New session in Hull

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 06:50 AM

The new session at The White Hart kicked off pretty well.
The Black Sheep Special was excellent!
The landlord and landlady were welcoming and enthusiastic about the session.

There were six of the usual suspects performing songs, tunes and poems but mostly chatting. Some of the pub regulars came through but didn't join in this time.

This session was maybe too laid back. Next week I'll try and tighten it up so we start on time and get a few more performances in. Next Friday we'll make the seating arrangements more open rather than sat circled in one corner of the large back room.

Songs, Tunes, Poems and Pints
at the White Hart, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull
Each Friday, from 8.30pm

Chris and Jennifer

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 06:39 AM

We'll see you there!

Les and Maggie

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 06:35 AM

I dropped in the White Hart last night just to check all was okay for this evening.
They have a barrel of Black Sheep waiting ready for us. Not the hoped for Theakstons XB, but no complaint here.
:o)

The first session should all kick off around 8.30 tonight, then we'll see where we go from there...

Regards,

Chris & Jennifer
Cavia_P & Glevum

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Carol
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 07:43 AM

And again

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: ossonflags
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 06:47 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 10:37 AM

We (Hull folkies) have been talking about starting another folk session since Folk Union One folded. The Friday night sessions ran for a good few years at various pub venues finishing at the Kingston on Cumberland Street. I know there have been other attempts at running a folk club or just a regular session since then. I'm not aware of any that lasted for long, due to various problems.

We're starting up the White Hart Friday session and just see how it goes from there. We figure we've got a good venue and if it's on every week at the same time, participants can come along when it's handy.

It isn't a club, there are no memberships, no fees and no guest artists. Any one attending can take their turn and have a go if they want to, or not.
There should be no pressure to perform. Just come along and enjoy the company.

Regards,

Cavia_P and Glevum

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: ossonflags
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 04:52 AM

Success with the new venture!! Sorry can't make it this week 'cos we has a gig, but will support were and when I can..

Talked to a lot of out of towners at the shanty fest this week and they were astounded that a city this size has no folk club - home of "The Watersons" and that. They all thought that the "Black Boy" was a folk club.I did point out to them that singers are not allowed/encouraged at the Black Boy pub.

They, like I, thought it is a great pity we all cannot get together in the intrests of keeping music live.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Carol
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 05:47 AM

Sounds good to me

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 05:23 AM

I might go if I'm not doin nowt.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 05:19 AM

The session is at the (New) White Hart, 109 Alfred Gelder Street, Hull. HU1 1EP. Between the Guildhall and Drypool bridge. Not so much west as central really. We had in mind more of a poems and pints with song and music type session, but you never know how these things will develop! We've nothing against all forms of folkie stuff but our preference is more vocal than twiddly.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Carol
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 04:35 AM

Funny but I was just wondering why Hull doesn't have a club/session although I've got to admit I'm only interested in sessions that have singers as well as muscians, might manage next Friday but we're often away at festivals at weekends - Good Luck
P.S. Could you post the post code, hoping it's to the west side of Hull, living in Rawcliffe Bridge!

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: the button
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 01:44 AM

I'm in London now, so won't be travelling up especially for this -- but all the best with it. The White Harte's a lovely pub, and ideal for a session, I'd have thought. Well done for taking the initiative & asking. Smokers will also be delighted to know that there's a beer garden, if you need to nip out for a quick puff. ;-)

Subject: New Friday night session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 01 Sep 07 - 05:31 PM

We all had such a good time last night at the Hull Sea Fever welcome session...
So we have asked the landlady if we can run another songs, tunes, poems and stories session.
She's very enthusiastic about it and is getting another barrel of XB, as we emptied the last one.

The first session is next Friday (7th Sept 07) starting 8.30pm.

The White Hart is a traditional pub on Alfred Gelder Street near Hull City centre. The pub has decent ale and good acoustics in the back room. There is good access with car parking and a main bus route right outside the frontdoor.

The session is open to anyone that wants to perform or participate in any way, or just come along to socialise and enjoy the evening.

If this meets the needs of folkies in the area then it has the potential to develop into a regular weekly session.

Regards,

Cavia_P & Glevum