Broadstairs 2009

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 07:28 AM

Will there be Puff-Guin wars?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 02:31 AM

Weather looking promising! I caught a glimpse of the TV out of the corner of my eye and I was SURE I saw a picture of a rain-cloud over Herne Bay and heard teh words "Up to two inches of rain in some places" - but met-check thinks dry in Broadstairs from Fri lunchtime to end Sunday at least.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 07:25 PM

blimey

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 05:50 PM

I agree Jen - the pre-folk week buzz has easily reached Sidcup and has been felt as far north as Leicester

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 05:50 PM

I might bring the Hagstrom this year: a treat for guitar aficionados!

Shame about my playing.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,Aunty Margaret
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 05:41 PM

No dear I wont say what shop, but my dears you will see halfway up the hill at least one shop that will be closed all week. My son has offered to take me in and bring me home, so I will not have any problems to ing and fro ing, but as I said I do really feel for those with instruments etc, to tote up and down, oh well such is life as they say, I hope that the problems in the High Street have been or will be addressed this year, it was rather worrying for me to try and get through the crowd of what appeared to be non folk festival people , I trust that everyone has a lovely time and the weather is kinder.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 01:52 PM

aunty margaret...of course not everyone in town is happy having a festival overrun their space (silly people), but the smart unhappy ones go away for the week. however there are many that love it, or have even moved to broadstairs because of the festival and general music scene. the pre-folk week buzz has definately started...discussing the great variety of music, looking forward to seeing old friends, complaining about plastic cups,...just love it!


just a reminder that stuart pendrill and friends will be at the wrotham arms on friday night from 8:30pm. hope to see you there.

jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 07:32 AM

Tell us the shop Auntie, and we won't spend any money in there. Simples!

I can't remember why I was not in your session that Friday, Barbara: maybe I could not get in the door, or got frowned at when I got my mandolin out, or maybe it was guest-full.

As far as karaoke goes - Nadine, Johhny B. Goode, Bye-bye Johnny, Route 66 and Round and Around usually go OK - although I was once told I'd made a decent fist of Edwin Starr's "War". Bits of the timing of "Shakin' all Over" and "Road House Blues" are tricky.

I'm looking forward to the new sing and play session in the middle, though.

And to sorting out the bus schedules.

I have been relegated to drum this year for the side, so that KtC can leap like a stripling. Don't tell the B'Stards!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,Aunty Margaret
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 03:47 AM

Getting around is hard for people during folk week, luckily I live in Margate and dont have the dreaded hill to deal with. For those that have to walk up and down the hill, is it not time something was done to help people who pay a lot of money to camp at the school, if I still had my estate car I would have helped out , but pressing years and no longer driving, well I cant and thats it.
Just as an aside whilst I was shopping on saturday, I mentioned the folk week in the shop, and I was met with a tirade from the shop owner who is to say the least anti folk week. You cant please them all.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: BB
Date: 26 Jul 09 - 12:27 PM

Really sorry you can't make it, Rhiannon. It's not the easiest place to get around, I'll grant you. :-(

Barbara

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 25 Jul 09 - 05:11 PM

Oh how I envy you going to Broadstairs. I love the festival but sadly can't manage the town anymore.

Have fun everyone.

Blessings
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 25 Jul 09 - 04:14 PM

Perhaps Richard at a karaoke IS a darn good sing :-)

A singaround at the Sailing Club or Richard Bridge singing Living on a Prayer at a karaoke - tough choice !!

anyone got any 'celebrity' requests for the karaoke ?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: BB
Date: 23 Jul 09 - 02:37 PM

As stated above, Richard was in error - the Singaround has been in the programme on Friday night for many years. But if Richard prefers karaoke to a darn good sing, that's his problem!

Barbara

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 06:50 PM

You might have read it here Jen - from Richard Bridge on 7th January

"As to folk - on the first Friday last year, I finished up in a karaoke bar because there was no folk anywhere at all. You can't move on to what is not there."

This could be one complaint that's been fixed

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 22 Jul 09 - 03:15 AM

I stand corrected - thanks Barbara.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: BB
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 03:26 PM

There's plenty of folk music in the Sailing Club on Friday night - for many years the Singaround was the ONLY place anyone could make music for themselves on the Friday. It's in the programme... But there's always room for more (venues, that is, as well as IN the venues.)

Barbara

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 21 Jul 09 - 12:40 PM

If anyone is getting to Broadstairs on the Friday night you don't want to miss Stuart Pendrill and friends who will be playing at The Wrotham Arms from 8:30pm to 11pm.

Stuart will do some solo songs and then will be joined by various friends ... Kerry & Mandy (as Quidnunc), Ade Dawkins (as The Rambling Boys), Rocio (they don't have a duo name but regular customer Rocio and Stu's version of Blue Cockade is the best I have ever heard), and Ade Dawkins, Dave Marshall, and Jim Brydon(as Bottles).

Last year I heard that people couldn't find any Folk Music on the first Friday night, so hopefully this will help.

After Stu's gig you might want to stop by the campsite for an acoustic session with Bob Kenward. Bob is hosting the daily Woodshed Sessions at The Wrotham Arms all week at 3pm, but we are letting him out for the first night.

Not long to go now....!

Jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 20 Jul 09 - 07:04 PM

agreed rb - lovely but early

we've had black sheep as a guest lately...now there's a nice beer (imeo)   will have to see what shepherd neame offer us over the next 3 weeks   will do what i can

jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 11:44 AM

Jen, I adore the Burns night special, but it is way too early for that!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: civilservant
Date: 19 Jul 09 - 01:00 AM

Thanks Jen

I will consider that as well

Simon

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 18 Jul 09 - 08:13 PM

richard, may be a little early but i will enquire - the late red is (imeo) the best sheps seasonal ale.

simon, you might want to contact the folk week shop if not already sorted - they often have drop-ins at the start of the week.
jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: civilservant
Date: 18 Jul 09 - 01:15 PM

Anyone after accomodation?

I thought I would use this thread to mention that I have paid and booked into double room accommodation (for two people) for six nights in a B&B near the sea front from Sunday 9 August.

However a change in personal circumstances means I shall be staying elsewhere in the town during the festival. I paid £70 a night. As I am not guaranteed a refund on all of this would anyone like to make me an offer for the booking? I'm not after making more money than I actually paid which is £420. Just hoping to recoup as much as possible from what I have paid for.

Will suit a couple or a single person who likes a large bed.

Please PM if you are interested.

Regards Simon

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 Jul 09 - 07:34 PM

Will the Late Red be available by then?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 14 Jul 09 - 05:04 PM

nice write-up here - efestivals site

and warm and personal thanks to Kim for all she has done - in case I forget in the excitement - may not have agreed with everything but thanks for the opportunities

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 10 Jul 09 - 03:05 PM

a porter or dark mild would be nice Jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 10 Jul 09 - 04:14 AM

well...a little limited since we are a sheps house...but whats your poison?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 09 Jul 09 - 04:00 PM

Good move Jen - anything special in mind? - do you do requests?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 08 Jul 09 - 02:00 PM

...yikes i better buy some beer

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 05 Jul 09 - 05:25 PM

33 days to go and counting .......

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 23 Jun 09 - 02:31 PM

the folk week program is now available to buy for a mere £3.50 at many local outlets including the wrotham arms

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 03:16 PM

refresh the other Broadstairs thread

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 04 Jun 09 - 07:20 AM

here's a link to the wrotham roots festival...
WRF

jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: DebC
Date: 05 May 09 - 07:56 PM

I might be coming from W. Yorkshire, but still not sure about that.

Thanks for asking, John. I may be able to get a bit further south though. As I said above, I'm still looking at the logistics. If the organisers could provide me with B & B for the Monday, I could come down with another performer, but I also know that accommodations for the many artistes that will be there are scarce.

Thanks again,
Debra

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: The Barden of England
Date: 05 May 09 - 05:31 PM

Where will you be coming in from Debra??
John Barden

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: DebC
Date: 05 May 09 - 05:18 PM

Maybe totally off the mark here...but I just thought I'd ask:

I am performing at Broadstairs on the Tuesday and Wednesday. Would there be any kind souls that could possibly provide me with a lift on the Tuesday morning? Before I go into logistics and geography, let's see if I have any takers. I will assist with the petrol bill of course and there would be a free CD in as well.

My issue is that I only have accommodation for the Tuesday and Wednesday evening and then I am away on the Thursday. If anyone can help out

Thanks in advance,
Debra Cowan

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 05 May 09 - 02:41 PM

you can keep mentioning your August weekend here as well Jen - you're bang on subject - Broadstairs 2009

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 05 May 09 - 06:00 AM

look forward to seeing you mark...would be great to see you at our woodshed sessions - that way we can still hear you play. this'll be my last folk week in the wrotham arms, so i'm planning on being a relaxed punter in 2010!
jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,Mark Addison
Date: 05 May 09 - 05:22 AM

Hi Jen...Byards Leap aren't at the Folk Week this year, but Phil and I from the band will be down as punters for the weekend. Looking forward to relaxing at the Wrotham for a change.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 05 May 09 - 04:03 AM

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I have decided to call it WROTHAM ROOTS (thanks banjiman). I'll start another thread soon, so lets get this one back on the track of Broadstairs Folk Week, which is nothing to do with WROTHAM ROOTS ... apart from being in Broadstairs ... in August ... and with Folk music ...

So who is coming to Broadstairs Folk Week? I have seen the line-up at The Wrotham Arms and it is terrific - including - The Sally Ironmonger Trio, Tamlin, Happy Trails, Rundogrun, The Phatt B'stards, The Okee Dokee Band, The Hartley Singers, etc, etc and dont forget our daily Woodshed Sessions led by the great Bob Kenward.

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 02 May 09 - 11:42 AM

"Wrotham Reprise"

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 30 Apr 09 - 04:20 PM

How about - "Broadstairs Folk Week.............End"

I'll be there tomorrow night for Norcsalordie, Jen and good luck with Blind Summat on Saturday - I look forward to meeting up again

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 28 Apr 09 - 09:51 PM

"The other Broadstairs festival"

"Narrowstairs"

"Ramstairs and Broadgate festival"

"Saint Peter don't you call me"

"On Route"

"Beery Walls"

"Jenghis Can and the Fizzywroths"

"Root and Jeni's What's On"

"Folkadelic"

"Armless and Legless"

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 28 Apr 09 - 02:46 PM

Whoops! - how about

"The Broadstairs Folk Encore"

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Banjiman
Date: 28 Apr 09 - 05:01 AM

Jen insists it's pronounced Root'em ..... but, what do I know, I live in Yorkshire!

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: GUEST,dillie the oast ouse opper
Date: 28 Apr 09 - 04:55 AM

what you man like 'roffam' like what some people say in fannit?

tee hee :0)

Can't wait to get along to the wrotham during the festival, once you've dragged me out of the neptune sing... :0) x

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Banjiman
Date: 28 Apr 09 - 03:43 AM

Wrotham Roots?

(I guess it only works if you know how to pronounce "Wrotham".)

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 28 Apr 09 - 03:35 AM

its not the thread title i am working on, its the festival title
j

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Rafflesbear
Date: 27 Apr 09 - 04:36 PM

I'm sure that in other circumstances they would love to stay late and jam with you Paul, but at midday on Saturday they are on stage at Rochester Sweeps Festival.

Maybe you'd fancy calling in at Rochester on your way back on Sunday they are at the Two Brewers in the High Street at 12:30

How about - "Wrotham Arms Festival - August BH Weekend" for a thread title Jen?

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: wrotham-arms-jen
Date: 27 Apr 09 - 08:26 AM

thanks rafflesbear for the plug...i was planning on starting a new thread about the august bank holiday music fest at the wrotham arms....as soon as i thought of a name for it!!! any ideas?

see you friday rafflesbear, norcsalordie, banjiman and the rest of blind summat!...can't wait.

jen

Subject: RE: Broadstairs 2009
From: Banjiman
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 05:41 PM

Thanks Rafflesbear and Jen. Yes, we do know the start time, didn't know it was wrong on MySpace though. We're staying at The Wrotham on Friday night as well. Shame (in a way!) we are at Deal or we would have enjoyed Norcsalordie on Friday I'm sure (I've checked 'em on You Tube).
Wonder if they'll be hanging around for a late beer?

Wrotham August Fest looks great, shame we'll be on tour in Scotland or we might have come down for the craic.

Cheers

Paul