Burl sings in London April 13, 2007

Subject: Burl sings in London April 13.
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 03:38 PM

I don't do many club gigs since my retirement from full-time singing but I am making a 'rare appearance' at the 'Court Sessions' folk club on Friday April 13th. Mike O'leary-Johns is coming with me to do a floorspot.
The club meets at the Tooting Constitutional Club, 111 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SU. Nearest tube station is Tooting Broadway. Turn left out of the station and it's just 150 metres, on the corner of Woodbury STreet. Press intercom bell on right of door, then push. Motorists, the club website states that there is plenty of parking space. It would be great to see some Catters at the gig. Introduce yourself.
On the following day I will be doing some compereing work at wha\t looks like a wonderful day at Cecil Sharp House, 'Celebrating Cyril', raising funds for an archive to be kept at CSH in honour of Cyril Tawney. I don't think there are many tickets left, best check with CSH before you go.

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13.
From: Peace
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 03:41 PM

I hope you have a wonderful time, Burl.

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: Dave Ruch
Date: 05 Apr 07 - 04:44 PM

Wish I could be there!

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 06 Apr 07 - 02:17 PM

Mr. R.

Have a fine time. I know everyone there will be doing just that!

Quite recently I sent you a package. I do hope it gets/got there O.K. and in good shape. If you would be so kind, let me know when it does get there.

When I send you an e-mail, it gets bounced back to me. And since I cannot join Mudcat, Personal Messages are not possible. SO, I'm hoping to get word to you this way...

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 06 Apr 07 - 05:20 PM

The above message is for BURL---who is Roy--not for Dave Ruch.

Sorry for the drift.

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 07:43 AM

Hiya Art,
No package arrived as yet but I'll let you know as soon as it does. I don't know what's wrong with the Email, I'll check up on it.
Art and Dave. thanks for the good wishes. I know I'll have a good time at the Court Sessions club, I always have on the several occasions I've sung there, often in different venues but always with the same good quality in regular singers and audience.

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 08:04 AM

Have a great one Burl - memories of the Jolly Porter!

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: GUEST,Brian Peters
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 09:03 AM

I'm sure you'll have a good night, Roy. London-based 'Catters please note: here's your chance to see in action a terrific singer and a performer whose audience rapport knows no equal!

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: Derby Ram
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 12:58 PM

Roy, if I didn't already have a commitment - I'd gladly travel the M1 from Derby to see an' 'ear thi'. Ay a grand'n owd lad.
K

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 03:34 PM

Art, It arrived this afternoon. What a gift! Thank you so much, ROY

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: GUEST,Cookieless Kathy Westra at the office
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 04:03 PM

Hey Roy,
I'll be thinking of you on Friday and wishing I could magically transport myself to the club to hear you sing again!!! Would give anything to be in the audience.

All best to you and Elaine. (Like Art, I have been unable to send you e-mail messages lately, but thanks for your recent greetings, and big hugs to both you and your sweetie!).
Kathy

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: Grampus
Date: 10 Apr 07 - 05:21 PM

This is great news.

Looking forward to seeing you on this unique occasion - assuming we can work out them there tube times, if not, see you Saturday

Regards
G

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 11 Apr 07 - 10:33 AM

Hi Kathy, good to hear from you. Ican't explain what's happening to my email. I'm still getting messages but not from the USA although I know some have been sent. Please try again, maybe we'll have better luck. Love from Elaine and me. Did I tell you it's our Golden wedding anniversary in August?.

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 12:18 AM

Well, Roy, I'm glad it got to you. Enjoy!
Love to you both,
Art

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: Dave Masterson
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 03:33 AM

Oh, to be in London now that Burl is here! I've always been a great admirer of your singing, Roy, such a shame I can't be there, have a great evening. It must be ages since I've heard you sing, probably way back in the halcyon days of the Coach House at Farningham. And I still chuckle when I remember your story of how Sandiacre got its name.

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 09:59 AM

Hi Dave. What a memory, The Coach House at Farningham, Kent. I had some good times there. If I remember correctly it was run by a band with the unusual name of Skinners Rats. Cheers, Burl

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: The Admiral
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 07:22 PM

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: The Admiral
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 07:25 PM

'Sorry Roy, I'm afraid that Mrs Admiral and I can't make to Tooting but we're sure that you and all will have a great time. Perhaps you could consider dropping in on Maidenhead FC on the way back?

Tony and Pearl

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: Dave Masterson
Date: 13 Apr 07 - 03:40 AM

Believe it or not, Skinners Rats are still going strong.

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: Dave Masterson
Date: 13 Apr 07 - 03:58 AM

Here's a better link
for Skinners Rats

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: Little Robyn
Date: 13 Apr 07 - 05:36 PM

I remember the Sandiacre story!
I'm still chuckling at the thought.
I was in Britain in 1972.
Cheers,
Robyn

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: Leadfingers
Date: 13 Apr 07 - 08:15 PM

Just back from Tooting ! Offered a list at short notice by Trayton and Flying Cat ! Great Fun - Nice to see Roy again , especially as I cant get to the Cyril bash as I am working !

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 15 Apr 07 - 02:24 PM

Thank you to all the 'Catters who turned up, it was grand to see you. The Court Sessions is a really good club with a lovely atmosphere about it and a positive lead from the residents. Very good to have Moira Craig, and Mike O'Leary-Johns, as floor singers along with the clubs own regulars. Not having sung publicly for a while I was a bit creaky and rusty to start with, but overall, not too bad. I might try more of this!.

The Tawney day was awesome. A huge crowd and fine artists did the man honour. I was proud to be a part of it. Burl

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: The Sandman
Date: 15 Apr 07 - 03:12 PM

well Roy ,sorry I picked up on this late,glad your gig was good,did you get the video/cd that i returned to you.DickMiles

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 15 Apr 07 - 06:11 PM

Got it Dick, Thanks. Hope you enjoyed it. Burl

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 15 Apr 07 - 07:14 PM

Ah, that I could have been there!! I had a conflict in dates.. I was singing on the 13th with the Gospel Messengers. And then of course, there's the matter of a few miles between us.

I'm sure everyone who had the privilege to hear you had a wonderful evening.

Jerry

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: The Sandman
Date: 16 Apr 07 - 01:05 PM

yes, Roy, brilliant ,thanks very much.

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: GUEST,guest (flyingcat)
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 02:36 PM

I was so sorry Malc and i couldn't make Cyril's da;y. Sounds like everyone had a great time. we didh have a brilliant evening at Court Sessions on friday and it was great to see and yer you Roy. Take care Moira and Malc

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 04:10 PM

sorry, that should have read "see and hear you" :)

Subject: RE: Burl sings in London April 13, 2007
From: Grampus
Date: 18 Apr 07 - 12:07 PM

It was good to see both you and Mike in good form at the 'Court Sessions' and the following day at CSH

Hope it wont be as long before we see you again

G&A