What about a Mudcat festival

Subject: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Bluesmike
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 06:41 PM

Thsi is such a great place- any thoughts on having a Mudcat Global music festival?

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 06:53 PM

2006.......10 year anniversary........probably east coast of the U.S.

Spaw

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Bill D
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 06:57 PM

hmmm...not really practicable. Only the rich could afford the travel. What we already have is folks getting together in Belgium, England, various parts of the US...etc. Notices of Mudcat meets at MANY festivals are being posted constantly.

(I suppose the closest thing we have to a 'central' thing is the FSGW Getaway, where Max & Dick Greenhaus and Pene Azul and many others have started meeting...since it is only an hours from Mudcat Central...Max's dining room table!)

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Genie
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 07:25 PM

I think we should have it in Hawaii -- at Mark C's place. *G*

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: death by whisky
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 07:26 PM

fsgw?.What about Iceland,betwen Europe and USA!!!OR MAYBE rOCKALL...

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Jeri
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 07:46 PM

Genie, I LIKE that idea! Didn't he invite us all to visit a while back? (Honestly, I hate flying. Maybe if I started rowing now...)

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 07:53 PM

I thought I heard Nova Scotia???? Whatever. I move into a three bedroom house with lots of room on the 27th. Any and all are welcome to fill it with music and laughter. Or if you just need a place to crash...

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 08:29 PM

They are all global in principle, since the information is posted on the Mudcat (and you can't get more global than that), and everyone is invited, if they can get there.

But there's talk of getting a charter flight to te Sates for 2006...

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 09:42 PM

Bluesmike, I like the idea, as well. We've been tossing around Nova Scotia in 2006 as the others have said. Here's the first thread of discussion about it; there is a link to the next thread in it, I believe: please click.

Let's all start saving our pennies, pence, farthings, whathaveyou!:-)

kat

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From:
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 09:46 PM

I'll second Nova Scotia!!!!

I can gain access to my Church!

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: sharyn
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 09:46 PM

This is a great idea -- whatever, whenever. I'll be there if humanly possible, given enough notice

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Fortunato
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 10:02 PM

I like the idea, Bluesmike. what billd says is true, some folks might not make it to certain areas, but could not the 'festival/gathering/etc' be held different places in the world, eventually getting near most folks? I'll help when and where I can with organization. cheers, chance

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: mg
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 10:22 PM

two places to consider because they are so highly subsidized, and easily accessible at least to west coast people, is Reno and Las Vegas....Reno is in Basque country which might give it added flavor. mg

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: khandu
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 10:32 PM

Teoc, Mississippi!

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: reggie miles
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 11:23 PM

Sultan, Washington is my vote and don't forget to bring your umbrellas.

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Bill D
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 11:26 PM

well, Washington/Oregon sure is a prime spot for a regional Mudcat gathering...I'd try to make one there

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 12:57 AM

Colorado is close to the middle!! Come to Colorado!

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 06:10 AM

Mind you, it's about time that we had another UK (and German - Mudguard) gathering to follow the great Stoney Stratford experience. What's happened to "The one and only DAI" I haven't seen him on Mudcat recently.

Who else agrees ?

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Schantieman
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 07:21 AM

I'd go for that, Dave.

Steve

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: InOBU
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 07:27 AM

My vote is either the Azores or Tristam de Cuna... Larry

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: InOBU
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 07:27 AM

or New York during the olymipics...

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Bassic
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 07:32 AM

Re UK gathering,

What about the Sat/Sun/Mon in Whitby after the festival. Lots of catters already there. Festival finishes on the Friday. Long Weekend due to bank holiday, Very Folk Friendly athmosphere.

Wadayathink?

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Rapparee
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 07:34 AM

Ardfert. Or Cork. Or Skye....

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 08:00 AM

The whole idea of Stony Stratford (I've spelt it right this time) was that it was reasonably central for most people - it's not that far from Meriden which always claimed to be the centre of England.

Anyway I'll PM Dai and see if I can get an answer.

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Bluesmike
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 08:12 AM

I am so glad I brought the subject up. I don't have heaps of money but given say 12 months notice to put a few dollars away I reckon I could just about get anywhere.
A couple of thoughts;

A mudcatters performers list could be representative of all member nations. I am dreaming of the Mother of all jam sessions.

It could be profitable if it was promoted well.


I am sure there must be a wealth of knowledge about how to do it properly out there so I will leave in your more than capable hands.

Michael

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 10:49 AM

No need to row, my schooner ought to be ready by then. She's only a small'un but seaworthy. For the same reason, anywhere on or near the sea would work for me.

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 01:32 PM

Bassic - have you ever actually been in Whitby on the weekend after Folk wee? The pub landlords dread it!!! It is full of bank holiday trippers who want to get pissed and wreck the place. Anyway by the end of the week I have nothing left money energy or voice!!

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: alanww
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 02:21 PM

Sorry, Bassic and EBarnacle, I agree with Mrs D ... and also the end of Whitby week clashes with both Towersey and Bridgnorth FFs ... and anyway I'm booked at Bridgnorth FF with the Shellbacks!) Better an off-season weekend in the middle of the country - like Stony Stratford, as Dave B suggests.
(EBarnacle: Does SS have a canal?)
Maybe Dave B and Dai can sort it between them?
"T'was on one April morning ...!"
Alan

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: gnu
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 02:41 PM

Nova Scotia... the way the $cdn is, by then, you'll get enough change back from your $US, pound, Euro, whatever, to pay for the trip. And the government will subsidize it to the hilt if you put more emphasis on the traditional music aspect. I believe they spend a buck or two promoting and putting on Cape Breton's "Celtic Colours" festival. If it could be run near the same time, it would be quite a trip for many who have never visited "The Cape". Not to mention PEI, NF and, of course, NB - The Picture Province (my old man always used to say, "underdeveloped and overexposed"). Unfortunately, it's in the fall and that may not be good for toting school age children.

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Skipper Jack
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 03:28 PM

Have you thought of how many Mudcatters are actual performers??

What about staging a festival for Europeans to coincide with an American event and have a Web link up? I am sure that there are people out there with the technical know how?

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: gnu
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 03:33 PM

There might even be a few IN HERE with the technical knowhow. Hmmm...

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Rapparee
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 03:35 PM

Skipper, webwise, it's all one world now. Let's go for it. Nova Scotia and....

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: fiddler
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 04:18 PM

I'm up for the charter flight thing.

We must be able to fill a plane from UK and or Eurpope.

Count me in!!

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Steve Latimer
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 07:33 PM

You are referring to Whitby, Ontario, Canada, the hub of the universe, right?

The points about the Canadian Dollar are so valid. Cape Breton would be a marvellous place to have it. However, my vote goes to a music Centre like New Orleans, Chicago, Memphis, Mississippi or New York.

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: khandu
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 10:03 PM

Teoc, Mississippi!

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Bluesmike
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:08 AM

I was once in California showing a few locals a coffee table book of pix of Australia-I always travel with one . After we were through a woman piped up- "Australia" "Australia", "I always wanted to go there- Tell me, Is it anywhere near Texas?" Well anyway- Colorado is only halfway if you are somewhere between say Tokyo and um Paris- or Istanbul and Uulan Baator or Easter Island and Rejkavik.
Isuppose it is about halfway from Sydney if you travel in either direction.
I have nothing personal about Nova Scotia but how about somewhere warm- Tahiti- Costa Rica, Cairns, The Seychelles, Las Canarias?
We gotta do it though and as Skipper Jack says how many Mudcatters can really play. and Senor EBarnacle, my flying fifteen might be a little bit wet- how about dropping by Dangar Island and picking me up on your way through?
Michael

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: rock chick
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:20 AM

What a great idea, you can count me in I'll fly, sail or even hike if needs be, there is only one provision it must be warm, sunny and preferably no rain, think that rules out here in England, so I save the pennies and will travel wherever?

rc

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Midchuck
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:30 AM

Nova Scotia would be good. The New England membership could maybe set up a charter ferry trip out of Portland, ME, and retain Kendall to maintain communication with the Captain so he/she wouldn't give up on us as total crazies and turn back.

Peter.

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 10:13 AM

Bassic...the weekend you mentioned is also the weekend of Towersey FF.

Going to have to start saving the pennies to travel to the states at some point!!!

Cat

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:10 AM

Well, as Jeri and Big Mick can attest. Scarborough Ontario has several very inexpensive Motels all in a row. They rent rooms by the hour, or even by the half hour, and most are equipped with a certain amount of running water and a towel or two. They are all along a strip of pavement called Kingston Rd. which I'm told is a busker's paradise. Heck you can make a few bucks even WITHOUT an instrument!

Cheers

POS

Rick

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:24 AM

"Does SS have a canal?" I don't know. Where is SS?

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Essex Girl
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 09:29 AM

Yes, Stony Stratford does have a canal, it is near to the Grand Union. Dave B will let you have all the boating information. It is quite close to Milton Keynes with good access to the motorway and main line railway. We had a terrific weekend in February and it would be great to repeat it. Otherwise I would be on for Nova Scotia!!!

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Bassic
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 09:57 AM

Ok so Whitby is no good, I had better get a passport then!

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 11:09 AM

Dipsodeb - Last time at Stony Stratford there was indoor camping (no I don't mean they were acting gay) - some even went the whole hog putting up a tent in the dorm. I gather much nocturnal fun was had by all. Linda and I wondered how much we missed by bringing the caravan !

I've PMed Dai, but have'nt received a reply yet - do any of the local 'catters know if he's still about ?

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Big Mick
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 11:10 AM

Rick is absolutely correct. I went out late at night to sit and play my Low D whistle. The pay I got offered was quite interesting. I then went and got out my practice set of Uilleann Pipes to see if I couldn't up the pay to something even more interesting. The first offer got rescinded. The local constabulary wants to hire me to clean out some other areas of their fair town.

Mick

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: Melani
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 10:53 PM

How 'bout Northern California? I can't afford to travel far.

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: khandu
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 11:16 PM

Okay, okay...Avalon, Mississippi.

k

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Nov 02 - 12:51 AM

Back up!!!! Did I just read that Jeri and Big Mick rented rooms by the hour in Ontario?

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: mg
Date: 16 Nov 02 - 12:19 PM

How about picking the best times of year for a few locations in the U.S. and Europe and other places...such as winter in Florida, spring in mid-atlantic, and have a series of local things...for people coming to Europe I would recommend something outside Amsterdam, like Lyden..Amsterdam seems to me the easiest and one of the cheapest places to get to and it is fairly close to Hull, isn't it? And the train station is right there in the airport..not a bad airport..Copenhagen is the nicest I think...Lyden is a beautiful town and a friend of ours from the PNW might still live there...

mg

Subject: RE: What about a Mudcat festival
From: COINWOLF
Date: 16 Nov 02 - 12:32 PM

I think you are all missing the point.

Like all festivals it is not the place that matters so much as who the people are that are going to run it, and then it must be up to them to say where and when, (and take the financial risk of people not coming.)
No one place is going to satisfy everybody.