I've been to a folk night!

Subject: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: skipy
Date: 02 Apr 08 - 08:13 PM

I just got home from a folk night in a pub! First time that I have been in a folk venue this millenium as far as I can remember! Brought back memories.
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 02 Apr 08 - 09:04 PM

I do hope you weren't Too Folked Off by the experience!

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: skipy
Date: 02 Apr 08 - 09:16 PM

It was an odd thing for me to do, though I was just being taken to a pub to pick up a cd, turned out the band did the whole cd! before we could buy one. Reminded me of my days in folk clubs.
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 02 Apr 08 - 09:54 PM

Why is this BS?

How did you know it was a "folk" night, not some other sort of night?

Did the use of the word "folk" mean that people were driven away by the description, as some assert?

Did the bands have to pass an exam or meet an appointed standard, as some also assert should be the case?

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: My guru always said
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 05:11 AM

Very glad to see this Dave! This bodes well & I'm looking forward to hearing you in a Singaraound soon!

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 07:10 AM

Go for it Skipy, and welcome back to the fold!

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 07:48 AM

Its only a folk night if Richard Bridge says it is. Otherwise us knuckle draggers and egomaniacs are just abusers of the great tradition.

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Mr Red
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 08:04 AM

Hmmmmmmmmmmm

What did you call those sing-arounds at the rather excellent White Horse Folk Festival? and I do seem to remember you at one of them this millemium as well.

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 08:17 AM

Skipy-

It's really OK. There's really very little risk that this will become an addiction. No doubt the session will go belly-up in a month or two if it hasn't already. Or alternatively, it could grow wildly successful and transform into a session for contemporary singer-songwriters!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Mr Red
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 01:47 PM

A good place to advertise the festival, how did you dress?

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 01:48 PM

perhaps that was a folk afternoon, Skipy did say a folk NIGHT.

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Peace
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 02:54 PM

Without comment, other than to say that HAS to be a Martin D-2000.

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 03:02 PM

Reminds me of Belinda's night at a folk club.... (Dave Houlden RIP)

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: skipy
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 04:36 PM

RB your post confuses me! It was the launch of the new CD by Crucible, not only a fine folk band but we class them as friends too!
I went along thinking that they where simply selling their new CD, I did not until I got there realise that they had hired the top floor of the pub for the evening.
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Folkiedave
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 04:56 PM

Great aren't they?

Fancy all that touring and still married.

How did the non smoking go? And did you wear a freshly-pressed frock?

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Donuel
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 06:00 PM

You lucky dog

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: skipy
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 07:20 PM

well done Folkiedave, you brought smoking into it, well that's the last folk event I will set foot into!
Skipy, who was somewhat pleased but is now fucking pissed off!

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Apr 08 - 09:24 PM

There is evidently a risk of posting any special event on Mudcat.

Having fun, everyone?

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 12:12 AM

Good for you, skipy. Hope you are able to enjoy an evening out like that, again, soon.

Subject: RE: BS: I've been to a folk night!
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 12:15 AM

Judging by what I am hearing HERE, I would say the CD must've been worth the wait! Great Stuff!!

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 04:54 AM

Oh skipy Dear, it's quite possible to go & enjoy a Folk Night without the 'S' word you know. Hope to see you at one soon!

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: Fidjit
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 05:38 AM

Ah Dave. Crucible were at White Horse Festival two years ago, when I was fortunate enough to visit and get to know you all.
Great gang.

See you later this year.

Chas

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: Acorn4
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 02:00 PM

Isn't it strange that there's the assumption that "normal" people won't like folk music?

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 02:16 PM

Crucible are playing in Bath tonight, at the brand new Bath Folk Club in Widcombe, supported by Nancy Kerr and James Fagan.

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: skipy
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 03:52 PM

O/k Guru, tell you what I will do! I WILL enter the sing at Chippenham & I WILL sing something as long as the vipers don't take the piss with the "S" word, if anyone does that's endex!
Skipy

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: peterfirth
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 08:47 PM

Can I have recording please skipy? Not that I'm a cynical beast, but I haven't heard you sing for about a decade or so. Our folk club meets on obscure Sunday arvos if you are interested.

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: Sorcha
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 09:33 PM

well bully

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: skipy
Date: 05 Apr 08 - 08:58 PM

Hi Pete, yes if it happens I will be delighted to oblige
Skipy

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 04:04 AM

Me too, skipy! And I wouldn't dream of bringing up the dreaded 'S' word unless it is on one of the threads that you start about it!

:D

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 05:54 PM

Oh, this sounds very hopeful skipy Dear!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed that all goes well at Chippenham and other local events. Please Catters, lets keep that 'S' word out of the picture. It will be wonderful to be see/hear you more, we need you right inside the folk scene with the rest of us, not just organising wonderful festivals and in doorways Dave!
LovenHugs,
Hil x

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: skipy
Date: 06 Apr 08 - 06:18 PM

Guru I PROMISE I am going to try to be in as venue, the problem is that it will seem a sign of weakness if I do! I will have to wrestle with this in my mind.
Skipy
(p.s. last night I printed off the words of a couples of songs!)

Subject: RE: I've been to a folk night!
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Apr 08 - 03:15 PM

Definitely not weakness, it's a sign of strength! So many people have wanted you to join us in sessions and clubs for such a long time that they'll be delighted you're coming in from the cold, honest!!!

Anyway, it'll give you more of a chance to display those frocks *grin*

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