The previous meeting was held on TUESDAY 14th FEBRUARY, 2012 at The Anglesey Arms Hotel.

The Anglesey Arms has very recently undergone total refurbishment and is well worth a visit for it's ambience, food  and good selection of guest ales and fine wines.  
 
Twenty two people were at this evenings meeting - a mixture of players and non players  -  youngest attendee being 12 - and the eldest early 70's.  

Carlo Errico - a luthier from Wrexham was present with two of his hand crafted guitars - Number 7 (which has now been sold) and his latest guitar -  Number 8.  
If you are interested in contacting Carlo about his instruments you can find his details on our 'other information' page or on the links page - you are welcome to call him any time and he would welcome you to try  his guitars. 

Jane started the evening by making a little comment on the fact that it was good to see so many people at the meeting considering it was Valentines Night  . . aaaahhhh!!! Then we moved on to our usual little chat on 'guitarry' matters as  follows

1.  WORKSHOP/STUDY DAY 2012 - with Colin Tommis will take place on
Sunday 8th July at The Anglesey Arms Hotel from 10.00 am - 4.30 pm.
The cost is £30 per person and will include
                 (i)    Warm Up Exercises (fingers only!)
                 (ii)   Arranging for Classical Guitar
                 (iii)  Ensemble
                 (iv)  Masterclass (for any brave volunteers)
                 (v)   Anything else you would like covered!!

 If you are interested and haven't already contacted Jane, then please feel free to do so.

2.  MATTHEW McALLISTER - described as  '. . . widely regarded as one of the most exciting and talented Classical Guitarists in Europe . . . . ' performed in November 2011 in North Wales (Ruthin and Dolgellau Music Clubs)  - this was advertised on our website.
Matthew recently e mailed to pass on his thanks to those members of  NWGC  for taking the time and trouble to travel to his recital. He has offered to hold a 'Technical and Ensemble Class' for NWGC when he is next over in North Wales - this obviously depends on number of people interested balanced against costs involved. Those who were present at this evenings meeting who attended Matthews recital were very impressed and would definitely like to see Matthew perform over in North Wales again!  For further information on Matthew Mc Allister  - please visit his website www.matthewmcallister.com    

3. VITTORIO ROSSI -  a Classical Guitarist -  teacher, composer and performer - living in Italy, has written a piece of music for NWGC - he sent  copies for Jane to give to our members.
Also, Vittorio has donated some of his music  in return for 'donations'  to go towards NWGC. Thank you Vittorio and thankyou to those who take advantage of this kind gesture.


4. JUAN MARTIN AND FLAMENCO DANCE ENSEMBLE will be performing in Powis Hall, Bangor University on Friday 24th February. For further information see Juan's website www.flamencovision.com 
To purchase tickets  contact the booking office 'Pontio' on 01248 388090 -  www.pontio.co.uk

5. EXAMS FOR CLASSICAL GUITAR (acoustic, electric, rock exams also possible)
For those who have a fear of theory/aural examinations but are able to perform graded pieces -  then this exam system is for you!
London College of Music allows 'students' to have a PERFORMANCE ONLY  exam. Also, December 2011 LCM introduced  a 'Performance Award' which can be submitted on dvd - this can be for solo players or of Ensemble groups up to 300!! To find out more visit LCM website  www.uwl.ac.uk/lcmexams

6. JON GOMM  - Marianne mentioned this guitarist she had recently come across. He is described as '. .an acoustic singer-song writer with an incredible virtuoso style. . . '
For those interested in finding out more - Jon Gomm can be found performing on youtube and he also has a website www.jongomm.com

7. CARLO ERRICO NWGC CLASSICAL GUITAR has been hired by Delmi this month. 'Our' guitar is hired at £5.00 per month - money raised is donated to Cancer Research. 
£77.50 was donated to Cancer Research on  Tuesday 10th January, 2012.

8. NEIL BROWNING  had chosen  a Django Reinhardt version of TEA FOR TWO for our end of evening 'Django jam'.
To cater for all styles and abilities, Neil kindly emailed  Jane the chords/ chord shapes/ manuscript and tab to forward to everyone on the NWGC e mailing list - he also included a sound clip so that everyone could practice jamming prior to our meeting.
Jane highlighted the fact that no one had to play it perfectly - it was just a chance for everyone to have a bit of fun and get used to playing with other guitarists.

9.  BANDSTAND MARATHON 2012 - David St George mentioned he had seen an article in the local paper for musicians to perform for charity. Details were given to Jane - more info on this next month!

At the end of our 'guitarry chat' was the opportunity to play ensemble, play in a corner of the room either in a group or solo , browse through the collection of books, magazines, cd's, dvd's or have a chat with Carlo about his guitars.

 Then - at 9.45pm - came the chance to perform  . . .the part we all seem to both dread but also look forward to . . . . we all want to have a go - but then at the same time -we don't - the shaking hands, trembling legs and sweaty palms . . . . . it is normal! 
 
The whole evening was rounded up by inviting everyone  to join in an 'en masse' rendition of 'Tea For Two' 
Neil was unable to attend this evening so  it was led by Alan and young Adam! 
This is a 'joining' of all styles and abilities of guitar playing - no barriers - just an appreciation of what everyone can do and an appreciation of such a wonderful instrument - The Guitar.

The evening finished at 10.45 pm


Ensemblers this month were Alan D, Llew O, Chris L, Nigel S and Ian W

Music played tonight and at previous meetings include

February 2012

January 2012

December 2011

November 2011

October 2011

Title	Composer	Performer
Polo	Alfonso Montes	Mandy & Llew
Duet for Two Guitars (Cantabile)	F. Sor	Mandy & Llew
Cycles In The Avenue	Vincent L. Clarke	Alan D
Bulerias	Juan Martin	Paul R
Caprice 24	Pagannini	Paul R
Sevillana	Juan Martin	Paul R
I'm So Lucky I Could Cry	Hank Williams	Dave K
Dark Was The Night And Cold Was The Ground	Willie Nelson	Dave K
My Wales	Vittorio Rossi	Barry H
Cook Book	Larry Johnson	Peter Howlett (Ukulele)
I Was Born To Preach The Gospel	Washington Phillips	Peter Howlett (Ukulele)

September 2011

Title	Composer	Performer
Kitty	Carolan	Mandy & Llew
Eleanor Plunkett	Carolan (arr. by Mandy)	Mandy & Llew
Adelita	Tarrega	Barry H
Catalan Rant	Anon	Neil B
Tarltans Resurrection	Dowland	Neil B
Windy and Warm	J. Loudermilk	Dave K
Over The Rainbow	Harburg/Arlen	Dave K
Trois Nocturne No. 2	Mertz	Jane S
Classical Gas	Mason Williams	Jane S
Mis Medi	Colin Tommis	Ensemble (10)
Las Mananitas		Ensemble (10)

August 2011

Title	Composer	Performer
Las Mananitas		Ensemble
Gymnopedie		"Foot &  Mouth"
Rumba	Michael & Paul	Paul R &  Michael R
Alegrias	Juan Martin	Paul R
Taranta	Michael	Michael R
Bye Bye Blue Bell	Merl Travis	Dave K
I'll See You In My Dreams	Merl Travis	Dave K
Goodbye Walker Percy	Brookes  Williams	Dave K
Cavatina	S. Myers	Jane S
And I Love Her	Lennon/McCartney	Jane S
Gaelic Song No. 2	Peter Nuttall	Alan D

July 2011

Title	Composer	Performer
Slick Trick	Pitter Van Der Staak	Ensemble
Morenita		Ensemble
Mobile Blues		Barry H
Bittersweet	J N Richards	Barry H
Arpege	Francis Kleynjans	Neil B
Sevillana/Malaguena/Alegrias El Mi	Juan Martin	Paul
Granadinas	Juan Martin	Michael
Seturi De Na		Chris H
Walking In Another Man's Shoes		Dave K
Candy Man Blues	Rev Gary Davies	Dave K
Sons De Carillhoes	Pernambuco	Jane S
Bach Bach	Jane Sinnett	Jane S

                      

June 2011

Llew and Mandy    Polo                  A. Montes

                              Linda Amiga     arr. L. Williams

Mary  and Barry    Further Than You Thought  N. Baldwin  

Aron                      ''Flamenco Fusion''

Barry                      Study in B Minor        F. Sor

                              Tremelo Study           Regondi

Jane                      Capricho Arabe (not all of it!) Tarrega

Andrew                Trambone                     C. Atkins

                             Blackbird                      Beatles

                             Old Country Rock        

Dave K                  Train Blues                 Stefan Grossman

                             Goodbye                     Walker Percy 

May 2011

Jonathans recital and masterclass