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Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 20th MAY
May
18

Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 20th MAY

Preston Scratch Band

Saturday 18th MAY

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm

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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.

No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hi ho silver lining, Make me smile, Eternal flame, Son of a preacher man, Happy together, Sweet Caroline, I guess that’s why they call it the blues, Torn, Imagine, Run, Knockin’ on heaven’s door, Yellow.

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£5 per person, cash or card.
Drinks available from the bar.
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.
Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.
www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com

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A new home for Preston Scratch Band

 

The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret. 

The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.

The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.

“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”

Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”

 

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.

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Class of 24 - Uclan Music - Ferret On Fire
Apr
23

Class of 24 - Uclan Music - Ferret On Fire

CLASS OF 24, Year 2 - UCLAN MUSIC - FERRET ON FIRE

🗓️Tuesday April 23rd

📍The Ferret | Ferret

⏰7PM

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A vibrant and varied night of new sonic works from this highly-talented group! 👇


✨Valley - Hard-hitting, original drill artist

✨Isha - Emerging pop and R&B artist - harmonic, powerful and unique 

✨Joe Cunningham - Northwest Producer and DJ, specialising in heavy drum and bass music

✨Sean - Loud Experimental Noise from the Midlands

🎧Half time break with DJ tracks selected by members of the group

✨Luma - Passionate vocalist with songs about life, love and loss 

✨Yr Sgerbwd cerddoriaeth - Cerdd dda ir saes

✨Sam - Surrender to the Noise! - Carlisle-born musical medium of the sonic forces of the ether

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Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 20th April
Apr
20

Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 20th April

Preston Scratch Band

Saturday 20th April

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm

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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.

No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hi ho silver lining, Bird on the wire, Karma chameleon, Torn, Hit the road Jack, Time after time, Sailing, In my room, Run, Everything I own, Love is all around, and Father and son.

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£5 per person, cash or card.
Drinks available from the bar.
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.
Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.
www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com

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A new home for Preston Scratch Band

 

The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret. 

The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.

The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.

“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”

Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”

 

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.

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Telstar & Friends. Funk, Soul & Disco All-Dayer!
Mar
31
to Apr 1

Telstar & Friends. Funk, Soul & Disco All-Dayer!

Telstar & Friends. Funk, Soul & Disco All-Dayer!

Sunday, 31st March 2024

The Ferret, Preston

2PM-2AM

£6 ADV


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A Bank Holiday full of Live music, and beer garden DJ’s all afternoon! 

Telstar is Preston's own Funk & Soul vinyl junkie. Be ready for everything from Motown classics and northern soul floor fillers, to modern funky stompers.


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With live music from…

Billy & The Biscuit Brothers -

Banging covers from Funk to Soul and everything in between. These guys are definitely set to get you dancing, not to be missed.

Georgina Moat -

Solo acoustic guitarist & singer.

Beth Thomas -

Soul/Blues/Funk singer.

Phil Johnson -

Pianist/live production set.

Tim Melia -

DJ.

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Telstar & Friends. Funk, Soul & Disco All-Dayer!
Sunday, 31st March 2024
The Ferret, Preston
2PM-2AM
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38136790
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Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 16th March
Mar
16

Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 16th March

Preston Scratch Band

Saturday 16th March

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm

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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.

No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hi ho silver lining, Bird on the wire, Karma chameleon, Torn, Hit the road Jack, Time after time, Sailing, In my room, Run, Everything I own, Love is all around, and Father and son.

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£5 per person, cash or card.
Drinks available from the bar.
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.
Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.
www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com

- - -

A new home for Preston Scratch Band

 

The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret. 

The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.

The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.

“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”

Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”

 

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.

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Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 2nd March
Mar
2

Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 2nd March

Preston Scratch Band

Saturday 2nd March

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm

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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.

No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Love will tear us apart, Lean on me, The first cut is the deepest, Waterloo, Tainted love, We will rock you, Beautiful noise, Hey good lookin' Drive, Homeward bound, Help and Get rhythm.

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£5 per person, cash or card.
Drinks available from the bar.
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.
Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.
www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com

- - -

A new home for Preston Scratch Band

 

The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret. 

The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.

The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.

“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”

Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”

 

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.

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Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 10th Feb
Feb
10

Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 10th Feb

Preston Scratch Band

Saturday 10th February

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm

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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.

No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Eternal flame, You're so vain, Mad world, Ziggy Stardust, Livin' on a prayer, Hey Jude, Itchycoo Park, Common people, Sailing, Can't help falling in love, Don't cry for me Argentina, and Englishman in New York.

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£5 per person, cash or card.
Drinks available from the bar.
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.
Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.
www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com

- - -

A new home for Preston Scratch Band

 

The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret. 

The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.

The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.

“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”

Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”

 

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.

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Preston Scratch Band
Jan
20

Preston Scratch Band

Preston Scratch Band

Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.

No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hallelujah, I’d like to teach the world to sing, The House of the Rising Sun, Englishman in New York, Friday I’m in love, Sound of silence, Son of a preacher man, Stuck in the middle with you, and Walk of life.

The next Preston Scratch Band session will take place12.30pm-2.30pm on Saturday 20th January at The Ferret, Fylde Road.  £5 per participant. Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com for more information.

£5 per person, cash or card

Drinks available from the bar.

Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.

www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com 

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A new home for Preston Scratch Band

 

The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret. 

The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.

The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.

“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”

Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”

 

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.

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