Young mudcatters

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Lena
Date: 19 Jul 00 - 09:33 AM

I hope you still get a change to share a room with your sister,every now and then

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Bagpuss
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 03:33 PM

Both me and my sister used to sleep talk, and when one of us started, it would set the other one off. My mam used to come into the room and there would be this bizarre conversation going on, both of us talking gibberish to eachother.

Bagpuss

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Mbo
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 12:27 PM

I can't answer that. Geez, Michael Jackson is OLD news! Nova Scotia is a cool place, a bagpiper on every corner, so I hear. If you ever get up there, be sure to visit my pal Dave the Ancient Mariner, as well as Pixie, George, and Den. Great bunch of folks. As for the other thing, I don't know WHERE the other young Catters are. I'm the only one round much these days. But maybe you should check out ICQ chat, because I think people are going to be getting mad at us real soon for talking to much.

--Mbo

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Lena
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 12:18 PM

"Budino"is a sort of creme caramel. So,where's the conspiracy leading to Mc Donald and Dysney and Michael Jackson coming from?! USA is not in My plans(give me a break,I'm spinning around the world like a net virus!!!),but I'm trying to put myself together and go in Nuova Scotia,next year.Great place for folkmusic. I don't know anyone from Naples but say hello to your granps.Besides,are we the onlyones mudcatting here ?!

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Mbo
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 11:47 AM

I am the eggman, We are the eggmen, I am the Walrus! Goo goo g'joob!

I know about the culture thing. I lived in Japan for 3 years, it was lots of fun. Ah, don't worry about us weirdo Americans! I bet you get all the McDonalds & Disney & other sleaze typical of America. Really we're not that bad. Come and see us if ye want to get the real experience. My great-grandparents from Naples obviously found it to their liking!

As for budinella, it's one of those Italian phrases or family has that no Italian dictionaries seem to have. Must be Southern Italy slang...it basically means "little potato". Usually used as a term of endearment to small children and cute girls! HA HA!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Lena
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 11:38 AM

Sleepy australian is a little bit too difficult for me to understand. I never checked a map of USA because I sweared I'll never go there-I grewp up with a distrust of USA due to some political shit we had to share.Long stories I could even explain at this time in the night but I bet you're not interested. And I also can take away the feeling that there must be some sort of thing in the oxigen adjusting brains to culture industry,oblivion of coscience.. Of course you're highly welcome to change my mind. But right now,I'm so worried about american low level culture(the high level must be forbidden to cross the border..)that I can't help being defensive. If you're going to answer,please do not abuse.I was just being sincere. Apart from that,where does your budinella thing come from?!

I am He As you are him As we are him And we are all together see how they run like pigs from a gun see how they fly I'm crying

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Mbo
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 11:23 AM

Ah, budinella, you should check one out! Maps are lots of fun! BTW write down the things you sleeping pal says..you can assemble them into a great stream-of-consciousness song, like "I Am The Walrus"!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Lena
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 11:11 AM

Really,I never had a look to an USA map in my long twenty years.If it's in USA...

It might be out of topic but another flatmate of mine,asleep in the next room,is shouting strange stuff. It's always an interesting and fascinating experience,and you're all welcome to share it with me closing your eyes for the next few seconds. We have mosquitos in wintertime too,here. And huge,red flowers,which is uncanny for European souls.We connect wintertime with bare trees. What a varied world!!! Besides,it must be early morning up there,and lucky northern emisphere mudcatters must be soundly asleep.

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Mbo
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 11:07 AM

Ok, North Carolina is a state in the south-eastern part of the U.S., that is pretty much in the middle of the Atlantic coast. We attract hurricanes like guitars attract Rick Fielding. But it's nice in the fall.

--Mbo

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Lena
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 10:58 AM

I don't even know where Carolina is....

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Mbo
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 10:52 AM

You wanna know about summer? Ok, here in Eastern North Carolina it is hot and humid, with heat indexes into the 100's today. It is SO humid that if you go outside and do nothing but stand there for 10 minutes, you will be sweating like a pig and soaked to the skin. And the mosquitos are REALLY bad. Best thing to do is stay in and Mudcat around. And organize music....

--Mbo

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Lena
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 10:47 AM

I agree,mate. Even if it's not my roots and who knows,maybe if this issue was to be applied on traditional music from my country I would be more square.But then again,in Italy young folkies just write bad irish nusic and the rest of the crowd thinks 'O sole mio'and madrigals to be all the folk we had....Ooops,I'm out of topic. I also wanted to add: Where did I get involved in folk. For reasons above,I used to dislike intensely folk music,which was limited for me to the bad,boring stomping irish music we would get in Italy. Then I got a crash for a folk singer(sob) Then I travelled a bit too much and got in touch with amazing folk music. Then I heard Breton music and it got me to the heart-I still believe lost Tuscan folk music must have been like that and it's still there somewhere in my veins. Then I decided that my interest in Anthropology had to focus on folk music as the most tipical (with language.But isn't it amazing that,scientifically,music as a form of communication is much more effective and articulated than words?!)human trait and therefore a key to understand human behavioral patterns. Then I don't know,it just gets you,he?! It's one in the night and I'm chatty. Young Mudcatters,please tell me more about summer!!! Lena

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Mbo
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 10:16 AM

Hey paisan! Yeah, I write my own folk music. Mostly I compose music for poetry written by 17th-19th century Irish & Scottish poets, though I did do 2 Australian ones. People never seem to bother me that they're not traditional, they're pretty much ok with them. But I do cause a bit of disruption at my slightly rocked-up (though still acoustic) versions of folk and the traditional. But in my opinion, it's just a continuation of the evolution we call "the folk process". Some folks may not like it, but they should remember that the trad stuff they are singing today did not sound like that a few hundred years ago. I bet the singers in the old days took heat for adapting the traditional as well, and it's their adaptations that we sing today.

Enjoy the beach and watch out for jellyfish!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Lena
Date: 18 Jul 00 - 09:54 AM

Point :many young folk musicians tend to write their own folk music.Which I find great!!!But I'm twenty,and I hear for example my Irish stepmother comment to records I play:this is not traditional. Like:this is fake. Sniff!!! Besides:any young mudcatter in NSW Australia?! And also:any thread being discussed about how folk is a freshly written tune?

Enjoy summer,you lucky mudcatters.In three months time I'll go surfing everymorning while You'll wrap up in scarfs. Ooops,I dunno how to surf. Love anyway.Play in the quiet soft nights to come.

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: GeorgeH
Date: 17 Jul 00 - 09:49 AM

For people's info . . There'll be a new young musicians "stage" at Sidmouth this year . . aiming to provide a less intimidation forum for those who might be anxious about performing in public. I THINK It's going under the name of "The Forum" and taking place every day (early evening) in the Arts Centre bar. (The "youth" thing applies to the performers, not the audience!!).

No direct connection with it, though rumor has it my daughter's going to do a couple of spots. As you would hope, it's being run by a "young musician" . .

G.

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Naemanson
Date: 17 Jul 00 - 06:59 AM

The Side Door Coffeehouse in Brunswick, Maine, places a foam mattress on the floor in front of the stage for kids to lie on. Every show it hosts at least two or thre kids. For a while they roll and tumble (very distracting but good trining for the performer) but eventually they settle down and watch the show till they fall asleep.

Once, when our chantey group was there, the mattress was covered by teenagers, swaying and clapping time. What an awesome sight. It was a great evening.

My point is, for those who thought there was none, that kids need to be exposed to folk music before they can know it exists. They aren't going to hear about it on the top 40 radio stations or on TV. You have to get them out to the coffeehouses, folk clubs, and festivals. Show them that folk music is as much fun as anything else available in their lives. Then they will join us, learn from us, excel and pass us on the road to perpetuate the art.

Welcome, Dorrie, and any of your friends who want to join us.

Naemanson

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Bagpuss
Date: 17 Jul 00 - 05:50 AM

I really got involved in folk music through the folkworks organisation. Our school was one of their very first projects - they came and helped us set up a ceilidh band. At the time we didn't realise how priviliged we were to have Alistair Anderson and Chuck Fleming coming every week to help us.

Then I met Sandra Kerr and really got into singing.

Bagpuss

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Mbo
Date: 16 Jul 00 - 07:31 PM

My interest in folk came from me. My parent's are into country music & oldies, so I was raised on good stuff like that until I was 16. Then I discovered, in order, Classical, Opera, Ragtime, Dixieland Jazz, musicals, Rock & Roll, and folk. It all started with Riverdance & the Clancy Brothers! Now I'm hooked, and still moving forward in musical interests now at 21. Can't wait to hear you all!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Catlin
Date: 16 Jul 00 - 07:14 PM

I'm trying to get hold of a Mic so I can join in a HearMe. Myself and a couple of friends have decided to be in a band together and they would love to come and play. I hope to hear some of you play :) Also I'm curious how many of the young mudcatters got into folk through their parents, and how many through their own steam? My parents were responsible for that in my case (my brother and sister are folkies too!)
*Hugs*
Catlin

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Willie-O
Date: 15 Jul 00 - 09:23 PM

Speaking of younger mudcatters, Ceitagh was kind enough to come to my gig yesterday and drag her parents along. A swell time was had by all ages.

W-O

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Bagpuss
Date: 15 Jul 00 - 09:24 AM

Dorrie, are you involved at all with Folkworks? Every year they have both an adult and a youth summer school. I went to the youth ones a few times when I was younger, and had a great timen (though I usually lost my voice too, by the end!!). What instrument do you play? - they have some really great tutors.

Let me know if you are interested and I'll give you contact details.

Bagpuss

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: selby
Date: 15 Jul 00 - 09:16 AM

Dorrie Depending where you live and if transport is forthcoming The much mentioned Jug at Chapel Haddlsey near Selby does accomadate young folkies with the school and college/uni holidays coming up there can be a smattering of young people playing with the oldies. Hope this is of use Keith

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Irish sergeant
Date: 14 Jul 00 - 05:01 PM

Willie-O; Old Fart was exactly what I was implying. Dorrie, No offense taken by any of us here that I can tell. I certainly didn't take umbrage. Again, play loud and often and bring friends, Kindest reguards, Neil

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Mbo
Date: 14 Jul 00 - 12:09 AM

I can't wait Mary!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Marymac90
Date: 14 Jul 00 - 12:06 AM

I'm trying to bring two young women to the next Mudcat radio show, (MY birthday show!!!) so it won't be ALL folks the age of Max's parents. But mostly they won't listen much to us old cahoots, so you young folks have got to bring 'em here. We codgers need to mind out P's and Q's about not pointing our noses in the air and saying "But that's not FOLK music!!!" Do that to somebody once and don't be surprised if you never see 'em again!

We had a wonderful session at the Mermaid in Philadelphis last week, with a group of younger folks sitting on the floor, filling the room. Some are the children of some of us codgers. It's a wonderful feeling to see the music spreading to the younger generation!

Marymac

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Mbo
Date: 13 Jul 00 - 11:18 PM

I'm here Willie, don't worry! Hey Dorrie, we're glad to have you here at Mudcat. We're the ones who have to learn all the goods from the old folks before they drop off the twig, so the tradition will continue! :) Glad to have you!

--Mbo

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Willie-O
Date: 13 Jul 00 - 11:09 PM

no, really, its okay Dorrie we know we're old farts. (at least I hope that's what Irish sarge was calling himself). You grow into the role gradually and then you can use it as a handy excuse for all kinds of bad behaviour.

As for those young whippersnappers, wherever they're hiding, they haven't let on to us old coots...

Willie-O

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Dorrie
Date: 13 Jul 00 - 09:42 PM

I love all old ye folkies but i wasn't being rude about you old ones aaaaaarrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhh i'm being offencive now. Thanks guys love dorrie

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Irish sergeant
Date: 13 Jul 00 - 08:19 PM

Dorrie : Can't speak for anyone else but my opinion is we need young musicians such as yourself if music of all forms is to thrive. PLay loud and often, young Lady and make old f**ts like me happy the tradition continues. kindest reguards, Neil

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: InOBU
Date: 13 Jul 00 - 10:24 AM

All us old grey heads started out as young musicians, and here in New York, young musicians are always welcome, you are the future of our old tradition. I should also point out that in our band, Sorcha Dorcha, the majority of us are as old as the parents of the youngest of us, and it is only when it rains and the aches and pains start up, that we remember age.
Larry

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: Naemanson
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 08:00 PM

Hi Dorrie,

There is an abundance of us old codgers but also a fair sprinkling of you youngsters too. And we all love to hear what you have to say and sing. Join us on Hearme and take you place among the young legends like Mbo.

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jul 00 - 07:34 PM

Dorrie,
You're welcome on Hearme anytime. Check the thread for a link and come sing, play, or listen - your choice.

Subject: RE: Young mudcatters
From: GUEST,jayohjo at clare's!
Date: 11 Jul 00 - 07:33 PM

Have you just finished A-levels too? Snap! I'm gonna be in Sidmouth, and probably assorted others but I'm not quite sure which yet. As for not liking, I've found that most people welcome younger musicians; the whole continuing of tradition thing is important!

But yeah, people tend to be supportive of all music - it's an important thing to a lot of people, so those who are snooty are perhaps..... *BG*

jayohjo XX

Subject: Young mudcatters
From: Dorrie
Date: 11 Jul 00 - 06:34 PM

Where are the majority of the youth playing at the moment. Cause i've just finished my exams and would like to start playing more again. Do people dislike the young ones on the folk scene out side the norm such as whitby, beverley. Thanks Dorrie xxx