Song search N Yorkshire

Subject: Song search N Yorkshire
From: Dave Hunt
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 06:42 AM

Hi - Im looking for a source of songs from the area around Middlesborough/Redcar/Marske/Staithes etc - any information as to appropriate collections or song sources greatly appreciate
Dave Hunt. www;sunshinearts.co.uk

Subject: RE: Song search N Yorkshire
From: peregrina
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 07:05 AM

you could start with the Yorkshire Garland folk song website here

Subject: RE: Song search N Yorkshire
From: theleveller
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 07:07 AM

You'll find Richard Grainger has recorded and written quite a few - just google him.

Subject: RE: Song search N Yorkshire
From: Banjiman
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 07:09 AM

Dave,

Trad or contemporary?

Help people point you in the right direction.

Cheers

Paul

Subject: RE: Song search N Yorkshire
From: nutty
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 07:26 AM

See info in this thread ....

thread.cfm?threadid=114683&messages=17

Subject: RE: Song search N Yorkshire
From: Nick
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 07:39 AM

Try contacting/PMing Steve Gardham who might be able to help

Subject: RE: Song search N Yorkshire
From: Dave Hunt
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 07:42 AM

Thanks for those near instant replies! - I'm looking for traditional song from the area - It's not actually for me but for someone who has a schools project in the area and needs local material
Dave

Subject: RE: Song search N Yorkshire
From: nutty
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 08:30 AM

Then I recommend this site ......

The Yorkshire garland

All the present songs are traditional

Subject: RE: Song search N Yorkshire
From: Dave Hunt
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 07:51 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Song search N Yorkshire
From: Dave Hunt
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 09:35 AM

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Subject: RE: Song search N Yorkshire
From: GUEST,Betsy at Work
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 10:18 AM

Dave ...Source of songs from the area around Middlesbrough/Redcar/Marske/Staithes.

Middlesbrough ( note spelling - no "o" after the b)doesn't have a great deal of traditional song and music but it has a wealth of songwriters in the traditional vein.
Biggest influence (song wise) has been the prolific writer Graeme Miles.
Another one or two , forgive any obvious omissions, are, the following :-
The Fettlers ( who performed many of Graeme's Ron's and Vins songs )
The Wilson Family (who perform many of Graeme's songs)   
Ron Angel
Vin Garbutt
Peter Bond
Pete Betts
Richard Grainger
Eddie Walker
Bob Fortune
Bernie Parry
Pete Davies
Bob Skingle
Pete and Bob at the end of the list are form outside of the Boro but after 35 plus years ( each )living here surely qualify and I have seconded Bernie because he is a good writer and performer.

Subject: RE: Song search N Yorkshire
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 10:27 AM

The Bellerby Sword Dance Play contains lots of singing. Bit further west than where you are looking but firmly North Yorks all the same - Eastern end of Wensleydale. Song, dance and a play! Looks ideal for a schools project:-)

Remember Dr Sunshine doing Swinton (Manchester not Yorkshire) Folk Festival, Dave? I have find memories of all sorts of shenanigans on Swinton Shopping Precinct:-) We are still running it! 22nd year I think this October 17/18.

Cheers

Dave