Isle of Man folk Club

Subject: Isle of Man folk Club
From: Wuzzle
Date: 20 Aug 03 - 02:06 PM

Does anyone know of any folk clubs in the Isle of Man,as my husband is going to be there next week.

Subject: RE: Isle of Man folk Club
From: greg stephens
Date: 20 Aug 03 - 02:39 PM

The guy you want to ask about this is John Kaneen, folkie and presenter of a folk programme on Manx radio. I am sure there is nothing going on that he doesnt know about. He is,or was , a Mudcatter but I dont know what alias he uses so I dont know if he's around these days. His email address is johnkaneen(at)manxradio.com (insert appropriate symbol yourself). he is a very helpful guy.

Subject: RE: Isle of Man folk Club
From: Wuzzle
Date: 20 Aug 03 - 03:10 PM

Hi Gregg

Thanks very much for your help

Subject: RE: Isle of Man folk Club
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Aug 03 - 04:00 PM

Not so much folk clubs, more sessions and mainly instrumental with the occasional song - although singers would be welcome.
Tuesday - Trafalgar Hotel, South Quay, Douglas.
Friday - Mitre Hotel, Ramsey.
Friday - Tynwald Inn, St. Johns.
Friday - Liverpool Arms, Baldrine (Laxey) - check first, not regular.
Saturday - Mitre Hotel, Kirk Micchael - check first.
Saturday - White House Hotel, Peel.

Subject: RE: Isle of Man folk Club
From: GUEST,Timmy
Date: 20 Aug 03 - 04:52 PM

In 1976 I spent a few weeks with some folk singers in the Isle of Man. I remember they played in a number of venues around the island, the Douglas Head is the name that I remember best.

Manx Radio played a big part in the folks scene ther if I remember correctly.

It's a beautiful island.

Subject: RE: Isle of Man folk Club
From: Shonagh
Date: 20 Aug 03 - 07:31 PM

Hi there. Check out King Chiaullee's website. they are a great young band from the isle of man and often hold sessions in the liverpool arms. I dont know of any sessions really, the only time ive been over have been the festivals! the web addy is www.kingchiaulle.co.uk

Subject: RE: Isle of Man folk Club
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Aug 03 - 07:42 PM

Timmy, the Douglas Head Hotel no longer exists, it's a block of very expensive apartments.

Subject: RE: Isle of Man folk Club
From: michaelr
Date: 20 Aug 03 - 08:14 PM

"The Liverpool judies, it was said
Were all to be found in the Douglas Head
McShane was there in his tie and shirt
With the foreign girls he was tryin' to flirt
Sayin', Here girls, I'm yer man
Oh the crack was 90 in the Isle of Man"

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Isle of Man folk Club
From: GUEST,Timmy
Date: 21 Aug 03 - 01:54 PM

Adieu to the Douglas Head Hotel .. what a pity !

Subject: RE: Isle of Man folk Club
From: GUEST,Brian IOM
Date: 24 Aug 03 - 07:06 AM

Just an aside, John Kaneen's programme is broadcast on Tuedays 9-10pm (BST) and is archived for a week here:
http://www.manxradio.com/
then go to "Audio Vault" and "Folk Show".
Last week he was talking about the centenary of Cecil Sharp's collecting of 'Seeds of Love'.

Subject: RE: Isle of Man folk Club
From: GUEST,RR
Date: 24 Aug 03 - 02:35 PM

michaelr,

Who was the McShane referred to above ?