Anything going on in Shropshire?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 20 Mar 02 - 05:34 PM

What THE Martin Hugill
- Guest at Mystic Seaport, Pheonix and Hull Shanty festivals?
**BG** as if Mr Red didn't know!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 26 Mar 02 - 08:30 AM

There's a singers' night at the Woodbridge Folk Club at Coalport tomorrow (Wednesday) night.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Surelock Homes
Date: 27 Mar 02 - 05:42 AM

Watson - do I deduce from the dates that, whilst unstated, it is actually a regular Wed? Like 2nd & 4th?
Drop me a line at 221b Baker Street.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 27 Mar 02 - 05:47 AM

Shurely is, Sherlock.
Looking at their web site, it looks like they alternate between guest nights and singers' nights - as you say, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

BTW - tried you at the Baker Street address - it seems to be a building society!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Menita
Date: 30 Mar 02 - 01:37 PM

I have spent the afternoon at Priest Weston Folk Weekend and the atmosphere was wonderful-some brilliant songs/singers and loads of great tunes-and you should hear a lady called Ann sing the blues! So how many 'Cats were there? Shropshire is very beautiful especially on a sunny spring day. If there are any other folk weekends in Shropshire it has to be worth a visit. The ale was good too!!!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 31 Mar 02 - 01:12 PM

Well I was there, wrapping myself riund the odd pint of Big Nev's!
Does the Miner's Arms get so full at any other time?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Menita
Date: 31 Mar 02 - 01:31 PM

There's a Sesh/singaround in The Minor's Arms in Priest Weston every 1st Wednesday of the month (found it on Mr. Red's 'cresby.com'(haven't worked out how to do the blue clicky thang yet!) - so you could go see how crowded it gets. There are quite a few in Shropshire I see.

LA

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 31 Mar 02 - 01:49 PM

Yes, I've been there a couple of times for the Wednesday session - it's a good one.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 31 Mar 02 - 06:22 PM

Watson
That Building Society is now Bank (no not the UG station). You should check your Halifax!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 04:41 AM

Now then Mr Stephens, I telephoned the gaffer at The Red Lion the other Tuesday 'cos I was at a loose end, and he told me that 'he didn't know whether there would be any music tonight because it depended on whether the bloke turned up....'. What's that all about then?

In't Joe le Taxi brill. I went to their gig that was part of the little do at Priestweston over the Easter period and thought they were really good. See them if you can, one and all. I've at last got a flyer about the Bishop's Castle event and their due to play that so I'm going. And I've eventually met the lovely Sally Lemon (although she didn't twig it was me. She can crush my citrus fruit anyday!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 09 Apr 02 - 11:00 AM

Hi all you Shropshire people out there, this proposed BC festival seems to have adverts everywhere even saw them in Devon recently,hope it is a good weekend Ill see you there, keep up the good work and do you promise that you will be making lemonade to go with the beers from your two brewing pubs. Could be interesting

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 10 Apr 02 - 03:58 AM

Oh Gawd, we'd better clean the windows Sal!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Mr Red
Date: 10 Apr 02 - 10:41 AM

Col K
gotcha!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 10 Apr 02 - 02:45 PM

Too much of a clue really, but got you guesting for a while

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 10:41 AM

I've lost count - is there anything going on in Shropshire this week?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 11:08 AM

Chris Bartram's session at the Breidden Hotel, Middletown and a singers' night at the Woodbridge in Coalport tonight, and I think there's a session at the Globe in Coleham, Shrewsbury
Irish session at the Boat in Jackfield and something at the Swan in Frankwell tomorrow.
On Friday there's the Unicorn Folk Club at the Bell Inn, Tong, a session at the Six Bells in Bishop's Castle and possibly one at the Charlton Arms, Ludlow.
I don't know of anything on Saturday... Will that do for now?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 12:12 PM

I bet you're glad you asked, SD. Are we likely to see you at any of these or are you going to be incognito again?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salty Dog
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 12:17 PM

No, I'm going to be in a Vauxhall Nova actually. See you all at Coalbrookdale then. And at The Six Bells as long as you promise that bloke won't be playing the saxophone again!!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 12:37 PM

SD, although the Coalbrookdale Inn is a very fine establishment, you will have to wait until 19th May for the next session - I'm sure Dave Hunt will welcome your presence.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Menita
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 08:01 PM

Excuse me Trevor, I see Aardvark are playing at Brinklow Folk Festival this year. Is this the same band that is playing at the Bishop's Castle Folk Weekend?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Mrs Lemon
Date: 24 Apr 02 - 08:38 PM

Yes Lucy Ann, Pete Grassby's Band is playing at our folk weekend in Bishop's Castle (24th-26th May) It's his birthday this weekend and although he's not a 'Catter I'd still like to wish him a happy 50th birthday. I dare say there are a few people out there who know Pete and have probably bought something from his stall at festivals up and down the land. He's the guy with the musical instrument stall and the cat called Orka and can be seen at Upton on Severn Festival May day Bank Holiday weekend.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 25 Apr 02 - 03:35 AM

I don't want to talk about birthdays, although I will say that there may be a little partying in South Salop after our festival!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 25 Apr 02 - 07:39 PM

Will there be any partying before your festival, I take it you mean the one at Bishops Castle. See you all at Upton next weekend. OK I know Upton is not in Shropshire but their festival deserves a mention especially as I understand that lemonade will be on sale

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Menita
Date: 01 May 02 - 12:10 PM

Is this an open invitation to a party Trevor? Why don't you want to talk about parties??

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST
Date: 01 May 02 - 12:12 PM

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Mrs Lemon
Date: 01 May 02 - 12:18 PM

Anything going on in Shropshire? Yes-tonight is Priest Weston, The Minor's Arms. It's a cosy session and singaround hosted by John Hart-who incidently is hosting the Open Stage on the Saturday afternoon at Bishop's Castle Folk Weekend (24th-26th May as if you didn't know!!!) Sally

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 01 May 02 - 05:24 PM

Ah well, seeing as I don't think I'll make Bishop's Castle (for reasons already explained to Mrs Lemon and Trevor) I hope to see lots of you at Upton ... Kitty

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Dave Hunt
Date: 01 May 02 - 09:35 PM

As someone has said..music session at the Coalbrookdale Inn, Coalbrookdale, near Ironbridge. (CAMRA National Pub of the Year in '95, runner up in '96...TWO THOUSAND different beers in the last ten years!!!) Third Sunday of each month except Aug. 8.15ish Session is mainly English music, with a few songs...regulars include Tim and Jan Willets, Flos Headford, Sheila Mainwaring,'Yorkie'Chris Bartram, Rees Wesson, John Yair, Kevin Kleyn,Phil Millington, Harriet Bartlett, Paul Havell, John and Sue Percy, etc.....New musicians/singers always welcome. Details from [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Mrs Lemon
Date: 07 May 02 - 09:25 AM

Just a little reminder to those in South Shropshire, it's my singaround/session in the Buffalo on Wednesday night. The numbers were a bit down lat month so if you can make it I'd be everso grateful! Hopefully a young man from north Shropshire is comming, he's called Aiden Mullinder and he's also coming to the open stage at my folk weekend.

Sal

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 13 May 02 - 07:12 AM

Just thought I'd mention that Bayou Seco from New Mexico are coming to OUR little Folk Weekend. They've kindly offered their musical expertise in OUR Appalachian workshop on the Saturday morning of the 25th May. They can also be seen at the tunes sessions.

Sally

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 13 May 02 - 07:34 AM

Tee hee!!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 13 May 02 - 05:33 PM

Good to see Mrs Lemon found the membership page.
Now how do cajuns do appalacian dancing on a bayou (or two)?
water - tap dancing - got it. Shoulda guessed!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 13 May 02 - 07:24 PM

Just over a week to go till the Bishops Castle festival, looking foreward to seeing you all there. Will there be a time for catters to meet? Over to organisers to put a meet in your progy. Have a good time till we all meet there.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Snuffy
Date: 14 May 02 - 08:17 AM

Sally, will you be having a Mudcat message board at the lemonade stall again?

WassaiL! V

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Ditchdweller
Date: 14 May 02 - 02:26 PM

Try Wheaton Aston this weekend (17th to 19th). Look for the separate thread for some details or this, if it works! http://www.wheatonastonfestival.supanet.com/ Damn, didn't!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 16 May 02 - 07:52 AM

Yes Snuffy I shall have my noticeboard there. I shall be arriving about 6.00 Friday evening. I'm also hoping to get some time to enjoy myself singing and such because my daughter Charlotte will be manning the trailer.

Sally

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 16 May 02 - 10:40 AM

Have those teen type jokes ready for Charlie - she loves to hate them but I am sure stores them-up for schooltime.

Knock Knock.......

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 16 May 02 - 10:56 AM

Hey Sal, you're organising the thing - you're not supposed to enjoy it!!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 16 May 02 - 10:57 AM

Hey Sal, you're in charge - you're not supposed to enjoy it!!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Llanfair
Date: 16 May 02 - 12:23 PM

I'm looking forward to the Bishop's Castle folk weekend. I'm doing a craft stall, but hope to make it to some sessions.

Has a programme been posted here at all? I could do with knowing exactly what's happening.

Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 17 May 02 - 04:27 AM

Hi Bron. There is a provisional programme on our website, or if you need anything more specific please give me or Sal a call - you have our numbers. We're looking forward to seeing you and any other 'catters who are able to join us.

As this thread is getting on the long side I've started a new one here.

Cheers

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 17 May 02 - 04:36 AM

Sorry Bron, here's the link to our website.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 17 May 02 - 04:38 AM

Try again with this one

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: fogie
Date: 17 May 02 - 05:54 AM

I feel obliged to apologise to all concerned, re playing saxophone in the six bells ,since obviously my enthusiasm for the instrument runs ahead of my abilities. There is a point to discuss, I feel about this. I started playing folk 36 years ago, and during that time I have sung ,played guitars, in various tunings, taken up the accordeon, changed to 1 > 2 > 3 > 2.5 row melodeons, and played as many different styles as have taken my fancy, well enough to play on local radio, and guesting at folk clubs in my time etc. etc. For reasons unknown to myself I feel that this instrument is the one I wish to express myself on at the present time, because it can be more chromatic and expressive, and given time and patience I confidently expect it will become less and less a racket. The main catch is the decibels, and musical ideas running ahead of technique. Oh for a standard English session a la old swan type tunes where I could just have a good time belting out standards, and allow others leeway to experiment too. Thanks to those of you who do put up with me ,your tolerance is much appreciated. I have much less difficulty playing my Bb saxes which seem to play in tune without problems, and I fit in reasonably well in Bandamania -run by Sue Harris, and the band in question is playing at Wheaton Aston festival this weekend. Its always easy to stick to what you do best, but musical lives have their own tides and have to grow . Through playing this particular instrument I have learned to read and write music, and deepen my appreciation of music generally. Charity begins in the session. Dont be musical snobs, come on over and meet me. I can provide ear plugs!

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Shropshire Lad
Date: 17 May 02 - 08:28 AM

Well said - and I for one am glad that musicians of your calibre turn up at sessions like The Six Bells.

Mind you, it is a bit difficult to sing along with, and, tell me, is it true that another regular, who shall remain nameless but is a bit deaf, once stuffed a packet of crisps down the bell of your sax, or is that just a rumour being spread by a known stirrer?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: fogie
Date: 17 May 02 - 11:58 AM

I think Bill's hearing aid was feeding back, and he managed a basket from about 6 feet, he wont manage it with the soprano, Im a bit worried about getting clonked by something harder than crisp packets, and maybe I should insure my teeth under my instruments policy. Good old Bill he smiled as he did it and they crinkled in G, perhaps toilet paper would produce a Kazoo effect.

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: fogie
Date: 18 May 02 - 04:11 AM

We had a cracking session in the Charlton arms last night, drink and chips and sandwiches on the house, and plenty to play along to, Jons new fiddle played very well, big Als boxes were exposed for all to see, lots of singing including, Ilkley moor, and I kept my teeth. 3rd Friday in the month

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 20 May 02 - 04:03 AM

My non-folkie brother who has just moved to Ludlowfrom the Home Counties just happened to call in at The Charlton for a drink last Friday. He said it was excellent, although he said he thought it was mainly tunes. I've thought of popping down there - singers (!) welcome?

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 May 02 - 08:25 AM

during easter, i spent a fabu;ous weekend at the miners arms in priestweston

i'm informed that there'll be another folkie gathering w/e there in sept.

i'd thouroughly recommend anyone looking for a great w/ends folking about to attend. it was brill [+ free!]

the crack on the campsite was great too

the only downside was that the camping field is very slopy & by the time i arrived there, all the flat bits were taken

i didn't notice the full extent of the slopiness until the early hours of sat am, when having been in bed for only about ten minutes, the bed fell over & threw me out.

i then realised that the gound was sloping in two different directions!

giving up on the bed, i laid my mattress on the ground & got in my slepping bag & managed to get a few hours sleep.

when i woke, my feet were freezing, in the night, mattress, bag & me had slid down to the bootom left corner of the tent & my lower legs were sticking outside the door!

after this, i had to secure evreything to the ground with tentpegs

nevertheless all this aside, i had a great time- superb beers + brekkies in the miners arms, wonderful music 'n songs

i'm really looking forward to the next one!

mr happy

Subject: RE: Anything going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 20 May 02 - 07:13 PM

You never mentioned party to me, Trevor, guess youll have to keep on saluting a superior officer,private