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May
18
Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 20th MAY
Preston Scratch Band
Saturday 18th MAY
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm
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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.
No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hi ho silver lining, Make me smile, Eternal flame, Son of a preacher man, Happy together, Sweet Caroline, I guess that’s why they call it the blues, Torn, Imagine, Run, Knockin’ on heaven’s door, Yellow.
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£5 per person, cash or card.Drinks available from the bar.The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com- - -
A new home for Preston Scratch Band
The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret.
The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.
The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.
“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”
Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.
Apr
20
Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 20th April
Preston Scratch Band
Saturday 20th April
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm
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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.
No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hi ho silver lining, Bird on the wire, Karma chameleon, Torn, Hit the road Jack, Time after time, Sailing, In my room, Run, Everything I own, Love is all around, and Father and son.
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£5 per person, cash or card.Drinks available from the bar.The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com- - -
A new home for Preston Scratch Band
The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret.
The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.
The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.
“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”
Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.
Mar
16
Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 16th March
Preston Scratch Band
Saturday 16th March
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm
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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.
No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hi ho silver lining, Bird on the wire, Karma chameleon, Torn, Hit the road Jack, Time after time, Sailing, In my room, Run, Everything I own, Love is all around, and Father and son.
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£5 per person, cash or card.Drinks available from the bar.The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com- - -
A new home for Preston Scratch Band
The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret.
The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.
The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.
“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”
Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.
Mar
2
Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 2nd March
Preston Scratch Band
Saturday 2nd March
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm
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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.
No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Love will tear us apart, Lean on me, The first cut is the deepest, Waterloo, Tainted love, We will rock you, Beautiful noise, Hey good lookin' Drive, Homeward bound, Help and Get rhythm.
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£5 per person, cash or card.Drinks available from the bar.The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com- - -
A new home for Preston Scratch Band
The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret.
The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.
The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.
“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”
Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.
Feb
10
Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 10th Feb
Preston Scratch Band
Saturday 10th February
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm
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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.
No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Eternal flame, You're so vain, Mad world, Ziggy Stardust, Livin' on a prayer, Hey Jude, Itchycoo Park, Common people, Sailing, Can't help falling in love, Don't cry for me Argentina, and Englishman in New York.
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£5 per person, cash or card.Drinks available from the bar.The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com- - -
A new home for Preston Scratch Band
The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret.
The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.
The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.
“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”
Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.
Jan
20
Preston Scratch Band
Preston Scratch Band
Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.
No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hallelujah, I’d like to teach the world to sing, The House of the Rising Sun, Englishman in New York, Friday I’m in love, Sound of silence, Son of a preacher man, Stuck in the middle with you, and Walk of life.
The next Preston Scratch Band session will take place12.30pm-2.30pm on Saturday 20th January at The Ferret, Fylde Road. £5 per participant. Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com for more information.
£5 per person, cash or card
Drinks available from the bar.
Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.
www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com
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A new home for Preston Scratch Band
The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret.
The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.
The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.
“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”
Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.
Dec
13
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
Wednesdays starting 18th October, 1pm-2pm (Until Christmas!)
Release stress, have fun and meet people at this new weekly lunchtime drum circle!
No preparation is required, no experience is required and all levels of musical ability are welcome.
A wide selection of percussion instruments are provided and you can also bring your own. There will be low-key guidance from Jon Aveyard of www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com to help shape the sound and demonstrate some of the instruments.
If you can’t make the whole hour, just arrive and leave as you need to!
Donations requested (£3 suggested) and the bar will be open for drinks throughout!
Dec
6
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
Wednesdays starting 18th October, 1pm-2pm (Until Christmas!)
Release stress, have fun and meet people at this new weekly lunchtime drum circle!
No preparation is required, no experience is required and all levels of musical ability are welcome.
A wide selection of percussion instruments are provided and you can also bring your own. There will be low-key guidance from Jon Aveyard of www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com to help shape the sound and demonstrate some of the instruments.
If you can’t make the whole hour, just arrive and leave as you need to!
Donations requested (£3 suggested) and the bar will be open for drinks throughout!
Nov
29
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
Wednesdays starting 18th October, 1pm-2pm (Until Christmas!)
Release stress, have fun and meet people at this new weekly lunchtime drum circle!
No preparation is required, no experience is required and all levels of musical ability are welcome.
A wide selection of percussion instruments are provided and you can also bring your own. There will be low-key guidance from Jon Aveyard of www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com to help shape the sound and demonstrate some of the instruments.
If you can’t make the whole hour, just arrive and leave as you need to!
Donations requested (£3 suggested) and the bar will be open for drinks throughout!
Nov
22
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
Wednesdays starting 18th October, 1pm-2pm (Until Christmas!)
Release stress, have fun and meet people at this new weekly lunchtime drum circle!
No preparation is required, no experience is required and all levels of musical ability are welcome.
A wide selection of percussion instruments are provided and you can also bring your own. There will be low-key guidance from Jon Aveyard of www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com to help shape the sound and demonstrate some of the instruments.
If you can’t make the whole hour, just arrive and leave as you need to!
Donations requested (£3 suggested) and the bar will be open for drinks throughout!
Nov
15
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
Wednesdays starting 18th October, 1pm-2pm (Until Christmas!)
Release stress, have fun and meet people at this new weekly lunchtime drum circle!
No preparation is required, no experience is required and all levels of musical ability are welcome.
A wide selection of percussion instruments are provided and you can also bring your own. There will be low-key guidance from Jon Aveyard of www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com to help shape the sound and demonstrate some of the instruments.
If you can’t make the whole hour, just arrive and leave as you need to!
Donations requested (£3 suggested) and the bar will be open for drinks throughout!
Nov
1
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
Wednesdays starting 18th October, 1pm-2pm (Until Christmas!)
Release stress, have fun and meet people at this new weekly lunchtime drum circle!
No preparation is required, no experience is required and all levels of musical ability are welcome.
A wide selection of percussion instruments are provided and you can also bring your own. There will be low-key guidance from Jon Aveyard of www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com to help shape the sound and demonstrate some of the instruments.
If you can’t make the whole hour, just arrive and leave as you need to!
Donations requested (£3 suggested) and the bar will be open for drinks throughout!
Oct
25
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
The Ferret Lunchtime Drum Circle
Wednesdays starting 18th October, 1pm-2pm (Until Christmas!)
Release stress, have fun and meet people at this new weekly lunchtime drum circle!
No preparation is required, no experience is required and all levels of musical ability are welcome.
A wide selection of percussion instruments are provided and you can also bring your own. There will be low-key guidance from Jon Aveyard of www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com to help shape the sound and demonstrate some of the instruments.
If you can’t make the whole hour, just arrive and leave as you need to!
Donations requested (£3 suggested) and the bar will be open for drinks throughout!
Oct
18