Ptarmigan Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Button Boxes and Moothies! A Free Reed Convention in Aberdeen .... 11-13 November 2011 Guests include: Roger Digby, Brendan Begley, Norman Chalmers, Mary MacNamara Leo McCann & Pip Murphy. Mmmm ..... I could be tempted to head back to my old stomping ground. Cheers, Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Davies Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I attended the first of these festivals some years ago and would thoroughly recommend it.Aberdeen is a lovely city and as usual Ian Russell has organised a great list of guests.All the venues are within walking distance and there is plenty of accommodation.On my visit I stayed in the Halls of Residence where a number of the guests stayed and I very much enjoyed the company of Simon Thoumire and Pip Murphy.The informal sessions that were organised were also very good and I met a number of fine local musicians.I hope to attend this year and will fly up from Manchester.However if I could get three or four others interested I might be prepared to drive.Email me if you are thinking of attending. Mark Davies edeophone@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HallelujahAl! Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hi Guys! I can't tell you how delighted I am to be involved in this event, and to be able to offer my premises as a comprehensive venue for all the workshops and trade stalls...I'm looking forward to meeting up with a number of good friends again. Be good to see you again Mark...who'd have thought that The Salvation Army would send me to Aberdeen? Blessings to you all and keep squeezing! AL I attended the first of these festivals some years ago and would thoroughly recommend it.Aberdeen is a lovely city and as usual Ian Russell has organised a great list of guests.All the venues are within walking distance and there is plenty of accommodation.On my visit I stayed in the Halls of Residence where a number of the guests stayed and I very much enjoyed the company of Simon Thoumire and Pip Murphy.The informal sessions that were organised were also very good and I met a number of fine local musicians.I hope to attend this year and will fly up from Manchester.However if I could get three or four others interested I might be prepared to drive.Email me if you are thinking of attending. Mark Davies edeophone@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptarmigan Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 On my visit I stayed in the Halls of Residence ... Just for the record Mark, I've checked & unfortunately the Halls aren't available this year. Cheers Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptarmigan Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 N.B. You can now ... Book Online! Cheers, Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptarmigan Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 The Programme of Events is now available! Cheers Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The Programme of Events is now available! Cheers Dick Looks like a super line-up. Unlikely I'll be able to make it though, unless I can get work send me to Aberdeen for a few days. If you're lucky enough to be going, hope you enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptarmigan Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Looks like a super line-up. Unlikely I'll be able to make it though, unless I can get work send me to Aberdeen for a few days. If you're lucky enough to be going, hope you enjoy it. It's a great line up alright Steve. I have my ticket booked already & I'm hoping to catch workshops with Brendan Begley, Norman Chalmers, Roger Digby & Mary MacNamara & hopefully have tunes with many more. I'm also looking forward to the few sun-soaked days in Aberdeen ~ in November ..... on the Scottish Riviera! Cheers, Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael sam wild Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm hoping to go and am checking out train fares etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptarmigan Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm hoping to go and am checking out train fares etc. Well Michael, it's only costing me £77 return from Belfast to Aberdeen ... & that includes the Ferry! Also, if your looking for a cheap & cheerful B&B, you might like to check out the Ibis Hotel, which is within easy staggering distance from all the weekend's hot spots! By the way, when you get there, I'll be the tall, fat, baldy, beardy bloke with a Fiddle over my shoulder & a Concertina in each hand. Cheers, Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael sam wild Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Can't now make it due to family matters. Cheers and have a good'un. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptarmigan Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Can't now make it due to family matters. Cheers and have a good'un. Aww that's a pity. Oh well, I'll try & take a few photos for you, just to give you a flavour of what you missed. This shouldn't be too difficult for me, given the fact that most of the sessions will no doubt be Scottish & my Scots repertoire is just a little rusty, to say the least. Cheers, Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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