Albert Lee Country masterclass in London

Tony474 · May 16th, 2008, 11:28 AM

I've just read in the new UK "Guitar Buyer" magazine that a two-day Country event has been organised by the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in Kilburn, NW London, over the weekend May 31st - June 1st, for intermediate-level players (it says here in the mag). It's due to include a masterclass by Albert Lee.

For further info or to reserve a place on the programme the number to call is 020 7328 0222, or visit www.icmp.uk.com/country-weekend.aspx.

If I weren't booked to be travelling on holiday that weekend I'd be there for sure (Grrr! - wish I'd known sooner

), but I hope you other UK guys won't want to miss it.

AngelStrummer · May 16th, 2008, 11:46 AM

Thanks for the info, Tone. Guesswhat? I'll be travelling too on that weekend...

<jbc> · May 16th, 2008, 11:49 AM

Didn't Albert break his arm like last week or so? I thought he wasn't going to be playing for awhile.

Tony474 · May 16th, 2008, 12:08 PM

Oops! Yes, I believe you're right, now I come to think of it. That'll dilute the appeal of the course a bit but there are seemingly some other really good guys on it as well - Lee Hodgson is one name I saw. I wonder who they'll get to dep for Albert? As if anyone could, that is...

Edit: if I'm not mistaken the photo on the web page shows Albert playing his signature MM through a Trademark 60. No biggie, just saying...

Steve G · May 16th, 2008, 12:38 PM

he was supposed to play in Leek last thurs but apparently the arm isnt doing too good so hes cancelled till 5th june.

octatonic · May 17th, 2008, 05:57 AM

I get emails from ICMP as I am studying there later in the year.
I just got this:

Quote:

Albert Lee Masterclass – date to be confirmed
Albert is way more than a country virtuoso; this is a guitar player who has toured and recorded with Eric Clapton, jazz giant Tal Farlow, acoustic maestro Tommy Emmanuel and the legendary Every Brothers. Unfortunately we had to change the dates as Albert recently broke his arm but hope to announce the new date for this masterclass very soon – we understand he’s well on the road to recovery so get well soon Albert!
We are always announcing new events, so for detailed information on all our masterclasses click here http://www.icmp.uk.com/masterclasses.aspx

Tony474 · May 17th, 2008, 06:22 AM

Thanks for that info, Jim. With luck, from my point of view, it'll be rearranged for a time when I can make it. The quoted cost for the whole weekend at £249 is a bit steep but in the long run may well be worth paying for a number of reasons.

octatonic · May 17th, 2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony474

Thanks for that info, Jim. With luck, from my point of view, it'll be rearranged for a time when I can make it. The quoted cost for the whole weekend at £249 is a bit steep but in the long run may well be worth paying for a number of reasons.

That is quite a bit- I don't know if that is what students pay or not.
Once it is scheduled I'll let you know if I am going (and I'll bring a Kinman Tele with me.)

Jim

Big John · May 17th, 2008, 12:17 PM

If any of you go i can vouch for Lee Hodgson !!, a decent all rounder and good egg, tell him i sent him a hug and kiss.

May 16th, 2008, 11:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tony474 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Bushey, near London, England Age: 61 Posts: 2,251	Albert Lee Country masterclass in London I've just read in the new UK "Guitar Buyer" magazine that a two-day Country event has been organised by the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in Kilburn, NW London, over the weekend May 31st - June 1st, for intermediate-level players (it says here in the mag). It's due to include a masterclass by Albert Lee. For further info or to reserve a place on the programme the number to call is 020 7328 0222, or visit www.icmp.uk.com/country-weekend.aspx. If I weren't booked to be travelling on holiday that weekend I'd be there for sure (Grrr! - wish I'd known sooner ), but I hope you other UK guys won't want to miss it. __________________ Proud to be The Man From Uncool.

May 16th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
AngelStrummer Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London/Amsterdam Age: 41 Posts: 606	Thanks for the info, Tone. Guesswhat? I'll be travelling too on that weekend... __________________ "Goodnight, enjoy the life you've chosen" - Bill Hicks

May 16th, 2008, 11:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
<jbc> Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Switzerland Posts: 143 4 Photos	Didn't Albert break his arm like last week or so? I thought he wasn't going to be playing for awhile. __________________ You can't fault FMIC for not having a state-of-the-art coatings application factory.

May 16th, 2008, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tony474 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Bushey, near London, England Age: 61 Posts: 2,251	Oops! Yes, I believe you're right, now I come to think of it. That'll dilute the appeal of the course a bit but there are seemingly some other really good guys on it as well - Lee Hodgson is one name I saw. I wonder who they'll get to dep for Albert? As if anyone could, that is... Edit: if I'm not mistaken the photo on the web page shows Albert playing his signature MM through a Trademark 60. No biggie, just saying... __________________ Proud to be The Man From Uncool.

May 16th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Steve G Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LeeK (England) Posts: 1,727 60 Photos	he was supposed to play in Leek last thurs but apparently the arm isnt doing too good so hes cancelled till 5th june. __________________ "He was a drinkin' man with a guitar problem..." http://www.myspace.com/stevegiddings http://www.myspace.com/hiandlonesome

May 17th, 2008, 06:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tony474 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Bushey, near London, England Age: 61 Posts: 2,251	Thanks for that info, Jim. With luck, from my point of view, it'll be rearranged for a time when I can make it. The quoted cost for the whole weekend at £249 is a bit steep but in the long run may well be worth paying for a number of reasons. __________________ Proud to be The Man From Uncool.

May 17th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Big John Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 4,655 35 Photos	If any of you go i can vouch for Lee Hodgson !!, a decent all rounder and good egg, tell him i sent him a hug and kiss. __________________ If you are going to be a bear, be a grizzly !!