Long & McQuade University - Courtenay, BC

Wednesday, March 2 | 6pm
Say Aloha to the Ukulele with Anela Kahiamoe 
Our own resident Hawaiian, Anela Kahiamoe will guide you through your first steps of playing ukulele. Along with some playing help he will talk about the history of this incredibly popular instrument and it’s meaning to the people of Hawaii. Bring your uke!

Wednesday, March 9 | 6pm
Fundamentals of Digital Recording with Doug Biggs 
Doug’s extremely popular clinic series continues with a look at the fundamentals of digital recording. Software and hardware options will be explored, as well as some of the latest technological trends from computer, tablet and smartphone recording.

Wednesday, March 16 | 6pm
Harmonica and Slide Workshop with Gerry Barnum 
Gerry will demonstrate some harp styles and techniques, discuss some makes and models, microphones and amps as well as offering up some tasty riffs and rhythms for playing solo and with a group. We will explore 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions and dissect the12 bar form with some tips on accompaniment. Bring your harp belt if you want to play as you learn.

Friday, March 18 | 6pm
Playing for the Song with Russ Kunkel 
We are tremendously honoured and privileged to present a living legend at Long & McQuade Courtenay. Russ has played with everyone in your record collection. Artists like Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Young, and James Taylor are just a few who have chosen him to hold down the rhythm on their timeless recordings. He currently plays with Lyle Lovett and graced our Music Fest stage last summer. As a drummer for songwriters, Russ is known for carrying the groove in a way that accentuates the song. How do you become a legendary drummer without being a showboat? Russ will tell you how he did it. 

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Registration & inquiries may be sent to
K.C. Hingley at [email protected]