To the Young UK members! =0D

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: vindelis
Date: 24 Feb 03 - 02:22 PM

Sadly it isn't alway 'cool' (I mean 'Hip' - if you go back that far - *GRIN*) to be a 'Folkie'. Lizabee, they do crop up rom time to time, usually on holiday. There are one or two on Portland, but one is at college and I don't believe the other is old enough to drink alcohol just yet. They are, however very fine musicians.

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 24 Feb 03 - 02:13 PM

Hope you young folkies have got some trad singers amongst you as well as musicians 'cos methinks there's a bit of a shortfall in that department, especially male singers. :0)

All the best with this venture..........Harry Basnett.

And we're kicking around the idea for a cash prize competition for young musician/singers at the Open Door Folk Club...I'll keep you informed of any development there!

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Feb 03 - 01:48 PM

The latter, I think, Shambles!

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: The Shambles
Date: 24 Feb 03 - 10:33 AM

Do sessions exclude young players then?

Or is it just that the young folk don't want the old folk around?

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Deni-C
Date: 24 Feb 03 - 08:54 AM

what about SLIGHTLY older folkies if they have plastic surgery to make them LOOK young??????????????

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: running.hare
Date: 23 Feb 03 - 07:17 PM

So Did NEthing ever actually get off the ground???

Reading back through this thread I noticed a lot of peeps (including myself) liked the idear but didn't think it was near enough to them, without then mentioning WHERE That is!

I'm Dorset btw, NE other Young folkies floating round wessex on here?

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: GUEST,Shona
Date: 19 Oct 01 - 01:36 PM

Mikey Joe, where abouts are the sessions in aberdeen held? the ble lamp? o' donaghues? Although i live on the west coast of scotland (because i attend a scottish music school there) i actually come from a place not far from aberdeen. im always interested in some sessions. im 16 and i play the fiddle and i sing. if anyone has any information on some good sessions around my area, please post them here!! i'd be so grateful. thanx alot.

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: weepiper
Date: 18 Oct 01 - 10:15 PM

Mikey Joe,
Yeah, I'm in the Ensign Ewart on a Thursday, also frequently in the Royal Oak and Sandy Bell's.
Gordon Duncan is famed for his ability to play when arseholed, one year at the Highland Annual he got so pissed he tried to climb down the fire escape of Teviot Union and the bouncers were going to throw him out before he'd even done his spot, but he was persuaded back in and proceeded to play a blinder.
Daisy A, where are you based?

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Firecat
Date: 18 Oct 01 - 05:46 PM

Hiya!

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Oct 01 - 08:33 AM

Hint : join bigsession as soon as you can - www.egroups.com, and search for bigsession. That will be no end of help in finding like minded people.

Or, come to the young folk award final with an instrument and see if you can make any contacts - Dec. 7th BBC Broadcasting house in london.

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Scabby Douglas
Date: 18 Oct 01 - 07:22 AM

I am not a young whippersnapper -like you young whippersnappers..

however For Your Information:

the Ben Nevis in Argyle Street, Glasgow, has a weekly session on a Wednesday evening which is almost entirely supported by Young Whippersnappers. Traditional Scottish stuff - (nobody knows any slow tunes, apparently).. high quality...

The Ben Nevis is along the far end of Argyle Street, towards the Kelvin Hall end..

Cheers

Steven

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: GUEST,DaisyA
Date: 18 Oct 01 - 06:50 AM

Hey Scottish-based folkies! I am young (I think) at 23, let's organise a session. Daisy

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Mikey joe
Date: 18 Oct 01 - 06:46 AM

Dia dhuit Weepiper,

Ana mhaith ar fad.

I may well have met them at some stage. I don't normally play in Edinburgh. But I could have run into them in dunkeld or somewhere like that. The names don't ring a bell at the moment. It's still early in the week ;)

I remember one night in Dunkeld we went to a party after in someones house and Gordan Duncan was there. Well tanked up, but played some cracking tunes even though he could hardly stand.

Do you play around Edinburgh yourself?

Mj

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Gloredhel
Date: 17 Oct 01 - 08:27 PM

*grumble,grumble* wish someone would set up a session for young folkies where i live! not enough initiative, myself.

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: weepiper
Date: 17 Oct 01 - 08:12 PM

Conas ta tu Mikey Joe,
Sorry may have got my wires crossed. They play most often in tne Ensign Ewart pub on the Lawnmarket. James is also involved with the University Folk Soc. Hmmm. Am sure they know the same crowd, I've heard 'em talk about a similar mass session in/near Dunkeld... Do you know Glyn Morris (piper) or lad called Joe (small pipes/flute) who looks like Gordon Duncan?

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: running.hare
Date: 17 Oct 01 - 04:08 PM

both are a bit far 4 me :¬( but it's nice to know who some of the other youngsters on here are :¬D I'm almost 21 btw.

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: pinkfiddle
Date: 17 Oct 01 - 05:21 AM

Sounds great.. would love to come and join any massed sessions. Keep us all posted

pf

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Tig
Date: 10 Oct 01 - 07:29 AM

Remember:- To grow old is inevitable
To grow up is optional
Now which type did you want to meet? Some of us may be advancing in our physical years but VERY young really!!!

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 10 Oct 01 - 04:50 AM

Ahhhh.... sounds very interesting.... VERY interesting, session en mass! Brill!

E

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Mikey joe
Date: 10 Oct 01 - 04:41 AM

Sorry weepiper although a squad does come up from Edinburgh, the vast majority are from Dundee and Aberdeen. So no I don't konw them. Where do they play in Edinburgh?

jock yes of course you are young enough. - ya auld bastard ;). Most of the crowd are in their twenties. But it certainly isn't exclusive. There are all ages represented. It tends to be a young crowd because some of us went to college in Ireland together and by chance ended up living in Scotland.

BE WARNED though. It is a big crowd last time (20+) which while good craic does make for a noisy session. When we get around to sorting out a date and venue I'll post it here so anyone interested can come along if they wish.

Slán Mj

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 05:31 PM

I intend always to be young!

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Jock Morris
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 04:49 PM

At 34 I still see myself as young. Rare to find anyone younger at folk clubs and sessions around here.

Mickey Joe, those weekends sound fun. Am I young enough for your crowd?

Scott

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Cobble
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 02:28 PM

Eric if your wanting to know where your pension book is you left it at the Jug last week.

Your best mate Cobble. Ha Ha Ha.

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 01:45 PM

I'm very immature for my age does that make me young? If I could prove that I have a gap between chronological and developmental age would that count?

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: weepiper
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 01:31 PM

Mikey Joe, I think you know my pals Dan (piper) and James (box/piano player) from Edinburgh, am I right?
Good luck Vultuk, sounds like it could be a fun weekend when you get it sorted out...

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: vultuk
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 12:14 PM

Well I used to be in Folk group at my old school and it didn't really work in the end. Everything faded out because I don't find many Folk people in my area unfortunatly! Well i personally am 19 so I don't mind singing in pubs!! ;0)

As for =0) Yeah that's my own personal smiley I invented I just liked it better than the :-) I think it looks more human if that's possible!! lol Plus I have a big nose!! hehehe =0D

Simon

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Greyeyes
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 09:08 AM

In case you haven't come across it before, here is a link to Accoustic Youth which you may find useful.

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Mikey joe
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 08:49 AM

I live in dundee now but every few months or so we organis e sessions where we meet up with friends frae Edinburgh & Aberdeen. The last one was in Dougie MacLeans in Dunkeld. I think the next one is Glen Clova. They are usually in that general direction as it is fairly central to the threee cities involved.

Mj

Yes 28 is young (but just about) ;)

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 08:08 AM

aww bless Bill! very funny

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: bill\sables
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 07:55 AM

Ella , I wish I was 28. But I suppose I will have to be patient and wait,
Bill

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: GUEST,English Jon
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 07:36 AM

Ella, 28 is definitely young.

ej

(rapidly approaching 27 and panicking)

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: CharlieA
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 06:42 AM

Lancashire sounds great - Scotlands a long way from cov but i have friends in that area. not to far. young folk sesh's would be good. Cxxx

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 06:19 AM

Does 28 still count as young?

Mikey, where abouts in Scotland do your weekends go on? E

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Mikey joe
Date: 09 Oct 01 - 04:50 AM

As a young folky (26) we organise a lot of these weekends (however thety are in scotland)although you are welcome to join. We usually go away for the weekend to a small hotel or a pub with accomodation close by. I'm not sure if you fancy this as I don't know exactly how young you are. But all the above suggestions are good hostels etc. Forming a society in college is a good idera and probably allows you to get sponsors. In my university years ago we got a VERY VERY large sum of money from Toyota (bless their little hearts) to promote irish music and language.

Mj

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 08 Oct 01 - 08:57 PM

A good idea could be to start a folk club at your college or university, talk to the student union people about this.

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 08 Oct 01 - 08:06 PM

vultuk good luck with the idea, I really hope it goes well. But in them meanwhile, please explain to this old fart what =0D means. I guess it's an emoticon?

Jon

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: vultuk
Date: 08 Oct 01 - 07:58 PM

Thanks for that idea I'll look into it! I'll get my Dad (Clansfolk) to help as well. I meant to broach the subject at Fylde to some of the younger peeps there! But I completely forgot!! LOL =0D

Simon

Subject: RE: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: bill\sables
Date: 08 Oct 01 - 07:48 PM

Hi Simon a venue could be found at a youth hostel. They rent the whole hostel to groups over the winter at a very reasonable cost. Hostels can house between 6 and 96 people depending on the size of your group. Local catters of your age group would be Firecat, Jezabel, Sam Pirt, Ian Stephenson.
Cheers Bill

Subject: To the Young UK members! =0D
From: vultuk
Date: 08 Oct 01 - 07:16 PM

Hey..

I'm a young Folky myself and I've been thinking about starting up a youngsters type session weekend. Where yougsters can gather and spend the weekend playing, singing and so on. I'm not sure of a venu and other details yet but I was wondering what interest there would be?

If it happens then it will be in the lancashire Area. Any ideas on places it could be held that could provide like a main hall and lodgings would be appreciated! Also if anyone would be interested in helping out by doing workshops during the weekend etc etc...

Simon [e-mail]