UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August

Subject: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Helen
Date: 05 Jun 99 - 03:44 AM

Hi all,

A friend of mine from our regular folk session is going to be in the UK in August '99 and wants to know where, what, when and who he should know about to find some good folk music, or just some fun folk music. Any ideas? He is mainly going to spend time in Ireland with a bit of time in Scotland, Wales and England.

Thanx Helen

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Graham Pirt
Date: 05 Jun 99 - 08:13 AM

He must visit Whitby Festival 21 - 27 August contact Malcolm Storey PO Box 44 Selby N Yorks YO8 9YP or phone/fax [phone] for details

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: peterp
Date: 05 Jun 99 - 09:54 AM

the west coast of ireland is a treat I sujest a bar called Crottys in Kilrush, just north of the shannon, had 2 brilliant nights there in 97, and they do B&B.

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Herge
Date: 05 Jun 99 - 11:49 AM

If he is going to Scotland from Ireland there is a good chance he is travelling through Larne Co.Antrim. There is a good traditional session in 'Mattie Moore's' Cairncastle on Saturday afternoons and also a few other sessions in the Larne area on Wednesday nights - The Millbay Inn, Islandmagee and 'Billy Andy's, Ralloo. He will be made very welcome at any of these venues.

Herge

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Philippa
Date: 05 Jun 99 - 11:53 AM

You need a better title than 'UK' if you're going to Ireland . 31 July - 8 August with the Half-Door Club looks worthwhile. Check it out at http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/williamlynch/halfdoor.htm
The Ceolas site, which must be at the Mudcat links page, has events listings as far as I recall, maybe a sessions page too. Try Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann for info also. Traditional sessions tend to be mid-week; at weekends you're better off going to a festival or Fleadh.

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Helen
Date: 06 Jun 99 - 12:34 AM

Philippa,

Thanks for the genltle reminder - I *was* trying to be all-inclusive when I referred to the "UK" but I realise now that I was in fact not including Northern Ireland. My apologies to everyone, and I'd appreciate knowing what the correct name should be: The British Isles, perhaps?

Helen

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Philippa
Date: 06 Jun 99 - 05:26 AM

Helen, NORTHERN Ireland IS legally (albeit disputedly) in the UK, though not in Britain. "British Isles" would be better, "Britain and Ireland" (or "Ireland and Britain") perhaps even better, though it leaves out Man. Probably your friend will cross the border while he's in Ireland.

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: The Shambles
Date: 06 Jun 99 - 07:17 AM

All the festivals are here http://www.froots.demon.co.uk//fdate99.html

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Legal eagle
Date: 06 Jun 99 - 10:41 AM

To be legally correct (as a matter of English law) the jurisdictions to be covered are the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland.

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Ted from Australia
Date: 06 Jun 99 - 06:12 PM

Legal Eagle G' Day

We have a better way of describing "the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland. " (what a bloody mouthfull)

It's all just "Pommieland" :-)> NOI

Regards Ted

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: The Shambles
Date: 06 Jun 99 - 06:23 PM

After the last elections, the correct term is now Scotland and Wales.

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 07 Jun 99 - 05:21 AM

Shambles, there's a tremendous amount of useful information on your clicky thing! If I can make it home, I'll definitely be heading to Glastonbury, among others. Lion

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: The Shambles
Date: 07 Jun 99 - 05:46 PM

Helen

If you can let us know here more details of when and where, when you know, we can help a little more?

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Helen
Date: 07 Jun 99 - 08:41 PM

Hi Shambles,

Yes I'll see what I can find out. Thanks Helen

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 08 Jun 99 - 01:55 PM

Sham: re Legal Eagle. Until Parliament changes the Interpretation Act, Legal Eagle stays right.

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: ORua
Date: 23 Jun 99 - 05:09 PM

The Foyle Folk Club meets on the last sunday of each month in the Verbal Arts Centre in London Street, Derry at 8.30 pm The atmosphere is welcoming and contributions from all attendees are warmly and respectfully received. Recent guest performers have included Ben Sands, Rosemary Woods and Sean Donnelly. We also know how to enjoy ourselves - Further details from Geof Atwell at the Verbal Arts Centre Telephone no. [phone], or email to [e-mail]

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Helen
Date: 25 Jun 99 - 11:50 PM

Thanks ORua, I'll pass that info on.

helen

Subject: RE: UK folkies - visitor from Oz in August
From: Pete (inactive)
Date: 26 Jun 99 - 06:28 PM

Falcon Folk Club - Poulton-le-fylde -Lancashire (near Blackpool) - Wednesdays 9.00 - sing-a-round

Fylde Folk Site also has a list of local events (Folk C&W and Irish). Don't forget Fylde Folk Festival in early September......

more details check the web site.....

http://www.fyldefolk.freeserve.co.uk

Pete (Clansfolk)