Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB

Subject: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 26 Dec 07 - 04:45 AM

A small festival….The Winter Warmer Weekend is planned for February 15th- 17th 2008 at The Black Horse, Kirkby Fleetham, North Yorkshire (home of Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club) and if successful will be repeated in the future.

Acts confirmed for the weekend include:

Friday 15th February: Duncan McFarlane Electric Band, Brother Crow, Hall Brothers & John Carey, Tony Levy. Sinagaround & Session

Saturday 16th February: Jez Lowe, Keepers Fold, Wendy Arrowsmith, Young 'uns, Brother Crow, Stan Graham, 2 Black Sheep & a Stallion, Hamish Currie, Diad, Anna Shannon, Rod Baxter, Zeke Deighton, The Hut People, David Kidman. Singaround & Session

Sunday 16th February: Zoox, Wendy Arrowsmith, Chris Milner, Pillowfish, Acoustica, David Kidman. Singaround & Session

Tickets priced at £15 for the weekend can be purchased in advance at
Info & Tickets . Tickets are starting to sell and numbers are limited. You will be able to purchase day tickets at the event if there is any space left! These are £5 for Friday/ Sunday and £8 for Saturday.

There will be "indoor camping" available for the weekend in Kirkby Fleetham Village Hall as well as camper/ caravan space(which can be used any weekend) in the Pub Car Park.

For further info please have a look at the website above (you'll find my email there as well)or feel free to PM me.

To hear some of the acts performing have a look at KFFC

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 26 Dec 07 - 11:24 AM

Now that sounds fun. Whats the pub policy on kids?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Raggytash
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 03:25 AM

Normally served with mash or roast potatoes and a selection of seasonal vegetables

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Rasener
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 04:05 AM

Phew, you almost gave me a shock Banjiman. I thought for a minute Jez was double booked, but having checked the dates we at faldingworth have Jez Lowe & Kate Bramley on february 9th :-)

Can't make it, but I hope it goes really well

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 06:47 AM

it sounds fab -won't be able to make it I shouldn't think, but keep up the good work!!!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 28 Dec 07 - 12:54 PM

Thanks for the kind comments.

Mrs Duck, our 6 yr old and 8 yr old will be there....the landlord is fine with kids, there are toys and games in 1 of the bars.....how old are they?

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 01:48 PM

Anyone else thinking of coming?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: John J
Date: 01 Jan 08 - 05:30 PM

Certainly thinking about it, although the ceilidh band has an enquiry for that weekend.

John

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 01 Jan 08 - 07:53 PM

hiya Paul,
We are having a weekend of practice to work up new material especially for the winter warmer, plus some of the old favourite's from friends that are not usually heard on these shores.
Pete

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Carol
Date: 02 Jan 08 - 05:22 AM

Had my ticket for ages

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 05:11 AM

Oops! Nearly fell off then. The thread, that is. It's not so cold as that.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: ossonflags
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 05:36 AM

Can I come?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Gillie
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 09:47 AM

I'm thinking of going.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 03:18 PM

Tickets are starting to go pretty fast and are limited (by the size of the pub).

I would suggest that you get in touch with me pretty quickly if you would like one....or more!

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Jan 08 - 05:38 PM

We have got tickets Mick, are you and Mary going. ?


Suzi.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: ossonflags
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 03:54 AM

Yes Suzi we are definatley going, just booked tickets.............wanna lift?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 05:35 AM

Have you Hull guys organised accommodation or do you want me to reserve you indoor camping?

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 05:31 PM

Hi Mick...we are ok transport wise as Nige is driving us there, thanks all the same tho. Thanks Banjiman we have already booked to camp outdoors...hardcore us...lol Looking forward to the festival. See ya all soon. Suzi. x

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 04 Jan 08 - 06:00 PM

We're thinking of it. Can we bring along our very well behaved and festival loving Yorkie please?

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 05 Jan 08 - 09:21 AM

Zany,

I'll check on the dog situation with the landlord today or tomorrow and let you know.

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 06 Jan 08 - 10:00 AM

Suzi,

You are made of seriously tough stuff....let's hope there is no snow!

Zany Mouse,

I have pm'd you regarding one small Yorkie.

See you all in Feb.

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 03:11 AM

I'm a bit worried about the potentially over-zealous stewarding at this event. I mean: "I have pm'd you regarding one small Yorkie"??? What's the big deal about bringing chocolate? And don't get me started on the MCs...

;-)

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 10:56 AM

Hamish......and we don't want any of those Mars or KitKats either....

Just a reminder if you are bringing a camper or need indoor camping please let me know as we need to allocate space for both to ensure people don't end up parking or sleeping (!) on top of each other. Camper van parking is free...indoor camping in the Village Hall is £5 per person per night with all proceeds going directly to Village Hall funds....a worthy cause, we've put on a few gigs on there as well...and you should have seen the pantomime last year.......

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GerryMc
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 11:58 AM


nd you should have seen the pantomime last year.......

oh no you shouldn't!

sorry, couldn't resist.


Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 12:21 PM

oh Gerry....you're such a wag!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Mrs Banjiman
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 06:23 PM

Just had Jez Lowe's agent on the phone tonight confirming details of his appearance at Winter Warmer Weekend on the Saturday 16th. Did you know Jez is one of the 4 artists shortlisted for BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - Folk Singer of the Year? He'll know by 4th February if he's got it or not.

So Kirkby Fleetham could be putting on the 2008 Folk Singer of the Year at the Winter Warmer Weekend...how cool is that?!

(Failing that, it is definitely putting on a nominee for the aforementioned - Well done, Jez!)

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 07 Jan 08 - 06:25 PM

Pantomime?
Nah Gerry - it's all "behind you" now!

Nyaaahh!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 08 Jan 08 - 04:17 AM

45 weekend tickets left........

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 08 Jan 08 - 05:39 PM

43....OK Refresh!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 09 Jan 08 - 11:03 AM

40....I can see I'm talking to myself again....I guess that's the lot a banjo player.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 09 Jan 08 - 03:09 PM

Who said that?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 09 Jan 08 - 06:52 PM

way hey and up she rises!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 10 Jan 08 - 06:54 AM

up up and away a hey

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Carol
Date: 10 Jan 08 - 12:16 PM

♫쳌ò♫쳌ò☼ Ho Ho - wonder how I can make them bigger?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 10 Jan 08 - 12:18 PM

that is really clever Carol how do you do that

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 10 Jan 08 - 12:38 PM

Now, children.......

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 10 Jan 08 - 02:00 PM

got it Carol, show them mags from the top shelf!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Nick
Date: 10 Jan 08 - 03:06 PM

♫쳌ò♫쳌ò☼Do you mean like that?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Carol
Date: 10 Jan 08 - 05:01 PM

Yes Nick but those funny looking o things are supposed to be the sign for a Sharp Note but turned into those funny things during the copy and paste. I did make them bigger on a word doc. but when I pasted them they shrunk!! What did I do wrong - yours are really pretty Happy New Year by the Way

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 10 Jan 08 - 05:47 PM

oh my beautiful thread....what has happened.......taken over by graffiti artists.....:)

You'll all have to come and sing twice as long and twice as loud to make up for this!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 10 Jan 08 - 06:08 PM

yes Nick how did you do it? Had the same result as carol, did you save it as a J-Peg then copy and paste?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 11 Jan 08 - 10:52 AM

Is it safe....have the vandals gone away?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 11 Jan 08 - 11:36 AM

c'mon Nick, spill the beans!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 11 Jan 08 - 12:01 PM

You need to look at some html tips pages like Webmonkey. There are spilt beans all over those sorts of places. Or Google for html tips for lots more bean spilling sites...

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Good luck!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 11 Jan 08 - 12:03 PM

p.s. and then practice on the Mudcat html practice thread

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 11 Jan 08 - 12:26 PM

Can we get back to business now?

A small festival….The Winter Warmer Weekend is planned for February 15th- 17th 2008 at The Black Horse, Kirkby Fleetham, North Yorkshire (home of Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club) and if successful will be repeated in the future.

Acts confirmed for the weekend include:

Friday 15th February: Duncan McFarlane Electric Band, Brother Crow, Hall Brothers & John Carey (Fresh from their Radio 2 airplay-ooooh), Tony Levy. Sinagaround & Session

Saturday 16th February: Jez Lowe (BBC Radio 2 Folksinger of the year award nominee) , Keepers Fold, Wendy Arrowsmith, Young 'uns, Brother Crow, Stan Graham, 2 Black Sheep & a Stallion, Hamish Currie, Diad, Anna Shannon, Rod Baxter, Zeke Deighton, The Hut People, Joolz cavell. Singaround & Session

Sunday 16th February: Zoox, Wendy Arrowsmith, Chris Milner, Pillowfish, Acoustica, David Kidman. Singaround & Session

Tickets priced at £15 for the weekend can be purchased in advance at
Info & Tickets . Tickets are starting to sell and numbers are limited. You will be able to purchase day tickets at the event if there is any space left! These are £5 for Friday/ Sunday and £8 for Saturday.

There will be "indoor camping" available for the weekend in Kirkby Fleetham Village Hall as well as camper/ caravan space(which can be used any weekend) in the Pub Car Park.

For further info please have a look at the KFFC website (you'll find my email there as well)or feel free to PM me.

To hear some of the acts performing have a look at KFFC MySpace

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 12 Jan 08 - 06:00 AM

It has got to be the best value festival in the history of the universe. With events starting at 09.30 on Saturday morning (I know, cos I'm MCing it! Better get to bed before the wee small hours get too big again the night before!) and going on until a "last man standing" late night session. All for 15 quid!!!

Oh, and did anybody mention the excellent beers?

~8^)

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 12 Jan 08 - 06:05 AM

....and Friday Night & Sunday!!!!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 13 Jan 08 - 05:02 AM

9.30 am saturday morning, thats only five hours regular sleep if everyone goes to bed when the pub shuts!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 13 Jan 08 - 09:38 AM

Four hours. You'll be needing "the Full English" to set you up for the day.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 13 Jan 08 - 04:06 PM

I've just spoken to Phil at the pub....arrive any time from midday on Friday 15th and start a singin' and a playin' as soon as you like!

He's promising to make the "full English" and other meals attractively inexpensive so that no one has any need to leave the pub all weekend....though there are some nice walks around her if you feel the need.

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 13 Jan 08 - 06:42 PM

Star man Paulo

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 14 Jan 08 - 08:31 AM

....oh and he' going to put 5 real ales on....any preferences?

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: rodentred
Date: 14 Jan 08 - 05:47 PM

are tickets needed for the pub singaround?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 14 Jan 08 - 06:00 PM

Unfortunately yes, for 2 reasons....

1/ It means we don't have to internally "police" the event to see who has tickets and who doesn't, we'd rather that everyone can just wander around freely.

2/ For the event to break even we need to fill the pub with ticket holders, otherwise I am personally out of pocket.....doing the full weekend at such low cost means that there is no slack in the finances.

3/ All of the acts have also agreed to appear for low or no fees to help get the club and the Winter Warmer Weekend off the ground....it completely negates their generosity in building up a fund for future events if people don't pay. Even without acts these things cost money to put on.

I'm sorry if this doesn't meet your particular needs....the full weekend is only £15 though with day tickets available at the ridiculously low cost of £5 for Friday or Sunday and £8 for Saturday....I don't think anyone can really complain at these prices.

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 14 Jan 08 - 06:03 PM

actually 3 reasons!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Carol
Date: 15 Jan 08 - 04:50 AM

Plus if like me you will 99% of my time in the singarounds you're getting 2 nights camping for the price of the ticket plus Paul needs to pay for publicity etc. Quite a few singers coming already so should be some good sessions.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 15 Jan 08 - 11:15 AM

Carol....points well made!

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 16 Jan 08 - 03:22 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Brother Crow
Date: 16 Jan 08 - 04:18 AM

Well, we gave you a good plug at our gig at Croxdale Folk Club last night, dished out a few of your cards, etc. etc.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 16 Jan 08 - 06:24 AM

Thanks guys, I hope the gig went well, I look forward to the good folks of Croxdale buying tickets in droves!

See you Saturday at KFFC.

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Brother Crow
Date: 16 Jan 08 - 06:52 AM

Well, we did our best !!!

Yes, gig went very well.....and yes, we'll be down on Saturday night.

Graeme,
Brother Crow

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 17 Jan 08 - 03:54 AM

Less than 25 tickets left and a club night on Saturday when I expect a lot to go.......if you want tickets you probably need to contact me quickly.

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 17 Jan 08 - 01:55 PM

Actually there are 26!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 18 Jan 08 - 06:44 AM

4 more sold....you do the maths!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 18 Jan 08 - 11:06 AM

up periscope

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 19 Jan 08 - 03:54 AM

and don't forget Richard Grainger is on tonight at KFFC

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Tyke
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 07:12 AM

I'm thinking of coming there is somone on the Guest List that I need to have a word with!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 08:05 AM

Tyke....not many tickets left, you'll probably need to get one this week

Do we need to offer this guest "protection"....you message sound ominous !

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 20 Jan 08 - 10:14 AM

Don't think it can be me?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 21 Jan 08 - 03:20 AM

Be careful Pete.......

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 21 Jan 08 - 12:13 PM

Saturday only tickets have now sold out with about 20 weekend tickets remaining and a dozen or so Friday only and Sunday only unaccounted for.

You can buy weekend tickets directly from the website or contact me via email or pm.

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 22 Jan 08 - 05:05 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 23 Jan 08 - 07:42 AM

I've not sold any tickets today yet.....anyone want one?

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 23 Jan 08 - 08:04 AM

Relax, Paul: it's still only lunchtime.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 23 Jan 08 - 09:05 AM

I feel better now, I've sold one (thanks Anne!).

Just to reiterate, THERE ARE WEEKEND TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE......it is Saturday ONLY tickets that have sold out.

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 24 Jan 08 - 07:06 AM

If you haven't bought a ticket yet have a listen to some of the great acts you might miss!


Winter Warmer Weekend Songs & Tunes

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 24 Jan 08 - 01:39 PM

still a few left!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 25 Jan 08 - 01:36 PM

We will be having a good sing with lots of joinin' in, corking line up, incredibly good value for the dosh. see ya awl there
Peter

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 26 Jan 08 - 07:05 AM

Looking forward to the full DMcF leccie band finishing off the Friday evening's fare
(in fact there's a quite interesting thread re DMcF gigs elsewhere on this forum at present - tee hee!)

The whole w/e will be riotous I'm sure - come join in!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 27 Jan 08 - 05:38 AM

I can't believe I've still got 20 tickets left....and with all this talent for £15......5 van spaces too!

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST,Bobcat
Date: 27 Jan 08 - 06:17 AM

Have a great weekend everyone. I'm really sorry I'm away getting, back on the Sunday 'cos I would love to be there...hope there's going to be a Summer hottie as a follow up!!!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 28 Jan 08 - 03:42 AM

Hi Diane,

Sorry you can't make it.

If the Winter Warmer is successful (i.e. we sell all the tickets....still 20 left!) and everyone has a good time (with 5 real ales and the talents of the bands and informal singers & players, I think they will) we might do a "1st birthday party" in November as a weekend...we'll see!

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Tig
Date: 28 Jan 08 - 05:32 PM

Unfortunately fate has worked against us so John and I won't be able to make it as we had hoped (sob). Have a great weekend and we'll hope you have one in November we can try for.

CD?

Love and hugs
Tig
xxx

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 29 Jan 08 - 09:37 AM

Proposed Running Order for the Winter Warmer Weekend (subject to change!).

Friday 15th February:

Main Stage in the Function Room

18.45-19.30 Tony Levy
19.45-20.45 Hall Brothers
21.00-22.00 Brother Crow
22.15-23.45ish Duncan McFarlane Electric Band

3pm-2am Singaround and musicians sessions in the other bars.

Saturday 16th February:

Main Stage in the Function Room

10.15-10.45 Joolz Cavell
11.00-11.30 Hut People
11.45- 12.15 Zike Deighton
12.30-13.00 Rod Baxter
13.15- 14.00 Anna Shannon
14.15-14.45 Diad
15.00-15.45 2 Black Sheep & A Stallion
16.00-16.30 Stan Graham
16.45- 17.30 Brother Crow
17.45-18.30 Hamish Currie
18.45-19.40 Young Uns
19.50 – 20.45 Wendy Arrowsmith
21.00 - 22.00 Keepers Fold
22.15 – 23.30 Jez Lowe

10am-2am Singaround and musicians sessions in the other bars.

Sunday 17th Feb

Main Stage in the Function Room

10.30-11.00 David Kidman
11.15-11.45 Acoustica
12.00-12.45 Pillowfish
13.00- 14.00 Wendy Arrowsmith & Ian McKone
14.15-15.15 Zoox
15.30- 16.30 Chris Milner


10am-10.30pm Singaround and musicians sessions in the other bars.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 29 Jan 08 - 01:40 PM

'22.15-23.45ish Duncan McFarlane Electric Band'

23.45ish - ish???
...or till thrown out by the landlord ;)

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 29 Jan 08 - 02:07 PM

Dear Mr McF.......that's what it says in the contract.....ish!

Seriously, we wouldn't like to constrain you now would we.

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 02:38 AM

OOOOOOoooooohhh! Less than three weeks now....

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 12:51 PM

Paul, we've done a continuous three hour set afore!
Reckon we can do four hours of rehearsed material (at this stage) before we'd have to repeat anything, or play owt on the fly!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 02:50 PM

Okay - 22.15 to 02.15. Sounds good to me. ~8^)

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 03:09 PM

Dear Mr McF, you think that's impressive......Brother Crow who are on on Friday night as well have several songs that last 4 hours EACH (Sorry Graeme, sorry Andy,,,,I just couldn't resist!!).

You 2 (Duncan/ Hamish) better be nice about them though as Graeme is also doing the sound for the weekend.

Actually they're great listen to them here: http://www.myspace.com/kirkbyfleethamfolkclub
along with Duncan....and I'll put one of Hamish's tracks up as well.....when I can find his CD!! (sorry Hamish) in the meantime you can hear him here
http://www.myspace.com/hamishcurrie

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Brother Crow
Date: 31 Jan 08 - 04:06 AM

Now now Paul, you know very well we're working on that concept album (yes really)...and you STILL haven't heard us do "Joshua" with its 20 minute mandolin solo...prog folk indeed!!!

We can do around 6 hours (seriously) before we repeat ourselves, over half of that would be original songs.....and that's not including the songs that Andy could do on his own.

We've a warm up gig next Thursday (7th February) at the Kings, Hope Street, Crook, Co. Durham where we'll be restricting ourselves to just the three hours...come along if you're in the area, it'll be noisy though, 'cos it's a pub gig. Will we compromise our material.......not a chance!!!

Looking forward to the KFFC weekend.

Graeme,
Brother Crow.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 31 Jan 08 - 04:30 AM

20 min mando solo - luxury!
Why, when we were young we 'ad to..............
;)

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 31 Jan 08 - 04:36 PM

So.....who's is the longest?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Brother Crow
Date: 01 Feb 08 - 05:06 AM

He he, well ours is improvised, so it could go on for ever......hold on, we are still talking about solos aren't we ????

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 01 Feb 08 - 06:48 AM

Tut tut - let's not get cheeky now.

We also improvise on many songs... and they are therefore open-ended...
you should hear our extended version of 'In A Gadda Da Vida'!!!

...now I wonder if anyone's spotted these posts a merely a ruse?
Course they have!
But it's a larf, innit!
Lookin' for'd t' th' gig - see you folks for a pint or several.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 01 Feb 08 - 07:56 AM

Well, I've done the occasional pub gig which has felt like it's lasted for ever :-(

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 01 Feb 08 - 09:42 AM

...and we've had the odd gig where the audience were tapping their watches!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 01 Feb 08 - 12:19 PM

......and this thread is meant to be encouraging people to come??????

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Feb 08 - 12:58 PM

100

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 02 Feb 08 - 12:02 PM

2 weeks and counting down

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 03 Feb 08 - 11:19 AM

Oh good, nearly down to single figures which are much easier to count down as I can keep my socks on in this cold weather.

I'm not expected to bring a stopwatch and time you lot, am I, boys?! ;-)

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 03 Feb 08 - 01:27 PM

A stopwatch? No. A calendar should be accurate enough, so it would seem...

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 03 Feb 08 - 05:03 PM

I am all booked in for Saturday night. Can't wait. See you Saturday afternoon sometime.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 04 Feb 08 - 04:03 AM

Well, Martin (The Unicorn Man to the uninitiated) you better hurry cos I'm on stage late afternoon...

...see you there! It'll be fantabydooby!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 05 Feb 08 - 03:17 AM

We only have space now for 1 more campervan/ caravan. If you are thinking of bringing one and haven't got tickets or booked your van space, please do so quickly.

There is a caravan site about 2 miles awy if you're not quick enough to bag the last van spot!

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 05 Feb 08 - 01:10 PM

Cheers Paul. All booked in, see you on Saturday week. Come Hamish Yabba Dabba Doo.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 06 Feb 08 - 11:27 AM

anyone else.......

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 06 Feb 08 - 01:48 PM

Can't see anyone. I hope Hip Flask Andy is staying for Saturday and Sunday. "And I can't go there, I can't go there" Still trying to reach the high notes of this one.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 08 Feb 08 - 12:31 PM

I'm assuming there is something wrong with this thread.....no one has fallen out yet?

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST,Devils Advocate
Date: 08 Feb 08 - 12:58 PM

All banjo players are wankers

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 08 Feb 08 - 01:14 PM

....that's what happens when no on else will play with you.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 08 Feb 08 - 01:45 PM

see you there!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 09 Feb 08 - 02:50 AM

This time next week it'll be underway!! Well, maybe not exactly now, but it will have been underway and will shortly be about to be underway again...

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 09 Feb 08 - 04:48 AM

Only there Fri night Unicorn Man - sorry!
We're on last (late) so if you travel up on the Fri eve - you could still see an hour and a half (minimum!) from 10.15 onward (I think - check times somewhere above).
Cheers - Duncan

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 09 Feb 08 - 08:18 AM

I'll still be in Cornwall then. Never mind never mind, I will have to make an extra effort at Hardraw this year. How can I get one of your new cd's?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 09 Feb 08 - 08:41 AM

BOGO m' boy - Buy one, get one!

Why not go to our website, to the CDs page...
you'll find all our catalogue there
complete with that there, easy-to-use PayPal facility.
www.duncan.mcfarlane.co.uk
Or just email me your details and I'll sell to you the
old fashioned way - howzat?
And, by the way, how are you m' boy?
Hope to see you at a fest this year - cheers - Duncan

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 07:40 AM

Just 5 days to go....I still have about 20 assorted day & weekend tickets left and 1 van space, so it's not too late!

Anything I've forgotten to do?

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 02:21 PM

Have you ordered decent weather Paul?.

;-)

Deirdre

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Nick
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 03:13 PM

How many are left ticket wise ie

Friday?
Saturday?
Sunday?
Weekend?

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 03:36 PM

Nick, capacity will be reached if the number of tickets shown below are sold. Basically, all the Saturday tickets have gone (more than) but at this late stage I will split the remaining allocation of w/e tickets into day tickets if anyone just wants to come for 1 day or 2 days.


Friday = 21 max
Sat = 14 max (actually weekend tickets)
Sun = 23 max

I hope that makes sense! £5 for Friday, £8 for Saturday, £5 for Sunday. £15 for the weekend.

BBP...the weather will be perfect for something, whatever it is like!

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 10 Feb 08 - 04:31 PM

"BBP...the weather will be perfect for something, whatever it is like!"


That's what I was afraid of, Paul!

BBP

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 11 Feb 08 - 02:55 PM

4 Days to go!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 12 Feb 08 - 01:09 PM

you guessed it....3 days to go!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Feb 08 - 03:15 AM

Beat ya to it Banjiman.....3 days to go. see y weekend. ..from the outdoor camper sooz...lol.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Feb 08 - 03:16 AM

sorry 2 days...hit wrong key...lol

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 13 Feb 08 - 03:24 AM

Sooz.....don't forget your thermals!

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Feb 08 - 04:26 PM

All packed and ready Paul...lol. Sooz

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 13 Feb 08 - 05:34 PM

just a ticket update.

Please do not turn up on Saturday expecting to get in, unless you call me first...contact details on web site, there are 10 tickets left for Saturday. We have no more space for campervans but there is a site 2 miles away.

Room for a few more on Friday night or Sunday.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 14 Feb 08 - 02:14 AM

Tomorrow!!!

~8^)

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Sooz
Date: 14 Feb 08 - 04:02 AM

That guest wasn't me.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Brother Crow
Date: 14 Feb 08 - 05:43 AM

Well, we're doing the sound for the weekend - the PA is sorted and checked, and we're just about ready to go. We'll be down from 2.30ish tomorrow (Friday) afternoon to set up.

Paul, on behalf of all of us at Brother Crow, well done with the organisation, and we hope it's a fab weekend for everyone. We'll certainly be doing our bit to ensure everything runs smoothly.

See you all there...

Graeme and Andy,
Brother Crow.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: kimsky
Date: 14 Feb 08 - 05:51 AM

just figured out that WWW actually means Wish We Were (there) - hope you have a fabulous one, and the first of many (warmers, coolers, whatever - it's always the right season for music!)
go well!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Brother Crow
Date: 14 Feb 08 - 06:48 AM

For information, Jez Lowe has given the festival a plug in his regular Northern Echo column today.

He says, and I quote:

"I have a Saturday Night concert at The Winter Warmer Weekend at The Black Horse in Kirkby Fleetham, where the full line-up includes Keepers Fold, Brother Crow and The Duncan McFarlane Band in what promises to be a humdinger of a festival."

So there you go, it's officially a humdinger....

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 14 Feb 08 - 06:56 AM

Nice one Jez!

Just a taster/ reminder of what you are missing!

My other half at her best, if hindered by a banjo player (I'm shameless but I love this wee song she wrote) from You Tube
Wendy Arrowsmith: The Visitor

...and Brother Crow at their very best too
Brother Crow: Let The Dance Go On

Go on take the time for a look/ listen...you might enjoy!

Kim, we wish you were here too!

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 14 Feb 08 - 02:28 PM

Ticket update....

8 Tickets left for Saturday
18 for Friday
17 for Sunday

I know that some of the locals are buying tickets on the door......

Please don't travel on Saturday without calling the pub (details on website) first.

Thanks

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 15 Feb 08 - 02:24 AM

Paul:

One late question for you if I may... Does the pub have wifi internet access?

(Had my breakfast: ready to do school run, get packed, run through a few songs and hit that jolly old M1/M18/A1!!!)

~8^)

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 15 Feb 08 - 03:05 AM

Hamish,

er no! Where do you think we are......Central London! This is the wilds of The North young man! We've only just got steam around here you know.

sheesh......

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 15 Feb 08 - 05:51 AM

Just asking....

...I'll be hitting that road in the next half hour... see you all soon!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 15 Feb 08 - 04:00 PM

I have just got back from Cornwall, and will setting off early ish tomorrow. Yippee.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 16 Feb 08 - 04:09 AM

Going well so far:

Excellent sets last night from: Tony Levy, The Hall Brothers Brother Crow and The D McF Electric band....and the loudest singaround (thanks Ossonflags) I've ever heard, keep it up guys.

Absolutely packed out as well.

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 16 Feb 08 - 07:46 PM

oh boy now wasn't that a loud singaround, 2BS&S, Young Uns & Keepers Fold standing shoulder to shoulder and letting rip, really enjoyable day, pity we couldn't stay longer, well done Paul and Wendy et al
Pete

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 16 Feb 08 - 07:49 PM

ps Charley we gave your Ratcliffe Highway it's first outing, apart from me forgetting the words on the first chorus it went well

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 17 Feb 08 - 04:06 AM

Singaround sounds absolutely stunning Pete.

Complete sell-out last night....120+ in attendance. Singaround still going strong at 1.15am when I wimped out.

Excellent acts all day, I'll post a full review tomorrow....just wanted to highlight The Hut People as excellent entertainment....if anyone is within striking distance of Grimsby Folk Club, they are on tonight....go, you will enjoy them!

If you are near Kirkby Fleetham, get yourself down here today, we still have a few tickets for today and more excellent acts!

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: peregrina
Date: 17 Feb 08 - 06:53 AM

I'm sorry not to have been able to be there--it sounds fantastic (as expected!)--have a great time today.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 17 Feb 08 - 01:23 PM

Just back. It was terrific. Brilliant. Fabulous.

~8^)

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 17 Feb 08 - 03:14 PM

Yeah great festival well done Paul and Co. Sorry I had to leave early, only I was a bit frozen. I drove around to warm up at 07.30am, by the time I had thoard out I was in Doncaster, so I kept on going. I am not as posh as these that can aford BandB's. Unlike some of us eh Hamish? I like the trumpet by the way.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST,Brother Crow
Date: 17 Feb 08 - 03:37 PM

Just got back, unpacked PA and dropped Andy off...

Had a fab weekend, I'll post a note in the next day or two when I get my breath back.

I'm going to have a "wee dram" now......(or two).....

Graeme,
Brother Crow.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: MG John
Date: 17 Feb 08 - 03:55 PM

Truly a Brilliant week-end! A big thanks to everyone, and lets hope there are many more!
John

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Feb 08 - 05:13 PM

Not long back, a fantastic weekend, Thanks Paul, Wendy and all the other friendly folk, there. Defininately one to go back to!!

Gillie

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 17 Feb 08 - 05:33 PM

Feedback very positive.....I think we'll do it again. How about a 1st birthday party weekend (the club- not me!) on November 14th-16th and another Winter Warmer next February?

In the meantime don't forget-

March 15th-Club night with Tom Bliss, Franana & Robin Bailey- £4
March 17th (Monday) Bluegrass Special with Bill Evans & Megan Lynch -Free (They had a spare night while in the UK on a tour & teaching at Sore Fingers week)
April 12th- Blues Special with Adrian Byron Burns
April 19th- Club night with Bill Lloyd & Gerry McNiece
May 17th- Jeff Warner, Katherine Davidson & Dan Walsh + Tinkercuss

I'll post a full review of the weekend when I've had some sleep....I'm tired now!

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 17 Feb 08 - 06:30 PM

Got back a couple of hours ago after taking th' lass home first.
What a brilliant weekend Paul and Wendy - well dun for the tremendous organisation thereof and for all the friendliness. Fantastic acts, excellent sound, excellent singing, great company. Couldn't ask for more.
Too tired to do more than post this. Maybe more tomorrow.

But hey, did I seee you mention November?? If so, count me in - it would be great to be involved again.
Cheers!
MM

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 04:45 AM

Sorry we could only be ther Friday night - glad the rest of the w/e went as superbly as Friday eve.
Hearty congrats to Paul and all that worked on making it tick - bloomin' well done!
Special thanks to G & A (Bro Crow boys) for doin' such an outstanding job with the PA and mixing duties - real gems, them lads (and a fine musical turn too!)
All the very best - D & Crew

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 08:02 AM

Right on, HFA - I suspect you may well be right, them Bro' Cro' lads are the beesknees!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Brother Crow
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 09:35 AM

Well thanks y'all...

Graeme,
Brother Crow.

P.S. I'm still dozing over my desk at work...

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST,Bon in Canada
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 09:47 AM

Hello boys!
I hear from my fiaance ( Iain of Keeper Fold ) that everyone did a cracking job and the weekend was a great success! When you mention"Joshua", that wouln't be a sea song from Nova Scotia , would it??
Looking forward to meeting/hearing you all when I get to England!!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 09:59 AM

Hi Bon,

We are all looking forward to getting to know you too! Shame the wedding is over there...imagine the singing we could have had over here! I hope Iain is planning a party for when you arrive and get settled over here?

Keepers Fold were their usual hearty & enjoyable selves by the way!

I'm sure someone will answer your question re "Joshua", I'm not sure where I was at that point.

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Brother Crow
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 09:59 AM

Ah, the miserable mandolin player himself... :-)

Cracking set they played on Saturday night...but then again, I always enjoy listening to them.

No, Joshua is one of our bleakest songs....we don't play it very often, only when the mood is right...it's an end of civillisation piece.

I'm sure we'll see you around, we keep running into Iain and Jeff in various different places. Make sure you say hello.

All the best,
Graeme, Brother Crow.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST,Kelk Brigade
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 12:20 PM

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 12:36 PM

My review of the festivities.......

Wow......people came!

Firstly a big thank you to everyone who came and helped create the great vibe for the weekend. Special mention has to go to (in no particular order!) to: Tony Levy, Hamish Currie, Glyn (Burneston Folk Club) Cavell, Joolz Cavell, Brother Crow & Ruth & Wendy Arrowsmith....all of whom have MySpace pages and are in my Top Friends....(check them out from here) . Thanks also to Zeke, Jenny and Phil & Gill at the Black Horse who don't!

I'm not going to write about every act....just pull out some highlights!

I'll start on Friday, though it seems a distant memory. We had 90 plus paying punters.....Tony Levy opened the whole event giving us folk, but not as we know it with plenty of witty songs and banter. Tony did an excellent stint as M.C. as well.......you should invite him to be part of your festival too. The world needs people like Tony....and boy can his other (better?) half, Sian, sing or what?

The Hall Brothers & John Carey were relatively new to me (I had previously seen about 15 mins of them in a noisy pub in Whitby) and lots of other people up our way. Thoroughly professional performance and I am under threats of death (mainly from the ladies, Nick) to re-book them....which I am more than happy to do! Good songs and tunes and fine fiddle and guitar playing.

Brother Crow on the other hand I seem to see at least once a month........not for the faint hearted their epic acoustic prog-folk songs are thoroughly rewarding painting vivid pictures of the Durham Dales....they played my favourite songs to....including Tom Barton (aka "Freebird for Folkies")......it's not short (the mandolin solo alone is longer than most pop songs) but is a beautiful piece of writing. .....Andy does need to learn to stop insulting the club organiser's banjo though!

We had the full Duncan McFarlane Electric six piece band to finish the evening....folk 'n' Roll at it's loudest ....absolutely rocked the place...top stuff!!!!!!!

Sing around still going strong when I left at 1.15 a.m. top hearty trad stuff from Mick McGarry and his mates from Hull & beyond...and lots of good stuff from guys and girls with their guitars...oh and dulcimers, banjos (4s & 5s) mandolins, recorders, whistles, accordions etc, etc....... cool as f*ck actually. Folk music, cool?......oh yes!)

Took a fab walk from home on a very crisp Saturday morning to the pub (I forgot the car on Friday night....just as well really) in time for a bleary start at something past 10a.m. from my pal Joolz and some of her great self penned songs.

The Hut People (that's Gary Hammond who was the percussionist for The Beautiful South & Sam Pirt on Piano accordion from 422) were up next........they really are fantastic, mixing tunes & rhythms from all over the world, I didn't know accordion could be so interesting! Great guys as well.

The acts came thick and fast after that, I think I caught at least a bit of everyone.....Zeke Deighton with his fine traditional tales of rape, pillage and love.....Rod Baxter and his flying fingers (boy, he can really PLAY guitar).....Anna Shannon, who I could listen to all night, great singer with great self penned songs deeply rooted in North Yorkshire (and occasionally Tennessee!)....Diad playing some fine Irish tunes and songs.....Hearty, unaccompanied, traditional 3 part harmonies from 2 Black Sheep and a Stallion (rafters were raised!).......A very polished Stan Graham, this guy has real presence and a bunch of fine songs.......Brother Crow again (I'm not going to flatter them any more though!).......

Hamish Currie did a fab set which included some great guitar playing, fine traditional (and other) songs and the on stage creation of a South American (I think, Hamish WILL tell me if I'm wrong, I have no doubt!!) party brass band using looped Cornet....pretty surreal in a pub in North Yorkshire but very clever.

The Young 'Uns REALLY raised the rafters...again, great unaccompanied (mainly) harmonious mixture of trad, self penned and other songs.......top entertainment from top lads.

Then the Mrs (Wendy Arrowsmith) did her (nearly) solo set....well I like her anyway, very hard to be objective about this act! She did foolishly invite a certain banjo player on stage to sing a song.......that destroyed the lovely mellow vibe she had created!

Keepers Fold did what Keepers Fold do.......the rafters were so raised that they were now in orbit. Great hearty singing & playing from Iain (he's getting married....congrats) and Jeff. They mistakenly left of a couple of "I'm a Keepers Fold Groupie" T shirts behind...I'm sorely tempted to start wearing one!

Then Jez Lowe (who had arrived early enough to join in the bear pit that had once been a singaround....and hold his own against the massed ranks of 2 Black Sheep & A Stallion, Keepers Fold, The Young 'Uns and "Da Crew" from Hull and beyond. None of your namby pamby "I'm a star" attitude from Jez....which gets huge kudos from me. His set was pretty fine too....he has this ability to completely draw in an audience with his songs and playing.........his stagecraft is absolutely amazing.

110 paying punters (thank you, thank you, thank you!) + bands, locals and assorted organisers meant that Saturday night was hot, sweaty and really pulsing in both the singaround (still going when I left at 1.30ish) in the bar and in the concert in the club room.........I really quite enjoyed myself!

Aren't kids great? My 8 year old daughter said to me over the breakfast table "I can't believe it's the last day of The Winter Warmer, I want it all to start again tomorrow"....she pretty much summed up my feelings.

Another beautiful walk through the North Yorkshire Countryside got me to the pub ....I must take the car home at some point! Sunday was mellow mainly, I kinda drifted through the first few acts.......came too momentarily and sort of tuned into Acoustica...top harmonies and assorted instruments and a good choice of songs.

I woke up later and realised my wife was on stage with another, younger man.......oh the anguish....actually I pretty quickly got over the anguish when I heard the sounds they were making. Ian McKone really is a top musician...he played stunning guitar (if you haven't heard him you really should), fab mandolin....oh and he sings a bit (ahem...if you haven't heard him etc....). This was their debut as a duo, they were pretty damn good, I suspect with a few more gigs under their belts they will be really stunning. Nice complimentary harmonies and some good arrangements. Looks like me and the banjo might be out of work again...........

Zoox were a revelation.....folk music on a contra bassoon? We have it all at The Winter Warmer! Fantastic musicianship on all things blown, plucked, bowed or banged.....except (thankfully) not a guitar in sight. Tight vocal harmonies, great arrangements and a really interesting selection of material. BOOK THEM FOR YOUR FESTIVAL NOW!

I drifted back off to "Uncle" Chris Milner......in a really nice, fuzzy warm way.....completely mellow, nice one Chris! I was so relaxed I forgot to tell him when to finish and kind of interrupted his flow when I zoned back in and remembered that they were making me do some M.C. work this afternoon. oooops.

I then added in a special, extra treat for the hardened people who had survived this long....Mick McGarry, he had done sterling work in the singarounds all weekend and I reckoned it wasn't safe for anyone to drive after an hour of the mellow CM. Mick woke us all up with his fine renditions of traditional and "struggle" songs...more top stuff.

I must mention the singarounds again....I walked into the bar at one point on Saturday and the beautiful sound of singing completely blew me away....2 Black Sheep, Keeper's Fold, Young 'uns, Mick McGarry and everyone else in the room all singing their heads off with perfect harmonies together.....the hairs on the back of my neck were standing on end....the very essence of "folk" music...perfect!

Lot's of other good stuff discovered in the singarounds, I suspect some of them might find their way onto a stage around here in the not too distant future.

KFFC 1st birthday party weekend on 14th-16th November anyone?

Plenty of club nights before then as well.

As I say, I think we got away with it!

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: stallion
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 12:51 PM

Paul & Wendy,
It is a mammoth and often thankless task to organise such an event and a risk too, well done doesn't seem to appropriate, your efforts were magnificent. I think from a performers point of view you spotted it really well and the singarounds, stuff of legends, I was glad I was part of it and Ron and Martin enjoyed it equally, so next time we're in!. We will be up for a visit to the club, e-mail me or phone. thanks again Paul & Wendy.
regards
Pete

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST,Kelk Brigade
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 01:08 PM

Many thanks and hearty congratulations from the East Yorkshire contingent for an excellent weekend. In spite of nearly freezing to death in the Kamper Van as both gas and water froze, the days soon warmed us up. The singarounds were fantastic and threatened to lift the roof at times on Saturday.
Andy and Graham did a wonderful job with the sound as well as providing great entertainment themselves, and as usual Duncan and Band had the walls bulging with fabulous folk rock (when will they get invited to Cropredy??). But all the acts were top class and a tribute to Paul's (and Wendy's I am sure)organisational skills.
Look forward to a repeat in November when hopefully sufficient "vittles" will be available to keep us hungry and thirsty acoustic fans from drinking the pub dry again.
I must say that drinking water all day Sunday, as I had to drive later, was chastening but probably for the best, as we had taken our libations liberally for 11 hours on Friday and 14 hours on Saturday.
Well done to all concerned.
Peter & Barbara

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Brother Crow
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 02:55 PM

Phew, it was a great weekend wasn't it...we'd like to thank all the people who helped us get things going from a sound/stage management point of view. Fifteen minutes is a very short turnaround, and as this was the first festival we'd done sound for, we appreciated the help and input.

Paul and Wendy of course, for their organisation - all of the acts arrived at the venue in good time to prepare for their slots, a logistical nightmare if ever there was one. They listened to our stage setup suggestions when we got there, and all that helped make our lives that little bit easier...

The MCs throughout the weekend, also contributed in no small way, Dave Kidman, Tony Levy, Glyn Cavell, Hamish Currie and even Paul Arrowsmith for his Sunday MC duties!!! They all helped us in getting people on stage for soundchecking, helping us to "persuade" people to get OFF the stage quickly, and generally being there to do things when we asked...

The artists made it easy for us as well...because of our relative inexperience, there were a few acts that we'd had nightmares about in advance (Zoox and the Duncan McFarlane Electric Band spring to mind), but everyone made it really easy for us, and were so nice. Cheers guys.

There were lots of other people, too numerous to mention, who did little things throughout the weekend...every kind word gave us confidence, and helped keep us going...

Ruth would like to thank all of the people who were so appreciative of her merchandising duties. It was a first for her as well, and the patience and understanding of all was much appreciated.

Here's to the next one.

Graeme,
Brother Crow.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST,The Hut People
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 04:14 PM

Just a quick thank you to Paul, Brother Crow and all the other hard working staff at the Winter Warmer. We had a great time with a very friendly crowd and a great sound. Well done and congrats Paul, see you in November.
Gary and Sam

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 05:43 PM

Well, I suppose I'd better add my penny ha'penny's worth but I can't think what there is left to say!. It was a really cool event ( ;-)) and trust the Winter Warmer to be on the coldest weekend so far!. Paul - I told you to book the weather well in advance!. Actually, it was great driving in each morning through the frost and the haze - truly atmospheric.

My one gripe?. I'm already triple booked for the November weekend - RATS!!!!!

Hope to see you all again in April.

Thanks for a memorable weekend.

Deirdre

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 20 Feb 08 - 08:06 AM

For interest: an alternative review of The Winter Warmer (Sunday) from Acoustica , who did a fine set on Sunday morning...and stayed awake!

On Sunday February 17th we travelled down to Kirby Fleetham in North Yorks to play an early morning set at the Kirby Fleetham Folk Club Winter Warmer Festival, held in the Black Horse pub. Did I say early? I mean early!! Dave Kidman, an accomplished unaccompanied singer and ace raconteur, opened the proceedings, and then we hit the stage at 11:15am (early alright), to a lovely, mellow audience who comprised singers, performers and fans of all kinds of music.

The festival had begun on the Friday night and the atmosphere and friendly feel of the event was already established by the time we arrived. Some brave souls had camped, despite the frost - caked inches thick on the camper-vans in the pub car park. It was good to see some familiar faces, Sean from The Young 'Uns, Ruth and Andy & Graeme from Brother Crow, and a whole host of myspace friends such as Joolz, Ian McKone, and of course the event organisers Wendy & Paul Arrowsmith.

We were introduced by MC Hamish Currie, who had researched our bio and asked some humorous questions about the Prog- rock side of our musical tastes!! For the record, we played From The Lighthouse/Ready For The Storm/Steal The Time Away/Remember Me/Silent House. What a lovely audience, they made us feel very welcome and it's always nice to hear your own choruses being sung. It was all over too soon. Several folks approached us afterwards to ask about our instruments- we took the BSG jumbos- there were also a number of enquiries about my tiple.

We mingled for a while, watched Pillow Fish, and Wendy Arrowsmith & Ian McKone's very accomplished set, before heading off in late afternoon sunshine.

Special thanks to Graeme from Brother Crow for doing our sound and Ruth for merchandising.

The whole event was brilliant and it was great to have been asked to take part.

Andy & Catherine Higgins

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Feb 08 - 02:42 AM

A great weekend Paul and Wendy...... Thanks very much, we will see you again. Sooz and Nige.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: ossonflags
Date: 21 Feb 08 - 06:37 AM

What a superb weekend!!.Many thanks to Paul, Wendy and all for making it so.Certainly be there next November.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 21 Feb 08 - 04:01 PM

50 odd photos now up on MySpace.....
KFFC

If you can't see yourself, let me know and I'll try and find one of you, Glyn & Joolz Cavell took over 200 between them, you will have done well to hide!

Enjoy.

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 21 Feb 08 - 07:21 PM

Just put my photos on Myspace too.

www.myspace.com/deirdrespeed

I can't get the hang of the blickifier!

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 22 Feb 08 - 02:20 AM

Like this, Deirdre: BBP's pix

...although I can't look at MySpace from work :-(

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 22 Feb 08 - 04:21 AM

Thank you Mr Clever Clogs! (Sorry, Clever Clogs was Sam, wasn't it?!).

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 22 Feb 08 - 08:56 AM

Please note change of date for 1st birthday bash....we are going to hold it on w/e of 21st-23rd November. This is entirely so that Busy Bee Paul can attend and nothing to do with the fact that The Villain has offered Wendy (Mrs Banjiman) a gig at Faldingworth Live on November 15th..........

Please let everyone know!

Thanks

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Hamish
Date: 22 Feb 08 - 09:30 AM

Well that's also in the diary. In pencil. And there's a horrible smudgy pencilly mess where the other one was in pencil but my rubber wasn't really up to the job. (Now where have I heard /that/ before?)

Although I suspect you were worried that the earlier date held too much risk of an Indian summer heatwave and the later one is more likely to have sub-zero temperatures for the jolly campers. Talking of which, how was the indoor camping? I hear it was toasty warm.

--
Hamish

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 22 Feb 08 - 09:42 AM

Hamish,

I hear the indoor camping was lovely and warm if a little gaseous......the fees from this raised over £100 for our village hall as well!

WWW2 will take place next Feb, I'm waiting for the long range weather forecast before confirming which weekend ....just to make sure we pick the coldest one of the year again!

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 22 Feb 08 - 05:30 PM

Paul - Thank you so much! I've now got it so that the 3 things that were all to happen on the weekend of 14 - 16 th November are now on consecutive weekends and I can do them all!!!!

No pencils for me - it's in the diary in biro in VERY LARGE LETTERS.

:-)

Deirdre

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 22 Feb 08 - 05:41 PM

Anyway, as the first KFFC was on 24th November 2007, having the first birthday party any earlier would be a bit previous, wouldn't it?.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Nick
Date: 22 Feb 08 - 05:55 PM

>>although I can't look at MySpace from work :-(

Use an anonymous browser...

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Feb 08 - 06:26 PM

I hasten to add...the outdoor camping was hot.....mmm. LOL.

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: Banjiman
Date: 25 Feb 08 - 11:34 AM

More of the 2008 Programme!

15 Mar 2008         Tom Bliss + Franana + Robin Bailey
17 Mar 2008         KFFC Bluegrass Special: Bill Evans and Megan Lynch
12 Apr 2008         KFFC Blues Special: Adrian Byron Burns + Pappa G
19 Apr 2008         Bill Lloyd + Gerry McNiece + TBC
17 May 2008         Jeff Warner + Kathryn Davidson & Dan Walsh + Tinkercuss
21 Jun 2008         John Conolly + Doghouse Roses
19 Jul 2008         Chris Milner + Les Sullivan + Fragile
16 Aug 2008         Jim King & Steven Clarke+ Tristian Seume
20 Sep 2008         Roger Davies + Blind Sum'it (TBC)+ TBC
18 Oct 2008         Dave Gibb + Sue & Dave Swales(TBC)+ The Pearson Clan
21 Nov 2008         1st Birthday Party w/e Bash!

Let me know if you fancy anything!

Paul

Subject: RE: Winter Warmer Weekend N.Yorkshire UK FEB
From: GUEST,bobcat
Date: 25 Feb 08 - 01:27 PM

I sent my apologies for the winter warmer'cos i was away...was chuffed to bits to find the anniversary was weekend of the 16th...but now tearing my hair out to find it's the following weekend when I am at an AGM with a speech to deliver and the calendar is already printed with this date..will write down a part weekend in my diary...hope to make sa gig before then!!!!!!
Congrats on what was clearly a brill weekend