The Kruger Brothers LIVE at Eagle Music Shop Saturday March 28th 2009

Kruger Brothers & Deering Showcase Event 2009

*PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE*

Thanks to you our customers, and following the huge success of our 2007 & 2008 showcase events here at Eagle Music Shop we are delighted to announce that Greg and Janet Deering will be here again on  March 28th 2009. Due to great demand 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 again and play our onsight venue ‘The North Light Gallery’ on Saturday evening March 28th as part of their official 2009 European tour. We were blown away by their concert last year, jointly they are three of the finest musicians that could grace any stage ...Jens Kruger is a musical genius!

PLEASE NOTE: THE MAIN EAGLE SHOP WILL BE CLOSED & MOVE FOR ONE DAY ONLY ON MARCH 28TH 2009 TO THE NORTH LIGHT GALLERY FOR OUR SPECIAL SHOWCASE DAY WITH GREG & JANET DEERING & THE KRUGER BROTHERS WITH GUEST MUSICIANS

THE NORTH LIGHT GALLERY IS SITUATED A COUPLE OF HUNDRED YARDS BEHIND THE SHOP - MAP DETAILS WILL BE POSTED ON THE SHOP DOOR DURING SATURDAY MARCH 28TH 2009

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

Prior to the evening Kruger Brothers concert there will be a Greg & Janet Deering Showcase 'How we Build World Class Banjos' Part of this showcase will be questions from the audience and answers from the makers of Americas finest banjo.

Another highhlight of the afternoon will be a workshop featuring The ‘Kruger Brothers’ and on stage performances by other high profile musicians. Click here to see our photo gallery of the Eagle Music Shop 2008 Deering & Kruger Event.

TICKET DETAILS ...

Tickets can be purchased as follows:-

• At Eagle Music Shop
• On the Eagle Music Shop website - please click here
• By telephone - 01484 661460
• Or send cheque or PO made payable 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 your ticket for the event.

TICKET PRICES

• All Day & Evening Concert ticket - £20.00 (10:30am – 11:00pm)

TIMETABLE FOR THE EVENT

Saturday 10:30am - 11:30pm
Reception at The North Light Gallery - Tea and Coffee -  Meet the guests & performers

• Saturday 12:00pm - 6:00pm
  Workshops, showcases and on stage performances
  
• The ‘Kruger Brothers’  ...Jens Kruger - 5-string banjo, Uwe Kruger - Guitar & Joel Landsberg - Bass - Workshop
• Greg & Janet Deering Showcase - 'How we Build World Class Banjos'.
• Paul Bienek - Bluegrass & Frailing performance
• Tim & Jez Howard - Banjo, mandolin  & Guitar performance
• Francesca Davies - 'George Formby' ukulele banjo performance
• Tom Napper - Absolute Beginners Irish Banjo & Mandolin workshop
• Howard Shepherd - Plectrum Banjo workshop

Afternoon performance times to be confirmed.

'Greg & Janet Deering Showcase' - ‘How We Build World Class Banjos'...  

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. Hear how they build the worlds finest American made banjos ...during their on stage 2009 'Showcase' Greg & Janet will tell you of their building processes, choice of banjo building material, what makes a banjo 'work', tone rings explained, Deering developments, new models, future models, how to choose a banjo for a particular style etc. etc.  ...You will have the chance to ask the questions, Greg & Janet will have the answers!

THE CONCERT

Saturday 7:00pm - 11:0pm
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.  

REFRESHMENTS

• The North Light Gallery Cafe will be open from 10:00am through to 5:00pm
• The bar will be open 12:00 noon through to 10:45pm
• Local pub The 'Golden Fleece'  excellent food and drink
• Local licensed Indian restaurant The 'Laxmi'  excellent food and drink

Eagle Music Trade Stand

• Over 50 Deering Banjos will be on display throughout the event at special '2009 Event' prices! including the NEW 2009 Terry Baucom signature model, NEW Midnight Special, NEW Parlor Goodtime, NEW Fretless Goodtime & NEW Eagle Music Custom Goodtime models
• Hand Built Patrick James Eggle, 'Martin Guitars', Tanglewood Guitars - Michael Sanden Custom Models
• Steve Agnew 'Erin' mandolins display
• Eagle Music Shop Trade Stand will be open at The North Light Gallery on Saturday March 28th from 10:30am through to 11:00pm with special ‘Event Day' Discounts’.

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