David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3

Subject: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 19 Mar 06 - 05:01 AM

David Kidman, he of the inexhaustible repertoire and the passionate delivery, is appearing for a showcase at Herga FC on Monday 20th March at 8:00pm Venue: Weald Room, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Middx HA5 4EA.

David is also appearing at St Albans on Sunday night, but he has planned two different sets for the two nights ("entertainment" for St Albans in deference to Breezy, and "the good ones" for Herga in deference to their higher quality expectations - c'mon Breezy, waiting for the retort!).

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: Sooz
Date: 19 Mar 06 - 05:02 AM

LOL

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Mar 06 - 07:35 AM

Perhaps his 'fan club' from the Grove at Leeds will hire a bus and come down and support him (hee hee)

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 19 Mar 06 - 07:58 AM

Well, they'd be welcome to both St Albans & Herga; though I suspect they will not follow your suggestion, GUEST. Some things run deep - but hey, that's life, and life is too short to be getting involved in other people's personal matters.

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 19 Mar 06 - 09:07 AM

good luck Dave.

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: breezy
Date: 19 Mar 06 - 10:01 AM

and who from Leeds do you think would be able to afford the 50p entry fee anyway?

Leeds are generally losers, since Don Revie's days.

When I visited the club way back when , on a regular once a week visit, in all that time, 3 years, not one bugger said hello.

things dont seem to have changed, miserable bunch then , grumpy old farts now.

Even caused Keith Marsden's guitar to fall apart one night in despair

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 20 Mar 06 - 07:48 AM

Folk club residents' attitudes can be very daunting and I agree there are some funny folk about!

Singing out of your area can be either very well recieved or you don't even get a look in (song). I have had many such experiences over the years and you can only try to take things in your stride

We are talking Art form among other things and peer group acceptance

It is a funny old world and often singers are better appreciated away from their own backyard!

Good luck Dave

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 20 Mar 06 - 08:30 AM

Come on, Guest. You can't make that sort of comment and not identify yourself. Maybe you should be Guest: Bully-Coward?

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: GUEST,8_Pints on a borrowed laptop
Date: 20 Mar 06 - 12:09 PM

Best of luck Dave.

Bob vG

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 20 Mar 06 - 12:11 PM

Boy done good at Snorbans last night - now for the good stuff tonight!

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: Singing Referee
Date: 20 Mar 06 - 12:12 PM

Can't comment on 'The Grove' but I have to spring to the defence of the folks in Leeds (or to be more accurate Otley) that I've met recently. Decent bunch, friendly, hospitable and generous to a fault.

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 20 Mar 06 - 12:29 PM

Agree about Otley, Ref - and Keighley folk too are very open and welcoming. Haven't been to the Grove either, so can't comment.

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Mar 06 - 12:57 PM

Won;t be able to get to Herga either, but good luck Dave - enjoy!

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: Alio
Date: 20 Mar 06 - 02:14 PM

Never mind the Grove - just enjoy your self Dave. Good on you!!!
Ali x

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: Barb'ry
Date: 20 Mar 06 - 06:04 PM

Hope it goes well, Dave. Enjoy!
Barb'ry

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: Singing Referee
Date: 20 Mar 06 - 06:06 PM

Bit late! It's all over.

Yes it did go well. A varied and entertaining set from Dave, and excellent contributions from everyone else.

Have an easy trip home on the morning Dave.

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 03:47 PM

Hi Breezy!

As a Yorkshire lass I have to take issue with you.

'Catters: PLEASE don't be put off northern clubs by Breezy's comments. The clubs up here are welcoming, warm and friendly. Usually very cheap too. For example our club (Kiveton Park FC) has a £1 entrance fee on non-guest nights and that includes a supper! Drinks at club prices and FREE tea and coffee.

Turn up at most northern clubs and ask for a spot and you'll get it, or they will do their best to put you on. I can think of a few Southern clubs who would not even think of putting on a stranger.
Sound familiar to anyone?

Anyway, all 'Catters welcome up here.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: treewind
Date: 21 Mar 06 - 06:00 PM

our club (Kiveton Park FC)
Oh good. We're due for a guest appearance there on 1st August. I hope you'll be there - it's good to have some familiar faces at a club we've never been to before!

Anahata

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 22 Mar 06 - 03:52 AM

I might be there if I'm not doin' nowt else. :-)

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 22 Mar 06 - 04:32 AM

Sorry Anahata and Mary, but Mick and I will be enjoying the luxuries of a 5 star country house hotel that week. Even the wonderful KPFC can't complete!

As to familiar faces - well I wouldn't worry about that. Everyone is great. Insults are flung between regulars (and Andy, who MCs it), and laughs are aplenty. You will find that you will be well received and enjoy the night.

Luv

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: treewind
Date: 22 Mar 06 - 06:10 AM

Oh well - I think we'll be seeing you and MCP at Miskin soon anyway.
Sounds like KPFC should be fun regardless...

Anahata

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: Rasener
Date: 22 Mar 06 - 06:24 AM

Maybe Mick & Rhiannon will come to see you when you are at Market Rasen Folk Club on October 20th Anahata & Mary!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: David Kidman @ Herga Monday 20/3
From: GUEST,GUEST, David Kidman (sans cookie)
Date: 22 Mar 06 - 10:43 AM

Just arrived back, having been told about the thread, so I'll report direct that I had a great time down at Herga and St Albans.
The clientele for each club consists entirely of good appreciative folk (who enjoy chorus singing too!). So it follows that I got a genuine, warm welcome at both clubs and by all accounts did good - so my thanks to Mike S, George C and Breezy the ultra-capable organisers for taking the chance and inviting me down.
Several Catters turned up (and stayed!!); heartening to see those who came along to both venues (your support most valued: El Greko, Moses and Ref). And extra special thanks to Les and Carys for travelling over from Bishop's Stortford.
It all went very well indeed, and so I'm sure I'll be widening the net on my next trip down south.

Last but not least - Linda, Bob, RPadgett, Guru, Alio and Barb'ry, thanks for the good wishes. See you again soon.

Oh and yes Ray P, how so very true your comment about singers being better appreciated away from their own backyard!