International Jazz Banjo Newsletter

Sat., 11 November is the 8th annual return of the celebrated Midland Banjo Fest (MBF) at Bretby, Burton – on – Trent from 12.00 noon onwards in the Bretby Conference Centre.
The MBF is for all disciplines of banjo; anyone attending can play a short spot in the afternoon/evening informal concert.
This years guest stars are Howard (Shep) Shepherd accompanied by guitarist Mike Dexter and jazz musician, band leader and banjo player of universal distinction David Price. In addition we have virtuoso’s of the Fingerstyle banjo Danielle Saxon Reeves & Elias Sibley. All Ireland Tenor Banjo Champion Tony ‘ Sully’ Sullivan, along with many other of our annual stars of distinction in all forms of banjo playing to numerous to list.
In additionthis year, we are holding Saturday morning workshops with :-

DAVID PRICE Plectrum
HOWARD SHEPHERD Plectrum
SULLY Irish tenor banjo
DANIELLE SAXON REEVES Fingerstyle

For further information see www.midlandbanjofest.org.uk

The Bretby Conference Centre is of a very comfortable 4*standard with a full service of hot & cold snacks, hot meals,licensed bar, hot & cold soft drinks all prepared by
quality Chef’s.In addition there is adjoining accommodation inclusive of full English breakfast. The room/breakfast cost is £45.00 single, £54.00 double or twin inclusive of VAT. East Midland Airport is approx., 24 km away (20 min drive) and Hull ferry docks approx., 170 km ( 2 hour drive).
One all inclusive enrance fee is £5.00 for a great banjo day out. We look forward to seeing our European banjo buddies on the 11 November 06. Accommodation can be reserved at the Bretby Conference Centre on +44 (0)1283 553440. E-mail enquiries@bretbycc.co.uk. http://www.bretbycc.co.uk/
For any further info re the MBF +44 (0) 1924 863614 E-mail regstranks@lecturing.freeserve.co.uk

Carry on pluckin'!

Reg Stranks