Events and Workshops

Mockingbird Music’s

Song Of Solar Terms

Saturday October 18, 2008 

3 pm – 10pm

At The 1870 Berlin Town Hall

An Event that celebrates autumn in the breathtaking town of Berlin, Massachusetts connecting families and friends, song and dance,  supporting Music In Your Family’s Life

Your Participation will help raise funds for: 

*TMPO (Tahanto Music) *Michael Bussolari fund

*Carey family of Berlin To Mention a Few

Some of the highlights will be: 

Mockingbird Music’s 3^rd Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest, A Pumpkin Pie Contest, Live Music with

 “The Summer Street Band”, “Acoustic Spaces”, Eagles Tribute Band, African Drum Circle with Nan K. Gibbons and more to be announced! 

Come Hear live music, help out a few good causes and have some family fun!!!

$10.00 admission $5.00 seniors and students  includes all shows and entry in pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Decorating Contests!!

Admission/Participation is available through emailing Tahanto Music Parents Organization through BBRSD.org, Mockingbird Music Co., Inc. (mbirdmusic@aol.com)  and at the door!  Please leave your name, address, and email address for more details.   www.mockingbirdmusic.com

 Past Events & Workshops include

Saturday September 27th at 10:30

Intergenerational Drum Circle  with Nan Kaipainen Gibbons

Bring your Djembe, bongos, or whatever hand drum you have and engage in this fun and educational event!  Learn to tune your hand drum and play along with Nan!

Saturday, July 12th, 7:00pm

At The Historic "1870 Town Hall"

Berlin, MA  

Mockingbird Music, Company, Inc. is Proud to present 

"Bring Back Pluto"!

Funk/Fusion/jazz group "Bring Back Pluto" was formed in the summer of 2006 as a way of releasing some of the funk demons that had been lurking in its three members.   Mark Jodice trades in his big hollow-body for a strat and lets it rip throughout. Bassist Jerry Wilfong drops the dog house for a "pork chop", while Sai Ghose plays hooky from the land of piano black and white and lays down the groove underneath of funk, jazz and metal. A truly original guitar trio.  Their CD "Nine" has been in very heavy rotation here at the store and is simply awesome!  Come in and sample it!  The CD's are here for sale as well.

A must see show! Partial proceeds will benefit the Tahanto Music Parents Organization.    “T. M. P. O.” is a non-profit parent organization dedicated to the advancement, enrichment and scholarship for the students of the Tahanto Regional Middle/High School music program.

Tickets maybe purchased in advance at Mockingbird Music for $10.00

Tickets may also be purchased at the door the day of the show for $12.00 

Blues and Rock Guitar With Wendy Sobel!  Awesome!

Yodeling Workshop with Yodelin' Alan Kaufman!  This is a fun and entertaining workshop and we are pleased and honored to be able to offer it.  It is truly not to be missed! 

Free Beekeeping Workshop with Phil Scott of "Scotts Bee Farm" Friday, April 4th at 4:00pm.  

A great family event! Wow! What a Great Lecture and Presentation! Thank you Phil! We will have to do this again, all the kids loved it and thought it was really cool!    

Come and meet Ukulele Phenom Victoria Vox Saturday, April 5th at 2:00pm.

We are pleased to announce that we now have available Victoria Vox CD's at our store, stop in and take a listen with our CD Tower, select the CD you like, She IS VERY TALENTED, AND FUNNY! We look forward to booking Victoria locally, check out our video of her here soon! Thank you, Victoria!

Free Saxophone Workshop with Richard Metro, April 12th at 1:00!  Richard was a section leader for the Glenn Miller Big Band among others!!   Richard has performed nationally with numerous swing, jazz, and rhythm and blues bands, recording music for TV commercials, movies and band leaders.  A soulful and terrific player with over 30 years teaching experience, we are pleased to have him here on our staff! To reserve your space email us at mbirdmusic@aol. 

Five String Banjo Workshop with Glenn Nelson of "Acoustic Planet", "Wide Open Spaces" www.wideospaces.com and "Local 519", April 19th at 2:00pm!  Learn the finer points of good tone, timing, Scruggs, melodic style and single string licks. Good practice techniques will also be covered. Bring your instrument!  Glenn has been playing and teaching five-string and four-string banjo for 23 years and  has taught workshops and performed with with Bill Keith, Tony Trischka and Jens Kreuger among others. Glenn teaches all levels from introductory to advanced while focusing on the individual student's needs.

May 3rd, Saturday,  at 2:00pm!   Free Flatpicking Guitar workshop with Phip Wheelock!   Phip has been playing guitar for over 30 years with a primary focus on flatpicking and fingerstyle acoustic styles.  A well known area musician (and local legend) phip has done workshops for The Boston Bluegrass Union as well as performed with numerous local acts.  This workshop will focus on proper left and right hand technique, timing, etc.  Great workshop for all levels!  Not to be missed!   Email or call. 

Please sign up for workshops early via email or phone as space is limited.