26.03.17. – It’s been nearly 2 years since I last posted anything here…
I’ll use this blog to keep records or thoughts on the next 11 weeks of a fitness programme I started on Friday (24.03.17) This is a big challenge for me so writing about it will hopefully contribute to helping me… if it inspires others that would be great too.My goal is to be the healthiest I have ever been mentally and physically (although realistically I feel the physical side may take a little longer.)
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Latest news on my upcoming gigs and shows, guitar tutorials, events I organise involving other musical folks!
Gigs:
For now at a glance I have some nice gigs coming up – Booking in advance recommended:
– Thurs 08/05/14 – The Star and Garter ‘Spanish Evening’ – http://www.starandgarterleamington.co.uk/ One of the finest Leamington Gasto Pubs, providing the quality you would expect from Peach Pubs. https://twitter.com/Star_Leamington
– Sat 24/05/14 & Sat 28/06/14 – Blue Bistro, Coventry – http://www.blue-bistro.com/ A lovely 1450 Tudor restaurant, on Medieval Spon Street, Coventry! I have had some smashing evenings here with the warmest of welcomes! Quality fresh food at modest prices. Well worth a visit lunchtime or evening. With two floors they have a wonderful big open upstairs restaurant as well. https://twitter.com/Blue_Bistro
– Sun 06/07/14 & Sun 07/09/14 & Sun 09/11/14 – The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, Cotswolds – http://www.thefleeceinn.co.uk/ One of the nicest of Cotswold Inn’s. Warm and friendly, quality and local fresh produce, great Ales etc ! Open Fires in all the rooms and a beautiful old Barn for lunches and functions, especially a good ole’ Wedding! The Barn also stages some of the Top UK Folk acts… I Perform in the Barn and in the Bar/Dining areas. https://twitter.com/TheFleeceInn
– Thurs 24/07/14 to Sun 27th/07/14 (Timings TBA) – Warwick Folk Festival – http://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/
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Music Events: Some amazingly talented Musicians and Songwriters listed here…
‘Melody Lounge’ every Friday at The Grand Union, Leamington Spa is ever popular, in it’s 4th year and going stronger than ever. We now have at least 2 talented featured acts every Friday + Open Mic. Looking forward to the good weather now with performances on the canal side roof garden terrace with it’s sunset backdrop. Fully booked with great acts till August. Free Entry for this one! More info here on the venue and acts coming up: https://mattflamenco.com/2014/04/14/melody-lounge/
‘Night of the Musicians’ every second Saturday of the month in the Beer Hall at The Wild Boar, Warwick. Now fully booked till December with the cream of local and further afield talent. A very popular evening, the last 3 have been sold out, we had to turn a fair few people away at the door who hadn’t purchased tickets in advance, a few early arrivals managed to pay on gate as there were a few tickets left – Tickets at just £5 available from the venue or myself. More info here on the venue and great acts coming up: https://mattflamenco.com/2014/04/14/night-of-the-musicians-on-the-saturday-1st-june-in-the-beer-hall-at-the-wild-boar-warwick-pub-of-the-year-2013/
‘Acoustic Tuesday’ Another eve at The Wild Boar every last Tuesday of the month with talented acoustic folks and their music. Fully booked with acts till December: https://mattflamenco.com/2014/03/10/acoustic-tuesday-every-last-tuesday-of-the-month-from-7-30pm-in-the-beer-hall-at-the-wild-boar-warwick/
‘Acoustic Roots’ Every 1st Sunday of the month at The Clarendon in Leamington Spa. Another very popular venue with top talent. Again Free entry to a fine eve of acoustic music. The Pub has had a re-shuffle and the music is now on the raised area away from the busy bar which makes for a much more attentive and intimate audience. https://mattflamenco.com/2014/03/10/acoustic-roots-at-the-clarendon-lspa-sun-5th-may-at-8pm-every-1st-sunday-of-the-month/
Enough about shows… here’s a wee tutorial vid on playing a Flamenco rumba rhythm on guitar. Next time I’ll post a tutorial vid for complete beginners showing 3 easy chords and a nice rhythm to go with the chords. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRADhTBwCbw
