Staithes Music weekend

Subject: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 03 Feb 07 - 12:25 PM

The Staithes Acoustic Event will run from Thursday 19th July to Sunday 22nd July 2007. Campsite will be open from noon on Thursday 19th until noon Monday 23rd. Most of the action will take place in the Captain Cook Hotel. In addition we have two new venues at the Cod & Lobster and the Harbour Side restaurant.   This festival is all about making your own entertainment. There will be no charge for any of these events. More details in the next issue of folk roundabout.
Camping enquires to Wendy at Trigpoint 49:-    01947 840888
B&B Enquiries to Trevor at the Captain Cook 01947 840200
All other enquiries to   [e-mail]

Please forward this to any one who may be interested.

Thanks Tony Leonard

We thoroughly enjoyed tis event last year.
Met loadsa great folks and folkies.
Staithes is small and beautiful the music was fabulous and the organiser completely of his trolley.
No seriously Tony and his mates are a real pleasure to know.
Even if you cant bear camping or cant make the full weekend drop in for some fun and music.
We are promised even more chances to sing and play this year with the posibility of seperate singers sessions etc.
As the man says he just wants everyone to come along enjoy and want to come back next time.
So any ideas you have for improvemnet he will take on board.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 03 Feb 07 - 12:41 PM

I love Staithes but haven't heard of this event before. I'm often up in that area so I'll certainly make the effort to come.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 03 Feb 07 - 12:46 PM

Also, the fish and chips in Staithes are amazing.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 04 Feb 07 - 10:19 AM

Re F&C we enjoyed ours in the little place down at the sea front.
Being from Grimsby we are a bit spoiled for choic round here and the ones nearest the camp site were alittle disappointing the day we tried them.
It is a great weekend if you like your music unplugged and in great variety.
There were a good few "Proper" singers and everyone was really kind and generous with advice and nice comments to us lesser types who are trying to learn to play and sing.
Actualy I cant imagine that there could be a nicer bunch of folkies all in one place.
Oh except at Faldingworth live or Gainsbro FC or actualy we always seem to meet nice folkies at all the clubs we visit.
SO Staithes is a good chance to spend longer getting to know people.
We heard some fantastic music though it is such a thrill to be allowed to play in same venue as people You would expect to be doing gigs of there own.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Nick
Date: 04 Feb 07 - 12:00 PM

See you there at some point as I too enjoyed last year. Lynne and I were up in Staithes a few weeks ago walking and wondered whether it would be on again especially as the pub at the bottom of the village had changed hands

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Rasener
Date: 04 Feb 07 - 12:12 PM

>>Actualy I cant imagine that there could be a nicer bunch of folkies all in one place.
<<

He he I was just about to comeent and then read the next paragraph.

>>Oh except at Faldingworth live or Gainsbro FC or actualy we always seem to meet nice folkies at all the clubs we visit<<

LOL Covered the back end well there Twangy.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 06 Feb 07 - 06:01 AM

It was a great long weekend - looking forward to this year.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 21 Feb 07 - 04:16 PM

And again

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 21 Feb 07 - 06:49 PM

Sounds like it might be worth a visit...

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Greycap
Date: 21 Feb 07 - 07:38 PM

Maggie Gee told me about this, and it sounds great. Eileen & I would certainly come over but it clashes with the Silsden Bluegrass Weekend.
Please, as the Irish say, take the thought for the deed, we can't be two places at once.
Roger

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:34 PM

IF you are considering it is well worth while.
Lovely little place basic campsite
Carol is of course ahuge bonus to hear at any event.
There are no stars just a load of good people oh yeah and me.
ANy one who wants a cuppa will be welcome at our tent.
This year hoping not to start repeating songs until after first day.
Of course if loads go will not be so many chances to have a go
Could be you only get four or five goes oh well thereare so many sessions your tongues get tired before your ears.
He eh Just waffleing cos is half three in mornign and cannot sleep after last 6 night shifts

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:38 PM

Just noticed that there is a post here from the famous Villan
is abit hilly for you mate.
But if you can manage it in you rgreat state of decrepitude
I am sure you would enjoy it muchly
There are proper folkies like Carol
Singer/players like Nick
and
Even twanglers are allowed ago.
Hi nick how is Flaxton going ?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Rasener
Date: 31 Mar 07 - 04:11 AM

Is it on on the weekend of the 14th April Twangy. If so I will be there as I will be in Whitby for the week.

Otherwise it won't be possible.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 05:52 AM

Times flying by

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 10:46 AM

Sorry V its in errrr(goes to top of thread cos cant remember)July.
It is a great weekend.
And is a great mixture of styles and tallents.
There must be something for everyone somewhere going on.
Carol has there been any more info re seperate sessions for you proper singers?
I thought it sounded like a good idea until I realised there may be several great things on at once in different locations and I am a right clutz when it comes to being that organised.
I hope we are not gonna miss a real proper singing sing around.
Or that at least you will join in the general sing around as well.
It is ages since we heard you perform.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tootler
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 05:32 PM

Will there be a website with a list of events/sessions?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Alio
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 05:37 PM

It does sound brill, but sadly it's the same wekend as Saddleworth! Same old story - too many good festivals, too little time!
Ali

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 02 Apr 07 - 08:12 PM

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I dont think Tony has a web site for this event.
If there is one for the Loftus fc you may find details there.
If the format is the same or similar to last year
yOu come along to play and or listen session in one or two pubs in the Am.
Lunch sessions in pubs in afternoons
Tea time
Evening sessions
Kicking out time at pubs
Into the early hours with sessions in large hut on camp site.
There were no booked acts last year and I assume same this year from info at top of thread.
you need stamina and to be willing to enjoy yourselves and meet new people
It is brilliant.
How the devil is the lovely Maggie Gee?
She is such a nice lady and was one of the ones who made u feel so welcome last year.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tootler
Date: 03 Apr 07 - 11:42 AM

Sounds great. Lots of playing and singing appeals to me.

I don't live too far away so should be able to get along to some of the sessions, but not all (family and all that - July 19th is my wedding anniversary!) so knowing what is on when would be useful.

I have put this in my tracer so I can pick it up nearer the time and can email Tony for more info.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 06 Apr 07 - 02:50 PM

If I get any further info will post it here straight away just booked parking space on camp ground.
Just need some of the same beautiful weather we had last year now.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 10:13 AM

Staithes Acoustic Music Event
July 19th – 22nd    2007

Set above the quaint fishing village of Staithes, 10 miles north of Whitby, the Captain Cook Hotel and Trig Point 49 camping, will host a weekend of acoustic music from Thursday, July 19th – Sunday 22nd   . There will be a rolling sing around starting Thursday 8.00pm through to a survivors session on Sunday afternoon. Informal sessions will be held at a number of other venues in the village including the Cod & Lobster and the Harbourside. Provision has been made for a number of different types of sessions. A complete list of music venues and other facilities will be available, on the weekend from Trig Point and the Captain Cook. There is no cover charge for any of these events .
TeeJay sound will provide a professional recording facility for any one wishing to make a CD .Cost from £20.00 Per track .
To book recording Tel   [phone] or email    [e-mail]
All venues will be non smoking.   If further details are required,
please email Tony Leonard       [e-mail]   
For B&B enquiries phone Trevor, the Land lord of the Captain Cook on         01947   840200

Trig Point 49, is the camp site, with stunning sea views over Staithes village and conveniently situated at the top of Staithes bank, next door to the Captain Cook, just off the A174. Trig Point 49 have agreed to discount their normal fee. For each tent / caravan/ motor home, up to four people £22.00 for four nights . Or £6.00 per unit per night , if staying for one, two or three nights. ( £3.00 per person per night for those arriving alone)This includes flush toilets and free hot showers.
Bunk house accommodation can be arranged on this same site.
A (non smoking ) room will be open on the site, for late night sessions.
The new site access is now in use. Turn right at the Captain Cook along a wide sweeping entry through the car park to the upper part of the camp site. Trig Point will be open from Noon Thursday 19th July to noon Monday 23rd.    Dogs MUST be on lead at all times.
No fires on site. For all camping enquiries, and bookings :-   
Tel Geoff & Wendy on                01947   840888

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 08 May 07 - 09:59 AM

Time is flying only about 10 weeks to go!

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 08 May 07 - 02:15 PM

Hi Carol really looking forward to hearing you and the other singers again.
Do you think there will be seperate singer sessions?
Will be gutted if all doing stuff in different venues at the same time.
Take care of that voice

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 09 May 07 - 05:21 AM

Might bring me tent if I'm not doin' nowt else....

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 09 May 07 - 09:06 AM

You'd enjoy it Mike

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 09 May 07 - 09:19 AM

Hi Carol...long time no see, hope you are well. Think the last time we met was at Brandy Wharf last year. I would certainly enjoy it if the weather is good, but getting a bit past the 'tenting in the rain' thing I guess. Like to feel comortable these days.
Do love singarounds though, although have not been taking part much lately......might resurrect a few of the what are now oldies that I used to sing and see if I can remember the words.
Best wishes, Mike.,

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 09 May 07 - 10:40 AM

Tim I don't know anything about the programme, perhaps it's worth phoning Tony? I enjoyed it last year so I'm not really worried, assuming it's the same sort of arrangements as last year.

Hi Mike apparently bunk house accomodation is also available!
Plus coffee/tea available from our campervan! We had fabulous weather last year so keeping my fingers crossed for this year.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 10 May 07 - 07:56 AM

Hmmm do they have tellingbones in Garbutt land?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 10 May 07 - 08:01 AM

Mike I am sure you would enjoy this event if it is a tenth as good fun as last it would be still worth going mate.
The venue is none smoking and the beer wasnt bad.
The company is of a high calliber and the singing is all great as you can surmise by the fact that Carol will be there too make it great again.
(oooh me knees are gonna be so sore)
It is a lovely place to spend a few days and the listening is good.
Remember
Never wear socks with sandals!

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,The Artist Formerly Known As Strollin' Johnn
Date: 10 May 07 - 08:18 AM

Oh dear, unfortunately I'll be suffering by the side of a hotel pool in Crete, drinking cool orange-juice and feeing my face on souvlakis and baklava. Tough job, but someone's got to do it.

But have a great weekend, I know you'll manage very well without me!

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 10 May 07 - 08:26 AM

Dear previously known as.
Hope the weather is very good for you and that the balaclave is not needed.
If it is nippy over there perhaps you may take the risk of being thought french onboard, and wear socks with your sandals.
Myself I would choose sensible shoes and hope for finer weather later in the week.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 04 Jul 07 - 10:43 AM

Getting closer - see back to Tim's post on 26th April for details

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 04 Jul 07 - 01:48 PM

Please forward this to any one who may be interested


The Staithes Acoustic Music Event will run from Thursday 19th July to Sunday 22nd July 2007. Campsite will be open from noon on Thursday 19th until noon Monday 23rd. Most of the action will take place in the Captain Cook Hotel. In addition we have two new venues at the Cod & Lobster and the Harbour Side restaurant , as well as street entertainment. This festival is all about making your own entertainment. This is not just a folk festival . ALL acoustic music will be made very welcome
There will be no charge for any of these events.
Camping,Caravans, & bunkhouse accommodation enquires to Geoff or Wendy at Trigpoint 49:-    01947 840888 .No Fires. Dogs MUST be kept on lead
B&B Enquiries to Trevor at the Captain Cook 01947 840200
All other enquiries to    [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 04 Jul 07 - 01:50 PM

LOL Hi alll
keep fingers X;d re weather
Immmmmm singeing in the ......
thats from standint too close to the BBQ!

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 04:36 AM

Hi Tim - getting the booze stocked up for early morning sessions?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 08:01 AM

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Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 11:49 AM

hey what you trying to say?
I was as sober as a fairly sober judge last time.
But we are trying to practice a bit. Would like jen to play a few tunes so is not all me own dirgey songs we do.
REally looking forward to it now but having troubles re dog sitter so will probably have two pooches to walk and feed and get small boys from in between the teeth of.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 04:16 PM

Shopping list for Carol
6 bottles of Vin Blush and I suppose I'll need some diet lemonade

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Betsy
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 07:05 PM

Are Tim the Twangler and Carol the only two who are going to this bash ? The thread content / subscribers seem a bit limited. Sorry but I only ask .!! Is there any Jazz music this year ,I think there was last I don't think the two genres mix.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 08 Jul 07 - 07:31 PM

There was a jazz band last year.
But I think it is a resident band at one of the pubs rather than specialy for the folkies!
My Mrs will be going as well as a ton of people who are,it seems not participants on the excellent mudcat.
Although It would be brilliant to sit listening to Carol all the time I am afraid she will be much interupted by many other great performers.
And us!
I didnt catch the Jazz band as was at another venue taking part in a mixed session singaround.
Can we hope you will be going to make a third?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 03:55 AM

Yes, I've been talking to other folk who are non-Mudcatters and they're going.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 05:01 AM

Hey steady on Carol !
I mean its ok to put up with non Catters who are already there.
No one can blame you for that.
But its a bit much coming out and admiting you actualy have freinds who are'nt like us.
I mean dont get me wrong,some of my best freinds are, well not even musicians(gulp!) but both They and myself are happier when they know their place.
It doesnt do to let them get too familiar.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Non 'proper' singer
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 07:48 AM

Tim

I presume that when the singaround gets to your spot you will hand it to Carol (whoever she is) to sing another as you are so enthralled by her. Pity your enjoyment was marred by us NON 'proper' singers (whatever a proper singer is).

Better still, why not book her for a private singaround and let the rest of us enjoy a mixture of styles. Thats the idea behind Staithes weekend.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 11:35 AM

Tut tut tut!
I well maybe you could point out were exactly I posted any such thing
about the rest of the performers at the last staithes do.
I expect youhave just misunderstood my meaning at some point.
Maybe were feeling a little bored and neglected or ran out of your medication unexpectedly.
If however you were a performer at last years I do thank you for your most enjoyable contribution,as we enjoyed everything on that occasion and I hope you are feeling better by the time the next one gets here.
Meanwhile thank you for helping to keep this thread so well up in the list.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Non 'proper' singer
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 12:02 PM

Tim - quotes from your posts
'Carol is of course a huge bonus to hear at any event'

'There are proper folkies like Carol'

'Carol has there been any more info re seperate sessions for you proper singers?'

'Hi Carol really looking forward to hearing you and the other singers again.
Take care of that voice'

'the singing is all great as you can surmise by the fact that Carol will be there too make it great again'

'Although It would be brilliant to sit listening to Carol all the time I am afraid she will be much interupted by many other great performers'

Yes I was there & enjoyed lots of nice friendly people - there was no 'super star' guests & although Carol may be a wonderful singer she obviously did not stand out as requiring special attention - despite your 'toadying'. I have spoken to lots of people who were there and no-one knows who you are talking/raving about. Giving some performers 'Elite' status detracts from the FOLK who make this sort of festival worth attending!
My apologies to Carol as no offence is intended.
As to your insults about medication ..........sad, sad, sad!
(Carol - beware stalkers)

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 12:18 PM

So were is the bit were I said any thing detrimental about anyone else?
I think it is a huge shame that you choose to attack the two people who have taken the time and trouble to keep this great musical event in the list of threads so that others may see it and decide to come along to have a good time.
Still you are entitled to your opinion I guess I will look forward to meeting you there.
BTW what is your name?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 12:43 PM

While you are online Come for a listen to a great new charity cd!
Even Proper Folkies may find something to their taste on this cd.
If you do go listen and like what you hear,get in touch and we will see about gettin some posted out to you.
They are £5 a go and worth a listen.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Non 'proper' singer
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 12:44 PM

Never mentioned you saying anything detrimental about anyone else - just that you keep on raving about Carol when there were many artists who were really, really excellent. As I said, NO-ONE was head and shoulders above the rest which is what made the week-end great. My name doesnt come in to the equation as I don't want you raving about how good/bad I was. Lets talk about the weekend and leave it at that.
(BTW what is a 'proper' singer?)

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 01:14 PM

"Pity your enjoyment was marred by us NON 'proper' singers (whatever a proper singer is)."
One who has the guts to use a name when picking an arguement?
Also it is very difficult to maintain a dialogue on here with any one except those who can be arsed to join in.
Welcome as you have now found the time and inclination.
I enjoyed all the music and singing that I managed to hear in the pubs,in the street,in our tent and in the hut later on.
Met loads of great folks and enjoyed the comments re my own efforts as they were mostly kind and generous.
I enjoyed being allowed to get me bodrhan out and join in a bit with the Guys from the Twa Dogs .
Had the priviledge of a guitar lesson from Dave who played a Davy Graham classic beautifully.
Laughed till I ached thanks to Mr Leonard and his funnies.
Bought cds and still play them when I get the chance.
Learned how to play with two fingers with another great bloke who I think was called Martin.
Met a lady Bass player who made us welcome among her many friends.
(and let us play at a club she MCs in Stokesly and Guisbro on other occassions)
Heard Ian and his lovely Lowdon box for the first time.
some great whistle playing,fantastic dialect songs and generally had a whale of a time.
Carol sang some great songs as did many others who I never learned the names of.
But then I didnt have the priviledge of hearing them again yet as we did with Carol.
The late nigths /early mornings in the hut were brilliant and the weather was mostly excellent.
I hope to have as much fun this year too.
As I am sure the rest of the attendees will too.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Non 'proper' singer
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 01:37 PM

Glad you enjoyed it.

Any chance of you telling us what a 'proper' singer is.After all, you introduced the term not me.

Why does it take 'guts' to have a debate?

Are you now making threats to my personal safety?

I remarked on your obsession with one performer and you have consistently come back with insults. Sadly , this attitude is becoming common on mudcat lately.

Still, I'm probably not a 'proper' singer like Martin, Maggie, Sean, Mary, Dennis etc. etc. (Oops, and CAROL)

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Non proper singer
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 01:55 PM

Sorry - have to leave this thread now to go and play some songs.

(Probably with Maggie, Martin and Tony - great people who will be there at the Staithes Weekend.)

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 02:49 PM

Well I am sure you can only be improved by mixing with such lovely people.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 02:57 PM

BTw no threats to your personal safety but I would prefer to conduct my conversations on here with people who have the decency to say who they are.
Or by PM and as anonymous guest you cant be in reciept of a pm.
Therefore the thread becomes contaminated by your silly posts instead of as I was requested to put on mudcat a bit of a heads up for those who are interested in having a goodtime.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Pistachio
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 03:44 PM

Hi Tim, grand job keeping this thread going.
Sadly Hissyfit will not make it to Staithes as we'll be with Alio at Saddleworth.....but I'm sure you'll have another great long weekend.
Saw/heard Carol at Beverley and Cleckheaton.
Who ever goes to Staithes - I hope y'all have fun.
Hazel.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 09 Jul 07 - 06:48 PM

Thank you mate we will all do our best and good luck with your gig.
We will probably even get achance too play as long as they have forgotten what we sounded like from last year.
You should pop in if you ever get a chance it is a great big free for all and everyone is great fun.
Keep Hissy Fit and music live
(Sorry)

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Non proper singer
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 02:51 AM

So Tim the Twangler is your real name?

I have refrained from sinking to your level of hurling insults instead of answering questions.

I ask again but dont expect an answer from someone whose sole ambition is to drop names into the debate - WHAT IS A PROPER SINGER??? (What is silly about this question - you raised the term?)

I cannot be bothered any more, I'll leave the thread to you & all the people who keep saying 'its great but I'm not going'.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Betsy
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 05:02 AM

This is still a strange thread.Maybe it should have been called who's going to Saddleworth ?, and Tim you DO seem to be a bit over-affectionate / admiring where Carol is concerned .

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 05:22 AM

Hi TIM
sorry...but I'll be at Saddleworth too!!
"Non proper singer".....you really do seem to have missed the point.
By referring to "proper" singers Tim is being a litle over modest and self-effacing about his own talents as a singer/songwriter. His comments to Carol are just banter among friends. Hope you get a chance to meet Tim at Staithes and realise what a nice ,easy going fellow he is.
geoff turner.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Newbould
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 05:23 AM

Chill pills all around and maybe Pork pies
Blue skies

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Non proper singer
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 05:37 AM

Old Git - - - I think its you have missed the point!

I have heard & sung with Tim!

I also thought he was a nice easy going guy but HE is the one throwing insults not me.

My point is that there were NO SUPERSTARS at the festival. Tim was not 'the best', Carol (?) was not 'the best, I was not 'the best'.

It is not a competition but a friendly singaround.
That is Tonys aim & he has hit it spot on.
To have someone (anyone) to keep harping on about 1 performer in this thread is IMO not in the spirit of this weekend.

I still would like a definition of 'proper' singers!

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Tony Leonard
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 06:16 AM

Time to draw a line under any negative issues already aired. As i am crap with computers i asked Tim to put this on mudcat. Thanks Tim for starting it and to all the other contributors, I am graetful for the input every one has made to this event. Might be a good idea to focus on the positve issues mentioned, like.......every one makes a contributoin to the success of this event.It was always my intention to make ALL types of accoustic music welcome. There have been a few cock ups like the landlord of the captain Cook booking the Jazz band. All concerned agreed that it did'nt work and wont be repeated. The strength of this event is people come and enjoy the whole thing ...music....walking....drinking.. camping...swapping songs...and it's free. Thats what we will cocentrate on. If any body has ideas to improve any aspect of this event,lets hear them. There is no formal structure so we can make what ever changes the participants want.
Cheers Tony

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Non proper singer
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 06:46 AM

Well said Tony

And thank you for all the work you put in to make the event as enjoyable as it has been and will be this year.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 08:48 AM

I never said any were the best did I?
I was conversing with Carol who was about the only one who actualy showed any interest in going or in getting the thread somewhere near the top 500 in the list of threads on mudcat.
I dont owe anyone any explanations.
I dont usualy enter into debates with anonymouse guests unless I actually know who they are.
And I like to tell those whose music/singing/playing/performance
I have experienced that I have enjoyed it and that is the case with Carol who is a nice person,whom I have met a couple of times, and who sang some great songs.
Carol is a "Proper Singer" because she sings a song with feeling and commitment,in a style that reflects the period and history of the song and unaccompanied.
This seems,from my brief sojourn into the world of the folky to be what is accepted as being a proper singer.
That is my opinion.
If that in some way is threatening to your veiw of the world then I am very sorry.
Its a shame you are not going to contribute further to this thread as one of the few attendees who has bothered to post.
And it would be nice to read one from you that I didnt find insulting,that was about the event,was not toadying up to Tony,or name dropping re who you have played with.
Hopefully we will meet at Staithes and beer will resolve the discord.
My Name is Tim Leaning I am in Grimsby and I say "If you want to hear and play musc among others of the same bent go to Staithes and hav ea really good time.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 09:06 AM

Tony,
You do have a computer!
You know, I enjoyed your songs so much the first time we went to Staithes?
You really have organised a brilliant event.
The music is superb all round. People of any level of ability and playing any style of accoustic music, are made to feel welcome. And that they contribute equally
I think we are all stars on the day.
It is great that although you and your mates do all the work organisng and sorting it out for us.
We all can come along and feel we were a part of it,not just the faceless nameless ones who go to make up the statistics for attendance at other types of events.
Luckily there is none of the feeling you get some places were the locals sort of like the idea of people coming as long as they know their place and dont presume to be as important as the regulars are.
You know re the jazz band,as long as there are alternatives for those not enamoured of the artform it is quite a nice touch as it reflects the tastes and sensibilities of the landlord and possibly his regular customers.
Well done Tony and thank you so much.
You are lovely.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Nick
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 09:11 AM

Will much still be going on on Sunday?

We have a gig in York on Friday and are then off to a birthday party in a castle in Northumberland but might manage to detour on the way back for Sunday lunchtime if things will still be happening.

I had a very enjoyable evening last year sitting in the pub on the harbour singing and playing with a most agreeable bunch of people so it would be good to do it again. Only sad that I won't make it on the busier times.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 09:19 AM

Survivors session sunday afternoon?
Hey you could fill in time laughing at the survivors,and making lound and unexpected banging noises on the side of caravans?
LOL
I would like to point out that this in no way implieas that caravan owners should be in any way singled out for special.....

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 10:22 AM

Pork pies ,blue skies,bloodshot eyes,the soft sea breeze sighs.....
Old Git cheers mate you got it exactly right and at last someone understands me Sob!
Silky thighs..
I would like to point out that I in no way intend any of these comments to imply that the pork pies,or the blue skies or the understanding of the old Git or my posts,or Tonies brilliant organising of two Jazz bands for this year is intended to imply that any one elses contribution is lesser,smaller,lacking in equal importance,unapreciated,less acceptable,unhelpfull,unwelcome or in any way whatsoever thought less of .....
Is Saddleworth by the sea?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Non Proper singer
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 10:54 AM

Last post Tim

Me

Well said Tony

And thank you for all the work you put in to make the event as enjoyable as it has been and will be this year.

You

'Tony,

'You know, I enjoyed your songs so much the first time we went to Staithes?'

'You really have organised a brilliant event.'

'It is great that although you and your mates do all the work organisng and sorting it out for us. We all can come along and feel we were a part of it,'

'Well done Tony and thank you so much.'

'You are lovely.'

And YOU think I'm 'toadying' ?

(apart from that I agree with your sentiments)

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 10:59 AM

So you are not hot on sarcasm OR banter then?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Banjiman
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 11:03 AM

Leave it Tim....it's not worth it!

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 11:29 AM

But it is a really great long weekend in a lovely location with loads of people all having a good time.
It really is worth it.
In fact apart from spending the same amount of time,doing the same thing,getting just as drunk and then having a whole load of really attractive persons of you own personal favourite gender wanting to make you really extra happy(and your partner being ok with it)
I cant think of a better way to spend a long weekend.
(NOt just at the Moment anyhow)
There was some really nice Banjo playing went on there last year.
(Not that all the other instruments that were played,were played in any way less profficiently and not that there needs to be an instrument of any kind involved to provide some fine music,or poetry or mime(?)
Or that the human voice is not to be counted as an instrument.)
But In my own personal opinion I found it to be very enjoyable.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Banjiman
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 11:55 AM

Tim,

So it's kind of OK then.....

I love your enthusiasm for Carol and everything else...... you might just have persuaded me to come over on the Friday night (unfortunately [well not really, but you know what I mean] got a gig on the Saturday and off on holiday on the Sunday)

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 10 Jul 07 - 02:02 PM

It is such a good time mate.
YOu hear Folk,blues,Country,americana(?)bluegrass,original stuff,Irish
a bit of rock loads of humour and lots of other stuff!
(All exponents of accoustic music take it a as read you are welcome)
YOu get a good natured banter and loads of supportive people around willing you to do well,and listening intently.
Teh beer last year was a good price at the Top pub not bad at the bottom either.
And as well as the pub sessiona morning,afternoon and night,a large hall is available through the night and the music just goes on.
There are people around who have been playing for decades and newbees like us(I mean me and the boss).I asked peopel last year to show me how to play a little better and got some great close up veiws af really good players in action.
no one minded at all
all the venues are none smoking.
If you cant tell by now
I quite liked it last year.
LOL

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 04:24 PM

A suggestion has been made that I meet up with twangler and non proper singer as eary as possable over this weekend and buy them both a pint . Good idea. Are you up for it? I also had an idea that you do a duet together . The song I have in mind is an old Vin Garbutt song.......... May or Might Never. Thers not much time but you should be able to sort the first verse out .......Any one else care to join in??


Kind friends and companions come join me in rhyme

And lift up your voices in chorus with mine

We'll sing and be merry, all grief to refrain

For we may or might never all meet here again

Chorus

Oh here's the health, to the company and to my lass

Lets drink and be merry all out of one glass

Let's drink and be merry, all grief to refrain

For we may or might never all meet here again

Thanks Tony

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: early
Date: 16 Jul 07 - 09:44 PM

I am hoping to get over at some point during the weekend. My family lived at Staithes for hundreds of years and made their living from the sea. Some of the songs I have written take history and attachment to the sea as their themes I also feel a strong affinity to Staithes after visiting regularly as a young child when family still lived there. I often fished out of Staithes also which was a great feeling especially given my family history is so closely tied to Staithes and the sea.
I look forward to spending some time sharing songs as I did last year cant wait
Cheers everyone , Mark Longster

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Rasener
Date: 17 Jul 07 - 07:27 AM

Any idea why there are two threads going on this?

Can the moderators join them?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Rasener
Date: 17 Jul 07 - 08:31 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Soldier boy
Date: 17 Jul 07 - 09:06 PM

Sorry, I'll be at Saddleworth Folk Festival this weekend as well.
Had seriously considered coming to Staithes but was seriously put off by comments Tim the Twangler made on Mudcat on the "10th Saddleworth" thread (17 July).
It's no good having someone that supposedly acts as a spokesperson and representative of Staithes Music weekend going onto other threads and slagging off other folk festivals.
I am sure that the Staithes weekend is a brilliant weekend and I was very tempted to come to it but Tim has done you a disservice by disrespecting Saddleworth folk goers.
He says I 'misunderstood' him and that his comments were only meant to be 'irony,humour and banter'but I don't think so.
It could be that his mouth runneth over without considering the implications of what he is saying. In which case I do apologise to him. But if he is truly a representative and official spokesperson of Staithes Music weekend he really must be careful about what he says and try to stop antagonising people.
He's even managed to do this on this thread!
Sorry to bring a negative tone to this thread but I think it had to be said.
I sincerely wish you all a fantastic weekend and in the spirit of all us folkies that seek peace and harmony, god bless you all.
Chris

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Betsy
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 03:35 AM

Hi Soldier boy, have a good time at Saddleworth - AND all the rest of you who attend there.
I think you've talked a lot of sense above, T.the T. does go over board rather a lot , maybe he's not used to these type of "meets".
With 2 similar threads running it's been a bit of an over-sell
I might have a walk down to Staithes with a mate of mine over the weekend if the weather stays OK. If I do - I'll give you precis.
Cheers

Betsy.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Alio
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 04:20 AM

Although I'll be at Saddlworth obviously (it wouldn't look good for a Festival Director to be elsewhere I guess!) I do hope you have a famtastic weekend in Staithes - it's a beautiful place.

Ali x

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 18 Jul 07 - 05:30 AM

Only one more day - roll on Thursday

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Cliff
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 07:09 AM

Hi Tony

Great fun last year!

I may not make it till Sun am 'cos its me birthday Saturday & family will be gathering to pay homage (I hope).

Keep a space for me

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 10:04 AM

On the Way soon!

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Mr Happy
Date: 19 Jul 07 - 10:14 AM

http://www.btinternet.com/~banjo.bill/staithes.htm

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Soldier boy
Date: 20 Jul 07 - 10:09 AM

refish

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: cujimmy
Date: 20 Jul 07 - 11:44 AM

Hope everything goes well for you all, sorry I cant make it this year as it clashes with The Abbey bash in Leeds, realy enjoyed myself in previous years though - Slainte - jimmy

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Soldier boy
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 10:38 AM

THREE Staithes threads!! What's going on?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Rasener
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 11:17 AM

I know Soldier Boy. Can't somebody join them together?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 11:51 AM

Hi
There are three threads 'cos I put two on and someone else did another
Seems I was'nt the only one found the whinging of some contributers to be silly.
Hope you all enjoyed whichever event you chose to attend
I apologise to any who took offense at what I put as that was not at all the intention.
I do feel however that some people who read these threads are a bit strange or overly sensitive and just as opinionated as I am accused of being;
But hey thats life innit and if we were all the same it would be a much less interesting world.
Villan how is life treating you and how is it having all that spare time on your hands?
(Yes I am joking family life does not really allow of spare anything)
All best to all of you and good luck with the weather for all upcoming events.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: nutty
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 11:53 AM

Unfortunately this happens when people don't know how to use Mudcat.

They don't realise that when the thread disappears it hasn't been obliterated but is waiting to be refreshed.
If only they would set the filter box to 3 days or one week or one year etc and search, then they would find that everything that has ever been written about Staithes is still there.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,Cliff
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 12:25 PM

Nutty - I raised the last thread for review / praise / complaints etc. post festival. Thought it needed a fresh one because this & 'tother one was starting to get offensive & lots of abuse.

Like people accusing others of not knowing how to set filters etc.

Not worth it most of the time .......!!

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: nutty
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 12:38 PM

Glad you know how to set the filter Cliff - I'm sure the information will be useful to anyone who doesn't, who might want to access all that fragmented information in the future.

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 01:06 PM

Happy Bidet Cliff!

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 01:35 PM

It was still a b... great weekend

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 07 Jun 08 - 11:19 AM

Hi
Anyone know if this is happening again this year please?

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 07 Jun 08 - 02:03 PM

Yes but it's starting on the Wednesday this year - a new thread I'll try to find it

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,carole
Date: 24 Jun 10 - 04:07 AM

There's more info on the Captain Cook website re the acoustic weekend, C

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 24 Jun 10 - 12:31 PM

Link to this years thread with Details of Staithes music.(I hope)

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: GUEST,a fan
Date: 10 Jan 12 - 07:43 AM

Steers Music Fest was mostly ok but was hijacked by geordie "proper singers" with their dullsville historic ditties.The Jazz was cool and if you are a real live music fan, genres are irrelevant. Warbling on about old stuff in an accent only intelligable to Gazza or Bobby Thompson doesn't pass for music to the majority although I concede it does form an essential part of a great weekend but 2011 saw far too much unaccompanied drivel.
Aretha, Dionne,Sam Cooke - now they're PROPER SINGERS

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Mr Happy
Date: 10 Jan 12 - 08:52 AM

Steers Music Fest???

Try Contused.com!!

100!

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Carol
Date: 10 Jan 12 - 10:07 AM

Perhaps they could come this year and sing in the front room - Although I do admit to being one of the unaccompanied singers who go into the back room and enjoy the whole 5 days in Staithes

Subject: RE: Staithes Music weekend
From: Ann N
Date: 10 Jan 12 - 10:50 AM

will try to get there again this year, even if it's only for an afternoon :) last year was lovely sat in the sunshine.

p.s. Staithes is pronounced 'Steers' by locals :) potted history of Staithes