Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan

Subject: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 Jan 09 - 06:14 PM

Yowza! How's that for short title and incorporating the UK designation. How many Stokes outside the UK are there anyway?

Anyway, I spoke to Peter the landlord and he tells me that we are in fact welcome, and that people did like it. The Barmaid (well, maybe technically not a maid) tells me she was singing all afternoon and popping down to our end whenever she could. Peter (aka Shuffles) who is not the landlord regretted he missed it. Apparently others have popped in and said "Damn, wish we had known" and in one case "Did anyone do "the 7 Drunken nights" - oh yes I know who they are". So I will do some posters.

Peter the Landlord also says he not only had a hangover and a 4 am bedtime, but also the flu or he would have been more chirpy and he promises some roast tatties in dishes for the singers. I would have pressed him about the other fire as well but he was involved in a drinking contest. Also the pub was officially "shut" except to those who knew the secret knock, having a "private party" and full of cigarette smoke just like in the good old days.

Welcome to Lower Coke. A Leery atmosphere in the bar tonight, like those cowboy films where the hero enters a Mexican cantina, with low light, the men at the bar a barrage of testosterone and stubble, and the occasional woman who is plainly "along for the ride".

So on Sunday the 25th January 2009 we bring civilisation (although more "robust" songs from RuffnReddy are requested) to Lower Coke.

Starting, therefore, about opening time on Sunday the 25th January, continuing until we get fed up or alarmed by the gangsters shuffling in (or maybe people who wish to sing "Bold Robert Emmett" or "The Wind that Shakes the Barley" - people are asking why there is not more Irish music whereupon I start a dangerous political argument) there will be a mixed song session in the Nag's Head, site of one of Hogarth's orgies - ME3 9RD if you have satnav, although that's a bit timewarp for us down here with the webbed feet and the sheep in the family)

Tell you what, Woodsie's video on the other thread of our last session started looking very like the intro to some of the commercial S&M p0rn0 sites on the internet.

Carpark opposite.

Acoustics good.

Heating not so good.

I am not providing overnight cots or chili stew for Monday Breakfast (save by VERY special arrangement). Monday is a working day.

Park your machete kukri kris dirk or shank in the wood of the bar. Saturday night specials can be checked at the door.

The landlord does NOT let his guard dog out to mingle (and his new Staff (or maybe pit bull) pup is the prettiest little baby).


So - who is coming? Rejoin your roots (music) in Lower Coke!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat.
Date: 09 Jan 09 - 11:39 PM

Well I will be there. My work shift finishes on the 24th and I dont go back to work untill the 27th so two and three quarter days to recover after the event.
I pleased the landlord views of the last event have finally come to light and even more pleased that the locals who missed it viewed there dissapointment. You know What is said " if it dont seem to work first time try try again. Bit like you Chain saw at Knockholt last year Richard? Bit like my Mandolin too.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: naughtyforty
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 06:51 AM

There is a possibility I might be able to make it. Is it a child friendly pub Richard? I may have to bring the small one if I can make it.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 07:14 AM

The Landlord's grandchildren (I think they were) were all over it during the day yesterday. I will enquire further. I do not know if there is a cut-off time for sprogs.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: melodeonboy
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 07:25 AM

I'm pleased to hear that things are sounding much more positive, Richard.

It's likely that we'll be bringing Fiddlebird as well.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 08:35 AM

Woohoo!

We can be there. Chris is sending most of his students to Disney Paris the following week so he doesn't have to do a lot of prep on the weekend.

Naughtyforty... remind me by email and I will bring a little kit of beading for your little 'un to play with to keep her occupied and to take home.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Dead Horse
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 09:26 AM

I spoke to one young girl who was very the worse for drink while outside having a breath of nicotine, and she said she loved "that sort of thing"
as she was jigging away to her very own beat.
And at least we did have the end with the fire, away from the google-box.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 11:05 AM

Ah, I think I know the one Dead Horse - is she the one with the gap in her front teeth and curly dark hair, quite slim? Incidentally, will you do us some of these Kent anthems?

Naughty40 - I have enquired and Peter the Landlord says he is sure it will be all right.

I have delivered posters to be put in windows so maybe those in the village who professed sad ingorance will get there next time.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: naughtyforty
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 01:34 PM

Cheers Richard - will let you know for sure a wee bit nearer the time.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: romany man
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 01:59 PM

and wots wrong wiv havin seven figers on one hand and callin ya sister mum, fort every one in stoke was that way, yes hopefully a year older and maybe sober ish i will try and get there ol chap, yup the pups nice couldnt eat a who;le one but yeh nice, whos relation is it.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 02:03 PM

I have just invited Sleepy Rosie and offered her a lift.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: growler
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 04:50 PM

I'll be there and bring fiddle biird

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 04:54 PM

The dog's nice, and pretty too by local standards. Move over sheep, meet the new member of the harem...

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: growler
Date: 10 Jan 09 - 04:59 PM

Thats a shame, I was only going 'cause of you Richard

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Dead Horse
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 02:26 AM

Richard, I done the "Lyric Add" thingy to Men Of Kent & Folkestone Murders.
Cant stand the latter, so if ya wanna hear it sung, ya better learn it yeself mate.
I just might be purse-waded ta knock off Men of Kent tho, seein as ow I hails frum Essex :-)
Cant think of a single song from my own county.
All I ever erd in Sowfend durin my yoof was efnic stuff from the visiting Cock-a-knee tribe wot cum dahn ta pinch our winkles.
You know - Neez Up Muvva Brahn - Doin The Lanbeff Walse - Maybe It's Becorse I'm A Lunnoner. Sh*t like that.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 04:11 AM

What? No-one sang "Someone's pinched me winkles"?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 12:23 PM

Song from Essex? Billericay Dicky - as purveyed by the Shirt Murderer last session.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: romany man
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 01:39 PM

wots essex is it another purvey thing i should steer clear of. hope to be there old chap

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Dead Horse
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 02:10 PM

East of Wessix, norf of Sussix
Just sowf of Nossex (cos we're British)

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 02:12 PM

It's wot you do in the capark of a "night club" after chemically enhancing your dancing. Innit.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 03:38 PM

Hoff, if Fiddlebird is going to be there, I am leaving it up to you, to try and persuade her to come along to Gundulf's practices to play for us!!!! I here that you might be up for returning if we can substitute the butter substitute :-) !!!!!

(Address of the new practice venue, is on the BG website - www.bishopgundulfs.co.uk) - shameless plug, I know - but others get awaywith it!!!

Hope you have a great day - Dilligaf and I will be dressed in Civil War Costume and marching the length of The Mall as your event kicks off.

Hope it goes well!!!

Kev The Clogs

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 04:34 PM

I wouldn't mind playing with Fiddlebird (musically speaking of course) and indeed I spent some time last night trying a couple of my things in keys that would be more fiddlefriendly, since she gets a bit umpty at E major and positively irked at F#m and Bbm.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 12 Jan 09 - 08:00 PM

Please have a look at the UK: Birthday bash Don T/Kev H/Clive L thread, folks.

The Greyhound in Maidstone is closing at the end of February.

Say no more
Don T.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 08:36 AM

I should be there and will try to organise transport for any of the folkmob who wish to come. (May as well fill one car up then the rest can drink the barrel dry)!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: fisheye
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 09:01 AM

JB perhaps somebody could invent a capo for the violin. then cut little notches on the neck for positions/keys

fisheye

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 12:27 PM

Put frets on it, sort out the action and call it a mandolin...

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 13 Jan 09 - 06:54 PM

""JB perhaps somebody could invent a capo for the violin. then cut little notches on the neck for positions/keys""

There's already a perfectly adapted capo for the violin, which can in fact do far more than the standard bar type capos commonly used on guitars.

It is a rather more complex five piece setup which can be very rapidly moved up and down the neck, to achieve the desired effect.

It is normally referred to as the "Hand".

Don T.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: GUEST,Richard Bridge elsewhere on his network
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 05:35 AM

Refresh:

Time to sort out who is coming in the hope that we can put on a good show.

I think we probably have Essex Girl, Woodsie, George, Fisheye and Fair Maid of Nottingham, Pete the Hat, maybe the Barden of England, and also NaughtyForty and apprentice - and Virginia Tam and the Silent One, oh, and Melodeonboy and Growler and probably Fiddlebird. And Dead Horse who has even indicated he might be a source singer and bring us some songs not often heard, from the heyday of Elsie's Band.

Maybe DonT?

Is anyone in touch with SheppeyPaul?

I'll email Hakuna Matata

I'm not sure I have an up to date email for Richard Matthewman.

Is anyone in touch with Keith Pearson or Dave Leigh?

Anyone else I should be chasing?

Kev the Clogs and Dilligaf are of course pretending to be 400 years old that day!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 07:28 AM

VT and the Silent One will be bringing Sleepie Rosie. She has accepted my invitation. Go easy on her she is a newbie.

What about (is his name) Norman? Brings almost as many instruments as you RB, to the Good Intent. Oh but he does some sort of boating thing on Sundays in Canterbury doesn't he?

Also there is weeJock/John?

And what about Romanyman and Steve May?

Do ya think TDL is up for it yet? What is the latest on Mumblin Len?

And if anyone knows Paul of Sheppey, can they find out if he knows that young woman Jo from same place? I would love to hear her again.

We can pick up Pete the Hat in Chatham, or Rochester or Strood if he needs a lift. Unless Essex Girl has arranged transport for the FolkMob. Oh I forgot Dave Kenningham and Rafflesbear and his Lady.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 11:57 AM

Yes, I forgot Sleepy Rosie. She seemed quite able to look after herself on threads and I am sure need show no fear in person.

Norman! GOod idea. I will email Growler about him and Steve, and Wee Jock.

Romany Man is I think coming, but I have yet to hear him sing (except for the occasional chorus) ever. I know I can't hear Treacle and Obvious, but I don't know if they are coming.

Do you mean that the identity of Rafflesbear is about to be revealed?

I am sure Girl Friday will keep us informed about their movements and thos eof the Leopard Cubs (here, kitty, kitty, you can play the ladderframe Hagstrom...)

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 12:07 PM

SleepyR is new to folk and not been to session as far as I know. She has expressed a tiny bit of hesitation.

I don't know the true identity of Rafflesbear. I thought he was conncted to LadyRaffles. Think her name is Sue. She sang with Naughtyforty at GI Wassail. Might be wrong though.

Would be great to see so many descend upon the Nags Head. Will the landlord recover?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Sleepy Rosie
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 12:14 PM

"I forgot Sleepy Rosie. She seemed quite able to look after herself on threads and I am sure need show no fear in person."

I'm sure everyone will be jolly nice...!

Apart from that terrifying Richard Bridge of course. Who no doubt lives atop a beanstalk and eats ten innocent little Sleepy Rosies every day for his breakfast... ;-)

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 12:17 PM

naahhh... he only eats (after he's finished doin other things to em) sheep. See Knockholt thread.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Sleepy Rosie
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 12:30 PM

Oh, that's alright then! I'll just try not to 'Baaa' too loudly.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: GUEST,Pete the Hat
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 03:07 PM

I have put a message on folkmob site so we may get some newbies from folk mob like we did at the Rochester Wassail.Looking forward to it has I missed the first one.

In regards to Baaaing If I were you I wouldnt Baaaa at all and dont wear anything made of wool.

See you all there.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 03:48 PM

Also, I am to short to be a giant and too fat to live on top of beanstalk, and further am English so would then have to eat myself ((PICTURE THAT, NOT)

Fee, Fie, Fo, Fum - I smell the blood of an Englishman
Be he alive or be he dead, I'll grind his bones to make my bread.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: GUEST,Pete the hat
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 04:43 PM

!!BLAST FROM ME PAST THAT ONE RICHARD.

I remember has a spotty runny nosed youngster sitting on the floor at infants School listening to the Jack and the Beanstalk story and the teacher doing that very poem.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: growler
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 05:19 PM

I've four passenger seats in my car. Wee Jock, Mrs Jock and fiddle bird are booked and I dare say, that The Shirt Murderer may require transport from Rochester Station, so, if there is any room, I'll bring Steve

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: growler
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 05:20 PM

PS Yes I know it's lunchtime !!!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 05:57 PM

Excellent. Are you in touch with SheppeyPaul and can you ask him if he and his significant other are coming to bring that other Sheppey singer - is it Jo?

What about Mr Fiddlebird? He may not play or song a lot but he could no doubt help with the beer drinking...

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 06:31 PM

Hoff,

I KNOW the true identity of Rafflesbear - indeed, I have evn had a drink with him a couple of months ago in my local!!!

Intrigued?

PM me re the other matter and fill me in - I, in return, will fill you in!! he he he

Kev

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: GUEST,PETE THE HAT
Date: 17 Jan 09 - 07:26 PM

I KNOW WHO RAFFLESBEAR IS ITS MICK FORDE. SUE FORDE IS LADY RAFFLES.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 05:29 AM

ouchh Pete... capslock is splitting my eyedrums.

Growler... when you say that Wee Jock, Mrs Jock and fiddle bird are booked - do you mean they have previous engagement or they are coming to Stoke?

We will have Sleepy R with us and we can collect 1 other at Rochester Station, so long as they are not carrying too much kit. I am leaving my instruments at home this time so small boot is available, but not for bodies.

Anyone Hat or Shirt persons or any others named by items of clothing, please PM me.

Pete as you always seemed not to be signed in... (Guest Pete the Hat) I don't know how we can communicate phone numbers.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 06:34 AM

sorry Pete, Mick is not Rafflesbear. I made the same mistake of making that connection. TDL know who he is as well.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 06:46 AM

Doh! Now I reread Growler, he is bringing full carload with room for Melodeonboy(shirt murderer) and Steve.

I got CBS Constipated brain syndrome. Think I'll got eat some more leaves. Or smoke em.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: melodeonboy
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 07:26 AM

Er...If Growler brings me, Fiddlebird and the Jocks, then Steve would make five!? Perhaps you could bring Steve, Tam, even though he's not referred to by an item of clothing?! He should be at The Good Intent this Tuesday.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 07:40 AM

I won't be at the GI this Tuesday (school night and Chelmsford too far away). Besides Silent One has meeting.

So how do I contact Steve or he contact us re the lift? Is he on the Mudcat?

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 07:52 AM

Raffles bear is something to do with Norcsalordie I think. Anyway I will email Paul Steele right now. TDL were alive and kicking at Orpington on Friday - I will email them as well!

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: melodeonboy
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 07:56 AM

Tam: I'll speak to Steve on Tuesday and I'll let you know.

Subject: RE: Sng/Ssn Stoke NKent UK Sun 25Jan
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 18 Jan 09 - 07:59 AM

emails have now been sent!

I haven't got a lift yet myself. Debbie and Pat did mention that they would probably be going so hopefully I can jump in with them.