Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp

Subject: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Singing Referee
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 07:38 PM

Following up Mudcatter Les Sullivan's win in 2005, Moses (aka Christine Connolley) tonight won the 2007 running of this biennial competition with 'Cup of Coffee' a clip of which you can hear here. It was a cracking evening and there were also high class entries from Moira Craig and Malcolm Austen (came 2nd) and Chris Flegg.

Well done Moses!

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Singing Referee
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 07:41 PM

Sorry Pearl.

In my excitement I forgot to put up a link to the Maidenhead Folk Club who make it all possible.

Thanks Pearl and Tony.

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Leadfingers
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 10:07 PM

It was a bloody good song in a bloody good evening !
l

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 11:13 PM

Well done Christine. I'm not surprised though!

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Joe_F
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 11:15 PM

I misread the title as "Moses wins Maidenhead in Folk Song Camp". I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I was sure intrigued.

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 02:21 AM

Congratulations Christine - sorry I couldn't make it to the Seven Stars last night.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Rasener
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 02:31 AM

Well done Christine

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Moses
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 04:40 AM

Thank you all for your kind words.

I had a great evening, there were some excellent songs (as always) and, as always, Maidenhead Folk Club put on a great evening. Thanks to all who turned up, to all who voted and most of all thanks to the hard-working organisers.

I should mention that without Steve, who accompanied me on guitar and who's intro prompted me to remember the tune to this very new song, I think I would have had a very hard time performing. Thanks Steve (The Ref).

Christine

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 04:50 AM

Yay, Christine!, Go girl! Sorry I couldn't be there for you, but we were wondering last night... Well deserved win for someone who is (wrongly) not known for her songwriting skills, because she spins them slowly - but she spins pure silk.

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 04:50 AM

Well done Christine, couldn't happen to a nicer lady.
Giok

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 06:41 AM

Fantastic news Christine, well done Girlie!!!!

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 09:20 AM

Well Done! A grand achievement in one of the best folk clubs anywhere. Burl.

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 11:59 AM

Well done
I agree with George we should hear more of your songs
Ann

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: The Sandman
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 12:50 PM

well done.

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 02:31 PM

Well done Christine. Look forward to hearing this later in the year.

Mick

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: trayton
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 03:10 PM

Well done Christine a well deserved win, well written and very well performed with Steve.
Just to fill in the rest of the results: third was Kaye Tilley "Letter from the King" and honourable mention went to Mark Ashworth for "Great Western"
Keep an eye on the Maidenhead Folk Club web site for photos.

malcolm and moira

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 03:14 PM

Well done Chris=keep on writing!

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: BoatinWend
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 05:15 PM

Has anyone else managed to listen to the winning song via the link above? I just get an error message saying the plugin failed to initialise.

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Singing Referee
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 06:25 PM

What browser and default audio player do you use?

Try this.

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 07:26 PM

Just heard the news - well done Christine!
I too look forward to hearing more of your fine songs (well, any of 'em - we're sorely deprived up here in th' north!).

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Apr 07 - 09:43 AM

I cant wait to hear Christine's song again

It really was a very high class field of 13 songs

I do hope a CD comes available for a wider audience to enjoy the talent that abounded

To add and endorse , moses has penned some truly beautiful songs and I hope that she will be invited to perform at other venues.

She was praised for her sets by 'new' faces to folk following her performance at the Rose and crown lately and they were hoping to hear her next month on Sunday 23rd April when she will be supporting the 'ref'

The gals got style.

Another credit to the Herga club

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 01 Apr 07 - 02:18 PM

Congratulations Christine. Let us know when you've got it on a CD please.
John

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Moses
Date: 01 Apr 07 - 05:02 PM

Hi

It will, of course be the 22nd April when Steve is performing at the Rose and Crown in St Albans. (Was that you Breezy-Guest?)

Thank you all again for your encouragement and kind words.

I've just spoken to Steve and we have agreed to try very soon to get something down on CD. I need to take note of the essence of the song and not let the business of making a living get in the way of actually living and doing the things that I really want to do.

Now if I can just manage to sort out the plans for the new kitchen, finish the financial year-end, get the lawn-mower repaired.......

Christine

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Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Singing Referee
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 05:46 AM

There is now a picture up on our website of Christine being presented with her winner's certificate by Pearl O'Neill.

Anyone who can get to Herga tonight or Baldock on Wednesday will be able to hear Christine sing "Cup of Coffee" live.

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Micca
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 06:59 AM

Well done Chris, you know how much I admire your singing of other peoples songs ( You should hear her A Capella version of Grant Baynhams song about Wine!!)but I am looking forward to hearing a song you have written also, Many congratulations on your win! Micca

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: The Admiral
Date: 03 Apr 07 - 09:23 AM

The Maidenhead Folk Club website has been updated with the presentation photos and the lists etc...

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: Cathie
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 06:27 PM

Congratulations Christine. I look forward to seeing and hearing you again soon. Maybe Sunday?

Subject: RE: Moses wins Maidenhead Folk Song Comp
From: breezy
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:07 AM

Whats that got to do with this,


Moses will be featuring her award winning song at next Sunday's Windward Experience in St Albans at the Rose and Crown

Sun 20th May, come and listen , no charge