Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: breezy
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 07:01 PM

George and I will be at the legion on Sunday, and George will buy the drinks.








well it worked tonight!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 04:48 PM

Cheers Splott Man - see you there......

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 03:33 PM

Great Dudes, thanks to everyone who voted for The Bull in Barton le Clay, Beds.(both of you) Well done Ross that's two years running, you must be doing something right. And there is only one way to find out everybody, COME ON DOWN. Paul Simon night, Mon April 5th. Trip to Waltham Abbey Sing a round on Mon April 12th. Back to real life on Mon April 19th with Sing a Round Steve Last and Morris Men as well, so something mad should happen there. Mon April 26th Take Belingo in for it's 20,000 mile service and it's all ready done 20,200. Then May 3rd we have at last a normal sing a round.More later. Please all come it's great.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 07:39 AM

Indeed - well done Ian, and thanks

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: Splott Man
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 06:51 AM

Hil,

There's a pint for you at Miskin next week from Llantrisant Folk Club

All the best

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: GUEST,Duncan McFarlane
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 06:44 AM

Forgot to say - well done Ian for all your hard work!
Thanks.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: Ross
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 05:28 AM

Well done Ian C and all the participants/nominees/voters etc.

Many thanks for all the votes for the Bull at Barton-Le-Clay

Looking forward to seeing & hearing you all at one of of our future sessions

Happy Easter

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: GUEST,Duncan McFarlane
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 04:31 AM

Congrats to George! Well done lad!
I'll get you a beer in when you venture oop North.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: GUEST,Kathy
Date: 02 Apr 04 - 03:33 AM

Thanks to everyone who supported Cornwall Songwriters and Cry of Tin. See you at 'Unsung Heroes?' - introduce yourselves to us.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: breezy
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 04:50 PM

Thank you Ian C for all the hard work you have done in making this such a successfull event in the Mudcat calendar.

On behalf of everyone who took the time and trouble to vote may I on behalf of as many as would like to be included say 'thank you'.

Have a great summer everyone

George and I will be at the St Albans 'Windward' Folk-song club at the Duke of Marlborough tomorrow Fri 2nd April for Tommy Sands and George will buy the drinks!!







Now where's Avril gone?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 04:04 PM

I think litigation about hanging chads is called for.

I also think a special award for musicians doing the most to support music in the community and I nominate Hamish Birchall and The Shambles.

Nice to see Don and Clive in there for the guide cats.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: My guru always said
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 12:56 PM

Oh no.... I'll get a reputation if you all carry on like this!!!!
Hil

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 11:21 AM

*ahem* ... Unaccustomed as I am...
No. Really. Really, no! No, don't stop...
Thanks to the 3 who accepted free albums as payment for switching their loyalty.
I'd rather share it with Duncan though.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: treewind
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 11:09 AM

Ohmygawd, do we have to stand up and make an acceptance speech now?

Anahata

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: IanC
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 07:19 AM

Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards

Here is the announcement you have all been waiting for. THIS YEARS WINNERS ARE:

PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR
For the second year running, the winner is George Papavgeris. This year, though, a special mention to Duncan McFarlane who came a close second.

PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
John Kirkpatrick won the award this year, with special mentions for John Breeze and Simon Ritchie.

BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO
Mary Humphries & Anahata were outright winners, being way out in front in this category.

BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD
This year's winner is "Guide Cats for The Blind" (compilation), with a special mention for "A Little Bit Off The Top" by Den Giddens

HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker)
Once again, this was awarded to Hilary Ward who continues to claim that she doesn't remember drinking very much.

BEST FOLK CLUB
As might be expected, voting was quite spread on this one. In the end, there was a draw this year between the Bothy Folk Club, Southport and St Albans Windward. Special mentions also go to three close runners-up, (i) Everyman Folk Club, Benhall Green Nr Saxmundham, Suffolk, (ii) Llantrisant folk club and (iii) The Moorland Folk Club.

BEST PUB SESSION (REGULAR)
Once more goes to The Bull in Barton-Le-Clay who managed to muster more votes than all their rivals added together.

BEST PUB SESSION (FESTIVAL)
This is awarded to the Tap and Spile , Whitby with The Bedford at Sidmouth coming a close second. The Middle Earth, Whitby deserves a special mention having been narrowly pushed into third place.

BEST FOLK FESTIVAL
This award goes to Whitby, with Warwick coming a fairly close second this year.

BEST FOLK DRAMA (the "We do it in the road award")
There was heavy voting for all three nominations in this section but, in the end, the award goes to Cornwall Songwriters for "The Cry of Tin" ahead of the Belchamp Morris Men and Pace Egging at Lancaster Maritime Festival who drew for second place.

BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT
The nomination for this category was uncontended (though supported by a number of you). The award therefore goes to Unicorn Ceilidhs, Hichin.

BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE
Similarly uncontended in this section was Unicorn (Beds, Herts, Bucks), and the award goes to them.

SPECIAL AWARDS THIS YEAR
Two SPECIAL AWARDS were made this year.

Special Session Award (formerly the award for the best non-existent session)
This was awarded to Windward, St Albans who managed to notch up 6 different permanent addresses in 2 months.

This Year's Lifetime Achievement Award
Was awarded to Malcolm Douglas for his work in revising and re-issuing the Penguin Book of English Folk Songs(now published as "Classic English Folk Songs")

Further info and notes to come. Any details you wish to supply for a possible press release (last years didn't make it into the National press, but who knows) can be left here or PMd to me.

:-)
Ian

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: IanC
Date: 01 Apr 04 - 02:43 AM

Just to get it off of Nelsons, the results will be announced on 1st April ... a suitable date.

:-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: breezy
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 03:20 PM

is Avril too late for nomination as the newcomer of the month?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: Dave of Mawkin
Date: 31 Mar 04 - 02:29 PM

How about the results?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 30 Mar 04 - 04:07 AM

what about "best Thread on Mudcat"?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: RichardP
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 05:10 PM

Here's another suggeston for next year.

The best folk festival of the year. Possibly divide into three categories: 1 day, 2-3 days, 4 or more days.

Richard

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: breezy
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 07:25 AM

and halitosis to you too















sorry, I scanned too fast for my brain.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: IanC
Date: 29 Mar 04 - 03:44 AM

Mudcat 2004 Alternative British Folk Awards - Voting Closed!

****** If you haven't voted yet, then TOUGH ... The votes are now being counted. ******

AWAIT THE RESULTS WITH BATED BREATH.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: RichardP
Date: 28 Mar 04 - 05:43 PM

Now that voting sould have closed fo rthis years awards, might I suggest two additional categories, which should get people involved:

The most and least deserved of the current year's Radio 2 British Folk Awards

Richard

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: snake19
Date: 28 Mar 04 - 12:13 PM

so difficult to choose so here goes-
F5,
H1,
I1,
J1.
Good luck to who ever wins,Everyone must be a win to reach this far.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: GUEST,Evangeline
Date: 28 Mar 04 - 10:42 AM

Duncan McFarlane for pub singer - no contest.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: Dave of Mawkin
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 10:36 AM

How many votes now Ian?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: MC Fat
Date: 25 Mar 04 - 11:55 AM

How about moi

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: el ted
Date: 25 Mar 04 - 11:51 AM

Anybody mind if I sneak in for post no 100?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: GUEST,Rob Wright
Date: 25 Mar 04 - 07:03 AM

Best Singer(s) TAGGART AND WRIGHT

Best session The Ship Victory ,Chester.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: breezy
Date: 25 Mar 04 - 06:17 AM

you having a day off Hil?
All drivers in?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: IanC
Date: 25 Mar 04 - 05:45 AM

Hilary

Be worried ... be VERY worried.

:-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Mar 04 - 05:42 AM

May I humbly suggest another category for next year? Best Thread Hijacker. I could already nominate 3 Catters for this dubious honour - I wonder if you know who they are.....

Mike, my thanks for your vote. In view of the fact that I rarely get to drink myself silly (although I have a Fab time when I do), I am touched that my activities have been noticed! Or should I be worried...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: breezy
Date: 24 Mar 04 - 08:26 AM

thank you Mike for voting for
The St Albans 'Windward' Folk-song club now at the Duke of Marlboro

Hope you come again soon


just clarifying details

this week 26thMar its Paul Downes
n/w 2nd April Tommy Sands

Fridays

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: GUEST,Mike Agar
Date: 24 Mar 04 - 08:11 AM

PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR - Bill Laken
PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR - Bill Laken
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP - Woodman session players
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD - Dave Auld (Some Auld favourites)
HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker)- Hilary Ward
BEST FOLK CLUB - DUKE OF MARLBORO ST ALBANS
BEST PUB SESSION - Woodman session - also the most welcoming to beginners, now the personnel is changed.
BEST FOLK FESTIVAL - Dunstable

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 24 Mar 04 - 07:56 AM

me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me meme me me me .......That should win me something surely?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: Dave of Mawkin
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 06:43 PM

Well, ive sent her a cheque, so she will hopefully send me a CD!
I think Laurel has the enthusiasm to make Necta work.It looks good anyhow.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: treewind
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 09:43 AM

Should be interesting (Laurel/NECTA/Beam) -
any idea how to get hold of a copy Dave?

Anahata

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: Dave of Mawkin
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 08:07 AM

Hi Ian,

Ive just heard that Laurel Swifts CD is now out, and is avalible at www.nectaarts.co.uk

cheers!

VOTE MAWKIN!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: IanC
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 07:37 AM

Mudcat 2004 Alternative British Folk Awards - Voting!

****** If you haven't voted yet, then there's STILL TIME. The deadline for votes is Friday 26th March. ******

Keep PM-ing me your votes! Votes posted here will also count.

:-)
Ian

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: IanC
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 12:44 PM

Mudcat 2004 Alternative British Folk Awards - Voting!

Have you voted yet? If not, there's STILL TIME. The deadline for votes is 26th March.

Keep PM-ing me your votes! Votes posted here will also count.

:-)
Ian

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: vectis
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 04:52 PM

TO PM
click on the (blue) PM after the mudcatter's name at the top of their message. You them get an e-mail type box through which you write to them direct.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: IanC
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 09:09 AM

Kathy

First you have to join the Mudcat. Then you can send Personal Messages (PMs) to other members.

:-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: GUEST,KATHY
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 09:04 AM

How do we PM?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: IanC
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 05:18 AM

Mudcat 2004 Alternative British Folk Awards - Voting!

Votes are pouring in, but I just thought I'd say that the deadline for votes is 26th March to allow time for the votes to be collated and counted and for the awards to be made on 1st April.

Keep PM-ing me your votes! They will get counted if they're posted here, also.

:-)
Ian

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: Folkiedave
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 11:02 AM

A1, B2 C2 D2 E- F4 G4 H1 I5 J-K-L-M-

and as any search of Mudcat would show Malcolm's knowledge is unbelievable. Of course he deserves an award.

Dave
www.collectorsfolk.co.uk

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 10:21 AM

I knew about 'Unsung Heroes', the story of the gardeners from the Lost Gardens of Heligan and Im going with my wife Carol I just didn't want to steal the authors thunder 8-)Cllr

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 10:05 AM

Ian
Pl add I7 (saddleworth) to my votes (sent to you on a PM yesterday)- !

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: GUEST,welsh weasel
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 07:09 AM

a1 b2 c3

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: breezy
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 07:09 AM

A3

Subject: RE: Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards
From: true_maverick
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 06:02 AM

(A) PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR
Duncan Macfarlane

the best folk singer/song writer i have heard in a long time.