Dec 14 - Howdenjones in Walsall

Subject: RE: Dec 14 - Howdenjones in Walsall
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 04:26 AM

Oh, and I hope the gig went well!

Subject: RE: Dec 14 - Howdenjones in Walsall
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 04:25 AM

Anyone too young to remember the old Songsmiths Folk Club at the Fitter's would have to be under 40, which suggests a healthy trend in folk appreciation! Thanks for asking, Sarah.

It's a great shame about the pub coming down. There's been a campaign to save it for several years now: it really is a lovely old Victorian building. Still, Walsall is a place that's never taken any pride in its heritage -- apart from Sister Dora, and she was from Yorkshire, which must tell us something. I hate the town -- and I love it ... I'd better stop, too much nostalgia is bad for you!

Steve

Subject: RE: Dec 14 - Howdenjones in Walsall
From: GUEST,Sarah
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 03:51 AM

Sad news is that the Littleton Arms isn't going to be there much longer - it is due to be pulled down in a road project. That is a real shame because I have rarely come across somewhere so acoustically perfect (from the 'stage' end). Lots of wood and no carpet.

Steve, most people were newer to the club than from it's days at the Fitters Arms (which thankfully isn't part of the redevelopment programme). Looks like the folk night might have to move back there soon.

Subject: RE: Dec 14 - Howdenjones in Walsall
From: GUEST,Sarah
Date: 14 Dec 04 - 10:22 AM

OK Steve - will do.

Cheers
Sarah

Subject: RE: Dec 14 - Howdenjones in Walsall
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 14 Dec 04 - 10:17 AM

Good to see they haven't managed to pull the old place down yet! Sorry this old Walsall lad won't be able to join you, Sarah; I'm stuck here in Milton Keynes. Mention my name tomight, and see if anyone is old enough to remember me from the Fitter's Arms (just round the corner).

Steve

Subject: RE: Dec 14 - Howdenjones in Walsall
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Dec 04 - 05:49 PM

Subject: RE: Dec 14 - Howdenjones in Walsall
From: GUEST,Sarah
Date: 13 Dec 04 - 03:43 AM

refresh

Subject: Dec 14 - Howdenjones in Walsall
From: GUEST,Sarah
Date: 12 Dec 04 - 05:29 AM

Our last gig of 2004 is at Folkplus at the Littleton Arms in Walsall at 8.30pm on December 14. For more information please contact 01922 444935.

The latest band newsletter is up on the website at http://www.howdenjones.co.uk/newsLetter.html along with new audience pics from the last couple of gigs.

Thanks to everyone who's been along to see us this year, especially those on the Lancashire Rural Tour and everyone who packed into The Platform at Morecambe at the end of last month and made that a real night to remember.

Have a good Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Cheers
Sarah
Howdenjones