Special Events over the Weekend
Specials & Workshops 2019
The Masonic Hall Temple
Friday 5th July
“Welcome to the Festival”
2pm to 4.30pm
An informal session of music and song hosted by Mo & Joe with added festival guests. Aimed at the early arrivals
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The Station Tavern Upstairs
Friday 5th July
“Just Voices”
with David Kidman 8.00 to 10.30
Bring your voice to sing or recite - or just sit back, listen and enjoy
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The Station Tavern Upstairs
Saturday 6th July
Fiddle Workshop
with Julian Taylor (Union Street Ceilidh Band)
12.00 to 1.00
We will be learning some less well known dance tunes and discovering how to use the bow to enhance the rhythmic emphasis. Tuition will be by ear but the notation will be available after the workshop. You might want to bring a recording device with you.
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The Station Tavern Upstairs
Saturday 6th July
Concertina Workshop
with Steve Turner
1.30 to 2.30
My concertina song accompaniment workshop will cover all systems of concertina and the theory relates to most other instruments. I'll be giving advise about how to accompany songs and the type of songs to accompany, tips on singing, the type of concertina to choose for accompanying songs, a Q&A session and the opportunity for participants to demonstrate how they accompany songs.
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The Station Tavern Upstairs
Saturday 6th July
“Poetry & Pints”
with Jim Saville and Talking Zebras
3.00 to 5.30
Participative poetry session
Bring a Poem or Two or just sit back and listen
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The Station Tavern Upstairs
Saturday 6th July
Open Mic Session
Host: Steve Cowan (The Red Shed)
8.00pm to 11.00pm
Your chance to perform so don't miss it !!