Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007

Subject: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: GerryMc
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 11:44 AM


... is less than a month away. Who is coming? Should be a good 'un.

Great line up and guaranteed great weather.

website
myspace

see you there.

Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 12:10 PM

Made the mistake of thinking this was on the weekend 14th to 16th and had planned to celebrate my 50th there but its the following weekend so won't :0(.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: GUEST,Duncan McF cookieless
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 12:16 PM

won't celebrate it - or won't go there now 'cause of the date being wrong for you?
Dear Mrs Duck - if y' make it to Otley, find me (or the band) and we'll sort a belated drink to celebrate yer b'day - howzat? - Cheers - Duncan McFarlane

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 27 Aug 07 - 07:37 PM

See you there Gerry and HA.

PS: My birthday isn't til April - do I get an early celebratory drink?.

(Coat is got, I'm off!).

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 28 Aug 07 - 09:44 AM

'My birthday isn't til April - do I get an early celebratory drink?.'

You stalkers want it all dontcha!!
We're allus up for a drink BBP - anytime!
Cheers - D

Some acts on....
Karine Polwart Trio
Bob Fox
New Rope String Band
Mrs Ackroyd Band
Dave Burland
Les Barker
Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
Harvey Andrews
Flossie Malavialle
Mawkin
and Otley stalwarts....
Hall Bros
Gerry McNeice (as above)
....er....Duncan McFarlane Band

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 28 Aug 07 - 05:32 PM

May still get there Duncan so will bear it in mind!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: Lady Policeman
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 05:38 AM

We're going for the first time and don't really know what to expect. We met some great people in the Black Horse and Black Swan at Whitby and they easily persuaded us. We'll probably buy a season ticket and not use it as usual (it's a tradition we like to uphold!) but I will insist on seeing the Karine Polwart Trio and all the Saturday concerts. Where are the best sings in the pubs?
See you there. Kath and Bill

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: Hamish
Date: 29 Aug 07 - 02:28 PM

Bring a copy of this post and I'll buy you a beer, too...

...looking forward immensely: looks like a grand line-up, it's a super wee town, and the locals are friendly...

...BBP, aren't you still in Oz?

--
Hamish

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 07:40 AM

Hamish - tried to email you from Cairns International Airport earlier today (my "today" anyway) but got cut short by the timer. Just because I was in Oz didn't mean that I couldn't keep in touch with the 'Cat and the goings on back 'ome........

On my way back now, as you may have gathered - currently at Changi Airport, Singapore, with a 5 hour layover (?! behave!)before being Heathrow bound. I'll contact you again properly when I get back, complete with scarey photo!.

Back to topic, OK Dunc, you've twisted my arm - I've buy you a pint or three and then roll you in the direction of home! Hamish, I'll buy you a pint too and roll you in the direction of your tent!.

Not long now.......Steve, have you got the fine weather booked? We're all relying on you!.

BBP

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 12:02 PM

A lot of pint-buying gonna go on judging by the posts...
the fest is shaping up nicely! - Cheers - HFA

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: GerryMc
Date: 30 Aug 07 - 04:04 PM


what's with all this talk of pint buying? You people do know that this is a Yorkshire festival attended by a number of Scotsmen?

;-)

Should indeed be a good do

My phone just bleeped the '3 weeks to go' reminder


Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: GUEST,Stu
Date: 31 Aug 07 - 05:29 PM

The McF Band in the Methodist Hall (with Karine Polwart) and no beer!
Not possible! - Stu

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: Hamish
Date: 31 Aug 07 - 05:49 PM

Ach! Nae bather! Come and share a beer in the Red Lion with me...

~8^)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: GerryMc
Date: 31 Aug 07 - 06:01 PM



Rumour has it that there will be pint or two available in the Red Lion. Particularly as there is a 3AM licence all (FF) weekend.

I quite like the 'tea and cake' gigs in the Methodist hall

Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: GUEST,man in the mask
Date: 01 Sep 07 - 05:35 AM

I see Steve F. has put his finest acts (Gerry McNeice and The DMF band) on with Karine Polwart. Should be a fantastic weekend.

I shall sadly miss it as I'm in Spain.

Have a great time, all that attend.

Mike

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: breezy
Date: 01 Sep 07 - 09:09 AM

That's a great line up, good luck for a terrific fest

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 01 Sep 07 - 03:00 PM

Yes, tea and cakes in the Methodist Hall are fantastic. Just right to set one up for a few beers in the Red Lion later!.

Roll on 20th September!.

BBP *hic*

Subject: Otley Folk Festival
From: smurf
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 04:16 PM

WHo's going ???

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 04:30 PM

If I put these two thread together - management might combine them?

---

Done. - Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 04:30 PM

If I put these two threads together......

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)...
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 05:37 PM

You taken up knitting HA?

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 05:37 PM

Re-knotted

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 06:24 PM

Cheers Joe!
In case numpties (me included, most of the time) don't get the posts above, a second thread minus the 'UK' bit appeared - and dah management have joined em up - aint they quick at it too!

Looking forward to another grand Otley Fest!
Cheers - Duncan

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 07:01 AM

The countdown is on!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Hamish
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 10:19 AM

I may be "working at home" but I will not watch daytime telly.

~8^)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Soldier boy
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 10:31 AM

Hi folks. This is a really great festival and I warmly recommend it to everyone. It has a very strong line up of artists for concerts and workshops etc and also, equally important in my opinion, a very strong 'fringe'. So there's lots of singarounds and musician sessions in the pubs etc ( I've always found The Manor, opposite The Civic centre, to be a brilliant venue for these, but there are other great venues as well)
Just a quick question: Are camping-only tickets available again this year and do you have to pick them up first at the Festival Office or can you pay at the campsite when you arrive?
Thanks.
Chris

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: dozy rozy
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 02:15 PM

Soldier boy, you busy bee.Don't you ever stay at home?

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Soldier boy
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 05:55 PM

Not when I am on tour Dozy rozy.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Hamish
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 09:08 AM

Upsadaisy!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Dave Tyler
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 09:13 AM

Otley's a crackin' place and a crackin' festival, one of the friendliest I've ever attended.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 11:23 AM

I'll second that Mr Tyler.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 11:25 AM

"Otley's a crackin' place and a crackin' festival, one of the friendliest I've ever attended."

Do tell us about when you attended Otley FF, Lizzie.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 11 Sep 07 - 03:32 AM

I don't get that last post?

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 11 Sep 07 - 03:37 AM

"Dave Tyler" is another one of Lizziecornish's aliases. But I think Joe has now banned "Dave", too.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 11 Sep 07 - 04:14 AM

Oh heck - Otley Folk Festival is toooooo good a weekend to get embroiled in "Mudcat politics" shenanigans.

Anyone who hasn't been - come on in - it's a great town, lots going on, all local businesses taking part and welcoming the visitors.

Get yourselves there!

(And Steve always has good weather too!)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 11 Sep 07 - 04:38 AM

Aye, seconded.
Our band second album is being 'pressed' as we speak
- due for official launch at the fest Sat aft concert in the Civic Hall. All welcome! - cheers Duncan McF

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 11 Sep 07 - 01:59 PM



thirded.

It will be fab. I have no new album to sell but plenty of the old ones ;-)

see y'all there

Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: muppitz
Date: 12 Sep 07 - 07:45 AM

I think me and joules will be coming up for Saturday, I'm trying to convince her to take the campervan and then we can have a comfortable stay-over rather than having to sleep in the car which is what she's suggesting!!!!
We did it once for Banbury festival, not pretty!!!

muppitz
x

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 16 Sep 07 - 07:07 PM

This time next week it'll all be over for another year!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Ruston Hornsby
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 07:41 AM

Can anyone suggest where there might me a good English session at Otley on saturday night?

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Tyke
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 01:30 PM

Sad news for the organizers of OFF 2007 and worse for the Farmers. Please check the festival website for News.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Emma B
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 01:37 PM

no "definate" news on the website yet but "fingers crossed" that if the usual site is unavailable suitable alternative arrangements may be made.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: jimL
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 02:00 PM

A new campsite has been arranged.

It is on the other side of Otley from the usual campsite, on the river side of the A660 between Otley and the A65 junction. Here is a map http://tinyurl.com/3d45s9

The site will not have running water, so please bring plenty of drinking water and containers.

Jim

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Tyke
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 04:11 PM

Oh I am pleased Jim! Thats a lot better than the Local BBC News report on the festival on the BBC Breakfast Programe this morning.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Wheatman
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 06:47 PM

This is my first visit and I am concerned about the change in camping venue (I have a caravan). Is the new site caravan friendly? No running water could also be a problem.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: MG John
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 03:46 AM

To: Guest Wheatman, I was wondering about that, because I used to live very close to the new site, and the area is on a hill on the north side of the town opposite Otley Chevin. I would guess that it is part of the Grammar School, in which case there will be levelled off areas.However, I do not know if they will be available for motor-caravans and caravans etc. Hopefully the website will give out more details SOON.
John

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 03:50 AM


AFAIK the new campsite (field) will take tents, campers and caravans. We were looking for a site that would take everybody rather than have to have split sites.

Hopefully Yorkshire Water might come to the rescue re. running water.

If I get any more news I'll post up here


Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 03:51 AM



and I think that postcode/map link is wrong
Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: MG John
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 04:03 AM

Gerry, Thanks. for that info.
John

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,snozz
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 05:10 AM

The arrow in the original map was an artifact that only appeared when the link was followed.

I've done another map showing campsite location and festival office.

Festival Campsite

I was told by one of the organisers last night that there *should* be water available - Yorkshire Water are trying to sort out a tap from the mains. I'll post confirmation of this if I get an update.

There will be the usual shuttle buses to town all weekend.

Snozz

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Emma B
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 05:15 AM

Congratulations to everyone for finding alternative camping at such short notice.

Thanks also for keeping us informed, the polybin has been located in the attic but a running water supply would be great!

See you at the weekend!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 05:47 AM

Congrats indeed!

Please could folks spread the word to as many others (as many other forums etc) as poss - that'd help combat any 'it's off' vibe that may have filtered out.
I'm just about to put it on TalkAwhile, Longdogs, a myspace bulletin (which will only hit my signed up 'friends' - there are others out there with similar but diverse lists) and our own band's email list (once again - I know there are others out there with their own) - please spread the word.
Thanks - Duncan

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Cath
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 11:02 AM

We're hoping to get over for a few hours on Saturday - what's the parking situation? We don't want to spend all our time looking for parking when we could be enjoying the music? It's agse since we've been and I can't remember where we went last time.

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Snozz
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 11:08 AM

Parking is ok in Otley - There are 8 carparks, most of which are free. Be careful if you park on a street though - check for parking restrictions - there are usually traffic wardens in town. Use the map link from a couple of posts up to view where the car parks are.

Snozz

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: jimL
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 12:20 PM

Latest news on campsite - water and lavatories now arranged.

Snozz has created this improved map for Flash Company, for which thanks, Snozz.

The previous map had developed a spurious arrow thanks to Google, which you should ignore : more haste less speed.

cheers,
Jim

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 02:40 PM



Beware of the AA signs though when you come into Otley as they point towards the old campsite

Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 04:27 AM


and some of those "P" signs are a bit cofusing on the map. The one at the bottom of Ash Grove has space for two cars and the jolly golfers might not be too keen on a load of folkies descending on their space.

:-)

Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 06:03 AM

The town is small - takes me 'bout fifteen mins to walk from one edge of fest to t'other - so once you're in the middle of it - it's just minutes in any direction to it all.
I allus park in the backstreets on the outskirts - walk in.
Saves trollin' about from one poss park place to the next. HFA

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Hamish
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 07:18 AM

Must be lovely to have a full tech crew, Dunx! ;-)

See ya there!! ~8^)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: selby
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 07:30 AM

How long a walk from new campsite?

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Borage
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 07:31 AM

I cannot seem to find a map giving the locations of the venues for the concerts and dance performances?

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Snozz
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 09:29 AM

There is a full map in the Festival Programme.
I've put one on the bottom of the other map I put up for dance sides.

Otley Maps (x3)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Snozz
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 09:31 AM

Selby - it's about 15 minutes walk into town, but there are 2 minibuses running from Friday which go on late. They drop off at the festival office.

Not sure what time they are running until, but full details will be in the office on Friday.

Snozz

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 09:46 AM

Hamish,

I was the tech crew for Dunc last year - will be happy to do likewise for you this time round!.

So long as you don't bring a pantechnicon full of stuff that is!.

BBP

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 09:50 AM

15 mins walk in Snozz?
You must drag yer heels!
More exercise laddie!
And a brisker stride.
Gotta work that body better than that Snozz - or you might get a beer gut!
See ya Thursday matey - byeeee

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Michael
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 12:01 PM

Keith, See you at the campsite.
We'll be there Friday late afternoon.

Mike

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Soldier boy
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 06:20 PM

Well done to those who have sorted out an alternative campsite on the west side of town and running water etc. Stalwarts one and all!
The festival Office told me that this campsite is roughly the same distance from town as the one previously used on the east side of town and of course regular shuttle mini-buses will run between the campsite and the festival office. Good stuff. Well done folks!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Flatpick
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 08:38 PM

Mrs. Duck,
Gonna bring your autoharp in the soft case? If so, come and make yourself known at the Rose & Crown at about 1400 hrs, I'm playing there with my two good buddies, Tony Martin & Tony Aked for the afternoon session.
I'm bringing my Keith Young autoharp and you may like to take a look at it, and a play on it of course.
Best Regards,
Roger Knowles

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Hamish
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 02:24 AM

Woo hoo!

Just getting packed up...

~8^)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GUEST,Snozz
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 03:47 AM

Ow ...

it started last night ... think I got in about 3.30am!

Good little session in the Red Lion though!

Snozz

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 06:30 AM

Rain today - curses!
Forecast very good for Sat - ok for Sunday (BBC!)
Have a good un one and all! - Duncan

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 09:03 AM


Was indeed a good sesh. I was a bit tired this AM.

Beer free(ish) day fer me, busy day for me tomorrow

Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 10:42 AM

Beer free for Gerry!
It's an outrage!
Where's my mangaer? - that's a rider we shoulda asked for!
Oh, hang on, that's not what you mean, ...is it Gerry!
See ya later - will have out Patron in tow - come say hello. - D

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 11:54 AM



Beer free, not free beer :-(

I'll be in the Lion watching wee Gary Stewart if you guys are around

see you soon


Gerry :-)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 23 Sep 07 - 06:17 PM

Home after an absolutely brilliant weekend in Otley, with mainly fine weather - thanks Steve!.

So many good things but highlights were definitely meeting the Patron and the launch of Hipflask Andy's band's new CD - stonking guys!.

Thanks to all who put this fantastic weekend together.

BBP

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Hamish
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 02:42 AM

Yep! Seconded! Absolutely brilliant everything!

Thanks to everybody who worked so hard to put it together, and to those friends old and new who were there!

~8^)

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 07:55 AM

Thirded - a brilliant weekend!
Cheers Steve and the gang!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: Emma B
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 12:44 PM

Home after a very wet and windy night camping.

Excellent and powerful set from El Greco at Korks. Tears of laughter from Mrs A Band and New Rope

See you next year!

Subject: RE: Otley Folk Festival (UK)... 2007
From: GerryMc
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 04:29 PM


it was indeed a fabulous weekend. Too many highlights to single out. Great to see old and new faces.

Just got back in after post folk fest wind-down. Beer, sausage sarnies, cakes, tea, coffee and chit-chat.

Thanks to all concerned: artists, organisers, stewards, MCs and everyone.

Special thanks to Jamie and Glenn at the Red Lion (le Rouge Kitty) for providing a great venue, green room, tea and coffee and lotsa Black Sheep.

See y'all next year

Gerry :-)

PS. Hipflask Andy, write that song!