An Easter message from HarmonicaUK
Well, hello everyone and a very warm welcome to our April newsletter. We certainly have an eggstravanganza for you this month, so let’s crack on with it!
Those of us who were able to attend Richard Taylor’s outreach meeting, I’m sure, found it both informative and incredibly inspiring. Great work Richard and the Outreach Team! If you would like to find out what happened at the meeting you can watch the recording here or on YouTube.
Are you missing your holidays? Let’s sort that out for you straight away. Join our very own editor of Harmonica World magazine, Dave Colclough, playing us around the world in 80 plays! Dave takes us around the countries on diatonic, chromatic and bass harmonica, playing tunes which represent each country. Follow his journey and listen in to Radio Bath Monday afternoons at 3:15 pm or check out his YouTube Channel.
Fancy a course? How about learning with Liam Ward, Ben Hewlett or Lee Sankey? Go on, give it a go and it might be fun!! All details are on our website for you to peruse at leisure.
Now it’s our time to shine with our wonderful open mic on the 2nd of April at 5pm. Open for everyone, with a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. So, no excuses, even if you choose to sit back and watch, you can expect anything from Hot Cross Buns to Bach! Remember to bring your smiles, and your harmonica would be useful!!
Also, let’s not forget our Friday coffee mornings at 11am. Join us for light-hearted chat and laughter where you will be able to share experiences and simply enjoy the company of other likeminded folks!
Finally, and I hear you breathe a sigh of relief, continue to read about upcoming events and items of interest from our newsdesk website. Until the next time, I wish all of you and your families a very Happy Easter! Enjoy indulging and I will see you on the other side for the diet. Yum!!
Suzy
Suzy Colclough, Newsdesk Coordinator
A message from the Chair
Hello Everyone,
May I start by thanking everyone for their well-wishes, I have to say that I have been very touched. I'd like to thank Barry Elms for holding fort for me for the past month while I’ve been unwell, and to the Committee and Patrons for rallying around.
The Chromatic Weekend team continue to make great progress. This is our first live event since 2019 and I know that you are in for a treat this year. If you are coming and haven’t reserved your accommodation and event tickets, there is still time. As a reminder the dates are the 18-19th June. Just go to the Chromatic Weekend page of our website for more details and tickets.
Over the past month a number of new players have joined us for the first time. I would like to welcome you all to HarmonicaUK, and I am looking forward to getting to know you all over the coming months. As a reminder, if you can’t join our regular meetings on a Friday, we have our Forums section within the members only section of our site, feel free to start off a conversation. I know we have a wealth of knowledge and experience from our members in the UK and in the 50 countries around the world.
HarmonicaUK is run entirely by a fantastic bunch of volunteers. We are always looking for new people to help. Working within our team as a committee member or helping out in a team is very rewarding. If you have a spare hour here and there then please get in touch with me personally: [email protected]. Currently we are looking for people to shadow our treasurer, secretary, membership secretary, IT, and additional hands to join newsdesk. So if you can spare a little time and have a great sense of humour then please get in touch.
Stay well and of course Happy Harping.
Pete
Pete Hewitt - Chair, HarmonicaUK.
Newsdesk brings you a selection of items from the HarmonicaUK Newsdesk this month. Click "Read more..." to read the full news item.
Devon man celebrates 103rd birthday playing harmonica for sing-along
Torquay man Jack Jennings celebrated his 103rd birthday at his favourite cafe, the Oldway Tea Rooms leading staff and customers in a sing along playing his harmonica. Read more...
Around The World In 80 Plays With Dave “Dogfish” Colclough
Our very own editor of Harmonica World magazine has been challenged by Radio Bath presenter Paul Mallon to play tunes on harmonica representing different countries around the world. Dave accepted the challenge, inspired by the recent television series 'Around the world in 80 days'!
Follow the journey by tuning into Paul’s radio program on Monday afternoons at 3.15pm GMT on Radio Bath
All the countries played so far can be found on Dave's YouTube channel
Chicago Blues Party with the Untouchables - London gig on 6th April
Wednesday 06 April 2022, 7:00PM - 11:00 PM
Crypt Lates, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JH
Read more...
Lee Sankey Blues Harmonica Workshop
Saturday 23rd April 2022 12:00 - 3:00 PM, Soho, London. Read more...
Ben Hewlett's Harmonica Sessions
Weekly harmonica Q&A, open mic and more. Read more...
Adam Glasser to give Lecture in Brussels 9th May
Adam Glasser has been invited to contribute a lecture as part of a 3-day conference in Brussels: "Toots Thielemans (1922-2016). A Century of Music across Europe and America"
International Conference, Brussels, KBR, 9-11 May 2022. Read more...
And finally, do you have a spare hour to support the Harmonica Community? HarmonicaUK would love to hear from you if you have as little as an hour a month to spare to help support your harmonica community. We are looking for people to help with:
• Newsdesk - writing articles etc
• Social Media
• Web site
• Events (online and in-person)
• or any other skills you have to offer
If you would like to get involved with the vibrant, friendly and fun group of folks behind your favourite harmonica charity then please get in touch with us by email to: [email protected]
Events this month
Saturday Session - April Open Mic - 2nd April 5pm
This is your opportunity to attend our egg-cellent Easter open mic! Whether you're new to playing harmonica or a seasoned performer, you are very welcome. You can also come and just listen in too. Hosted by Dave Hambley.
Use the Zoom Link, or Meeting ID: 935 1770 9842 and Passcode: 123666
Friday Coffee Morning – 8th April 11am
Join us on Zoom for a chat about harmonicas, music and more! Read more...
Use the Zoom Link, or Meeting ID: 999 3719 8697 and Passcode: 178801
Friday Coffee Morning – 15th April 11am
Join us on Zoom for a chat about harmonicas, music and more! Read more...
Use the Zoom Link, or Meeting ID: 999 3719 8697 and Passcode: 178801
Friday Coffee Morning – 22nd April 11am
Join us on Zoom for a chat about harmonicas, music and more! Read more...
Use the Zoom Link, or Meeting ID: 999 3719 8697 and Passcode: 178801
Friday Coffee Morning – 29th April 11am
Join us on Zoom for a chat about harmonicas, music and more! Read more...
Use the Zoom Link, or Meeting ID: 999 3719 8697 and Passcode: 178801
Friday Coffee Morning – 6th May 11am
Join us on Zoom for a chat about harmonicas, music and more! Read more...
Use the Zoom Link, or Meeting ID: 999 3719 8697 and Passcode: 178801
Chromatic Weekend 2022 – 18-19th June 2022
You can now book your place on our Chromatic Weekend event page, we look forward to seeing you there!
Have you got a harmonica story? Upcoming gigs? Single or album release?
Newsdesk can help spread the word for you with our members
Please contact us at [email protected]
HarmonicaUK - Registered Charity 1131484 (England & Wales)
