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18 Jul 11 - 02:26 PM (#3190164) Subject: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Valmai Goodyear Lewes Saturday Folk Club Workshop No 153 PAUL & LIZ DAVENPORT BALLAD FORUM Saturday 3rd. December 2011 10.45 a.m.- 4.45 p.m. Places £25 Elephant & Castle White Hill Lewes BN7 2DJ Paul & Liz both grew up in towns but have family traditions of singing, from rural Yorkshire, the North-East, Norfolk & Southern English travellers. They have made three CDs, 'Under the Leaves' , 'Songbooks' and 'Spring Tide Rising'. Paul has been editor of the EFDSS magazine English Dance & Song (EDS). They are field collectors & academic researchers & have led ballad sessions at Whitby, Sidmouth, Holmfirth and Warwick Festivals. They have a special expertise in old variants of Child ballads & also in reworking them to suit our days while retaining their human truth & power. You are invited to bring at least one ballad of your choice to sing & talk about, including new songs in ballad style. IN THE EVENING PAUL & LIZ DAVENPORT PERFORM AT THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE (admission £6; advance tickets from website or address at end of this form) Provisional Timetable 10.45 Registration & coffee; please order lunch at the bar (refreshments not included) 12.30 - 13.30 Lunch 15.15 Tea/coffee break 16.45 Finish You are invited to bring at least one ballad of your choice to sing & talk about, including reworked or new songs in the ballad style. 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. Paul says, 'If you could make it into a film, it's probably a ballad'. If in doubt about what counts as a ballad, phone or email to check. N.B. Booking is recommended as numbers are limited. Maps & accommodation lists will be sent in advance. PAUL & LIZ DAVENPORT BALLAD FORUM Saturday 3rd. December 2011 BOOKING FORM I enclose a cheque for £25.00 for workshop fees (refreshments not included). Name: Address: Ballad chosen: No. of tickets for evening performance (£6 each, include SAE for these): Telephone: E-mail address: Tick for map: Tick for accommodation list: 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 valmaigoodyear(at)aol[dot]com |
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16 Nov 11 - 05:04 AM (#3257941) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Valmai Goodyear Ballads chosen so far: Long Lankin Duke of Athole's Nurse Prisoner 89 John Fancy Mothers Daughters Wives Matt Hyland Carentan (possibly) Lady Margaret & Sweet William's Ghost |
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16 Nov 11 - 06:34 PM (#3258461) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Paul Davenport We're looking forward to it. We also have a few strange tales up our sleeves which might serve to amuse or even shock. See you there! |
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17 Nov 11 - 07:48 AM (#3258669) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Valmai Goodyear Paul and Liz, don't forget to reserve ballads of your own in case one of the customers pips you at the post. Valmai |
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17 Nov 11 - 11:48 AM (#3258785) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Paul Davenport Suppose we've got a really different version of one already listed? Does that add to, or detract from the interest? |
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18 Nov 11 - 07:06 AM (#3259250) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Paul Davenport Ok then, howz about; Captain Bart, Giles Howlett, Judas, and Ravenser Odd? Apart from Judas (Child 23) I guess these should provoke some discussion. |
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18 Nov 11 - 07:26 AM (#3259255) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Valmai Goodyear Great! Ballads chosen so far: Long Lankin Duke of Athole's Nurse Prisoner 89 John Fancy Mothers Daughters Wives Matt Hyland (possibly) Carentan (possibly) Lady Margaret & Sweet William's Ghost The Lass of Humberside Captain Bart Judas Ravenser Odd Giles Howlett Death of Ben Hall (Sally Sloan's version) The Witch of Berkeley Clerk Saunders (possibly) |
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20 Nov 11 - 10:14 AM (#3260401) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Valmai Goodyear Ballads chosen so far: Long Lankin Duke of Athole's Nurse Prisoner 89 John Fancy Mothers Daughters Wives Matt Hyland Carentan (possibly) Lady Margaret & Sweet William's Ghost The Lass of Humberside Captain Bart Judas Ravenser Odd Giles Howlett Death of Ben Hall (Sally Sloan's version) The Witch of Berkeley Clerk Saunders (possibly) Bramble Briar (Bruton Town) |
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25 Nov 11 - 10:03 AM (#3263277) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Valmai Goodyear Long Lankin Duke of Athole's Nurse Prisoner 89 John Fancy Mothers Daughters Wives Matt Hyland Carentan (possibly) Lady Margaret & Sweet William's Ghost The Lass of Humberside Captain Bart Judas Ravenser Odd Giles Howlett Death of Ben Hall (Sally Sloan's version) The Witch of Berkeley Clerk Saunders (possibly) Beeswing N.B. Bramble Briar / Bruton Town is back up for grabs. |
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25 Nov 11 - 01:27 PM (#3263404) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Paul Davenport Sorry folks, we'll be bringing ballads, we've even got CDs but those wanting a jacket will be disappointed. Best bet is to bring your own? |
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25 Nov 11 - 02:49 PM (#3263455) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Paul Davenport Ah, the jackets person has gone… |
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29 Nov 11 - 04:34 AM (#3265271) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Valmai Goodyear And the list of ballads chosen is now: Long Lankin Duke of Athole's Nurse Prisoner 89 John Fancy Mothers Daughters Wives Matt Hyland Carentan (possibly) Lady Margaret & Sweet William's Ghost The Lass of Humberside Captain Bart Judas Ravenser Odd Giles Howlett Death of Ben Hall (Sally Sloan's version) The Witch of Berkeley Clerk Saunders (possibly) Beeswing N.B. Bramble Briar / Bruton Town is back up for grabs Lord Thomas & Fair Eleanor Flower of Serving Men (possibly) Flying Cloud We could still fit a few people in. Let me know if you're coming and your choice of ballad; bring cash on the day rather than sending a cheque through the post at this stage. Valmai |
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29 Nov 11 - 09:03 PM (#3265809) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: YorkshireYankee I have the good fortune to live in Sheffield, and the additional good fortune to be able to attend the Ballads session Paul & Liz run there, and I can tell you -- you are in for a treat! They are steeped in the tradition and have a wealth of absolutely fascinating bits of knowledge (language, customs, beliefs, historical background, etc.) to share that has helped me understand/make sense of numerous ballads and really brought them to life for me... enjoy! |
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30 Nov 11 - 04:02 AM (#3265885) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Valmai Goodyear Coming up from left field, Little Sir Hugh. And the list of ballads chosen is now: Long Lankin Duke of Athole's Nurse Prisoner 89 John Fancy Mothers Daughters Wives Matt Hyland Carentan (possibly) Lady Margaret & Sweet William's Ghost The Lass of Humberside Captain Bart Judas Ravenser Odd Giles Howlett Death of Ben Hall (Sally Sloan's version) The Witch of Berkeley Clerk Saunders (possibly) Beeswing N.B. Bramble Briar / Bruton Town is back up for grabs Lord Thomas & Fair Eleanor Flower of Serving Men (possibly) Flying Cloud Little Sir Hugh We could still fit a few people in. Let me know if you're coming and your choice of ballad; bring cash on the day rather than sending a cheque through the post at this stage. Valmai |
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30 Nov 11 - 04:49 PM (#3266326) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Valmai Goodyear Bitter Withy also joins the list of ballads chosen: Long Lankin Duke of Athole's Nurse Prisoner 89 John Fancy Mothers Daughters Wives Matt Hyland Carentan (possibly) Lady Margaret & Sweet William's Ghost The Lass of Humberside Captain Bart Judas Ravenser Odd Giles Howlett Death of Ben Hall (Sally Sloan's version) The Witch of Berkeley (not the Southey poem) Clerk Saunders (possibly) Beeswing N.B. Bramble Briar / Bruton Town is back up for grabs Lord Thomas & Fair Eleanor Flower of Serving Men (possibly) Flying Cloud Little Sir Hugh Bitter Withy We could still fit a few people in. Let me know if you're coming and your choice of ballad; bring cash on the day rather than sending a cheque through the post at this stage. Valmai |
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01 Dec 11 - 02:21 AM (#3266513) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Valmai Goodyear On our Facebook Event page Paul writes 'Possibly the succinct epic, 'Seven Kings Daughters' might get an airing.. Valmai |
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01 Dec 11 - 12:37 PM (#3266773) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Paul Davenport Just saw 'Yorkshire Yankee's' posting. Thanks very much for the kind words. Trouble is, we've now got to live up to it…:-) |
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04 Dec 11 - 12:15 PM (#3268325) Subject: RE: Paul & Liz Davenport ballad forum, 3 Dec From: Valmai Goodyear This was a cracking day and evening. Paul and Liz have a lot of insights and true gems of information about ballad imagery and history. Valmai |