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Subject: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 25 Jan 07 - 11:58 AM Mudcat 2007 Alternative British Folk Awards - Nominations! 2007 sees the fifth year of the Mudcat Alternative British Folk Awards. Not a prestigious event, but one which celebrates the past year in the world of cyber-assisted folk music. For all of the last 5 years (with the exception of 2006, when I couldn't be bothered to count the votes) a completely undemocratic and non-representational group of Mudcat members voted to pick a winner in each of the categories below. Your nominations are sought for this year's folk spectacular.
Nominations are welcomed under each of the following categories PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR
A number of SPECIAL AWARDS are also traditionally included in the ceremony (see below for examples). Your suggestions and nominations for any special categories will be considered by the committee.
The "Two In A Bar Award" for the best nonexistent Session/Singaround
please PM me with nominations etc. by 1st March 2007 so that voting can commence in good time for the awards to be published on the now-traditional date of 1st April.
Nominations ASAP please. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cats Date: 25 Jan 07 - 12:48 PM Could we have a category for 'song and ales' as well as festivals, please? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST Date: 25 Jan 07 - 12:49 PM Er ... yes ... but what's one of them? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Herga Kitty Date: 25 Jan 07 - 04:36 PM In chronological order, Fox and Hounds, Pennymoor, Wareham Wail, Whittlebury.... (is there still a Purse Caundle?) Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 26 Jan 07 - 04:48 AM And where's Hilary when you need her? OK. I hereby nominate Hilary Ward (aka My Guru) for the horizontal award. No denials Hilary, I SAW YOU at the Ashwell Winter Sing. :-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: The Barden of England Date: 26 Jan 07 - 04:54 AM Best Non Commercial Group/Duo just has to be - - Tone Deaf Leopard. The forefront of Glam Folk John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cats Date: 26 Jan 07 - 05:08 AM A Song and Ale is a weekend of singing/music with no guests or concerts. You go to these to be with friends where you can sing to your hearts content. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Surreysinger Date: 26 Jan 07 - 06:06 AM Kitty - if by Purse Caundle you mean the Dorset Singing weekends organised by John Waltham - yes, they still exist, but they're now held in Stourton Caundle.... roll on June!!!! :-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 26 Jan 07 - 06:12 AM Best cross dresser award? Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: greg stephens Date: 26 Jan 07 - 07:06 AM I would like to nominate my own group, the Boat Band, for best Would-Be Commercial Group, which unfortunately doesn't seem to be a category at the moment. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 26 Jan 07 - 07:22 AM Just to try and explain something ... the categories labelled "non-commercial" are so we don't end up voting for people who are on the radio every week (no names ...). This is because these are ALTERNATIVE awards. Up and coming bands, down and out bands, any old bunch of drunken gits ... you can nominate what you choose. And in any category you like (I won't be nominating Ashwell Mummers as the best band though). ;-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 26 Jan 07 - 07:48 AM Hands up, I confess, I was there! But I did start sobering up around tea-time, honest.... The Song & Ale difference seems to be as far as I can see is that they're held mainly in one room with all involved. Usually plenty of good beer around somewhere as I recall - I just love them! In addition to Kitty's list there are also Forest Folk & Travelling Folk and I wouldn't miss a single one of them! Thanks for starting this up again IanC, will put my thinking cap on & send in some nominations, especially for the Horizontal Award *grin* |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 26 Jan 07 - 06:46 PM I'm with Skipy on the extra award for Blokes in Frocks, but then so is half the Anchor Middle Bar!! Not just at Sidmouth see!! Andy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Richard Bridge Date: 26 Jan 07 - 07:03 PM Folk Ale, Knockholt. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Richard Bridge Date: 26 Jan 07 - 07:12 PM Both best musician and horizontal - (you have to catch him just right to get the best of both worlds) - Jeff Cole formerly Andy Martin, formerly Andy George. - He's amateur, totally amazing clawhammer guitar player (mostly blues and country) and singer; and I've seen him drink a bottle of Southern Comfort for breakfast (not recently). Also both musician and horizontal (professional) - Jon Loomes (seen drinking PINTS of double vision, the killer Kenny Cramp cider (labelled 9% 'cos that's all Kenny was allowed to label it at, usually about 12 to 15%) at Ely two years ago). |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Richard Bridge Date: 26 Jan 07 - 07:14 PM Festival, prolly Miskin |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: SussexCarole Date: 26 Jan 07 - 07:16 PM Horizontal? Does that always have to mean ****ed. I would rather see that title go to the most laid back attitude! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Richard Bridge Date: 26 Jan 07 - 07:19 PM Folk singer - that's hard because there are virtually none. Even if you include revivalists. Jon Loomes or Marian Button??? Or Tori Lang? Marian Button! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Richard Atkins Date: 26 Jan 07 - 08:45 PM IanC (aca My Guru) nomination for horizontal award. Evening water & lime by the Pint and sang like a bird. There should be a sober up award then ! 8>) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cats Date: 27 Jan 07 - 05:26 AM Song and Ale - Has to be the Fox and Hounds but I am biased. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 27 Jan 07 - 05:35 AM Oh allright then Cats, I'll vote for Miskin to reset the balance. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cats Date: 27 Jan 07 - 06:10 AM Well I'll vote for Miskin too. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: bubblyrat Date: 27 Jan 07 - 06:17 AM I don"t get out much, but here goes !--- Best pub sess. regular----The Herschel Arms, Slough Best pub session,festival---The Bedford !!! Horizontal Award---Bill McKinnon,BBC ( Brakspeare"s Best Customer ) Best Festival---- Begins with "M" & involves a goat..! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 27 Jan 07 - 07:19 AM Hi Just to remind you that these are ALTERNATIVE awards so that it would be best to avoid nominating any of "the usual suspects". There are actually THOUSANDS of Folk Singers out there (still) ... they're just not getting paid for it and they mostly sing in sessions, singarounds, their local pub. I think the cross-dressing etc. is mainly covered under Folk Drama. ;-) Ian PS The Horizontal Award's getting quite a few nominations but it's worth remembering that we do let these people know they've won. For the sake of my embarrassment, perhaps you could check with them that they'd be happy to receive the award??? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 27 Jan 07 - 07:24 AM BTW ... any chance of getting this in front of the BBC do you think? We could take over the official event!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: bubblyrat Date: 27 Jan 07 - 07:59 AM There ought to be an award for Eccentricity !! I mean, there are some pretty strange characters out there. There"s the guy with the Cajun box who just plays two push-pull chords & sings something unintelligable----I saw him enter the melodeon competition at Sidmouth 3 or 4 years ago,it was incredibly funny and VERY sad both at the same time .Then there"s the bloke who turns up at sessions with the musical saw---I mean,if he"s not eccentric,then who is ??Collectively," Alhambra " are from another dimension( I think they are WONDERFUL !! )----Anybody who thinks that Pete Lister is "normal" is in line for an award themselves ! Of course,Alhambra are well -known, but not the others,maybe.? One of the regulars at the Seven Stars near Maidenhead is ,in my opinion ,quite potty,and as for the blind guy with the Keyboard who does parodies of popular songs in the Bedford Hotel---Well,he is amazingly,hilariously,BONKERS !!And what about that group from Portsmouth ,"APICELLA " (HaHa )who were at at Miskin 3 years ago ?? TOTALLY,WONDERFULLY, Strange !!! Does anybody else know of any other candidates ??? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Fidjit Date: 27 Jan 07 - 08:04 AM Doesn't Bill Mckinnon have aready the, Best Collection of Hangovers Award? Well not been to them all, but I'd vote for Andy's place too. Now for best name for a group. Well we have that. Chas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Richard Bridge Date: 27 Jan 07 - 08:56 AM Actually, the horizontal award could go the the least sexually exclusive, but alas I know of no suitable nominee. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Fidjit Date: 27 Jan 07 - 08:59 AM Er.... Best trad song, "White Hare" by Scrump Ouch! Chas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scrump Date: 27 Jan 07 - 12:20 PM I second Chas's nomination :-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Fidjit Date: 27 Jan 07 - 03:18 PM Sorry Scrump to be pedantic, but. Looking at the other thread, Chas's should have read Chas' (shades of a Lizzie) Bit like the Mornigton Cresent game this, ain't it? Chas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Girl Friday Date: 27 Jan 07 - 05:40 PM Best FREE Festival has to be Leigh- On- Sea Best pay for - Broadstairs Best Session with camping- Knockholt Best Session without camping- Good Intent- Rochester Best Pub Singer- Marion Button Thanks for the nomination John - your cheque's in the post!! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Splott Man Date: 29 Jan 07 - 04:41 AM Best cross-dresser has to be Miskin Man |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 29 Jan 07 - 04:48 AM I ready for a "dress off" anytime, I'll out dress Miskin man any day! Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 29 Jan 07 - 05:33 AM After seeing Skipy talking Dougie MacLean into a free gig whilst wearing a new hat I reckon Skipy would have to win on this one *grin* |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST Date: 29 Jan 07 - 05:57 AM Sorry Scrump to be pedantic, but. Looking at the other thread, Chas's should have read Chas' (shades of a Lizzie) Bit like the Mornigton Cresent game this, ain't it? Chas Well, I wouldn't want to argue with you on that point, Chas, although my understanding is that (apart from your particular case), either Chas' or Chas's is correct. And if you are being pedantic, the least you could do is spell "Mornington Crescent" correctly ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST Date: 29 Jan 07 - 06:01 AM Agh! That last posting was me (Scrump). How do I get my name back?! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scrump Date: 29 Jan 07 - 06:04 AM Phew! :-D |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Fidjit Date: 29 Jan 07 - 10:20 AM Scrump. That what I meant when I said it's a bit like..... Chas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scrump Date: 29 Jan 07 - 11:10 AM :-D |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 29 Jan 07 - 02:07 PM Nominations Please!!! Nominations close approx. 1st March (I might be tempted to extend them to the weekend, but don't rely on it!!!!"!!! ;-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Big Al Whittle Date: 29 Jan 07 - 05:31 PM Im not sure we should settle for being an alternative. at least some of us actually GO to folk clubs occasionally. All the other buggers do, is see who's got the biggest advert in Froots. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 30 Jan 07 - 03:31 AM Yup, but that's what we're an alternative to. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cats Date: 30 Jan 07 - 12:54 PM Cornwall Songwriters for 'Unsung Heroes, The Lost Gardeners of Heligan' in the folk drama category. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: growler Date: 30 Jan 07 - 04:28 PM Having spent 8 hours at the Good Intent, Sunday 'fore last Best Female Singer.....My Guru Best Host......John Barden Best Pissheads Rough and ready, (Shirt murderer and Growler, ( vote by Dave Bloss ) Best Nasel Spray.. Richard Bridge Best eating from the bar.....Dave |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Richard Bridge Date: 30 Jan 07 - 05:44 PM Do you mind, my breathing is improving now! All together now... Chewdes! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 01 Feb 07 - 07:14 AM Right ... we're still a bit short on nominations in some areas ... I'll be happy if I have them in by the end of this weekend. As it stands, some of the awards will go by a walkover if you don't get nominating. NOMINATE NOW!!!!! :-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Ross Date: 01 Feb 07 - 07:37 AM Isn't the 1st March a month away - are we on folky standard time? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 01 Feb 07 - 08:32 AM Oh yes ... Hm ... argh ... er! You coming to Lt. Gransden tonite? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Ross Date: 01 Feb 07 - 08:38 AM Hi Ian - I thought I was the only one who did that I was coming to Gransden tonight but I've been kidnapped by Hertfordshire folkies and I've been told I'm going to Redbourn Many apologies - have a good un and the winner of the Mudcat best use of a calender is.......... Gloria Honeyford |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Splott Man Date: 02 Feb 07 - 04:23 AM I will post my nominations, I'm still thinking about it. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 02 Feb 07 - 06:45 AM Bideford has to be the best new festival. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Ruth Archer Date: 03 Feb 07 - 05:29 AM "Bideford has to be the best new festival. " A pox upon you! :D |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 03 Feb 07 - 01:29 PM Whad I say, huh, huh whad I say?? 'Sonly my opinion, don't have to get all huffy. I'm not stopping you voting for Miskin if you really want to. Andy (with head down and anti-Ruth helmet firmly in place, whoever she is) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cats Date: 04 Feb 07 - 05:47 AM I would like to suggest a Special Award for the Singers and Musicians at the Wellie in Boscastle. This would have been more appropriate last year but we didn't have an awards so lets go for it this year. After the flood in 2004 when Boscastle was devastated and the ground floor of the Wellie totally washed away, they decided that nothing was going to stop them singing there on a Wednesday night. Nothing did. Every week, without exception, they gathered at the Wellie amongst the rubble and mud, by the fires made from the pieces of wood from the flood, inside or out regardless of the weather ~ and sometimes that was horrendous rain and hail, or bitterly cold ~ and sang. Perhaps only for half an hour but they sang, making sure that the sessions would continue. The Wellie is fully open now and has been for about a year [hence last years award] and Boscastle is slowly recovering. The sessions never stopped. I do think that they deserve a mention for fortitude. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Ruth Archer Date: 04 Feb 07 - 05:57 AM Well, clearly I think Loughborough is the best new festival, though others are free to disagree! Yours in comeradely competitiveness, Ruthie :-D |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 04 Feb 07 - 04:15 PM Hey Cats, I'm with you on that one.. There was a programme last night on the big eye in the corner about freak weather and of course it had a good bit about Boscastle. They interviewed a young resident female. In the background was a left handed acoustic guitar or two and Im sure a melodeon on the floor. I reckoned she was a folkie and later on they used a bit of her singing. Is she part of that intrepid bunch. Incidentally Jo Vosp. gave Jillie and I the tune Boscastle Breakdown, which we just love playing on our English connies. If I can play and cry at he same time we would love to play it in Boscastle for the regulars. Andy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 05 Feb 07 - 03:03 PM Special award nominaion noted. This year'll be fine. Keep 'em coming :-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Splott Man Date: 06 Feb 07 - 05:24 AM Here are my votes for what they're worth, I've PMed them too. PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR? Jim McAdams (Jock o' the North) PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR? Pat Smith (but then I'm biased) BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO? Dana & Susan Robinson. HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker)? Solo effort: Crispin Bartlett. Team prize: Ian Woods & Graham Metcalfe. BEST FOLK CLUB ? Llantrisant of course BEST PUB SESSION (Regular)? We don' av them rownd yer BEST PUB SESSION (Festival)? The Endeavour, Whitby BEST FOLK FESTIVAL? Miskin, with Banbury & Bedworth runners-up BEST FOLK DRAMA (the "We do it in the road award")? The 2006 Mari Lwyd tour (which was invaded by two other horses) BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT?Herbaceous Border BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE Taplas (when on time) also BEST CROSS DRESSER Miskin Man BEST AWARDS NOMINATION LIST Splott man |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cats Date: 06 Feb 07 - 05:57 AM Miskin Man - the young girl is Emily, the daughter of Jon Maughan, well known as the Boscastle Busker. Not only do they all play and sing, she is an up and coming songwriter too. Emily, Jon and Cheryl [mum] plus Graham King from the Museum all were part of the keeping it alive sessions. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Big Al Whittle Date: 06 Feb 07 - 06:19 PM Best thread started on Mudcat two awards - music and bs |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 06 Feb 07 - 07:28 PM Thanks Cats..must to Boscastle go. AHHEM....And now the nominations from the Welsh Jury.. PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR? Jim McAdams (Jock o' the North) PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR? Pat Smith BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO? Sally and the Shot Dogs (Just you see!) HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker)? Solo effort: Ian Woods. Team prize: Ian Woods & Graham Metcalfe. BEST FOLK CLUB ? Downton Isle of Wight with Llantrisant close runner up BEST PUB SESSION (Regular)? Dairyman's Daughter Isle of Wight BEST PUB SESSION (Festival)? The Radway, Sidmouth BEST FOLK FESTIVAL? Miskin, with Bideford hot on the heels BEST FOLK DRAMA (The unsung heroes - Lost Gardens of Heligan BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT?Herbaceous Border BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE Folk on Tap (Southern Counties Folk Fed.)also BEST CROSS DRESSER Miskin Man with Skipy a not too close please!! second. (How about a dress off at Miskin?) BEST AWARDS NOMINATION LIST Splott man with Miskin man looking over his shoulder and getting some good ideas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Splott Man Date: 07 Feb 07 - 10:12 AM I resemble that la!st remark |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Splott Man Date: 07 Feb 07 - 10:12 AM Oops! Where's that ! come from? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cats Date: 07 Feb 07 - 10:30 AM Miskin Man - you know there's a bed here for you and we aren't too far from Boscastle. Let us know when you are arriving. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 07 Feb 07 - 03:01 PM Yay Hay!!! I think I might have pulled!!! Another award nomination on the way?? (Sorry my luverly couldn't resist it) A XXX |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cats Date: 07 Feb 07 - 04:11 PM You can nominate me for anything!!!!xx |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scrump Date: 07 Feb 07 - 05:23 PM Oi, you two - stop that! This is a family forum! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Bluegrassman Date: 07 Feb 07 - 06:42 PM BEST PUB SESSION (Festival)? The Endeavour, Whitby Sorry Splott, There has been a going on with the neighbours of the Endeavour and I believe the music has been stopped by the law, at least after 11 pm |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scrump Date: 07 Feb 07 - 06:44 PM How can it win if it stops at 11pm? :-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 07 Feb 07 - 07:18 PM Just realised what I'd missed of my nominations, I agree with Fidgit: Best "Trad" song, "White Hare" by Scrump |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Fidjit Date: 08 Feb 07 - 05:31 AM And I thought you were dixlectic Andy Chas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 11 Feb 07 - 06:22 AM OK, my head's getting too hot and is in danger of exploding, so I'll take my thinking cap off!! Here are my nominations for the following Classic Awards: PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR: George Papavgeris PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR: Breezy BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO: Capella / Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner / Splott Man and Dame Patti can't decide between them, they're all Fab! BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD: Hissyfit, Sweet Minerva HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker): Bill McKinnon as nominated by bubblyrat, perfect choice! BEST FOLK CLUB: AnchorFolk, Byfleet BEST PUB SESSION (Regular): Good Intent, Rochester as nominated by Girl Friday BEST PUB SESSION (Festival): Radway, Sidmouth BEST FOLK FESTIVAL: Miskin as already nominated by just about everyone, of course! BEST FOLK DRAMA (the "We do it in the road award"): Unsung Heroes as already nominated by Cats (who just has to be biased, but not surprisingly so) and MiskinMan BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT: Herbaceous Border as nominated by Splott man BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE: Unicorn and now for the Newer Awards: BEST SONG & ALE: Travelling Folk BEST CROSS-DRESSER: Skipy hands down, sorry Andy! BEST ECCENTRIC PERFORMANCE: Bonzo & Doris I have to suggest that the SPECIAL AWARD as proposed by Cats should be appropriately re-named as: BEST AND MOST DETERMINED AGAINST ALL THE ODDS SESSION And where, oh where are the Nominations for: BEST FESTIVAL SINGAROUND - mine would be for Nelly Dean's at Miskin! Keep up the Nominations Folks - we've a feww weeks before IanC has the chore of compiling them so we can do our voting for these Pretigious Awards!! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 19 Feb 07 - 04:52 PM MORE NOMINATIONS PLEASE!!! :-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST,Jon Date: 26 Feb 07 - 04:38 AM If it's not too late and I know I'm biased, but I want to nominate Kathy Wallis in the best Folk Drama for her one woman performance of 'Spirit in the Storm - the True story of Joan Wytte.' I've seen her do it 4 or 5 times now, in places as diverse as Sidmouth Festival to the room where Joan's body was kept in the witchcraft museum for all those years, to a small local history group, and she just is magic. At the end of the performance she leaves everyone feeling peaceful but the emotional roller coaster she takes you on is something else. Absolutely stunning. Jon |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 26 Feb 07 - 05:37 AM Not too late ... deadline March 1st. ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Herga Kitty Date: 26 Feb 07 - 04:13 PM Bubblyrat - I've just caught up with this thread. I guess your 27 Jan 7.59am nomination for bonkers post was nominating Clive Lever, for Guide Cats for the Blind, and Missing Persians File? Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 01 Mar 07 - 08:42 AM DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS APPROACHING The official deadline for nominations is Close of Play today. However, I'm away for the weekend so anything that gets in before 12:00 GMT on Sunday 4th March will be fine. However .................. GET YOUR NOMINATION IN NOW!!!!! :-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 01 Mar 07 - 09:10 AM There are no silver knickers for second place in cross dressing! Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cllr Date: 01 Mar 07 - 09:18 AM I think leadfingers should get best cross dresser 'cos he dresses up a lot for themed evenings and the like and he is very dapper in his coloured coordinated shoes, waistcoats and cravats and sometimes he gets very very cross especially when he finds out he has been nominated for best cross dresser |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cllr Date: 01 Mar 07 - 09:20 AM I second the nomination for best story teller for Kathy wallis's performance in "Spirit in the storm" amazing. Cllr |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cllr Date: 01 Mar 07 - 09:34 AM PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR: Alan Whitbread PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR: Leadfingers BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO: Alhambra BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD: Hilary Ward HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker): Bill McKinnon BEST FOLK CLUB: Bedford FC, BEST PUB SESSION (Regular): Middle Bar singers reunion (it is regular, happens every year) BEST PUB SESSION (Festival): Radway, Sidmouth BEST FOLK FESTIVAL: Miskin BEST FOLK DRAMA Unsung Heroes BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT: Peeping tom monthly ceilidhs BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE: Unicorn and now for the Newer Awards: BEST SONG & ALE: Crows Nest, Devon BEST CROSS-DRESSER: leadfingers for reasons in previous post BEST ECCENTRIC PERFORMANCE: Kim Howell(the only thing that most folkies have ever agreed on) BEST FESTIVAL SINGAROUND - Middle bar sillier song session BEST STORY TELLER Kathy Wallis for Spirit in the storm |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 01 Mar 07 - 09:44 AM Point of order cllr! Leadfingers should be in the "best fancy dress" & "best time warp" sections, not the "cross dress" section! Skipy (Mrs) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 01 Mar 07 - 02:52 PM When will we know the result, I'm sitting here with waterproof mascara on, I'm sure I'll cry which ever way it goes, however I would like to work with children in the third world. Also bring peace to all nations, and take the tax off beer! Skipy (future Miss crossdress 2007) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Fidjit Date: 01 Mar 07 - 03:15 PM Alright Dave I'll vote for you. Sorry Andy, but he threatened to cry. Chas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 01 Mar 07 - 03:18 PM Thank you Fidjit, it means so much to me. Susan, sorry I mean Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 01 Mar 07 - 07:07 PM It's the 2nd, who's won? Got to go now, it's time for my wife's knickers to come off, they are chaffing me! Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 02 Mar 07 - 04:19 AM Early nomination for next year: Glamorous Grannie - Dame Pattie Smith EPNS |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 02 Mar 07 - 04:21 AM Early nomination for next year: Glamorous Grannie - Skipy. Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST,Cats Date: 02 Mar 07 - 04:33 AM Skipy have a look at the very first post on this thread... Results on 1st April, not 1st March. And I'll definitley second the Glamorous Grannie for Dame Patti, if we smile nicely it might even get into this years and not next! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 02 Mar 07 - 04:41 AM OH! April 1ST, thats our wedding anni! Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 02 Mar 07 - 06:02 AM Yes, get those knickers off if they're chafing skipy! Nominations close by March 1st, with a possibly extension to the 4th in view of IanC getting away from it all. Then presumably we'll all be voting by PM to IanC until April 1st (significant date!!) - that right? Surely the Glamorous Grannie nomination will sneak in while Ian's away & we should be able to celebrate the win at Patti's party before Miskin - what a lot of celebrating there'll be!!! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST,Jon Date: 02 Mar 07 - 06:26 AM I think Spirit in the Storm could take on Unsung Heroes in the folk drama category although you could have story telling as a new category if you want. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST,Eye Lander Date: 02 Mar 07 - 08:12 AM PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR Hilary Ward PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR Dame Patti Smith BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO Patti Smith and Ned Clamp BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker) BEST FOLK CLUB Llantristant without a doubt BEST PUB SESSION (Regular) BEST PUB SESSION (Festival) Miskin at Easter BEST FOLK FESTIVAL Miskin at Easter BEST FOLK DRAMA (the "We do it in the road award") Mummers at Miskin 2006 BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT Herbaceous Border (almost every festival) BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE Folk on Tap Best Festival Organiser Andy Jackson for Miskin at Easter |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Jock O' Dreams Date: 03 Mar 07 - 06:37 AM After a lot of soul searching here is my penny's worth! PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR---- Alie Byrne PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR------ Bill McKinnon BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO-- Capella BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD----------- MGAS HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker) Too many to choose from BEST FOLK CLUB----------------- Wherwell Song & Super BEST PUB SESSION (Regular) BEST PUB SESSION (Festival)---------- Nellie Dean's bar Miskin BEST FOLK FESTIVAL ----------------- Miskin BEST FOLK DRAMA --------------------- Victory Mummers,Portsmouth BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT------------- Herbaceous Border BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE------------- Folk on Tap |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 05 Mar 07 - 05:19 AM NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED. Voti9ng will begin when I've organised the stuff. :-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Alan Day Date: 05 Mar 07 - 09:38 AM Can I squeeze in "BEST TITS" Liz the Squeek Al |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Fidjit Date: 05 Mar 07 - 10:49 AM But Alan. Are THEY up for squeezing??? Chas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Alan Day Date: 05 Mar 07 - 01:03 PM Only great ones Chas Al |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Fidjit Date: 05 Mar 07 - 01:39 PM Well hows 100 for size? Chas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 13 Mar 07 - 02:35 PM Mudcat 2007 Alternative British Folk Awards - Voting!
THE COMMITTEE has met and the following nominations have been accepted (please PM me if there are any omissions or alterations which you feel need to go in at this stage and THE COMMITTEE will consider them). 1. PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR (a) Marian Button(b) Hilary Ward (c) Jim McAdams (Jock o' the North) (d) George Papavgeris (e) Alan Whitbread (f) Alie Byrne (g) Derek Girvan (h) Martin Dent 2. PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR (a) Jeff Cole formerly Andy Martin, formerly Andy George(b) Jon Loomes (c) Pat Smith (d) John Breeze (e) Leadfingers (f) Dame Patti Smith (g) Bill McKinnon 3. BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP/DUO (a) Tone Deaf Leopard(b) The Boat Band (c) Dana & Susan Robinson (d) Capella (e) Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner (f) Alhambra (g) Patti Smith & Ned Clamp (h) Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman (i) Graham Moore & Gill Redmond (j) Folkaholics 4. BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD (a) Sweet Minerva - Hissyfit(b) Hilary Ward (title, Hilary?) (c) Yellowbellies 2 (d) All Go to Barton/Music From the Bull - various 5. HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker) (a) Hilary Ward (aka My Guru)(b) Jeff Cole formerly Andy Martin, formerly Andy George (c) Jon Loomes (d) Bill McKinnon,BBC (e) Crispin Bartlett (f) Ian Woods & Graham Metcalfe (duet drinking) (g) Bert Tann 6. BEST FOLK CLUB (a) AnchorFolk, Byfleet(b) Bedford Folk Club (c) Wherwell Song & Supper (d) Faldingworth Live (e) Redbourn (f) Bideford, Devon 7. BEST PUB SESSION (Regular) (a) The Herschel Arms, Slough(b) Good Intent- Rochester (c) Rose & Crown, Ashwell 8. BEST PUB SESSION (Festival) (a) The Bedford(b) The Endeavour, Whitby (c) Radway, Sidmouth (d) Nelly Dean's bar, Miskin (e) Middle Bar Session(s) (f) Miskin at Easter 9. BEST FOLK FESTIVAL (a) Miskin(b) Leigh-On-Sea (c) Broadstairs (d) Bideford (e) Loughborough (f) Llantrisant (g) Banbury (h) Bedworth 10. BEST "SONG AND ALE" (a) Fox and Hounds(b) Pennymoor (c) Wareham Wail (d) Whittlebury (e) Forest Folk (f) Travelling Folk (g) Dorset Singing Weekends, Stourton Caundle (h) Folk Ale, Knockholt (i) Crows Nest, Devon (j) Hertfordshire weekend of song - Ashwell 11. BEST FOLK DRAMA (a) Ashwell Mummers' Christmas Play(b) Cornwall Songwriters 'Unsung Heroes, The Lost Gardeners of Heligan' (c) The 2006 Mari Lwyd tour (which was invaded by two other horses) (d) Kathy Wallis 'Spirit in the Storm - the True story of Joan Wytte.' (e) Mummers at Miskin 2006 (f) Victory Mummers,Portsmouth (g) the Devil's Interval 12. BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT (a) Herbaceous Border(b) Peeping Tom monthly ceilidhs (c) Unicorn Ceilidhs, Hitchin 13. BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE (a) Taplas(b) Unicorn (c) Folk on Tap (d) Whats Afoot (Devon) S0. The "Two In A Bar Award" for the best nonexistent Session/Singaround UK Parliament folk arts group (* no need to vote *)S1. The Seth Lakeman Award for The Best Recently Composed Traditional Song (a) "White Hare" by Scrump(b) "The Last Fisherman" byJon Heslop S2. Imaginative Interpretation ("eccentricity")award (a) Blokes in Frocks(b) Alhambra (c) Pete Lister (d) Apicella (e) Bonzo & Doris (f) Kim Howell(the only thing that most folkies have ever agreed on) S3. The Special Award for determination Singers and Musicians at the Wellie in Boscastle (* no need to vote *)Votes should be PM'd to me as a single line of text (I don't much care what else you include, but it won't count) in the form 1A2B3C... etc. It's also easier if you include all numbers and simply put a" -" for categories you don't wish to vote for. Notes, comments, blatant self-promotions etc. here please, so everybody can see them and join in. You may vote for items which you have previously missed out at a later date. GET VOTING!!! :-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 13 Mar 07 - 03:04 PM I see the part time transvestites don't get a look in! Skipy. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 13 Mar 07 - 03:29 PM I don't know what your game is Skipy but I'm a "bloke in a frock" |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scooby Doo Date: 13 Mar 07 - 03:39 PM 1b,2c,3g,4b,5e,8d,9a,10a,11e,13a,s1b and s2a these are my votes from South Wales. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 13 Mar 07 - 03:49 PM ScoobySweetie, you were supposed to PM them to IanC *grin* IanC: Many thanks for all your hard work with compiling the nomination list, looks like you've had quite a jigsaw puzzle. I ended up putting commas in my text line of votes PM'd to you, it looked completely unreadable without them!! ps. my CD was called 'A Toe in the Water', mostly just live recordings, and has been a very limited 'giveaway' to select recipients! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scooby Doo Date: 13 Mar 07 - 03:55 PM I did Hils,i thought i would let everyone see what i voted for. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 13 Mar 07 - 03:59 PM ScoobyDear, you've brightened my day!! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scooby Doo Date: 13 Mar 07 - 04:03 PM I am glad of that then Hils. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Fidjit Date: 13 Mar 07 - 05:03 PM Didn't know that Llantrisant had a Folk Festival? Chas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 13 Mar 07 - 05:52 PM Folks ... somehow Llantrisant got into the Festivals instead of the clubs so ... for Llantrisant Folk Club, vote 6G. Don't vote 9F form Llantrisant Folk Festival. Sorry! Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Splott Man Date: 14 Mar 07 - 06:06 AM 2c and 2f are the same person - will that dilute her votes? Or is C for concertina and cfiddle and F for fspoons? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scrump Date: 14 Mar 07 - 06:39 AM Some of the nominations seem a bit difficult to understand. For example, what's "Non-commercial" about Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 14 Mar 07 - 06:43 AM Miskin man, Frock off! Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 14 Mar 07 - 08:10 AM If you don't agree with any of the nominations (I just collect 'em) just (1) Mention it here and (2) Don't vote for them :-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scrump Date: 14 Mar 07 - 08:37 AM I didn't say I disagreed with the nominations, but I was just wondering what the criteria were for an artist to be "non-commercial". If it means they don't get paid, then that would eliminate quite a few of the nominations for that category, including KR & SL, to my knowledge. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:31 AM Criterion is whatever the person nominating them thinks it is. :-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scrump Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:48 AM So it seems I could have nominated Show of Hands for non-commercial duo then, and it would have been accepted. Damn, too late :-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 14 Mar 07 - 10:03 AM Scrump Yes you could have, but IN ALL CONSCIENCE nobody would havew voted for them. You'll see. ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scrump Date: 14 Mar 07 - 10:11 AM I were only kidding IanC :-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Fidjit Date: 14 Mar 07 - 11:27 AM Oh. Thats what it was all about. Ian. I would have voted for that had it been in the right place. Chas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 14 Mar 07 - 12:27 PM Fidjit ... you can change your mind if you like. Just PM me. ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Fidjit Date: 14 Mar 07 - 02:17 PM Ok Ian add 6g, to my list Chas |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Richard Bridge Date: 14 Mar 07 - 04:53 PM Can nominators vote, and how many times? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 14 Mar 07 - 05:29 PM Skipy: You deserve a damned good dressing down ! Miskin man |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Girl Friday Date: 14 Mar 07 - 05:58 PM If everyone has finished moaning and groaning, let's get voting! But firstly, when did this eccentricity category sneak in? Tone Deaf would have been up for that one! Best Pub /club Singer- Marion Button Best Pub/club Musician Jon Loomes Best Regular Session Good Intent Best non- commercial duo Tone Deaf Leopard [politicians can vote for themselves] Best Festival Broadstairs Best song and Ale Knockholt |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST Date: 14 Mar 07 - 06:31 PM MM, you should see what I am wearing now, I feel like I am a slut, but I like it! Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 15 Mar 07 - 03:28 AM Simple rules. Nominations have closed. Votes count from the start of voting (i.e. nominations aren't votes). I would expect all nominators to vote. Since you do it by PM, if you vote twice, I'll know. Doesn't count (unless it's a changed vote). Only PM'd votes count. :-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 17 Mar 07 - 09:12 AM Votes are coming in but we haven't yet passed the number of votes cast for itms in the BBC poll. If we do, I can say that our poll is more representative than the BBC one!!! So ... PLEASE VOTE! ;-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: vectis Date: 21 Mar 07 - 07:21 PM refresh |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 22 Mar 07 - 05:01 AM Hi. Had loads of nominations, but not as many votes as I might have expected. As you know, we traditionally declare the results on 1st April, which falls on a Sunday this year. Could I ask that you get your votes together as soon as you can and AT LATEST by Friday 30th March. Till then ... KEEP VOTING. :-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST,Jon Date: 22 Mar 07 - 07:21 AM I'm only a guest so can I vote here? 1c, 2c, 3d, 4 **, 5f, 6**, 7**, 8e, 9a,10a,11d, 12**,13a,s1b |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 22 Mar 07 - 09:51 AM OK Jon ... no sweat. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 23 Mar 07 - 11:39 AM C'mon you lot, lets get those Votes sorted - PM's to IanC!! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 23 Mar 07 - 11:43 AM Vote for skipy, cross dresser of the year! Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scrump Date: 23 Mar 07 - 12:55 PM Are nominees allowed to canvas for votes? If so, then vote for me! (or not, it's entirely a matter for you of course) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST Date: 23 Mar 07 - 04:24 PM I think breezy has gone into hiding butI have heard he's due to gusset at herga on Mon 23rd April and early MAY TO TAME THOSE DEAF LEPARS |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Girl Friday Date: 25 Mar 07 - 03:53 PM Actually Breezy the leopard tamer will be at Friday Folk on April 27th, due to Rochester Sweeps being early May this year. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: The Unicorn Man Date: 25 Mar 07 - 04:21 PM "Scrump" Best newcomer in the long hair section. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 28 Mar 07 - 12:07 PM Things are getting close folks, s please KEEP VOTING. YOU VOTE COUNTS (it certainly does at the moment for some of the categories) ... and I'll have to count it this weekend. VOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTE! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 28 Mar 07 - 12:47 PM I'll bet that some of the people who have made nominations haven't done their voting..... |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scooby Doo Date: 28 Mar 07 - 12:54 PM Well everyone knows my nominations MGAS. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Big Al Whittle Date: 28 Mar 07 - 02:45 PM YORK-SHIRE...............nul points GREAT-ER MAN-CHES-TER.....nul points MARQUETTE RAISON .........dix points! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Rasener Date: 28 Mar 07 - 02:49 PM LOL |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 28 Mar 07 - 03:41 PM Blatant self promotion is another thread Skipy... But since you started it......... I wore my little red number, with matching accessories as I led the procession through Cardiff pushing Dr Price at the head of the Calennig celebrations a few years ago. I demand the sympathy vote 'cos it weren't 'arf chilly round cape horny. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: greg stephens Date: 28 Mar 07 - 03:44 PM Too many posts in this thread, I've lost track. If I'm nominated for anything, VOTE FOR ME. If I'm not nominated, it's a blatant fix and I shall complain to....well, I'm not sure who, but someone pretty imporatant I can tell you. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Big Al Whittle Date: 28 Mar 07 - 03:58 PM SERGE GAINSBOURERRE FOKLUB (pleine de MARQUETTE RAISON.....dix points! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cap n' Ella Date: 28 Mar 07 - 04:56 PM Right then, that's the votes sent off to Ian - and I managed to resist the temptation to vote for ourselves! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 29 Mar 07 - 03:34 AM Capella ... why'd you do that ... everybody else votes for themselves!!! ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 29 Mar 07 - 03:42 AM I take cross dressing seriously! I am wearing a bra right now even though I am at work! Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 30 Mar 07 - 07:26 AM VOTING ENDS TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT (Mudcat Time), so please KEEP VOTING. VOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTE! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cap n' Ella Date: 30 Mar 07 - 12:00 PM OK well Lesley hasn't voted yet tee hee.... |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 31 Mar 07 - 04:15 AM May very well be off-line at home till after Easter as we should receive a new hard drive to install on Tuesday. The cottage being in complete chaos it may not get sorted, but I'll be checking in at work till Tuesday at least! Hope all interested Cats will carry on voting to midnight tonight, bear in mind that MudCat time is US time, not UK *grin* |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cats Date: 31 Mar 07 - 04:54 AM Hi Hils, If you win I'll get the Queen to send you a telegram... or I might just ring you instead. If we both lose we can drown our sorrows at 300 miles.... pm me your number.. I can't find it. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 31 Mar 07 - 06:21 AM Hmmm, 'Hope all interested Cats' should have read 'hope all interested MudCatters' - hope that didn't confuse Cats? *TeeHee* Have PM'd numbers to you now Cats, off-line on PC till Monday! ps. Did anyone notice that I really don't want to win that Horizontal Award again, there are others far more worthy than I!! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cats Date: 31 Mar 07 - 09:22 AM As a pussy of very little brain it takes very little to confuse me. What? I'm confused. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Girl Friday Date: 01 Apr 07 - 04:23 PM Skipy.. did I see you on the telly in the week? programme about blokes with man boobs wearing bras. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Surreysinger Date: 07 Apr 07 - 09:25 AM When are the results due out??? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 07 Apr 07 - 09:53 AM GF, sadly I missed it, heard about at work next day, anyone got it on tape? Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Hawker Date: 17 Apr 07 - 04:09 PM When are the results out? Cheers Lucy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Date: 17 Apr 07 - 07:32 PM "Bubblyrat - I've just caught up with this thread. I guess your 27 Jan 7.59am nomination for bonkers post was nominating Clive Lever, for Guide Cats for the Blind, and Missing Persians File?" Examination of the sleeve notes will reveal that those were co- produced by Clive AND myself, which seems not to have been noticed. Don T. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST,Cats Date: 18 Apr 07 - 06:10 AM Should have been 1st April. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Hawker Date: 18 Apr 07 - 06:40 AM Had us all fooled then didn't he! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 18 Apr 07 - 08:26 AM Er ... Sorry folks ... got ill and have only just surfaced! Have them out by the weekend, I hope! Lots of counting to do. :-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST,Cats Date: 18 Apr 07 - 08:59 AM Thanks, Ian. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 18 Apr 07 - 06:27 PM Sorry to see you've been poorly Ian - rotten luck to be ill during this wonderful weather we've been having! Recover well! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Balsto da Loteya Date: 18 Apr 07 - 06:54 PM Where are these results? I am hoping that your Seth Lakeman will come through good, we like him much at Dirty Gertie's here in Portugal. Have you any other fans of this Lakeman man on the Mudcat internet thing? |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: IanC Date: 23 Apr 07 - 06:26 PM Mudcat 2007 Alternative British Folk Awards - Results! The votes have now been counted and the winners are as follows. Congratulations to all those who took part! 1. PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR won this year by Jim McAdams (Jock o' the North), with Hilary Ward as a close runner-up. 2. PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR goes to Patti Smith (who also beat herself into second place). 3. BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP/DUO awarded to Patti Smith & Ned Clamp. 4. BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD , won this year by Hilary Ward for her CD (which I still don't know the title of). 5. HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker) to Ian Woods & Graham Metcalfe for their duet drinking performances. 6. BEST FOLK CLUB goes to Llantrisant. 7. BEST PUB SESSION (Regular) awarded to The Good Intent, Rochester. 8. BEST PUB SESSION (Festival) goes to Nelly Dean's bar at Miskin. 9. BEST FOLK FESTIVAL this year, also goes to Miskin. 10. BEST "SONG AND ALE" Fox and Hounds 11. BEST FOLK DRAMA to Mummers at Miskin 2006, with Cornwall Songwriters "Unsung Heroes, The Lost Gardeners of Heligan" coming a close second. 12. BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT, this year to Herbaceous Border by a country mile. 13. BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE goes to Folk on Tap. S0. The "Two In A Bar Award" for the best nonexistent Session/Singaround goes by a walkover to the UK Parliament folk arts group. S1. The Seth Lakeman Award for The Best Recently Composed Traditional Song to "The Last Fisherman" by Jon Heslop S2. Imaginative Interpretation ("eccentricity") award is shared by Blokes in Frocks and Alhambra S3. The Special Award for determination, again by a walkover, to the Singers and Musicians at the Wellie in Boscastle. :-) Ian |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Splott Man Date: 24 Apr 07 - 03:05 AM Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Scooby Doo Date: 24 Apr 07 - 06:04 AM Well done everybody especially the ones who know me. Scooby |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST,Cats Date: 24 Apr 07 - 09:40 AM Thanks to all you who voted for Fox and Hounds - see you all there then , Jon Heslop's 'Last Fisherman' - it is a stunning song and Cornwall Songwriters, and all the Wellie singers and musicians. Well done everyone. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Jock O' Dreams Date: 24 Apr 07 - 10:45 AM Oh Dear! What will I do? An overnight success after Sixty years!! Will I resign my day job? Will I contact Seth to see if we can do an album together? But will it be Lakeman & McAdams or McAdams & Lakeman?? Oh Dear, the pressure of fame !*! Seriously, thanks to all who voted,( even if it wasn't for me!!)and to IanC for organising the whole thing and congratulations to all the winners of the other categories, especially Nelly Deans Bar which I sadly missed this year. You are all very nice to know! LUV & TA JIM |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 24 Apr 07 - 10:57 AM What about the cross dressing, Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 24 Apr 07 - 11:07 AM Well, this is Fantastic News, thanks so much to all who voted for me, cheques are in the post *grin* I was delighted to be 'pipped at the post' by Jock 'O Dreams who is such a worthy winner! Thanks so much IanC for sorting all this out! Hope you're fully recovered now. Skipy, see 'Blokes in Frocks!!! You shared the 'eccentricity' award with MiskinMan and also Alhambra! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: growler Date: 24 Apr 07 - 04:56 PM Great news for the 'Good Intent', dont forget us at Sweeps, one of the highlights,(apart from Barden), is 'Rough and Ready', on Sunday at 3.00pm |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Herga Kitty Date: 24 Apr 07 - 05:15 PM Sounds like good results all round! Congrats Jim - and all you others. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: North/South Annie Date: 24 Apr 07 - 06:25 PM Congrats to all, with special congrats to Joc 'O' Dreams - oh God now I'll have to get in the queue with all the other groupies! NB Watch out for 'Blokes in Frocks' Joc! Lang may your lumb reek! Annie |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS Date: 24 Apr 07 - 07:32 PM I`ll drink to that!! Me n Splotty will both drink to it even!!!! X |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Richard Atkins Date: 24 Apr 07 - 08:23 PM Guru ,Best "Non Commercial CD" Well done ! Thanks also to John for sorting my recordigs, he did so much work on that. Well done both then. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Andy Jackson Date: 25 Apr 07 - 03:49 AM I'm quite a bit pleased too..... |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST,Cats Date: 25 Apr 07 - 04:59 AM Seeing as alot of the winners are coming to the Fox and Hounds perhaps we should have a winners session? Sorry it was just an excuse for more drinking!!! |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: skipy Date: 25 Apr 07 - 05:18 AM Is there a BIG wardrobe that I can use? Skipy |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST,Cats Date: 25 Apr 07 - 06:07 AM It can be arranged.... |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Splott Man Date: 26 Apr 07 - 08:19 AM refresh |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Girl Friday Date: 28 Apr 07 - 06:10 PM Congrats Good Intent. Congrats Hillary too. |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: Cap n' Ella Date: 29 Apr 07 - 03:45 AM Many congratulations Jim, Hils, Ned & Patti ~ Great results & thoroughly deserved! Tony & Lesley |
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Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007 From: GUEST,BigBen Date: 27 Dec 07 - 11:55 AM Yes Kitty, there is a sort of Purse Caundle w/end, though now in the next village of Stourton Caundle. Still the same organiser and format. |
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