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Saturday 28th June |
MEET THE BAND
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The Slow Loris is a shy creature, known to come out only at night and then being extremely noisy. Members of the SLOW LORIS BAND are certainly not shy and although often active at night, they can be seen before midday in Leigh Library Gardens and later in North Street School. Come along and talk to the band, hear about their experiences, and join in with a few tunes and songs. And we won't mention the noise. |
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Saturday 28th
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SONG-WRITING WORKSHOP |
Chris Jones and Jack Forbes (PIERTALK) have been writing songs in and about the Southend community for over 20 years. Their inspiration has come from memorable characters of the past - Ponto Boyton, Happy Harry, Tornado Smith, Bill Robinson - and the destruction of old buildings in the name of progress - the Talza Arcade, Kursaal Ballroom - as well as from everyday life in a seaside town. You never know where you might find ideas for a good song and Jack and Chris may give you some insight into how and what to look for and may even answer the old question: what comes first, the words or the music? |
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Saturday 28th
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HARMONY & SONG WORKSHOP with
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KITI THEOBALD is probably the best a cappella female traditional singer in Essex and deserves national recognition. She believes strongly in the power of the traditional ballad and the pleasure to be obtained from singing the old songs solo and in harmony. So bring your voice to Kiti's workshop and prepare to be surprised at what you can do when you're in the hands of a good tutor. |
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Sunday 29th
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This combined workshop and session is for all musicians who would like to play together and enjoy the atmosphere of a normal session but find the pace of the music is usually too fast. Or maybe they just want to relax and take things a bit more slowly. MALCOLM REID from the Yardarm Session will be in charge and welcoming musicians with some experience as well as beginners. |
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Sunday 29th June |
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You wouldn't think that playing the banjo could be controversial but the technique known as frailing has caused players to become quite argumentative about what it is and how to do it. Is it double-thumbing, clawhammer, beating or rapping? As Donald Zepp says, it's largely a matter of opinion. Bring a banjo (or just your good selves) and find out what it's all about with the expert help of MAT MARTIN & KIRSTY McGEE. |
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Sunday 29th June |
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Is there any need to say that a Workshop and Meet the Artiste session with NANCY KERR & JAMES FAGAN is going to be exceedingly popular? Get there early because room is limited. Nancy is a fine fiddle and viola player and James is famous for his playing on a guitar-shaped version of the flat-backed bouzouki. Expect a master-class as well as a workshop. |
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Sunday 29th June Leigh Sailing Club 5pm |
THE YARDARM SESSION with TERRY DOCHERTY |
The Yardarm Session, which usually meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, was started by TERRY DOCHERTY nearly 18 months ago to give musicians who play English folk music an opportunity to get together in South Essex, instead of always having to travel across to the other end of the county. It continues to grow in popularity and while still having English music at its core, it has broadened its appeal to include music from other traditions as well as attracting singers, poets, and storytellers. It has also brought about a revival of interest in playing the accordion and melodeon and the setting up of the Thamesgate Traditional Arts Association. Come along to this special folk festival session and sample the delights of swinging from the Yardarm with TERRY DOCHERTY. |
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The Largest Free Folk Festival in the Country
