Hi Remko, I wont be able to play. Got the flu.

Important - jump down past the Valentino post

My post about the Valentino exhibition probably moved Remko's post about next Sunday's gig.

So it's IMPORTANT to scroll down below the Valentino post as Remko wants to hear ASAP who's playing at the gig on Sunday.

Cheers.

A date with Mr Valentino

This is not an official Brisamba outing, but I'm using the blog to invite anyone who wants to come along. Also, if you have any friends who are not samba people but would like to come, I'm happy for you to pass on an invitation.

The event: Visit the "Valentino" exhibition at Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane

The date: Saturday 9th October

The time: Meet outside GOMA at 11 am on the Saturday, see the exhibition, then have a late lunch at the riverside cafe at GOMA.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a free event. There is an admission charge of $20 - or $16 if you have a concession.

Some further details (to paraphrase from the GOMA website):


"This exhibition explores the work of the celebrated Italian fashion house Valentino, known around the world for its sophisticated, timeless design and glamorous clientele.
The exhibition encompasses haute couture from the first collection designed in 1959 by the house’s founder, Valentino Garavani, through to work from the Autumn/Winter 2009–10 creations by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli – appointed as creative directors for Valentino in 2008. Exquisite haute couture garments will reveal Valentino’s mastery of the elegant line, classic form and opulent detail. Particular themes will be explored uniting Valentino’s design approach over five decades."


I hope you can join me.

Patty

Sunday gig and Thursday's rehearsal

I hope everyone enjoyed their curry on Saturday night - I certainly did. I was impressed with everyone who dared to take on the 'Indian hot'!

We now should focus on next Sunday's (3 October) gig, at the old museum. This will be the first gig in a while that's not at Suncorp, and it will be the first one where we perform a song. We will rehearse really hard for this on Thurday.

Could everyone who can play on Sunday please let me know asap? I need to know numbers for access and also I want to consider who plays what instrument, in time for Thursday's rehearsal.

Also, can everyone please listen to the song "Emilio" a few times during the next few days?

Confirmed:
Remko
Patty
Siobhann
Leesa
Jason
Warren
Gail
Denis
Erin (TBC)

Not available: Maria, Angus, Mike, Brian, Paul 1

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Success! Remembered my password for blog

Details for Saturday

Here are the details for Saturday's game against Melbourne Heart:

• Please be there 4.20pm.
• Parking provided, make sure you mention you're from the Brisbane Samba School going to the Success factors carpark
• We'll play outside  4.50pm - 5.10pm
• The game starts 5.20pm
• We'll head over for a curry at Taj Bengal afterwards. Address: 3/338 Waterworks Rd (next to Baskin- Robbins). I'll make a reservation for 7.45pm. Yummie!

Players
Remko - Repinique
Josh - Repinique
Denis - Snare
Jason (to be confirmed) - Snare
Maria - tamborim
Patty - Ganza
Warren - 3rd surdo
Siobhannnnnnn - 1st surdo
Leesa - Ganza
Gail - 2nd Surdo

Curry confirmations
Remko + Ruben
Brian
Claire
Denis
Patty
Siobhannnnnn

Leesa

Gail
Warren

Darren + 2

Guest Tickets

Remko - 2

Gail - 3
Warren - 2
Leesa - ?

Anyone else?

Gig registration

IMPORTANT

For the two next gigs I need to know urgently who is playing and who wants to attend the curry night after the next home game.

• Saturday, 25-Sep, Roar vs Melbourne Heart. This game starts early at 5.15pm and will be finished around 7pm. Afterwards, those that are hungry will go to the Taj Bengal in Ashgrove for a great curry. Please let me know asap if you want to play, if you're coming to the curry night and also if you want to bring any friends (and how many), so I can make a reservation. Please let me know by Wednesday!
• Sunday 3-Oct, we have been invited for a short & sharp performance for the Zouk/Lambada congress, in the old museum in Bowen Hills. We will play the "Primavera samba" as well as "Emilio". I'd like to know who will play that night, so we can do a couple of very focussed rehearsals to make sure we "nail it" on the night.

Thanks for your help!

Remko

Upcoming gigs for your diaries

I thought it would be good to quickly summarise a few gigs we'll have in the next few weeks:

• This Saturday, 18-Sep, Roar vs Adelaide (see blog post below for details).
• Next Saturday, 25-Sep, Roar vs Melbourne Heart. This game starts early at 5.15pm, the idea is to all go to Ashgrove for a fantastic curry afterwards. More about that later.
• Sunday 3-Oct, we have been invited for a short & sharp performance for the Zouk/Lambada congress, in the old museum in Bowen Hills. Now, this is most likely to be the very first gig where we will perform a song live, a major milestone. I hope you all can make this one. We'd need to be there 6.45pm, and we play 7.30pm.

Roar game this Saturday!

After a break of a few weeks, it's time for another Roar game this Saturday, against Adelaide as it turns out. The Roar lost their first game this season last week (agains Melbourne Victory) so I'm sure they want to make sure they stay on top of things.

The game starts 7.30pm, we also play outside (a warm up) 7.10pm - 7.25pm. Parking provided. I've got some guest tickets as well if you would like to invite someone.

Please let me know if you'd like to play - I hope you do!

Confirmed players:

• Remko (repinique)
• Elwin (3rd surdo)
• Warren (3rd surdo) / Tamborim when it gets too heavy for him
• Angus (3rd surdo)
• Peter (2nd surdo)
• Siobbbbbhhhhaaaaaaannnnn (1st surdo)
• Denis (caixa)
• Leesa (Shaker)
• Gail (Shaker)

Please be there 6.40pm. For those driving in, parking at 'Success factors' (used to be Inform). You need to tell the security guards you're from the Brisbane Samba School and going there.

Note 17/9: I still have 5 additional tickets for anyone who wants to bring friends! Let me know...

Friday Roar game & Thursday's rehearsal

Ha - after a win last Saturday it's on again against Wellington this Friday, 8pm! We'd need to be there 7.00pm.
Please let me know if you'd like to play!

Also, please note Roar will be doing a video shoot this Thursday at our rehearsal. I hope you can all make it, and it would be great if you could all come maybe a little bit earlier (so before 7.30, ideally before 7pm for some pagode) so we have everyone there without interruptions.

Could everyone wear a Roar shirt Thursday night please? If you have a spare one please bring as well for those that don't have one.

PS: this Thursday's class is free to all!

Details for Friday:

• Jeans + Roar shirt
• Game starts 8pm, but we have been asked to play 7.30pm - 7.50pm outside as well
• Please be there 7pm
• Gather at Inform car park

Remko - Repinique

Josh - Repinique

Darren - 1st Surdo (or 3rd - up to you)

Siobhann - 1st Surdo

Warren - 3rd Surdo

Elwin - 3rd Surdo

Melanie - 2nd Surdo

Leesa - Shaker

Paul - Caixa

Denis - Caixa

Cheers

Remko

Novos Baianos

I have been listening to this pearl of a group for about two years now, and I thought I would share...the ideal combination between late 60's rock and traditional samba...These ones are pure samba, but check out the other videos! (and other artists on the channel "Arquivo", shows from Brazilian 70's)

Pedro Camacho, the new Brisambista

Hello guys, my son Pedro was born yesterday.

I am sorry I haven't been in touch, life has been crazy since we left Australia (new job, new apartment, new life etc).

I miss you all and I hope to see you soon, I would love to play samba with you again at suncorp stadium. My contact details are:

[contact details removed by Remko because of risks of identity theft. Please contact Remko if you want Fernando's email or mobile]

Cheers

Fernando

Roar game tomorrow

Hi all, here are the details for tomorrow:

• Please gather at Inform carpark opposite vehicle entrance on Castlemaine Rd at 7pm
• Jeans, Roar shirt if you have one. We're supposed to get new ones but don't count on it!

Remko (repinique)

Darren (1st surdo)

Gail (2nd surdo)

Warren (3rd surdo)

Angus (3rd surdo)

Denis (caixa)

Paul (caixa)

Miki (ganza)

Patty (ganza/agogo)

Lynne (ganza)

See you there!

Wow!!!!!!

What happened tonight???? Suddenly, the moment was there: perfect harmony, steady beat, nice and fast, but not too loud. I really really enjoyed that! Very good playing everyone, congratulations!

Tonight's special instructions

Darren should be back tonight, so from 6.40pm tonight: surdo for beginners!

Roar Season

Hi all, as discussed before, this year we more than likely will play all Roar home games at SunCorp Stadium! We are still finalising some of the details, and I will share this with you when finalised, but in the meantime: the first game is this Saturday 21 August, kick off 7.30pm. It's against Sydney, so a big game.

For those of you that are worried about the response of some individuals in the crowd, this year the Roar clearly advertised which section has been designated for drums, and 12 rows have been blocked off just for us and for people working together with us. So there should be a much more positive vibe.

Could you please let me know asap if you are interested in playing this Saturday?

Thanks
Remko

PS: also - vuvuzelas have been banned, for those of you that were concerned...

Rosa Passos grooving

Great studio session to get the Brazilian groove ;)

Tonight

Tonight's rehearsal:

• 6.40pm - 7.00pm: on special request from Angus: "surdo for dummies". Focus will be on how the surdos 'sit' in the rhythm with the cavaquinho
• 7.00pm - 7.30pm: pagode
• 7:30pm - 9:30pm: bateria rehearsal. NOTE: the Roar will come with some flag bearers to rehearse some aspects of what we try to achieve in the Stadium this year. I'll just incorporate this into our normal practice.

More on the Roar games very soon by the way.

See you there!

How to make a Bombproof Cuica for Denis.

"Punch a little hole in the top of the tin can. Put some rubber cement, or hot glue, on the tip of a bamboo skewer. Insert from the inside of the can and then add a dab of the cement on the piece of stick extending through the top of the can. When it hardens, you can clip off the sharp point sticking out of the can top. Wet your sponge, grasp the stick and move it up and down. Make the higher note by pressing down on the can cover." From Stan-the-Cuica-Man .

West End Live

Remko, are we playing at West End Live? samba in the street? I know you don't like hippies, but eh.