UK February - American Old Time festival

Subject: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 07:21 AM

The Friends of American Old Time Music and Dance (FOAOTMAD) present the Gainsborough Old Time Festival 2011 - this year with a dance theme - at the Queen Elizabeth High School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2ST

Friday 18th to Sunday 20th February

From America - The Mostly Mountain Boys - Paul Brown fiddle, Terri McMurray banjo and uke, John Schwab guitar.

Mostly Mountain Boys

and

Fiddle n Feet, dancer Tamara Loewenthal and Jamie Gans, fiddler.

Fiddle 'n Feet

From the UK, Jock Tyldesley & Vera Van Heeringen of New Rope String Band fame and Gollywhoppers (Emily Poole and Andrew Henley)

Dance, fiddle, banjo, and scratch band competions with trophies and cash prizes

Dance, fiddle, banjo and guitar workshops

Shape note singing with Cath Tyler

Open Stage and Dances

Tickets: All weekend £50*
(includes indoor/outdoor camping/caravan or motorhome pitch - no hookups)

Saturday only £30*
Friday & Saturday evening £15* each

* FOAOTMAD & British Bluegrass Music Association members less 10%

Food, bar and free parking

Contact details can be found on the relevant page at FOAOTMAD website

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 08:00 AM

Well, Nickp, as The Queen Elizabeth's High School (or, more correctly, 'Grammar School' as it was designated 'back then') is my old Alma Mater, and as I haven't set foot in there for at least forty years, I may well have to buy a ticket and turn up.

This annual Old Time Festival, for those who don't know, is an excellent, well-run event, and a perfect opportunity to hear (and take part in, if that's your wont) some great music. Be there or be a dope! :-)

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: BanjoRay
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 11:24 AM

I met Paul Brown at the Clifftop Festival in West Virginia in August. He won the banjo competition and came second in the fiddle out of a VERY strong field. He's met and played with many of the great old time musicians like Tommy Jarrell etc, and these days he's one of them!

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 05 Jan 11 - 04:06 AM

And a broadcaster and recording engineer of note I believe.

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 10 Jan 11 - 05:20 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 10 Jan 11 - 06:08 PM

HAve a great time , all of you !! All the best from New England , Yours Guy

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: oombanjo
Date: 11 Jan 11 - 12:52 PM

I'm no dope? book me a ticket. Cheers Oombanjo.
Ps hows it Guy when are you back over in the uk ? I was playing your CD only last week.
Are you aware that Bill Sables mey be moving to N.Zealand.
Big Big loss. Cheers john.

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 11 Jan 11 - 02:07 PM

The rumour I heard regarding Bill Sables was that he was moving to Scotland can anyone enlighten us?

Gerry

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 13 Jan 11 - 06:31 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: oombanjo
Date: 13 Jan 11 - 01:38 PM

I was with Bill just pre christmas.when he told me he was oft to o NZ
cheers john

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Jan 11 - 04:13 PM

Thanks for that John,I believe he has family out there

Gerry(Banjo-flower)

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 13 Jan 11 - 04:15 PM

Biscuit should now be reset

Gerry

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: oombanjo
Date: 14 Jan 11 - 11:45 AM

what biscuit? well it's ginger 4 me.
Bill has a son in oz
cheers john

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 04:36 AM

refresh - with or without biscuits

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 10:05 AM

Who's calling the dances?

~ Becky in Tucson

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: Desert Dancer
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 10:06 AM

(Doh!) Tamara, of course. Anyone else?

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: Fortunato
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 10:09 AM

Have fun Nick and Claire, it should be grand.

cheers,
chance

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: BanjoRay
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 11:04 AM

It will be, Chance - we've even got a stage without a hole to fall through in the new festival site!

Ray

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 11:17 AM

Becky - probably just Tamara, I've not had any information to the contrary. There's a couple of FOAOTMAD members who call contras and squares but I don't think they are involved this year.

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 08 Feb 11 - 03:52 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: BanjoRay
Date: 08 Feb 11 - 05:21 AM

You can hear a couple of good tunes from the Mostly Mountain Boys here

Ray

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 06:24 AM

And a final refresh. I'll see some of you there. Nick

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: Fortunato
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 09:19 AM

Well, Banjo Ray, the unperforated stage does sound much superior. I know you guys will have a great time, I wish we'd be there with you.

If you're coming over this summer don't forget to get in touch and visit if you can. Also we'll be at Elk Creek, Fiddler's Grove, and Galax. I'm not sure yet about Mount Airy and Clifftop.

cheers
chance

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: BanjoRay
Date: 15 Feb 11 - 07:37 AM

Looks like the Carrivick Sisters are turning out as festival goers, and Kieran Towers will be running a beginner fiddle workshop, so we're going to have at least one jam with some great young British players of Old Time music.

Can't wait...
Ray

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 15 Feb 11 - 08:48 AM

So the girls have been learning oldtime then?

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: BanjoRay
Date: 15 Feb 11 - 06:41 PM

Well it seems like it. Charlotte's now a very good clawhammer banjo player in addition to all the other instruments. I think she's also taken up fiddle, though Laura's still the main fiddler, mandolin etc.
Some nice Youtube's of them playing good Old Time.

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: GUEST,Banjiman
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 03:48 AM

...... just been granted a pass out. So I'll be there for Saturday!

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 04:19 AM

I think I'll be ready to pass out too...

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: BanjoRay
Date: 16 Feb 11 - 07:25 PM

It'll be great to see you, Banjiman. I take it your good lady won't be there?

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: GUEST,Banjiman
Date: 17 Feb 11 - 03:43 AM

BanjoRay,

No, Wendy won't make it as she has her head down trying to get her new album finished.

I think she finds all those banjos a bit scary as well!

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 17 Feb 11 - 04:13 AM

Scary banjos... yeah!

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 21 Feb 11 - 07:23 AM

And a jolly good time was had by all. Thanks to the organisers, the artists and those that did the enjoying!

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: GUEST,Banjiman
Date: 21 Feb 11 - 11:23 AM

I enjoyed Saturday a lot. Just wish I could have been there for more of the weekend.

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 05 Jan 12 - 05:21 AM

And now it's time for Gainsborough Old Time Festival 2012

10th to 12th February 2012
Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, Lincs DN21 2ST

Featuring:
The New North Carolina Ramblers (USA)
Ira Bernstein & Riley Baugus (USA)
Moonshine Hollow (Netherlands)
Christine Cooper, Barry Southern & Alan Wright (UK)

Concerts and sessions throughout the weekend plus square dances and workshops: fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar, dulcimer, clogging, shape-note singing. Individual and band competitions and more. Indoor sleeping, outdoor camping; RV standing. Trade stands, great food and bar available on-site.

Weekend tickets: FOAOTMAD and BBMA members £45 non-members £55. Other tickets available Download the poster/booking form

Don't miss out!

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 05:50 AM

bump

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: foggers
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 03:44 PM

We will be there! I shall be bringing dulcimers and also lurking to pick up more banjo tips.

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: GUEST,BanjoRay
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 08:29 PM

This is going to be a great weekend. The line-up is superb!
I just hope my broken shoulder gets better in time!

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: foggers
Date: 07 Jan 12 - 06:14 PM

Hi Ray- sorry to hear you got a broken shoulder, ouch! You have to be better in time for this festival cos I am about ready for some more banjo help please!

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Jan 12 - 08:43 PM

Hi Foggers - I'm playing OK but I'm not yet driving - should be fine by Gainsborough.
Cath Tyler'll be doing at least one of her superb shapenote workshops too!

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: GUEST,BanjoRay
Date: 08 Jan 12 - 08:25 AM

Sorry - the last Guest was me

Ray

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 10 Jan 12 - 07:04 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Jan 12 - 10:36 AM

once more

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: nickp
Date: 31 Jan 12 - 05:24 AM

Just over a week to go...

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 07 Feb 12 - 02:12 AM

I've managed to get this weekend free, so I quite fancy going to this. The only thing is, it's a bit late to try to book via snail-mail. Is there a way of booking on-line or can I pay at the door? I would be looking for a non-member weekend ticket with indoor camping.


DC

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: GUEST,BanjoRay
Date: 07 Feb 12 - 07:47 AM

Hi Doug - No worries. I've been 13 years in succession and always paid on the door with no problem. Don't forget to bring your fiddle!
Ray

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: Doug Chadwick
Date: 07 Feb 12 - 12:22 PM

Thanks Ray. What time do things normaly kick-off on the Friday?



DC

Subject: RE: UK February - American Old Time festival
From: BanjoRay
Date: 07 Feb 12 - 07:36 PM

You're not allowed in before 5.30pm. People will get in at all times after that, to eat, chat, play a few tunes etc. Concert starts at 7.30, I believe. I reckon I'll be there as soon after 5.30 as I can get!
Ray