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MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05
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Subject: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: My guru always said Date: 02 Nov 05 - 03:25 PM Well, Breezy's scraping the bottom of the barrel here, coz he's asked me to do the 18th November at the Wandering Windward Club. But I took him at his word and I'm looking forward to coming back to my 'old home' club (they're pretty classy Singers there) *grin* I can't be absolutely certain at this stage, due to the Wandering nature of the club, but I think it might be at the Comfort Hotel - then again, it could be at the Duke of Marlborough - who can say? But if you're able to come along I'll be glad to see you there, bring a smile & your voice & let's have a good sing! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: GUEST,NME Date: 03 Nov 05 - 04:06 AM This gals a winner - miss her at your own peril Good luck Guru - when's your other half gonna release the DVD of all those vidoes he's made of you |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Zany Mouse Date: 03 Nov 05 - 07:39 AM Good luck, Hils. Silly thing to say really - you don't NEED luck. Luv Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: John MacKenzie Date: 03 Nov 05 - 09:33 AM Knock 'em dead girl, wish I could be there to support you, but as I can't I can recommend stronger elastic! Giok |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Splott Man Date: 03 Nov 05 - 01:33 PM Have a good'un Hil. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 03 Nov 05 - 03:37 PM the comfort hotel, on holywell hill for our hil this fri its moses I never scrape the bottom |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Singing Referee Date: 03 Nov 05 - 03:41 PM No, we can see the barnacles! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Singing Referee Date: 03 Nov 05 - 03:42 PM Sorry Hil, your thread! You'll be great, and I'll be there so you can have my support. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: John MacKenzie Date: 03 Nov 05 - 04:38 PM What will you wear? G |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: George Papavgeris Date: 03 Nov 05 - 04:49 PM Something tasteful and enchanting, no doubt. But the lady is great, irrespective of clothes. Perhaps I should rephrase that... I am seriously gutted that I can't be there; Hil's voice can do a lot to soothe my disturbed psyche. Skin'em, lass! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 03 Nov 05 - 05:03 PM last night at the Roy Bailey,Martin Carthy and John Kirkpatrick concert at the Purcell rooms on the south bank, their encore was a an all clapping, chorus song called 'Friends like These' Anyone know the authOr ! -grin - snigger- |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: My guru always said Date: 03 Nov 05 - 05:09 PM No skin in sight I assure you - don't wanna frighten anyone away! Many thanks for your continued support Ref, assume you will be warming it up first *grin* Many thanks for all the kind words & good wishes! Hey Breezy, what're you doing back? I thought you'd been banned from the Net.... |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 03 Nov 05 - 05:32 PM banned , who me? Havent you heard I'm standing for office? This L T S sounds like a game bird |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: John MacKenzie Date: 03 Nov 05 - 06:27 PM She's a game bird OK, sort of a pheasant plucker really! G |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Ross Date: 04 Nov 05 - 03:33 AM Hi Guru - nice to see you back on home turf I'll give you a copy of my CD if I get over Are you better than ever? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Morticia Date: 04 Nov 05 - 04:58 PM wish I could be there.........knock 'em dead, girl! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 05 Nov 05 - 05:03 PM Reheasals are going very well. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: My guru always said Date: 06 Nov 05 - 06:58 AM LOL Breezy!! What rehearsals???? But seriously, I'm in the process of deciding which songs to sing, seem to have far too many good ones to choose from. Got a list of Definites & another of Possibles (you can tell I'm an Administrator can't you?). I'm trying to make it a good mix of old favourites and newer ones you may not have heard me sing before (unless you've been to all the Festivasls I have). There's even one song I haven't sung out anywhere yet, but I'm hoping it'll be ready. Good choruses, definitive ballads, tear-jerkers & laughter (there should be something to enjoy in that lot)!! And of course, I'm hoping that Breezy might accompany a few too (Don't let that put you off though, we who know Breezy also know that he can behave very well indeed... at times....). And you never know, there might be a bag of doughnuts as a raffle prize - How can you resist? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 06 Nov 05 - 11:01 AM TO BE SHARED INSTANTLY by the winner OOPS didnt mean to shout very sorry. thank you for the kind words gugu when did I? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 07 Nov 05 - 04:15 AM Also on the bill will be Brackenrigg doing an extended spot This Friday its Robb Johnson The pub next door sells decent beer |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: billybob Date: 07 Nov 05 - 06:30 PM Ok Breezy this is the voice from the past! How far from Walton on the Naze and how do we find the venue? It may be time for me to get back to folk! Aso to put some faces to all these names? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 08 Nov 05 - 04:08 AM bloody miles, but worth it. St Albans M25 junc 21 ish Floor spot? see www.folk4all.net, El G has the contacts |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: My guru always said Date: 08 Nov 05 - 08:56 AM Looks like Lanfranc & Lady Lan., Micca & CatsPHiddle will be coming along to join the fun!!! What a Fantastic night this might turn out to be *grin* |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 08 Nov 05 - 11:22 AM b y o b but do it subtly |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Ross Date: 11 Nov 05 - 04:10 AM Hi Guru - you're slipping down the table somewhat How's the practice going? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: My guru always said Date: 11 Nov 05 - 05:04 AM Practise? No chance, hectic at the moment. Did try a new song at Byfleet club last night & I think I'll risk it at St Albans next week. It's got a Fab chorus & I just know that the Windward Chorus-singers will give it some wellie *grin* Come to think of it, at the moment the list of songs is 2/3 choruses. Hmmm... wonder if I should put some of the ballads back in? *only joking* |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: The Unicorn Man Date: 11 Nov 05 - 09:36 AM Have a nice BEER FESTIVAL and should see you next Friday. *GRIN* Why don't my stars look as starie as yours? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 12 Nov 05 - 08:59 AM O K now for the big sell last night we had 30 for Robb Johnson, even some folks from Luton and Aylesbury Come on you friends of Hilary. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Ross Date: 14 Nov 05 - 04:13 AM Blimey - Luton and Aylesbury!!!!!!!!! Did they come down the grand union canal? If only there was a bridge over the River Lea Hi Guru - positive doo dahs and complimentary psychobabble |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: My guru always said Date: 14 Nov 05 - 03:37 PM Many thanks for your words Ross! Beer festival all done & dusted, will concentrate on getting up to the Comfort on time on Friday, see you there *waves* |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Ross Date: 15 Nov 05 - 03:57 AM Why thank you Will you be doing all your cabaret act - knife throwing and exotic dancing etc. even co-ordinated beer drinking? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Micca Date: 15 Nov 05 - 04:29 AM MGAS and Her Lovely assistant |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: GUEST Date: 15 Nov 05 - 07:50 AM Oh no, not doing knike throwing blindfolded again? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Ross Date: 16 Nov 05 - 04:44 AM Guru - was that you, I heard on Polish radio the other night |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: My guru always said Date: 16 Nov 05 - 08:24 AM Knife-throwing on Polish radio? Hmm, don't think so...... |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Singing Referee Date: 16 Nov 05 - 09:08 AM What goes Thud, Thud, Screeeeeam? |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Cllr Date: 16 Nov 05 - 12:03 PM I'm too modest too mention S.R. Sorry carol And I cant make but we have a previous engagement that I cant wriggle out of. Hope you have a great evening. Cllr |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Ross Date: 17 Nov 05 - 03:52 AM Hi Cllr - any folk things happening in Ampthill - hows life? Why don't you come down to Barton one Wednesday and give us a song Up Guru |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: My guru always said Date: 17 Nov 05 - 05:35 AM Sorry you won't be able to make it Cllr, you'll be missed! Breezy: Can you save 4 seats for those on a pre-Buntingford excursion? Apparently they will be late. Am keeping fingers crossed that I'm being a hypochondriac & I'm not really going to get a cold.... |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Moses Date: 17 Nov 05 - 05:57 AM If you do get one, you'll be in good company. We've all, with the exception of Fleggie, had the sniffles or a sore throat during the past fortnight. Good luck for Friday. I'll be there all being well. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Ross Date: 17 Nov 05 - 05:57 AM Just shout at it (the cold) It will depart Sorry Guru - I won't be able to get over to see you tomorrow Have a good un We'll always have Jenny's living room |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 17 Nov 05 - 02:36 PM dont want feeble excuses could be chilly out |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: The Unicorn Man Date: 17 Nov 05 - 02:39 PM Keep it in then, Breezie. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Zany Mouse Date: 17 Nov 05 - 03:40 PM It's tomorrow! Go for it, Hils. Enjoy yourself Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: John MacKenzie Date: 17 Nov 05 - 04:04 PM Can you set up a live link to Scotland from deepest Herts? Giok |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: My guru always said Date: 18 Nov 05 - 04:02 AM Well I'm not that technically capable, but it's a nice thought - thanks Giok *grin* The head-cold hasn't materialised yet, but is waiting in the wings, so am hoping to be able to sing some good songs. However, the drain from the bath is frozen so it is definitely a cold morning.... See you there, thanks to all for kind words. Really looking forward to tonight! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Ross Date: 18 Nov 05 - 08:21 AM Refresh - have another pint |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 18 Nov 05 - 11:33 AM She arrived in French Row and is in good voice !! raffle prize well worth the investment next week its El grek then on Sunday27th we have Jeremy Tay;or But first , tonight |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Cllr Date: 18 Nov 05 - 11:41 AM Have a good one. cllr |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Noreen Date: 18 Nov 05 - 05:09 PM Wish I was there :0) |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Singing Referee Date: 18 Nov 05 - 07:00 PM Hil was brill! Great evening, well done lass. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: John MacKenzie Date: 18 Nov 05 - 07:02 PM I knew she had it in her! Giok ☺ |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Lanfranc Date: 19 Nov 05 - 04:33 AM We got there late, but had a superb evening (except for problems with cold guitar strings and the odd senior moment on my part) Hil, as has already been said, was bril! Even Breezy couldn't upstage her, though he strove mightily to do so. The passing midlanders were pretty good,too. Alan |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 19 Nov 05 - 09:44 AM This girl is worthy of greater recognotion, now that she can stand up and sing. if any catters catch her sitting , tell to stand. She has more than average talent Brakenrigg are a very acoomplished and audience friendly duo stee |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Spot Date: 19 Nov 05 - 11:18 AM Hello everybody..... In full agreement with His Breezyship re. Hilary...she's a superb songstress!! All credit to all of last nights performers, too.. Thanks for positive comments re. Brackenrigg...we had a very enjoyable evening with you.Hope we can catch up again sometime.... Regards to all.... Brian of B'rigg (alias Spot).. Now off to wash my hands after shaking them with JB!!! (Errrmmm,ermmm...he started it, not me!!) :-) |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 19 Nov 05 - 02:36 PM and what big mitts you have spot. What out theres a fleggy about. Sorry you left before the finale bloody cold this a m but i got out there |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: George Papavgeris Date: 20 Nov 05 - 05:03 AM Nine one, lass! A fine upstanding singer, eh? Wish I had been there... Lurve from Nessie and the fatso |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: My guru always said Date: 20 Nov 05 - 07:34 AM Well, what a fantastic evening, thanks to all who came along and for all your kind words. Huge thanks to Breezy for giving me the opportunity and also to Singing Ref for being a superb MC and giving me such a good build-up! Coming back to my home club brought back lots of memories and I wish I'd had a chance to chat with old friends, but I must admit, I was trying to concentrate so as not to let the side down. It was lovely to see Moses perform on her own turf, ably accompanied by combinations of Singing Ref, Breezy & Fleggy on a variety of her songs. Good to hear Lanfranc too & was delighted to have Micca, catsPHiddle & Lady Lanfranc at the club too! El Greko and La Inglesa were missed, but we managed to fill the gap I think! As Breezy says, I have progressed to standing up & singing for some songs, not all though! (give it another couple of years before I lose the nervous 'leg-wobble' altogether) Strangely enough, that special raffle prize I managed to donate after threatening to for all these years, didn't materialise in the end. But Breezy's regulars are quite used to the raffle I think *grin* Brackenrigg's extended spot took us by storm & were an absolute pleasure to listen to! Good to meet another MudCatter, Spot, but didn't find out if Bruce was a Catter too..... As to what happened, in case those who weren't there are interested, the songs I sang were as follows: Young Banker - Trad After the Goldrush - Neil Young Searching for Lambs - Trad The Dutchman - Michael Smith (ably accompanied by Breezy) Withered & Died - Richard Thompson (with Breezy on guitar) Dead Knight Behind the Hedge - Jon Heslop Irish Ways & Irish Laws - John Gibbs The Journey - Mick Ryan *************** A Hill so High - Chris Flegg (requested by the Author, Fleggy, who also thankfully prompted the first words of one verse) Sisters of Mercy - Leonard Cohen Mary Mack - from the singing of Jake Mitchell of Peterhead The Last of the Great Whales - Andy Barnes The Ranter - Trad (as far as I know) The Weaver's Four Daughters - Spurlock (anyone know the first name?) When the Green Man Walks the Forest - Graeme Miles Caledonia - Dougie MacLean (expertly accompanied by Breezy) The Rain is Falling - George Papavgeris, our own El Greko (accompanied & with a very special introduction by Breezy) A total of 17 songs which left me a little hoarse I must confess! Loved every minute of it though.... Thanks All!! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 20 Nov 05 - 09:16 AM And her dress wa so Diva ish |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Micca Date: 20 Nov 05 - 12:46 PM Really Good night it was too( we just got home having spent yesterday and today at Buntingford, which was Magic too, Oh By the way Breezy, where are my doughnuts???!!! |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Catherine Jayne Date: 20 Nov 05 - 12:46 PM A wonderful evening was had and Hils you were absolutely brilliant! See you in 3 weeks Love Khatt x |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 21 Nov 05 - 04:08 AM between your doughthighs !!!!! Sorry you forgot em, try again next time, they were nice, rest assured, they didnt go to waste. John is working on the CD |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Moses Date: 21 Nov 05 - 06:11 AM Just got back to work (not on-line at home)and must add my thanks for a great evening Hils. Lovely to see so many Catters especially on such a cold night. The walk up Holywell Hill from where the car was (eventually) parked was bracing to put it mildly. Great singing from all. Looking forward to the CD that John's working on. Christine |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Merek'n'Dary Date: 21 Nov 05 - 09:09 AM Well ....looked like we missed a highspot in your musical career! Well done Hils! Looking forward to seeing you and other catters at Bedworth. Got to watch out for the foot though! Looking for a flashing santa nose to put on the end. Female half of Merek'n'Dary |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Harmony Angel Date: 21 Nov 05 - 09:29 AM I thought she was brilliant too!!!! As Mr Breeze has intimated, work on Richard's (sorry, don't know many Mudcat names) recording is under way but please don't hold your breath. MGAS.... a copy of the raw data on CD is in the post as I write. H.A. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: breezy Date: 21 Nov 05 - 04:15 PM I would hope the high spots are yet to come if she can be given the right stage She had performed 3 times at the Spotlight building up to this full gig. cllr gave her a chance during the brief ampthill period and she justified his belief this girl can sing and put a highly entertaining programme together, so come on you 'clubs' here is a mudcatter that can perform. |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: Cllr Date: 21 Nov 05 - 07:15 PM I have to agree with Breezy (dagnabit) MGAS has an exceptional "voice" and a fantastic range of songs to go with it. I have my favourites but it is always difficult to request in case you miss out on something new. In over twelve years of booking acts in three different clubs I have not often booked purely unacompanied solo artists before but I would not hesitate to book her again or recommend her to other organisers Cllr |
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Subject: RE: MGAS gotta Gig St Albans UK, 18th Nov 05 From: My guru always said Date: 22 Nov 05 - 03:12 PM Wow! Partway through reading the above posts I was almost convinced that I was reading about someone else!! Thanks Breezy & Cllr for your kind words, you have me blushing.... *cheque's in the post guys* Seriously though, if it weren't for 'friends like these' I wouldn't be able to stand up (or sit down) and sing at all. So, thanks guys, you know who you are.... Hi there Harmony Angel, you've come in 'off the side' have you? Welcome to the Cat! CD's received today thanks, but it'll be a while before I can start having a play with them. Will have a listen as soon as I can though & see if there's anything any decent on them. And now for Bedd'uth!! |
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