MIKE DOWLING, RENOWNED GUITARIST
HOUSE CONCERT AND WORKSHOP
www.mikedowling.com
When the late, great Vassar Clements heard Mike Dowling play guitar back in 1975 he did the sensible thing. He hired him. Mike was the guitarist in Vassar's first touring band and can be heard on his Grammy-nominated "Nashville Jam". Clements called him simply, "One of the finest guitarists there is, anywhere." Before embarking on a solo career Mike also worked and recorded with mandolin legend Jethro Burns, jazz violinist Joe Venuti, and Nashville session great Buddy Spicher. Grammy-winning Mike draws inspiration from deep in the musical bag of American roots guitar, capturing the hearts of acoustic music fans throughout the world with his engaging voice, self-deprecating wit, and elegant interpretations of an arsenal of old blues, swing, ragtime and original compositions."
Where: Kathy & Marv Reitz?s place in Derwood, MD
reitz@verizon.net or 240-463-0044 to reserve and get directions.
When: Saturday, July 17, 2010
Workshop: 5:00-6:30 pm. Acoustic guitar workshop with Mike Dowling, suitable for both fingerpickers and plectrum players of intermediate or above playing level. It will include discussion and demonstration, handouts with tab and chord diagrams, and lots of playing in class. Students should bring guitars, questions, enthusiasm and audio recorders. No videotaping please.
Potluck Dinner: If you are attending both workshop and concert, please bring something to share. Light refreshments and beer and wine served for concert.
Concert: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm (doors open 7:30)
Donation: Workshop $20, Concert $15, or both for $30.00 (all donations go to performer)
