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What's up in Derry, NH?
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: SINSULL Date: 21 Nov 00 - 07:14 PM I had only the stew. Overcooked or not, I loved it. And a few glasses of wine. The store bought rolls could not have been too bad. There were none left when I went looking. Who made the wonderful potato dish? Joe was attempting to eat it all himself. I guess he liked it too. I resisted the turkey knowing I would be eating it for another week and a half. Anybody else having a hard time settling in? I can barely sit still at work. And now I am at the computer at home. Maybe a little bourbon and an LP newly arrived from Ebay will help. Sigh! |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Barry Finn Date: 21 Nov 00 - 11:08 PM Hi All & thanks for helping to make the party so wonderful. It went from noon till around 4 in the am & it was a straight blast all the way. Joe Offer, Susan A-R, John Nolan & wife Stephanie stayed over & we were all greeted in the morn to the welcomed return of Nightowl & work friend Lori, Kendall, Jeri, Camisu & Naemanson came in from the cold & the sorry end finally came about 2 that afternoon, a 26 hour party that could've easily stretched to 48 hrs if my family & I could have our way about it. My only regret (aside from not having much of a voice to start off with) was Ewan had to head off a bit early & my hosting responsibilities kept me from having more that a brief hello with him (Ewan, thanks for the gifts, your book was most a interesting insite to the early folk days of Glasgow). I can't say enough how much of a treat it was to host this, to have those both close by & those that traveled quite a distance play & sing. I can't begin to list off all the highlights & bright spots way to many & I think most of that ground has been covered already (good thing too with my memory, I be leaving out huge gaps). Thanks again for helping to make this happen, Barry |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: SINSULL Date: 22 Nov 00 - 08:40 AM In the immortal words of our dear departed Mbo: Barry and Bhodrans rooool. Thank you again. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: GUEST,Ewan McVicar Date: 22 Nov 00 - 03:34 PM Made it home safe and sound. Car refused to start, on account of Glasgow Rain - much cursing ensued. Got a few hours sleep, and feeling more human now. It was brilliant to visit with you all [y'all]. Tasty and yeasty singing from and with people that love song. A reminder of what got me into singing in the first place. Debra Cowan and I had to leave so early, at 7pm, but before we went it was a privilege to sing All The Tunes In The World into the ether. "Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup" etc. Many thanks to Debra for driving me, and for the chance for us to sing together on the Friday night. Multiple thanks to Animaterra for hospitality, and asking me to sing in her school on the Friday. Get there if you can folks, it's the singingest school I ever saw, a joy to hear and see. Thank you and thank you and thank you again to Barry and family for hosting such a fine event. To everyone - it was a charge to see you and be with you, and most of all sing with you. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: GutBucketeer Date: 22 Nov 00 - 04:18 PM WoW! Sounds like everyone had a great time! Boy am I green with envy! Just to sit and listen to all of the shanties and traditional singing would have made me one happy camper. Hope to see everyone again soon. JAB |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Night Owl Date: 22 Nov 00 - 06:24 PM Barry and Justine..THANK YOU both for sharing yourselves,your wonderful home and family with us (and computor). We arrived exhausted and left more exhausted, but what remains is the sound of the incredible music and the genuine warmth and giggles throughout the weekend. At the risk of destroying some well earned reputations here, I discovered that Joe Offer is NOT a saint despite what I thought...there's a strong, infectious sparkle of devilment/adventure in his eyes which defies sainthood. And Kendall IS REALLY a KIND, gentle human being! |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: kendall Date: 22 Nov 00 - 07:42 PM Thanks night owl, you just blew my cover! |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Susan A-R Date: 27 Nov 00 - 02:09 PM I agree with it all!!!! I came home to what we thought was a dead hard drive. Just got it back with everything on it. It has been VERY hard to have to wait an entire week to add in my two cents. What a Wonderful party!! I was up until 4 a.m. singing and talking and eating and drinking good beer. Highlights for me were: Your Stuff Owns You (who sang that??) Dan's rendition of I Was Right (could you post that please?) Joe Offer actually singing that woderawful Come on Over to Our House, Sinsull's great collection of tear jerkers, Bat Goddess (everything) the hilarious ride down with the woodchucks (striding into a craft fair, demanding our lamb from CamiSu) The Lamb, the bourbon balls, and much more. Thanks for hosting Barry et al. It was unforgettable. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Bat Goddess Date: 28 Nov 00 - 02:18 PM Judy (I think) did the song about your stuff owning you. Glad you got your hard drive problem worked out! BTW, Susan A-R, you did a song while standing in the doorway which I was quite taken with (both the song and your delivery of it) but now, thanks to music overload (is there such a thing?!?) I can't wrap my brain around either the subject, the words or the tune. Can you help me? (Actually, I think I've got Woodchucks' songs elbowing others out of my head right now.) Bat Goddess |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Jeri Date: 28 Nov 00 - 02:40 PM Yo! BG! <:squirrel mode> In my socks..(in my socks (in my socks)..)...with a gun... </squirrel mode> |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: bigchuck Date: 28 Nov 00 - 09:44 PM Bwaaahaaaahaaaaa.......snigger, chuckle. You'll never get us out of your mind. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: CamiSu Date: 28 Nov 00 - 11:47 PM But Woodchucks, can I get a CD or two? Did you have them with you? (I was too zoned when I got there to ask...) |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Midchuck Date: 29 Nov 00 - 08:32 AM Well, now...I would never use this forum for personal business promotion, I'm sure none of us would, but since you did ask... Loose in the Hills (1996) and Fill One Room (1999) are each available either as CD or cassette. Send $15 per CD or $10 per cassette to:
Woodchucks' Revenge Between now and Christmas, we are giving a bulk discount - If you order more than one item at a time, take $2 off the price of each item after the first - i. e. if you bought both CDs, it would be $15 for the first and $13 for the second, $28 total. For orders from Mudcatters, we will absorb the usual shipping and handling charge. If anyone wants playlists for the two recordings, or has any other questions, PM me at your leisure. Now, CamiSu: How much was the bribe we agreed on? Peter. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: SINSULL Date: 29 Nov 00 - 08:36 AM Gunfighter Eyes alone is worth the price. My order will go out this week. Thanks for bringing it up, CamiSu. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Midchuck Date: 29 Nov 00 - 05:00 PM Refresh. tee, hee! |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Susan A-R Date: 29 Nov 00 - 08:20 PM Bat Goddess, the cong I sang in the doorway (I think) was The Old Dance. It's on an early Oyster Band album. Lyrics may show up in another thread soon. Jeri, I have already had In My Socks . . . running through my head. THAT's how those woodchucks sell recordings. I know just enough to be anoyed and not nough to anoy anyone else. Grr. Oh, and big/mid/ms chuck, a play list would be most helpful. Susan A-R
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: SINSULL Date: 30 Nov 00 - 08:24 AM "brown curly hair and gunfighter eyes" driving me crazy! Susan is right. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Susan A-R Date: 30 Nov 00 - 10:15 PM Bat Goddess, the lyrics to The Old Dance are now up. As for the tune, that's another matter. I have visons of sending a tape to Jeri for transcription. (I offered to send it to Joe and he blanched.) |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Naemanson Date: 01 Dec 00 - 06:53 AM Talk about a thread that just will not die! You know, the more you guys talk of the songs I didn't get to hear the more I think we need to have another get together. This time I will arrive earliest and drink strong coffee to keep my eyes open till the last one of you drops off to sleep. BTW, Sins, I'm still looking for the words to Bob Franke's Little Girls. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Naemanson Date: 01 Dec 00 - 06:55 AM Maybe I'll drink Irish Coffee all night but there is a draw back to that. When you get drunk on Irish Coffee you get to the point where you wish you could pass out but the caffeine won't let you! There is no worse feeling except maybe the hangover. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Jeri Date: 01 Dec 00 - 09:52 AM Susan, I'm willing to try transcribing from tape. You could also record enough of the song (a verse and chorus) as a .wav file and e-mail it to me. In any case, please PM or e-mail me if you want me to try. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Bat Goddess Date: 01 Dec 00 - 10:05 AM Yeah, Jeri and I have been know to get together upon occasion. As a matter of fact, I really have to stop 'Catting around and call her about a ride to The Press Room this afternoon. Speaking of The Press Room (in Portsmouth, NH), the Angel Band (part of the regulars) has a gig so the session should be almost all singing, especially if Curmudgeon has anything to say about it. And we're all in good voice. So, if anyone wants to join us, tonight might be a pretty good time (Barry? Brett?). We start about 4:30 and wrap up just before 9:00pm. Bat Goddess |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Jeri Date: 01 Dec 00 - 10:13 AM On Daniel St. You go across the bridge from Kittery into Portsmouth. The road splits and you must (no choice) go to the right. The Press Room is a couple of blocks up on the left, right across from the Post Office. Bat Goddess - call me?! Does that mean you expect me to get off the computer?! |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Naemanson Date: 01 Dec 00 - 10:25 AM I could do that. Do I have to get there right at 4:30? What is the venue? Is it a performance, open mike, floor show? |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Jeri Date: 01 Dec 00 - 10:32 AM Session. We all sit around and sing or play when the mood strikes. There's absolutely no visible organization. You can get there later if you wish, or earlier. They serve a wicked Irish coffee... |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Naemanson Date: 01 Dec 00 - 10:47 AM Oh, I have to drive home after so there will be no more than one Irish coffee. Then it will be all non alcoholic and probably high caffeine. See you there! |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Peg Date: 01 Dec 00 - 11:54 AM Naemanson; oops! I forgot I was gonna type up those words for you...no luck finding them in a previous thread on songs for Hallowe'en etc.? I will try to do it today if I get a chance. Remind me if I don't. sorry, peg |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Bat Goddess Date: 01 Dec 00 - 11:58 AM We sit around a couple pushed together tables in the back, try not to step on each other's songs, and stay out of the way of the waitresses. No mikes. If we know it, we all join in. Curmudgeon's the boss man. The session is sort of a legal requirement. The Press Room has a "ballroom" liquor license, which means its liquor license isn't tied to serving food, as most NH establishments must. (It does, though, and the food is very good.) But The Press Room has to have entertainment from opening til closing. The Friday bit started (actually on tuesday) with Curmudgeon by himself, armed only with a concertina and guitar. Over the years, it's turned into whatever it is it's turned into. It can be very crowded. It can be very loud (either "listeners" or musicians or both). It can be absolute magic. Or anything in between. Tonight most of the hard core instrumentalists (and 2 singers) have a gig and won't be there, so we can concentrate on singing (which is actually what the audience prefers, anyway). We look forward to singing with anyone who cares to join us! Bat Goddess |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Naemanson Date: 01 Dec 00 - 12:55 PM BTW, who was it, in the wee hours, who expressed an interest in the old "Heart Songs" book? I think it might have been Sinsull but there were a few other people there as well. Joe mentioned the book and I commented that I had two copies. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: SINSULL Date: 01 Dec 00 - 04:20 PM Brett, I said I was interested in a copy if you have one for sale. And do you mean "I Don't Want To Play In Your Yard"? (Two Little Girls). I can post the lyrics if you need them. Mary |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Naemanson Date: 01 Dec 00 - 04:57 PM I'd feel pretty bad taking money for that book. I bought it for a quarter at a yard sale and it's not in the greatest condition. If you want to pay postage it's yours. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Naemanson Date: 01 Dec 00 - 04:59 PM I need to start thinking more before I hit the send button. The song is the story of the little girls who triggered the witch hunts and trials at Salem. Peg sang it early in the evening before you and MaryMac arrived. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 01 Dec 00 - 05:02 PM Yes, we need to get together, but a little longer notice would be good. There's no way I'll get to Portsmouth tonight! Maybe I'll talk to the other adult in my house about a January bash- to drive the cold winter away, weather permitting! |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Bat Goddess Date: 02 Dec 00 - 11:46 AM Sounds like a good idea! (Sorry about the short notice, but allowing for the convergence of various information packets and random thread generator and what with personal scheduling variation and just plain lack of sleep...oh, you get the idea.) Driving cold winter away always appreciated. Bat Goddess |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: GUEST,CamiSu at her Brother's in Hampstead Date: 02 Dec 00 - 08:59 PM So good to get on! Allison, I'm game for something in January. (Just spent a VERY frustrating day at the hospital with my brother who is haveing gall bladder problems... The emergency room was VERY busy so he spent the whole day lying around in more or less pain.) This time I'll come for the whole party. Pardon, I'm feeling in need of a hug or two. I missed a friend's memorial service as well today, so I'm a bit weepy as well. Cami Su |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Naemanson Date: 02 Dec 00 - 09:06 PM Here's a hug for you, Camisu, from the big fuzzy guy. HHHHUUUUGGGG! |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Midchuck Date: 02 Dec 00 - 09:32 PM Allison, tell us as soon as you settle on a date so we can plan. Us Woodchucks want to do something similiar, but not until we can play outdoors and annoy the neighbors, and people can camp in the back yard, and no one will get run off the road by skiers while driving across VT in a blizzard... Peter. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Bat Goddess Date: 02 Dec 00 - 10:49 PM Hugs, CamiSue. And there's been too many memorial services lately. Your ginger jam is lovely, BTW. It's been a reflective day here, too. I wrote my Yuletide letter and got weepy over what I left out. Sigh. But it's wonderful having the Mudcat community closeby. Curmudgeon and I usually have a Sunday-of-Memorial-Day-Weekend Tune-It-Or-Die party and Ladyslipper Festival(in Nottingham, NH) but he says it's too early to mention it, so I won't. Bat Goddess |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Naemanson Date: 02 Dec 00 - 11:57 PM I guess I won't mention, then, that I am already trying to program the Sunday-of-Memorial-Day-Weekend Tune-It-Or-Die party and Ladyslipper Festival into my schedule. Allison, dates to avoid for January would include January 13. That is the January Mocha Cafe. The featured performers will be Bruce MacIntyre and David Hallowell. Ya'll come by now, ye'hear? |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Joe Offer Date: 03 Dec 00 - 01:18 AM Peg, I checked SuperSearch and the Web and couldn't find lyrics for "I But a Little Girl." The Digital Tradition has lots of Bob Franke songs, but not this one. My copy of his "Brief Histories" CD doesn't have a lyrics sheet. I can transcribe it if you can't, but it would be really nice if you could post the song. Pretty please? You sure sang it nicely. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Naemanson Date: 03 Dec 00 - 05:40 AM Ladies and gentlemen, the votes are in for Peg to post the song "I But a Little Girl." There are now two votes for her to post it with no dissension. Wait, Governor Bush is standing firm and VP Gore is asking for a recount. The recount shows that there are still two votes for and none against, though Mr. Bush has stated that the original machine vote..... |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 03 Dec 00 - 06:53 AM Add my vote for Peg to post the words! I still haven't talked to the mister yet; we had to split ourselves and go to two different festive events yesterday. BTW, I was at the cd release party of a wonderful cd, "Toward Winter", by Alouette Iselin and Melanie Everard. Alouette wrote the Solstice song I sang in Derry, which is why I mention it on this thread. That song is not on this cd, but several other wonderful Christmas and Solstice songs are. It's been featured on WEVO's Folk Show at least once, and I'm happy to be a member of the background vocals- plus they used my arrangement of another of Alouette's songs on the cd, so I'm tickled pink! |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Jeri Date: 03 Dec 00 - 10:07 AM I went websnooping looking for the lyrics to "I, But a Little Girl," because I sort of remembered Bob Franke lyrics out there somewhere. I didn't find them, but I DID find a page where you can listen to performances from this year's Kerrville Folk Festival, including Bob Franke. (In Real Audio or Windows Media) I don't know if the songs there. I just started listening, and it's an entire performance, complete with tuning and talk. (And Tom Russell's on there too - he's next.) |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Wavestar Date: 03 Dec 00 - 10:22 AM Make my mother post them - we've got the lyrics on the liner notes from Kallet, Epstien and Ciccone's album, Angels in Daring. I would, but you know, I'm not there. Great recording of that song. Makes me all shivery. -J |
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Subject: Lyr Add: I BUT A LITTLE GIRL (Bob Franke)^^ From: Peg Date: 04 Dec 00 - 12:19 PM okay okay, here it si, quitcher cryin'! ;) sorry it took me so long, friends, this is an autumn song fir me and I have been shifting into winter mode... BTW I hope to record this song (and others) on a CD this spring and am seeking musicians to play...so if anyone comes up with a nice, spooky yet simple guitar accompaniment to this, let's talk! peg I But a Little Girl
I know it is a wicked thing in such a fashion for to sing
My friends and I thought little harm to go to Reverend Parris' farm
Unholy shapes of girls and men, and women to our torment then
And so we cried and cried aloud, the names of mighty men and proud
Then learned men from near and far did drag their prisoners to the bar
And you, thought safe within your bed, you send your shape about my head
And the evil that attacks my heart in pride of power got its start (I learned this from the singing of someone who is somewhat famous for getting lyrics slightly incorrect and I have heard several versions of some of the ending phrases such as "whims of little girls," "sins of lg," etc. so I am not sure this is entirely accurate. This is however the version I sing...)^^ |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Naemanson Date: 04 Dec 00 - 12:26 PM Thank you very much, Peg. |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Peg Date: 04 Dec 00 - 01:26 PM BTW: the title of the song is "I But a Little Girl" in case it is to be posted to Digitrad...
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Subject: Lyr Add: I BUT A LITTLE GIRL (Bob Franke) From: Joe Offer Date: 04 Dec 00 - 03:18 PM Thanks a lot, Peg. Your typing gave me a huge head start on my transcription from the Franke recording. Looks like you have the song down almost exactly, but here's what I get from the recording. -Joe Offer- I BUT A LITTLE GIRL (Bob Franke) I know it is a wicked thing in such a fashion for to sing With no regard for God or king, and I but a little girl But evil shapes do bid my tongue, great judges and divines among, To say things strange to one so young, and I but a little girl. My friends and I thought little harm to go to Reverend Parris' farm Our secret fortunes for to charm, such sport for a little girl But Betty's eyes did roll about, and Abigail began to shout And so the devil found us out, and shapes began to swirl. Unholy shapes of girls and men, and women to our torment then Pronounced us damned and damned again, we being but little girls What recourse had we but to cry, and name each shape as it flew by To hold us in its evil eye, we being but little girls. And so we cried and cried aloud, the names of mighty men and proud And haughty women in a crowd, we being but little girls And mothers, fathers, children dear, did crowd around those names to hear And how the crowd began to fear the namings of little girls. And learned men from near and far did drag their prisoners to the bar Examined for the witch's scar, and the curse of little girls And witch and wizard once confessed cried out their comrades all unblessed And all the world brought to the test at the word of little girls. And you, thought safe within your bed, who send your shape about my head Tomorrow you shall lie in dread of the hearts of little girls And the justice of the holy court will show its terror of our sport And the powers of this world resort to the whims of little girls. For the evil that attacks my heart in pride of power got its start You lie; you say you have no part in the sins of little girls The prison's full, the gallows moan, the old man crushed beneath the stones Are not a work of mine alone, for I'm but a little girl. Copyright Bob Franke, Telephone Pole Music Publishing Company (BMI) This song about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials was recorded by Franke on his 1989 album, "Brief Histories." @America @history @witch @trial filename[ LITLGIRL MA Apr01^^ |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Dan Schatz Date: 08 Dec 00 - 05:19 PM Sorry I haven't lurked in these parts for awhile. No, I don't have a CD out yet, although I'm told it's about time for one, and I agree. The trick is funding the whole thing. I did put out a tape about ten years ago called The Road to Somewhere Else. You may be able to find it in a few places. If anyone I'll post the lyrics to "In the Old Days" (the song about boats and fisherman) as soon as I figured out how to work the HTML breaks. I'm afraid I seem to have become a bit of a luddite. Dan Schatz |
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Subject: RE: What's up in Derry, NH? From: Jeri Date: 08 Dec 00 - 10:15 PM Dan, all you have to do is type <br> at the end of each line. Double spacing works between verses, or type the above 2 times and don't leave any space. |
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