The Christchurch Folk Club Notice Board

Musicians wanted
Mandolin for sale
Mandonlin and Banjo lessons wanted
Help with Research
Student assistance - Models Wanted
Host a house concert for the String Contingent
Banjo lessons wanted
Guitar lessons wanted
Singing men, we want you!
Mandolin teacher wanted
Live Music for Contra Dance
Titano Piano Accordian for sale
Have you considered being a compare for the Folk CLub?
A beautiful save - The conversion and restoration of a Haake piano
Canny Folk Group - Tues 7 - 9pm
Alastair Hulett - obituary
Canterbury Folk Festival Bodran Workshop - Missing Tippers
Scottish Gaelic Lessons in Language and Song, starting after Easter 2010
Wanted: Female fiddle player for Chch Bluegrass band
Club CD's for sale
Fiddle Teacher Wanted
Contra Dancing - First Saturday of the Month
Singing together
Lynette Diaz - Press Release May 2009
Do You Play the Bodhran?
Lynette Diaz -Press Release
Allan Kelly Debut album
Club Anniversary, Tracy Kolenchuk photographs
Instrument Care by Dave Hart
Attention Guitar Players - Can You Help?

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Musicians wanted

My fiance and I are looking for some folk or bluegrass musicians to play at our wedding in Waipara this coming March. Being professional musicians ourselves, we appreciate the hours and dedication that go into being a musician so are looking for some spirited and fun musicians to play on our day. Ideally we'd like a duo or a trio. If this sounds like you, please contact Bella on 022 102 6846, or by email at bella.leslie@gmail.com

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Mandolin for sale

Epiphone A-shape Mandolin and soft padded Mandolin Rockbag.

Both in brand new condition. $450.

Phone Roy on 027 499 8864 or email: mandrdecort@clear.net.nz to arrange viewing if interested.

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Mandolin and Banjo Lessons

I have an old mandolin and a new banjo and would like to find a teacher to get me started on the right track. I'm in my sixties and really enjoy listening to folk, country and bluegrass music. Please email David Wells at dhwells@paradise.net.nz.
Cheers
Liam McKenny

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Are you a walking music encyclopedia (or at least a pocket handbook?)

Can you tell the difference between classical, jazz and country music? Then we need you for our study!

The study will take place at the Department of Communication Disorders, University of Canterbury. It involves one session of approximately 30 minutes in which you will be asked to listen to short musical excerpts and identify the correct style from a list of genres/periods. Your participation will contribute to the creation of a music style identification test that will be used to assess the efficacy of a music timbre training program designed for cochlear implant recipients and users of hearing aids.

We are looking for healthy men and women who:
• speak English as their first language
• are aged 18 years or older
• have normal hearing ability

You will receive a $10 petrol voucher as reimbursement for your travel costs.

INTERESTED OR WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Contact:
Jason King – University of Canterbury
Mob: 022 6780 752
Ph: 03 328 8419
Email: Jason.King@pg.canterbury.ac.nz

This study has received ethical approval from the New Zealand Health and Disability Ethics Committee, and the University of Canterbury Human Ethics Committee.

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Models wanted

My name is Jeffery Wen and I'm a photographer studying at CPIT. I'm looking for people to be my models for an assignment. The assignment is exploring people's professional and personal identity. Specifically, I'm looking for people with jobs that are repetitive or high pressure (eg. doctors, police, shopkeepers, etc) and at the same time have a hobby or personality that's quite opposite compared to their job. Are there any members in your folk music club that fits that description and may like to participate in my little portrait series? Thank you very much!

Regards, Jeffery

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Banjo lessons wanted

Do you know of anyone who can give me Banjo lessons?
Thanks, Sandy.
Dr Sandy Bond
Lincoln, Work Phone: + 64 3 321 8225

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Guitar lessons wanted

Does anyone know of someone who can teach me how to play finger style acoustic guitar (like Townes Van Zandt or Guy Clark, or ... you know) in Christchurch?
Thanks, Joe Davies joe@arena.org.nz

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Singing men, we want you!

Global Voices, a four-part choir of about 30 members, needs more tenors and basses to fill the gaps left by some recent departures. We meet on a Wednesday evening in Opawa, and our repertoire is a capella world song. You can see and hear more on our website, www.globalvoices.org.nz, and phone Jenny 382 4982 or John 021 1157344 to see about coming along to try us out.

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Mandolin teacher wanted

My son began learning Mandolin, but unfortunately his teacher had a change of work circumstances and is nolonger available. He is 9 years old and very keen to keep learning.

Is there someone who would be interested in teaching him? previous teaching experience not necessary, just knowledge and passion for the instrument. Email Kathy: artassist@slingshot.co.nz or phone 027 663 1488.

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Live Music for Contra Dance

Hi Musicians,
I'd like to get more live music at my regular monthly contra dances, and hope to attract your interest. In the USA where contra dancing is thriving, it is almost always done to live music. There are a wide range of musical styles that suit.

Please let me know if you are interested and I can keep in contact.

Cheers, Bill

www.contra.baritompa.com

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Titano Piano Accordion for Sale

120 bass buttons & 5 couplers; 2 bass couplers
$1000
contact Debbie on 0275111055
rasa8@yahoo.com

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Folk Club Compares

Would you like to challenge yourself a bit? Need to keep polished, so you don't get stage fright in front of an audience? No prior musical knowledge required, but a love of Folk and ability to share your appreciation of the fine gift the artists have would be helpful.
Please talk to Libby for more details: phone

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Canny Folk Group

Meets Tuesdays, 7 - 9pm
Performs music from different countries.
Cranford Cottage, 115 Cranford Street, St Albans.
Newcomers welcome, phone Julie-Anne 942 5418

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CANTERBURY FOLK FESTIVAL BODHRAN WORKSHOP - MISSING TIPPERS

The Bodhran workshop taken by Fergal at the Canterbury Folk Festival was simply awesome!

However I lent all my tippers (the stick you 'beat' your bodhran with) to various people for practising, and now find that at least 3 are missing; if you attended that workshop, could you please check your bags etc to see if you have a tipper that does not belong to you?

It took me many years to assemble my collection, mainly in Europe, and I use all of them at various time. I would be really grateful for their return, especially as they are almost impossible to replace!

Thanks.

Marianne

Please email me with any info at: paraoa@gmail.com

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Wanted: Female fiddle player for Chch Bluegrass band

Howdy

The Johnny Possum Bluegrass Band are currently looking for a new fiddle player to replace the fabulous (but departing) Vicki Johnson. Ideally we are after someone with reasonable vocals to fit into 3 part harmonies, sufficiently robust to survive in a room with 4 boys and maybe just a little eccentric.

We are all around 40 years of age and looking to keep on recording music, writing music, touring. We've done 2 mini tours to the US that were great and might go back again in a year or 2.

Anyway, have a look at our website for an idea of what we are up to and drop me an email if you would like to come along for a try out.

www.johnnypossum.com
Cheers

Bryan - 027-228-9541

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Club CD's for sale

The Christchurch Folk Music Club put out a CD a wee while back called "Christchurch Acoustic". This CD has 16 tracks representing a vast range of styles and performers, some of whom are still heard at the Club today, others whom have passed us by. This CD used to be $18 - we are now offering it to members for $10.00. An ideal christmas stocking filler kind of gift, perhaps ... ? Phone a committee member or talk to whoever is on the door if you'd like to take a look at it.

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Fiddle Teacher Wanted

Hi. I already play banjo and guitar and have a reasonable (self-taught) musical knowledge. I am gearing up to buy a fiddle and would like someone to teach me some basics. Mainly bowing, fingering and ornamentation techniques. I'm aiming to play traditional/folk styles (Irish/Celtic, America old-time) so I'm not looking for complete 'classical-style' training, just some pointers and guidance. Can anyone help? Please phone 383-6548 or email at liammckenny@slingshot.co.nz.
Cheers
Liam McKenny

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Contra Dancing - First Saturday of the Month

Dances start March 6. 7:30 to 10:30 pm at the Addington School Hall. No Partners Needed! All Dances Taught! Easy and Lots of Fun! First timers welcome! Please bring a supper plate to share. Only $5. Musicians play for one dance and get in free! Call a dance, get in free!

Check out contra.baritompa.com for more information, videos and sound clips. Get in touch with Bill .

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Singing together

Hi, some time ago someone rang wanting to do some singing together? My daughter erased the message before getting the ph number, if this was you please, please try again I would love to hear from you.

Fiona Cambridge - 9428223/ 021951564

Thank you

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Bodhran Players

Do you play the Bodhran? I would love to meet up with other bodhran players (all levels) for informal practice/workshop sessions!
Please contact Marianne on paraoa@gmail.com

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Allan Kelly Debut Album

Brilliantly talented, effortless and exuberant, the band rips into contemporary, traditional and original Irish music on accordion, fiddle, flute and guitar with influences from the other Celtic regions of Brittany and Galicia. Pure genius and joy!

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Club 40th Anniversary - Tracy Kolenchuk photographs

Following the Folk Club anniversary a photographer, Tracy Kolenchuk, has placed the photos he took that day on the web. They are very good and can be viewed at:
http://www.pbase.com/tracyk/2008_11_23_folk_club_anniversary

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Attention - Guitar Players - Can you help?

I am making a copy of a Fender Telecaster Lectric Guitar from the early 1950's. I am interested in contacting someone with a 1950's Fender Telecaster or early 1960's Fender Stratocaster.
Thank you - Ray Begg - Phone 384 2129