friday. You should receive it either today or tomorrow. For Europeans, it will take a week. If you live in the UK and have not received it by Wednesday or Friday if you live in Europe, please do get in touch.

I was informed today that the Graze Restaurant on the Hartpury College campus will be closed for renovation during Blues Week and we will now be eating in the Equine. This is a change from the ‘Arrival’ details I prepared to send out to everyone. That said, there will be a delay in mailing the…

For personal reasons, Kenny Sultan will not be teaching at Blues Week this year. We are pleased to announce that Martin Grosswendt will be his replacement. Martin taught at Blues Week for 3 years (2015/2016/2017) and some of you will be familiar with Martin’s amazing knowledge of southern traditional American music. For Blues Week 2022,…

John Miller announces a new class description called ‘Expanding Your Blues Vocabulary’ for intermediate/advanced students. The class will look at a different topic each day, working to build skills and knowledge. Topics will include freeing up the picking thumb, how to move licks into different keys, getting more accurate and better-sounding bends, chord voicing in…

Euroblues Promotions is pleased to announce the return of the successful ‘Songwriters Circle’ to Blues Week 2022. These informal, collaborative and fun sessions have proved very popular in previous years. The Circle will take place on two evenings (Monday and Tuesday) and will be led by singer/songwriter Richard Knott. Richard has been attending Blues Week since 2006…

Unfortunately, Mark Wenner will not be teaching at Blues Week this year. He had to cancel because of a scheduling conflict. I am pleased to announce that Grant Dermody will be replacing him and teach 2 intermediate/advanced and 1 beginner class. Grant has a history with us and has taught at Blues Week for many…