Hurdy Gurdy Weekly • #HGWeekly: DECEMBER 2014 EVENTS/CONCERTS/WORKSHOPS

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

DECEMBER 2014 EVENTS/CONCERTS/WORKSHOPS

if you know of a hurdy-gurdy event that is not listed here please leave a comment!

22 NOVEMBER - 30 MAY; Driebergen, NL: Zaterdagcursus / Saturday Courses 2014-2015 – HurdyGurdy and Bagpipe Courses

draailier-doedelzak.nl/cursus20142015.htm

Stichting Draailier En Doedelzak
draailier-doedelzak.nl
facebook.com/draailierdoedelzak

Eluveitie continues Origins Word Tour Europe part 1

eluveitie.ch/tour/
facebook.com/eluveitie

through 24 DECEMBER; Dublin, IE: A Medieval Christmas

– A Medieval Christmas @ National Museum of Ireland, Dublin 2 (2.30pm - 4pm); Until Wednesday December 24

"Try something different for the festive season by going back to the past. Explore medieval times via candlemaking with a chandler, old-fashioned music played on a hurdy-gurdy, harp, lute and recorder and Medieval games for the kids."

article: "Where to go: The best gigs, clubs and family friendly events" | Independent.ie

EDITOR'S NOTE: The National Museum of Ireland has three locations in Dublin and one in County Mayo. This event is held at Kildare Street (Archaeology).

National Museum of Ireland
museum.ie

museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4527

3 DECEMBER; Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK: Pilgrim’s Way

article: Folk in south Lincolnshire - Spalding Guardian

spaldingfolkclub.co.uk/
facebook.com/pages/Spalding-Folk-Club/250015488371109

Pilgrim’s Way
pilgrims-way.net

6 DECEMBER; Sudbury, Suffolk, UK: Deck The Halls with Chanter's Jigge

article: What's On - What's On in the area: Sudbury News, Suffolk, best site for What's On, Events and News (Sudbury)

7 DECEMBER; Halluin, FR: MODERBAL 42 BALFOK with Elanor

moederbal.free.fr/site_html/index.php
facebook.com/moederbal.bal

Elanor
facebook.com/elanormusic

7 DECEMBER; Double Album Release Party! Paige Anderson & The Fearless Kin
and Halfpence & Haypenny

Halfpence & Haypenny

facebook.com/events/1490737187868461/

10 DECEMBER; London, UK: Nine Daies Wonder

– Nine Daies Wonder: [The (fantastically-named)] The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments play dances, songs and instrumental music from the Elizabethan court, towns and countryside on things like the hurdy-gurdy, tabor and violone at Shoreditch Church.

article: "Seasonal Sonic Treats At Spitalfields Music Winter Festival" | Londonist

Spitalfields Winter Music Festival takes place from 5-16 December at venues across east London. Browse all events and book tickets at spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk

The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments
strangeandancientinstruments.com
facebook.com/pages/The-Society-of-Strange-and-Ancient-Instruments/317881041581005

11 DECEMBER; Courtenay, BC, CA: "Sid to host the sounds of medieval music" | Winter Harp

article: BCLocalNews.com - Sid to host the sounds of medieval music

more December dates for Winter Harp – Winnipeg, New Westminster, Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Chilliwack, North Vancouver, Maple Ridge
winterharp.com/concerts.asp

winterharp.com
facebook.com/pages/Winter-Harp/347632961920756

11 DECEMBER; Fayetteville, AR, USA: “Of Kings & Angels” w The Mediaeval Baebes

article: "Walton Arts Center Featuring The Bedazzling Mediaeval Baebes" | The Arkansas Traveler: The Companion

Mediaeval Baebes
mediaevalbaebes.com
facebook.com/mediaevalbaebes

Walton Arts Center
waltonartscenter.org

12-14 DECEMBER; Toronto, Ontario, CA: The Little Barley-Corne Yuletide Revels from The Renaissance | Toronto Consort

article: Toronto Consort Confides In Paris | Windsor Square

Toronto Consort
torontoconsort.org
facebook.com/pages/The-Toronto-Consort/155552007809

12 DECEMBER; Saint Brieuc, FR: Rapsodie Barbare avec Le Grand Orchestre ArmorigènE

lacitrouille.org/concert/programmation/558-le-grand-orchestre-armorigene-rapsodie-barbare.html

Le Grand Orchestre ArmorigènE : Rapsodie Barbare
facebook.com/events/747281171976275/

12 DECEMBER; Bath, PA, USA: "Concert by Candlelight"

article: A 'Concert by Candlelight' to be hosted by GWHS Dec. 12 | The Morning Call
– Governor Wolf Historical Society presents A Concert by Candlelight at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.
The Official Governor Wolf Historical Society Websitegovwolf.org

13 DECEMBER; Exeter, UK: STEAMPUNK YULE BALL 2014 with Gurdybird

facebook.com/events/256135224594067/

13 DECEMBER; Acomb, York, UK: Toni Bunnell stories & songs

yorkpress.co.uk/news/11632945.Police_hunt_wanted_man___and_eight_other_news_snippets_you_may_have_missed/

13 DECEMBER; Winterborne Kingston, Dorset, UK: Strings, Wheel and Fingers

"Stevie Wishart is headlining Strings, Wheel and Fingers at St Nicholas’ Church, Winterborne Kingston. It will feature some songs, maybe some fiddle playing, but mostly hurdy-gurdy..."
article: Church services and events in Dorset and Somerset | Blackmore Vale Magazine

14 DECEMBER; Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: The Lunettes "Country, Sourl, Fok'n'Roll" will have a special guests – Wyndebagge

...Also taking part in the evening’s concert will be renowned Shropshire singer, guitarist and songwriter Chris Quinn, ukulele ensemble The Severn Ukes and Wynndebagge on the hurdy-gurdy.

Read the full article at: http://www.shropshirelive.com/2014/11/26/concert-set-to-raise-funds-for-shrewsbury-ark/

15-30 DECEMBER; Ljubljana, SI: Hurdy-gurdy players help to celebrate the season

article: Great base for sizing-up Slovenia | Bromsgrove Advertiser

18 DECEMBER; Turin, IT: DINDÙN in concerto @ TRAD! SPAZIO TRADIZIONI