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25 Oct 07 - 11:07 PM (#2179412) Subject: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Surreysinger "A robust, spirited singer and deft guitarist - alive, full of conviction and always does the material justice" fROOTS Jon Loomes is one of the growing number of young singers and musicians that have begun making a name for themselves on the folk scene in the past few years. His repertoire is traditional, with a few self-composed tunes thrown in for good measure, and accompanied on a range of instruments including the guitar (he has been favourably compared with Nic Jones), fiddle, melodeon, English concertina, cittern and hurdy-gurdy. Admission £9.00 - Members £8.00 Commences 8.00pm Doors open at 7.30pm - evening finishes at 10.30pm Tickets will be available on the door, or can be reserved by ringing 01483 871443 before 5.30pm. |
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25 Oct 07 - 11:36 PM (#2179431) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Richard Bridge Litle as I like to agree with Froots, Loomes is great, his sense of humour deadly at times - and when he has "and friends" on to play as well they are usually damned good too.. I strongly recommend this gig. |
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26 Oct 07 - 02:09 AM (#2179469) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Anglo I remember Jon Loomes from a few years ago as a regular Catter, though I haven't seen him active here in a while. On the strength of his posts, and I think it was links to a couple of soundclips, I sought out his Fellside CD, and it's very nice. I'd like to hear, and meet, him in person. (But I'll have to miss this particular gig, being reident on the US side). |
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26 Oct 07 - 05:44 AM (#2179528) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: treewind I'll give that gig a recommendation too. More about Jon on MySpace and his own site We've also seen him perform as a duo with Paul Scourfield, and that's good too. Anahata |
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26 Oct 07 - 06:42 AM (#2179559) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Chris Green I believe he's also recently formed a hurdy-gurdy duo with Anna Elliott which rejoices under the name of Mediaeval Knieval. I wish I'd thought of that name first! |
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26 Oct 07 - 06:52 AM (#2179562) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Rasener Jon was at Faldingworth and was very good. Go see well worth it. |
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26 Oct 07 - 09:15 AM (#2179639) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Richard Bridge Yes, that sounds like his sense of humour. |
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26 Oct 07 - 09:20 AM (#2179642) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Mrs_Annie My husband thinks he used to be in a band called Whorticulture. Is that true? We saw them a lot in Cambridge a few years ago, and they were very good. |
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26 Oct 07 - 09:33 AM (#2179653) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: treewind Whorticulture - yes. Jon used to live in Cambridge. Anahata |
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26 Oct 07 - 11:58 AM (#2179743) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Richard Bridge I have never been sure why Whorticulture did not become a "must have" band. My suspicion was that it was because what they did was too English. Others have told me they disliked they way the band joked around on stage and amused each other with "in" jokes. |
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26 Oct 07 - 12:12 PM (#2179755) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: The Borchester Echo Whorticulture was fab. Jon's moved on but what he's doing taking gigs in snooty Surrey is a bit incomprehensible. Though I suppose a gig's a gig. The sooner he gets back to Islington + or - Paul Scourfield the better. |
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26 Oct 07 - 12:16 PM (#2179758) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Richard Bridge Danger, the sky must be falling, and the apocalypse coming. Diane and I have agreed on two things in ten minutes (albeit not the snide about Surrey) |
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26 Oct 07 - 12:20 PM (#2179763) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Rasener Now that is something to behold LOL :-) Jon can stay up here in Doncaster. Thats if he hasn't moved again. http://www.jonloomes.com/ |
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26 Oct 07 - 12:25 PM (#2179768) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: The Borchester Echo Well, back in the 1970s, the Communist Party in Surrey was controlled by a Stalinist shit and I find it difficult to believe that anything wholesome could ever emanate from the county (Lawrence Heath excepted). |
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26 Oct 07 - 12:51 PM (#2179780) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: GUEST,The Ballad of the Bold Researcher Surrey will always be Surrey, God bless it.... |
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26 Oct 07 - 01:03 PM (#2179790) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: GUEST,The Ballad of the Bold Researcher There is still a small Whorticulture website, to be found here. Way out of date, but of interest to those who, like me, had never heard of them until now Whorticulture |
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26 Oct 07 - 02:39 PM (#2179869) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Herga Kitty I think I first heard Jon with Whorticulture at Uxbridge Folk Club (thanks to Cllr) - sorry that I won't be getting to Guildford this evening. Kitty |
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26 Oct 07 - 05:03 PM (#2179982) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Giant Folk Eyeball (inactive) Jon's 'Fearful Symmetry' is a marvellous album. I love the hugeness of his voice. It's two years old now... 'bout time for something new? Coincidently, Paul Scourfield's 'Freshly Squeezed' arrived in the post yesterday (I'd followed the link from Anahata's website to find him) and on first hearing it's most enjoyable, with lots of great contributions from Jon. I'd also be intrigued to hear Jon's hurdy-gurdy project with the inestimable Philip G Martin. How many pies has Mr Loomes got his fingers in? Anyone who thinks the current UK folk scene is knackered must have cloth ears. There's so much good stuff about. Yippee! Cheers Nigel |
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27 Oct 07 - 06:12 AM (#2180320) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Mrs_Annie "There is still a small Whorticulture website, to be found here. Way out of date, but of interest to those who, like me, had never heard of them until now " Well done guest, I searched hard for that yesterday but couldn't find it so I thought it must be defunct. Brings back good memories. |
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27 Oct 07 - 06:27 AM (#2180322) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Richard Bridge So who will post the first review? |
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03 Nov 07 - 02:56 PM (#2185743) Subject: RE: Jon Loomes, Guildford 26/10/07 From: Richard Bridge C'mon, who went? Was it good? |