The Brass Band Forum

Haven't you heard about Boobs and Brass ? These ladies only play for charities, and some of them were, ore are still, diagnosed with breast cancer. I heard that some of them once played with a perfusion (saline) in the arm... What an example ! I heard about them only in Listen To The Band, I never c...

First, I dream that an audiodescription of this film could be done in French so it could be shown in the Charity where I work at the Library, so my colleagues and friends could share and discuss about the musical and social values of this chef-d'oeuvre. Then I dream to share a bit of Grimethorpe's d...

French original version : J'ai vu un matin gris la belle-fleur immobile Mais aussi tant de roses en guise de terril Je n'ai pas entendu les pioches zèlées Mais le tendre réconfort des bugles ailés Ils ne descendront plus, ces visages de houille Dont l'emblème chéri s'appelle Dany Boy Maman l'a retro...

I read the article, and I don't understand how and why this could possibly happen.
All my love to Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Linda/Flugelia

I cannot listen to Floral Dance : my computer does not want to open the file. But I was attracted by the title of your message : Listen To The Band is my favourite programme on BBC Radio 2 ! I never miss it ! If I am here in this forum, it is thanks dearest Frank Renton ! I am a great fan of brass b...