Anything else going on in Shropshire?

Subject: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 22 May 02 - 05:33 AM

"Anything going on in Shropshire?" is getting much too long to handle. Let's continue here.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 22 May 02 - 05:40 AM

...and I feel like a fraud now because this isn't quite Shropshire, but it's near enough to be of interest:

Message from Rees Wesson

Hi Folks We have a one off informal music session next Monday, 27th May. It's at The Kings Head in Guilsfield (2 miles out of Welshpool) - real ale, mad landlord, etc. We're very lucky to have Bayou Seco from New Mexico coming along for the evening. They have spent a lifetime gathering traditional songs and tunes from the Southern States, including some unusual Native American and Spanish material and are well worth seeing. They also have a wicked sense of humour.
Hope to see you there.
Rees Wesson

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 22 May 02 - 07:37 AM

I was just about to get around to doing this - thanks W. We've also got Bayou Seco at the Bishop's Castle Weekend, helping with a dance workshop, and there are a couple Bayou Seco links, here and here

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 11 Jun 02 - 07:52 AM

This one just came to my attention

On midsummer weekend, 22nd-23rd June the Shropshire Bedlams and Martha Rhoden's Tuppenny Dish have two of the most dynamic "young" morris sides as guests for the weekend - DOG ROSE MORRIS and BLACK SWAN RAPPER.
The sides will be dancing in Ludlow on Saturday from 11.00am to 3.00pm Saturday evening there is a midsummer Ceilidh at the Community College Bishop's Castle with the highly acclaimed young West Yorkshire Band BEDLAM.
Tickets £4 (£2.50 conc.) available from Stuart Altman on 01743 242055 or Lee Horrocks 01588 242055.
Sunday the sides take part in the traditional Bishop's Castle Rush Cart bearing from stone house hospital to the Church and then back to the Three Tuns for more dancing and the odd beer or two !

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 11 Jun 02 - 09:46 AM

Sesion at The Buffalo in Clun tomorrow (Wednesday)

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 12 Jun 02 - 05:44 AM

Cuckoo Oak are at the Woodbridge tonight (Wednesday).

Harriet Bartlett will be there to play a few tunes as well.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 12 Jun 02 - 08:03 PM

I'll tell you again here as well in t'other places-I was going to call a halt to the session at The Buffalo in Clun but don't worry! I've just come back from the sesh and have a tale to tell. I suggested to our little throng that maybe we should have a little summer holiday. They were not happy! Apparantly they (5 people) look forward very much to our little song/tunes 'club' every month that it has become the highlight of their month! That's Clun life for you! They build their 2nd Wednesday around it so that their evenings are free. What on earth could I do? I can't stop something they enjoy so much now can I? It doesn't matter that there are only a few of us, if they want to be there and look forward to it who am I to put a stop to it? So if you're in the area 2nd Wednesday of the month, please come to the singaround/tunes session in Clun, Shropshire- It's small and friendly and I love 'em all!

Sally

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 13 Jun 02 - 05:23 AM

Sal, you're sounding more and more like that woman who used to come on at the end of The Morecambe and Wise Show - 'Thank you for coming to my little session! - And I love you all...!'

*BG*

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 10 Jul 02 - 06:26 AM

Sesh at The Buffalo in Clun tonight - same bat-time, same bat-channel!

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 10 Jul 02 - 06:27 AM

And Squilverfest, August 10th-11th. P-mail me for details.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 10 Jul 02 - 12:35 PM

Bishop's Castle Beer Festival this weekend. May be a bit of music......

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Tig
Date: 10 Jul 02 - 05:30 PM

Festival at the Edge weekend after next - storytelling plus music plus bonfires.

Rincewynds will be there if anyone wants to order Mudcat name badges for delivery at the festival.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,David Harris
Date: 18 Jul 02 - 07:06 AM

......don't forget The Boat Sessions every Thursday night :))))

www.g8ina.enta.net for updated info on the CCE page.

(full circle I believe !)

btw, who are you Watson ?? mail me please ?

Slainté

David Harris PRO Jackfield CCE

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Llanfair
Date: 18 Jul 02 - 07:14 AM

Just over Offa's Dyke, we will be holding a special music night here in Llanfair Caereinion on Tuesday, 13th August, in honour of Dick Greenhaus and Susan of DT, who will be visiting. Venue to be arranged.

Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 18 Jul 02 - 07:47 AM

Me David?

Just a Shropshire lad.

Have a good holiday.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: fogie
Date: 19 Jul 02 - 05:49 AM

Charleton Arms Ludlow tonight, Sheep Music Festival Presteigne this week end. Happy trails.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Red
Date: 19 Jul 02 - 07:56 AM

GUEST,David Harris
re Watson - the clue is in his name but my lips are sealed
your session is listed on cresby.com - keep me posted on any sessions you know of first hand.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 08 Aug 02 - 08:44 AM

Squilverfest this weekend. Looking forward to seeing the 'catters who are coming. Details from me or Mrs Lemon for anybody not up to date.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Llanfair
Date: 08 Aug 02 - 08:54 AM

And a music night in honour of Dick and Susan's visit to Mid-Wales on Tuesday, 13th August here in Llanfair Caereinion. PM me for details.

Cheers, Bron.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 06:24 AM

Four Fifths of the Raps'l be there, and that took some doing!

Hey everyone in South Shropshire. I run a song/music sesh in Clun this Wednesday (and on 2nd Weds). I need some bums on seats and voices etc echoing around the pub. Please come.

#<8-)

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 13 Aug 02 - 03:55 PM

See you all soon in B'north and are you going to be there Trevor

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 04:17 AM

Errrm......Yeeeeesssss, possibly. Oh I know - I owe you a pint!

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: fogie
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 06:37 AM

Charleton arms this friday!

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Col K
Date: 15 Aug 02 - 02:39 PM

Its gone up to two pints now with interest

See you soon Trev

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 19 Aug 02 - 07:43 AM

I'm going really early to B/North becuase the weather man says the weather's gonna be hot-Ha, believe that when I feel it!

Mrs. L

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 19 Aug 02 - 08:38 AM

Cock at Brockton this Wednesday. And I know it's not Shropshire but Rapsquillion are at Chase Folk Club, Burntwood on Friday. A trip out from Bridgnorth!

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,nobby
Date: 20 Aug 02 - 05:14 AM

dont forget the Market Drayton Festival which is October 19/20 and is organised by the great Mike Raven and team. Last years was great and very reasonably priced unlike some.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,rob
Date: 20 Aug 02 - 05:21 AM

I was there last year had a great time in a pub there were three acts on . Kerby Heath a talented trio and Taggart and Wright a female duo who I caught this year at Warwickfolk Festival.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Aug 02 - 05:49 AM

guest nobby,

thanks for info market drayton. i've been checking mike raven's page recently but there's still no further info about the festival.

can you suggest where i can get this or can you post more? venues,prices,guests, camping etc.

cheers

mr h

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,rob
Date: 20 Aug 02 - 06:56 AM

when I get more info I will post it for you and everyone else.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Aug 02 - 06:58 AM

Mr. Happy
You could email / snailmail / phone Mike Raven. His contact details are on Freefolk.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 20 Aug 02 - 07:11 AM

cheers rob,

great party on sat nite!

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Folkie
Date: 20 Aug 02 - 08:40 AM

I've heard a rumour that Market Drayton has been cancelled and replaced by something else on a different weekend. Can anyone throw any light on this?

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 21 Aug 02 - 05:59 AM

Last I heard Market Drayton is on. I'll try to get more details.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,frank
Date: 21 Aug 02 - 06:00 AM

it would be a pity if it was not on . We need to support these small festivals. Thats where the up and coming new acts can get a start.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,rob
Date: 21 Aug 02 - 07:43 AM

there is a big do being organised at Loton Park, Shrewsbury on Oct 6. but details are sketchy at present.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 21 Aug 02 - 12:03 PM

Rob, whassat then?

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 22 Aug 02 - 05:16 AM

I spoke to Mike Raven last night - the Market Drayton festival will not happen this year, but he is putting on a one day festival at Loton Park on Sunday 6 October as Rob said.

The format will be workshops in the morning, concert in the afternoon and a dance with cabaret in the evening.

Guests include Mike Raven (naturally) with Joan Mills, Steve Tilston and John Neilson, Harvey Andrews, Taggart and Wright, Murphy's Marbles, Vital Spark West Gallery Choir, Kicking Alice. The band for the dance will be Skillet.

Loton Park is owned by Sir Michael Leighton who is a poet, so we can expect poetry to feature in this event, with Sir Michael himself and Gladys Mary Coles who is president of the Mary Webb society.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 22 Aug 02 - 05:42 AM

Thanks Watson. I e-mailed Mike yesterday asking whether Rapsquillion could play at MD festival. A good idea at the time!!

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,folkie
Date: 22 Aug 02 - 09:00 AM

looks like a good line up.I hope to get there, the Maket Drayton gig was great last year.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 22 Aug 02 - 10:47 AM

How much is the Loton Park festival ticket? Is it one or two days?

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,rob
Date: 22 Aug 02 - 12:17 PM

I cannot make Bridgenorth as I am up in Scotland. Dunkeld to be precise to partake of some of Dougie Macleans hospitality in the Taybank Hotel. It is good any night of the week, especialy Friday.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 22 Aug 02 - 12:51 PM

Loton Park is just on the Sunday.
No news on prices yet, but it will be a modest fee I would have thought.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: GUEST,Salopian
Date: 28 Aug 02 - 09:17 AM

Session at The Breidden, Middletown tonight (Shrewsbury-Welshpool road). Well it's only just over the border.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 28 Aug 02 - 09:25 AM

anybody know when the next priestweston autumn event is on?

i went to the one on easter w/e- indescribable! staggering! i want more!

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Trevor
Date: 02 Sep 02 - 05:41 AM

There's a session at The Miners Arms, Priestweston this Wednesday (4th)

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Tig
Date: 02 Sep 02 - 10:47 AM

Just got back from the Jackfield Village Festival (just outside Ironbridge). Had a brilliant time with a good mix of music. One to watch out for next year!

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: Watson
Date: 02 Sep 02 - 11:03 AM

Glad you enjoyed it Tig - nice to see you there. The Old Rope String Band were on top form I thought.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 02 Sep 02 - 01:07 PM

Jackfield was very good. A guitarist/singer to watch for the future is Scott - He's only 13 and knocked us dead with his Steve Earle stuff.

Subject: RE: Anything else going on in Shropshire?
From: fogie
Date: 03 Sep 02 - 05:41 AM

Mock ye not! There is a gig at the Buffalo Clun this Friday 6/10. Bandamania led by Sue Harris - folkorchestra doing tunes from all over the world, but will we all fit in the bar?? If you havent heard us you might be pleasantly surprised.