Nashville Legend, David Grier
Join us at the shop for a workshop and performance with Nashville legend, David Grier!
In 1988, David began recording a series of critically acclaimed solo albums for the Rounder Records label. It was these recordings that pushed David to the forefront of the Bluegrass scene and brought him three IBMA Guitar Player of the Year awards. In 2000, David was recognized by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as one of the “Artists of the Decade” and his solo album "I've Got the House to Myself" was included in the "100 Essential Acoustic Guitar Recordings of All Time." He has also played on four Grammy Award-winning albums (True Life Blues: A Tribute to Bill Monroe; The Great Dobro Sessions; Alison Brown’s Fairweather; and Amazing Grace 2: A Country Salute to Gospel).
On his newest upcoming album, “Ways of the World”, David showcases his vocals for the first time on five original songs. The new album is a brilliant example of David’s expansive capability and artistic evolution. He continues to captivate listeners with exciting new material while keeping traditional virtuosic flatpick guitar at the heart of his sound.
During the workshop, David will answer any questions you may have about flatpicking, highlighting concepts that are crucial to the art.
Flatpicking Workshop: 7:00-8:30pm
Concert Only: 8:45
Jim D'Ville Workshop and Performance
How Songs Work (All Levels)
There is a chord associated with each of the seven notes of a major scale. When played in context, each chord evokes a certain emotional response from the listener. Learning these chordal relationships will open your ears to the chord progressions to millions of songs. This is the first step to learning to play by ear and could change the way you listen to and play music.
Knowledge of finger positions for C, dm, em, F, G, am, helpful.
The “How Songs Work (All Levels)” workshop will be followed by a 45 minute concert.
Hiroya Tsukamoto Concert and Workshop
In partnership with Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society, we’re excited to host renowned Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto for an immersive guitar workshop and concert.
Workshop: Learn from a virtuoso as Hiroya demystifies his intricate fingerstyle guitar techniques, focusing on blending storytelling with music and mastering right-hand techniques, picking patterns, and melodic phrasing.
Concert: Experience a one-of-a-kind performance that transcends cultural boundaries. With soulful melodies and lyrical narratives, Hiroya’s artistry—celebrated by Acoustic Guitar magazine as "delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed"—has captivated audiences worldwide, from the Blue Note NYC to the United Nations.
TIMES:
WORKSHOP: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
CONCERT: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
PRICING:
Workshop: $40/person
Concert: $15/person
Both: $50/person
Reserve your spot today! Limited seating available. Purchase tickets via the link in the event.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience Hiroya’s stunning blend of storytelling and masterful guitar!
Get a taste of Hiroya’s artistry:
Gemini Bridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BWGEbK6xCk
From Coast to Coast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT0LcrKAjJQ
Pre order your tickets here https://linktr.ee/fingerstyle
Alberto Whitmer Guitar Concert
Alberto "Bear" Whitmer is a guitarist and teacher from Metro Detroit. As an instrumental fingerstyle acoustic player, Bear plays music that draws from British and American folk, Irish Traditional Music, Celtic, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Pop, and Percussive Fingerstyle. He expands the sonic palette of a 6 or 12-string acoustic guitar by synthesizing melody, bass, and harmony on a single instrument while also incorporating percussive tapping techniques, expressive effects, and alternate tunings.
Bear is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's fingerstyle guitar performance program under John Stropes. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Irish Traditional Music from the University of Limerick. Bear has played with Mick Gavin and Friends, opened for Stefano Barone, Robert Jones & Matt Watroba, and James Keelaghan as well as being the special guest of Blackthorn. Around Detroit, he performs regularly at Irish sessions, open mics and farmers markets as well as busking when the weather cooperates.
To catch him live, look for him at sessions in Detroit (Gaelic League), Ann Arbor (Conor O'Neill’s) and Plymouth (Sean O'Callaghan’s).
CANCELED Gareth Pearson Workshop and Concert
Gareth Pearson, The Welsh Tornado, Concert and Workshop at Pursell Lutherie Jun 1st at 7:00
Mert Sela Guitar Recital, Classical & Flamenco .
Mert Sela guitar recital at Pursell Lutherie May 11, 7pm
Hiroya Tsukamoto Concert and Workshop
Hiroya Tsukamoto concert and workshop May 5 1:00-pm at Pursell Lutherie, Ferndale MI
Ben's Picks Featuring Russ Vallee
Russ Vallee and Ben Luttermoser in concert March 9th at 8:00 at Pursell Lutherie.
David Day Classical Guitar Concert
David Day classical guitar concert at Pursell Lutherie.
Ukulele Day
Ukulele day at Pursell Lutherie. All ukuleles and accessories will be on sale. Saturday Sept 16 from 11-3pm
Gareth Pearson Guitar Workshop and Concert
Pursell Lutherie is proud to host the Welsh guitar virtuoso in-store for a workshop and concert. During the workshop Gareth will be demystifying the Merle Travis/Chet Atkins/Jerry Reed picking style, with a specific focus on; right hand technique, thumb independence, picking patterns and much more.
Workshop: $60/person (or $50 with proof of purchase of concert ticket) 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Concert $20/person 7:30 PM - -9:00 PM
Jim Mead guitar concert
Come join us Friday July 28th for a concert with Jim Mead, life long guitar player, songwriter and performer. All are welcome. The concert is free. There is a suggested donation of $5.
Hiroya Tsukamoto Concert and Workshop Sunday Jun 4th
Come join us for another amazing concert and guitar workshop on Jun 4th. The workshop will start at 1:30, and is available to all levels of guitar player. The concert will start at 3:00. Tickets for the concert are $20 and the workshop is $35.
SEMI Ukes Monthly Learning Jam May 6th
Come join us for our monthly ukulele learning jam hosted my none other than Jim D’Ville. All ages and all skill levels are welcome. The event will also be streamed on zoom. Please see Jim’s facebook page for more details.
SEMI-UKES Jam
South-East Michigan Ukulele Jam. The first Sat of every month at 11:30 at Pursell Lutherie. Everyone is welcome.
Swing Mandolin Workshop with Brian Oberlin
Swing Mandolin Workshop with Brian Oberlin
Pursell Lutherie - Ferndale, MI
Saturday, February 25
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Bluegrass Mandolin Workshop with Brian Oberlin
Bluegrass Mandolin Workshop with Brian Oberlin
Pursell Lutherie - Ferndale, MI
Saturday, February 25
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mandolinissimo Concert
Mandolinissimo, Live in concert at Pursell Lutherie Feb 24 7:00 $20
Jim D’Ville Ukulele Play By Ear Workshop and Jam
Jim D’Ville Ukulele workshop Feb 11 from 11-1 at Pursell Lutherie. $35 per person.
Hiroya Tsukamoto Fingerstyle Workshop
September 10th
One-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto will demonstrate fingerstyle techniques (playing with the fingers in place of a pick), including chords and basic theory. Hiroya will cover how to practice on a daily basis to improve your skills. He breaks down different elements of music such as tone, rhythm and explains how to apply them to a regular daily practice routine.
Hiroya Tsukamoto Concert
We are proud to present Hiroya Tsukamoto Friday September 9th at 7:00.
Tickets are $20 at the door.
Hiroya Tsukamoto is an innovative guitarist and composer who fuses folk, jazz, and world music. Born and raised in Japan, in 2000 he received a scholarship to Berklee College of music and came to the U.S.
Tsukamoto’s instrumental abilities are indeed breathtaking and astounding, but his performances are so much more than that. He has the unique capability of engaging an audience thru a personable and genuine approach that transfixes his audience and almost transcends his capabilities as a guitarist. Audience members will be mesmerized; Tsukamoto plays with an effortless skill on the guitar and a repertoire that will have you traveling the world, not to mention experiencing new sounds with his own compositions.
Tsukamoto headlines concerts throughout the U.S. as well as internationally including Blue Note in NYC, United Nations and Japanese National Television. Hiroya won 2nd place in International Finger Style Guitar Championship in 2018.
Website: www.hiroyatsukamoto.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/HiroyaMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiroya_tsukamoto/
Michigan Fingerstyle Picking Party
Come on by for fingerstyle song circle. Bring your guitar or just come to chat and Listen. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Calum Graham Masterclass
Calum Graham Masterclass at Pursell Lutherie in Ferndale April 3rd.
Raven Grey Concert March 18
Raven Grey is an acoustic Americana duo based in the metro Detroit area. Comprised of Aaron Markovitz and Rebecca Cameron. The pair of singer/songwriters met at the end of 2021 at a songwriting circle hosted in Clarkston, MI. Aaron and Rebecca connected through a mutual respect of each other’s talents and several shared musical influences and found instant chemistry when singing together on a Joy Williams composition. Vocal harmonies are a large part of what makes up Raven Grey. Think of artists like The Civil Wars, The Milk Carton Kids and the Secret Sisters. There are even hints of Jazz that may resemble the duo of Rachel and Vilray.