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| Fiddler player A recently formed band are looking for a fiddle player. We are based near Tavistock and our aim is to not only play all types of country music, but to put a country flavour to other songs too. We currently have guitars, banjo, bass, mandolin and ukulele and have used session fiddlers. We would like to find a permanent fiddler for the band. If you are interested please email  04.02.12 |
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Irish Music
Lively Irish folk , Jig , Pogues, Dubliners , Christy Moore band wanted for Irish themed 18th birthday party in Exeter social club on 16th or 17th March - the party will be attended by a mix of adult and sons friends. Sound equipment can be supplied if neccesary - telephone 07944297266 or eMail |
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Bands wanted
We are a lively pub dedicated to blues, Jazz and folk music. After a massive extension due to demand, we are now looking for Bands to come a play at our venue. Please forwards CD or link to website to The Railway, Queen street, Honiton, EX14 1HE. eMail - visit website > |
| Singer looking to join/start a folk band
I would love to start up a folk band or join one! I am a female vocalist with quite a low voice and a celtic appearance. Please contact me if you have something folky to share - |
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Sam Richards and Jenny Wellwood, are going to start a monthly programme about folk music and dance in South Devon. Join the launch party at the Kingsbridge Inn - Totnes We're looking for local folk groups and people from sessions in the area to perform, and of course we'd like as many people as possible who are into folk to come along and enjoy the evening.
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| Fiddle Player Fiddle player wanted,good, easy going band, mainly irish, weddings, dances, pub gigs, etc. based in and around Torbay, South Hams, 07983435504 or eMail |
| Musician to practice with I am a beginner in Irish fiddle living in Totnes. I am looking for someone to practice with and to learn from. My phone number is 07803 041139. Thanks - John |
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Musicians required
Would anyone like to form a duo or band to sing around plymouth venues? I am aged 46 female singer I like most music. I would like to just do weekends to start with. Need committed person! Please telephone 01752 240115 13.12.11 |
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Musicians required
The rambling rogues need you! A recently formed folk / ceilidh band (currently melodeon, guitar, and occasional fiddle) based in South Molton are looking for musicians to join us. We are open to offers from all sorts of musicians especialy lead, bass and percusive instruments - age irrelevent - we range from 19 to 50! We are looking to build a repetoire of English, Irish, Scottish, Bluegrass - as long as its soulfull or lively, genre isnt to relevant! You dont have to be local , as long as you dont mind traveling, as we practice every Tuesday evening. if you think you maybe up for it, please dont hesitate to contact Tommy on 07864710369 or eMail06.12.11 |
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Guitarist/Mandolin player
I'm a fiddle player who has played with many different people and in many styles over the years and have always loved quality bluegrass but have recently been experimenting properly with playing it. I'm looking for a really good guitarist and/or mandolin player to form a class instrumental only duo, able to do weddings & functions. If you know of Daryl Anger and Mike Marshall, that's the sort of thing. Please only passionate accomplished musicians as it's difficult enough to play it well as it is! I have a van and all the gear. Please eMail Karl05.12.11 |
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Female singer wanting to start band in South Devon. Anything from folk, rock or pop music, I have a passion for singing and would love to find like-minded people to form a band - I'm now in my forties (though you'd never guess!) and am looking for band members age 30+ - including other singers, guitarist, drummer etc. Scissor Sisters/Mika/Katy Perry/Alanis Morrisette/Pat Benetar! I'm based in South Devon (Kingsbridge). Please get in touch if you want to share this adventure.
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| Accordion, fiddle and upright bass players in Wiltshire area
I am a guitarist looking for accordion, fiddle and upright bass players for a musical project with me and my partner. It is called "House Of Sticks" and we have been gigging it for quite a while now. Originally it was a country band, but we really want to head down a more folky route. If you're interested, please contact Adam on 07791015485 or If you want to hear some of our old recordings, you can find them at website > 16.11.11 |
| Bass player, percussionist and sound engineer Wanted, bass player, percussionist and sound engineer to expand line up of busy Torbay based Irish/American/Celtic footstomping folk band Paddy's Whiskers >. Telephone Andrew or Jules 01803 520798 or eMail . |
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Fiddler and flautist/ piper looking for trad Irish/ Scottish musicians especially Bazouki, guitar, bodhran in Axminster/ Sidmouth/ Honiton area to play with - please contact
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| Guitarist Acoustic guitarist wanted by mandolin player - variety of styles - Exmoor area eMail.14.09.11 |
| Country musicans I've been singing pop, rock and musical theatre for years and I've decided it's time to change direction and do something I've always wanted to do... Country! I'm looking for people who are interesed in forming a band ar perhaps there's a country band out there already who are looking for a singer? My influences are Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Sugarland, Gretchen Wilson and Lady Antebellum among others, so I guess It's more rock/pop country. Please get in touch by sending eMail |
| Fiddler Fiddler wanted for new pirate band! If you live in the Exeter area, can play to a high standard,can wear a pirate costume with dash and can put a bit of swagger in your performance; then please contact us! Hope to start gigging in the spring of 2012.Sometimes might be involved in music for pirate storytelling show as part of a festival package. eMail
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| Fiddle player and drummer Fiddle player and drummer wanted to play gigs for Spin2> - check out style at website> Telephone 01392 459244 and ask for Chris if your interested. 12.06.11 |
| Musicans and singers to play with - Gloucestershire My name is Paul,I've been playing the fiddle for around 40 years on and off, and am looking for other musicians or singers to play with. I played Irish music for many years for ceilidhs and various events but I enjoy all sorts of music if its got a bit of heart. Currently I play mostly Klezmer or East European tunes, but am happy to play English, Country or whatever. I also play mandolin (a bit), whistle, uke, guitar and am working away at the clarinet. I'm in Gloucestershire. If any of this is of interest, please give me a shout - eMail 05.06.11 |
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Fiddler or melodeon /accordian player wanted for Mrs. Crotty's Ceilidh Band > Band has been working constantly for 40 years and have gigs for the right player.Phone Paddy on 01803 762 645 or Steve on 01803 864419 .
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FIDDLE PLAYER WANTED LANCASHIRE Silver Dogs are an "ambient folk rock" band based in Lancashire and we are looking for a replacement violin/fiddle player.
We have been described as a cross between Fairport Convention and Pink Floyd and perform in and around the NW of England in small theatre and selected music venues. Recent performances in the North West UK include shows at Bollington Arts Centre, Bury Met, Playhouse2 Shaw, and Darwen Library Theatre. Our music is based on fresh arrangements and treatments of contemporary folk songs and this is particularly noticeable in Crazy Man Michael, King Cotton and our recreation of the traditional version of A Sailor's Life in particular, as well as in sections of many other songs. The band also includes a number of original songs in the set and a selected number of covers by legendary songwriters such as Lal Waterson and Richard Thompson. Silver Dogs play a selection of songs by the legendary Sandy Denny including The Sea, One More Chance and Who Knows Where the Time Goes. Although musically different, the band acknowledges the debt any folk rock band owes to Sandy Denny and Fairport Convention for creating the genre in the first place. We are looking for a seasoned and experienced fiddle player to join this fantastic band who is prepared to assist with song writing and arranging and be an active team player, the ability to play other instruments such as mandolin, acoustic guitar is an advantage but not essential. Anyone interested in the position should contact Neil on 07931161722 or Our web site at website > will provide more information on the band and its current members. |
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Guitarist, percussionist and bass player
Irish trad whistle player ( who has been playing for 20 years) Looking for a guitarist, percussionist and bass to form a band for local gigging etc. In cornwall near plymouth. looking for a folk/rock sound. Please eMail 01.05.11 |
| Mandolin player Mandolin player would like to meet other musicians in the north Devon/Exmoor areas - contact Trevor eMail. 03.04.11 |
| Like minded musicians - especially a singer I am a 25-year-old fingerstyle guitarist living in the Teignmouth area (near Exeter). I've been working on a style influenced by the likes of Dave Evans and Bert Jansch and have recently moved back to Devon to devote all my time to music. It would be really great to meet up with any like-minded musicians (a singer in particular!) and work on interesting projects, or just have a jam! You can find a few instrumentals on my website > and some guitar covers if you type my name, Sean Siegfried into Youtube. Pop me an eMail |
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Accordianist
Accordianist and possibly accompanist/s required for charity boat trip from Plymouth Barbican Friday evening 24th June, approximately 3 hours, fee negotiable. For more information telephone 07711195495 or eMail - 14.03.11 |
| Singer/guitarist/fiddle player wanted
Hi my name is Jo and I play acoustic guitar and sing a wide range of songs , mainly folky / country but have a wide and varied taste in music and will try anything. I currently sing, Kate Rusby, Karrine Polwart, Gillain Walsh , Alison Kraus, Neil Young, I regularly play in some of the local Bristol/ South Gloustershire folk clubs, somtimes on my own sometimes with a friend, however would like to play / sing with others as well. If anyone is interested in setting up a small folk group / duo to perform at some of the local singarounds /folk clubs for fun , A fiddler player /another guitarist who can sing as well would be great if you are interested please |
| I am looking for a band or another musician(s) to form a duo or trio, who enjoy making music, want to try out ideas, do some recording and maybe get to play some gigs.
I've been part of a band (trio) since September 2009 but due to family commitments of one member, we must now put our music on the back-burner, hence me looking here for other musical opportunities. I can read music, sight-read and play by ear. I sing Soprano/alto), play flutey sounding recorders, guitar, keys and percussion. I live in the Taunton area with easy access to the M5. If this is of interest I'd be really pleased to hear from you. Please contact Sharon |
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The Sidmouth Traditional Mummers are a group of Sidmouth residents who each year perform the local Christmas mumming play around our area. Over the coming months we are very much involved in a 'community play' written by one of our members, Pete Wilson. This play deals with the effect of the first few months of the 1914-1918 war on a small Devon community, particularly as seen through the eyes of members of the village mumming team.
My wife, Rosie and I have volunteered to coordinate the music and song, which will be part of this production, and for this purpose will be looking to form a small 'pit orchestra' to provide accompaniments during the performances, which will be three in number to take place over the Armistice weekend in November, as well as rehearsals throughout the summer. The music involved will be a mixture of well-known popular songs of the time (e.g. 'Tipperary') with several traditional and contemporary folk songs. We would like to hear from singers and musicians who might be interested in being part of this project and who live within easy reach of the Sidmouth area, and are willing to put aside the time needed to rehearse. We would particularly be pleased to hear from a piano/keyboard player and a piano-accordionist, both of whom should be reasonably proficient at both playing by ear and reading some music. The reading element would probably be small, but would prove an advantage. They should also have the ability to get on well in a group situation as they may well be asked to work with people less experienced than themselves. We would also be interested in hearing from a banjo player (rhythm) and fiddler. There would also be opportunity for these people to take small acting roles if they wish. For more information please telephone Henry on 01404 811491 or |
| I'm an Irish female vocalist with a jazzy, bluesy, Irish folky tone and I'm looking for musicians to make some soulful, yet lively and eclectic folk music with. Anybody up for it? Telephone Claire 07796854792 or eMail
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| Bass or Double bass player Bass or Double bass player wanted. Interested in playing for ceilidh dance and also folk rock alongside various other instruments. Styles range from standard british dance tunes to fast and furious original arrangements of Irish and Scottish jigs and reels on highland bapipes. A genuinely unique sound in this area. A well established band heading in a new direction with a more varied line-up; based in the South Devon area. Telephone Paul Jackman on 01803 528234 or eMail
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| Musicians to sing with Bristol area
34 yr old Female singer with strong jazz / bluesy / folksy / country alto voice desperately looking for some musicians to sing with! Am Bristol based but can travel to Bath and most of Somerset. I have a very versatile voice and will have a crack at most things, but I particularly love Irish and country based music, and stuff that makes you dance even when you don't want to! Contact Pam 21.09.10 |
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Percussionist
Percussionist wanted for guitar/vocal/banjo duo currently gigging popular covers of all genres for an interesting sound. We play all types of music (only good songs though) particularly like country, bluegrass and 60's classics (we even play some chart songs) but with a banjo it has a great edge. We are called Jamboree and are based in the Tavistock area. please contact Jen for more details on 07923436948. |
| Female vocalist/guitarist Hi, I am a singer/songwriter/acoustic guitarist (and published poet) looking for a female vocalist/guitarist to gig with and perform own material. I am currently in a band who mainly perform at summer festivals and would like to set up a duo for regular gigging. Check out website > If you are interested please eMail Lee. |
| I am a fiddle player living in plymouth I have been playing for a couple years now and am looking to start playing outside of my house whether it be jamming, casual playing, attending sessions or even working towards putting a few tunes together. I have mainly been playing irish tunes but have a great interest in all folk music. Anybody interested in meeting up please contact Jack eMail or telephone 07923380675 |
| Percussionist Percussionist needed to join Monty’s Maggot, a new English ceilidh and country dance band which includes two members of Old Swan. The line up includes Flos Headford (fiddle), Neil Gledhill (bass sax), Carl Allerfeldt (fiddle) and Jeremy Tozer (melodeon). We want a percussionist (not a drummer, and not a bhodran player) who has a passion for English tunes and dance. Please |
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Concertina player wanted. 3db Ceilidh Band > Top class ceilidh band would like to add a concertina player to their pool of musicians. Anglo or English or duet. Please call Les Thompson 01803 862393. Added on 02.03.10
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 The Ransome Crawlers are a loosely celtic based ceilidh band operating in Cornwall. We're increasingly being invited to play in Devon(!) but don't really fancy travelling that far being the parochial lot that we are. Are there any Devon based ceilidh bands that might wish to be offered these gigs who play in a similar style & would in turn pass on any Cornwall based stuff to us?Checkout our website > eMail
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I sing a mix of trad folk songs and my own songs, and I'm looking for a fiddler/cellist/guitarist and/or a pianist, to co-arrange and perform material. I'm in Bristol. Some influences: Sandy Denny, Steeleye Span, June Tabor, Rachel Unthank, Antony & the Johnsons. Telephone 07842 233085 or
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Female musicans wanted
I am a female whistle/bodhran/piano acordionist looking to set up an all female Rock, Gypsy, Irish Trad Folk band. I want to create a sexy, alive, kicking sound that people can't sit down to. |
| I play the Uilleann Pipes and am looking to meet others into irish folk music who want to meet up for learning tunes, sessions or form a little band, busking even. I play the Uilleann Pipes and am looking to meet others into irish folk music and dancing who want to meet up for busking and gigs,. Telephone or text Rich 07867 808766 or eMail |
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WANTED - Great new music to go out around the world.
FolkCast - the UK's premier folk music podcast - is looking to help artists to get their music to the people who are desperate to hear it, but can't find what they want on mainstream media. If you play in the folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter or roots-based field, we want to hear from you! Check out our website > and listen to the latest show. It's free! If you like what you hear, send your music for possible inclusion on a future episode. For details of how to have your music included go to the FolkCast website and follow the link. |
| Wanted D/G Melodeon up to £275 - please contact eMail 03.12.11 |
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Wanted D/g melodeon around £200 - please contact
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Accordions wanted from 12 - 120 bass smaller preferred cash paid must play and be in tune please
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Viola wanted - doesn't have to be anything special but in good working order
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Bodhran
A second hand Irish or Scottish Bodhran, any size. Contact Colleen eMail 07.02.11 |
 Seeking a 3 voice Hohner double ray deluxe as shown in picture in fair to good condition. The 3 voice is wider in shape as you know.eMail for more information |
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Wanted button accordions, old Paolo soprani in any key,colour and condition. CASH in hand. Telephone Chris 00447731840256 or
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I would like to find someone to teach me anglo concertina. I am an absolute beginner, although I do own a concertina. I'm from Worthing, and would be willing to travel within reason for lessons. Please telephone 07749574171 or
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Wanted accordion teacher for accordion beginner in Burnham on Sea area - to help me understand music - Please
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I play bodhran (and other percussion) for a ceilidh band. I have a set of bongos that I would like to learn to play. Is there anyone in the E Cornwall/W Devon area who can help (preferably on a barter system!)?
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I'm looking for someone to teach absolute beginner balalaika in the Wiltshire area. Please
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I'm an almost beginner violin player looking for a teacher in the Exeter area for weekly lessons, interested in playing Irish, Scottish fiddle music. Please contact Jools on 01392811584.
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Low D Whistle
I am interested in learning how to play the Low D whistle . I am a total beginner and live in East Devon. Any assistance/contacts will be greatly appreciated. Please telephone Bernard on 01395 282901 or eMail |
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Tin Whistle
Tin Whistle tuition wanted! I'm looking to try and learn the tin whistle locally (Torpoint, Plymouth area). Any help would be appreciated! eMail Paul |
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Tenor Banjo Tuition
Tenor Banjo Tuition wanted I'm really keen to learn the tenor banjo so I can play more Scottish and Irish music but I'm on the lookout for some tuition to get me started and help me progress. I'm based in the Plymouth/Exeter/Tavistock area but wouldn't mind travelling if need be. eMail Lachlan |
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Caller wanted
The popular ceilidh band Swains Gold> is looking for an experienced CALLER to join the band. We meet for rehearsals on a regular basis (usually once a week) and the caller will need to join us for some of these rehearsals. Ideally, we would like to have a caller exclusively for our band but, if you involve yourself with other bands, we need you to give priority to the Swain's Gold bookings and rehearsals. All band members (including the caller) use their own instruments, microphones and cables to the PA. They receive an equal share of the fees and have an equal and democratic input into the bands' musical material and image. Please visit website > to find out more about us. For further information contact Dave on 01579 383554. |
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Lyricist Wanted
Can you write words for songs? I have plenty of song ideas, chords & melody but need a lyricist to put some meaningful words to tunes. If you can do this please contact Ian James eMail14.08.11 |
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Wanted white jacket, like Bampton musicians wear or contact details of where I can purchase one
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Can you advise me where I can obtain a copy of CD: "Beer and Sandland Live 2003 - please
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Wanted old brochures showing Sonola Diatonic button accordions in 1950s - please
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Are you a floating or fledgling caller?
4 Feet First > are happy to work with other callers now and again as long as we can have a run through first. So any callers in the Plymouth & surrounding area looking for a band please ring Deni for a chat on 07854 725 399 or eMail |
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Green Willow Clog Dancers are inviting everyone to come and try traditional North West Clog Dancing any Thursday evening throughout November. Everyone will be really welcome on the 3rd, 10th, 17th or 24th of November from 8.00 - 9.00pm at Dartington Village Hall, Cott Road, Dartington, Totnes. Musicians of all kinds welcome too!
Green Willow Clog Dancers have been dancing around South Devon for over 30 years. During the winter the team practises in Dartington and from May to the beginning of September performs at pubs, festivals, shows and tourist hot spots. Every year the team raises money for a local charity. For more information eMail |
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Plymouth Morris Men - Open evening on Weds 12 Oct 8pm at City Bus Social Club, Alma Road, Milehouse, Plymouth PL3 4HA, recruiting dancers and musicians. Details on Plymouth Morris Men >
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 Lodestone Border Morris Free Taster Sessions starting on Thursday 6 October 2011 @ 8pm until 10pm - In the Tavy Club (formerly Royal British Legion Club) 2 King Street, Tavistock PL19 0DS.
Come along and have a trial for 4 weeks. Men and women welcome - you need to be over 16, have some ability to pick up dance moves and want to dance out at pubs and festivals in the summer and other events. We practise every Thursday between October and April then spend the summer dancing out! Musicians welcome to come along to play and practise folk tunes during our practise sessions then when we dance out at folk festivals, pub outs etc. Help us keep this English tradition alive while keeping fit, and have some fun! You can just turn up or contact us: |
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Sidmouth Steppers are also recruiting dancers and musicians, with "taster sessions" on Tues 4 and 11 Oct at 7.30pm. Vist website > for contact details.
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Heather and Gorse Clog Morris (North West style) invite new dancers and musicians to join them every Wednesday 8-9.30pm for their practice sessions of the Autumn 2011 season in Combeinteignhead nr Newton Abbot. For details and contacts Vist website >.
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Shuffle The Deck Appalachian Cloggers will welcome new members, male and female, at their regular practice venue: Staverton Court Room (just behind the Sea Trout Inn), Wednesdays 7.30pm, from 21 September. Information from Jenny Draper 01364 643320.
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Imbolc Bedlam Border Morris are a brand new mixed border morris side based in the Teign Valley. We aim to bring a fresh, dynamic style to the world of Morris and are looking for men and women dancers and musicians to join the creative process. Practice starts on Wednesday 4th May at Ashton Village Hall, please telephone 07773 403422 or
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Dartmoor Border Morris performs traditional border dances from the English/Welsh borders. The side is a family based side with ages ranging from 2 to 83!!!! A season of Mummers plays has also become a firm favourite.
Dartmoor Border - is having a recruiting evening at Meavy village hall on Weds 19 Oct 8pm, where any new member who turns up and actively takes part in either learning a dance tune or comes as a dancer will get treated to a FREE PINT afterwards. See Dartmoor Border Morris > for details. From October to April, the side practice in Meavy village hall, near Yelverton,from 8pm, then around 10ish,head to the Walkhampton Inn for a music & ale session! We are always wanting new dancers,& any accoustic musicians of any level of competence, training will always be available! We believe ithat taking part is better than not at all!!! Our season starts on May 1st with a sunrise dance on Dartmoor, through till late September,where we dance at numerous pubs on Dartmoor, & visit local fetes & festivals. Telephone Treggie on 01752 299700, or vist website > |
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Newton Bushel Morris are urgently seeking more musicians to join our expanding group of men and women dancers. We are particularly looking for melodeon, concertina or accordion players but would welcome violin and woodwind players too. We are also still looking for new male or female dancers (no experience necessary). We practice in Kingskerswell every Thursday evening (8.00pm untill 10.00pm) from October to April. You can see a sample of our dances and tunes by visiting our website > and selecting "our videos". If you are keen to become part of this ancient tradition and join our friendly group, we would love to hear from you, so why not telephone John Hart on 01626 356616.
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Porthleven Morris Men (Cornwall) are currently seeking musicians and dancers to join our team. We respect the Morris traditions but like to put a modern spin on the dances and music. If you would like to see a bit of what we are about please visit website > or our facebook page or do a search on You Tube.
Dancers need not have any experience but musicians must be able to play their instrument. We don't mind what your instrument is or if you have played for Morris before. We have sheet music and recordings for you to learn. Please contact Max 09.10.10 |
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BORDERLINE MORRIS are looking for new dancers and musicians to join us at our winter practice sessions at St. Johns Community Centre in Barnstaple on Thursday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm where the emphasis is on HAVING FUN! Everyone welcome. Call Ray Thorne 01271 865496 or check us out at website >
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 Harberton Navy Morris - a mixed Cotswold morris side based in Harberton, near Totnes are on the look out for new dancers, beginners + experienced dancers (also musicians) welcome. Harberton Navy is a friendly, lively and innovative side with members af all ages. We dance at both folk festivals and local events. We meet on a Wednesday evening from September - May at 7.45 - 9.15 pm in Harberton Village Hall. For more information contact Alison Duncan Tel: 01803 813243 eMail - visit Website> |