Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror

Subject: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,martin ellison
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 06:15 PM

I know this isn't the place for adverts but I hope you'll forgive this announcement:

After a 15 year lay off Ran Tan are reforming for some gigs in 2009. Original members Simon Booth, Martin Ellison, Fiona Fahlin and Martin Hazell will be joined by various guests for fun and frolics at dances nationwide.

We also hope to have reissues of the band's two albums, The Big Cheese and Rainy Day available in the new year.

Any offers?

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 06:39 PM

Fantastic news, Martin - definitely one of my favourite bands so looking forward to an appearance in West Yorkshire.

One for Brighouse methinks?

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: Surreysinger
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 07:10 PM

Whoo hoo!! is this the space that we were sposed to be watching elsewhere?

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 01:34 AM

And about bloody time too!!
You can show these young upstarts how it should be done!!!!
You know, Roger Watson, Simon Care, Baz Parkes!! etc

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: Paul Burke
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 03:10 AM

Simon, many times winner of the Guradian Prize Corssword, is one of the intellectual giants of English folk music.

Excellent news.

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 03:30 AM

Fab news - my copy of the 'Big Cheese' on tape is almost stretched beyond redemption, can't wait to replace it!

LTS

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: greg stephens
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 03:48 AM

So, when and where?

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 04:38 AM

I have been given the poisoned chalice of trying to resurect the tapes...Anybody got a Revox or preferably a Studer?
Oh and Mr Ellison....How can people flock to book you?? Some sort of contact details perhaps?
Any possible bookers go look for Martins Facebook page.

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Jim Moray
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 05:08 AM

I have an Otari 1/4" if you want to borrow it.

You can show me how to line it up properly too... ;)

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,fiona
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 05:17 AM

please join us on facebook!

Ran Tan Band

xx

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 06:08 AM

Hi Jim....
It's between me and John Adams at the moment!
Not sure what the tapes are, might be multitracks....and if anybody has a machine that will play them!!
But, thanks for the offer!
Kind regards....watch this space.
Yep, go and join the facebook group for further updates. (and very silly photos)
Have to say that this is so exciting. Lock up your daughters. Ran Tan is coming, Be Very Afraid!

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 06:09 AM

Jim Blimey....Lining up tape machines??? God that takes me back to 1973!!

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,martin ellison
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 07:53 AM

Point taken Ralphie

Not sure how to do these things but I'll have a stab at:

martindotellisonathotmaildotcodotuk

The wax cylinders might be a bigger problem than the tapes.

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: Dave Hunt
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 08:22 AM

Great news -
and I'm always available to call with you (again!)

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: Surreysinger
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 08:43 AM

Anybody in the group thought of starting up a Music MySpace for Ran Tan yet?? Wax cylinders ... wouldn't have thought they would be a problem these days ....see HERE

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: Surreysinger
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 08:48 AM

As to joining the group on Facebook - already there Fiona!!

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,martin ellison
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 02:43 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: Ross Campbell
Date: 19 Nov 08 - 04:35 AM

Martin -
Looking forward to hearing the band again. I still have a couple of tape machines around - a Tandberg stereo recorder and a Teac four-track. The Tandberg was working earlier this year, it's a lot longer since I used the Teac. Available if you can use them.

We're planning to come over to the Moorbrook session Friday (21st Nov). See you there?

Ross

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,martin ellison
Date: 19 Nov 08 - 07:12 AM

Thanks Ross - I'll pass the message on.
You never know, you may just see me in Preston this week.

Martin

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Mr Red
Date: 19 Nov 08 - 07:26 AM

This is the place for discussion and adverts are a part of that.

There have been plenty of favourable comments about the reformation. One from a well known listmeister who is not partial to reformation normally.

A recent problem with bands going back to do ceilidhs I have heard in recent years is the experience of Shrewsbury Festival & the Oysterband. They have a concert following who followed them onto the dance floor and to the detriment of the dancing. In no small part, my informant told me. Predictable with hindsight but how many organisers there dance? Actually dance on their own dance floor?

Given the circumstances in both cases I would like to dance to the Ran Tan Band, but not Oysterband. Word of mouth is pretty powerful.

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,martin ellison
Date: 19 Nov 08 - 06:01 PM

There is now a website (still under construction) but it contains a track recorded live at BBC Pebble Mill many years ago. Have a listen.

www.rantanband.co.uk

Tried to create a clicky but failed.

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Mr Squeeze
Date: 10 May 09 - 11:38 AM

They're playing at Wroughton, near Swindon at the Dance House Ceilidhs on 13th June!
Rantan Ceilidh

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: Ross Campbell
Date: 10 May 09 - 07:22 PM

Wot? Nowhere in Lancashire? Please tell me there's a ceilidh closer than that!

Ross

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Dave
Date: 10 May 09 - 07:37 PM

I am actually from Lanky, think of Ran Tan as missionaries, we're quite friendly in Wiltshire, aliens/crop circles/whatever...

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: johnadams
Date: 10 May 09 - 07:42 PM

They're playing for us on October 17th: Ryburn Barn Dance, Brighouse, W Yorks

But you'll need your passport.

You know what they say - Wars of the Roses - as yet no result!

Site not yet updated for next season but here's the link .

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: Ross Campbell
Date: 11 May 09 - 07:56 AM

Thanks, John. Long time to wait but I'll try to remember. As an immigrant to these parts, I have to remain above these local skirmishes and take no sides. As you obviously recognize, a great band is a great band is a great band - wherever they're from.

Ross

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: Mr Red
Date: 11 May 09 - 11:07 AM

cresby.com dance page > Wroughton June 13

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Janice Booth
Date: 12 May 09 - 12:29 PM

Great that Ran Tan are making a comeback and that they are coming back to Dance House which has had a break of over 5 years. Who knows, we might be tempted to do another ceilidh If people flock to this one!! Can't want to hear that Ran Tan sound again...

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Dave
Date: 13 May 09 - 07:07 AM

Details please?

Subject: RE: Ran Tan Band reforms - shock, horror
From: GUEST,Castagnari
Date: 04 Jun 09 - 06:22 AM

Final reminder of the RanTan in Swindon.
8pm at the Dance House, Ellendune Centre Wroughton SN4 9LW
£10 a ticket
RanTan Band at the Dance House
Looking forward to it...D