The Canberra Blues Society (CBS) is conducting workshops for interested musicians, performers (beginners to intermediate standard) and for anyone, CBS members, family and friends, who would like to learn more about “The Blues”.
The workshops will be held over two hours on Saturday afternoons in the Keller Bar at the Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah.
Participants at all workshops will be given a history of “The Blues” from its beginnings to where it has developed to today. It will highlight the instrument or vocal style being conducted at the particular workshop.
The second workshop will be conducted by Dean Edgecombe on the Bass Guitar.
Dean will be demonstrating a number of patterns which bass players can use to play under standard blues songs. He will also give information about constructing walking bass lines.
You are not required to bring your instrument, just your enthusiasm.
About our Presenter:
Dean Edgecombe – Bass Guitar
Dean first picked up the bass guitar in the late 1970's and hasn't looked back. Over the years he has played with numerous bands doing punk, classic rock, a jazz and country although his heart has always been with the blues. He cites seeing BB King at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1980 as his "road to Tarsus" moment when he decided that the Blues was what he really wanted to play.
Since moving to Canberra in 1997 he has played with The Business, The Backbeat Drivers, The Groove Kings, The Jukes, Judi Pearce and the Arrangement, The Minglewood Blues Band, The JD Band and with his own band the Seventh Sons. He has backed a number of touring artists in Canberra including Mitch Woods (USA) Jan Preston and Doc Spann and also does the occasional fill in when another band's bass player is unavailable.
Dean will be assisted by Francine Minjoy, who will contribute the perspective of a long time amateur enthusiast.
