What's next!

OK, now that we've (almost) finished the Reds season, just a quick summary of what's up next:

• This Thursday 2 June, a special rehearsal, with lots of pagode, samba and samba-reggae.
• From next week 9 June till 14 July, Maracatu special, by the famous Paul Dennis. I have asked him to work on a few songs that we can perform, so I hope all of you will attend all workshops so we get some results!
• Thursday 21 July, special rehearsal featuring Fernando Camacho. For those of you that don't know Fernando, he is a Carioca (= someone born in Rio) who had a severe disability: he didn't know how to samba. He then made a special trip to Brisbane to learn to play samba in a friendly environment, and after we cured him he went back to Rio. He's now coming back for a short repeat treatment. Please be gentle with him as he's easily frightened.
• Sunday 24 July, special performance at Angus' Kindy in West End. Ever since leaving Kindy, Angus has been keeping in touch with his old mates there so we celebrate this annually with a special performance. Further details to follow, but it will involve a children's party in the afternoon at Angus' place with lots of cachaca (brazilian cordial). 
• Second half of August: special workshops with Carlos Ferreira. This will involve group instruction as well as some specific instrument classes (in particular caixa). Also he will be able to do dedicated Brazilian drum kit classes. More details soon.
• Rest of the year: I'd like to do many more non-sporting gigs. Please let me know any opportunities: festivals, special events, etc.
• Recruitment: there is scope for some more players, and I'd love to have a good tamborim section again. Please keep an eye out for new members.