Warwick festival 2008

Subject: Warwick festival 2008
From: Dave Earl
Date: 17 Jul 08 - 02:03 PM

Warwick festival is nearly upon us.

MudCatters are known to attend so who is going this year?

Dave

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 17 Jul 08 - 02:04 PM

I assume you mean Warwick NY at the winery? Do you have details?

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Dave Earl
Date: 17 Jul 08 - 02:26 PM

No Warwick UK Folk Festival:-

http://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/

Sorry if I confused you

Dave

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 17 Jul 08 - 02:29 PM

Damn! They usually have great music programs there, along with wonderful wine.

Enjoy your fest!!!

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 17 Jul 08 - 07:36 PM

I've been the last couple of years, but wont be there this year. Saving myself for Sidmouth and Bideford!

Sue

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: skipy
Date: 17 Jul 08 - 07:59 PM

This will be our 24th without missing one, sadly I attend these days as a matter of course & now sit outside the venues instead of going in. I NEVER smoked in any of the venues before the ban, but know that I am not welcome in them now because of the ban. So I just turn up & spend my time outside, I also do that at mt own festival, very strange feeling running a festival & not seeing any of the artists on stage.
Such is life.
Skipy

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 02:19 AM

Hope to be there again see you in the Arts Centre with Brian Rogers

Ray

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 03:19 AM

I'll be there

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Moses
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 03:20 AM

Missed last year for the first time since I started going :o(

Happily this year I have ticket and tent at the ready. AND there is a free day between the end of term and my favourite festival, so I can unwind a bit beforehand.

Christine

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: naughtyforty
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 05:16 AM

I will be there this year having missed last year due to bad planning!!

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Dave Earl
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 05:22 AM

"missed last year due to bad planning!!"

When I had a Proper Job We used to say "5Ps"

Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance - you've learnt your lesson haven't you?

Dave

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Wyrd Sister
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 05:33 AM

Ah! Your job was obviously Very Proper! Ours was 'Proper Planning Prevents Piss-Poor Performance'!!

We'll be there.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Dave Earl
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 06:04 AM

Well I did know about the additional bit.

Our training department was run by a Baptist so it was a bit more Proper than other departments.

See you there

Dave

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Wild Flying Dove
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 08:41 AM

Bubblyrat and I will be there. I haven't been to Warwick for a few years but am looking forward to catching up with lots of old friends there this year, including Skipy. Chris and Dave Coates (ex -Bishopswyc & Wycombe Folk Club) are also going for the first time in years and I know they too are looking forward to seeing old friends. Hoping the sun shines, though we'll enjoy ourselves whatever the weather!

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: muppitz
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 08:43 AM

As well as serving you good people with Whitby Cod and other such 'delicacies', I'll also be an artist! If anyone fancies coming to see what I do other than serving food I'll be on stage with George Papavgeris in the Living Tradition Centre on Friday evening.

muppitz
x

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 10:25 AM

Are you a fish-artist ??

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Folkiedave
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 10:26 AM

What a shame I shall be missing - love to see TIna and George together. And the cod...mmmmm..........sublime.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 04:41 PM

Sadly hissyfit have had to withdraw as i came out of hospital today u will see hazel though i dont think camping would be wise just yet i am completely gutted to miss it

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Dave Earl
Date: 18 Jul 08 - 07:22 PM

Sorry to hear that Linda was looking forward to hearing you and Hazel sing.

Speedy recovery though and see ya next time eh?

Dave

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 19 Jul 08 - 05:12 AM

Wild horses Dave are the only thing thats going to stop me again-I am completely gutted to have lost this and Saddleworth to illness, but hopefully August will fare better. Sing one in the late session for me

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,Jo
Date: 19 Jul 08 - 08:30 AM

Just seen the line up excellent as usual! good to see the Wilsons booked again, saw them at the Traditions festival on great form. they will be my treat for the weekend.

See you all there!

Jo

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Les from Hull
Date: 19 Jul 08 - 10:25 AM

Maggie and I will be there as usual, but it won't be quite the same without Linda there.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 08:46 AM

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 09:02 AM

http://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,miss lemon
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 04:00 PM

I won't be there; The Citrus Grove or Vegerama is now in my place.

Sal

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Aeola
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 04:10 PM

Just got back from Saddleworth but will be at Warwick as usual,

' when I had a proper job we used to say 5P's '

What did the 's' stand for??

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Dave Earl
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 05:27 PM

's' stands for typo

Apostrophe error
Dave

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Jul 08 - 06:02 PM

We will be there.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 21 Jul 08 - 04:46 AM

You were missed at Saddleworth hope you are betterer soon.
Jim

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 Jul 08 - 07:26 AM

Weather forecast for weekend is 25'c and dry - woopee!

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Edain
Date: 21 Jul 08 - 11:15 AM

I'm down to steward again but a lift option I had has fallen through, so will probably depend on if I can get another. Train fairs from Durham are just to high for me to be able to afford alas.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Jul 08 - 02:59 PM

We're missing this year too I'm afraid, have a fab weekend & save up your hugs for next time we meet! Safe journeys everyone!

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 21 Jul 08 - 03:45 PM

I used to go regularly and thought about it this years as it is best line up for a while I think. If anyone is going for the first time its a great festival and pretty comfortable once you get your tent pegs in the ground - mind you after the flooding last year maybe the ground is a bit softer!

Have a great time

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Pistachio
Date: 21 Jul 08 - 06:11 PM

Miss Lemon, the most refreshing stall - You'll be missed.

Prior preparation and planning prevents P... poor performance
= 7 x P!!

Problem is properly packing the precise pieces for the party...and pitching in a place where the precipitation will not persist!!
I'll get me boat'

Check Saddleworth/Paddleworth thread for (8 pints) photo of where not pitch a tepee! I'll be back in the Van Galen van again!! Lucky me.
See you very soon. I'll be driving down on Friday with Carol who's never been to Warwick before!
H.x

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Folkiedave
Date: 21 Jul 08 - 06:34 PM

Two years ago there was great weather - but it ended in tragedy because there was a huge electric thunderstorm and that ended in a couple of deaths as I remember.

But of course two years ago the ground was dry and it just soaked it up. Last year the ground was wet to start with.

No previously cherished second hand books this year - sorry.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 22 Jul 08 - 03:37 PM

Looks as though the weather will be good this year Dave

Ray

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Noreen
Date: 22 Jul 08 - 03:57 PM

We will be there as ever, with an even larger encampment- the offspring enjoy it so much they are all bringing friends this year, in large numbers!

Looking forward to a brilliant time as ever- sorry you won't be there though, Linda. Will sing something for you- Ranter's Wharf perhaps?

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 22 Jul 08 - 04:16 PM

That would be great noreen you will do a fine job missing everyone

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 22 Jul 08 - 08:22 PM

This will be our first attendance but are sorry to miss Linda at both Saddleworth and Warwick. :-(

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 23 Jul 08 - 02:21 PM

Swimming trunks packed, Friday booked as day's holiday,and caravan battery on charge-----can't wait !!

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 23 Jul 08 - 03:23 PM

Ah, the legs! The knobbly knees! The imagination is flying and the stomach is heaving.

I shall not be exposing myself to such a degree.

Perhaps...

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,currently cookieless muppitz
Date: 23 Jul 08 - 06:21 PM

George, if you're going to expose yourself can you wait until after our gig? ;-)

muppitz
x

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 24 Jul 08 - 01:50 AM

Too much too much too much

Ray

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Tangledwood
Date: 24 Jul 08 - 04:01 AM

"Ah, the legs! The knobbly knees! The imagination is flying and the stomach is heaving.

I shall not be exposing myself to such a degree"

Barefoot Dangler - "it's OK to do it in full view"

Not always George, not always.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 24 Jul 08 - 11:13 AM

Wat bedoel je, George ?? Mijn knieen zijn WEL AARDIG---dat is wel bekent !!

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Pistachio
Date: 24 Jul 08 - 05:14 PM

I'll be there by noon!

If anyone comes across an Australian who is tall and called Ken, tell him 'Hazel has his lightweight jacket' - it fell out of one of his bags when I took him to the Station in Saddleworth last Monday!!

Carol and I will see you soon,

Looking forward to it tho' I'll be a bit lost with out the Lovely Linda.

H. xx

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Tangledwood
Date: 25 Jul 08 - 04:04 AM

I'm a short fat Australian who will be there. Will Ken's jacket fit me?

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,miss lemon
Date: 26 Jul 08 - 04:12 PM

Hope it is going well.

I do hope you didn't go to the lemonade trailer and ask for me, he would have hated that.... the man hates me!

lol

Sal

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Tangledwood
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 02:46 AM

What a great weekend that was! All performers were top quality, the organisation was a credit to everybody concerned and even the weather was perfect, though apparently a bit warm for the locals.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: treewind
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 06:35 AM

It was a bit warm for those of us who were dancing in the streets too.
Pig Dyke Molly in my case, and I was hot enough just playing the music, never mind actually dancing!

Anahata

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,Dazbo at work
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 07:30 AM

I'd agree 100% with Anahata on that (playing for Boggart's Breakfast Border Morris). Missed PDM which is a shame as they are always enjoyable watching.

The only gig I got to see was Bellowhead (they've appeared at the BBC Proms you know!) bloody fantastic:-)

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Acorn4
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 07:45 AM

For me the highlight was a young band called 4 Square - the next Kerfuffle?

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,Liz
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 08:53 AM

Just got home after a lovely weekend, I agree with Tanglewood the weather did help, but with the choice of guest performers and the organisation that must have gone into the festival prior too, and during the weekend, meant that it was never going to fail, thank you! We enjoyed all the events we went to see, but the best performance by far was by the Wilsons in concert, on saturday night in the Bridge Theatre, they were 'FANTASTIC'. Thank you for a great weekend.

Liz.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 09:31 AM

Spot on! Liz.

Ray.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 12:12 PM

that wasn't me by the way (above)

Ray

MCDonald and Ken Johnson safely home now and me too

I had breakfast with Ken The Aussie, in the M&C food tent so i do hope he got his Jacket back (I didn't know!)

I was highly entertained by Chris Sherburn and Bella Hardy, I thought Bella reminiscent of Maddy Prior, a really expressive singer and fiddler, Chris love your comments about zips etc

Roy Bailey and Tony Benn went to standing ovations! hope you get your radiator fixed Tony!! ( must try to use that one when caught short)

The weather was as if to order, certainly a god send after the last two years

Well done to all involved and Dick Dixon for a great festival

Enjoyed the pub sings and music as well and the bus is always a great asset, very well filled too

Bellowhead, fine music and I feel that the use of the traditional songs utilising material from Tony Rose and Peter Bellamy in particular a great way to keep the living tradition alive and well

Jez Lowe as always with Kate Bramley and Andy May's Northumbrian pipes well received

Ray

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Acorn4
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 12:54 PM

I agree about Bella Hardy/Maddy Prior comparison, but doesn't she look like Kathryn Tickell - could almost be her sister!

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: selby
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 01:10 PM

No as Chris Sherburn would tell you Kathryn's sister is Tess

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 01:26 PM

Got back earlier today. Wow what a great weekend - and the weather!! The final concert was superb - what a speaker Tony Benn is and how well it went with Roy Baileys songs. Thoroughly enjoyed George and Tina too. The dancers were fantastic and deserve a medal for dancing in that heat - especially under all that make up and costume, Anahata! Roll on next year!

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 01:30 PM

Had a GREAT time !! (except I could NOT stop coughing & coughing---results of tests & X-rays due on Wednesday--wish me luck !! ) I had several "highlights" and cherished memories---I thought Flossie was excellent, and very funny, as were Dave Pegg and PJ. Bellowhead were superb, as usual, although I feel that they are starting to play a lot of tunes MUCH TOO FAST !! And yes, " 4-Square" were great, if you like that sort of thing (which I do !!), and Karen really enjoyed Roy Bailey & Tony Benn, and Mrs.Ackroyd. Best dance side /team ? Well, for me it was the rappers who had their fiddler picked up bodily and carried around on his side whilst still playing---brilliant !! Sorry, Anahata---Pig Dyke were great, too !

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,miss lemon
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 01:36 PM

I would say I feel like Cinderella but actually I had a lovely time at a trotting races and village produce show near my home. Bottles of lemonade were just flying out of my trailer.

Gosh isn't it hot!!!

Sal

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Aeola
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 04:01 PM

combination of great weather, excellent artists/performers and wonderful people on site made for a great w/e! Loved the Flossie/Donnelly combination,Bailey/Benn. Bellowhead went down a storm,singarounds everywhere.I'm shattered but will recover for Shrewsbury!!

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: paula t
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 04:56 PM

We had a wonderful time this weekend! Gorgeous weather (although I would have loved a 'photo of Sarah and Kathryn hiding in the shade in the Zetland garden on Saturday.They were almost under the hedge - only emerging briefly when needed to sing! )

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,must retrieve cookie - muppitz!
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 05:46 PM

The little amount of stuff I managed to see between being an artist AND caterer was great, but the weather was not congenial to working behind a cooking counter, I feel like I've lost a few pounds in water weight.
Didn't get to see the Wilsons (Boooooooo), did get to have a walk around town, enjoyed being part of the Women's song session again, Jez and Pennies were fab, 4 Square have gained a fan since Saddleworth so seeing them this weekend w a must and although I like Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, they are very mellow and trying to watch them when you're as tired as I was on Sunday afternoon is not easy, they have quite a lullabye quality to them and it almost worked!
Jolly good weekend all in all.
Tried to cajole Dick into booking me and George for next year and was greeted with an 'off' word, hope it was the beer talking, I was a little shocked.

muppitz
x

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: LesB
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 06:31 PM

"Best dance side /team ? Well, for me it was the rappers who had their fiddler picked up bodily and carried around on his side whilst still playing---brilliant "
That sounds like a 'Whip The Cat' trick.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Pistachio
Date: 28 Jul 08 - 07:26 PM

Great set Muppitz. You reduced me to tears twice with 'Someday'. I hope loads of people bought your CD. I wish I'd heard you and George... but I managed to catch Flossie and Keith!!! Can't get everywhere - but I enjoyed the whole festival... , Bella's exquisite voice and Chris's remarks (!), 4 Square, George P, Jim Couza, Jez Lowe and the BP's...and Eileen McGann & David K. (I've got some new songs to learn now!) and Mrs Ackroyds Band. Pete B and GU4 singaround was superb...as were the 2 nights in the arts centre. The Tindalls sound was stunning, I'm sure there are many others to mention but I'm slightly tired after a long, wonderful Warwick!
Miriam, who sang 'we shall overcome' drew the best harmonies of the weekend in the Folk Club.
Weather brill, can that be booked again for next year???
Hopefully Linda will get south next year to catch up with all the hugs she missed. My mate Carole had 'the best' weekkend!
..particularly enjoying the dancers 'everywhere in town', and Flick and Geoff who also visited for the first time might just be back!
For info: I got the(Saddleworth)jacket back to Ken!
See you next year - or sooner! H.xx

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,S&R sans cookie
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 04:24 AM

4square were superb - despite PA problems on their first mainstage set (corrected by the second time on mainstage. Good presentation, lots of fun and incredible musicianship.

Maz O'Connor was the highlight of the festival for me. Pure voice, no artifice, well presented and every song told a story. The best young folksinger I can ever remember seeing.

Stu

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: 8_Pints
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 05:51 AM

I'll second that Stu.

I thought Maz O'Connor and Gu4 were my highlights.....

Hope to be back next year.

Bob

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: bubblyrat
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 03:36 PM

Whoops !! I meant Braeburn, not "4square " ---Sorry !! It's the skirl of the pipes that does it for me, you see !! ( But 4square were, to be honest, VERY good as well !!).

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Mr Red
Date: 29 Jul 08 - 03:57 PM

Warwick is a town festival, and the better for it. Like Chippenham it is part of the community. Plenty of pubs for ad hoc sessions. When festivals move further away the town, the town features less and you are left with grass and no roots!

I nearly always walk to the pubs but once at Warwick the bus was waiting and Steamchicken (plus plus) were well into their set all over the bus, so we had a very hot and sweaty and cramped musical ride that I wouldn't miss for the world.

And then they played for the ceilidh in the square.

All-in-all it works and you can't ask for much more. But we can thank the chief stewards - they are mostly on duty, rarely stopping. I get to see what it takes and I wouldn't do it. I do what they bid and that is enough for me.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 02:13 AM

Glad Ken got his jacket back!

Yes Bella Hardy looks like Kathryn Tickell

GU4 very strong harmonies (seen at Saddleworth ff w/e before), Keelers, Wilsons, Dave Webber and Annie Fentiman ~ all stalwarts!!

Tina Taylor with George Papavgeris, new super group then eh? yes I saw you!

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,Jed.Kenilworth.
Date: 30 Jul 08 - 07:36 PM

Mz own persnal highlight was meeting, and having a drink with Pat Cooksey outside the Roebuck, lovely man, totally laid back, and sang a couple of songs I never heard before. dave Bennet was with himm.Whz wasnt he a guest on thr festival.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Tangledwood
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 10:12 AM

Here are a few of the dancers:

"this is a traditional Kentish chimney sweep dance wot we wrote last night"

Witchmen


Whip the Cat

Relocating the musician

Relocation

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: r.padgett
Date: 31 Jul 08 - 01:02 PM

O missed Pat Cooksey! dun't know him but Mick McGarry sang "The Sick Note" in the Roebuck

Ray

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: GUEST,Connie
Date: 01 Aug 08 - 05:41 AM

Tanglewood

Your photo of Whip the Cat is actually Smutt Rapper. Both are brilliant but you can tell Whip the Cat from their very fetching leopard print accssories.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: JP2
Date: 01 Aug 08 - 06:38 AM

I agree Connie,definitely Smutt,and I believe they are already booked for Bromyard FF 2009.

Subject: RE: Warwick festival 2008
From: Tangledwood
Date: 02 Aug 08 - 02:45 AM

Thank you for the correction Connie and apologies to both groups. I think there was a change in the program line up that I didn't catch up with.