Mouth organ aficionados and beginners alike are welcome to join the Yarraville Mouth Organ Band.
The band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville to share great music in a friendly atmosphere.
It was formed in 1933 when Ernie Weybury saw young Lindsay Luscombe playing his mouth organ in the street.
Ernie decided to start a band as a way to give young people a positive way to spend their time in the Depression years.
A local music shop donated a dozen harmonicas and the Yarraville Mouth Organ Band was officially under way.
Just two years later, the band won the B-grade championships at Ballarat’s South Street Competitions.
The familiar band hall at 203 Williamstown Road has stood since being built by members in 1956-57.
The hall is named after Arthur Cardell in honour of his many years of service to the band, which these days rehearses in the hall from 8pm, Fridays.
Further details: Heather on 9399 2190.
