Cigarbox Instruments

During the depression era of the 1930's handmade instruments gained popularity, especially in the rural southern States of America. These instruments were often made from Cigar Boxes. Here at the 'Flea' we adore building low-tech musical instruments and have a collection available in the shop. Our work has been featured in various print and online media, notably 'Bust' Magazine, and'BoingBoing'. Our mission is to build authentic instruments using only materials which have been found, begged or borrowed. We will be continually adding to this collection but in the meantime, here is an impression of some of the instruments now available.
And yes, they sound pretty amazing too...

Nacht in Noord!

This weekend we will be opening the doors of our Parlour at The Jumping Flea for the first time during the 'Nacht in Noord' or 'Night in the North'. The 'Nacht in Noord' is an initiative by Powerboat and is an evening filled with amazing sights, sounds and mysteries. Tickets are just 12.50 for the whole evening. We have just 10 tickets left at The Jumping Flea Market so make haste! It promises to be an absolutely unforgettable evening. This from the organization...

"In the night from April 28th to April 29th we will Celebrate the Night in the North of Rotterdam. From 20:00h in the evening until 08:00am the next morning. A unique night with meetings, places and things, performances and installations that nobody ever saw before. Listening, dancing, building, learning, meeting, eating and sleeping! 

 We present 3 special Night routes along clandestine locations with exclusive musical acts, (light) installations, rituals and guerilla actions on and around the Hofbogen. For the night owls among us Station Bergweg is the place to be, offering a nightcinema, Caffeinebar, Midnight sjoelen, soup-lab, Wohlwollen (mega Bender), Bed time storytelling and DJ’s. For anyone who wants to do a blind eye hostel Ani & Haakien will open her doors specially for this one night.We conclude the night together with a ritual at sunrise and breakfast."

See You There!