18th Century English fiddle tunes
Learn a tune or two from the richest period of English fiddle music
Day 2 Thursday 19|02
*FULL*
Finding the groove in English tunes
Unlock the groove in simple traditional English tunes
Day 3 Friday 20|02
*FULL*
English Jigs
Explore the fascinating rhythmic world of English tunes in 6/8
Day 4 Saturday 21|02
*FULL*
For fiddle players with at least intermediate instrument skills.
Workshops can be booked per day. You’re welcome to join multiple sessions with the same teacher, but it’s not required. Each day is independent, so you can mix and match freely.
10:00 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 17:00
Sam Sweeney
Sam Sweeney is one of the UK’s most captivating and innovative folk musicians. A master of the English fiddle, he is known for his deeply emotive playing, bold compositional voice, and a career that has consistently pushed the boundaries of traditional music. According to Mark Radcliffe of BBC Radio 2, he is “one of the defining English fiddle players of his generation.”
After rising to prominence as a member of the award-winning Bellowhead, Sam went on to forge a distinctive solo path. He is also a founding member of the acclaimed trio Leveret and has collaborated widely with artists such as Eliza Carthy, Fay Hield, The Full English, Jon Boden, and many others.
In addition to his performance career, Sam is an inspirational educator and was the inaugural Artistic Director of the National Youth Folk Ensemble, where he helped shape a new generation of English folk musicians. His commitment to sharing and evolving the tradition is a defining part of his work.
