Ace Bodhrans by Mance Grady
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Mance Grady - musician craftsman teacherCeltic PercussionistTop Quality BodhransBodhrán Instruction by N.E.A. sanctioned Master Player
 

Clinics/Workshops:

The BUZZ...

"Of particular note is Mance Grady, who pounds away on his bodhran like a Celtic Mickey Hart." --Lindsay Cobb - Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange
HEAR the track...it's worth the wait
16. Traveller Band Set

 

"...the icing on the cake." --Johnny Cunningham

 

"It doesn't get any better." --Joe Derrane

 

"...formidable." --Keith Corrigan, Quebecois accordion great

 

"...a top-class talent." --Alan Loughnane, Irish Voice

 

"...regarded as one of the finest bodhrán players, actually general percussionists in traditional music..." --Brian O'Donovan, WGBH's Celtic Sojourn, Boston, Mass.

 

"He plays the tune."--Séamus Connolly

 

"Grady's musicianship is unquestionable... Prepare to gasp at the deftness." --Michael Caito, The Providence Phoenix

 

"The bodhrán ... in the hands of a percussion master like Mance Grady -- can be a remarkably expressive instrument... " --Andy Smith, The Providence Journal

Contact Info:

email info@mance.com

or you may call 401 333-2293 (EST)

Building a strong foundation in the basics of playing the bodhrán is crucial. Offering positive and insightful direction to get you on the right track, Mance has a keen and patient attitude with students of all ages. Assisted by his wife, Lori, Mance is able to spend more time one-on-one with each of his students in a relaxing but fun-filled class. Each class is tailored according to the skill levels and needs of the students to maximize your learning. Who knew learning how to play the bodhran could be this fun! Sign up now for this 2 hour workshop on playing the bodhran, the heartbeat of Irish music.

Hearthside Bodhrán Classes

Mance and Lori bring bodhrán workshops to your home. If you live within 100 miles of Providence, Rhode Island and you have 6 or more friends who'd like to gather at your place for your very own bodhrán workshop, give us a call.

If you need a bodhran to use for the class, we will be bringing some extras with us. Do let us know if you need one in advance, and also if you are a right or left-handed player. They will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Call (401) 333-2293 or email info@mance.com to pre-register (MC or Visa). You can also pay via PayPal, see options below. Class size limited. Pre-registration recommended.

Day of class - Registrations accepted day of class only if there is space available (call 401 489-0233). Cash only. Plan to arrive 20 minutes early to register.

Workshop Schedule

Saturday, January 16th, 2010 - $50
Beginner 10:00-noon
Intermediate/Advanced 1:00-3:00 pm

All Souls Interfaith Gathering (Directions)
291 Bostwick Farm Road, Shelburne, VT 05482

Register now. There is still room for a couple more students. For more information about this and other classes, plus the evening concert, go to Vermont Celtic Gathering.

Sunday, January 31st, 1-3:00 pm - $50

Hearthside Bodhrán Class

The Peros home
in Pocasset, MA
Please contact us prior to registering as space is limited. Directions provided on completing registration.

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Saturday, February 27th, 2-4 pm - $50

Drums for One and All presents
Celtic Drumming Workshop w/ Mance Grady
THAT Corporation
45 Sumner St.
Milford, MA

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Sunday, February 28th, 1:30-3:30 pm - $50 - SPECIAL, pre-register and receive $5 off

Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre
Fiddler's Green (Galway Room)
19 Temple St., Worcester, MA
ph. (508) 795-0400
Directions: here

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Mance is also a member of the New England Touring Roster and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Artists in Folk Traditions, participating in various presentations of the Irish bodhrán in both concert and workshop settings.


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