tag:robharbron.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=3NEWS2024-03-15T20:04:27+00:00Rob Harbronfalsetag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/73677052024-03-15T20:04:27+00:002024-03-15T20:04:27+00:00Emily Portman and Rob Harbron - new videos and upcoming tour<p>Not one but two new videos from Emily and I! Watch our tour preview video here…</p><div class="video-container size_l justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="uA-NNfPgMAk" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uA-NNfPgMAk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p> </p><p>And here's a full length video of Borstal Boy, filmed live at The Folk of Gloucester recently. We'll be doing this along with other old favourites and some new repertoire on our tour starting this Thursday - <a class="no-pjax" href="/gigs" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Gigs">get your tickets!</a></p><div class="video-container size_l justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="8YCuiC17whA" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8YCuiC17whA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/73528652024-02-17T07:40:46+00:002024-02-17T07:40:47+00:00Stroud Youth Folk Group<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/359672/ad564b0bc4abb5091b1b9301a3f0508286b9f769/original/img-4681.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><p>Miranda Rutter and I are leading a a one-off workshop for young people in the Stroud area who are interested in playing folk music. Info from <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.stroudyouthfolk.org.uk/" data-link-type="url">http://www.stroudyouthfolk.org.uk</a> Please share!!</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/73385992024-01-23T12:48:47+00:002024-01-23T12:48:48+00:00English Acoustic Collective Summer School 2024<p><a class="no-pjax" href="/summer-school" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Summer School"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/359672/46d81a12608edfb4de419d5aa0b8c24d598674f2/original/flyer-2024.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p><p>This year's Summer School will run from July 15-19 at Ruskin Mill, Gloucestershire. Full details and application forms on the <a class="no-pjax" href="/summer-school" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Summer School">Summer School</a> page.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/73337982024-01-14T19:03:59+00:002024-01-14T19:03:59+00:00New EP - As The Days Begin to Lengthen<p><a class="no-pjax" href="/album/2716487/as-the-days-begin-to-lengthen" data-link-type="album" data-link-label="As The Days Begin to Lengthen"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/359672/92d528b99110f9b900844636f3f3a8c94816858b/original/as-the-days-begin-to-lengthen-packshot.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p><p>I'm delighted to release this five-track EP of instrumentals inspired by the lengthening days of January. Over a week of January last year I wrote and recorded a tune each day, layering up concertina, mandolin and guitar and exploring some different time signatures and structures, and it was initially released for the Hudson Records subscriber club. I'm delighted to be releasing it more widely now, in the season that inspired it. </p><p>You can download it now <a class="no-pjax" href="/album/2716487/as-the-days-begin-to-lengthen" data-link-type="album" data-link-label="As The Days Begin to Lengthen"><strong>from the Music page</strong></a> or get it in your choice of format <a class="no-pjax" href="https://robharbron.bandcamp.com/album/as-the-days-begin-to-lengthen" data-link-type="url"><strong>from my Bandcamp page</strong></a>. There's a digital booklet with track notes that also features a few of my photographs. It will also be on streaming from Jan 22nd but please be aware that even if you pay for a streaming subscription, the amount small artists receive for each stream is fractions of a penny. </p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/73337972024-01-14T18:51:27+00:002024-01-14T18:51:28+00:00Emily Portman & Rob Harbron tour, March 2024<p><a class="no-pjax" href="/gigs" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Gigs"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/359672/85d0b42316d6fe110c49872dacb633dd3b31d063/original/march-24-flyer.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p><p>Emily and I are back out on the road in March, playing songs from <a class="no-pjax" href="/album/2293024/time-was-away" data-link-type="album" data-link-label="Time Was Away"><i>Time Was Away</i></a> as well as other material including a few new songs. Ticket links on the <a class="no-pjax" href="/gigs" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Gigs"><strong>gigs</strong></a> page - as ever, early bookings very much appreciated!</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/73337962024-01-14T18:48:16+00:002024-01-14T18:48:16+00:00Halsway Manor 'Learning by Ear' weekend<p>Miranda Rutter and I will be leading a new weekend course at Halsway Manor this June, where we'll be exploring techniques and strategies for learning by ear. Full info and bookings on the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/learning-by-ear/" data-link-type="url">Halsway Manor website</a>.</p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/learning-by-ear/" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/359672/0999d75b42c7c40eee7b0def24399b995d716e1c/original/learning-by-ear-leaflet1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/73337952024-01-14T18:36:41+00:002024-01-14T18:36:41+00:00Leveret Tour April 2024<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/359672/2f18ba18687194234d2c77e065054f8a76f3ad91/original/april-2024-new.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>Leveret are out on the road in April and we're looking forward to visiting some new venues for us, including a couple of gigs in Wales and also the amazing acoustic of Holy Trinity Church, Nailsea. We're also delighted to be back at Reeth and at South Street, and we're rounding things off at Lansdown in Stroud. Ticket links on the <a class="no-pjax" href="/gigs" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Gigs"><strong>gigs</strong></a> page or visit <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.leveretband.com" data-link-type="url"><strong>Leveretband.com</strong></a> for more info.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/72815002023-10-29T08:45:24+00:002023-10-29T08:47:10+00:00Emily Portman & Rob Harbron tour<p>Emily and I are about to start this short tour visiting some great venues. We'll be playing songs from Time Was Away as well as some others from our duo repertoire including a new song or two and a couple that explore themes suitable for Halloween!</p><p>The <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ncem.co.uk/events/emily-portman-rob-harbron/" data-link-type="url">National Centre for Early Music</a> is a great venue and a suitably atmospheric setting for a Halloween gig; we then make a first visit to the highly regarded <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/folk-temperance-emily-portman-and-rob-harbron-tickets-311676351357" data-link-type="url">Temperance</a> in Leamington Spa and then head on to <a class="no-pjax" href="https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/emily-portman-rob-harbron/" data-link-type="url">Exeter Pheonix</a>, always a great venue to visit. Then we've got a special gig in the Tudor gem that is <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gloucestercivictrustlimited/972046" data-link-type="url">The Folk of Gloucester</a> (formerly Gloucester Folk Museum) - an amazing historic building that's well worth a visit - and we round things off in lovely Ludlow at the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/event/emily-portman-and-rob-harbron/" data-link-type="url">Assembly Rooms</a>.</p><p>We're really looking forward to these duo gigs so please do come along if you can. All ticket links are at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://emilyandrob.uk/gigs" data-link-type="url">https://emilyandrob.uk/gigs</a>. We'll be announcing a longer tour in March 2024 shortly.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://emilyandrob.uk/gigs" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/359672/d20d9ae7cd8390ace2794b3fa70ffa419b2d5f32/original/oct-2023-flyer.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/72815822023-10-02T15:40:28+01:002023-10-29T08:45:18+00:00Leveret tour<p>Delighted to be heading out on the road this week with Leveret - get your tickets from <a class="no-pjax" href="https://leveretband.com" data-link-type="url">Leveretband.com</a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://leveretband.com" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/359672/3fdd1e54525ecedbcc5a984744a1cc656dc9d59d/original/oct-2023-flyer.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/72177022023-05-30T13:43:00+01:002023-05-30T13:43:57+01:00Halsway Weekend with Emily Portman<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/folksongs-and-accompaniments-2/" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/359672/2d262136d56cffc3924fe8090eceb7c77a4aa223/original/folksongs-and-accompaniments.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p><p> </p><p>Emily and I will be leading a weekend at Halsway Manor in July, looking at folk songs and accompaniments. We're aiming the weekend at singers who like to work with accompaniment, accompanists who'd like to work with singers and self-accompanists. It's a new workshop for us and we're really looking forward to exploring this interesting area and sharing some of what we do as a duo. Places available - bookings and more info from <a class="no-pjax" href="https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/folksongs-and-accompaniments-2/" data-link-type="url">Halsway Manor</a>.</p><p>There's also a gig on the Saturday night, July 8th which is open to the public as well as workshop participants.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/71551722023-02-16T18:45:16+00:002023-02-16T18:45:16+00:00Sweeney Harbron Rutter gig<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/359672/306fd342bff8507e60a88faead452ea9f6f2b6ae/original/glos-folk-socials-flyer.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>Looking forward to this one-off gig with Sam and Miranda in Gloucester on April 27th. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://buytickets.at/gloucestercivictrustlimited/858047" data-link-type="url">Buy your tickets here!!</a></p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/71337942023-01-06T15:18:00+00:002023-01-06T15:18:00+00:00Summer School open for applications<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/86f4da37d3be17201616f518d37d12cbbbd47fe5/original/eac-flyer-2023.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Happy to announce that this year's Summer School is now open for applications. Taking place in the inspiring surroundings of Ruskin Mill, it's open to instrumentalists who are happy working by ear and keen to develop their own personal styles of playing. Over the years a lot of musicians have taking part in the summer and a lot of tunes have been written in that valley! If you're interested in bring part of this year's group, full info and application forms are on the <a contents="Summer School" data-link-label="Summer School" data-link-type="page" href="/summer-school">Summer School</a> page.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/71321642023-01-03T23:00:56+00:002023-01-03T23:00:56+00:00Time Was Away tour part two<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/d7147a0876aee124a65b12b64ef755e090167cd6/original/spring-2023-flyer.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Emily and I are really looking forward to the second part of our album launch tour - visiting some lovely venues. Ticket info on the <a contents="gigs page" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs">gigs page</a> or from <a contents="EmilyandRob.uk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://EmilyandRob.uk">EmilyandRob.uk</a>. Advance ticket-buying very much appreciated!</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/71321612023-01-03T22:55:02+00:002023-01-03T22:55:02+00:00Leveret tour - March 2023<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/a4f8277d74e187c2b0501cd1ca07b780286b0263/original/march-flyer-2023.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Leveret are hitting the road in March for the first of two tours marking ten years of playing together. We've got a new album on the way and some great new tunes that we're really looking forward to playing - alongside some old favourites. Do come and see us - ticket info on the <a contents="gigs page" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs">gigs page</a> or at <a contents="Leveretband.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://leveretband.com">Leveretband.com</a>. Please buy your tickets early if you can and tell all your friends!</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/71184012022-12-06T10:37:15+00:002022-12-06T10:37:15+00:00CDs, lesson vouchers and more!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/5b54c0d4a48c94c614801dd7a5e67f6f65cf20e1/original/merch.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Plenty of CDs for all your festive gift requirement - <a contents="here" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">here</a>, and at <a contents="EmilyandRob.uk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://emilyandrob.uk">EmilyandRob.uk</a> and <a contents="Leveretband.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://leveretband.com">Leveretband.com</a></p>
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<p>Also happy to create concertina lesson vouchers or undertake tune commissions - <a contents="drop me a line here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">drop me a line here</a>.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/70954572022-11-04T13:52:15+00:002022-11-04T13:54:09+00:00Online workshops and teaching<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/c673a2a537d6b329ea7703e1bc944edc0647d7df/original/workshops-2022.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The nights are drawing in so what better way to while away the hours than with concertina practice! I've got two online workshops coming up. The first will look at how I go about playing for Morris - exploring specific ways of using harmony, articulation, variation and the bellows that work well in a Morris setting plus some practical advice on supporting the instrument. The second will cover how I go about accompanying song, with ideas about harmony, rhythm and supporting the singer that are relevant to anyone accompanying themselves or someone else.</p>
<p>The workshops will take place live on zoom and I'll record them, edit them slightly and send a link out so you can view them in your own time as often as you like. I've gone for 4pm UK time as last time I did online workshops a lot of people in the US had to get up extremely early! Tickets available on my <a contents="teaching page" data-link-label="Teaching" data-link-type="page" href="/teaching">teaching page</a>.</p>
<p>I'm also booking in one-to-one lessons over the next couple of months, either over zoom or in person here in Stroud, so do <a contents="get in touch" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">get in touch</a> if that's of interest.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/70912302022-10-29T09:23:12+01:002022-10-29T09:23:13+01:00Gigs and online albums launch<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/e3602694244ef329152880fd6b431a5154648ffb/original/nov-web-flyer-updated.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Emily and I are really looking forward to some gigs soon to promote Time Was Away - <a contents="Wiltshire Music Centre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/emily-portman-rob-harbron">Wiltshire Music Centre</a> on Nov 5, <a contents="Cornish Bank" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emily-portman-rob-harbron-tickets-329907681757">Cornish Bank</a> in Falmouth on Nov 6, <a contents="Kings Place" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/folk/emily-portman-rob-harbron-2/">Kings Place</a> London on Nov 10 and Southampton's <a contents="Art House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emily-portman-rob-harbron-bbc-folk-award-legends-so14-121122-tickets-354596296067">Art House</a> on Nov 12.</p>
<p>We're also doing a special <a contents="online album launch" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://emilyandrob.uk/store">online album launch</a> gig on Nov 11 where we'll be performing all the songs on the album live on zoom and talking about the songs and making of the record, with time for Q&A and probably a few more songs as well. Tickets are available on our duo website <a contents="EmilyandRob.uk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://emilyandrob.uk/store">EmilyandRob.uk</a> and cost just £10, or £20 for a bundle including a copy of the album too. Hope to see you there!</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/70583132022-09-12T11:31:05+01:002022-10-29T09:16:25+01:00New album!!<p>I'm delighted to announce Time Was Away, my new duo album with Emily Portman. Recorded by Andy Bell, this album has been a joy to make and we're delighted to bring it out into the world now.</p>
<p>Release date is 25/11/22 but pre-orders will be sent out imminently date so if you want to hear it as soon as you can please <a contents="pre-order now" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop">pre-order now</a>. </p>
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<p>The first three tracks from the album are already on streaming - our first single Meeting Point, plus The Health and Borstal Boy, so do give them a listen. And have a look at the video we made for Meeting Point, filmed down the road in the village hall!</p>
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<p>We're on the road in November promoting the album and keep an eye out for more gigs in the spring to be announced soon. As ever, please buy your tickets in advance if you can! And have a look at our lovely new website at <a contents="EmilyandRob.uk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://emilyandrob.uk">EmilyandRob.uk</a>.</p>
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<p> </p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/70565462022-09-09T08:49:10+01:002022-09-09T09:18:03+01:00Leveret October tour<p>Really looking forward to hitting the road again with Leveret next month - 8 gigs then straight off to record a new album that'll be out next year. Visiting some new venues and some old favourites, including the Lewes Saturday Folk club where we're also doing daytime workshops on concertina, fiddle and melodeon. Ticket links on the <a contents="gigs" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs">gigs</a> page or the <a contents="Leveret" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://leveretband.com">Leveret</a> website.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://leveretband.com"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/c6dce0d8d339cb01e5487b3cc5f68ebd234c823f/original/oct-2022-flyer.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/69159332022-03-07T17:10:46+00:002022-03-07T17:10:46+00:00Gigs!! with Emily Portman<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/1a6cc24a4304aca982bc84949f5257e95b707777/original/emily-rob-twitter-banner-final.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Really looking forward to these gigs in April. Stay tuned for news of our debut album, due for release later this year.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/69123302022-03-03T08:20:33+00:002022-03-03T08:42:30+00:00English Acoustic Collective Summer School<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Summer School" data-link-type="page" href="/summer-school"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/245551fe2ea55b15140876e378210b03e366408f/original/eac-2022.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>This year's English Acoustic Collective summer school will take place at Ruskin Mill in Gloucestershire from July 18th-22nd. Founded by Chris Wood and led since 2009 by Rob Harbron, the course takes a holistic approach to instrumental music, exploring pulse, groove, harmony, composition and ensemble playing. This year's summer school is now open for applications and we are delighted that the English Folk Dance and Song Society are funding two bursaries for musicians of diverse ethnicity to attend the summer school. Full info and application forms on the <a contents="Summer School page" data-link-label="Summer School" data-link-type="page" href="/summer-school">Summer School page</a>.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/68574472022-01-02T22:55:45+00:002022-02-21T13:48:30+00:00Online concertina workshops<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"><tbody> <tr> <td><a contents="" data-link-label="Teaching" data-link-type="page" href="/teaching"><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/1dc76c277e50ca42eb0ee0ac4497b1f773531753/original/workshop-web-flyer-22-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></span></a></td> <td><a contents="" data-link-label="Teaching" data-link-type="page" href="/teaching"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/927c91bed4f6bb8554599c623bab15ad568168a9/original/workshop-web-flyer-29-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></td> </tr>
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<p>I really enjoyed doing these two workshops - one covering phrasing, articulation and bellows technique, and exploring chords and harmony. They're available on my <a contents="teaching page" data-link-label="Teaching" data-link-type="page" href="/teaching">teaching page</a> for viewing at your leisure!</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/68361872021-12-10T13:16:12+00:002021-12-10T21:13:04+00:00Nocturne<p>Over the last few months I've been working remotely with Timothy Johnston who's been composing a new piece of solo concertina music in consultation with me. I've really enjoyed working on it - it's involved finding my way round a few bits of tricky fingering but it's been a really great process to take part in and I really like the piece. You can listen to it <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4Fux2lxqSr860kLT9vbgxC?si=1frlAyJKTHmU2wMQNwkMeg">here</a> or watch the video... </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="JmJiTOTpqnU" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/JmJiTOTpqnU/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JmJiTOTpqnU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/68348942021-12-09T12:50:49+00:002021-12-09T12:50:49+00:00Gigs..!<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"><tbody> <tr> <td> <p>I have one more gig for 2021 - reuniting with Chris Wood and John Dipper to play alongside Eclectic Voices for a Yuletide concert in London on December 18th.</p> </td> <td> <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/cf9c941f74ce8c8e25640992bb1c677fc71c49be/original/ev-yulefolk-flyer.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/efbba45b0981c40a048c124f2bf4aa505e9b9c4d/original/leveret-giggleswick.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_none" alt="" /></td> <td>Leveret are touring in March 2022 - really looking forward to being back on the road. Sheffield, Stroud, Reading, Cardiff... <a contents="full dates on the Gigs page" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs">full dates on the Gigs page</a>.</td> </tr>
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<p> </p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/68314592021-12-06T13:48:31+00:002021-12-06T13:48:31+00:00Online Concertina workshops<table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width:500px;"><tbody> <tr> <td><a contents="" data-link-label="Teaching" data-link-type="page" href="/teaching"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/1dc76c277e50ca42eb0ee0ac4497b1f773531753/original/workshop-web-flyer-22-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></td> <td> <p><a contents="" data-link-label="Teaching" data-link-type="page" href="/teaching"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/927c91bed4f6bb8554599c623bab15ad568168a9/original/workshop-web-flyer-29-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p> </td> </tr>
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<p>I'm doing two online workshops in the new year focusing on different areas of English concertina technique - one on bellows, phrasing, tone and articulation, and one looking at approaches to chords and harmony. They'll take place over zoom, and I'll send out supporting material - tunes, charts, exercises and so on. There'll be chance to ask questions and I'll have a second camera in operation to show closeups of fingering and bellows techniques.</p>
<p>I'll record both workshops send a link out afterwards so anyone who buys a ticket will have indefinite access. Full details and tickets on my <a contents="teaching page" data-link-label="Teaching" data-link-type="page" href="/teaching">teaching page</a>. </p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/68228312021-11-27T18:25:38+00:002021-11-27T18:25:38+00:00Leveret Young Adults Weekend - Jan 14-16 2022<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/b164e0166b874e4b9fad9f4ba8b0ead3a56f7f1f/original/manor-front-of-house-in-summer.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Leveret will be leading a weekend of workshops for young adults at Halsway Manor, Somerset. The workshops will focus on general musicianship and ensemble-playing skills as well as exploring some of the ways in which Leveret work together. Bursaries are available - full info from <a contents="https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/leveret-young-musicians-weekend/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/leveret-young-musicians-weekend/">https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/leveret-young-musicians-weekend/</a></p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/68227292021-11-27T14:02:13+00:002021-11-27T14:02:13+00:00Sale!!<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/37ca04348524f67b29dc6e44623819a35ef71198/original/sale.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
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<p>All CDs and my tunebook are currently reduced...please visit the <a contents="Shop" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop">Shop</a> page </p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/67348782021-09-03T12:41:38+01:002021-09-10T10:29:21+01:00Gigs!!!<p>I'm totally delighted to be back on the road, with 31 gigs with various people over the next two months. It's so great to be playing for live audiences again. Venues and artists really need audience support just now so please come out and see us! And buy your tickets in advance if at all possible... really hope to see you at a gig soon.</p>
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<p>First up, it's lovely to be back on the road with Fay Hield and Sam Sweeney, doing our first trio gigs since 2012 and playing material from Fay's recent album Wrackline. Full info on <a contents="Fay's website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fayhield.com/shows.html"><strong>Fay's website</strong></a>.</p>
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<p>After that there's a rare chance to see <a contents="The Servants' Ball" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/1222680/the-servants-ball">The Servants' Ball</a> at the Great Barn Festival in Oxfordshire on September 18th - tickets available <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-servants-ball-folk-music-of-the-inter-war-era-re-imagined-tickets-163387445247"><strong>here</strong></a> </p>
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<p>Then Leveret are off to Germany for 5 gigs...</p>
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<p>...before we start our UK tour a few days later. Full info on <strong><a contents="our website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://leveretband.com">our website</a></strong> and, look out for two more gigs in New Galloway and Edinburgh on October 10 & 11 that we're just waiting for final confirmation for.</p>
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<p>Finally I round off October with five gigs with Emily Portman, before we head off to record our duo album. </p>
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<p>Full details on the <a contents="gigs page" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs"><strong>gigs</strong></a> page. Please do come out if you can - venues really need support at the moment. And if you are coming, please buy tickets in advance if possible!</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/67264612021-08-25T09:50:00+01:002021-08-25T09:50:00+01:00Teaching<p>The next few months are fairly booked up with touring and recording so I'm not going to be offering regular weekly or fortnightly lessons for a while. Instead I'm booking a couple of teaching days per month in my diary and will try to fit in as many online lessons as possible on those days. September 14 and 15 will be the first days I'll be trying this so if you're interested in a concertina lesson slot on either of those days, (or indeed a lesson to discuss music in general, tune writing, chords and harmony, etc) then please <a contents="get in touch" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">get in touch</a>. </p>
<p>I'm also planning a few more online concertina workshops for later in the autumn. More details about those soon, and please join the <a contents="mailing list" data-link-label="Mailing List" data-link-type="page" href="/mailing-list">mailing list</a> to make sure you get sent information.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/65954882021-04-06T10:21:50+01:002021-06-04T16:47:53+01:00English Acoustic Collective Summer School<p>This year’s course is now fully booked - details of next year’s course will appear in due course - please join the <a contents="mailing list" data-link-label="Mailing List" data-link-type="page" href="/mailing-list">mailing list</a> to be told when it goes on sale.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/65301612021-01-25T19:37:43+00:002021-01-25T19:39:13+00:00Workshop video<p><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/c43868c5f4ede87bfd3e68e56952c0b0d36fa84e/original/turning-a-tune-into-an-arrangement.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span>Thanks to everyone who came to my first online English concertina workshop recently, where I discussed my approach to creating solo arrangements of tunes. Don't worry if you missed it - I've made the video available for indefinite access on my <a contents="teaching" data-link-label="Teaching" data-link-type="page" href="/teaching">teaching</a> page. I'm planning more workshop in the months to come so if you're interested, please join my <a contents="mailing list" data-link-label="Mailing List" data-link-type="page" href="/mailing-list">mailing list</a> or <a contents="let me know" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">let me know</a> if there are any specific topics you'd like me to cover.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/65146622021-01-06T14:20:10+00:002021-01-07T18:18:46+00:00Online solo gig<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/6d97af72adcd35df67f120cc95c0bd4de9c378af/original/solo-gig-web-flyer.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>I had a plan to do some solo gigs last year, so I'd have chance to play the material I recorded on Meanders in public a bit more. Of course that didn't happen for obvious reasons, so I've decided to do an online gig this month. It's on January 21st, which happens to be exactly two years to the day since I set off to the studio to record Meanders. </p>
<p>Inspired by the online gigs I've done with Leveret and Emily Portman for Live To Your Living Room, it'll take place over Zoom, but I'm hosting it myself so tickets are only available <a contents="here" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs">here</a>. You'll get a link to the 'meeting' and a passcode so all you'll need is a free zoom account. </p>
<p>There'll be a chance to ask questions and I'll be using top-notch mics and audio equipment so the sound quality should be great. I'm also doing a workshop a couple of days later where I'll explore some of the processes and techniques I use to turn a tune into an arrangement. </p>
<p>Please join me on January 21st! Tickets are per connection rather than per person watching but numbers are limited so please <a contents="order now" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs">order now</a>.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/65146562021-01-06T14:18:19+00:002021-01-13T18:33:08+00:00Zoom workshop<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/5b4c9417dac09ccf7404ef3078e421520c7d966a/original/workshop-web-flyer.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>I'm planning a series of workshops over Zoom this year, some specifically for English concertina players and some for players of any instrument. Please drop me a line if there's a particular subject you'd like me to cover.</p>
<p>The first workshop will be on Saturday Jan 23rd from 10.30am. It'll follow on from my Zoom solo gig on Jan 21st, and I'll be looking at the way I develop a tune into an arrangement and exploring some of the techniques involved, including how I use chords and the bellows. It's aimed mostly at English. concertina players but is open to anyone who would find it interesting. It'll last for an hour and half or so and there'll be time to ask questions. </p>
<p>I will record the workshop and send a link to people who've bought tickets afterwards so you can watch again.</p>
<p>Places are limited so please book in advance - the cost is £12 and tickets are available <a contents="here" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs">here</a>.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/64766182020-11-13T12:11:42+00:002020-12-03T09:32:24+00:00#FolkForChristmas<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/84548a04e4bdf3b150dc337e13bd6640fe0bc0bd/original/folkforchristmas.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><span class="font_regular">Folk musicians need your support this Christmas. You can help keep our folk scene afloat into the new year by buying direct from creators. Follow the hashtag #FolkForChristmas for your Christmas shopping to support artists, share the music, and spread the joy.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I've got <a contents="albums and tunebooks for mail order or download" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop">albums and tunebooks for mail order or download</a>. I am also offering concertina tuition vouchers - please <a contents="contact me" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">contact me</a> for details</span></p>
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</span></p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/64766452020-11-13T12:11:13+00:002020-11-13T12:11:13+00:00Concertina teaching<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/fce3d5004ea76853914af341ea7f08866d4034d6/original/rob-teaching-screengrap.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" />I teach the English Concertina online over Zoom - regular lessons or one-offs, from beginners through to advanced. I also offer tuition vouchers you can buy for your concertina-playing family and friends! Please <a contents="contact me" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">contact me</a> for more details.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/64766482020-11-13T12:11:07+00:002020-11-13T12:11:07+00:00Folk in The Fall at Kings Place<p>Alan Bearman Music and Kings Place are working together to present Folk in the Fall - a day of live, socially distanced folk music performances in a lovely (and Covid-secure) venue. Originally planned for November it has been rescheduled to December 19th. A few tickets left for my gig with Emily Portman - <a contents="more information and bookings here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/folk-in-the-fall/">more information and bookings here</a>.</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/64766602020-11-13T12:10:54+00:002020-11-13T12:10:54+00:00Meanders - a Rob Harbron Tunebook<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/f8067ef36bff0d31848e3265444bccce5b441462/original/tunebook-square.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></a>Now available... a new tunebook containing 54 original and adapted tunes - all the tunes from Meanders plus many more of Rob's compositions including Dundas, The Road To Poynton, Rain on the Woodpile and many more. Includes suggested chords and notes on background and interpretation, printed on high quality 100% recycled stock.</p>
<p>This is also available as a <a contents="pdfs download" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop">pdf download</a>. And, as a bonus, if you've bought the tunebook or download and you want to try a tune in a different key from what's printed, you can <a contents="drop me a line" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">drop me a line</a> and I'll send you a the tune transposed to the key of your choice!</p>Rob Harbrontag:robharbron.com,2005:Post/64766462020-11-13T11:11:49+00:002020-11-13T11:11:49+00:00Leveret - Variations Live<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/359672/8fc1f6c912bc1b9c6399f658653ddeba6682d0b8/original/lev-cd05-packshot-1500px.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Leveret have just released Variations Live - a live double CD, recorded live on the road during February 2020. It's a limited edition run of only 1000 copies, and only a couple of hundred are left. Visit <a contents="www.leveretband.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.leveretband.com">www.leveretband.com</a> to buy yours.</p>Rob Harbron