Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK

Subject: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 08:59 AM

Rochester Sweeps Festival

Friday 29 April through Monday 2 May 2011

Programme not yet available

History here
http://www.medway.gov.uk/leisureandculture/events/sweepsfestival/sweepsfestivalh

Concert info here
http://www.medway.gov.uk/leisureandculture/events/sweepsfestival.aspx

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 09:03 AM

Waiting on confirm from B&B. We may have been pipped for our usual B&B. Also checking of accommodation possibilities.

Already purchased tickets for Eliza and Martin Carthy 30 April and Show of Hands 1 May.

Plan to go with my Little Observer Book of Morris and spend a fair amount of time in the Good Intent (our favourite sing a round session).

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 09:24 AM

I need to arrange large taxi/small coach to ferry

Moi
NoisySprog
NoisySprog's drummer
Royston
Any following friends of any of the above (possibly including Matt the totally killer guitarist) - at one stage last year I think there might have been three such friends.


Yes, likewise we will be in the GI most of the time.   Two of Rachel's other friends (to stretch a point on the definition) who I know to be very competent guitarists were in the GI and not sufficiently put on the spot to play last year - one auditioned for LIPPA and got in in Westminster and the other studied sound production at university, so if I spot them I will let sessionmasters know so their arms can be broken.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 12:29 PM

we know you mean twisted, not broken...

Still fretting about the lack of accommodation, RB I sent you a PM on FB.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 01:04 PM

After they play - break their fingers!

Message returned, but the other plan may be better.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 06:01 PM

Dal has upped his beer quota, for The Good Intent. He has orderred 40 barrels as we have ' The Wedding' on the Friday, giving us a full day of beer drinking. Gord bless'em

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: The Barden of England
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 06:55 PM

I plan to get there on Thursday. That'll give me time to 'Get at the beer' before all you greedy sods do - so there!!
John Barden

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Leadfingers
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 09:14 PM

Assuming no Paid work I will possibly make it for one of the days .

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 28 Mar 11 - 05:21 PM

Confirmed. JB and Ruff'n' Reddy will be hosting a 'Come what may' on Friday afternoon, leading into the advertised session at 8.00pm, if any of us are still standing. I cant wait

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 29 Mar 11 - 04:52 PM

Hot News- Dal@ Karen have increased their order from 30 to 40 Barrels of ale. That should take us round to Sunday

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 30 Mar 11 - 03:34 AM

B&B booked for Sat and Sunday nights. We will attend on Friday and drive back home Friday night.

Sat and Sunday nights we are at Carthy and Show of Hands concerts respectively, but will visit GI after.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: melodeonboy
Date: 30 Mar 11 - 06:21 AM

Tam: If you'd like afternoon entertainment that's just round the corner (literally!) before the Show of Hands gig on Sunday, Atlantic Currants are at The King's Head at 12.30 and Jumbo Gumbo are at Ye Arrow at 4 p.m. Both pubs are a few minutes' walk from the marquee.

(Self-publicist - moi?) :)

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 30 Mar 11 - 10:54 AM

On the other hand you might prefer English folk music.

If the Australians are coming to town I'd better get started practising my circular drinking.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 30 Mar 11 - 11:18 AM

practice? isn't that a bit redundant?

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: GUEST, Richard Bridge on the dark side's browser
Date: 30 Mar 11 - 04:11 PM

Oh no, circular drinking is very hard, like circular breathing when playing the didgeridoo, you have to breathe and swallow at the same time so that the beer never stops flowing...

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 30 Mar 11 - 11:29 PM

The following from Doug Hudson (who has also sent me a pdf of the latest draft programme so if you want one PM me with an email address)

"Hi Richard
The council probably won't have programmes ready till mid April but if you want to pass this on to anyone it's as near as dammit.
Re acommodation, the Ramada in Chatham Dockyard was doing a half price deal arounf £40ish a room with availability. Not a bad price if you wanted to book a cab.
Artists appearing include:

Eliza Carthy and Band
Show of Hands
Martin Carthy
Truckstop Honeymoon
Cocos Lovers
Sur Les Docks
Toby, Soph & Callum
Hot Rats
The Chimney Boys
The Fabulous Fezheads
Moveable Feast
The Singing Loins
Green Diesel
The Bounty Hounds
Galley Beggar
Phoenix
Los Salvadores
Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs
Thee Waltons
The Bubble Band
Hog Eye Men
Luke Jackson
Atlantic Currants
The Village Preservation Society
Funke and the Two Tone Baby
Pigs Ear
No Worries
Foolproof Duo
Skinners Rats
Happy Trails
Greg McDonald & Gemma Gayner
Pierre Vincent
John Barden
Jumbo Gumbo
Junk & Disorderly
The Portraits
Lousie Jordan
Rosie Eade
Open Harp Surgery
Bob & Kathy Drage
J.D. & The Longfellows
Didi Bergman
The Rustic Ramblers
McManigan Academy of Irish Dancers
The Biggin Hillbillies
Border Crossing
Lee Charles
Ty & Ayesha Watling
Missouri Gutts
Perfect Strangers
Son of Kirk
Gastove
P.J.
Chris taylor
Ruff n'Reddy, plus some morris dancers
Still some spots for the Royal Wedding Song Competition at the Gordon (could also be anti wedding!)
Doug"

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Bounty Hound
Date: 31 Mar 11 - 06:38 AM

Thanks Richard.

And if anyone fancies a bit of mainly trad based footstomping folk/rock, You'll find the Bounty Hounds at-

Saturday 30th April:
Gordon House Hotel Marquee, 12.30-2.30pm
Expectations, 6-8pm

Monday 2nd May: Eagle Tavern, 12.30-2.30pm

John

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Dead Horse
Date: 31 Mar 11 - 12:18 PM

Truckstop Honeymoon. Whoopee !

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Girl Friday
Date: 31 Mar 11 - 07:32 PM

Expect T D L at G I for a chunk of the time.

Doing Douggie's comp. Friday night

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: naughtyforty
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 04:36 AM

Booked room for Saturday night - really looking forward to spending more time at the festival this year.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 05:37 AM

Better be nice, Sue - guess who's judging!

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 05:37 AM

PS - PM me for details of how to effect traceless corrupt payments...

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: GUEST,VaTam
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 08:45 AM

wondering... if I should / could sing King Beer for the Royal Wedding song competition.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Girl Friday
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 09:43 AM

Hello Richard.- er. Mr Bridge - Sir

I'm always nice.   Doing the compo was Mr Hudson's idea .

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 05:56 PM

The Good Intent will be running a folk session from lunch time, Ruff'n' Reddy and John Barden presiding

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: GUEST,Arietta
Date: 06 Apr 11 - 07:30 PM

Same old lineup then.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: melodeonboy
Date: 07 Apr 11 - 01:59 PM

Er...no. We're only hosting it. What "lineup" we have depends on who turns up; which nobody can predict!

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: GUEST,Olive Branch
Date: 08 Apr 11 - 04:18 PM

I'm trying to find out about camping for great friends from afar for the weekend. What's the deal with camping at Fort Pitt Grammar School? Can someone please tell me who to ask? Much appreciated!

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 08 Apr 11 - 09:04 PM

In theory it is for booked performers including booked dance sides. In practice that extends to "known friends" and maybe as far as "Don't ask, don't tell".

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Dead Horse
Date: 08 Apr 11 - 11:22 PM

".....maybe as far as "Don't ask, don't tell".
That'll be gay GIs then.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 Apr 11 - 06:42 AM

No you fool, the GI is in John Street!

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: GUEST,Olive Branch
Date: 09 Apr 11 - 01:37 PM

Thank you Richard

I'm new to the area, went to my first Sweeps last year. I don't know any of the performers so I don't know where to start: I'm in the realm of the the known unknowns here.

Is anyone prepared to give me a helping hand for some really cool musical friends who are not booked but will play of you give them half a chance and will certainly have lots of fun over the weekend.

Olive Branch

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 09 Apr 11 - 04:54 PM

Turn up at The Good Intent, you will be welcome

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Apr 11 - 04:38 PM

The programme will list other sessions - Bob and Kath Drage will have one and there have often been music sessions in the Vic&Bull. Most pubs will have booked electric bands, but the Man of Kent and the Cooper's Arms might be susceptible of an approach

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Rob Naylor
Date: 11 Apr 11 - 05:06 AM

Bugger! I'm climbing in Staffordshire over the whole weekend :-~(

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 15 Apr 11 - 05:57 AM

The following just in from Doug Hudson: -

"Hello Richard
I have just heard that Kathy is going in for an operation on 28th April and will be unable to come to the Sweeps Festival this year. This means that their singaround at the Corn Exchange will not now take place.
I wonder if you might pass this on to interested parties and also the fact ath we still have slots available for the Song Competition on Friday 29th.
Regards
Doug"

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 15 Apr 11 - 06:36 AM

More info from John Barden

"I believe that PJ will be at 'The Coopers' again this year, and of course 'The Good Intent' will be going from Friday lunchtime this year (I'll be running the Friday night too – not Ruff & Reddy as is advertised)"

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Fran
Date: 15 Apr 11 - 09:17 AM

Truckstop Honeymoon! Brilliant.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 20 Apr 11 - 04:56 PM

As John says.Due to the unexpected Bank Holliday, Ruff'n'Reddy will be starting off the Weekend on lunchtime Friday, handing over to JB at some stage early evening. If you want a proper singaround both will provide what you desire. Karen and Del will provide the ale.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: melodeonboy
Date: 21 Apr 11 - 06:21 AM

I have mentioned this on another thread, but in case you don't read that one, be informed that Jumbo Gumbo are playing at Ye Arrow on the Sunday afternoon (1st. May) at 4 p.m. We've accidentally been missed off the the festival programme, hence the self publicity!

Be there or be rhomboid (or something like that)!

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: The Barden of England
Date: 21 Apr 11 - 06:22 AM

I also notice in the programme that Saturday night at the Good Intent seems to have disappeared. I presume that something is happening run by either me or Ruff & Reddy.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 21 Apr 11 - 06:53 AM

Oh, and while plugs are being inserted, Roger the Chorister Four may be about although unbooked.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 21 Apr 11 - 05:06 PM

Hi John. I assumed that you were in the chair, as in previous years, as Kevin will be self-publisising somewhere, god knows where

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: The Barden of England
Date: 22 Apr 11 - 06:29 AM

Yes - I'm happy to do Saturday night, and I'd like to do Sunday lunchtime rather than Sunday night - gives me and Jan a chance to eat without rushing, so hopefully Ruff & Reddy will do that one in exchange for the Friday night.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 22 Apr 11 - 04:56 PM

I'll hang on untill you and Jan get back
Simon

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 22 Apr 11 - 04:56 PM

I'll hang on untill you and Jan get back
Simon

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Dead Horse
Date: 22 Apr 11 - 08:09 PM

I am reliably informed that Kathy Drage is in hospital over Sweeps and that her singarounds will be hosted by Mark Lawson in the Guildhall.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: The Barden of England
Date: 23 Apr 11 - 01:34 AM

Thanks Growler, we shouldn't be too late.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Dead Horse
Date: 24 Apr 11 - 08:47 AM

Further to my last.
Delete Guildhall.
Insert Corn Exchange.
So, Mark Lawson is conducting the singaround in the CORN EXCHANGE.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 25 Apr 11 - 04:34 PM

All the best to Kathy

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Girl Friday
Date: 27 Apr 11 - 09:25 AM

Only just come on this thread again. We are happy to help Mark out at The Corn Exchange. We sat in for Kathy when she broke her arm. All the best to her from Sue and Trevor.. T D L.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Pigstrings
Date: 27 Apr 11 - 07:12 PM

Piglets will be haunting the purple wine bar in the High Street as per usual this year - with a great line up of guests (also as per usual!!) Drop by and see us on your way between pubs.

Will try and pop into the GI some time if schedule allows!

If there are any spare pairs of hands out and about in Rochester early (9.00-ish!) we would very much appreciate some roadies to help setting up the City Wall stage. The only two members of the band with backs are Sue and Lyndsey...

Pig's Ear

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 03:12 AM

Alas we will be at Upton but know that you will all have a fabulous time!!

Could someone give Karen Cater of Hedingham Fair a hug for me please? Tell her it's from Old Keepers!

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 28 Apr 11 - 05:18 PM

The Good Intent Singaround will be starting at lunchtime Friday and will run 'till Monday, with John Barden and Ruff'n'Reddy. Gastove presenting his guitar concert on Sunday at 3.00
   Enjoy

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 30 Apr 11 - 04:30 AM

And there is plenty of beer so far...

The "Kate likes Willy" is quite drinkable!

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Apr 11 - 05:18 AM

Looks like I am on my way !!!!

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Apr 11 - 07:10 PM

Good session in the G I = Anfd excellent beer too

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 30 Apr 11 - 07:38 PM

The beer is reducing...

But I think RC4 went well.

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: GUEST
Date: 01 May 11 - 04:47 PM

Great day today, but beer levels critical with one day to go

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Bounty Hound
Date: 01 May 11 - 05:13 PM

The Bounty Hounds have had two great gigs yesterday at The Gordon Marquee, and Expectations, met lots of old friends, and looking forward to the Eagle tavern tomorrow

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Gavin A
Date: 02 May 11 - 03:05 PM

Oh dear - I hope Kathy's ok...

Gav

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: growler
Date: 02 May 11 - 04:31 PM

The find of the festival has got to be 'Octopus'. Thay played their first gig on the main stage this morning and they were fantastic.
Thanks for everyone who supported the 'Good Intent' over the weekend. Some memorable sessions

Subject: RE: Rochester Sweeps Festival 2011 Kent UK
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 02 May 11 - 04:42 PM

Didn't spend as much time as I would have liked in the GI, but brilliant as usual. Thanks Karen and Dal for all your hard work and hopitality.

Great day drumming with Gong Scourers on Saturday. Great day on Sunday just walking around and meeting old friends. HUGE thankyou to Frank for the GORGEOUS and BRILLIANT painting that he did of me in my Morris kit!!! Sunny, but WINDY procession with Gundulf's today. All in all, a very pleasant Sweeps! Long may it continue!!!!

Kev