Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig

Subject: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 07:18 PM

Just to let you know that Wendy Arrowsmith is launching her debut album "Now Then" at Kirkby Fleetham Village Hall, North Yorkshire (UK!) (Oh the glamour!!!!) on Saturday 8th September 2007 with a gig starting at 7.30, there are still a few tickets left but they are going quickly.

Support will be provided by "Brother Crow"

If you would like a ticket or a copy of the album (after the 8th) please pm me or go to http://www.myspace.com/wendyarrowsmith for further info

You can also hear some tracks from the album by following the MySpace link above.

Thanks

Paul

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 07:23 PM

Is she any relation to Pat Arrowsith - the peace protester?

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 07:31 PM

WLD- No, she got her surname from me and as far as I know I am not related to Pat. It would be cool though!

I see on the Fylde thread that you are going to be there, Wendy is on at Penny Black's "do" on Friday night. Why not pop in and say hello!

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 07:36 PM

yeh sounds good. I have a campercan which I dare not drive - as I am of a nervous disposition. I may just get a travel lodge, but that would restrict my drinking.

Pete is a good man.

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 07:57 PM

WLD, like you, Wendy has visited Gainsborough Folk Club so I can tell you she is great - Paul ain't half bad too even though he plays banjo..... (sorry mate, couldn't resist).

So, WLD, get to see her.

Deirdre

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: GUEST,Metalmonster
Date: 25 Aug 07 - 09:55 PM

Arrowsmith rock dude !!!!

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 26 Aug 07 - 07:24 AM

Metalmonster.....

Just "Walk This Way" sunshine!

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: GUEST,Penny Black
Date: 26 Aug 07 - 07:31 AM

Looking forward to the Friday Night "Do" at Fylde (although I may not be there all the time due to another performance with The IGBAND during the evening)

Paul - will Wendy have any "Official Pre-release" copies with her? I'm sure the audience would be interested.

Looking forward also to meeting you and the "Young-uns" - and hearing you all - always happy to meet a fellow Banjo Player! and member of "The society"

Hope to see fellow Mudcatters and MySpace friends there also.

Concert Details on MySpace Plus Artiste Links



Penny Black Concert Fylde 2007

31 Aug 2007, 20:00
42-46 Dock St, FLEETWOOD, Northwest FY7 6AG
Cost : FREE

Penny Black & Friends Concert Fylde Folk Festival: Guest Artistes:- Les Sullivan - Dylan Owen - Tony Robinson - Wendy Arrowsmith - Sharron Crompton -Dave Alderman


Pete & John - off to Marsh Mill Concert...........

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 26 Aug 07 - 11:20 AM

Pete,

It's touch & Go if we'll have the albums for Fylde, we haven't got them back from the reproduction people yet. If we have got them before the 31st we will bring some.

Thanks

Paul

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: GUEST,Penny Black
Date: 26 Aug 07 - 02:27 PM

let's keep our fingers crossed - otherwise you'll have o bring some order forms :0)

We're waiting for 300 copies of "Properganda Magazine" which have gone astray - should be another batch on the way but the Bank Holiday will slow them down..

see you soon

Pete

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 26 Aug 07 - 05:40 PM

Hey Deidre,

Just re-read the thread and saw your comments. Being ain't half bad is much better than most folks round here say about banjo players....so thanks!

Pete, order forms, do you think so?

Paul

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: GUEST,Penny Black
Date: 26 Aug 07 - 08:51 PM

Paul - I remember at Fylde about 8years ago we had the luxury of a friend who not only carried our gear around (and me at one point in the festival) but also took it upon himself to sell our Cd's whilst we "Entertained" - we walked off stage and he proudly announced to us that he had sold several Cd's and had taken orders for several more Cd's - unfortunately they were for Cd's of songs we hadn't recorded!!

We spent a month in the Studio recording the songs and then putting together compilations for the requested Cd's, not only did we complete his orders but had enough songs recorded to release a new CD! - Nothing ventured nothing gained!

Wouldn't hurt to have a few order forms, must be better than refusing a sale :0)

Pete

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 02:42 PM

OK Pete,

Thanks

Paul

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 28 Aug 07 - 01:56 PM

I've just been chastised by the lady herself. The album is not called "Now Then" but "Now Then?" as in the traditional Yorkshire greeting (around these parts anyway)!

Sorry

Paul

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Col K
Date: 28 Aug 07 - 07:07 PM

Missed you at Whitby, hope to see you at Fylde.
If not good luck with the CD, hope it goes well, sorry I can't be at the escape date. See you somewhere along the roads,
Col K

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 06:27 AM

Col,

Thanks for your kind wishes.

I'll buy you a pint if you make it to the Fylde gig!

I've actually just uploaded a new track to Wendy's MySpace Jim McLean's beautiful "Smile in Your Sleep". I hope you all think Wendy does it justice. Link below.

Paul



http://www.myspace.com/wendyarrowsmith

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Jim McLean
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 10:03 AM

I've just heard the song myself and Wendy does a wonderful, emotional performance. This is one of those accasions which makes a songwriter proud. Thank you, Wendy.

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 02:59 PM

Thanks Jim,

I'm just pleased you are happy that I've done your song justice!

Wendy

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: GUEST,Crow
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 09:38 AM

I'm really looking forward to this gig, should be a good one!

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 31 Aug 07 - 05:52 AM

sorry won't make the gig - could only get accomodation for sat and sun. however if you see me around (I'll be looking up Pete Skinner and No Fixed abode) and any songwriting workshops. do introduce yourself, and I will do the same if I spot you.
best of luck with the launch!

al

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: GUEST,Jane Sandstrom
Date: 01 Sep 07 - 07:02 AM

Heard Wendy play aand sing when we were on holiday this summer, on the West Coast of Sweden. Fantastic!! When is the album available? Please let me know where I can buy it...

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 03:35 AM

Guest Jane,

Thanks for your interest, you will be able to purchase the album from www.wendyarrowsmith.com from sometime this week (9th September latest) via PayPal. If you prefer you can send a cheque for £11.50 (inc p&p) to Wendy Arrowsmith:
The White House
Great Fencote
Northallerton
North Yorks
DL7 0RX

I'm glad you enjoyed the Swedish gig, were you the amongst the people on the campsite line-dancing to "The Irish Rover" etc played by the mad Englishman on his banjo & friends?

Thanks again, Paul

p.s. I don't know if you saw the link above to MySpace, you can hear some of Wendy's songs (again!)on there.

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 12:42 PM

Just to confirm that Paypal is now up & running on Wendy's website (link in previous posting) and you can now purchase the album from there. Now don't all rush at once.......

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: GUEST,Stephen Hinton
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:43 AM

Buy Wendy's CD from her website. It's out sometime this week and I have a pre-release and it's greaaaat!!!!

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 02:20 PM

Thanks for the blatant plug Steve! I'll make sure you get pre-release copies of any future albums!

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: GUEST,Jonathan
Date: 05 Sep 07 - 04:23 AM

Are there still tickets available for the gig on the 8th? How do I get hold of one?

Thanks Jonathan Briggs

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 05 Sep 07 - 02:09 PM

Jonathan,

email me at [e-mail] and I will put 1 (more?) aside for you. There are now less than 20 left.

Paul

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Tig
Date: 05 Sep 07 - 05:26 PM

Sorry we won't be able to get to the release. I'd have loved to be there. It's wonderful to think Wendy will dedicate The Voyager to Col on Saturday. We all three thought it a worthy winner at Saltburn.

Hope you get lots of sales and gigs from the album.

Hugs
Tig
xxxxx

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 07:53 AM

Tig,

Thanks for sparing the time to wish us well on Saturday and sorry you can't make it.

Catch you soon.

Paul & Wendy

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 03:45 AM

Have a great evening on Saturday!

Love Jane

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: GUEST,Jane Sandstrom
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 09:39 AM

Hi Guys

How did the launch gig go? Have heard that Wendy's banjo playing husband is a bit of alright? Is that true Wendy?

Hugs   Jane

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 09:51 AM

Paul,

If you still have a copy of the CD available, please stick my name on it. I'll see you at Ingleton, unless you are going to Otley in which case I'll see you there instead!.

Deirdre

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 10:18 AM

Deirdre,

Thanks for that, we will have a few with us at Ingleton I have no doubt. I assume you'll be doing the same as us on Saturday night, Duncan McF...and on Sunday afternoon: Young 'uns, Chris Milner and Wendy (+others) at The Falls cafe?

Jane,

Launch gig went really well, I think there will be a review posted soon, as I was playing, I'm not really the one to comment! All I will say is that I had a really good time and we sold plenty of CDs....oh and Brother Crow (check them out on MySpace if you haven't heard them) were great as support and Joolz Cavell and Liam Haicead were pretty fine too.

We have some great photos of the gig and the kids folk workshop that Wendy and Joolz ran on Saturday afternoon. I'll post them somewhere and let you know where. The whole thing is on video as well and assuming this has come out OK I dare say that some of it will appear on You Tube and MySpace.

Paul

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Mrs Banjiman
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 10:25 AM

Jane,

Re my banjo-playing husband being a bit of alright - I couldn't possibly comment as I'm not an objective bystander...but I married him so he must be!
See a cool pic of him on his MySpace site.

gig went really well - thank you for asking,

Mrs Banjiman

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Mrs Banjiman
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 11:48 AM

Some photos of Launch Gig now uploaded to MySpace at both Wendy's site
Launch Gig Picceis and Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club Page KFFC...it's finger pickin' good

More will be added over the next few days.

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 11:50 AM

ohdear, I used Wendy's cookies, I forgot she had now become a mudcatter!

Paul

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 04:35 PM

Paul,

That brings a whole new meaning to cross-posting!.

;-)

Deirdre

PS: Paul, I pm'd you through Myspace before I read the above - you've got my Ingleton itinery to a tee. I hadn't realised I was that obvious!.

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 05:58 PM

I forgot to say, Wendy's launch gig was very well attended by lots of our folky friends and a lot of non folky members of our local community.

Thanks to everyone for making the effort to attend and to everyone involved in making it happen.

Glynn, bringing the sledge hammer on stage to tune my banjo was a little extreme!

Paul

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: GUEST,MC Glyn
Date: 12 Sep 07 - 02:22 PM

A precision instrument like the banjo needs a precision tuner!

But seriously, the launch gig was damn fine entertainment! Wendy did 2 sets which included her own compositions like the Visitor, which has already become a classic around North Yorkshire folk clubs, as well as traditional pieces such as She moved through the fair and Fish gutting lassie. Wendy has a magnificent voice and deserves all the recognition that comes her way. The support acts were excellent, not only did they do an amazing job of presenting there own compositions but provided excellent backing vocals and accompaniment on several numbers. Hats off to Brother Crow, Joolz Cavell, Liam Haicead and the banjo player...what was his name?....Oh yes, Paul Arrowsmith.
Based on what I heard Wendy's CD "Now Then" should be flying off the shelves.
Good luck to all the performers and hope to see you again at the new hot spot for folk music in north yorkshire.....Kirkby Fleetham Folk club.
Glyn

Subject: RE: Wendy Arrowsmith Album Launch Gig
From: Banjiman
Date: 21 Nov 07 - 05:25 AM

Just a quick update that the album is now available from CD Baby, which will make it slightly cheaper for our friends in the States (given the relative strength of the pound!). You can hear tracks at Wendy Arrowsmith

The album is selling well with good reviews...it is all very exciting!

Genevieve Tudor has played a couple of tracks over the last 2 weeks on her Sunday Folk Show from BBC Radio Shropshire ....we think she is great and her show fantastic!!! Click on the listen again button at Sunday Folk. Next week Mike Harding (we wish)?????

Lastly, don't forget Wendy is the main guest at the Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club opening night party on Saturday 24th November.

Cheers

Paul