Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival

Subject: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 08:07 AM

Gainsborough Folk Festival is on 19th - 21st October, hope to see lots of you there!
We are the "little festival with the big heart". No competition for the big boys, but you won't get bullied in the playground.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Myrtle
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 08:33 AM

So very sorry to miss it, but I'm off on my hols, and spending that weekend away.
Regards, Myrtle

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 08:54 AM

Oh damn! I was so looking forward to seeing the basque!
S:0)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 11:38 AM

You perverted Backwoodsman you!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Myrtle
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 03:20 PM

Nothing perverted about my corsetry I'm sad to say GS!!
Backwoodsman, I'll give you a private viewing sometime!
Regards,
Myrtle.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 04:50 PM

Oh my gawd, no wonder you have to keep taking the tablets BWM!

Back to title topic - still plenty of tickets and, as Treasurer, I'm more than happy to take your money in exchange for them!.

Come and join us, if only to give GS and BWM something else to do instead of thinking about Myrtle's corsetry.....

BBP

Da Management

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 05:10 PM

Excuse me!!!! and who said I was thinking about Myrtles corsetry? Bit presumptious there BBP...never seen it so can't imagine! Now if Flossie wore a nice bit of corsetry..well that's another story!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 05:21 PM

Calm down GS, your blood pressure will be rising again.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 02:41 AM

Refresh...back to the topic. Not long to go to the Festival now....
Blood pressure normal...thoughts pure..! well almost. Looking forward to a great weekend Festival...YES!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 02:05 PM

best of luck with the festival!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 08:26 AM

Thanks Al.
We have a bit of competition this year with the World Cup final on Saturday night. The postal strike is bad news for ticket sales as well.....
Still, I'm going to enjoy myself!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 01:39 PM

Looking forward to our first visit - anyone recommend a B&B for Sat night?

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 02:34 PM

Do you want to be in gainsborough itself, so you don't have to drink and drive, or are you prepared to be a little outside of Gainsborough?

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 02:51 PM

Hope it goes well. Sadly we can't be there.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 04:26 PM

Lowden - PM sent regarding B&B.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 04:49 AM

I might come if I'm not doin' nowt else.
S:0)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 14 Oct 07 - 05:32 AM

You'd better BWM - we's da management!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Travelling Audience
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 04:46 AM

Dropping off end ....refresh!!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 04:49 AM

is there any craft fair or anything like that in the old hall?

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 12:33 PM

There will be stalls (hardly enough in number to call it a craft fair!) CDs, soaps, jewellery, paintings and pottery.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 01:14 PM

Isn't Mr Sooz selling his wares?

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: GUEST,Mark Addison
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 04:19 PM

Just to let you know that there are are two huge Rugby Union fans in Byard's Leap...at least on the England Team side..but we'd still rather be on stage with you all...or in the play along session beforehand.

Looking forward no end to this weekend (Though will admit to having videos set - don't tell us the result!)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 15 Oct 07 - 06:23 PM

I always think there is something homo-erotic about rugby fans. They make the ball that shape - just so they can keep dropping it, and bending down in front of each other to pick it up.

Anyone who would watch rugby instead of enjoying folk music is a bit strange and wants watching, in my opinion.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 01:26 PM

To misquote Eddie Waring:

It's an under and up - back to the top!

(Before you lot start - I'm talking about getting thread back up to the top of the heap - so calm down!)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 01:35 PM

>>Anyone who would watch rugby instead of enjoying folk music is a bit strange and wants watching, in my opinion. <<

I am sure nobody would do that, would they. Well would they?

>>It's an under and up - back to the top!<<

I will resist lowering the tone, but it begs an answer :-)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 16 Oct 07 - 03:17 PM

Well I can say that I will be there on Saturday and i will be giving 2 matches up.

The first is Aston Villa V Manchester United
The second England V South Africa

If I can give those up in the interests of Folk, then there is no excuse for anybody else.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 02:48 AM

Who else is going?

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 03:20 AM

I'm giving up my Sheffield United season ticket for a trip down to the festival - would have been going anyway but Bryan Robson has made it much less painful for me

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 03:27 AM

LOL

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 04:47 AM

I've got my sister and brother in law over from Cornwall for the weekend. We wondered about taking them to see the Old Hall at Gainsborough - if theres a few stalls for them to look at and a few floorsingers to listen to - we could have some cake and capucinno and get wet. I'm not sure theres anybody that really floats my boat concert wise - my brother in law's a Steeleye Span fanatic - I'm not sure theres much for him.

Ken Nicol or Bert Jansch would do it.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 04:55 AM

Or there are cheaper alternatives like Steve Hicks and Tristan Seume - you know - really shit hot guitarists.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 05:39 AM

Al, it isn't going to rain!
I think you will like Rik Palieri who is on on Saturday afternoon. The evening concert promises to be absolutely brilliant.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 06:47 AM

Sooz, if its important to you that it doesn't rain - I'd better stay away. It always rains when I go to Gainsborough.

The Almighty sees me set off down the A1 and unzips his flies......

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 08:04 AM

ROTFLMAO

Well I just had a look at the 5 day forcast for Gainsborough and this is what it looks like

Gainsborough 5 day forecast

Lets hope they are right and you are wrong Big Al with your Prediction

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 08:52 AM

I can see you doubt the efficacy of my weather predictions. I will do my best to persuade the family to come and bring your sou'westers!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 09:02 AM

If you've not seen Anthony John you should definitely be there WLD - and I'd appreciate some shithot percussion for accompaniment - bring your bongos

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 09:29 AM

seeen him and his droves of fans (which must mean something). obviously a nice guy. bit too nice for me. I like people who bite and shout gratuitous insults. Or like leadbelly (another one they never book) who used to kill people now and then.

PS I have bongos, but I'm not really a drummer. Its a reference to Paul brady's most famous song.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 02:18 PM

Mr Sooz actually spoke on Radio Lincolnshires Folk Programme tonight. Well done Tom Lane for making him talk LOL :-)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 04:29 PM

Vee haf vays of making you talk.

For you Tommy, the morris dance is over.....

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Carol
Date: 17 Oct 07 - 07:51 PM

Just got back this evening from our 5 week holiday - looking forward to the festival, been missing my folk!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 10:39 AM

Hope to see you there Carol.

Deirdre

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Pwitz
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 02:01 PM

Nudge to the top. Things will be off to a start 25 hours from now!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 02:07 PM

How many times will the clock go tick tock in the 25 hours Pwitz?

I am hoping to be there tomorrow night as long as the tick tocks haven't sent me to sleep.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 02:23 PM

Wish I had time to listen to clocks ticking!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Carol
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 02:27 PM

Mine's given up needs a new battery!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 03:09 PM

Can't stand clocks ticking myself :-)
Will we need warm clothing in the Old Hall?

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 03:36 PM

Winter drawers on at the very least!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 18 Oct 07 - 03:39 PM

I'll bring me hot water bottle.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 01:17 AM

Is there food and drink that can be purchased at the Old Hall or do I need to bring my flask (hot water bottle) and sandwiches?

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 03:10 AM

The Old Hall tea room is excellent (and quite a lot warmer than the rest of the building!)
I've just heard the weather forecast and it is very good (whatever Mr Whittle promises.)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 03:47 AM

Cake - Mmmmmmmmmmm!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 06:08 AM

Theres a new art gallery by the river with a nice tearoom attached.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 06:25 AM

Cafe 54 on the riverside is also very nice and there will be music there between 12.30 and 2pm

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 07:27 AM

Lincolnshire folksong for next year

I've got gumboots on my feet so I guess I've Gainsborough on mind.....

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Keefy
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 09:52 AM

What's with all these negative waves about temperature and weather?

The forecast is good, and anyway...

Who cares what the heavens do when friends have a sunny disposition and their welcome is warm. When the songs bring a hot flush and the dancing soothes the heart. When a happy smile is a picture and fun is being had all around you.

Drink and be merry, eat and be happy, sing and be free 'cos monday it's back to...???

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 10:36 AM

The future?
The drawing board?
work?
back?
happiness?
waiting for the next FC Friday?
The mind boggles!
See y'all over the W/E......

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Chorusgirl
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 11:58 AM

Hope so.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 19 Oct 07 - 07:05 PM

A bloody good evening tonight. Lots of very good variety. Very very enjoyable.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 02:20 AM

The Festival Folk Club got us off to a great start, now to get my act together to go and sort the Morris Dancers out.
Brisk walk with the dog first to blow the cobwebs away........

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Hamish
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 03:09 AM

Gald it's off to a good start: weather looks good for the outdoor stuff too...

~8^)

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 04:06 AM

Sorry I'm missing it...... no news yet :-(

BBP zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Travelling Audience
Date: 20 Oct 07 - 04:46 AM

Great night....good to see some new faces too...new to us anyway!!See you all later.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Sooz
Date: 21 Oct 07 - 03:41 AM

Lots of new faces to enjoy a great night. I met three very nice ladies who had left their husbands in a creche with a TV and some beer while they came out to enjoy themselves!
We are the uncledote to Rugby!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 21 Oct 07 - 07:07 AM

Singaround and concerts so far excellent...performance workshop with Bram was first class...all great so far.......

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 21 Oct 07 - 08:42 AM

Tut its not big and is not clever to be enjoying yerselves so in a world of pain and misery.
Anyone for sour grapes?
Yummy

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: del boy
Date: 21 Oct 07 - 06:51 PM

hi just to say thanks for a great weekend , sue and molly ran some good sessions in 8 j b.cheers derek.

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 03:25 AM

Whole weekend great yet again. Thanks to Sue/Mike and Committee for once more organising a super 'LIVE MUSIC' event.
Keep Music Live!!!!!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: muppitz
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 08:29 AM

Sadly moving house took presedence over frivolity, glad to see a good time was had though!

muppitz
x

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Carol
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 09:14 AM

Had a great day in the EJB on Saturday - apart from when someone started up another session in the middle landing so we couldn't hear people sing! Just wish I could have taken the camper and stayed the whole weekend!

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 10:05 AM

Many congratulations and thanks to Sue, Mike, Les, John, Keith & Co for all your hard work at the weekend - our first visit to your festival; it was a very enjoyable weekend, and the weather you ordered was perfect - you must be well in there!

Looking forward to visits to your folk club and also acoustic sessions at the Beckett - will need to repeat the whiskey tasting session too as I appear to be acquiring the taste. I should have known Lincolnshire folk were particularly friendly - my Grandfather came from your neck of the woods (or is it backwoods John?) and he was a real gem.
Bless you all - see you soon

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 11:34 AM

Lowden
I really enjoyed your floorspot Friday night and your gob iron playing :-)
Very nice to have met you and your wife. How were the B&B's?
Les

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Lowden Jameswright
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 11:44 AM

They were tops Les - added to the magic of the weekend, thanks. I owe Dierdre a drink for the tip. The whiskey & chocolate nightcap with Sooz & Mike and breakfast with Bram was very relaxed and entertaining; further confirming what we said on Saturday - it's all about the folk you meet.
Take care - see you soon
Jim

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 11:50 AM

Mr Jameswright - I look forward to taking you up on that drink soon. Sorry I missed the weekend but the feedback I've heard so far has been excellent. I look forward to making the acquaintance of your gob irons too!.

Deirdre

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Rasener
Date: 22 Oct 07 - 12:08 PM

Well bugger me. One mention of a free drink and Deirdre is there LOL

Subject: RE: Gainsborough (UK) Folk Festival
From: Travelling Audience
Date: 23 Oct 07 - 03:10 AM

Oh! Some laughs and Oh! some bloody great music....now ready to hybernate!!!!!!!