Did Warwick Festival happen this year?

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 04:02 AM

Couldn't get along this year but glad to see that Warwick was at it's usual fine standard!! Maybe next year...

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 29 Jul 10 - 02:50 PM

It was brilliant.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: GUEST,doublestopping
Date: 28 Jul 10 - 03:33 PM

Lots of really good stuff (The Young Uns, Breabach, The Wilsons, Carravick Sisters, Isambarde, Tri, to name just a few) but some very strange/odd programming with concerts that started well but then "dwindled" rather than building up to a good finish. Some of the best stuff was kept well away from the main stage.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: G-Force
Date: 28 Jul 10 - 09:08 AM

Oh, and no-one has mentioned Jeff Warner. He was just lovely - so interesting and funny, and of course talented.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: Seayaker
Date: 28 Jul 10 - 06:25 AM

A great festival with a good balance of Trad. and modern. Acts that I caught and enjoyed were, The Wilsons, The Carrivick Sisters, Tyde, King Alfreds Cakes, Steam Chicken Jazz Tour, Demon Barbers, Daimh, Jackie Oates, and The Broadside Mummer's hilarious naughtycal play.

There was loads that I missed but you can't be in two places at the same time.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: GUEST,MC Fat (at work)
Date: 28 Jul 10 - 04:52 AM

Generally a great fest. Diamh were exceptional Jackie Oates was in fine voice. some good new talent as well. Missed Tams and Coope as I was compering elsewhere. It was great to see and hear the Great Burlando once more he's still the 'Perry Como' of folk. In one word 'Smart'

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: r.padgett
Date: 28 Jul 10 - 03:06 AM

Carrivick sister, Blair Dunlop, The Young 'Uns, The Old 'Uns!, Graham Knights, Jim Mageean, Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts Wilsons, GU4 all of mention and seen

Living Tradition and "Song Spot" on the Wff site places to be

Hardly went in the main tent and not much song wise in town (resited to Song Spot) if there was I missed it

Young 'Uns very funny totally off the cuff and impromptu ~ David is a great lad despite his sight problems and it seems that songs about Hartlepool, Stockton and other places are the current in thing. Good to see some trad stuff and shanties from em too, altho novel to sing shanties in harmony ~ but I am a fan (as they know!!)

Hedghog Pie had an amp blow up on stage affecting their time and one or two numbers were omitted regrettably

Dave Burland was very funny as usual and great songs including Dalesmans Litenay to Lakes of Ponchatarain tune! I had heard once before

Carrivicks musicianship great with contemporary songs largely

Jamie and Kat brill ~ Jamie on his way (I reckon) to become the new Seth Lakeman, great music and looks! and Kat can talk for Britain!

O and a visit from Kate Rusby and family to look around!

Ray

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: s&r
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 06:58 PM

4Square out of this world.

Good festival well organised. Plenty of space, nice venues.

Stu

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 03:04 PM

It certainly did. (Hello, Graham!)As last year, there was a crop of excellent young groups and Shergar was accompanying one of the dance sides.I always enjoy wandering round and feel the town welcomes the festival-goers.Particularly enjoyed a group called Tyde on Friday eve.Am not keen on excessive volume from some bands but the general atmosphere was very buoyant.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: Will Fly
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 02:28 PM

I feel a warm glow coming on !!

Awa' wi' ye, mon - it's just a hot flush! At your age... :-)

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: Alan Day
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 02:14 PM

I will add my thanks to that and a special mention to Jim Ward for his monologues, Music Hall songs and support.
I feel a warm glow coming on !!
Al

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: Paul Davenport
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 02:10 PM

Oh yes! Great event once again.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: Will Fly
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 01:53 PM

Thanks, "a gud ole bwoy" - comments like that make it all worth while! I thoroughly enjoyed the session meself, and Alan and I did our very best to get everyone there as involved as they wanted to be.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: GUEST,Interested
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 01:20 PM

Thanks guys, it maybe sadistic but its nice to know what I've missed

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: a gud ole bwoy
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 01:18 PM

Yep, if you missed Alan Day/Will Fly at the Millwright Arms on Saturday you certainly missed two great performers. Their session was run with great enthusiasm and very inclusive of all present. We enjoyed it immensely. It's such gems that makes Warwick a great festival.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: GUEST,George
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 12:20 PM

The Wilson Family were excellent as usual, but particularly their concert spot Saturday on the main stage brilliant, the Youngun's and Dave Burland were great,but Hedgehog Pie were a bit disapointing on Sunday. Great festival! well done to one and all.
G.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: Alan Day
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 12:00 PM

The strong rumour Graham that it will be the English System Concertina.
There was some nice Dance teams there on display in Town Centre and at the site. The Town was packed watching the Dance events.
Although I have been to Warwick a number of times for the Festival, as Will and I were booked in the town it gave me a chance to see it properly for the first time, what a fantastic place to visit, lovely parks , stunning Castle and Historic buildings ,I shall be going back for another visit to spend more time there.
It all seemed very well run to me with a lot of very helpful stewards.
Al

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: G-Force
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 11:54 AM

Thanks for the pointer, Graham B. I wonder if they'll include duets.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: Fran
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 11:41 AM

Had a great time, Loved the Young uns and ColvinQuarmby, nice new site lay out.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: GUEST,Graham Bradshaw
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 11:35 AM

There is a strong rumour that concertina will be the featured instrument next year. It was pipes this year, hence the strong preponderance of bands that include various sorts of pipes.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: G-Force
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 11:29 AM

Well, we went (first time for about 15 years) and were generally impressed. We missed the Alan Day/Will Fly session because we were knocking out tunes in the Roebuck at the time.

Guest list well varied and pretty good. Loads of workshops, but none for concertina. Stage sound not bad at all.

Particularly liked the Living Tradition venue - unamplified, and no sound leakage from other venues even with the windows open (other festivals please note).

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: Acorn4
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 11:17 AM

Several people thought it was the best ever, including me. Loads of choice and a greatly improved site layout. The singaround/session bits in the town + the folk club added to the variety.

It also avoided the extremes of weather (heatwave or thunderstorms) with which it has become associated recently.

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: Will Fly
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 11:15 AM

Alan Day and I ran a nice little session in the Millwright Arms on Saturday lunchtime as part of the Street Festival. The town was humming with people - performers, musicians, dancers and audience. Yes, I think there was a festival...

Subject: RE: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: mattkeen
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 11:05 AM

Have you heard of Google?

It did happen


How it went other smay be able to tell you

Subject: Did Warwick Festival happen this year?
From: GUEST,Interested
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 10:56 AM

I've been away and I new I'd miss it so thought I'd catch the chat on the 'cat but I can't see a thread or review - so, did it happen?