UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website

Subject: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 17 May 01 - 08:24 AM

Whilst whiling away lonely miles on the M3 in Hampshire last evening, I listened to Folk on 2 on Radio 2.

Mike Harding was going into meltdown about the launch of a Folk website that was, in his opinion, the most important development for folk music in the UK since ...... er, I can't remember.

It is being launched next Wednesday, so it should be worth checking out. There is a section that has Ian Carr and Karen Tweed (and others) playing favourite session tunes, for aspirant session players to hone their style, playing along with. He played the Silver Spear/Spire, and Maid Behind the Bar, as samples, both of which really rocked. Should be fantastic, when we get hold of it.

Also, he mentioned a link page, and I assume Mudcat would be a natural partner, so we'll see what gives, and give Mike a nudge if he hasn't spotted us. Maybe he's a silent 'Catter already. Hi, Mike!

He also played the full version of an Iris Diment number that is allegedly sampled on the site, among others.

Did anyone else hear it, and whaddya think?

Skipjack Skipjack

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 17 May 01 - 08:26 AM

Er, I've multiplied!

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: KingBrilliant
Date: 17 May 01 - 08:34 AM

Does that make you Skipjack K2 now then - or would that be demotion? And would you be the mountain or the lager?

Mark taped the show - I'll have a listen tonight, sounds interesting.

Kris

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Patrish(inactive)
Date: 17 May 01 - 09:16 AM

I e-mailed Mike a couple of weeks ago, suggesting he give mudcat the once over. I don't know if he did.
Patrish

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 17 May 01 - 09:23 AM

The current webpage is at:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/mikeh_show.shtml.  Almost anything would be an improvement on that, but the new site is being designed by Mel McClellan of Sheffield Hallam University, so we expect Great Things...

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: pipsqueak
Date: 17 May 01 - 11:16 AM

Can you tell me what time & day it's on ? oh ! I guess it'll say on the website. I've never listened to the radio much but this sounds interestin, thanks for bringin it to my attention.

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Fiolar
Date: 17 May 01 - 01:06 PM

8pm on Wednesdays.

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: GUEST,john in hull
Date: 17 May 01 - 01:40 PM

new website sounds good, did you know that on wednesday 23rd mike harding is live from leeds with maddy prior and kate rusby.(radio2 8pm)

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: John Routledge
Date: 17 May 01 - 03:29 PM

Is the fact that I have never heard of Iris Diment a good or bad sign for the website? Watching with interest. GB

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: GUEST,Alec Lyon
Date: 17 May 01 - 07:35 PM

Mike is a secret mudcatter! and there will be links to here and a host of other resources

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: GUEST,Skipjack
Date: 17 May 01 - 09:16 PM

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: GUEST,Me again, Skipjack
Date: 17 May 01 - 09:19 PM

My friends, I'm on Oxford Road, London, in one of them internet cafes, in drink, at 2.15 am, experiencing internet cafes for the first time.

It's ..... er ...... intoxicating. Good evening, Mike et al.

Skipjack

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: pipsqueak
Date: 18 May 01 - 12:17 AM

Thanks Fiola - I couldn't get that website up for some reason ! I'll try again now.

pip

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 May 01 - 01:23 AM

Skip - intoxicated is the word I think!!!

Won't be seeing you in Yorkshire, have fun, and can Llan give Micca back my scarf please?

LTS

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: GUEST,Mel McClellan
Date: 18 May 01 - 07:00 AM

Ooh - many thanks for Malcolm Douglas' kind words (cheers, Malcolm!), but I'd best set the record straight. Can't take credit for the site design, I'm afraid, that's been done at the Beeb, and it's looking good. I'm content creator/editor, although I'll also have more web-based involvement after launch. We'll be getting a message board set up too, which I'll be hosting, so hopefully speak to some of you there soon. Cheers, all.

Mel

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 20 May 01 - 04:19 AM

Iris DeMent wrote 'Our Town' and it is on the CD 'Infamous Angel', though you might have heard Kate Rusby sing the song Geordie Broon.
I have grown to love Iris deMents songs and heard a wonderful duet with John Prine played on Mike Hardings show.

Roger

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: caz2ufolk
Date: 20 May 01 - 01:47 PM

Really looking forward to the website that offers virtual sessions.. sound fantastic...and Iris Diment.. raucous music.....(I thought M H said Irish Lament) must be your accent mike. Carol

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 20 May 01 - 02:13 PM

info

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 23 May 01 - 12:03 PM

Malcolms link ( back up this thread )seems to work now, there is another link to the website from that page

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 23 May 01 - 12:06 PM

Or just click here

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 23 May 01 - 12:09 PM

it is up and running

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 23 May 01 - 12:14 PM

......virtual session is good......only virtual beer though

Subject: RE: UK: BBC Radio 2 Folk Website
From: caz2ufolk
Date: 23 May 01 - 03:28 PM

mark harding show now on fantastic