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11 Oct 09 - 08:46 AM (#2743410) Subject: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear I could have sworn I started a thread on this months ago, but I can't find it, so here goes: Lewes Saturday Folk Club Workshop No 120 Tom & Barbara Brown : BALLAD FORUM Saturday 21st. November 2009 10.45 a.m.- 4.45 p.m. Places £20 Elephant & Castle White Hill Lewes BN7 2DJ Tom & Barbara are fine singers firmly rooted in the musical traditions of the West Country, & also folklore experts. Tom plays concertina, melodeon, mandola & guitar. They are popular festival guests & run their own club in Coombe Martin. Deeply immersed in both the theory & practice of balladry for over 40 years, Tom & Barbara bring a variety of perspectives to the performance of ballads - not to mention a whole load of rare reference books as well! *You are invited to bring at least one traditional or modern ballad to sing & talk about. To avoid clashes with other contributors, please state your preferred ballad in advance. If your choice has already been taken we will let you know so that you can choose another. If in doubt about what counts as a ballad, please use the contact email or phone to ask. Ballads chosen so far: The Gaberlunzie Man The Parson & The Student (modern) Tis My Delight of a Summer's Day The Laird o' Drum The Dragon of Wantley (didn't get out last time) IN THE EVENING TOM & BARBARA BROWN PERFORM AT THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE (admission £5; advance tickets available from address at end of this form) Provisional Timetable 10.45 Registration & coffee; order lunch (refreshments not included) 12.30- 13.30 Lunch 15.00-15.15 Tea/coffee break 16.45 Finish N.B. Booking is recommended as numbers are limited. Maps & accommodation lists will be send on request. TOM & BARBARA BROWN BALLAD FORUM Saturday 21st. November 2009 BOOKING FORM I would like to attend the ballad forum. I enclose a cheque for £20 (refreshments not included). Name: Address: Telephone: E-mail address: *BALLAD CHOSEN: Tick for map: Tick for accommodation list: No. of tickets for evening performance: (£5 each, include SAE for these) Please make cheques payable to Lewes Arms Folk Club (that's right) and send with this booking form to: Valmai Goodyear, 20, St. John's Terrace, LEWES, East Sussex BN7 2DL Tel. (01273) 476757 e-mail: valmaigoodyear@aol.com |
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11 Oct 09 - 11:26 AM (#2743482) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Fidjit Sounds good Valmia. Say Hello from me and San Francisco, where I am on the last day of my visit to Daughter. Chas |
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12 Oct 09 - 08:44 AM (#2744055) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear Another ballad has just been chosen, so the list is now: The Gaberlunzie Man The Parson & The Student (modern) Tis My Delight of a Summer's Day The Laird o' Drum The Dragon of Wantley (didn't get out last time) The Witch of Berkeley |
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24 Oct 09 - 06:00 AM (#2751560) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear And another addition, so we now have: The Gaberlunzie Man The Parson & The Student (modern) Tis My Delight of a Summer's Day The Laird o' Drum The Dragon of Wantley (didn't get out last time) The Witch of Berkeley The Cruel Sister |
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24 Oct 09 - 06:42 AM (#2751577) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: doc.tom Ooooh YES! We're looking forward to this one. See you there. TomB |
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26 Oct 09 - 01:22 PM (#2752993) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear And the list of runners is now: The Gaberlunzie Man The Parson & The Student (modern) Tis My Delight of a Summer's Day The Laird o' Drum The Dragon of Wantley (didn't get out last time) The Witch of Berkeley The Cruel Sister Barbara Allen Spirits of George's Bank Broomfield Hill Lowlands of Holland The Tithe Pig The Flying Cloud |
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26 Oct 09 - 02:18 PM (#2753026) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: GUEST,Gavin Atkin Sounds great, but I'm afraid I won't be able to make it. I'm being best man at my father's wedding in the West Country that day! Gav |
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27 Oct 09 - 05:42 AM (#2753473) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear Sounds like an event that has the makings of a ballad in its own right. Thanks for making a bloody good job of McCaffery last Saturday. Valmai |
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27 Oct 09 - 09:24 AM (#2753587) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear And the list of runners is now: The Gaberlunzie Man The Parson & The Student (modern) Tis My Delight of a Summer's Day The Laird o' Drum The Dragon of Wantley (didn't get out last time) The Witch of Berkeley The Cruel Sister Barbara Allen Spirits of George's Bank Broomfield Hill Lowlands of Holland The Tithe Pig The Flying Cloud Latest addition: Unquiet Grave |
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27 Oct 09 - 10:01 AM (#2753606) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: GUEST,Ed It sounds like an exceptionally dull way to spend a day, but each to their own... Ed |
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27 Oct 09 - 10:21 AM (#2753614) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Maryrrf I was thinking just the opposite. It sounds like a way to spend a heavenly day, and if there were any way I could get there I would. I heard Tom and Barbara twice when I was in London and would jump at the chance to hear them again. That, combined with a chance to hear other ballad singers, contribute one of my own, and discuss the songs in detail would be wonderful. I think I'd come out of it refreshed and inspired....well to each his own! |
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29 Oct 09 - 08:39 AM (#2754737) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear Thanks, Maryrrf. It certainly has that effect on me. Six hours of sex, death, magic, murder and unsanctified births ... with a break for lunch... Valmai |
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03 Nov 09 - 12:12 PM (#2758726) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear And the list of runners is now: The Gaberlunzie Man The Parson & The Student (modern) Tis My Delight of a Summer's Day The Laird o' Drum The Dragon of Wantley (didn't get out last time) The Witch of Berkeley The Cruel Sister Barbara Allen Spirits of George's Bank Broomfield Hill Lowlands of Holland The Tithe Pig The Flying Cloud Unquiet Grave New: Tam Lin New: Jack Roland New: Jellon Graeme Some people have nominated more than one ballad, but will probably only get one on the day. |
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04 Nov 09 - 07:41 AM (#2759293) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear Back to the subject of ballads, please. Valmai |
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04 Nov 09 - 12:32 PM (#2759481) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear And the list of runners is now: The Gaberlunzie Man The Parson & The Student (modern) Tis My Delight of a Summer's Day The Laird o' Drum The Dragon of Wantley (didn't get out last time) The Witch of Berkeley The Cruel Sister Barbara Allen Spirits of George's Bank Broomfield Hill Lowlands of Holland The Tithe Pig The Flying Cloud Unquiet Grave Tam Lin Jack Roland Jellon Graeme New: Sir Patrick Spens New: Lass of Lochroyan |
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09 Nov 09 - 01:26 PM (#2762894) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear And the list of runners is now: The Gaberlunzie Man The Parson & The Student (modern) Tis My Delight of a Summer's Day The Laird o' Drum The Dragon of Wantley (didn't get out last time) The Witch of Berkeley The Cruel Sister Barbara Allen Spirits of George's Bank Broomfield Hill Lowlands of Holland The Tithe Pig The Flying Cloud Unquiet Grave Tam Lin Jack Roland Jellon Graeme Sir Patrick Spens Lass of Lochroyan New: The Banks of Green Willow |
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12 Nov 09 - 04:52 AM (#2764621) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Smedley Has any thread EVER gone more spectacularly off-topic??? |
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12 Nov 09 - 06:28 AM (#2764645) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: GUEST,OldNicKilby Just wait for the day,then you will see how far it can stray. only wish that we lived nearer. This promises to be a cracker. We hope to get to the Barcombe all dayer |
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23 Nov 09 - 02:24 AM (#2771545) Subject: RE: Tom & Barbara Brown ballad forum, Lewes From: Valmai Goodyear An excellent day with some beautiful singing and fascinating information - we'd have needed days to go through all the wonderful rare reference books. Tom and Barbara had done their homework thoroughly on the songs selected and brought some interesting insights. The day was followed by a lovely warm evening, again with some unusual songs and a delightful atmosphere. Many thanks to everyone who took part. Valmai
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