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Uk Listings

09 Nov 08 - 08:05 AM (#2488959)
Subject: Uk Listings
From: GUEST,folkandroots Uk

Firstly apologies if this is inappropriate, but we are just updating our events listings for 2009, and hopefully updated/correcting our venues listings and if any of the fine visitors to this place know of any additions, events etc please drop us a line via our main site.

www.folkandroots.co.uk

Again many apologies if this is inappropriate.


09 Nov 08 - 04:08 PM (#2489247)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: Leadfingers

Not inapropriate in MY book !


09 Nov 08 - 04:14 PM (#2489253)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: Suegorgeous

Indeed!

Just a thought on looking at the F&R website though - would it be possible for F&R to start a section on Courses/Workshops? it would be so fantastic to have that resource, instead of having to google/surf all the time for them. (Particularly folk singing/voice - but then I'm biased!)

I know of no site that lists UK folk course/workshops - or does anyone else know?


10 Nov 08 - 11:17 AM (#2489879)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: GUEST

Thanks for the suggestion Sue, and a very good one, I'll a page this evening with links to the regular courses/workshops I am aware of, any other suggestions would be gratefully received.


10 Nov 08 - 11:27 AM (#2489893)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: Rasener

Thanks for changing Faldingworth Live's details.

Les Worrall


16 Nov 08 - 07:55 AM (#2495031)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: GUEST

Just a one off refresh (as I know this can be annoying to regular users), if anyone else has any further 2009 listings or info on workshops we would be more than happy to include said details on our site.


16 Nov 08 - 07:59 AM (#2495034)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: Liz the Squeak

Here's an idea Guest, why not join up and update us regularly? Most people only get annoyed when anonymous Guests post. Once you've joined (and it's free!) then you won't get flamed.

LTS


16 Nov 08 - 08:34 AM (#2495052)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: VirginiaTam

Right on LTS and Suegorgeous.

Guest - There is already a What's On: Who's Performing Where?" thread with events updated randomly as people remember to use it. Typically we just start a new thread for new events or refresh old threads for recurring events. It is an easy way to follow changes in programmes, dates, venues, etc. which doesn't require us to write code.

Hmmmm I wonder... That could be a prefix added to the Mudcat database, couldn't it? Nah!   It takes people actually selecting the prefix, doesn't it?   

I suppose you could start a Mudcat thread with link to Folk and Roots. Then refresh your Mudcat thread everytime you update the F&R site. You might pm Joe Offer for some advice too.

Good luck!


17 Nov 08 - 05:19 AM (#2495670)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: VirginiaTam

refresh... just because


18 Nov 08 - 04:21 AM (#2496466)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: Fidjit

Any chance of overseas Brits being added to your lists?

Chas


18 Nov 08 - 04:39 AM (#2496476)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: Mr Red

Swedish Morris Sides? See ya at Cheltenham maybe - Chas.

Just submitted one event. And requested a return/courtesy link - I have linked to F&R for years from cresby.com

Some organisers prefer not to have a Mudcat identity to avoid the PMs and some with good reason. (you know who they are).


18 Nov 08 - 07:30 AM (#2496570)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: GUEST,GUEST,folkandroots Uk

Chas

By all means email me any link and it will be added in a few days, Mr Red, many apologies I thought (genuinely) I had linked back to you, I'll add the event you mention and your link in the next update.


18 Nov 08 - 07:56 AM (#2496584)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: BusyBee Paul

Gainsborough's dates submitted!.


18 Nov 08 - 07:58 AM (#2496587)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: GUEST,Cas Casbar

If anyone is looking for a simple comprehensive listing of most of the folk related events across South Wales for the next few months go to my web site www.casbar.co.uk which exists only to communicate such events and lead you to the addresses & web sites of venues and organisers in this area. I update frequently and am happy to include folk relevant gigs free. I prefer to be given dates well in advance. I also email the list out to about 70 people.


18 Nov 08 - 09:21 AM (#2496663)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: VirginiaTam

I think what we all want and need is a one stop shop for all events, sessions, concerts, workshops that encompasses all of UK and even beyond.

I remember fervently searching for sing around sessions in Cornwall for summer 07 holiday and again for few days break in Lake District August past. I even looked for sessions in Georgia and Florida last June/July.

Naming conventions for posting events need to be considered too. For example the name of a pub or club means nothing to those not familiar. But add the town, city, village and county or state, then it makes it a lot easier to find.

I wish Catters would use the What's On prefix more often.

For example

SUBJECT
What's On: Monthly session, Blackmore in Exile, Rose & Crown, Writtle

DETAILS
Event: Monthly session
Club: Blackmore in Exile
Venue: Rose and Crown, 57 The Green, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3DT
Start time: 8.30pm
Singers and Musicians and the merely interested - you are invited to join the Blackmore in Exile session every 1st Thursday of the month in the upstairs function room.

This thread will be updated when we have special guests, theme nights, etc.   Questions? Post them here or PM me.

See how easy that is? You can put in as much detail as needed in first post, but the subject says enough to help reader make a decision on whether or not to enter the thread and find out more.


18 Nov 08 - 11:03 AM (#2496752)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: Fidjit

Have just done as requested.

Chas


18 Nov 08 - 11:24 AM (#2496769)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: GUEST,Girl Friday sans cookie

Hello Folk and Roots

Your clicky takes us to a calendar page. Loads of gigs listed, but none for Orpington Friday, or Fox and Hounds, both listed in your benue guide. How do I submit gigs to the calandar please.?

Sue


18 Nov 08 - 11:50 AM (#2496797)
Subject: RE: Uk Listings
From: GUEST,GUEST,folkandroots Uk

Just email us the details and we'll include them within a day or two.

:-)