Sessions in Cornwall??

Subject: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: greg stephens
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 07:28 AM

The Huggins family from Colorado have just being staying with us and are heading south for Cornwall as I write(Tuesday 27 April). They played in a session here and are looking for action. Doug, Corie and daughter Jenny, all players.They are clutching flutes, guitars, low D whistle and bodhran. Doug plays tenor banjo as well, but has only brought the guitar and whistles, couldnt carry everything on the plane. I would guess they would be in Cornwall maybe two or three days, then crossing the south to arrive Gatwick on Monday.

Anybody with any advice on music sessions(songs or tunes), post it here and I'll pass it on. They are good folks, sing for their supper and do the washing up.They like staying in country pubs and looking at stone circles castles Roman remains Shakespeare etc.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: Leadfingers
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 07:54 AM

The only session in Cornwall I could reccomend is the Wellington in Boscastle but that is Wednesdays . They made us very welcame there last week . There ARE other sessions but as we were only going to be ther on the one day I did not make a note of the others.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: greg stephens
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 07:58 AM

Leadfingers can I double check on that. I have just been told the Wellington, Boscastle session is Mondays. So I didnt tell the Huggins about it. Wednesday there would be ideal I would think. Can you confirm that it really is Wednesday, and I'll ring it through to them.
Cheers
greg
as someone who has played many gigs in the Wellington, (with the Boat Band).
PS is Vic still the landlord?

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: treewind
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 08:20 AM

There's a few listed HERE - which I found when looking for the name of the Top House at the Lizard. Been to that one, good fun and your friends would go down well.

Try googling for Trigg Morris and Bodmin folk club for some more pointers and contacts. Also you could ask Alan Collins - he plays concertina, his wife Linda sings and they are the first people I'd ask about sessions. Based near Penzance.

Don't get me started on stone circles....
(The Merry Maidens near Lamorna are quite accessible)

Anahata

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: greg stephens
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 08:29 AM

Anahata: thanks a lot. i'll pass this on. And dont get me started on stone circles..ever been to Swinside, my big favourite?

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: Leadfingers
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 08:58 AM

Possibly the Monday Wellingon Bash is a tunes session and the one on Wednesday a song session , though they made Sorcha and I very welcome
even though Sorcha only fiddles and doesnt sing at all.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: Leadfingers
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 09:00 AM

And of course its just up the road from Tintagel and also has the VERY
interesting Museum of Witchcraft , which is well worth a visit .

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: greg stephens
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 09:42 AM

thanks Leadfingers.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 10:04 AM

If you have time, go to St Ives Tourist Information centre and ask for Harry's Safari leaflet, ring him up and he can tell you everything and everywhere you will want. He is sort of a folk-a-fax ( Just like Breezy) If you don't have time go to The Western Hotel on Tuesday if you can, Songs, Tunes,etc. He will also give you a very good tour of stone circles and iron age sites, and pubs in his very interesting van. Book direct through him though to save money.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 10:09 AM

P.s If you do go on a Harry Safari, he is a folk singer himself and will have his guitar with him on the bus, so take all of your instruments with you, and you can have a session on wheels.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: greg stephens
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 10:13 AM

Martin, you dont have a direct contact for this Harry do you?

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: breezy
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 10:28 AM

also on Wed Trewarmett lodge also near Tintagel goes onlater and is 'the' place on a wed

As you know May 1st, is a very big day in Padstow
sing on Friday at the ring o bells st Issey before descending into town for midnight, and the night -singing, repeat the following night at the ringers.

Usually accordion bash in the golden lion on friday or at the social club.But it'll be jammed.

Padstows the place to be but on Sat, it will be busy!!!!

I'm down there from Thursday if all goes to plan.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: greg stephens
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 10:53 AM

I thought of sending them to Padtstow but they'll be up country by then, Stonehengeing or Dorsetting on the way to Gatwick.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 03:41 PM

I take it they have been to Avebury then. Near to Swindon, biggest Stone Circle in U.K?

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: greg stephens
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 04:04 PM

I think they have Avebury and Stonehenge in mind after Cornwall. Then they are going to London to try and buy Tower Bridge(OK, i made up that bit).

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: Kernow John
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 06:38 PM

Monday Nights Top House at the Lizard
Tuesday Cadgwith The Lizard
   "    The Dock Penzance
Wednesday The Gurnards Head Nr Morvah
Thursday The Fountain Newbridge

Link to Harry Glasson AKA (Safari)

Harry is tremendous guide and loves the land around him. He is also a very underrated songwriter. His song "Helston Flora" is one of the most requested at sessions here on the Lizard.

Sorry folks typing's painful at the moment

John

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: treewind
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 06:11 AM

Swinside - never heard of it. Doesn't sound Cornish.
Now, Boscawen-un - that's a stone circle in active use by pagans now; in the middle of nowhere, no signposts, and my favourite.

Museum of witchcraft? I missed that, but some of my Cornwall acquaintances would be amused to think that it belonged in museums...

There's a good guide to pagan Cornwall written by Cheryl Straffon. You can buy it in some shops, or directly from the author, who works in the library at St Just. You'll find lost of stones, ancient earthworks and sacred wells there.

Back to music: there used to be a session at the Gurnards Head Inn, but I hear it's no more. The pub is worth a visit for the food and scenery anyway.

Anahata

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: GUEST,Mr Red at work
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 07:52 AM

Heather Dale from Toronto is in Cornwall doing various Celtic festivals and things and is looking for session and clubs.

The Gunnarsds Head club was active in 1972 and I was a well kept secret as a session on Wed about 2 - 3 years ago.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: greg stephens
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 02:14 PM

Swinside stone circle is in Cumberland, and very fine indeed.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 05:22 PM

If you have time Mr Guest at work PM me up and I will give you Harry Safari,s details he knows everything folkie in Cornwall and does bus trips around stone circles and iron age Cornwall,etc.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: GUEST,guest suzie
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 05:57 AM

Go along to the Bridge on Wool to see Rum and Shrub Shanty men on Sunday 2nd may from 4 pm. A grand session I am sure

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: GUEST,suzie
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 05:59 AM

Sorry I meant to say just now, the Bridge on Wool is in Wadebridge, Cornwall.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: GUEST,Heather Dale
Date: 21 May 04 - 11:11 AM

Thanks for the Cornish session recommendations, folks! I had a great first tour of Cornwall this April/May, and loved every minute of it. I look forward to visiting more of the local session spots on my next trip. All the best, and thanks again...

Cheers,
Heather.
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HEATHER DALE
Modern Celtic singer-songwriter
www.HeatherDale.com
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Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: Little Robyn
Date: 21 May 04 - 05:45 PM

So where did you go - what sights did you see and what music did you find? Did you get to Padstow? Or Helston? What was best?
I want to know all about it!
Robyn - from halfway around the world.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: breezy
Date: 22 May 04 - 08:32 AM

come on tell all

the p'stow b'ker wants to know too

what,where and when.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: The Unicorn Man
Date: 22 May 04 - 08:43 AM

Yeah and so do I.

Subject: RE: Sessions in Cornwall??
From: GUEST,Wotcha in Naples
Date: 22 May 04 - 11:55 AM

Kernow John has identified the great spots in the last few miles of the UK land mass. Hope you got to go ... Kernow, hope you are well. Will likely be at the Top House in July ...

Cheers/Ciao

Brian