New session in Hull

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: JeZeBeL
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 09:01 AM

Is this session still on in the white hart......I need a session to go to....one bodhran, a whistle....and a rock guitarist who's ;earning my folky ways.....please help...

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Mr Happy
Date: 04 Nov 07 - 11:53 AM

So sorry to hear you 'ullites having a tough time.

My own do had to move on after 8 years in same pub, due to big scream footy & kroaky.

However, the landlord at the new place seems to know a good thing when he sees/hears it & 'though he's lots other events going on most nights, he was cosiderate enough to ask again for our contact fone numbers, 'cos he was planning a Halloween quiz night & to warn us in advance if it might disrupt our sesh.

In the end, it didn't & the Halloweeners joined in the sining & music with us.

Here's hoping u folks have better luck soon!

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 31 Oct 07 - 11:03 AM

New Season in Hell? Rimbaud lives! - "UNE SAISON EN ENFER"

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 31 Oct 07 - 09:42 AM

You would think it would be easy wouldnt you?
A group of people who enjoy doing a particular thing.
A place to do it
What could be simpler?
Is double blow to us as the little meet down the road from us in the Market Hotel has decided to call it a day.
Both of these were in Pubs that were a little run down and had Dubious reputations.
Oh well.
Plenty of other music over this side of river
but unfortunatly is usualy plugged in .

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: ossonflags
Date: 31 Oct 07 - 09:11 AM

That is a shame, from past experiance it is terribly difficult to get anything going in Hull.I know you gathering is somewhat differant but it is sad when you think we had two of the best folk clubs anywere in the country.

If you go back to the "White Hart" or werever,I will come and support when and were I can.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 31 Oct 07 - 08:13 AM

Sounds like the death nell for friday then?
Oh well was great while it lasted
Best from
Tim and JEn
Grimsby

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Cavia_P
Date: 30 Oct 07 - 12:13 PM

Last Friday's (26th) session at the Bull Inn was very disappointing.
Jenn and I turned up to find the landlord running Karaoke in the front room and the Pool Table in full play in the back room.
We could have moved the pool table when the players had finished, but it looks like Karaoke may become a regular feature.
We hung around 'til 9.00 and met Liz and Louise but didn't get a session going.
Jenn and I are away this weekend so won't be at the Bull this Friday (2nd).

The good news is, that the White Hart is staying open as a pub and the landlady would like us to come back.

Regards,

Chris and Jennifer

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 04:33 PM

You've seen Maggie's baby many times, Carol. She dandles it on her knee while she sings. It's called Taylor. Session as usual this week, but I'm not sure about Maggie and me 'cos we're off to Sheffield FF int' morning.

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Carol
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 01:53 PM

Maggy's got a baby??

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 11:12 AM

Thank you all for letting us come and listen and join in on friday.
Love the atmosphere you all bring and the music and songs and stories and poems is a real chilled fun evening and we really enjoyed it again
Thanks
Tim and Jen
Special thanks maggy for letting me hold you rbaby it is lovely.
Will bring me Takamini next time if you wanna try her out.
Cheers
PPS
Was disapointed there was no version of duelling banjo's

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 02:33 PM

Well they aint gotta phone so I suppose there is no chance of this arsing being on the web later.
(I hope)

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 01:50 PM

I will be there, and so will Maggie.

I'm not sure if you'll be arsed in the Bull, but if you are, it's nowt to do wi' me!

Les

Subject: RE: New session in Hull
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 01:39 PM

i might go if i can be arsed.

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

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 - 01:12 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: 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: 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 - 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: ossonflags
Date: 04 Oct 07 - 04:11 AM

Feresh

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 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: 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: 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: 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: Willa
Date: 13 Sep 07 - 05:05 PM

Hope to make it sometime soon.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 08:58 AM

you could gerra taxi to beberley for about a tenner.

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: 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.