Rick Fielding in Branford, CT

Subject: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 06 Feb 00 - 09:54 PM

Hi Rick,

I read in the Branford Folk Music Society newsletter that you will be performing in Branford on April 8. We're hoping to get to the concert, but my husband's church has it's annual theme dinner that night, and we are committed to hosting a table. We usually perform at the dinner, too, but so far it looks like we're getting the year off.

Anyway, I just want you to know that I'm going to try like hell to get out of the dinner as early as possible and get to your concert before the last note!

Any mudcatters within driving range are hereby notified of the event...

P.S. Break a string.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 06 Feb 00 - 10:25 PM

Barbara, I've got an idea. Why don't you make a live size dummy kind of doll, dress her in your clothing with a big hat the would disguise much of the dummy's face. Then 1/2 way through the dinner, while everyone is focused on the performance, prop the dummy up on a chair somewhere in the corner like she has had way too much to drink. Mr. Shaw can give excuses and explain how it is difficult for you to hold your liquor these days.
Meanwhile, you would be on your way to Branford in time to easily catch Rick's entire last set.
Just a thought,

BB

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Feb 00 - 11:06 PM

BB-LOL

Barbara or Rick, would you please post the particulars here? Directions, times, etc.

Thanks,

katlaughing

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Night Owl
Date: 06 Feb 00 - 11:47 PM

Would ANYBODY puhleeze post more information on the concert?????

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Pelrad
Date: 07 Feb 00 - 12:01 AM

Where the heck is Branford? Guess I'll have to get out the durned road atlas. Oh boy, a chance to see the Marvellous Rick Fielding in the flesh?! My heart is a-pounding! :-)

More info, please! I think I'm within driving distance.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: GUEST,Charlie Baum, at a friends' house in Connect
Date: 07 Feb 00 - 01:48 AM

Branford is slightly to the east of New Haven (about 7 miles).

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 07 Feb 00 - 07:39 AM

BFMS concerts are in the basement of the Trinity Episcopal Church on the town green in Branford, CT (10 miles east of New Haven). Take I95 north or south to exit 54 (Cedar Street), go south on Cedar Street to the end (crossing route 1), turn left on Main Street. Trinity Church is the last church on the green on the right. Concert is at 8:00 pm, admission is $10.

What the newsletter says about Rick is:

"A fixture on the Toronto folk scene since the 1970's, Rick Fielding illustrates his prodigious musical abilities and his knack for writing and choosing top-notch material in his eclectic performances."

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 07 Feb 00 - 09:15 AM

Hmmm, so they called me a "fixture" eh? Aren't those taps and spouts?

Rick (more like a drain plug)

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler
Date: 07 Feb 00 - 09:19 AM

Rick, at least they called you eclectic not electric!
RtS

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Night Owl
Date: 07 Feb 00 - 09:30 AM

Thanks for the info Barbara....sorry to hear about the nack in the topnotch of your fixture, Rick...can we help??

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: bbc
Date: 07 Feb 00 - 12:02 PM

Rick,

Have you firmed up other appearances this spring? I was kind of hoping you & Heather would be staying w/ us sometime. The Branford concert conflicts w/ one of David's 3 performances of his latest musical, so we'll have to see. I would sure love to see & hear you in person!

best,

bbc

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Tony Burns
Date: 07 Feb 00 - 12:10 PM

If you want to keep track of Rick visit his web site. You can also sign up for the email list.

Tony (Rick Fielding webguy) Burns

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: dwditty
Date: 07 Feb 00 - 02:48 PM

It's a short drive from North Haven to Branford. You're on the calendar, Rick

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Pelrad
Date: 07 Feb 00 - 09:50 PM

Rick,

What's the North Stonington gig? Is that firmed up at all? It's almost two hours closer to me than the Branford gig, but if you're not so sure about N. Stonington then I will hold the Branford date aside. :-)

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 07 Feb 00 - 10:59 PM

Hi. Just got back from the radio show, and by the way..When you hear Sam Baardman yer gonna love him. He's from Winnipeg, is a fine songwriter, great picker, good voice and seriously nice guy. This has been a good couple of weeks for me with singer-songwriters: First, our own Liam Devlin, and now, Sam.

The North Stonington concert is firmed up. (It's a great venue). I guess details are on the website. I'll get Heather to check this out in the morning.

We're really hoping to meet a few Catters on this trip but it's going to be a pretty short one. Thanks folks, I appreciate the interest.

Rick

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 28 Mar 00 - 07:40 AM

Bringing this back up to remind folks of the Branford concert on April 8. Here's the e-mail address of the Branford Folk Music Society, in case there are questions about tickets:

[e-mail]

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Sandy Paton
Date: 28 Mar 00 - 06:36 PM

The Stonington gig is fantastic, but you MUST make an early reservation. You see, the gig includes a fabulous dinner at the intermission - filet mignon, shrimp cocktail, death by chocolate dessert, etc., and the seating is limited. Hope you can find the phone number on Rick's web page. This is the gig from heaven!

Sandy

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 28 Mar 00 - 08:35 PM

Just my luck if this time it's vegetarian!

Rick

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: catspaw49
Date: 28 Mar 00 - 09:44 PM

Oh, my guess is you'll get sick on all the rich food and have massive gas during your set Rick. That's something to think about of course.......and now you will. Yes, I'll be there in spirit as you think, "I never had gas like this in my life and it's Catspaw's fault." You'll be tempted to change the words of songs, like "This One's the Ripper."

What's worse of course is that several 'Catters who will be in attendance will also read this and they'll be wondering if you're actually thinking about it and when you start with "This One's the Dreamer" THEY'LL be thinking "Ripper" and wonder if you are too. And possibly, even if you aren't thinking it at first, you'll remember this and wonder if they are thinking about whether or not YOU are thinking about it, which you weren't, except to wonder if they were thinking about you thinking about it.

Probably best if you just don't eat. Have a fine time and a great performance, as I know you will.....unless you start thinking about whether they are thinking whether or not etc, etc, etc............Have you thought of Gas-X?

Spaw

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: canoer
Date: 28 Mar 00 - 10:20 PM

Hey Rick, some fixtures are for electric lights. Are you 110 or 220? *BG*

But please be careful running the light fixture to the plumbing fixture -----

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 29 Mar 00 - 11:02 AM

The only time I was ever affected negatively (so to speak) by food was on my wedding day in Cambuslang Scotland. I (and my two best men) had eaten the hottest curry in the universe (medium by Scots' standards) the night before. Thank god it was a short ceremony.

Rick

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding in Branford, CT
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 05 Apr 00 - 09:59 PM

Bringing this up to the top again, so folks can get the directions.