Folk'n'jazz needs you
- every month the performers, particularly the regulars, practice hard on their own and give up many hours to practise together and make sure they put together a full programme even if no other performers turn up. In fact, to my mind, this has been one of the great successes of folk'n'jazz as it means there is more music being played, everyone is learning new things and getting to know each other better. On the night, every month, no - one would guess how nervous some of them are so it is great for them to get good feedback and see folks come back for more.
Before the new month has even started rehearsals have begun for very special folk'jazz on 31st July ( I won't get this date wrong its my dad's birthday and our wedding anniversary) at la Vigerie at St Vincent de Varen. This will be a special evening of music and song to commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of the first world war in 1914. It was an era when music and song played an important part in people's lives, no TV of course, many homes had a piano, there was the music hall where much of the news was spread through music and song, so there is no shortage of material for the singers and everyone wants to be involved. So this month it is even more important that anyone who would like to make a musical contribution on the evening should contact John Taylor MC for the evening at folkjazz82@outlook.com as soon as possible.
It should be a great night, rain or shine - la Vigerie is a beautiful outdoor venue but there is a huge warm dry indoor space as well.
Sue Carter
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