Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions

Subject: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 11:35 AM

Some good news for all who contributed to the Broadstairs Folk Week thread this year and asked for there to be an impromptu session in the middle of the afternoon... there now is...
It's going to be at the Wrotham Arms, between 3 pm and whenever we get tired- there will be a chairperson to see fair play and a daily guest who will perform a short set mid-session- and this session is for those of us who like to sing and diddle along with each other, instruments of the acoustic variety and songs of the participatory variety especially.
The name we have for it at the moment is the Woodshed session, after the story that Harry Cox kept the old tunes alive there because his wife preferred it that way... nothing to do with Cold Comfort Farm!

To start things rolling, there's a Woodshed session at the Wrotham Arms on Friday 23rd November, with several of the people who played this year at the Wrotham- so if you're in the area please come along and make yourself known...
Sheps beer and sympathetic management...
What more could we ask?
See you there...
Bob

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Rasener
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 11:47 AM

You need Duncan McFarlane there to sing "The Woodshed Boys"!!!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 12:16 PM

Spotted- that's where I heard the story! It's a good CD, too...

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Rasener
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 12:57 PM

They are good. Duncan writes some good songs. AS you say a good CD but better in the raw!!!!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 05:26 PM

Aye!! Crackin' idea!

Tom & Jen ny (Mine hosts at The Wrotham) are deein' a fablious job since tekkin' ower.

Mair power te their elbow

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: vectis
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 06:01 PM

Maybe they'll have us lot there to help it along next year eh Bob?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 06:22 PM

Good idea. Shame it is that little bit further out, but still a good idea.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 25 Oct 07 - 07:27 PM

Great - I had thought the Wrotham Arms might be the right place to get this going. I think it might actually help that it's just very slightly off the beaten track - it's only a matter of 200 yards at the most from Albion Street. ( Venue Map)

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,Byards Leap
Date: 27 Oct 07 - 07:29 AM

Brilliant!
Long way from Lincolnshire for an afternoon session but defintely be there at BF Folk Week.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 27 Oct 07 - 03:17 PM

just to confirm...the woodshed session on friday november 23rd will be from 8:30pm to 11pm.

inserting a whisper here since i assume this may be frowned upon advertising :)

"the wrotham arms does happen to have rooms available for those wanting to see broadstairs outside folk week! make a weekend of it and stay to watch jim leverton on the Saturday night jim leverton biog "

end of whisper sshhhhhhh

see you soon we hope

wrotham arms music schedule

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Girl Friday
Date: 27 Oct 07 - 09:10 PM

Good result, means we can go to pub gigs beforehand if so desired. Wrotham Arms is only a short walk from the seafront, straight up from the craft fair.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 28 Oct 07 - 08:23 PM

And it's only a few yards from the Methodist Church, where some of the best concerts take place.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,charlotte the oast ouse opper
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 06:13 AM

This is great news!

Who knows, next year I might actually get to go to a session or four, as previously I have been working/dancing the whole time, but this is the good afternoon slot, where everyone seems to float around a bit...or heads back to the camp site to sleep, having not gone to bed until 5am...

yay!

Roll on Folk Week '08

x
Dillie x

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 29 Oct 07 - 01:50 PM

Better in the raw indeed! What will my Lady Pamela say?!!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 15 Nov 07 - 10:15 AM

The 23rd is almost upon us- plenty of interest so far! We're taking as our theme (with permission) the lines from Keith Scowcroft & Derek Gifford:

Let Every Man So Pitch His Song / To Help His Neighbour Sing Along...

Hope to see y'all there
Bob

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 16 Nov 07 - 04:14 AM

All the best with your Woodshed Sessions
...named with a due nod to my song, I understand - bless ya!

I wrote the song in reference to Harry Cox, for years banished to an outhouse should he want to sing - his wife not wanting that nasty folk stuff in the house - Walter Pardon had similar experience I'm told - but took friends/relations (and ale) out there to sing along, whereas poor Harry just had himself for company!
If they'd only known about each others 'sessions' (they didn't live that far from each other!) they'd, no doubt, have formed a 'Boy Band' (hah!)... and called it the 'Woodshed Boys'

Folk can hear the song and download (free!) the song via the myspace link someone kindly posted up above - here's the lyric for any interested...

Woodshed Boys (D McFarlane)

So where d' you learn to sing that way?
Where d' you hear those songs you play?
All the words I hear you say
We owe 'em to the Woodshed Boys
And all the tunes you join in on
Were saved by generations gone
Tradition serving up her song
We owe 'em to the Woodshed Boys

Ch. The Woodshed boys, the Woodshed Boys
    You cant sing here - cant stand the noise
    All the songs we still enjoy
    We owe 'em to the Woodshed Boys

Weve lasses all in sailor blue
Poachers bold and ploughboys too
Tokens matched and fond adieu
We owe em to the Woodshed Boys
Where'er you be I'll have you say
From Yarmouth Town to Botany Bay
O'er the hills or far away
We owe 'em to the Woodshed Boys       Repeat Ch.

Where d' you learn to sing that way?
Where d' you hear those songs you play?
All the words I hear you say
We owe 'em to the Woodshed Boys
And who will take the mantle when
The cycle must begin again
What will become of England then?

Once again - hope your sessions are a big success - Duncan
Who will be the Woodshed Boys?         Repeat Ch.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 17 Nov 07 - 06:00 AM

Looking forward to the first one next Friday- taking as our motto ( with Giff's permission) the lines from When All Men Sing writeen by Keith Scowcroft:

Let every man so pitch his song
To help his neighbour sing along...

which is what a good session is about imho...

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 18 Nov 07 - 04:11 AM

I am already singing it with "The Folkaholicks" . Goes down well with folkies and muggles alike.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Nov 07 - 05:20 AM

This looks like a good addition to Broadstairs festival Bob, well done! Though we only usually get across for a day trip it'll be on our itinery. Hope the 23rd goes well, have fun!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Fidjit
Date: 18 Nov 07 - 05:51 AM

Good news for me as Broadstairs told me they had no more room for artists. Hopefully I'll see you there

Chas

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: BB
Date: 19 Nov 07 - 04:20 PM

Always room for you in the Singarounds, Chas. But I hope the Woodshed sessions aren't going to conflict?

Barbara

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Fidjit
Date: 20 Nov 07 - 06:11 AM

Thanks Barbara.

Got to catch me soon.

Be 75 next year hence my forte over for the July/August circuit in 2008.

Chas

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 20 Nov 07 - 06:12 AM

Nope, the Woodshed sessions are slotting in as neatly as a dovetail joint... actually I've never tried one of them, can't get the feathers to light... The Woodshed is to run from 3pm- 4.30 ish, at the time when nothing much is going on, and is for musicians and singers alike who want to play together en masse- so Richard will have the chance to diddle along- kind of a drop-in, with the emphasis on playing in keys which are easy to follow and at speeds which the human finger can match! It's an early afternoon replacement for the schoolrooms which went on all night... and we'll all emerge, refreshed, rejuvenated, to bolster the singaround later... 'twill be great!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 20 Nov 07 - 06:14 AM

But of course the first one begins at 8.30 pm this Friday (23rd)- check out the Wrotham Arms myspace for the countdown!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 20 Nov 07 - 09:34 AM

Mmmmm - that could bugger up all the things I do in F#m!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: BB
Date: 20 Nov 07 - 02:39 PM

In which case, Bob, it's a much-needed addition to the programme. Good luck with the regular sessions.

Barbara

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 22 Nov 07 - 04:37 AM

Thanks Barbara! Modelled on the Shammicks, of course!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 23 Nov 07 - 04:31 AM

-refresh-

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Banjiman
Date: 23 Nov 07 - 11:36 AM

Good luck tonight guys, I hope it goes well.

Paul

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 23 Nov 07 - 03:09 PM

Aye! Hev a good 'un

Aah tried te taalk TLS into comin' up for the evenin' but she's worn oot after a day wi' 30 infants.

Nee stayin' power, some people.

Hope te get up there soon though

G-P

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 24 Nov 07 - 01:22 PM

Thanks to everyone who supported this event...it was truly a joy. Warm thanks to synbyn who worked really hard in ensuring its success.

A special treat for all was hearing Mike Nicholson and the Cartouche (is that still the name?) trio. Thanks to all for making the journey and sharing some tunes.

The pics are on myspace Wrotham Arms

The next Woodshed Session will be at The Wrotham Arms on Friday Dec 21st. We'll provide the mince pies.

Jen (and Tom)

Banjiman and G-P thanks for the well wishes...hope to see you in the Woodshed in the future!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Cap n' Ella
Date: 24 Nov 07 - 02:48 PM

What a Fabulous evening! Well done Bob for a really well run session, we had a great time. Also thanks to Jen & Tom for the great beer and the very warm Welcome, Re: Cartouche, we're trying to drop the name as painlessly as possible (never did like name dropping) as several venues have already advertised us as such and besides we don't have an alternative yet, but we all have our thinking caps on so we'll come up with something soon........ hopefully

Looking forward to coming down to the Wrotham again asap

Tony & Lesley

PS Jen have PM'd you

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: RamblinStu
Date: 25 Nov 07 - 05:44 AM

What a great night.

Good music, good singing and good beer. It was good to see so many people there too.

Fantastic support and encouragement given by the Wrotham Arms as well as Bobs leadership made this a thoroughly enjoyable night.

Looking forward to the next Woodshed Session


Stuart Pendrill

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 25 Nov 07 - 12:15 PM

Yes, great night and thanks to all the singers who came many miles to take part- Mike singing 'when all men sing' was a particular high, bit disappointed in the Welsh birthday girl who toyed with us about the pole-dancing, but you can't have everything... What was great was the way the whole evening gelled and we managed to get some of thet folk week all-in feel... Mike did catch his train, even if he didn't smile... just goes to show that there's hope for live unamplified music, solo song to harmony to tunes no-ones heard before, in a traditional pub. Tom Waits, Dylan, English, Irish, original from Stu, brand-new parody from Lesley& Tony...great variety

And thanks to Jenny and Tom for their welcome, too- Made all the difference.
See you whenever and wherever, and looking forward to the next one (21st December)
Bob

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 25 Nov 07 - 01:36 PM

Aye, Tony & Lesley! Aah knaah what yez mean aboot name-droppin' - It's a sure sign of a lack of ability by someone who has te ride along on somebody else's tails - Fame by association.

Aah wez just sayin' the same thing te Richard Thompson and Martin Carthy a coupla weeks ago - Shameful isn't it?

Although aah'll admit aah dee drop your names wherever aah can - Ye should get doon this neck o' the woods sometimes!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 06 Dec 07 - 02:16 PM

Only a fortnight to the next one... Friday 21st Decembver it is...

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Fidjit
Date: 07 Dec 07 - 05:01 AM

Friday Dec 21st.

is my son Philip's birthday. May I request "Happy Birthday" for him?

He'll be 24.

Chas

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 07:14 AM

If he's there, he can have it- as long as the music licence allows it... I'm not sure what the situation is regarding singing it in Welsh, which is what happened recently... you couldn't say that the tune was followed, and the words were obviously dofferent...
Next session Friday 21st Dec with many fine musicians promised... if you're coming, please come with songs or tunes with which we can all join in- 'Let every man so pitch his song/ to help his neighbour sing along' as the Scowcroft/ Gifford song has it so well. That's what this session is all about...
bob

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 18 Dec 07 - 01:39 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 20 Dec 07 - 07:27 PM

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Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Fidjit
Date: 21 Dec 07 - 04:02 AM

Happy Birthday Philip

Your Dad

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: RamblinStu
Date: 21 Dec 07 - 08:21 AM

Have a great night tonight; only sorry I can't make it

Stuart Pendrill

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 21 Jan 08 - 05:42 AM

Next woodshed is coming up soon- Friday 1st February at 8.30, come early to grab a seat, it was standing room only last time....

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 24 Jan 08 - 09:00 AM

Just to clarify what's going on in the Wrotham Arms in folk week:

Jen has bands booked in from 1-2.30, and there are other sessions in the rest of town with which we wouldn't wish to clash. So the Woodshed session will begin at three o'clock and carry on until either we get tired or the evening band comes in. (this clarifies the info in Feb/Mar Around Kent Folk)

And the next shed session is only about a week away! Feb 1st from 2030....
See you there
Bob

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 25 Jan 08 - 12:08 PM

7 days, 3 hours, 21 minutes, and 10 seconds to the next woodshed!

wrotham arms

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: RamblinStu
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 08:29 AM

Looking forward to this Friday, especially as I missed last months bash

Point taken Synbyn, I'll try to be early

See you all there

Stuart Pendrill

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 30 Jan 08 - 02:59 PM

that was 2030/1/2/2008............ just in case you were coming the long way round...

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 13 Mar 08 - 11:09 AM

and it's tomorrow- Friday 14th March @ 2030- after last month's extravaganza, come early if you want a chair! Mike Wheeler & Ruth Cronk are definitely going to be there ...

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 13 Mar 08 - 01:12 PM

It occurs to me to mention that there is a music technology and a commercial music course (etc) at the Broadstairs campus of Christchurch University, and maybe you should try putting a poster or two up in their bar to see if any of them can be corrupted.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 14 Mar 08 - 08:32 AM

Thanks, Richard- yes, all for encouraging new singers, it's what the session's all about... when Phil Beer was at Fav we had the pleasure of listening to a floor singer about to begin that course, who took leaflets and we're hoping we'll see tonight... is corruption the new name for the folk process? !

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 14 Mar 08 - 06:46 PM

"...is corruption the new name for the folk process?"

It wouldn't be a bad name for a band...

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 23 Apr 08 - 06:08 AM

Yes it's that time again...
there's a woodshed session at the Wrotham Arms this Friday 25th, anything acoustic is welcome, come and share songs and tunes with like-minded souls... this time we've got Chris Sadler and Steve Moreham in the shed, along with Bob on clipboard and occasional mandolin and Jen & Tom on Shepherd Neame... watch for the debut song from Caspar...
starts at 8.30 officially.... be good to see you there

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Apr 08 - 04:22 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 04 Jun 08 - 10:50 AM

Woodshed again this Fri with Stev Moreham & Chris Taylor & a host of others who will be coming along- starts 8.30 and anything acoustic is welcome- it's always different!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 06:27 AM

Good News- Skynflynt are this weeks guests at the Woodshed
Wrotham Arms Broadstairs
Friday 18th July
starting 8.30pm

as usual, bring along some songs for everyone to join in with- it's what it's all about!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 15 Jul 08 - 03:57 PM

Divvent forget that the 'Woodshed' will be open during Broadstairs Folk Week an' aall.

Aah'll be there, aalbeit on crutches, but aah'll turn up when the Phatts aren't playin somewhen.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 23 Sep 08 - 05:16 AM

We have a Woodshed Session this Friday evening led by the great Bob Kenward (maybe if I call him great he'll stop making fun of me). Bob's friends assisting him in leading this session will be Steve Brett on the melodeon and Krista Uphill on the fiddle.

This is an open acoustic session. All musicians and singers are welcome. Our emphasis is on participation, so please bring songs/tunes in which others can sing/play together. All talent levels are included.

For more info see wrotham arms

Hope to see lots of catters there.
Jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 24 Sep 08 - 05:49 AM

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Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 24 Sep 08 - 11:05 AM

aaaaaaaaaaahhh let's see now... where do we start? maybe! come to the woodshed session and see if jen gets her wish, or if she brings her mandolin instead...

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 26 Sep 08 - 06:26 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 22 Oct 08 - 07:41 AM

Next Woodshed is this Friday (24th) starting at 8:30pm. Come and see if Bob has learnt any new jokes. Special guests this shed are Jiggit. Hope to see you there!
Jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: RamblinStu
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 03:01 AM

I'll be there, and look forward to yet another cracking Woodshed. Good music, good songs and good company


BTW I very much doubt if Bob will have learnt any new jokes, but he does tell the old ones so well…..

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 11:45 AM

for the record, i have 1 new joke... but will use it sparingly...Jiggit are a fun bunch, should be a great evening!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,Abdul the Bul Bul on his laptop
Date: 23 Oct 08 - 02:16 PM

Hopefully Bob, it's not the one you aired at the chimney boy yesterday.

Al

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 24 Oct 08 - 12:34 PM

Only 3 hours to go....some seats are still available :)

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 04:24 PM

Our next Woodshed is coming up! It is on Friday 28th November led by Bob Kenward with special guests Chris Taylor and Steve Moreham.

There is no Woodshed in December.

The January Woodshed has been moved to Friday January 23rd.

Hope to see old and new friends there.
Jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 02:01 PM

Just to save anyone a journey- though see the Wrotham Arms site for who is on-

the next Woodshed has moved from Fri Jan 9th and will now take place on

FRIDAY JANUARY 23RD!!!
that's
FRI 23rd!

Look forward to seeing you there!
Bob

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: The Barden of England
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 04:11 PM

Thank goodness for that, as I'm the booked 'Artist' for that night (9th Januray) at the Deal Folk Club. I'd love to see as many of you there as want to come. I'll be at the next Woodshed on 22nd. January - promise. George Wilson and The Rock Chicks just before Christams were FAB!!!
John Barden

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 08:06 PM

John, It will be great to see you again on Friday 23RD JANUARY!!!

Good luck at Deal on the 9th, unfortunately I already have plans for the 9th Jan (Orpington Folk Club, listening to Msr Stuart Pendrill)...

...hence moving the Woodshed to FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY!!!

And everyone said January would be quiet. Pah.

Jen xxx

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 07 Jan 09 - 11:25 AM

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Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 09 Jan 09 - 11:33 AM

yes, we really will be shedding on Friday 23rd, not tonight!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,irksome
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 09:40 AM

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Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: The Barden of England
Date: 21 Jan 09 - 12:21 PM

Planning to be there Bob
John Barden

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 10 Feb 09 - 04:44 AM

the next wrotham arms woodshed is on friday 20 february. as always, it is run by the wonderful bob kenward (don't tell him I said that). our special guests for this shed are foolproof - cliff bayliss and sue hudson.

we welcome musicians and singers to participate, or just come along to hear great music and drink great beer! our emphasis is on participation, so please bring songs/tunes that others can sing/play together. all talent levels are included (that allows me to play too).

hope to see you there!
jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: BB
Date: 10 Feb 09 - 05:25 PM

Didn't know Sue Hudson was still singing - wish I could be there, but it's a long way from Devon!

Barbara

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Feb 09 - 06:01 PM

Aargh! Everything is conspiring against my Sunday session (afternoon not evening) at the Nag's Head in Lower Stoke on Sunday the 22nd.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 11 Feb 09 - 09:28 AM

the woodshed won't last that long, richard!

good luck with your session...sounds like a good 'un.

jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 14 Feb 09 - 07:37 PM

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Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 15 Feb 09 - 12:32 PM

Have a good one, Jen.

Deirdre

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 16 Feb 09 - 04:30 AM

thanks deirdre - shame you're not closer!
jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 16 Feb 09 - 05:37 AM

Too true!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 16 Feb 09 - 03:20 PM

yup, Sue Hudson is still on the run! and Cliff plays a million instruments, so promises to be a great session... so many different styles in one evening... a real hootenany...

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,marzipan
Date: 17 Feb 09 - 03:22 PM

I'll be there- any objection to a harmonica man?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 17 Feb 09 - 04:31 PM

no objections!

we take it in turns for people to lead a song/tune, so feel free to bring some tunes that others can join in with, or follow the lead. synbyn does a good job of mixing it up and making sure everyone (who wants to) gets a chance to lead.

look forward to seeing you there marzipan

jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 19 Feb 09 - 06:19 PM

Sure, marzipan, please come & join us- this month's guests specialise in Americana, so harps are definitely good!
See you there

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 20 Feb 09 - 03:06 AM

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Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 15 Mar 09 - 06:54 AM

Just a reminder that the next woodshed is this coming Friday, the 20th, with Steve Moreham & Chris Sadler... next month (17th) will see Julie & Gavin Atkin- a fresh pair of faces for the 'shed, so pop that in your diary too!
See you on Friday

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 01:59 PM

i'll be there

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 19 Mar 09 - 03:55 PM

i should bloomin well hope so!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,Paddywack
Date: 19 Mar 09 - 04:07 PM

Friday 20th clashes with Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley at the Sarah Thorne theatre club Broadstairs.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 09:27 AM

yes, but no entry fee here and you get to lead a song!

7 hours to go!

jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: Chatham_Girl
Date: 21 Mar 09 - 02:01 PM

I heard there was an amazing mandolin player there .. really sorry I missed it ;-)

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 16 Apr 09 - 05:45 PM

yes there was... jen the strum...
and tomorrow or tonight depending on when you read this
Gavin & Julie Atkin
are the guests at the now world-famous Woodshed sessions- with free mando tutorial...

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 11 May 09 - 10:32 AM

Well, all being Ok should be at the Woodshed this Friday-- sorry to have missed the last one, just seized up like a rusty monkey-spanner... but we've got the amazing Steve and the fleetfingered Krista this Friday from 8.30 onwards, not to mention the delectable Jen on mighty mandolin... should be a real goodie...

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 14 May 09 - 06:31 AM

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Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 16 Jun 09 - 11:55 AM

and it's this Friday with

JIGGIT

who were stunning last time and are back by popular demand

The Grabhams and melodeons too... who knows, a fiddle...

if you bring something to play you'll be playing all evening...
when you're not knocking back some finely kept Shep...

See you at 8.30 on...
Bob

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: The Barden of England
Date: 16 Jun 09 - 02:06 PM

Would love to be there Bob, but Knockholt calls. Have a good one, as I'm sure you will.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,dillie the oast ouse opper
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 06:51 AM

ooohhhhh I might venture down from sunny Maidstone....ooohhh yes yes...

:0) x

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,dizzyLisa
Date: 19 Jun 09 - 07:33 AM

Am just going to ring Jen to book a room for tonight.
Looking forward to tunes and probably a bit of dancing from Cath :)

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 19 Jun 09 - 07:35 AM

good-o see you there- should be a goodun!
Bob

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 02:26 PM

have just now recovered from the woodshed - thanks to those that participated. special thanks to bob for running another great session, jiggit for providing excellent entertainment and to stu, lisa, and rob for helping me to develop a hangover of all hangovers.

the next woodshed is on friday 17 july, then daily during broadstairs folk week.

hope to see you there!

jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 12 Jul 09 - 02:38 AM

just a reminder that the next woodshed is this friday. bob's special guests for this shed are chris taylor and steve moreham. hope to see you there.
jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,elephant man
Date: 13 Jul 09 - 11:12 AM

You sure will, Jen- looking sooooooooo forward to it! Can't come soon enough- but that's my problemo....

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 14 Jul 09 - 09:48 AM

lol   what instrument will you be bringing elephant man, or is that a personal question?
jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 15 Jul 09 - 09:10 AM

that sounds interesting- surely a euphonium? or is that a euphamism?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 17 Jul 09 - 04:54 AM

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 06:51 PM

don't forget...woodsheds every day during folk week, starting at 3pm

sessions run by the great bob kenward, with special guests every day

hope to see you there

jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Aug 09 - 06:47 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 06:12 PM

and on the 11th of September, we have a woodshed as per usual, except that our superb and music-friendly Jen is going to be leaving the Wrotham shortly afterwards.... she's been brilliant for local music and has made the pub a prime venue , so it would be good to wish her well with a special woodshed to remember... all welcome ffrom wherever!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Sep 09 - 04:28 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: synbyn
Date: 10 Sep 09 - 07:59 AM

Yes, it's tomorrow- hope to see you all there!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: GUEST,synbyn
Date: 15 Jan 10 - 05:45 AM

This message today 15/1/10

No Woodshed tonight, I'm afraid - No, it's not the weather!

The WOODSHED will continue during folk week, it is anticipated, but not out of season, due to a change of musical policy- Fridays and Saturdays being needed to maximise income in these difficult times for businesses.

So thanks to all who attended woodsheds over the past three years- 173 of us by ny count- and made so many evenings to remember- always different and what a pity we haven't any recordings because when the pub bounced they were great nights! Thanks to all the guest musicians, who all encouraged and drove the sound for the rest of us.

There is an offer of Weekday nights- your views appreciated... but without guests, more of a session..

There will be a Mixer/ Bob Kenward & Steve Moreham concert Session in the Good Intent, Rochester, on Tuesday 9th Feb...

Big thanks again-

Bobxx

Subject: RE: Broadstairs Woodshed Sessions
From: broadstairs-jen
Date: 15 Jan 10 - 12:57 PM

Bob,
Thanks for everything you have done in making this session so much fun. I know that you put a lot of planning and effort into making it look and feel like a spontaneous session. What wonderful memories and great friends made from these sessions. Glad to hear they will be going on in Folk Week. See you in Rochester if not before!
Jen