Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.

Subject: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 06:34 AM

To celebrate 20 years of Swinton Folk Festival we are hosting a gathering of all fiends, old and new, at the White Lion, Swinton on 23 Oct 2004. There will also be a singaround on Friday 22 Oct.

As it is such a special occasion we thought that a thank you to everyone who has supported us would be in order. The event is going to be something really special with many of the artists who have supported up from the start including...

Stanley Accrington
Bandersnatch
Phil Hare
Geoff Higginbottom
Pete Ryder

There are of course many more who either don't know they are coming yet or do know and are too embarrased to be named. These may or may not include Gnomes and Spotty Dogs amongst the many Mudcatters and various Phils to ensure the music never stops and the bar profits remain high:-)

The whole day will be in the White Lion with many of the booked artists appearing in the all day singaround and session in the bar as well as at the afternoon Folk Club in the back room. You don't need to be going for the 'score' (musical pun intended) of course and new friends are just as welcome as old.

Think of it as an open day with music, song, drink and good company all day long:-) The only formal concert will be in the upstairs room in the evening where lack of space means we have to sell tickets at £3 and limit them to 55 in number:-(

Contact me here to book an evening ticket in advance or just come along and enjoy yourselves anyway.

Cheers

Dave the Gnome

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 11:38 AM

It's a week after the MacColl do in Salford and the day before the Open Door extraveganza! Don't we spoil you in Manchester...;-)

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 12:11 PM

Good one Dave..........should be a good weekend......See you there....

Spot

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 04:16 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: 8_Pints
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 09:31 AM

Thanks for the MacColl mention above, Dave.

We would love to be with you on the 23rd.

Bob & Sue vG

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 12:21 PM

Be good to see you both, Bob and Sue. Hope you can get here:-)

Cheers

Dave

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 04:05 AM

Refresh - Save me keep refreshing hows about I put something controversial in?

Any suggestions?

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: John J
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 09:20 AM

I will controversially definitely probably be coming.

Perhaps.

JJ

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 09:58 AM

Stop sitting on the fence, John.

Aha! I know what could be contraversial. A new policy of defence.

How about we paint all de fences white so no-one can sit on them;-)

I'll get my coat and hope to see you soon JJ...

Cheers

Dave

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: John Routledge
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 12:40 PM

See you there JJ!! And of course DtG,StG and all the other Swintonites. Looking forward to a Grand Day Out.(Apologies to Nick Park)

Hope that is controversial enough Dave. :0)

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 02:25 PM

Good on yer, John. Looking forward more by the minute:-)

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST,JohnB
Date: 27 Sep 04 - 09:06 PM

Sorry Dave can't make it over twice in one year. Have a good time though, just in case you need the excuse.
JohnB

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 04:15 AM

Well, 2 Johns out of 3 ain't bad;-) Thanks anyway JohnB.

Cheers

:D

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST,Spot
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 07:00 AM

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST,Spot
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 07:01 AM

Thats never happed to me before. My P.C. decided to send nothing instead of the erudite message I was going to send.

Anyway has ayone contacted FOG. We can't run without him there.

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 10:48 AM

Well volunteered:-)

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave Wynn
Date: 28 Sep 04 - 04:37 PM

FOG FOG are you out there FOG.

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 08:11 AM

Refresh.

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 11:03 AM

How come you'll be in two places at once that afternoon 8Pints? have you and Sue been cloned?

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave Wynn
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 03:30 PM

Get up thur

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: caz2ufolk
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 01:20 PM

Hoping to get 'thur' on Saturday. Have left a message for FOG with Nick the Fiddle.
Caz

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 02:21 PM

Cheers Caz. We'll try and ring FOG as well. He should get to know one way or another. Mind you he may be wary of Swinton after his car blowing up last time he was here!

See you soon

:D

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Oct 04 - 09:45 AM

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Oct 04 - 12:02 PM

Here 'tis

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 08 Oct 04 - 03:48 AM

2 weeks to go:-)

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 09:39 AM

Just the week now:-)

DtG

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST,FOG (friend of gnome)
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 03:01 PM

Gird up thy livers for the ARSE (annual renal slaughter experience) infidels. I and my celestial 9 string will be surfing in on the Swinton breakers dudes. Will try to make the Friday night but will definitely be there for the Sat bash. Lottsa luv to all friends old and new who are coming-you know its one of the very best friendliest little music fests ever to grace our island. See ya there
Phil

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Bernard
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 04:33 AM

Refresh...

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 09:18 AM

Good man yerself FOG:-)

See you there.

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 09:33 AM

We have conflicting events down south, including Judith Snelling's all day session at the White Horse, Maplehurst (I'm running the singaround from 7-8pm) and, those well-known southerners, Strawhead's 30th birthday party celebration at Haddenham, so hope all you Catters in the North-West have a reet good do!

Love

Kitty

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: John Routledge
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 08:29 AM

Will be there at 11.30 to warm up pipes and voice to prepare for my world premiere :0)

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 10:15 AM

Now, how's this for an advert. I was chatting to Martin Carthy on Saturday (name dropping or what) and...

Oh, well, OK. I was asking for his autograph on a Swinton Festival leaflet when he happened to spot a name on the leaflet.

"Pete Ryder!", says Martin (Mr Carthy to you) "I remember him. Local lad. Used to play at the MSG? Good guitarist..."

Now then, all of you who want to know what type of guitarist Martin Carthy remembers get yourselves down to Swinton...:-)

Cheers

DtG

(Sorry to use your name in a blatant plug, Martin. We will book you as soon as we can. Honest!)

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 12:26 PM

I was talking to Pete Ryder last night. He is using Saturday at Swinton to release his new CD (Indian Summer). I related this little story to him. He was suitably amused and impressed.

FOG....you have to be there. It's like the tree in the forest....If you arn't there it couldn't really happen......!

Spot

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Bernard
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 07:42 PM

Aah... what does Carthy know?! Hee hee!

Yes - Pete is one of the best - and has a very laid-back style. When I interviewed Rosie Hardman a few months ago, Pete's name came up in conversation... he's a living leg end!

FoG will definitely be there - unless he isn't...!! I daresay we'll also see Dai Thomas, Phil Atkinson, most of Redmayne, Hands in Pockets, Steve Chatterley, Bernard Cromarty (Who?!) and, of course, Basil!

I was talking to Jon Brindley the other day, and it's possible he may be there, too.

Jeff, the landlord, is laying on food once again, so there's no chance of starving... and I've got me ticket for the evening concert, so ner!

Des Friel has just finished an excellent guest appearance at the White Lion this evening with an appreciative audience - remember the New Bracken Band?!

See you Friday at the upstairs singaround?

Oh, and don't forget the Open Door Extravaganza on Sunday!!

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 10:01 AM

Reeeefresh. THanks for the details of the Open Door Extragevanzza Bernard. I think I have a link on our website but if not I will append one toonight.

Spot

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 06:00 PM

After a question from John R and subsequent discussions with the 'committee' (well, 2 of us organisers anyway...) we can confirm that the evening concert upstairs is NON SMOKING! The pub may be foggy. The room may smell of years of smoke but there will be no smoking in the upstairs room that night:-) Well, apart from Pete Ryder possibly who is never seen without a roll-up sticking out of the head of his guitar. But Pete doesn't so much smoke a smoulder...

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: John Routledge
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 07:28 PM

Great Stuff Dave. I have reserved 2 tickets for the evening concert via Ged

See you very early lunch time on Saturday.

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: caz2ufolk
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 03:48 AM

Wow! looks like it's gonna be another fantastic gathering of musical talent. Hope the landlords got that 'cheeky vimto' on tap!
caz

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Bernard
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 10:25 AM

It will be that much better if you're there, Carol!! ;o)

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 11:11 AM

Pete R can't manage a full set without at least lighting his rollup. He doesn't actually smoke the thing. He just rolls it , lights it and sets it on his guitar headstock. That old Gibson has a two pack a night habit. Explains why it's a really cool smokey colour.

I don't get excited by events anymore but this weekend is begining to look like a good 'un.

Spot

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 11:37 AM

Your missus told me youdon't get excited by anything...

:D

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 04:20 AM

It starts tonight!

:D

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 09:34 AM

What time?

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 10:03 AM

I'm not going to be there till about 9 but some are there for the carry chairs up to the concert room for about 8 if you fancy some excercise:-) I think the singaround is scheduled to start around 8:30 to 9 (ish).

Why is it when you are waiting for something the time goes slower. I am sure I've been in work for about a month since this morning...

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 11:09 AM

Is that 0830 tonight for the singaround then?

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 11:21 AM

Dont think so - if you put an 0 in front doesn't that make it in the morning, and we are past that:-) Its either 8:30pm or 2030 if my memory serves me well. By 9:00pm or 2100 it probably won't matter to some...;-)

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 23 Oct 04 - 06:32 AM

What a good night:) Off to the afternoon do in a few mins. See you later.

:D

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Bernard
Date: 23 Oct 04 - 08:05 PM

A great day's entertainment - and most of it free!!

Stanley Accrington brought the evening concert to a chaotic end, as was only to be expected!! Not a dry seat in the house!!

Phil Hare and Pete Ryder were both brilliant in their own way - two completely different performers, and both consummate professionals.

It was particularly good to see Staff Folk (Ged and Dave) open the evening concert - perhaps next year for the 21st anniversary we'll see them do a full guest spot?

The afternoon concert took the form of half hour spots, most of which were 'booked' when people volunteered (I did mine at 5:30pm).

I missed the start (Phil Atknison?), and when I arrived, Geoff Higginbottom was giving his all, followed by Theresa Tooley, and Charlie (all the way from Edinburgh!).

Redmayne were up next, always a pleasure to hear, Dai Thomas (the legendary blues man), Phil Seddon, Basil (a legend in his own lunchtime!), Chris Dunford (of Hands in Pockets), Ged Todd and Dave (the Gnome) Polshaw all entertained us in their own special ways.

Bandersnatch brought the afternoon concert to a fine end!

There was plenty going on in the bar area all afternoon and evening, too, so there was something for everyone.

Apologies to anyone I've missed - I'm sure DtG or StD will correct any errors or omissions!

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 24 Oct 04 - 06:08 AM

Looks about right to me Bernard. There was Caz and John Brindley in the bar who deserve an honourable mention:-) Plus a few who's names I don't know! Going back at lunchtime to see if the two Phils make it. I don' thing they go home realy - just sit in the corner playing and singing for 36 hours or so...

See anyone who makes it later.

:D

Subject: RE: Swinton Gathering 23 Oct 2004.
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 03:58 AM

Phil S didn't, Phil A did! He was there with Steve proping the bar up at 12:10 when I popped in. By 1:30 when I had taken the bike home and come back to have a pint or three there was a good session going on:-)

Ah well. That's it for this this years festival but don't forget to put the 29th October 2005 in your diaries - It's our 21st year. Hopefuly we might come of age:-)

Cheers

:D