Manchester Extravaganza 4

Subject: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 08 Feb 03 - 06:30 AM

Can't believe it's the 4th one already but this is the line up for March 22nd. and 23rd.

Once again all of this is taking place at the Bull's Head, Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester. Artistes will be performing two sets with singarounds in between commmencing each day with a singaround from 1pm. The club website is www.opendoorfolkclub.co.uk

Saturday the 22nd of March...

    Marie Little.

    Tony Gibbons.

    Spiers and Boden.

Sunday the 23rd. of March...


    Brian Peters and Gordon Tyrrall.

    Bob Fox.

    Harvey Andrews.


Ticket prices are £10 for the Saturday and £14 for the Sunday or £20 for the full weekend!!

Club organisers Pauline Westall and John Price can be contacted by 'phoning 0161 681 3618 or e-mailing [e-mail]

All the best.............Harry Basnett.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Noreen
Date: 08 Feb 03 - 10:35 AM

Thanks Harry, I've put it in the diary!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,Les in Chorlton, Manchester
Date: 08 Feb 03 - 12:00 PM

Congratulations and well done to the Bull's Head.

But don't forget that other Folk Extravaganza, The International Day of Dance in Longford Park, Stretford on Sunday 4 May.

And, more to the point, the Barn Dance on Saturday 8 March with Madcap at St Matthew's Hall, Stretford to raise money and awarness about the big day, Oh, and only £5.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 09 Feb 03 - 12:10 PM

Anyone else care to jump in and hijack the thread?!

Aaaargh!

Start yer own!!

Grrrrr...!!

...feeling better, now!

Club Website

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 09 Feb 03 - 12:56 PM

Thanks for putting the website on, Bernard. Les does tend to jump on Manchester related threads for a bit of advertising...mind you, I've done it myself in the past...

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,Big Bad Bob
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 05:18 AM

I saw Taggart and Wright at The Open Door a few weeks ago. They should be booked again. Talking to them afterwards they are thinking of turning up at the Extavaganza for a song or two. Heres hoping.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Alio
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 06:03 AM

It's in our diary also.

Went into the website out of curiousity and thought it was excellent. I particularly enjoyed reading about 'The History' as I was one of the regulars in the early days at the Crime View, and went on wonderful weekends to Haweswater with the gang (in my youth of course!!)

Ali

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Schantieman
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 12:43 PM

Concerts only or floor spots too?

Steve

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,JohnB
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 12:52 PM

Sorry can't make it, it's too far for the weekend to come from Canada.
Say Hi to Marie Little for me though please Harry. I've not seen her for over 30 years. Tell her John Burton from the Noel Timpson Youth Centre says Hello. See how good her memory is.
JohnB

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 01:47 PM

I'll pass your message on, John...one day you might be over on a visit, perhaps?

Floor spots as well, Steve - - in between booked artists and performing in the very same room...it's all very cosy.

Ali...glad you liked the site - - Bernard Cromarty, our webmaster, will be delighted. I didn't know you used to be an OD regular! Years ago when Pat ran the Cross Keys the group I was in, Tim Bobbin, did the residency there when she was on maternity leave.

Look forward to seeing you all...

PS. - - Big Bad Bob...let Pauline know what you thought of Taggart and Wright..she likes a bit of feedback. Missed 'em myself - - I was on a 'sicky' but I believe they were very good!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Schantieman
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 03:54 PM

Oh yes, Harry. If I'd bothered to read the first post properly I might have known that!

;-)

Steve

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 10 Feb 03 - 05:07 PM

For all you Wraggart and Tight fans, there are some photos on the website now - get there via our newsletter or photo index page.

Glad you like the website, Ali - if you've any information or memories about the Crime View days, especially photos or posters (I have a scanner), I'd be very grateful - that includes the now legendary boat trips. You can e-mail me via the clickies littering the site!

Lord... it's only six weeks away! Maybe we should start one of those irritating count-down thingies... purraps not...!! ;^)

Tara fer now...

B

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,JohnB
Date: 11 Feb 03 - 12:41 PM

I guess I did not realize where you are. Where the hell were you all when I spent the first 21 years of my life at 15 Loring Street in Newton Heath.
JohnB

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Yvonne
Date: 11 Feb 03 - 04:11 PM

Will be there again, Harry. Looking forward to two days of outstanding music and wonderful company--Hope to see you and Sara before then though :0)

Diz x

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 11 Feb 03 - 04:52 PM

I don't know, John......we must have been somwhere!!

Thanks for the kind words, Diz..........I'm sure we'll see you before then....missed your singing, m'dear......

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Yvonne
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 02:42 PM

You are too kind, Harry. As well as absolutely gorgeous.

Diz x

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 06:00 PM

Anybody got a bucket of water?

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 13 Feb 03 - 04:44 AM

I had a wash for Christmas!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 13 Feb 03 - 02:17 PM

That's not wot I 'eard!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 14 Feb 03 - 07:40 AM

And now we'll have to add 'Horizon Award Winners' alongside Spiers and Boden's names on Johns carefully pinned up posters!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 17 Feb 03 - 01:59 PM

*refresh*

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 23 Feb 03 - 02:43 PM

Only a month to go...

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Feb 03 - 01:37 PM

Oh.....forgot to mention the room where the Extravaganza is held will be a non-smoking environment during the course of the weekend...anyone fancying a cigarette can just pop into the bar next door...I must admit I'll be one of those doing a bit of popping...

All the best.....................Harry.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 06:32 AM

time marches on

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,Cllr
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 07:39 AM

Ok this is looking possible, are there any arrangements for sleeping (indoor camping etc) or do we have to B&B? Cllr

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 09:10 AM

No camping facilities I'm afraid...there are B&B facilities nearby - - I suggest you contact Pauline Westall (0161 681 3618)the club organizer.

All the best.....................Harry.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,Les the thread jumper
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 09:16 AM

Thread jumping hey, so that's what I do, sounds good fun. I was doing a bit of that but I was also moving Harry's thread up to the top. Sometimes us Brits get a bit lost on Mudcat.

Ok, while I'm here I might as well mention:
Chorlton Folk Club
Thursday Nights
South West Manchester Cricket Club
Ellesmere Road
Off Wilbraham Road
Chorlton
Free admission I think and very tasty hand pumped Hydes bitter.

The Barn Dance, supporting Friends of Longford Park International Day of Dance Sunday 4 May in the Park, was a great night. Music by the fantastic Madcap, calling by Ray, who is truly brilliant.

Thanks Harry

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 12:51 PM

Gon'y mention it but..,LES, START YOUR OWN THREAD!!!

Love........Harry.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 12:54 PM

Actually that should have been 'Don't'...a touch of Hull9itis...

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 04:03 AM

This looks like fun, am hoping to get along & join you all :-)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: John Routledge
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 07:52 PM

Will be there all day Sunday.

Four superb contrasting performers with singing in between.

Surely one could ask for nothing more.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 05:53 AM

If any of you good people want to get some practice in head for the Wheel in Golcar Huddersfield on the 15th where an all day session will be going on in aid of the Runswick Bay Rescue Boat and in the interests of having a good time to boot ! 01484 460 844 for more details. Harry tell that lot in Swinton that there is life outside it's boundaries !!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 14 Mar 03 - 07:09 AM

I'd love to, Raggytash.......but I can't get past the border guards!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 14 Mar 03 - 08:10 AM

Try bribery ............ offer them a pig or two, as thats how the fair town of Swinton (Swine town) got it name. I believe they're still very fond of the little beasties.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 14 Mar 03 - 02:10 PM

Thanks for the tip...see you at Saddleworth if you can't make it to the OD.

All the best..............Harry.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 15 Mar 03 - 05:51 AM

Only a week to go...

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 17 Mar 03 - 08:44 AM

And counting........

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Mar 03 - 08:49 AM

Hooray, am all booked in B&B, see you all on Saturday :-) Will I need to book weekend tickets or can I do that when I get there????

Can't wait!!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 17 Mar 03 - 09:11 AM

Don't worry, Hil....I'll make sure there's a ticket for you. Do you just need the one?

All the best................Harry.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Mar 03 - 09:17 AM

Thanks Harry, not sure - may need another, won't know till nearer the time! Really looking forward to it :-)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 18 Mar 03 - 09:21 AM

:0)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 18 Mar 03 - 07:27 PM


NOT LONG NOW!


See you there!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Mar 03 - 04:38 AM

Hey Bernard that's clever!!!

Aiming to get up there in time for the first sing on Saturday. Who am I gonna meet then?????

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 19 Mar 03 - 08:30 AM

Bernard'll be there and so should yours truly....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 19 Mar 03 - 08:50 AM

Just popped into the website www.opendoorfolkclub.co.uk to view the pictures of Haggard and Tight. Nice T-shirts. How can Folkies afford so many staff.
I hear that Rob the Roadie is a World Champion Powerlifter (twice) so better be careful what you say!
Cant make it to the do Going out for a big posh meal on Saturday have to wear best bib and tucker. Unlikely to be sober on Sunday.
Best of luck have fun.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 19 Mar 03 - 09:15 AM

Cheers, Noddy....have fun yourself ( I'm sure you will )!

All the best.........................Harry.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 19 Mar 03 - 01:48 PM

I'm aiming to be there around noon to start shifting furniture, changing lightbulbs and so on, though we hope to get underway with the first singaround at about 1:30pm - earlier if enough turn up! We expect to finish around 11:30pm each day, so there's value for money - a pound an hour on a weekend ticket!

The way the singarounds work is each person gets one song, and can either stay seated where they are, stand up, or go to the 'front'.
We write floor singers' names on a list as they arrive, which becomes the running order for the singaround. It's much fairer that way.

When it's time for a guest to do their first set, the singaround stops, to continue where we left off after a short break when the set is over. After the guest's second set we have a longer break to allow guests to sort out their gear... then we carry on singing until the next guest is ready to start.

If you intend to sing, make sure either myself or Pauline has you listed! I will be running the singarounds, as Pauline has enough to do selling raffle tickets and looking after the guests! John will have enough to do keeping Pauline's beer coming!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 19 Mar 03 - 08:31 PM

Well that's clear enough........

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 20 Mar 03 - 12:03 PM

It is annoying .I have been wanting to see Bob Fox for some time and every time something gets in the way.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 20 Mar 03 - 12:05 PM

Oh meant to ask .What happens if I turn up late. Is there a half day ticket

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 20 Mar 03 - 02:26 PM

We usually have a 'per guest' arrangement, but Pauline or John would make that decision. I suppose I'm saying 'yes'!

Better to get there early, though! It's more fun that way! If you need directions you'll find them on our website (see above for the link).

Everyone who has been to an Open Door Extravaganza, be they guests or 'punters', has commented on the warm, friendly atmosphere - in fact, Dave Jones (of North West Federation fame, far too big to have been in the Monkees!) was completely bowled over at our last Extravaganza by the way we have our guests and singarounds in the same room, which results in everyone mingling socially rather than being segregated!

All our usual regulars expect to be there - Archie Tawney, Brian (the Pub Prop Man) and his wife, Cath, Maggie, Steve, Phil, Bob, Iain, Harry (Harryoldham), Sara, Pauline, John and me. We also expect to see others who visit less often such as Norman, Graham, Yvonne (Diz), Helen (HelenJ), John Routledge... erm, ever noticed? Once you start a list like this you start to panic because you just know you're going to miss someone out, and they'll get upset and take the huff!! Ho hum!

So... be there! Or be somewhere else...!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 20 Mar 03 - 07:21 PM

Wa-hey-hey! We've made it to 'big thread' status!! An omen, possibly?!

Quite a few Railway regulars will be there! This will be our biggest yet!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Alio
Date: 21 Mar 03 - 06:03 AM

Still hoping to get there sometime over the seekend - probably on the Sunday as we're both working tomorrow. It sounds just great, and I hope it's a brill weekend, especially for the organisers.

Ali

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 21 Mar 03 - 08:20 AM

In that case I might catch Bob Fox after all

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 21 Mar 03 - 08:25 AM

One day to go.........Cllr's making the trip too....

Even I'm getting excited!

Alio........thank's for your good wishes....I hope you can make it.

Noddy.......it'll be good to see you!


All the best...................Harry.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Mar 03 - 02:44 AM

OK, setting off now - see you all at lunchtime :-) Can't wait!!!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 22 Mar 03 - 06:03 AM

It's just coming up to 11:00am GMT, and I'll be setting off in half an hour.

If you're there, I'll see you. if not... erm?!

It's going to be a good 'un!

TTFN

B

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Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Noreen
Date: 22 Mar 03 - 07:59 PM

See yous tomorrer, chaps!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 05:39 AM

Day 2......see you all there in a couple of hours or so....the highlight from yesterday (as far as I'm concerned) had to be Spiers and Boden! Absolutely dynamic performers who love the music they play and sing and are able to establish a wonderful rapport with the audience...If you haven't seen them yet then give yourselves a treat - they are brilliant!! I kid ye not!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 23 Mar 03 - 05:49 AM

Clicky to what you (may have!) missed!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:00 AM

Book now for Extravaganza 5!

We had an excellent turn-out on both days, with our guests and floor singers all rising to the occasion! All our guests commented on how good the chorus singing was, particularly in the singarounds! We do like a good sing!!

We hope all the 'long distance catters' arrived home safely, thanks for coming to see us! See you in October?

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:02 AM

I hear that the line up for no 5 is almost as good as no 4.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:18 AM

Many, many thanks to Hilary, Mike, Bob and Sue, Rhiannon and Mick, HelenJ., Yvonne, Noreen and John Routledge for lending their voices and support to the Extravaganza....sorry if I've missed anyone....

Love and Best Wishes....Harry and Sara.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:22 AM

jealous.....should have been there....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 05:36 AM

You got mentioned! (in a nice way, George.........honest!!)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,MCP
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 08:51 AM

Harry

Thanks for making us welcome and for a great weekend. The line-up for the 5th look really good and we're hoping to make it across for that too.

Mick (Pearce, & Rhiannon)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 09:20 AM

Bless you both!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 10:04 AM

Home safely after a wonderful weekend in such a FAB CLUB :-) Am exhausted!!!!

Major thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome and for all the hard work you've put into making the Extravaganza the success it was. Superb line-up, excellent singarounds and am definitely coming up for Extravaganza 5 in October - really looking forward to it!

Great to meet All-You-Cats, lovely to put faces to names & make new friends. May you always have music.......

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 10:24 AM

Cheers, Hilary...I'm really glad you enjoyed yourself and it was lovely to see and hear you...
Glad you got home safely and it'll be great if you can make it for Extravaganza 5...bet you find somewhere else to lay your weary head next time! :0)

I'll pass your message on to John and Pauline...

Love............Harry and Sara.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 12:30 PM

The look on Harvey's face was a picture when it dawned on him how many 'catters were there - I made it thirteen, including Harvey. In a few days time I hope to make the rest of the photographs available; in the meantime, you can see some of them by clicking the link.

I'm sure with a bit of planning we could organise accommodation a little better next time. It's just a shame my great big house is such a tip... maybe I could clear enough space for four or so... don't hold yer breath, though!! The daft thing is there are rooms at the Bull's Head itself, but the owners aren't making use of them.

From our point of view it was really good to see so many new faces. We have a nucleus of around fifteen or so regulars, plus others who visit occasionally. We had thirty or more in the room most of the time, so we are approaching the time when the Extravaganza may well be self-financing!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 12:42 PM

Bernard Dear: I was particularly impressed with the organisation of this event - hat's off to you, Pauline & all others behind the scenes :-) Thanks for the piccies link!

I'll definitely be casting around for alternative accomodation - will shout for any suggestions when you raise the new thread for Extravaganza 5. The Bull's Head would be ideal if the landlords could be persuaded - fall out of bed into a sing - excellent!!!!!

What warm & friendly Folks you are up in Manchester.....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Noreen
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 01:34 PM

Who did I miss, Bernard?

8 pints
Bernard
Cllr
Harryoldham
Harvey Andrews
John Routledge
Mick Pearce
My guru always said
Noreen
Rhiannon
Sue vG

A very enjoyable day, thanks all. Great to see friends old and new!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Yvonne
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 02:07 PM

Saturday was wonderful --so sorry to have missed Sunday!

Lovely to meet both Hilary and Cllr--hope the consolation of having John and John staying in the same pub helped it to seem a little less 'dire'!! :0)

Harry, you told me Spiers and Bowden were good but I never realised how good they would be--absolutely wonderful--made the day for Helen and I.

The singing was as superb as ever---


Yvonne

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 02:56 PM

Noreen, you missed Diz (Yvonne, above) and Flatcap (Pauline, our esteemed leader!).

Pauline has been the organiser for two whole years, now! Where does the time go?!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 03:11 PM

So... remember this?
(Opens in a new window for convenience/inconvenience, depending on how you look at it!)

It was thanks to Harry starting that thread about the first Extravaganza that I became involved with the club. As you can see, he's still plugging away and drawing 'em in!!

Well done, Harry!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Yvonne
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 03:29 PM

Yes--well done, Harry.

Without you Bernard would not have gone and without Bernard going Helen and I would not have known about it.

What a great club it is as well--friendly welcome from all and great singing--just wish you were ten miles away instead of 30/35ish!!! then every Sunday night would be possible--

Will see you before Easter though- without a doubt :0)Love to Sara.

Yvonne

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: John Routledge
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 03:33 PM

A very enjoyable first class day on Sunday

The guests contrasted beautifully and there were many many highspots in the singarounds.

Harvey Andrews was the final guest and it was the first time I had seen him give a full performance as opposed to a "Meet the Artist" type of event.

His songs really are very moving and thought provoking in equal measure. Great performance Harvey

Congrats to all involved in the Production

Roll on V

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Yvonne
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 03:56 PM

I missed Harvey on Sunday--but going to grab him Thursday night at The Railway FC :0)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 04:49 PM

You lovely, lovely people......

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 08:32 PM

While we're at it...a big thank you to Hilary for wearing her piggies on Sunday afternoon.......

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 24 Mar 03 - 08:33 PM

Hear, hear!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 06:36 AM

Thanks Harry - sorry you guys didn't get to hear that song, but at least I've introduced myself to you all now :-)

Thanks also for keeping this thread live and easy for us foreigners to spot!!! Grand job - see you all in October....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,vince
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 07:54 AM

Did'nt make the Sat gig but Sunday was very enjoyable - ta to the organisers. Lookin fwd to October!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 08:17 AM

I wish you'd introduced yourself, Vince...glad you enjoyed yourself and thanks for the message. Yes, the October one should be a goody...

All the best.........Harry Basnett.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: harvey andrews
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 08:51 AM

Great to be able to put faces to names! Great also to hear Bob Fox for the first time.Thanks to all for giving Wendy and me such a good night.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 08:59 AM

Thank you , Harvey for finishing off the weekend in such fine style. Totally agree with you about Bob Fox...he was rather good and I hope he gets many more North West bookings. Glad Wendy and yourself enjoyed the night.

All the best...............Harry.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 25 Mar 03 - 06:41 PM

Well, the gauntlet is well and truly down for Extravaganza 5!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,Rob Wright
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 04:53 AM

Sorry that we that is Taggart and Wright and Roadie had to leave early and miss Harvey. We have been on the same bill as him several times and I can remember him from long time back (sorry Harvey). Love your material.
Hope to be around for moe extravaganzas.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 06:58 AM

Nice to hear from you, Rob...

Any Taggart and Wright fans out there...and I know there are many...if you weren't there on the Sunday that's another little treat you missed!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 07:04 AM

Little treat Harry? They are absolutement Fabuloso!!! Hadn't heard them before (relatively recent folk-baby) but definitely going to seek them out now, wonderful stuff....

Enjoy the sunshine CatsAll *g*

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: 8_Pints
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 01:27 PM

Sorry it has taken so long for us to respond, we've been rather busy since Sunday! We had a superb time, the extravaganzas just keep on getting better. The mixture of guests and singers worked brilliantly -providing variety of styles and material. Thought Harvey Andrews provided a fantastic finale, thanks to all.

It was great to meet so many Catters! Don't forget the offer, My Guru..., will speak to you nearer number 5!

Sue and Bob vG xxx

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 02:29 PM

8 Pints & Sue vG: wonderful offer you two, thanks so much for making me welcome - so good to meet you guys even so briefly!! Catch you nearer the time - or elsewhere before :-) x

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,flatcap-Pauline
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 07:17 PM

Hi! all, thanks for your kind comments about the extravaganza, wasn't it great though! Try my best to keep booking fab guests. Thanks for coming and a big thanks to all the regulars who keep the club going.
P.S. can anyone give me the words to Oh no John, no John, No (nothing to do with our sex life honest). I think it begins 'On yonder hill..
Thanks and look forward to seeing everyone again Flatcap

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Snuffy
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 07:49 PM

Flatcap

Oh No John is right here in the Digital Tradition song database.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 08:00 PM

Looking forward to hearing you sing that at 'V' Pauline - you could make real money with those wonderful organisational skills of yours!

Can I suggest a bag of doughnuts for the next raffle?

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 26 Mar 03 - 08:09 PM

Better still... I'm sure John can find a doughnut making machine at work! They do gadgets for absolutely everything and anything! Oo-er...!!

Unless, of course, you are suggesting that you pay for your raffle tickets with doughnuts...

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 06:34 AM

Is the barter system alive & well in Manchester? Doughnut-maker sounds even better Bernard - or popcorn maker, or ice-cream maker.....

As it stands I was Extremely Impressed with the raffle prizes (despite not being a winner) - the 'Girls Night In' Box was quite intriguing :-)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 07:39 AM

Be intrigued no longer, m'dear....basically it's a footspa! So any of you chaps that want to know what the ladies get up to........

Talking to Leadfingers on Mudchat last night and I think he might be up for the next one...

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 10:06 AM

er...the next Extravaganza that is....not the girl's night in...although, come to think of it.....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 10:16 AM

Nice one Harry!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 10:17 AM

I get post 100... I think!

Mmmm... a footspa... sounds a bit perverse to me!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 10:19 AM

Curses! Foiled!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 10:45 AM

Ha! Beaten by a slip of a gal!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: HuwG
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 01:22 PM

Damn ! Sorry to have missed all the fun, but to be fair, I was asked to fill in for absent guitarists at the weekly session at the Globe, in Glossop.

This is a rare occurrence for me, so I have to make the most of it.

Let's see if I can make Extravaganza 5.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 01:52 PM

Well, you can't turn down a gig...hope you can make it in October, HuwG - - looking like it might be quite a 'catty afair....

All the best.........Harry Basnett.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 27 Mar 03 - 02:10 PM

Mmmm... might have to get an extra bag of kitty-litter...

Can't stop... off to see Harvey again! He's on at the Railway tonight, and I'm doing sound... paaarp! Ooops!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 28 Mar 03 - 08:21 AM

Bet it was a good night, Bernard....did you remember not to light the candles?

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 28 Mar 03 - 07:55 PM

It was! Yes, I did! In fact, I e-mailed Stewart earlier in the week and told him NO candles!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,Zany Mouse
Date: 29 Mar 03 - 02:21 PM

Sorry to be so late in adding my congratulations and thanks to all of you for doing such a sterling job. Thoroughly enjoyable and I am looking forward to the next one. Thanks also for making two strangers in town so welcome.

Sadly, a day or two after returning home I went into hospital and am only out on 'weekend leave' so I haven't been able to say thanks before. The memories of a great weekend kept me going though!

Next time we may be the unproud owners of a camper van. Do you know of anywhere to park it?

Another query: I noticed that the pub was up for sale. Is a sale going to affect things?

ZM

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 29 Mar 03 - 02:28 PM

Hi, Zany....

       Sorry to hear you've not been so good...hope things improve soon! I'm sure something can be sorted re. the camper van and as far as the pub is concerned there's no sale going through at the moment but if it comes to hey, lads, hey we'll just have to relocate...fear not, Extravaganz V will go ahead!

       Take care and lots of love..........Harry and Sara.xxx

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 01 Apr 03 - 05:41 PM

Where did everybody went?!

Only eight of us turned out this Sunday! Pauline, John, Archie, Cath, Brian, Phil, Bob and me... ho hum!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 02 Apr 03 - 04:18 PM

Hey, come on...you know why we weren't there . . . I sent a note...

Harry and Sara.

Seriously though - - any 'catters in the Manchester area...to do these Extravaganza's the club could do with some support at some time during the rest of the year!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Apr 03 - 03:06 AM

Sorry Bernard, I was miles away....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 04 Apr 03 - 11:10 AM

Where's thread jumper Les when he's needed?!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 04 Apr 03 - 04:36 PM

Jane and Amanda Threlfall confirmed for the sixth guest spot for Extravaganza 5!!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Noreen
Date: 04 Apr 03 - 05:38 PM

Oh, WONDERFUL, Harry! I will be there come hell or high water.

(I'll be seeing them this Tues at Limbrick, and in a couple of weeks when they're on at Rishworth, and... *grin*)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 05 Apr 03 - 05:44 AM

Should be good, Noreen...They're on the same day as John Kirkpatrick and I know Jane's done some work with John in the past.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 05 Apr 03 - 12:26 PM

My favourite band. What more could one ask?! Oh, and John Kirkpatrick, too... oo-er!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Yvonne
Date: 05 Apr 03 - 12:47 PM

You guys still here?? Not looked for a few days--so was supprised to 'see' you.
Great news about Jayne and Amanda. I too am hoping to see them at Limbrick--if I have the stamina for the journey after work!!
John Kirkpatrick is on at The Railway in Heatley this Thursday (I think??)

Would be good if The Open Door was visited by more people--lovely friendly folk and lots of hugs and kisses--not sure whether I go for the music or those!!! Yep--thinking about it--definately the hugs :0)

Diz



Diz

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 05 Apr 03 - 06:01 PM

Eeee... Diz... so good, she signed herself twice!! ;^)

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 01:10 PM

Hugs and kisses to Diz.....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 02:25 PM

Late breaking news...

Pauline tells me that Jez Lowe won't be appearing at Extravaganza 5 after all, as he's double booked.

He is in America, so we couldn't contact him, but his partner advised us to book someone else...

You can bet the other gig pays better... miaow...

Anyway, we are trying for Martyn Wyndham-Read - any suggestions in case we are unsuccessful?

BTW... Thread Jumper Les had a posting on this thread which seems to have disappeared... he has started his own thread, so why not visit it?! Good on yer, Les!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Yvonne
Date: 06 Apr 03 - 03:26 PM

Thanks Harry and back atcher :0)

Martyn Wyndham Read sounds good to me--love Jez Lowe(swoon)--but-- (dare I say it?)--prefer Martyn's music!

Have a good night at The Open Door tonight--wish I was there.

Diz

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Apr 03 - 04:16 AM

Oh yes please - Martin Wyndham-Read........ Honey & Champagne!!!!

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 07 Apr 03 - 04:17 PM

It's in the hands of the Open Door pixies.....

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 04:31 AM

just to let you all know that CHESTER is having an extravaganza too.
Well the Raven Folk Club is celebrating 25 years of music and song. with three nights of guests.
Friday 25April is Taggart and Wright with resident band Full House.
Followed on Sat 26 and Sunday 27 with even bigger guests whose names I forgot.
Why not come along we will be in the Cross Keys Pub on Lower Bridge Street, in a nice room upstairs.

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 05:50 AM

Noddy - more info on Chester please!!!! web-site? new thread for this one????

Subject: RE: Manchester Extravaganza 4
From: Bernard
Date: 08 Apr 03 - 03:36 PM

Click here for a reminder of what's happening at the OD this Sunday (April 13th)...