How to play cigar box guitar workshops

CBG Festival – ‘Get Rooted’ CBG Festival

Cigar box guitar enthusiasts from near and far came to the 2nd ‘Get Rooted’ Cigar Box Guitar Festival at the Royal Mail in Goodna, Queensland. I kicked it off with my how-to-play cigar box guitar workshop – thanks to all those who came along. And there were a few of you! It’s amazing to see how much people love cigar box guitars and the blues. Here’s a clip of the end of the workshop when the participants, Scottie B (on drums) and I played ‘Spoonful’.

I also had the privilege of performing at ‘Get Rooted’ along with MoondogsGypsy BluesBand. What a blast! With Scottie B. on drums and Troy Pierce on bass. Here’s Hoochie Coochie Man

How to play cigar box guitar workshops and lessons

I really enjoyed the workshop at the CBG festival and plan on holding more of them over the coming year. Watch this space – I will hold them in various locations around Australia in 2014. I’m also starting one-on-one lessons in Brisbane for anyone interested and nearby. Contact me for details.

The Royal Mail at Goodna

How to play cigar box guitar workshop

With Scottie B on drums

Cigar box guitar t-shirts

Back by popular demand – I now have Extra Large and Large tees back in stock. Can be purchased from my website or at any of the festivals I attend. Also available in Medium, Small and Extra Small. $30 including p&h in Australia.

Woodford Folk Festival

It’s that time of year again after all the Chrissy cheer has been enjoyed – Woodford Folk Festival where about 100,000 people converge over 6 days to enjoy music, street theatre, workshops, food, activities and festivities. I’ll be there again with my stall so if you are heading to the festival be sure to pop in and have a strum.

Crowds entering on the first day

Finding some shade and cool in the summer heat

Meanwhile back at the stall…

The World Music Forum

The World Music Forum at South Bank was also a great event!

I literally met people from all around the world and there were fantastic performances.

We also had a pretty impressive storm that hit just as i was to start my second set!

On stage with Scottie B ready to perform at the World Music Forum

Cigar box guitars