Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March

Subject: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 14 Mar 04 - 04:40 AM

Next Monday The Bull in Barton le Clay Beds. Will be host to Theo Thomas and Janet Strapp and friends. They were both members of The Goose and Grid Iron Band, so any Ceilidh dudes come on down and join in. We will have our two hour Sing a Round as ever 8.30-10.30pm. Then let Janet and Theo loose. Also I am thinking of doing a Bedfordshire Day of Song in the Autumn. It will be held in the function room at The Bull. It will be a bit like The Hertforshire Day of Song,only in Bedfordshire. Comments please and who is up for it?

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Mar 04 - 06:58 AM

Barton Day of Song sounds good - please avoid Festival Dates!

Have fun wiuth Theo & Janet - you're guaranteed an excellent evening, soory I can't join you!

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 14 Mar 04 - 12:35 PM

Will do Guru.It will be on a Saturday afternoon 13.00 til about 18.00 which is 1pm-6pm. Just like the Hertfordshire one. Cool. Also thinking of a 12hr or 24hr Sing A Round for charity sometime. Keep you all posted on the Barton thread.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 08:10 AM

Hello Ross, I could not book the room for Thursday so I have booked it for Friday 7.00-9.00pm please pm me as soon as you can to tell me if you can make it or not cheers Martin.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 08:30 AM

if this is in August thats O K , I'm away

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Ross
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 09:50 AM

Hi Martin - yes I can make it on Friday

What about the folkoholics?

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Ross
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 10:54 AM

Forthcoming events:

Session - 22nd March featuring Theo & friends
Session - 5th April (Paul Simon night)
Session - 19th April featuring Steve Last & Ashwell Mummers 'Wooing Play'
Session - 3rd May - Bank holiday night
10th May - George Papavgeris in concert
Session - 17th May
24th May - Lorna in concert - to be confirmed
29th May - Hospice charity night featuring Doug Moody from Greenbank
Session - 31st May - Bank holiday night
7th June - John Breeze in concert
Session -14th June incorporating Redbornstoke Morris Dancers performance
21st June - Dave Auld & friends in concert
Session - 28th June
5th July - Folk concert at the Silver Cup, Harpenden
October 11th - Mary Humphries & Anahata in concert plus Hilary Ward

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 12:47 PM

Cheers Ross. I have to confirm with the rest of The Folkaholicks,I should manage that tonight at Chesham. The next Charity Mic Night is in aid of Doog's mum's Charity, Luton Womens Aid and not The Pasque Hospice.But that line up for the Summer and Autumn of the year looks very cool dude. Went to George Norris's Sing a Round on Sunday, very nice, that bloke from Shave the Monkey was there. That was good, and it was near the place I went to the other Sunday when I was suppost to be some where else.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: GUEST, me, actually
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 08:01 AM

Re: 24th May. I haven't cancelled this gig (yet?) I certainly haven't said that Lorna can have it. As far as I'm concerned I'm still in the frame. Unless you have decided to make other arrangments, I'm still in negotiation over fulfilling this gig.

Cheers

Hamish. Not dead yet.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 01:22 PM

Hello strange guest nice to hear from you, don't worry it's still on as far as I am concerned as well, and I am the boss,well and Ross of course.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Ross
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 02:05 PM

Sorry Hamish - I heard a rumour you had retired for a while

Excellent to hear you haven't

I'll let Martin sort it out - he is the boss

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 04:04 PM

Oh well if you insist Ross. See you Friday 7.00pm-9.00pm, for a fully attended Folkaholicks gathering,then off to George's What a great night for The New Folk Movement, man.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 04:13 PM

Sorry, The Folkaholicks gathering is at "Greenbank Village Hall" "where music just keeps getting better" and before that during the week I will be helping with and distributing "The Unicorn Folk Magazine" "Your local folk magazine for all your folkie needs"

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 04:18 PM

Oh no 13 messages,phew 14 now, bye Iam off to go and see Life and Times at Amptill.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: GUEST, me again
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 02:39 AM

Call it semi-retirement. Fulfilling as many commitments as I can. Especially a prestige gig like the Bull. Looking good for 24th May.

Hamish

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Ross
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 04:02 AM

Hi Martin - I don't really insist

It's really

I'm not particularly bothered

It's good to see you get a buzz from it all though

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Singing Referee
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 05:09 AM

Hi Martin/Ross,

See I'm sharing 19th April with Ashwell Mummers. What's the plan for the evening then? Or is plan a silly word to use? Sounds interesting though!

Can't make coming Monday, going to Chesham to hear Robin Laing. Try to make the Paul Simon do though.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Ross
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 08:11 AM

Hi Steve - I think it's similar to the Mummers play but involves wooing as a theme rather than christmas

They'll kick us off at 8.30pm then singaround will follow and you'll be on from about 10.30pm to close us out

All subject to Martin changing it

Look forward to seeing you

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 08:19 AM

No, it looks and sounds perfect.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Singing Referee
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 08:30 AM

Look forward to being wooed. It's been a while!

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Mar 04 - 04:53 PM

That's a surprise Ref!!!

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 08:40 AM

Hello hello only four days to go, I saw Janet and Theo yesterday and once they realized it was this Monday and not next Monday (when I will be down in Cornwall) all they need to do is practice and it will be fine. So come on down all you ceilidh lovers. Oh and I can make it to Redbourn tonight after all cos I have already delivered the Unicorns to Mike Blair. Yippeeeeeeeeeeee.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 09:11 AM

Will mine be at Reddrs too? if so I'll go and collect.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 18 Mar 04 - 01:32 PM

Yes, Janet has got yours. 60 I think oh dominate one.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 01:33 AM

Hot news Peirs has tried to make contact, I will try back on Sat, and tell you everthing on Mon.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 05:49 AM

Great hows that clever bugger doing?

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 08:25 AM

I don't know yet. I post it when I know,after Saturday night. Can he have a spot light? Cause you know he would come if he had a car or lived nearer than he does.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 19 Mar 04 - 08:58 AM

Of course he can , he deserves a break, as well as the support he gave the club since its inception at the Cup, evennif he did nip off to Brass Monkeys once.
We miss him.
Put him in touch cos it requiess forwrd planning esp as dates for sept/Oct are already being taken up.
Can he do you for a Monday, me Sunday??

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 07:41 AM

I'd come along to hear Piers spotlight Breezy.....

Sorry Martin, but Monday's a work-night, so can't get to Barton really :-(

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 07:42 AM

That will be good, we will see. By the way Folkaholicks thanks for a great practice session last night, it was great.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 21 Mar 04 - 06:03 AM

To all Folkaholicks, tapes and song words are all up to date now including the new third verse, See you all on Monday. Yippeeeeee. PS I am going to Cornwall on Friday so this week is party week.Breezy are any good Folk Clubs on in South Cornwall that you know of in the week starting Monday 29th? Please.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 21 Mar 04 - 12:53 PM

Bodmin Fridays at the Garland Ox, but stuck in a Trad rut, run by committee who are inward looking, but they do book guests,but not entertainers, so you wont see george Papavgeris evr play there, but Anahata and Johnny Collins are acceptable.
they do have a picture of Vin Garbutt, cos thats the best they can afford, btw I've got him rebooked for May 2005.
As far as other folk clubs go Cornwall is naff
Sessions but thet tend to be tunes.
Boscastle the Wellington Mons
Trewarmett Lodge near Tintagel Weds an can go on till late if edwina is in the mood.
All decent folk clubs stop in Devon cos there are no entrpren'ral folk club organisers in cornwall any more.
Have a peaceful week away.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 21 Mar 04 - 02:16 PM

Cheers. See you in a bit. More than likely before you read this.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 21 Mar 04 - 06:54 PM

Yep.

good to see you

hope you enjoyed Christine Connolley's set.

will you make it in time for a floor spot next weeek when George Papavgeris is in town?/.

What dyo rkn 2 Fleggy then?

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 21 Mar 04 - 07:17 PM

Hi John great night matey, Fleggy is not only a brilliant player but a brilliant person as well. I doubt that I will be able to make it next Friday cos I will be in Prince Town at The Prince of Wales, drinking loads of pints of Jail Ale or on Sunday cos I will be in Port Issac drinking loads of pints of Tribute, Hicks, Tinners and lovely Doom Bar. Should see you before I go though. Night night.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Ross
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 04:27 AM

Thanks for the session last friday Martin

Can I have a set of words for the song - I was getting a bit confused

See you tonight

Ross

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 05:58 AM

Ross was excused last night but not next week for George.
did you come from work?
Glad you enjoyed the Spotlight evening Martin

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Ross
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 10:01 AM

Hi JB - thanks for being excused

I can confirm my presence this Sunday for George

Can you squeeze my spot - sometime between 8.30 to 9pm

I'll try and practice some singalongs

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 12:08 PM

That's a long floorspot dude. New dodgy song tonight. See you soon.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 02:18 PM

Nah, he gets to do 3 max.
As long as you're there for the start at 8.oo
You can watch Cora downstairs.
Spot assured Ross

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Ross
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 02:39 PM

Thanks John - threes fine

fours a crowd (or something like that)

Looking forward to your dodgy one - Martin (be careful how you read this)

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 03:44 PM

Am very glad to see that the dodgy tradition continues....
Hope you all had fun tonight!

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 22 Mar 04 - 07:35 PM

What a brilliant night, did'nt get time for the dodgy one this week, next time it's Paul Simon songs, so I can't do it next time either oh well.Thanks to everyone who came, if we include that bloke that Ross was speaking to early on in the evening that makes 19. They remember you Hilary even if they don't know where you are living, I said to Jackie "I am going to Cornwall at the weekend" she said "Are you going to see Hilary then?" I said " I know you live down, but not that down" See you all soon dudes.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 12:27 PM

Our prize for The New Roots Competition 2004 will be to support Bram Taylor in The Function Room at The Bull in Barton le Clay. It will be held on Monday 8th November 8.30pm-11.00pm Entry £5.00 and will, I hope include baked potatoes and fire works. Yippeeee. So put this date in your diary.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 01:17 PM

Due you want a lively up beat support act?
then get in touch with
the 'Spotters'
I'm booked at Northampton 'Great Knight' Folk Club with George on the following evening 9th Nov
And Bram has busked with me.
May even see him tonight.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 02:19 PM

If you mean Bram,then you will see me tonight as well. I've got the support act for that night sorted all ready thanks Breezy, maybe another time. Where can I hear them?

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 02:21 PM

snots

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 07:45 PM

When?

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 08:04 PM

then

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Ross
Date: 24 Mar 04 - 04:31 AM

Hi Martin - it was a busy night Monday

Many thanks to Tony Vasse, John Birch, Julie Berrill & Rod, John & wife, Bert Tann & Pat, Mike Orwin, Ron, Guests Theo & Janet & Roy, Derek Girvan, Dave Auld & Tina and Martin Dent and the mystery singer

I agree with you, with me it was 19 (14 performers & five listeners)

Bert's e-mailed me and said in the new folk mag, it's a four quid entry - do you know what he's talking about?

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: breezy
Date: 24 Mar 04 - 05:00 AM

in unicorn, the barton ad , £4 for papa , hame etc

cheap for them

expensive for me and tom

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 24 Mar 04 - 07:06 AM

Yes, he means The Spring Song Sessions that are in the function room. It's four pounds to get in, the guest gets three pounds, and we get a pound and any money we make on a raffle. One of Breezys better ideas. It's £4.00 on every night except on June 7th where it is now free. Plus did you know Paul Simon has his own thread? I know Breezy does cos he's been on it all ready.

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: Ross
Date: 24 Mar 04 - 08:21 AM

Thanks Martin - I don't think I read the Unicorn very well

I'll e-mail Bert - maybe he's confused & thinks all Monday nights are £4

I didn't know Paul Simon had his own thread - it's a bit boring though

Could do with some sexing up

Did you know Paul Simon has a tattoo of the Mona Lisa on his left testicle - she has a beard though

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 24 Mar 04 - 06:08 PM

No I did'nt know that Ross, do you think he knows it? Or do you think Art knows?

Subject: RE: Bull at Barton Beds 22nd March
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 26 Mar 04 - 01:47 AM

Bye people see you on the new thread when I get back from Cornwall, I am just going now.Don't forget The Paul Simon Song Book thread.