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19 Nov 08 - 10:24 AM (#2497616) Subject: Who should I be booking? From: Banjiman OK, so assuming I don't lose all of the folk club funds on the KFFC Big Birthday Bash this weekend (numbers are looking OKish but not stunning), who should I be booking for next year? I have nothing against singer/songwriters but do tend to prefer them to at least sound a bit traddy (pianos are a big turn off for instance and there are only so many greying men with Martin's you can put on, and we have/ had our quota!) but prefer people who do a mix of their own/ other peoples /trad (I always think it is a bit presumptious to do only your own material when there is so much other great stuff out there....though some people can get a way with it- Eric Bogle maybe!). The current bookings I have are; Vicki Swan & Johnny Dyer, Brother Crow (with Kat Davidson & Dan Walsh suppoting), The Young'uns and Anna Shannon. (plus Sara Grey, Sarah McQuaid, Zoox and Edwina Hayes + more for February's Winter Warmer. Birthday Bash this weekend includes Duncan McFarlane, Wendy Arrowsmith, Marie Little, Mary Humpheys & Anahata, Hamish Currie, Bill Lloyd, Jim Potter etc). I include this list so you get some idea where I am coming from. So.... who have you seen recently who is/are not stupidly expensive (well quite cheap actually!)ticks some of the boxes listed above and has blown your socks off. Links to where I can hear/ see them are encouraged. Thanks Paul |
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19 Nov 08 - 10:36 AM (#2497623) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,No Fixed Abode Hi Paul, Here is a link to see video footage, more info at www.freewebs.com/musicnfa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPJCHrHAwlM Thanks Una |
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19 Nov 08 - 10:51 AM (#2497635) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Sttaw Legend Hi Paul Have a listen see what you think harriWattsband We like ticking boxes......and are not stupidly expensive |
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19 Nov 08 - 10:54 AM (#2497637) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Chris Green Hi Paul At the risk of putting myself forward, I'm trying to put together a Northern mini-tour (which is a kind of man with a bull's head) for my band Isambarde. We play largely trad English stuff and we're going to be around in the last week of May 2009. We're pretty reasonable in that we'd be looking for a small minimum against a percentage. If you're interested pm me and I'll give you my contact details. Chris PS - If you want a character reference, we're good mates with Vicki and Jonny! |
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19 Nov 08 - 10:56 AM (#2497639) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST I would suggest Megson at the moment although how much they cost I dont know ... |
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19 Nov 08 - 11:02 AM (#2497644) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,John from Elsie`s Band Read us up on www.elsiesband.com and hear some of our "Rough Tracks" on the MySpace site. Regards, John |
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19 Nov 08 - 11:03 AM (#2497646) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Banjiman duellingbouzoukis.... nice website, but where can I hear you? Thanks Paul |
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19 Nov 08 - 11:06 AM (#2497649) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Chris Green Ah! Touche! Try www.myspace.com/isambarde There are six full track from our three albums on there. NB - 'Mary and the Soldier' features our 'big band' Isambarde Electric. We wouldn't normally play a folk club with bass and drums! Cheers Chris |
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19 Nov 08 - 11:29 AM (#2497665) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: nutty Hissyfit always go down well ... Booked at Saddleworth and Warwick 2009 - get them before they become horribly expensive. |
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19 Nov 08 - 11:36 AM (#2497670) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: olddude Bruce Murdoch and Ron Bankley doesn't get better than that I think |
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19 Nov 08 - 11:41 AM (#2497673) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: John MacKenzie Dave Goulder |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:11 PM (#2497697) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: theleveller Reg Meuross would be brilliant and, even though there's a piano (I suppose even a banjo players must have prejudices), I'd say Landermason are a must! |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:14 PM (#2497699) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Anne Lister Me? I'm certainly not a greying man with a Martin and a lot of my songs are based on traditional stories ....listen to some of them on www.myspace.com/annelister or here Bet you wished you hadn't asked now! Anne |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:15 PM (#2497700) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: George Papavgeris You can't go wrong booking George Papavgeris |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:16 PM (#2497701) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: George Papavgeris The above was a guest with my cookie! |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:16 PM (#2497702) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: olddude George I have to agree with you my friend |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:18 PM (#2497705) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: greg stephens You can't go wrong booking the fantastic Boat Band |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:20 PM (#2497708) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: John MacKenzie El Greko |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:32 PM (#2497717) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: theleveller Oh, and Tom Bliss, of course. I suppose Dougie Maclean is out of the question. And get hold of Lucy Ward while you still can (if you can). |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:36 PM (#2497720) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: alex s Brian Peters Brian Peters Brian Peters Brian Peters Brian Peters.......... |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:48 PM (#2497726) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Faye Well, apart from me, of course, there's: Belshazzar's Feast Landermason George Papavgeris Isambarde Tom Bliss The Askew Sisters Maggie Sand The London Bulgarian Choir The Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain (if you can afford them) |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:49 PM (#2497727) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Faye ...and not forgetting (as I almost did) the wonderful Tone-Deaf Leopard! |
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19 Nov 08 - 12:55 PM (#2497731) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Terry McDonald George Papavgeris, of course (and you could try asking the Warwick Slade Collective to be the support act.....) |
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19 Nov 08 - 01:02 PM (#2497737) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: The Sandman http://www.dickmiles.com Dick miles will be touring april,july. oct /nov 2009 |
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19 Nov 08 - 01:04 PM (#2497739) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Banjiman Faye.... why don't you post a link to where we can hear you. Leveller... we did try Dougie McLean believe it or not but we calculated that we would need to get 200 people in KF Village Hall to make him affordable (even if he did us a favour!).....you've been there, what do you reckon? Re Pianos, it's bad enough that Brother Crow are suggesting they might bring their's without booking more known penists...... We've had TB, we will have him again at some point. Cheers Paul |
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19 Nov 08 - 01:27 PM (#2497751) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Singing Referee Well, what a brave person! I am a grey haired man with guitar, but to compensate there's also the loverly Christine. We sing close harmony, mainly accompanied, some a capella. A little traditinal material, a little self-penned (Christine's; one has been recorded by Anthony John Clarke, one won the last Maidenhead folk song competition) and lots of what I care to call classic contemporary, but avoiding the over-worked and abused. Booked at this year's Alcester and Bedworth festivals. "Moses and The Ref shone once more with them beautiful harmonies. I could listen to them all evening." said George Papavgeris! www.mosesandtheref.org.uk where you can hear clips of us singing. Live - no recording tricks, so pretty much what you'ld get should you be gracious enough to book us. And we'll listen to any sensible offers on fees. |
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19 Nov 08 - 01:31 PM (#2497758) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,David David Franks |
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19 Nov 08 - 01:38 PM (#2497767) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: peregrina In your territory, Mick Sheehan; he did a terrific gig in York a while back. |
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19 Nov 08 - 01:46 PM (#2497777) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Banjiman Singingref....... you don't have to whisper about banjos at KFFC, strangely we welcome them! This is great, getting to hear lots of things that I wouldn't usually come across. Unfortunately I won't be able book you all (about 20 acts per year) but it is reinforcing my belief that there is a real depth of talent out there. BTW PMing me won't make any difference, I will over time listen to all the links on here and get back to anyone who fits the bill. Cheers Paul |
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19 Nov 08 - 01:48 PM (#2497779) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Fidjit His Worship & the Pig Really entertaining. Chas |
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19 Nov 08 - 01:50 PM (#2497782) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Banjiman Anyone got a Hissyfit link? (or can you bring something this weekend for me to listen to Nutty?) Thanks |
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19 Nov 08 - 01:57 PM (#2497791) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: mandotim The Slippery Hill Boys? Link here Plenty of banjo action... Tim |
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19 Nov 08 - 02:22 PM (#2497810) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Warwick Slade Somebody said George Papavgerie supported by The Warwick Slade Collective. What a dream ticket for a great night. How about that greying man with a Gibson, Terry Mcdonald www.myspace.com/terrymcdonalddorset Worth a listen There is no nepotism in folk music |
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19 Nov 08 - 02:23 PM (#2497813) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST Hissyfit are wonderful and you'll draw a bunch of new people - I have two Cds of them and also a CD of their music when they played at Flaxton (we booked them VERY early) |
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19 Nov 08 - 02:39 PM (#2497830) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Faye Banjiman- I'll let you all know when I have a MySpace site (yes, I'm the only one here who doesn't have one yet...) The reason is I haven't yet recorded anything to put on it. I'm crap with technology so I'll have to get someone to do it for me and I don't think I'm ready yet; want to finish breaking the songs in first. Thanks for the interest though!!! |
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19 Nov 08 - 02:40 PM (#2497833) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Faye ...oh and can you afford Bellowhead????? |
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19 Nov 08 - 02:56 PM (#2497846) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: breezy George Papavgeris has Tom Bliss staying with him after the Monday gig at Herga, I claim the prize please I will recommend them both I would also say that you should ask those you have already booked for suggestions In the meantime ask Hamish about yt, Tom Bliss called me 'Professional' Hey Villan give us a plug. |
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19 Nov 08 - 02:58 PM (#2497850) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Nick Hissyfit Kieran Halpin was reasonable for us to put him on too. We have never booked many people so not much help! Last Nights Fun came and played twice and were great. Marie Little came too. |
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19 Nov 08 - 03:44 PM (#2497890) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Crane Driver Andrew McKay & Carole Etherton - our website is here. I'm a greying (OK - grey) man but I don't play any sort of guitar. Carole isn't. There are music samples on the site, and a diary of where we've been in 2008 - both UK and abroad. Some trad, some recently-written to sound like trad, including some by us, and anything else we enjoy singing. Always happy to discuss a sensible approach to fees. |
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19 Nov 08 - 03:46 PM (#2497893) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: My guru always said What a fab thread to get links to my favourite people, good idea! Here's my page.... |
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19 Nov 08 - 04:49 PM (#2497942) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Surreysinger (sans cookie) If it would be suitable for your club/venue, Ralphie and I could offer you a show (mixed narrative, and songs and tunes) about the life and work of Lucy Broadwood, folksong collector and researcher, and mentor to the likes of Ralph Vaughan Williams and Percy Grainger. Further details on our MySpace page |
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19 Nov 08 - 05:02 PM (#2497952) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Acorn4 Can I recommend the evergreen Pete Morton. Great songs and tremendous rapport with an audience. |
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19 Nov 08 - 05:03 PM (#2497955) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Acorn4 oh, and Lynn Heraud/Pat Turner - once again, great music and very entertaining! |
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19 Nov 08 - 05:12 PM (#2497959) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Rafflesbear something lively |
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19 Nov 08 - 05:29 PM (#2497979) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Big Al Whittle Kris Akabusi has an infectious laugh. I'm sure he would raise a few chuckles. |
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19 Nov 08 - 06:15 PM (#2498017) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Joe G Hi Paul I'd recommend Midnight Special http://www.myspace.com/midnightspecialtrio Roger Davies Gerry Mc Neice Sorry link mker blobbed on last two but they're on MySpace And of course I'd second / third Tom Bliss - Crucible & Skyhook from Sheffield are superb too |
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19 Nov 08 - 06:33 PM (#2498034) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: the lemonade lady this maybe |
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19 Nov 08 - 06:36 PM (#2498036) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Joe G Mmmm - perhaps not - though I have heard worse at some folk clubs! (Fortunately very rarely!) |
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19 Nov 08 - 06:56 PM (#2498053) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Richard Bridge Hmm. Cost is always relative. Here are some thoughts. Pint and Dale (might be expensive, some trad, some US, some own stuff, lovely sound with Hurdy Gurdy and make him bring his mandolin - oh, and his Goodall is the best guitar I have ever played) Jon Loomes (lovely Nic Jones/Carthyesque guitar, and also plays hurdy gurdy and almost anything else that will play a tune I hate people like that, and almost entirely English traditional arranged with verve) I see MGAS has put in her bid above. I suggest you accept. If you can pry her loose from the bowels of Kent, possibly the best (other than fully-pro) female renderer of unaccompanied English song, Marian Button - former winner of the Nats - get her NOW as (sorry Marian, I know I am not a gentleman) she gets no younger. A voice you will never forget. Also you will not forget the death toll and you may not smile or laugh until a year and a day have passed - many great tragedies in her repertoire. Ingrid and Barrie Temple. Probably need no introduction. Dame Patti Smith EPNS That wonderful young girl at the last Miskin - unaccompanied song made me cry 4 times in 20 minutes - Tori something (if Tori Amos is the famous one she was Tori Lang - or maybe vice versa). From Wales I think. Capella. From Kent. She a lady baritone, he a male tenor/countertenor, harmonies and countermelodies to DIE for. Unccompanied, some trad-ish some a bit jazz-ish or music hall-ish. For a small amount extra, get them with Kick the Cat (combined band called Catapella) and die laughing at some of the comedy songs. Deadly Lampshade - female-led singer-songwriter tribe got boosted from club tent to main stage at Ely a couple of years ago. She has a nice guitar she plays in Open G a lot. Our own Barden of England. Singer Songwriter, and greying, but plays a Fylde not a Martin. Wonderful alcohol-fuelled tenor voice, rich ringing and full. Mike Nicholson. A melodic baritone full of spice and chocolate (the voice, I mean) and a Collings short-scale (12-fret) dreadnaught that sings the harmonies at you. Peter Collins. Unaccompanied. Quite a lot of shanties and forebitters. A bass-baritone or bass. If Mike Nicholson is spice and chocolate, Peter is Death By Chocolate Pudding. If he asks for an alcohol rider, decline, he drinks wine by the pint (and knows a good one from a bad one). Dangerous Curves (but you know them). Pete Coe - I have no idea what he now costs but he is SO underrated. Nothing he can't do. No Worries do do some trad. He is a VERY good finger-style guitarist with a range of Martins that will buy most retirement bungalows, and a worthwhile singer, she sings harmony arranged or on the fly and plays a very useful bodhran (egg, etc). |
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19 Nov 08 - 10:39 PM (#2498168) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Effsee Michael Marra...you won't mind his keyboard, but you will remember his songs...and his keyboard support! |
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20 Nov 08 - 12:40 AM (#2498192) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: cptsnapper Sharon Fountain |
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20 Nov 08 - 03:28 AM (#2498219) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: The Barden of England The truly brilliant IAN BRUCE would always be in my list, along with ISAMBARDE who wowed them at Fylde this year. John Barden |
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20 Nov 08 - 04:10 AM (#2498237) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Banjiman oooooh, I like that Hissyfit song on their website...... is all of their stuff as good? Would anyone like to tell me about their live performance? Cheers Paul |
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20 Nov 08 - 04:34 AM (#2498248) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: My guru always said Hissyfit are just wonderful & would give a fabulous evening if you can pry them away from home!! Both are around on the Cat, Hazel is Pistachio & Linda is under her own name. Definitely recommended! Actually I'd second virtually all the people that have been mentioned here, wonderful thread! Personal Favourites: Hissyfit Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner Capella Patti & Ned Moses & the Ref George Papavgeris (an absolute Must) Breezy Isambarde Vicki & Trefor Williams Les Sullivan Mary Humphreys & Anahata Marian Button Sylvia Watts No, it's no good the list is endless, there's so much talent around I could go on & on & still not mention everyone!!! |
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20 Nov 08 - 04:48 AM (#2498253) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Fidjit Well After what I've seen here. I should have plugged myself. Although costs of flight over from Sweden to England and return would bump up the price a bit. try this Chas |
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20 Nov 08 - 05:55 AM (#2498280) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: cptsnapper I forgot to mention Bonnie Shaljean |
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20 Nov 08 - 07:12 AM (#2498308) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST Second Megson, who have a pretty wide range. Debbie had classical singing training and has a pure voice, Stu has a punk background. Some traditional material and their own songs. Saw them at The Old Down in Somerset, but they're from Teesside. I do recommend David and Issy Emeney especially with Kate Riaz (cellist) who I also saw at the Old Down on their own and as support act for The Devil's Interval. They live in Cheddar and usually perform in the south west and east but can get about - I see from their giglist they're in the north east in a year's time, and they were at Ryburn 3 Step in Yorkshire earlier this year. They should hit your buttons - mostly traditional stuff but also their own material in a traditional style. All the songs on their Myspace page are original except Turpin the Blade. Listen esp to "The Skies Turned Grey" there, a haunting song about the mighty men of Whitehall disposing of animals during foot and mouth: "Born in the morning/Condemned by the evening/They led the lambs to slaughter/And the skies turned grey". People might have heard John Kirkpatrick doing this. Issy is a melodeon tutor and some of their pieces are tunes only. While I am shilling for local bands, I like Dragonsfly based in Somerset, a Celtic/Eastern fusion band who also play schottisches (sp?) and French stuff. Also I second Tom Bliss, who is sometimes solo and sometimes with Tom Napper. I also like Kirsty McGee and Matt Martin but I haven't seen her/them live. All her own songs, I think, so not much traditional there, and she calls her self a hobopop artist so she might not be your thing, possibly a tad too much between-the-wars Americana-style sometimes. |
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20 Nov 08 - 07:13 AM (#2498310) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Nicholas Waller Oops, I neglected to include my name. I recommended the Emeneys and so on above. |
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20 Nov 08 - 07:35 AM (#2498318) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Musket Book Mitch. ps. Mitch, that's yet another pint you owe me.... |
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20 Nov 08 - 07:52 AM (#2498328) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Richard Bridge Yes. I should have mentioned Ian Bruce as well. Probably voice of the circuit. |
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20 Nov 08 - 08:26 AM (#2498350) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Acorn4 As well as the grey haired old men with Martins, beware the intense young men with Takamines ! |
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20 Nov 08 - 08:29 AM (#2498354) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Acorn4 ...oh and I forget. Trio Threlfall (Jane + Amanda + Roger Edwards) |
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20 Nov 08 - 08:36 AM (#2498361) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Nick Paul - they are excellent live. I'm particularly partial to their version of Bird on the Wire which isn't on a CD; Northern Tide is one of my favourite songs; and Sweet Minerva and and and... I have a CD somewhere that I recorded when they came to visit us in Flaxton (with Linda and Hazel's ok which Hazel has a copy of) - PM Hazel or Linda if it's ok with them to send some samples I can pop them on some webspace or get you a copy. If you still have any space over the weekend at your bash I might pop up at some point for a sing as there are a fair number of people I know there and could perhaps give you a copy. Perhaps you could PM me? Bit of luck they may do Both Sides of the Tweed now. I went to Hazel's birthday last year and she sang it with her sister (and Linda) and the rest of the pub and it was lovely. This is not a Hissyfit performance but it is Linda and Hazel singing at Hazels birthday in a pub in Beverley. Noisy and not a good recording but gives a slight idea. It's been posted on mudcat before so they hopefully won't mind. Don't make a negative decision on it but it gives an idea! http://www.esnips.com/doc/b8eeebb6-7342-45c3-aec8-59d86bd4eb43/brightmorning http://www.esnips.com/doc/3e8374ad-0ce6-4041-909f-7690173790bb/newsong |
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20 Nov 08 - 08:37 AM (#2498363) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Banjiman "As well as the grey haired old men with Martins, beware the intense young men with Takamines ! " Indeed sir! My comment wasn't meant to be ageist but a stylistic description... apologies if anyone was offended. I've been exposed to some great music and am/ will be following some things up. Anyone else? Paul |
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20 Nov 08 - 11:51 AM (#2498520) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Acorn4 Twas only a tongue in cheek comment - I play a Seagull - bet the Grecian 2000 sales will be booming now! |
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20 Nov 08 - 12:27 PM (#2498545) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Phil Edwards Can't believe no one's mentioned John Kelly. |
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20 Nov 08 - 12:47 PM (#2498569) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: The Sandman perhaps we should hold a seance in cyberspace.and see what the spirits tell us. |
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20 Nov 08 - 01:10 PM (#2498588) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Banjiman "perhaps we should hold a seance in cyberspace.and see what the spirits tell us." I've told you before about smoking that stuff Dick. Cheers Paul |
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21 Nov 08 - 10:50 AM (#2499340) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Mrs Scarecrow No ones mentioned Bill Caddick or Flaxenby yet, both Shropshire I suppose folk music is still to quite a large extent a local matter and we are all aware of wonderful talent in our local areas who may or may not travel |
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21 Nov 08 - 11:34 AM (#2499367) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Northerner I'd go along with Hissyfit. How about Sam Lee? He is a beautiful singer. He has been booked for Whitby Folk Week a few times. Being mentored by Stanley Robertson. Sam Lee is from London and runs the Magpie Folk Club. He works for EFDSS - you will get his email address from the EFDSS website. Up and coming. He is very working very hard to build his skills and expand his repertoire. I met him at Whitby and also on a voice workshop that we both attended run by Frankie Armstrong. |
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21 Nov 08 - 01:52 PM (#2499477) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: peregrina But what about Stanley Robertson himself? He is amazing. |
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21 Nov 08 - 01:54 PM (#2499480) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Acorn4 Ruth Notman Band? Ruth is only young and very talented and would, I imagine, be a lot more expensive by the by. |
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21 Nov 08 - 02:17 PM (#2499506) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Nicholas Waller I'm seeing Ruth Notman tonight at Nailsea. |
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21 Nov 08 - 04:10 PM (#2499583) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Willa Hissyfit; Paul, you ask 'Is all their stuff that good'? Indeed it is. Yes also to George Mary Humphries and Anahata,Marion Button and Sam Lee. |
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21 Nov 08 - 04:18 PM (#2499588) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Gary and Sam Shared a guest night with Kate Bramley on Wednesday at Cottingham Live, she was great, well worth a booking. Cheers The Huts |
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21 Nov 08 - 04:31 PM (#2499594) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Bernard Umm... me! I don't own a Martin... but am considered to be 'quite good' on Accordion, English and Anglo concertinas, Guitar, 5-string Banjo, Mandolin and an assortment of other stuff. I also sing unaccompanied!! I've appeared at a few local clubs, but am looking to venture further afield... most of the artistes you've listed know me in case you need references. I recently was support for Chris While and Julie Matthews at Maghull, and have also supported Fairport Acoustic at Poynton Festival... and Martin Carthy, John Kirkpatrick, Vin Garbutt, Kerfuffle, Spiers and Boden, Witches of Elswick (to name but a few). Have you tried Geoff Higginbottom or Brian Preston? The Time Bandits are excellent... |
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22 Nov 08 - 03:18 AM (#2499860) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: kerry and Mandy here are a few more to think about. Paul Sirman great singer and guitarist http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bmetPMytBDM Steve Dawes and Helen Pitt loctup together(Chris lock and Ian tuppling) fantastic harmony singers. |
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22 Nov 08 - 03:48 AM (#2499871) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: GUEST,Abdul the Bul Bul on his laptop. Well my first thought have already been mentioned above but not Anna Ryder yet. A memorable evening, as were folk club evenings with - Janet Russell, Archie Fisher, Lester Simpson, Tom McConville, Emily Smith....Stop Me...Stop me. Al |
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28 Nov 08 - 10:09 AM (#2503539) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Spleen Cringe Paul, if you want to stretch the net to include a bit of top quality Lancastrian/Black Country nu-folk, you could do a lot worse than the awesome live experience that is Dan Haywood's New Hawks! New Hawks |
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28 Nov 08 - 02:39 PM (#2503701) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Bert I would say it depends on where you are. |
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28 Nov 08 - 03:22 PM (#2503734) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: BB Craig, Morgan, Robson; Jez Lowe; Rattle on the Stovepipe; Paul Downes; Mick Ryan & Pete Harris; Belshazzar's Feast; Quicksilver; Crucible; Pete Coe; The Yetties; Kieron Means. All those can be highly recommended from personal experience at our club over the last couple of years - all are able to engage with an audience as well as producing excellent music. Barbara |
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28 Nov 08 - 03:56 PM (#2503768) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: Tootler Rachel Newton and Lilias Kinsman-Blake. Their MySpace page Or you could try the five piece they belong to. The Shee |
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28 Nov 08 - 04:31 PM (#2503802) Subject: RE: Who should I be booking? From: breezy so many and so little time It appears you are overwhelmed. How did the 'bash' work out then? btw. I'm looking for a backing banjo man when I venture up north, frayling useful but not essential, rehearsals out of the question. All de brest |