Music in Newnham
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WELCOME TO THE MUSIC IN NEWNHAM PAGE.
The idea behind this section of the village website is to provide a point of contact for anyone interested in listening to, performing, playing, learning or teaching music in the village. It can also be used to provide links to local bands. If you have any content you would like included, or would like to get involved in the running of the page then please e-mail rivermen@hotmail.co.uk
If you are interested in up and coming concerts or musical events in the village then please check the main diary page.
JUBILEE BAND FEST
On Monday 4th June (Bank Holiday Monday) there will be a chance for local bands to perform as part of the jubilee street party celebrations. Up and coming young musicians are especially encouraged to get involved. Please e-mail Nick at rivermen@hotmail.co.uk if you want to play or get involved.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE RAILWAY
Check the ‘Railway’ page to see what live music DP has lined up for us all.
CHOIRS
THE CHURCH CHOIR sings every Sunday at services but welcomes extra voices at festivals such as Christmas and Easter. At a recent Carol Service, for instance, there were 20 of us to lead the singing in four parts and to perform three choir-only items. For more information get in touch with Nigel Haig – 516545 nanddhaig@uwclub.net
GEORGE’S CHOIR is open to anyone who wants to sing. Come along and get involved. We meet in the Armoury Hall at 7.30pm on a Wednesday evening. For more details contact Ellie eleanorholliday@googlemail.com
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LOCAL BANDS
THE FEDDENS are a 5 piece indie band from the forest of dean. Their facebook site features the new release “A Way With Words”;
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Feddens/#!/pages/The-Feddens/244478075594709 e-mail for contact, gigs etc.;thefeddensmusic@gmail.com
CHEEKY MONKEY are a fantastic folk/rock band available for ceilidhs and parties. Call Lindsey on 516736.
THE RIVERMEN are a band from Newnham. They have recorded three CDs that are on sale in Newnham Gift Shop. Their website contains a video of the song ‘St. John’s Day’ filmed in Newnham Church. To watch this and get free downloads of their music visit www.rivermen.org.uk
PURE EVIL. Videos and downloads from J.D.’s boys. http://www.myspace.com/pureeviloffical
JOE AND THE *****. Punk from the Effo Dee. Free downloads and info about upcoming gigs etc. www.myspace.com/joessluts
CLUB DJANGO. Tony Davey & co. celebrate the music of Django Reinhardt on the first Monday of each month at The Miner’s Arms in Whitecroft. OK, so it’s not in Newnham, but it qualifies for our website because Tony is one of ours. For more information call him on 516566 or e-mail antonydavey@uwclub.net
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TUITION
PIANO, MUSIC THEORY AND ACCOMPANYMENT FOR MUSIC EXAMS.
Rosemary Griffiths - The Old House, High Street, Newnham is the local centre for exams of the Associated Board of the Royal schools of Music.
Rosemary Griffiths – 510944 www.theoldhousenewnham.co.uk
DRUMS, PERCUSSION. Rhydian Griffiths is currently studying percussion at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. Available for gigs and drum tuition during university holidays. 07800 766936
PIANO – Lessons for starters of all ages. Alan Elgar 07882-283804.
SINGING LESSONS – Samuel Oram is a student at Birmingham Conservatoire, he is available to give singing lessons during the university holidays. Also, he is available for weddings, funerals ans other special occasions. Contact him on:07740956074 or s.91@live.co.uk
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