Upton FF 2008

Subject: Upton FF 2008
From: Abuwood
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 05:15 AM

Seems very quiet about this around here?
Is anyone going?

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,Silas
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 06:35 AM

Yep

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Abuwood
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 08:07 AM

Good - that's you and me then!

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,old girl
Date: 20 Apr 08 - 12:22 PM

And me plus the other half and quite a few from Newport folk club.
Rose

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Splott Man
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 03:38 AM

Me and herself are there for Sunday and Monday,

Splott Man

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 02:42 PM

Mr Scarecrow and I will be there for the whole weekend (as long as I remember to do something about sending off for the tickets tomorrow) Still recovering from a wonderful weekend at the Crediton Folk festival
Ann

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Abuwood
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 02:43 PM

Yes Sally - Here is the new one.

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Apr 08 - 01:37 PM

Just found out they've programmed in a Mudgather!! Couldn't find anything on the festival website so I'll check with them & post details here later. How exciting!!!!

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 22 Apr 08 - 05:12 PM

Can't make it this year... but shouldn't the two threads be combined?

Kitty

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 22 Apr 08 - 05:14 PM

Or perhaps not, as this thread is specifically about this year.....!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 22 Apr 08 - 07:55 PM

I'll be there .... as Abuwood well knows.

Come and join me Under the Bridge to dance or play for Herbaceous Border 5.30 - 7 on Sat and Sun. Thats PM! (The 5.30AM bit will be at Castle Hill, Laxton in Notts on Thursday with Rattlejag morris)

And if you know anyone who'd really like to sing 'solo' but hasn't quite managed it yet - or perhaps has, but still struggles - do encourage them to come along to the workshops I'm running on the Sat & Sun morning. (Not quite sure exactly when and where but look in the fringe flyer - or maybe even the programme.)

Think there's going to be plenty of singarounds & stuff. How about a bit of info, Ali?

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Abuwood
Date: 23 Apr 08 - 03:00 AM

First Song workshop in the Museum - a new venue,it's by the pepperpot.. 10-11am Saturday, 2nd workshop 2pm Sunday followed by Mme EPNS famous spoons workshop.

Friday's gathering place for unacomp singists is in the White Lion - it's too small to have instruments in there as well, so we need to start it off early and fill the seats with bodies and not cases...

There's a concert and a cieligh also on Friday and the programme says music session in the Talbot but that has changed to the Swan - English session stuff head for the Swan or their barn ; and you'll find Accoustic Collective in the Muggery warming thing up in there.

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 23 Apr 08 - 05:34 AM

Thanks for pointing me to this thread, Guru, but I couldn't find it in the Mudcat search, which makes me think it really isn't very good at all. Why can't we just put random words connected with the item we are looking for, and it pop up? The old search didn't find it, the forum search didn't find it..... come on Joe, other sites can do it.

Sal

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 23 Apr 08 - 05:40 AM

Yes i'll be there as per.

I would just like to add that I don't get a free ticket for this fest and can't see why I should have one as I trade in the street. Just to link you with this thread

Oh and the pitch fee is very reasonable here.

See you all there, if you want a lemonade it's half price to catters if you can prove it! "I am a mudcat, here's my prooof, and I claim my half price lemonade"

Sal

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 23 Apr 08 - 05:42 AM

And while on the subject of tweeking sites, can we have a facility so that we can ammend out messages if they are wrong, or you want to add something else, as i do here...



Sal

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Apr 08 - 04:15 AM

Hurrah!! Latest info on the programmed Surprise MudGather is that it's from 1pm in the Muggery on the Saturday. It's a bit late in the day for publicising it here (and I don't want to be singing in there on my own as it's usually a musicians session) so I'll put an end time of 2.30pm on it unless we're all having a Fab time and can carry on.

As the MudCat will be down most of next week (due to Max's move) could everyone please spread the word to likely Catters and help me keep this thread up at the top please?

So, Saturday, Muggery 1-2.30pm - who's coming??

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 24 Apr 08 - 06:42 AM

Will try, Hils

Sue

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,Scooby Doo
Date: 24 Apr 08 - 06:51 AM

Hilary i will also do my best to keep it to the top ten.


Scooby

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Snuffy
Date: 24 Apr 08 - 09:43 AM

Apparently the Shellbacks don't finish on the main stage till some time after 1.00 and we're back on at the Swan Barn at 2.30, but I dare say one or two might make it all the way up the High Street and back in our lunch break. :-)

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Jock O' Dreams
Date: 24 Apr 08 - 02:13 PM

I shall be there, ticket arrived today! Will definately be at the Gather this time! We missed the crediton one due to lack of memory!!!and too much Guiness!! Anne is going to give this one a miss but we still love each other!(before the rumours start!)

                   LOL
                            Jim

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 24 Apr 08 - 04:00 PM

We'll be there, I've sent off for the tickets at last so 1pm in the Muggery it is then
Ann and Dave

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 24 Apr 08 - 04:43 PM

As you are probably aware I won't be able to come to the gathering because of work commitments. Would someone pop some chockie in their pocket for little (in my dreams) me?

8D

kissy kissy

Sal

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 24 Apr 08 - 07:50 PM

When is it? and where is it?

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 07:37 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Apr 08 - 08:53 AM

Martin, here's the Upton Folk Festival web-site!

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Apr 08 - 05:15 AM

Good news all - here's the info & Fringe Events List I just received!!! I hope I've got it all down correctly (forgive me if I haven't), the formatting I got was a bit wild! The dancing stuff at the end looks like it might be a bit mixed up so if anyone knows the definitive info please post it!!

Swan: Now open and back to normal. Choice of real ales and English Morris Musicians sessions and anyone who wants to perform.

Swan Barn: (the landlady said she will try and get a bar in there for the weekend)
Friday - Newport Folk Club Ann & Terry Parsons, Rod Penlington and Brian Bull run a come-all-ye singaround
Saturday 1pm - 4pm - Maritime session - Keelers, Harry Browns, Shellbacks.
Saturday PM - open house for anyone who wants to get a session going.
Sunday PM - Ned Clamp and Pat Smith run a come-all-ye.

White Lion:
Friday - Vaughan will run a sing session of choruses, go help him raise the roof.
Saturday 12.00 onwards - Ann & Terry run a song session.
Evening - Chorus session to get the rafters ringing.
Sunday PM - Songs with Pete and Judith.

Muggery:
Friday - Acoustic Collective are driving the singing and music from about 8pm.
Saturday 1pm - 2.30pm MudGather - Bring Chocolate!!!
Saturday Evening - Acoustic Collective singaround.
Sunday and Monday - singaround with all comers run by Acoustic Collective.

Museum:
Saturday AM - Singing workshop.
Sunday afternoon - Singing workshop (absolute beginners).

The Boathouse:
Sunday morning only - music session with Chris Beaumont.

Social Club:
Saturday PM - Music session with Paley and Hunter.
Sunday 1pm - English Music session.
Sunday 4.30pm - Irish Dance workshop.

Under the bridge we have a Ceilidh at 5.00pm on Sat and later at 5.30 Have a go Morris on Saturday.

This Festival really needs our support so don't forget to get your tickets for all the wonderful concerts that have been programmed, just take a look on the festival website at the Artists who have been booked!!

Don't forget the MudCat will be down while Max is moving (Good Luck Max), so make a note now of the fringe events & safe journeys if I don't get to post again before we set off!

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 01:49 PM

Refreshing for Sal as her Search isn't working! Mine is luckily.....

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 01:57 PM

Looking forward next weekend, from sunny St Ives Cornwall. I'm having a lovely time on a walking holiday

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 01:58 PM

Sorry I forgot - this is Dame Pattie Smith EPNS

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 06:27 PM

Thank you

xx Sal

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Abuwood
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 02:31 AM

You will need your camping wristband to get on to the site - which if you have not had it in the post will be at the caravan.
I know this is really inconvenient and we'll try and do something about it for next year!
If you find Upton main street blocked by a car and caravan it's only us getting out tickets...Steve hasn't learned how to reverse the thing yet!

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: daughter
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:55 AM

Hi all

VERY sad - the side has decided they wanted to try something new this year so Crouch Vale with Russ and I will be in Hastings for the weekend (first outing with a caravan!...........Oh life with a small person! I thought I'd NEVER leave the big green slug that is our tent......we'll have to carry it around still so that the entire side, most of our mates AND the car can all get parked in there of an evening!.................not to mention that it gave a cosy home to Mr Scarecrow and Russ on one memorable occasion ;-)).

Anyway, say Hi to Upton, it'll be the first time I've missed it for years and years and years - eat lots of Diddy Dans for me. Love to see all of you soon. We'd like to make Fox and Hounds but things are going to be a bit mad shortly 'coz Russ is about to open his own brewery!!!..........more about that later xxxxx

Alie xx

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 01:16 PM

Oh Alie, we'll miss you but am sure you'll have a Fab time at Hastings!!!

Really looking forward to Upton now, Richard's even said he might get up early on Friday so we can set off before lunch. Any bets?

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,Sue the Borderer as Guest
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 03:08 PM

Check at the caravan (or if you see me around) for correct Herbaceous Border times! I shall try to sort it out as soon as possible. I was told the ceilidh was 4.30 to 5.30 and we are planning on dancing straight after that. (on both Sat & Sun)

Am off to dance in the May early tomorrow & then going to Upton so won't get any messages (even if Max gets mudcatup & running again quickly)

The singing workshops (which I'm running) are for people new to singing solo - not those who've never opened their mouth to sing ever anywhere even in the shower.

Sue

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 30 Apr 08 - 05:01 PM

I'm going to pop up to the camp site to say hello to everyone. I won't have a wrist band cos Wolfy and I are staying in B & B this year in Longdon. Down memory lane for me. The Plough B & B was a working pub when I was 17 and living in Longdon. I trained as a riding instructor at a stables opposite the Drum and Monkey. The stables are now holiday accommodation! Ha the stories I could tell about the horses that lived there first.

Sal

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,Giant
Date: 01 May 08 - 11:47 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,Scooby Doo
Date: 05 May 08 - 05:11 AM

Hope you all had a good time weather was with you this year.


Scooby Doo

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Eye Lander
Date: 05 May 08 - 04:35 PM

Just returned from a lovely lovely weekend. Went to sing arounds, played a few tunes and went to a couple of brilliant concerts. When you go to concerts with unknown (to me)guests on the bill you are never quite sure what to expect, but both Sunday night and this afternoon all guests were very good and very entertaining. Oh and we watched some dancing too. All in all a good time was had by all (well Andy and I, can't speak for others but I am sure they did).

AND.......... We managed to avoid the rain.

Jillie

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Bonecruncher
Date: 05 May 08 - 08:25 PM

Excellent Festival, met many old friends, got wet and muddy, and thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Can it be dons next year, please?

Colyn.

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 06 May 08 - 03:58 AM

Yes indeedy, a brilliant weekend with many high spots. But for me the highest was joining in with Catherine in the White Lion.

Andy

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Eye Lander
Date: 06 May 08 - 06:43 AM

seconded.


Jillie

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 06 May 08 - 10:31 AM

It was an interesting wkend. Not so many morris sides, i thought. Not many people in general; in the streets or on the campsite. Andy Scarf's stag do was fun, expecially when Bill Pullen did his lemon squeezing blues but didn't realise a. i was standing behind him, and b. he doesn't know that i sell lemonade!!

The beer was outrageously expensive in the Kings Head but a better price at the Star. Their upstairs sing/sesh was wonderful (i hear, i didn't go) and went on till 1am. Their beer was a much better price i'm told. Lots of comments about plugged v unplugged, and festival ticket prices (other threads). The White Lion singarounds went well in general (thanks to all for compliments on my singing) but the one on Sunday night finished too early (10.30) probably because of flack from the locals.

I didn't sell very many lemonades. Was it because I put my price up to £1.20? I sold 200 fewer than last year. Just thought I'd share that with the group. It was lovely meeting you Cats and thanks Robbie for the chocolate (Lizzie brought it to me). I had some lovely conversations with Bonecruncher too.

Sal

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,Two of a Hind
Date: 06 May 08 - 11:08 AM

Agree totally super weekend. Ran a sing around in White Lion twice - thanks to all who came to suport us.
Excellent sing on Sunday night even though we had to evacuate to the Star.
Finished off with Roy Bailey on Sunday afternoon singimg "Rolling Home" What more can a folkie want?
Can't wait to see everyone soon. But where was Lefty?

Ann and Terry

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Eye Lander
Date: 06 May 08 - 12:09 PM

I wondered the very same thing -I missed my hug!


Jillie

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 May 08 - 05:51 PM

Yes, sharing the songs with Catherine was a special high point for me too. Richard did a video of one of the songs which he will be posting to the family so that Catherine has a lasting memory to watch!

For me Upton was about meeting friends and sharing song. Managed to see Ned & Patti in concert & finally got to do a spoons workshop, but another high point was the impromptu Sing in the Star on Sunday night. Lovely!

And of course the MudGather! I'd been so worried that it wouldn't work in the Muggery, but there were so many of you who came to support it that was just Fab! *Thank You* I even met 3 Catters I'd not met before *grin* I'll post the Register when I get home tomorrow after my carpel tunnel operation. You'll need to read it slowly as I'll have typed it one-handed *teehee*

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST
Date: 06 May 08 - 06:23 PM

Great time was had by all, Lefty was under the weather with a chest cold he's feeling much better today still cant sing yet.
Rose

Rose, please use a consistent handle when posting. I am letting this one stand because you signed it, but in the future use "Rose" in the Guest box. Thanks so much. Forum Moderator

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 06 May 08 - 09:10 PM

"Richard Atkins" Then :>)
Lefty ,we nearly made the 5 O Clock club but thats reserved for your company mate ! Next time deed to be done!
Upton was great.Not many festivals left with sessions and singing in the town venues. Thats what makes Upton for me.

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,old girl
Date: 07 May 08 - 12:27 PM

Sorry must have missed my name out it might have been that I had to much of the hard stuff & was still sufering.
Rose

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Mr Red
Date: 07 May 08 - 01:07 PM

dare I bring a note of negativity in?

Dancing on carpet and blisters! Fri only but if it weren't for the Compeed it could have been one-legged hornpipes.
Otherwise it was the usual laid-back relax we have come to love.

Have to say the Banana Band were good but the Organ Grinders have got better in the 10 or so years since last seen, superb for dancing this year.

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Two of a Hind
Date: 07 May 08 - 01:14 PM

It looks like we all thoroughly enjoyed Upton then. I heard it was Richard dragging people into the Star on Sunday after we had to leave the Swan Barn. Thanks. It was a great evening even though the bar man wad a little tipsy himself and couldn't open a bottle!

Any akers for Tredegar House yet. It's only £5 for camping. Singing is free. The Friday concert is only £3!

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 07 May 08 - 02:19 PM

We had a wonderful time too and it was great to see you all
the sing in the Star on Sunday night was particularly special
Ann and Dave

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: badgerbiker
Date: 07 May 08 - 04:46 PM

Really enjoyed the weekend - great sing in the Star on Sunday night,the best of the weekend. Hope the landlord will have us back next year, that is if he can remember we were there, I think he was a little under the weather!

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 May 08 - 04:54 PM

Hmmm, badgerbiker eh? Another Catter at Upton I've not met before!!! Any clues for identification?

I'll do the Register tomorrow, still feeling a bit under the weather after the operation this morning.

By the way, has everyone filled in their 'Feedback Forms'? They were on the back of the fringe program sheet & I reckon they're a brilliant idea!

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,aeola2
Date: 07 May 08 - 05:09 PM

Thoroughly enjoyed the fest and the weather was fairly kind. Plenty of singarounds & musicians sessions which I really enjoy. There was a good variety of performers at the concerts esp Dangerous Curves.


Bob

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: badgerbiker
Date: 07 May 08 - 05:11 PM

Hiya Hilary - 'fraid it's me Bridget, although I should really just be 'badger' now cos I sold my beloved bike last year. As I said, great weekend, lovely to see everyone again. I wonder who will show up at Whitby, or there is always the Gower fewstival in June.

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 May 08 - 06:53 AM

Good to see you here Bridget & wonderful to hear you & Chris singing again at Upton!

Am one-handed now, so you will all have to read the Register slowly.....

Have been checking registered names again and it would be nice to clear up duplications with Joe Offer so there are a few queries!

Mr & Mrs Scarecrow
Gazza2 (are you also Gazza?)
Jeff B (many thanks for bringing chocolate!)
fogie (are you also oldfogie?)
Eye Lander
Miskin Man
Snuffy
Selchie - (RS)
Bonecruncher
Mark Wood (who couldn't remember his registered name, any clues anyone?)
Fiddle (there's an amazing nmber of 'fiddle's' registered)
Gene Burton (yes, you are registered)
my guru always said
Merek'n'Dary
Jock O' Dreams
Richard Atkins

and guests:
John & Louise Cave
John
John & Pauline
Vince Gorman
and many others that I didn't manage to get to!!

Also spotted at the Festival:

Ms Lemon
Abuwood
alanww
Sue the Borderer
RobbieWilson
Mr Red
old girl (am certain you're also 'old girl1' Rose!!)
Rattler
Two of a Hind
neardura
Splott Man
Dame Patti Smith EPNS
Badgerbiker (there is also a 'Badger' listed, is that you too now?)
Alcestermarje

What a wonderful weekend, lets do it again!!!
love & hugs,
Hil x
Managing capitals single-handedly but please excuse the lack of the usual formatting *grin*

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: Silas
Date: 08 May 08 - 07:00 AM

I was there but didn't have venue tickets, just camping. Played guitar in a nice session on Sunday night on the decking at the star with Pete Grasby and a few others. There was a fantastic Irish session in the Kings head one night, Fiddle, tenor banjo a guy on a mando/cello and the most amazing irish box player I have ever seen - anyone know who he was?

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: badgerbiker
Date: 08 May 08 - 09:22 AM

No I'm not badger as well, perhaps need to think about becoming 'badgerbikeless' though, ha, ha! Hope you'e not in too much pain.I hear alcohol works well although of course I've never tried it myself!

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,gazza2
Date: 08 May 08 - 11:31 AM

Hello my guru!
I would love to be Gazza but unfortunately he was taken so it's the bridesmaid position for me- unless Gazza has given up in which case I'll happily step into his shoes.
Gazza2

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: JeffB
Date: 08 May 08 - 05:17 PM

Great session - only sorry I couldn't stay longer. Pablo was in the Muggery too - what a terrific voice. And, now I know why Mr & Mrs Scarecrow are who they say they are. I didn't realise we were going to *eat* the chocolate. For some reason I thought we were going to rub it over each other like symbolic Glastonbury mud. Perhaps next year ...

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: GUEST,stu
Date: 09 May 08 - 07:49 PM

"Pablo" unmasked!

Subject: RE: Upton FF 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 May 08 - 04:56 AM

Yes indeed, what a great voice! I'd already put Gene Burton on the register as that is a registered name, so it looks like Gene has a dual registration as Pablo. It would be best if Gene could contact Joe Offer & whittle himself down to one identity here, perhaps someone could let him know?

BTW it is possible to just change your registered name here if you decide to, just adjust it in the membership pages and all your previous posts will show your new registered name!

Silas, another amongst us I either haven't met or realised your identity! Went past your Sunday evening session on the decking on the way to the fabulous sing upstairs at the Swan, you all seemed to be enjoying yourselves!

badgerbiker & gazza2, I'll attempt to remember not to ask you about it again, but knowing my memory I bet I will *grin*

Hope everyone's having a good weekend! My next festival is Bude & my hand should be on the mend by then hopefully.