Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK July/Aug 2009

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 09:17 PM

Or - Barry and The Tent (sorry - I will cellar myself - no need to send me there).

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Tinker
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 08:10 AM

Who ? Barry and his tentmate?

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 08:08 AM

Pictures! Finally! Thank you Carole. They are a cute pair aren't they?

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Charley Noble
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 08:03 AM

Neat!

So you and Ken were really there!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: SussexCarole
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 04:31 AM

OOOOohh...I've just read through my post and there's a BIG omission! I did a cut and paste from word and a whole chunk got left out. Most didn't matter too much but there is no way I'd leave the post without mentioning our trip to see Theresa in her new home on our way back from Scarborough. It's been so long since we've met up and our trips to USA where the infamous bum pinching took place. We all shared lots of memories and hugs - it was wonderful to meet up again.

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From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 04:28 AM

Lovely Pics Carole!!!

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 11:55 PM

Oops = sorry - but you have to agree I was right!!

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Barry Finn
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 11:55 PM

Tinker, it was a deflated nun! Finally :-)

Barry

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Tinker
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 11:50 PM

DEB -- CELLAR !!!!

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 11:39 PM

Great pics -- the last one looks as is Barry is trying to mate with his suitcase but we won't go there....

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: stallion
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 10:33 PM

Well boys you have left a huge hole in our lives over here can't wait to see you again
, Pete

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Nancy King
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 10:21 PM

Great pictures, Carole! I sure wish I could have been along on that trip!

Love to you and Andrew,
Nancy

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Barry Finn
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 10:12 PM

Geezze Carole, it's Ken & I who are deeply indebted to you & Andrew for you two being our guardian angels guides & comfortors. We were by all means & manners "under your wings" & we are both forever grateful. It's just to bad that Ken due to his teaching commitments couldn't have stayed on longer.
Thanks for taking those pictures & thanks & posting them, I'm back in the UK already, just as if I hadn't left.
You were much kinder in exposing our poses. In some pictures that were taken it's evedent that we put effort & emotion into what we do even if it looks as if we're constipated in our constraints, you were kind to wait till we passed.
We all hope to be back over soon

LOL
Barry

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: SussexCarole
Date: 26 Aug 09 - 04:05 PM

At last - time to reflect on our time with Barry & Ken and upload a few of the 100s of photos I took.

What a wonderful time! We met up with Barry & Ken at Scarborough Seafest and shared some wonderful singing there. Barry & Ken's performances were superb. What a great impromptu survivors session in the Leeds Arms on Sunday night. We left Scarborough for our trip to the Pontcysllte aquaduct on Monday and then said goodbye to Ken at Manchester Airport.   

After our trip back to Wales on Tuesday Barry was interviewed on local radio (Radio Tircoed) by John Carpenter and later that evening we had arranged an informal sing at The Greyhound - one of our local pubs. Surprises galore met us all when we reached the door - we were greeted by Jerry Epstein, Ralph Boddington, Tony & Mike of Mainbrace, Roy Harris and so many other local and not quite so local singers - it was a really fantastic evening. This was followed by another wonderful evening at Llantrissant club on Saturday night where Barry had the pleasure of buying a raffle ticket
"in the dark with fish & chips" and then back to chez Dame Pattie
for an after hours soiree.

Naturally we took Barry to see the sights and delights of Gower and Swansea and had the necessary picture taken at the top of Rhossili.

Bull Bay Festival, Anglesey was our next destination via a journey through Snowdonia - very scenic but would have been even more so if I hadn't made a map reading detour.    I spent hours on dolphin watch at Bull Bay and didn't see one. Great 'fun' putting up our tents in gale force winds - all too soon it was time for us to say farewell to Barry at Bangor station and journey home - back through Snowdonia on the proper road!

Thank you Barry & Ken - we had a great time with you - it was great to see you this side of the pond for a change! Hope to see you both (& Neil) again soon.

Carole & Andrew

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 08 Aug 09 - 07:16 PM

Oops -100!

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 08 Aug 09 - 07:12 PM

Amen

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: stallion
Date: 07 Aug 09 - 10:22 PM

Ha trubrit, qualified agreement! lighten up and be happy and less judgemental!

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 07 Aug 09 - 10:00 PM

I think the 'lubrication' is a huge difference between UK an USA. When Brian Peters did his house concert recently at my house, I offered him a drink around 5.30 pm -- he looked at me sideways and I clarified that I meant a beer or some such. He said -- well you never know in America........acceptance of alcohol in social events is a huge cultural difference (not that I am saying being drunk is ok - it is just so much more acceptable to drink over there....)

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Barry Finn
Date: 07 Aug 09 - 12:28 PM

Thanks Pete, we will.
Here we had folk come up through the "Coffeehouse" scene, where you had it come up through the "Pubs". Even though I'm not a drinker, I like the way you guys do things. Our Irish music sessions are alot closer to yours but we hardly have a Pub singing scene like yours. There is one in Boston that just started up on a monthly basis but it's not as casual as yours & then there's the Press Room but that's a one off on it's own.
You guys should come over here more often & give us an idea as to how we show do it. That's an invite. Great to hear from you

Barry

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: stallion
Date: 07 Aug 09 - 03:14 AM

mmmmm Uk style folk clubs in the US. Firstly you have to be a bit more relaxed about the "lubrication", that is quite a cultural difference, the lubrication releases inhibitions and gets people joining in...that is difficult i know because of what,to us, are vast distances to travel. Our sessions and singing clubs do not concentrate on the scholarship but the fun elements, one might enquire as to where a tune or a song came from but for the majority they come for a good time. So make it fun, enjoy and don't be afraid to ask if you can have a regular night in a bar (and don't expect to be paid!) it's a start! Alternatively come to the UK en-masse and lets have a b. good party!
Pete

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From: Maryrrf
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 09:14 PM

Hey Barry I've been following your travels on this thread and just imagining how well what you do would be appreciated in the UK. I knew you and Ken would be a hit, and you were! I second your wish that we could somehow make UK style folk club popular here in the US. We don't seem to have anything that would be an equivalent, and more's the pity.

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 09:00 PM

Barry-

Looking forward to hearing more from you at the Press Room if you're there August 15.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Barry Finn
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 08:49 PM

I'm home & rested up.
The Market Tavern in Sandbach was a real treat. Winston, who runs the club is another one of those gems who host with a knack (like Dame Patty) that makes everyone feel special & keep a flow of feeling that makes some venues stand way above the rest.
Well my trip is at a close & it's still a bit of a blur but I have to thank my gracious host Peter for he first & shortest leg & Carole & Andrew for longest leg & all of whom without I can truthfully say I would've been legless without.
Thanks to all who've posted & to those who gave me guidence as to where I might go to hear music you were a real help with the ending of my trip helping me to decided what clubs I went to, I was tickled with each place I ended up at. I finally got to see & hear what all the hype about the UK folk club scene was all about, beyond what I expected & more delightful than I imagined.
I must sayI didn't seek or ask to be a floor singer at any club but at every club, except one that was a singer's night sing around, I was asked to do a few & sometimes more. Some clubs did blues & American & some English (Thanks Patty or the Welsh), all in all they were all wonderful. I would only wish that we here in the States would copy their style for our club venues.
Micca, it was good to blow in your ear again, though not as softly as it should've been & not as loudly as I would've liked. Next time you can talk us through customs though Peter must've been spot on, as Ken did finally get through, after a call to Richard Grainger, thanks Richard. See you for the Getaway, I got the bottom bunk
Banjiman, who are these folks that want us, are they daft? Great cuz them's are our kind of folk. PM me & let me know what & who I have to do. I'll talk to Ken about his schedule but August-September is a good time
Hillary, it was nice to meet up with you you're gonna love the Getaway & Portsmouth, right up your alley, I'm excited about your arrival.
Thanks to Paul (hopefully you'll look in at mudcat & see this) in Sandbach for your hosting me on my last night & getting me to the airport the scenic way, it was a pleasure to chat with you about the older days

Love to all

Barry

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Charley Noble
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 09:35 PM

I wonder if there is a song we can come up with which would be a faithful rendering of Barry's experience in the UK?

Maybe we can work up a parody of "The Rake and Rambling Boy" or "The Handsome Cabinboy."

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Barry Finn
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 11:41 AM

I'm now in Sandbach at the library where I just bumped into Paul from the Bull Bay fest. We're going over to the Market Tavern later for the session. I found out about the Market session through Paul & others & he offered to put me up & drive me to the airport in the am if I ever made it here. Been all through Sandbach's historical landmarks, beatuiful old buildings but that's par fopr the course isn't it.

Yes, Charlie, I still have a passport, I'll be needing it to get home ya know.

Dame Patty Smith, thanks for hostin me while at Llantrisant. What a wonderful club you've got & you're a wonder at handleing it, it was absoultly brilliant & thanks for the invite to the after party & bunk, Micca was his pleasnt & honorable self will on the botton, I was not at any time if fear. If I'm back (I hope to be next yr) I'd love to guest at your club, it would be the highlight of my visit. Will stay in touch Thanks


I'm getting cut off again, will be as time allows

Barry-

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Micca
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 08:22 AM

Barry, now you have the "pleasure" of meeting Homeland Security still to come!! The ARE getting a little easier to deal with, in the last few years I actually met one (probably THE ONLY one) that actually was pleasant and had some trace of a sense of humour!!!!
It was Great to see you again both in Scaeborough and Llantrisant! remind me though not to sit next to you when you are going to sing!! I took some time for my left ear to recover!
have a good trip home, hope to see you again in October
Micca

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Charley Noble
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 08:00 AM

Barry-

Do you know where your passport is?

Sounds like everything is working out just fine!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Mr Happy
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 06:49 AM

Barry,


Great to meet & hear you & your distinctive variety of songs, performed with sincerity & feeling with your powerful, [needs no PA!] & melodious voice!

Super-dooper!

Hope y'all can make it over here again in the not too distant future.

Have a safe trip home.

Regards,

Mr Happy & the Gloom Band

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Banjiman
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 06:20 AM

Barry,

Just to let you know I've had interest from yet another F.C. in booking yourself and Ken for next year's tour (September) that's 6 already.

Any more you know about?

Anyone else want to book them?

Paul

p.s. I'm just helping out, I'm not their agent (but thinking about it..........!)

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Barry Finn
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 06:08 AM

Barry's in Stockport, was attending the Midway folk club last night (see what's on in Manchester thread), it was fantastic. I'm gonna head to the Market Tavern tonight in Sandach (Cheshire) then I'll be flying out in the am.
I'll post more when I get to my own computer & it isn't costing me an arm & a leg

Barry

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 03:51 AM

Think he's setting off for home tomorrow Charley, could be wrong though. Should we start a 'where's Barry?' thread?

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 11:40 PM

Barry-

Still where?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Barry Finn
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 07:41 PM

I'm still but I'm getting cut off the internet for now so I'll post later

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: haddocker
Date: 02 Aug 09 - 10:09 PM

He's decided to take up with Delia.
                              H

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Charley Noble
Date: 01 Aug 09 - 01:58 PM

I'm thinking that Barry should be back some time this weekend, or am I mistaken?

Maybe he's being held for ransom! Feel free to send your checks to me and I'll begin negotiating for his release. I'll throw in the first dollar.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 03:12 PM

Just about recovered from Wednesday night now. We had a wonderful time at Llantrisant club and afterwards at my house. I unfortunately had to get up at 7.30 yesterday morning and go to work - such is life self-employed. Thank goodness I haven't got a gig tonight! Barry next time you come to Britain please let me know, it would be good to have you guesting at Llantrisant, and you can have the bottom bunk next time.........X Pat

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: My guru always said
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 05:01 AM

Well I was so glad that Micca & I were able to get along tro LLantrisant club on Wednesday to meet & hear Barry, even at half-throttle!   Llantrisant is a superb, welcoming club & the guests were fantastic, a thoroughly good evening was had by all. Lovely to see Carole & Andrew again, though I didn't get to hear them sing. Really looking forward to hearing Barry on top form at Portsmouth, though I must be careful to stand well back, not right next to him as Micca was *grin*

Barry, have a fab time at Bull Bay & wave at my cousin in Menai Bridge when you cross over to the island. Safe journeys & see you in September, will PM stuff before then!

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Charley Noble
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 09:16 PM

Barry-

You sound in great form and I'm pleased that you've found time, in between having great fun, to post an update.

Did Andrew and Carole take you up to the ring of stones on the ridge, and out to the rescue station in Swansea Harbour?

I do hope that Neil can join you next year. He does such a great job of leading the West Indies songs.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, mildewing in Maine

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Barry Finn
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 07:58 PM

We've just finished packing for the Bull Bay fest & will head out in the morning. My voice is starting to recover, here comes another weekend, physic'ed!.
I can't believe I traveled 3000 miles to hear Jerry Epstein & Ralph Bodington 2 nights in a row, it was worth it. This time at the Llantrisant Folk Club, what a night & what a packed house. As an aside Jerry announceded that Roy Harris will be recieving a life time award at the Eisteddfod in New York. The floor singers weer all great & I'll have to say that the energy & good will put out by Pat "Ms Spoons" is enough to make the place bust with smiles, thanks to you & your hubby, Splott Man for all your warm welcomes & offers.
Had the great pleasure of meeting up with other mudcatters, Mick Tams, Jude, Hillary (see you for Portsmouth) & I'm leaving out some again, sorry, my brain is only small. What a great group of folks down here in Wales. Micca had the bottom bunk & that's all I'm gonna say at the moment except that I probably woke him up as much as he woke up me. I'll be heading up to Angelsey in the morning with Carole & Andrew to have our fill of another weekend packed with music

Charley, we did get to Rhossili & the Worm's Head off Gower, fantastic seaside scenery.
Carole & Andrew, had me tripping to Swansea too. We finished off the day with some "salt marsh lamb", yum.

Neil, my voice is on the way back but I don't know for how long with another weekend coming up, we'll see. The only thing you showed me was how to flap my lips & gums while humming & trying to get me to shake my head from side to side as I said "Ahhhhh,Eeeee,Iiiii,Ohhh" so's you could have a belly laugh at my expense

Ken, be careful I think he likes you & he's taken a shine to you. It was a great time singing & traveling with you, yes, we'll have to do more of it, soon.
Glad you mentioned Ken & Jan Lardner, I really enjoyed their company & conversations, great folks

Moorley Man, if you see this, I forgot to say it was a treat to finally meet you, thanks for dropping bye, hope we'll meet soon,again.
Barry

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: stallion
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 07:37 PM

Hey Neil I am already looking forward to seeing you three perform at Mystic next year! Having said that i dunno how I am going to make it but I will somehow!

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: haddocker
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 11:06 AM

Ken,
    First of all, Congratulations on the success of your England tour with my little friend. I knew it was going to be great. I can't believe you didn;'t go to "Stonehenge". If I had gone, that would have been a major objective. I suppose it wasn't geographically feasible.
    When Barry first suggested that you take my place on the tour, I responded with "Mein Schatzy? Absolutely! He's PERFECT!" When we sang at NEFFA, the spontaneity that we were able to produce in that performance was astounding. I can only imagine what we could come up with over time with practice. Barry has suggested to me that we keep it going; the three of us; sort of "Finn n' Haddie with a Side of Filet Mignon"; Surf n' Turf, as it were.Personally, I would be delighted if you would consider it. I see boundless potential here. Plus, I would have a playmate with whom to devise schemes for driving Barry NUTS! Seriously, we have been trying to find the right third person to fill out our sound. I believe you are he. I greatly look forward to singing with you again.Besides, the UK know you and Barry as "Finn n' Haddie". Therefore, I cannot replace you, I can only try to add to the mix.
                      Most sincerely,
                           Neil

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: haddocker
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 10:41 AM

Not having heard anything from the Finn Home Office, I thought perhaps mon petit frere had taken up with a rich bird from the royal family named "Delia" and was not coming back. It is so good to have this site where I can get the firsthand news from those in the know, as it were. It was great to read the positive reviews ( which were no surprise, knowing my worthy comrades). Ken better become a permanent partner if we return next year, because they will be expecting that unique sound that only he can give. Personally, the idea of Ken being with us makes me giddy with anticipation; the energy;the harmonic possibilities;the creative potential. We worked together in a "Prison Song" workshop at NEFFA, and it was fantastic to the point of incredibility, particularly since it was "spur of the moment". Of course, prison song singers come together like members of different Catholic Choirs. They all have the same or similar hymns in their repertoire and when the hymnals are handed out it all comes together as church, or in this case, prison.
    Baruch, in case you get to read this, I told you in the past that you needed to watch your voice and taught you many techniques and warm-ups to preserve it, especially when it is challenged by long or repaeated performances. Did you forget this training? O.K., since you have already succumbed to injury, let me simply suggest the tea with honey route, and if the glucose spike is too much for you, just gargle with it. It's all about the warmth and the coating of the throat. Beyond that, GREAT JOB! And I most fervently pray for your continued success in the Mother Country.
                      Blessings,
                           Nahum

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Banjiman
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 03:47 AM

Hey Ken,

There is great view of the back of your head (along with 2 BS & a S) on some of these photos from The Black Swan.

Blind Summat! at The Black Swan.

It was an absolute pleasure to spend time with yourself and Barry. We look forward to singing more with you next year.

Paul

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Ken Schatz
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 11:00 PM

Home again, jiggety-jig! Wow, thank you everybody for the very kind words!

I wish I could have continued on with Barry to Bull Bay and Beyond, but alas, I had to come back to work. Scarborough was really a treat - the people couldn't have been nicer, and it was fantastic to meet and reconnect with a host of excellent singers and friends.

Particular thanks to Peter and his wonderful family, and Carole and Andrew for taking such great care of us. Two highlights for me: the York City Walls and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - whew! Super singers and performers are Carole and Andrew, too.

Thank you also very much especially to Two Black Sheep and a Stallion, everyone at the Black Swan Folk Club, Paul and Wendy (new CD!) and all of Blind Summat!, to Richard and Jeanette Grainger, Helen Pitt and Steve Dawes, Les Pirates (woo!), Hughie Jones, Dick Miles (nice work with the hens, especially), and to Ken and Jan Lardner at The Chantey Cabin. Thank you all a lot for your support - it was a real treat to meet and sing with all of you, and yes, let's do more!

DebC, great to sing and catch up with you, and thank you! Expect a call... Jacqui, a pleasure as always, and Micca, great to see you, even briefly!

Thanks more to all who joined in singing on the pier after the fireworks on Saturday and to all who took over the Leeds Arms on Sunday night. That's the stuff, right there.

And a big thank you to Barry. It is a real privilege to learn from and sing with you, boss. More, please!* Thanks and best wishes to Neil, too. Travel safe, represent, and say hi to Mainbrace, Mike, Roy and Tony!

(Hope nobody minds, I think I'll post this in the Scarborough Seafest thread too.)

*Finn and Haddie are going to be at the Portsmouth (NH) Maritime Folk Festival in September. Everybody mark your calendars!

Cheers,
Ken

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Barry Finn
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 01:27 PM

Charlie, I gave all the voice I had, until I had no more. No less was expected of me & no less would I be comfortable in giving. I am working on nursing my voice back, hopefully I'll have a bit of one tonight for the party

Barry

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 08:26 AM

Ah, the warning was on July 24 in the Scarboro Seafest thread:

"And do make some effort to pace yourselves so you don't totally blow your vocal chords in your next set, and then have to endure the "sympathy" of all your fine new friends, and supporters back here in the States."

Obviously the warning was too late!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 08:23 AM

Barry-

I think I warned you that there was some risk on this tour of straining your delicate vocal chords.

But ain't it great fun!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Fortunato
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 06:06 AM

Well deserved, Barry my friend. I only wish Susette and I could have been there to see it all.

Most deluxe. As we say down south, "You're squatting in tall cotton, Barry".

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: Splott Man
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 04:38 AM

I've got to get this plug in!

Llantrisant Folk Club will be hosting Jerry Epstein & Ralph Bodington tonight.

And with the added bonus of a visit from Barry, along with Crane Driver & Sussex Carol, plus MGAS (but no Richard) who will be dragging Micca along. It's going to be e cracking night!

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Ken Schatz & Barry Finn to tour UK 24/7-
From: bbc
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 10:44 PM

I just happened on this thread--two fabulous singers & great guys! What could be better? My best to both of you!

Barbara