Thanks to Reiko and Wayne, we now have some folding stands for the rope drums. More to come!

Okay, the next drum making day will be Sunday, the 18th. Email me on info@mariagrist.net or call 62349404 if you want to come. We are making an all-out effort to get some new drums up and working by June.

The latest drum making day on Saturday 10th May went OK, with 4 people there. We did a lot of sanding on the two new shells, and started glueing the reinforcing on the inside. Another step closer. Still plenty to do though, if you would like to join in and get some hands-on experience in this craft of drum-making. Email me on info@mariagrist.net or call 62349404 if you want to come to a workshop one day.

The must-see event of this or any other month takes place on Friday night this week - James is performing in "La Cage Aux Folles" at the Playhouse this Friday night. Group bookings are $22 per person if you have ten or more people (but he thinks he could get it for 8). that's down from $30 for adluts and $25 for concession.
Keryn and I + our 2 husbands are up for it, so that's 4 so far. please respond to me asap if you are interested, i will make a booking on Thursday after hopefully getting some more names at Wed. night practice.
A REMINDER:
DRUM MAKING WORKING-BEE SAT 10th May 10:00 AM - 4:00pm
at the Tasmanian Cask Company - John Murphy's telephone numbers are 0419 134 822 and 6239 6225
1401 Huon Highway Lower Longley - on the left, on the way to Huonville from Kingston
You will need clothes you don't mind getting dusty, dirty or smelly. we will be sanding a couple of drum shells and working on stands. Please email Keryn if you want to go that day.

Next Tuesday night May 5, Yosuke is going to try Taketina with Keryn and me, so the 'Zoku' practice won't be on. If you would like to try Taketina too, it's very good value and useful for Taiko, plus being good fun. Starts at 6 at the room at the top of the stairs in the little courtyard off Kelly's Lane and winds up around 7.30. or contact Keryn or myself for more details. it will cost about $7 if you are a student/unemployed, but she will also accept a gold coin donation if you are REALLY skint.
see you at one practice or another,
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