Stuie French
Its not very often that great guitarists come to our shores and offer a clinic, the Stuie French Guitar Clinic is one of those opportunities that should not be missed!
Tasmanian-born Stuart ‘Stuie’ French got into the guitar at a young age. Even though he was all set to become diesel fitter, the desire to play music got the better of him.
His awesome technique and laid back style has been a star combination. In the last 20 years Stuie has worked with top country artists from Redd Volkaert, Troy Cassar-Daley, Gina Jeffreys, Slim Dusty and Lee Kernaghan to Beccy Cole, Leo Sayer. In September 2016 he was asked by Tommy Emmanuel to be a tutor at his Australian guitar Camp. He’s even jammed with the legendary Merle Haggard.
While Stuart keeps busy playing sessions and tours, his other musical passion is playing western swing guitar. With the legendary Pedal steel guitarist Michel Rose, he’s a member of The Feral Swing Katz. Their blend of 40’s swing, classic country with a touch of jazz has made a huge impact on the Australian music market. In 2001 they earned a MO award for Best Country Band. In 2002 they added a Golden Guitar. In 2006 the Ferals won the ACE award for Country Group of the Year.
Stuie is one of the finest guitar players in the world and its going to be awesome to attend his clinic. Add to that that he is a really nice guy and very open to sharing his vast guitar knowledge, it should be a great afternoon!
The clinic is being held on 17th December 2016, and while its up in Auckland, it will be well worth the trip. So plenty of time to grab a place before they disappear, I know I’m going! Hope to see you there!
You can grab your ticket here: Stuie French Guitar Clinic