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Devon Squeezebox Foundation
Their mission: "to promote and encourage the learning and playing of music, primarily from the English tradition, on squeezeboxes in Devon and the West Country." Sounds grand doesn’t it? Devon Squeezebox Foundation Update Squeezebox maintenance Devon Squeezebox Foundation is gearing up to go full steam ahead into this Autumn's workshop season which starts in October. The workshops, which are group learning, are on weekday evenings and are open to musicians from 12 years old upwards. So what's on? The Workshops Excitingly, this season sees the launch of a brand new workshop series for the English Concertina. Provisional locations for the workshops are Harpford, nr Newton Poppleford in the East and South Tawton in the West. The tutor is Jill Shepherd. Now in it's 4th year, the Devon Melodeon Project has workshops for all levels at 4 locations in the county, Great Torrington in the North, Harpford nr Newton Poppleford in the East, South Brent in the South Hams and South Tawton in the West. The twice monthly workshops are run by Ed Rennie. The Squeeze Keys Piano Accordion workshops are now in their 3rd year and have a new location, Cheriton Bishop Village Hall. These are also for all levels and they are twice monthly. Jason Rice is once again the tutor. Instrument Hire Thanks to the generosity of the West Country Concertina Players, we have been loaned a number of English Concertinas which are available for hire in conjunction with the workshop series. It's a great opportunity to really try out an instrument with tuition to see if it suits before actually buying one. We also have a number of D/G melodeons for hire with the Devon Melodeon Project, once again giving the opportunity to try before you buy. Both Devon Squeezebox Foundation and The West Country Concertina Players would like to thank the National Lottery who provided the funds to purchase these instruments. For More information, call Ed on 01363 774426 Read more Ed Rennie (from the Bismarcks) has got together with a group of like-minded folk and community music enthusiasts, Annie Rennie, Mark Bazeley (from the Dartmoor Pixie Band), Colin Andrews and Alan Quick. Together they have formed the Devon Squeezebox Foundation. |
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Wren Trust
The work that the Wren Trust is involved includes: Workshops Music & Song Wren Trust in Torbay Wren Music |
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Folk Camps
Folk Camps as an organisation has been running now for over 40 years. The camps much smaller than festivals and run on DIY principles but are just as much fun. The chances are that some of you may even have attended a folk camps in the past. Folk Camping is ideal for Morris dancers and their families and provides a holiday which encompasses music, dancing - not just Morris - and many more activities with like-minded people. More information from Folk Camps Website > |
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Folk and Roots Music Agency
Just building up....needs really good ceilidh bands (particularly smaller outfits) and pro-standard acts to fill some gigs in Devon and Cornwall. Limited demand at the moment for solo acts, but some are being tried. 10% commission for gigs we give you. 10 acts on the books so far and growing. Call Deni, Mad Rush Entertainments on 01752 661367 or |
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Are you interested in a mid week folk club in Plymouth?
Hello everyone in the folk scene.I have been running the Phoenix for 10 months, as a music venue. Telephone 07866 905341
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The Parson and the Village Song Men
The folk song and music collection of Devon squire and parson Sabine Baring Gould presented by Bob Mann ~ Stories and background information on the collection Les Noden > ~ Songs, guitar and Anglo concertina ~ Songs, guitar, lute and Anglo concertina Mick Bramich > This entertaining and informative show has been presented at numerous festivals, churches and specialist societies over the last twelve years. It is constantly being revised as new material comes to light and the song and story elements are tailored to suit particular localities. If you are looking for a folk music based performance for your group, club or festival then contact either: Bob Mann ~ 01803 847930 or Mick Bramich ~ 01752 895054
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Roots and Shoots
Listen on 106.8 FM and online > Every Monday 6 to 8 pm with Martin Hodge, Martin Henning and Rich Cooke.
On Exeter's community radio station Phonic FM and online to the world featuring the best in folk/roots music with a strong emphasis on local music - both live in the studio and recorded. News too of folk/roots events in Exeter and south and east Devon.
We'd welcome contributions from musicians, singers and anyone involved with folk/roots/world music in and around Exeter. Most importantly, listen in, then get in touch to tell us your reactions and suggestions. Contact Roots and Shoots Telephone 01392 217827 (Martin Hodge) 01837 871498 (Martin Henning) or check out blog> |
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Localpeople sites
If you have up-coming events, post them at www.okehamptonpeople.co.uk - for free! The site is now reaching over 30% of the area's on-line population and growing daily. There are other localpeople sites around Devon and beyond... use them! Richard Penny - Community Publisher - Okehampton People (Also member of Walter Shortage and the Hosepipe Banned!) |
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Recording
Coomeshead Studios (Recomended by a band listed on flaxey green) Professional Quality recordings - specialists in all forms of band styles - extremely competetive rates for sessions of any length. Also offered CD duplication and remastering of old recordings to CD. For more information telephone 01626 201838 0r visit MySpace> - Website> |
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 Griselda SandersonThe Swedish Nyckelharpa is a fascinating bowed keyed fiddle not often seen in the UK. However, Griselda Sanderson has been playing the instrument for some time and has recently released an album entitled "harpaphonics' that received fantastic reviews in the national press. If you would like more information or are interested in learning the nyckelharpa please feel free to get in touch with her by  eMail
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Why not catch the BUS The Barnstaple Ukulele Strummers (BUS) started March 2009. Our Venue is The New Inn, Goodleigh, Barnstaple. Devon. We meet on the second Sunday of every month from 7.30pm. This is a FREE event and is open to all: experienced players, learners, or people who would like to pass on their ukulele skills to others. You can even come and watch. We are looking for people who like to strum the ukulele and enjoy a good sing-along. The session could be split into three: (1) A Strum-a-long (3) Open Mic Ukuleles can be bought for as little as £10:00. This is a very cheap way to start a new hobby. We will accept banjo ukuleles, but only if they are kept under control: they can be rather loud in the wrong hands, So what are you waiting for? Do you have (or know anyone who has) an 'act', 'turn', 'skill' or 'party piece' that you would like to share with an 'arty' audience? I'm organizing an Eccentricity Event at the Broomhill 'Art' Hotel on June 18th. The more eccentric the better. Interested? Contact Colin Shaddick telephone 01271 342999 |
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Cat's Eye Morris are about to start their winter practice season, and anybody who would like to have a go at dancing border morris in Cat's Eye's own unique style would be very welcome. Have a look at our website> to see what we do.
We practice on Tuesdays at 8pm at the British Legion in Tideford (between Saltash and Liskeard), starting on 28th October. Practices are fun and enthusiastic, and are helped along by the very reasonably priced beer served at the bar! If you would like to give it a try, then please get in touch by phoning Pauline on 01208 821323, or |
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Rev Hammer's freeborn John Live DVD and Audio CD Double pack - released on Levellers day Friday 19 May 2007
A star studded cast of English Folk Royalty perform the world’s first historical folk opera, live at Levellers’ Beautiful Days festival in front of thousands, including the English Civil War society Starring:
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Cyril Tawney - two new albums
ADA Recordings have released two new albums which were launched at "Celebrating Cyril", the recent national memorial event for Cyril Tawney. "The Song Goes On" (ADA 108CD), is a double album consisting of re-mastered recordings of archival traditional gems, beginning with the first song Cyril ever broadcast (1957), interspersed with a few of his classic compositions and a sprinkling of offerings from fellow songwriters. The collection ends with Mick Ryan's special recording of the title song which he wrote as a tribute, shortly after Cyril's death. The other new release is a limited edition of a concert recorded at the legendary Holsteins in Chicago in 1981. "Cyril Tawney - Live at Holsteins" (ADA 109CD) is a fine example of Cyril in his heyday, on top form before an appreciative and knowledgeable audience and obviously loving every moment of this flawless performance. All Cyril's CDs are available from ADA, shops, and via his website > Copies of the "Celebrating Cyril" Commemorative Programme are still available. In fact the programme part takes up only two pages out of the forty page booklet, which is principally about and by Cyril. Besides reprints of some of his classic articles ("The South West Folk Revival- the Early Years", "A BBC Folk Life Department – Why Not"?, "The Folksong Penny") there are verses, anecdotes and extracts from his (as yet unpublished) childhood memoir. Proceeds will go to the fund to preserve his archive. The Programme is available via Cyril's website > and from the English Folk Dance and Song Society. |
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Wren is a Devon based music organisation. "We go out to people, we listen to what they want and see what's going on and we make things happen".|
Tune~link Devon: Tune-learning workshop with Griselda Sanderson> at The Dartmouth Inn, Totnes
Saturday 20th February If you are a fiddler, piper, banjo, mandolin, whistle, flute, accordion or concertina player and would like to learn some new tunes, this is an ideal opportunity for you! A day long workshop in two parts aims to teach participants Irish and Scottish jigs and reels on melody instruments. Participants must have a basic grasp of their instrument and be able to pick up tunes by ear. If you are unsure whether you will be able to keep up, do give us a call to discuss your level. You can attend either the slow morning or intermediate afternoon session for £7.50 or both for £14 if you think you can keep up with the pace! Sessions run from 11.00am - 1.00pm and/or 2.00 4.00pm. For more information telephone 01803 864286 or eMail |
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Jo Freya of Blowzabella, Token Women, Old Swan band, and Fraser Sister fame will be running some workshops at The White Horse, Moretonhampstead, Devon over two weekends in February.
The format will be an instrumental workshop for intermediate / advanced players on the Saturday afternoon, followed by an all welcome session Saturday night, then a vocal workshop for singers of any ability on the Sunday afternoon. The tunes for the instrumental workshop will be the rhythms needed for a ball/bal – bouree, schottische, waltz, polka etc - from a French, English and Eastern European stable. The dates are Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February and Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February 2010. There is no need to book for both workshops, and attendance at the first weekend is not a prerequisite for the second set of dates. More information> (PDF file) Download Booking Form> |
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Cornwall Harp Centre
Courses, Tuition, Music, Information, History, Recordings, Merchandise Based on the rugged north Cornish coast near Bude, the Cornwall harp centre provides tuition, courses, sheet music, and merchandise for harpists in the beautiful surroundings at Trehawsa, the home of harpist Sarah Deere-Jones. Weekend residential courses are held from 7pm Friday evenings to 4pm Sunday afternoons at the Cornwall Harp Centre near Bude, B&B (extra charge) is available on site and locally, and camping on site is free Cornwall is a beautiful county with a fascinating history, an ancient language and a fine legacy of Celtic culture. With its historic links to Wales & Brittany, Ireland and Scotland, all countries with their own vibrant harp playing traditions, it is a perfect place for a centre for the harp in the south of the British Isles. For more information |
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Halsway Manor - Somerset
Halsway Manor, Somerset, is the UK's only residential centre for traditional folk music, dance, song and crafts; it caters for groups throughout the year. A Grade 2* listed manor house on the slopes of the Quantock Hills, its history goes back over a thousand years. It has been run as a folk music centre for over 40 years. Halsway Manor offers a unique setting for conferences, wedding receptions, business meetings as well as folk events. The Manor dates from medieval times and is set in its own grounds on the edge of the Quantock Hills, 15 to 20 minutes drive from the County Town of Taunton with its main line station and M5 motorway link to London. For more information regarding booking Halsway Manor or for a programme of events visit Halsway Manor website > |
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The Irish Concertina Trade prices supplied on request. Absolute Beginners Concertina Price £6.95 plus £1 p&p in the UK In-between Anglo
£8.95. Add £1.00 p&p in the UK. Review: Bob Taberner The Folk Mag "This book aims to bridge the gap between Mick's other two books, 'Absolute Beginners' Concertina' and 'The Irish Concertina'. The anglo concertina is a much-maligned member of the concertina family because the majority of players don't feel comfortable playing in keys other than those of the two main rows of buttons. For the majority of anglos, this means the keys of C and G, where the G row is an octave higher than you'd like it to be. Hence the demand for anglos in G and D to fit in with melodeons and fiddles. Mick's book demonstrates that it is possible to play in other keys - D major, A minor, E minor - on a 30 key C-G anglo as well as tackling the key of G by picking out the majority of notes on the C row. The exercises are well thought out and the tunes are all interesting and well chosen. You don't need to be a music reader because all the tunes are presented in an easy form of tablature, while different time signatures are clearly explained. The book is very much aimed at the player of tunes. Maybe song accompaniment is a subject for a future book. One slight disappointment for me was that Mick sticks to single note playing and doesn't include a few harmonising notes. I found myself adding them, anyway. There are a surprising number of tunes in B flat in the English tradition and Mick's book shows you how to play in that key on a C-G anglo. Which is certainly a lot cheaper than the alternative solution of buying a B flat - F box." Order To order any of these publications contact Mick Bramich at: 18 Heather Park, South Brent, TQ10 9PU, Devon. 01364 649339 More information about Mick Bramich > |
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Concertina repairs
If you have a concertina that requires attention whether new straps, springs, bellows or reeds to a complete returning contact Nigel. He can also offer valuations and occasionally has concertinas for sale. To contact Nigel Sture telephone 01548 531525 or |
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Fiddle Lessons
Olivia Dunn - experienced and versatile fiddle player and teacher based in Plymouth but also teach in Exeter. I play a wide range of genres and rule nothing out. I am the fiddle player in Mad Dog Mcrea, and have also just toured with the Phil Beer Band. I've previously played and depped for many other bands (including ceilidh) in the South West. For more information telephone 07748 166943. |
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Bodhran tuition available. Put a heartbeat into Celtic music! Have fun at sessions. Friendly, experienced player and teacher offers lessons on playing the bodhran, from basics for beginers to advanced and performance playing. Based in Exeter and willing to travel the South West. Group work and workshops a speciality. CRB checked. Practice drums provided. Good rates. Interested? Please contact Bruce 07770 567639 or
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Devon Squeezebox Foundation is gearing up to go full steam ahead into this Autumn's workshop season which starts in October. The workshops, which are group learning, are on weekday evenings and are open to musicians from 12 years old upwards. So what's on?
The Workshops Excitingly, this season sees the launch of a brand new workshop series for the English Concertina. Provisional locations for the workshops are Harpford, nr Newton Poppleford in the East and South Tawton in the West. The tutor is Jill Shepherd. Now in it's 4th year, the Devon Melodeon Project has workshops for all levels at 4 locations in the county, Great Torrington in the North, Harpford nr Newton Poppleford in the East, South Brent in the South Hams and South Tawton in the West. The twice monthly workshops are run by Ed Rennie. The Squeeze Keys Piano Accordion workshops are now in their 3rd year and have a new location, Cheriton Bishop Village Hall. These are also for all levels and they are twice monthly. Jason Rice is once again the tutor. Instrument Hire Thanks to the generosity of the West Country Concertina Players, we have been loaned a number of English Concertinas which are available for hire in conjunction with the workshop series. It's a great opportunity to really try out an instrument with tuition to see if it suits before actually buying one. We also have a number of D/G melodeons for hire with the Devon Melodeon Project, once again giving the opportunity to try before you buy. Both Devon Squeezebox Foundation and The West Country Concertina Players would like to thank the National Lottery who provided the funds to purchase these instruments. For More information: |
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James Dumbelton - (Guitarist and Mandolin player for Jackie Oates and Jim Causley)
Available for music Lessons on Guitar, Mandolin or Bodhrán. Check out myspace page> or eMail for more information |
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Octave Mandola/Mandolin and Tenor Banjo Lesson
Learn to play Irish and other folk tunes on the Octave Mandola, Mandolin or Tenor Banjo. Andrew, from the band 'Paddy's Whiskers' teaches both melody playing and accompaniment styles. You can learn to play by ear, from sheet music or using tablature, and music reading skills can be taught at the same time. Lessons are supported with sheet music and recordings of the tunes you are working on to help practice at home. Lessons are usually an hour long and they take place in Paignton. Charges are £20 per lesson. For the very young, he offers shorter lessons at a reduced rate or can travel to your home. Charges include all extra materials (recordings and sheet music). More information is available at website> Contact Andrew on 01803 520798 or |
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Folk Fiddle Lessons
Learn to play Irish, Scottish, American and Gypsy tunes on the violin. Julia, from the band 'Paddy's Whiskers' provides folk fiddle/violin lessons designed to suit your abilities and interests. Teaching is both 'by ear' and/or from sheet music and music reading skills can also be taught at the same time. She supports learning by providing recordings of tunes being learned on CD and sheet music to take home when appropriate. Lessons are usually an hour long and they take place in Paignton. Charges are £20 per lesson. For the very young, she offers shorter lessons at a reduced rate. Charges include all extra materials (recordings and sheet music). All you need is your own violin and enthusiasm! More information is available at website> Contact Julia on 01803 520798 or eMail |
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West Country Concertina Players
West Country Concertina Players have been running playing days and weekends for some years. We run bi-monthly meetings at Ruishton Village Hall which comprise workshops and playing for absolute beginners and others, all are welcome irrespective of ability, we do have concertinas for use if you just want to try one out. Also we have two weekends at Kilve Court, Somerset, the one in March caters for post beginners up to advanced playing and the October weekend caters for complete beginners and post beginners. Contact information: secretary Mall Derricott 01258 450927 or visit website> |
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English Concertinas for hire.
Folk South West have 15 Jackie English Concertinas which they are willing to hire out too learners, they belong to West Country Concertina Players and are on loan to FolkSW. For more information |
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Workshop Leader Available
Beginners workshops in Tin Whistle, Accordion, Session Playing, Reading music, Singing, Accompanying Folk Songs with Piano, Harmony, Folk Flute. Plymouth & area. Also all types of musical entertainment and writing or music workshops for care homes & small clubs (daytimes). Please see details on website > Contact Deni 07854 725 399 or eMail |
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Phil Berthoud - Irish fiddle, folk mandolin, guitar
Phil offers tuition in Irish fiddle, folk mandolin, guitar (folk/world/rock/pop). He is author of three books on Irish fiddle playing and one on Irish Mandolin playing, all published by Mel Bay. He's written 12 other books, all due to be released in the next year. Phil has over 20 years experience of instrumental tuition. All standards are catered for from absolute beginners to advanced students. Traditional and popular styles are normally taught by ear but written music can also be used if desired. Please contact Phil on 01803 862282 for more information. |
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Learn Melodeon
If you would like to learn the Melodeon or are already a learner and would like to have lessons - I teach both English or European styles of playing on GD or CG/CGF boxes. Please contact Louise on 10364 649227 or 07737 238 076 for further information |
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Accordion workshops Mondays from 7 April, 7.30-9 in Totnes
with Leslie Thompson of the 3db English Ceilidh Band > These workshops are for keyboard players who would like to transfer their skills and use them more fully. Accordion opens many opportunities for playing socially and professionally; in pub sessions, in schools, in bands, in shows on holiday and at home. Whatever style of music, Folk, World, Musicals and even Chopin you can take it with you wherever you go. Instruments provided! 4 sessions £20 hire of instrument for 4 weeks from £10 Call Les Thompson 01803-862393 for venue details & book your place. Or |
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The Devon Accordion Project - Leslie Thompson.
I have been given/loaned a number of piano accordions which I will use to teach complete beginners, making the accordions available on short-term loan. The teaching sessions start at KEVIC in September, in the meantime I'm appealing to anyone with an unused accordion to either come along to the sessions or consider loaning the instrument on a sale-or-return basis to the Devon Accordion Project. Minor repairs will be done free, and the accordion will benefit for being used as well as give someone the chance to learn and possibly buy the instrument at a fair price. If interested please visit website >
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Piano Accordion tuition from experienced and qualified teacher based in Totnes. Instruments available for loan/sale. Expertise in British folk, French musette, Klezmer and East European styles, and anything else from Chopin to Zydeco. Telephone Leslie Thompson 01803-862393 or visit website >.
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Anglo Concertina and Melodeon Tuition.
All levels catered for. Three publications for Beginners, Improvers and Irish style on the Anglo. Contact: Mick Bramich 01752 895054 eMail |
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Guitar Tuition
Learn a wide range of musical styles through TAB. Early music and folk song accompaniment are my specialisms. Contact: Mick Bramich 01752 895054 eMail |
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Tuition
Guitar/Fiddle/Mandolin For players at all levels in North Devon. Torrington based. All ages welcome. Please call Adrian on 01805 622072 |
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D/G Melodeon Lessons
For players at all levels of competence, from beginners to advanced Mainly English-style (D/G instruments) Phone Chris on 01626 871 260 |
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Guitar / Bass Guitar Tuition
Guitar / Bass Guitar Tuition one to one in you own home by experienced professional musician Beginners onward - folk / jazz / rock Please call Martin Henning 01837 83347 or eMail |
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Folk Play is an exclusive policy to cover musical instruments/equipment. Cover is all risks/accidental damage theft or loss anywhere in the world , including theft from vehicles (security requirements apply if over £5,000 worth of equipment is left in vehicle) . There is no policy excess to pay if you make a claim
The policy is underwritten by Allianz and the rates are the lowest we offer starting from £30 a year. Also available a public liability policy for folk clubs / bands /callers that starts at £65.00 a year, with a limit of indemnity £5m Musicians Insurance Services PO BOX 12122 MATLOCK Derbyshire DE4 3YS (01629-760101) Part of The Bryan James Group 312 High Street Harlington Hayes Middlesex UB3 5BT Company registration number 1758910 Visit websiste> |
 New Moon Insurance ServicesSpecialist musical instrument insurance can provide greater protection and value to all musicians. Household policies rarely provide the cover players need. At best cover can be extended for out of home use, but will impose an excess and will not cover theft/loss from unattended vehicles. Specialist insurance will provide such cover. Two such companies are Musicians Insurance Services (website) and Newmoon Insurance Services (website) with premiums for an all risk policy, nil excess and unattended vehicles starting from £15 with Newmoon and £30 with MIS. Both companies can provide liability insurance for musicians with limits up to £5m. Newmoon can also provide Event insurance, covering your costs incurred putting together an event. Whatever you decided to do, please take time to consider this issue as it could save you money, if the worst ever happened. |
A range of exercises for the improver on Anglo concertina. All the music in the book appears in both staff notation and tablature for the instrument. Suitable for the twenty key Anglo but aimed at the thirty key instrument. 40 pages of lessons and tunes.
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