Unwanted Men in Black and a Lady

Unwanted Men in Black and a Lady

Mick Coates of Unwanted Men In Black and a lady when asked if they could come back for the 2009 Girgarre Moosic Muster said “try to keep us away”!!!!!!!!

“We had a ball last year and definitely want to come back for 2009”

Not only did they play on both stages in 2008 when we had a small gap at the end of the Outside Stage at about 11..30 pm we put them back on to finish off.

At 1.00 am we had to drag them off the stage with the audience threatening to lynch us if we didn’t let them keep playing.

Welcome back Boys (and a lady)

Appalachian Heaven

Appalachian Heaven Confirm they will be appearing at the 2009 Concerts

Workshop Details

Many people have aspired to play a musical instrument but have never been given the opportunity to try. This is your opportunity. The beginners’ workshops cater for people who have never played before or have a little knowledge of the basics.

The advanced workshops are an opportunity for those who can already play and want to improve their skills.

There will be a group of talented teachers to run the workshops. If you are able to assist in the running of the workshops, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Basic Guitar: For those who have never played or those who know the three cord basics and want to improve their skills. We hope to have some loan instruments available.

Advanced Guitar: For those who are down the track, but want to get further down the track.

Basic Mandolin: For those who have never played or those who know the three cord basics and want to improve their skills. We hope to have some loan instruments available.

Advanced Mandolin: If You can already play but want to improve your skills, this is the workshop for you.

Banjo: Despite all the jokes that go around about banjos they are a hard instrument to master but very rewarding, so come and give it a go.

Beginners Violin: Never played one? Come along to the starters’ workshop. We hope to have some loan instruments available.

Advanced Violin: Come and learn some new tunes. Old timey/Bluegrass.

Ukulele: Last year this was one of the most popular workshops. The leader had people playing tunes within the hour.

Double Bass: We hope this year to include this workshop.

Flute/Tin Whistle: A new workshop to be run an enthusiastic Melbourne musician.

Clogging Workshops: This was very popular last year.

Suzette Herft Will be performing at the 2009 Muster

Welcome to the Girgarre Moosic Muster

After the success of the 2008 Muster, we have decided to keep the format the same and expand the workshops. Thanks to the local community, there are additional venues available for workshops and jamming .There are also additional facilities available in the community reserve.

Important information:

Camping:

The reserve is available for camping. This is only 50 meters from the Town Hall, and has ample room for tents and caravans. Toilets will be on the reserve and the town hall shower and toilet block is available at no additional cost. It is all included in your Registration fee.

Catering:

Food will be available on the weekend.

Included in your Registration fee is Dinner on Saturday night and breakfast on the Sunday morning provided by the local groups.

Muster office:

Registration is available at the town hall from Midday on Friday. CD’s of the bands performing over the weekend will be on sale. Girgarre Moosic Muster Tee Shirts will be available for purchase from Tex and Fi from Big Tree Tee Shirts.

Fires:

No fires allowed.

Workshops:

See the attached programme for times. Anyone- any age, any ability welcome. We hope to have some spare instruments available if you want to give it a go.

Local schools will be contacted as usual and we hope to get lots of children to attend the beginners’ workshops and develop a passion for music.

The cost of the workshops is included in the registration fee.

Workshops for locals and children are free of charge.

Accommodation:

See the list and support the local businesses, or see “camping” above.

Friday Night Open Mike Concerts:

Open to everyone - put your name down when you register.

Saturday Night Concerts:

Well known bands playing on inside and outside stages along with selection of performers from the Friday night open mike concerts.

BYO blanket and chair to sit on for the outside concert (and some nibbles).

Sunday Market:

On the Sunday you will see one of the biggest Farmers Markets in Victoria in the Reserve.

A hundred stalls with local produce and crafts, historically attended by up to 3000 people

from all over Victoria the surrounding areas.

In Conclusion:

Those who have attended previous years know what a refreshing weekend it is. Lots of music, lots of workshops, and a great sense of community. With the total weekend registration fee of only $40 the organizers hope to break even. If we don’t we will run a chook raffle on the Sunday.