Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music

Subject: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: olddude
Date: 06 Mar 09 - 07:18 PM

For 40 years our own Pete Waddon (Twitchett) has created beautiful folk music, told folk stories, radio shows, performing for children in schools, traveling and performing all over England, a real example of what a folk artist is and should be. His CD - In from the cold is a masterpiece IMO. I just wanted to take the time to thank Pete for so many years of great music. Anyone want to share some Pete stories with us here is a good chance to put him on the spot. I was just listening to "The gentleman soldier" wonderful work my friend

God Bless you Pete

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST,YoungDude
Date: 07 Mar 09 - 05:13 PM

I've seen Pete Twitchett perform at the Milk Maid in Bury St Edmunds, Fantastic performance and storytelling. I've also had the pleasure of sitting in on a sing around in the local pub which really showed off his diversity and wit! Check the album out if you get the chance!

Keep doing it Pete

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 07 Mar 09 - 06:27 PM

Pete is one of the good ones. There's something limiting about communicating on a computer screen with these little black squiggly characters we type out. Just as in music, it only occasionally happens when the warmth of a person comes through the screen or out through the apeakers. Miraculously, the person is there despite the inherent limitations of the medium. I've come to know Pete through the kitchen table thread, and I mean KNOW him. I admire his generosity of spirit and his modesty. Perhaps someday I'll get to hear him in person.

Kudos to you Pete, and to you Dan for doing these threads.

Jerry

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 08 Mar 09 - 02:52 PM

I know Peter Twitchett, I will tell you all about him----------------
but not now.

B

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 08 Mar 09 - 05:00 PM

Hey! We're sitting over here on this side of the ocean and we've not had the pleasure of hearing Mistertwichett. Howzabout some of you farsiders filling us in?

Jerry

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Splott Man
Date: 09 Mar 09 - 07:00 AM

I used to go to Waddon Folk Club in the late 60s to mid 70s, hitch-hiking up from Dorking.

My one abiding memory from those days was him singing Battle of New Orleans unaccompanied, no big deal now, but a revelation to me then - you don't HAVE to play the guitar with a song, just 'cos you can. Up to then I only heard ballads sung unaccompanied.

Thanks for that, Pete. (and the songs been in my repertoire ever since in a variety of arrangements.)

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: The Sandman
Date: 09 Mar 09 - 07:48 AM

With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm ,was a favourite ,as I recall.
Pete Twitchett ,sound man .

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 09 Mar 09 - 09:38 AM

Remeber his folk club in croydon in the 70's. Morris danced, I think as a guest with Wheatsheaf at their Christmas party one snowy night. Pete had a magic lantern show, I remeber them performing Three Jolly Rogues of Lynn to his singing.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST,John from Kemsing
Date: 09 Mar 09 - 09:59 AM

Does Pete remember "Four Square Circle"?

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 09 Mar 09 - 04:13 PM

Hello,

I dunno.....there I was quietly minding my own business and cruising the threads when I did a double take! A thread with my name on it! Gawsh.....

All I can really say is, "Thanks!" It was good to read the comments made.

Yes, John of Kemsing, I do remember Four Square Circle!

Yes, Tug, the shadow puppets were great fun to do. We took them all over and enjoyed them immensely!

Folkwaller.....what price your silence?   :0)

Jerry....what can I say?   

I'm not very good at this promotion lark, but, if you want to hear what Old Dude has been listening to, there are some samples http://cdbaby.com/cd/petetwitchett

Thanks folks,

Best wishes,


Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: olddude
Date: 09 Mar 09 - 06:25 PM

Gosh Pete
I sure hope there is more music in the works ... amazing stuff my friend
and thank you for what you have done for Folk music over the last 40 years.

On top of all of that, you are one of the true good guys in this world

Dan

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 09 Mar 09 - 06:38 PM

So Pete, I left the kitchen table long enough to track you down on cyberspace!.

Deirdre

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: billybob
Date: 10 Mar 09 - 11:38 AM

So did I Pete!
Wonderful memories of Croydon...and the puppets.
Where can I get the CD?
Wendy

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 10 Mar 09 - 04:13 PM

Hello Deirdre, Hello Wendy,

Good to hear from you.

I tried to do a blue clicky, but it didn't work for some reason! Perhaps some-one can try from their computer...mine doesn't seem to be playing ball at the moment. Could be the crumbs from the hot buttered toast in Jerry's kitchen!

The link is http://cdbaby.com/cd/petetwitchett

CDBaby is a good site with lots of goodies hidden away and you can get the CD from them.

It's good to know that people remember the Waddon with fondness. Although I moved out of the area to pastures new, the club is still going strong in Croydon. Check them out if you are at a loose end in Croydon on a Monday evening!

www.croydonfolksongclub.org.uk

Must be the computer....still won't clickify! Harrumph!


Best wishes,


Peter

Links fixed. -Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 10 Mar 09 - 04:19 PM

Don't feel bad, Pete: I try to do blue clickies until I am black in the face, and they never work for me, either.

Jerry

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST,Travalling Singer in Sussex
Date: 10 Mar 09 - 06:57 PM

I remember going to the Waddon. I was at the famous Christmas party and I also enjoyed the Shadow Puppets. Pete is a tremendous performer. Give his CD a whirl if you haven't already done so.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: bobad
Date: 10 Mar 09 - 07:01 PM

http://cdbaby.com/cd/petetwitchett

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 11 Mar 09 - 05:31 AM

Thanks Bobad!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 11 Mar 09 - 08:21 AM

Thanks for the link, bobad. You are a bloomin' treasure, Peter. Great to hear you!

Jerry (the one with the accent)

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: billybob
Date: 11 Mar 09 - 01:11 PM

Hi Pete,
Horniman rag! My dad met my mother in Horniman museum, she was 14, he was 17. They married in 1943 when they were both in the RAF, last year they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary, he is 89 and mum 85.
Do you remember the clock in the museum, I think it was at 4 oclock each day the 12 disciples process past Jesus, all of them bow to him except Judas who turns the other way!It was one of my favourite days out, the other was Crystal Palce park and the statues(huge) of the dinaseurs.
Wendy

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 12 Mar 09 - 09:02 AM

Hello Wendy,

I haven't been to the museum now for far too long. I must make a return visit. I am, however, assured that the clock has recently been overhauled and still has the procession of disciples every day at 4 p.m.

It has fond memories for me too. One of the benefits of being on the 194 bus route was that it was easily accessible to us!

Best wishes,


Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 13 Mar 09 - 09:14 AM

The Apostle Clock is at http://www.horniman.ac.uk/ten.php. (Still can't get the blue clicky to work! It used to....what's happened?)

If you scroll down, it's the third picture!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST,Folk Daughter!
Date: 13 Mar 09 - 04:12 PM

Dear All - buy the CD - it's great!
Bcking vocals from someone very talented and in some way linked to Mr T!

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST,Travelling Singer in Sussex
Date: 13 Mar 09 - 07:01 PM

I enjoy listening to Horniman Rag because I know the Horniman Museum very well. It was a favourite place to visit when I was a kid and also a favourite place to take my class in later years. I agree with Folk daughter. Buy the CD.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 15 Mar 09 - 03:45 PM

Do you know? I have Petes c.d. AND I haven't listened to it yet. WHY? I can hear you all shout. I will tell you. I have only met Peter recently, he lives in Woolpit and I live in Bury, six miles seperate us. He likes a little bit of folk music and I like a little bit of folk music. I first met him at one of the ---------------- sorry dinners ready,

B

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST,Travelling Singer in Sussex
Date: 15 Mar 09 - 06:51 PM

Listen to the CD when you've had your dinner. It's good.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 05:45 AM

-------------local sessions, the Greyhound at Flempton I think. He sang a sad song about a minstrel who had a broken string on his banjo. At the end of the session I introduced myself and asked Pete to play the song again for my recorder so I could go away and learn it, I haven't done so but the point I make is that he was only too willing to ablige. He was very friendly. Since that occasion we meet fairly regularly, he sings, I listen and we may even be ------------------sorry, someone at the door.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 01:02 PM

--------playing together at one of the local schools soon. A school teacher friend runs a weekly lunch time session and has invited the two of us to entertain we're looking forward to that. Peter is also a regular at the local Friday afternoon cafe folk session he believes as I do in taking folk music to the people and slowly but surely we are winning them over and we have a very nice folky afternoon sipping coffee and tea. Peter also----------sorry, got to get ready to go to Ely.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 19 Mar 09 - 03:19 PM

----------is only too willing to give guitar lessons to anyone who may be interested, even the lady at the cafe says she wants to learn. If its of interest Ely was fantastic, Kevin Dempsey and Joe Broughton, do they come any better.
Pete and I did play at the school we sat on the playing field with a group of pupils and Pete sang and entertained, they sang as one, I listened. It was wonderful.
So, I'm getting to know Pete and if you would like too as well, buy his cd it is just great.
Tomorrow we are being recorded by Suffolk Radio at the cafe or at least Pete probably is, I just listen.
After 40 years Peter Twitchett is still a folk singers folk singer and long may it be so.
Can I have cash this time Pete.

B

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST,Travelling Singer in Sussex
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 04:16 AM

How do we get to hear the Suffolk Radio recording?

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 05:00 AM

Thank you for those gracious words, Folkwaller! No cash I'm afraid....but if you make your way over to the Kitchen Table thread we have fresh coffee, some of Jerry's soup and lemon drizzle cake! Super!

Yes....you are right....I enjoy taking folk out into the community. This has lead to some amazing and challenging moments....like singing in a boxcar on a very cold public holiday and doing the interval entertainment at a disco!

Best wishes,



Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 06:01 AM

Hello Travelling singer in Sussex. I will put the info on this thread as I am unsure of the proceedure at the moment.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: billybob
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 08:52 AM

just an idea...Peter and Folkwaller
In the summer Billy and I have " home" concerts in a marquee in the garden, Billy does a bar b q, everyone brings a bottle and we invite someone to do a concert. Very informal and lovely people. How about it Peter? We are not far from you and we could invite mudcatters who live within a car drive to come and swell our numbers.
Wendy

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: billybob
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 08:54 AM

Just to add to that, we have had Dick Miles, The Amazing Mr Smith and Dangerous Curves, Skinners rats and the late Dave Brient to give you the jist!
Wendy

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 04:41 PM

What a brilliant idea. It is not clear if the invite is open to both of us. If it is I'll get some 240 grit paper on to the old banjo strings de-rust and bingo. It would be nice to put faces to the mudcatters.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Mar 09 - 08:53 AM

Hi

Don't know if you remember me but I was Rip Rippingale's 2nd wife. Havn't heard anything of you in yonks but I now live in Coventry. I remember well the weekend we came down for the weekend as you had asked Rip to do support for a concert in a huge marquee for the Scouts. The Ian Campbell folk group were headlining and then because you wouldn't let me play I decided I'd better sing so did my very first singing in public with Rip. ( Nothing like jumping in at the deep end. )

The next day we went to Southend for the day, went on the pier where you did a recording in a booth, can't remember if it was you and Rip together.

By the way did you ever learn to drive.

Oh happy memories.

Brenda

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: billybob
Date: 21 Mar 09 - 09:46 AM

Oh yes Folkwaller, you are both invited, I will think of some dates and let you both know.
By the way my son has booked Eric Bogle at the theatre in Bungay for a date in July, it is his last tour( so he says)
Wendy

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 21 Mar 09 - 05:54 PM

Hello Brenda,

Wonderful to hear from you! How are you!

Yes, I remember that occasion and many others with Rip!

I hope you are still belting it out!

Write me.

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 22 Mar 09 - 09:56 AM

Many thanks Wendy. Will try and get to Bungay for Eric. We have tried for some time to get him to the Milkmaid to no avail.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: The Sandman
Date: 23 Mar 09 - 09:38 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 24 Mar 09 - 05:33 AM

The Suffolk Radio cafe recording will be on Steven Fosters (Foz) programme on Thursday 26th between 4:00 and 6:00. Peter should be on it although it is difficult to know what editing they will do. Hopefully all those recorded will be on.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Mar 09 - 10:50 AM

Do try to see Eric,folkwaller. Christopher is coming home this weekend and bringing some posters, would you like one for the Milkmaid?Maybe you could get up a group of interested folks?
wendy

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST,billybob
Date: 24 Mar 09 - 11:03 AM

Do try to see Eric, folkwaller. Christopher is coming home this weekend and bringing some posters, would you like one for the Milkmaid? Maybe you could get up a group of interested folks?
wendy

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 24 Mar 09 - 03:20 PM

Wendy, send me half a dozen posters. I will do what I can. Contact me on my pm and I'll give you my address. Hope you found your cookie.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: billybob
Date: 25 Mar 09 - 10:58 AM

found me cookie, and pm'd you, thanks.
wendy

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 25 Mar 09 - 12:50 PM

Have just been informed the Suffolk Radio cafe recording is going out tonight at 5:30.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: billybob
Date: 25 Mar 09 - 12:52 PM

Oh dear, I am working late, I will try and get someone to record it!
Wendy

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST,Travelling Singer in Sussex
Date: 27 Mar 09 - 07:38 PM

Just been listening to the Suffolk Radio interview on I-Player. Very good. If I lived in that area I would go to the Cafe.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 28 Mar 09 - 04:38 PM

Hello,

I'm glad that people were able to listen to the piece on Radio Suffolk. They did us proud with a very decent plug for the music as well as the event.

We are lucky to have a thriving scene in our part of the world.

If you are ever in East Anglia, look us up!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 29 Mar 09 - 05:28 AM

I'll second that.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Travelling Singer
Date: 31 Mar 09 - 06:17 PM

Are you going to be on radio again? Where else are you regularly performing?

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 01 Apr 09 - 04:57 AM

Hello Travelling Singer!

Are you the same one who guested as Travelling Singer from Sussex? If so, welcome to Mudcat! Good to have you aboard.

I regularly visit our local singaround sessions when time allows but I'm not sure about the radio. The Wayland Community Radio has a regular folk programme, and I have appeared on that a couple of times. They have recently gained their full time license from Ofcom, so there will probably be more folk in the future!

Thanks for asking,

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 01 Apr 09 - 05:00 AM

There may be more from the Milkmaid folk club in the near future. I'm working on it.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: The Sandman
Date: 02 Apr 09 - 04:40 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 04 Apr 09 - 04:20 PM

Hello,

While I was up in the loft this morning I got sidetracked and discovered an old copy of a folk diary from the 1970 somethings called "The Penny Dreadful." I was one of those who was involved in producing it, but I had forgotten I still had a few copies left. What was fascinating was not only the number of clubs there were in SE London in those days, but also the theme of the articles. Is folk music dying? Where have all the audiences gone? I smiled quietly to myself at that point and thought, "Nothing much changes, does it?"

Does anyone else remember "The Penny dreadful?"

Best wishes,


Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: breezy
Date: 05 Apr 09 - 08:13 AM

Yes, I do.

Maybe Folk London has evolved from it as have other mags, e.g. Shire folk , Unicorn.

All the best Pete

remember Bude !/ ?

You ran a good club at the 'Waddon'

Croydon Folk is now the venue

After Orpington on Fridays !!

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Travelling Singer
Date: 18 Apr 09 - 06:27 PM

I remember the Penny Dreadful and still have a copy in my bookcase. It was a very useful mag.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: The Sandman
Date: 18 Apr 09 - 08:53 PM

yes,
I remember the penny dreadful,I also remember Bicky Tockit,John Breeze,Singing Robin,Jeff Dale,Ginger Jug Band,The Folkbunch,but I cant remember who I am.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 08:15 AM

Ah, Cap'n.....have you been reading Robert MacLean?

Bude? Great fun! Thanks for remembering.

Still getting up to mischief!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST,Pigstrings
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 11:46 AM

Oh yes I remember the Penny Dreadful - and I think it was Graham Maisey who did some great cover designs for it???

Wendy, let us know when your bash is. Pig's Ear are venturing to Suffolk during the summer; in the unlikely event that the dates work we'd love to gatecrash. Being as Pig's Ear is all Pete's fault anyway. If Waddon hadn't made Wednesdays Worthwhile, Grant and I wouldn't have met and the Rule Family Folk Band would never have been.

Gawd, Pete, don't you have a lot to answer for???

Sue

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Travelling Singer
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 03:12 PM

Graham Maisey. Is he still in the folk world?

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 03:51 PM

Pigs Ear. Might be able to get you into the Milkmaid. No promoses.

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Apr 09 - 04:07 PM

Folkwaller,

"Might be able to get you into the Milkmaid." - there seems to be no answer to that....

Seriously - you can contact us on [e-mail] if there's anything doin'!

Thanks.

Sue

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 20 Apr 09 - 05:36 AM

Excuse me?

We run a respectable thread here!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Travelling Singer
Date: 20 Apr 09 - 06:50 PM

When will you next be on radio or performing anywhere else. Also are you likely to come down to Croydon any time?

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: mitchamminstrel
Date: 21 Apr 09 - 05:00 AM

Oh yes I'm still in the land of the living.   Have a complete set of the Penny Dreadfuls in the attic and they were used by an author called Chris Groom 10-15 years ago as reference for his book "Rock'in around Croydon" which looked at the live music scene in that "noble" town. Will write more later when I'm not busy but it's good to be remembered!

Regards to all who made the Waddon worthwhile

Graham

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: billybob
Date: 21 Apr 09 - 09:41 AM

Sue, we would love to see you at our "bash" I am thinking about dates, when do you think you may be in our area?
Wendy

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 21 Apr 09 - 04:03 PM

Hello Graham,

Good to have you on board! A complete set of Penny Dreadfuls eh? Must be worth a fortune :o)

Travelling Singer, I guess the nearest I'll get to Croydon in the near future will be the Pig's Ear Folk Ale.

Best wishes,


Peter

Subject: RE: Pete Waddon (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 21 Apr 09 - 04:24 PM

Pig' Ear Folk Ale!! NOW I'm listening.

B

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 04:19 PM

We had a great session at the cafe on Friday! If you are ever up from Sussex, Travelling Singer, you must come along! That welcome extends to anyone in the area of course!

The Pig's Ear Folk Ale is well worth going to, Folkwaller, but a fair distance for you I guess.

Perhaps between us all we can get Pig's Ear 'ere!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: The Sandman
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 04:29 PM

chris groom?I believe he used to design the lp covers for greenwich village and sweet folk all recordings,did he not?

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Pigstrings
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 05:56 PM

The Piglets are playing at the Angel, GLemsford on Saturday 20th June. We have to be back in Kent for a gig in Sandwich on Sunday 21st, and the Barnaby Rudge at Broadstairs on Monday 22nd, but if there was anything doin' elsewhere on the Thursday 18th or Friday 19th....I will have very sore fingers by the end of it all!! (The clue's in the name Pigstrings for those who don't know which piggy is which...)

Sue

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 04 May 09 - 03:14 PM

Don't know if I have already mentioned it but there is an open evening on the 29th May. So, Pigsear, if you are in the area on the 29th you could see and hear Pete at the cafe and gig at the Milkmaid, just contact me for info.

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 05 May 09 - 04:43 AM

Hello Folkwaller,

That's a great thought, but that Friday is the start of the Pig's Ear Folk Ale in the depths of rural Kent. Both Pig's Ear and I will be there that evening.....sorry....it would have been fun!

Folk Ale

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: olddude
Date: 05 May 09 - 09:35 AM

I could not be more delighted that this thread is still going. Pete is a class act and one of the nicest people on the Cat ... He is also an amazing talent ... how wonderful to see it still going

God Bless You Pete

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 05 May 09 - 01:48 PM

God here. You are, of course right olddude. BUT, blessings can only be awarded when the thread reaches 100. I am very busy but I'll keep an eye out.

Regards

Angel no. 1 ( God is very busy at the moment )

Subject: RE: Milkmaid - 29 May
From: Pigstrings
Date: 05 May 09 - 06:46 PM

Folkwaller - many thanks for the invite, but as mentioned, 29May is the start of our Folk Ale http://www.folkale.co.uk and I think we might be a tad busy....

Will you be having a similar "do" in June? What date?

Sue

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 10 May 09 - 05:00 AM

Pete has requested that I re-arrange my life so I can come to your festival. He's such a nice chap that there may be an outside chance if I can wangle it.
He didn't get me to sing last Friday. Is he losing his touch???.

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: The Sandman
Date: 10 May 09 - 05:22 AM

Waddon Pete is a good egg.

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 10 May 09 - 07:56 AM

...a good egg?

would that be hard-boiled, soft-boiled, sunny-side up or scrambled?

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 10 May 09 - 09:04 AM

I think 'sunny side up ' is a fair description of you Pete.

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Travelling Singer
Date: 11 May 09 - 05:51 PM

Looking forward to hearing Pete at the Pig's Ear event on May 30th

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Joe Offer
Date: 14 May 09 - 02:28 AM

I just listened to Pete's In from the cold CD. It's good stuff, lots of fun, unpretentious, but a quality performance. It's the kind of music that I'd perform if I were English. There's a lightheartedness to Pete's performances that I really enjoy.
Thanks a lot, Pete - I really enjoyed your CD!

-Joe Offer-

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Here are the notes from the CD:


This CD is a small snapshot of some of the songs that I enjoy singing. I have also included a couple of monologues. I have remained faithful to the musical influences that shaped my life. First and foremost was Mum, bless her, whose family enjoyed singing. She had uncles who trod the Music Halls and her father played the piano for the silent movies! Dad’s great uncle went over to America to make his fortune and brought back the American songs, an interest that remains alive. Mix that all together with a fine leaven of traditional English music and you have an idea of where I am musically!

1. The Gentleman Soldier ~ Traditional ~ I have known this song since for ever. It is a good story and a good tune. What more could you want?

2. The Calico Printer’s Clerk ~ Broadside Ballad ~ Although set in Manchester, there are many other versions. Usually it is the girl who comes of worse in “unhappy in love” songs. I guess the nearest thing today to a Calico Printer’s Clerk would be the chap who takes the money for the guy who prints up the T-shirts!

3. Dead Dog Scrumpy ~ © Crozier/Sheldon Cinephonic Music Co. Ltd. ~ This song was written by Trevor Crozier. Sadly he was killed in a motorcycle accident. The folk world lost a great talent and I am proud to have called him a friend.

4. Horniman Rag ~ The Horniman museum is a fascinating museum in South London.

5. Jim Oglethwaite ~ Monologue ~ My take on an old joke!

6. The Mitcham Line Shunty ~ I used to commute daily on a two coach train that ran between Wimbledon and West Croydon. Another of my own songs…set to a well known tune!

7. My Goodness My Guinness ~ unknown ~ This is actually taken from an old advert for Guinness Beer. I found it in a tram car on the Seaton Tramway and set it to music.

8. Billy Bones ~ Traditional ~ I first heard this on a schools music programme way back when I was 10. I loved it then, and still love it today!

9. Charlie Motts ~ Music Hall ~ A South London Music Hall song. There are those who say it should be Charlie Mopps, but I’ve always known it as Motts (from Mottingham, don’t ye know!)

10. The Muffin Man’s Song ~ There are so many fascinating street rhymes in London. The chorus is the old waterman’s fare table to row people across the Thames.

11. David Lowston ~ Traditional ~ A compelling song from New Zealand.

12. Bold Captain Webb ~ Music Hall ~ A broadside ballad celebrating a record breaking achievement!

13. Alfie ~ Monologue ~ A gentle monologue, again from my pen. A familiar story; indeed, only the other day there was a report in the local paper of some-one having a similar misfortune in a church yard!

14. Sing Song Kitty ~ Traditional ~ This song was a great favourite of Mum’s and she taught it to me.

15. Lord Franklin ~ Traditional ~ The story of Lord Franklin and his efforts to find the North West Passage are well documented. Another traditional song from the frozen wastes.

16. Jumbo Stevens ~ When I unearthed this story while researching in the Croydon Local History Library, I knew it just had to be made into a song! The event actually happened! Sometimes fact can be stranger than fiction!

17. Walking to the Waddon ~ Croydon Folksong Club once met at the Waddon Hotel. Rita and I made up the words to this on a wet walk down to the Waddon Hotel one wet Wednesday. The tune is traditional and is ideal for sloshing down city streets to!

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 May 09 - 07:15 AM

I've just returned to find the lovely post from Joe. Thanks for your thoughts, Joe!

Yes, Travelling Singer, it will be good to meet up again at Pig's Ear. I'm not sure though, do we need non-return inlet valves or exploding biscuit tin ovens to gain entry?

If you notice a few cobwebs when you see me, it's because I've just discovered that I've been archived! Scary!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Travelling Singer
Date: 20 May 09 - 05:58 PM

I would go fornon-return inlet valves every time. Hoe and where have you been archived and is it very uncomfortable?

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 23 May 09 - 05:10 PM

Hello TS,

No...it's not uncomfortable...just a bit dusty! ('choo)

Essex Record Office have the privilege of a recording of a gig I did in Chelmsford a wee while ago now. (....and no the recording wasn't on a wax cylinder....)....(the very idea)...(LOL)

It was a good evening as I recall.....interestingly I met up with a member of that audience a few weeks ago. We were already acquaintances but they hadn't made the connection with Chelmsford until I sang a particular song. At the end of the song he said, "I know who you are now!" Wonderful.

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Travelling Singer
Date: 23 May 09 - 05:43 PM

So you are in the archives of Essex Record Office? What are you listed under?

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: mitchamminstrel
Date: 24 May 09 - 08:04 AM

Anyone know what happened to "Singing Robin" aka Robin Buckle?

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 25 May 09 - 06:24 AM

Hello,

Robin was a loyal supporter of the club for many years. Sadly, I lost touch as time went by, so I, too, would be interested to know what he's up to now. Perhaps Maureen will know?

TS, I'm in a comprehensive collection of folk memorabilia relating to Essex! Fascinating!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 27 May 09 - 03:05 PM

Pete, have a bloody good time in Kent, spiritually I will be with you while I'm hanging doors in Norfolk. If you have room in your suitcase for a tipple of Pigs Ear then I can find it a home.

O.K. the doors were found guilty, I'm only doing my job.

O.K. again. I know my reputation hinges on this.

There is more!!

B

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: olddude
Date: 27 May 09 - 04:16 PM

Pete
you have to do a US tour my friend ... I would walk to see you play here my friend ... how about Canada also :-)

Dan

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 28 May 09 - 05:21 PM

What are you fellas like? (why are we the butt of your hinge jokes, Folkwaller? don't get hung over, now!)

Seriously,
Thanks for the good wishes.


Thanks, Dan......I'll PM you!

No word from anyone on Robin Buckle, yet.


Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 29 May 09 - 02:39 AM

I'll probably have ajar.

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: folkwaller
Date: 31 May 09 - 02:31 PM

Hello Pete, beware of traffic jambs on the way home. See you Tuesday hopefully.

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Travelling Singer
Date: 31 May 09 - 06:00 PM

Really enjoyed listening to you at Pig's Ear Festival today. Enjoyed this Festival very much.

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 04:33 PM

Thanks TS, it was good to meet up with you too. As has been noted on other threads, it was a lovely event. The weather was glorious and the venue was ideal. The week-end was very well organised and it was good to see so many young families there.

Folkwaller....no traffics jambs to speak of so was able to make a bolt for home.....

.....the club organiser siddled up to me.
"You played for the door," said he.
"We've had a good night lad and so, here you are!
Plus two hinges the bolt and the key!"

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 04:52 PM

I got dibs on post 100. This is turning out to be an English Kitchen Table thread. Except for the baked goods... :-)

Jerry

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 04:59 PM

Hello Jerry,

I'm sure we could rustle up some thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches! :o)

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 09:00 PM

How about boiled beef and cabbage?

One of me favorite songs.

Jerry

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 09:01 PM

And now back to the thread before you were so rudely interrupted. This 100th posting is in honor of my dear friend, Elmer Fudd.

Jerry

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: olddude
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 09:23 PM

I could not be more pleased that this thread hit now 101
you deserve it Pete, you are a first class musician and a first class person in everyway. I am so happy that so many others see it also

God Bless
Dan

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 02:34 PM

I was reading the thread about assuming your own name on Mudcat and it reminded me of the time when some-one came up to me and said, "What's your name?" I told them and they looked puzzled and then said, "No, I mean, what's your 'real' name?"

Sigh......


Dan, Jerry, thanks fellas........


Elmer Fudd is always welcome here :o)


Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Travelling Singer
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 05:59 PM

I hear that Thetford went very well with a thunderstorm to help thinga along.

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 09:07 AM

Hello Travelling Singer,

Well remembered! The Thetford gig was connected to their Thomas Paine 200 festival, and I hear that Lewes is holding a festival as well. It was a shame for those people who had organised outside events, but we were indoors sharing some of the music we play on Wayland Community Radio's folk programme. I always enjoy singing to a non-folkie audience.

Thetford seemed to like us.......

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 13 Jun 09 - 04:08 PM

While I was at Thetford, I had one of those experiences that makes what we do so worthwhile. There were great musicians to share the experience with and the 'stage' was very reminiscent of the rails of a ship and so a sea song or two seemed appropriate. After I had finishd my part of the concert a member if the audience came up to me and thanked me for singing a particular song. She used to sing it with her father when they were out sailing and she hadn't heard it for far too many years. My singing the song had made her day, and she had made mine. The magic of folk music!

Best wishes,

Peter

PS If you have come across from the kitchen table thread, help yourself to cucumber sandwiches, strawberries and cream!

PPS If you haven't come across from the Kitchen Table Thread, you are still welcome to help yourself. There are enough for everyone!

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Travelling Singer
Date: 13 Jun 09 - 05:15 PM

I've helped myself from the table. Where will you be performing next?

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 20 Jun 09 - 06:57 AM

Ah, Travelling Singer...not down your way at the moment I'm afraid, but.....

....the next gig is at a beer festival!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Travelling Singer
Date: 27 Jun 09 - 06:07 PM

Which Beer Festival would that be?

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 11 Jul 09 - 05:09 PM

I'm sorry TS, I didn't respond. How rude!

It wasn't actually a beer festival. It was a Brewery Birthday Bash. Very good it was too.

Now........if you are in travelling distance of the Milkmaid Folk Club in Bury St. Edmunds, I would be very pleased to see you on the 17th July. I am supporting Peter and Barbara Snape with my usual eclectic selection of heritage songs. :o)

If you are a mudcatter, please make yourself known!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 16 Jul 09 - 11:45 AM

Just to say that I would be very pleased to see you at the Milkmaid, Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk (UK) tomorrow (July 17th).

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 18 Jul 09 - 04:33 PM

Thanks folks,

A great night at the Milkmaid!


Peter

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: GUEST,Travelling Singer in Sussex
Date: 06 Dec 09 - 04:31 PM

Just heard Pete on Wayland Radio. Very good set. Hope to hear him there again.

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: The Sandman
Date: 15 Nov 20 - 04:24 AM

who were the other residents at waddon, i remember graham maisey, then there was a thin guy with a guitar, chris?
ther was a floor singer called singing robin?

Subject: RE: Waddon Pete (Twitchett) Music
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 15 Nov 20 - 06:38 AM

Hmmm.....There was Tony Powell, Garden Party, Grahame Maisey, Chris Woods and Rita Cherriman. The floor singers were many and varied. Talented bunch too. Singing Robin, Les Elvin, John White, Brixton Bert Crys and Mike Rothon to name just a few. Good times!

It's worth noting that the club is still going, and Crys and Mike are still heavily involved!