Wouldn't it be nice if we could all make acquaintance in reality, not just online, share a few tunes and have a beer together? There will be an Irish-Trad-Music Festival in Mesquer, South Brittany, France (yes, that is Zubivka's place) from July 4th to July 6th. This would be a good opportunity to set up a first meeting for all European
chiffers. Of course you may feel free to fly in from any other continent. So who might be interested in joining us there? All musicians are welcome. Don't be shy! Let's get together and have a session at the beach!
European C&F GET-TOGETHER 2003
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BTW, here's Mesquer (uptown)
And here folks is the rap about Mesquer.
This is a small village, with half a dozen beaches, and even manier more pubs!
It is located in the Guérande peninsula, in between sea and salt marshes, with a rocky granite coast and many fine sand beaches.
The (agri)culture
The salt marshes have been classified by Unesco as World Historic Patrimony.
Being in the south tip of Brittany, the climate is particularly mild, usuallly sunny at the beginning of July. Due west, the islands of Dumet, Houat, Hoedic and Belle-Ile shade us from most storms.
The very early Kings of Low Brittany (Vannes) already had their summer castles in the area.
The last independant Queen of Brittany (known as Duchess Anne) had Guérande as her personal domain. The mediaeval walled city has been beautifully preserved.
Mesquer produces salt, oysters, mussels, fish and a few taters. We have to import wine and beer, but are proficient at this.
Foot-fishing (for various shellfish), sea-angling and surf-casting are free to the public (no permits), and a local attraction.
Another attraction is bird-spotting. The peninsula is a "damp area" with its bogs and marshes, and unevitable as a rest place for migrating birds (cranes, swans, wild geese, etc.) and the dwelling of many rare resident species.
About Mesquer's ITM Festival.
It started in 2002, from the impulse of Nantes "Beltaine" music association, which holds weekly sessions in Nantes and a monthly one in Mesquer. They wanted more homely a place than their big city. Our city council approved immediately, and all our local associations partake.
First year was a total success. Musicians ganged up from all over Brittany. Each pub hosted a non-stop daily session.
The concert held on Saturday under a huge circus tent had an audience of over 2,000, with stage music, Irish singers and tap-dancers. Also Guinness on tap in two booths right in the tent
The program, 2003
Same idea :
Free admission.
All bars open to sessioners. And no increase of the prices to the consumers...
Daily free workshops : whistle, flute, dance, bodhran.
Free entrance at the Saturday evening big concert.
What it's not.
Not a big money-making festival like Lorient's Festival Interceltique. And not intending to become such. It's before all a musical ITM get-together, open to beginners as well as pros.
Accomodation.
Scarce hotels, some B&B's. Now if you make your reservations early like this winter, it's no problem. Many campings, more like motels, with all their mobile-homes. Same thing.
Especially for those with tight budgets,please contact me (Private messages) so I can try and arrange places to crash if you provide you meat-sack. This is a first come, first served facility, of course.
For registered chiffers
The C&F get-together will have the beach-session suggested by Claudine, of course! Also planned : mussels and barbecue party at Zoob's mansion
. Picnic and sightseeing. Rally-type competitions and games.
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And here folks is the rap about Mesquer.
This is a small village, with half a dozen beaches, and even manier more pubs!
It is located in the Guérande peninsula, in between sea and salt marshes, with a rocky granite coast and many fine sand beaches.
The (agri)culture
The salt marshes have been classified by Unesco as World Historic Patrimony.
Being in the south tip of Brittany, the climate is particularly mild, usuallly sunny at the beginning of July. Due west, the islands of Dumet, Houat, Hoedic and Belle-Ile shade us from most storms.
The very early Kings of Low Brittany (Vannes) already had their summer castles in the area.
The last independant Queen of Brittany (known as Duchess Anne) had Guérande as her personal domain. The mediaeval walled city has been beautifully preserved.
Mesquer produces salt, oysters, mussels, fish and a few taters. We have to import wine and beer, but are proficient at this.
Foot-fishing (for various shellfish), sea-angling and surf-casting are free to the public (no permits), and a local attraction.
Another attraction is bird-spotting. The peninsula is a "damp area" with its bogs and marshes, and unevitable as a rest place for migrating birds (cranes, swans, wild geese, etc.) and the dwelling of many rare resident species.
About Mesquer's ITM Festival.
It started in 2002, from the impulse of Nantes "Beltaine" music association, which holds weekly sessions in Nantes and a monthly one in Mesquer. They wanted more homely a place than their big city. Our city council approved immediately, and all our local associations partake.
First year was a total success. Musicians ganged up from all over Brittany. Each pub hosted a non-stop daily session.
The concert held on Saturday under a huge circus tent had an audience of over 2,000, with stage music, Irish singers and tap-dancers. Also Guinness on tap in two booths right in the tent
The program, 2003
Same idea :
Free admission.
All bars open to sessioners. And no increase of the prices to the consumers...
Daily free workshops : whistle, flute, dance, bodhran.
Free entrance at the Saturday evening big concert.
What it's not.
Not a big money-making festival like Lorient's Festival Interceltique. And not intending to become such. It's before all a musical ITM get-together, open to beginners as well as pros.
Accomodation.
Scarce hotels, some B&B's. Now if you make your reservations early like this winter, it's no problem. Many campings, more like motels, with all their mobile-homes. Same thing.
Especially for those with tight budgets,please contact me (Private messages) so I can try and arrange places to crash if you provide you meat-sack. This is a first come, first served facility, of course.
For registered chiffers
The C&F get-together will have the beach-session suggested by Claudine, of course! Also planned : mussels and barbecue party at Zoob's mansion
. Picnic and sightseeing. Rally-type competitions and games.<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Zubivka on 2003-01-09 16:58 ]</font>
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