TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent

Subject: TDL ON RADIO KENT
From: Girl Friday
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 04:57 PM

Tone Deaf Leopard's Gnus Tuesday Feb 27th 2007

We were amazed to receive a call from BBC Radiio Kent this morning. They were looking for unusual performers. Thank you Roger from Dartford. We went live on the Pat Marsh Show! At the end of a short interview, he asked if we have a cd. We said it was nearly ready. He said "Let me know when it escapes and we'll get you on the show!"

We don't quite believe it either.!
Be Afraid!

Subject: RE: TDL ON RADIO KENT
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 05:51 PM

Wow!! Of course this is only a small part of what TDL deserve, they are a phenomenon-and-a-half!

Subject: RE: TDL ON RADIO KENT
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 06:56 PM

Alas, I must have been out.......

Subject: RE: TDL ON RADIO KENT
From: Dartford Warbler
Date: 27 Feb 07 - 07:09 PM

Fortunately, I was out.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: growler
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 03:42 PM

I wish I had known, I was Washing my hair

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 28 Feb 07 - 08:13 PM

Make the most of it while you still have it.

Some of it.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: woodsie
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 01:58 AM

Today radio kent - tomorrow ...

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,Island Pete
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 03:54 AM

Unusual hardly describes them. We were "treated" to their performance this week. Escaped, they certainly did and the sooner they are put back firmly under lock and key the better so far as I'm concerned. What they're doing doesn't belong in folk clubs, totally lacking in rhythm and harmony. In an institution or on another planet, maybe.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Old Vic
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 05:01 AM

Send them back to Orpington and make sure they don't get away again!

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Old Vic
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 05:51 AM

I hear Friday Folk at Orpington is going down fast. Couldn't be anything to do with weekly doses of TDL could it? And who is this Roger from Dartford?

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Dave Masterson
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 10:56 AM

I was also out, but had the car radio on! I don't think Radio Kent were looking so much for 'unusual' performers, more 'the worst singers I have ever heard'!!!

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: synbyn
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 02:29 PM

Roger from Dartford might be an instruction...

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,from the BBC Kent website
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 02:39 PM

"Each weekday between 10am - 1pm the award winning Pat Marsh show brings together famous faces, the greatest music and a stack of laughs."

So which catagory did they fit into?

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,Pat Rainham Marsh
Date: 01 Mar 07 - 04:33 PM

Yes, agree with Dave M. apart from a slight difference in the wording. Pat Marsh was asking for "the worst singer that you have ever had to endure".

As for Synbyn's reference to Roger from Dartford it should be the finale message to TDL: "Roger, Over and Out!"

As for the reference to Dartford by TDL on the programme , I cannot imagine that TDL "go down well with the Dartford Audience." More a case of endurance and politeness taking place?

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,Roger from Dartford
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 05:18 AM

I guess it's time I stepped forward, so it's Roger and In!
Pat Marsh was indeed asking for people to phone in about the WORST singers they had ever had to put up with and because TDL fitted this description perfectly I couldn't resist responding.
As for Sue's comment that they had been well received at Dartford, there was a large audience in the club for Jez Lowe and, like all folk audiences most were too well-mannered to do other than applaud. And, I fully admit that TDL has novelty value the FIRST time you see and hear them. However, it was very noticeable that among regulars who had heard them before a good number disappeared to the bar or kept their hands firmly in their laps. I've yet to speak to a Dartford regular who wants to see TDL there again.
So come on TDL, stop making audiences at other folk clubs suffer. We find your performance embarrassing to watch and unpleasant to listen to. If we really want to catch your act we'll come over to Orpington.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 05:20 AM

But - the original material is amazing.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 05:55 AM

Having heard them on several occasions I firmly believe that whatever apparent lack of musical ability is more than made up for in their enthusiasm and encouragement of others. Surely that is part of our 'Folk' ethic?

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 01:59 PM

Not sure I'd go that far. The material is amazing, the performance also but in a different sort of way!

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,Island Pete
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 05:39 PM

I certainly agree about our 'folk ethic' otherwise nobody would ever improve from humble beginnings. Surely, however, the issue of ethics rubs both ways. If you knowingly have a truly bad act, with no hope of any real improvement (as in this case, in my view) then ethically you shouldn't put people in the position of having to watch and listen to it!

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 06:36 PM

Thank you all for your comments. I thought that you would just love to have another go at us. Nothing like giving you the opportunity, is there? I'm sorry Island Pete that you had to listen to us. We had lots of praise for the song we did. We know we're not the bestperformers, but our songs at least deserve to be heard.Never mind,eh... we know who our friends are.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 02 Mar 07 - 09:06 PM

I hope I'm one of them!

TDL always liven up a session bringing a bit of fun to the evening.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: jojofolkagogo
Date: 03 Mar 07 - 07:32 AM

Well Said Woodsie, that, in essence, is the essence of TDL - a whole load of FUN - not to be taken seriously, they KNOW they cant really sing, (Well Sue, anyway, in fact Trevor has quite a good voice !) -

what does it matter that they are not too good, ?? After all, I have been to Many Many folk clubs and heard persons who are not really good, and also not really my cup of 'folk' - BUT I think I can bear to listen to TWO songs, good or bad, and applaud their courage for getting up and doing something - it's what folk clubs are all about

and if they ACTUALLY make fame by being bad, so what, bet you cant do that???
Nuff Said, I enjoy them, its a LARFF - why be miserable?

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK TDL !!!!

regards - jo-jo

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 06:01 PM

Cheers Jo-jo and Woodsie. Too right, there is too much stuffiness on the folk club circuit, and we've been told that wherever we go. As you know we are not afraid to go anywhere. And if people who can sing want to sing our songs for us - they are only too welcome!

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,Head North and West
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 06:34 PM

As you know we are not afraid to go anywhere

Go and give Nettlebed or Hitchin a try.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,Tone Deaf Leopard
Date: 04 Mar 07 - 09:11 PM

Thanks Guest, Head North and West. Have made a note of those.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 05:09 AM

Agree with Woodsie & JoJo, fun is definitely involved with TDL along with the ability to laugh with others and at themselves too. These are qualities needed in all Folkies surely!

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 07:02 AM

I reckon they do some interesting and funny songs even if they don't do them at all well.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 05 Mar 07 - 08:45 AM

Thank you guest. That's the idea. We are song writers, but we need to perform them before you lot can sing them properly.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 06:44 PM

Oooh it's a nice thread!

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 06:01 PM

I assume that this guest is the one I referred here fom the last TDL thread. Hello Woodsie!

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,Wogan
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 09:15 AM

They've done Radio so TDL should be aiming for the Tele now.
Maybe a bash at the old Eurovision song contest next year.
It should be theirs for the taking.
What do you think?

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,John Robinson
Date: 20 Mar 07 - 02:26 PM

But, Wogan, will you announce the correct winner?

My lovely partner used to be in Scooch.

Or was that a different Scooch?

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,Soothsayer
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 01:57 AM

I make a prophecy, TDL will appear on national TV within the next 18 months.

Whenever I see them they always make me smile, if not laugh out loud, keep up the good work Sue & Bob.

Soothsayer

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST,soothsayer
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 02:21 AM

Where did Bob come from!, it is early in the morning,sorry Trevor.

Don't let he miserable gits get you down.

Soothsayer

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 09:45 AM

Thanks for that Soothsayer . We don't let anyone get us down these days. We know we won't ever please the folk purists, and, do you know what? So long as we make a few people smile, and brighten their day, we don't b****y care !

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: synbyn
Date: 21 Mar 07 - 10:47 AM

careful, Sue, that's what attila the hun said when he got started...
xx

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 22 Mar 07 - 10:18 PM

Bob- I don't think Atila the Hun had a sense of humour .

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 14 May 07 - 11:59 AM

This coming Wednesday we are interviewed on Link FM 92.2 The show runs from 7 to 9 pm and you can listen on line.
link fm

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Magrat
Date: 16 May 07 - 08:32 AM

I'm sorry but you can have too much of a bad thing. They played at Sweeps recently and people were wincing.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: redsnapper
Date: 16 May 07 - 09:10 AM

I have heard, er, reports of TLD recently from a fellow Mudcatter (this week in fact) who has seen them perform (I have not had that particular privilege!).

If these, ...um, characteristics of their performances are meant to be taken as fun then I say "All power to Tone Deaf Leopard!" as they are to be regarded as infinitely better than appalling floor singers who think they are actually very good.

I was subjected to an extended floor spot of the latter type at a local folk club on Monday this week and actually had to leave, totally traumatised, at half time despite there being a talented booked act!

RS

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 16 May 07 - 09:20 AM

I think you can safely say they play it for fun and take it all in good part - a bit like (decades ago) Derek, at Farningham, but unlike him with some wholly wonderfully tasteless (unlike the food at the Road Kill Cafe) original lyrics.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: rock chick
Date: 16 May 07 - 10:19 AM

To fun people, great to watch!! Preferably with ear plugs, but very entertaining in many other ways ;-)) what I would like to know is who makes their wonderful costumes as they really could start a new fashion trend in London (BG)

So come on TDL when is your clothes label hitting the market? We already have the CD


lol rc

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: rock chick
Date: 16 May 07 - 10:24 AM

Oh dear me, meant 'Two fun people' not 'To' errrr thinks me need a tea break 8^)

lol rc

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: GUEST
Date: 16 May 07 - 01:10 PM

"..,had to leave, totally traumatised, at half time despite there being a talented booked act!"

What a sad person! I think you need help mate - seek counselling.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 16 May 07 - 05:06 PM

Jo Tufts asked where we get our clothes too. The answe is manifold. We scour charity shops, our fans (yes we have fans) pay us tribute in leopard print clothes and accessories . I actually got the snow leopard skinnies in Evans. I must admit they look 'orrible, but they're warm! If you want to see photos go to the link below.

leopard wear

More photos on Fab Club Site link

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: rock chick
Date: 16 May 07 - 05:39 PM

'Totally traumatised' Well guest have you seen them? if not I don't think you are in any position to advise, and if you have seen them, maybe you are 'TD' Once you have seen TDL you too could be totally traumatised, shocked, stunned or amazed!!! It's certainly an experience you would not forget, now that can be either a good experience or the complete opposite. Counselling can be used for both sides of the coin as even a superlative experience can be just too much to take in in one go, as can the opposite experience, both can leave you totally traumatised. ;-))

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: woodsie
Date: 16 May 07 - 09:53 PM

Hello - Why did that fellow walk out, missing an act that he thought were good? I think that TDL are brilliant - people said the same about the Stones, Sex Pistols & Dave Kenningham but look at where they all got!

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 17 May 07 - 09:45 PM

Am I missing a point here? I thought that Redsnapper was referring to another floor spot. We haven't been to a Monday club in yonks.... unless you count Nellie's on April 30th. Then we only did two songs.On re-reading his posting I think he's at least tolerant of our performance.

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: rock chick
Date: 18 May 07 - 07:12 AM

Hi Woodsie, long time no contact, how you then?

Anyway i agree with Girl Friday you have it totally wrong,reading redsnappers comment i think he was talking about another floor spot, of course if he saw TDL, he would be totally speechless,traumatised, shocked, stunned and amazed, and more importantly unable to move, let alone leave, they are truly a once in a lifetime experience.

lol rc

Subject: RE: TDL (Tone Deaf Leopard) on Radio Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 18 May 07 - 07:59 AM

Errr -- thanks rock chick.....I think.   Depends on whether that is a positive or a negative comment about TDL. Next time we meet though, we expect you to be wearing the leopard skin.