New Folk Programme in Manchester 2

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Alio
Date: 07 Aug 03 - 11:53 AM

No, I think I managed to get either 9 or 10 in, but I've just pre-recorded the show for Whitby week, and I got 11 in! Either I'm talking faster or saying less!!
I've managed to get Highie Jones to come on the show at the end of
September!
Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 07:00 PM

Hey Harry - you thought you had problems - Ken and Angie Bladen were rushing round West Lancashire villages last night trying to find a new venue for their folk club to host the Poms from Oz tonight (Wednesday) seeing as the current venue had "thrown them out" (the landlady's words!). I gave them a number to ring Ali on before she went on air (about fifteen minutes before by all accounts) to tell her and thankfully Ali was able to give the new venue out on the diary dates. Just to clarify - the Eagle and Child no longer want the club for whatever reason and it will now be held at the Mawdesleys Eating House which is a mile down the road from the Eagle in the village of Mawdesley near Parbold in Lancashire. Ring Ken or Angie on 01257 263678 for further details (Sorry if this is thread jumping but I need to get this information around quickly - hope you don't mind Ali)

Enjoyed all the music tonight - didn't count all the tracks that were played but I don't think it made the dozen so Les Bond's record is safe for another week!

Vin - I'll look forward to getting it whenever.

Cheers

Mark

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 02:04 PM

The all music shows are great once in a while but as Vin says, the chat is important..

Les and Jan are doing a great job with the Drift these days...last week was fun tryin to get the OD venue change details right...mind you the club did get three mentions because of it...in the end Ken taped me giving the info. and played it on air - - without my knowledge, I might add - - - !!!

All the best.......Harry.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Alio
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 07:59 AM

Ex teachers NEVER get tired of rabbiting Viv!

Off to GMR early today - they only told me last week about the logging I have to do! It took me all weekend! Good job I've been keeping a record each week.

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: VIN
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 07:20 AM

Lookin forward to t'nights all music show. I also reckon chatting with guest performers, club organisers & others on the folk/contempory scene is important aswell. I think the current balance of music, chat & diary dates (also important) seems ok to me, so onwards ali (if u get tired of rabbiting ali - you could always gi us a song!).

P.s. to Mark D.....still compiling that mini-disc for you.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Alio
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 06:50 AM

Thanks songs2play - I think the chat bit is important too; its also fairer to the artists, who are trying to sell some of their CD's. But I also think it's important not to have too much of me! I know I can "rabbit" on for England!!

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: songs2play
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 06:09 AM

I don't know if that's a record to beat Ali, I thoroughly enjoy the chats between the music.
I'll be listening tonight, as usual.
Leighton

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Alio
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 04:53 AM

Ive got to see if I can beat Les Bond's record - apparently the week before last he managed to get 14 tracks in to the hour - God knows how!! He must have chosen the shortest ones he could find!

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 05 Aug 03 - 04:47 AM

All music tonight on the show - 7-00 till 8-00pm - no guests to talk to. Ali's catching up on all the CDs she's been sent in so far!

Don't forget that next week the show moves to its new regular day and time of Monday, 8-00 to 9-00pm

BBC GMR 95.1 and 104.6 FM; email [e-mail] ; phone [phone] after the show.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Alio
Date: 04 Aug 03 - 06:08 AM

I'd like to see Mike tonight, but unfortunately I'm off down to London for a 1 hour meeting, so won't be back in Manchester till after 10.00p.m..!!!

You're right Peter - I need to get myself some more CD's of new, young artists. I do buy a lot of CD's but generally they tend to be those of artists I particularly enjoy. I have played quite a bit of new stuff though over the weeks eg Mat Walklate, Dulaman, One Hand Clapping, Barflies etc.. I do want folk to send in their material to me, and I've made a committment to play some tracks, regardless of my own personal views.

Mark, my hair's going lighter as we speak!! And as to your question, I've no idea, but I can easily find out. Thanks for all your help you two!

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: VIN
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 05:14 AM

S'ok, S'ok...i've sorted it mark, gettin the 'ang of it, wot my like! I'll send you the disc as soon as i can. Hope Ali can use it at some point.
Cheers

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: VIN
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 05:10 AM

Mark i'm having probs opening the PM, never had one before so p'raps i'm doin something wrong. i've clicked on your name in my message notification page but it throws up a reply thread page. P'raps i should ask max or jeff on help or have you any clues.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 04:48 AM

Hi Vin

I've PM'd you with my address to send a minidisc to. Can't guarantee that Ali will play all or any of them but it gives her more scope for the future especially as you're going to ask her if she would play the odd track as a request.

Cheers

"Young - ish" Mark

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: VIN
Date: 01 Aug 03 - 03:36 AM

Ow do young Mark! I don't have a facility to get tracks onto large cd but i could get quite at lot onto minidisc if that's any use and maybe cassette (but i think minidisc would be easier for me at the mo). If that's of use, let me know where to send the disc and i'll do me best.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 07:56 PM

How old do you think I am Vin?
Harry - I think I'll be calling on you for some help here and I think we might be getting Bob Wood in on the act as well!!
Seriously though Vin - do you have any of these tracks on record and do you have the facilities to transfer them to CD or at least to a cassette of good quality that you can send me. The studio does have a turntable that Ali could use (I think) so things don't have to be on CD (I bet Ali's turning white reading this!!!)
Ali - is it OK for you to use vinyl to broadcast from or does it have to be CD?

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: VIN
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 04:54 PM

Hi Mark, errr, how about Alex Campbell sings folk (live) with his great vesion of Tramps & Hawkers, The Beggermen at MSG & the Crown & Anchor, Taverner's (Seldom Sober), Noel Murphy (A touch of the Blarney), Fotheringay, Magna Carta's first, Vashti Bunyan (just another diamond day), No Roses (Shirley Collins), Tim Hart & Maddy Prior (Summer Solstice), errrr....Seasons (magna carta), Young Tradition (Galleries re-visited), Johnstons (Bitter Green), Songs of a Changing World (Tony Rose, Nick Jones & Jon Raven), Byker Hill (Carthy & Swarb)

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 04:16 PM

If you don't have the albums Mark, I might be able to help....

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 02:44 PM

Getting the balance right is the art of a good show. Now that Ali has got plenty of time she can play tracks from the new CDs that are being sent in to her and also find time to include the old favourites. I'm going to put her a CD together of tracks from vinyl records that I've got that she can pick from. Anybody got any suggestions (assuming I've got the records in question!)?
Mark

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 31 Jul 03 - 02:27 PM

Couldn't agree more, Peter although it's also nice to hear some artists who've not had an airing on local radio for far too long.

Speaking of newer talent some Spiers and Boden would be nice!

Harry.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: GUEST,Peter Hood
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 07:41 PM

It's good to hear the old stuff but I like to hear the new as well.
Joe Topping, Roam , Ola,   Queensbury Rules. These people are young and bursting with a new energy. Most of them were not even born when songs like Ellin Vannin were written, they need the exposure more than the trusted old songs we all love. I've really enjoyed the programs so far, it would be the icing on the cake to hear the exciting new, young performers cropping up on the folk scene.
Peter

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 07:20 PM

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Bernard
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 02:53 PM

Talking of Mike Canavan - he's the guest at the White Lion, Swinton this coming Monday!

See you there?

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 02:42 PM

Mike Canavan's 'Knocker Upper Man' certainly features on the aforementioned Legplaiters CD.

Come to think of it it'd be nice to hear something from Jolly Jack as well....

Cheers.......Harry,

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 05:21 AM

Ali
I can put you in touch with Peter Bond if you wish. I saw him last year at the Four Fools festival after about 17 years absence from the folk scene. He teaches guitar at a school which is one of the reasons he doesn't go out anymore but he was persuaded to do a couple of numbers when he came into the "meet" Tim Laycock and Mark Dowding (who?) session. Clive Pownceby can be very persuasive! It was good to see him after so many years.
He may not want to do it of course, but we can but ask him.

I enjoyed last night's show with AJC - I must try and get to one of his gigs sometime.

Cheers

Mark

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Alio
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 04:45 AM

Thanks you two - I have got the Legplatters CD at home, so I'll have to take a better look at it, and play a track next week. That will please John Howarth anyway!

And I know I've got a contact number for Hughie Jones somewhere, so I'll look that up also.

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 06:14 PM

By the way, Ali.....Peter Bond, besided being an excellent performer/songwriter in his own right did some pretty good stuff with Bill Caddick and Tim Laycock...Mark's suggestion is well worth looking at.

Cheers.........Harry.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 03:32 PM

Hi, Ali.....

      I've got a copy of Mike's album 'Some Songs' on vinyl if that;s any use?

      As regards Hughie I quite agree with Vin as regards the Spinners influence and hughie's a very talented guy..'Ellan Vannin' is still a great song but he does get quite a bit of attention from Radio Merseyside and also Lancashire Drift from time to time (he's a good friend of Jan Lardner).


Cheers.Harry.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: VIN
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 08:27 AM

Ali, do you remember John Howarth mention the 'Legplaiters' on your programme t'other week. They, and chums, have a crackin double cd out that they recorded in Ireland and Mike Canavan is on that. Here's some info on the cd from the Oldham Tinkers web site which is www.oldhamtinkers.com

The Legplaiters Ceilidh Band
The Legplaiters are a group of musicians who play each Monday night at the Joiners Arms, a pub in Middleton near Manchester. This is an open session of traditional Irish, Scottish and Lancashire folk music and song. Five of these musicians, namely, Martin Lynott (Fiddle), Pete Fitzpatrick (Piano accordion), Mike Canavan (Guitar, Whistle and vocals), Billy Hindle (Guitar and vocals), and Ian Sidebotham (Banjo, Guitar and vocals), play for ceilidhs' under the name of the Legplaiters Ceilidh Band.
The album was recorded by another Oldham Tinker, Dave Howard at his studio in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.
We have dedicated the CD to Dave Weatherall who played the concertina and sang with the band until ill health forced him to take a back seat. We took great pleasure and enjoyment in creating these tracks and hope that this enjoyment is felt by the listener.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Alio
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 07:32 AM

Don't actually know him.

By the way, one of my listeners called in after the show to request a song from Mike Canavan. I haven't got anything with him on - does anyone know where I could get a CD featuring him? Last time I saw him was June when he did a fundraiser for Saddleworth Festival with John Howarth and a multitude of others - it was good to hear him again.

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 06:22 AM

Ali

As we're in suggestion mode, is there any chance of persuading Peter Bond to come into the studio for a chat about his songs sometime? I know he doesn't do gigs any more but his songs still get sung (by me at least!)

Cheers

Mark

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: VIN
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 06:09 AM

Re your singing Ali - aw go on, go on, go on! Be great if you can get Hughie on the programme (hey and maybe at next years Saddleworth fest.......with Mick Groves.....Tony Davis.....kind of a one off re-union....??? Cliff's in Oz i belive). Think i'm bein a bit too ambitious there eh?

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Alio
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 06:00 AM

Good idea about Hughie Jones Vince - I'll get in touch with him.

Re my singing - I don't want to frighten all my llisteners!!

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 05:57 PM

Of course it was nice to see me, Bernard...but you see me every week...What on earth are you going on about?

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Bernard
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 03:34 PM

Hear, hear!!

It would be particularly good to see/hear my old mates, the Yetties, though it may be logistically difficult! It may be necessary to record the interview as they are passing through to one of their regular Scottish gigs...

BTW, good to see you at the Open Door last night, Mark!

Okay, okay, good to see you, too, Harry, before you have a sulk!!

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 03:12 PM

And I'll second that, Mark.....


Cheers.......Harry.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 12:35 PM

Harry - Ali's beaten both of us to it this week!

I can only echo what Vin has said above about the Spinners. If it wasn't for certain groups and individuals then we probably wouldn't have a folkscene as we know it today. How many folk groups had a regular television series on the box year after year bringing the music into people's homes and hopefully making them go out and look for places to listen to the music. Hughie Jones was a guest recently at our club at Rainford and it was one of the best nights of singing we've had for a long time coupled with the tales that Hughie was telling us.
Other people in the same mould would be the Ian Campbell folk group, Ewan MacColl, The Fivepenny Piece, The Houghton Weavers, The Yetties and maybe others from around the country - maybe not the type of groups that died in the wool folkies would admit to liking but certainly people who brought the music we like to the masses. What would we give to have not only a radio show but a TV show as well dedicated to local folk music. Those days are gone I'm afraid because TV executives aren't interested in it anymore - it doesn't bring the ratings in. I'd love to see a programme like "Ballad of the North West" made again

Cheers
Mark

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: VIN
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 12:04 PM

Hi agin Ali. I've just had a thought for a possible future guest on your programme....Hughie Jones! Reckon it would be fascinating to here him talk of the owd days (and present 'scene' etc). I was always a great fan of the Spinners who, though successful, got some pretty unjustifiable stick from some quarters of the 'orthodox' folk fraternity during their career. The first time i saw em was at the Free Trade Hall, probably in the late sixties and i think they more than anyone turned me on to folk music (they were the only group, i reckon, that could turn the FTH into a folk club!). They brought our 'traditional', and some contempory, music to a lot of people who otherwise would probably never have known it existed. A task that is still difficult to day which is why your programme is so important.

Sorry did i go off on one then.........best regards

Vince

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: VIN
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 07:26 AM

Thank Ali, good luck wi t'morrows show with A J Clarke & Strawhead (fresh from their success at S/worth). P'raps when your voice is back in full fettle you could give a song!

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Alio
Date: 28 Jul 03 - 06:44 AM

My daughter texted me to ask if it was now the "Ali and Geoff Show"!! He did pretty well, didn't he?

I've got Anthony John Clarke coming in tomorrow - I'm looking forward to seeing him again. During September I've confirmed Strawhead and Lancahire Voices (Chris from Strawhead and Derek Gifford)so those should be interesting interviews. Before Hull weekend I thought I'd do a maritime week for a change.

Looking forward to the change to Monday - Happy Birthday for the 11th Vince!

Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 04:03 AM

Hi, Vince....yes, Harper, Al Stewart, Robin Williamson - - wonderful stuff and great storytellers all!

And I think Geoff rose manfully to the task with the Diary Dates so well done to him!

Cheers..........Harry.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 03:45 AM

Glad you enjoyed it, Songs...it was pretty chaotic last night...Ali and Geoff had to do a certain amount of chair-swopping so he could take over for the diary dates to give poor Ali's voice a rest. I meant to mention the great contribution to the folk scene that ALL club organisers make...the clubs still fulfil a very important purpose...but I got sidetracked.

It was fun...a wee bit nerve-wracking but quite an experience.

Cheers, Ali for inviting us onto the programme.

All the best............Harry.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: GUEST,Vince
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 03:40 AM

Nice show alison; good interview with Bernard and Harry. Glad to hear you're a Roy Harper fan Harry (and the string band). Hope to get to he 'Railway and Linnet' as its a bit nearer to my home than the Bull's Head.

Looking forward to the new slot for Sounds of Folk - good time and start date, my birthday!

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: songs2play
Date: 23 Jul 03 - 02:46 AM

Another cracking show Ali, I must admit the voice was very sensual.

"Hiccup" Bernard ? Never, I thought it was one of them Instrumental Interludes. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Bernard
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 04:30 PM

Well done, Ali - the throat was gaining in strength towards the end!

Sorry about the hiccup in my song - what they call a 'senior moment', I believe!! ;^)) I resisted the temptation to have the words in front of me... ho hum!

The Geoff and Ali 'musical chairs' double act was something to behold! A pity it wasn't television!

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: John Routledge
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 09:06 AM

Ali - I trust you have a Bernard proof sound-man.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: songs2play
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 08:08 AM

Good Luck Ali, I'll give you my lucky heart.
♥

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Alio
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 07:48 AM

Yes, it's Harry and Bernard tonight (and my Geoff on standby if my voice gives up completely!) I was told over the weekend that I could make a fortune,as it sounds like a 0898 number (have i got that right?)

Anthony John is on the show next week, and the following week I thought I'd play back to back music again as I did a few weeks ago.

Wish me luck tonight!
Ali

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Bernard
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 05:35 AM

We'll be there! Pin back yer lug 'oles!

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 22 Jul 03 - 03:59 AM

Just looked at the Railway & Linnet (Open Door folk club) thread and it looks like Harry and Bernard are doing their bit on the show tonight. - Have fun chaps, we'll be listening.

Subject: RE: New Folk Programme in Manchester 2
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 21 Jul 03 - 03:27 AM

Your weekly reminder to tune it to BBC GMR on 95.1 and 104.6FM tomorrow night at 7-00pm and listen to "Sounds of Folk" with a (hopefully) vocally recovered Ali O'Brien and the guest who I think is Anthony John Clarke (I'm sure Ali will correct me on this if it's somebody else)
Ali - who have you got on over the next few weeks?