THE BIG NEWS - RESTARTING ORK REHEARSALS

Well it sure has been a long time, but finally we can restart the normal Ork rehearsal cycle. 😁🎶👍

We are restarting in June at the Winsome Hotel, same time and place and as before - 6 for 630 pm start, and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. We'll send an email reminder beforehand, usually with the set list to be covered.

Pietro requests that you go to the >>upcoming events calendar on the website ahead of time to say whether you can make it or not. The choice of pieces may depend on who is attending. Just click on the event(s) and there is a dropdown to record availabilities. You will need to login first.

First rehearsal is 9 June - Details >>here.

Reminder: this is not a fortnightly rehearsal cycle as some months have 5 Wednesdays.

 

... and in Other News

As you probably know, various live music events are restarting in the region, but they need your support if possible, so here is a shameless plug for all the ones that contain Orks:
 

• Last weekend the Lismore Symphony Orchestra sold out their first event at the Workers Club with record attendance of 400! Congrats to them, and hopefully that is a sign of the support to come.

 

• On Sunday June 6th, 2pm at Lismore City Bowlo for the Lismore Jazz Club, you can hear "Two Bands in One". Now there's a bargain! Dave Wray sax & vocals, Dan Fine sax, Azo Bell guitar, Leo Glass guitar, Mike Bullen, Pietro on Hammond organ with guests: Lucas Zorzo guitar, Judd Brennand vocals, Robynn Goddard vocals. Azo Bell, Dan, Pietro, and Dave have known each other for decades with strong links to the Sydney Jazz, Blues and R&B scene in the eighties. Expect a hugely entertaining and varied program which certainly will contrast with other Lismore Jazz Club sessions - more info will be updated >>here.

 

• Then if that is not enough, on Saturday June 12, 7pm at the Bangalow Bowlo you can join our sister band, the Mullum Folk Orchestra to celebrate its 5th birthday. Cheap admission, all very social, and with a bonus performance by Arte Gitana Flamenco (Mark Bromley guitar, Serena Joy flamenco dancer, Meg Walker vocals). >>Facebook Event.

So - support the Live Arts if you can!
 

... plus one more thing to think about

Pietro is applying for Ork to perform at the Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival 22,23 and 24 October this year. Please think about whether you may be able to attend this, and it will also be really helpful to indicate your availability (or otherwise) on our website >>here.

That's enough for now. If you need more info please don't hesitate to reply and hassle.

Looking forward,
-Nick (accordion)