Hi everyone
Down here on the English Riviera there are quite a few music pubs but I have yet to see a Cigar Box player in the spotlight (apart from when I braved it playing in the town square a while back with the ukulele club!) despite the esteemed Hollowbelly being a local resident. So I was thinking about organising a sort of open mic but a little more polished than that.
Perhaps like me you have a set that could last 20-30 minutes but feel that a whole evening of your stuff might be a bit much – after all variety is the spice of life and all that. I have agreed with a local publican that we could put on a little event at her pub here on a Sunday afternoon/evening (at a push I could make it a Saturday but she usually has acts booked well in advance) – no fees for players I am afraid but maybe a beer or two. I am planning to call it a “Cigar Box Shindig” for want of a better name. It’s not a big pub so it would be quite an intimate affair – not too daunting for the newbies. I know there are some local players as I have sold them guitars through our music shop but I am buggered if I know who/where they are!
I am thinking sometime in late June or July and may tie it in with a local festival or something to attract more punters. Maybe you fancy a weekend in Devon? If it takes off we could have another one and possibly tie in with the blues festival next year which is held at the end of May a few miles down the road and there are usually skiffle bands playing but no CBG’s yet!.
So if anyone is interested in taking part and helping educate the locals please get in touch. I am thinking me plus four or five others (depending on your set) would make a nice mini fest with something for all tastes. I can't provide accomodation I am afraid but we live round the corner form the pub so will have a local base to meet up beforehand. I can lay on some basic equipment and may be able to borrow a decent PA. Let's see if a bit of team effort can pull it off! All the best Brian
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man its sucks arse so much that i cant get there this weekend.bloody brothers wedding and being broke.lol.hope it all goes really well you guys.looking forward to some vids being uploaded...but fear not im intending on getting drunk and trying to get some CBG music played at some point at the party after the wedding.in honor of the shindig im missing out on...have a good one you lot.
Thanks Barry - yep it would have been good to see you there supporting the team. I am sure there will be some footage flying around the internet early next week and it is also being filmed for the main documentary which Lesley is still working on. My nephew is still determined to stream it live although I am not sure how as we don't have a wifi connection (though he muttered something about his sister's mobiel phone!) but we shall see and if he does I'll publish the link beforehand
Barry "Backwater Jack" Nova said:man its sucks arse so much that i cant get there this weekend.bloody brothers wedding and being broke.lol.hope it all goes really well you guys.looking forward to some vids being uploaded...but fear not im intending on getting drunk and trying to get some CBG music played at some point at the party after the wedding.in honor of the shindig im missing out on...have a good one you lot.
CIGAR BOX SHINDIG, SARACEN'S HEAD, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON - SUNDAY 10th JULY 2011
WoooooHooooo!!! Great event, (MrRandomWritings) Brian, amazing organisation, thank you. A big thanks also to the stars of the gig (obviously includin' yerself!): Hollowbelly, ChickenboneJohn, StumbleCol, Lost Tone, Brickdust & Pyno, Steve Trowbridge and Chillicool-Kev for their dedication to the cause, not to mention their fine playin'. That was one hell of a line up. Great to meet y'all and I hope I didn't miss anyone, Guys. Next year? B-)
Hi Brian,
I was impressed by the guests and camaraderie, friendliness, and non commercialialty of the event, my congratulations on a notable event and follow up with video pictures.
I do not know how many you won over to CBG at Newton Abbot, however I was one. Now to get a guitar and some action going.... Cheers
Thanks Slowpaw Steve !
My comments were just my humble impressions, and I hope they encourage others within the events organisers and the guest players, to go onward with their enthusiatic interest on behalf of others within the movement here in Devon and in the UK and even further abroad.
My Best Wishes to you...
Slowpaw Steve T said:
That's great to hear Revd ! (-:
Hi Brian,
I was impressed by the guests and camaraderie, friendliness, and non commercialialty of the event, my congratulations on a notable event and follow up with video pictures.
I do not know how many you won over to CBG at Newton Abbot, however I was one. Now to get a guitar and some action going.... Cheers
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