Poco Loco are an open access community band first formed in 2000. Our remit is to bring Samba music to the people in the area, and anyone who is interested can come down to our rehearsals and play. Members have a broad range of experience from complete beginners to seasoned players. You don't need to have any musical experience, or an instrument (we supply all these), but it helps to have enthusiasm ... and a sense of rhythm ............................................................
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Samba music is Afro/Brazilian carnival music made with a wide variety of drums, from the big surdos the size of dustbins to hand held Ganza shakers. It is loud, funky and infectious, and is great for street celebrations, of which we play a good number every year across the Northwest.
We are led by pStan Batcow, a tireless and good humoured local pro musician who teaches on a weekly basis. We also get tuition from Leon Patel, a Manchester based musician who regularly travels to Sao Paolo to learn new trends in Samba.
We meet every Wednesday 7-9pm for practices at The First Step Community Centre Dickson Rd. (opposite the Duke of York pub)...use the Claremont Cafe entrance. First session is free, after that, a paltry £3 (£1.50 children / unwaged). What are you waiting for...come down next wednesday and play!
visit the main website: http://www.pocoloco.org.uk
For bookings contact Mandy 01253 358432.
