The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #117563   Message #2574163
Posted By: bubblyrat
23-Feb-09 - 05:56 PM
Thread Name: Sidmouth Winter Reunion 2009
Subject: RE: Sidmouth Winter Reunion 2009
"Radway for the dedicated musicians ".......???
    Well, I always thought of myself as being one of those !--I mean, I have been going (on and off) to Sidmouth since 1965. I play the guitar ( DO forgive me, please),and I can play tunes (not just chords !), many of which come from my beloved "Hardy Manuscript".I am particularly proud of my personal rendition of not only the "Waltz in G ",but also "The Seven Stars",et al.I also enjoy playing Scan Tester tunes on the harmonica.
                However----I realise that my musical shortcomings must be exacerbated by A) the fact that I am not OBSESSIVE about "English" music, and B) that I am not a member of the EFDSS Music Police,and am therefore able to enjoy music from other countries,viz. (in my case) Poland,Holland,Belgium,France,and ( Oh Dear !!) Ireland.
    Thirdly, of course, I don't play a "squeezy" thing,am not pale & pasty-faced, and actually believe in stopping occasionally in order to not only WELCOME other,visiting,musicians,but actually let them "have a go".( Even if they DO play the dreaded Guitar !)
                But don't worry---I shall stick to the Bedford ( And Real People, if not Real Musicians ) in future !!
    Enjoy your "Clique"....While it lasts !