|
30 Sep 03 - 01:23 PM (#1026729) Subject: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: BBJ Just to let eevryone know a new Folk Club is starting at the Queens Head Public House, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England on Tuesday 7th October. The guest artist is going to be Dereck Brimstone and there will be a £5 charge on the night. The club will take place every Tuesday from next week with sing arounds and guest artists (there will be a £1 charge on sing arounds). If there are any queries I will repond to them asap. |
|
30 Sep 03 - 05:45 PM (#1026782) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: vectis Glad to see the old club restarting. There used to be one there 25 years ago it had some cracking guests. Hope all goes well for you. Great bloke to start off with. |
|
01 Oct 03 - 03:17 AM (#1026991) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Hamish statement: Derek is in fine form. Played and nattered to us at Tudor Folk on Monday. Loved all the old favourites. And then there were some great songs, too. query: so what other guests/singarounds have you got planned? nuther statement: good luck! |
|
01 Oct 03 - 04:42 AM (#1027012) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Ross Hi there Good news for the area - is cllr still involved or are you now BBJ Good luck from all at the Barton sessions We'll plug you at our singaround/tune sessions every other Monday at the Bull 3/11, 17/11, 1/12, 15/12, 29/12 |
|
01 Oct 03 - 04:52 AM (#1027018) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy When's Papavgeris on? When's Hamish appearing? Good luck Mike. |
|
01 Oct 03 - 02:00 PM (#1027388) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: BBJ Cllr is running the show - I'm just helping. I'll speak to him and get to post a list of gueasts and sing arounds though I know for sure that 14th October is our first sing around I'm not sure what's happening the week after. |
|
01 Oct 03 - 03:36 PM (#1027455) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: AliUK Is the Bedford club still going? I used to run the Luton one several years ago ( eventually transforming into the Wild Ogre. Good to see another club back in the area. Good Luck |
|
01 Oct 03 - 04:48 PM (#1027508) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Herga Kitty Good luck Cllr... Kitty |
|
01 Oct 03 - 07:31 PM (#1027610) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Cllr Bedford FC is still going on thursday nights Mike blair runs it in the kings arms. He is running the sing around on the 14 Oct as Im at a social services conference that week. Im only booking one guest a month and I will get round too george eventually. The mighty Johny collins is booked for the second tuesday in November. Please come and jion in as the club will need support in is staring stage.Cllr |
|
02 Oct 03 - 04:27 AM (#1027783) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,Ross I play dominoes on Tuesday nights Can't you change to another night I'm sure Derek, Johnny etc. will undestand I suppose you think I'm being unreasonable - huff |
|
02 Oct 03 - 04:43 AM (#1027790) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy Arnt there enuf singarounds with Barton and the Kings? Hamish will do a gig for a min of £8 for £12 you'ld get Lorna as well. |
|
02 Oct 03 - 01:14 PM (#1028096) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Hovering Bob Good luck to the new club, let's hope it is successful as the old one that I remember from the days I lived in Bedford and was very active in the folk scene in the area (late 70's). I have very fond memories of the Ampthill club, if only as it was the first club that booked 'Kinsfolk' the trio I was then in with Roy and Louise Martin. Does anyone remember the large concert club that I helped Roy and Louise run in Kempston? Anyway, good luck to the club and all involved, I knew it wouldn't take Cllr too long to get involved in a new venture! |
|
02 Oct 03 - 01:16 PM (#1028097) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: BBJ Cheers Breezy, I'll let CLLR know. |
|
03 Oct 03 - 03:45 AM (#1028594) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Cllr Who is Hamish and lorna? and what do mean "havn't we got enough singarounds already" Wass-a-matter you afraid of the compition *snigger*, To be serious though I would like to book more artists but I have only limited funds and I want to see how the audience develops, Thanks for the kind words Bob perhaps we might see you one night Or two. Cllr |
|
03 Oct 03 - 05:31 AM (#1028637) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy chicken and egg, who do you get first the artist or the audience? If you have no artiste you get no audience. Hamish and Lorna,you havent heard of them?? You havent been to Chesham then, nor Baldock, how about Malcolm Hobbs then? Kitty Vernon and Les Sullivan ? they played to an intimate gathering at Uxbridge last Tuesday and gave a us a magical evening and les' songs have woven their way into many a singers repertoire without them realising it.Two of his songs were heard last night at the 'Shed' in Croxley green Steve Tilston Tonight at the Comfort Hotel St Albans fri 3rd Oct Good luck. |
|
03 Oct 03 - 07:24 AM (#1028684) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Cllr Breezy I ran uxbrige folk club for eight years and I booked kitty along time ago She also sang at my wedding! I met Les at Capital folk club in london back in the late eighties. Your current list of artists is very similar to what I used to book and I am really sorry that I cant make Dave and Anni on the 10 of October as I am booked at Banbury folk festival. I would love to see them please pass on my regards. Cllr |
|
06 Oct 03 - 03:37 AM (#1030296) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Cllr Its tomorrow cllr |
|
06 Oct 03 - 09:29 PM (#1030965) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy good luck 2nite from all at the Comfort Hotel St Albans where Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Anahata and Mary and George Papavgeris will appear onFriday 10th October oh and Dave Kidman Roy Bailey 31st Oct Give Brimmo a 'see u soon' from me, Herr Breeze |
|
07 Oct 03 - 01:45 AM (#1031044) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Morticia good luck, wish I could be there |
|
07 Oct 03 - 03:31 AM (#1031067) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: George Papavgeris Best of luck, Mike! And see you soon |
|
09 Oct 03 - 05:43 AM (#1032279) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,nosey git So - what happened? Was it good for you |
|
10 Oct 03 - 04:58 AM (#1032947) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Cllr Thank you every one for the kind comments the club was full and derek went down a storm. I should metion for those that are interested that the club room is a no smoking venue. Breezy Much to my surprise I see Dave and Anni are booked at Banbury Folk festival So I was really pleased as although I can't come and see them tonight at your club I will see them to tommorrow. I checked to see that the set Phot and I are doing didn't clash only to find out they are leading the session that were in "the big Sing" I am so excited Have a good one tonight and for those mudcatters going to Banbury see you in the raindeer to night |
|
10 Oct 03 - 05:59 AM (#1032970) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy Good news, thanks for the update. Whats on next week? |
|
11 Nov 03 - 05:20 AM (#1051524) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Cllr Tonight we have Johnny Collins (11 Nov) Hurrah |
|
11 Nov 03 - 07:44 AM (#1051574) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: George Papavgeris My best to Johnny and to the club for a great night tonight |
|
11 Nov 03 - 08:00 AM (#1051581) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: My guru always said Hope you all have a good time tonight, glad things are going well for the club!!! Hil |
|
11 Nov 03 - 11:09 AM (#1051654) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Cllr Have a good oone at Sharps I did a booking there years ago its a great club Cllr |
|
11 Nov 03 - 02:06 PM (#1051799) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: My guru always said Am looking forward to visiting your Ampthill club in December! Hope you get a good turn-out for Johnny Collins, not to be missed.. Hil |
|
11 Dec 03 - 07:47 PM (#1070598) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: My guru always said El Greko should be at Ampthill on Tuesday 16th December - can anyone confirm this?? If so, I might be able to get a couple of songs in myself..... |
|
12 Dec 03 - 06:24 PM (#1071226) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Phot Mike, have you got anyone on in Jan/Feb? Its just I'm owed some leave and wouldn't mind popping up for a day or two. Also that set at Banbury was a belter, I think it was the best we've done yet. All the best, Wassail! Chris |
|
13 Dec 03 - 03:16 PM (#1071668) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy quote, by Martin C after meeting and hearing George last night. 'Something special' We wish Ampthill a special night with the 'new kid on the block' |
|
14 Dec 03 - 11:35 AM (#1072034) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Cllr the modest MGAs is doing the support as we don't do floor spots on concert night! PHot Cloud street on the 13 Jan and RobJohnson on the 27 and feb Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman on the 16th see you all on tuesday for george and MGAS Cllr |
|
14 Dec 03 - 07:03 PM (#1072393) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST Is this the same club as the one advertised in the local folk press as "Ampthill Acoustic Club"? I know the "F" word puts people off but I never bothered sampling it as I like "F*lk" music and can't stand the sort of soft core pop that is marketed as "acoustic". |
|
14 Dec 03 - 07:14 PM (#1072410) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: George Papavgeris I don't do "soft core pop", whatever that is, GUEST...No, I definitely don't... |
|
15 Dec 03 - 06:53 AM (#1072720) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,efn Magazine From the steady stream of "acoustic" CDs that I get for review I know exactly what is meant. The sort of act who thinks that "folk" just means plugging an acoustic guitar into the PA. |
|
15 Dec 03 - 07:19 AM (#1072739) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Hamish Guest: if you know Maidenhead, Herga and Windward folk clubs - where George is resident - you would know that he wouldn't survive too long if it was soft core pop. And when you know that Vin Garbutt and other folk (with a capital"F") luminaries cover his songs, you're left in absolutley no doubt. |
|
15 Dec 03 - 11:03 AM (#1072929) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: George Papavgeris GUEST, I wouldn't plug in for less than 250 audience - and even then I prefer a mike for the guitar to actually plugging in. I, too have occasionally heard some material - generally from Londoners trying to break into the Home Counties folk circuit - that might fit your description of "soft core pop", but not that much. And as Hamish said, Herga, Maidenhead and Windward would have none of that anyway. Tell you what: Ignore labels like "acoustic" for an evening, and come to Ampthill tomorrow night. If at the end you feel your journey was wasted, I will personally refund you your petrol, beer and entrance money; say about £20. And if you decide that it wasn't wasted, you buy all three of my CDs (at Mudcatter prices, £20 for the three), and review them in your magazine. Up for the challenge? |
|
15 Dec 03 - 03:38 PM (#1073133) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: My guru always said It's a good challenge - take it GUEST.... You'll end up with 3 Fab CD's of George's & you'll love them! See you tomorrow then. Hil |
|
16 Dec 03 - 06:31 AM (#1073384) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: George Papavgeris Planning at least 3 unusual additions to the repertoire for tonight, partly to avoid me being bored hearing me do the same stuff, and partly because Mike Blair will be there - and I know which songs he likes. Planning and Practicing are two different things, of course... |
|
16 Dec 03 - 07:42 AM (#1073438) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,MC Fat Glad to see something interesting going on in Ampthill. last time I was there in the 70's the most exciting thing that happened was the traffic lights changing |
|
16 Dec 03 - 10:25 AM (#1073666) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST Dont talk to me about traffic lights I got more hassle about traffic lights last month than any other issue, any way back in the seventies I thought there was a folk club in The white hart hotel in ampthill so Hovering Bob was telling me. Reason for Ampthill Acoustic = AA might be easier to publicise it we do have blues as well as folk and possible some Jam sorry jazz Cllr (at work) |
|
20 Dec 03 - 06:32 AM (#1076734) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,Ross Will the traffic lights be changing this tuesday (23rd) or is there a singers/players night at the Queens Head I think I'm free |
|
20 Dec 03 - 09:46 AM (#1076793) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Cllr Sorry ross we will be having our next singers night on the 6 th Jan Cllr |
|
20 Dec 03 - 01:28 PM (#1076876) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy Hil complimented george superbly, her rendition of Geo's 'Pitter Patter' is sensitively stunning and Linda the landlady's a rare old sort too. the greek dance session was a bonus so I hear they left at 4.oo a.m.!!! George was still in recovery last night at the king H Good luck cllr for the future. |
|
20 Dec 03 - 06:12 PM (#1077001) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: My guru always said Thanks for your complimentary compliments Breezy - do you mean complement? The Greek dancing was indeed a bonus, but we were gone from the pub long before 4am - well, some time before anyway! I now have a stinking cold - strange phrase that.... Definitely going along on Jan 13th to see Cloudstreet - they're Fab! And what a great club.... |
|
21 Dec 03 - 02:29 PM (#1077295) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: treewind Is there a website or somewhere to find out what's coming up? Having passed through Ampthill today, I find it's not to hard to reach from home so expect a visit from Mary and me some time. Anahata |
|
22 Dec 03 - 04:28 AM (#1077671) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,Ross Oh bugger It's gonna be months before I get another chance Which set of traffic lights are better Don't forget Barton's Bull has a session on the 29th |
|
05 Jan 04 - 11:54 AM (#1086462) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: My guru always said Should be Cloudstreet on January 13th.... Hope to be there for this - they're Fab! Hil x |
|
07 Jan 04 - 04:22 AM (#1087702) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Hamish Cloudstreet are fab. If you can't make Ampthill on the Tuesday, they're also at Tudor Folk Club the night before (Monday 12th January). Either way: enjoy! |
|
07 Jan 04 - 04:38 AM (#1087708) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,Ross Thanks for your hospitality Mike Hope to see you again soon Thanks for enduring my crap Ross HEY ANYONE - THIS IS A BRILLIANT SESSION - SUPPORT IT |
|
07 Jan 04 - 04:38 AM (#1087709) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: George Papavgeris And at Herga on Monday the 26th Jan... |
|
07 Jan 04 - 05:24 AM (#1087738) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy may 28th st albans |
|
07 Jan 04 - 06:06 AM (#1087765) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Hamish triple hi-jack ;^) |
|
07 Jan 04 - 10:32 AM (#1087961) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,Cllr at work I have the choice of going to a Meatloaf concert in Manchester or going to see Cloud Street, guess who I'm going to see! Ross you were great last night not crap at all. But it will be good to see some more mudcatter's at Ampthill. Cllr PS "Cllr at work" is not oxymoronic. |
|
07 Jan 04 - 12:01 PM (#1088010) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy You better be at your club cllr, stuff meatloaf or I wont let you forget it. Its called committment, perhaps you dont have it!! You expect it from your audience and so does your guest expect it of you. Are you running already? All talk. |
|
07 Jan 04 - 12:12 PM (#1088022) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,cllr at work Well I wasn't expecting the spanish inquisition, however after that strong display I will expect to see you there Breezy ( as long as you don't talk all the way through the second half like last time -I don't care how well you get on with the land lady 8-)- no matter how friendly she is! As cloud street and Guru are all staying at my house it would be a bit mean to go away. To be honest though it looks as if it will be a fab evening cllr |
|
07 Jan 04 - 12:17 PM (#1088028) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,Cllr at work Hmm rereading my last post I mean that cloud street will be a fab evening and I would rather be in Ampthill than in Manchester.(rather than any other interpretation than might be put on it.) Cllr |
|
07 Jan 04 - 06:01 PM (#1088276) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: My guru always said It will be a Fab evening & well worth staying in Ampthill to entertain us Cllr :-) Got any Port???? |
|
07 Jan 04 - 09:13 PM (#1088417) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Cllr Im running abit low just a couple of dozen bottles left cllr |
|
08 Jan 04 - 09:47 AM (#1088656) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy Breezy is hosting the 1st of bi-monthly song swap sessions at the King Harry that night. I'm keeping to my committment. Which is more than can be said for certain public figures. |
|
08 Jan 04 - 02:10 PM (#1088821) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: Cllr Leat I don't try to hijack other peole's threads... |
|
08 Jan 04 - 04:38 PM (#1088932) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,Ross Don't forget the Bull session - 12th Jan Delta Echoes - special guests |
|
08 Jan 04 - 06:18 PM (#1089000) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy Watch out for Stewart's Thumb pik Cloudstreak at Ampthill the day after with Hilary Ward Which pub nice landlady Whats on the following week? |
|
08 Jan 04 - 06:33 PM (#1089019) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: My guru always said Breezy - I'm only going along to listen to Cloudstreet - am not muscling on the act - honest! Oh, and to drink Cllr's port of course!!! |
|
09 Jan 04 - 04:43 AM (#1089262) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,Ross I played guitar in guru's band until I was sacked So I must be crap Hide the biscuit barrel |
|
09 Jan 04 - 04:52 AM (#1089266) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy get down to the Spotlight folk club early Ross Singers at the Harry tonight open session to start the new season |
|
09 Jan 04 - 06:05 AM (#1089292) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,Martin Dent Hello everyone out there in computer screen land.Ive just been to the second best live acoustic music club in Bedfordshire. It's nice to play at a place where not only are the landlord and landlady up for it, they need it almost as much as we do. Just like at The Bull in Barton le Clay. Cheers Cllr see you soon. |
|
09 Jan 04 - 10:58 AM (#1089418) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: My guru always said Sacked Ross????? |
|
09 Jan 04 - 12:09 PM (#1089465) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy you know thats not eggsactly true Martin!! You've never been to Herga and heard the 'Wall' And you missed dangerous curves at St Albans And you didnt book your seat for Jeremy Taylor, but there is still time to get in for Bob Fox on 30th January, and dont miss song writers Ron Truman-Border and Les Sullivan Yes we sre talking St Albans Folk-song club that reconvenes tonight at the King Harry.8.04 sold out for next week unless you come tonight! |
|
10 Jan 04 - 04:40 AM (#1089859) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,Martin Dent Sorry John got this too late for the grand reopening hope it went well. However I did say the second best in Bedfordshire which snorbans and Herga are not, so I could still be correct.Please remind me what is on where me and Ross may come and play.And when is Ron and Les playing. We may also be able to do you a little deal for you and Big P G to come and play.Should see you Sunday at John Kirkpatrick. If not see you soon anyway. Martin Dent |
|
10 Jan 04 - 06:24 AM (#1089884) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: GUEST,Ross Hey JB Martin & me, saw Dangerous Curves at Hitchin Folk Club And we did a floor spot on the same bill Unfortunately it was as Santa and friend But a gigs a gig Dangerous Curves - girly humours all right but it was stretched a bit and there was not enough of their magical harmony singing |
|
10 Jan 04 - 10:26 AM (#1089976) Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Ampthill, Bedfordshire From: breezy Now you've mentioned that place,it just doesnt have the atmosphere that an intimate setting with other personal factors can produce. Its a hard gig there unless your world famous. Have you done afloor spot there since? Hope yuo'll spot for us at the 'Spotlight' club where 4 floor spots gets you a 'Spotlight' Gig with a listing in unicorn!!!What other club can make that offer? Chris Flegg has joined our team of residents.Who? Come and find out. Bet that place is nowhere near as friendly as |Barton even, certainly not better than Mike Blair's Bedford. |