Saltburn Folk Festival. 2005 & 2006

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: nutty
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 09:42 AM

I don't think so Ray.

Last time I saw him he was saying that his travelling days were over (health reasons I think).

So he should be available and on good form for Saltburn.

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: r.padgett
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 09:16 AM

Anyone know where Betsy is working this year? Somewhere in the world no doubt!

Ray

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: r.padgett
Date: 05 Jun 06 - 01:28 PM

Just to remind all of you who made comments and promises last year!

Fred Jordan Competition for Unaccompanied singers 2006 is declared open!

See also the singer songwriter information!

Check out the rules etc and the leaflets as to who is on at Saltburn FF 2006

pm me for an entry form with address or phone number

NB: It is a necessity to have a weekend ticket to enter, any queries on this to John Taylor please

Many Thanks
Ray

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,muppitz at work
Date: 17 Aug 05 - 07:57 AM

Well after this year's pallava with the Moor & Coast tickets, I think I may just buy one next year, it would ensure I actually got one and I would be able to enter the the singer and songwriter competitions!

Was a bit disappointed when we didn't have a ticket for Friday night meaning I couldn't go and see Napper/Bliss, until I learnt that due to injury, only 50% of them was able to attend.
John Tams was on form, he was the master of wit on Sunday, shame on you if you missed John Tams and Barry Coope!
Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies were fantastic as always, John Wright and his collection of eye candy were brill, Joe Topping introduced me to Bram Taylor, funny guy, hillarious Vin Garbutt Impression, good sessions, semi-good weather, I see no reason why I won't come back next year! (Unless Glen wants to try and employ me without a ticket! GRR!)

muppitz x

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: sapper82
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 07:09 PM

Excellent weekend yet again!
Daughter will take a long tome to recover from me getitng 3rd place in singing comp!
Good to see Vin back.
Thank's all.

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Tig
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 07:01 PM

Got home today via the Watering Hole. Great festival.

There were at least 34 of us there - 24 who actually signed the Mudsheet and 10 who were seen there and who's names were noted. Sign it yourselves next time!

For those of you who slung money into the bucket in memory of Joe and Keith you will be pleased to know we raised a total of £320.09.
John Taylor has opened a bank account for it and is going to talk to the families to see what they would like done with it.

A suggestion was made that the bucket should go on to Whitby - then Bridgenorth and so on so if you see it again .....

Thanks to all of you who contributed.

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Mo Bradshaw
Date: 16 Aug 05 - 05:33 PM

Thanks Ray, Glen and everyone who answered my questionnaire at the traditional Song competition. You are most helpful. Sorry I couldn't stay for the comp, but i had to be elsewhere!

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 06:51 AM

I'll hold you to that Sooz!!

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,Sooz sans cookie
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 06:35 AM

Hi Ray

I promise to learn a suitable song to enter next year!

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 04:24 AM

Morning Sooz

i set off 6am and as back by 7.30am!! Monday

Quiet night in Conservative club last night

Thanks to ALL who entered Fred Jordan Competition for Unaccompanied Trad Style singers

This year's winner was John Cherry from York who set the audience alight with Village Pump. His attitude toward the competition was spot on ~ he never expected to win! and was such a gentleman

There can only be one winner every year, and in my opinion there were some outstanding singers who were technically superb

However a great deal of emphasis is rightly brought into play in involving the audience positively in the performance

Communication skills and empathy with other singers and what they are singing about is paramount

My thanks to this years judged who I have spoken to post competition and I am sure that they have reached the 'right' decision taking all factors into account

£100 a 'Fred' to keep and an Annual Trophy to return!!

I do not judge and try to change the judges each year and can now say that following discussions Next year's judges will be announced in the Programme or appointed by the Festival Committee prior to the 2006 festival ~ a moving target should be more difficult to hit!!

My thanks to ALL entrants and help from my mate Glen Osborne for making the competition so interesting and varied

I do hope no one has been put off entering as Competitions can be nervewracking; a good experienece in which everyone 'raises their game' should not be offputting if entered into in the right spirit

Ray Padgett

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,Sooz sans cookie
Date: 15 Aug 05 - 03:49 AM

What a great weekend!
Wonderful to see Vin back on form and having us in hysterics with his hospital patter. Also very nice to meet lots of new people.
How are you feeling this morning Betsy?

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Aug 05 - 06:30 AM

It's ok, i downloaded the programme, i see theres possibilities on sunday in the Vic between 3pm and 5 pm.

thanks anyways SLIKA

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,SLIKA
Date: 13 Aug 05 - 06:24 AM

Is there any restrictions on who plays at the fetival?
i.e whats the situation with busking? is there an open mic slot in any of the venues?

SLIKA

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Gillie
Date: 11 Aug 05 - 09:34 PM

Because J. Taylor is a tight bugger, he only wants to sell programmes!!!!!

Acrobat is set on read only.

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 11 Aug 05 - 07:17 PM

Hoping to pop in on Sunday on my way back from an unrelated event in Whitby.
Wouldn't mind a Mudcat badge if there are any to spare or unclaimed. Got your flyer but CAN'T PRINT THE PROGRAMME!! It downloads OK but just will not print out even after saving to HD: have tried form link here and by going direct to web address with same non-result! The print button on the header is not showing up. Why?
TB

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 11 Aug 05 - 02:17 PM

Weelittledrummer aka Big Al Whittle ~ I have heard of you

If the singer songwriter comp doesnt start until 2pm come to Con Club first! Catters meet

You cant miss Betsy he's probably at the bar with Geordie Keith

I'm the little un wi dark glasses, the pompous little B___

Ray

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 11 Aug 05 - 01:16 PM

okay going up there tomorrow and hoping to sing in that there competition. as I didn't get one of those badges if you see anybody who might be me, please introduce yourself

all the best

big al whittle

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: nutty
Date: 11 Aug 05 - 01:08 PM

Pre-festival night tonight at the Cutty Wren FC in the Top House at Marske.

Always a good night but sadly I won't be able to make it.
I'll be there tomorrow though, so see you all then

PS Don't forget the FOLK ON THE INTERNET workshops.

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,Sooz still sans cookie
Date: 11 Aug 05 - 11:58 AM

Mudcat t-shirt washed and ironed ready for hug collecting.
See you in the Marine Hotel tomoorow evening, Pete. (If not before)
Come on Al, you'll love it and we'll look after you.

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,Betsy
Date: 09 Aug 05 - 01:15 AM

Weelittledrummer - No worries at all .
Extremely friendly load of people .Just go back to the 2nd message in this thread - To Sooz ( with or without her cookie) and where she's written "here you go" ,click ,and you will find the front page of the Progrmme .,Click Programme 2005 and there is a 7 Page programme and you will find every an anything in the Folk scene you could possibly want to go to , and also somethings which are possibly not your type of thing. As it is all happening simultaneously you can always be occupied with the type of thing which you like .
Worst thing about Saltburn - you just wonder where all the time went. Also - a great place for making a few new friends - don't forget - that's also the name of the game , even the Cons Club ( Non Folkie ) regulars are warm and welcoming people with superb quality beer and cheerful accommodating staff - and THAT'S from someone of a different political persuasion so it's that's high praise indeed.
If I can get there from Azerbaijan - surely you can get yourself there from your neck of the woods - I sincerely hope so, and that you have a lot of fun, as fun and laughter are also traditional don't forget. !!!

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 07:33 AM

Check out the web site for Saltburn FF and download the programme

From Memory Trevor Lister organiser (he is Editor of Folk Roundabout for NEast)

Has Judges already! Hector Christie (Both Sides o'Tweed organiser) and his missus I think!

Still room in Trad singers, had another one by phone yesterday entry on day possible get there first come basis!

Max approx 20 best 2 songs to sing together for Trad comp I have full rules any problems OK?

Ray

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 05:55 AM

well supposing I had a go at the songwriting competition, where would I have to turn up and sing? would I feel welcomed by all parties? these things bother me as I get older.

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,muppitz cant be arsed to go back and log in
Date: 07 Aug 05 - 05:14 PM

Tig, I'll hold off on the badge for now, I'll keep a bit of mystery for a while!

But you know me so see you at the weekend!!

muppitz x

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 07 Aug 05 - 07:15 AM

Get yer badges and yer T shirts for next weekend!!

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Tig
Date: 06 Aug 05 - 09:08 AM

If anyone else is wanting Mudcat badges brought to the festival please could they PM me by Tuesday night at the latest as I am not sure which day we will be going (Thursday or Friday).

Muppitz - did you want one or did we send you one. I can't remember (possibly a CRAFT moment involved here ;-D )

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Tig
Date: 05 Aug 05 - 08:58 AM

Don't worry Betsy - he's not changed in years. Honest you will find no problems in recognising him! We had no problems with it last Sunday. It was just great to see him.

However will you remember ME????????? (Hee hee hee)


Lots of love and hugs
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 05 Aug 05 - 04:31 AM

Yep I spent some time with Bernie at one or two festivals such as Cleethorpes and Beverley in the past.

he has guested at Barnsley folk club a number of times, but had 'disappeared ' hope to meet up with him at Saltburn if that is his plan

Ray

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,Betsy
Date: 05 Aug 05 - 03:25 AM

I know a certain Mick Gardiner ( a big fan and singer of his songs ) who will be looking forward to seeing Bernie Parry as indeed will myself and I expect will Vin G., but it's so many years since I've seen him so Padge you might need to re-introduce me .
Good singer and songwriter - why do some " make it " and some don't on the circuit. It is strange Eh ?
Midday in Azerbaijan as I write - am I looking forward to next week ?? You better believe it !!!

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 04 Aug 05 - 05:54 PM

Merrylocks glad you've got sorted on accommodation, I was chatting to Carol (see Old Denaby sing) see you there hopefully


Bernie no doubt will be making a Bee line for any sings i am involved in so any Bernie Parry fans keep an eye open, he is probably mean as hell and a man on a Mission, if he's been busking in Spain!!

Ray

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 03 Aug 05 - 12:37 PM

Reight been in touch with The Badgers and me and Betsy's sorted, thanks John and Chris!

Catters who want a badge with yer name on need to contact John, meeting still on int' Con Club sign in sheet sorted by t'badgers
nuff said!

Padgett

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 05:52 PM

Well well he is a sticker in't he!!

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Tig
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 05:18 PM

He's mainly been singing in Furrin parts - Spain, The States....

Yes there are new tracks - lots of them. The latest CD which is newly out he has done himself. There are now 5 different CD's available, including re-releases plus extra tracks of his early stuff.

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 05:09 PM

Never!!

Who has done the recording for him please?

Any new tracks?

Keeps turning up, I have been asking for ages what he has been doing

Ray

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Tig
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 02:20 PM

Badger has just been playing the ones we bought at Hardraw this weekend and has declared them "Well worth listening to" - high praise from him!!!

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Tig
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 02:17 PM

One person to watch out for around the festival in singarounds this year is Bernie Parry who has decided it is time to play more in this country again.

He comes armed with his new CD(s)!

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Tig
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 09:02 AM

For anyone who hasn't got their Mudcat badge and wants one (or hasn't caught up with how to get one) there are two ways to get one for Saltburn.

PM me with your Mudcat name etc and we will bring it with us

or Send a SAE to John Ingram (or The Badger)
                7 Quarry Road
                Norton
                Doncaster
                DN6 9HS
along with 50p for each badge you need - some Catters have found they lose theirs so order 2!

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: MerryLocks
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 07:19 AM

I have been lucky enough to sort out accomodation in Saltburn thanks to a lovely East Yorkshire Lady - thank you for all other suggestions offered .

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 03:38 AM

Yep he is a possible, as i remember it they were at a lose end after their Meet the Wilson's last year!

Alsop need to check out wether Chris and John Ingram (the badgers) can oblige the Catters

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,Betsy
Date: 02 Aug 05 - 02:45 AM

Wilsons - Aye and one was missing on the Sunday but I 'm not telling which !!!!
Padge , apologies I can't do your judging - I have to do something in the same time span.What about Tom Wilson - he would like that sort of thing .

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,muppitz at work
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 10:57 AM

The Wilson's were also in full swing last year!
Each had a pint in their hand in the Conservative club at 11am Saturday morning and they were doing a late night concert in the Spa at 1am Sunday morning! Much respect!!!

muppitz x

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Gillie
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 08:49 AM

Unable to attend that one Betsy & Padgett, we have a wedding to attend and photo!! Maybe some one will do Gillie and Magician by proxy! :-))

Gillie

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 07:44 AM

Tut Tut!!

Even the Wilsons will be in full swing!

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: nutty
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 06:59 AM

Someone has to show a good example to the young ones, Pete ....lol

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,Betsy
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 04:14 AM

I was thinking THAT Muppitz !!!!!!! 11.30 ????? Jeez.

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: GUEST,muppitz at work
Date: 01 Aug 05 - 03:40 AM

I'll see if I can crawl out of bed in good enough time to make it!

muppitz x

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 31 Jul 05 - 02:52 PM

Invitation to ALL Catters in the Conservative from 11.30am on the Saturday at Saltburn OK!

Sign in make yourselves known!!

Ray

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 30 Jul 05 - 03:18 PM

You appear to be out of luck!

Could try somewhere in Marske, perhaps or one or two of the festival venues like the Spa, but may be quite full

One or two Hotels used as festival venues, may know somewhere

Have you tried phoning Tourist information or Emailing them as they suggest?

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: MerryLocks
Date: 30 Jul 05 - 01:43 PM

TA nutty, but that one is closed due to ill health, anybody know anywhere else

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: R. Padgett
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 01:21 PM

Ah The General is it! Huddersfield
I have twisted Betsy's arm to judge (one of em) I think, I organise and Chair stay sober during competition, along with Glen Osborne who fetches the beer (no he is excellent and good company)!

Competition still open for Fred need a weekened ticket, basically two best songs trad style start will be no later than 1pm singing Saturday also competition for singer songwriters need to talk to Trevor Lister
See you all there I hope
Ray

Subject: RE: Saltburn Folk Festival.
From: Ned Ludd
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 11:08 AM

Hi Padgett,
I'll be up there with the Missus and half the folk club. Look for me on the funny coloured railway!
Catters signing in sheet sounds like a good idea... Might sign in.
Best of luck judging...will that affect your beer intake this year?