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18 Aug 03 - 01:30 PM (#1004118) Subject: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Shonagh I know theres a few of us on here now from the Britain but im wondering who is from where and anyone in Glasgow?! Im actually moving down ina couple of weeks and it'd be great to meet any other mudcatters there! Sho x |
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18 Aug 03 - 04:00 PM (#1004194) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie hiya! i'm in glesca most of the year, studying. don't know of anyone else personally, but then you can be never be too sure with this place. |
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18 Aug 03 - 08:02 PM (#1004303) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Scabby Douglas What sort of folkie? I'm not too young any more myself (sigh), but there is plenty going on in the young trad scene. And quite a few of the sessions have a good younger contingent. "Young" to me means 25 or under, by the way... :) The Usige Beatha sessions on a Sunday night are pretty well-mixed, age-wise. So, I'd say, look around... it's there. Steven |
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18 Aug 03 - 08:33 PM (#1004314) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: akenaton Young to me means under 50,and I havnt had much to do with the Glasgow scene since Billy Connolly was a boy ,but try the Scotia and the Clutha In Stockwell Street for information on venues....Youll find a big difference from "Auld Huntly Toun" Best wishes Shonagh Hi Doug ....Pleased to see your a Scot too,thought you must be one of the old enemy after our last Wee spat...Cheers Ake.. |
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19 Aug 03 - 04:09 AM (#1004478) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST last spat? I can't remember. Couldn't have been that bad. Whereabouts are you then, akenaton? Shona, do you play, sing, listen? And are you more interested in contemporary or trad stuff? If you can let me know roughly what your interest is, I can maybe be of more help. |
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20 Aug 03 - 08:51 AM (#1005155) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Daisy Good work starting this thread Shonagh! I am in Glasgow and looking for people to jam with (I play accordion and sing)... why don't we all (Mudcatters in Glasgow that is) arrange to meet up somewhere? It would be nice to know who's out there... Daisy |
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20 Aug 03 - 09:56 AM (#1005181) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie sounds gúd to me! ill definitely bring my guitar and voice box along. if we work it on a day when there's some good weather, its always nice disturbing locals in city centre parks. |
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20 Aug 03 - 10:50 AM (#1005216) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Daisy I'm with you Leo, we played outside our flat the other day and got a small crowd! Not this weekend though, cos I'm in England. Anyone go to a regular singaround/playaround that we could meet at? Daisy |
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20 Aug 03 - 01:23 PM (#1005343) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Shonagh Hey guys!! Yay, nice to know theres a few in glasgow like! Well, im actually moving down the last weekend of this month, I dont know Glasgow that well so it'd be cool to meet mudcatters! (I play fiddle and sing by the way!) |
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20 Aug 03 - 07:43 PM (#1005548) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Scabby Douglas If you need a singaround, Wednesday evening in Café Source, which is in Saint Andrews In The Square (SAINTS) off Saltmarket. From 8:00 pm until about 11:30. Admission free. Mostly singing, occasional tune. For a more mixed tunes/singing sesh, try Uisge Beatha,Woodlands Road on Sunday evenings from around 6pm. Mixed age range. Young studenty clientele. For trad tunes, Ben Nevis Argyle Street on a Wednesday. There is lots more, but that's just a couple.... Cheers Steven |
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21 Aug 03 - 05:21 AM (#1005725) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Daisy Righto - well, when you get into Glasgow Shonagh, why don't you post again and we can meet? - the Wednesday night one suits me... anyone else? Daisy |
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21 Aug 03 - 06:36 AM (#1005752) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie aye, it'll suit me grand. i know a few of the people who usually turn up at the star club the day after singing in the round anyway, and they're really friendly people. |
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21 Aug 03 - 06:40 AM (#1005754) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Dita I'm only young at heart, but a Glasgow meet of Mudcatters sounds like a great idea to me. If we use the Cafe Source singaround, we should try to get there before it starts, say 7.00 or 7.30 so we can introduce ourselves. Once the singing starts it keeps going. Cheers, John |
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21 Aug 03 - 07:13 AM (#1005759) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Daisy OK then, why don't we meet next Wed at 7.30 in the Cafe Source session, everyone who can make it...? We can organise another one for when Shonagh arrives - or, you never know, it might become a regular thing! I will be the one who is 25 but looks younger carrying a bloody great accordion. Daisy |
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21 Aug 03 - 07:25 AM (#1005760) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie alright. i might turn up, however my mathair's off work all next week so i may remain in embra for the duration. be through after that, though. |
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21 Aug 03 - 09:49 AM (#1005843) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Big Tim I'll try and make it too though 1.I'm not young (58), 2.I can't sing (tone deaf), and 3. I'm Irish! |
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21 Aug 03 - 11:02 AM (#1005876) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,scabby douglas (wish the cookies were less t Aye, Dita, you've been notable by your absence... how're you doing? Big Tim, 1: You will by no means be the eldest statesman - our current winner in that category is 82! 2: well, if you're only tone deaf, you'll still be better off than some of the folk that have come along. 3: We're an Equal Opportunities Singaround. In fact, you get extra points for not being Scottish. (The points have no redemption value and may only be used in connection with no offers whatsoever) |
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21 Aug 03 - 05:20 PM (#1006099) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Dita Seems to me weve got the makings of a band here already. Daisy - Box and voice Shonagh - fiddle and voice Steve (Scabby Douglas) - guitar, voice and a fine mandolin Big Tim - song intros (what this man don't know about songs aint worth knowing - see "Big Tim's new book thread") Leo - Guitar and voice John (Dita)- Guitar, 5-string banjo (that's what I've been up to Steve) and voice Se ya wednesday |
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21 Aug 03 - 06:02 PM (#1006122) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie sounding very appealing to me already...my lifelong ambition (well ok about 2 months) is for a vocal harmony group belting out folksongs! |
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21 Aug 03 - 07:21 PM (#1006159) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Scabby Douglas Lifelong = 2 months? You're very precocious for a 2-month-old! |
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21 Aug 03 - 07:33 PM (#1006162) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie i'll tell mah da on you! |
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22 Aug 03 - 06:24 AM (#1006369) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Big Tim Pity 'wee rover'is on hols in Galway! |
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26 Aug 03 - 04:12 AM (#1008179) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Daisy So - I'll see you all on Wednesday then? |
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26 Aug 03 - 04:57 AM (#1008191) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Dita I'll be there, 7:30, John |
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26 Aug 03 - 06:58 AM (#1008225) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie afraid i shall be in Edinburgh on wednesday. next week, however, I won't be. |
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26 Aug 03 - 07:25 AM (#1008235) Subject: Cafe Source From: GUEST,Kenny Caird Nothing much happens before 8pm because the place is full of diners. This is really the only dedicated singers session in Glasgow. You get decent order mostly and you don't have to compete with the endless widdling of box and fiddle merchants showing each other the hundred and fifty variations of the Masons Apron. A lot of good people go there to sing and there's a lot of experience to draw on. So if you've a hunger for good songs.... |
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26 Aug 03 - 07:35 AM (#1008239) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Crystal WHAT ABOUT DUNDEE? I'm studying up there most of the year and am suffering a folk drought! Scottish country dance is super fun and all that, but I miss my sessions down the pub! |
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26 Aug 03 - 10:39 AM (#1008360) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,allen woodpecker Hey Crystal. Dundee is something of a folk-free zone, it was when I lived there and it remains so to this day, despite the large numbers of Irish students who go there. Try Mickey Coyle's on Hawkhill on a Monday night. Some of my old mates still play there and the crack's usually good. If you take an instrument in they'll give you a seat. a.w. |
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26 Aug 03 - 11:47 AM (#1008402) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Big Tim I can't make it to Glasgow on Wed: maybe another time. |
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26 Aug 03 - 04:33 PM (#1008554) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST Please keep us all posted.. I will be in Glasgow in a few months and would love to meet up. I can't sing right enough. |
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26 Aug 03 - 06:34 PM (#1008605) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Shonagh hiya! well, im moving down on saturday so i'll look forward to meeting you guys sometime after that!! maybe the wednesday?! |
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26 Aug 03 - 06:54 PM (#1008615) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie hopefully more people will be able to attend next wednesday; seems this one might be a bit of a non-event, at least as far as mudcat gatherings are concerned. i'll be there next wednesday anyway. i reckon turning up a wee bit earlier, as suggested, is a good idea (7.30 sounds good). we should be pretty obvious with our instruments clattering about in the wee café anyway. im the odd looking guy with the guitar, long black hair and denim jaikit. also, the code phrase is: "spring is a lovely time of the year". *taps nose* |
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26 Aug 03 - 06:55 PM (#1008617) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie i meant that this week might be a non-event, not next week. oops. but then maybe both will be great. err. ill shut up. |
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26 Aug 03 - 06:58 PM (#1008620) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Dita Kenny, The 7:30 idea was so that the Mudcatter's could have a drink, chat and introduce ourselves to each other before the session takes off, save us talking while you are singing. :-)). John. |
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27 Aug 03 - 05:14 AM (#1008805) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Daisy Well, those of us who can make it, let's go today (Wed 27th) and then again next week to meet all the people who can't make it. Two sessions instead of one... not a bad thing! Daisy |
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27 Aug 03 - 05:17 AM (#1008809) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Scabby Douglas And especially saves anyone talking while Big Jim McKenna is singing. I value my kneecaps way too much. Come to think of it, I may have (very very politely) asked someone to "shut the f*** up!" while I was trying to sing a couple of weeks back... And don't mention the hairdressers to Kenny. (With apoplogies to Randy Newman...) Hairdressers have no manners hairdressers have no manners Hairdressers have no manners at a-all.. They have nasty little scissors going snip, snip, snip They have great big mouths going lip, lip ,lip Don't need no hairdressers, Don't need no hairdressers, Don't need no hairdressers round here (Actually, in Kenny's case, and mine, that last line is depressingly true...) |
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27 Aug 03 - 09:06 AM (#1008888) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Kenny Caird There is nothing depressing about having no need for hairdressers! Male pattern baldness is perfectly natural and is a similar process to a Gorilla becoming a silverback. It marks us out as elder statesmen in the community. So there! The world needs no twittering hairdressers! Baldies wear your scalps with pride! |
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28 Aug 03 - 07:16 AM (#1009497) Subject: Re wed 27th at cafe source. From: GUEST,Kenny Caird I got awful drunk on that Arran Blonde ale last night. But that was a better session than we've had for ages Nice to have some fresh new voices. MacReadie was on great form, and so were Steve and Tom. I wasn't but that's allowed sometimes when you're a silverback. And no twittering hairdressers! |
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28 Aug 03 - 09:33 AM (#1009562) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Scabby Douglas Second that emulsion. Although I arrived too late to get in on the introductions, the new voices - (Daisy and friends?) were very welcome. And I hope the rest of us weren't too elderly or decrepit for you to be seen in our company. And even if we were, don't worry, we won't tell anyone... The great thing is that when you get to hear new voices singing different songs, it gives you a kick up the behind and makes you think about doing different stuff... Kenny says he was awful drunk. I didn't notice, to be honest... Call that drunk? Just you wait. I'll show you drunk. You want to see how to forget words, chords, tune, how to speak? I'll show you... just you wait... Cheers Steven |
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28 Aug 03 - 11:02 AM (#1009611) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Daisy Well ta very much. We really enjoyed it - it's a lovely venue and everyone there was really welcoming. There's nothing like a song about shagging the devil to really get a room going eh? I can't make next week 'cause I'm at a conference (sprung on me yesterday) but I might see you folks at the Thursday night session upstairs? Daisy |
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28 Aug 03 - 12:12 PM (#1009651) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,scabby douglas Just for reference, Daisy.. "Thursday night upstairs" is the Star Club. They do have floor spots, and are very welcoming to new faces, but it's a folk club-format and not a session. It usually goes (as best I understand it but if anyone knows better, please correct me): ************************************ Opening Floor Spot (maybe 20 minutes) Guest Artist ************************************ Break ************************************ Second Floor Spot(s) Guest Artist ************************************ Admission to Opening Floor Spot is (again, as I understand it) free, but otherwise in the £5-£6 range. Just thought you better know, in case you turned up, set for a sesh, and were disappointed.... Cheers Steven |
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28 Aug 03 - 12:23 PM (#1009659) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie i'll be there next week, and also i seriously recommend everyone turns up to see Peter Nardini on the 11th of september at the star. if you don't you'll regret it. |
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29 Aug 03 - 05:50 AM (#1010117) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Kenny Caird Star folk club format. Opening spot is generally arranged in advance, usually by invitation. The club tries to marry up suitable support for the act that's on if possible. The combinations are often unlikely but that's down to availability. The second spot is turn up and ask Tom Holmes, or whoever's compere, and if there's space you may get a spot. |
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02 Sep 03 - 01:12 PM (#1011327) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie bump - anyone planning to go tomorrow? hopefully ill be there, though my dad wants me to go to a charity thing at sammy dows. hmmmm. |
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02 Sep 03 - 06:44 PM (#1011605) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Scabby Douglas Well, as per usual, (barring mishaps such as the sky falling on us) Kenny and myself will be there. Not sure about Dita (John) or Daisy and her pals. Please do come along, Leo, singing starts just somewhere after 8pm - depending on number of people there. I proabably won't be there till between 8:30 and 9. Which Sammy Dow's is it? You can bring your Dad too... Cheers Steven |
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02 Sep 03 - 07:30 PM (#1011644) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie i think it's the one near me. so near pollokshaws road and all that stuff. ill see what happens. ive a suspicion he's going to drag me along, though...c'est la vie. and me dad's a bloozer not a foaker! |
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09 Sep 03 - 04:18 AM (#1015264) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Daisy Anyone going to the singaround tomorrow - (Wed)? It'd be nice to see the folks who couldn't make it last time... Daisy |
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09 Sep 03 - 05:35 AM (#1015287) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Scabby Douglas Yeah - see previous post (heads, sky falling on, etc.) I'll (Me = Steven) be there, so will Kenny ( I expect ) and Dita (John) owes the Silver Fox an electronic tuner, so I suppose he'll have to come... |
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09 Sep 03 - 07:03 PM (#1015847) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie i'll be there, i have absolutely no charity events or bar mitzvahs planned. i'll turn up at half seven and grab a cup of coffee if anyone wants to say hello. look out for shy person with guitar and hair. cheers! |
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09 Sep 03 - 07:12 PM (#1015855) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Scabby Douglas Look forward to seeing you, Leo. I'll be the fat baldy bugger without a beard. Ken will be the taller bald(ing) bugger with glasses. Dita will be the balding bugger with a beard. Daisy and her mates are all stunningly beautiful... And not at all baldy. Honest. |
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10 Sep 03 - 04:11 AM (#1016111) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Daisy Hah! Yep, stunningingly beautiful, that's me... I have a cold, so might not sing tonight. :-( Daisy |
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10 Sep 03 - 11:49 AM (#1016325) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: MairSea Sorry, have just caught this thread. I was up in Glasgow at the Cafe Source with my better half meeting my lifetime pal Moira on Wed 27/8. There were some lovely singers there and some very good songs. Didn't get in on the singaround as it seemed to be quite a closed circle and being new to the club didn't want to be 'pushy'. Down here the hosts/organisers ask around if there are other singers/performers in the room. Seemed to hit other tables but not ours! Still had a great night and would recommend it as a good gathering. Sorry about the 'late addition'! |
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10 Sep 03 - 08:02 PM (#1016577) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Scabby Douglas MairSea... sorry it came across that way. The truth is that there are not really any organisers/hosts as such. Tom Laurie, is sort of the "headmaster" when he's there, but when he's not, whowever's feeling bossy enough takes over, just to start things running. As you saw we run in a fairly regular singaround style, but new people turn up all the time. We're always delighted to see anyone who wants to contribute, but some weeks, there are up to maybe 20 singers, or players looking to participate. It can be tricky trying to fit everyone in. It's not a club in any form.. folk just appear as they see fit. Also, there are some weeks where Tom has spent a lot of time trying to cajole people to sing. He's more persistent than I am ( on the odd occasion when he's elsewhere and I usurp "control"). If one has to spend more than 4-5 minutes persuading someone to sing, it can really disrupt the flow of the evening. But I take your point. I shall endeavour in future to make sure that whoever's directing the flow offers the floor to anyone not sitting inthe immediate singing circle. Glad you enjoyed the singing. And it was nice to meet Leo this evening. Fine voice, nice songs. |
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11 Sep 03 - 05:17 AM (#1016776) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,shonagh hi guys. sorry i couldnt make it to the last night, was quite busy with just moving down and all! Well, thats me pretty settled now so i think i'll try and make it along next wednesday, maybe bring a few of me mates...... sho |
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30 Sep 03 - 09:48 AM (#1026651) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: GUEST,Daisy Refresh |
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30 Sep 03 - 01:23 PM (#1026730) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Leo Condie ello, young scottish folkies |
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30 Sep 03 - 07:37 PM (#1026840) Subject: RE: Young Scottish Folkies?! From: Scabby Douglas ahh... I'm Scottish and folkie, but I can only muster 2 out of the 3 you youngsters sort it out... |