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22 Mar 08 - 05:05 PM (#2295390) Subject: gower folk festival 2008 From: gower el bombero The unique Gower Folk Festival (June 13th 15th) promises to be one of the best yet so mudcatters thinking of sampling the music and its special atmosphere should secure their tickets soon. A full programme, and much more, can be seen and heard on www.halfpennyfolkclub.com Just thinking about the lovely coastal setting, the intimate atmosphere under the setting sun, the real ale, and the varied music and dancing makes it feel like Summer is already here. |
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23 Mar 08 - 05:31 AM (#2295683) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: GUEST,Tom Bliss Well, having seen the scenery on Coast recently I'm looking forward to it even more than I was. Really beautiful. I'm on the Sunday but I'll be coming down on Sat to see the Sultans, cos in spite of playing with Parky I've STILL not yet managed to catch them. Both Chris and JK are simply awesome alone - together, well, the mind boggles! Tom |
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23 Mar 08 - 09:15 AM (#2295803) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: GUEST,Mke O'Leary-Johns Rumour has is ...Craig ,Robson and Morgan " are there.Thats got to make it worthwile visiting!Mike |
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23 Mar 08 - 11:07 AM (#2295859) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Saro Thanks Mike, we'll be there doing a harmony workshop around luchtime and an afternoon concert as well. And if I'm klucky, Anahata will join me on the cello for a song! (That's him on the cello, me on the concertina of course). Look forward to seeing you there. saro |
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23 Mar 08 - 03:07 PM (#2296029) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: r.padgett MM seems tasty!! Ray |
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24 Mar 08 - 12:55 PM (#2296583) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Marilyn Festival website |
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24 Mar 08 - 06:42 PM (#2296827) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS Splottie and myself will be there too. It's a magic festival and if you are camping it's the best campsite in Britain for the views. |
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24 Mar 08 - 06:48 PM (#2296831) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: SussexCarole We'll be there too. |
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24 Mar 08 - 10:01 PM (#2296961) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Charley Noble I love the directions for finding the Festival: totally incomprehensible! If only they would provide longitude and latitude, we could locate this festival via Goggle Earth. Cheerily, Charley Noble, who has actually been to the end of the Gower Peninsula and survived. |
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25 Mar 08 - 04:33 AM (#2297054) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Splott Man A quick glance at the centre's website didn't reveal a postcode either, but here'ss the map location |
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25 Mar 08 - 04:35 AM (#2297055) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Splott Man Sorry, that link didn't work, I'll do a bit more research and get back to you. |
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25 Mar 08 - 04:37 AM (#2297058) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Splott Man Aha! Here's the postcode: SA3 2EH Try that for a map. Splott Man |
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25 Mar 08 - 04:52 AM (#2297070) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: GUEST,Mike O'Leary-Johns Saro... are you there for Sat only? I will look out for you all on Sat Mike. |
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25 Mar 08 - 06:24 AM (#2297100) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: GUEST, Tom Bliss Thanks Splott - when it's not Tom/Tom in the cab I have to rely on TomTom, and I couldn't find a postcode anywhere. Looking at the line-up I think I'll come for the whole weekend. See you there! Tom |
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25 Mar 08 - 07:28 AM (#2297121) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Saro Hi Mike, we are there for the SUNDAY! I think we might come over on Satruday evening though, but we won't be performing officially till Sunday. Saro |
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25 Mar 08 - 08:46 AM (#2297153) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Splott Man If you've time to spare, it's worth crossing the road (scroll south on the map), and walking down the estuary to the bay. There's the ruins of Pennard castle looking down on you, and the area behind (Sandy Lane) it is interesting, too. It's an old holiday camp that was taken over 30 or so years ago by squatters, who are now firmly established. Their horses will be on the common with their foals in June, lots of Aaah-factor. Splott Man |
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26 Mar 08 - 04:50 AM (#2297823) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: GUEST,Mike O'Leary-Johns Thanks Saro....{For the Correction}Hope to see you all on the Sunday. Mike. |
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26 Mar 08 - 10:57 AM (#2297986) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: SussexCarole If anyone is spending time on Gower before and/or after the festival let us know & we'll organise some evening sings & sessions in some local pubs Carole & Andrew |
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26 Mar 08 - 01:58 PM (#2298098) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: MoorleyMan Are there no free singers' sessions during the festival weekend itself? The festival website seems to imply everything is on-site and ticketed (or did I miss a link?).. |
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26 Mar 08 - 02:29 PM (#2298120) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Rasener I do wish I could make it. Ever since I was a teenager, the Gower Peninsula has and will always be one my favourite areas within the UK. Port Eynon, Oxwich Bay and Rhossilli,such magical places. |
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27 Mar 08 - 04:49 AM (#2298568) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Splott Man There's usually an informal sing or two, either on site, just outside on the benches or in the Chapel round the corner. Splott Man |
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30 Mar 08 - 06:56 PM (#2301513) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: SussexCarole Refresh |
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30 Mar 08 - 07:01 PM (#2301518) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: SussexCarole Charley - you can follow the links on our website to the Gower Heritage Centre (Parkmill). |
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31 Mar 08 - 09:02 AM (#2301938) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: BanjoRay How could you do this to me? The Gower's my childhood stomping ground (I'm originally from Loughor), and your festival clashes with an Old Time festival at Angle Bay in the Pembrokeshire National Park, which I'm afraid I have to go to. Aargh Ray |
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31 Mar 08 - 11:35 AM (#2302067) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS Ooh yes Carole and Andrew. I might take you up on that one. I'll possibly be still celebrating my birthday then. |
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31 Mar 08 - 01:20 PM (#2302183) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: treewind Mary and I will be there from Saturday afternoon onwards too, though our only performance is in the Sunday afternoon concert. We'll probably be looking for some people to play tunes with... Anahata |
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20 May 08 - 05:43 PM (#2345543) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: SussexCarole Refresh |
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20 May 08 - 06:12 PM (#2345567) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Folkiedave It was intended that there would be a purveyor of previously-cherished folk books would be in attendance. However the moment I confirmed my presence at the festival - there was the local management informing me I was needed elsewhere. Hey ho! Have a good time and as well as Mary and Anahata take a look at Skyhook - for an up-and coming band you will see more of. And the rest of the wonderful guests. |
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21 May 08 - 09:26 AM (#2346021) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: folktheatre "The 15th Gower Folk Festival will be held on the weekend of the 13th, 14th & 15th June 2008 at the Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill, Gower The Schedule will be as follows: Friday 13th 6.00pm EUROPEAN DANCE WORKSHOP 8.00pm Susanne Lind & Louise Schultz 9.30pm Climax Ceilidh Band Saturday 14th 12.00pm COME ALL YE 1.00pm Pat Smith & Ned Clamp 2.00pm Shanty Jack 3.00pm Tom Kitching and Gren Bartley 4.00pm Dana and Susan Robinson 5.00pm Skyhook 6.00pm Sound Checks/CEILIDH with Celtic Sound 7.30pm Louise Schultz and Susanne Lind 8.30pm Sultans of Squeeze 9.45pm Witchnotes 11.30pm Close Sunday 15th 10.30am FESTIVAL SERVICE at the chapel 12.00pm COME ALL YE 2.00pm Meridian 3.00pm Mary Humphreys and Anahata 4.00pm Craig, Robson and Morgan 5.00pm Tom Bliss 6.00pm Sound Checks/BIG SING in the chapel 7.30pm Les Barker 8.30pm Martyn Wyndham-Read 9.45pm Kerr Fagan Harbron 11.00pm Close" Sounds pretty grand to me. Didn't know there was a Gower Folk Festival! |
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21 May 08 - 01:36 PM (#2346223) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Crane Driver The festival is again being held at the Gower Heritage Centre, a complex based on a restored water mill in the heart of Gower. Carole & I will be running the Come All Ye sessions and the Big Sing in the chapel (marvelous acoustics). If there's the interest, we'd be happy to take part in any informal singing/tune sessions or whatever, either outside or inside the mill complex. See you all there. Andrew |
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22 May 08 - 01:00 PM (#2346952) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Saro As well as all the above Craig Morgan robson will be running a harmony workshop on Sunday between 1.00pm-2.30pm.- at least that's what it says on our contract!! Please spread the word about this, as it isn't mentioned on the Festival website either and we'd like to have some people to sing with us!! Apart from that it all looks wonderful - can't wait. Saro |
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22 May 08 - 01:37 PM (#2346987) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: SussexCarole Your 1pm - 2.30 Sunday workshop is in the programme Saro |
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22 May 08 - 02:07 PM (#2347016) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Saro Billiant, thanks for letting me know! Saro |
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22 May 08 - 04:01 PM (#2347107) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Crane Driver Yes, in addition to the main stage programme listed above, there are workshops and sessions in two other areas, the Chapel and the Woollen Mill. "When the Woollen Mill is not in use, it can be used for impromptu sessions" Friday: Chapel European Couple Dance Workshop with Kerry Fletcher 6:00-7:00 Come All Ye Session with Tony Beddow 8:00-10:30 Friday: Woollen Mill Tunes & Singaround led by Carole Etherton & Andrew McKay 6:00-8:00 Saturday: Chapel Swedish Song Workshop with Louise Schultz 10:30-12:00 Swedush Fiddle Workshop with Susanne Lind 12:30-2:00 Song & Instrumental Ensemble Workshop with Meridian 3:30-5:00 Saturday: Woollen Mill Playing for Ceilidhs with Mark Weaver & Holly Sheldrake 10:30-12:00 Old Time American Tunes for Fiddle & Banjo with Dane & Susan Robinson 1:30-3:00 Beginners Fiddle Workshop with Belinda Bourquin 3:00-4:00 Shanty Singing with Shanty Jack 4:00-5:30 Sunday: Chapel Vocal Harmony Workshop with Craig Robson Morgan 1:00-2:30 Swedish Fiddle Workshop with Belinda Bourquin 2:30-4:00 Fiddle Workshop with Nancy Kerr 4:30-6:00 Sunday: Woollen Mill Song-writing Workshop with Tom Bliss 2:00-3:30 Spoons Workshop with Pat Smith (spoons provided!) 3:30-5:00 'An Audience with Les Barker - in Welsh' 5:00-6:30 Should be a great weekend. Andrew & Carole |
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22 May 08 - 04:03 PM (#2347110) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Crane Driver PS - spot the spelling mistake |
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22 May 08 - 05:07 PM (#2347167) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: SussexCarole Andrew seems to have Scandanavian spelling problem(S)! |
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27 May 08 - 03:52 AM (#2349874) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Splott Man Will you two stop arguing and get back to your spell-check! |
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27 May 08 - 04:23 AM (#2349899) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Saro Carole and Andrew, will your Come all ye be running on Saturday evenig - Carolyn and I may well come down on Saturday afternoon and might be suffereing from singing deprivation... Saro |
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27 May 08 - 10:50 AM (#2350128) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: GUEST,Scooby Doo Sorry all can not make it this year that doesnt mean you can not have fun with out me. Scooby |
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27 May 08 - 04:47 PM (#2350417) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Crane Driver Hi Saro - The schedules listed above show that the AUTHORISED Come-All-Ye on Saturday is from 12 noon to 1:00pm (noon to 2:00 on Sunday). We're also down to run a tune & song session in the Woollen Mill Friday evening (6 til 8) after which Tony (aka gower el bombero) will be running a Come-All-Ye session in the chapel (8 til 10:30). There's also a Big Sing in the chapel Sunday evening (6 til 7:30), but Saturday evening the chapel has a ceilidh. Shanty Jack is hosting a shanty workshop in the Mill from 4:00 to 5:30 Saturday. However, the woollen mill is available for singing when not specifically booked for a workshop, and there's other nooks and crannies around the site, so make contact when you arrive and we'll see what we can set up. Andrew & Carole |
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28 May 08 - 09:52 AM (#2350996) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: folktheatre I'll be arriving from Spain that weekend. I wish I could come! Hope it's even bigger and better next year and I'll have my ticket ready. Sounds fantastic. I'm in Yorkshire but Gower spells home for me. |
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01 Jun 08 - 07:11 PM (#2354720) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: SussexCarole Sorry you can't make it this year Folktheatre - look forward to meeting you next year. |
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01 Jun 08 - 08:06 PM (#2354748) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS Looks like people are booking up for the spoons workshop this year!! I wonder if they know they'll be playing classical pieces.... |
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02 Jun 08 - 01:40 PM (#2355318) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Crane Driver That would be classical pieces of silverware, yes Patti? |
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10 Jun 08 - 08:06 AM (#2362189) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: SussexCarole Not long now |
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10 Jun 08 - 10:23 AM (#2362275) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Lowden Jameswright "We were camping down the Gower one time, the work was pretty good She said we shouldn't wait for the frost, I thought maybe we should...." |
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16 Jun 08 - 03:04 PM (#2367159) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Crane Driver No frost, but an excellent weekend. Hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did. Congratulations to t'Committee and everyone involved. Andrew & Carole |
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16 Jun 08 - 03:19 PM (#2367193) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: SussexCarole We're just off to the survivors session tonight at the Greyhound..more later |
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16 Jun 08 - 03:21 PM (#2367196) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: GUEST,Tom Bliss well, I dunno, it was pretty chilly on Saturday night in my van! It was nice to meet you at last Andrew. A great festival and a lovely weekend all round. Tom |
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16 Jun 08 - 03:35 PM (#2367209) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: GUEST,Goosey. A great festival and a very beautiful location . Sultans of Squeeze must have been my musical highlight , though there were many ... singing in the Chapel especially . Mary Humphries and Anahata were brilliant , and the goats and sheep too , and the OSB ,and the ducks during Les Barkers' set . Hello to all those we met . |
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17 Jun 08 - 06:38 PM (#2368277) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS What a great weekend!! Congrats Joy on booking all those wonderful guests. The campsite was brilliant and the survivors' session last night was good fun too. Yes I was still down there and didn't arrive home until 1.30 this morning. On the way home I realised I had no milk so went shopping in Tescos at 1am! I got a great suntan into the bargain too. Roll on next year....... |
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18 Jun 08 - 09:15 AM (#2368750) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Snuffy Patti, that was a bargain: the Tescos round here don't sell suntans, never mind giving them away with milk! |
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18 Jun 08 - 04:50 PM (#2369268) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: badgerbiker The whole weekend was excellent, especially enjoyed Craig, Morgan and Robson - what nice people! The Sultans of Squeeze were also very entertaining, who'd have thought Beatles and Chas and Dave numbers would end up in a folk festival! The survivors session was great fun - though remind me never again to sit next to the man who married a fish !!!!!!Those of you who were there will know what I mean. |
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19 Jun 08 - 04:51 AM (#2369629) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Folkiedave No one has mentioned Skyhook - one of my favourite bands..... |
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19 Jun 08 - 03:27 PM (#2370145) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: GUEST,Joy Skyhook were absolutely wonderful and such nice people. They got quite a few mentions on the feedback form that we put out so they went down really well. |
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19 Jun 08 - 05:25 PM (#2370240) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: GUEST,goosey the woman who married a fish ?? do tell ... :) |
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19 Jun 08 - 06:20 PM (#2370268) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: Snuffy Sounds like "John the Fish" singing his Fishwife song with his little glove puppet? |
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19 Jun 08 - 06:39 PM (#2370278) Subject: RE: gower folk festival From: SussexCarole Yes she married a fish ..he was her hussband! (groan etc) |