New session in Hull

Subject: New Friday night session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 01 Sep 07 - 05:31 PM

We all had such a good time last night at the Hull Sea Fever welcome session...
So we have asked the landlady if we can run another songs, tunes, poems and stories session.
She's very enthusiastic about it and is getting another barrel of XB, as we emptied the last one.

The first session is next Friday (7th Sept 07) starting 8.30pm.

The White Hart is a traditional pub on Alfred Gelder Street near Hull City centre. The pub has decent ale and good acoustics in the back room. There is good access with car parking and a main bus route right outside the frontdoor.

The session is open to anyone that wants to perform or participate in any way, or just come along to socialise and enjoy the evening.

If this meets the needs of folkies in the area then it has the potential to develop into a regular weekly session.

Regards,

Cavia_P & Glevum

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: the button
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 01:44 AM

I'm in London now, so won't be travelling up especially for this -- but all the best with it. The White Harte's a lovely pub, and ideal for a session, I'd have thought. Well done for taking the initiative & asking. Smokers will also be delighted to know that there's a beer garden, if you need to nip out for a quick puff. ;-)

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Carol
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 04:35 AM

Funny but I was just wondering why Hull doesn't have a club/session although I've got to admit I'm only interested in sessions that have singers as well as muscians, might manage next Friday but we're often away at festivals at weekends - Good Luck
P.S. Could you post the post code, hoping it's to the west side of Hull, living in Rawcliffe Bridge!

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 05:19 AM

The session is at the (New) White Hart, 109 Alfred Gelder Street, Hull. HU1 1EP. Between the Guildhall and Drypool bridge. Not so much west as central really. We had in mind more of a poems and pints with song and music type session, but you never know how these things will develop! We've nothing against all forms of folkie stuff but our preference is more vocal than twiddly.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 05:23 AM

I might go if I'm not doin nowt.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Carol
Date: 02 Sep 07 - 05:47 AM

Sounds good to me

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: ossonflags
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 04:52 AM

Success with the new venture!! Sorry can't make it this week 'cos we has a gig, but will support were and when I can..

Talked to a lot of out of towners at the shanty fest this week and they were astounded that a city this size has no folk club - home of "The Watersons" and that. They all thought that the "Black Boy" was a folk club.I did point out to them that singers are not allowed/encouraged at the Black Boy pub.

They, like I, thought it is a great pity we all cannot get together in the intrests of keeping music live.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 03 Sep 07 - 10:37 AM

We (Hull folkies) have been talking about starting another folk session since Folk Union One folded. The Friday night sessions ran for a good few years at various pub venues finishing at the Kingston on Cumberland Street. I know there have been other attempts at running a folk club or just a regular session since then. I'm not aware of any that lasted for long, due to various problems.

We're starting up the White Hart Friday session and just see how it goes from there. We figure we've got a good venue and if it's on every week at the same time, participants can come along when it's handy.

It isn't a club, there are no memberships, no fees and no guest artists. Any one attending can take their turn and have a go if they want to, or not.
There should be no pressure to perform. Just come along and enjoy the company.

Regards,

Cavia_P and Glevum

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: ossonflags
Date: 04 Sep 07 - 06:47 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Carol
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 07:43 AM

And again

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 06:35 AM

I dropped in the White Hart last night just to check all was okay for this evening.
They have a barrel of Black Sheep waiting ready for us. Not the hoped for Theakstons XB, but no complaint here.
:o)

The first session should all kick off around 8.30 tonight, then we'll see where we go from there...

Regards,

Chris & Jennifer
Cavia_P & Glevum

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 06:39 AM

We'll see you there!

Les and Maggie

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 06:50 AM

The new session at The White Hart kicked off pretty well.
The Black Sheep Special was excellent!
The landlord and landlady were welcoming and enthusiastic about the session.

There were six of the usual suspects performing songs, tunes and poems but mostly chatting. Some of the pub regulars came through but didn't join in this time.

This session was maybe too laid back. Next week I'll try and tighten it up so we start on time and get a few more performances in. Next Friday we'll make the seating arrangements more open rather than sat circled in one corner of the large back room.

Songs, Tunes, Poems and Pints
at the White Hart, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull
Each Friday, from 8.30pm

Chris and Jennifer

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: the button
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 07:00 AM

Glad it went well. It's my mam's birthday in early October, so I'll probably be coming back up north. Might see you then.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Pistachio
Date: 09 Sep 07 - 07:08 PM

Good luck. I'll have to check the train times back to Beverley! Can't waste a barrel for the sake of driving home!
Hazel.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 08:58 AM

you could gerra taxi to beberley for about a tenner.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 11:40 AM

Any idea of any local firms that could provide such a service, jOhn?

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 10 Sep 07 - 02:20 PM

I hear that "35 Taxis Ltd" offer an efficient, cost effective and reliable service, (Tel [phone]).

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: ossonflags
Date: 11 Sep 07 - 03:04 AM

Getting from 'ull to the Beverley for a tenner is about the price most 'ull taxis charge.
However coming from Beverley to 'ull is a little differant - prices vary from driver to driver, firm to firm, the time of night, the cycle of the moon etc. etc. etc................... where prices of upward of twelve pund is not uncommen.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 13 Sep 07 - 01:41 AM

This sounds good
WHat are your boundaries re musical types at your meeting?
Can we come over and bash out a few of our own Folky(sounding) songs?
OR are you aimed at a more Traditional sort of Evening.
WHatever it is good luck and could just pop over for a listen even if not needed for playing.
Cheers
Tim

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 13 Sep 07 - 05:08 AM

Tim,
Anything goes.
We sing, we play tunes, we recite poems and monologues, we sit and chat...
We tend to take turns, but it's not a rigid structure to the evening.
We want to keep it informal, it's not a Folk Club. Just a friendly venue on a regular date (White Hart, Friday, 8.30pm).

We've no PA facilities, but the venue doesn't really need amplification once they've turned the jokebox off.
There's a performance space (in front of the fire place) which we could use if enough people turn up.

You or anyone else is welcome to come along. Please join in or sit and listen.

Regards,

Chris and Jennifer

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Willa
Date: 13 Sep 07 - 05:05 PM

Hope to make it sometime soon.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Pistachio
Date: 14 Sep 07 - 03:48 PM

Thanks for the taxi recommendation and info RHSjOhnfH.

Hope all went well tonight.

Hazel.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 05:23 AM

Last night was a smashing session. It went on past midnight, the Theakstons XB was pure nectar!

Learning has taken place!
We changed the seating and this made the session much more open. People from the other end of the pub came along to join in or just listen for a while.
There where the usual suspects performing. A couple of Canadians joined in so we sang them some Stan Rogers and they sang us some quite strange stuff, funny breathing etc.

Cavia_P and Glevum

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 15 Sep 07 - 02:34 PM

Thanks for the info and the kind offer to let us play.
Will plan a trip over for next Friday?
It sounds like our sort of thing.
Tend to do glum or even dark stuff so hope there are plenty of upbeat types there to counteract us.
Cheers
and looking forward to it loads
Tim

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 09:06 AM

This Friday 21st, there is a party with Karaoke at the White Hart.
We've been told that we're welcome to join in, but most of our regulars have found other things to do...
We should be back to our usual session next Friday (28th). You are very welcome to come along and join in.

Unfortunately Friday 28th may be our last session.
The landlady informed us this week that the brewery want to close the pub from 2nd October. We have no idea if or when the White Hart will reopen.
At this point we are looking for an alternate venue. If we find one we'll post the news on Mudcat and anywhere else we can.

Regards,

Chris and Jennifer

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: the button
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 10:04 AM

Sweet Jesus, they can't close that place permanently! It's where the good people of Hull decided to close city gates to the King's forces during the English civil war & everything.

(We used to have our union meetings in the Plotting Parlour upstairs, many years ago).

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 12:44 PM

Button,
Ye Olde White Harte is still going strong and in no danger of closure afaik. Thank goodness!

Our session is at the (New - 1904) White Hart near Drypool Bridge.

It's a listed building, including the wonderful ceramic bar and interior fittings so they can't easily demolish it. Unfortunately it doesn't make enough money for the brewery...
We don't know yet what's going to happen to it.

Chris and Jennifer

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: GUEST,buspassed
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 07:35 PM

Tragic! Just bloody tragic!

On a Sunday in the mid '60's it was always a swift half in the White Hart after spending the the afternoon in the Coffee House and then the mooch down to Market Place and the Old Blue Bell for the Folk Union One session.

Glory days!

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: the button
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 07:46 AM

Ah right, cheers for that, Cavia P. Should have noticed from the address in the OP. My recollection of pub addresses in Hull is shaky at the best of times.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 21 Sep 07 - 05:09 PM

Hey I know we said we would come over there but you could have just said no!
There was no need to go to these lengths.
Thanks for PM saved us a wasted journey
Good luck with finding another venue
And we will be there if we can.
(Honest we would just come and listen if that is better for you )
Good luck with new venture and dont give up please.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 27 Sep 07 - 08:04 AM

We have a new venue!

As from Friday 5th October we shall be meeting in the back room at the Bull Inn, on Beverley Road, Hull HU4 1AH.
The session is free and open to anyone that would like to perform or just come along and enjoy.

We went in last night and had a long chat with Martin the landlord.
He and his wife have really great plans for the pub and have already put in a load of work on bringing it back to life. They have six real ale pumps in the back room and a good range of draught lagers too.
They are planning on restoring the upstairs function room. He's very supportive of local performers and enthusiastic about our Friday night session.

Depending how it goes we may change days, but for now it's Friday nights at the Bull.

Friday 28th September will be our last session at the White Hart, it's picked up quite a lot of publicity so I'm hoping we'll have a great last night before the pub closes.

See you there,

Chris & Jennifer

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 28 Sep 07 - 12:04 PM

Re-fresh

Final session at the White Hart starts this evening at 8.30pm.

Next week we start afresh in the Bull Inn, Beverley Road.

Regards,

Chris & Jennifer

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: GUEST,Guest Tim Leaning
Date: 28 Sep 07 - 01:39 PM

Great news you got something sorted out so quickly.
Cant make tonight because of work (Yuck!)
Very interested new venue could you maybe add a map thingy later when you really drunk and elated from a brilliant last night at current venue.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Willa
Date: 28 Sep 07 - 03:44 PM

Think this is it, Tim.246 beverley Rd
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=508938&y=430538&z=0&ar=Y

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Pistachio
Date: 28 Sep 07 - 05:05 PM

Hope tonight went well and that your new space is a success.
I'm away in London next Friday but hope to get to join you soon,
Hazel.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: GUEST,Guest Tim Leaning
Date: 28 Sep 07 - 09:46 PM

That big city place looks scary better bring the Mrs to look after me.
Will try and get there next friday then, or possibly go for a very long drive around Hull.
LOL
Good luck with the new venue whatever happens.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 01:03 PM

Hey not long to go .
Errrr you havent changed your minds or changed it to a fancy dress kareke kkioaky .... to a singing tot he record thing
Have you ?
Really looking forward to hearing all of you and music we dont hear over hear.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: ossonflags
Date: 02 Oct 07 - 11:33 PM

Hope to make it this friday, great news by the way.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: ossonflags
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 04:11 AM

Feresh

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 04:40 PM

Not long to go now.
How is the weather over there?
Just gotta check passports are ok and we all set.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 11:36 AM

HHHHHhmmmmmm bit quiet on here I suppose u all getting ready for tonite and tuning up and stuff.
See you all in there later.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 12:12 PM

Tim,
Weather's fine so far.
We are due to kick off at The Bull Inn on Beverley Road this evening from 8.30.
There's been a bit of local interest since the 'Ull Daily Mail picked up our notice and announced the 'Music Sessions' are on at the White Hart every Friday.
:o)

As it happens, the White Hart is still open.
"..A man from the council came round on Wednesday and prevented the owners from boarding up the White Hart because it's listed..."
so the owners are keeping it open until they can find a buyer.

See you at the Bull,

Chris and Jennifer

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: oggie
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 12:29 PM

Avoid Walton Street/Spring Bank/Anlaby Road as ways into Hull, it's the first night of Hull Fair tonight.

All the best

Steve

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 02:17 PM

we thought CLive Sulivan way ferens way Beverly road
Shall we get U a goldfish?

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 02:32 PM

No thanks, I've just 'ad me tea! See you there!

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 05 Oct 07 - 08:09 PM

Thanks for a lovely night of music enjoyed the poems and stories.
The Bazooka stories and the singing.
Most of all was great to meet such a nice bunch of folks and enjoy the freindly atmosphere.
Gonna come over and enjoy it all over again as soon as shifts allow.
Hope this just goes from strength to strength and what an impressive array of pumps for the cask ale eight was it?
Cheers from us both
Tim and Jen.
BTW I brought me camera over to get yoor piccies for a little project I have in mind and then forgot about it till you nearly all had gone
Will try again next time.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 01:12 PM

I hope some of U are going tonight
I hate it when the venue empties before I sing.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 01:21 PM

It's worse if it empties while you sing.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 01:32 PM

Nah!
Its worse if rumours of yer singing precede you