On Saturday I was privileged to play concertina for a newly formed Morris side at a local village fete. Now, I am not really good enough to play for dancers but the usual musician really could not make it.

We found what I thought was a good compromise. For the procession I had a bluetooth speaker in my rucksack which played the Winster Processional on a loop. I played along as best I could and by the 27th iteration I think I got the knack :-) At the gala the sound track was played over the PA while I busked along. Constant Billy was fine and I was more than happy with British Grenadiers and Early one morning (for Marloborough Fair). I did struggle with Shooting / Beaux of London Town but vamped along in G and kept time.

I think it worked pretty well and one of the Morris Side used the PA to announce the dances and made a splendid job of it.

Any comments or ideas about using PA and modern(ish) technology for trad Morris?

Cheers

DtG