Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: GUEST,Cathy
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 03:41 AM

A great evening Ross

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: stevi
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 07:53 AM

Did dream it! but did bert arrive half way thru and break his new guitar in front of everyone.


steve

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Ross
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 08:22 AM

Yeah - that was quite wild

I think it was a Martin D something or other

Turned to matchwood

It made Trevor the Accordionist feel feint

Heaven knows what will happen if Arsenal win something

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: stevi
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 11:00 AM

If they loose i might thro a harmonica out the window or somthing harsh like that.

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 12:44 PM

How did Trevor get his BIG acorrdion on a bike?

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Ross
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 03:43 AM

Trevor only brought his harmonicas - the accordion's to big to carry on the bike

I suppose he is now Trevor the harmonica'ist

It was good to see him - he played some nice tunes

Hi Trevor - I don't think you Mudcat?

Where's me Bert?

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Ross
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 03:26 AM

Message from TRP Thomas

The monthly ceilidh season continues at Hitchin Town Hall on Friday 28th April with The Bismarcks - three English musicians playing an eclectic mixture of traditional tunes, in distinctive rhythmic style, on three instruments: Ed Rennie on melodeon, Nina Hansell on fiddle and Gareth Kiddier on piano.

Having performed at ceilidhs, clubs and festivals for ten years, The Bismarcks have worked with some of the best callers in the country. Small but perfectly formed, the band's sound is somehow greater than the sum of its parts. At times there's an almost mechanical, unstoppable energy to their playing. The Bismarck Herrings, or just "The Bismarcks" to their friends, are a stomping little trio who play the very best traditional English tunes in an inimitably bouncy fashion.

"Their music is rhythmic and steady, ideal for English-style dancing..." Jim Bainbridge – The Living Tradition

"...an excellent set of dance tunes, played in a lively way, practically dragging you out of your seat to dance." - Solent Waves



This dance is part of the band's farewell tour – after ten years they've decided to call it a day, so it will be your last chance to see them in this area!

http://www.thebismarcks.com/



Our interval entertainment (to give you a breather and a chance to buy a pint or two from the Real Ale bar) are The Weston Appalachian Group – performing some of the intricate and energetic dance styles from the Eastern mountains of the United States.

Tickets on the door - £7.50 (under 14s £4). Real Ale Bar
for more details call 01582 733113 / 724261

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Ross
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 04:00 AM

Crikey - it's a slow month - where's all that cheerful banter gone?

I went to a hotel at the weekend to attend a chess tournament

Afterwards we congregated in the reception to talk about the games

We were 'chess nuts boasting in an open foyer'

I'll get me coat

It's open mic. at the Bull this Wednesday - come and do something you've never done before

Catherine has lost her lilac plectrum - anyone seen it

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Hitchin' John
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 05:28 AM

Hi Ross

Unable to make it again this Wednesday - darned band again (moved the practice from tues to weds)- but at least we may get some more recordings out it.

Hopefully Bert will bring his amplification again.

Wouldn't want you to strain to be heard!

At least we won't be scaring Bob with too much Prog Rock.

Might see you acoustic next week.

John

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Ross
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 06:49 AM

Cheers John - we'll miss you - seems it's worth it though

Can I be your guitar technician for world tours

I think I'll go acoustic this week and sit up at the bar

I'll get drunker that way

The open mic sessions are a dilemma

The musical variation can be a bit scarey

Maybe we'll get a brass band this week

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Cathie
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 06:56 PM

Ross walks up to the bar, sits down and hears a small voice say, "You look nice today."
A few minutes later he again hears a small voice, "That's a nice shirt." He asks Teresa, "Who is that?"
She replies, "Those are the peanuts. They're complimentary!"

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Ross
Date: 26 Apr 06 - 03:48 AM

Man walks into a bar and slips over

He looks down and there is dogs do dos on the floor

He walks up to the bar and orders a drink

Second man walks in and similarly slips over

He walks up to the bar and the first man says - I did that

So the second man rubbed his nose in it

Open mic tonight - Keith at Streatly Sunday - Blue Anchor next Tuesday

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: GUEST,Mike Lydiat
Date: 26 Apr 06 - 08:28 AM

Hope to see you this evening - did you really post your messagae at 3.48 am??

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Ross
Date: 26 Apr 06 - 09:23 AM

of course - us Bartonians think nothing of getting up in the middle of the night to carry on regardless

I had a herd of cows milked and an engine changed before breakfast

oops - we haven't got a PA tonight so it will be a small non open mic mic night tonight

It will be nice to see you Mike

I think the times are American (eastern) standard

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Ross
Date: 27 Apr 06 - 03:32 AM

Cheers Mike & Bert - only three of us playing/singing

Thanks to the crowd - Pat, Keith, Eve, Roy + wife, Bill, Carlos, Henry & friends, Teresa & Bob

Perhaps we should change the format of the open mic nights

Any ideas

Should we have a proper folk club night & book John Breeze

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Hitchin' John
Date: 27 Apr 06 - 08:13 AM

Hi Ross

Shame I couldn't make it last night.

If the Open Mic goes I might have to form a real rock group, just as an excuse to buy more guitars.

All the best

Riffin' John

Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things
From: Ross
Date: 27 Apr 06 - 11:37 AM

Cheers John - can I be in your rock band - I can make tea

I'm hoping to go to Bedford folk club tonight

Barton's Keith has a gig at the Cricketers in Caddington on Saturday and The Chequers in Streatly on Sunday

I'm going to be off line for a few days - just in case you think I've gone quiet

Have a good May Day - I think there is a dawn dance somewhere in Bedfordshire

Maybe the Unicorn man can fill in the info?