Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?

Subject: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: black walnut
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 08:42 AM

On July 11/04 there is going to be a benefit for Weir's Walk in Sheffield England. Are any of you planning to attend? I am going to be visiting nearby and it might be my only chance in a lifetime to hear Martin Simpson in person!

~b.w.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 08:47 AM

What is "Weirs Walk"?
Where is this benefit gig been held?
How much is the tickets cost?
What time does it start?
Who are the artists playing?

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: Tracey Dragonsfriend
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 08:59 AM

The "BBC - Radio 2 - Folk and Acoustic" website ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/folk/tour_dates/index.shtml ) has a listing for Martin Simpson that says : "July 11, SHEFFIELD - Benefit Gig for 5 Weirs Walk - 0114 2509124".

Cheers
Tracey Dragonsfriend
Scorch's Pyrography

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 09:09 AM

aye, but waht is Weirs Walk?

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: black walnut
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 09:12 AM

Such good questions! I am hoping someone can answer them!

I found out about the concert on Martin Simpson's website, and then Tracey Dragonsfield found this for me on the BBC Radio 2 site:

As regards the benefit gig, the "BBC - Radio 2 - Folk and Acoustic" website(http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/folk/tour_dates/index.shtml ) has a listing for Martin Simpson that says : "July 11, SHEFFIELD - Benefit Gig for 5 Weirs Walk - 0114 2509124".

If someone could phone for free information, from England, rather than me making an expensive call from Canada, it would very much appreciated. My web searches are showing very little results. Thank you so much!

~b.w.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: black walnut
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 09:14 AM

(Oh, and the spelling of Weirs might be Wiers or Weir's or Wier's? Google seems uncertain).

~b.w.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 09:17 AM

could be Wires, [thats what you plug the telly in with]

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: black walnut
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 09:23 AM

Tracey and I just got our wires crossed, so there you go!

~b.w.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: black walnut
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 09:32 AM

(Dragonsfriend - sorry! Geepers I should go get myself another cuppa coffee.)

~b.w.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: Tracey Dragonsfriend
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 09:36 AM

Ah, no worries! I'm just bored here at work, still waiting for my server to compile...

I'd call them up for you, but my company's not too keen on us making personal calls!

Cheers
Tracey
Scorch's Pyrography

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: black walnut
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 09:41 AM

(Just to be clear...er....I'd noticed that I'd mucked up Tracey's last name. Field/Friend. Nice of them to let you Mudcat on their time, Tracey. I can't do that while I'm teaching.)

Anyway, back to the July 11 concert. Anyone with more information, or intent to attend - I would love to hear from you!

~b.w.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 09:44 AM

Is it the Five Wiers Walk Trust? It is trying to do up an area of the city into a scenic leisure area for walkers etc.

http://www.fiveweirs.co.uk/the_trust.htm

Nothing on their website about a gig but that doesn't mean it isn't connected.

Cheers
Sarah

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: Tracey Dragonsfriend
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 09:45 AM

I'm in IT, so we have internet access for the work we do, and I'm completely stuck at the minute! Just waiting for the machines to do their stuff, clicking a bit every so often, then waiting again... yawn!

Cheers
Tracey Dragonsfriend
Scorch's Pyrography

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 09:50 AM

The 5 Weirs Walk is a walk round the canals and rivers of Sheffield City it was started by Mike Wild a fine singer/melodian player an ex Sheffield City Morris man. Another person involved is Simon Ogden. Simon told me about the benfit with Mr Simpson don't know where it is though !!

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: black walnut
Date: 03 Jun 04 - 10:04 AM

Thank you. I've sent out a couple more emails for information (one to Simon and one to the Trust). Strange that if there's a concert that nothing is showing up about it on the web.

~b.w.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: black walnut
Date: 04 Jun 04 - 06:59 AM

I had an email this morning from the Five Weirs Walk Trust Ltd. saying that the information I require will be forthcoming.

~b.w.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: GUEST,fretman
Date: 06 Jun 04 - 08:53 AM

I have already sent a cheque to 5 Wiers Walk for my tickets to see the fantastic Martin Simpson. I even had the great pleasure of talking to Martin when I phoned to reserve the tickets.
You might try e-mailing him on his Website. Type in Martin Simpson and search.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: black walnut
Date: 06 Jun 04 - 10:11 AM

Holy crow!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll try what you said , but could you possibly share a bit more info here? Who is performing other than M.S.? How much are the tickets? Where is the event? What time? Etc.?

I'm doing this from Canada, don't forget, and it's been a bit upsetting that it's taking so long to get any concrete information!

~b.w.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: black walnut
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 09:37 AM

I did! I did get an email back from Martin Simpson himself, this morning!

No wonder I couldn't find information on the net. It will be an acoustic boat concert - only 40 tickets available. I'm hoping to be able to figure out a way to be there.

~b.w.

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: GUEST,Kit Bailey
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 09:59 AM

Hi All, sorry to say that all the tickets have sold out now, but we're hoping to put another concert with Martin on in Sheffield later in the year. If anyone wants to get on the mailing list then please send details to me at:

[e-mail] or
Brass Tacks
PO Box 1162
Sheffield S8 9YJ, UK

The 5 Weirs Walk people are hoping to arrange lots more concerts in the future with loads of people so keep in touch with them too.

All the best
Kit

Subject: RE: Anyone going to the Sheffield Benefit?
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 10:16 AM

Hi ya Kit !! Jim McDonald here would Martin be interested in doing a benefit or similar for the new Folk Festival. -mail me at [e-mail]