Gainsborough Folk Festival

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 07:56 AM

Is that like "out of wad" or is there a subtle difference:-)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 07:23 AM

Sorry Mark & Paul - yep, you were up there with the stars too! I was typing fast at work and my brain went out of cog for a minute or two!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 07:14 AM

SJ You forgot to mention Mark Campbell and Paul Bellamy from yesterday! They were excellent as well.
I echo your comments about Skatz - he will be back!
Glad you are feeling better this morning Paul (I saw you eating the salted peanuts at lunchtime) Have you sorted out the keys?
My Mudcat hug-count went up to eleven yesterday:-) Lost count of the strays though.
Thanks to everyone for their lovely comments - Mike and I still have a warm glow which should keep us going for a few weeks.
Must get on with next year's festival...........

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 06:56 AM

Still alive, if bruised, battered and exhausted!
A fantastic weekend all round. Wonderful contributions (some way above and beyond the call of duty) from the vast majority of the artists, a fine crowd of listeners and sing-arounders, and a small but perfectly formed group of organisers/helpers who sometimes moved not only Heaven, but Earth too, in order to keep everything running smoothly and on time.

Thanks to Sooz and Mr. Sooz for their hard work - their computer's worn to a frazzle with e-mailing, producing leaflets, flyers, programmes etc., and Mr. Sooz's new super-duper camera earned it's expensive price-ticket big-style! :0)

High-spots for me were the brilliant and incredibly hard-working Skatz and his pal (who played non-stop for an hour and forty minutes when the next artists couldn't be bothered to organise themselves to turn up on time), 'Sensible Shoes' who drove me insensible with their stunning, soaring harmonies and dry wit, Julie Ellison who is the finest female guitarist in Britain if not the world, a great singer and a lovely lady, and everyone who played in the main concert on Sunday - Cara, Bill Whaley & Dave Fletcher and the great man, John Connolly. Huge talents of which we Yellowbellies are rightly very very proud.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 05:04 AM

Didn't even realise you weren't well until you suddenly weren't there.
Hope you are feeling much better now.
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 04:47 AM

Hi All,

Great weekend even if I did flag at the end!. Feeling better this morning if anyone is interested but sorry to miss out on the Survivors Folk Club!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Gaucho
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 02:46 AM

Listen Guys, what can I say? I just had a cracking day on Saturday.
Workshops were great. Julie's on guitar was really helpful and more than enough tips and exercises to keep me going for the rest of me days! The singing workshop with Cockerdale was great. Lots of rounds and harmony rendition of Roll on the Day at the end blew my socks off (well I have been wearing them for a week).

And songwriting with Jez in the vestry. Again helpful and delivered with real humility from one of the country's leading word and tunesmiths, in my view.

Real pleasure to be there and that's without the concerts. I loved Bill Meek's sense of humour. His performance with John Connolly was one of my highlights. Also Julie, Derek Brimstone and Jez and the Bad Pennies all fantastic. Thanks to all the organisers and stewards, I'm still on cloud nine! I just need a month or two to let it all distil. Thanks to you all for the welcome and hard work.

And also to villain for the push that got the yellowbellies project going. Got the CD and am really enjoying that too.
G

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 05:44 PM

Mr and Mrs Sooz. Thanks in so many ways for a great Festival...without you it would never have happened I'm sure.
Thanks on a personal level also for singing "that song" at the survivors gathering. Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Travelling Audience
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 05:27 PM

Another brilliant Gainsborough Festival. Cannot single anyone out 'cos they were all so excellent. Both The Old Hall and The Trinity Arts Centre makes for a great atmosphere. Well done Sooz & Co. for a great week-end.
Keep music live...TA

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: the fence
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 04:52 PM

Had a fantastic time, many thanks to all the organisers who gave their time and made it a super weekend. Fantastic atmosphere!!!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 04:05 PM

How did it go today. I got itchy feet wishing I was there.

Ah well, I suppose family must come first :-)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 05:46 AM

Of all Jez Lowes' songs..."Durham Jail" does it for me...It has everything...great words..great tune and a magical overall sound.
Looking forward to todays concerts...the main one particularly. Be sad to see it all end tonight but....life has to go on....Keep music live!!! as Travelling Audience say.
Best wishes.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 04:16 AM

Its unfortunate that I can't attend today (Sunday)

I have to compliment the Gainsborough Folk Club for putting on such an excellent event. All too often, the work required in the background to make such an event succesful goes unoticed. I won't mention names, but those that contributed will know who they ara and deserve a gold star.

I support the comments made by Mrs Sooze and Strollin' Johnny.

I particularly enjoyed the Friday evening Floorspot event in the Great Hall, even if I was pulling pints all night hic, hic, hic.

The same can be said for the afternoon concert yesterday where Bob Cleveland did an excellent job of Mc'ing the event and singing such lovely songs with excellent guitar backing by Ernie Geddes - Well done Bob.
What can you say about Brian Dawson and Bill Meek and John Conolly that hasn't already been said before.
Thoroughly enjoyable concert.

Last night was first class and I re-iterate the comments made by Sooz and SJ. If I had to pick out a song from last night that I enjoyed the most, it would be very difficult, because I enjoyed them all.

However, I can't resist making a comment about one song in particular.
It was "Greek Lightning" sung by Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies. It was awesome and sung and played with such feel. Beeeeeeeeeaaaaaaauuuuuutiful.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 04:04 AM

Hi Georgiansilver I should be at the session at the Trinity Arts Centre at lunchtime if you want a hug look for the banjo with the flowers

Gerry

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 03:48 AM

Mrs. Johnny trugged her fair share last night and she's confirmed my view of 'Poacher' this morning. LOL!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 03:10 AM

GS - he's a banjo-player, and a jolly nice chap. You'da met him at the Ceilidh if you'da bin there!! They seek hime here, they seek him there..............................!! :0)

Great Festival Folk Club in the magnificent surroundings of the Old Hall (15th Century Manor-House/Moot Hall). Excellent concerts there yesterday, and at the Trinity Arts Centre last evening. Stars? Too many to mention them all but I was personally blown away by Julie Ellison (gob-smacking guitar and beautiful, beautiful vocals) and Skatz (Stylish energetic performances of finely crafted self-penned songs - 'The Elephant Man' being typical - humorous, perceptive and Music-Hall in character, but at the same time compassionate and moving).

It's been a magic festival so far - looking forward to anothe great final day.

SJ :0)

(And the 'Poacher' is eminently truggable).

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 03:09 AM

I've had eight mudcat hugs plus a few strays (non-catters).
Yesterday was indeed fairly amazing!
Jez just gets better and the contrast with Cockersdale made them both stand out. Brimmo was hilarious and that Julie Ellison is simply brilliant. What a concert.
More to come today though, although at a steadier pace! This afternoon the main concert has Cara, Mark Campbell and Paul Bellamy, John Conolly and Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher. Come along and join us (3pm)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 08:29 PM

Banjo-flower...who are you??
Tonights concert was so gooooooooooooodddddd!!!!! Back again tomorrow for another fix.
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 02:20 PM

I've had five hugs so far (including Strollin' Johnny)

Gerry

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: GUEST,Chorus girl
Date: 16 Oct 04 - 11:06 AM

Well so far so good. Enjoyed last night at the Old Hall and Eight Jolly Brewers. Looking forward to concert tonight.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: muppett
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 07:47 AM

To one true Muppitz

Nay I didn't think you would, any road I've no thunder to steal

See yer around sometime appen

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: muppitz
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 06:46 AM

There aren't 2 muppett's, I have a distinctive 'I' and a 'Z', I'm not trying to steal anyone's thunder, honest!

So Muppett, you be the one true "Muppett", and I will be the one true "Muppitz"!!!!!

MuppItZ x

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: GUEST,Sooz (at work)
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 06:20 AM

Just got to get through this day at the chalk-face before we can get stuck in! I'm sure we are going to mave a great weekend.
Thanks for the good wishes for last night Martin, but we were well outclassed this year! (No way they were going to let us win two years running) We had a great time though and the festival got mentioned a few times as well.
See you later

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 12:25 AM

Starts today!!!!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 12:45 PM

Best of luck with tonight Sooz - I'm rootin' for ya!
Do put the result up on the thread tomorrow if you can.
M

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 12:02 PM

The weather has improved dramatically over the last hour or so.
Now they want me to do a radio interview before we leave (about 5.30 if you want to hear them taking the mickey out of me)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 11:13 AM

Sorry Sooz, would have taken you both but for that I am taking Pauline and Geoff and Mo.....and John B is not coming.....
Best wishes.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 10:48 AM

The fog has gone (washed away by the rain) and there is a glimmer of brightness in the sky. Fingers crossed for a dry and sunny Saturday or the pubs could be over-run with soggy morris men.
Off now to get mentally prepared for the Song Competition tonight. (Wish we didn't have to drive to Spilsby)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 09:55 AM

It's going to be a good weekend - specially as it starts in style with the Festival Folk Club in the Old Hall Friday evening. I'll be there, throat willing (unaccompanied of course, not yet sure which time slot - but still looking forward to joining my voice to the famous Gainsboro chorus again). So good friends Sooz, Mike, Mike, TA, Johnny and all, see you there!
M

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 05:30 AM

If you are a catter please don't forget to ask around for others...will always be pleased to meet.
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 03:05 AM

A warm welcome guaranteed! And a hug if you approach the right committee member :-)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: GUEST,Lonesome red
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 07:53 PM

I'm coming to see jez lowe. Never seen him before, but i have been to the festival before.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 06:26 PM

Ref

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Travelling Audience
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 04:36 PM

We have now booked for the week-end....Looking forwards. Remember Ian from Mexborough..he will be here as well.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 03:43 PM

A couple

More like ten times

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 03:36 PM

A couple.
I was more concerned with my celestial presence!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 03:29 PM

How many times did it get mentioned on Radio Lincolnshire tonight?

:-)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 12:04 PM

Two days to go....so refresh!. Best wishes.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 03:46 AM

Thanks Sue and if anyone has difficulty finding it please ask anyone locally (especially if they have a Gainsborough Folk Festival T/shirt on) and you will get directions. Best wishes.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 02:51 AM

Camper vans at Richmond Park (Opposite the police station)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 07:21 PM

Yes there will be somewhere for you with your camper van...suggest you pm Sooz to establish exactly where. Best wishes.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: GUEST,lady aelfleda
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 02:23 PM

Is there somewhere for me & my camper van please?

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: muppett
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 10:44 AM

NOPE THERE'S ONLY ONE TRUE ONE

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: ossonflags
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 10:34 AM

There can't be two Muppett's !!!!!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: muppett
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 08:14 AM

Ossonflags
that wasn't me it's someone called Muppitz.
I won't be there though either, up at the Globe bash at Gisbro and possibly in Whitby on Sunday.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: GUEST,Sooz (at work)
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 08:04 AM

Yes, Cara are starting off the main concert in the Auditorium at 3pm, they will be followed by Mark Campbell and Paul Bellamy then John Conolly and finally Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: ossonflags
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 06:58 AM

Sooz,is that where "Cara" are playing?

Muppet, realy sorry to here that.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: muppitz
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 06:41 AM

Sorry but I am unable to attend, money and time are not freely at my disposal this weekend!

Muppitz x

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: GUEST,Sooz (at work)
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 06:32 AM

Saturday is really singaround day but there is one in The Arts Centre Bar starting at 11.30am on Sunday.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough Folk Festival
From: ossonflags
Date: 12 Oct 04 - 05:20 AM

Should be up on Sunday.Where is the best place for singaround and what time?