Albert Lee Guitar Clinics!

[glensterr]

Hello everyone,

Glenster here in Ontario Canada informing you all of the return of Mr. Albert Lee to these here parts for some Guitar Clinics August 7 through 11th in the GTA Southern Ontario at the following locations.

Times are still to be determined (mostly evening Clinics)but here's the scoop:

Tuesday August 7th: The Guitar shop (Burlington Location)
Wednesday August 8th: The Arts Music Store (Newmarket)
Thursday August 9th: LA Music (Mississauga)
Friday August 10th: Long & McQuade(Oshawa)
Saturday August 11th: Long & McQuade(Markham)

We had a blast last time he was here so for those of you who couldn't make it out here is a rare chance to catch Albert burn up the fretboard and listen to a true master of the instrument.

I will have more detailed information shortly but wanted you all to mark it on your calendars.

I WILL POST ANY NEW INFO ON THIS IN THE ERNIEBALL SPECIAL EVENTS SECTION

Thanks Glensterr

 

[beej]

Hot Damn! I'm gonna catch that one for sure!

LA Music? Why not the Guitar Shop in the 'saug?

 

[brentrocks]

i have never been to a guitar clinic before, is it like a lecture session and then a jam session?

how do they usually go?

 

[Larry]

Neither have I fill us in.

 

[glensterr]

Hey Beej,

I'm doing the Guitar clinic with Brent (The Guitar Shop) in his new Burlington location for a few reasons

1) to draw attention to his new store which is pretty cool
2) he has more room there to host the clinic
3) To draw some people from the Hamilton/Niagara region who normally wouldn't come all the way into T.O.
4) LA Music is a new dealer and I think this will be a great way to kick off their dealership.

Glensterr

 

[Psychicpet]

awesome Glenn!

...ya think Albert would mind a quick flight out to Vancouver?

 

[glensterr]

Some of you are asking what goes on during a Guitar clinic so I will give you the best answers I can given the fact I have done quite a few of them now.

They will each vary a little depending on the Artist but generally follow this guidline.

Normally run an 1hr to 2 hrs

The Artist usually brings along backing tracks to play along too. Showcasing their specific playing style and techniques.

The artist will give a history on themselves/playing styles/tunes etc.

There are chances for the audience to ask the Artist specific questions on playing techniques/gear used/tunes/stories etc...

the Artist will play a certain number of tracks (varies from Artist to Artist some play a lot some not as much focusing more on the questions being asked).

After the session I usually do a little trivia question and answer period with the audience for some Ernieball prize giveaways and then the Artist will do an autograph signing session and one on one meet and greet.

Everybody leaves extremely happy and contemplates that next Musicman guitar or Bass they are going to buy !!

Hopefully that gives you an idea.

Glensterr

 

[Spudmurphy]

You'd better get stocked up on a load of AL's then

 

[beej]

Awesome- thanks Glen.

 

[JMB27]

Thanks for the heads-up Glen

 

[kevin]

Thanks Glen....You Rock!!!! Keep in mind guys the best place to find some Killer Albert Lee Sig's....is at an Albert Lee Clinic!!!

Cheers to my Canadian friends!!

 

[Brian G]

I was lucky enough to attend last year's AL clinic at the Arts (well, at a local theater), and when Albert played an MM90-equipped AL at the request of someone in the audience, that hooked me and I later purchased my first EBMM, a Black Cherryburst ASS with MM90's (looked amazing under the stage lighting!).

Since then I've purchased a Luke, which is pretty incredible.

Brian

 

[brentrocks]

Thanks Glenn

how far of a drive would that be for me from SW Michigan, near Kalamazoo? I would love to go!!! Would there be Hotels nearby where i could stay the night?

i dont know Canada very well, isnt Ontario way west?

i would have to do the Saturday clinic for traveling reasons

 

[francric]

There needs to be a clinic in NC.................

 

[beej]

Brent- that's like a 6 or 7 hour drive. You'll be passing right by Foggy along the way

I'm out of town that weekend but if you can make it during the week you're welcome to crash at my place.

J.

 

[Wide'Iwas]

I know al is coming to chicago for the eric clapton thing in july I wish he was doing a clinic here besides the show...I was at the LYNCH clinic last month so I am pumped for another clinic!

 

[DT1607]

sick, I'm heading to one in Markham!

 

[brentrocks]

Brent- that's like a 6 or 7 hour drive. You'll be passing right by Foggy along the way

I'm out of town that weekend but if you can make it during the week you're welcome to crash at my place.

J.

Thanks for the offer J!!

i would have to go on Saturday morning and then return Sunday morning...it sounds like a good time

mapquest said 400 miles 6.5 hours...it would be well worth it!!!

 

[glensterr]

Brent if you are going to make the Saturday show in markham(north /east Toronto you are probably looking about 4 hours from the Sarnia/Detroit border. The tuesday night show in Burlington would be closer about 3 hrs from border.

There are tons of Hotels to stay at, in and around the GTA (Greater Toronto Area)

 

[glensterr]

Hey Brent if you do make it down point yourself out and I'll make sure you leave with some swag

G.