2nd Bluegrass Camp Ireland THIS COMING WEEKEND

Headfort School, the magnificent location for Bluegrass Camp Ireland

Thanks to Simon Humphries, co-organiser with T.J. Screene of Bluegrass Camp Ireland (also on Facebook), for a reminder that the 2nd Bluegrass Camp Ireland is this coming weekend (Fri. 28-Sun. 30 July). The instructors - who include members of the Sweet Olive String Band (USA), now touring in Ireland) - are:

• Mike Kirwin: Guitar/ Bass/ Voice
• Pat Flory: Guitar
• Jeff Burke: Mandolin
• Bill Forster: 5-string Banjo
• Paddy Kiernan: 5-string Banjo
• Luke Coffey: 5-string Banjo
• Kieran Towers: Fiddle
• Hubert Murray: Guitar/ Voice

Food by 'The Edible Flower'
Venue by courtesy of the Earl of Bective
Friday 28 July: Arrive 1.00 p.m.

See also the BIB for 6 July. The BIB applauds this unique event, Ireland's equivalent to the acclaimed Sore Fingers Summer Schools in England.