Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?

Subject: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: BobKnight
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 01:04 PM

I read over on Celtic Footstompin Forum, that Archie Fisher is to be replace on BBC Scotland's Travelling Folk. Apparently he announced it himself on last week's programme. It gonna be another big mistake from the Beeb.

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 01:33 PM

I believe he didn't say why, it could be at his own instigation.

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: EnglishFolkfan
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 01:47 PM

Archie's been on holiday & had time to reflect, besides which he deserves to enjoy 'retirement' and have time to be free to go when & where he likes.

There are many excellent people who have held the reins when he's been on his breaks before and I'd be happy to see the hosting done on a shared basis to allow those Folk folks a chance to fit it in with their touring schedules.

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: maeve
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 02:16 PM

Archie has indeed decided it's time for him to have time to himself. No big mystery after all these years; his own wise choice.

maeve

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: Ross Campbell
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 10:08 PM

Archie Fisher is on the bill for Fylde Folk Festival. Appearing Saturday 4th September, afternoon and evening concerts at the Marine Hall, Fleetwood. Archie was a popular visitor to the Fylde area and the festival in the seventies and eighties, this is his first return for a while. Looking forward to hearing him again.

Ross

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: Celtaddict
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 10:39 PM

I have heard him several times in the past few weeks and believe me, he is in fine form and voice.

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: GUEST,Jim Martin
Date: 02 Apr 10 - 08:07 AM

http://footstompin.com/public/forum?threadid=817645&pageid=2

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: peregrina
Date: 02 Apr 10 - 08:41 AM

BBC Radio Scotland's Celtic Zone had a 330 minute retrospective with highlights of Archie Fisher's broadcasting--it's on the iplayer:

here

for a few more days.

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: GUEST,Johnmc
Date: 02 Apr 10 - 08:58 AM

Does anyone recognise the guitar solo which introduces the Celtic zone item ?

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: Effsee
Date: 02 Apr 10 - 11:45 AM

Sounds like Dick Gaughan to me...dunno the tune tho'!

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: GUEST,Jim Martin
Date: 08 Apr 10 - 04:13 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbradio2/F2142825?thread=7409924

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: maeve
Date: 08 Apr 10 - 07:13 AM

Archie told me he has a plateful of plans ahead of him and is looking forward to some grand adventures. The man is hale and hearty and ready for some very interesting projects.

maeve

Subject: RE: Travellin Folk-Archie Fisher Out?
From: Borderer
Date: 08 Apr 10 - 03:33 PM

One of Archie's plans will be to attend as the main guest at the first Rolling Hills Festival in Melrose, Scottish Borders on July 24th. The originator of this thread Bob Knight will be appearing on the Friday night. As you can well imagine we are really looking forward to the weekend of music.