Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??

Subject: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,banjo...
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 09:07 PM

Can you tell me if this weekend is ok???

I love whitby and need to know if this festival is worth going to???   what happens... are there any sessions... I've looked at the website but that does'nt tell me what the weekend is like...

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Rasener
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 12:56 AM

I really like the Moor & Coast Festival, but can't make it this year.
However it really depends on what floats your boat.
Are you only interested in sessions?

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,Tom Bliss
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 03:07 AM

It's a GREAT weekend rest assured. Don't miss it unless you really have to (sorry we won't see you Villan). There will be sessions and singarounds (including late night in the shower block as ever, no doubt), plus all the delights of Whitby - oh and some concerts too!

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Rasener
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 03:43 AM

Yes its a bugger that Tom.

Ah well at least I am up in Whitby for a week on Saturday. Compensates a little, but not the Folk Music.

Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: muppitz
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 07:39 AM

By royal order I'm not allowed to miss a Moor & Coast festival.

muppitz
x

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Raggytash
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 08:09 AM

There's plenty of folk music every weekend in Whitby Les, you just have to go to the right places

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Rasener
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 10:29 AM

I have the dates for next week Raggytash, and I hope to be a at a few, as long as the missus lets me :-)
What I really meant was "Ah well at least I am up in Whitby for a week on Saturday. Compensates a little, but not the Folk Festival"

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Aelfleda
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 01:51 PM

Hi
Yes, there's a musicians session in the Tap & Spile led by George Garside. Singarounds also in the Tap & lots of free stuff in The Endeavour where you can see lots of the guests
Hope that persuades you!
Aelfleda

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 04:04 PM

yes , It's great!
don't miss it
I'll be there

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Red and White Rabbit
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 08:15 AM

I should be there too

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Lynn W
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 02:34 PM

You don't say what sort of sessions you are after, Banjo - mixed or just tunes, Irish or American style banjo? I have been to every Moor and Coast since it started and enjoyed them all, but it has to be said that tune sessions are fairly thin on the ground, particularly in the evening, compared to some other festivals - the same weekend there is Girvan for Irish and the Sewerby Hall do for American, both of which would have more tunes I think. However, I am sticking with Whitby as I just love it, and have always found a session - I know several musicians who are going this time and will be up for impromptu sessions as well as the official ones.

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,M&M
Date: 13 Apr 07 - 01:44 PM

just a quick reminder...

http://www.moorandcoast.co.uk/

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Les from Hull
Date: 13 Apr 07 - 02:21 PM

Me an' our lass'll be there (hope that don't put anybody off).

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Apr 07 - 08:29 AM

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Alio
Date: 15 Apr 07 - 06:42 PM

And I'll be there - probably with my 18 month old little granddaughter!!

Ali

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,banjo
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 07:51 PM

Just hear that Tom Napper is at the festival... Great!!!

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: jojofolkagogo
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 09:16 AM

Well, that was EXTREMELY informative, muppitz


The question was, what's the festival like, not RU going to be there

Please do try and be a little more extrovert !!!

comments welcome

Jo-Jo

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: jojofolkagogo
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 09:19 AM

And the same to several others !

I for one, would like to know what the festival is like

so many many thanks to Guest M&M for the blicky

Jo-Jo

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 03:04 PM

is this mr lloyd?

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Tig
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 05:44 PM

It's a great, friendly festival with lots going on at my favourite seaside. All being well I'll be there.

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: muppitz
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 06:11 PM

Apologies Jo Jo, I was reponding to the title of the thread, which isn't "What's the festival like?", if that HAD been the title I would have passed comment as such.

But since you desire that information, I shall divulge....

I have only missed one Moor & Coast festival, it's run by a swell committee who are all fully involved in the festival during its hours of operation, the sessions & singarounds are always good fun, the ones in the programme tend to lean more towards singers sessions however you can pretty much guarantee being able to find a musicians session in a pub or two that ISN'T in the programme.

There are a wide variety of guests to see at concerts in appropriate venues, with more than able sound engineers at the helm, the only criticism being that the Friendship club's Saturday night concert is always full to bursting due to the venue being a little small.

Whitby itself is a lovely place to be, full of history and wonderful scenery, a walk down to the beach, as long as the sun is out of course, is a pleasant way to blow out the cobwebs and often there is a fully dressed ship, the Grand Turk being a fairly frequent visitor (Unless someone wants to correct me on that) in port which makes the whole event seem so appropriate.

The camping facilities are excellent, showers available in the morning for their intended use and also in the evening for a proper use due to the absence of a food tent, the site has security and the festival has built up a regular following of capeable stewards who know what they're doing.

Is that better?

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,M&C
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 06:32 AM

We are using the Grand Turk on Saturday Evening as a concert venue... This will help the Friendship Clubs crammped, if not friendly, problem...

The fringe side of the festival is healthy... Sessions in the Black Horse, the Ship, The Little Angel, the Middle Earth... but unfortunatly not the Plough... Loads of Dance teams performing on Saturday and Sunday afernoon, and Mr Fox doing there great performance on Saturday night starting on Tate Hill Pier... next to The Duke of York Church Street...

Only two weeks to go !!!

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 07:12 AM

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,muppitz fan
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 07:14 AM

Hay JO JO hope you're not mistaking Muppitz for Muppet, she's better looking then him and got a better voice (his legs are better though)

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: muppitz
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 08:00 AM

Ah gee thanks!


(Note to self, leave the shorts & cropped trousers at home!)

muppitz
x

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Lady Nancy
Date: 20 Apr 07 - 04:21 AM

Never made it yet and won't again this year - I help run an annual Scandinavian music, song and dance festival in Stainforth and Settle, North Yorkshire that same weekend, and this year on the Saturday we have a fantastic concert with Fribo at Settle Victoria Hall......... Might see some 'Coasters there whoi cannot make the whole Moor & Coast thing? Visit www.ydw.org.uk for more details.

Lady Nancy x

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Apr 07 - 12:45 PM

how blatant can advertising get....

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Lady Nancy
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 03:16 AM

:-))
LN

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,M&C
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 04:53 AM

That very strange dance group "MR FOX" will be appearing at the festival... if you've not seen them, they perform at dusk using strange costumes and fire and stuff.. All free... All great...

See their web site

http://www.mr-fox.org.uk/

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 12:37 PM

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,merrylocks
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 04:46 PM

muppitz loved the RP piece for the festival it was very accurate but left out the lots and lots of lovely beer bit. If your mums really unlucky I will entice her out for a beer or three. See you there

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,merrylocks
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 04:47 PM

sorry can spell - it should have been P.R. piece

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,Hoppy
Date: 25 Apr 07 - 07:38 AM

Is the Grand Turk a boat of some kind, and is it big enough for a concert during the festival???

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Rasener
Date: 25 Apr 07 - 07:56 AM

The Grand Turk

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,muppitz on holiday!
Date: 25 Apr 07 - 02:31 PM

Merrylocks? Is that you Jowles?
Anyone who knows my mother will know that she doesn't need a lot of enticing to go out for a drink!
I couldn't possibly comment on the lovely beer as I don't drink it, however, I hope the appropriate establishments in Whitby are well stocked with Vodka!

muppitz
x

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Rasener
Date: 25 Apr 07 - 03:26 PM

LOL

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,M&C
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 03:03 PM

A week to go... if your not there you'll be somewhere else... shame...

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Apr 07 - 06:41 AM

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,google
Date: 29 Apr 07 - 08:33 PM

web site...

http://www.moorandcoast.co.uk/

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 01 May 07 - 04:35 AM

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 01 May 07 - 10:31 AM

Who is the local man who sings a rap version of "On Ilkley Moor Bart'at"?

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 01 May 07 - 10:32 AM

Muppet, from mucky Bradford.

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 01 May 07 - 10:41 AM

Looks like it is going to be a mega weekend! Lots to check out, and lots to see. I cant wait

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Tig
Date: 01 May 07 - 05:39 PM

Don't forget Mr Fox will be performing Saturday night at dusk at the Buttermarket on Church Street.

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: collierlad
Date: 01 May 07 - 06:32 PM

The latest charity Tap & Spile CD will be on sale throughout the weekend (double Album 30 tracks, recorded live in the tap).
Only £6!!!!

CD Details

Charity Details

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Joules
Date: 02 May 07 - 04:43 PM

Well Merrylocks I am considering abstaining from alcohol this weekend to try and stop these nasty rumours about me, wait a minute though, will it be worth coming? maybe I will rethink that one. See you at the weekend 1 x

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 03 May 07 - 06:35 AM

unfortunately a nasty injury to my leg means I'm unable to make it this year....fortunately Geoff Miller has agreed to run the Endeavour folk club sessions.. so that's still the place to be on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.   I'm really pissed off to be missing what is probably the best festival of the year...but I'll be back next year.
geoff turner

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 04 May 07 - 04:19 AM

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Les from Hull
Date: 04 May 07 - 10:23 AM

Sorry to hear about your leg, Geoff - get well soon! I agree about the festival and the Endeavour, though, and I'm sure t'other Geoff'll look after us.

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 04 May 07 - 05:12 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,in York
Date: 04 May 07 - 05:44 PM

Hi there-I'm just repeating the question I posted in the station inn thread, but more tersely...am going to the fest. tomorrow, can't figure out from the webstite where the station inn is....most grateful for any reply!
Thanks.

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,Black Hawk unlogged
Date: 04 May 07 - 06:36 PM

Opposite the Train Station.

Used to be the 'Tap & Spile"

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: collierlad
Date: 04 May 07 - 07:39 PM

Moor & Coast Catering Tent Friday night Whitby, Look what your missing!
It can only get better!

Moor & Coast Catering Tent Friday 5th May 2007

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: nutty
Date: 05 May 07 - 02:38 AM

Look at all those sad men.   Only there for the beer!!!!

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 05 May 07 - 05:56 AM

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 07 May 07 - 05:50 AM

so come on ..make me jealous...was it hte best one yet...as it is every year

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Betsy
Date: 07 May 07 - 06:18 AM

Hi Nutty , I concur .
I popped down to the Station 4-ish on Saturday for the last hour of the advertised Musicians seesion. Not a note being played, no instrumnets on view and presunably any instruments were in their cases in the front room.
I appreciate I am being extremely selective, but I would have thought that the last hour of a musicians Session should have been jumping, so, Old Git , I can't report anything to make you jealous , but let me wish you a full and speedy recovery with your leg injury.

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: gnomad
Date: 07 May 07 - 05:00 PM

Endeavour had a session on Saturday evening. I only got in the Station Inn for Sunday evening due to work commitments. Very full, and a fair bit going on. Can't really report on the festival as a whole 'cos I wasn't really there that much, but I saw quite a few faces I know in the town.

OG: Jim&Al will be able to give you the lowdown on the Endeavour Saturday bit. Your stand-in seemed to have had a good time when I bumped into him late on Sunday.
Waist-level water is OK you know, as long as you are the right way up ;-) Hope you are recovering well.

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 07 May 07 - 05:42 PM

Hi Paul
I'm getting there slowly ...this water unfortunately was 10 feet
deep...and the injury was caused by the rope around my leg.
I had no doubt that Geoff would run excellent sessions...I'm just p*ssed off that I had to miss it all
geoff

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 08 May 07 - 08:28 AM

it was great!!

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: Raggytash
Date: 08 May 07 - 09:47 AM

Old Git,
It was a very fine do on Sunday, possibly better than last year, but if you want to challenge me to a duel about that you can do ..........JIM !!! I might need a second.

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 09 May 07 - 05:58 AM

Would be proud to be a second old chap

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 09 May 07 - 08:31 AM

Some clever photo work by Brian, who was the young lady!!

Ray

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 09 May 07 - 05:28 PM

no challenge Raggy..I'm sure my mate geoff ran a good sesss...maybe we'll do a double act next year!!!

Subject: RE: Moor & Coast-Whitby- Who's going??
From: GUEST
Date: 10 May 07 - 05:34 AM