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Subject: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Naemanson Date: 23 May 01 - 12:01 PM On June 2 Bill Sables, Sam Pirt, and Ian Stephanson will be performing at the Unitarian Church in Brunswick, Maine, in their only Maine appearance. Using a variety of instruments including tenor banjo, mandola, mandolin, melodeon and guitar, they play and sing music from their native England as well as Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Scandinavia, French Canada, and the USA. For a special preview of the concert point your browser to http://www.geocities.com/iancollege/. There you can see a picture of the guys and hear the MP3 files they have posted there. The concert starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $8.00 at the door and $6.00 with advance reservation. You may reserve tickets by calling 443-5487 or by email to brettdb@yahoo.com. Bill Sables has been playing folk music since the early 60's and has appeared at clubs, concerts. radio, TV, and festivals in three continents. He plays tenor banjo, mandola, mandolin, melodeon and guitar and sings with the trio. Most of his songs are traditional from his native Tyneside but there are also a scattering of songs from Scotland, Ireland and the USA in his program. Sam Pirt, born in Hull East Yorkshire, is one of the best accordion players in the UK. He has won numerous competitions for accordion playing as well as the Young Folk Musicians award for B.B.C.'s Radio 2. He has played at various festivals including Cambridge UK, Whitby UK, Tonder Denmark, and Flaun, Sweden. He plays with the award wining band "422". Sam plays tunes from England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Scandinavia, and French Canadian regions. His use of syncopated rhythms and impossible bass lines usually captivate his audiences. Ian Stephenson, although only young plays guitar like he has been playing for fifty years, he is also a very good melodeon player. Ian also plays with "422" and has therefore played the same festivals as Sam with the addition of playing in the Gulf States representing the UK. Bill and Sam played together throughout the UK for five years in Bill's Ceilidh Band "Shananikins" where Ian joined them occasionally for special gigs. When the band split up in January, 2000, Bill, Sam, and Ian decided to work together.
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 23 May 01 - 12:17 PM I'm really looking forward to this, lads- looking forward to the tour! |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: catspaw49 Date: 23 May 01 - 12:35 PM That's the tour....and now a note on just a "stop" along the way. Bill, Sam, and Ian will be stopping by here on June 6th. As their schedule is tight and has a lot of driving, with Bill the only driver, we decided to have them stop by at Connie and Wayne's which will do away with an extra "excursion" off into the boondocks. Most of you are familiar with Conni and Wayne and what they mean to us. When I mentioned this to Connie as a possibility, she went off the deep end and started planning right away. Karen, Connie, and Wayne are familiar (to say the least) with all of you here at the 'Cat and are really excited. (Connie:"You mean they'll be playing right here in my yard? Wow!") We'll cook up some food (Brats, Ribs, etc) and share some tunes and Connie has invited some musicians from church (who know more than church music thank gawd) and as an added bonus...... Big Mick has a 3 day meeting just south of Columbus and is taking the afternoon and evening of the 6th off and coming too!!! Promises to be a good time.........I figure I'll whip them up some scrapple for breakfast and send them along somewhat more gaseous than when they arrived! Looking forward to it guys!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: John J Date: 23 May 01 - 12:42 PM If anybody is in any doubt as to the quality of these fine musicians, forget it. After playing with them over the last weekend at the Yorkshire Gathering, I can assure you that they are perhaps the best musicians I have come across. Go and see them NOW before they get too famous! John |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Roger in Sheffield Date: 23 May 01 - 01:51 PM .......and they have donated some CD's to the Auction, still a couple of weeks to go |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 23 May 01 - 02:35 PM Hope you guys all have a good time over there!! I'm so jealous it's not fair. Oh well my turn to go next year!! Bring me some Hershey's Cookies n cream back....pleassssseeeeeeee. I crave that divine chocolate sooooooo much!! Don't let it melt though!! ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKK!!! Emma xxx |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Naemanson Date: 23 May 01 - 07:41 PM re-FRESH! |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: bill\sables Date: 24 May 01 - 07:26 AM Things this side seem to be going OK. Sam and Ian are in Hexham, Northumberland this weekend, I go to Belgium on Saturday (Meeting the McMoos on Monday)and return to the UK Wed night. Sam ,Ian and I will be flying from Manchester at 12-15 Thursday and are looking forward to the trip. Cheers Bill |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Liam's Brother Date: 24 May 01 - 10:07 AM Hi Bill! I'm looking forward to June 1st in Portsmouth, NH.
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Rick Fielding Date: 24 May 01 - 11:24 AM Unfortunately Heather will still be in Scotland, but I've got the welcome mat out for you in Toronto. Lookin forward to the radio show, and hope you can join us at Hugh's room (the new folk club) afterwards. Rick |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: mooman Date: 24 May 01 - 04:26 PM Like John J I had the pleasure of playing with Bill, Sam and Ian last weekend at the Yorkshire gathering. These guys are definitely the rat's pyjamas! (UK regional slang for the dog's bollix, bee's knees, etc.!). All East USA 'Catters within striking distance of one of their gigs...these guys are definitely NOT TO BE MISSED! If you do not have a good excuse not to go to one of their gigs...Lady McMoo will surely find out and will have certain words to say to the offending individuals! This is an experience that you will not like.... All the best mooman (ex-mcmoo) |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Naemanson Date: 24 May 01 - 10:26 PM You can't ignore me! I won't go away! I'll keep refreshing this one till the concert or till I hit 100 posts! |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: alison Date: 24 May 01 - 10:38 PM with so many of you all gathering together.. can someone take a digital camera and get me some shots for next years calendar??????? please............ you know the criteria..... *grin* slainte alison
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: John J Date: 25 May 01 - 03:24 AM Bill, do you need transport around Manchester Airport next week? I live 10 mins away, give me a shout if you do. Cheers, John |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: bill\sables Date: 25 May 01 - 07:00 AM John J , Thanks for the Joe (offer) but it is all organised. Bill |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: John J Date: 25 May 01 - 07:05 AM Ah well, but if you fancy drinking some beer before you get on the silver bird, gizza shout (Not that I'm the drinking type, as you know). |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: bill\sables Date: 25 May 01 - 07:31 AM John J, We will be in the airport from about 10-15 till 12-15 but I'm not sure which terminal. It is the US Airline Flight to Philadelphia leaving 12-15. If you can meet us there that would be great. Cheers Bill |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: John J Date: 25 May 01 - 09:16 AM I'll try to see you there (although won't you be in the departure lounge away from the plebs?). |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Dorrie Date: 25 May 01 - 02:13 PM i've said it before but have an ace time and good luck if u need it love ya all Dorrie xxx from me and the est of the dorrie family |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: bill\sables Date: 25 May 01 - 06:26 PM Annamill, If you are reading this would you email your new address and phone number and send me directions to your new house from the 7-11 in Seabright. Cheers Bill |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 27 May 01 - 05:39 PM Have a really great time you lot. I'll miss you all loads and loads. Ian, what we going to do without you on a tuesday night in the Maltings? Does this mean I can go out to Ziggys afterwards for a few weeks???? Ian/Sam, thanks for putting up with me at Hexham. It rocked!! Love y'all Emma xxxx |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Dorrie Date: 27 May 01 - 06:41 PM isn't stephenson spelt Stephenson?????????? |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Dorrie Date: 27 May 01 - 07:06 PM sorry that sounded harsh i was just confused and i'm in a bad mood dont judge me on that msg cos i'm a nice person really dorrie xxx |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 27 May 01 - 08:00 PM Hmmm, you're right. He sounds german now like stefhanson!! Are you young dorrie? Who I met on the bouncy castle at the jug? |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Dorrie Date: 28 May 01 - 01:38 PM yep thats me i'm not that young i'm nearly 17 oh ok thats young but i'm older than i was when i join mudcat |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 28 May 01 - 02:02 PM how r things in beverly? we'll be there at the festivla hahahahahaha. |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Naemanson Date: 28 May 01 - 09:56 PM The posters are printing and the announcements are going out to the papers! The boys will be in Maine in three days! Yikes! Not much time! House cleaning to be done! Bill, are any of you short enough to sleep on a cot?
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: GUEST,Sam Pirt Date: 29 May 01 - 07:07 PM Hey thanks Naemanson for the offer of the cot, unfortunatly I am to tall to fit but 'THE FONZE' (My Accordion) might be glad of a bed for the night, its better than its usual case it sleeps in! Cheers, Sam |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: catspaw49 Date: 29 May 01 - 07:10 PM So Sam....How about some Ribs, Brats, Potato Salad, Watermelon an the like.......Are you a decent eater? If not, is The Fonz?...LOL Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 29 May 01 - 07:47 PM Hello there everyone. I can't believe ur all off to america without me. I hate u all!! Not really!! Bring me some hershey's cookies n cream chokkie back pleeeeeaaasssseeee n I'll drive u all anywhere u want n b ur bestest friends forever!! Hehehehehehe Miss you all loads Jez xxx |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Naemanson Date: 30 May 01 - 06:28 AM Not to worry Sam, I'll get full size cots. If they are large enough for me they'll be large enough for you. |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Sam Pirt Date: 30 May 01 - 08:36 AM Naemanson, I think a bed would be fine - especially after the flight, but thankyou for the offer. Cheers, Sam |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Catrin Date: 30 May 01 - 08:40 AM I'm not jealous, I'm not jealous, I'm not jealous... (My new mantra) Bill - you checking your pms honeypie?? Have a wonderful time everyone Catrin |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 30 May 01 - 01:19 PM Yeah, u all better stay on mudcat n let us all know how things are goin over there. I'm sure a friendly mudcatter would let u on. If u don't stay in touch, we won't let u back in the jug ever again!! hahahahahahahahaha Sorry, in a really wierd mood today. Got a part time job finally. BIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGG ****GRIN******* uknowwho..... |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Naemanson Date: 30 May 01 - 05:04 PM Hey Emma, I have a nice big bar of the Hersey's Cookies n' Cream chocolate that I will give to the boys for you. I hope they don't eat it. |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: bill\sables Date: 30 May 01 - 05:53 PM Hi Y'all, I just got back from Belguim about an hour ago and have about 10 hours at home before the flight. Mooman and Mouldy sends their regards to you all. See you US and Canadian catters in the next couple of weeks I hope. Cheers Bill ps. Annamill I still haven't got your address so I will call at the video store when I get to Seabright |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 30 May 01 - 09:02 PM Cheers naemanson, but i wouldn't put it past them to eat it. Although, they do know how much trouble they would be in if they came back with the empty rapper. They would recieve a severe beating, I can tell you that much. AND i'd put them on the next flight back n wouldn't let them come back without it. You have been warned!! Emma :) xxx |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Liam's Brother Date: 31 May 01 - 12:25 AM Look forward to meeting up with the trio in Portsmouth, NH on Friday afternoon. |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Mrs.Duck Date: 31 May 01 - 11:16 AM Ian made it to the Jug last night and was getting excited about the trip. He's hoping to meet up with some young 'catters too so come on girls... Are you blushing Ian? Have a great time Jane and Geoff |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 31 May 01 - 01:50 PM hey Mrs.Duck, Ian's got a very nice girlfriend. Shona, an accordion player from the hotshoots band thing he did. She's cool. So all young female catters better stay away from wor Ian. Well, I won't tell her Ian, or maybe I will, you'll never know................... Emma xxx |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 31 May 01 - 04:11 PM Cool news- I got a phone call from a reporter at our local rag asking for information about the Sunday evening concert in Keene- BTW the new coffeehouse is now officially the "Off the Square Coffeehouse" (appropriate for so many reasons!) He wants to interview you lads that evening, and will print a review of the concert next week. I will of course copy it here. Looking forward to three more days! |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: annamill Date: 31 May 01 - 04:32 PM Boy, these boys are hittin' the States hard! Move over Beatles! With all this notoriety, next step Carnegie Hall! Practice, Man, Practice!! I can't wait to see Bill, and meet Ian and Sam. June 9th seems so far away and yet so close. There is so much to do! Food, clean the house, etc. My husbands band, The Jettyrats is going to loan SPS and Mudcat a decent sound system for the gig. I'm so excited. This is all so cool! Love, Annamill |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Noreen Date: 31 May 01 - 06:26 PM Well- once the press get hold of the story.... greta news, Allison! Noreen |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Naemanson Date: 31 May 01 - 07:22 PM Hey annamill, I don't have to wait till June 9 because they will be here sooon! Nyah, Nyah, Nyah, Nyah, Nyah! |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 31 May 01 - 08:19 PM Nyah, nyah, nyah...I get to play with them every week...........HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...................... Sorry, honestly don't know what came over me then....It's ok, i'm off to see my shrink again tomorrow.......... emmagonetotallyinsanejustforachange |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 31 May 01 - 09:30 PM Wow, this is cool, naemanson has hershey bar for me n so does 'spaw.....any others.......? Not scrounging, just can't get them over here and I don't know many people who go over to america.......they're so nice if you put them in the fridge for a couple of hours....mmmmmmm, stop it emma you're mouth is watering......going to go now. I'm going rather insane.....don't get worried it's ok....the psyc ward has me tied up. I can't harm anyone honest.....look, you can untie me, i won't tell anyone, i won't hurt you, i'm nice really............
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 31 May 01 - 09:31 PM whoops sorry, did i type that. I forgot to submit before i talked to the nice doctor...... have fun *evil laugh* theveryworryinglystrangeanddisturbedhersheyfanatic |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Naemanson Date: 31 May 01 - 10:27 PM Hmmm, Emma sounds disturbingly like one or two of my daughter's friends. I guess I'd better make sure the boys don't eat this chocolate bar. Hey, where did it go? It was here a minute ago. What's this? A wrapper with crumbs in it? My daughter! She must have eaten.... |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: JeZeBeL Date: 31 May 01 - 10:32 PM AAAAAG!! No, she can't do that, please. Have they arrived yet? Am I right in thinking you're their first stop. If they're there. Get them to talk to me. I'm still awake 3:30am here. I never sleep. It's ok, the doc's given me my medicine now. I'm sane again for the moment!! Emma xxx |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Jellybeam Date: 02 Jun 01 - 06:21 AM where are IBS playing tonight? I seem to have lost the plot!(saturday) cheers Geraldine |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Jeri Date: 02 Jun 01 - 09:32 AM There are reports of the boys' escapades in Tracking Sam Pirt. They're going to be at the Unitarian Church in Brunswick, Maine tonight. The rest of the schedule should be in the first post to this thread. Sunday night, they'll be somewhere in Keene NH. Don't know where or when in Keene. You can go to Yahoo Maps, type in the city/state as "brunswick, me" or "keene, nh" and click on "United States" and zoom in or out to see where these places are. Here's Brunswick, ME. |
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Subject: RE: Sables, Pirt, and Stephanson Tour From: Charley Noble Date: 02 Jun 01 - 09:34 AM Just a reminder that tonight's the night that this great group appears in Brunswick, Maine, at the Unitarian Church, 7:30 PM, or will if they've recovered from last night's session at the Press Room in Portsmouth, NH. |
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