Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05

Subject: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 22 Jul 05 - 08:22 PM

Another excellent accoustic night in store.
Market Rasen Folk Club Friday July the 29th 2005

Spotlight Guest

Martin Browne & Elizabeth Padgett
See website http://www.empathy.browneandpadgett.co.uk/

Support Artists

Kate Abbott & Chris Eyre
Lucy Wright and Paul Young
Helian Keys
Jane Kitchen and Ernie Geddes

Entrance £2

Doors open 7:45pm for 8:15pm start.

This is a no smoking event.

Bring your own Drinks and Food as there will not be a bar.

Where
Faldingworth Village Hall
Faldingworth
Near Market Rasen
Lincolnshire


for further information ring Les Worrall on 01673 843036 or 07771 745470
or e-mail me at [e-mail]
or website http://www.marketrasenfolkclub.co.uk

If you can't park in the Village Hall Car Park, then 20 yards away on the opposite side of the road is the school car park. Please leave disability parking spaces free for people who need them.

General Background.... Martin Browne & Elizabeth Padgett


Martin and Elizabeth joined forces in March 2002 - initially when Martin approached Elizabeth to sing a couple of songs at a singaround - but they have not looked back since.

Although coming from quite different musical backgrounds it did not take long to realise that their respective styles and voices were both compatible and complementary.
Their act is a blend of traditional songs and sensitive contemporary compositions, several of which have been written by Martin.

Martin
Born and raised in Boston, Lincolnshire, Martin's first interest in music was as a choirboy at his local church. (You might not believe it if you saw him now).

He developed an interest in the guitar at the age of sixteen, believing it to possess mystical pulling powers. After playing electric rhythm guitar in a couple of blues groups he forsook performing in public (under orders from his mum) to get on with his "A" levels.

Whilst away at college in Loughborough he was introduced to the intricacies of fingerstyle acoustic folk music when he overheard fellow students in his hall of residence. Won over by the songs of such artists as Peter, Paul & Mary, Gordon Lightfoot, Tim Hardin, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor he set out to practise their various techniques until, after a period of only thirty-five years, and during a period of mid-life crisis, he felt confident enough to inflict himself once more upon an unsuspecting public in July 2001.

Other influences have been Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jackson Browne, The Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn and, in more recent years, Richard Shindell, David Wilcox, Lucy Kaplansky, Beth Nielsen-Chapman and many others.

Inspired by the array of song-writing talent at Spalding Folk Club he began writing his own songs in September 2001.

If asked who was the most influential of the above the answer would undoubtedly be Gordon Lightfoot.

Elizabeth
hails from Cudworth, a little ex-mining village near Barnsley in South Yorkshire (you might just detect a slight accent).

She started her musical career at the tender age of 7, singing solo children's hymns at Cudworth Methodist Church. By the age of 14 she was singing with her sister Hazel or friend Sandra at various churches in the area, and also putting on concerts for pensioners.

At 17 she was encouraged by her mother to sing in the Working Men's Clubs. However, after accompanying her mother to the local folk club at the 'Fox and Hounds' in Shafton, and, inspired by the passion and enthusiasm for traditional music displayed by the likes of Dave Oldroyd and Ken Hudson, she fell in love with folk music. She has been singing in folk clubs ever since.

At 21 she was encouraged by Derek Elliott to go to BBC Radio Sheffield, where folk programme presenter and performer, John Leonard, recorded and played a couple of her traditional songs.

Her time at Barnsley Folk Club during the late seventies and early eighties fuelled her passion for traditional folk music and she appeared at local venues supporting such acts as Vin Garbutt and The Watersons.

In the late eighties she moved to Norfolk and became a regular at the Norwich folk club at The Denmark Arms (where a young Damien Barber also regularly attended). Here she was given the chance to support Keith Marsden and Cockersdale.

For the last 13 years she has lived in Lincolnshire and she currently organises the guest list and is MC at Spalding folk club.

Her early influences were undoubtedly the local and national folk performers she encountered along the way. Vin Garbutt, Keith Marsden, Isla St Clair. Pat Ryan, Vera Aspey, Derek and Dorothy Elliott and Dave Burland are among those deserving special mention.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 23 Jul 05 - 05:23 AM

Sorry Les but can't make it this week as babysitting my three grandsons. Hope everyone has a great time
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 23 Jul 05 - 05:46 AM

bring em along

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 23 Jul 05 - 10:58 AM

The older two would cope O.K Les but the 3yr old? Never mind eh.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 24 Jul 05 - 03:18 PM

Thats a shame Mike.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 25 Jul 05 - 02:03 PM

Is anybody going to be there - besides me!!!!!!!! and the performers :-)

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 26 Jul 05 - 02:24 AM

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Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST,Sooz sans cookie
Date: 26 Jul 05 - 03:49 AM

Sorry Les. We have to set off for the airport at 3am and our days of not bothering to go to bed at all are over!

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 26 Jul 05 - 03:53 AM

Morning

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 26 Jul 05 - 04:10 AM

I know you can't make it Sooz. You just go and have a very nice holiday and come back all refreshed. See you when you get back.
Are you going to Louth tonight?

Good morning Sttaw Legend

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 27 Jul 05 - 01:40 AM

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Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 09:50 AM

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Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Travelling Audience
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 07:20 PM

We have now got a well computer back...crossing fingers....was a good night at Louth and we will hopefully see you tonight.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 12:48 AM

Blimey youm up early TA. Their was me thinking that I would be the first.
I hope you are able to make it :-) Don't forget your booze, food and candles :-)

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 12:51 AM

Well TA from the difference in time between your post and mine, you must have been posting around midnight. If not, I hope you didn't turn up last night :-)

Tonights the night

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 11:50 AM

Anybody else going? 3 and a 1/2 hours to go.

Last minute substitution for Lucy Wright & Paul Young is John Blanks.

Due to unforeseable circumstances they are unable to appear tonight, however they will be at Market Rasen Folk Club on August the 12th 2005 instead.

Dont forget Beer, Food and Candles :-)

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 12:33 PM

Who's he? Bet he's not as pretty as Lucy Wright. And no belly-button ring either! Plenty of belly though. :-)

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 01:18 PM

Well some of your fans probably think you are more good looking than Lucy LOL :-) - female fans may I add :-)

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST,Tubby T. (Affectionate new name for Jane K!)
Date: 30 Jul 05 - 10:54 AM

Just written it all once but my message just disappeared!! Oh well.. the gist was.. another good night Les. Quite like the self-service style; creating ones own little ambience as it were! Given a couple of new singer names to research which is always good and had a look at Helen's great Casio Privia Stage Keyboard. Very nice... would like one for sure. Anyway been trying to get on this site but computer or site problems most of the day. Anyway, kind regards TT.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 30 Jul 05 - 11:58 AM

Thank you TT.
Yes it was another very good evening with all performers giving us a smashing variety of music. Its still very much a team effort with the performers going on in no particular order and creating the lovely variety of music that I have know become accustomed to hear.
The accoustics are really good and it doean't matter where you sit, you can always hear the performers really well.
Yes that was a nice keyboard of Helen's. It was nice to see Helen and Ian have their baptism :-) They did very well.
Yes I think this bring your own kitchen (oops) sink idea is rather nice, and when people get into it - the candles :-)
Roll on the next one.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST,TT.
Date: 30 Jul 05 - 12:12 PM

Yes I wonder whether a few checked (obviously red In colour!) cloths might just bring a little added extra... well poss/not I'm just always trying for uniformity!!I noticed a nice kitchen area - had you thought about a little complimentary mug of cocoa say around 11ish to encourage us to stay on to the end... not that we needed that you understand!! Ern's all fired up (But then when isn't he!... we've to find a few livelier numbers people can join in with...everybodies problem I think! ) Talk to you soon!!TT

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Travelling Audience
Date: 30 Jul 05 - 01:04 PM

Well where did the messages go? We'll say it again...It was a very good night last night.Particularly liked the keyboard playing, really made a nice change...like Les said a good variety of music twas heard.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST,Tubby T.
Date: 30 Jul 05 - 01:43 PM

I think there have been a few problems getting onto Mudcat today, unless I was the only one!!

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 31 Jul 05 - 12:14 PM

Thought I would post this. A couple who came to the club on Friday for the first time sent me this e-mail.

Hi there tried posting message on message board but was a long time opening so here's is a line to say that we travelled over from Grimsby for the session on 29/07/05 and really had a great time .
Our congratulations for providing such a great evening of music for us to enjoy.
Unfortunately had to go early due to work commitments but fully intend visiting again.
we are mates of Helen and Ian who played that night but found the other artistes to be most excellent and much to our taste.
The quiet listening atmosphere is very strange to our ears as we are usually in a much noisier pub environment for our music,could soon get used to it though.
Will be on holliday for a couple of weeks but will be checking up on the web site for next event as soon a we get home
Thanks very much
Tim & Jen
Grimsby

That says an awful lot and hopefully another couple getting the "Folk" bug.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 12:12 PM

Don't know if I can post on here but stumbled onto this by mistake....(Helen of Helian Keys and the Casio Previa keyboard!) I hardly dared read what people said when i saw our names mentioned cos I know Ian and i didn't do traditional folk particularly and wasn't sure if people would like our style. My nerves trembling, I was relieved to hear that no one said anything nasty, phew! We had a good time thanks, and are looking forward to coming along again. Thanks for asking us for Sep 9th. We enjoyed listening to the other performers although had to disappear before the end because of Ian's work demands. Glad to see Tim sent you an email because they said they had a good time and feedback is great, particularly if it is positive!

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 12:43 PM

Helen
Have you been googling again :-)
You are most welcome to post on here. In fact you can join Mudcat and partake in all the musical things that go on here ?
Les

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST,Ian,(Helian Keys)
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 04:01 PM

Hello Les and the wonderful followers of such a nice little venue.Sorry i had to go early and miss the performers who played later.I thought the singers and musicians were very good and felt a bit out of place not singing along with everyone else.It is so nice to hear songs i forgot long ago.I will come again as soon as pos to play or listen.Keep it up coz it is unique in a world of strict folk clubs.Just to know we could play and be given a chance was special to us.Thank you.Ian

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 04:59 PM

Ian
I think I can speak for most people on the night, that we enjoyed your floorspot very much. Thank you for playing, and again thank you for your comments.

Dont forget to check the Market Rasen Folk Club website occasionally

http://www.marketrasenfolkclub.co.uk

Les

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST,H
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 07:26 PM

Ta for that Les! Will see what I have to do to join this!

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 03 Aug 05 - 12:32 PM

GuestH - You and Ian can also come to Gainsborough Folk Club any time. It's on this Friday, 5th Auugust, at 8.30 pm, and fortnightly after that. It's at the Drovers' Call pub, on the road in from Lincoln (Lea Road). I can guarantee you a warm welcome and, like Market Rasen, we listen to and enjoy pretty much anything. You might have a bit of a squeeze getting the keyboard in, but we could all shuffle up a bit for you! :-)

In case you're wondering, I'm the little fat bald beardy guy who sang about the Elephant Man (amongst other things)! :-)

And sorry for hijacking your thread Les! :-)

S:0)

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST,1Rockhenpf
Date: 03 Aug 05 - 01:07 PM

(Alias, Helen )Excuse the silly msn nickname! (Too old to be a rock chick! The pf stands for 'pianoforte'!)
Thanks very much for the invite to Gainsborough Folk Club. We would really love to come to the club one night, thank you. We have to fit round Ian's work and demands of both our families so it is sometimes difficult to play as often as we would like! Ian and I also play with a guitarist called Denny, under the name Shoot the Crow and I play in an four-strong all-female group called the Wild Wolds Women, (we are playing at Faldingworth in November.) There are just too few days in the week!
There seem to be so many good places to go to, for live music, around here. It is good to enjoy good live music and pleasant company. We really enjoyed the night at Faldingworth, (well done Les, for all your hard work there,) but my favourite, was hearing you sing Rosemary's Sister. I love the song and you really did it justice.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 03 Aug 05 - 01:09 PM

You didn't hijack the thread Strollin'.
Gainsborough FC and MRFC work hand in hand so no problem whatsoever.

Mr & Mrs Sooz won't be their so Helen could have that place :-) That will get them back off holiday quickly :-)

Hope to make Gainsborough on Friday. Are you looking for a lift Strollin'

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST,1Rockhenpf
Date: 03 Aug 05 - 01:20 PM

We can't make this Friday, unfortunately, my other half( a drummer and rock enthusiast!) want us to go and see a band called Adrenalin...
Oh well, it is all about compromise, hey!!!
(I always take my earplugs in case it is too loud for my delicate hearing!)
But is is very nice to be made so welcome, thanks everyone. Hope to see, (and hear!) you all soon.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 03 Aug 05 - 03:14 PM

Thanks H - compliment gratefully accepted! I enjoyed 'Chimes At Midnight', me being a confirmed AT afficionado - nice song nicely performed.
Enjoy the band.
S:0)

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST,Tim Leaning
Date: 04 Aug 05 - 07:36 AM

Hi guys is this a message board for the 'pros or may we amateurs post messages?
I was just wondering If Les does a news letter for the Mrfc and if so could I possibly get on the (e)mailing list?
Once again thanks for the lovely music,like the candles but will bring fire extinguisher in car nextime,not that I ever look on the black side.
Best wishes all Tim.
That Dick Appleton had a gig at the Caxton theatre not so long back and he was supported by Vintage a bluesy type duo from Grimsby who play in my local,'tis a small world huh?
ps Dick wasnt too bad either

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 04 Aug 05 - 08:23 AM

Tim
I normally hand out Diaries on the night showing all up and coming events.
I also update my website as soon as I get changes etc.
http://www.marketrasenfolkclub.co.uk

Never really felt the need to send e-mails as the rest is done purely by word of mouth.

Incidentally you are allowed to join Mudcat. You write and sing don't you?

Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST,1Rockhenpf
Date: 04 Aug 05 - 10:36 AM

Yes he does...and his songs are great!
(Creep creep)

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 04 Aug 05 - 11:45 AM

LOL
Why are you still a guest?

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: GUEST,1Rockhenpf
Date: 04 Aug 05 - 12:18 PM

Cos I don't know what to do! Doh! I'll try to read the blurb and figure it out later when a bit longer time online!

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 04 Aug 05 - 01:41 PM

Hi guys I joined,I think,thank you for the invitation Les, BTW Miss Highwater (hellen Highwater,you see?suit yourself then)
is most kind and generous about my guitar strangling and shouting only because she needs someone to put the new strings on her Guitar.
I will continue to peruse your most excellent web site on a regular basis.
We are away for the next 2 weeks camping in darkest yorkshire,not very far from Helmsley.Would any of you know of a folk venue in that general vicinity?
We have asked around but most of the pubs in that area dont have louges and rooms at the back they have eateries and carveries and other none musical things, it could be a long 2 weeks.
Cheers Tim

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 04 Aug 05 - 03:00 PM

Tim
Start a new thread called

Folk clubs n'r Helmsley Yorks 6 Aug to 20 Aug

Then post your message requesting the information you need.

Les

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rockhen
Date: 04 Aug 05 - 06:32 PM

Hey...think I've joined!

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 05 Aug 05 - 02:12 AM

:-) Welcome Rockhen and TimTheTwangler. That wasn't too painful was it?
Fully fledged mudcatters now :-)

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rockhen
Date: 05 Aug 05 - 06:02 AM

Good advice re searching for local folk clubs because it does work. We are lucky in this area because there seems to be a growing acoustic music scene. For example, the Tap and Spile in Grimsby has acoustic nights and open mics regularly and the crowd there are very welcoming. (Don't worry...the events are on different nights to Market Rasen and Gainsborough Folk Clubs!) There are also sessions that take place at Barrow on Tuesdays and Goxhill (Cara often go there) on Wednesdays.
Tim the Twangler...are you going to mention GMFG?
It would be good to have a central diary somewhere which was updated each week for people to see what is on locally. Folktalk and Fizgig are useful, I think.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: the fence
Date: 05 Aug 05 - 12:36 PM

Don't forget Louth every 2nd and 4th Tuesday in each month. Whyte Swanne, 8ish for 8.30-45ish start. finish at 11pm, no smoking.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: the fence
Date: 05 Aug 05 - 12:42 PM

Ooops sorry Les!!!

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 05 Aug 05 - 12:50 PM

Thats OK Phil - its not a problem. You are very welcome to promote Louth Folk Club on here. Its a very good club.

WE are all in it together.

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rockhen
Date: 05 Aug 05 - 01:17 PM

Ta for that! Hey this Mudcat thingy is quite useful isn't it?!

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rasener
Date: 05 Aug 05 - 01:55 PM

It sure is Helen - where have you been :-)

Subject: RE: Folk music activity in Helmsley , vicinity of.
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 05 Aug 05 - 11:21 PM

Sorry Les,I guess I am not a well organised sort of guy.

Hi guys I joined,I think,thank you for the invitation Les, BTW Miss Highwater (hellen Highwater,you see?suit yourself then)
is most kind and generous about my guitar strangling and shouting only because she needs someone to put the new strings on her Guitar.
I will continue to peruse your most excellent web site on a regular basis.
We are away for the next 2 weeks camping in darkest yorkshire,not very far from Helmsley.Would any of you know of a folk venue in that general vicinity?
We have asked around but most of the pubs in that area dont have louges and rooms at the back they have eateries and carveries and other none musical things, it could be a long 2 weeks.
Cheers Tim

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rockhen
Date: 06 Aug 05 - 07:05 AM

OK, Tim... guess that is why people all sing along in t' pub with your songs when you play them....AND why some have asked you if they can have words and chords so they can play them,too...cos they are such dire songs????? eeeh ...stop pretending to be modest!
BTW ...how do I mark threads so that I can follow just certain ones instead of having to look right through the list of different ones?
Bet it is really obvious to those more technically minded out there....!

Subject: RE: Market Rasen Folk Club Friday 29/7/05
From: Rockhen
Date: 06 Aug 05 - 07:06 AM

Whoops...ignore the above...I've just figured out that i click on 'trace'...doh, obvious, or what?!