Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK

Subject: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Aug 06 - 04:27 AM

Last chance to see them is this Sunday in Shepherd's Bush, London. Details here...

I heard them from afar (I was in my tent whilst they were on the stage 60ft away) and they sounded fantastic. Apparently there were a lot of hand gestures that I missed, so I'm hoping to get over and see them on Sunday.

They said their tour was a 'secret' so consider me a whistle blower!

LTS

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: s&r
Date: 30 Aug 06 - 04:42 AM

The most fabulous and innovative act I've seen for years. Good music good fun and we've played the record non-stop since Towersey

Stu

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: John J
Date: 30 Aug 06 - 05:10 AM

They brought the house down at Shrewsbury!

John

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Aug 06 - 09:15 AM

Got my ticket and apparently there are still lots left. It's near the Shepherds Bush tube station and easily reached from many directions.

Doors open at 7.30pm, ring this number 08700 600 100 for a ticket!

LTS

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: *Laura*
Date: 30 Aug 06 - 09:29 AM

they were brilliant at Towersey. loved em! haha

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 30 Aug 06 - 10:11 AM

Yes weren't they. My hubby was going around singing their song all weekend. Didn't get the record though, not sure if it would work without the visuals.

Anne

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: GUEST,Paul Homer
Date: 30 Aug 06 - 10:37 AM

They did a superb concert at Broadstairs Folk Week and I was privileged to take part in their 'workshop' but they did not get the 'tools' out ;-)
Sadly it was only a 2 hour session but was enough to get the hair standing up on the back of the neck!

Would really like to get involved with a choir like them. Only opportunities around here (Dartford, Kent, UK) appear to be Barbershop and 'formal' choirs.

[Someone at BFW suggested I should start a Mudcat thread to see if there is any interest in getting something like this going in this area. Will do this!]

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Aug 06 - 10:53 AM

I'm looking forward to hearing them perform as I only got to a 2hr workshop.. however... it did release my Inner Bass and I've come back from Towersey without my usual sore throat from oversinging... so something worked!

LTS

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Sep 06 - 07:26 PM

They were bloody brilliant and here's a thread that didn't get merged!

LTS

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Sep 06 - 07:29 PM

And yes... they got their huge tool out.

LTS

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: fiddler
Date: 04 Sep 06 - 03:39 AM

A Conundrum!

How did they get their tool on an aeroplane during the security crisis. I bet there is a story there!

Andy

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 04 Sep 06 - 04:16 AM

Never heard of snap on tools? If they snap on, then surely they snap off too!

LTS

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 04 Sep 06 - 09:55 AM

Have a read of this - absolutely brilliant!

spooky men diary

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: GUEST,Richtradition
Date: 21 Sep 06 - 04:48 PM

Images of Spooky Men and others from Towersey can be found at
http://www.morrisman.f2s.com/Richtradition/Towersey1/index.htm

Pete Thomas

http://richtradition.co.uk

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 22 Sep 06 - 05:41 AM

Pete, they are great pics, I've sent the link to a few Spooky men I know

Sandra (Spooky fan)

why has Gooooooooole advertised Catholic Music (Catholic Classics & Gregorian chant in Stock & Ready to Ship) & Unlimited Christmas Music - must be the mention of Gregorian!

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 Sep 06 - 10:58 AM

Wonder if he's recovered from falling off the stage at Shepherds' Bush yet?

LTS

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Dartford Warbler
Date: 22 Sep 06 - 11:36 AM

Yes, it was just a stage they were going through :-)

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 23 Sep 06 - 08:48 AM

They were brilliant at Broadstairs.

One thing though - extraordinary as they were, I wouldn't have ever described them as "spooky", which I take as meaning ghostly or eerie. Does this word have some distinct Australian meaning?

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 05:27 AM

only a Spooky Man can answer that, so I've passed on your enquiry

sandra

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 05:35 AM

Had a bit of a shock the week after Towersey... there were all these vintage VWs along the M25 with 'Spooky' widow stickers....

Perhaps there's a secret Spooky VW sect....

LTS

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 05:37 AM

That's supposed to be wiNdow sticker.... does anyone go sticking stickers on widows??

LTS

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 08:49 AM

Spookies might, ya never can tell with those Spooky Men

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: GUEST,SallyGuest
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 11:05 AM

Subject: RE: Spooky Mens Chorale in the UK
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 24 Sep 06 - 07:38 PM

"There is a French widow in every bedroom," as Gerard Hoffnung memorably informed the Oxford Union...