Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: Rasener
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 01:37 PM

Hey John, I just love Strollin' Johnny. It suits you so much. It will ruin my advertising splurges.

Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, let me introduce you to that famously wonderful argumentative smooth talking bastard called Strollin' Johnny. he he

Don't worry, I will just introduce you as John. Is that OK

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 05:08 PM

Hi Strollin' Johnny Les can call you what he wants but I still know who you are ;-)

Gerry

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: GUEST,Anne Croucher
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 05:39 PM

So where is the other folk club?

I left Barnsley in 69, but used to go to the King George folk club.

I do visit once in a blue moon, but the family back home are not into folk music - so where should I look for a club, and what night?

Anne

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 07:59 AM

Les, I'm just happy to perform, call me anything you like (incidentally, the name comes from my erstwhile R&R Band 'The Strollers', which I retired from a couple of years ago).

John, I'll have a look on there - Sooz may get working on it too, after I've spoken to her at the Club this evening.

Gerry - I know my secret's safe with you (and as far as I know, you've not made any death threats!)

Cheers guys
Johnny :0)

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: Rasener
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 08:39 AM

John, I appreciate that very much. The wife has said that she might let me out tonight, providing I am a good boy today. Just made her a cup of tea.
Have you and Sue got digital pictures I could have by e-mail, so that I can do a little poster, showing who's who on the night.
If so and they could be sent to me by e-mail, I would appreciate that very much.
Its all to do with the promotion of the club.

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 11:44 AM

I'm with Padgett on this - and in having to hold Auditions in his own area tells me he hasn't got a clue what's going on there.
Is he perhaps thinking of entering Artist Management - which is unfortunately but necessarily part of the Folk Scene - and making a few bob?
Good Folk Club Organisers know the score and what's going on both Nationally and in their own backyards, bad ones are generally meglomaniacs and cannot resist organising and manipulating people - making a few bob for themselves in the process ,in whatever type of club it is.
Padge - Good Luck to Booker - let's see if you can rally him up to Saltburn - he owes me some pints.

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: Rasener
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 12:22 PM

"Good Folk Club Organisers know the score and what's going on both Nationally and in their own backyards, bad ones are generally meglomaniacs and cannot resist organising and manipulating people - making a few bob for themselves in the process ,in whatever type of club it is."

Don't agree with you there guest.

I am starting Market Rasen Folk Club.

Until recently, the last time I went to a folk club was back in 1975 in Scotland. I am not an artist just a listener.

I have spent about six weeks trying to get to know the scene. I have had great support from Artists helping me to set the club up as well as input from Mudcatters. The resident group CARA will will be appearing on Radio Lincolnshire next Wednesday at 6:15 and information about the club will be given out then. I will have splurges in 2 of the local papers next week, and posters have been set up around the town. I would think all members on Mudcat will know about it by know.

Stitherum (who have given me brilliant support to set it up), Karen and Colin Thompson, John Blank, Mick Pearce, Liam Robinson, Diathi and Bloke in the Corner will all be supporting me next week out of the kindness of their heart. Bless them :-) I am also hoping to have some youngsters appearing as well.

I have booked two guests for June and July - Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher and Touchwood from Australia. Somebody tell me these two bookings are crap! I don't think they are. It's a question of researching.

I have put a huge amount of effort into setting this club up and take a lot of pride in what I am doing, and what's more, I am doing it for nowt.

So don't tar everybody with the same brush.

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: Ben Dover
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 12:25 PM

Stick with it Villan. Bollocks to ALL guests. At least you are having a go.

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: GUEST,John/Cittern at the studio
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 02:40 PM

Best of luck villan.

There are good folk clubs and bad folk clubs.

Both types attract critics.

The only feedback you need to take seriously is:

1) How many people want to perform
2) How many people want to be an audient

Stick with what is right for you, your performers and your audience and ignore everyone else.

Regards
John R.
http://www.JulieEllison.co.uk

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: Rasener
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 08:06 PM

Cheers
Ben Dover & John

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 05:12 AM

Absolutely agree Villan. Take no notice of moaners, do it your way first and be prepared to learn, remember that performers and listeners alike have an investment, and be flexible. You'll succeed. And yes, you've put a huge effort in there, I'm seriously impressed.

Johnny :0)

Subject: RE: Auditions for new Folk club in Barnsley
From: Rasener
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 05:27 AM

And not to forget the little gem of young talent, who will be playing along as well.

Yes its Lucy and Paul.

We don't have to say any more do we. Its for us to enjoy, and not for the ones who don't come along.