The untold story- an acoustic guitar workshop
Sunday 15th February 2026 1pm-4pm
In February 2026, I was honoured to invite the guitarist, singer and songwriter Francis Dunnery for a rare event. Following his celebrated theatre show “England’s Tales of the Council House Kid,” Francis is opening the doors to his "Projector Room" for a sone off intimate guitar clinic. From the chart-topping heights of It Bites to the global stages with Robert Plant and Lauryn Hill, Francis has spent 40 years proving that the best music comes from a place of absolute honesty.
This clinic wasnt just about where to put your fingers; it was about where to put your soul.
15 guitarists joined together for what was an inspiring and interesting guitar clinic covering Rhythm technique, fingerpicking detail and songwriting.
Francis talked with great passion about the importance of trusting and being true to yourself when writing.
We heard tales of his work with Robert Plant and other massive names he has worked with and all came out with something new to contribute to our playing.
This event was be held at St Mary's Chambers in Rawtenstall,
Rossendale,
Lancashire and was open to guitarists of all levels, age 16+
Francis Dunnery
A brief Bio...
Francis Dunnery is a world-renowned musician, songwriter, and "musician’s musician" whose career spans over 35 years of stylistic reinvention.
Best known as the founder and frontman of the 80s progressive-pop icons It Bites, Francis later stepped into the role of lead guitarist for Robert Plant, as well as collaborating with legends like Carlos Santana, Lauryn Hill, and Ian Brown.
Beyond his electric prowess, Francis has become a master of the acoustic guitar, using a unique, intimate approach to rhythm and storytelling. His philosophy as an educator is rooted in the belief that "style" is a tool for personal freedom—encouraging players to break out of genre boxes to find their own authentic voice.