University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14 '10

Subject: University of Chicago Folk Festival 50th
From: Cllr
Date: 26 Jan 10 - 05:56 PM

Who is going?

more from me on this subject sooner 8-)
cllr

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14 '10
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Jan 10 - 07:22 PM

Coming up pretty fast! CLick

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14
From: Cllr
Date: 28 Jan 10 - 10:52 AM

Well I will be out there for it and hope to see any mudcatters there. I will let you know what I'm doing as soon as i can get confirmation.

Cllr

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14 '10
From: MAG
Date: 28 Jan 10 - 06:59 PM

I never missed this when I lived in Chicago.

It is totally wonderful.

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14
From: Cllr
Date: 29 Jan 10 - 06:13 PM

hi mag you know of any mudcatters likely to be there?
cllr

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14 '10
From: KathyW
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 01:48 PM

I'm thinking about going.

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14 '10
From: Mary Katherine
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 02:10 PM

Wow - 50th - amazing. I still have my poster from the very first one, printed on what appears to be a brown paper! Tickets were $2 general admission or a whopping $2.50 reserved. Artists listed: The Stanley Brothers, New Lost City Ramblers, Allan Mills, Jean Carignan, Frank Warner, Frank Proffitt, Richard Chase, Roscoe Holcomb, Horton Barker, Elizabeth Cotton, Memphis Slim, Willie Dixon, Fleming Brown, George & Gerry Armstrong, Bob Atcher, Sandy Paton, Inman & Ira, Studs Terkel, Archie Green, Frank Hamilton and Al Ribback. Now that's a solid $2.00 worth!!

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14
From: Cllr
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 12:13 PM

Well here I am in Chicago enjoying the refreshing breeze actually sitting in Borders 8-)

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14 '10
From: Art Thieme
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 05:46 PM

Cllr, Mary Catherine,
I was present at that first one in 1961 too. Also, I was there for the duration of the next seven festivals. What an education it was!!! Mike Fleischer and the Folklore Society brought the unbelievable expert traditional singers and true informants to our town right in the middle of some horrific Chicago Winters. For me, a twenty year old who was thoroughly taken with folk music, it just couldn't get any better than that!

At that first U. of Chicago Folk Festival my eyes were opened to the real and amazing extent of the English language folk tradition. Also on the bill that year was the cowboy singer--Bob Atcher who was on the WLS Barn Dance radio program for years. (He wound up being mayor of Schaumburg, Illinois for 20 years.) Blind Arvella Gray -- the blues singing street singer was there with his National guitar.

Later, I had the pleasure of being asked to sing and play at this festival at least two different years---maybe 3. I was nervous as hell walking out on that same hallowed stage in Mandel Hall where so many singers who became my mentors had played.

I do know that if you attend the 50th festival it will be a real treat for you!

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14
From: Cllr
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 09:56 AM

I am leading ( with Kate Early) the shanty workshop 11.00 am on the sunday followed by the chorus workshop in the west lounge at 12. i will be ably assisted by the Mrs Malone and her three daughters
Cllr

if any mud elf can do a clicky?

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14 '10
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Feb 10 - 10:31 AM

bounce (sounds better than bump)
Oh na di believe we are now in the library
Cllr

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14 '10
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Feb 10 - 02:17 PM

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/2043464,WKP-News-folk12.article

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14
From: Charley Noble
Date: 12 Feb 10 - 02:44 PM

cllr-

Give us a full report of the shanty workshop.

Any other sea music happening there?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14 '10
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Feb 10 - 05:02 PM

It went well but hopefullly other mudcatters present will say what they think, more later

Cllr

Subject: RE: University of Chicago Folk Fest. 50th Feb12-14 '10
From: KathyW
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 11:36 PM

I and the hubby came down for the shanty workshop, and met up with a couple of our shanty-enthusiast friends. Cllr was in fine voice and I was impressed with his knowledge. Kate Early, Mrs. Malone, and her two lovely daughters also sounded great.

I particularly liked that they sang some Cyril Tawney songs which I haven't heard much around here. And there were ample opportunities to sing along--something that always wins points in my book. Sadly my husband and I had another commitment and had to leave immediately afterward, but my friends reported that the "Chorus Songs" workshop that cllr was involved in later was also a lot of fun.

Aside to Charlie Noble: There wasn't any other sea music at the U of C. festival that I know of, but there will be plenty later this month at the Chicago Maritime Festival on Feb. 27th.