Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.

Subject: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: GUEST,Andy
Date: 13 Sep 08 - 01:13 PM

For the enlightenment of South Yorkshire folkies, the wonderful Brian Dawson will be appearing at Kiveton Park Folk Club on Tuesday 16th September. Brian will present an evening of traditional songs and music, mainly from his native Lincolnshire. He is steeped in the traditions, life and music of the area and performs with an enthusiasm that is infectious. Expect to hear many songs which you thought you knew, some that you do know and a fair sprinkling of comical anecdotes. Come down to Kiveton on the 16th for a great night with Brian Dawson. All welcome. Kick-off 8.30 (ish).

Regards

Andy

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 13 Sep 08 - 02:22 PM

I'll second what Andy says. Brian's a lovely, talented and genuinely modest guy, with an utterly encyclopaedic knowledge of traditional songs and music from Lincolnshire and beyond, which he performs brilliantly. His anecdotes to the songs are magical. He's held in the highest regard by us Yellowbellies, a real treasure.

Performers of Brian's calibre are few and far between and, like all of us, he won't be around for ever. Be there, or miss something truly unique.

Absolutely NOT to be missed.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 13 Sep 08 - 02:48 PM

And for god's sake somebody please record it! And anywhere else he may turn up, and not just the songs, his knowledge, cos it's all in his head and on bits of paper. He's not the most organised collector!
He has precious knowledge which needs recording.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 13 Sep 08 - 02:58 PM

Amen Steve.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: GUEST,Andy
Date: 15 Sep 08 - 07:43 AM

Thanks for the posts Backwoodsman and Steve. As you say, Brian is a real treasure. Get organised folks, it's TOMORROW NIGHT!! Don't miss this one.

Regards

Andy

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: Rockhen
Date: 15 Sep 08 - 08:05 AM

I saw him at Caistor, speaking at the local primary school, a couple of weeks back. I am not knowledgeable about traditional folk, nor is traditional folk music my first love, if honest. I went really because he was my music teacher at the same school when I was about 9. I wanted to say thank you and hi to a man who played a big part in inspiring me with regard to music, as a child...
However, I horoughly enjoyed his talk and musical examples and would go and hear him again. He knew so much and had so many interesting stories, yet was not arrogant. Just a genuine gentleman with a love of music and an amazing memory for wonderful musical facts and tales about Lincolnshire and further afield.
Go and see him! :-)

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: GUEST,George
Date: 15 Sep 08 - 01:48 PM

I'll be there tomorrow Andy and recommend anyone within striking distance of Kiveton to do the same. For me, Brian Dawson is the folksinger's folksinger, and a grand guy also.

George

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: Brian Peters
Date: 15 Sep 08 - 02:22 PM

Roy Harris booked the two of us to do a 'Brian double bill' at the Tiger a good few years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed everything Brian did and was struck both by his depth of knowledge and by his unassuming manner. Well worth seeing.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: Dave Sutherland
Date: 15 Sep 08 - 03:58 PM

Nice to see the folk clubs recognising Brian these days. He used to say that The Tiger was only one of three folk clubs in the country that booked him - a grave oversight!

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 06:02 AM

Andy,

The venue is still the cricket club?. (I haven't been for a year or more!).

Maybe I'll get along this evening, Brian is a lovely man and a great performer and collector.

Deirdre
(Gainsborough Folk Festival)

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: Folkiedave
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 07:00 AM

Shame it clashes with my other love - otherwise I would have been there. And I echo Steve's remark - get a recorder on him.

Dave

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: Acorn4
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 09:20 AM

I'd like to second all that's been said. I bump into Brian every year at Sidmouth. In addition to the compliments already paid, he's probably just about the best person I've heard to sing with an accordion and get the volumes of voice and instrument spot on.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: GUEST,Andy
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 09:36 AM

Yes Busy Bee, Kivvo Folk Club is still held at Kiveton Colliery Cricket Club, Stone Close (off Stoney Bank Drive) Kiveton Park. Your good self and any other good selves will be most welcome, tonight and any other Tuesday.

Regards

Andy

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: Rasener
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 01:05 PM

Hope it goes well Andy
Les

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: Banjiman
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 01:11 PM

Would love to be there but can't, Brian used to play (music) with my Dad!

Paul

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson at Kiveton FC Next week.
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 04:46 PM

Sorry I didn't make it Andy - I developed a bad back yesterday which has got progressive worse as the day has gone on. Not conducive to sitting still for more than a few minutes.

Hope you had a great evening.

Deirdre