Hornby Island Blues Workshop

TEMPEST GRACE GALE 1984-2009

Tempest, or Pest as she chose to be known at times, was one of our students and a great contributor to the workshop. Her passion for life, and her strength of will combined with genuine talent to equal a strong and vibrant person who walked her own creative path. She will be fondly remembered, and deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

One of Canada's premier
Blues instructional camps.

Now in our 11th year, we invite some of the finest roots and blues musicians around to share their knowledge and inspiration with around 70 students. With our small class sizes, you get hands-on instruction, and one on one support to develop your musical talents. Our workshops cover a wide variety of instruments and blues playing styles. Students of all levels, from beginners to expert players will appreciate the positive and creative atmosphere that is everywhere during "Blues Week".

2009 Photos Available Here

Registration opens in January of 2010.

I think Rick Fines said it best. "Where else can you wake up in paradise with the birds singing at your bedroom window. Step outside with your morning coffee and smell the fresh ocean air with a background note of forest. Get together with some folks... play blues. Catch a ride to a funky community hall that has a giant cedar stump that you walk through for a delicious home cooked lunch with the rest of the Bluesifiers. Play more Blues in the afternoon. Eat more delicious food for dinner. Rest a bit, sip a bit. Then have an outstanding evening of...you guessed it...Blues! Fabulous acoustic Jam sessions by Canada's top performers that are filled with soulful sound of music and laughter... yeah don't forget that... lots and lots of laughter. Ear to ear grins all week! And as if that's not enough there's the Wednesday Electric night, where we plug in, let loose the hounds of Blues and rip it up as a roomful of groovers shimmy and shake the night away! It's a tough gig...but someone's got to do it."

OK...I paraphrased Rick a little... but he wouldn't change a word.

Get your groove on,
Blind Lemon Pledge.

For more information contact:

Hornby Island Blues Society
Savoie 1-6
Hornby Island BC
Canada V0R 1Z0
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