LEN GRAHAM SONGS & BALLADS IN THE ULSTER TRADITION WORKSHOP
http://www.storyandsong.com/
Saturday 4th. March 2017
10.45 a.m.- 4.45 p.m.
Places £30. Booking form available here.
(£15 for two under 25-year olds)
The Elephant & Castle,
White Hill,
Lewes
BN7 2DJ
Len is one of Ireland's best-known singers with an international reputation not only for his entertaining, eloquent & moving singing style but also for the breadth & depth of his knowledge of the Ulster tradition. He's one of the greatest modern song collectors. The workshop will cover songs & ballads from the Ulster tradition; the Ulster & Appalachian connection in song; and happy songs from the Ulster tradition. Each session will put the songs in context, giving historical & social background. As an oral tradition these songs will be taught by ear with lyrics provided. You are encouraged to bring an audio recording device.
LEN GRAHAM PERFORMS AT LEWES SATURDAY FOLK CLUB IN THE EVENING
AT THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE
(admission £7; advance tickets available from address at end of the booking form)
Provisional Timetable
| 10.45 | Registration & coffee; order lunch (refreshments are not included) |
| 11.00 | Songs & ballads from the Ulster tradition. |
| 12.30 | Lunch |
| 13.30 | The Ulster & Appalachian connection in song. |
| 15.00 | Tea/coffee break |
| 15.15 | Happy songs from the Ulster tradition. |
| 16.45 | Finish |
N.B. Booking is recommended as numbers are limited.
Maps & accommodation lists will be sent in advance if requested.
Valmai Goodyear,
20, St. John's Terrace,
LEWES,
East Sussex
BN7 2DL
Tel. (01273) 476757
e-mail: Valmai Goodyear
Website: http://www.lewessaturdayfolkclub.org/