THE BRYCE Street Strummers are ‘in desperate need’ of someone to play their unusual recent acquisition – a cajon.

A cajon is basically a large wooden box made up of different sounding woods. The player sits upon it and bashes away to produce percussion effects, using hands or drum sticks.

This instrument is perfect for use in Flamenco or World music, and is also particularly suitable for unplugged gigs or busking.When full drums are unavailable the cajon delivers a fresh, raw rhythmic backing for any group or ensemble.

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The Strummers, based in Burneside but drawing 30 members from around South Lakes, are looking for someone over the age of 16 to have a go on the cajon to back up their ukulele playing.

Training in its use is available.

For details contact Ukulele Hank at burneside74@gmail.com.