FOLKMOB

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Ted
Date: 21 Dec 06 - 09:15 AM

Thanks also to John & Debs. With John's sort of write-up, I'll have to look in next year sometime.

Thanks, and all of you have a good time over Xmas

Ted

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 21 Dec 06 - 08:43 AM

Please go along and see for yourself Ted. If you're not into PA then the singaround nights are just the ticket. You never know what's going to turn up. Last night a new duo turned up who played some fantastic traditional Bretton/Irish tunes, one of the guys miked up a Kalimba it might sound strange but it was very beautiful accompanied by some very fine pipes.
They apparently also have a accordion player who was absent last night, but they have been booked for next year March/April?

Hope to see you there sometime.

~Debs~

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: The Barden of England
Date: 21 Dec 06 - 06:19 AM

Yes, it's a fabulous setting with some very friendly regulars. I recommend it highly.
John Barden

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Ted
Date: 21 Dec 06 - 04:31 AM

Thanks, Girl Friday, sounds good, will have to try them sometime soon. Anyone else been there?

Ted

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Girl Friday without cookie
Date: 17 Dec 06 - 05:57 PM

Hi Ted, welcome to South East London. They only have a p.a. setup on alternate weeks. Next Wednesday is p.a. night. They have the occasional guest on a p.a. night, but the other week they have a singaround. It's a big and well attended club, so don't expect to get more than two songs in. They are quite eclectic in the range of stuff they play/sing, so, give it a try,nothing ventured eh...

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Ted
Date: 15 Dec 06 - 07:20 AM

Hi,

Have just moved into the South London area & thought about paying this club a visit. I like the website (& venue!), and they've booked some good acts recently. Been around for a while, too, which is always good.

Only thing that worries me is they seem to rely on PA a lot. I'm no purist, but have got fed up with being deafened by distorted noise. I see from earlier in this thread that their resident sound engineer (presumably) upset "Guest Folkman".

So, anyone been there & can give some unbiased comments?

Thanks,

Ted

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 13 Dec 06 - 04:51 AM

Nope he did'nt. I had better check it out then. Thanks Richard, will still be as lovely to see him next week though!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Dec 06 - 05:27 PM

Ah - did he ring you again?   He is probably not coming now until the week after......

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 12 Dec 06 - 03:20 AM

Great stuff. Jeff phoned us last night so will be there Weds. There may well be some good blues that night as big Pat on harmonica and lightning Jeff play fantastic together.

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Dec 06 - 02:36 AM

Works for him. Expect him all being well this Weds. I am teaching that evening so can't.

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Dec 06 - 11:54 PM

Would love to see yourself and Jeff at the Tudor Barn

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Can't log on
Date: 11 Dec 06 - 11:52 PM

Woodsie here.

Tried to PM you Richard but cant log on. Yes we are a smokey lot. Doesn't seem to bother us non-smokers (yes thats me since february) because it it quite well ventilated in the old barn.

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 11 Dec 06 - 04:41 PM

Jeff has asked me to find out if Folkmob is nosmo King or not, 'cos it's a bit of a bugger for him to have to trot down the stairs and out to have a snout....

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Girl Friday
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 10:29 PM

Found this thread while late night browsing. Can't sleep in this heat. Have stayed up until 5 a.m. most nights this week. Hope the weather is a little better for the T.D.L. gig on Friday

our gig on Friday

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: woodsie
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 01:03 PM

A word of warning don't try anyof the links as they are now obsolete. I wont be able to make it to SUNTRAP as it will be my last week on late shift - I saw the a little while ago at the BB club. The are very good and worh seeing.

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 11:22 AM

Yeah woodsie so I hope to see you there! ;-D

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Essex Girl
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 10:06 AM

Yes and on Wednesday 2nd August they have 'Suntrap' appearing.

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 09:52 AM

Yes

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Jul 06 - 08:44 AM

Does dis place still exist?

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 29 Dec 04 - 06:53 AM

Hmmmm! If you are going to re-start an old thread at least say something interesting like.....Tudor Barn still going strong.

In fact it is growing very nicely and has had some fantastic performers on recently like Don Mescall for instance now there's a man to watch out for. Excellent guitarist and a prolific and astounding song writer.

Walking the Witch will be performing they're 300th gig there on the 5th of Jan 2005, should be a great night.

Happy New Year to all you catters and lets hope for a peaceful and prosperous one and keep in our thoughts and hearts all those less fortunate than ourselves.

Blessings

~Debs~

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Chris
Date: 29 Dec 04 - 04:23 AM

Yeh!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: melodeon king
Date: 17 Jun 03 - 11:36 AM

This year is FolkMob's 10th birthday!!!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Sliding Down The Bannister At My Auntie's House
Date: 27 May 03 - 06:56 PM

Just to let people know that the weekly session at the Tudor Barn will now bw on THURSDAY commencing this week 29th May. It will revert to wednesday in about six wek - watch ths space.

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: mexican
Date: 01 May 03 - 06:12 AM

Ooops! That should read burning!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: mexican
Date: 01 May 03 - 06:10 AM

Anybody who wants to join us at Knockholt for what is always a super weekend of folksong around a HUGE bonfre that we keep butning from Wednesday through to Sunday afternoon! see Knockholt
or email Folkmob

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 01 May 03 - 05:20 AM

Pat (Dipsodeb's SO) has commisioned 5gals of my beer for FOLKMOB's midsummer bash at Knockholt (Kent), Thur 19th - Sun 22nd June. I made the wort last night and threw the yeast this morning. It will be a dark porter-style beer, with original gravity of 1.050 for which I shall propose the name of "Knockholt Knockout".

Linda and I are planning to hold one of our folk barbecues two weeks earlier on Sun 8th June. Any beer left over will be re-freshed and donated to Knockholt.

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Sliding Down The Bannister At My Auntie's House
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 07:24 PM

'Twas good ternite!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: mexican
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 07:18 PM

kenningham ...oooh it soundz good!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Corinthian
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 09:51 AM

Does that Dave Kenningham bloke still go there. - love his guitar style.

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: cockney
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:23 AM

Oh by the way I just want to make the 100th posting to this thread.

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: cockney
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:18 AM

Don't forget to leave a message in the guest book

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Blackrussian
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:13 AM

Have look at http://folkmob.co.uk
for full wats on and when

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 30 Apr 03 - 04:57 AM

I've heard that the FOLKMOB night is changing from Wednesday to Thursday night - can anyone comment or give further details or date ?

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: melodeon king
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 07:57 PM

yes

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: mexican
Date: 29 Apr 03 - 07:55 PM

Is this place still running?

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Handy Man
Date: 15 Mar 03 - 11:02 AM

Visit the Cricketers in Greenwich for REAL FOLK music!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Mugwump
Date: 15 Mar 03 - 04:49 AM

He's not mine!

Still it was a great night last week! That Pippa was really good - it's a shame certaim people only turn up to promote their new CD but are conspicuous in their absence the rest of the year!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: melodeon king
Date: 15 Mar 03 - 04:05 AM

He's my hero

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Sliding Down The Bannister At My Auntie's House
Date: 15 Mar 03 - 04:02 AM

Blimey Dave!

Sounds like a great club.

Only one downer though, I've heard that the mad melodeon maniac sometimes turns up!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Sid The Snake
Date: 14 Mar 03 - 11:04 AM

Sounds Cool To Me

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Dave
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 07:19 PM

Sorry about that - I really cannot understand some of the comments on this thread. Tonight some great acts had the opportunity to play at the Tudor Barn -including Vicky who has just released her CD, Bill who has given me the chance to listen to and take in some great new and old songs - Pipper and Matthew who are young and gifted singer/songwriters - Keith who has supported the club for longer than I can remember and who is another gifted songwriter- Brian - another talented artist who plays at numerous local clubs - Kevin - a good singer who somehow gets everyone to join in the chorus - and Mike a newcomer who stayed to the end and asked for details as he wants to revisit. Not to forget Paul on the sax - a superb instrumentalist.
There were also those there who could not play since the list was full.
Please come along one Wednesday and make your own mind up. You will be very welcome.

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Jacob in China
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 06:57 PM

Hi Guest dave - you're supposed to post a message, not just your name!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Dave
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 06:54 PM

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Charles atlas
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 06:44 PM

I have to agree with Dave.

Could the "guest" with no name who posted on this thread on 11th of march (crap place etc) own up? - 'cos I'm getting blamed for it!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 12:05 PM

The question is not so much why does a folk club have a sound man as why does a folk club have a sound system. An unmanaged PA is the worst option of all !

During the 60s and for most of the 70s, Folk Clubs did not need to use sound systems. Occasionally a guest act would bring one with them, but that tended to be the exception rather than the rule. In some large venues (eg Dartford Folk Club amplification is neccessary, but in many others a bit of sensible arrangement makes it perfectly possible to manage without. One of the problems with amplification is that it tends to create a barrier between performer and audience and inhibits audience participation - Linda and I got some strange looks from people, when we joined in with choruses at Dartford recently - even though the guest, Vin Garbutt, had asked everyone to join in.

I recently organised a comemorative concert in The Tudor Barn and we decided to do it without the PA. We had a wonderful evening with great chorus singing and none of the performers had any problem getting their songs over, because there was a lot less background noise.

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,Woodsie
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 10:33 AM

That "guest" definitely wasn't me!

Mind you - I have to agree with JohnB why does a folk club have a sound man?

A yamaha is a guitar FG180 is just the catalogue no. for that paticular model.

Be good to see you down there JohnB!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 06:25 AM

Guest
NAFF OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST,John B
Date: 11 Mar 03 - 03:26 PM

Having read Guest comments I cannot wait to go and see what it is like. Nothing can be that bad - Why do they want a sound man in a folk club?. Anyway I shall perhaps go down tomorrow just to see if he or she is right.
I do not know much about guitars - Is a Yamaha a guitar - What does FG 180 stand for?

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Mar 03 - 12:34 PM

I hate that place, been a few times, it's always bloody cold the soundman is crap, the guy who runs it, dave kiddingham is a wopsy and all people do is talk through all the acts, if you can call them acts.
Its a crap place with crap people. So there, thats my pennies worth.

guest

Subject: RE: FOLKMOB
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 11 Mar 03 - 05:38 AM

Ian Petrie sold me my old Yamaha FG180 guitar - but don't hold that against him !