Castlemaine Guitar Weekend Workshop 3: Songwriting Workshop
with Eric McCusker, Jessica Paige & Gerry Smith
Sunday 2 February Noon

In this special, intimate workshop, experienced and lauded songwriters Eric McCusker, Jessica Paige and Gerry Smith will explore the fundamentals of songwriting for guitar before an extended Q/A to ask your burning questions.

Tickets $25 Workshop as part of a Castlemaine Guitar Weekend, Workshop and Concert $45

Eric McCusker is an ARIA nominated and APRA Award winning iconic songwriter and musician who showcases his incredible guitar and bass skills in addition to his master songwriting and musicianship.

Eric has worked with notable Australian singers and bands including Richard Clapton, Mark Seymour, Ross Wilson, Tania Doko, heavyweights such as Mondo Rock, Cookin’ on 3 Burners, Hugh Jackman, Renee Geyer and more, and has had his songs covered by John Farnham, Rick Springfield and Lucy Durack.

He is well known for his hits including “Come Said the Boy” and “State of the Heart”. In this intimate show, Eric will track his incredible journey in song, at times being joined by guests from Gerry’s Well-Oiled Machine.

Gerry Smith is a Melbourne singer-songwriter whose indomitable spirit and positive energy is an inspiration to all who meet him. Gerry has merged his screen writing and poetry skills with his love of jazz singing. His debut album comes later in life for Gerry, due to accessibility issues earlier on in his career. Creating his enriching and life- affirming album, which draws on his experience of growing up in the 60's and 70's and his experience of living as a man with cerebral palsy, is a wonderful insight into a unique life, well-lived. Bringing his vision together with his APRA award-winning collaborators, Gerry recently released his debut album with this show being a part of his launch tour. Busking his own original songs on the street, Gerry has truly taken music to the people and the response has been awesome!

His ‘Well-Oiled’ Machine band also features award winning singer/songwriters Jake Mason and Jessica Paige.

Immerse yourself in the Weekend with a CGW Golden Guitar Weekend Pass for all 3 concerts and all 3 workshops that’s only $95, a saving of $55. To book a Golden Guitar Ticket visit the first concert https://events.humanitix.com/achison-concert

Spend the weekend with us and save 10% with a 2 or 3 night accommodation package in our unique boutique Hotel. - Book direct with us and use Code CGW25 bit.ly/northerndirect [subject to availability.]

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