RTG in 2009

[Buzz]

After a challenging start in 2008 we are looking at changing a few things in 2009 and for Raise the Galleon nights to become a 3rd Friday of the 3rd Month (every 3 months). So this would make the next one 20th March. Johns exploring the possibility of getting the Jam Factory down for the this. We still have to confirm things with Kim and the venue but watch this space. Had a good meeting with the heritage person from the Council and we are looking closely at developing RTG as a clear heritage project. If you have any ideas or thoughts on RTG or want to get involved then let us know. BB

[John Tree]

Yes...we have booked Jam Factory for Friday 20th March...and it promises to be an interesting and unusual gig. This 20-odd piece jazz orchestra from Darwen operate in an almost Fusion Friday territory with a globe-trotting repertoire. They are lead by Richard Ormrod of Chumbawamba fame...so letting them say it in their own words:

"On a whistle-stop musical tour of the globe, the 20-piece Jam Factory from Blackburn touches down in Jamaica, India, Brazil, Cuba, South Africa, Ethiopia, The Balkans, Japan, Trinidad and New York to sample the finest sounds around and deliver them in their own inimitable way; world rhythms with jazz vocabulary, improvisation and celebration. Jouvert!"

Looking forward to this one...get there early...with that size of band, there won't be much room for the audience!
Upstairs at Mojo's. Only £3 entry.

[RickT]

When is the next night? Is there another band set to play?

[John Tree]

it's going to be in June...don't know if we can tie it in with a Sostice celebration...