Castlemaine Guitar Weekend 

Duration: Friday 31 January - Sunday 2 February

We have recently announced the inaugural  Castlemaine Guitar Weekend to be held from Friday 31 January to Sunday 2 February and includes three concerts – [blues & roots; jazz; and rock], three workshops – [acoustic blues guitar, acoustic jazz guitar, and songwriting for guitar] featuring the guitar talents of Geoff Achison, Jack Pantazis, and Eric McCusker [Mondo Rock], and Gerry Smith. Jazz Pantazis will also host our Free Secret Movie Matinee on Sunday.

Cost for each Concert is $25, and workshops $25. And we are pleased to announce a special Golden Guitar Ticket for $95, a saving of $55. Tickets can be obtained at: https://bit.ly/maineguitars

Concert and Workshop details
Fri 31 Jan 7.30pm Geoff Achison in Concert
‘Geoff is one of the finest blues guitarists I know with a completely individual style’ Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna).

Sat 1 Feb Noon Acoustic Guitar Workshop – Geoff Achison
Geoff will discuss & demonstrate his approach to acoustic guitar including fingerstyle /flat-pick techniques plus tips on arranging & songwriting. Learn trade tricks, crafty chords + lightning riffs! BYO Acoustic Guitar.

Sat 1 Feb 3pm Jazz Guitar Workshop – Jack Pantazis
This workshop aims at unlocking a few skills & tools that can help beginners or intermediate guitarists on their jazz guitar journey. BYO Acoustic Guitar.

Sat 1 Feb 7.30pm Jack Pantazis Trio in Concert
The JPT will again be presenting original music of Jack’s along with a selection of other great tunes & a few new originals that will be premiered. Stay tuned!!!

Sun 2 Feb Noon Songwriting for Guitar Workshop Eric McCusker & Friends
In this special, intimate workshop, experienced songwriters Eric McCusker, Jessica Paige & Gerry Smith will explore the fundamentals of songwriting for guitar before an extended Q/A.

Sun 2 Feb 2.30pm Free Secret Guitar Movie Hosted by Jack Pantazis
Join Jack Pantazis to watch a movie about a world class guitarist over a drink amongst fellow guitar enthusiasts. The Coolroom Cinema is a lounge type room full of comfy eclectic lounges chairs.

Sun 2 Feb 6.30pm Eric McCusker (Mondo Rock) & Gerry Smith’s Well-Oiled Machine in Concert
Eric McCusker is an award-winning iconic songwriter & musician who showcases his incredible guitar & bass skills. Gerry Smith is a Melbourne disabled singer-songwriter whose indomitable spirit & positive energy is an inspiration to all who meet him.

Supported by the 10,000 Gigs Program from Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund & Creative Victoria delivered by Music Victoria.