Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003

Subject: Folk Music Weekend(MacColl) 12..14th Sept'2003
From: 8_Pints
Date: 13 Jul 03 - 08:42 PM

Ewan MacColl Society presents a Folk Music Weekend at the University of Salford, Students' Union, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WT, England.

A weekend of concerts, sing arounds, music, workshops & discussions.

Guests invited to date (subject to confirmation):

Peggy Seeger, Alison McMorland & Geordie McIntyre, Kevin & Ellen Mitchell, Bob Blair, Sandra Kerr, Terry Yarnell, Jim Basset, Louis Killen, Tom Gilfellon, Donal McGuire, Vic Gammon, Annie Dearman, Steve Harrison, Dave Bishop, Jim Carrol, Pat McKenzie, Jack Warshaw, Sue van Gaalen, North West Critics Group and Terry Whelan.

Week-end tickets £30, Friday evening £7, Saturday £18, Sunday £10.

Acommodation in University Halls with breakfast from £24.50 per night.

Contact Terry Whelan for tickets & information - [e-mail]

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: 8_Pints
Date: 14 Jul 03 - 04:23 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: Barb'ry
Date: 14 Jul 03 - 04:55 AM

Sounds excellent - we will be there!
Barbara

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: John Routledge
Date: 14 Jul 03 - 02:00 PM

Even the people you have not heard of are superb singers.

The atmosphere in the singarounds has been electric the previous two years.

You can also talk about singing all weekend if you wish. There will always be a listener :0)

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: GUEST,Karen
Date: 14 Jul 03 - 02:36 PM

What a great idea ! Have similar events been held before ? What would be the timetable of events ? I don't think I can make it but I would like to know for future reference.

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: 8_Pints
Date: 14 Jul 03 - 02:49 PM

Hi Karen,

Yes, this is the third annual event.

Originally, the Salford Working Men's Library invited Kirsty MacColl to unveil a plaque to the memory of Ewan's work. Tragically, she was killed in a boating accident before this could be fulfilled.

The event was postponed, and later Peggy Seeger agreed to perform the unveiling.

The workshops explore the singers techniques to improve their performance and explore how the traditional material influenced Ewan's, and others' work in the 'Critics Group'.

I will leave to others to relate their impressions and experiences ...

Bob vG

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: GUEST,Auldtimer
Date: 14 Jul 03 - 03:00 PM

It should be Donal Maguire. I'm not being picky but Donal hates being misspeled. Check out his site at www.donalmaguire.co.uk/. Great singer and loves a good discussion.
       cheers

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: Noreen
Date: 14 Jul 03 - 04:22 PM

It should be Dónal Maguire, if you were being picky.

Dónal and all those other wonderful singers gathered together in one place in one weekend- amazing singing, stimulating discussion of the songs, their history, singing styles- and above all, lovely, friendly people!

Yes, I will definitely be there.

(Another thread mentions Dónal at the moment; Dónal Maguire in Wash DC area- good man yerself!)

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: GUEST,Matthew Edwards
Date: 14 Jul 03 - 06:07 PM

Auldtimer, I think that you'd really enjoy this event provided you are prepared to overlook some orthographic irregularities!

Last year's event was a revelation to me. There I found a few dedicated singers who love to sing old ballads and songs in a powerful and direct style that makes them fresh and immediate. What is more the people who attend are great company as well, and the whole weekend, as Noreen says, is stimulating and inspiring.
Ewan's memory was respected, not because people remembered him as a "saint" (in fact there were a few quite critical things said about him - which he may well have deserved) but because those of us who gathered there relished the sheer power of the singing voice to communicate intense emotions. There isn't a much greater tribute any of us can pay to his memory than to say "He made me want to sing."

Be there, or else...

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: 8_Pints
Date: 14 Jul 03 - 06:20 PM

Thanks Auldtimer for the correction.

The fault was purely mine in transcribing Dónal Maguire's name from the programme.

Bob vG

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: GUEST,Auldtimer
Date: 14 Jul 03 - 06:36 PM

Guest Matthew Edwards. I will be in the company of Donal Maguire (sorry I don't know how to do the thingy),Bob Blair, Alison McMorland, Geordie McIntyre and a hatfull of other fine singers and players at Common Ground Scotland Festival at Auchincruive Colledge in Ayrshire the first week in August. www.commongroundscotland.com/ As to Ewan MacColl, I still treasure the memories of two nights in The Kilmarnock Folk club. He was spellbinding. Shure, some smoke and mirrors was involved but, big songs, big performance.
Cheers

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: GUEST,confused
Date: 15 Jul 03 - 06:16 AM

12th to 14th of what???

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: Noreen
Date: 15 Jul 03 - 06:34 AM

12..14th Sept'2003 is in the title of the initial post.

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: 8_Pints
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 05:44 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: Blowzabella
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 06:02 PM

I'd love to go but unfortunately I will be working - it's Heritage Open Days 12th - 15th September and I've got a load of guided walks, property openings and early music groups to look after. Why is it always Feast or Famine when it comes to finding events I want to go to...

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: 8_Pints
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 05:57 PM

Hi Blowzabella,

It is meant to be an annual event, so perhaps you can start organising your commitments for next year! :0)

Bob vG

Subject: RE: A Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12th..14t
From: Blowzabella
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 06:02 PM

I'd love to, 8 Pints, unfortunately my commitments, well some of them anyway, are decided by others...in this case the Civic Trust (it's a national thing...) And I'm one of those few fortunates whose work is also their hobby so I guess I can't complain too much!

The Dancing Doxy (Pills to Purge Melancholy!)

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: 8_Pints
Date: 11 Aug 03 - 08:17 PM

Terry has confirmed that his e-mail address has changed since the original brochure was printed.

His new address is: [e-mail]

Aplogies if you have been unable to contact him on the previously published address.

Bob vG

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: Barb'ry
Date: 12 Aug 03 - 04:22 PM

This is going to be such a brilliant weekend with fantastic singers and singarounds. It would be lovely to see a crowd of you there (and of course Manchester has just opened a branch of Harvey Nicks.....! sorry)
love Barb'ry

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: John Routledge
Date: 26 Aug 03 - 01:47 PM

Met four new people at last weekend's Folk Camp who are attending the MacColl event. Lovely singers and nice with it.

Try to get there if you possibly can

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: John Routledge
Date: 02 Sep 03 - 06:24 PM

The programmme for the weekend is being printed as I write. Will post details soonest.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: John Routledge
Date: 06 Sep 03 - 08:52 PM

PROGRAMME - So Far

Friday 12 Sept 8Pm - 11.30Pm
Meet the singers (early arrivals)
Alison McMorland and Geordie McIntyre; Bob Blair, Louis Killen, Tom Gilfellon,Annie Dearman Vic Gammon Steve Harrison;Dave Bishop, North West Critics Group and Terry Whelan.

Saturday 13 Sept

10 -11 am ALISON McMORLAND will give an illustrated talk on the work and life of Willie Scott the celebrated border shepherd and singer

Coffee

11.15 - 12.30 Folk Song and singing as a trance phenomena.
VICKI WHELAN will conduct an experiential workshop on breathing control and the use of imagery in performance enhancement.

12.30 - 2.15 Lunch

2.15 - 3.30 Workshop TBA

3.30 -5.30 Cofee chat stories and songs.

5.30 -7.30 DINNER

7.30 - 11.30 Traditional Saturday Singaround with guests and yourselves.

Sunday 13 Sept
10 - 11.00 PAT McKENZIE and JIMMY CARROL - The songs and Life of Walter Pardon

11- 11.15 coffee

11.15 - 12.30 PEGGY SEEGER
The image of women in Anglo American Folksong

12.30 - 2.00 Lunch

2.15 - 5.00 Final Concert

NB ANY SPACES will filled by people singing :0)

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: Charley Noble
Date: 07 Sep 03 - 10:09 AM

Program looks great!

Maybe we can attend if we're in the UK next September.

Do tell us how it went.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 07 Sep 03 - 08:15 PM

Looking forward to a weekend of wonderful singing and stimulating conversation.
Anyone wanting to ask anything about the weekend, feel free to PM me or raise questions here.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: John Routledge
Date: 09 Sep 03 - 08:30 PM

Final refresh. Luckily there is no prospect of this not living up to expectations :0)

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 10 Sep 03 - 05:16 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: John Routledge
Date: 11 Sep 03 - 01:18 PM

Starts tomorrow at 8PM

Anyone arriving early will not be restrained from singing so get one in early.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: Noreen
Date: 12 Sep 03 - 08:46 PM

Had a wonderful evening of singing. Looking forward to more tomorrow!

Workshop and singaround start 10am.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: Mary Humphreys
Date: 15 Sep 03 - 12:23 PM

Is there any feedback from this event? I am dying to know how it went.
Best wishes to all involved.
Mary

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: Charley Noble
Date: 15 Sep 03 - 12:33 PM

Mary-

They'll probably still recovering from the late night sings.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: John Routledge
Date: 15 Sep 03 - 06:51 PM

Mary - There were less people than expected but the extra intimacy created produced extended spells of absolutely superb singing.

We had a Rusholme Curry for ten early Sunday evening and discussed 2004!!

I did 4 long paras which were deleted in cyberspace - Will recreate tomorrow.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: Barb'ry
Date: 15 Sep 03 - 07:13 PM

Brilliant, fantastic! Come next year! It was so laid back and comfortable. Great to have real discussions with some of the 'stars' of folk music too.

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: GUEST,Santa
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 09:43 AM

Thought of coming but Edain left for San Diego Sunday morning. Please do reports so we can think of next year....

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: Mary Humphreys
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 11:01 AM

John,
Please do recreate your report - though having to retype is a dreadful bore.

I have not been able to get to this weekend for some years and always like to know how things are going. If I lived locally I would have been there!
Mary

Subject: RE: Folk Music Weekend (MacColl) 12-14 Sept 2003
From: John Routledge
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 01:39 PM

My head is hurting Mary :0)

When I did the original it just poured out. Head now nearly empty.

Will chat with a few of the attendees who will be at Otley and try again. I missed most of Saturday because of uncancellable prior arrangement so will get comments to incorporate for Saturday section. As if I haven't done enough report writing in my life!!