Maine House Concert, Martyn Wyndham-Read, April 17

Subject: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Mar 10 - 11:12 AM

Saturday, April 17
6PM
Buffet and Concert
$15 to performer
Reservation Required
Who needs a bed????

   
            
Martyn Wyndham-Read has been involved with folk music for over forty years. In his late teens he left his mother's farm in Sussex and headed off, with his guitar, to Australia where he worked on a sheep station Emu Springs in South Australia. It was while he was there that he heard, first hand, the old songs sung by some of the station hands at Emu Springs and he became captivated by these songs and the need to know more of them and where they came from grew.

He headed off to Melbourne and became part of the folk song revival there and throughout Australia during the early1960's..

Back to England in 1967 where he met up with the renowned singer and song collector Bert Lloyd, who himself had spent time in Australia. Martyn was asked by Bert Lloyd to be part of the album 'Leviathan' on the Topic label and soon after he started recording for Bill Leader and touring extensively worldwide.

In the early 1970's Martyn started the 'Maypoles to Mistletoe' concerts which portray the seasons of the year through song, music, dance and verse and illustration. Martyn is also the instigator of the well known Song Links Project,

Martyn is currently working with Shirley Collins on a production called 'Down the Lawson Track' featuring stories, poems/songs of the great Australian Poet of the People, Henry Lawson with Pip Barnes, Iris Bishop, Gary Holder and Jackie Oates.

His CD Jackeroo portrays his life so far through songs both old and new.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 26 Mar 10 - 11:18 AM

lucky you! wish I could be there

say hello to Martyn from me

sandra from The Loaded Dog

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Mar 10 - 08:19 AM

Refresh.
With only two weeks notice I have to push this concert too.
Refresh.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Mar 10 - 08:32 AM

This concert is actually on April 17th. My mistake - communications got a little mixed up with the gig organiser.

Should be a good one though.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 27 Mar 10 - 08:45 AM

This is a not to be missed concert.Very impressive performer.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: curmudgeon
Date: 27 Mar 10 - 10:48 AM

I had really been looking forward to this concert....until it got shifted to the third Saturday - Tom

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 Mar 10 - 11:19 AM

Sorry - out of my control. It was third Saturday or not at all.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: KT
Date: 27 Mar 10 - 11:42 AM

WOW!!! I've recently put a number of his songs into my "to learn" file! Wish I could come!

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Mar 10 - 12:01 PM

Sorry Tom. We had it on our calendars for the 10th. Jacqui just heard that it was the 17th. I am doing some last minute shuffling.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: GUEST,julia L
Date: 27 Mar 10 - 04:00 PM

Martyn will also be playing in Damariscotta at the Round Top coffeehouse on Friday, April 2, following an open mic.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: bfdk
Date: 27 Mar 10 - 07:46 PM

Oh man, I WISH I needed a bed for that. One of my all time favourites, anybody who's going is in for a great treat!

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: Callitfolk
Date: 27 Mar 10 - 10:23 PM

I had a chance to see Martyn about ten years ago in Pennsylvania. I think he is vastly underappreciated. His Fellside recording, Mussels on a Tree is a classic by me. His voice does not have the widest range, but most of his songs fit quite well and ring authentic.
Call it Folk

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Mar 10 - 02:24 AM

I so wish I could come & join you for this, you'll have a fantastic evening!!!

But, you'll finally get to hear 'Where Raven's Feed' by Graeme Miles sung properly *grin*

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 28 Mar 10 - 04:14 AM

I love Martyn's music too. I also have a few of his (from an old audiocassette in TSO's collection) in my to learn book. I've been kicking myself since I missed the Eric Bogel and Martyn Wyndham-Read UK concert last year. Sigh.

Hope you get a full house SINS.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: KT
Date: 28 Mar 10 - 04:41 AM

MGAS, ain't nothin' wrong with the way I first heard it. That version will always be one that mesmerizes and enchants me.   Just like it did the very first time I heard it.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Mar 10 - 05:58 AM

Thankyou kindly KT, but you'll love Martyn's version too, he has a voice full of Honey!

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: Charley Noble
Date: 28 Mar 10 - 01:22 PM

Julia-

"Martyn will also be playing in Damariscotta at the Round Top coffeehouse on Friday, April 2, following an open mic."

Thanks for providing information about the earlier alternative date. It's certainly something to consider for those in the Greater Wiscasset area.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Mar 10 - 08:48 AM

Jacqui and I are planning to visit Damariscotta on Friday. Hopefully with Maeve in tow.
SINS

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Mar 10 - 08:50 AM

Reminder:
This April 17th!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: GUEST,julia L
Date: 29 Mar 10 - 04:40 PM

Looks like he'll be in Camden on April 1...
J

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 29 Mar 10 - 04:48 PM

I wish we could be there. You'll all have a brilliant time.

Martyn has been my main folk hero for decades now and I get to see him whenever possible. Not only an excellent performer but an all-round good egg too.

Get him to sing Sailor's Return.

One of my proudest folk moments ever was singing in his house concert out in France. I sang Sailor's Return to Martyn's guiltar and Bill Whaley on squeezebox and Dave Fletcher on low D whistle. The memory will live on forever.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: maeve
Date: 29 Mar 10 - 04:51 PM

The Camden concert is at Camden Public Library; My friend Ken coordinates wonderful concerts/coffeehouses/songwriting workshops there. Quoting from the press release in my email box: "The next Library Coffeehouse, on Thursday, April 1, 7:00-9:00 pm, will feature well-known folk musician and Australian song expert Martyn Wyndham-Read. Gordon Bok has offered to do an opening set as well! Admission will be $7. " http://www.librarycamden.org/

Sins & Jacqui- regarding the proposed trip and concert: Best that you contact me via PM or email. It's a delightful possibility for me, at least.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: Rasener
Date: 29 Mar 10 - 05:26 PM

Martyn and Iris Bishop did a wonderful evening at Faldingworth Live recently.

Martyn is an Icon and a very nice bloke as well.

First saw Martyn in 1969/70 and he has remained a firm favourite of mine. Go see him.

Les Worrall

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read
From: KT
Date: 29 Mar 10 - 10:22 PM

Maeve, Martyn and Gordon in one evening!!????!!! That's enough to make me check out airfare!!!

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Mar 10 - 08:03 AM

It's about a two hour drive from here to Camden, but I am considering it, given that there would be Gordon and Martyn to listen to. Then the bounce back, the next evening to Damariscotta...........

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Mar 10 - 08:30 AM

Harumph! Some of us have to work for a living.
But Friday is doable. We'll talk.
Mary

Who's in for Martyn?

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: ranger1
Date: 31 Mar 10 - 02:05 AM

Me, and hopefully a few others.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: SINSULL
Date: 31 Mar 10 - 04:55 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: Goldengob
Date: 01 Apr 10 - 05:33 PM

Can anyone tell me where else MWR is appearing on this trip? I have friends in the US who are interested
For anyone feeling envious in the UK, Martyn and Iris Bishop + Trio Threlfall + Bill Whaley & Dave Fletcher are in concert in Swineshead Lincs 12/06/10
More details later
DF

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: Booklynrose
Date: 01 Apr 10 - 08:37 PM

If you can't get all the way to Maine, don't cry. Martyn Wyndham-Read is also doing a house concert right here in New York City, April 9, 8:00 on the Upper West Side sponsored by the Folk Music Society of NY / N.Y. Pinewoods Folk Music Club. Call 718-672-6399 for reservations and directions. Info at www.folkmusicny.org
Sure, if you need a place to stay, e-mail me at [e-mail]. I can put up a few people & find spaces for others.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: maeve
Date: 01 Apr 10 - 11:14 PM

Jacqui and I went to hear Martyn and Gordon in Camden; such a wonderful concert! Nartyn will play nearby tomorrow night, so we (and maybe Sins?) will be there, too.

If he is playing near you (South Portland, Maine, for example) get thee to the concert.

maeve

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: maeve
Date: 02 Apr 10 - 07:47 AM

From the Kennebec Journal regarding tonight's performance:
"Coffee house: Damariscotta River Association Round Top Coffee House, Round Top farm, U.S. Route 1A, Damariscotta; open microphone 6:45-8:15 p.m., and featured performer, English folk musician Martyn Wyndham-Read, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; refreshments; $5 cover charge, $3 for seniors citizens and free for children younger than 12; call 563-1393 or 677-2354."

Sins- If there's any way I can get there I'll be at the house concert. I may need a bed. What a rich offering of music Martyn offers!

m

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: ranger1
Date: 04 Apr 10 - 06:16 PM

I am still definite, Jason, Kathy and Jason's parents are maybes.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: KT
Date: 04 Apr 10 - 10:13 PM

Sins, can't ya Skype us in to this concert?

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: RTim
Date: 04 Apr 10 - 10:51 PM

Martyn is also in Woods Hole, at the Woods Hole Folk Music Society, on Sunday 18th April at 7.30, in Community Hall, next to the draw Bridge and almost opposite The Capt. Kidd.
This is the 38th year this Society has been going - come along and see and hear a great concert, in a great hall.

Tim Radford

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: SINSULL
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 11:32 AM

KT - Jacqui is our chief engineer. I will see if this can be done.
Meantime:
Mary
Jeri
Jacqui and Kendall
Tami (+ 3 Maybes)

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: jacqui.c
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 07:16 PM

Having now seen Martyn perform twice last week I am really looking forward to his concert here on the 17th. You KNOW he's something special when Gordon does the warm up for him!0:)

Here's hoping we can get a good crowd - he deserves it.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 05 Apr 10 - 07:58 PM

I had it down for the 10th but either way, the Mayor and I can come. This way we can sneak out for a celebratory dinner this Saturday (10th) and enjoy the concert next Saturday (17th). What do you want for food?

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 Apr 10 - 08:18 AM

Curry would be good Deb, for me, anyway.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Apr 10 - 09:36 AM

What are you celebrating? Did I miss a birthday again?
M

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Apr 10 - 08:54 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: KathWestra
Date: 08 Apr 10 - 11:02 PM

Martyn will be in Washington, D.C. (well, nearby Glen Echo, Maryland) on Thursday, April 15th for a concert at the Glen Echo Town Hall. He is one of my all-time favorite singers--and all-time favorite people. Anyone from the D.C. metro area who wants to hear him should check out the Folklore Society's website at www.fsgw.org.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: GUEST,Joe Whittaker - Kent England
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 09:39 AM

Do not miss this concert Martyn is a consummate performer and interpreter of fine songs.His choice of songs is always top class- get him to play Graham Miles' song " Where Ravens Feed " - which is not about the Tower of London.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 09:48 AM

Joe - he sang that one the other night at Damarascotta - absolutely wonderful!

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: freda underhill
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 09:56 AM

Ask for "The Plains of Emu". He's wonderful.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Apr 10 - 10:47 AM

Mary
Jeri
Jacqui and Kendall
Tami (+ 3 Maybes)
Tom and Deborah

Any late arrivals from the Press Room?
Anyone need a bed?

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Apr 10 - 08:15 AM

3 more "maybes"
Refresh

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Apr 10 - 08:14 AM

To the top.

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 13 Apr 10 - 08:33 AM

You might ask also for 'The Outside Track', which I've heard MW-R sing in concerts. A very moving old Aussie poem set to a lovely tune, and with a fine chorus. Suits Martyn's warm, gentle style perfectly. Another great version is by Nancy Kerr & James Fagan.

You'll have a lovely evening with Martyn, wish I could be there but it's a long round-trip from The Backwoods to Maine!

Subject: RE: Maine House Conc't Martyn Wyndam-Read -April
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Apr 10 - 08:37 AM

So far we haven't had a very good response to this concert - I hate the idea that we can't pull in a good sized audience for Martyn - he is such a good performer and I know that those who attend will have a great evening. Trust me, I've seen him twice on this tour and was spellbound both times.

Any more takers?