Maggie and Stan can be seen at all sorts of pub sessions in and around Mid Suffolk. On the gig front it seems that, just at present, we are doing mainly private functions so the list looks a bit meagre, but here we go anyway!
| Every second Thursday of the month, 7.30-9.00pm: "Come and join the band" workshop. Since being forced to join Suffolk Folk, Maggie and Stan run a workshop for people who want to play traditional music. The workshop is basically a chance to play tunes really slowly, chat and problem solve. It is held in the back room of the Swan pub in Needham Market. Full details at http://www.suffolkfolk.co.uk/workshops.html. Come along and have a go. |
| Saturday 19th Nov 2011, Ceilidhs On The Move at Clopton Village Hall, Suffolk: Pluck 'n Squeeze are playing for this event, one of a popular series of Ceilidhs. See http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/SproughtonFolk. for details on tickets etc. |
| Sunday 11th Dec 2011, Maypoles to Mistletoe show at Stowmarket Regal Theatre, Suffolk: Maggie and Stan will be performing in this wonderful show along with a host of other talented performers (including Mary Humphreys & Anahata, Mike Garland, East Suffolk Morris Men, 6 Foot 3). A journey through a year of English seasonal traditions in music, dance, song & stories. A great start to your Christmas. See http://www.suffolkfolk.co.uk/maypoles.html. for details. Contact the Regal Theatre directly for tickets on 01449 612825 |
| Saturday 18th Dec 2011: Suffolk Folks' Carols at the Mendlesham King's Head. Maggie and Stan are again leading the this traditional carols evening at this great pub. Full details at http://www.suffolkfolk.co.uk/events.html. Bring your voices for carol, a pint and a mince pie, another great start to your Christmas. |
| Saturday 4th Feb 2012, Riverside Day of Folk at the Riverside Centre Stratford St Andrew, Suffolk: Maggie and Stan will be doing a concert spot at this wonderful day of Folk. Guests include Simon Care, Colin and Karen Cater, 6 foot 3, Mick and Sarah Graves & Metric Foot, Mike Green & Dave Tricker and Dave Jolly. See http://www.suffolkfolk.co.uk/events.html. for details. |
| Saturday 3rd Mar 2012, "Folk by Candlelight" at 7:30pm, Hessett Village Hall, Hessett, nr Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk: Maggie and Stan will be doing two full sets on this their third appearance at this lovely event. Tickets: £7.50 from Les and Anne Ward (01359 270400). Includes free glass of white wine and entry into the 'Bottle Draw'. Bring your own additional liquid refreshments and nibbles. Proceeds towards The Leukaemia Research Fund |
| Saturday 19th May 2012, "Hessett Real Ale and Beer Festival" 2-4pm, Hessett Five Bells Public House, Hessett, nr Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk: Maggie and Stan will be playing between 2-4pm (we think this is an all day and evening event). It should be noted that Stan is forcing himself to go because as you know he doesn't like beer festivals, well not more than 30 a year anyway!!!). Details from The Five Bells on 01359 270350 or at http://www.fivebellshessett.co.uk/. |
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Tripping Upstairs: Right; time for a Jig. This is one of the first I learnt and continues to be one of my favourites. A classic Melodeon tune and a great foot tapper at sessions too. Again I've written the tune out in very basic form, so you can add your own twiddly bits. Anyway I hope you have fun with the tune whatever you play it on.
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