Ryedale folk weekend 2009

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: GUEST,Graeme, Brother Crow
Date: 22 May 09 - 10:26 AM

Well...we'll be dressed in black as usual, hidden in the shadows of the manor house...

See you all tomorrow morning, get the beers cooling...

Graeme,
Brother Crow.

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: Banjiman
Date: 22 May 09 - 10:52 AM

Just packing the van......... fridge is already switched on!

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: Banjiman
Date: 25 May 09 - 05:07 PM

Phew that was good..... weather, music, vibes....... perfect!

That Dick Miles is alright really!

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: GUEST,Graeme, Brother Crow
Date: 26 May 09 - 04:44 AM

It was indeed good - better than last year I think. Everything just seemed to work...the weather, the people, the venue, the friendliness...

...we had a great time, and hope everyone else did too!

Graeme,
Brother Crow.

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: GUEST
Date: 26 May 09 - 06:59 AM

It was brilliant. Listened to some superb music, spent hours chewing the fat with some excellent people and just had the best weekend ever in a fantastic location (even had a couple of pints!). Congrats to Wendy on winning the song contest and to Hazel for coming third and a big thank you to Richard and Jeanette for putting it all together. And thanks once again for the barbecue Paul and Wendy and some great sets from Blind Summat (oh, and for letting me have a go on the banjo - it's really not as bad as some people make out).

Graeme, see you at Andy's wedding.

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: theleveller
Date: 26 May 09 - 07:15 AM

Above was me without cookie.

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: Banjiman
Date: 26 May 09 - 10:52 AM

Thanks Pete,

I enjoyed drinking your beer! We'll camp next to you anytime.

Wendy is still in shock, she only wrote the song on Saturday morning....... I think "Hearth Song" will now sneak onto her new album though she was supposed to be at the mixing stage. Nutty's song was lovely .... and it was inspiration from her on Friday night that caused Wendy's song to be written. Standard of the whole competition was very high from where I was sitting. Dave Goulder gave feedback splendidly I thought.

I thought Jackie Oates' set was stunning on Saturday night.... and far to many other people to mention. I like Lucy Ward's attitude, belting out unaccompanied trad songs in a Sex Pistols T shirt.... good stuff.

The only thing out of kilter at the weekend was Andy Brother Crow's constant smile.... quite unnerving from the man in black!

Paul

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: The Sandman
Date: 26 May 09 - 12:18 PM

I enjoyed all the performances I saw.
there were some excellent contributions from mudcatters who were not booked at the festival, particularly The Doctor and Nutty.
the venues were excellent,the weather was good,and the village of Ryedale provided a picturesque background for the festival.Dick Miles

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: nutty
Date: 26 May 09 - 12:30 PM

Thanks for the lovely comments and for the excellent company.

I think that festivals should be rated not just by the quality of the performers but by the quality of the attendees and in my book this put Rydale up there with the best.

As it was only it's second year and it is still emerging, it has all the makings of a superb small festival.

Thanks to the organisers. I shall definitely be returning.

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: GUEST
Date: 26 May 09 - 01:07 PM

Fantastic weekend - friendly, relaxed and loads of quality music. Especially enjoyed Rick Bockner's guitar playing throughout the weekend and Jackie Oates' set. Richard and Jeanette do an amazing job pulling it all together. Already looking forward to next year!

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 26 May 09 - 02:09 PM

Thats right rub it in - all I had to do was watch paint dry all weekend! Seriously though I'm glad everyone had a great weekend - must get there next year!

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: The Greyt Hound
Date: 26 May 09 - 04:49 PM

Paul: if you find Andy's smile un-nerving....just think how I feel....

Captain Birdseye: It was good to meet you at last...enjoyed the sets I managed to catch.

Nutty: I'm sure we met, but I've no idea who your "real" persona is...sorry!!! If you were in the song competition, then I'll have been on the sound desk for you, so that narrows it down to only one or two people...

Joe G: See on Friday for our slot at Raggalds...can't wait...!

Excellent weekend folks...and as was said, it was the company that made it great (well, and the beer)!

All the best,
Graeme,
Brother Crow
(At home, so using Mrs. Brother Crow's cookie).

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: nutty
Date: 26 May 09 - 05:09 PM

We met a number of times Graeme.

I was the elderly female singing about inshore fishing at Redcar.

Hope that jogs your memory

Hazel Bolton

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: theleveller
Date: 27 May 09 - 04:40 AM

"I think that festivals should be rated not just by the quality of the performers but by the quality of the attendees and in my book this put Rydale up there with the best."

Totally agree with you, Hazel. We probably spent as much time chatting to people as we did going to concerts and it was just fantastic to meet up with old friends and to make new ones. It is, without doubt, the most 'social' festival we've been to and this creates an atmosphere that is totally unique in our experience. Particular thanks to Dave Goulder for his helful hints at the songwriters workshop (and in the pub) - started putting them into practice the moment I got home.

Hope to see even more 'catters there next year (and at Osmotherley).

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: The Doctor
Date: 27 May 09 - 04:48 AM

I must thank Captain Birdseye for his unsolicited remarks. It was good to finally meet him, two alumni of Farningham Folk Club. It was also good to meet Dave Goulder for the first time, and finally discover what to do with the Jews Harp I bought as a student. Jackie Oates and Lucy Ward were also very entertaining. All together a very good festival, I really enjoyed it, but anything with Dave Burland has a head start anyway.

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: The Doctor
Date: 27 May 09 - 04:51 AM

Just realised I omitted Andy and Graeme, nothing personal, lads, my support goes without saying.

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: Brother Crow
Date: 27 May 09 - 05:05 AM

Aha....hi Hazel (aka Nutty...I really SHOULD have made the connection there), I do indeed remember you....great song by the way, and it's nice to be able to put faces to Mudcat names.

The Doctor: Thanks again for the support from yourself, and your good lady throughout the weekend (and beyond)...it is very much appreciated.

Take care y'all,
Graeme,
Brother Crow.

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: The Sandman
Date: 28 May 09 - 04:59 AM

refresh.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnHxwZb_Hig&feature=channel_p
one of the songs I sang at the festival

Subject: RE: Ryedale folk weekend
From: theleveller
Date: 28 May 09 - 08:07 AM

Nice song, Dick.