 JP playing with Monobloco for the Shake festival in Sligo July 2008 |
 JP leading a Workshop as part of the World Rally in Sligo - November 2007 |
| Monobloco and Rumba workshops With JP Courtney Friday 21st November to Sunday 23rd November |
The Factory Performance Space Area 4 Studio Lower Quay Street Sligo |
Samboeire is welcoming JP Courtney again this year for a fantastic weekend of Samba!
At just 30 years old, JP has played and studied with many influential people in Ireland, the UK, Brazil and Cuba. He is currently a member of the Monobloco show band… you may have seen them playing at the Shake festival in Sligo back in July.
JP brings swing, precision and infectious energy to his workshops, so come to Sligo and have fun with us!
We are gonna have 3 days of in-depth study into the rhythms of Rio's modern day street carnival and traditional Rumba from the Barrios of Havana and Matanzas, Cuba.
Participants can expect lots of information about instrumental technique and ensemble playing plus accompanying songs.
In the Bateria class we will concentrate mainly on the styles used by Monobloco, (the most modern sounding and one of the most popular Blocos in Rio today)
Instruments covered – Caixa de Guerra , Surdo, Repique, Tamborim, Agogo, Chochlo/Ganza
In the Rumba class we will look at traditional rhythms for Shekere, Clave , Cata, Congas and Cajones as used in Rumba groups in Havana and Matanzas. We will also cover some traditional Rumba songs.
There will be three workshops over the weekend:
A weekend ticket is available for €50!
| Date | Time | Details | Cost |
| Fri 21/11/08 |
17:00 | Bateria or technique workshop For Advanced Players |
€15.00 |
| 20:00 | |||
| Sat 22/11/08 |
All Day Bateria Monobloco Tunes | €35.00 | |
| 11:00 | Morning session | ||
| 13:00 | |||
| Light Lunch Provided | |||
| 14:00 | Afternoon Session | ||
| 17:00 | |||
| Sun 23/11/08 |
13:00 | Conga/Rumba workshops | €15.00 |
| 17:00 | |||
Group discount available on request.
For information and booking:
- Call Samboeire +353877778753
- Email info@samboeire.com
Bring your drum if possible, some drums available on site, call for more info.
For accommodation:
The White House Hostel 071 9145160 beds from €15 to €25
Railway Hostel 071 9144530 beds from €16 to €18
Harbour House 071 9171547 beds from €20 to €35
Or check www.gulliver.ie
Get Stuck into Samba for Winter
Samboeire is a community based Samba Band founded in 1997 in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Now based in Sligo since 2004, Samboeire currently facilitates workshops every Tuesday evenings for 2 hours, from 7.30pm, at the Sligo Youth Theatre (near Domino's Pizza), Lower Quay Street, Sligo.
Having just completed an Autumn module culminating in a great performance (and great fun!) at Derry Halloween Parade, the band will start a new programme this November, with a new module starting on the 11th of November. Adults of all ages are welcome to give it a go at the free introductory workshop on the 4th November. Absolutely no musical experience is necessary as Samba caters for musician and novice alike - just count to 4 and tap your toes! All the drums are provided.
The weekly workshops are a great opportunity to socialise in a fun, active and entertaining way, where everyone participates in the energetic samba beats in a friendly atmosphere.
The module will run over 6 weeks and will culminate in a small, informal performance for those who wish to show off their new skills! (optional) During the 6 weeks participants will be taught how to play a number of different rhythms and given the opportunity to try out different instruments.
The fee for the whole module is €40, and is for ages 18+. Watch this space for news of our new Youth Samba Band, starting soon!
For more information and enquiries send an email to info@samboeire.com or call Stef, 087 693 5513 or Peter, 087 225 2880