Subject: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 02 Apr 05 - 04:42 AM Hi there and welcome to Spring and the all new Wednesday look Folk sing/tune arounds on the 6th and 20th April Blues/contemporary session on the 13th and 27th The middle area is now non smoking with signs on wall and flowers? Many thanks to all who voted for the Bull in the Folk awards - I must admit I didn't, as I've made a right pigs asre of it this last year Blue Anchor in St Albans the 5th April, Finbars/white horse in Dunstable on 11th, Ampthill new & improved on Tuesdays/Redbourn & Bedford on Thursdays/John Breeze at the St Albans British Legion Fridays and Sundays - so you've no excuse Oh & Wild Willy Barrett waves his thing about at the Norman King every Wednesday |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 02 Apr 05 - 06:35 AM Very informative Ross. Any news on "The Hertfordshire Day of Song"? It does not seem to be avertised in "The Unicorn" which is also a winner in "The Mudcat Awards" Thankyou for all who voted for it. I did 100 times. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 03 Apr 05 - 05:02 AM Who running it on Wednesday Ross. You get your second in command Bert to do it. Where is he by the way. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 03 Apr 05 - 11:16 AM Just been to a great sing/sess at Hardwick Arms in Arrington. Great tunes great songs great people and GREAT REAL ALE. What is going on at Breezys tonight? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 03 Apr 05 - 03:04 PM No - I haven't heard anything about the day of song Isn't it Life & Times led? Special celebrity is running the session on Wednesday - it's a mystery Bert's joined the Texas Rangers and is on his way to the Alamo |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 03 Apr 05 - 04:04 PM YeeeeHa boy. See you Tues and Wed. Yes Barry Goodman normally runs it, but I have not heard of anything of it this year so far. Might have to do something about that, cos it is a great Mudcat gathering place. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 03 Apr 05 - 07:31 PM Barry said they have all ready had it. On March 5th. He e mailed everyone in January. Nothing on The Mudcat and nothing in the Mudcats best folk magazine "The Unicorn" either. Well nothing I saw anyway. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 04 Apr 05 - 03:44 AM Oh dear - that's a shame - I normally see something; but nothing this year - but then I've never ever been See you all somewhere this week |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 04 Apr 05 - 04:05 PM Arrrr well you still have not been. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 05 Apr 05 - 04:38 AM Hi everyone What a beautiful day - but cold I'm told It's difficult to tell when I'm wearing all this whale blubber I've never been to me |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 06 Apr 05 - 03:31 AM Hi everyone What a horrible day How was the Blue Anchor last night? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,The pope Date: 07 Apr 05 - 03:42 AM Many thanks to all who came along to my little party Bert, Pat, Philip, Rita, Yvonne, Stevi, John P and Jeff It was a great night, even if we did end up in the function room Don't forget Dunstable next Monday & Don Mcfzzugg in St Albans on Friday |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 07 Apr 05 - 08:15 AM The Blue Anchor was great, where were you? And why did you end up in the function room? Oh and Willy was Wild. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 07 Apr 05 - 08:18 AM Don't forget second Sunday at St Albans if you are not going to Breezies, or going to see Wild Willy Barrett at Hitchin. Then after Monday it's "The New Roots" at St Albans. YIPPEEEEEEEE. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,Ross Date: 07 Apr 05 - 08:44 AM Hi Martin - sorry I wasn't at Blue Anchor - I've not been feeling very well, so I've been limiting my trips out There was a big birthday party in the Bull back bar last night, so we got upgraded Glad to hear Willy was good - I remember seeing him numerous times in the 70's with John Otway I can't get anywhere on Sunday - have a good time - you are doing a grand job supporting everyone |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 08 Apr 05 - 07:51 AM Cheers chumley see you soon. When you get better that is. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: breezy Date: 08 Apr 05 - 09:24 AM The name is Dan Mckinnon I'm sure you'll see him somewhere Martin On Sat 16th April there will be a free evening in the main bar at the British Legion St Albans. 8.00 pm Already peforming will be Chris Flegg, George Papavgeris, Moses and the ref - have you heard her latest song? with slide guitar and blues with Natasha and Andy -from Flitwick, who cant get out at nights during the week. Anyone fancy doing a 20 minute set should contact me asap. Reinforced/P A provided |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 08 Apr 05 - 09:54 AM Cheers everyone - I'm sure I'll get right in my head one of these days I wish I lived in St Albans Life seemed to be so easy when I was at the Building College, with bands on at the Civic every Saturday and 80+ pubs to imbibe in Anybody remember STACKRIDGE - they were on a lot in the 70's - the army song with chorus - hands off cocks and on with socks |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 08 Apr 05 - 12:27 PM I don't recall Ross no. I hope I will see him tonight, Breezie. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 10 Apr 05 - 02:19 PM Hi Martin - you're probably to young to recall Only old farts like me I am looking forward to Dunstable tomorrow The Bull is a blues session this week - on Wednesday |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 10 Apr 05 - 03:08 PM Great Ross see you there. I have just booked Stefan Hannigan and Saskia Tomkins for The Dunstable Folk Festival Folk Club. NICE. On Friday 2nd Sept. Did you get your e mail Ross? I was having trouble with it. Breezy got his, but alot were sent back. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 11 Apr 05 - 03:40 AM Hi Martin No - I didn't get an e-mail - is it a reminder circular? What a beautiful day |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 13 Apr 05 - 08:42 AM Just a last minute If anyone wants to join us for blues/contemporary session tonight They are most welcome |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,Lanky rolling Fred Date: 14 Apr 05 - 03:45 AM Cheers for your hospitality last night John B, John P, Bert, Pat, Phillip, Trevor and Ross |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 14 Apr 05 - 09:20 AM How's Trevor? and who's Phillip? Redbourn singers night tonight. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,Ross Date: 14 Apr 05 - 11:31 AM Different Trevor Martin - this ones an accordion player - very good Phillip is harmonica player - I think he sang 'always look on the bright side of life' at the paul simon night |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 14 Apr 05 - 12:08 PM Oh you mean Phil. Why didn't you say so? And A GOOD accordianist???? we can't have that. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 15 Apr 05 - 04:12 AM We ain't common like what you is Trevor's very good - he reads those sqiggly dot things written on washing lines He could teach you a thing or two; me lad |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 15 Apr 05 - 08:40 AM Well I am sure he could try. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 17 Apr 05 - 01:46 PM I'm sure those dots and lines are just elitism Look what happened to Mozart in the end - a paupers grave I think you playing is pretty damn fine Martin Next BULL folk this wednesday - all non smoking/all welcome We'll be in the function room if pub too busy |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie Date: 17 Apr 05 - 04:13 PM Hi, Waitng for the next music nigtht |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 17 Apr 05 - 06:22 PM Hello everyone, how are you? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 18 Apr 05 - 11:31 AM very well thank you whats happening? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 18 Apr 05 - 12:13 PM Well I am off to the local now for a few,after the excitment of the weekend. Might be up on Wednesday later on though. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: breezy Date: 18 Apr 05 - 06:13 PM Ampthill tomorrow dan mckinnon plus the el G guy |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie Date: 18 Apr 05 - 06:21 PM Thanks for the invite Martin (Duns), we dont get a chance to meet often, hows the folkholics going, eh Ross dont forget we havent discussed the buskin day in the tube tunnels (London) sometime in the summer. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 19 Apr 05 - 07:26 AM The Folkaholicks at the moment seem to be Folkaholick. What with holidays, illnesses, jobs and practisees. I am sure we will be alright in the end. Are you going Wednesday? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,London Underground Date: 19 Apr 05 - 08:08 AM Busking is a serious business me lad What line or station can we expect to arrest you Is Ampthill on the Bakerloo line? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: breezy Date: 19 Apr 05 - 08:12 AM Bedford line? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 19 Apr 05 - 11:12 AM Has it got a station then? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 19 Apr 05 - 11:13 AM Man with white flag. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 20 Apr 05 - 03:51 AM No, the railway line goes under Ampthill in a tunnel You can get a carriage from Flitwick TONIGHT - next open session - ALL welcome to do their stuff - non smoking |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie Date: 20 Apr 05 - 04:08 AM I prefer less windy tunnels - and dont forget always stand up wind - perhaps the song to learn is the windy city |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,Ross Date: 21 Apr 05 - 03:34 AM Yes - we are nearly there in agreeing with London Underground to do a tour of the Victoria Line one Wednesday evening We have to sing a song relating to each station such as 'st pancras on my mind' at each platform Many thanks to all who came along last night - Bert, Pat, Yvonne, Rita, Bill, Carlos, Phil, Stevi, John P and Trevor (accord) - with me 11 plus four unknown audience Great night - really enjoyable - see you all again soon plus some of our old regulars(hopefully)[who we miss] |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie Date: 21 Apr 05 - 06:39 AM Elephant and Castle - has a great tunnel EKO EKCO ECKO mmmm Amphill has better loos though |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST,London Undergorund Date: 21 Apr 05 - 07:51 AM We have a special train you can hire for busking It has a special loo, hot tub and built in guitar tuners The driver is Gene Pitney Special rates for bonkers country folk |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 22 Apr 05 - 03:47 AM Does it do The Bakerloo? I went to the Bedford Folk Club last night Really nice room at the Fox and Hounds Mike Blair is a brilliant host Give it a go if you can - it's every Thursday I nearly chnaged my socks today |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 22 Apr 05 - 03:27 PM Steady on Ross, what ever next? Your pantaloos? See you soon. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 23 Apr 05 - 12:36 PM I can't find the Luton 1 Hull 0 thread so here goes. CHAMPIONS (VERY LOUD AND PROUD) |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 24 Apr 05 - 12:46 PM I might just start wearing underpants Now we're in the Coca Cola french fries Championship up the hatters |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST Date: 24 Apr 05 - 05:17 PM Looking foreward to the next music night with underpants of course |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: silverfish Date: 24 Apr 05 - 07:14 PM Hi, guys. Was hoping to get along to Wednesday's do - but it looks like I'll be doing Wishbone Ash instead. We had Danu at the Stables tonight (Sun) - great show for the Irish music afficionados - lots 'n lots of diddly-diddlys. Catch you all a bit further down the line. Take care, all. silverfish |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 25 Apr 05 - 03:39 AM Hi T.H. - you name dropper I met Dolly Parton in the Co-op and she said Wishbone Ash aren't as good as they used to be I bet they can't play without their missing capo I saw Strolling Johnny last night - he'd driven all the way from Mexico It's BLUES/Contemporary on Wednesday |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie Date: 25 Apr 05 - 07:09 AM Hi Guys, pulling wishbones are lucky?? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 25 Apr 05 - 08:19 AM Hello Trev, Ross, Bertie, Piers, etc etc, it's like the Waltons on this thread. See you all soon. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: breezy Date: 25 Apr 05 - 08:31 AM Thanks for your part last night Ross More, in 2 weeks time please. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 25 Apr 05 - 04:29 PM Cheers John - thanks for your hospitality Dolly sends her love & To all the Waltons; including Enoch and Elijah Bert - it depends whose bones they are |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Strollin' Johnny Date: 26 Apr 05 - 06:42 AM That's Mexico, Lincolnshire! Felt like Mexico, Mexico though! Cheers Ross, I had a great time. Well worth the drive (met nice people, heard great performances, lots of chocoholism on the way home!). S:0) |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 26 Apr 05 - 01:04 PM Who is going to Ampthill tonight? To see Life and Times. Eh? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 26 Apr 05 - 03:42 PM I'm not - have you seen the thread for the Dent festival? Cheers 'strolling Johnny' - many thanks for a fine set last Sunday Hope to see again soon And cheers JB, wherever you may be, you are the lord of the dance |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 26 Apr 05 - 07:23 PM Oh I can play that. Not very fast though. It's more of "The Lord of the Slow Walk" DENT festival???? No. We should go to it, then if there is one called the Breezy or the Scrivener Festivals we can go to them as well. I promise. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Ross Date: 27 Apr 05 - 03:46 AM Hi Martin - it's here thread.cfm?threadid=80616&messages=8#1471639 The pictures look lovely How was Life & Times last night? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 27 Apr 05 - 08:09 AM Cheers Ross. Life and Times were as they always are (Super Brill) great time and ale was had by all. Youngs Special Brew or London Pride, won't mention Green King I.P.A cos that is not really real ale and does not count. Bert did a floorspot. WOW. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Piers Date: 27 Apr 05 - 08:43 AM No Martin, Green King IPA is really an ale, it just doesn't travel well. Piers |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 27 Apr 05 - 06:00 PM It does not travel well from my mouth to my tummy, that's true enough. Luckly I don't know how many people know this, but Me and my chum, that is my chum and I are going to Devizes at the weekend, that is the home land of the SIX XXXXXX Brewery. Now that is YUMMY. CU all soon if I don't see you before. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: GUEST Date: 28 Apr 05 - 03:47 AM Blimey; you'll all drunks Many thanks to Bert, Pat, John B and Phil for their song It was a nice night See you all in May |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Bertie Date: 28 Apr 05 - 09:49 AM Thanks for the lift Martin, life n times even when graham is un well they can still do it 'Magic', Great night at the bull thanks Ross, the tunnels are waiting for our songs n music, Piers how you doing are you playing much? |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Piers Date: 28 Apr 05 - 10:11 AM Crikey Martin, Don't tell me you have trouble at that end as well! Piers |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 28 Apr 05 - 12:33 PM Well it's more the taste side of things really. I might just as well drink water. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: Piers Date: 28 Apr 05 - 01:30 PM Well it's more the taste side of things really. - says Kaliber man. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 28 Apr 05 - 02:35 PM Tha's larger dude. NO WAY man. |
Subject: RE: Bull, Barton, Beds - April 05 things From: The Unicorn Man Date: 28 Apr 05 - 02:37 PM t there it is. |
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