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18 Mar 13 - 07:58 PM (#3491930) Subject: VIGO INN - EASTER FOLK &ALE! (UK) From: Don(Wyziwyg)T THE VIGO GARDEN OF SOUNDS ***EASTER FOLK & ALE*** at The Vigo Inn, Gravesend Road (A227), Fairseat, Kent TN15 7JL Good Friday 29th March – Easter Monday 1st April Large selection of REAL ALES Breakfasts available and wholesome fresh cooked food available throughout Camping on five acre flat field for tents, caravans and motor caravans for a nominal £10 flat fee Campers welcome to stay until Tuesday morning No electric hook ups. Good Friday – Camping ground open from 10am Afternoon – Informal singaround Evening - Concert Night With "HOT RATS" Saturday – Afternoon Open Mic Featuring "HARTLEY MORRIS" and PHIL BURKIN Evening - Concert Night With "JUMBO GUMBO" Sunday – Afternoon singaround featuring 4.30 - 5.00pm - Norman Brooks 5pm – 6pm "JAGGER FOLK" Evening – Concert Night With "THE STRANGERS" Monday – Afternoon Open Mic With Guest Headliners "BORDER CROSSING" Evening – Survivors singaround/session Performers please contact me with day and time preferred. I will try to comply as closely as possible. Don T. |
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19 Mar 13 - 06:15 AM (#3492054) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Don(Wyziwyg)T So far I have Jagger Folk Norman Brooks Les Elvin Tone Deaf Leopard Clive Lever Myself As three of the above can only make it on the Sunday, this seems to be drifting into open mic rather than singaround. It is possible that the marquee in the garden may be available for singaround use, and I will be updating that later. Don T. |
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19 Mar 13 - 10:23 AM (#3492164) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: My guru always said Wish we could come along, sounds great. Alas, we are already committed, or we should be *grin* Have fun! |
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20 Mar 13 - 03:43 PM (#3492719) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Boost DT |
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22 Mar 13 - 09:12 AM (#3493425) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: GUEST,synbyn Sorry, already committed elsewhere, but have a good one! |
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24 Mar 13 - 02:01 PM (#3494254) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: GUEST,guest I have commented elsewhere on this forum that I have not seen much publicity for this event nor, more surprisingly, has it received as many postings as previous similar events. Are Mudcatter's going? If so, why not a few more mentions to keep this thread alive and active. I will be there Saturday afternoon. The bus stops outside so no need to drive and what better way to enjoy the good beers on offer than by singing along with the Hartley Morris Men plus Phil Burkin. A session not to be missed. Terry |
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24 Mar 13 - 02:04 PM (#3494262) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Richard Bridge Is that Terry the singing sheep? |
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25 Mar 13 - 05:11 AM (#3494510) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Dead Horse Sheep! Nobody mentioned sheep earlier, or I would not have agreed to go shantying on 29th. That means all the pretty ones will have gone before I get there :-( |
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25 Mar 13 - 05:40 AM (#3494522) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: GUEST,FloraG Easter is always a busy time for us - and its a bit cold to camp. Its a great site - a weekend later on in the season would be good. FloraG |
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25 Mar 13 - 08:07 AM (#3494568) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Don(Wyziwyg)T We're stuck with what the weather gives us, but the weekend will go ahead as advertised unless the roads are impassable, which doesn't seem likely. camping may well not be advisable unless in a caravan with its own heating. I shall be there for the weekend, but I will have effective heating in my van throughout. Program as follows:- FRIDAY Afternoon - Singaround from 1.00pm - 6.00pm Break for meals etc. Evening - 8.00pm backing acts T.B.C 9.00pm **HOT RATS** (Well known and brilliant Kent Duo) _____________________________________________ SATURDAY Afternoon - 30 minute open mic spots from 1.00pm - 6.00pm featuring HARTLEY MORRIS, Phil Burkin and Eggibred, times T.B.C. Break for meals etc. Evening - Warmup 8.00pm - 8.15pm Myself Backing Act 8.15pm - 9.00pm Les Elvin 9.00pm **JUMBO GUMBO** (Toetapping Cajun Band with a distinctly individual style) ______________________________________________ SUNDAY Afternoon - Open Mic 1.00 - 1.30 1.30 - 2.00 2.00 - 2.30 2.30 - 3.00 3.00 - 3.30 3.30 - 4.00 4.00 - 4.30 Clive Lever 4.30 - 5.00 Norman Brooks 5.00 - 6.00 Jagger Folk (Tune and song ensemble who meet at the Mick jagger Centre) Break for meals etc. Evening - 8.00pm - 9.00pm Backing Act T.B.C. 9.00pm **THE STRANGERS** (Ron Trueman Border & company) ________________________________________________ MONDAY Afternoon - Open Mic or singaround depending on attendance 1.00pm - 4.00pm 4.00pm - 6.00pm **BORDER CROSSING** Break for meals etc. 8.00pm Survivors singaround Breakfasts available in the pub from 10.30am Food (Burgers, Hot Dogs etc. Pub grub)available all day. Lots of lovely real ale from local breweries. Now all that's needed is to fill all those empty time slots. Don T. |
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25 Mar 13 - 08:56 AM (#3494583) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Girl Friday We already decided not to camp as our van has no heating. The temperature outside at present is definitely not to our liking. We can drive to the pub in about half an hour, so we will come provided there's no more snow. |
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26 Mar 13 - 08:22 AM (#3495031) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Don(Wyziwyg)T That's very sensible Sue. Let me know which day or days you are coming, and there will be a spot for you. Don T. |
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26 Mar 13 - 11:49 AM (#3495092) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Latest from Metcheck. BBC and Netweather concur. Friday Day max 5C Night min -2C Saturday Day max 6C Night min -1C Sunday Day max 6C Night min 0C Monday Day max 6C Night min 1C Tuesday Day max 8C Wouldn't you know it, Tuesday morning 06.00, alreadt 4C. At least it won't be freezing when I pack up for home. This weekend is going ahead, so let's fill those Open Mic spots. Don T. |
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26 Mar 13 - 06:44 PM (#3495247) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: growler Hi all The 'Around Kent Folk' mag, has advertised a Folk and Ale weekend, at the Good Intent, which would clash with this event. This is not the case, there is nothing planned at the GI over the weekend. So, rather than being disapointed, why not support the Vigo. |
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27 Mar 13 - 05:12 AM (#3495374) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Thanks Simon. Will we see you over the weekend? Don T. |
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27 Mar 13 - 05:28 PM (#3495686) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: growler I'll try, but I think I'm on 90 year old inlaw duties |
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27 Mar 13 - 07:16 PM (#3495719) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Girl Friday Thanks for that Simon. I'm now busy alerting those who said they were going to it. |
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27 Mar 13 - 07:18 PM (#3495720) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Girl Friday We will be coming on Friday.. arriving lunchtime. Been told it's a tiny pub. Can you save us some seats please Don ? Ooh, and p.m or facebook me with your mobile number. My phone has lost it. Sue |
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28 Mar 13 - 04:27 AM (#3495831) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: GUEST,FloraG Good wishes for your do over easter. We are elsewhere - its hard being retired - we seem to be so busy - but enjoy the weekend. FloraG |
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28 Mar 13 - 02:20 PM (#3496037) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Don(Wyziwyg)T 6.15pm Thursday, and I'm heading off to the Vigo. I have a borrowed laptop, so will hopefully be able to check in, in the mornings. There are lots of open mic spots still up for grabs, and lots of good acts to listen to. Don T. |
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28 Mar 13 - 10:40 PM (#3496192) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: GUEST Don I note from your Saturday afternoon timetable a variance from what was previously agreed with times now shown as T.B.C. until 6pm. The Hartley Morris performance had been confirmed as the entire 1pm - 4pm slot consisting of Dancing 1 - 1.30,lunch & singing until 3ish followed by another dance then a solo spot by Phil Burkin until 4pm. Neither Phil nor most of our members can stay much beyond 4pm and we sing together as an entity thus needing the full period between dancing if all our singers are to get at least couple of songs each. I don't want to upset your other performers nor the audience but I have 12 men coming expecting to perform together between 1-4pm as originally agreed. Terry |
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02 Apr 13 - 12:47 PM (#3497870) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Girl Friday Well done Don. An excellent weekend. (and that's only the bits we could stay for !) |
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02 Apr 13 - 06:33 PM (#3498018) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: GUEST,Rachel Had a lovely time on Monday, Don. A real shame I couldn't make it for the rest of the weekend. |
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03 Apr 13 - 05:33 AM (#3498183) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: melodeonboy Well done, Don. We really enjoyed our gig on Saturday night, and the Monday afternoon gig with Larkspur and Border Crossing was great. And an intimate survivors' singaround to finish it off! Smashing! |
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03 Apr 13 - 05:53 AM (#3498190) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Don(Wyziwyg)T I'm just about awake again and still buzzing with the marvellous responses. I salute all those who came to sing, play, or listen, as well as the sterling performances from our evening headliners. I went from nail biting jitters an ahour before the start, to pure delight. Thanks to you all there was not a single unused time slot in the four days and we ran to time or within thirty minutes in a day for the whole festival. I got a lot of praise over the weekend, much of which truly belongs to all of you. This morning I have a throat like sandpaper, but I still can't get the smile off my face. My grateful thanks Don T. |
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03 Apr 13 - 06:53 AM (#3498217) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: GUEST,Wee Jock Don Just a big thank you from Dean and myself re Monday afternoon, what a great time we had, it is such a fantastic place to play and the audience were also fantastic. One of the highlights for me was hearing Andy play Boogie Woogie, maybe Border Crossing should start incorporating this into our set (the mind boggles). So once again Don many thanks for inviting us to play, and look forward to the next one in August. PS Hopefully this will get as famous as the GI for the place to play in time. Cheers John |
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04 Apr 13 - 09:58 AM (#3498722) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Girl Friday It may surprise you to hear that not all the punters were happy. I expect you can work out who I'm talking about. They didn't like the jazz or the booogie woogie, it was too cold, too dark,etc. etc. etc. |
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04 Apr 13 - 05:52 PM (#3498875) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: melodeonboy I am surprised actually! |
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05 Apr 13 - 06:09 AM (#3499087) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: GUEST,Wee Jock I agree wholeheartedly with Kevin as the playing was excellent, and as there was only a few of us at the singaround it was good to hear different genres of music. As i was the person who requested Andy play some Boogie Woogie,i was dead chuffed when he did. As the saying goes somebody's meat is another man's poison. Cheers Wee Jock |
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05 Apr 13 - 06:19 AM (#3499091) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: GUEST,Rachel ....And now I know it's possible to play Boogie Woogie on a recorder. :) I was dead chuffed about that too. |
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05 Apr 13 - 10:30 AM (#3499172) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Don(Wyziwyg)T ""It may surprise you to hear that not all the punters were happy."" We had a solid dose of the All Day Moaner too. I think she's only happy when she's miserable. I gave an audience of people who are only just starting to enjoy folk as strong a cross section of acoustic music as I could, and it worked. As they get to see more of what Folk is about in the hands of people like the Hot Rats and Larkspur, the balance will slide more to the Folk end of the spectrum. Both had them dancing their legs off. I believe that is better than stuffing them full of what they aren't used to, and expecting them to swallow. This was the third festival and the proportion of folk in the headline acts was 50%. The future will follow the feedback of the majority, but Jazz and Blues will still feature, because they are popular at this venue. Don T. |
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05 Apr 13 - 09:20 PM (#3499382) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: GUEST,Hartley Squire Well, Hartley Morris Men had a good time and hope that our audience appreciated what we're about. Nothing special, we just dance and sing (and drink) a bit like old folkies used to, but that's probably because that's what we are. Mind you we did like the poems. Thanks to Don for organising it and Andy for his hospitality. Terry |
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06 Apr 13 - 05:39 AM (#3499468) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Well, nobody could ever say that Hartley Morris aren' folky, and yes, the audience were talking about the range of voices and songs. You guys were much appreciated, and I hope we've started a regular interaction between Hartley and the Vigo. Don T. |
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11 Apr 13 - 12:47 PM (#3501860) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn - Easter Folk and Ale! (UK) From: Girl Friday I must retract the boogie woogie bit, as I realised that was on Monday, and she wasn't there. Don, you are quite right to cater for the audience, give them what they want, (a little bit, anyway), and introduce them to something "new." |