The Kruger Brothers LIVE at Eagle Music Shop Saturday March 8th 2008

The 'Kruger Brothers' In Concert at Eagle Music Shop's 'Celebration Weekend' 2008

Following the huge success of our 2007 ‘Deering Banjos Weekend’ here at Eagle Music Shop we are delighted to announce that Greg and Janet Deering will be here again on the weekend of March 8th 2008. As part of this special weekend the world renowned ‘Kruger Brothers’ from North Carolina, USA,  the hottest band taking the world bluegrass and folk scene by storm over the past decade, will be here and play our onsight venue ‘The North Light Gallery’ on Saturday night March 8th as part of their official 2008 European tour. Jointly they are three of the finest musicians that could grace any stage ...Jens Kruger is a banjo playing genius.  ... And if that is not enough! ... Patrick James Eggle will be here to accompany the display and talk about the huge succes of his world class hand-built guitars and Steve Agnew master luthier and mandolin maker will be here to tell you 'How mandolins are made'.

Click below to see the 'Kruger Brothers' on youtube ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no0MEy9PpJk&eurl=http://ukbluegrass.com/bands/index.php?id=78

For more information on the ‘Kruger Brothers’ please click here www.krugerbrothers.com

Prior to the evening concert there will be a day of workshops featuring The ‘Kruger Brothers’ and other high profile musicians. Click here to see our photo gallery of the Eagle Music Shop 2007 Deering Day.

 

TICKET DETAILS ...

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased as follows:-

• At Eagle Music Shop
• On the Eagle Music Shop website - please click here
• By telephone - 01484 661460
• At the door on the day - Please telephone to confirm availability of ticket
• Or send cheque or PO to Eagle Music Shop

if you have paid for a ticket online, simply give your name at the door on the day, ... Your numbered ticket  will be checked on the list and you will be given a coloured wrist band for the event.

TICKET PRICES

• Daytime workshops ticket - £5.00 (12.00pm – 5.00pm)
• Saturday night concert ticket - £10.00 (7.00pm – 11.00pm)
• Daytime workshops and Saturday night concert combined ticket - £12.50 (12.00pm - 10.30pm)

TIMETABLE FOR THE WEEKEND

Saturday 10.00am - 11.30pm
Reception at Eagle Music Shop - Tea and Coffee.

• Saturday 12.00pm - 5.00pm
  ‘Workshops’ and 'meet the makers' at the 'North Light Gallery' ...
  
• The ‘Kruger Brothers’  workshop ...Jens Kruger - 5-string banjo, Uwe Kruger - Guitar & Joel Landsberg - Bass
• Greg Deering - The Banjo Story
• Patrick James Eggle - World renown guitar builder
• Steve Agnew - How mandolins are made
• Absolute Beginners Banjo & Mandolin workshop- Tim Howard
• Irish Tenor Banjo workshop- Tom Napper
• Plectrum Banjo workshop- Howard 'Shep' Shepherd
• Absolute Beginners Clawhammer & Frailing Banjo workshop- Paul Bienek  

                       

 

‘Meet the Makers’  Of the world class range of 'Deering Banjos'  ... Greg and Janet Deering 

Greg and Janet Deering began building banjos in a garage at their home in Lemon Grove, California over three decades ago, dedicated to quality and customer service. The Deering Banjo Company is now located in San Diego, California in a large state-of-the-art modern factory where a team of banjo technicians led by Janet and Greg Deering personally carry out hand  finishing processes on every individual banjo that they produce. They are now a world class icon building the worlds finest American made banjos. Hear their story throughout the weekend.

Meet 'Patrick James Eggle' Patrick Eggle, is a World renown luthier and guitar builder, he has been building guitars since he was 15 years old. During his distinguished career, Patrick has been privileged to build both electric and acoustic guitars for some of the biggest names in the business, including Brian May, Tony Iommi, Midge Ure, Oliver Lieber, Brian Ray, Tony Remy, Mitch Dalton and the maestro himself Albert Lee.  

 Meet 'Steve Agnew' Steve Agnew wasas a master cabinet maker before he realised his real passion in life, building musical instruments.  With his workshop situated in Yorkshire, Steve builds the Eagle Music range of ‘Erin’ Mandolins, Bouzoukis and Octave Mandolas. See this excellent range of fine hand-built instruments that will be on display throughout the event and take the opportunity to meet this fine luthier and discuss ‘how they are made’.

 

 

THE CONCERT

Saturday 7.00pm - 10.30pm
The ‘Kruger Brothers’ in Concert at The 'North Light Gallery'.

 

The Kruger Brothers ... Originally from Switzerland but now living in North Carolina USA have been performing professionally since 1973. After playing together in various formations throughout Europe, Uwe Kruger on guitar, and Jens Kruger on banjo, teamed up with bassist Joel Landsberg to form the band as it appears on stage today. This trio has taken the banjo, guitar, and bass far beyond the stereotypical and their music defies classification in any particular genre. However, their sound is rooted in classic American Bluegrass and Folk but is all their own, imaginative and adventurous and very melodic.
Kruger Brothers performances are exciting, calming, entertaining and spontaneous all-in-one, exhibiting their sheer joy in playing music. Although each of these musicians has earned high credit for his skills individually, it is the interaction of the three together which makes their music so uniquely special. Add to that their personal musical development, along with their Classical European musical influences, and you have acoustic string music performed with a rich new flavor.
The Krugers have been appearing regularly in the United States since 1997 at such prestigious events as, Merlefest, Doc Watson Music Fest, Wayne Henderson Festival, Walnut Valley Festival, Greyfox, Festival of the Bluegrass, Wings and Strings, IBMA, Festival for the Eno, Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival, WEFest, as well as numerous other festivals. Hundreds of Arts Council and Theatre concerts, plus appearances on national and international radio and television, have earned the Brothers the love of audiences and the respect of the music industry worldwide. Since moving to North Carolina permanently in the fall of 2003, the Kruger Brothers are performing year-round throughout the United States, Europe and the rest of the world.
Their exemplary talent shines on their recorded CDs and performances from the sublime, Music for the Spring: A Romantic Serenade for Banjo, Guitar, Bass & Orchestra, to the ridiculous, Don't Monkey 'Round My Widder. Ever master entertainers, their performances are characterized by virtuosity, innovation, humor and audience participation. Music for the Spring is now available on their new CD, The Suite.  

 

Support band the ‘Howard Brothers’

The Howard Brothers ... are fronted by Tim Howard on lead vocals, mandolin, dobro, banjo & guitar. Tim is joined by brother
Jez Howard on lead and harmony vocals, guitar, harmonica & banjo and Martin Whittaker on the bass and harmony vocals.
They have been performing together for over a decade  and are now well established on the UK acoustic bluegrass and traditional music scene. They perform a wide variety of music with great energy and fine musicianship.

REFRESHMENTS

• The Cafe will be open all day Saturday at the 'North Light Gallery' until 7.00pm 
• Real ale bar on Saturday night throughout the concert times
• Local pub The 'Golden Fleece'  excellent food and drink
• Local licensed Indian restaurant The 'Laxmi'  excellent food and drink

SHOP & STALLS

• Over 40 Deering Banjos will be on display throughout the event (at very special 'Celebration' prices! including the new 2008 Sierra model.
• Hand Built Patrick James Eggle & a large 'Martin Guitars' display plus Steve Agnew 'Erin' mandolins  at 'Celebration Weekend Prices'
• Eagle Music Shop will be open on Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9th for a special ‘Celeberation Weekend Discounts’ and also have a large music stall at the 'North light Gallery' .

HOW TO FIND EAGLE MUSIC SHOP

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ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Huddersfield Tourist Information: Tel: 01484 223200

or visit the websites below for further information

www.visitkirklees.com

www.touristnetuk.com/ne/westyorks