Mudcatters Sponsor SongLinks II track !!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Effort to Sponsor SongLinks II track
From: MMario
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 09:49 AM

it is a little sad, isn't it that things like this seem to take such effort?

I was at a charity event the other night - they pointed out that drinks at the bar averaged $3 - and if everyone at the event skipped *ONE* drink and donated that $3 - it would result in over $500 for the charity.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Effort to Sponsor SongLinks II track
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 12:32 AM

Great idea, MMario. And many thanks to the joeclone...

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 05:05 PM

Yes please, MMario

title edited by request of El Greko and Yorkshire Yankee - joeclone

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: MMario
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 03:30 PM

Would it help if a joe-clone changed the title of the thread to something like 'Mudcat effort to Sponsor Song Links Track'?

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 03:19 PM

$155...

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: emjay
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 01:45 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: artbrooks
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 10:28 PM

There is nothing wrong with PMing Max, but Joe seems to be more involved in the day-to-day running of Mudcat sometimes.

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 08:01 PM

Did Carly pick up anything at the Getaway?

Don't think so... (see beardedbruce's post, above)

artbrooks, I like that idea... do you think Max would be willing to do it? I've only been on Mudcat about a year now (which isn't that long, IMO), and am not sure if it would be considered a "legitimate" Mudcat cause. I mean, the Mudcat CDs raise money for Mudcat, but this doesn't...

If I do decide to ask, is the best thing to do to pm Max directly, or Joe Offer, or someone else?

Thanks...

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: artbrooks
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 08:39 PM

How about a message to Max asking for a top-of-the-page headline like the Mudcat CDs had when they first came out?

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 05:23 PM

Did Carly pick up anything at the Getaway? Maybe we have it.

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 05:17 PM

$125 to date towards the $550 needed...

Thanks, El G. Adding in checks I'm told will be arriving soon, that takes it to about halfway – to $250-$275(ish)...

We definitely need a few more contributors if we're going to make this fly.

My guess is that there are a lot of US Mudcatters who haven't checked out this thread yet; I also suspect that this thread is not all that likely to attract many more new readers. However, I hesitate to start yet another thread in hopes that a better title might catch the eye of a few more folks. I suppose I should have asked those of you on this thread who were going to be at the Getaway to mention it there, but it's a bit late now. So... any suggestions, anyone?

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 01:34 PM

I totally forgot about this at the Getaway. But have donated through Paypal. Let us know what track we are sponsoring, George.

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 01:17 PM

$125 to date towards the $550 needed...

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 12:02 PM

Had the pleasure of seeing El Greko perform yesterday afternoon – and have asked him to check & let us know how close to/far from our target we are thus far...

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 23 Oct 04 - 09:20 PM

Even if there were no checks from the Getaway, it was good of you to offer to coordinate – it helps to be able to offer more than one option. Your support is much appreciated...

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: beardedbruce
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 11:43 PM

Well, no checks from the Getaway- I guess everyone found Paypal. But Carly and I will be sending in something, as soon as I get a shift off...

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 10:56 PM

Refresh (until I get to where my checkbook is!)

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 03:03 AM

Cheers, Gargle - every little push helps

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 11:15 PM

Reminds me of a previous thread....that became dust ...it soliciting advances on a memoire "The Wyoming Wind."

Sometimes the littel dust devil swirls for nearly an hour...other times it is here and gone...almost before recognition. Where else on the net - is the little-gypsy-brass-ringed- tamoborine being passed?

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 21 Oct 04 - 10:49 PM

Cheers, Teresa – that's brilliant!

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: Teresa
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 04:40 PM

Thanks to all the refreshers. :) This project sound wonderful. I adore the music, and Martin and jean.

[scurrying over to make my PayPal donation]
Teresa

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: MMario
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 04:37 PM

screwup corrected!

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 03:19 PM

It's not too late, MMario! If PayPal is not an option for you, you can still send a check to beardedbruce – or to me. (PM me for my address if that's what you want to do.)

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 20 Oct 04 - 08:52 AM

CRAP! I *KNEW* there was something I forgot to do this weekend!!!!

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 19 Oct 04 - 10:43 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 18 Oct 04 - 06:57 AM

Just got back from the Getaway, Earl - got it - thanks!

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 09:28 AM

yah, US Mudcatters!!

I'm looking forward to the new UK/US Songlinks - the UK/Oz one is great to listen to & read the notes.

sandra

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: artbrooks
Date: 17 Oct 04 - 09:21 AM

R

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 09:13 PM

Way cool, Earl... thank you!

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: RWilhelm
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 03:42 PM

Thanks El Greko and Yorkshire Yankee. I just made my donation.

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: treewind
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 12:56 PM

There are plenty of scams (and plenty of gullible people) but this is not one of them. GUEST, go back to sleep.

Anahata

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 12:12 PM

Donations to Martyn - to sponsor more songs about sheep?

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 10:54 AM

Earl, you can also check out Martyn's website (then click on the "Song Links" link).

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: artbrooks
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 07:09 AM

BTW, Dick Greenhaus at Camsco Records has Song Links I, 2 CDs for $25 plus S&H. When I e-mailed him the other day he said he was on the way to the Getaway with his record supply.

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 03:24 AM

Earl, go to my website http://www.folk4all.net and on the front page, in the NEWS section under the picture, the first item is about this. Click on the link and all will be revealed.

emjay, got it - thanks!

George

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: emjay
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 01:00 AM

I sent my $25, it seems a small amount to make a contribution to something as interesting as this project. Later I hope to have an opportunity to buy the cds.
And I have a seriously limited income but I am not poor, just generally cheap.

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: beardedbruce
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 12:18 AM

If anyone has a problem with making a contribution, feel free to not do so...

But I am comfortable sending my money. And enough others on here know me that I can be held accountable for the money that others forward through me.

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: RWilhelm
Date: 15 Oct 04 - 12:01 AM

Is there a website I can go to for a summary of all this?

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 10:49 PM

Holy CRAP! Yes,

REFRESH!!!!!

This thread has the stinch of an unwashed busker seeking a free shower.

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 10:43 PM

LaughKat!!!

Cough-up a fur-ball of $540 US dollars...and your own personal momento to Art Thieme's Cowboy Babr'ry Allen will be permanently recorded

Come HEAR.... kitty, kitty, kitty.

Ain't you, ain't me, ain't nobody (without an ISBN number) goin' to go donatin' to such a fool un-substantiated "dare" to cross-the-line from across the pond.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 09:22 PM

Bruce – Thanks for all your help!

You can write me a check in US $$. Just so you know, though, what I will probably do is use PayPal myself to then get that money to Martyn & Danni. The thing about converting funds from $ to £ (or vice versa) is that the bank/financial institution involved tends to charge a pretty hefty fee for that privilege, so it's cheaper to do it directly via a credit card.

As for having problems with PayPal, it may be cookie issues, I'll check it out. At this point, though, I'll prolly wait 'til I get the check from Bruce (and add on my $25) before trying to use PayPal again – I'd rather do it all in one swell foop...

George, have a safe trip & a great time (am sure you will)!

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: artbrooks
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 04:55 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 14 Oct 04 - 02:45 AM

BB, YorkshireYankee would be your best bet, as she has a US account. Thanks for offering to act as "clearing house" for papaer payments.

See you in 48 hours or less - getting all excited...

George

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: artbrooks
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 08:41 PM

YY, my PayPal payment went through w/o a hitch.

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: beardedbruce
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 07:41 PM

I don't use paypal ( friends have had too many problems) but I can coordinate and send one check to the sppropriate person. I'll set up an account to deposit them in, and make sure they clear over here, then send certified funds to ???.

Bruce (beardedbruce) Gewirz

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 04:57 PM

George, the page you set up is really nice! Good info & explanation, & looks good too. Looks like you went to a fair bit of trouble – thanks again.

Have tried to donate a few times but am getting some kind of error message/trouble getting through (a problem with PayPal – not with your site)... but will keep trying. (Has anyone else manage dto get through today?)

Artbrooks, I'm feeling optimistic – if everyone who's already posted saying they will donate actually does so, we should be more than halfway there already...

Kat, I know how it goes – hope the book sales do well!

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 10:43 AM

It winged and landed, Art - thanks!

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: artbrooks
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 09:31 AM

Payment winging your way via PayPal

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: freda underhill
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 09:22 AM

Song Links I is a beautiful double CD, with Uk artists doing traditional songs on one CD, and Aussie artists doing the australian variants on the other. Any CD that Martyn Winging Road (as we call him here) is involved in will be an outstanding collection of songs, beautifully performed. I bought 4 Song Links Cds and gave three away to friends and family - I have no doubt the next one will be just as good, and look forward to buying it when its complete.

Subject: RE: A (sort of) challenge to US folkies
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 13 Oct 04 - 09:11 AM

I would suggest you make cheques out to BearedBruce, because it's hard to cash US cheques in the UK. Bruce can then make the payment into PayPal.