Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?

Subject: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: MartinRyan
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 11:03 AM

Looks like I may manage to get to this festival again, this year... Easter weekend.

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Regards

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: GUEST,ageing Folky
Date: 14 Feb 13 - 01:15 PM

This looks like a great event, which I shall try and get too.
I have been to the Waterways Museum before but not to the Shanty fest.

If you only go on one day, for me it would be Sunday when " Scolds Bridle" are appearing.

If you have not yet seen these two Ladies then give them a try.
Great harmony and songs of the Sea.

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: MartinRyan
Date: 04 Mar 13 - 12:16 PM

OK. Definitely gonna be in the Chester and North Wales area for a week from Good Friday March 29. Apart from the Shanty Festival, anyone got any suggestions for good music in the general area?


Regards

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: Matthew Edwards
Date: 04 Mar 13 - 02:22 PM

Be good to see you at the Shanty weekend Martin; if you are able to get to Liverpool on the Thursday afternoon I can recommend a very enjoyable singaround.

Matthew

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: Mr Red
Date: 05 Mar 13 - 06:37 AM

I link to Folk Wales Mick is based in South Wales, but lists widely in Wales.

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 05 Mar 13 - 06:41 AM

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Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: MartinRyan
Date: 05 Mar 13 - 07:18 AM

Thanks, guys. Will peruse at leisure!

Regards

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: Dave Earl
Date: 06 Mar 13 - 03:21 AM

See ya all there.

Arriving Friday lunchtime. Staying at the Holiday Inn

Dave

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: Sailor Ron
Date: 06 Mar 13 - 04:23 AM

See you there, I'm staying there too. Ron

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: MartinRyan
Date: 06 Mar 13 - 04:37 AM

Case for a Mudcat pint at the bar at some stage? I reckon on being on site Saturday afternoon and possibly Sunday...

Regards

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: Dave Earl
Date: 07 Mar 13 - 04:06 PM

Spect I'll be in a bar at some point or several

Dave

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: migginz
Date: 07 Mar 13 - 05:12 PM

I'll also be at the bar for a pint or several

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: John Routledge
Date: 12 Mar 13 - 07:03 PM

Guest list is superb. A two day visit is planned

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: Sailor Ron
Date: 27 Mar 13 - 07:57 AM

It's this weekend! 'Cept for the weather should be a great do.

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: MartinRyan
Date: 27 Mar 13 - 08:31 AM

Watch out for an old guy wearing a sweatshirt with the logo of Staatsrad Lehmkuhl (Norwegian tall ship) and singing in an Irish accent - that's me!

Regards

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: ossonflags
Date: 27 Mar 13 - 08:34 AM

Look out for me, I will be the one with the beard!!

Any one going to Hungry Horse Folk Club thursday night?

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: nutty
Date: 27 Mar 13 - 09:05 AM

I was coming over on Thursday but because of the weather will now be coming Friday .

Really looking forward to seeing everybody and having a good sing/knees-up.

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: migginz
Date: 27 Mar 13 - 03:29 PM

Which bar is the best for singers then???

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: GUEST,SussexCarole
Date: 27 Mar 13 - 04:18 PM

We're planning to be at Hungry Horse tomorrow night. See you there

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: SussexCarole
Date: 28 Mar 13 - 05:58 AM

Double room available in Ellesmere Port for Friday and Saturday night at approx £25 for room per night due to some friends not being able to come.

Interested? PM through Mudcat today until 11.30 am after that please use mobile no. 07963 576618

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: GUEST,Cllr
Date: 28 Mar 13 - 04:42 PM

I'm up here now hurrah!
It's Thursday night I might have a look at the Hungary horse if I can find it!

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: MartinRyan
Date: 31 Mar 13 - 05:18 PM

Made the Saturday afternoon singaround and enjoyed it very much. All prejudice apart, I reckon the highlight was my wife Josephine singing her version of Lady Franklins Lament with the audience quietly humming melody and harmonies. Magic !

Regards

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: GUEST,ragman
Date: 31 Mar 13 - 06:24 PM

I'll second that Martin. Well sang Josephine.

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: Matthew Edwards
Date: 01 Apr 13 - 06:33 AM

Enjoyed hearing you sing Flying Cloud, Martin! It was so bitterly cold though; I hope all the campers survived. The Belgian shanty group, Males de Mer, found a great way to keep warm with their action songs.

Matthew

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: nutty
Date: 02 Apr 13 - 02:38 AM

What a brilliant weekend. The chill wind that blew over the site couldn't mar the warmth of companionship and fun that pervaded this weekend . There were smiles everywhere and complete admiration for the artists who battled with frozen fingers when trying to play their instruments. The museum itself was bustling with activity and there were occassions when the sun shone and you could pleasantly sit and watch the canal barges moving through the locks.

This was my second visit and I would recommend that anyone to who hasn't already been should make the visit in 2014.

Well done to all involved.

Pictures and video will eventually be posted on the Shanty UK website.

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: GUEST,Les Sullivan
Date: 02 Apr 13 - 04:47 AM

Back home exhausted!! great weekend faultless from an artists point of view I have no idea how Julia Derek and the team managed to pull it off very well done!

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: GUEST,Doxy
Date: 02 Apr 13 - 02:23 PM

WOW!!! What a weekend!
We can't begin to tell those of you who missed it what it was like. Over thirty artists all of whom were a pleasure to listen to and to spend time with. The Museum is an amazing venue. To be able to sing maritime music in the historic dock buildings is a treat beyond belief. Shanty Jack singing about a 'horizontal social worker' in the dock buildings she would have frequented... priceless. Males de Mer were excellent again, Hissyfit were electric, Scolds Bridle did an evening concert set that was transcendent...... Newcomers The She Shanties' surprised and delighted. Hughie Jones joined us again and supported us as he has done every year. I would mention everyone who was booked, because all of them were of a high quality and had something special to offer, except I would be on all night.
Performers, song writers and our host of volunteers all joined together to create a special weekend of music and comradeship. The event was made by the audiences who appreciated the music and were a delight to sing to and with. The sing around which ran all weekend also had some rare delights, treasures of songs not frequently heard.
Thank You All,
Doxy and Himself
PS dates for 2014 18 to 20th April. Put it in your diary, we will be back. We already have fifteen artists confirmed!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: MartinRyan
Date: 02 Apr 13 - 02:26 PM

Good to hear! Should be a bit warmer by then...

Regards

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: GUEST,Sue vG
Date: 02 Apr 13 - 02:32 PM

This was a really great weekend. Apart from selling lots of cake and soup, I was overwhelmed by the friendship, support and love I received from all my friends at this amazing gathering. I'm so glad I went, thank you everyone!

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: Dave Earl
Date: 02 Apr 13 - 03:58 PM

Was rather good wasn't it/

Subject: RE: Ellesmere Port Shanty Fest?
From: Snuffy
Date: 03 Apr 13 - 07:02 AM

An excellent weekend, despite the unseasonable weather. It was great to meet up with old friends - and to make some new ones. We heard some excellent singing both in the performance slots and the singarounds, and heard nothing but good reactions from the punters we spoke to.

Well done to the organisers and all the volunteers. Looking forward to 2014 already