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Transatlantic Bluegrass School

About Me

Welcome to Transatlantic Bluegrass, home of the Transatlantic Bluegrass School!

Our bluegrass events are held in the beautiful coastal village of Newport, Pembrokeshire (Wales) with classes being taught by some of the top bluegrass musicians from the US and Europe, who are also highly regarded for their skill as teachers.

It's important to us to make our bluegrass school affordable for all our students, and to give participants choices that will make it a great experience for everyone. We hold events in the beautiful seaside village of Newport, Pembrokeshire because of its outstanding beauty, charm and friendly village atmosphere. Most locations are within walking distance and there is a choice of lovely, but affordable, accommodation including hotels and B&Bs, two caravan parks and camping areas. Local restaurants and eateries offer delicious food for any budget. Many visitors from around the world come to visit our coast every year and we’ll be posting photos of the area and details regarding accommodation choices soon.

For further information about our school and other great bluegrass events, sign up for our e-newsletter, which features articles, interviews, CD and product reviews, and other features of interest to bluegrass musicians and enthusiasts. Plus, you'll receive the latest information about bluegrass artists touring the UK, Ireland and Europe, and updates about the Transatlantic Bluegrass School.

You'll find it all on our website at:

http://www.transatlanticbluegrass.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/28/2007
Sounds Like: Transatlantic Bluegrass in Newport, Pembrokeshire! Take a short tour of the village:
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Interview With Jack Lawrence

Jack Lawrence is probably best known for his many years of working alongside guitar legend Doc Watson, but he has also carved out a formidable reputation in his own right as a solo performer and instr...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:13:00 GMT

Jack Lawrence & Jon Garon at "Autumn Picking Weekend!"

  The Transatlantic Bluegrass "Autumn Picking Weekend" is being held November 7-9. It's going to be great weekend, with workshops Saturday and Sunday, a concert Saturday night and jamming all we...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:40:00 GMT

Valerie Smith & Liberty Pikes Concert in Wales to Benefit Bluegrass Scholarship

The Nashville-based bluegrass band, Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike, featuring award-winning singer-songwriter Becky Buller will be touring the UK, Ireland and Germany in July and August. The band's...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:10:00 GMT

Have a Bluegrass Weekend!

We've really been listening to what people want and need in a bluegrass school, and one thing that many have been asking us for is a weekend alternative - unfortunately, some people just couldn't get ...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:37:00 GMT

Bluegrass on a Budget!

We've worked very hard to organise a bluegrass school that offers top US instructors, and at prices that are affordable for any enthusiast. We've established free scholarships for young musicians, and...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:52:00 GMT

Great News!

The primary objective of Transatlantic Bluegrass School is to make world-class bluegrass tuition as accessible and affordable as possible. We are delighted, therefore, to announce that as a resu...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:42:00 GMT

Bluegrass School Brings Top US Musicians to Wales

Transatlantic Bluegrass School Brings Top Musicians to Wales   Some of the most respected names in American Bluegrass music, including performers from Nashville's famed "Grand Ole Opr...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:36:00 GMT

Transatlantic Bluegrass School Announces Scholarship Program

Transatlantic Bluegrass School has established a scholarship program which will offer free tuition to younger bluegrass musicians who might otherwise not be able to participate. Spaces ...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:30:00 GMT

Fiddle Legend to Teach at Transatlantic Bluegrass School May 2008

Think of some of the greatest historic fiddle tracks of all time played by the bluegrass band that defined the genre, Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys: "Wheel Hoss," "Roanoke," "Cheyenne," and "Big ...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:37:00 GMT

Mike Bub Joins Our Faculty for May 2008

We're very pleased to announce that Mike Bub is going to be joining the faculty as our bass instructor! Mike is a Grammy award winner, as well as a five-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year and four-time...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:40:00 GMT