Jake Thackray Fest this weekend

Subject: Jake Thackray Fest this weekend
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Sep 14 - 01:09 PM

Any Jake Thackray fans who might be in or around the Wirrall this weekend should hurry on down to the Queen's Royal Hotel in New Brighton where, on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October, we will be holding a Jakefest in celebration of our favourite wordsmith. It's also the launch of the new DVD, 'Jake Thackray and Songs' which collects together all of Jake's performances (more than two hours worth) from the 1981 BBC show of the same name along with guest spots from Ralph McTell, Alex Glasgow and Pete Scott.

More details on the New Brighton Jakefest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/newbrightonjakefest

It should be a good do so come along, if you're able, and join in the fun.

Subject: RE: Jake Thackray Fest this weekend
From: GUEST,Jamie McC
Date: 30 Sep 14 - 01:12 PM

Sorry, I wasn't meaning to be anonymous there! I'm the OP.

Subject: RE: Jake Thackray Fest this weekend
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 Sep 14 - 10:48 PM

Have you had any contact with 'Fake Thackray' ?    John used to be local to me and is a SERIOUS Jake Fan !

Subject: RE: Jake Thackray Fest this weekend
From: GUEST,Jamie McC
Date: 01 Oct 14 - 04:43 AM

Yes indeed! John will be there on Saturday, giving a talk during the day and winding up the evening concert with a few songs (after a few 'even-faker Thackrays').

Subject: RE: Jake Thackray Fest this weekend
From: GUEST,IanA
Date: 01 Oct 14 - 01:30 PM

I hope the event is a stonking success. Jake has never got the recognition he deserved. A wonderful wordsmith and an innovative and creative guitarist. Bloody brilliant!

Subject: RE: Jake Thackray Fest this weekend
From: GUEST,mauvepink
Date: 01 Oct 14 - 01:58 PM

What costs are involved. Sorry, I am not on fzcebook.

John W is brilliant and whether or not I get there, I wish hou a great weekend and success :)

mp

Subject: RE: Jake Thackray Fest this weekend
From: GUEST,Jamie McC
Date: 01 Oct 14 - 02:56 PM

Would be great to see any and all of you there. Tickets for the Saturday concert are £8-00 and the rest is thrown in. All proceeds go to the Wirrall Autistic Community.

The programme, for those not on Facebook, is:

Friday 8.30 pm

This is a free event open to all. The evening with be an all-comers folk club-type session where anyone who performs is welcome to sing JT songs, or the songs of others, perhaps with a humorous bent. There will be an optional fun Jake Thackray quiz at half time.

Saturday 12.30 pm-1.30 pm

Guitar workshop: come along to share or pick up tips on how to play Jake's songs

Saturday 2.00pm

Afternoon Concert (if you'd like to play please contact Malcolm at [e-mail].)

Saturday 3.30pm

Talk by John Watterson (a.k.a. Fake Thackray) about his research for a proposed JT biography: be the first to hear what he has discovered from talking to Jake's friends and family.

Saturday 4.00pm

Afternoon concert continues

Saturday 6.00pm

Optional carvery meal in the hotel restaurant (£6.50, booking advised, 0151 691 0101)

Saturday 7.30pm

A chance to see some of the new DVD 'Jake Thackray and Songs'

Saturday 7.45pm

Evening concert featuring Fake Thackray and others

Saturday 10.30pm

Finish (approx)


Tickets from www.wegottickets.com/newbrightonjakefest, Phil on 07816 989207 and locally.