For one night only, The Music Room invites you to a unique evening of music with Éamonn Coyne and Kris Drever consisting of workshops, performance and the launch of their latest CD.

This is a rare and unique opportunity to meet, and learn from, Ireland’s top tenor banjo player, Éamonn Coyne, and Scotland’s brilliant guitarist, Kris Drever.

This event will take place on Thursday 8th February at The Music Room, St. John’s Place, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. Éamonn will lead an Irish tenor banjo workshop and Kris will lead a workshop on guitar accompaniment for celtic music. Both workshops will cover the same tune(s) for about 45 minutes and then meet up to play together. These talented Celtic musicians will reflect on the different styles that have influenced their playing over the years and feature a hands-on insight into the techniques used in the production of their CD “Honk Toot Suite”. After the workshops Éamonn and Kris will launch their CD and perform tracks from it.

Workshop tickets are £15 and to guarantee a quality learning experience workshop places are strictly limited and need to be pre-booked. The workshops are aimed at intermediate to advanced level but are of interest to all improvers. You can book as a participant or observer and Éamonn and Kris are happy for observers to record the workshops – so bring your camcorders and MP3 players!

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available all evening and at approximately 8.00 pm Éamonn and Kris will launch “Honk Toot Suite”. After the performance they’ll be an opportunity to buy your signed CD and chat to the chaps. If you want to come to the CD launch but not a workshop we’ll be very happy to see you but would appreciate a call to pre-book so we have an idea of numbers.

Renowned tenor banjo player Éamonn Coyne is from Dublin and now lives in Edinburgh. He has performed and recorded with a vast array of people including Siobhán and Tommy Peoples, The Wrigley Sisters, Eileen Ivers, Salsa Celtica, Russell’s House, Stockton’s Wing, Alison Brown, Sharon Shannon, Jonny Hardie, Gavin Marwick and Gara.

Eminent guitarist Kris Drever is from The Orkney Islands and now lives in Edinburgh. His companions in performance and recording include Fine Friday, Kathie Ryan, John McCusker, Kate Rusby, John Doyle, Andy Cutting, Roddy Womble, Eddi Reader, Tim O’Brien, Ian Carr, Clare McLaughlin, Tannas, Daniel Lapp, Session A9, Kenny Kosek, Battlefield Band, Bruce MacGregor, Harem Scarem, Leo McCann, Celtic Fusion and Lau.

Both Éamonn and Kris are nominated for awards in the BBC Folk Awards 2007.

Further Information

• The shop is open as usual all day; workshop registration from 6pm.
• Workshops will start at 6.30 pm and will be approximately 1½ hours long; they are running concurrently so you can book on one or the other.
• Éamonn Coyne will lead an Irish tenor banjo workshop.
• Kris Drever will lead a workshop on guitar accompaniment for celtic music.
• Both workshops will meet at the end to play together.
• The workshops are aimed at intermediate/advanced players and cost £15.
• You need to bring your own instrument if you want to participate in a workshop.
• You can book onto a workshop and come to observe rather than participate.
• Numbers for the evening are strictly limited and it is essential to pre-book; just phone The Music Room on 01274 879768 – all major cards accepted.
• Refreshments are included and The Music Room shop will be open all evening.
• The CD launch and performance will start at approximately 8.00 pm and there is no charge for this part of the evening; however, please phone and pre-book your place.
• There are some nice places to eat locally after the event, just ask us on the night.
• Go to www.eamonncoyne.com/hts for CD downloads and information.
• If you need any further information please don’t hesitate to contact The Music Room by phone or e-mail.

The Music Room is about a mile from Junction 26 of the M62. Take the A638 to Dewsbury & Cleckheaton and pass the old shop and The Commercial pub on your right. A little further on is the Town Hall, turn left into the car park (free parking) and The Music Room is situated at the bottom right hand corner of the car park. Look for a large white building with an arched doorway.

This is a great opportunity to meet with two brilliant musicians in an intimate and informal surrounding where you will be able to ask questions and pick up knowledge that only comes from years of experience.

Please book now to avoid disappointment.