Pickin' At The Piggery
The Melbourne Bluegrass Society's more correct name: PIckin' At The Piggery
Get Togethers for 2009
The dates for our monthly get-togethers this year are:
- Saturday 13 June
- Satudray 11 July
- Saturday 8 August
- Saturday 12 September
- Saturday 10 October
- Saturday 14 November
- Saturday 12 December
7pm Workshops
Fiddle, banjo, etc – varies.
Phone Nick Dear to hear what is on (03) 5368 6888.
8pm – midnight: Open Mic concert
Be early to sign up!
Picking and jamming
Ongoing picking and jamming in refreshment area and workshop room (outdoors also in summer).
Be inspired, discover the joy in being able to share in making music no matter what your level of expertise. As long as you can speak, clap your hands or just be an attentive listener there is a place for YOU at the regular PICKIN’ AT THE PIGGERY on the SECOND SATURDAY EACH MONTH MAR- DEC).
$10 / $8.00 BTCMSA members. Supper, tea, coffee provided.
ALL AGES WELCOME! BRING YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS!
Where to find us
Now on the SECOND Saturday each month (Mar - Dec): Pickin at the Piggery, Footscray Arts Centre, 45 Moreland St, Footscray
For further information, contact us through the contact form below.
At a glance
- An informal, non-profit group for people interested in and playing bluegrass and traditional acoustic country music.
- Australia-wide organisation that helps enthusiasts to connect with each other
- Keeps you informed of bluegrass events and happenings around Australia
- Helps you locate teachers, learning materials, instrument repairers
- Discounts at Piggery events
- Cumberland County Bulletin - our newsletter
- Regular and special events. Monthly get-togethers with open mic concerts give people at all ability levels a chance to play. First-timers and beginners are especially welcome.
Total cost per year is AUD$17 ($18 for families)
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