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15 Apr 07 - 12:08 PM (#2025972) Subject: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: bubblyrat Are there any UK musicians out there who are FREE ( in more ways than one ! ) this coming Whitsun weekend, viz. 25--28th May 2007 ?? It is hoped to Revive and Resurrect the moribund Bude Folk Festival next month.As it is necessary to convince the " Powers that Be " of its viability, performers ( AND festival attendees !! ) are needed, BUT --for the performers, there is virtually no budget available ( next year , perhaps ) --it"s a "chicken & egg " situation !! SO--could ANY artistes, groups,ceilidh-bands,Morris sides, Appalachian teams, cloggers, rappers, lion-tamers or exhibitionists, who are NOT booked to play /perform / expose themselves at Whitsun next month , consider helping out with this Worthy Cause and coming along to perform just for the camaraderie and the craic----You"ll be famous for it ,I promise !! If you"ve nothing better to do ( and, let"s face it, what COULD be better than helping to re-establish another Folk Venue, in such a beautiful and friendly part of the country ??? )--Then PLEASE get in touch --preferably with "HAWKER " , as she lives a mere oggie- throw from lovely Bude, and I don"t !! If you can"t come yourselves, PLEASE tell your friends about us /it !! Thankyou for reading this !!.......Roger.. |
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15 Apr 07 - 12:36 PM (#2025988) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Richard Bridge I fear it is too far. |
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15 Apr 07 - 12:39 PM (#2025990) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Dave Earl A Festival too far I fear. Also it clashes with Chippenham which could be a problem for you. Dave |
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15 Apr 07 - 12:42 PM (#2025993) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Leadfingers As I will be gigging on the Friday AND the Saturday that weekend I cannot make an offer - And the Sunday and Monday are out too as I am actually doing those gigs in America . Otherwise I woud love to help out , but in fact can only wish you luck. |
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15 Apr 07 - 12:43 PM (#2025994) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: George Papavgeris There's a good chance I might make it, but would need somewhere to kip for the night with the good lady Vanessa. |
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15 Apr 07 - 12:59 PM (#2026008) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: bubblyrat George , that would be STUPENDOUS !! I shall go to work on your de-luxe accomodation immediately !! Don"t go away !! Roger...( We may yet cook together !! ) |
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15 Apr 07 - 02:06 PM (#2026047) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: GUEST for what its worth, check out breezy who ran the St Albans Windward club - where george Papavgeris was resident and still has some connection - as he normally goes to padstow for a week at whit he'll probably be down for may-day so get hawker to sound him out He also used to run a folk club at the Summerleaze hotel in Bude before he was poached by the oss folk he's booked for Folk on the moor later this year so he still does the occasional gig George Papavgeris knows how to handle him |
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15 Apr 07 - 02:34 PM (#2026063) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Crane Driver We've already contacted Hawker, and it's in our diary - sounds good. Andrew & Carole |
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15 Apr 07 - 03:32 PM (#2026103) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: bubblyrat Looking good so far !! Shame about Leadfingers, my old colleague from Singapore in the 60 s -----But our loss is America"s gain !!Meanwhile, let"s hear it from the dance-sides !! |
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15 Apr 07 - 06:53 PM (#2026259) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: dj bass Monday 28 May is the only possible date for Sevenoaks. Check us out and mail if interested. Two of us have other things happening on Saturday and we'll be at Folk on the Moor on Sunday 27. dj |
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15 Apr 07 - 08:42 PM (#2026351) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker The festival is in the main, as it is a taster for next year, on the Saturday and Sunday, with a Friday bight session / sing and a Monday lunchtime survivors session / sing, so sadly dj bass it looks like we will be unabvle to work in with your scedule, we will keep your info for next year though, thanks for the offer. Cheers, Lucy |
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15 Apr 07 - 08:45 PM (#2026356) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker Yes, we are aware that it is chippenham, and this has been discussed on another thread. However, we cannot change the date for this year. that is something that may well change for next year. We really would like a few dance sides, I know its a tall ask when there is no money involved, butif there are any keen for a practise in a festival atmosphere, then please get in touch! Cheers, Lucy |
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16 Apr 07 - 07:34 AM (#2026631) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: muppitz 'Scuse my incompetence but where is Bude????? There's a possibility I could be convinced now that Cleethorpes has sadly demised and I wouldn't be seen at Chester again until they get somesort of security sorted out. muppitz x |
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16 Apr 07 - 07:44 AM (#2026635) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: English Jon Would have loved to have helped out. Unfortunately I'm gigging all weekend. Good luck with it and let us know for next year! Cheers, Jon Loomes |
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16 Apr 07 - 07:45 AM (#2026636) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: alanabit No problem Muppitz. No one knows everywhere! It is in the West Country on the North coast, just up on the border, where England gives way to beautiful Cornwall. (To be fair to it, Devon is not a bad looking place either...) It's a couple of miles up the coast from Tintagel and Boscastle etc. |
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16 Apr 07 - 08:00 AM (#2026645) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: skipy Contact Graham King at the Whitchcraft Museum in Boscastle, number on web site. Skipy |
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16 Apr 07 - 08:15 AM (#2026657) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: The Sandman There was a folk singer from Bude. whose songs were terribly rude. with a harp he would hum, whilst gyrating his bum. and dancing the Morris ,most lewd good luck ,sorry but im booked already. |
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16 Apr 07 - 07:18 PM (#2027343) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: melodeonboy I would have loved to come and play but I'm gigging on the Friday evening and hosting a midday session on Sunday. With a five-hour drive each way that wouldn't leave me much time! Anyway, good luck. I hope it goes well for you. |
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19 Apr 07 - 10:10 AM (#2029940) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: GUEST,Mothy u know i was praying for something like this for ages!! whats the info? i may be able to put forward a couple o groups for then, just discussing with them as we speak. |
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19 Apr 07 - 10:52 AM (#2029996) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Anne Lister Hawker - I sent you a PM a couple of days ago about this ...just beginning to be faintly curious ...*s* Anne |
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19 Apr 07 - 01:19 PM (#2030145) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Gazza2 Dear Hawker, We'll ask around for dancers in South Wales/Bristol areas this weekend. Any decent camp sites in the area? Nice pubs?? We are up for singarounds! |
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19 Apr 07 - 01:47 PM (#2030169) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: skarpi if we where not so far away I would come with my band . Sorry All the best Skarpi Iceland. |
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19 Apr 07 - 01:51 PM (#2030171) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: skarpi it would be great to get there next year , we are looking for festivals to play at in England :>) So if you have any interest to have an Icelandic folk music as a guests at this festival next year please have a conntact , and George good luck and say hi to your lovely Vanessa . All the best Skarpi Iceland. |
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19 Apr 07 - 03:24 PM (#2030270) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker Mothy, the festival is a taster for next year, it is a low key event this year, in as much as it is fairly informal, there will be sessions and sings on Friday night, dancing round the town (if i can get any sides to confirm they are coming!) saturday morning, a concert Saturday afternoon and sessions around and about. Saturday night has a band at The Tree in in one room, with 2 other rooms available for music and singing. Sunday morning poossibly more dancing in the town, harp and pipe workshops in the afternoon, harp & pipe concert in the evening followed by a ceilidh. Monday survivors session till we collapse in a heap! There is no money, we are not charging for tickets, but are charging to go into the concert and the ceilidh (Ceilidh £5.00 to include pasty! & Concert £2.00) And there will be a raffle to help cover expenses. There is a camp site here:http://www.efforddown.co.uk and an overflow camp site at The Rugby Club. Hope thats covered info for you! Cheers, Lucy |
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19 Apr 07 - 03:27 PM (#2030273) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Jim Lad I've been bitten several times in similar scenarios. Doesn't bother me. Good luck with it. Just remember those who have offered their assistance. |
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19 Apr 07 - 03:34 PM (#2030282) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker There is a camp site, Gazza2 at the link above, More dancers would be great, sing arounds being programmed in this week. Now all I need are 20 pairs of hand and lots of prayers we can pull this off! Getting nervous as it draws nearer! But It is looking good! Cheers, Lucy |
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19 Apr 07 - 03:42 PM (#2030294) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker Jim Lad, those who have offered assistance will definately be the first on the list at next years event, what do you mean by bitten? I am really trying to make a go of this and prove to the powers that be that they should fund us next year, it seems to be working, we had the tourist board at the meeting last night, they are really keen fr next year and meetings for planning funding strategies are already in place. There will be a craft fair too next year, the local Chamber of Commerce are keen to get involved and things look positive. You never know, in a couple of years, when we have this thing really sussed, we may be able to bring you over from Vancouver Island! But for now, reality says we have to do it this way. Thanks for the good luck wishes, they are really appreciated. Cheers, Lucy |
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19 Apr 07 - 03:44 PM (#2030297) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker Oh Skarpi! I would love to get you over, perhaps next year, depending on what finances are available! I am sure you would be more than welcome! Cheers, Lucy |
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19 Apr 07 - 04:10 PM (#2030324) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: growler If I can bribe one of my sons to take the wife to the Kent Garden Show, ( Her yearly treat ), I hope to be there, could you message me with any available B+Bs |
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19 Apr 07 - 04:17 PM (#2030334) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Jim Lad Oh, please don't misread me. I have assisted several fledgling festivals and events. Some have flourished others have not. Many times I and others like me have been lost in the shuffle as these events have taken off. Still, I'd do it again. And again! And again! If you succeed, you will be overwhelmed in the coming years and even the best of intentions can get lost in all of it. I'm only trying to encourage you and offer a little advice. Now, I have a studio to set up so I'm outa here! Good luck with it all. Sincerely. Jim |
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19 Apr 07 - 04:39 PM (#2030356) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Cats Jim Lad - We love Vancouver Island. We have relatives there and when we visited a few years ago we played for the Vancouver and Victoria Old Cornwall Society. Brilliant. |
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19 Apr 07 - 05:42 PM (#2030449) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker Thanks for that Jim Lad, I understand what you mean now, Being from over the pond, often there are different meanings to phrases used, I know what you mean, about if it takes off and getting swept away, I'll try to keep my - and the rest of the committees feet on the ground! Good luck with the studio! Cheers, Lucy |
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19 Apr 07 - 05:43 PM (#2030450) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: growler Sorry, having made my mind up to come to Bude, I have been reminded that we are hosting the Shiney Bum Singers from Ozy, that Weekend, Maybe next Year |
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19 Apr 07 - 05:51 PM (#2030456) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker Never mind, Growler we'd love to see you next year! Cheers, Lucy |
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19 Apr 07 - 05:57 PM (#2030462) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Geordie-Peorgie Aah'm gannin'! I'm hopin' te get te see George Papavgeris at last Aah'll dee it even if aah hev te camp on his tent-step and tek him te breakfast |
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19 Apr 07 - 06:51 PM (#2030504) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Don(Wyziwyg)T I'd love to come Hawker, but if all goes to plan I shall be sans teeth that very weekend, after going four rounds with the dentist, and awaiting the arrival of dentures. I have a sinking feeling that it will be time for Sidmouth before I'll be singing again. Next year tho', I'll make a point of being there. I may well have a few more biting parodies to share. Very best of luck to you this year Ah'll Sithee Don T. |
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19 Apr 07 - 07:05 PM (#2030513) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker Don, have you heard the George Withers Parody?..... Ooohh my tooth has gone, its the tooth I adore..... I do hope it doesn't hurt too much, I am cringing at the very thought of it, I HATE visiting the dentist for a check up, so anything more... NOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooo! I'll try not to think about you as I'll only have nightmares, but I send you lots of love and hugs for a speedy recovery from your tortures! Cheers, Lucy |
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20 Apr 07 - 08:40 AM (#2030960) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Mothy Cheers 4 that Hawks! got one confirmed group, just waiting to hear from the other one. got in touch with a bloke last nite who's catering for Seth Lakeman at the mo, he says he'll put the idea to him! Mothy |
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20 Apr 07 - 10:08 AM (#2031059) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: GUEST,Tom Hey I live in Kilk! I'll play! My band is an acoustic funk/blues band. The drummer might be booked up for thopse days but I'll give him a ring and see if not I'll do a solo set or something. Do you want a demo? please checkout the myspace... myspace.com/tomconibear Cheers, Tom. |
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20 Apr 07 - 11:16 AM (#2031136) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker Hey Tom! We were looking for something a bit more upbeat for the younger end of the market, thanks for getting in touch, My best man and his wife know Jethro's dad quite well - Jethro's sister Octavia and their daughter Izzy are friends. Contact me at Lucy Burrow @ aol.com (without the spaces) and Ill talk to the rest of the commitee. Cheers, Lucy |
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20 Apr 07 - 11:22 AM (#2031141) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker By The Way Tom I dont know if you'll be interested, but there is a New Bude Folk Club starting at The Falcon on Sunday night, 22nd April. It will probably be every fortnight, but check either with the Falcon or me as the first few dates are not entirely regular, with the festival and everything! Look forward to meeting you. Cheers, Lucy |
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20 Apr 07 - 01:57 PM (#2031301) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: GUEST,Sonic Still looking for people for Bude? I am available I am a singer. Let me know Cheers Sonya |
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20 Apr 07 - 04:10 PM (#2031417) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: oombanjo me an't dixie chick will be down there but not till the first and second week of june. if anythings going let us know. chee3rs Oombanjo |
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20 Apr 07 - 05:14 PM (#2031461) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: GUEST,Steve! Hello! Hope u don't mind me posting this, but there is a guy down at St Austell called The Ramblin Minor, I'm sure if hes not busy he would b interested he has played at The Bullers b4 and think maybe at the new inn at kilk! U can contact him and hear his tunes at www.myspace.com/ramblinminor. Maybe worth a try! Steve |
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20 Apr 07 - 05:22 PM (#2031465) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: growler Spoke to John Matthews, the best uncompied singer around here, ( and there arn't many), we are gutted that we can't come, I even reserved our Bed and Breakfast, before I realised that I had double booked. Please get this on thread, nice and early next year and we'll be there |
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20 Apr 07 - 05:45 PM (#2031479) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker Sonya, Thanks for offering, what sort of thing do you sing? contact me on Lucy Burrow @ aol.com (without the spaces) Cheers, Lucy |
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20 Apr 07 - 05:47 PM (#2031480) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker Thanks for that Steve! he is up near us next weekend, may well go and see him and see if he would like to come, though he looks pretty booked up that weekend! Cheers, Lucy |
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21 Apr 07 - 04:23 AM (#2031772) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: My guru always said Hi Lucy, am going to see if we can come down & join the fun!! Good luck with this Girlie, lots of positive thoughts and encouragement coming your way! Good luck Don, hope it all goes well & it'll be worth all the hardship I'm sure! |
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21 Apr 07 - 05:42 AM (#2031809) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker It will be great to see you if you can come, I'll slot you into one of the concerts too and keep my fingers crossed! Cheers, Lucy |
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21 Apr 07 - 12:29 PM (#2032013) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: grumpy al Hi to you nice to hear of a fest being revived, we would love to help out. My partner and I go under the name of Ravenstone, to find out more about us please see the Wessex folk festival site at www.wessexfolkfestival.co.uk sorry can't get the ruddy thing to turn blue dunno what iv'e done wrong. we are free that weekend and you can contact us either through me at mudcat or via the festival website Look forward top hearing from you Grumpy Al |
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21 Apr 07 - 12:31 PM (#2032014) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: grumpy al Whoops type P.S. any chance of finding somewhere close to park the camper? staggering distance would be nice! |
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21 Apr 07 - 06:13 PM (#2032229) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: growler Good Luck, we WILL be there next year, hope you have a great time, as I'm sure you will |
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21 Apr 07 - 10:37 PM (#2032357) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Canberra Chris Growler and Melodeon-boy, Can we work something out? Far be it from the Shiny Bum Singers from Oz to stand in the way of a good sing or the launch of something new, or an extra performance (for the rest - it is we whom they are kindly hosting at the Good Intent Rochester at noon on Whitsunday). The Shiny Bums are performing for the Met Office in Exeter on Wed 23 May, and had then intended to work our way back east to Rochester via Chippenham and maybe Edenbridge or Battle, though we had no gigs arranged. We are therefore on hand for Bude as an alternative, if it would work without in any way jeopardising the Rochester gig. Since the main driving hazard for Aussies in England is not realising we are already approaching the opposite coast, our sense of time and motion for a zip from Cornwall to Kent may benefit from local advice. Could we, and maybe Growler and Melodeonboy too?, be in a concert in Bude on Saturday afternoon, and get back to Rochester that night in reasonable shape for Sunday? The Bums will have two hire cars between five, so lifts back should be possible if that helps. Lucy - if it works out, the Shiny Bum Singers would be happy to be on your program. We are a well-known festival crowd-pleaser here, and remember being supported ourselves when new. Sorry for taking up so much thread space, any responses maybe via PM to Canberra Chris? Canberra Chris |
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22 Apr 07 - 04:01 AM (#2032445) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: My guru always said Thanks Lucy, I will definitely get to work on the other half and will let you know asap. I do hope you'll be able to slot yourself into a concert Lucy, looking forward to hearing you sing again! Anyone able to do a web-page for this? Wouldn't it be wonderful to have the Shiny Bums in Bude!!*!? Looks like fate to me & all with willing hearts. Hope an arrangement can be reached! |
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22 Apr 07 - 04:05 AM (#2032447) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Richard Bridge Hello Bums - late at night for you. Growler is right above that the drive will be at least 5 hours from Bude to Rochester on some little UK roads and a fair bit of motorway a fair bit of which will have hold-ups or road-ups. Plop the two postcodes into the RAC route planner website and you will get an itinerary and an estimated drive time. |
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22 Apr 07 - 05:11 AM (#2032461) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: The Unicorn Man Hello I am coming. See you there most likely on Saturday.TTFN |
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22 Apr 07 - 07:14 AM (#2032498) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Mick Tems Andrew and Carole, Maybe we could hitch a lift if you're driving past on your way to Kernow and share petrol costs - it's just a thought. |
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22 Apr 07 - 03:21 PM (#2032773) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: GUEST,Jon Ai Hi there, It sounds a worthy cause in a lovely part of the UK (and where my grandmother came from!). I'd be interested. Would you like to look at my website - www.jonairdrie.com and email? Thanks, Jon. |
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22 Apr 07 - 03:44 PM (#2032784) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: growler I hope the Shiney Bums grace your Festival, We shall have the pleasure a few day's later. If you are having a festival next year, let us know as soon as pos, so we can book. Good Luck |
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23 Apr 07 - 05:08 AM (#2033206) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker Hello All, As usual, Mudcat comes up trumps! I would like to thank you all wholeheartedly for all your support and generosity in offering your varoius talents at out forthcoming festival. I am absolutely overwhelmed - Literally! Though I would like to book each and every one of you, I am afraid I am going to have to say thank you, but NO MORE! Please! We now have a much fuller programme than we had planned and are delighted, but it would be foolish to overstretch ourselves. If you have contacted me and I have not yet got back to you, I am sorry, it is nothing personal, and you have been noted down for next year. If you would like to still come and join in the fun as a visitor, we would be delighted to welcome you. I am so looking forward to the festival now and hope that I can make it as great for you as you have for me! Thank-you Thank-you Thank-you In deepest hunility at your kindness, Lucy Burrow |
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23 Apr 07 - 05:42 AM (#2033231) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Hawker By the way, Happy St Georges day to you all! We have just raised the St Georges Flag in place of St Pirans! - only for today! Cheers, Lucy |
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24 Apr 07 - 05:55 AM (#2034125) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: My guru always said This looks like it's going to be a Fantastic event, well done Lucy! |
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27 Apr 07 - 05:33 PM (#2037524) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: GUEST,Maddie-S Hello Lucy If you're still looking for artists I'm fairly local and could come along. I'm a folk-flavoured singer, play piano (I'd bing my own!) and play with a cellist. Check out www.maddiesouthorn.com or www.myspace.com/maddiesouthorn to see what we sound like and let me know if you're interested. Best wishes Maddie |
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27 Apr 07 - 05:43 PM (#2037530) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: growler Hi Hawker Please let us know what is happening next year ASAP. We play as 'Ruff and Reddy, and we would love to impose ourselves on an unsuspecting Cornish audience. Good luck for this year |
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17 Jul 09 - 05:12 AM (#2682040) Subject: RE: Bude Folk Festival---Musicians Wanted !! From: Suegorgeous Skarpi I'm not in a position to book bands, but would love to hear some Icelandic folk. Do you have a Myspace? Sue |