Music In Newport - Lots Happening in March

All
A note to remind you that the first monthly session of the folk club is on this Friday night. After the sell out concert of Bruce Williams at Breizoz it seems there is plenty of interest in live music so we can expect a big night.

Alan and Christine will lead the music (I have work commitments so my apologies) and during the break they will canvas ideas for a Chalk Board session (once a term, once a month?) so if you have any ideas they would love to hear what you have to say (esp if you are interested in helping out with the organisation of the night. The Newport Scout hall has been proposed as a possible venue – hopefully after discussions on Friday night a decision will be made re a time and place.

Other news of music in Newport
- Greg O’Leary was featured in an article in The Star newspaper last week (see the blog for story and photo links)
- The Bush Orchestra is off to Williamstown to welcome the Tall Ships into Melbourne. If you don’t get down there (11am docking time at the Pirates Tavern site near the police station) there’s a chance the ships and the music will be featured on the news
- We have confirmed our 5 workshops for the year. These are Gypsy Violin (Sarah Busuttil) 5 String Banjo (Peter Somerville) Intro to Uke (Alison Dew) Stage Craft and Performance (Jackie Kerin) and (you asked for it) a Yodelling Workshop (Mel Webb). We are very pleased to be able to offer workshops with such talented people and we are confident that they will each add to the skills and enjoyment of music in the club. Workshops will be May / June and dates to be confirmed by the end of the month.
- The Newport Lakes Bush Dance is well into the planning stage – keep Sunday March 21 free
- Parapluie is going into the studio to record their first cd – after their performance at the Carols night they received an invitation to record their songs professionally so this could be the start of something really big for the girls (who are also playing at the Run for Life event coming up in March
- Lots of trios, quartets and other collections of people getting together to make music this year – lots of new music to look forward to
- Nick Charles and Georgina Stewart were off to Breizoz today to do a photo shoot for the next Breizoz (2nd Thursday of March). On the evidence of last month’s effort it might be very wise to book a seat (the booking system should be up and running this month so if you are booked you will be guaranteed a seat – if you are not booked you mightn’t get in!)
- Don’t forget the Substation Market first Saturday of the month – lots of great music to pass the time as you look at the stalls and enjoy Newport’s landmark building.
- And the RSL is always firing with good local and live music – every Wednesday night from 7.30 and then the second Sunday of the month for Music and BBQ from 12.30 – always a good atmosphere and lively hospitality.
Lots on for music lovers over this way.
Have a top night Friday and I look forward to reading all about it and seeing the pics while I am away
See you around for some music some time soon
Michael