Epworth Folk Club PermaThread

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: GUEST,Musket la la ing the words
Date: 13 Aug 15 - 02:07 AM

So, here we go. Rookery and Backwoodsman being CTB and Goff not making an appearance apart, the rest of us had a bloody good night if you'll pardon my French.

The bar still had a few of the "been here since 4,00" crowd when we started so we started outside in the beer garden for the first hour, and apart from Albert complaining of hyperthermia, we enjoyed that bit. Then we went inside and here's something, I counted a real audience of about twenty, as in at our end of the bar, listening, cheering and clapping. Cracking night.

We had songs from;

That couple Eric introduced with guitar and whistle and I asked their names to name check and thanks to having a sniff of the barmaids apron I've forgotten already. Bugger.

We had Jill, accompanied by Chris not Ian. We had Ian getting that bloke I just mentioned and yours truly playing for him whilst he sung. Reg and Gary. Mike. Albert. Chris. Eric. Richard. Jim. I brought up the rear.

Aye. Good fun. I left the pub around 1.00am as usual and on the walk back to Chez Musket remembered I had to be up at 6,00am. Must must must remember I don't sit on my arse all day any more.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 19 Aug 15 - 09:58 AM

So- Tonight's the night! See you all at the Red Lion!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 19 Aug 15 - 10:06 AM

Buggerbuggerbugger - The Memsahib's in for'n parts again this week, so I'm Confined to Barracks to keep an eye on the canine.

Should be up for next week at Belton, where I hope to be given the opportunity of road-testing Ian's possible acquisition!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: GUEST,Musket musing
Date: 19 Aug 15 - 10:08 AM

Crowds are already beginning to mingle outside the stage door. Lots of security Hells Angels on loan from Mr Jagger & co are lining the route from Sandtoft International Airport and the media circus is well and truly in town in anticipation of the event.

One old lass a reporter accosted outside Epworth Co-op said "Those with tickets will be able to tell their grandchildren they were there, just like I was the one whipping my dugs out in the crowd on my boyfriend's shoulders at the original Woodstock."

It isn't too late to get a ticket. Either give the magic signal to one of the touts across in The Queens' or alternatively, beat a path through the young girls trying to throw their knickers at Danny as you run the gauntlet into The Red Lion and ask the bar staff to put one under for Musket. If you then buy the rookery a pint, you can watch from the stage wings.



If you haven't been before, it's a rather cozy friendly singaround for all that. Come and give us a song.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: GUEST,Musket
Date: 20 Aug 15 - 03:47 AM

I doubt I'll have it by then, assuming it plays as good as it is hyped. I am tying it in with a business trip to huddle with legal parasites and I may wait till after our September board now. Or I might jump on a train early next week. This working lark isn't always what I dragged myself out of retirement for.

The temptation to get it mailed up is quite strong though, despite it being something you should never ever double doggy dare do.

So..

Last night..

In its own little way, it were cracking. Not many people singing but we attracted a good bar following and I reckon it was not far off midnight when we finally buggered off.

The rookery played fine guitar and uke' with some rarely let out in public songs. The other Ian nicked his guitar a few times, had the rookery play to his singing and accompanied Jill. Danny had his backing band with him (I kid you not, if you weren't there to witness it that's your problem.). Andrew put some cracking songs in, he really has got a good repertoire. Goff not only sang a few good songs but demonstrated his virtuoso accompanying skills for others and I gave my baritone jobby a bit of a turn.

The audience included at least one impresario (Jonty) and a young lady who said she will sing for us next time. One thing that made me smile was for half an hour at the beginning of the night, the gaffer of the Belton venue popped in for a pint with his mates. The two whose huge laughter every two seconds drowns out his pub came to our other ruddy pub!

So, onwards and acrosswards.

Next week Belton. The rookery will still be at Whitby, so will Jim. They are both stewarding camp sites so I doubt they'll get 24 hour passes. I hope to get up there Sunday but sadly have to come back that night.

The rest of us will hopefully be there. BWM is now contracted to appear regardless because his post above puts the contract in writing.

Come and join us?

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: GUEST,Thumb Strummer
Date: 25 Aug 15 - 11:20 AM

Musket, I know you spend a lot of time in guitar shops so this one's for you.
Have you tried a Sigma DM18 or DM4?
I'm still totally impressed with the DR28 I got so I'm toying with the idea of getting a Spruce/Mahogany model.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 25 Aug 15 - 11:30 AM

That DR28 is pretty damn good. 👍😎

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: GUEST,Musket
Date: 25 Aug 15 - 12:11 PM

I most certainly have.

A couple of months ago, Gear4Music in York had me comparing a complete mahogany parlour, Martin and Sigma. (00015SM) The main difference being solid v laminate back and sides. To be honest, the Martin wasn't five times the guitar despite being five times the price. In fact, there was little in it.

Granted. Ten years down the line, the Martin will still be improving whilst the Sigma will have peaked not too long after you bought it.

Same rules must apply to the DM ones you are looking at.

I have had a go on the DM18 and liked it. To be honest, I don't think they know how to make a bad guitar. I have often fancied a DR28 on the basis that whilst I will have a Martin again some time, my style of playing means expensive guitars for me tend to be OM/00 so a Martin OM28 if I do get one. I like 'dreads though and a Signa is a bloody good 'dread for the money.

My loose "one in one out" policy means that a 'dread is going to have to be sacrificed for this fan fret I am hanging my nose over. That'll mean I only have one 'dread left. (Although it is solid wood, wonderful sounding, excellent playing and been in my collection since the late '80s, the Jim Harley cedar / ash guitar has to find a new home. The former Mrs Musket bought it me and my Worksop Guardian mouthed son let the fact slip in the wrong company. The poor guitar gets the dead eye by both Mrs Musket and her sycophantic greyhound.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Musket
Date: 27 Aug 15 - 05:44 AM

Any road...

Last night turned out nice again, (loaded comment that. Not a 'uke in sight.)

The bar flies were occasionally an issue but could have been worse and certainly didn't detract from the entertainment.

A rather folkie night in many ways. Two couples combining whistle / recorder with guitar for some good tunes and songs. Goff sang a Neil Young song which on balance is folkish. I caught Eric giving it some James Taylor for that matter. The welcome return of Bob Chiswick and some of his own songs was a treat, Mike gave us some cool blues guitar and I took on the bar flies, proving that my mouth can reach the volume of my loudest guitar if necessary. No idea if it sounded nice but that wasn't the object of the exercise.... Silly sod here got gassing and didn't waddle up the road to Chez Musket till 2.00am.

No rookery or Jim due to stewarding at Whitby. No Backwoodsman, no Albert, no Chris, no other Ian. Mind you, no me in a fortnight. Mrs Musket and I, sans alleged greyhound are off to Cyprus to sit in one of those hotel pools with a bar in the middle of it. That's all I recall from the brochure.

Eric mentioned that a song he sang happened to have a connection to the night he lost his cherry, (Bonny and Clyde, 1968 if you must know.). I reckon this could make a good theme night. Get thinking on. I'm stuck between the birdie dance and the Hokey Cokey. Some of you may have something more romantic?

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 27 Aug 15 - 07:44 AM

Sorry about last night. I wain't be there at the Red Lion next week either - The Memsahib's due to be in Frankfurt. Maybe the week after....

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Musket
Date: 27 Aug 15 - 09:03 AM

I'll probably suggest a "song you lost your cherry to" theme for the week I won't be there..

Not sure if a rousing Land of Hope and Glory, sung by just about everyone is the answer though.

😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 07 Sep 15 - 06:28 AM

Another excellent night with only Musket, Backwoodsman and Chris missing from the regulars, and all had notes from their parents. Gary and Reg appeared again and we had a few spectators. Jim and I had returned from Whitby, full of enthusiasm and everyone seemed to have a great time. Richard, Danny, Goff, Albert and Andrew did their usual mix of interesting folk, pop, country etc and Jill and Ian did a bit of more contemporary stuff, and towards the end we had a fair bit of singalong choruses which kept us all involved.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 07 Sep 15 - 08:25 AM

Won't be there this week - Memsahib's on another jolly.
Maybe next week!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 08 Sep 15 - 07:06 PM

Tonight we will be Wheatsheafing! Hope you can make it!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 13 Sep 15 - 08:12 AM

Did it happen?
If so, how was it?
Is it happening on 16/9?
If so, is it the Red Lion?

Answers on a postcard, please... 😎

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 14 Sep 15 - 09:03 AM

After a slow start last weeks at the Wheatsheaf was a success!
At ten to nine, Me and my friend Tony were chatting to Eric and discussing whether to play for a bit or just go home, then Jill came, then Nigel and a couple of spectators, then Ian, and we had a lovely singaround and chorus session.
This weeks do is at the Red Lion! Hope you can make it Backwoodsman!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 14 Sep 15 - 10:12 AM

Well, The Memsahib is home so, barring earthquake, wildfire or tsunami, I shall be there to bore everyone out of their skulls with a series of wrist-slitters! 👍😎

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: GUEST,BobChiswick
Date: 14 Sep 15 - 11:14 AM

If Mr B is threatening to appear at the Red Lion this week, then I might well be there too.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: GUEST,Thumb Strummer
Date: 14 Sep 15 - 11:14 AM

I think the A631 is closed for a few nights, it's worth checking it out.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 14 Sep 15 - 01:38 PM

Can't find any information on t'interweb.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: GUEST,Thumb Strummer
Date: 14 Sep 15 - 01:53 PM

The missus said she'd seen a yellow sign off the Beckingham roundabout, might be worth a little ride out to check it.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 14 Sep 15 - 01:57 PM

I reckon you're right - I'll have a tootle tomorrow!
Cheers for the heads-up!
BTW, if you want a lift, let me know.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: GUEST,Thumb Strummer
Date: 14 Sep 15 - 02:14 PM

I think the missus has got plans, it was better when she was working!
Thanks for the offer.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 14 Sep 15 - 02:31 PM

Okally-Dokally.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 15 Sep 15 - 06:38 AM

And......300! 👍😎

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Jack Campin
Date: 15 Sep 15 - 08:07 AM

How come this hasn't been mentioned yet?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epworth_Sleepiness_Scale

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 22 Sep 15 - 01:37 PM

Last week wqs another of our successes, about 14 merry, (or in my case sober) souls gathered and played happy cheerful music all night .....except for all the folk songs about death and destruction, and violence and unrequited lust!This week barring catastrophe we shall be attempting something similar at the Wheatsheaf! Do come and join us!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 26 Sep 15 - 11:47 AM

Wednesday gave us a boisterous but very enjoyable folk night, with Ian,Eric,Richard,Gill,Pete and Angela,Danny,Albert and at the end Nigel, with a few supporters. Excellent!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 26 Sep 15 - 11:48 AM

And me too!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 26 Sep 15 - 03:55 PM

Red Lion, Epworth this week? I shall do my bestest to attend and bore everyone to death with wrist-slitters.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 27 Sep 15 - 01:08 PM

Excellent Backwoodsman- we have been getting a bit too cheerful at the club recently! We look forward to seeing you!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 27 Sep 15 - 04:04 PM

Cheerful? CHEERFUL?? Haarrrrrrumph, I'll put a stop to that, smartish! 😎

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 07 Oct 15 - 06:06 AM

Well my readers, tonights the night! After our very successful Red Lion appearance last week, (thanks to Gary, Reg, John, Danny,Mike, Goff, Albert and (the late) Ian, with occasional pop ins from the working Jill) we shall be at the Wheatsheaf, Belton tonight. I know there will be 2 of us there- come and join us!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 07 Oct 15 - 07:10 AM

No can do tonight (Memsahib in For'n Parts) or next week (on jolly-hollies in t'Peak District). Hopefully the week after.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 19 Oct 15 - 12:59 PM

Last weeks jamboree was exceptionally good even without the assistance of Musket, and Albert, who both had fair excuses! We filled the room up and blues, rock, and folk flew around, to the appreciation of a few regulars and a few new faces. Everybody did well and we all enjoyed the evening. Memo to self- drink less beer if you are babysitting the next morning!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 19 Oct 15 - 01:41 PM

Is it the Red Lion this week?

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 21 Oct 15 - 01:20 PM

At last I got logged on! The Wheatsheaf is tonight's venue! Come and play loudly! Last time was very good!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 21 Oct 15 - 01:47 PM

Not tonight, Josephine!
See you at the Red Lion next week.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 22 Oct 15 - 06:01 AM

'Twas a good night! Just 7 of us but we managed to make ourselves heard! In fact the pool team were very quiet and even quiet songs were audible. Albert may have made a sale to a GAS sufferer who may be getting into Acoustics to go with his 15 electrics!
There was more joining in than normal and it was good fun.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 22 Oct 15 - 07:14 AM

Sorry I missed it - other 'stuff' got in the way!
Looking forward to next week.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 28 Oct 15 - 01:47 PM

Blimey! It's that time again! Red Lion tonight!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 28 Oct 15 - 03:10 PM

Not tonight, Josephine! 😳

BTW, Rookery4, where were you and Musket on Monday neet? Some of us had a great evening at Roots Strummers! 👍😎

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 02 Nov 15 - 08:05 AM

Sorry Backwoodsman
Couldn't get off my backside in time and Musket didn't know it was that week!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 02 Nov 15 - 08:20 AM

LOL! Well I had a good time!
I'm CTB for pretty much all of November, due to The Memsahib's adventures in For'n Parts. Hopefully see you early December.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 05 Nov 15 - 04:25 PM

Last night was the smallest attendance this year but we had a great time! Myself , Musket, Richard and Piper Jim and Dave Mitchell managed to enjoy ourselves very much. Great to see Jim and Dave appearing and we hope to see a lot more of them! We even played some folk music for Jim this week so he stayed till the end!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 11 Nov 15 - 04:26 AM

Tonight! The Red Lion ! Come ! Beer ! Music ! Friends !

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: GUEST,Son of a gun
Date: 11 Nov 15 - 08:26 AM

Sat in the car, early for an appointment so bored enough to log onto Mudcat the first time in donkeys.

I'll be there. A little older, little wiser and amazing stunts with a grapefruit.

Assuming, that is, the baggage handlers don't bugger up my guitars at Sandtoft International Airport.

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 11 Nov 15 - 09:09 AM

Not tonight, Josephine - on dog-duty.
If the baggage handlers strike, don't go ballistic!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 12 Nov 15 - 04:46 AM

Top neet at t'Lion. 17 performers and 3 spectators meant we relocated to the back room. Much good music much merriment and too much beer ensued. Good!

Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
From: Rookery4
Date: 17 Nov 15 - 07:13 PM

Tonight our show will be appearing at The Wheatsheaf, Belton. All welcome!