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| | Join the 1st activity of TGG15!
Ride N Play on the Astoria Riverfront Trolley.
Friday 10AM join us at the Trolley stop near the Riverwalk Inn.
Check in at Astoria Riverwalk Inn lobby. Pickup name tags and t-shirts. | Buy Tickets | |
| | Friday Luncheon at Bridgewater Bistro
A highlitght of past gatherings - limited seating (50) so reserve your seat early. Reserve before May 15th- extended to May 18-Order Now.
In the Historic Red Building Loft at Port of Astoria. Elevator access - lunch by Bridgewater Bistro.
Lunch buffet of Focaccia bread (VG) & butter
Spinach salad: Fresh spinach, goat cheese, caramelized onions, balsamic dressing (V, GF)
Tuscan Chicken: with white wine cream sauce, spinach and sundried tomatoes (GF)
Gluten Free Pasta Primavera: Gluten free pasta with fresh seasonal vegetables tossed in a creamy primavera sauce (GF, V)
Herb de Provence Green beans w/ Roasted Tomatoes: Green beans sauteed with aromatic herbs de Provence, tossed with roasted tomatoes (VG, GF)
House-made brownies (V)
Enjoy a buffet lunch with "Tim May and friends" music filling the air. | Buy Tickets | |
| | Workshop Time 1:30PM Friday,
Downstairs classroom
Tyler Jackson, Gypsy Jazz Tenor Guitar (Fifths Tuning)
Tyler will explain his concept of getting a true gypsy jazz sound and feel out of the tenor guitar. He will go through the fundamental’s gypsy jazz set up, tune selection, and common licks used and how to apply them in a 5ths tenor tuning. Listening examples will include songs from players like Django Reinhardt, Biréli Lagrène, and more.
CGDA or other 5ths tuning recommended. | Buy Tickets | |
| | Workshop Time 4:30PM, Friday,
Downstairs classroom
Grant Flick, "Back Home in Indiana"
We’ll be looking at different ways to improvise in multiple styles on the tenor guitar! This workshop is designed to help you make music in whatever setting you find yourself in. We’ll explore ways to keep your playing fresh and find new discoveries in your music. There will be lots of playing, focused on material participants are curious about. All tunings and skill levels welcome! | Buy Tickets | |
| | TGG15 - Concert at 7 PM Friday and Saturday An Evening of Tenor Guitars
All seats $25 (student $10)
Doors open 6:30PM,
Professional guitarists from around the country come together to present 3 hours of wonderful music using 4 string instruments.
Artists subject to change. | Buy Tickets | |
| | Workshop Time 9:30AM Saturday,
Downstairs classroom
Paul Gabrielson, Bass -Navigating the chord changes and bring more interest to your bass lines
I will discuss and demonstrate typical bass lines over common changes and how to fine tune them to support the ensemble or soloist and bring energy and life to a performance. Tuning will be in fourths E-A-D-G (low to high) but will be applicable to all tunings. | Buy Tickets | |
| | Workshop Time 10:30AM, Saturday
Downstairs classroom
Pat Mac Swyney, DAD Drone Tuning for Tenor Guitar
Looking to spice up your Tenor beyond do-re-mi major scales and common 4/4 rhythms?
In this workshop, Pat will break down the seemingly complex time signatures and exotic Near Eastern scales/modes of traditional music from the SW European Balkans, (Romani, Macedonian, Greek, Bulgarian, etc.) in a way that will make sense to everyone… and yes, this means you.
For melody players, we will cover a few core makams (modes/scales) common throughout the Balkans, and learn a few traditional melodies and basic improvisation within makams like Hijaz: D Eb F# G A Bb C D. For chord players, we will learn to chord a few “complex” rhythms and have you rocking in 7 & 9 like a Balkan goatherd. The workshop is open to all tenor tunings and extends an open invite to any wind, string or percussion players who might want to join in and learn something new. | Buy Tickets | |
| | Workshop Time 11:30AM, Saturday
Downstairs classroom
Tim May, How to Create Solos in Chicago Tuning D-G-B-E (Hall of Fame 2024)
Tremolos, neighbor notes, double stops, cross picking, minor blues, major blues, and more! Hands on – lots of playing. Chicago tuning – D-G-B-E. | Buy Tickets | |
| | Workshop Time 12:30PM, Saturday
Downstairs classroom
Alison Helzer, What science teaches us about music, learning, and muscle memory.
Alison uses her background in neuroscience to explain science-backed strategies for efficient practice and learning. All tunings welcome, but specific exercises will be provided in G-D-A-E.
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| | Workshop Time 1:30PM, Saturday
Downstairs classroom
Brian Oberlin, Connecting Chords
Strumming chords on the Tenor Guitar sure is fun, but there is any easy way to advance your accompaniment and musicianship skills by playing short musical lines in between the chords. This workshop will delve into that very topic. We will discover accessible and fun methods to connect chords that are used in the blues, swing, bluegrass and folk music. These connective lines are essentially tiny solos and can also serve as an intro to improvisation without the daunting 16 or 32 measure commitment. It will also improve your listening and theory skills. Charts will be available in notation/tab and chord shapes for GDAE and CGDA Tenor guitars. DGBE Tenor players can benefit from the workshop but there will not be chord shape charts or tablature. | Buy Tickets | |
| | Workshop Time 2:30PM, Saturday
Downstairs classroom
Special Guest and Tyler Jackson
So exciting!
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| | Workshop Time 3:30PM, Saturday,
Downstairs classroom
EZ Marc Poschman, Using Honky-tonk/Rockabilly to sharpen your jamming skills
Join E.Z. Marc Poschman for an interactive workshop that combines the energetic rhythms of honky-tonk and rockabilly with practical techniques to enhance your jamming abilities. This workshop is designed to help musicians at all levels refine their improvisation skills, gain confidence in group settings, and expand their musical vocabulary. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, you'll leave inspired and equipped to add some rockabilly flair to your next jam session. | Buy Tickets | |
| | Join Astoria TGG band at the Sunday Market stage from 11am until 3 pm - FREE
Enjoy the booths featuring everything from art to vegtables. Stroll down 12th street, music is located in the food court (Wells Fargo parking lot) | | Sold out |