Traditional Music Day
Earlier Traditional Music Days
"A fantastic day, with lots of great music, song and dance and lovely people. As always I wish it could be repeated another day so I might have a chance to see some of the many events that I missed as I was busy enjoying myself!"
"Brilliant day! First time for me, but I will be going next year again too!"
"A great day - lovely setting and an intriguing line-up."
"Very friendly atmosphere, people enjoying themselves, wonderful performances. Roll on next year!"
"Different every year - always extremely well organised and yet with a fantastic feeling of spontaneity about it. Fabulous!"
"One of the
best yet. In fact they get better and better."
Saturday 4th September 2010
Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk
This unique celebration of traditional music takes
place in the atmospheric surroundings of the Museum of East Anglian Life, a 70-acre haven
of peace with town centre facilities and excellent transport links. The day
features an eclectic line-up of guests supported by a myriad of stepdancers,
musicians and singers, many of whom have been featured guests in previous years
but return again for this wonderful and distinctive event.
Day season ticket price includes free on-site parking, admission to all daytime
events (space allowing) and free programme (sent in advance on request). Most
indoor events are open only to day season ticket holders. If you want to see the
guests, attend the talks and special events, you will need to buy a ticket in
advance! We welcome children at all events - you can get the best deal by buying
a family ticket before 1st August.
Camping is available to day season ticket holders only. Facilities are basic (no
showers or electric hook-up). For accommodation, see
www.eatmt.org.uk/accommodationmidsuffolk.htm or contact Mid Suffolk Tourist
Information Centre on 01449 676800.
Jim Bainbridge
Jim started out on the traditional music scene in the 1960s
with the famed Marsden Rattlers of South Shields. His
understated melodeon playing is hugely impressive and
he has gathered an eclectic and entertaining repertoire of
songs and music whilst remaining heavily influenced by
the lively Northeast and
Tyneside Irish traditions.
The Askew Sisters
Emily and Hazel are a young duo who play and sing with
an infectious enjoyment
and love for the music: from foot stomping tunes to powerful interpretations of
songs and ballads. They have played across the UK, including many festivals and
the National Theatre.
Billy Teare & Kathleen O’Sullivan
Billy, a maverick storyteller poet and
magician, honed his audience skills
on the Belfast comedy circuit.
Kathleen has Irish roots too and is a
fine traditional singer, with a taste for
subtle lyrical ballads. Together, they
present an entertaining treasure
trove of stories, songs, poetry
and music.
Chris Coe & Johnny Adams
Chris is a singer of outstanding sensitivity with a deep understanding of
traditional songs, and Johnny is an influential musician and researcher.
Together they perform with Ryburn Three Step. Look out for fiddle, dulcimer,
songs, Lakeland stepping and talks from these two inspirational people.
Mary Humphreys & Anahata
Mary & Anahata play and sing really interesting stuff
on a wide variety of instruments with verve and astonishing
dexterity! They will be concentrating on songs and tunes
from their adopted county for the ‘Focus on Cambridgeshire’
and also playing for the afternoon ceilidh as ...
Four Hand Band
Good English tunes that are perfect for this type of dancing,
played with joyful, bouncy energy, designed to get you on
your
feet and your feet off the floor!
Events 2010
A full timetable of events will be available here later. The programme will include:
Concert Spots
Enjoy some extended sets from our guests in the intimate atmosphere of
Edgar’s Farmhouse.
Stepdancing
The biggest gathering of steppers from Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and beyond.
Showcased in the Stepdance Special and at informal events throughout the day ...
you may even end up having a go yourself!
Big Music Session
An English Country Music jam session hosted by various guests throughout the
day. Great music for participants and listeners alike.
Song sessions
A chance to sing or listen: all singers welcome.
Focus in Cambridgeshire
Presented by Mary
Humphreys, Anahata and Chris Coe and featuring songs and tunes collected across
Cambridgeshire. The third in our series of regional county-focused events.
Ceilidh
An afternoon barn-dance with Four Hand Band and caller Bobby Ritchie. Bring
your friends and family and join the fun!
Storytelling
The museum’s Story Hut provides a relaxed setting for young and old to enjoy
some far-fetched tales with Billy Teare and Kathleen O'Sullivan.
Talks
- Peter Cox, author of ‘Set into Song’ talks about Norfolk singer Sam Larner
and the iconic BBC series "The Radio Ballads" in the 50th anniversary year.
- Village Music
Project director Johnny Adams talks about the English fiddle tradition.
Jig dolls
Have a go at using a dancing doll from our Big Jig
collection, with live music: great fun! Or bring your
own and meet up with others.
Play an instrument
Have a go on one of our instruments: melodeons, concertinas and mouthorgans.
Have a look at …
... photographs, instruments and displays throughout the day
... the animals, buildings, exhibits and nature trails around the site
Enjoy something tasty ...
... mini beer festival in the Barn, with help from CAMRA
... delicious locally produced food from the museum Bistro
and in the evening ...
Traditional
Night Out in the Tithe Barn
A good-time evening: with a variety of songs, music and dance , including
spots from all our special guests, and many others, hosted by the Old Hat
Concert Party and friends. A magical evening in the atmospheric setting of the
museum’s medieval Tithe Barn. NB: separate ticket
required for this very popular event.
If you would like us to send you a booking form through the post when they are available, please send an A4 sized SAE to EATMT, The Old Stables, Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1DL, marked "TMD" in the top left corner.
Why not come to Traditional Music Day in 2010 and see what all the fuss is about?
Box office open now, earlybird prices available until 1st August.
Photographs of previous Traditional Music Days, guest lists, programmes etc can be accessed via the links on the top right of this page.
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