LUXEMBOURG
Woody Mann: March 8 -10 2008
"This is one of those names that should be uttered only in hushed tones. Not
only was he taught by the peerless guitar picker the Rev Gary Davis, but Mann
has played with Son House, Bukka White and John Fahey and has studied jazz under
the great Lennie Tristano. In between he has also managed to cut some dazzling
music...don't
miss a chance to see him; you are unlikely to hear anything - or anyone – better
in the fields that Mann has chosen to master."
- The
London Times
Woody is a brilliant guitarist and a very experienced teacher. If you are not familiar with his work, take a look at his website: http://www.woodymann.com/
One workshop for all levels:
Friday 8 March: 17.00 - 19.00 Getting acquainted
Saturday 9 March: 10.00 - 12.30 Workshop
14.30 - 18.30
Sunday 10 March 10.30 - 13.30 Workshop
Cost EUR 150, includes ticket to concert at 16.00 on Sunday evening.
Please note:
All reservations have to be accompanied by payment. Payments are non-refundable unless the event does not take place, in which case you will be refunded in full as soon as this becomes clear. For payment details mail me at whiteley@pt.lu
Participants:
There will be no more than 12 participants; the level will be adapted to the composition of the group.
Venue:
The workshops will be held at:
Café Hein
7, an den Aessen
L-5418 Ehnen
Luxembourg
Ehnen is a small village on the Moselle river about 20 minutes’ drive from Luxembourg city or half an hour from Trier. For exact details, go to http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Ehnen&strCountry=eur&google=1
If you come by car, please do not park outside the Café. There is plenty of parking space down on the Moselle.
What to bring:
At least one guitar; spare strings; a tuner; and most importantly, peace of mind. A (sound) recording device is also a good idea. No video recordings, please.
The Café Hein is my private house so you can leave all your stuff there during the breaks and over night and it will be quite safe.
Somewhere to stay:
If you are looking for accommodation:
There are two comfortable hotels in Ehnen, literally a stone’s throw from the venue:
Hotel Bamberg and Hotel Simmer. Prices for these are about €90 for a double room with breakfast. For details see:
http://www.ont.lu/site_cityhebe-fr-61.html
A cheaper option is the Hotel Carrozza hotel in Wormeldange (a nearby village – 20 minutes on foot, 3 minutes by car) with double rooms plus breakfast for €70.
And there is the Hotel Moselblick just over the river in Germany, of which I have had very good reports. Prices are €60-80 for a double room with breakfast. This is a 40 minute walk from Ehnen (five minutes by car). Their website is http://www.moselblick.de/
For some really cheap options, go to the Trier website www.trier.de and look for accommodation under Saar/Obermosel. But you will need a car for all of these.
Food & drink:
I shall offer a welcome drink and nibbles on the Friday evening but otherwise you will need to make your own arrangements (see below for details of restaurants nearby).
Drinks during the workshop: You are welcome to bring your own and there will be (free) tea or coffee available on demand.
Food: Ehnen boasts two fairly modest establishments, where I would suggest we could all eat lunch on Saturday and Sunday. One is the village pub and the other is a Chinese restaurant where you can eat well for under €20.
If you want something more expensive, there is a range of restaurants in the area and I can recommend plenty when you are here.
Language:
The instruction will be in (readily comprehensible) English.
Contact:
You can contact me in English, German or French at whiteley@pt.lu or by phone at (00352) 621 45 49 61 (early evening is the best time).