By Petra Tool Johnny Rosenberg came to my portrait studio, dressed in a T-shirt, waistcoat, jeans, sneakers, wristbands and necklaces. When he started to sing a couple of quiet, tender jazzy songs, accompanying himself on his guitar, I was pleasantly surprised. This was quite a different Johnny from the one I had watched perform in a jazz club, singing Michael …
10 Essential Blues Solos
Playing the blues is a great way to learn lead guitar. Here are some tracks that we hope will inspire you to take your playing further: Texas Flood, Stevie Ray Vaughan (1982). Vaughan cemented his place in the Avalon of Texas blues with his cutting take on this Larry Davis number, full of leads that dig deep into the flatlands dust and …
What a Show!!!
Our Second Annual Winter Concert was a HUGE success! More than 500 pictures were taken by photographer Quinn Brown. Stittsville News reporter, John Curry, was also there for the entire show. So keep watching our website, Facebook page and Instagram for posts of pics, stories and family videos we’ve been receiving. This week’s Stittsville News should have some great coverage, …
Almost showtime!
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New session added!!!
The Kidz Wanna Rock, so we are adding a brand new session! U-Rock Kidz Band for kids age 6-8 years old. Intro session starts February 4 to March 31st (no session during March Break). Learn to play drums, guitar, keyboard, ukulele and sing along with your own rock band. No experience required, no instruments required – we supply the fun, …
Got Stars???
We are searching for 6-8 year old rock stars in the making. Join U-Rock Kidz Band starting in February for the most fun you’ll ever have learning music. Play guitar, drums, ukulele, percussion and learn to sing! No experience required, no instruments required! Just join the fun with your new bandmates. U-Rock Kidz Band is a weekly program on Thursdays …
2nd Annual Winter Concert – Sunday, January 24 at 3pm
It’s almost showtime! Our big winter rock show is going to be absolutely awesome. Tickets are only $10 per family – so bring out all the fans and let’s get this party started. We have tickets printed with each family’s name and will give these to the kids this week & next week, if you send them with $10 (you …
U-Rock Open House!
Come see what all the FUN is about at our Crushers tween/teen band Open House on Thursday, January 28 from 7:30-8:30pm. The kids in the band will entertain you and if any of our private lesson rock stars would like to check out what band is all about – this is the perfect opportunity! We look forward to seeing you …
U-Rock Kidz Band – join now!
Our very popular Kidz band that allows 6-8 year olds to join a band and try out all of the instruments in a fun and energetic setting is back for 2016! Register online or call us for details. Kidz Band is on Thursdays at 5:30 pm for 30 minutes once a week. It’s ideal for budding rock stars who want …
2016 is gonna ROCK!
Happy New Year to all our rock stars, their fans and families. We are currently registering for Session 2 – private, group and band lessons from February through the end of June. We have openings but don’t delay as they fill up quickly. Want to join our tween/teen band? Ages 11-16 welcome. Practices are on Thursday nights at 7:30pm. Lots …