Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How'd it go?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: The Vulgar Boatman
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 07:46 AM

Funny you should mention that Vectis...as usual, a great week, but there's always a "but". This year's was a couple of sessions, one allegedly run by the bright young things who should have been taught better, and the other by an old and well-loved pro who should have known better.
First the bright young things - with lots of their little friends playing very clever tunes and arrangements. They didn't address the room once during the session, not even to introduce themselves, and when someone else eventually had the temerity to contribute, reverted to their mobile phone text messaging and a discussion of what they were going to do after the festival. The grown up who appeared to be with them meanwhile got up during someone else's playing and started distributing leaflets and talking over the music. Thank God some of them left, presumably 'cos it was time for their afternoon nap, but everyone else in the room seemed at turns to be both bored and embarrassed. If they're looking to make a living, they need to learn better manners.
Then the other one - a brief acknowledgement that there were other people in the room, including telling one punter that he shouldn't be there (probably a sense of humour clash)- and, again, an almost total disregard of the room, including getting up and standing talking on the fire escape when others started a set.
Now maybe I'm a grouchy old sod, but there is a convention of good manners, (etiquette, even) in these matters which, when neglected really pisses me off. So if your idea of leading a session is basically to put down those around you, even accidentally, go away and learn to behave properly, then we can all enjoy your undoubted talents and enjoy ourselves at the same time. Ed Rennie and John Kirkpatrick could give you lessons if you speak nicely to them.

And having got that off me chest, special thanks to the staff of the Fishermen's Rowing Club for their untiring good humour and warm welcome, and to all those who work so incredibly hard to make the whole thing happen. And if anyone's got the words to Maggie's outstandingly vulgar song about her lovely muff, let's all be having a look. At the words, that is...exit pursued by a bear...
KYBTTS

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: vectis
Date: 26 Aug 07 - 03:31 PM

Totally kna*****d after a fairly laid back week (for me).
Highlights were Georges slow sessions and Yes there should be more of them. Went into another session, which in past years was very good, only to find that everyone indulged in playing "my party piece that no-one else will know" boring, boring, boring. Even the person running the session looked totally pissed off after ther first hour.
The Keep it in the Family concert on Thursday was excellent and made me realise how rare it is for a family to pass on their traditions. I really must go through Dad's recordings and books properly and ensure they can be passed on to the next generation.
Sid Kipper was as funny as ever.
The Moor and Coast wardens on the Community College site deserve a special mention in dispatches as they kept my hired mobility scooter charged up from their own generator in order to keep me mobile during the week. A huge Thank You boys.
The Endeavour Maritime sessions were great fun and raised over £1300 for the lifeboat.
The Station Inn sessions were subtly different, possibly due to the smoking ban, but run very well by Jude and Kitty.
Looking forward to next year already when I hope the only "plastered" will be due to the drink and not broken bones.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: Mo the caller
Date: 26 Aug 07 - 07:55 AM

Highlights :-
422 (exciting as a solo act and you couldn't help dancing to them. It was interesting that many of their dance tunes were 'bog standard' session tunes, but worked so well.)
Knotted Chord (with their 100+ reels, all very danceable)
CHARM (separately and together)
George Garside
The dance callers - Geoff Cubbitt, Hilary Herbert, Barbara Kinsman, Colin Hume, Martyn Harvey (IAO, excellent and clear)
Tom McConville & friends
Damian and Shona (and the masterful way Damian shut up the chatterers at the Metropole Bar)
Alastair Anderson and the Northumbrian evening.
Oh, where can I stop?!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: GUEST,Jerry O'Reilly
Date: 26 Aug 07 - 06:18 AM

A brilliant week. Highlight for me was "Throwing off the shackles", songs of opression in the Yacht Club. Well run and great contributions from the floor.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: dozy rozy
Date: 26 Aug 07 - 03:19 AM

Hear hear , Soldier boy. Now get back to the barracks, before the wife finds out you sneaked away.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: Soldier boy
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 08:51 PM

Home now. Cream crackered!
What a great week. It makes me smile just to think about it.
Main venues for me were The Fleece and Station Tavern (ex-Tap and Spile) Lot more inclusive and welcoming in the Station Tavern than in previous years. Well done new owners and long may it continue.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: Surreysinger
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 06:21 PM

Got back from my week away about four hours ago ... and wouldn't you believe the change in the weather yesterday??? Highlights for me were... first choice,same as Moira ...Sam Lee and Michael Wright's version of The Jews Garden at the Football Club In the Tradition concert on Weds (??) - an absolutely stunning and intense performance, which took the breath away from audience, and (talking to both later in the week) from the performers as well ... the films in the Museum Lecture room (just as last year)..Finbar Wall's rendition of his "Gout" song, the Four Star Trio, and any and every of the In the Tradition concerts (but particularly the closing night one!!) Now all I need is another week to recover from singing away until stupid o'clock even on the night when I should have been packing to get out of the flat before 10 am in the morning!!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 06:00 PM

Didn't hear them Amos but the words were printed in large print on the wall.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: Amos
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 04:35 PM

I am dying to know whether anyone at the Station sang their new pub song about the fine redecoration, jolly crew, and good times singing.

A

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: croc
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 04:19 PM

Lovely time as always. Thanks to Judith for running such lively, friendly sessions in the Station and Jim and Graham in the Endeavour. Moor and Coast guys were fantastic. If only it weren't a whole year away....
croc

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: GUEST,re last entry
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 04:04 PM

Just tested that website..missed a hyphen.
www.peter-taylor-folksinger.co.uk.

Forgot to say had a brill week..especially enjoyed Trio Threlfall, looking forward to their new Cd.Thank you to May and her whistle workshop..dynamic lady. See you next year.Great session in the Fleece as mentioned. I would like more slow sessions for those just getting to grips with their instrument. George Garside's was packed, couldn't manage to squeeze in. it would be great to have such a session/workshop everyday next year (request). Well done to Sam for the daily wailer and to all the rest of the team in the background.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: GUEST,bobcat
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 03:53 PM

Hi! just back from Whitby. In response to an earlier entry..Those girls fron Nova Scotia, Debbie and Bonnie plus Carol and Donnie were to be found in The Fleece in the afternoons and The Friendship in the evenings with their mates Keepersfold and Peter Taylor having a great time...so many new friends to be made.Hi to friends from Holland and John..
Now Whitby is sadly over for the year, hasten to Leeds on Friday Sept 7 and 8 for the Leeds Folk Event..details on www.peter-taylorfolksinger.co.uk

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 03:43 PM

Got home and fell asleep. All those 2am finishes caught up with me! Singing in the Station as brilliant as ever. Saw Severn briefly but managed to miss Jack (tee hee! Can't wait until next year.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 03:01 PM

Hi busspassed, I did see Mike and Lou in the Metropole and they were fantastic as expected. A great combination of humour and political comment as you would also expect. It was wonderful to see them together.
I had a great time at Whitby and two other highlights for me were Sam Lee singing a version of the Jew's Garden accompanied by Michael Wright on Jews harp (absolutely stunning!!) and meeting Lucinde who is marrying Graham Metcalf in September. They look so happy together and I wsh them bith well. Flyingcat (Moira)

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: Mo the caller
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 11:54 AM

Just home, singing in the car all the way.
Only complaint, as ever, can't get to everything. especially if you like a bit of dancing / playing / singing and concert going.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: Pistachio
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 09:38 AM

I had a great day - when I eventually reached Whitby (2.5 hours)! Traffic and Bank Holiday road works (!!!) around Scarborough caused me and Linda to take a scenic landscape route around the hamlet of Silpho. Thank goodness Linda knew the area.
Thank you Whitby. We made it to singarounds in The Station and Endeavour, met loads of happy smiling friends and obviously missed loads of others! Hope you all had as good a time.

I brought the sunshine back from Spain specially for you - it will hopefully hang around for a while now!

We enjoyed the concert up at the Met before heading home, later than planned - and in better time southbound (1.25 hours).
Now to prepare for Hull Maritime Festival - Sea Fever 1 - 2 Sep!
Hope to see some of you there.

Hazel.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: GUEST,buspassed
Date: 24 Aug 07 - 11:39 AM

In view of Eliza Carthy, Mike Waterson ,Lou Killen, the Elsdons, Spiers & Boden, Jim Causley and the Devils Interval etc. all appearing through the week it's nice to know the campsite was satisfactory!

Thanks Nutty for the RU & W report, still to see them live though I think they're appearing in London next month so that could be a chance. Still in two minds about the new album, some of the ponderous piano does nothing for those distinctive voices. I do think, and I'm sure they would acknowledge the fact, their work owes a lot to that of the Waterson women , especially Lal.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: GUEST,Buspassed
Date: 24 Aug 07 - 07:43 AM

Surely somebody saw the Mike Waterson/Lou Killen concert at the Met?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: Black Diamond
Date: 24 Aug 07 - 05:50 AM

I had a great time for the two days I could make it, last saturday and Sunday. Yes Banjoflower, it was a good session in The Elsinore Saturday night, thanks for posting about it earlier.
Paul Scourfields and George Garsides "led" sessions on Sunday were as always great, though its a pity George cant have a bigger room than Middle Earth - its always so full and popular you have to fight for space.
We managed to get in at the last minute on Moor and Coast campsite (it was friday before we knew we could definately go for the weekend) and we must pass on that you couldnt have had nicer stewards, the two blokes bent over backwards (not literallY!!) to sort us out, the campsite was flat, dry and quiet (well during the times we were there anyway, although I must admit we missed hearing the "goings on" during the latter part of the night that someone asked us if we had heard - we must have been asleep, shame!!!
We met lots of old friends and made some new ones, and the whole Whitby experience was just great, as ever.
Lin

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Aug 07 - 05:07 AM

I enjoyed my couple of days there, in spite of the mist!
Good sessions too, I especially enjoyed the Computer Song as sung by Lyn Heraud and Pat Turner at the Wednesday evening session at the Station Hotel. Hilarious song, and those girls just get better and better every time I hear them.
Jack misbehaved at the Shirt and Shanty session in the Endeavour earlier too. Good luck with him Severn.
Giok

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!/How's it doing?
From: Gillie
Date: 23 Aug 07 - 09:48 PM

Thanks Joe,

Appreciate that you are doing your best. Could be a consipisary somewhere.

Wish that the spell check tread came up again ;-)

Subject: RE: How's Whitby FF doing?
From: nutty
Date: 23 Aug 07 - 12:35 PM

Got home in the early hours of the morning having stayed late to see the Unthank girls in concert.

They just get better and better everytime I see them and I was there when Rachel sang her first song in public (one she pinched from her dad of course).

In a hot crowded room they brought a freshness to the tradition that won the hearts of everyone there. The musicianship was superb, the interpretation refreshingly different and the clog dancing so professional that nobody could fail to realise just how long Rachel and Becky had been around the folk scene.

Apologies to Tony Hall and Trio Threlfall but these 4 girls were the highlight of the concert for me. If you haven't yet seen them - you should.

If there is a problem with numerous threads - perhaps Joe could merge them.

Subject: RE: How's Whitby FF doing?
From: GUEST,whitbywhitby
Date: 23 Aug 07 - 11:44 AM

WHY is it necessary to start a FOURTH thread on this year's festival?

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Far more than four, I'm afraid. I combined some, but there's still a lot.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Aug 07 - 11:00 AM

100!!!!

Went yesterday and saw some very good sessions in the Fleece, Board and Fishermaen's rowing club

Cookieless Gillie

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 23 Aug 07 - 10:47 AM

GUEST,Chris P You 're welcome I had two good sessions in the Elsinore Saturday & Wednesday also back home now

Gerry

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 23 Aug 07 - 10:42 AM

went up on Tuesday sang a bit but missed Hazel -got SO COLD on Tuesady night in the tent I cold barely breathe-cadged a lift home and look at it now sunshine.Hoping to return tomorrow with the lovely tanned Hazel to do a bit of Hissyfitting!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,Chris P
Date: 23 Aug 07 - 09:44 AM

BanjoFlowerGerry. Thanks for info. Had very good sessions in The Black Horse and The Board Inn on the east side, specially Tuesday. Home again now.
Chris P.

Subject: How's Whitby FF doing?
From: GUEST,buspassed
Date: 23 Aug 07 - 09:18 AM

Sadly we couldn't make it this year so can we ask how it's been so far?

Would have loved to see Mike Waterson & Lou Killen together again. Anybody see it?

Just got the new album from the Unthank sisters & Winterset ['The Bairns'] so how were their concerts [ believe they were singing with their Dad at some point] How did it go

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,Nigel Deakin
Date: 19 Aug 07 - 12:25 PM

PS: Raymond insists that I mention that it's the Barnsley crew in here, but given that I've just been given a Gainsborough festival leaflet I don't reckon we're the only ones! It's a nice afternoon session anyway!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,Nigel Deakin
Date: 19 Aug 07 - 11:30 AM

Posting from the extra-no-smoking no-smoking room in the Station, nee Tap & Spile, nee Cutty Sark. mixed music and song session. People don't seem to know where to go this year what with new landlords here, and the Plough still being a music-free pub. 's still good though, and it'll be settled by the end of the week :) Have a good Whitby all of you anyway!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: Black Hawk
Date: 18 Aug 07 - 03:02 PM

Just found out 'bones' workshop is in the Rifle Club

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,Black Hawk unlogged
Date: 18 Aug 07 - 05:51 AM

Hi
Does anyone know where the 'Bones' workshops are to be held on Monday.

If in the Resolution I may be able to make both that & the banjo one.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 17 Aug 07 - 04:51 AM

Pint on the bar when you get there Jimmy!

Ray

nice Shrewsbury gig, you deserve it

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 16 Aug 07 - 07:57 PM

Looks like for the first time in 10 years my appearances at Whitby may be limited to a day ( or so) this is due to a funeral (julie from Ediie and Julie has sadly died ) accomodation probs, a lucrative afternoon gig in Rotherham on Tuesday and a lucrative compering spot at Shrewsbury ( Bob Harris can't make it Jim next in line !!!)but that's life.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,Black Hawk unlogged
Date: 16 Aug 07 - 07:03 PM

Thanks Surreysinger - with that info I should find it!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 16 Aug 07 - 04:54 PM

GUEST,Chris P.usually a good English tune session in the Elsinore in the evenings

Gerry

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: Surreysinger
Date: 16 Aug 07 - 04:45 PM

Black Hawk - the Resolution is on Flower Street, between Skinner Street and Silver Street .... hope that helps!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: Splott Man
Date: 16 Aug 07 - 10:07 AM

I always get home from Whitby a fitter and slimmer man. Despite the fish & chip diet.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,Black Hawk on works PC
Date: 16 Aug 07 - 08:37 AM

Thanks Surreysinger!

All I have to do now is find the Resolution Club Room.

If nothing else, these festivals give me excercise looking for places in strange towns.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: Surreysinger
Date: 16 Aug 07 - 07:59 AM

Black Hawk - according to the programme they will be in the Resolution Club Room from 11.30 till 12.50.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,Black Hawk on works PC
Date: 16 Aug 07 - 06:34 AM

On-line programme doesnt give venues.

I cant get a programme until I arrive so at the moment I have an idea what events I wish to enjoy but not where they are.

Does anyone know where Sarah Greys banjo workshops are to be held on Monday & Thursday?

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 16 Aug 07 - 06:29 AM

As Jane the Duck says there is programme on line!

Pubs:
Endeavour
Middle Earth
Station formerly Tap and Spile
Wellington
Black Horse
Friendship
Fleece
Elsinor

all worth a look as well as the Rifle club and other usual venues per prog

Ray

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,george garside
Date: 16 Aug 07 - 06:12 AM

buy a programme from the festival office (or I believe also available at the staion inn - opposite bus & train station). Free led musicains sessions various venues 1 -3 and 5 -7pm sat & sun (& everry other day as well) I will be doing a 5 -7pm at the middle earth pub. "well known tunes at a steady pace giving everybody the opportunity to join in".   same again   on wednesday. For those new to the DG melodeon I will be doing my usual 'crash course for beginners' monday to thurs at stakesby arms and an intermediate Dg workshop there on friday.
george

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,virgin folkie
Date: 16 Aug 07 - 04:29 AM

this is our first visit to the folk week and plan 2 be ther for just the weekend can anyone tell me the best pubs to visit. Thanks

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Aug 07 - 05:44 PM

Just discovered there is a pdf version of the programme on the website - well done!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 15 Aug 07 - 04:18 PM

Oh bloody hell - Jack in Whitby?? I'll warn the coast guards! He'd better behave or he may end up swinging from the yard arm of the Turk!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: Morticia
Date: 15 Aug 07 - 02:50 PM

I understand that Mudcat Jack will be moving amongst you, you lucky people. Giok has (reluctantly I felt) agreed to be his guardian pro tem.It would be as well to keep all alcohol, valuables and non-prescription drugs well away from his vicinity...and away from Jack, too.

No rush about returning him, folk...nope, none at all.

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: LesB
Date: 15 Aug 07 - 07:41 AM

Anyone got any idea what state Stakesby camp site is in after this weeks rain? A couple or 3 years ago it was v wet & muddy, & cars weren't allowed to leave the site once on. Good news is that the school dinner ladies will be providing food again, very handy as you never get enough time between getting back from the afternoon events to eat & change before the evening concerts start.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 15 Aug 07 - 05:14 AM

So when have we decided that the mudcat gathering will take place please?? and where?


Ray

See you all on Saturday sometime, new accommodation about a mile out, Booker going barmy ~ not in staggering distance from the Station pub!!

Subject: RE: Whitby Folk Week 2007!
From:
Date: 14 Aug 07 - 11:13 PM

For those at Whitby this week... Watch for 2 ladies from Nova Scotia having a great time. Debbie Reeves is a blonde woman from Cape Bretoner who has a powerful voice as well as wonderful songs. Get her to sing some of her own songs, such as Joshua or Wreck of the Ann Amelia or the Family Choir. Bonnie is the dark haired one, knows all of the songs. They both are having a great time. If you see them say hello from the Mudcat!