Music in Middlewich

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: Josher
Date: 01 Feb 08 - 02:20 PM

SF

a trailer tent, you must be posh, what kind is it?

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: GUEST,janet from birmingham
Date: 01 Feb 08 - 04:43 PM

Just looking for some music in the area, so much going on just passing through this weekend and spoilt for choice, but June Tabor! How did they get her, I see she plays at the Church, I take it that's a real church then? I think I'll look in on the kings lock.I guess I'll find it on the canal!

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: Busy Lizzie
Date: 02 Feb 08 - 04:13 AM

I am getting into the swing of MUDCAT now! I pop in for a look and see what a trail I have started! I am pleased to say that this week we will officially release the line up for 2008 festival and I'll do a separate posting for that. And yes Janet and Sandbach Folkie, the Church is St Michaels Church in Middlewich, that lovely Church you see as you approach the town from any direction. June loves to play in Churches and when I decided to book her for this year, we had had just been asked by the Church Committee if we could include them for some concerts. So it is a first and we welcome June Tabor to Middlewich complete with Grand Piano which is to be hired in for the weekend! Jonathan Kelly (see some previous postings, is alive and well and will perform in Middlewich this summer) will make use of the Piano in the same venue on Saturday night... I hope that has wet your whistles a little!
Look out for my posting of the line up in the next few days.

Oh and as for my interest in organser, it is my favourite material, I have a beautiful piece that I lay out on the table when I do my Virgin Vie at home parties. If anyone is interested in having a party in their own home do let me know.

And finally, I agree that the Macmillan charity is very important and on behalf of MFAB I will be offering a generous raffle prize at the Lord Mayors event. MFAB is happy to support fund raising events in the town.

Liz

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 02 Feb 08 - 04:31 AM

Thanks Liz,

Well, the almost mythical date of February 2nd has finally arrived.

Wherever you decide to go in Middlewich tonight, have a great time!

Robert Sandwebb,
Manager and Supplier
Of Strongbow (tm)
Cider to Mr Roberts

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: Sandbach Folkie
Date: 02 Feb 08 - 07:55 AM

Hi Josher

It is a transcamper 6 berth. Not posh but very roomy.

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 03 Feb 08 - 03:13 AM

June Tabor, eh?

That's what you might call excellent news.

I will now be able to say that I once performed in the same venue as June Tabor.

I just won't mention that our appearances were separated by nearly fifty years.

In 1960 I was, briefly, a member of the choir of St Michael & All Angels in Middlewich.

I got the sack, for reasons which will be obvious to those who've heard me sing.

I can't see the same thing happenening to June in June.

But well done, 'Busy Lizzie'. Quite a coup.

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: Josher
Date: 03 Feb 08 - 11:00 AM

Transcamper 6 berth WoW

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: The Tillerman
Date: 04 Feb 08 - 07:25 AM

First Saturday of each month in the Boar's Head in Kinderton Street, well worth a visit.

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 04 Feb 08 - 11:27 AM

Many thanks to those who came along to see Mr Webb and I at the BH on Saturday. A wonderful evening. There will be others too. In the meantime, we're still at the Blue Bell in Smallwood on the last Monday of every month for our acoustic session. Next One Feb 25th.
Ta.

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Feb 08 - 12:46 PM

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: GUEST,Mrs B
Date: 04 Feb 08 - 01:12 PM

Just wanted to say thanks for a brilliant evening at the Kings Lock last night. So often when you travel a distance to a session you can be a bit dissappointed but not last night. Well attended, relaxed, friendly and excellent music.
We'll certainly be telling all our friends.

Thanks Liz!

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 04 Feb 08 - 04:07 PM

So, an excellent weekend for music in Middlewich all round. We trust the Mayor's charity shindig was well attended and successful. No reports have been forthcoming as yet.

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: GUEST,Sandbach Folkie
Date: 04 Feb 08 - 04:26 PM

I went to the Mayor's do and the King's Lock pub and enjoyed both very much. The British Legion could have had more seats filled but there were lots of people there.

Ann English, Dom Collins and Acoustak and the comedian provided a quality and varied entertainment at the Legion.

The Kings Lock was full to the brim and the Weavils, Dave Dove,Trimrigdoxy, Dr Bob and the Wildboys, our gang from Sandbach and many others who I had not met before made it a great night. I even heard Busy Lizzy sing - what a great (but quiet) voice. Roll on next month

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: GUEST,Janet from Birmingham
Date: 05 Feb 08 - 04:58 PM

What an amazing night, we enjoyed an evening of song and music. We listened to some real quality live music. Can't believe the organiser gets those well known musicians to come to an evening in the pub. If all the sessions are like that for the main festival, we will definitely be there.
Thanks for a great night.

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: Josher
Date: 20 Feb 08 - 09:38 AM

Monthly Middlewich Open Mike tonight 20th Feb 8:30pm at the Boars Head

Subject: RE: Music in Middlewich
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 20 Feb 08 - 01:00 PM

Yes indeed, Josher. And we are promised an appearance by Monologue John, along with the redoubtable Dorothy Fryman who'll outsing any Liverpool shantyman without turning a hair. Or something.
I may put in an appearance myself, so forewarned is forearmed.
Mr Robert Webb and I are at The Blue Bell in Smallwood this coming Monday (25th), BTW