In Search of info about Canal Boat musical trips

Subject: ISO INFO ABOUT CANAL BOAT MUSICAL TRIPS
From: open mike
Date: 27 Jun 17 - 03:29 PM

I am searching info on canal trips, narrow boat travel, etc. I seem to recall hearing of some boats that follow a course which has music festivals along the route or musical trips that include musicians on board or stop at pubs for sessions during the trip. It seems there was a regular event hosted by a musician who did a lot of sea faring music, such as chanteys, etc. Can anyone add any info or share any links along these lines? thank you!

Subject: RE: Canal Accessible Folk Events 2010
From: open mike
Date: 27 Jun 17 - 03:44 PM

I am researching canal trips and music and wonder if there is any updated information for 2017 to add to this list from years ago? I seem to recall a musical canal trip with opportunities for musician to play and sing as they float along, and attend festival, jam sessions or events along the way....is there such an event currently planned?

Subject: RE: Canal Catters
From: open mike
Date: 27 Jun 17 - 03:46 PM

Is there any current info to add to this topic for 2017?

Subject: RE: UK Canal Accessible Folk Events 2011
From: open mike
Date: 27 Jun 17 - 03:51 PM

looking for details for similar events currently happening in 2017

Subject: RE: Warikshire canal ring suggestions
From: open mike
Date: 27 Jun 17 - 03:57 PM

looking for current details for 2017--any info/?

Subject: RE: UK Canal Accessible Folk Events 2011
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 27 Jun 17 - 05:25 PM

On this map for Staffordshire and surrounds you can get a few results by typing 'canal' into the search box.
But it isn't at all comprehensive. It becomes quite hard to be objective about what is accessible, depending very much on time, fitness, and enthusiasm for a venue!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?...mid=1rYM8KCgNpRZWIBHWB0fQQtshLzs
Open it in a browser not 'maps'.

Subject: RE: ISO INFO ABOUT CANAL BOAT MUSICAL TRIPS
From: Gallus Moll
Date: 27 Jun 17 - 07:07 PM

Think Glasgow TMSA hosts an annual canal boat trip from (Spiers Wharf? to Kirkintilloch? in July perhaps?
I may have made up the start and stop points-and the month ---I am sure someone else will correct this.
Or if I have time to look up the website / facebook page I should be able to find info myself- -

Subject: RE: UK Canal Accessible Folk Events 2011
From: Raggytash
Date: 27 Jun 17 - 07:24 PM

Neil Caldwell is the man you want to speak to. There are threads on here regarding but I cannot remember the title of them.

Subject: RE: ISO INFO ABOUT CANAL BOAT MUSICAL TRIPS
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 27 Jun 17 - 07:40 PM

This year's Glasgow TMSA trip on the Clyde Canal starts from Baird's Brae at 1pm on Sunday 29th July, and lasts 4 hours. Full details here: http://www.tmsa.org.uk/scottish-music-event.asp?e=2785&b=7

Linlithgow Folk Festival also usually have musical cruises on the Friday night of festival weekend: their brochure for this year's festival will be out in early July. The relevant Friday is September 8th.

Subject: RE: UK Canal Accessible Folk Events 2011
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 28 Jun 17 - 02:45 AM

Seven related threads(including this) :

http://mudcat.org/usersearch.cfm?who=open%20mike > 27-Jun-17 -

Subject: RE: UK Canal Accessible Folk Events 2011
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 28 Jun 17 - 02:59 AM

And check the Club & Festival map by Chris Rust
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer...z=8&mid=1d1L8gNDhc6JP84Wyt01-LSEcL_A
again, open it in a browser not 'maps'.
Zoom in on the canal and see if there are any clubs in striking distance.

Subject: RE: In Search of info about Canal Boat musical trips
From: Joe Offer
Date: 28 Jun 17 - 03:02 AM

Yeah, it was a little much - more than a little. It's not fair to refresh a whole bunch of related threads. It splits and confuses the discussion. Choose one thread and post there - or start a new thread.
I moved all the related messages into this one thread.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: In Search of info about Canal Boat musical trips
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 28 Jun 17 - 04:58 AM

re suggestion
Raggytash -
Date: 27 Jun 17 - 07:24

The Neil Caldwell links are here
thread.cfm?threadid=92517#3863190

Subject: RE: In Search of info about Canal Boat musical trips
From: vectis
Date: 28 Jun 17 - 05:13 AM

The Admiral used to organise canal trips for folkies maybe he still does?

Subject: RE: In Search of info about Canal Boat musical trips
From: JHW
Date: 28 Jun 17 - 05:53 AM

I've sent Neil an email to see this thread

Subject: RE: In Search of info about Canal Boat musical trips
From: Mr Red
Date: 28 Jun 17 - 06:42 AM

I am sure the OPer has seen Narrowboat thread - I added a few links

otherwise try Mr Red's map page - starts with Frampton on the Gloucester Sharpness canal Folk in Frampton Village Hall every Tues, 3 Horseshoes in Frampton several nights, Wed alternates with the Red Lion in Arlingham (a fair walk) which is the one venue that my map software lists at the wrong distance from Frampton (there is a limit to how much approximation of estuary and river one amateur geek can encompass)

FWIW Frampton has the longest village green in England, and the cricket match thereon has a weird scoring. 6 if you get it over the road, 4 if it only hits the road. Not sure how many for skimming into the road.

Subject: RE: In Search of info about Canal Boat musical trips
From: Rivermusic
Date: 28 Jun 17 - 09:05 PM

I've sent open mike a pm re the info required.

Subject: RE: In Search of info about Canal Boat musical trips
From: Anglo
Date: 28 Jun 17 - 09:42 PM

Tom Lewis was your man for this, but it looks like he's retired from that particular aspect of his business.