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Having moved over to northern Brittany recently from the UK, I am hoping to get involved in new music projects preferably a band in Brittany or Normandy. Based in the Dinan area. I have had plenty of experience performing live as a bass guitar player, occasional vocalist and songwriter. Am open to ideas and playing most styles of music but prefer blues, rock and folk music. 

I used to find it really useful to find this week's English language films on the AngloInfo website. This now seems to have disappeared, and the cinema listings such as they are do not link to the cinema's website so you have no way of seeing their programme. I feel this revamp has been all about style (admittedly it looks much better) over content and functionality. 

Hi there, are there any clubs etc for getting to know people in the Ste Trephine area for people in their 40's.

Charity garden party in aid of Medicins sans Frontierers (Doctors without Borders) on Monday 30th May 2pm-5pm. Tickets 5 euros to include afternoon tea. To be held at La Pie, midway between Carhaix and Rostrenen. Craft stalls, plants, cake stall, live music, garden games.To reserve your ticket or more information contact Graham 02 96 29 66 81

Just a note to say Stevie J Kramer will be this weekend at Le Rosbif, St Vincent on Friday 13th May and at Madison's in Scrignac on Saturday 14th and filling Dave's shoes at Le Welcome in Ploerdut from 4pm on Sunday for the open mic- Why not make this a regular post and add on other groups and entertainment to it The Social part is what makes Facebook so up to date and interactive

Does anyone know what the Fox and Shamrock is like on a Saturday night?

Is there anywhere in 56 that single brits or adults meet up on a regular base, looking for a pub cafe or other something similar to the good old UK pub...  

Hi there the rosbif in St vincent sur oust are looking for some musicians soloist through to 3 piece bands during winter 4 piece during summer we dont pay a lot but if you are looking  for regular spots we are one of the few pubs that puts on regular entertainment if interestested reply to info@lerosbif.fr or call the pub 0299080490 a little later in the next few month we are also looking at doing open mike if enough interest is shown   cheers

Driving past the D2 today and there is a sign outside Le manoir saying thAt their is a grand opening on the 2nd April! Will tHere be a band in the opening?

Not 3 Bad the popular group  from la Fouet Area will be performing at the Rosbif St vinent sur Oust tommorow the 16th of April as usual food and a great night are in prospect 

We have a few weddings planned at our property this and next year and are getting requests for a Group, Band or Person who sings latest charts songs.  Any recommendations would be appreciated. We have groups who sing oldies and French/Bretagne music, but are after a more modern theme

Hello everyone, my husband and I run a Bar/Restaurant in Brittany. We support wholeheardedly the local musicians, whether they are  British, Breton, Creole or French.  We have weekly concerts which are extremely popular and our bar has become an important part of the local community. At present we are in the process of renovating a Concert room and a a Games room. We are hoping to find Financial input of 7000 euros, by way of a 3 year loan, reasonable interest, all done legally.  If there is anyone who can help us with this we would be extremely grateful.  Please email me for further information. Thank you in advance...

Hello, I am Steve and I play guitar. I have done since the 70's and I am an addict. My tastes are around rock, heavy rock, punk and blues. I arrived in Brittany - 22330 - a couple of months ago. I come on my own in one guise - as an unencumbered guitar player; my forte is playing rhythm and some say that I play in time well. I play some lead guitar and am better in line-ups with only one guitarist but latterly have enjoyed playing with keyboard players. That takes me back to when I started playing - had a 2/3 year stint with The Victor Brox Blues Train (google it). Latterly I have played with the UK based "THe Amplifires" - google band name and 'Life's A Gamble' - and we are still signed. I would like to play covers and also team up with people who have the right attitude to do The Amplifires in France - that is essentially me and Sharon Clancy. We don't have  big ego's. We will play unplugged gigs but thrive on loud, energetic performance. Two things then - a band for me; secondly musicians (drums and bass) to complete a French Amplifires line-up. E-mail info first and I'll respond with mobile/landline numbers. Thanks very much, Steve

Any more news on the reopening of the Le Manoir, near Mohan?  Is it still April 2nd. Will it only be a pub? or can you eat there? Thanks.

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Did you know that there is a Troc and Puces ( table top sale/car boot) at Guiscriff on Sunday 3rd April 9 - 5 ? Come and grab a bargain. If you want to book a space call 02 97 34 17 52 English Spoken. 3 euro the meter with table provided. 2.50 the meter without table....

Kergrist near Pontivy,Salle Kameleon, Tuesday 22nd March, 20hr.30  In Concert    " The Firs " playing Dylan,Hendrix, Neil Young, Pixies, David Gray,Nirvana, Cat Stevens,Beatles, and a tribute to David Bowie with Guest appearance of Guy Smith Playing Saxophone, Bar/Buffet.          6euro. come and enjoy a great evening in our new 120 seat Theatre Pay at the Door.

This is a gathering of people who want to play and learn about Traditional American folk music: bluegrass, oldtime, stringband, jugband music. (Please note it is not modern American folk or Country.)   Along with singing it is played on guitar, mandolin, banjo, violin, double bass, dobro guitar, autoharp and ukelele.  The weekend is near Josselin (56).  Our facebook site gives you a feel for the weekend.  The jam sessions and workshops are all free.  Email for info.

Another month and a day folks and it will be the time of the year for the great tournament of the six nations to kick off again and we can only but hope for such a great tournament as last years. Now would be a good time for us to do our research in advance and find out what bars around Brittany will be showing all the matches so that a good few of us can get together with other fans and hopefully enjoy a few beers,some harmless banter and some great rugby together. I know that Dave in the brittany pub in huelgoat in 29 always shows all the games so there is one good spot for the fans from that area.  Please ask around and find other spots that will also be showing all matches. They will all be on both french and english tv. It would be nice to get a bit of a list of venues throughout Brittany. Here is the link for the order of the matches and kick off times in both local and gmt http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/fixtures_and_results.php#bp6DkuAuEAYEshzv.97 I would say may the best team win,but boyo's,that is our intention :-) Good luck to all teams Oval love and light Jamie XX  

Bass player seeking a new direction. I have been playing in a French rock/punk band, playing copies and writing our own songs. However, I would like to get back to some 70s and 80s upbeat songs. Any musicians in need of a commited bassist within an hour of Baud drop me a line. I have concert experience.