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Landelijke Banjo Dag Zondag 11 November 2007. Het programma is klaar, zie www.jazzbanjo.nl . Met vriendelijke groet, Fetze Pijlman, info@jazzbanjo.nl

6e Jaarlijks/Annual Holland Jazz - Banjo Festival
Zondag / Sunday 11 November 2007, 11.00 -18.00 uur / hrs

Gebouw / JazzPlace Vereniging Artishock, Steenhoffstraat 46a, 3764 BM Soest, (between Amsterdam - Amersfoort)

SPECIAL GUEST STARS :Hans Jorg Elter - Tom Stuip - Trio Harmonie - Rocky van Schaik

5.30 STEAMBOAT BILL JR [U]
Starring Buster Keaton, Ernest Torrence. 1928. 71 mins.
Featuring one of the most famous stunts in movie history, this tale of an effete ukelele-playing soul being pushed by his father into the hard world of steamboat sailing is full of audaciously groundbreaking routines and the trademark Keaton mix of pathos and comedy.
There will be live accompaniment to the first and last reel of the film from Julian Vincent on banjo and Keith Nichols on piano. The middle section of the film will feature the recorded musical accompaniment.
£8 full/£6 concessions/£5 Members

7.30-late BANJO CONCERT
Enjoy an evening in the company of some of the world’s finest exponents of banjo-playing. The programme will include bluegrass from the world-famous Leon Hunt, 1920s pieces from Brian Masters, classical Edwardian and ragtime from Elias Sibley and jazz and novelty from festival organiser Julian Vincent, plus a recreation of Murray's Banjo Quartet, featuring Keith Nichols on piano.

£14 full/£13 concessions/£12 members
Combined ticket for both banjo events £20 full price, £17 concessions, £15 Members
The Bath Banjo Festival continues on Sunday 8 July at the American Museum, Claverton Down, UK.

With summer now approaching, we are busy planning the 9th Midland Banjo Fest. Once again it will be held at the Bretby Conference Centre, Bretby near Burton on Trent on Saturday 13th October admission £5.00, pay on the door.
At this date we are able to say that David Price; Howard Shepherd; Elias Sibley; Cliff & Roger; Banjovi Revival and Ray Bernard (accompanied by pianist Karen Shutt) will be entertaining us along with many of our other stars who have yet to confirm. It you wish to play please let Reg Stranks know A.S.A.P. for anything up to a 15 minute spot. First come, first served!
The MBF is a gathering of all styles of banjo music from the amateur to professional, with enthusiasts & players meeting up, chatting, buying, selling, relaxing & enjoying good company. A mid – afternoon ‘Community Jam Session,’ followed by a Concert in wish anyone can play, with the conclusion in the evening of the ‘Free Prize Banjo Draw,’ and our ‘Grande Finale’ community swing session.
Originally created in 1999 by Cliff Atkin & Roger Bower at the Bass Museum, followed by the Queens Hotel in Burton on Trent, success determined that more space was required and in 2001 the MBF moved to it’s home in Bretby Conference Centre. In 2005 the MBF was transferred into the hands of Reg Stranks, who is the current Organizer of the Fest.
The Bretby Conference Centre is of a very comfortable 4star 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, £45 single, £54 (double or twin) room cost (£27 each for those prepared to share inclusive of full English breakfast & VAT.
The Conference Centre is situated 3 miles South of Burton on Trent,Staffordshire within the Bretby Business Park in the village of Bretby,on the A511 Ashby Road, a short taxi ride from Burton on Trent railway station. Hull Ferry docks approx., 108 miles (170 km) with good motorway connections. East Midlands airport approx., 15 miles (24 km)
Disabled Facilities Bretby Conference Centre is fully equipped to cater for people with Disabilities, having disabled toilets on each floor, lift & disabled bedrooms.
Admission for children 12 years of age & below is free. Whilst we are keen to introduce & promote the banjo to all children, for safety reasons children are only admitted under the supervision of a responsible adult on a 4:1 ratio.
Admission above this ratio can only be by prior written consent by the Organiser.

Go to www.midlandbanjofest.com