Bones Fest XII
Bones University Presents: "How to Play the Bones"
The rattle of the bones can energize a tune in a way that
delights your audience and makes them take notice.
But it isn't every day you get a chance to learn the ancient
art of musical bone playing from a cadre of teachers who are
among the top "bone rattlers" on the planet.
Musical bone players from around the country will gather in
Saint Louis the weekend of October 17-19 for the first ever
Bones Fest held west of the Mississippi River. Bones Fest is
the largest gathering of bone players on the planet - and it
is a real hoot, so you won't want to miss it. The annual
event will offer the first Bones University workshop ever
given at any school or location.
The weekend festivities cost just 35 bucks, but the
highlight of this once-a-year event is the Saturday night
Grand Bones Fest Show which is free and open to the public
(details below).
Bones Fest is a golden opportunity to learn all about that
little known and greatly misunderstood instrument we simply
call "the bones." And it is the only place on Earth where
you can rub shoulders with a hoard of players who enjoy
nothing more than sharing everything they know about musical
bones with you.
So if you ever wanted to learn how to play that little
musical instrument that really shakes, rattles and rolls,
then there's no better place than Bones University.
Here is where you can get detailed information about Bones
Fest XII and register now:
http://www.rhythmbones.com/
Bones Fest XII Electronic Media Kit
http://www.bonedrymusic.com/v/bfxii/bfxii-media.html
If I can any questions for you, just give me a shout.
Hope to see you there!
May your bones be with you,
Scott Miller
Saint Louis, Missouri
Bones Fest XII Co-host
2004 World Bones Champion
314-772-1610
scott@bonedrymusic.com
or
Spike Bones (AKA Darryl Muhrer)
Chicago, Illinois
Bones Fest XII Host
"Bones Meets Jazz" CD, 2002
773-787-7778
spikebones2002@yahoo.com
P.S.
Odds are you will never get a chance to participate in an
event like this again in your lifetime. And by the way, if
all you want to do is jam with a bunch of out-of-town
knicky-knackers, then just bring your instrument and start
playing. There is no cost to jam, and melody musicians who
can stand the clatter are always welcome.
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Bones University Presents--
HOW TO PLAY THE BONES!
(One weekend only, Oct 17-19)
Bones Fest Workshops
(Regular Cost $35. Student Cost $10 with school ID)
The regular rate for Bones Fest is just $35 if you register
online (or $40 at the door) and I am sure you will agree
that 35 dollars is a steal for a weekend musical event.
Registration gives you access to all Bones Fest activities
including the Sunday brunch. But get this - if you are a
student you can register at a super low-budget rate of only
10 bucks. Yes, high school and college students get a full
weekend of bone rattlin' workshops, activities and fun for
less than the price of a medium pizza. The $10 Student Cost
includes workshops and other activities, but does not
include Sunday brunch, gift bags or souvenir decals.
Register online now at www.rhythmbones.com.
Grand Bones Fest Show - Free!
Even if you cannot register for the workshops, you can still
attend the Saturday night Grand Bones Fest Show which is
free and open to the public. The curtain goes up Saturday,
October 18 at 8 PM at Marillac Auditorium (bldg 28) on the
campus of the University of Missouri - St. Louis. Admission
is free but seating is limited. Get your free tickets at
Bones Fest headquarters on the UMSL campus in the Provincial
House Museum Room anytime during the festival.
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