10th Saddleworth Festival, 2007

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: muppitz
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 07:56 AM

After drying out on Friday, I had a great time! Saw what I wanted to, did a little bit of singing, worked a fair bit too!
Sunday was a nice enough day, however the rain waited until we were taking the marquee down to fall so we didn't have anything to hide under! Typical!

I'm surprised no one's mentioned anything about us running out of beer!






I'll shut up now!

muppitz
x

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: treaties1
Date: 24 Jul 07 - 08:01 AM

Logging on in the local library, trouble with computer at home. Great festival had a super time and thanks to all friends for help with the Alphabet and Sunday Sing. Thanks for all the hard work of Alio and Geoff and all the committee your efforts were not in vain they were tremendous and everyone found something to enjoy at Saddleworth. As Alio said she wanted a singers festival and that is what we all got
Thanks and lots of love
Theresa

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Alio
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 10:43 AM

Did you mean to say anything Guest?

Thanks for all the lovely messages folks - I've added them all to the evaluations. And I'm doing my "thank you" cards this weekend!

Ali

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Vin2
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 10:43 AM

Ditto also everything that's said above. The tenth (my ninth - so i can celebrate agin next year!) was really fab. Was a bit tentative this year as me mate Jim, who normally came along sadly died in an accident recently but the atmosphere and friendliness of the festival helped tremendously. Sat'day night in the Civic was amazing; after each guest spot you kinda thought, 'wow, follow that' but each act was truly brill climaxing with the fab Waterson / Carthy even without the great Norma (hope you're feeling lots better). The survivors night as Linda said, was tremendous; what an end standing up and joining hands 'as we went rolling home'.

I think the only criticism i heard was that the early acts on Sat eve didn't have long enough which to me shows the quality on show, such that people didn't want to let em go. Great tribute to the organisers!

Well done and thanks very much Ali for a smashing time (sure we'll see you around next year) and all the committee for the hard slog througout the year.

Saddleworth 2007 - fabulous music, fabulous people = fabulous festiva!!

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: LesB
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 01:09 PM

It was my first time camping at Saddleworth (I normaly come just for the day, but there were too many good acts on to miss any). The running track was a godsend but the least said about the toilets the better. Weather not withstanding we had a great time.
With such a great line up I rarely left the main concert hall, except to go to a couple of "meet the artist" & a couple of workshops. (My friends Chris & Siobhan Nelson doing "Appalation Clogging & "Home Recording" respectivly). Everybody on Sat was really good & it was terrific to see The New Scorpion Band on Sun. Unfortunately the program didn't allow me to get to see Hissyfit this year.
Looking forward to next year.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Alio
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 01:29 PM

I'm still getting emotional, reading all these wonderful messages!

Ali

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Baggins 360
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 03:45 PM

Saddleworth Civic Hall Saturday night The real Stars, were the audience their singing was abso-bloody-lutely brilliant, spine tingling even. A couple of gripes The MC (who shall remain nameless) was pathetic he let the first two/three acts run over so we we ended up with just FOUR songs from Bill Whaley and and Dave Fletcher! Mind you they were four wonderful songs. He did however have the bottle to tell the Wilsons they were loosing a song! OK pathetic, but brave. These small niggles however never spoiled what is without doubt one of the friendliest Folk Festivals around. Well done Saddleworth AND we won the war of the roses.....Let my joy be unconfined

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: SiobhanN
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 04:49 PM

Hi

Great festival!!!

Just thought we'd better mention, in response to the previous posting, that the first few acts on Saturday night didn't overrun... what happened was that some acts later in the concert were cut short for some reason, even though everything had been running ahead of time (according to the artists' schedule, anyway) until then! We were the first act on, and the set we played was exactly the length it was supposed to be. We were amazed, and very disappointed, when Bill Whaley and and Dave Fletcher didn't get their allotted time... weren't they brilliant, though!

..and we agree, the audience were great!

Chris & Siobhan Nelson

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Baggins 360
Date: 25 Jul 07 - 05:22 PM

My apologies Siobhan I wasn't blaming you (the Artists) it was just that Bill and Dave seemed to be the only ones cut short and they were brilliant. I thought the whole evening was great, with the possible exception of "im in the suit." I must add by the way, that the audience singing was aided greatly by me keeping my gob shut!

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: folk1e
Date: 26 Jul 07 - 03:43 PM

Well done one all!
Once again we were impressed by the standard of Artists, Organisers and Punters.
Nice to see the Yorkists magnanimous in defeat despite all!
Is it worth mentioning the drought we had on sunday morning?
See you all next time!

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: GUEST,Bruce Michael Baillie
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 01:11 AM

Thanks for the nice comments Ray! An enjoyable time was had, I suppose Lancashire have to win sometimes, at least we showed them how to be gentlemen in defeat. A very good contest, and an enjoyable festival. Thanks to Malcolm & Janet Hodgson for tea in their caravan! and thanks to the organisers for organising.
And Ray if you need another contestant for next year you know where I am!

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: r.padgett
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 02:06 AM

Next year will be dahn t'committee as to who is invited no doubt and I do hope to be there god willing!alongside the team

Love to do a bit more and Yorkshire Garland Web site should be well up and running by then too

Bruce thanks for your input and like to see/hear more of yer singing, probably Cleckie if not before and then Saddleworth 11th

Cheers
Ray

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Alio
Date: 28 Jul 07 - 07:08 PM

Thanks again folks - I've been in Wales for a cpuple of days with my grandchildren so I'm really chilled now! (I mean destressed of course - not cold!!)

We're not sure what went wrong with the concert on Saturday - I know Dave (the MC) was really trying to do a good job.

Anyway, it didn't seem to detract from everyone's enjoyment - a lot of people are saying that it's the best lineup they'd ever seen - not bad for a small-ish festival!! I was so emotional watching the artists and hearing the audience sing. Wonderful! As was the singing in the Survivors Session in Greenfield.

Ali x

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: SiobhanN
Date: 29 Jul 07 - 04:09 PM

Three cheers for Ali. Wonderful festival!!!

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: GUEST,Mad Jock
Date: 29 Jul 07 - 05:50 PM

Hello Alio sorry Taggart and Wright did not make it this year but we were there in spirit.
Have not seen you since Orkney 2005 or was it 2004??? how time flies!
We were at the Roaring Forties Icebound do! superB!

Oh by The way hows life own south . We are now up in Perthshire!
If you still have Taggart and Wright CDs play them and think of us!

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Alio
Date: 29 Jul 07 - 05:56 PM

Hi Mad Jock - of course I will! You are so lucky living in that part of the world - but come and see us sometime!


Thanks Chris and Siobhan - I'm playing your track from the residents Lounge CD tomorrow evening on Sounds of Folk by the way. Good album!
(Bothy Folk Club CD) Perhaps you could come along one Monday and sing / play live?

Ali x

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Mr Happy
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 05:03 AM

Greetings Mad Jock aka Rob the Rowdy Roadie!

To be precise, its only '& Wright' that's in Perthshire, 'Taggart' is still alive & well & singing most Wednesdays at Mr Happy's Come-All-Ye in the Union Vaults, Chester.

Free Butties & Mystery Guest every week!!

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 06:52 AM

Mad Jock,
I think it was 2005 that we "did" Orkney festival...probably one of the best gigs we ever did...what a fantastic atmosphere that was...maybe they'll book us again!!!!

geoff turner(Roaring Forties)


sorry about the thread slip, Ali!!

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 06:46 PM

feresh

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 05:50 AM

sherref

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: rinso
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 09:19 AM

Fresher?

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Alio
Date: 31 Jul 07 - 11:45 AM

I'll let you off Geoff (sorry we didn't get chance to chat over the weekend) - and all you dyslexic people out there!! How many permutations are there I wonder?

Ali x

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Vin2
Date: 01 Aug 07 - 08:16 AM

Depends on which tea bags you use!

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 01 Aug 07 - 11:25 AM

and how adventurous your hairdresser is!

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Alio
Date: 02 Aug 07 - 03:55 AM

Twits - you 2!!! xx

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: SiobhanN
Date: 02 Aug 07 - 09:34 AM

Hi Ali


RE: "Thanks Chris and Siobhan - I'm playing your track from the residents Lounge CD tomorrow evening on Sounds of Folk by the way. Good album! (Bothy Folk Club CD) Perhaps you could come along one Monday and sing / play live?"


Thanks for that, Ali. That'd be great. We'll be in touch very soon.

Best wishes
C&S
xx

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Aug 07 - 06:29 AM

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Vin2
Date: 03 Aug 07 - 06:41 AM

Ali, are there any 10th Saddleworth t/shirts (xlarge) left and how can i get one. I'll be at the fundraising gig in Shaw in November all being well so maybe collect one from there if i drop a reminder nearer the time??

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Alio
Date: 04 Aug 07 - 03:41 AM

Hi Vin,

Not sure - I think there are only Large left, but I'll ask Hilary. (at this pint, I should add "I'm sure that would be big enough"!!!!)Yes, remind me nearer the time please - my memory isn't what it used to be!!

Ali x

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: nutty
Date: 04 Aug 07 - 07:14 AM

I know what you mean about memories Ali.(GRIN)

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Alio
Date: 04 Aug 07 - 06:51 PM

And it should have read "point", not "pint" - I've only been on wine tonight!!

Ali

Subject: RE: 10th Saddleworth
From: Vin2
Date: 06 Aug 07 - 08:22 AM

Cheers Ali. I'll send a reminder nearer the time - large may be ok - i'll have to cut down on the 'points' :-).

Oh and i have a slight criticism about the festival cd - you're not on it! Why it's an outrage!!

You're gonna have to put out a single for the 11th to make up for it. Maybe a live recording duet with Geoff with a backing chorus of the 'survivors night' crowd - now that would be something to 'roll home' to eh?