8531 Let's put on a show right here!

OK - unlikely I know, but whilst discussing gas heating on another thread 2 professional musicians came to light. Plus my brother plays bluegrass and lives in France.

That made me wonder how many others there were on this Forum who were pro or semi-pro and might be interested in putting together some sort of performance in Italy.

I have absolutely no idea how you would go about such a thing, but I would have thought some of our Comunes might think it a great idea - certainly I can visualise a musical festa in the courtyard of our ruined castle.

Would probably take years to organise, but anyway, thought I'd suggest it just in case someone would like to fly with it

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/06/2008 - 16:11

I only played the recorder at school but just wanted to say what a fantastic idea. :yes:

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/06/2008 - 16:28

llkewise: unless they'll go for 'stairway to heaven' played out of time, or 'concierto de aranjuez' played with about half the notes it requires, then I'm definitely not your man - but I think its a really nice idea; would be great for some talented ex-pat minstrels to form a super group and give a little back to the communities in their adopted homeland. If you can organise it, make sure it gets U-Tubed so that we (the talentless masses) can be your groupies :-)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/07/2008 - 03:22

There are two forum members living close to me who both sing in the local choir, but maybe they are going to be too shy to post (shy!!!?). I would love to be able to sing, and do with the right encouragement, but doubt if I would be an asset. Perhaps I could just hum in the background.
Brilliant idea though Anne.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/07/2008 - 04:17

Being one of the two offenders that A&R mentioned, I can safely say that we would be up for it , love the idea of a bit of blue grass, I will ask MFBLOH to have a chat and see who we could contact re venues etc............

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/07/2008 - 05:54

As my name suggests I play (ahem... am learning) the flute but as I make the term 'amateur' look like a compliment I am not volunteering. However I am a crackin' good bones player (improvising on spoons when necessary), but there isn't normally much demand for them!

I sing only when everybody is lubricated and singing; round here that's mainly Alpini songs.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/20/2008 - 17:54

Hi Anne

A friend recently purchased a house in the country near to Montorio al Vomano ( Teramo) - he is a full time musician in the UK and is planning to set up a recording studio at his new house. His aim is to tour for 6 months in the UK and then tour/write and record in Italy/Europe for another 6 months. Friends and family in Italy love him and I know when we come back to Abruzzo at Easter time we will be looking for venues. You can hear his music at [url=http://www.jclive.co.uk]Jonathan Cotton // SINGER / SONGWRITER / PERFORMER[/url] or [url=http://www.myspace.com/jonathancotton]MySpace.com - Jonathan Cotton - Bournemouth, UK - Acoustic / Folk Rock / Pop - www.myspace.com/jonathancotton[/url]. He is releasing his second album at the end of February. he is currently struggling with Italian but he is fluent in Spanish. Whilst I am sure he is not everyones cup of tea he is making a good living playing and is a really friendly and talented individual.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/20/2008 - 18:33

Acoustic - that's definitely my bag. Drummer son with Led Zep influence wouldn't agree though!

I won't be around at Easter - but I'm sure I speak for others as well in saying keep in touch and let us know how you get on. There's plenty who could show you a good time in S Marche!