"Sorry guys but I think I will have to cancel the July Shindig in Devon. Potential issues with the venue which some clown has double booked. If I have any further news I will let you know. "
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MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"The Cigar Box Shindig promo machine is in action - we need more acts please!
Check out this Facebook page for info https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saturday-nights-live-at-The-Vestry/366826103430877?hc_location=stream"
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"OK so we are getting there with acts and it looks as though it will have to be 20th July due to other bookings. I'll do a quick video of the venue - you will see it's not that big (larger than the Saracen) so we will have to watch the…"
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"OK 20th it is - so far we have Lost Tone, Steve T and me playing plus a local blues band. Any more takers?"
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"John - I can shift to the 13th if that helps"
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"the Thirds Cigar Box Guitar Shindig is booked for 20th July folks - please let me know who wants to play so I can work out timing etc - we may have a bluegrass band lined up as well"
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"Cool Chris, you playing?"
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"Oh and free beer and a meal for all players!!"
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"I have provisionally booked the Vestry in Newton Abbot - need about 6-8 acts to make it happen...."
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"Hi Stu - not fixed a date yet but I usually hold it in mid-July"
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"Hi guys - anyone interested in performing at the 3rd Devon Shindig? Won't be at the usual venue due to a management change but the Vestry may be available -…"
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"Hi guys - sorry I haven't been around much: been concentrating on my folk group. Does anyone on here make/sell cajons (box hand drums) at a reasonable price?"
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"Happy New Year Gary. The placement does make a difference - I am guessing that if it is that close you won't get a good sound as the string vibration isn't great"
MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) commented on smojo's group The Brits are coming"Hey Gary - I had a similar problem and a simple solution: disconnect the volume pot as the amp has one - I have no doubt that there are alternative solutions available but it worked for me - Hapy New Year mate!"
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My name is Brian. I used to be based in London and was a harp player with a little Blues band in the 80's. Moved to Devon a couple of years ago with my guitar collection and bought a mountain dulcimer. Decided I wanted a stick dulcimer so I set about making one from scratch – that led me into various cigar box type instruments – (actually I either make the bodies or use old trinket boxes) and I now have several assorted versions. Then I discovered the joys of fretless necks and then went electric.
I have a couple of channels on YouTube but I use my main one for just about anything: http://www.youtube.com/user/MRandomWritings
You might also check out my instrument website http://randomguitars.webs.com
Like most people here, I am learning new building tricks all the time and I am happy to share my successes and failures!
Oh and if anyone needs a harp player for a local gig... you can always ask so long as I can always refuse!
Cheers
My name is Brian. I used to be based in London and was a harp player with a little Blues band in the 80's. Moved to Devon a couple of years ago with my guitar collection and bought a mountain dulcimer. Decided I wanted a stick dulcimer so I set about making one from scratch – that led me into various cigar box type instruments – (actually I either make the bodies or use old trinket boxes) and I now have several assorted versions. Then I discovered the joys of fretless necks and then went electric.
I have a couple of channels on YouTube but I use my main one for just about anything: http://www.youtube.com/user/MRandomWritings
You might also check out my instrument website http://randomguitars.webs.com
Like most people here, I am learning new building tricks all the time and I am happy to share my successes and failures!
Oh and if anyone needs a harp player for a local gig... you can always ask so long as I can always refuse!
Cheers
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- At 10:49am on March 14, 2012,
Slowpaw Steve T said… Cheers Brian! looking forward to it very muchly...! hoping to spend a bit longer in Devon this time (-:
- At 5:34pm on August 8, 2011,
Gary Williams said… Hi Brian
Lesley says I should talk to you looking at a week in devon either from the 10th or the 17th is there anything happening music wise?
- At 8:25am on August 8, 2011,
Brickdust said… - Have voted for Lesley's doc . Keep well :)
- At 7:37am on July 15, 2011,
Uncle John said… Brian,
You DO have an amazing lot of cbg talent near you.
John.
- At 6:59pm on July 14, 2011, Uncle John said…
Brian,
Thanks for sharing the shindig vids and the work that went into the whole deal. Also, thanks for spreading them out. I don't like it when somebody puts up multiple vids at once and knocks people off the main vid page.
John
- At 3:55pm on July 13, 2011, Slowpaw Steve T said…
- Hi Brian, have a number of photos of all the guys playing and including Lesley, CBJ and HB by the sales area, will post them up on the Nation if you like, or email them to you ...?
- At 2:38pm on July 13, 2011,
bemuzic said… - Hi Brian, just read the YouTube comment...yeah shame there were no women! btw I didn't have the procedures done in the end as my health insurance company wouldn't pay. Took them 5 bloody weeks to decide that (they usually tell you in a day or two) Anyway after one day of frustrating phone calls I wrote a song. It's called "Lies" !! ( I kept it deliberately vague so most people will think it's about a relationship I think) Just trying some different drugs to get things as good as I can. It's a matter of weighing up benefit against the side effects : -/.....
- At 11:06am on July 13, 2011, Brickdust said…
- Thanks for listening to the EP Brian . :)
- At 6:18pm on July 12, 2011,
richard Woolrich said… - made my day even ha ha
- At 5:28pm on July 12, 2011, richard Woolrich said…
- thanks so much for the comment mad my day =]
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