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Subject: Who's for Fylde From: Dave the Gnome Date: 26 Aug 03 - 04:26 AM Who's going to Fylde? I usualy buy the full weekend ticket and stay at the North Euston but I have no ticket this year and am taking the tent. Have to slum it every now and again to see how the other half live...;-) I am hoping to get there early Saturday evening. So... Where are the good singarounds? Music sessions? All the Mudcatters? For answers to all these questions and more watch this space! Cheers Dave the Gnome |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: songs2play Date: 26 Aug 03 - 04:49 AM There is a web page here which gives some information on the festival. |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Sooz Date: 26 Aug 03 - 06:10 AM Mike and I are going for the weekend. Do I need the bring "Lanky spoken here", Dave or will I be able to make myself understood? (I've still got it, thanks) |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Dave the Gnome Date: 26 Aug 03 - 06:27 AM I think someone may understand you, Sooz, even if it is only me! Don't forget your passport though:-) Go to the dialect workshop run by the esteemed Mr Stanton (Where have you been hiding, Derek - come to Swinton!) and see if you can understand a word that is going on. Buggered if I can... Just to clarify. I am too mean to waste my hard earned ticket in attending free events, so I have purposely not bought one this time so I can go to the singarounds and sessions without the need to utilise my ticket to the full! I do know the mainstream festival well and have attended in some way or another for the last 20-odd years. I have seen the web site, have the brochure and bought the T-shirt. I just want to know if and where other 'catters might be gathered and where the good fringe events are. Cheers DtG |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: s&r Date: 26 Aug 03 - 07:17 AM Singarounds in the Mount (some singarounds, some playarounds) and others...sessions all over - see programme - workshops Milton St. Make a point of catching some fine new musicians in the New Gen concert, including Heyfeva (see previous thread "Young Folkies are out there" |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: The Barden of England Date: 26 Aug 03 - 08:07 AM I'll be there. The Mount usually has something happening, but I can't say that it ever seems to be an enthusiastic Jam session. |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: clansfolk Date: 26 Aug 03 - 09:01 AM FRIDAY 12-3pm Come ye all - Sing-around Mount Htl Restaurant 12.15-2pm Music Session - Mount Bar - Ceilidh Band (no one can say they're not enthusiastic!) 12-3pm Mid Day Music - Camelia, Andrew Green, Hughie Jones, Cloudstreet - SINGERS WELCOME. 5.30-7pm Singaround through 6 - Hugh Diamond Mount Hotel 8pm-11pm Rocky Road to Dublin Chris Parkinson Victoria Hotel All welcome. 8pm-11pm Festival Ceilidh Band Mount Htl Lounge Bar Musicians Welcome 8pm-11pm Musicians Session - Play your Own - Steamer "Sinclair's Bar" 8pm-11pm Singaround with Quartz - Steamer Htl - upstairs room. PLUS "guest" Events in The "NEW" Steamer (lot's better than last years.... since the alterations.)The North Euston Victoria Bar...... etc... etc... That's just "Off Hand" - there must be something to please most people there (with or without tickets!) lots more in the programme (make that your first job) |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: clansfolk Date: 26 Aug 03 - 09:10 AM sorry, Camelia 12-3pm Mid Day Music is at the North Euston Victoria bar some of the best sessions happen in Wyre Lounge Bar - but has been limited to "over 18's" and "ticket holder" recently.....??? |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: The Barden of England Date: 26 Aug 03 - 10:12 AM You're going to be knocked out by Cloudstreet. They were at the sessions at the Bedford in Sidmouth, and are brilliant. Be sure not to miss them. I hope I didn't seem to put down the sessions at the Mount, I've probably shown up at times when not many people have been there. |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Dave the Gnome Date: 26 Aug 03 - 10:35 AM Yer a grand lot. Gradely thanks and sithee on Sat'dy. :D |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: clansfolk Date: 26 Aug 03 - 10:35 AM John- no problem as far as I'm concerned (I help with the singaround at the mount) - I was just somewhat surprised re. enthusiasm as I have yet to me two more enthusiastic people than Rusty and Stu (Festival Ceilidh Band and young peoples events) As you say the events are made by the people who turn up - and Friday is just "Kick Off" so many people haven't got in the mood - which is one of the reasons for the sessions..... As you can see from the smattering of events I've mentioned above there's a lot to choose from and there's always Ron's Guided Tour at 3pm leaving the mount..... he might even sing u a song.....! What about all you singist, coming to the Mount "Singaround" choosing a few Happy songs? no donkeys dying or ships sinking till Saturday??? ;-) Let's face it we're all there to have a good time - and as Alan says it is the "Friendly Festival" .............. |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: s&r Date: 27 Aug 03 - 04:26 AM Wyre lounge has been limited to ticket holders for a long time because of restrictions on total numbers in the Marine Hall building - it would be silly to fill the bar with non ticket holders, and then have to restrict the concert audience to comply with regs. The over eighteen rule has caused some problems but is the Marine Hall's appication of the licensing law. |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: The Barden of England Date: 27 Aug 03 - 04:55 AM Hi Clansfolk - I'll try and make sure I get to the Mount and sing something happy - most of mine are I hope! |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: clansfolk Date: 27 Aug 03 - 05:55 AM S&R so the limit is set for the building and not for the individual areas? that's a shame - there never seemed to be a problem before and it was nice that locals as well as the folkies could mix and share the enjoyment - does the same apply to the cafe area and foyer??? Plenty going on elsewhere though Dave!! cheers John - CU there |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Dave the Gnome Date: 27 Aug 03 - 06:55 AM I shall be haunting the Mount, Steamer and Victoria Bar as often as time permits then. Probably wearing a red or blue mudcat t-shirt, carrying a drink of some sort and sporting a befuddled expression;-) Not arriving until late afternoon/early evening Saturday but staying, hopefuly, till Monday. Looking forward to seeing some of you about. Cheers Dave |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: greg stephens Date: 27 Aug 03 - 08:15 AM I'm playing various places Sarturdfay with the Boat Band, VictoriaBar, North Euston at 4 Pm, for a dance in the Legion in the evening, and then Marine Bar 11.30-12.45. I'm the good looking one with the guitar held together with gaffer tape. |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: LesB Date: 27 Aug 03 - 02:42 PM I'll be there dancing with theSouthport Swords Les |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Herga Kitty Date: 27 Aug 03 - 05:46 PM I'll be wailing at Wareham. Have a good time - I agree with John about Cloudstreet (who were at Whitby too). Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Sooz Date: 29 Aug 03 - 03:40 AM Just getting sorted out ready to go. We should arrive at about 8pm. Where is the best place to head for then? |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: clansfolk Date: 29 Aug 03 - 04:25 AM Food Marine hall -Tickets? - programme..... NON Ticket events Friday from 8pm The Steamer - Venues and map upstairs singaround with Quarts, downstairs ("main stage")Various artist, Musicians session, Sinclairs bar (Back Bar) You've got 3 in one there...... Pete - I'm getting ready now (9.25am uk) but I'm only "down the road" |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Sooz Date: 29 Aug 03 - 07:02 AM Thanks for that. Venues list printed off, still confused at the plethora of goodies! See you later. |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Blowzabella Date: 29 Aug 03 - 10:45 AM Anyone know when and where Magpie Lane are on? I was hoping to go for the whole weekend but family have decided to descend from all points of the compass and I've been putting them off for so long I can't do it any more. There's just a chance I might be able to escape for a few hours... if anyone knows, please could you advise. Thanks in anticipation... |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: The Barden of England Date: 02 Sep 03 - 04:50 AM Another great Fylde gone. John Tams, Eric Bogle and Dougie MacLean were brilliant, and I hope you all managed to see Cloudstreet? Nice to meet you Sooz. How did you all enjoy it? |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Dave the Gnome Date: 02 Sep 03 - 04:57 AM Well - a grand time indeed! Objective achieved - all fringe events! Fantastic quality in all of them and much more personal and intimate than the big concerts. I will buy a ticket and go back to the concerts as well but now I know what is happening outside I can happily mix the two. The bonus was the music, bacon butties and tea (with rum!) in the food tent at the camp site later on. The new Gnome cave (2 man Vango Gamma 250) works very well too. I only met one 'catter who I didn't know before, Col K. Hope to meet again soon Colonel!I did meet lots of other new friends and it was very nice to catch up with some old friends as well. Highlights for me, musicaly? Scold Bridle at the 'Songs for the Jacinta' session. If you are reading this girls make sure you include 'Molly' more often in your sets! Brian Preston at the Victoria was even better than I remember from last time I saw him about 20 years ago. And still as funny. The Victora itself is a cracking good venue btw - Wonderful pint of Patricks Porter:-) I realy enjoyed Altar Native at the North Euston as well. Wasn't sure about all the electronic wizardry at first but it grew on me and certainly looks like a good direction in which to enhance folk music. Well, thats about all I can remember for now. Things will filter back eventualy. Oh - one more thing - big thanks to whever arranged the weather. Magnificent! Roll on Swinton Festival, Saturday October 25 is all I can add now. Cheers Dave the Gnome |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: GUEST,Santa Date: 02 Sep 03 - 05:05 AM Was it you that recommended Cloudstreet pre-Fylde, John? If so, or whoever, thanks because I liked them too. Too much good stuff to see Tams or Bogle this time around but must second Dougie MacLean as an absolute star as a performer. Also Tanglefoot (predictably) and the renamed Threlfall Ellison and Edwards. What I don't understand: Jane and Amanda Threlfall needed a change of name because four artists turned up when only two were expected. OK, but now three will be expected..... Amanda said that people had enough trouble pronouncing "Threlfall" once without asking them to do it twice, but a simple plural would have done. |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: The Barden of England Date: 02 Sep 03 - 06:51 AM Hi Santa - Yes it was me who recommended them. I met up with them at Sidmouth and they blew me away. Not only that but they are really nice people with it too. |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: GUEST,Sooz(at work) Date: 02 Sep 03 - 08:26 AM What a great way to end the school holiday. We really enjoyed our first visit to Fylde. Thanks for the friendly greetings from all the mudcatters we met. (Sorry DtG we missed you)See you next year! |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Dave the Gnome Date: 02 Sep 03 - 08:42 AM It's OK, Sooz. Yorkshire gathering next year? As to the name change with the Threlfalls I don't know why they don't just use their first initials - Could end up with a band called MARJ! Sound viable to me:-) I saw all four on the car park off Custom House Lane while on my way somewhere. About an hour or more later when I was heading off somewhere else I saw Roger just leaving the car! I heard what ROAM stands for as well BTW but forgot again. can anyone enlighten me? Cheers DtG |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: clansfolk Date: 02 Sep 03 - 09:31 AM Rats on a Mission |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Dave the Gnome Date: 02 Sep 03 - 10:21 AM Ahhhhh - Thanks Clansfolk. I can sleep easy now;-) |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: MairSea Date: 02 Sep 03 - 11:08 AM Got back from Fylde last night - tired, exhausted but very happy. Had a great time, cried through the 'Meet Eric Bogle' session, laughed hysterically at Les Barker and the Mrs Akroyd Band + Quest the Labrador Guide Dog (who joined in with Spencer's Dog Rover!) but had to leave during the Dougie MacLean final gig! We too enjoyed Cloudstreet and found them to be warm and friendly people as well as great performers. That's them really famous now with multiple mentions on Mudcat!! We were at the Steamer singaround with Quartz and the Mount with Hugh Diamond also made the second half of the Friday Sing in the Festival in the new bar at the Steamer. We spent the first half watching Pete Coe. There was so much to do, see and hear that it was difficult at times to pick and choose. All in all it was a briiliant festival. We, not being camping types, opted for B&B a few miles down the road. The weather was fantastic and the dancers were all out in colourful force on the Saturday in the Marine Gardens and surrounding areas. My thanks to the organisers etc but in particular to Karen and Ian at the Holistic Medicine stall in the Craft Fair for the superb Indian Head Massages and the foot rubs! An oasis in the desert. During one of my massage treatments my 'better half' sneaked off and bought himself a Bodhran and took himself off to the workshop - ah well there was method in his madness eh?? The highlight for me at Fylde was Eric Bogle. Sorry if we passed you all by - we did try to say hello to familiar faces - ColK and greeted all we saw wearing 'cat T'shirts. We're getting ready to try for Swanage but definitely for Bedworth (booked up already!) which should also be a great festival - see you there folks? |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Edain Date: 03 Sep 03 - 10:20 AM Have finally got round to catching up on threads this afternoon and have to agree that Fylde was great this year. Highlights for me had to be Strawhead (for those of you that know me, this shouldn't be a surprise), Tanglefoot, Mrs Ackroyd Band, Cloudstreet, Witches of Looking forward to next year already |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: s&r Date: 03 Sep 03 - 06:07 PM The highlight for us was Eric Roche. Stage, workshop guitarist like you've never seen and such a nice guy. |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: GUEST,Guest Folkie Date: 03 Sep 03 - 06:22 PM We saw Eric Roche. Never seen anything like the man; must be anong the top ten acoustic guitarists in the UK. Also saw young group hayfever - watch them rise up the ladder! Must be the best Fylde ever - well done the organisers |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: GUEST,Jim Date: 03 Sep 03 - 07:53 PM I think it's Heyfeva - saw them at Saddleworth, and I agree. I think ther was a thread about them somewhere |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: Santa Date: 04 Sep 03 - 04:38 AM One name I forgot - Emily Smith Band. Very good indeed. |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: GUEST,Sooz(at work) Date: 04 Sep 03 - 07:52 AM I agree about Eric Roche - he was amazing. Hope he never asks to borrow my Lowden though! |
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Subject: RE: Who's for Fylde From: GUEST,Wee Wullie Date: 04 Sep 03 - 12:52 PM Emily is a canny lass. I saw her at the bowling club - with Sara Gray and Kieron means and magpie Lane. What a concert that was! And Eric Roche was unbelievable - why haven't I heard of him before? |
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