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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 23 Aug 07 - 01:15 PM Aye there's a coupla pubs that'd be more suited te the 'drop-in' type of session/sing - Ye Olde Crown for one and The Balmoral for another. The Balmoral is fine for evenings if the weather proves fair and the courtyard wad be canny for that type of event - The back room wad also lend itself - However, the back room IS their restaurant so daytime sessions might be oot of the question. The Croon is another matter - It doesn't lend itself te bands (space-wise) and ye tend te be either by the stable-door type windows in the main bar (Excellent) or by the entrance to the lavs (not so excellent) and neither area is good for a trio (especially horizontally challenged like us!) However, from what aah can gather (coz aah divvent hev any input te the festival other than tornin' up and playin' and tekking 15% of the money for 70% of the work) the pubs contribute te the festival in return for hevvin' bands in to entertain(?)the punters - So really the decision must be whether the pub landlord wad want a live band or an extended session. Aah'm sure that Kim et al hev mooted this idea a-plenty on many occasions and aah knaah that some impromptu sessions hev broken oot on the prom in the shelters but that's not what yez want is it? Kim an' aall! Any input on this? Most of the venues are |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: croc Date: 28 Aug 07 - 05:56 PM Just seen this thread - a bit late, sorry. I fear there is little hope of a recognised all comers sing around venue at Broadstairs. Tom and Barbara run a pleasantly relaxing do in the evening but there is plenty of support for a mixed anything goes sort of session. Travelling Folk have run successful lunch time sessions for years - and evening ones in the dim and distant past - but the pubs dictate what happens in their bars and they want something loud and up beat. There was nowhere to put us this year, so Kim (very nicely) declared us unnecessary and I'm afraid I gave up the battle I have been waging for about 10 years and that was that. Sad times. x Croc |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: vectis Date: 28 Aug 07 - 06:17 PM I'm afraid I must agree with much of what has been said about lack of sessions in Broadstairs. There are pubs that are outside of the festival but they really do not seem to want to know, although the Albert??? (at the top of the town near the campsite) did have a session one year. When the festival lost the use of the classrooms it took the heart away from the festival. It used to be possible to sing, play, tell stories and party until dawn every day but no longer. Just grab your cocoa and go to bed.... They must think we're getting old or summat. I wish Travelling Folk had been there but if there is no venue for us then that (as they say) is that. |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 28 Aug 07 - 06:22 PM A natural place to have this kind of activity, an informal song an dtune session where the expectation would be musicians could join in, might somewhere round the Concert Marquee area, tied in with the bar there, in a covered area. Rather the way it used to work next to the Arena Bar at Sidmouth. This way it wouldn't be trying to replace something that already happens, it'd be filling a gap. |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: GUEST,The Barden of England sans cookie Date: 28 Aug 07 - 07:11 PM Got to agree that I'm not as old as McGrath of Harlow, but as Les Barker wouls say 'Nobody's as old as Kevin McGrath'. What I really meant to say is that walk up the hill containing more than several pints of Gods own Ale is daunting. Sort of three steps forward, one step sideways, one step back and another three steps forward. It's a shame that no publican can see the benefit of having an all day session, but so be it. The Bedford and many other venues in Sidmouth have obviously got it wrong, but they get my vote, and for such I'll continue going there and not to Broadstairs. I do so wish I could support my local festival, but I just don't get the ambivolence. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: Herga Kitty Date: 28 Aug 07 - 07:50 PM John B - there's a restaurant in Whitby that has for the last several years advertised that it has ambient surroundings (not music, though!) Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 29 Aug 07 - 11:29 AM Too much ambiviolence and you'll get an Asbo. |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: GUEST,The Barden of England at work Date: 30 Aug 07 - 07:15 AM I used to take Aspro for headaches Kevin. It obviously still works for ambiviolence :-) John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: Girl Friday Date: 30 Aug 07 - 09:34 PM I had also thought about the arena bar- then dismissed it. The session would have to finish at 6 or earlier because of sound checks for the concert pavillion. It is a great shame that we can no longer use the classrooms. I don't understand why - we would treat them better than the pupils do. I also miss the proper on-site catering when the kitchens were serving proper food! Not everyone wants burgers. |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 31 Aug 07 - 08:06 PM Six o'clock mightn't be such a bad time to stagger off and do something else. |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: GUEST,dillietheoastouseopper Date: 31 Jul 08 - 07:11 AM who is excited as me about folk week this year? Anything you are particularly looking forward to? :0) Charlotte |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: Richard Bridge Date: 31 Jul 08 - 10:40 AM Rumours about a hat with caravan keys in are exaggerated. |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: vectis Date: 31 Jul 08 - 05:26 PM Not me Broadstairs has lost its appeal. There just isn't enough places to sing and play except organised sessions. Have fun Y'all |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 31 Jul 08 - 06:36 PM Aah'm ganna be there! There's a rumour that The Phatt-B'Stards are ganna dee an acoustic FOLK gig at the sailing club - Now There's a forst! Sorry not te see ye there this year, Vectis, hinny! Aah'll pop into Seaford afore lang, pet! Hasta G-P |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: GUEST,Rock Chick Date: 01 Aug 08 - 08:10 AM Yes agree with Vectis about organized sessions and not enough place to sing, although i have always found that you can normally start up a impromptu session in pub gardens, weather permitting of course. Richard and I are hoping to be there, it's a longgggg drive from Bonny Scotland but it's such a great festival and dare I say the weather is normally kind!!!! rc |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: stormalong Date: 02 Aug 08 - 02:51 AM In theory I like the idea of an unorganised session because of the spontaneity, but I am told that free-for-alls tend to get dominated by one or two self-appointed individuals and that organised sessions in which someone holds the ring for the less pushy are fairer. Even in organised sessions I've several times encountered those who have their turn and then push in again because they've 'got to leave soon'. I find this very annoying. Rik |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: melodeonboy Date: 02 Aug 08 - 03:39 AM I shall be there for most of the week. I'm particularly looking forward to the Neptune singarounds and the sessions at the Wrotham Arms (I promise I won't push in!). If I were a self-publicist I would also tell you that Jumbo Gumbo (Kent's zydeco band) will be playing at Broadstairs on the 11th and 12th, but as I'm not, I won't! |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: Bonzo3legs Date: 02 Aug 08 - 01:15 PM Ah Broadstairs, that was where the hideous Mythago invented a booking for dancing morris spots, and pulled out of the performance of The Henge, which was itself pulled from the festival at the last moment, the year of the hottest day on record. Are those wierdos still dancing I wonder?? |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: BB Date: 02 Aug 08 - 04:57 PM Everyone will, of course, be welcome at the evening singarounds in the Sailing Club, a comfortable and welcoming venue, if a little cosy at times! We try to be fair and give everyone an equal chance, although we do occasionally bend the rules a little for those working at the festival and therefore unable to be there for the whole evening - so that we try to get *one* item from them during the evening. We welcome absolutely any genre, whether it be song, music, story or poem - or even dance if we can find something suitable for them to dance on! We have some great chorus singing - and great respect for anyone who has a go, no matter how new to it or how nervous they are. You're equally welcome if you just want to come and listen. Hope to see any of you there during the week - starting at 7.30 on Friday. Barbara |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: Kampervan Date: 03 Aug 08 - 04:21 PM Dear Guest - Rock Chick, Aint life strange. Here I am, living about 20 miles from Broadstairs (for the last 20 years), and I've never been to the festival. Most years we drive up to Beverley, Shrewsbury, sometimes Whitby; but never Broadstairs. Yet you think that Broadstairs is worth the journey all the way down from the other side of the Tweed. Perhaps I should think about supporting a more local festival in future. Maybe see you at Braodstairs next year!! Regards K/van |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: GUEST,Girl Friday Date: 03 Aug 08 - 09:48 PM We're looking forward to it all. "Even in organised sessions I've several times encountered those who have their turn and then push in again because they've 'got to leave soon'. I find this very annoying." Richard, you've voiced an opinion that I've long held, but never uttered. |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: GUEST,synbyn Date: 05 Aug 08 - 09:04 AM Yup, really looking forward to the whole week- there's a good lineup of guests and sessions for all tastes, really- Tom & Barbara's excellent Sailing Club session in the evening. the Neptune for unaccompanied singing and the Nelson for tunes at midday and this year the Woodshed at 3pm every afternoon in the Wrotham Arms, to cater for all those who are looking for somewhere to play along with others, and there's Avril's folk club accomodates those who prefer to play to an audience late afternoon. I'll be going to as many as time allows! I agree wholly with Richard, that session etiquette is important- following the singer in their version, playing an accompaniement (if appropriate to the session) rather than overpowering the singer or lead player. I think it's important to bear in mind that every session we will be drawing someone new in, and they deserve a hearing. The best sessions imho are those in which everyone hangs their ego on the peg by the door! As JFK might have put it, ask not what the session can do for you, ask what you can do for the session... oh, and some shirts just part a crowd... but the owners respect the sessions 'cos they're good people... see you there... Bob |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: Geordie-Peorgie Date: 05 Aug 08 - 06:53 PM Get yersel's alang te the Woodshed Sessions at The Wrotham! Synbyn runs a fablious ship in there.... and HOWAY! There shouldn't be any need for lessons in session etiquette. Just wear your loudest shirt with the volume DOON! |
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Subject: RE: Off to Broadstairs... From: Hamish Date: 06 Aug 08 - 08:26 AM I'm there on the Thursday and Friday. But I'll be in disguise... :-/ |
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