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02 Apr 05 - 04:42 AM (#1449841) Subject: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Hi there and welcome to Spring and the all new Wednesday look Folk sing/tune arounds on the 6th and 20th April Blues/contemporary session on the 13th and 27th The middle area is now non smoking with signs on wall and flowers? Many thanks to all who voted for the Bull in the Folk awards - I must admit I didn't, as I've made a right pigs asre of it this last year Blue Anchor in St Albans the 5th April, Finbars/white horse in Dunstable on 11th, Ampthill new & improved on Tuesdays/Redbourn & Bedford on Thursdays/John Breeze at the St Albans British Legion Fridays and Sundays - so you've no excuse Oh & Wild Willy Barrett waves his thing about at the Norman King every Wednesday |
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02 Apr 05 - 06:35 AM (#1449877) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Very informative Ross. Any news on "The Hertfordshire Day of Song"? It does not seem to be avertised in "The Unicorn" which is also a winner in "The Mudcat Awards" Thankyou for all who voted for it. I did 100 times. |
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03 Apr 05 - 05:02 AM (#1450673) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Who running it on Wednesday Ross. You get your second in command Bert to do it. Where is he by the way. |
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03 Apr 05 - 11:16 AM (#1450826) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Just been to a great sing/sess at Hardwick Arms in Arrington. Great tunes great songs great people and GREAT REAL ALE. What is going on at Breezys tonight? |
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03 Apr 05 - 03:04 PM (#1450969) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross No - I haven't heard anything about the day of song Isn't it Life & Times led? Special celebrity is running the session on Wednesday - it's a mystery Bert's joined the Texas Rangers and is on his way to the Alamo |
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03 Apr 05 - 04:04 PM (#1451053) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man YeeeeHa boy. See you Tues and Wed. Yes Barry Goodman normally runs it, but I have not heard of anything of it this year so far. Might have to do something about that, cos it is a great Mudcat gathering place. |
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03 Apr 05 - 07:31 PM (#1451204) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Barry said they have all ready had it. On March 5th. He e mailed everyone in January. Nothing on The Mudcat and nothing in the Mudcats best folk magazine "The Unicorn" either. Well nothing I saw anyway. |
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04 Apr 05 - 03:44 AM (#1451440) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Oh dear - that's a shame - I normally see something; but nothing this year - but then I've never ever been See you all somewhere this week |
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04 Apr 05 - 04:05 PM (#1451969) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Arrrr well you still have not been. |
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05 Apr 05 - 04:38 AM (#1452387) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Hi everyone What a beautiful day - but cold I'm told It's difficult to tell when I'm wearing all this whale blubber I've never been to me |
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06 Apr 05 - 03:31 AM (#1453353) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Hi everyone What a horrible day How was the Blue Anchor last night? |
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07 Apr 05 - 03:42 AM (#1454182) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,The pope Many thanks to all who came along to my little party Bert, Pat, Philip, Rita, Yvonne, Stevi, John P and Jeff It was a great night, even if we did end up in the function room Don't forget Dunstable next Monday & Don Mcfzzugg in St Albans on Friday |
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07 Apr 05 - 08:15 AM (#1454291) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man The Blue Anchor was great, where were you? And why did you end up in the function room? Oh and Willy was Wild. |
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07 Apr 05 - 08:18 AM (#1454292) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Don't forget second Sunday at St Albans if you are not going to Breezies, or going to see Wild Willy Barrett at Hitchin. Then after Monday it's "The New Roots" at St Albans. YIPPEEEEEEEE. |
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07 Apr 05 - 08:44 AM (#1454309) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,Ross Hi Martin - sorry I wasn't at Blue Anchor - I've not been feeling very well, so I've been limiting my trips out There was a big birthday party in the Bull back bar last night, so we got upgraded Glad to hear Willy was good - I remember seeing him numerous times in the 70's with John Otway I can't get anywhere on Sunday - have a good time - you are doing a grand job supporting everyone |
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08 Apr 05 - 07:51 AM (#1455237) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Cheers chumley see you soon. When you get better that is. |
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08 Apr 05 - 09:24 AM (#1455313) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: breezy The name is Dan Mckinnon I'm sure you'll see him somewhere Martin On Sat 16th April there will be a free evening in the main bar at the British Legion St Albans. 8.00 pm Already peforming will be Chris Flegg, George Papavgeris, Moses and the ref - have you heard her latest song? with slide guitar and blues with Natasha and Andy -from Flitwick, who cant get out at nights during the week. Anyone fancy doing a 20 minute set should contact me asap. Reinforced/P A provided |
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08 Apr 05 - 09:54 AM (#1455341) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Cheers everyone - I'm sure I'll get right in my head one of these days I wish I lived in St Albans Life seemed to be so easy when I was at the Building College, with bands on at the Civic every Saturday and 80+ pubs to imbibe in Anybody remember STACKRIDGE - they were on a lot in the 70's - the army song with chorus - hands off cocks and on with socks |
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08 Apr 05 - 12:27 PM (#1455451) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man I don't recall Ross no. I hope I will see him tonight, Breezie. |
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10 Apr 05 - 02:19 PM (#1457283) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Hi Martin - you're probably to young to recall Only old farts like me I am looking forward to Dunstable tomorrow The Bull is a blues session this week - on Wednesday |
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10 Apr 05 - 03:08 PM (#1457332) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Great Ross see you there. I have just booked Stefan Hannigan and Saskia Tomkins for The Dunstable Folk Festival Folk Club. NICE. On Friday 2nd Sept. Did you get your e mail Ross? I was having trouble with it. Breezy got his, but alot were sent back. |
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11 Apr 05 - 03:40 AM (#1457779) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Hi Martin No - I didn't get an e-mail - is it a reminder circular? What a beautiful day |
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13 Apr 05 - 08:42 AM (#1459881) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Just a last minute If anyone wants to join us for blues/contemporary session tonight They are most welcome |
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14 Apr 05 - 03:45 AM (#1460760) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,Lanky rolling Fred Cheers for your hospitality last night John B, John P, Bert, Pat, Phillip, Trevor and Ross |
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14 Apr 05 - 09:20 AM (#1460988) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man How's Trevor? and who's Phillip? Redbourn singers night tonight. |
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14 Apr 05 - 11:31 AM (#1461105) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,Ross Different Trevor Martin - this ones an accordion player - very good Phillip is harmonica player - I think he sang 'always look on the bright side of life' at the paul simon night |
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14 Apr 05 - 12:08 PM (#1461140) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Oh you mean Phil. Why didn't you say so? And A GOOD accordianist???? we can't have that. |
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15 Apr 05 - 04:12 AM (#1461883) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross We ain't common like what you is Trevor's very good - he reads those sqiggly dot things written on washing lines He could teach you a thing or two; me lad |
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15 Apr 05 - 08:40 AM (#1462042) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Well I am sure he could try. |
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17 Apr 05 - 01:46 PM (#1463645) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross I'm sure those dots and lines are just elitism Look what happened to Mozart in the end - a paupers grave I think you playing is pretty damn fine Martin Next BULL folk this wednesday - all non smoking/all welcome We'll be in the function room if pub too busy |
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17 Apr 05 - 04:13 PM (#1463744) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie Hi, Waitng for the next music nigtht |
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17 Apr 05 - 06:22 PM (#1463831) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Hello everyone, how are you? |
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18 Apr 05 - 11:31 AM (#1464352) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross very well thank you whats happening? |
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18 Apr 05 - 12:13 PM (#1464390) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Well I am off to the local now for a few,after the excitment of the weekend. Might be up on Wednesday later on though. |
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18 Apr 05 - 06:13 PM (#1464696) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: breezy Ampthill tomorrow dan mckinnon plus the el G guy |
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18 Apr 05 - 06:21 PM (#1464705) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie Thanks for the invite Martin (Duns), we dont get a chance to meet often, hows the folkholics going, eh Ross dont forget we havent discussed the buskin day in the tube tunnels (London) sometime in the summer. |
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19 Apr 05 - 07:26 AM (#1465161) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man The Folkaholicks at the moment seem to be Folkaholick. What with holidays, illnesses, jobs and practisees. I am sure we will be alright in the end. Are you going Wednesday? |
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19 Apr 05 - 08:08 AM (#1465199) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,London Underground Busking is a serious business me lad What line or station can we expect to arrest you Is Ampthill on the Bakerloo line? |
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19 Apr 05 - 08:12 AM (#1465204) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: breezy Bedford line? |
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19 Apr 05 - 11:12 AM (#1465377) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Has it got a station then? |
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19 Apr 05 - 11:13 AM (#1465378) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Man with white flag. |
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20 Apr 05 - 03:51 AM (#1466116) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross No, the railway line goes under Ampthill in a tunnel You can get a carriage from Flitwick TONIGHT - next open session - ALL welcome to do their stuff - non smoking |
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20 Apr 05 - 04:08 AM (#1466123) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie I prefer less windy tunnels - and dont forget always stand up wind - perhaps the song to learn is the windy city |
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21 Apr 05 - 03:34 AM (#1466826) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,Ross Yes - we are nearly there in agreeing with London Underground to do a tour of the Victoria Line one Wednesday evening We have to sing a song relating to each station such as 'st pancras on my mind' at each platform Many thanks to all who came along last night - Bert, Pat, Yvonne, Rita, Bill, Carlos, Phil, Stevi, John P and Trevor (accord) - with me 11 plus four unknown audience Great night - really enjoyable - see you all again soon plus some of our old regulars(hopefully)[who we miss] |
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21 Apr 05 - 06:39 AM (#1466868) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie Elephant and Castle - has a great tunnel EKO EKCO ECKO mmmm Amphill has better loos though |
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21 Apr 05 - 07:51 AM (#1466899) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,London Undergorund We have a special train you can hire for busking It has a special loo, hot tub and built in guitar tuners The driver is Gene Pitney Special rates for bonkers country folk |
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22 Apr 05 - 03:47 AM (#1467709) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Does it do The Bakerloo? I went to the Bedford Folk Club last night Really nice room at the Fox and Hounds Mike Blair is a brilliant host Give it a go if you can - it's every Thursday I nearly chnaged my socks today |
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22 Apr 05 - 03:27 PM (#1468231) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Steady on Ross, what ever next? Your pantaloos? See you soon. |
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23 Apr 05 - 12:36 PM (#1468836) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man I can't find the Luton 1 Hull 0 thread so here goes. CHAMPIONS (VERY LOUD AND PROUD) |
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24 Apr 05 - 12:46 PM (#1469334) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross I might just start wearing underpants Now we're in the Coca Cola french fries Championship up the hatters |
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24 Apr 05 - 05:17 PM (#1469559) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST Looking foreward to the next music night with underpants of course |
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24 Apr 05 - 07:14 PM (#1469650) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: silverfish Hi, guys. Was hoping to get along to Wednesday's do - but it looks like I'll be doing Wishbone Ash instead. We had Danu at the Stables tonight (Sun) - great show for the Irish music afficionados - lots 'n lots of diddly-diddlys. Catch you all a bit further down the line. Take care, all. silverfish |
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25 Apr 05 - 03:39 AM (#1469893) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Hi T.H. - you name dropper I met Dolly Parton in the Co-op and she said Wishbone Ash aren't as good as they used to be I bet they can't play without their missing capo I saw Strolling Johnny last night - he'd driven all the way from Mexico It's BLUES/Contemporary on Wednesday |
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25 Apr 05 - 07:09 AM (#1469997) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie Hi Guys, pulling wishbones are lucky?? |
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25 Apr 05 - 08:19 AM (#1470045) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Hello Trev, Ross, Bertie, Piers, etc etc, it's like the Waltons on this thread. See you all soon. |
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25 Apr 05 - 08:31 AM (#1470057) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: breezy Thanks for your part last night Ross More, in 2 weeks time please. |
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25 Apr 05 - 04:29 PM (#1470443) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Cheers John - thanks for your hospitality Dolly sends her love & To all the Waltons; including Enoch and Elijah Bert - it depends whose bones they are |
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26 Apr 05 - 06:42 AM (#1471027) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Strollin' Johnny That's Mexico, Lincolnshire! Felt like Mexico, Mexico though! Cheers Ross, I had a great time. Well worth the drive (met nice people, heard great performances, lots of chocoholism on the way home!). S:0) |
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26 Apr 05 - 01:04 PM (#1471359) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Who is going to Ampthill tonight? To see Life and Times. Eh? |
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26 Apr 05 - 03:42 PM (#1471579) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross I'm not - have you seen the thread for the Dent festival? Cheers 'strolling Johnny' - many thanks for a fine set last Sunday Hope to see again soon And cheers JB, wherever you may be, you are the lord of the dance |
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26 Apr 05 - 07:23 PM (#1471812) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Oh I can play that. Not very fast though. It's more of "The Lord of the Slow Walk" DENT festival???? No. We should go to it, then if there is one called the Breezy or the Scrivener Festivals we can go to them as well. I promise. |
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27 Apr 05 - 03:46 AM (#1472043) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Hi Martin - it's here thread.cfm?threadid=80616&messages=8#1471639 The pictures look lovely How was Life & Times last night? |
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27 Apr 05 - 08:09 AM (#1472227) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Cheers Ross. Life and Times were as they always are (Super Brill) great time and ale was had by all. Youngs Special Brew or London Pride, won't mention Green King I.P.A cos that is not really real ale and does not count. Bert did a floorspot. WOW. |
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27 Apr 05 - 08:43 AM (#1472251) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Piers No Martin, Green King IPA is really an ale, it just doesn't travel well. Piers |
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27 Apr 05 - 06:00 PM (#1472787) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man It does not travel well from my mouth to my tummy, that's true enough. Luckly I don't know how many people know this, but Me and my chum, that is my chum and I are going to Devizes at the weekend, that is the home land of the SIX XXXXXX Brewery. Now that is YUMMY. CU all soon if I don't see you before. |
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28 Apr 05 - 03:47 AM (#1472978) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST Blimey; you'll all drunks Many thanks to Bert, Pat, John B and Phil for their song It was a nice night See you all in May |
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28 Apr 05 - 09:49 AM (#1473134) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie Thanks for the lift Martin, life n times even when graham is un well they can still do it 'Magic', Great night at the bull thanks Ross, the tunnels are waiting for our songs n music, Piers how you doing are you playing much? |
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28 Apr 05 - 10:11 AM (#1473153) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Piers Crikey Martin, Don't tell me you have trouble at that end as well! Piers |
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28 Apr 05 - 12:33 PM (#1473311) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Well it's more the taste side of things really. I might just as well drink water. |
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28 Apr 05 - 01:30 PM (#1473347) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Piers Well it's more the taste side of things really. - says Kaliber man. |
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28 Apr 05 - 02:35 PM (#1473411) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Tha's larger dude. NO WAY man. |
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28 Apr 05 - 02:37 PM (#1473414) Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man t there it is. |