Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 23 Nov 07 - 03:04 AM Thanks Jen , I hope the woodshed sessions go well too. Thanks Hamish, we'll see you at The Winter Warmer Weekend. Thanks Peregrina & Carol we'll see you tomorrow. I'm getting excited now! Cheers Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Brother Crow Date: 23 Nov 07 - 08:44 AM Good luck for tommorrow Paul and Wendy...unfortunately we won't make it, as I suspected. All the best, Graeme and Andy, Brother Crow. |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: BusyBee Paul Date: 23 Nov 07 - 09:15 AM Paul - CALM DOWN! You'll only spill your beer otherwise. See you tomorrow. |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: TheSnail Date: 23 Nov 07 - 09:28 AM Good luck, Paup. Relax and enjoy yourself. |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 24 Nov 07 - 06:19 AM Opening night party tonight!!!!! Wendy Arrowsmith Kim Guy Ian McKone Links above. Thanks for all the messages of support...I look forward to seeing some of you later and some of you in the future. |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 25 Nov 07 - 12:18 PM Opening Night!!!!! Well, I think it worked! Last night was the 1st night of Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club....we were full! I'm not sure exactly how many were there but I counted 65 in the the main room at one time...which is about capacity when set up "club style" as opposed to "theatre style". It was certainly more than I dared hope for. I feel quite humbled by the fantastic turnout (not some thing I'm used to, feeling humble that is). And the music was great both the informal stuff in the bar before and after the "main event" (what a talented singaround...Bill Lloyd, Carol, Joolz, John Oombanjo, Deirdre, Harvey, Zeke....the list goes on). The acts were great by pretty much universal acclaim. Kim Guy got the thing underway what a singer and what a guitar player her arrangements of traditional songs were delightful, stand out for me was "The Blacksmith", we'll have her back, if she'll come all the way from Cornwall again. What can I say about Ian McKone? I'm just glad that we caught him on the way up, he is destined for great things he sings with a proper blokes folk voice and his guitar playing is just stunning......one audience member described it as "like hearing 3 instruments at once" rhythmic, percussive and melodic at the same time...very, very clever. Traditional songs played with an intensity usually reserved for hard rock, we'll have him back too.....if we can afford him once the secret gets out! And then the main guest, Wendy Arrowsmith...difficult for me to be objective (as I'm married to her) so I won't try! For me she has the voice of an angel and she either had the audience singing along, laughing or listening intently to her own songs, the traditional material she did and to her interpretation of other peoples songs...terrific entertainment. I felt humbled (jeez, twice in one night!!!) just to be part of "The Visitor" and to be allowed to warble along with Wendy and Kim when they sang (with everyone else in the room) "Time is a Tempest". The whole vibe was mellow, friendly and well.....exciting. The death knell has been rung for folk clubs with abandon recently (including on this forum)....I just can't see it when this quality of entertainment is available and so many people are prepared to make the effort to come out and experience it. Special mention has to go to the audience, we had people from as far afield as Cumbria, South & East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire .....and the Manchester contingent (who came specifically to see Wendy after catching her set at Ingleton Festival) who must have spent longer traveling than actually being at the club....as well as great support from the locals. Thank you one & all, I had a great night and I hope you did too....you will be more than welcome at the next one (Keepers Fold, December 15th!!!) Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: BusyBee Paul Date: 25 Nov 07 - 02:36 PM Paul, Thanks for your kind words but as I only did 2 of my "standard" set (the ones I can manage now wivout the words in front of me) I think that the real honours easily lie elsewhere. It was a great evening, as someone said - it felt like a mini-festival!. Main honours go to Paul for actually organising and promoting the event in the first place!. Equally high in the rankings though are the 3 acts - Kim and Ian were new to me and are now on the "to see again" list. It must also be said that having three acts of "a singer and a guitar" COULD have been a bit samey - not a bit of it. All three were very individual in style and the informal partnerships worked a treat. Excellent sets from them all and rousing "joining in" from the audience. What was also a great thing about the evening was the mix of audience. Yes, some of us had travelled considerable distances and many of us had never crossed paths before but found we had a connection in some way. I suspect we had all made the trip because we'd met Wendy and Paul somewhere along the line this year but it was nice to find other connections too - Oombanjo knowing lots of people from my home town through his old-timey music, Peregrina and I both having an interest in Lindisfarne and medieval history (not to mention Tom McConville and Pauline Cato!). So, new club, new venue, new friends - a bit of Christmas shopping in Durham too - what a great weekend!. I'll be back! Deirdre |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Nick Date: 26 Nov 07 - 05:19 AM Good luck with your venture Paul I thought it was a good night and you had obviously put a lot of effort in organising and promoting it. Enjoyed Ian's playing particularly. Nice to see Carol and John again. |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: oombanjo Date: 26 Nov 07 - 05:32 AM What a great night. I go along with everything that the other's have said, Bill and I almost saw dawn break whilst jawing the fat in his amazing van. To BussyBee Paul thanks for the mining song, and to Peregrina,"Het was pretting kennis germaakt te hebben met u." Banjiman Paul, a great night with excellent company, as in all things you will have your highs and lows but keep it going you are on a winner .ps give my regards to Zeke who I share many friends with. Cheers and keep on pluck'n. Oombanjo.I'll get back up to show off my new Romero Banjo once it arrives. |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Carol Date: 26 Nov 07 - 10:37 AM Yes, it was a great evening, well and morning as well - all best wishes for the future of the Club and thanks again to Paul and Wendy for organising it. |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 26 Nov 07 - 04:44 PM Thanks guys for your kind words...all we did was provide a platform, you guys (and the others there!!!) and the acts did the rest. I sincerely hope you all make it back here at some point, I enjoyed meeting you all and sharing some tunes and songs. Mr Oombanjo, can you let me know when you've got some old timey stuff going on in Beverley...I'll bring the banjo down and hopefully learn something. Cheers again. Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: peregrina Date: 26 Nov 07 - 05:07 PM What everyone already said... A great time, fanastic music, wonderful atmosphere. Thanks to all for everything and congratulations to KFFC for a first night that was as mellow and friendly as a festival, as nice as it could be. And congratulations to Banjiman for organizing, even down to providing that good-burning dry wood for the fireside singarounds. Kirkby Fleetham has almost no light pollution. Perfect to step outdoors into the real darkness of a starry sky after the singaround. Oombanjo, Carol, BusyBeePaul, look forward to seeing you (and hearing you sing and play) again somewhere sometime! |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 02 Dec 07 - 08:58 AM After what seemed like months waiting for the opening party party of KFFC....the 2nd night is less than 2 weeks away on 15th December. The Christmas Party will feature the combined talents of Keepers Fold, Joolz Cavell and Phil Graham. Hear them at: KFFC In addition we will have a short guest appearance from Kathryn Davidson (former finalist of BBC Young Folky of the year) publicising her charitable trip to Uganda. Please give generously! Is anyone coming ? I need to know how many mince pies to order! Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 03 Dec 07 - 11:20 AM I'm not proud, I will talk to myself if no one else will talk to me..... |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: oombanjo Date: 03 Dec 07 - 11:41 AM I'll talk to you co's im a banjo playar to! |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 03 Dec 07 - 12:00 PM I hope Mrs Oombanjo recovered OK? Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Hamish Date: 03 Dec 07 - 12:48 PM Eh? Wassat? Did somebody say something? |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: oombanjo Date: 03 Dec 07 - 01:56 PM Im back, having picked "er that must be obayed" up fromt grind, Good Gal, she keeps me int type o banjo's that I am used to. She's a lot better thanks and sends her rear-guards to all.We have a session in beverley every Sunday at the Sun from 4ish and also same place on Tuesday nights 8pm on. The first of the Local Old time banjo weekends is. the MayDay weekend 2008 free camping to players and lots for children to do I will be posting nearer the time. |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Hamish Date: 07 Dec 07 - 04:14 AM Woo hoo! Yes, I know I should be getting excted about Christmas and new year and stuff, but I've just booked my accommodation for WWW.. ~8^) |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 07 Dec 07 - 11:35 AM That's good news then Hamish..that's you & me confirmed as attending....anyone else? Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 08 Dec 07 - 05:45 AM 1 week to go to the Christmas Party featuring: The combined talents of Keepers Fold, Joolz Cavell and Phil Graham and a charity fundraising appearance by Kathryn Davidson (former finalist of BBC Young Folky of the year) publicising her charitable trip to Uganda. Please give generously! Thanks Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Nick Date: 10 Dec 07 - 09:53 AM Took the words right out of my mouth, GUEST,vwnfxymth iustfmv. |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 10 Dec 07 - 12:26 PM Clearly I missed something? Not unusual that!!! Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 13 Dec 07 - 09:29 AM Just 2 days to go until the Christmas Party! anyone coming?? Hear Keepers Fold, Joolz Cavell & Phil Graham here . |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Nick Date: 13 Dec 07 - 01:20 PM Paul There was a post removed which read: Subject: ugtqan obgwmtplj From: GUEST,vwnfxymth iustfmv - PM Date: 10 Dec 07 - 09:48 AM esnayqw qzkuytwgb vmnkyx ayjqcns yvocasjei xeflohiud dxusjrpy - the sentiment and sense of which it's hard to disagree with. Off visiting family on Saturday but will probably get there at some point in the evening as long as we get back at a reasonable hour. Is it the same format as last time? Is it likely to continue as late? |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 13 Dec 07 - 02:56 PM Nick, Yes, interesting post! It's those Russian club members again! Format is the same....singaround before and after the acts. We will be trying hard to stick to time for the acts and really start the "late singaround" at 11.15-11.30. I would expect this to go on until the same sort of time as November (2.00ish...that's a.m. for those who weren't there). Acts will start promptly at 8.30....we had useful feedback that our relaxed attitude to timings was the one slight irritation first time around. Hopefully see you on Saturday. Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 14 Dec 07 - 02:42 PM Tomorrow! |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 15 Dec 07 - 10:53 AM If you set off now, you've still got time to get here!!!! Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 16 Dec 07 - 07:55 AM KFFC Club Night number 2! Well after the euphoria of the opening night we are starting to settle into a routine. We had a reasonable turnout last night (about 35) and we had a lot of fun. Phil graham opened things up doing a mixture of traditional songs, contemporary and self penned numbers. His Rock 'n Roll roots showing through on a number of songs and he certainly got us in the mood. Kathryn Davidson gave us a couple of traditional songs including "The Cow Medley" which included a sung slip jig, clever stuff. Her appearance was to raise money for her charity trip to Uganda to provide fire awareness training so we donated the proceeds of the raffle and a collection(about £77). I'm not sure how we pay for the acts in January but the work Kathryn is doing seemed more important frankly. If you would like to find out more please visit Kathryn's MySpace page . Joolz Cavell did a fine set of self penned songs including the clever and very moving Baba which highlights child labour issues in the coco trade....brought home by the fact that the young lad who is the subject of this song has never tasted chocolate! Weird world we live in. ....and Keepers Fold. What can I say? They are simply one of the most entertaining acts on the folk scene; traditional and a sprinkling of contemporary songs sung and played with skill & gusto. You just have to join in, the harmonies from act and crowd during "Across The Hills of Home" were eye wateringly good. Can't think of a better Christmas Party act. The already customary late night singaround was a fine blend of styles and included a number of singing virgins as well as all of the acts providing informal afters. A bit of banjo too not surprisingly. Finished early this month...1.40 am. Number 3 on the 19th January will feature the all round talents of Richard grainger, the gentle songs and harmonies of Les Cameron & Barbara Helen and the stunning guitar wizardry of Nick "six fingers" Brooker. Another superb night I'll wager! Thanks to all who came and sang, played or watched. Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 26 Dec 07 - 04:26 AM Don't forget....January 19th. Richard Grainger Well known local(ish) singer and traditional sounding songwriter and fine guitarist. A good nights entertainment in anyone's book. Les Cameron & Barbara Helen Lovely songs and gentle harmonies. More great guitar playing. Nick (six fingers) Brooker . Nick is a local guitar god and a fine interpreter of traditional and contemporary songs. Lot's of great gutar playing and singing then! See you there? Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 26 Dec 07 - 04:29 AM KFFC website! http://www.kirkbyfleethamfolkclub.co.uk |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Hamish Date: 26 Dec 07 - 11:11 AM And a Hppay Christmas to you all up there in KFFCland! ~8^) |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: breezy Date: 27 Dec 07 - 10:24 AM Hppay ! Hamish does not drink ! |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 05 Jan 08 - 12:47 PM Richard Grainger, Les Cameron & Barbara Helen & Nick Brooker....Jan 19th, should be a great night. Anyone coming? Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 10 Jan 08 - 12:43 PM January 19th....refresh |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 15 Jan 08 - 11:36 AM refresh again! |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 20 Jan 08 - 08:03 AM KFFC Club night number 3! Another thoroughly enjoyable evening at KFFC. The evening started with a singaround in the pub foyer (with couches- very comfortable!) as the bar had been taken over by a shooting party.........still Joolz did an excellent job of getting this going. First act up tonight was Nick Brooker, fully justifying his local nickname of "six fingers" ...he really is a phenomenal guitarists and coupled with his sweet singing a great act deserving of more exposure.......if you run a club book him! We then had the first set from the main guest for the evening, Richard Grainger. Though I have spent time doing "stuff" with Richard and have heard him doing quite a few songs I hadn't experienced his full act until last night. As well as his fine, self penned (but traditional styled) songs he has a wealth of anecdotes and stories from growing up on Teeside, family roots on The North York Moors and a long folk singing career. He struck a real chord with the audience. Richard is also consummate professional, even when Wendy took a full length tumble (tripping over a speaker stand- I must sort out Public Liability Insurance!) in her eagerness to take money off late arriving audience members (that's why I love her!) he calmly kept playing. Next up we had Les Cameron & Barbara Helen, vising from Saltbun. They also played a memorable set. They have both written some excellent songs, harmonise well and some lovely, mellow guitar playing. I have to confess that "Loving In The End" (you can hear it on their MySpace page) is one of my current favourite songs so I'm thrilled that they granted my request to play it. Lovely!.....again, if you run a club......you know what to do and if you get the chance to see them, take it. Richard then closed the "formal" part of the evening, conjuring up more images of Teeside's industrial past, drunken clergymen and Moorland ghosts. He paints some vivid pictures. The closing singaround was a small but very select group (probably people had noticed that I had the banjo with me!) but we still sung the night away with some new songs from Wendy, Joolz's ever increasing self-penned stock, Harvey delivering some of his classics, Norman playing a different guitar (I wonder just how many guitars and banjos that man has!) and further excellence form Nick, Les and Barbara. I played a bit of banjo.........the surroundings got hazier and Phil called time at some point....can't quite remember when......... Thanks to Glynn for his MCing....thanks to the audience for coming and listening, singing and applauding. You'll all be relieved to know that my banjo is fine after taking it's tumble (don't you hate it when you forget to close your case properly)....and WILL be in evidence at the Winter Warmer (see separate thread) in 4 weeks time.............you can look forward to that! Cheers Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: GUEST,Mike of Hessle Date: 11 Aug 09 - 03:14 AM Hello Banjiman. Damn Just read the advice on starting a Folk Club and seen the link to your Folk Club in Kirkby Fleetham. I have been holidaying in that area a number of times over the years and when I have asked at various Tourist Information Offices about Clubs have been told the only Folk Club around was in Skipton. I shall note your club for when I am next in the area on holiday which will be end November/beginning December (at the moment)and if I can get there I will. |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: Banjiman Date: 11 Aug 09 - 03:36 AM Thanks Mike, I'll have to make sure the tourist information offices are aware of our existance as well. Be great to meet you if you can make it. Paul |
Subject: RE: KFFC......New North Yorkshire (UK) Folk Club From: GUEST,Mike of Hessle Date: 11 Aug 09 - 03:46 AM Hi Paul, I think the same is true of most of the Tourist Information Centres around England. I was on Holiday in Cornwall (Tintagel area) mid-June and when I rang the Tourist Information to ask what Folk Music Clubs where in the area the ladt answered with 'What is Folk Music.' Is there a need for all Folk Club organisers to let their Local Tourist Information Centres have information/ leaflets on their clubs then anyone from out of the area can obtain this. I have only recently come across the Mudcat site and can only access it on breaks at work. |
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