New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)

Subject: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 02 Nov 05 - 06:58 AM

I'm hoping to start a proper folk club here in BC, Shropshire. Few floor singers and local artists (if we can collect enough money!)We have a lot of really good performers in this neck of the woods and we don't have a platform for them.

Don't know what night of the month yet,or where, but am open to ideas.

Sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Schantieman
Date: 02 Nov 05 - 07:52 AM

Now THAT sounds like a good idea. Six Bells or Three Tuns? Perhaps both? The Tuns has the big room.... Put me down for a spot! Weekends preferably, since I'm 90 miles away!

And while I'm here, did you know that the Mersey River and Shanty festivals, which normally clash with your fine do in June, will not be happening next year? Apparently (I have this from Clive who got it direct from Jack Coutts) they're redeveloping the Albert Dock area (again??!!!!) in preparation for 2008.
So we can (a) have more people in BC and (b) run our own Mersey Shanty Festival. Perhaps someone should dig the Mersey and Shropshire Canal?

Steve

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Trevor
Date: 02 Nov 05 - 08:10 AM

I'm sure Rapsquillion would do a spot

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: mandotim
Date: 02 Nov 05 - 08:21 AM

Count Bit on the Side in; always up for a trip to BC! Happy to come along as floor singers to get things started. Friday nights would probably be favourite for us.
Tim from Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: greg stephens
Date: 02 Nov 05 - 09:57 AM

The Boat Band would be up for playing there. Especially with our new set of Shropshire tunes.

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: webfolk
Date: 02 Nov 05 - 10:18 AM

Echoing Tim's contribution.
Geoff from Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: greg stephens
Date: 02 Nov 05 - 10:22 AM

Hey Bit on the Side people: session tonight, Wednesday, Greyhound in Penkhull.

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Spot
Date: 02 Nov 05 - 01:17 PM

Hallo Missis L...
                     Excellent idea....We'll come....
            
                Wolverhampton's..errmmm...favourite duo..
                  
                            "Brackenrigg"

                      Regards to all......Spot

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Fliss
Date: 02 Nov 05 - 03:22 PM

Hi Sal
Nice to see you and Schantieman on Saturday at the WWII Home Front Day. Surprising how many folkies were there.

A new session sounds great.

Not a Thursday as Im at the Boat Inn for the Irish session every week.

Even tho im in Shropshire its still over an hour from Telford to BCastle. So a Friday may be better for me once a month.

I havnt been to the Ludlow session in ages as have been busy, but thats 3rd friday of the month.

cheers
fliss

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 12 Nov 05 - 10:50 AM

Friday 24th March - 3 Tuns - famous guest to announced when confirmed. Accommodation available.

Sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 03:14 PM

These responses are really encouraging, thanks guys...
any more coming??

sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: TheBigPinkLad
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 04:41 PM

Can't make it, Sal ... but good luck from BC, Canada!

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 06:40 PM

Is this new club going to be non-smoking?
I'm asthmatic.

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 15 Nov 05 - 06:08 PM

It's going to be unplugged and non smoking. No silly nonsence with mikes and monitors, just plain get up and sing in clean air.

8)
Sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Mr Happy
Date: 15 Nov 05 - 07:12 PM

any camping spaces for Mr Happy & fiends?

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Nov 05 - 07:40 PM

Nothing wrong with mikes and monitors in the right place, and that can be in the folk world as in any other. Any other restrictions, no no's, or prejudices we should know about?

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Schantieman
Date: 16 Nov 05 - 02:46 PM

I'm looking forward to it - no smoky atmosphere to irritate eyes & lungs and make clothes smell. No electronics to deafen me and mask all the singers' imperfections. Good beer and good singing in a great pub and lovely little town

If our anonymous guest would like to look elsewhere I daresay he/she'd find what he/she wants. Chacun a son goût, I say.

Steve

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Nov 05 - 10:29 AM

Can we also ban beer as well. Think of all the violence and road traffic accidents it causes. Not to mention the cost to the country in medical expenditure.

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Fliss
Date: 17 Nov 05 - 06:04 PM

Will put it in the diary and hope we can come along.

fliss

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 18 Nov 05 - 08:32 AM

Dear Guest, You are quite right, there's nothing wrong with mikes and monitors; I used a monitor myself with the band until we discovered the Boze Tower. I just feel that setting up and getting down is a pain and time wasting at this folk club. I want to go back to traditional roots and have more singing and positive feedback.(and bangs and squeels of the pleasant variety)

Are you a boring/sad person? Somehow I doubt it. Do you really want to ban beer? Three Tuns Beer? Obviously YOU haven't been to Bishop's Castle and tasted the delights of the 2 breweries we have here. If you are in favour of smoking, what about all the money that's being spent mending the self inflicted cancers and infecting others with your antisocial habit. Thank God it's a free country and YOU don't have to come!

8)

Sally

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: RobbieWilson
Date: 18 Nov 05 - 08:41 AM

Sal,
are you going to get this going with singers/ musicians before the famous guest date in March. Always looking for excuses to visit Bishops Castle
Robbie?

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 18 Nov 05 - 12:21 PM

is this where no fixed abode are tonight?

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 18 Nov 05 - 08:00 PM

Sally - If you can provide a roof for the night , and need a layabout to do a blemish , let me know ! Obviously I have to give preference to paid work , but am still 'paying my dues' to the folk scene so would be happy to visit at some point ! It IS a fairly long walk from West London !

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: alanww
Date: 19 Nov 05 - 09:16 AM

Hiya Sally
Sounds interesting and a good excuse see you, Steve & Bishop's Castle again and, indeed, sample the tasty Three Tuns ales! Non smoking and accoustic sounds just perfect. I would be pleased to do a floor spot.
Sandy & I are currently free on 24 Feb. What sort of accommodation do you have got in mind?
Wassail!
"... and he showed it to the girl next door!"
Alan

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 21 Nov 05 - 03:49 PM

Alan: the kick off is 24th March because the pub is having some building work done. The room isn't in use till then. Just about to sign the contract with 'the famous artist' then I can tell you who it is.

Accommodation? I have some space in my little house and there is a bed and breakfast or two in town. I'm sure we can arrange lots of floors for those who want to stay over. Should be fun. 8)

LF: it would be wonderful to see/hear you. I'll be in touch.

sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Mr Red
Date: 22 Nov 05 - 01:14 PM

Ahem - there is nothing wrong with mikes and monitors?

No - its the people who use them that are the problem. Volume is everything and sometime all there is. Then there is the ballance which is affected by alcohol I find - then there is the microphone technique.

AND THEN THERE ARE THE PUNTERS WHO DON'T LIKE LOUD NOISES.

It's a bit like folk singing really - some does it well, some does it soso and mostly there are those who do what they do.

Personally I go to FOLK session to get away from the flickaswitch society.

Mr Red CEng MIEE

Oh Sal - don't forget to tell the listmeisters (web and paper and radio) about your venture - free publicity is worth a lot more than you pay for it.

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 22 Nov 05 - 03:33 PM

Yes, advertising and publicity is No. on my list of priorities, Sir.
I shall enjoy the radio interviews and the pics in the local papers. Vain? Moi?

sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 23 Nov 05 - 02:53 PM

Ok I can now reveal our mystery guest it's...... JK himself! Mr. K is very pleased that BC is going to have a folk club and is coming to open the event for us. I'm so pleased he said he'd come. Please can we have as many bums on seats as possible. I know it's ages away yet but lives can be arranged around an opening night if we give you all enough notice. Yesssssss!!

Sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 23 Nov 05 - 03:18 PM

Sal

Being quite ancient, and having discovered folk clubs when quite young, I can remember when JK was running Dingle's Folk Club in London. If I can escape the day job to get to BC in March, I hope to be there! Good luck anyway.

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Nov 05 - 04:28 AM

I remember "Everyone's Gone to the Moon" although I always thought he was more pop than folk myself.

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: webfolk
Date: 24 Nov 05 - 04:34 AM

at the risk of hijacking a thread here, so if someone knows how to start another let me know, any other artists whose initiials are alphabetically sequenced

JK
geoff on the side of a bit

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: GUEST,Robbie Wison
Date: 24 Nov 05 - 04:42 AM

The Guest above was me at work sans cookie.

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Nov 05 - 04:50 AM

Geoff, thread is up and running.
Initials Thread
regards Robbie

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: GUEST,RobbieWilson
Date: 24 Nov 05 - 04:55 AM

Somehow messed up the blickie above.

This one works.
Initials Thread

Thread requested by Geoff is up and running



It would be good if some kind clone could just remove the previous post
Robbie

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 10:05 AM

Opening Night 24th March 2006
Unplugged & smoke-free
The Three Tuns, Bishop's Castle(top room)

Guest
Mr John Kirkpatrick and invited floor spots
Admission £5

Monthly
21st April, 12th May, 9th June (BCFW)
Venue tba

Membership   £2
Singers nights £3
Increased admission applies on guest nights.

Contact Sally on 01588 638438
[e-mail]

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 02 Dec 05 - 11:05 AM

wake up at the back there
8)

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Fliss
Date: 05 Dec 05 - 05:21 PM

In the diary.

TOny and I were in Bishops Castle for the Christmas lights event. We had a lovely day with friends.

Was impressed that THree Tuns have a smoke free room. yessss!

Seasons greetings
fxx

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Blowzabella
Date: 06 Dec 05 - 03:46 AM

Don't mean to hijack your thread, but thought that you might be interested to know that New Scorpion Band have a couple of Shropshire rural gigs coming up, just before Christmas - they are:

Wednesday 21st December        Chetton Village Hall, Bridgnorth 7.30pm, Tel. [phone] / 789257

Thursday 22nd December        Chapel Lawn Village Hall, Bucknell 7.30pm, Tel. [phone]

They will be doing a fabulous programme of midwinter and Christmas music from the last 500 years, interspersed with some brilliantly evocative seasonal readings - to make you laugh and, perhaps, cry! And they perform completely acoustically, with a full range of brass, woodwind, strings, free reed and percussion instruments (and voices).

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: breezy
Date: 06 Dec 05 - 04:26 AM

As an 'Organiser' !!!! I would recommend 'Backenrigg' to your club but you probably are knowing of them anyway.

John Kirkp is a very good launch indeed

All the best.

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Spot
Date: 06 Dec 05 - 05:11 PM

Allo Everybody...
                Thanks for that , Breezy....all positive comments welcome and much appreciated...!! May I be slightly pedantic and remind the world we are "Brackenrigg" with an "rrrrrrr"? (thank you!!)
                  Sally - did you get that? Mr Breezy-san thinks we're errrmmm...recommendable!!! (is that good, or wot??)

                  Regards to all, as always..

    Spot - the more better lookin' half of B'rigg than the other!!

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 26 Jan 06 - 10:38 AM

This is a little article I'm putting in the local Newspapers...

Bishop's Castle Folk Club

Friday 24th March sees the start of the first Bishop's Castle Folk Club. This is to take place in the Top Room at The Three Tuns Public House at 8 o'clock prompt. Opening the club is the resident band
The Shot Dogs, followed by floor spots from various performers.

Our very special guest for the opening night of the Club is Mr. John Kirkpatrick. John lives locally and is not only involved with the local Morris side, The Shropshire Bedlams, but is also one of the major figures of the English folk scene. "I was so pleased when he agreed to perform at our first night. It's a great honour," said Sally, the organiser. "He has a wonderful voice and his melodeon and concertina playing can't be praised highly enough." With John we're guaranteed an evening of variety and entertainment of the highest quality.

This is an unplugged, non-smoking club, and an affordable evening of song, music, stories and laughter. "We'll be featuring young folk artists from Shropshire and beyond" Sally carried on " I've seen them at local pub sessions, and been very impressed. I know they're out there, but don't have a stage on which to prove it. We'll have Show Case evenings as well as singers' nights and special guests."

Bishop's Castle Folk Club nights are March 24th, April 21st (both at The Three Tuns) and May 19th (venue tbc)
all at 8 o'clock prompt. Entrance £5.00 on guest nights and an annual membership ticket will be available.

Please come and join the Club. Make friends, sing along, tap you feet and have a laugh. If you would like a floor spot please contact Sally on 01588 638438

Sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Fliss
Date: 04 Feb 06 - 06:17 PM

Hi Sal

Will try and come along.

fliss xx

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Mr Happy
Date: 10 Feb 06 - 10:32 AM

will there be a BC Folk Fest this year?

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 11 Mar 06 - 05:30 PM

Yes, yes, yes, BC folk weekend is all systems go go go and a concert on Friday night with??? just got to confirm it with HIM and I will reveal all.

Right back to BCFC, the night is advertised and all arranged. The Three Tuns is modified and looking out of this world. My daughter Lucie (22yrs) has taken over all publicity and marketing and is doing a great job. All the artists are booked and ready to give their all. All radio stations, newpapers are posters are done. How else can i get bums on seats? SHOUT IT from the yard arms on mudcat I suppose!

Book your b and b's now folks.

Sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Anne Lister
Date: 12 Mar 06 - 05:59 AM

Good luck with it all - new clubs are such good news! and I'll put in a plug here for my gig in Llanymynerch at the Cross Keys on April 1st (no joke).

Anne (Lister)

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 22 Mar 06 - 06:27 AM

getting closer, getting closer. tickets now printed and the candles will soon be lit. settle down with your pint of 3 tuns ale and have fun.

8)

sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 22 Mar 06 - 06:43 AM

Great to see a new folk club starting, and run by such nice people. Do you have a membership? If so don't forget the £1 cashback on production of your card at Miskin.
Look forward to seeing you at Miskin, bring loads of fliers etc. May even get to BC one day

Cheers,
Andy

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: mandotim
Date: 25 Mar 06 - 02:19 AM

Cracking night last night! Congratulations to Ms Lemon and all involved with organising this one; packed house, great venue, John Kirkpatrick on fine form and some fantastically talented young people playing and singing. This one deserves to run and run. Get the next one in your diaries for April 21st!
Timfrom Bit on the Side

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 30 Mar 06 - 10:29 AM

WOW THANKS TIM!
It was good fun wasn't it? We 'old' folkies must look out for Scott Hale (17, I've known him since he was 12) Ceri Davies (15, Bendigo Davies' daughter) and Sam Cope (14, Ray Cope's grand son)they were really good, hmmmph! Steve's (Schantieman)voice rang to the rafters, Bit on the Side made us laugh, think and sing. Chris 'Yorkie' Bartram seronaded us and Sally and the Shot Dogs.... can't say anything can I? We were wonderful! I must thank my kids Joe, Lucie (publicity manager) and Charlie (selling raffle tickets) for the lovely birthday cake. And I mustn't forget Marianne on the door. She's one of my best mates and has a head for numbers, wot I don't.

I can lay 500 bricks and I can lay 500 girls and I can lay 500 eggs and I can mark 500 books and I can spend 500 pounds....you had to be there!

The next one is indeed Friday April 21st at The 3 Tuns public house. And again one of the raffle prizes will be a flagon of 3 Tuns Ale. It's a floor spot night so if you want to come along it'd be good to see you. I'm sure we can find a floor for you to sleep on afterwards.

Sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 02 Apr 06 - 09:31 AM

The next one is indeed Friday April 21st at The 3 Tuns public house. And again one of the raffle prizes will be a flagon of 3 Tuns Ale. It's a floor spot night so if you want to come along it'd be good to see you. I'm sure we can find a floor for you to sleep on afterwards.
Sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 12:50 PM

Friday 21st April we have Steve Freedman, Shot Dogs, Caroline and Naomi, Ray (doing Jake Thackray) Rees Wesson (of melodeon fame) Sally Tonge, Stan Zervas, and top of the bill are Brackenrigg.

Anyone coming?

Sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Fliss
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 07:08 PM

Soz I didnt get to the event.. I woz ill. Will try and come along.
Glad it was a success.
fliss

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: Spot
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 11:53 AM

Allo everybody...
                     I guess me an' me oppo'd better turn up (complete with bags o' kindlin' for Her Lemonship!!   She drives a hard bargain when you want a gig!!) Hope to see loadsa folks on April 21th in B!! With the aforementioned folks it's got to be good!!
            
                  Regards to all...Spot o' B'rigg

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 20 Oct 06 - 04:10 PM

I've moved house and moved on, sorry. The locals weren't interested so neither am I. My energies will be in helping Arthur (fellow Shot Dog) organise village hall entertainment evenings. "Little Box of Delights" I'm hoping to see James Raynard here in Herefordshire, and some stunning local artistes to support him. Will let you know when the time comes.

Sal

Subject: RE: New Folk Club in Bishop's Castle (UK)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 20 Oct 06 - 04:14 PM

www.jamesraynard.co.uk/biog for those who haven't seen him yet.
S