Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions

Subject: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: r.padgett
Date: 05 Mar 16 - 01:43 PM

The venues are now pretty well established for the first and third Sundays in the month as follows:

1st Sunday is Fernandes Tap from around 1.30pm ~ upstairs, plenty of room for audience and singers and players of all abilities ~ finishes often after 5pm ~ beware of early Wakefield Wildcats crowd on home matches ~ [usually out by 2pm! ~]


3rd Sunday ~ Bull and Fairhouse ~ not far from Fernandes, same usual crowd by and large start 1.30pm ish, no rugby league ppl normally

Please forget the previous thread on "Change of Wakefield" sessions

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 16 Mar 16 - 10:21 AM

Please join us for our next mixed , informal session of songs and tunes on the third Sunday of the month ( 20 th. March ) at The Bull And Fairhouse in Wakefield at around 1.30 p.m.....free admission. You will be made very welcome....singers, musicians and listeners alike. We look forward to seeing you.

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 17 Mar 16 - 03:53 AM

Yes as Dave says, nice informal Sunday pm mixed song and tunes session appreciative audience and others

High standard but encompassing all new singers and muscians, the weather is getting better and transport links by bus and train as well as ample free street parking all a plus ~ steer clear of the car parks as 24/7 charges

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 21 Mar 16 - 06:16 AM

It was good to welcome so many to the excellent session yesterday at the Bull And Fairhouse in Wakefield....this included one or two new faces too. The next session at Fernandes Tap will be on Sunday 3rd. April at around 1.30 p.m. and all are welcome.

Don't forget the Sheffield Folk Sessions festival this weekend...25,26 and 27th March. It promises to be a wonderful weekend and you will be very welcome . Best wishes.

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 21 Mar 16 - 12:09 PM

Thanks David, yes check out Sheffield sessions Easter 2016 a full programme of events shown anda map, camper space and noted accommodation

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 21 Mar 16 - 03:25 PM

Simple thought from a simple child ............ how about providing a link.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: JulieF
Date: 22 Mar 16 - 05:27 AM

http://www.sheffieldseshfest.org.uk/

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 22 Mar 16 - 07:39 AM

Thankyou , Julie .

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 02 Apr 16 - 07:39 AM

All are welcome at our next mixed folk session tomorrow, 3 rd. April at around 1.30 p.m. at Fernandes Brewery tap in Wakefield.....great venue, free entry , pleasant people , excellent real ales and good music.....songs and tunes . Please join us.

Best Wishes ,

David .

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 14 Apr 16 - 11:39 AM

This Sunday , 17th April, all are welcome at our next free mixed folk session....around 1.30 p.m at the Bull And Fairhouse pub in Wakefield....always well attended with friendly people, good music and real ale. Please join us for tunes, songs or just come along and listen.

Best Wishes,

David .

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 13 May 16 - 05:10 AM

This Sunday, 15th MAY, all are welcome at our next free, informal mixed folk session...around 1.30 p.m at The Bull And Fairhouse pub in Wakefield...always well attended with friendly people, good mixture of songs and tunes and real ale. Please join us.....you will be made very welcome....listening, singing or playing !

Best wishes.

David

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 14 May 16 - 02:59 AM

Yes this Sunday (3rd in month) Bull and Fairhouse central area, close to M1 quiet and parking free and on street free as designated ~

Mixed friendly session beginners and experts ~ fiddles, melodeons, concertinas, banjoes, unaccompanied and traditionalist from 1pm ish on

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 18 Jun 16 - 12:21 PM

Please see the post above.....our next session is TOMORROW .....19th. June. Bull and Fairhouse. From 1 pm ish. Players, singers or listeners ....all are very welcome. Please come and join us. We look forward to seeing you . Good ale, good mixed music and friendly people.

Best Wishes

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 16 Jul 16 - 09:07 AM

Bull And Fairhouse mixed session tomorrow...17th. July in Wakefield . All are VERY welcome...singers, players and listeners. Relaxed , friendly, welcoming with real ales ... at around 1.30 pm. Come and join us !!

Best Wishes

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 03 Aug 16 - 04:53 AM

All are welcome at our next mixed songs and tunes session this coming Sunday , 7th Aug at around 1.30 p.m. at Fernandes Brewery Tap in Wakefield. See the previous posts for more details and post code . Please come along to sing, play or simply listen.... real ale pub, pleasant atmosphere, great welcoming people and really good music for all tastes. We look forward to seeing you.

Best Wishes

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 03 Aug 16 - 07:15 AM

Yep usual second Sunday ~ singers and musicians welcome ~ note free car park ( abig one) round the back too and Wakey on a Sunday pretty quiet dunt use the 24 hrs carpark it costs

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Raggytash
Date: 03 Aug 16 - 11:38 AM

Err.............. It's the first Sunday this weekend, just saying like


................. I'll get me coat.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Felipa
Date: 03 Aug 16 - 01:37 PM

if John and Heulwen Goodall ever attend, please give them my regards.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 04 Aug 16 - 05:06 AM

YES.....Ray is drunk again......the session is THIS COMING SUNDAY....7th August. This IS the FIRST SUNDAY of the month....quite right NICK ...thanks.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Raggytash
Date: 04 Aug 16 - 05:28 AM

See you in a couple of weeks Dave. Cheers

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 04 Aug 16 - 02:05 PM

Very sorry yes first Sunday Fernades Tap, third Sunday is Bull and Fairhouse Wakefield ~ confused meself with Sunday being 7th August ~ second Sunday is Barnsley Celtic music session in the Old No 7 Market Hill

Apologies ~ I am losing the plot

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 30 Sep 16 - 05:49 AM

All are welcome this Sunday,2nd. October at Fernandes Brewery Tap pub, Wakefield at around 1.30 pm. for our free , folk session ( mostly ) with songs, tunes or simply come to listen. Friendly people, good music, pleasant informal atmosphere and a choice of so many real ales. A similar session is held on the third Sunday of each month at 1.30 at the Bull And Fairhouse Pub in Wakefield... next session will be on 16th. October. Please join us !!

Best wishes.
DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 08 Nov 16 - 05:52 AM

Thanks to all who attended the latest session at Fernandes Tap Pub in Wakefield on Sunday 6th. November . It proved to be an excellent afternoon of songs and tunes with around 40 attending....with lots of people simply listening. Our next similar session will be at the Bull And Fairhouse Pub in Wakefield on Sunday 20th. November at around 1.30 p.m. It is also the next Musicians session THIS SUNDAY...13TH Nov during the afternoon at the Old Number 7 pub in Barnsley with Alan Jones as your host...you will be made very welcome at all these FREE folk events and we look forward to seeing you.

Best wishes.
DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 20 Nov 16 - 06:55 AM

All are welcome at our mixed, informal , free session of live music at the Bull And Fairhouse pub in Wakefield TODAY from around 1.15 pm to around 6 p.m. Great atmosphere, music, real ales and friendly people.We hope you can join us and we look forward to seeing you .

Best wishes.
DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 05 Dec 16 - 06:13 AM

Thanks to all who attended our session yesterday at Fernandes Brewery Tap pub in Wakefield......another superb turn out and we shared a great afternoon of songs, tunes, good ale and friendship.....held every first Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm and all are always very welcome.

Best wishes.
DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Felipa
Date: 20 Dec 16 - 01:40 PM

will thee be a session on new year'day 2017?

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 21 Dec 16 - 04:24 AM

That is a very good question Felipa ~ Jan 1st does fall on the first Sunday in January 2017

Boxing day Monday 26th sees very many of the regulars at the Kings Head, Heath Common Wakefield where the Wakefield Morris dancers meet every year ~ during/afterward there is a music session and sing in side the pub

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 31 Dec 16 - 05:23 AM

The usual session at the Fernandes Tap pub in Wakefield tomorrow at around 1.30 pm is STILL scheduled to take place but there can be no guarantees of how many will brave sore heads and illness to be there.

Best Wishes

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 31 Dec 16 - 12:37 PM

Hope to be there with one or two others ~ new faces and first timers all welcome too

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 06 Jan 17 - 11:14 AM

At this time I have been notified that our usual venue for Folk Music on the third Sunday of each month at the Bull And Fairhouse Pub in Wakefield has shut. I am now looking for a new venue and will try to keep everyone posted. Please pass this on to others.This does NOT affect our sessions held on the first Sunday of each month at Fernandes Tap in Wakefield.

Best Wishes.

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 08 Jan 17 - 09:33 AM

Oh sh***!
Another one bites the dust.
What is this world coming to?

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 08 Jan 17 - 10:49 AM

I am still confident these sessions WILL continue but in a different venue. Watch this space for more information as soon as it is to hand.

Best Wishes.

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 09 Jan 17 - 06:32 AM

Yes Mr Nuttall looking for a quiet Sunday (3rd) in month venue near/around Wakefield

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 09 Jan 17 - 10:53 AM

Right Mr David Nuttall having done total recce ~ on foot, says The Star at Sandal "booked" Jan 15th at 2.30 for 3pm start ~ downside is the late start but other clientelle in until that time ~ estimated finish by 7pm ~ yes this will affect your Sunday Lunch etc ~ but lets give it a go, please

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 09 Jan 17 - 12:10 PM

The full address for this new venue is as follows......

The STAR , 42 STANDBRIDGE ROAD, SANDAL, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE,

WF2 7DY ......near to the ASDA Superstore The sessions are planned for the third Sunday of each month at around 3 p.m. until around 7 p.m. There is ample space in the very large adjacent car park . All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 10 Jan 17 - 04:17 AM

Thanks David

Ray

A quiet semi rural area near Newmillerdam, with nice walks and popular in the summer and winter

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 10 Jan 17 - 05:42 AM

"ASDA way to do it!"
Fast work, David - congratulations!
Hope to make it on Sunday.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 12 Jan 17 - 05:58 AM

Please see the posts here for 9th. January. The previous session at the Bull And Fairhouse in Wakefield on the third Sunday afternoon each month has been replaced by sessions at the STAR INN in Sandal near the Asda Superstore WF2 7DY.The first of these sessions will be THIS SUNDAY 15TH JANUARY .Please spread the word and join us for our first session at this new venue and make it a success. All are very welcome and we look forward to seeing you at around 3 p.m.

Best Wishes

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 18 Jan 17 - 05:10 AM

Many thanks to all the musicians, singers and followers who attended the first meeting at this new venue.I cannot recall any session being so well attended in the past . In many ways we were the victims of our own success as too many people were unable to fit comfortably in the space provided. The large numbers of the general listening public also added to the logistical problems. Musicians were 'spread ' rather than being in close proximity to each other. The pub was also somewhat noisy due to its popularity.The net result was that many fine individual singers could not be heard or were reluctant to sing at all against the general noise...apologies to them. The pub itself has a great atmosphere, staff and beer and we were made very welcome.It was impossible to predict the incredible response and level of support which we received . In time , the sessions may well prove to be less popular and the venue and session will be more manageable. We propose continuing with subsequent sessions at the Star and the next will be on the 19th Feb at around 3 p.m.. There cannot be too many folk sessions which have suffered due to ,almost, too many attending....a relatively happy position. Thank you for your support.

Best wishes,

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 18 Jan 17 - 08:06 AM

Congratulations on your success unfortunately its just that bit too far from N Lincs to attend

Gerry

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 18 Jan 17 - 09:24 AM

Yes I appreciate that Gerry. It's a shame you are not a bit nearer. You would always be very very welcome at this session and the ones at Fernandes on the First Sunday of each month ( see above for more details. Enjoy your music.

DAVID

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 04:50 AM

Yes as Mr Nuttall says singers supporters and musicians turned up from miles around ~ a lot of talent to draw from and to support live music

The first afternoon session was a bit problematic and we do need to ensure that the pub appreciate us and that customers are aware of the nature of the acoustic largely traditional tunes and songs which we sing and play

Third (3rd) Sunday afternoon in the month from 3pm ish

Looking forward to February 2017

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 07:28 AM

I appreciate the efforts you have made to keep this session going, Dave, and indeed your loyalty to local live folk music which knows no bounds.
You did a fantastic job in finding a replacement venue at such short notice.
I appreciate there will be pros and cons to any venue. And the first of any series of events will never be typical of the ensuing weeks.
But sad to say I have to agree with comments made so far.
Having made the effort to attend on Sunday last, I came away with a headache, and much less than satisfied. It may have been a victim of its own success, but in the event it proved impossible to perform anything but the rowdiest and most "populist" of material. The wonderfully inclusive and genuinely supportive spirit of the erstwhile Bull & Fairhouse sessions was being sacrificed in favour of some individuals repeatedly "grandstanding", almost for the locals' benefit it seemed.
More seriously IMHO, the acoustics were less than ideal, and some singers could hardly be heard even from a short distance away, whereas (as you rightly say) many good singers didn't even get heard at all or didn't feel able to chance a turn. And yes, everyone was far too spread out to enable the usual "dive-in" principle to succeed.
I'm really not sure whether it's going to be worth my attending again, as I have to travel some distance and time is tight when I have another commitment on the evening of the third-Sunday each month anyway. That would be a shame, since I've enjoyed supporting the session for the past few years.
Hope my feedback is of some use.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 09:39 AM

David , Thank you for your observations...the majority of the points you make about the session are already realised and are well documented here and on other social media. I am sorry we may not see you at the sessions in the future.You may have missed much during the time you were sleeping !! I have spoken to others who still seems to think it has potential and is worth persevering there . I would, however , take serious issue with a couple of points you make. I believe the 'populist' material to which you refer may have been chosen because it may have helped to involve the spectators ...many of whom may have been new to this type of live music. I concede that, by its very purpose and nature , it needed to be louder and more expansive than that which we would normally play or sing on a regular basis . Your comment that there were ' individuals repeatedly grandstanding almost for the locals' benefit 'is unfair as they tried to keep things moving along...NOT to hog the limelight but with more popular offerings to involve more people through tunes and chorus songs ...their contributions were , therefore , much appreciated .The pub was, as you say rather noisy and I hope this will even out over time. Thank you for recognising my intentions and efforts to try to keep Folk Music live in the area.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,Guest Alan Jines
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 10:35 AM

Like all first times this session had it's teething troubles. The audience was amazing and still there listening when I left, most of then standing up. I have supported Dave's mixed sessions for quite a few years now, never miss without good reason. I know he works hard to give us the best in local music. This new venue IMHO is actually better than the Bull & Fairhouse which had a pillar that cut the singers/players into two parts. I am sure the problems will sort themselves out as people get to know the venue and the novelty wears off for the none folkie locals. I shall definitely be back next month. Well done David.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 11:17 AM

Yes many points made are in fact correct ~ we cannot take venues and

audiences for granted ~ indeed many professional singers do that all

the time btw ~

it is hard work to create the ideal venue from scratch and pubs as we

know are hard to find particularly for Sunday pm with lunches being

popular and new pubs and landlords need to be informed as well as the

regular customers as to what the norm is for such gatherings

Ray

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,T Mac
Date: 19 Jan 17 - 01:43 PM

I think given a few sessions it could become a good venue and agree with Ray and Allen. It's not easy finding a perfect venue and some time is needed to settle in. Well done for finding a place so quickly Dave and keeping it going T Mac

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Jan 17 - 11:23 AM

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,raccoon
Date: 21 Jan 17 - 09:53 AM

A difficult match at Stoke but let's hope we can capitalise on the Liverpool result and get three points. This time last year I'd be hoping for a draw, now I'm realistically looking for a win.

Subject: RE: Wakefield, Sunday mixed folk sessions
From: GUEST,David Nuttall, Wakefield
Date: 21 Jan 17 - 04:10 PM

VERY NICE, RACCOON !!!Can you write a folk song about it ???????


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