new Somerset [free] folk fest Sept 06

Subject: new Somerset [free] folk fest Sept 06
From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 10:23 AM

this deserves a mention..


http://www.folkfest.co.uk/


should be a fun event well worth checking out.



me & mrs will probably go visit there for the weekend..

but please dont let that put you off

Subject: RE: new Somerset [free] folk fest Sept 06
From: The Shambles
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 11:57 AM

The website gives the dates as 2 - 3 September?

Subject: RE: new Somerset [free] folk fest Sept 06
From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 12:04 PM

yeah.. i know i've been a bit hammered on cider this summer..

but i think thats next weekend then !

all day saturday free pub gigs and an evening pay-for event..

sunday will probably be a free park event..



in previous years its just been an afternoon in the park..
so hopefully this expanded weekender will be the success it deserves to be..
so it can continue as a regular mini-fest for the future..

Subject: RE: new Somerset [free] folk fest Sept 06
From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 12:46 PM

"but i think thats next weekend then !"


errrmm.. ie. if you dont count this weekend as 'next weekend'..

anyway..


its the first weekend in September..


and should be a good all day pub craawl.........

Subject: RE: new Somerset [free] folk fest Sept 06
From: Crane Driver
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 05:22 PM

Clashes with the Wareham Wail for which we've already paid. Also, seems to be mainly concerts and 'Open Mic' events - we prefer non-amplified, informal singarounds, which don't seem to feature.

Andrew & Carole

Subject: RE: new Somerset [free] folk fest Sept 06
From: GUEST,Brummie
Date: 31 Aug 06 - 10:08 AM

I might pop down from Brum for the weekend
to view potential retirement properties in B-O-S estate agents.
My family always holidayed in Burnham when we kids.
Nice to know theres now music scene there to cater for my advanced age group.

Subject: RE: new Somerset [free] folk fest Sept 06
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 31 Aug 06 - 10:38 AM

I thought about coming down by train but like Crane Driver where is the informal sings?.
Scooby

Subject: RE: new Somerset [free] folk fest Sept 06
From: GUEST,unofficial somerset ciderhead press office
Date: 31 Aug 06 - 10:42 AM

at least worth a train & bus trip to Burnham this weekend

looks varied enough for a mostly free weekend

[please excuse the copy'n'paste]


Schedule
Public Houses involved on Saturday: 11.00am to 11.00pm
The Crown
The Victoria Inn
The Railway
The Royal Clarence
The Lighthouse
Chaplins
The Old Pier Tavern

DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SATURDAY VENUE SCHEDULE

EVENTS IN THE PUBS (Saturday):
These will be broken up into three hour time slots from 11.00am until 11.00pm,with a mixture of Open Mic Sessions, Club Slots and Named Artistes

Club Slots confirmed:
Ritz Acoustic Club
Milverton Music Club
Old Down Acoustic Club
Frome Acoustic Club
Glastonbury Folk Club
Open Door Acoustic Club

Named Acts confirmed:

Eddie Martin
Ron Trueman Border
Keith Christmas
Dragonsfly
Kevin Brown
Gordon Campbell
Gasolene
Hoodwink
Gary Smith
Shaico
Tim Bromfield
Dave "Busker" Harris
Rob Carey
Gary French
Dave Chave
Mike Bullock
Jock Strap Ensemble
Kathy McMillan/Sally Pritchard
The Winkers
Group 4
Mystery Train
No Shame
Bright 'n High
Pete Quin
Doey's Daughters
Francis and Keren Hayden
Laura Hewison
Bag of Rats
Nik Young
Cynthia Quek
Dr Robert
Darren Black
Pacific Groove
Flaming Yahoos
Fallen Apples
Mandelinky
Georgiana Neilson-Toy


OTHER EVENTS:
Saturday Daytime:

Family/Childrens Ceilidh in the grounds of the Lighthouse Pub with Roy Cramer's Ceilidh Band
Plus Childrens Entertainers/Face Painting/Hair Braiding
Street Entertainers/ Morris Men Sides/ Clog Dancers/ Performance outside the Festival Office (Baptist Church), along the seafront and around Town confirmed.
Chalice Morris Men
Mendip Morris Men
Alive and Kicking Appalachian Clog dancers
Tiger Feet Appalachian Clog dancers
Beetlecrushers Clog and Step Side
Wheal Sofia North West Morris
Side


Applejacks (Bristol's Appalachian Dance Group)
Langport Mummers

TWO DAY CRAFT FAIR : ARTS and CRAFTS TRADERS and Exhibits outside the Swimming Pool/Community Centre, along Berrow Road
SATURDAY EVENING CEILIDH: The Festival Ceilidh at the Princess Hall with Gypsy Kiss Tickets £6 from GC Music 01278 794434

SUNDAY Noon until 6pm "FOLK IN THE PARK" open air concert in Manor Gardens, with Licensed Bar and Refreshments.
Confirmed artistes are:

Ron Trueman Border


Keith Christmas

Issy and David Emeney

DRAGONSFLY


Langport Mummers will be performing "Alfie takes the Biscuit"


Shuffle the Deck (Appalachian Dancers from Totnes)

Subject: RE: new Somerset [free] folk fest Sept 06
From: GUEST,drunkfolkrocker
Date: 31 Aug 06 - 08:43 PM

thets this weekend folks..

the local beer is RCH


http://www.rchbrewery.com/

and best local cider


http://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/