With the BlokeFest Cabaret looming and several gigs ahead that are
crying out for some "Afters" singing in pubs, what better than to nip
along to The White Hart Back Room this Friday 23rd May to brush up on a
few songs, old and new.
The current plan is we will aim to start around 20:30hrs onwards and see how it goes along these lines
- Assembly. Gathering and exchange of anecdotes. Procurement of Ale (other Lubricants are available)
- offers of contributions from the floor
Part 1:
- She died she did - Round - Alan
- North North Wiltshire - Neil, Ade
- Ashton Angler - first outing - Gary (with / without Guitar)
Replenishing of Glasses.
Part 2:
- 10000 Miles - WORKSHOP - Alan, John and Gary
- WW1 Medley / Fugue.. - Alan, John and Gary
- Now you know - Gary
Open
to all who would like the excuse to go down the pub and sing a bit, so
bring along WAGs & FoBaFoBs (Friends of Blokes and Family of
Blokes).
So be there, and be at the continuation of something possibly, er, Magnificent.
'Tis that time again when FNIMN Friday Night is Music Night cranks back into action...
The session is an opportunity to avoid staying in on a Friday night watching BBC4 and a chance to learn some more songs and hone some old favourites all in relaxed atmosphere with very convivial company.
The approach will be very informal with a couple of blokes acting as Meisters of Ceremony, coaxing people through a warm up then teach a new song, sing some others, teach another song and then sing a bit more.
Sheets with the worms and (possibly) tadpoles (words and music) will be provided.
Open to all who would like the excuse to go down the pub and sing a bit, so bring along WAGs & FoBaFoBs (Friends of Blokes and Family of Blokes).
We will aim to start around 20:30 and see how it goes. So be there, and be at the start of something possibly, er, Magnificent.
FNIMN Friday Night is Music Night cranks back into action...
Still fed up of Friday nights in watching BBC4? Still waking up having fallen asleep in front of a documentary about aged Rock Stars?
Wish you had made it along to Friday Night is Music Night (FNIMN) #1?
After yet more muttering and "pubtalk" (and some action) we had the first FNIMN and people are keen for more, especially after the singing on the bus, sorry, coach on the way back from the Colston Hall gig.
The basic idea is still very simple, to provide a format for people to meet up in the Back Room of The White Hart, learn a few new songs and sing a few old ones.
The approach will be very informal with a couple of blokes acting as Meisters of Ceremony, coaxing people through a warm up then teach a new song, sing some others, teach another song and then sing a bit more.
Sheets with the worms and tadpoles (words and music) will be provided.
Open to all who would like the excuse to go down the pub and sing a bit, so bring along WAGs & FoBaFoBs (Friends of Blokes and Family of Blokes).
We will aim to start around 20:30 and see how it goes. So be there, and be at the start of something possibly, er, Magnificent.
So, after much much muttering and "pubtalk" (and no action) Friday Night is Music Night has actually happened!
In the Back Room of The White Hart a small but spirited group gathered for Darren S, Alan H and Neil B to explain the ideas behind the invocation and to get started on a warm up.
New pieces were introduced to the group including "10,000 Miles" (a.k.a. Fare thee well) and an interesting take on a well know classic modified to be more suited to us blokes from North, North Wiltshire which was warmly received by all in the room. More later. . .
Group learning of songs can be very rewarding and this proved to be the case with the material being expertly taught and very quickly picked up by everyone, so much so that it only required a couple of run throughs to have the songs sounding more than presentable.
All in all it was a great start and everyone who took part proclaimed they would be back for more the next time.
Looking at the picture you may spot that it is not all blokes involved, and we are indebted to Mrs Darren and a few other Ladies of Blokes who ventured along and had a lovely time joining in with the deeper tones of the menfolk.
Of note was the fact that despite initial reservations the group gelled really well and started sparking off each other with many ideas for further pieces.
Next time there are plans to re-cap the first couple of songs and then rapidly expand the repertoire with new pieces. If you want to bring any pieces along that you would like to share with the crowd, email themagnificentak47@gmail.com to cross-check with the gang just in case they are already planning to cover it.
Get yourself down there for the next event that is destined to become a firm favorite with all and sundry. Next Friday Night is Music Night is scheduled for Friday 21st February so make a note in your diary.
No, not that Friday Night is Music Night . . . ! A very Magnificent Friday Night is Music Night.
Fed up of Friday nights in watching BBC4?
Do you find yourself falling asleep in front of a documentary about aged Rock Stars?
Wish you had something more stimulating to do that involved good company, stretching yourself, learning new skills and all for free plus a pint in your hand?
We may well have the answer to your wishes. . . . Friday Night is Music Night #1.
After much muttering and "pubtalk" (and no action) within Magnificentland a few spirited souls have finally got together to try to actually get things off the ground.
The basic idea is very simple, provide a format for people to meet up in the Back Room of The White Hart, learn a few new songs and sing a few old ones.
The approach will be very informal with a couple of blokes acting as Meisters of Ceremony, coaxing people through a warm up then teach a new song, sing some others, teach another song and then sing a bit more.
Sheets with the worms and tadpoles (words and music) will be provided.
Open to all who would like the excuse to go down the pub and sing a bit, so bring along WAGs & FoBaFoBs (Friends of Blokes and Family of Blokes).
We will aim to start around 20:30 and see how it goes. So be there, and be at the start of something possibly, er, Magnificent.
