| Who | Slide Don't Fret - workshop for slide guitar |
| When |
Sunday, September 15, 2013
5:30pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
5-375 Bernard Ave
Kelowna, BC V1Y6N6 |
| Other Info | Graham will be teaching a slide workshop at the HeArt School. Slide Don't Fret! - Part One An introduction to the slide guitar with Graham Ord Sunday, September 15th, October 6th $40 at the door 5:30pm-7pm An introductory slide guitar workshop aimed at beginner and intermediate players. This workshop will cover blues, country and ambient Slide-Guitar techniques. You will learn to play in regular tuning and in open tunings, using 6 string electric guitar, Dobro (Nashville tuning) and lap steel guitar (in open G, E9 and C6 tuning). Together, we will cover many tricks and tips about slide guitar playing! You will need to bring a guitar and a slide (steel, glass or clay). |
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Kelowna, BC – 09/15/13
Kelowna, BC – 09/08/13
| Who | Music at Metro Church |
| When |
Sunday, September 8, 2013
9:30am
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All Ages
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| Where |
1470 Water Street
Kelowna, BC V1y 1J6 The weekday drop in center and Cafe. |
| Other Info | Graham will lead the music at the Metro community gathering. French cultural center, Bernard ave, Kelowna BC |
Kelowna, BC – 09/05/13
| Who | Katalyst Artist Gathering |
| When |
Thursday, September 5, 2013
7:00pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
Streaming Cafe (map)
596 Leon Ave
Kelowna, BC, Canada V1Y6J6 |
| Other Info | Graham will host the first in a new season of Katalyst artist gatherings at the streaming cafe. He will be performing along with Jimmy Balfour, Bethany Petch, Dorte Meyer and Hayden Ward. Free event |
Kelowna, BC – 08/31/13
| Who | Performing with Nico Boesten |
| When |
Saturday, August 31, 2013
8:00pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
Train Station Pub (map)
1177 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z5
Kelowna, BC v1y 1z5 |
| Other Info | Graham plays with Nico Boesten as a duo. |
Harping On
One day our Son Aaron announced that he was interested in learning to play the harp. At first I thought great, we have a Sonny boy Williamson in the house at last, but no he meant the Celtic Harp! Well even though I was pretty taken a back I did as any good dad would do, I tried to accommodate for his passion to learn an instrument by helping him get a small Shepherds Harp and got him an ‘explorative lesson’ with the best teacher in our area. It was pretty amazing how quick he picked it up and really got into it. He has been taking lessons now for about a year and a half and has done a few local gigs and festivals even accompanying touring artists occasionally too.
Building Harps
Along with his interest in playing the Harp Aaron also has a keen interest in building them. His teacher’s husband Daniel is a master builder, and when he offered Aaron a chance to build one with him he jumped at the opportunity. Working 9 hour days through his school holidays he has come along way with the build. He busks at weekends to save the money for the hardware needed to complete the build.
He was encouraged to start a community funding project to help raise the last money needed to complete his harp and at the time of writing this he is 1/3 the way to meeting his goal of $1500.00 thanks to the generosity of others who are inspired by his passion for the harp. If you are interested in taking a look at what he is doing and perhaps would like to invest in what he is doing you can follow this link Aaron Ord Music.
I am so looking forward to hearing the music that comes out of his own handiwork. It is so rewarding to see your kids following their passions, especially when they are so positive and life giving.
Thanks for your interest in my music.