Rich DelGrosso Blues Mandolin Workshop - Seattle

By Mandolin Cafe
June 17, 2008 - 7:15 am

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Seattle, Wash. — Dusty Strings Acoustic Music Shop is proud to host two Rich DelGrosso Blues Mandolin Workshops on Saturday, August 16, 2008.

Each workshop is $35, or students may enroll in both for $60.

From 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m the topic will be Rags, Drags, Stomps and Shuffles, Part I: Music of the African-American Mandolinist.

From 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. a continuation of Rags, Drags, Stomps and Shuffles, Part II: Music of the African-American Mandolinist.

DelGrosso is a specialist with an emphasis on the styles of Yank Rachel, Howard Armstrong and Johnny Young. A truly great player and teacher, he has taught music for over 25 years. He also has a regular column in Mandolin Magazine, and his writing has been featured in Living Blues, Mandolin World News, and Frets magazines.

His latest book, Mandolin Blues: from Memphis to Maxwell Street, was released in 2005 and is an essential reference for the Blues Mandolinist.

To enroll, call (206) 634-1662, or toll-free (866) 634-1662 to sign up, or visit www.dustystrings.com for more information and other workshops.

Additional information:
Rich DelGrosso web site

Click red map pin for driving directions to Dusty Strings, 3406 Fremont Av. N., Seattle, Washington.

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