wayman Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 6-8 November 2015 Hosted by the University of Aberdeen's Elphinstone Institute for Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology: "A unique celebration of small free-reed instruments, including mouth organs, concertinas, melodeons, diatonic button accordions, and Jew’s harps, the convention will be just the place to enjoy the appealing music of these delightful instruments from some of the very best talents around, both local to Scotland and from further afield. It will be a great opportunity to find out more about the instruments and their music. You can visit a beginners’ session, join an elementary workshop, or, if suitably experienced, learn about style and repertoire at a workshop. There are also several opportunities for informal sessions in local music-friendly pubs." Button Boxes & Moothies (official university website) Button Boxes & Moothies Facebook event (might be updated more frequently, plus you can rsvp and write comments etc) Check the sites for information about workshop leaders, performers, and schedule (no information yet, as of April 2015). I'll post updates as I learn about them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian brown Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Looks a lot of fun Will - maybe see you there! Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex West Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Here is the flyer for the Button Box & Moothies event - good cast list eh?boxes and moothies (4).pdf I'm on the organising committee so I'll definitely be there! Alex West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 That's it for me, Alex! I'll be there (with my wife joining me at some spots)! Would you please tell me how to apply as I wouldn't want to miss this great event... Best wishes - Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex West Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Wolf The pricing for the event is currently being finalised; keep your eyes on the buttonboxesandmoothies.com site for more information or I'll post another update here when registration opens - unfortunately, I know I won't be at the next committee meeting. But we have been told to distribute the flyer widely so I have! Alex West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novascotian Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 This looks like it will be a splendid conference. And close (at least not too far) to the Blue Lamp too. I still tear up when I think how hard it was to leave Aberdeen when I last was at a conference there a couple years ago. I had to be poured onto the plane after an all night session after a Smoking' Catfish gig at the Lamp. Davy Cattenach was in fine form, and one of the friendliest folk crowds I've ever met (outside of the Maritimes). Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex West Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The Blue Lamp is definitely going to feature in the programme both as a concert venue and as a session pub Alex West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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