Knockholt 2004

Subject: Knockholt 2004
From: woodsie
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 12:47 PM

Put this one in your diaries folk people Wednesday 16th - Sunday 20th June 2004 The Knockholt (mini) Midsummer Festival. Mudcatters welcome. It's in Kent not far from bromle/Sevenoaks. I will post more details and a map soon!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 07:05 PM

Been in my diary since last year.

Is Avril going?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 06:04 AM

We haven't seen much of her since she got offered a lift (to Catford) while trying to hitch to Miskin at Easter - after we 'forgot' to pick her up. She's definitely 'going' - like the clappers with this 6' 6", out-of-work brickie !

Why do you want us to tell her that you're interested Richard ?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 06:05 AM

I hope so can't wait to meet the infamous Avril, maybe we could swop girly talk on the pros and cons of support bras for us larger ladies.
LOL ;-)

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dead Horse
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 07:00 AM

So she is into bra wearing now?
About time too.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 18 May 04 - 05:45 PM

Only 4 weeks to go folks - here's some more info Knockholt 2004

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,mexican
Date: 18 May 04 - 06:28 PM

I am sure looking forward to meeting you gringos again. had a great time last year. Is Joe Bazouki playing again?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: woodsie
Date: 18 May 04 - 06:57 PM

Perhaps Dipsodeb could contact Joe Bazouki, I'm sure he'll come if he's not gigging with The Ukelele Orchestra.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: woodsie
Date: 18 May 04 - 08:01 PM

Will post some pictures from last year when Dave Kenningham sends them to me.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 May 04 - 05:12 AM

If there's any beer left after our BBQ, I'll re-prime it and bring it along.

How do people feel about using the PA with the radio mic for the Saturday night session round the bonfire ? - it worked well when we used it at the second Knockholt last year.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 May 04 - 05:26 AM

What about instruments?

Personally I prefer no amps - amps encourage pople to talk.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 19 May 04 - 05:36 AM

Micky Forde tells me that there is an agreement with the farmer that no PA will be used. We should really respect that.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 19 May 04 - 05:55 AM

No-one can claim that my voice lacks power, but I found it quite a push to be heard at last year's June Saturday night. When we used the radio mic at the autumn session (which had a lot less people) it made many singers audible who would otherwise have not been heard.

What I'm talking about is only light sound re-inforcement - 2 x 30w - most car sound systems are more powerful than that. If people don't want to use the mic they don't have to. I'm about the only person who often chooses not to use the PA at The Tudor Barn, Star & Garter, Beacon sessions - where the acoustics are much easier. In fact at one time Sue and Mick used a radio mic and amp at the "Rising Sun" sessions.

I don't think that the farmer does actually have any problem with a small PA. Pam & Paul Button (who live in the big house over the road) told us that he's actually said that he wished he could hear more of the music - I'll get them to sound him out about it. I can understand that he wouldn't want a 1,000 watt rig though.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 May 04 - 10:48 AM

Dave, even at your barbies there have been problems with the little rig with people getting too close to the mic, or whatever, and producing the purest 60 watts of distortion. This can be avoided if someone wants to sit at the desk all night turning things up and down, but it's a bit of a bummer for that person, and it does sort of unfolk the process a bit.

I thought the Buttons lived at the big house opposite the end of the lane on the "main" road. If they want to hear it all, that means my 4K rig and a hefty power supply too (just joking).

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: woodsie
Date: 19 May 04 - 05:23 PM

I think It would probably be best to let the FolkMob committee (if there still is one!) decide on this.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 May 04 - 05:27 PM

Woodsie, UR right

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,mexican
Date: 19 May 04 - 05:38 PM

Unfotunately Joe Bazouki will be playing with the Ukelele Orchestra Of Great Britain in Cambridge that weekend. Any other suggestions for guest performers welcome.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: woodsie
Date: 19 May 04 - 06:53 PM

It's a shame that Joe can't make it. Still we've got Dave Kenningham.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 May 04 - 07:09 PM

If he remembers...

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: woodsie
Date: 19 May 04 - 11:11 PM

Richard you're up late!

My excuse is that I'm working nights at Kensington delivery office. They have casual workers sorting, I am there to oversee - that leaves plenty of time to waste on the computer.

I'm trying to persuade our lot to get a minibus for 29th at your place.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 20 May 04 - 05:14 AM

For a minute I mis-read the above as "Kenningham delivery office".

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Amos
Date: 20 May 04 - 02:30 PM

Blast 'em. lads!! :>)

A

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: woodsie
Date: 20 May 04 - 07:56 PM

Kenningham delivery office! Help!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: woodsie
Date: 21 May 04 - 05:46 PM

Here's the reply from the folmob Secretary re use of PA:

Hi Mick,

Sue and Mike were not happy about any PA this year. Except for a
pignose
perhaps.

We decided it would destroy the atmosphere. Much better sitting
around the
fire with acoustic stuff.

Dave K

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: woodsie
Date: 21 May 04 - 05:54 PM

Here's a Photograph from last year.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 21 May 04 - 06:45 PM

Hey! I think I can see me!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,John
Date: 22 May 04 - 02:32 AM

And me!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,Edward
Date: 23 May 04 - 06:16 PM

D the K is about to enter this thread!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 23 May 04 - 06:58 PM

Where art thou?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 24 May 04 - 05:08 AM

Paul and Pam Button have had a word with the farmer about the use of PA. He has no objections at all, provided we don't use such a great amount of power that we upset the people in the house over the road. The rig that I was suggesting is only 30w per channel (most car sound systems produce more power), so I don't think that there would be the slightest danger of that.

What I am suggesting is not so much PA, as sound reinforcement for anyone who wants to use it. I'd only use a couple of radio mics which could either be hand held or on a stand. At the autumn event last, it made it possible to hear performers who otherwise would have been inaudible in spite of the fact that the background noise level was considerably lower than the better attended June event.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 25 May 04 - 05:10 AM

Incidently, is there a committee for Knockholt these days - and if so, who's on it ?

BTW - Linda and I are hoping to bring Vikki (Yorkshire Yankee) to the Tudor Barn tomorrow night - who's planning to be there ?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 25 May 04 - 06:52 PM

There is no seperate committee for Knockholt Dave we organise it between the members of the Folk Mob Committee. I usually organise the entertainment stuff/Bar and wood, Mick and Sue organise the loos and the field and Richard organises the money and Dave oversees in general.
~Debs~

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST
Date: 30 May 04 - 04:43 PM

Dave does what?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Jun 04 - 09:37 AM

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,mexican
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 10:23 AM

@Ello Gringoes! - Ihopetosee you all at knockholt this year. Ihope the weather is as good as it was last year. Bring out the Tech - E lar.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 08 Jun 04 - 07:17 AM

I should be bringing three and a half gallons of homebrew - named "Knockers" from the remains of the beer from Sunday's barbecue - I did think of calling it "Fuzz".

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,Dave K
Date: 08 Jun 04 - 05:55 PM

Excellent Dave. We shall have the Saturday free shared bar as usual for as long as it lasts - so any contributions from elsewhere (ie, that wine we won in the raffle and will never drink will be appreciated).

The good thing about Knockholt is that it never changes - peaceful surroundings - a real decent pub five minutes walk away (or 3 if you rush)- a real chance to get away from it all. I said it would be great weather etc last year and the photo of Saturday night shows what a great time we had.I am sure that it will be repeated in a couple of weeks.

How about a singing workshop this year - or a short talk on the history of folk music in the area.

PS thanks for a great day on Sunday.I have just put some photo's on my pages - does bring back memories!!.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: woodsie
Date: 12 Jun 04 - 01:48 AM

Get your stuff ready only 4 days to go! Guest band on the Saturday will be "Walking The Witch"

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: woodsie
Date: 12 Jun 04 - 01:49 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,Posh Bloke
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 08:51 AM

Do you lot sing in tune?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,Dave K
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 11:47 AM

Please come along and find out. Posh Bloke we look forward to meeting you.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,Posh Bloke
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 06:24 PM

I've heard about you... I think, are yoe the same Dave K. that's world famous in Eltham?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,Dave K
Date: 13 Jun 04 - 06:48 PM

Please bring along a tuner - just in case!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 Jun 04 - 03:06 AM

Now you know it's hard to sing with a stiff upper lip!

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 14 Jun 04 - 04:39 AM

Richard, I don't think it was your upper lip that was stiff at last year's do - from what Dilligaf had to say !

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,Rod Stone
Date: 14 Jun 04 - 10:15 AM

Sounds great is there a hotel nearby?

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 14 Jun 04 - 12:23 PM

The whole idea of Knockholt is that it's in the country. You could probably find a hotel at Sevenoaks, or a Pub with accommodation, but why not come and camp with the rest of us - Linda & I have a couple of spare tents which we could lend, and I thought that every "folkie" owned a sleeping bag.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: GUEST,Dave K
Date: 14 Jun 04 - 07:28 PM

Not worth staying in a hotel - It is more exciting watching the stars turn around the sky - Take up Dave and Linda's offer and stay in the field.

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 04:59 AM

Dave K - the way that you traditionally end up on the Saturday night / Sunday Morning - it's not just the stars that are turning round - it's the field, the tents, the caravans, the camp fire . . . . .

Subject: RE: Knockholt 2004
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 07:32 AM

I should think that it's the one thing we can guarantee. Just brought the ingredients for the knockholt Knockout punch and Hubble Bubble lots of trouble what a brew I'll mix for you. Actually I thought we might mix countries of origin too, we have Mohitas from Cuba and Tequila Slammers from Mexico the punch of course is traditonally South East London. I hope we find just the right tunes to compliment the Bar. Yep it's going to be another Saturday Night that might just dim into the ether..... LOL
~Debs~