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05 May 06 - 06:07 PM (#1733606) Subject: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady Every year I sell lemonade at the reenactment of the Battle of Blore Heath in South Staffordshire. This year it's 23-24th September. The re-enactment is a weekend festival of Medieval history and heritage, focusing on the history of the battle of Blore Heath. I have been asked by the organisers to introduce something folkie on the Friday night of this event. Is there anyone out there who would like to come along? Mando Tim (Bit on the Side) helped me out for the last two years. I thought maybe have a session/singaround? There's loads of ale and lots of interesting people who don't realise that folk music and re-enactments should go hand in hand. Are there and re-enacters out there who'd come along to entertain? This is held on a lovely little farm near Market Drayton and is an ideal spot to have a festival. Sal |
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05 May 06 - 08:03 PM (#1733663) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: SussexCarole Sounds like fun Sal....see pm |
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06 May 06 - 12:37 PM (#1734087) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: McGrath of Harlow Battle of Blore Heath, 1459 |
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06 May 06 - 01:08 PM (#1734108) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: mandotim I'll talk to Geoff, see if he can make it. I'd love to come along again! Hell of an audience though; don't upset them, they have armour, pikes and longbows! Tim from Bit on the Side |
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07 May 06 - 03:53 AM (#1734423) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: Louisey My sister and I play and sing, and would be up for a session/singaround, as South Staffs is not too far from us. |
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07 May 06 - 10:58 AM (#1734492) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: Lancashire Lad Isnt this just the sought of event that Strawhead seem to like to play? LL |
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07 May 06 - 11:32 AM (#1734518) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: Mr Happy any camping? |
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07 May 06 - 04:22 PM (#1734723) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady Loads of camping Mr Happy. And it's not at all expensive. An amazing w/e, honestly..Devil stick Pete, Battle horses and wonderful trade stalls and brilliant costumes. All very authentic. Strawhead are too expensive and there isn't much money to be spent. Thanks Louisey we will value your imput. Sussex Carole you are a gem. We could book this venue and have a really good folk fest sometime. Actually, if I was lucky enough to Fast my Hand to anyone, I'd like it to be in Blore Heath. Trouble is no one will have me :( Sal |
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07 May 06 - 05:41 PM (#1734771) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: muppitz Ah Sal, anything for you. I'd love to come, if you'll have me! Tim, even if Geoff doesn't go, I'll be your friend! (But I will not be your bit on the side, I don't luv you that much!) muppitz x |
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08 May 06 - 01:18 PM (#1735429) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: mandotim Geoff says provisionally 'yes', depending on where he is then. Muppitz; my mum warned me about girls like you...I didn't take any notice then, either! Tim from Bit on the Side |
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08 May 06 - 01:43 PM (#1735451) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: webfolk Geoff has his internet conection back and is no-ones 'bit on the side', and if you think he is then look elsewhere. Geoff Rodgers & Tim Mundy are 'bit on the side' new album - running through the heart now available |
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08 May 06 - 02:45 PM (#1735489) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: mandotim Er..you might appear a touch over-sensitive there, mate! Tim |
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08 May 06 - 02:59 PM (#1735507) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: webfolk 'bit on the side' are now 'main stream' |
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09 May 06 - 04:09 AM (#1736006) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: GUEST,Rob the Roadie I will try and twist the arms of Taggart and Wright. They are always good for a laugh and great singers. Check their web site www.sky-web.net/taggartandwright/ |
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09 May 06 - 10:36 AM (#1736162) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: Mr Happy but Mrs Taggart doesn't like camping! |
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09 May 06 - 12:33 PM (#1736212) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: webfolk does that mean there's going to be a "moyda" to be read with a Glaswegian accent? Geoff - bit on the side |
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10 May 06 - 09:26 AM (#1737114) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: GUEST,Green Man Hi Ms. Lemon, If you need an HP and HPS for Handfasting Eve and I come as a set ;-) |
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11 May 06 - 03:23 PM (#1738274) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady This is looking really promising. Thanks you guys, I'll phone the organiser and tell him all about us. A Mudcat gathering at Blore Heath will be great fun. Sal |
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11 May 06 - 08:07 PM (#1738500) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: Mr Happy yes, do Sal! then I can invite the Audlem & Nantwich crowd down- its almost on their doorstep!! |
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11 May 06 - 08:09 PM (#1738502) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: Mr Happy .....& maybe Jon Raven- he's based in Mkt Drayton [is 'e still alive?- anyone kno?] |
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13 May 06 - 05:16 AM (#1739676) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: Lancashire Lad Not sure about Jon Raven. I believe he has been quite unwell recently. Apologies if wrong on this. Cheers LL |
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13 May 06 - 05:29 AM (#1739680) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: GUEST,frog |
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16 May 06 - 05:40 PM (#1742097) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady thank you so much... spread the word e need all e can get. sal |
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16 May 06 - 08:32 PM (#1742206) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: Mr Happy apologies, my post above should read: .....& maybe Mike Raven- he's based in Mkt Drayton [is 'e still alive?- anyone kno?] |
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19 May 06 - 07:11 AM (#1743796) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady I think so. Sal |
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19 May 06 - 03:03 PM (#1744078) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: MuddleC do us have to be in period regalia? I have a 'round head' helmet, but that's civil war period |
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23 May 06 - 06:02 AM (#1745898) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady No just soak up what the others are wearing. Actually there are stalls at this event selling wonderful re-enactment stuff. The battle is brilliant with cannon and horses and blood, sometimes real blood! Fashion shows for the ladies and fighting for the chaps. Sexist? Moi? Sal |
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30 May 06 - 11:08 AM (#1750068) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady Just a little reminderf. Sal |
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30 May 06 - 06:06 PM (#1750277) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: SussexCarole It's in our diary Sal |
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01 Jun 06 - 11:49 AM (#1751044) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady Yahoo, keep it up guys this could be the start of something big! Sal |
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05 Jun 06 - 09:45 AM (#1753276) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady Anyone for a bit of blood and gore? It's not real, honest! sal |
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16 Jun 06 - 04:54 AM (#1761194) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady to the top again |
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16 Jun 06 - 07:50 PM (#1761852) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: SussexCarole ...up she rises |
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03 Sep 06 - 05:06 AM (#1825803) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: webfolk Sal (Ms Lemon) has asked me to refresh this thread, so I have. Singers and musicians wanted for the Bloore Heath re-enactment on Friday 22nd September. Geoff |
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03 Sep 06 - 02:35 PM (#1826057) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady Thaks mate. ;) |
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03 Sep 06 - 02:36 PM (#1826058) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady That, of course, should read "Thanks". Sal |
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07 Sep 06 - 05:40 PM (#1829543) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady Please come, I don't want to have to entertain all by my self. Actually my boy Joe'll be there with his uni-cycle and Geoff's bringing his kids too so that's ok. Sal |
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14 Sep 06 - 09:47 AM (#1834346) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady Just a little reminder... Friday 22nd Sept, Near Market Drayton - 7.30-8.00ish? Blore Heath is about 3 miles north of Market Drayton on the A53, the Loggerheads Road. Try this if it works in your browser http://www.bloreheath.org/reenactment.php How much does it cost to get in? Adults: £6.00; Children (6-16): £3.00. (children aged 5 and under free). Price includes entry fee and parking. If you tell the gate keepers that you're musical entertainers for the Friday evening and ask them about camping for the wkend. Mention the lemonade lady has organised the musical entertainment for the Friday evening, that should be ok. It's just a session, I'm trying to introduce some interesting folkie thing to the re-enactment world. Looking forward to seeing you. Sal |
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14 Sep 06 - 11:49 AM (#1834419) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: mandotim Hoping to be there; is there space for the giant non-period caravan? Tim |
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15 Sep 06 - 04:02 AM (#1835018) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: Liath Sounds great - I have to be elsewhere, but if you do the same thing next year... |
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15 Sep 06 - 05:24 AM (#1835061) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: webfolk They do it every year Geoff |
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15 Sep 06 - 05:49 AM (#1835072) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: mandotim Correction...the survivors do it the following year....;) Tim |
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15 Sep 06 - 06:58 AM (#1835106) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: Louisey Will it be obvious where to go for music once we arrive onsite? "tell the gate keepers that you're musical entertainers" - it is still an informal sessions/singaround isn't it?! I worry too much... Louise |
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15 Sep 06 - 11:26 AM (#1835301) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: webfolk One day, after many years of succesive battles, there will only be the folk singers left, to sing about the battle, those who died, the widows left behind and the horrors of war. Geoff |
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20 Sep 06 - 04:07 PM (#1839434) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady Tee hee! The sesh will be in the cowshed/bar. It's a converted farm with most of its features still intact. Loads of food, beer and authentic clothing! IT IS AN INFORMAL SESSION/SINGAROUND honest! Spread the word, I'm hoping some of the Boat Band will be coming. Tim, phone the telephone number on their web site and ask about your caravan. I think it'll be ok, but I'm not the land owner/organiser. (x) Sal |
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20 Sep 06 - 05:24 PM (#1839494) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: GUEST,pudlover Sorry we can't attend, but just out of nosiness, is this a Sealed Knot event? We attended a local Sealed Knot event in the summer and found it fascinating. We commented at the time that a folk session would not go amiss at these events. Missing your lemonade already - wish the weather was as hot as when we were sipping them at Sidmouth |
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21 Sep 06 - 02:50 AM (#1839739) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: webfolk It is also great fun, the beer is good, the facilities basic but excellent and the battle, the stalls and the general ambiance is wonderful. Hopefully a crowd of musicians getting together to sing and play on the friday evening will add to the atmosphere. There was a little talk at one time that this place might be a good venue for a new folk festival. Any one interested? Geoff |
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21 Sep 06 - 09:54 AM (#1839972) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady It's not Sealed Knot. Mostly every other group tho. And Devilstick Peat. I agree it would be an absolutely great place to have a folk festival and I know the owners of the farm, who are also the organisers of this event, are up for it. Sal |
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21 Sep 06 - 10:31 AM (#1840012) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: webfolk What about that weekend that used to clash with the Bishop's Castle Folk Weekend? Geoff |
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22 Sep 06 - 06:07 AM (#1840659) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: MuddleC Any update on this? Bloor Farm around 7-730 ish Friday night, in some byre or marquee/tent or is the singeing taking place in a pub? Hell, I could camp!??! see the next days silliness |
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22 Sep 06 - 07:45 AM (#1840701) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: webfolk it takes place in the farm buildings, so its a sweater needed, but al civilised, toilets, etc, and a proper bar etc. Geoff |
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25 Sep 06 - 12:59 PM (#1842978) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: MuddleC What a weekend, I only intended staying there the Friday night, but didn't leave till 5PM on sunday!!! arrived about 8PM fri, traffic on motorway terrible, find site, and wander around, one medieval tented encampment, one farmhouse and converted outbuildings (bar, toilets,basic chairs and tables), and a 'normal' type campsite. The bar/long room has sixty od people in it, and I find someone carrying a guitar, a girl with an accordian, and a banjo player, and Ms Lemon. The noise level was high, chatter and laughter, the instruments almost made it, I tried a couple of loud ones... v.difficult crowd...the noise level went down just a tinge when we did a spot. We were only sitting around a table at the bar end of the room, and soon decided to sing to ourselves... after a few drinks we finally tried 'Wild Rover'.... amazing.. they joined in up to 2 tables away!! Finished the evening chatting with Ms Lemon,and a couple of renactor types, decided that it had been wise of me to put the tent up when I arrived... well, at least I could stay to see the battle! Next day spent the morning chasing up the people I'd met the night before, walking around the encampmemt (battle wasn't until 3)asking questions, looking at equipment, watching horse display, archery and so on. Well, watched the battle re-enactment... they were going for it! Beautiful hot sun too! some heavy action and odd moments... two groups locke in bitter hand-to-hand, well, long pole with pointy steel thing against other pointy steel things..... then someone drops his sword. and 'enemy' guy , stops, picks it up, and hands it back,,, fight resumes!! As they come off the field of battle, I wander around asking more questions about their armour, why they do it, how they got started,where are they from..etc... talked to pikemen, mounted horse, armoured swordsmwn, archers... even the 'wimmen' left back in camp. Find two other people idley visiting, they were WW2 renactors , talk of machinery and bang-sticks and stuff, and decide to stay over another night and see it all again. That night in the long bar it is 'after WW2 war film night', so basically there were 'yanks' , a guy in white dinner jacket and flippers. 15 'vietcong', an arab terrorist , Cpl. Klinger resplendent in white feather boa, helmet and rifle, several female 'mash' doctors and nurses, and even I took part, wore my black USArmy trousers & flying boots(normal attire), a USArmy camo shirt and bean-can hat, (stuff I had in my boot!).. everyone thought I had come as Castro!!! -lots of drinking, there was a blues band playing, talking about battle earlier, some people had played 'too hard', mistakes made..etc. Go back to someones tent for a cuppa tea with a german paratrooper his mate , and a mash doctor and a bottle of schnapps....... about 3AM I am wandering back thru the medieval camp, odd fires, lamps and things burning,no people.... very errie.... and I hear a girl singing...folk songs!!!!....... track her down to the last group of tents, and find four people around a fire. ask if they mind me joining them, and me and the singer try to remember the words to songs!! Around dawn we break up... Up with the lark at 11, it had been chucking it down for at least 3 hours, really heavy, didn't rain for the rest of the day.. watched the battle again, talked to other renactors some more, swapped names, contacts, bought a nice lidded pewter tankard... and finally went home!! So, you didn't miss anything !!! washael |
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27 Sep 06 - 01:45 PM (#1844231) Subject: RE: singers/musicians wanted...(UK) From: the lemonade lady Wow you really DID have a good time MuddleC, good for you. I was a great wkend and always is. Good venue for a folk fest do you think? Thanks for the write-up. I shall be there again next year, hope you are too, and others might join us maybe. Sal |