Caffrey/McGurk/Madge

Subject: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 16 Nov 15 - 11:08 AM

Speaking for the trio would just like to say thank you to Wallasey Folk club for having us last night as our second shake down booking.
We felt warmly welcomed and hope that you enjoyed the night as much as we did. You joined in well!
Anyone curious to see us will find us at the Derby Gaol on Thursday this week.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 16 Nov 15 - 04:14 PM

Derby Gaol is a folk club I should point out, it's not a result of the standard of our playing.... I mean we did get offered the gig... I mean .... I'll get my coat....

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Matthew Edwards
Date: 16 Nov 15 - 06:14 PM

Sorry to have missed you on your trip to Wirral. How long have you been sentenced for in Derby Gaol?

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 18 Nov 15 - 05:41 AM

Just there for the evening I hope!

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 20 Nov 15 - 08:30 AM

We had a really enjoyable evening at Derby, I'd never been there before. Lots of interesting history.

Someone sang "Joe Hill" which was nicely appropriate for the date.

We were well received so hope to be invited back some time, good feel to the event.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 13 Jan 17 - 09:26 AM

I thought I had better revive this thread to say that we will be appearing as guests at Folk at the Barlow, Edgworth, on Friday 20th January 2017.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 20 Jan 17 - 04:32 AM

Refresh.

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: GUEST,Rewster
Date: 20 Jan 17 - 09:10 AM

Wot time

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: GUEST,Rewster
Date: 20 Jan 17 - 07:11 PM

Good show tonight, lads!

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 21 Jan 17 - 03:33 AM

Thanks for that.
It really gives you a boost to have an audience that sing along so well.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 22 Jan 17 - 01:46 PM

Just found out that some items from the other night have been recorded and put on youtube. Reasonable quality for a smartphone.
Search under Caffrey/McGurk/Madge and you should find them if you are interested.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 26 Feb 17 - 02:28 PM

Hopefully not too advance warning to avoid it being forgotten about!

Saturday 11th March 2017 at Rivington Village Green Tea Room, Sheephouse Lane, Rivington, Horwich, BL6 7SD.

One Accord and Caffrey/McGurk/Madge in concert as a fundraiser for a new heating system for Rivington Chapel.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments available, bring your own alcoholic drinks if you wish.

Doors open 7:00pm. Concert starts 7:30pm.

Tickets available £8.00 each from Alison on 01942 816569 or Mary on 01204 493757.

Each group will perform in both halves of the evening and we might mange something together at the end.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 27 Feb 17 - 03:43 PM

And at short notice we will be at the Willows at Kirkham on Wednesday 1st March 2017 (2 days time).

Allan Taylor has had to cancel and we have been asked to perform.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 14 Apr 17 - 06:56 AM

We are appearing at the Brewtown Folk Club, The Old Cottage Tavern, 36 Byrrkley Street, Burton on Trent tonight.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 14 Apr 17 - 07:04 AM

Hope to get to see you in Skipton in June, Robin. I have family in Burton so I shall recommend you highly but I suspect it will be a bit short notice.

Good luck

DtG

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 21 Jun 17 - 04:39 AM

Next gig is at the Narrow boat in Skipton on Monday 26th June, 8:30 pm. Won't have the new CD with us yet, final stages ongoing at the moment.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 21 Jun 17 - 04:42 AM

I hope to get there - Thanks Robin. I will still be in recovery mode after a weekend in Scotland though...

Dave

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 26 Jun 17 - 08:57 AM

Can't get there after all :-( Work has got in the way. Send my regards to Nick and Ed - Tell them Dave that used to do the door at Swinton wishes he could be there!

DtG

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 27 Aug 17 - 03:25 AM

We are at the Liverpool Shanty festival today for a second day, three spots, one at the Salt House Quay stage at 11:45, then two more in the Baltic Fleet.

We have CDs to sell, they arrived on Friday!

Would have posted earlier but I've just returned late on Friday from Whitby week.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 27 Aug 17 - 05:46 PM

Happy with how we did at Liverpool, despite me breaking a concertina hand strap just we started a song in the last set. Managed to continue by changing to alternative concertinas and playing in alternative octaves!
New strap made and fitted this evening.

Tomorrow (bank holiday Monday) we have a 30 minute spot at the festivities at Botany Bay, near Chorley, Lancashire.
To find out the history of why this is called Botany Bay seeing as it is on the Leeds Liverpool canal consult Sid Calderbank!

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: GUEST,Stephen Wilson
Date: 05 Sep 17 - 02:46 AM

Hi Robin that was a great performance at the Liverpool shanty festival i was there for the infamous strap breaking incident! Fantastic choice of songs and great harmony work your new CD is making my daily commute much Moe enjoyable, hope to see you all again soon!

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 02 Oct 17 - 04:15 PM

The trio are out again on Tuesday 3rd October at the Wurzel Bush Folk club, Bull's Head, Coventry Road, Brinklow CV23 0NE, 8:30pm onwards.
A flying visit to the Midlands, CDs will be available!

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: GUEST,oldnickilby
Date: 04 Oct 17 - 07:55 AM

Brilliant evening. Excellent material ,lovely harmonies and what a Tina player. Where did you find him ? Well worth a trip to see you lot. Ten out of Ten.

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 14 Jun 18 - 02:06 PM

Following an accident Vic Gammon is unable to perform at the Barlow tomorrow, 15th June we shall be standing in. We are assured that Vic is OK but unable to come over.

Details:
"Sadly, Vic Gammon is not able to join us tomorrow night at The Barlow, Edgworth, Friday, 15 June.

However, we are very fortunate that Nick Caffrey, Ed McGurk and Robin Madge are able to step in at short notice as our main guests. They are well known in the North West and judging from the reviews are rapidly gaining an excellent nationwide reputation for quality singing and musicianship. Their debut CD as a trio, "Like Minds" has a great blend of traditional and contemporary material.

The website, caffreymcgurk.blogspot.co.uk , rightly describes them as:

"This popular trio continues to explore the delights of traditional and contemporary folksong.
With their good humour and informed understanding of the song subjects, they instil their particular flare for harmony and enthusiastic performance making each song a joy to hear. Nick, Ed and Robin are solo singers in their own right adding variety and pleasure to each performance."

"True English Folk singing, in my humble opinion, doesn't come much better than this." - Keith Kendrick

Our support act at 8pm is local singer, guitarist Ken Pearson.

It will be a great night to enjoy with plenty of opportunities to join in with your instruments from 7.45pm and singing thereafter.
Entrance is £10 and you can pay on the door."

Post Code is BL7 0AP

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: OldNicKilby
Date: 15 Jun 18 - 06:28 AM

Nick See Jellom Graeme thread

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 02 Aug 18 - 06:04 PM

We are performing at Staveley on Saturday 4th August as part of the Lake District Folk Weekend. On twice at 1:00pm and 7:30pm.

At first glance it looks like tickets are sold out but remember that there are a lot of free events as well as the ticketed concerts, including our afternoon one.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 19 Sep 18 - 11:51 AM

A quick notice that we have a few gigs coming up.

Thursday 20th September 2018 at the Topic Folk club, Glyde House, Glydegate, Bradford, BD5 0BQ from 8:00pm. (Tomorrow).

Wednesday 3rd October 2018 at The Morcock Folk Club, Moorcock Inn, Gisburn road, Blacko, Nelson, BB9 6NG from 8:00pm.

8th Edgworth Festival Friday 5th to Sunday 7th October 2018, The Barlow, Bolton road, Edgworth, Bolton, BL7 0AP. We are appearing on the Saturday night concert which starts at 7:30pm.
Ed is also involved in the running of the festival and my wife and I shall be doing a tune session, with dots provided for those who need them, on the Saturday morning at 11:30.
There is more information available about the festival at http://www.bromleycrossfolkclub.org.uk


Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 19 Sep 18 - 01:20 PM

It was a pleasure to go meet you and see Nick and Ed again at Fleetwood. Plus it was the best gig of the weekend :-)

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 20 Sep 18 - 03:49 AM

Thank you Dave. We also got the thumbs up from Alan Bell for doing the Dark Island!

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 20 Sep 18 - 04:28 AM

Yes, it was good to see Alan there enjoying himself. I think he did the right thing packing it in when he did and I suspect removing the stress has extended his life considerably!

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 12 Nov 18 - 09:13 AM

We are out twice this week.
Wednesday we are at the Silverdale folk club as the guests, 7:30 for 8:00.
Thursday we are supporting Siobhan Miller at the Mellor Brook community centre, 7:30 start.

See the new website for future events etc. https://www.caffreymcgurkmadge.com/ .

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 10 Mar 19 - 10:53 AM

Next gig is this coming Tuesday, 12th March.

Dragon's Breath Folk Club (formerly Llanfynydd Folk Club) at new address: Treuddyn Village Hall Queen Street,
Treuddyn Flintshire CH7 4LU

After that 24th March.
South Sheilds Folk Club, The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Sheilds NE33 1ES

Then 25th March.
The Bridge Folk Club: Castle Garth Newcastle NA1 1RQ.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 10 Mar 19 - 01:30 PM

I think the Bridge claims to be the oldest club in England. Started in 1958? Anyway, it's been going hell of a long time and during my short stay in Newcastle I found it to be great.

Knock 'em out!

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 04 Jun 19 - 03:42 AM

Just to say that we are out again this week on Wednesday the 5th at Cross Keys Folk Club, Cross Keys Inn Running Hill Gate, Uppermill OL3 6LW.

Next Month at Rawtenstall Annual Fair on the Saturday 6th July. All sorts of things going on in the week leading up to it, including Sid Calderbank overseeing readings in local libraries from the 50 year old " A Rossendale anthology". Inviting local people to read their favourite pieces.

On 11th July we are at Tynefolk Black Bull, Bridge St, Blaydon NE21 4JU

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: The Sandman
Date: 04 Jun 19 - 03:50 AM

Dave, Topic club Bradford started 1956.

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 04 Jun 19 - 03:58 AM

Thanks, Dick. It must have just been the club going for longest in the same place. From Topic's own web site -

The Bridge Folk Club in Newcastle was founded by Louis Killen and Johnny Handle in 1958, putting it in the same sort of ball-park era as the Topic. Its claim to longevity fame is that it has been in just one venue all its existence - apart from a 6-month gap for refurbishment of the pub - which the Topic certainly can't claim.

Just out of interest and keeping the thread afloat :-)

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 10 Jul 19 - 06:57 PM

Just to refresh that we are on at Tynefolk on Thursday.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 25 Aug 19 - 05:25 PM

An update on future appearances.

Thursday 29th August Lymm Folk Club, The Spread Eagle 47 Eagle Brow, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 0AG 8:30.

Saturday 31st August Fleetwood Folk & BluesFestival:
We are in the Marine Hall in the afternoon concert, final spot and
The Mount Pavilion acoustic stage in the evening, next to last spot.

Friday 20th September Folk at the Barlow, 216 Bolton Rd, Bolton BL7 0AP. Doors open 7:30. (Please note that if you have one of the early flyers for the Edgworth Festival it incorrectly says 21st in the folk club listing).

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 15 Oct 21 - 07:24 PM

Our first full folk club gig for a long while.

Sunday 17th at the Bothy, Southport.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: GUEST,henryp
Date: 16 Oct 21 - 05:13 AM

The Bothy Update Sept 2021
Due to ongoing problems with us using our normal venue, for the time being the club will be meeting at The Guest House, Union St, Southport. This is a temporary measure and should keep us going until Xmas.

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: GUEST,Clive Pownceby
Date: 17 Oct 21 - 10:31 AM

Do come along tonight; 8pm Guest House, central Southport PR9 0QF.
It is to be hoped that the Bothy can "get back to where we once belonged" (sounds familiar?) at the Park Golf Club in 2022. Stay tuned.

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 11 Apr 22 - 11:49 AM

Nick Caffrey has been using his time during Covid lockdowns to do some research on some traditional folk songs and is now revealing the results of his studies in a series of podcasts, being released one per week.


https://www.caffreymcgurkmadge.com/podcast-episodes

The series starts with "Polly Vaughan" and continues with "Banks of green willow", "The cruel mother" and "Bold fisherman".

The various versions and tunes are explored and a complete performance of one version included for each subject.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 14 Apr 22 - 04:14 PM

"Braes of Yarrow" has now been added to the list.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 11 May 22 - 04:04 PM

We are out gigging at the Hungry Horse Folk club at Elsmere Port on Thursday 12th May and at the Swinton club, held at the Conservative Club at Wethaughton on Fiday 13th May.

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: r.padgett
Date: 12 May 22 - 02:59 AM

A very professional band with trad folk knowledge and musical ability.
Holmfirth festival had plenty of chorus songs and interest from the band

Ray

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 27 Apr 23 - 05:46 PM

Hope to see a few of you at Upton this weekend. We are performing on Saturday and Monday (probably popping up in odd extra places as well).

Robin

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 02 May 23 - 02:56 AM

It was good to see and hear you all at the weekend!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Caffrey/McGurk/Madge
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 14 Jun 23 - 02:05 PM

We are at the Folk at the Barlow at Edgeworth on Friday night (16th June 7:30pm doors open), supported by Chris and Siobhan Nelson.

We get to be guinea pigs for the new digital sound system! The audience get to be guinea pigs as well for some of the new items we are doing.

Robin