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23 Oct 12 - 06:59 PM (#3425074) Subject: VIGO INN XMAS FOLK & ALE = UK From: Don(Wyziwyg)T The Vigo GARDEN of SOUNDS PRE-CHRISTMAS FOLK & ALE! AT The Vigo Inn, Gravesend Road, Fairseat Kent TN15 7JL FRIDAY 30th NOVEMBER - SUNDAY 2nd DECEMBER Guest Artists - Open Mics -Singarounds, and VERY good locally brewed Ales Guest artists include **MISSOURI GUTTS** - **RON TRUEMAN BORDER & THE STRANGERS** - **TY & AYSHA** - SIMON & VICKY** Plenty of Open Mic spots available! Friday Evening 8.00pm till Late - Guests MISSOURI GUTTS Saturday NOON till Late - Guests R.T.B. & THE STRANGERS Sunday NOON till 10.30pm – Guests SIMON & VICKY Exact timings for Guests Ty & Aysha T.B.C. Open Mic Spots include: "No Worries" - 3pm Sunday "Sic Transit" - Times T.B.C. To book open mic spots E-Mail: dijitac@hotmail.co.uk , giving name and day(s) you will be attending. This is a free admission weekend event , open to allcomers, whether you sing, play, recite poetry, or simply listen and enjoy good ale, good food, good music and good company. ************** |
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23 Oct 12 - 07:01 PM (#3425077) Subject: RE: VIGO INN XMAS FOLK & ALE = UK From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Tho' not nerrassessily in that order. Don T. |
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24 Oct 12 - 10:20 AM (#3425367) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday Hi Don. We put our names down for Saturday via FBook. Do we have to send an email as well ? |
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24 Oct 12 - 05:31 PM (#3425558) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Negative Sue. You are about to be added to the list, as will anyone who contacts through FB. I set up the E-Mail especially for the Cat and it is disposable after the event. So folks Tone Deaf Leopard will attend on Saturday. Be afraid.....be very.......Oh, what the heck. Actually they are very clever in a sometimes Les Dawson kind of way, and only occasionally carnivorous. Don T. |
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25 Oct 12 - 03:03 AM (#3425718) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: My guru always said Possible... Glad you've posted this Don, I'm one of those that's not on facebook! |
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25 Oct 12 - 04:07 AM (#3425736) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Let me know nearer the time when you will be there Hils, and I'll firm up an open mike spot for you. I'm looking to keep the spots decently long, so plan on a half hour set. I've got you pencilled in as a definite maybe. Don T. |
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25 Oct 12 - 09:26 AM (#3425821) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday Thanks for that somewhat back handed compliment Donald. Hope Hils gets confirmed as a definite definite. She wowed them at The Seven Stars last Saturday. |
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25 Oct 12 - 10:34 AM (#3425854) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: SRD It's been many a year since I was in the Vigo. If anyone bumps into Dave Crook in there give him my regards. |
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25 Oct 12 - 04:57 PM (#3426051) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: My guru always said How very kind, Don. Be assured that as soon as I know what we're up to that weekend I'll let you know. If we can make it I'd enjoy doing a floorspot! Looks like you're setting up a fabulous weekend! Many thanks for your kind words, Sue! I thoroughly enjoyed the evening at Crayside, you got a fair bit of talent involved there, just wish I hadn't had to leave so early. |
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26 Oct 12 - 06:18 AM (#3426297) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T ""Thanks for that somewhat back handed compliment Donald."" Hhhmmm! Must be slipping. It was supposed to be an insult! LOLOL. Don T. |
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26 Oct 12 - 10:33 AM (#3426383) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Refresh |
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27 Oct 12 - 08:41 AM (#3426820) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday Second try.... I'm here.. where's everyone else ? |
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29 Oct 12 - 06:28 AM (#3427646) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T bump |
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29 Oct 12 - 06:48 PM (#3427996) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Any other takers. Just to dispel any misconceptions, in spite of the garden of sounds tag, the whole event is indoors. There may well be a firepit blazing in the back patio/garden area, to warm those who need regular smog breaks. Don T |
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30 Oct 12 - 12:19 PM (#3428371) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: My guru always said Hmmmm, a firepit? That might attract Richard! Will have to figure out soon if we can get along & let you know. |
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30 Oct 12 - 08:52 PM (#3428627) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Well actually it's rather like a huge steel drum head with a fire blazing away in it, roughly three feet off the ground. When it's well alight you can't stand much closer than about six feet. Don T. |
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31 Oct 12 - 08:28 AM (#3428805) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T freersh |
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31 Oct 12 - 02:21 PM (#3428996) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: MoorleyMan Shame it's so far from home - I don't think I can make it down to Kent that weekend Don, tho' I'd have loved to - but if my commitments change I'll let you know... I'm sure it will be a great weekend... so in the meantime, to anyone already in the area I might say "vigo anywhere else when you can go there?" (ouch!) (It was good to meet you at Moira btw - guess you didn't get my earlier PM after all...) |
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31 Oct 12 - 03:55 PM (#3429023) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: The Barden of England I'll be in Lanzarote so can't make it I'm afraid. Hope it goes well though, it's a brilliant venue. John Barden |
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01 Nov 12 - 11:51 AM (#3429383) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Have fun John, but I'll want you at the next one,bearing in mind that the Vigo books good local acts on a regular basis. No, no PM received Moorley Man, but if you do make it down I'll be thrilled. Don T. |
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01 Nov 12 - 03:26 PM (#3429495) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: GUEST,Dean Hi Don I'm sure you could count me and John (Border Crossing) in (havent spoke to him for a while but can't think why we couldnt make it |
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01 Nov 12 - 08:50 PM (#3429640) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Bless you Dean. Would you get back to me and confirm whether you would be up for a half hour or more on Sunday 2nd, or hosting the singaround on Saturday 1st with a headline spot at 4pm (about an hour), or perhaps both? You will guess from this that quality trumps quantity. Don T. |
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02 Nov 12 - 06:20 PM (#3430102) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T freresh. |
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03 Nov 12 - 04:39 PM (#3430537) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T sherref |
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04 Nov 12 - 06:40 AM (#3430752) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Richard Bridge Oh the fraggling post eater is active again. Third time lucky. Where is the FB page for this? |
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04 Nov 12 - 09:14 AM (#3430798) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: My guru always said Hoorah, looks like we'll be able to come along and join the fun on the Saturday!! Looking forward to it, keep up the good work Don! |
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04 Nov 12 - 02:06 PM (#3430911) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T It's a group I have opened so if you log in then search Vigo garden of sounds you'll find it. Don T. |
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04 Nov 12 - 02:07 PM (#3430912) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T MGAS, noted. There will be a spot for you Hils. Don T. |
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04 Nov 12 - 03:34 PM (#3430959) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Richard Bridge There appears to be no programme there or am I missing something? |
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04 Nov 12 - 06:27 PM (#3431036) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: My guru always said Thanks Don, looking forward to it! Alas, I'm not on FB, so please keep us posted here! |
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05 Nov 12 - 03:11 PM (#3431446) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T It's currently the second item on the group page. It's the usual FB thing. Gives you three lines then you have to click on the "see more" link to expand. Program is not yet finalised but there's plenty of space for more acts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Don T. |
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07 Nov 12 - 06:51 AM (#3432339) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Refresh. |
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07 Nov 12 - 08:19 AM (#3432375) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Richard Bridge Hi Don. It appears that the people's republic of RC4 is not quorate that weekend. |
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07 Nov 12 - 09:46 AM (#3432421) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T What about the celebrated RB then? He has been known to do an eclectic mix of trad and rock. There is PA etc. Don T. |
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12 Nov 12 - 02:55 PM (#3435405) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: My guru always said How's it going then, Don? Programme all sorted? |
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14 Nov 12 - 08:11 PM (#3436733) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T I am waiting for several confirmations, following which I can publish a full update. I still have lots of free spots on Saturday, and unless a good few of them are taken up, we'll likely end up with an afternoon singaround, followed by Ty and Aysha Watling and RTB and the Strangers entertaining in the evening. Sunday is not quite complete, but the following is what we have so far: SUNDAY: NOON – 10.30 pm Noon – 1.00 pm 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm 1.30 pm – 2.00 pm 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm: Allan Richardson 3.00 pm –3.30 pm "No Worries" 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Norman "Brooksie" Brooks 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm GUESTS: SIMON & VICKY 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm Interval for nosh etc. 8.00 pm – 10.30 pm Survivors mixed singaround/session. "Border Crossing" are taking up one of the vacant slots, I believe either 3.30 or 4.30 And there's room for yorself Hils, if you want to take the other, or if you prefer one of the earlier spots Noon through till 2.00 there's a choice of four. If however you are coming on Saturday you can at the moment have any slot you choose or join the singaround if that's how it ends up. Hope this makes some kind of sense. Don T. |
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15 Nov 12 - 08:03 AM (#3436859) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday We can do either Sat or Sunday, but I thought you had allocated us a Sunday spot. T D L. |
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18 Nov 12 - 09:50 AM (#3438166) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday I spoke to Border Crossing about this. They said we need to claim a spot. Can we have the one they don't want please Don. |
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19 Nov 12 - 04:30 PM (#3438840) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: My guru always said Hurrah, we'll be there to join the fun on the Sunday!!! Really looking forward to it! |
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20 Nov 12 - 12:52 PM (#3439348) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday Press the like button! See you there Hils !¬x |
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21 Nov 12 - 10:06 AM (#3439830) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: My guru always said Thanks Sue! I've popped a link to the Vigo Inn on my webpage. Would be good if other folks doing floorspots could do the same! Hils |
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21 Nov 12 - 12:17 PM (#3439892) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday You have some excellent ideas Hils x |
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21 Nov 12 - 05:58 PM (#3440067) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Susan luv, I've been waiting for you to confirm which day you were coming. Hils just beat you to that swap spot, but of course there's room for carnivores. The latest spot still free is 2.00 - 2.30 and I'll keep that free till I hear from you. I've pencilled you in for that spot and I'll probably see you at Lower Stoat on Sunday. **********VIGO PRE CHRISTMAS FOLK AND ALE********** ***LARGE SELECTION OF FINE LOCAL REAL ALES*** ******GREAT MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT****** ***8.00 pm FRIDAY - GUEST NIGHT*** with *****9.00 pm - CLOSING - *****"MISSOURI GUTTS"*****, probably with a couple of warm up spots from locals, or maybe me. SATURDAY AFTERNOON is a worry, since I don't have any definite booked performers. It will be a mixed session/singaround or open mic, depending on who, and how many turn up. One thing is certain! There will be music even if I have to do most of it myself So, anyone who isn't snowed under with preparations for Christmas, come and join me. The reward is a double bill of topnotch guests in the evening 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm - *****TY & AYSHA WATLING*****, and 9.00 pm - CLOSING - *****RON TRUEMAN BORDER and the STRANGERS***** SUNDAY: NOON – 10.30 pm OPEN MIC SPOTS. Noon – 12.30 pm 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm 1.30 pm – 2.00 pm 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm Tone Deaf Leopard 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm: Allan Richardson 3.00 pm –3.30 pm "No Worries" 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm "Border Crossing" 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Norman "Brooksie" Brooks 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm Story Singer - Hilary Ward 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm *****GUESTS: SIMON & VICKY***** 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm approx. Interval for nosh etc. 8.00 pm – 10.30 pm Survivors mixed singaround/session. Sic Transit Spot T.B.C. when we have filled all the others Tone Deaf Leopard T.B.C. Maybes: Trevor Barham |
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21 Nov 12 - 06:40 PM (#3440087) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T I've just heard that TY and AYSHA can't make it so watch out for more updates on early Saturday evening. Don T. |
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22 Nov 12 - 03:51 AM (#3440268) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Herga Kitty I've received a Facebook message saying that Don has cancelled this event...? Kitty |
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22 Nov 12 - 04:05 AM (#3440273) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: My guru always said Goodness, I do hope that isn't so. It looked like things were shaping up really nicely and Don has done a lot of work to make it happen!! |
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22 Nov 12 - 04:26 AM (#3440281) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Please ignore that message. It came from my deleting old posts and updating the layout. The festival is going ahead. Unfortunately Ty & Aysha Watling have had to pull out, and I'll be discussing alternatives with the hosts. Other than that, everythingis exactly as planned. Typical Facebook going off half cocked and getting everything wrong. Now I have to make sure I contact everybody involved to put it right. Thanks a BUNCH FARCEBOOK! Don T. |
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22 Nov 12 - 07:34 AM (#3440356) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday Thanks Don. I got a bit muddled, and thought that you were allocating spots yourself. Normally, anything to do with spots should be also to do with leopards. So can we claim that 2 - 2.30 Sunday spot.? The male of the species is in his own den at present, but I expect to see him soon. Will discuss the prospect of playing on Saturday as well, as you need some help. |
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22 Nov 12 - 07:49 PM (#3440760) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: GUEST,Hartley Squire Hartley Morris Men are performing in Wrotham from 1 - 4pm on Saturday for the Christmas Lights. We would be very happy to come up to The Vigo afterwards to dance, do our Mummers play, sing or do all or some of those if there is a slot from 4pm onwards. Phil Burkin will be with us and is also happy to do a solo spot if required. Terry |
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22 Nov 12 - 08:06 PM (#3440762) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Hi folks, The spot originally intended for Ty & Aysha has been re-allocated by Andy to "Eggibread + 1" from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm. This leaves room for Hartley Morris and my good friend Phil to take the period between 4.30 pm and 6.00 pm in whatever proportion you prefer. I look forward to seeing you soon after 4 pm. You will add greatly to the Folk & Ale. Thank you for volunteering. Don T. |
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23 Nov 12 - 06:58 AM (#3440909) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: GUEST,Hartley Squre Thanks Don Our plan is that Hartley will do our stuff first then Phil and his banjo will do a solo floor spot although he may well be assisted with the choruses. Terry |
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23 Nov 12 - 12:06 PM (#3441010) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday If you need us, and, if we are both up to it, to help out before 4.00 give us a shout. |
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27 Nov 12 - 05:07 AM (#3442927) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Sue, you're coming on Sunday, and I don't want to pressure you into doubling up. What will happen with the early part of Saturday, assuming no open mic acts turn up on spec, is that we will make it a singaround for all who are there, and you will of course be most welcome if you want to come. But bear in mind that Trevor may not be really well enough for two on the trot. It's up to you Luv Don T. |
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27 Nov 12 - 08:16 AM (#3442999) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday I've got Frank B of Deep South London interested in doing something. I'll send this thread to him for info. |
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28 Nov 12 - 11:30 AM (#3443722) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Richard Bridge I now need to meet a Leopard to retrieve a bag I left at Orpington folk and blues club on Tuesday that will travel from Big Frank to Leopardland on Friday so assuming that Leopards will only be there Sunday I will be at least passing through on Sunday, but it probably is not worth my doing a slot as at no time this weekend will RC4 be quorate, not even to RC2 state. |
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28 Nov 12 - 07:19 PM (#3443989) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Dead Horse So why not go so-low Richard? I often enjoy seeing you playing with yourself. (as it were) :-) |
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29 Nov 12 - 03:58 AM (#3444161) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: GUEST,FloraG Don - keep up the good work. My daughter tells me there is something on this weekend - she had the information from a friend at work who had been there last time and has obviously read your publicity and enjoyed the last one. ( Not a folky as far as I'm aware). Not sure of our plans this weekend except for the saturday evening so can't commit to anything, but hope it goes well if we don't make it. FloraG |
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30 Nov 12 - 05:18 AM (#3444717) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: My guru always said Hope all goes well tonight & tomorrow Don, see you on Sunday! Have fun you lot!! |
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30 Nov 12 - 07:35 AM (#3444752) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday Big Frank is dropping Richard's bag into The Lib Club this evening. If we make it to the Vigo on Sunday, we shall have it with us. Will p.m. Richard with my mobile number. Some of my contact numbers seemed to have deleted themselves from my phone. |
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30 Nov 12 - 03:59 PM (#3444973) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: growler Hi Don I've got a hectic weekend, but will pop in if I can, on Suday afternoon. If there are no spots, I'll just enjoy what's going on Simon |
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01 Dec 12 - 11:14 AM (#3445268) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday Thanks for your pm Don. Growler is welcome to our spot if we don't make it. I'm thinking it unlikely at present (4.15 Saturday) |
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02 Dec 12 - 03:45 AM (#3445613) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: GUEST,FloraG Thanks for making us so welcome on Saturday pm. As you know, my own preference is for join in slots where you can add to what someone else is doing rather than performance slots, where there is less chance of doing that. FloraG |
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02 Dec 12 - 06:21 AM (#3445634) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Richard Bridge Hello Sue - are you alive or Dead? Now there's a name for a band - "The Dead Leopards" |
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03 Dec 12 - 04:44 AM (#3446040) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Monday morning, and the adrenalin has drained away. I'm cream crackered, but I could not be happier. Heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful people who made the whole weekend a total success. The Vigo lives or dies by the music and for Andy and Val you folks just gave them the best Christmas present. I'm going to flop out for a couple of days and just enjoy the memories. Thank you all Don T. |
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03 Dec 12 - 05:12 AM (#3446051) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: GUEST,Wee Jock Don Dean and myself would like to say how much we enjoyed Sunday at the Vigo Inn, not only playing but listening to the talents of Richard, No Worries, Norman, Hilary and also Alan Richardson who's songs were just excellent. This is the first time i have ever been to this pub, and would like to thank Andy and Val for their hospitality together with the locals that we met. I hope that this can be an annual event,and look forward to coming to one of the acoustic nights soon. Once again Don thanks for putting it on, a thoroughly great afternoon. Cheers Wee Jock |
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03 Dec 12 - 07:13 AM (#3446101) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Richard Bridge I first went to the Vigo probably in 1966 and last went there while the formidable Lillian (late landlady) was still alive. She was about 90 in the shade, and the public bar was heated mostly with a columnar paraffin burning Aladdin Blue Flame heater - not even fixed to a wall bracket but in the middle of the floor. I am not sure but think it was not a safety type (with the mechanism that put out the flame instantly if it was tilted) either. Also in that bar was the daddlums table. I have no memory of where the ladies was but the gents was in an outhouse a bit down the road which has now fallen down. The urinals had (by design) only half a roof and the young bucks used to compete to see who could pee right over the 6 foot 6 (or maybe 7 foot) wall out into the field. This game was usually won by the son of a well known London solicitor and thriller writer. For a long time the pub was closed while manoeuvres went on to try to get planning permission for gazillions of ticky-tack box houses on the huge site but thankfully they failed, and thank heavens it is back as a pub after so long (and more than once) out of use. My stepson fell off his motor-scooter once on the bend outside and we managed to squeeze it into the back of the Isuzu Trouper we then had. No longer obvious as a road, but diagonally left between the road down to Vigo village (and Knights timber) and triad down into Wrotham was the old turnpike. It goes down the drive to the large house formerly owned by a very wealthy doctor and then into an overgrown sunken lane. I've driven up it successfully with an off-roader driven by Colin Dawson the then owner and editor of Offroader International magazine, and outside the large house a pretty girl was sunbathing topless on the lawn - and she ran VERY fast into the house when a huge offroader lumbered out of the undergrowth. I was on the bonnet at the time pulling branches and brambles aside. Not long afterwards I tried to come up it with Andy Bush - a motoring journo and the publicity officer for the All Wheel Drive club - in a £50,000 top of the range Range Rover that he had on test - but the bloody thing had road tyres on and we just sat at the bottom trying to get over a lateral tree root with the stupid tyres going round and the stupid traction control going on and off. If it had had proper difflocks there would have been no trouble. |
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03 Dec 12 - 01:07 PM (#3446236) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Not yet fully formulated, but tentatively there should be weekend events with camping (a la the Pigs Ear events and Knockholt) at Easter weekend and August Bank Holiday, with a Christmas get together inside as this one. Don T. |
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03 Dec 12 - 02:23 PM (#3446299) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday About time there was an Easter festival again. End of March I believe |
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03 Dec 12 - 05:55 PM (#3446384) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Indeed it is Sue. Incidentally, you and Trevor were much missed, but Richard stepped in to fill the spot and very nicely too. Hope you are much better now. Don T. |
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03 Dec 12 - 07:52 PM (#3446444) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Richard Bridge While your courtesy Don towards what I fear was at best patchy playing and singing on my part is most kind I am already committed for Easter. |
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04 Dec 12 - 05:37 AM (#3446632) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: GUEST,Wee Jock Excellent news that this will continue next year together with the addition of Easter and the August Bank Holiday, and as stated already in my previous thread a good time was had by all on Sunday. Cheers Wee Jock |
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04 Dec 12 - 05:59 AM (#3446642) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: My guru always said Many thanks to Don and the Vigo for a very enjoyable afternoon on Sunday. I thoroughly enjoyed all the performances that I saw and you all put me at my ease for my set aswell. Lovely pub, very welcoming with good beer! Sorry I missed you Richard, I saw you leave across a crowded room! Alas, I am also committed for Easter, or at least I should be! |
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04 Dec 12 - 06:54 AM (#3446671) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: billybob Thanks for bringing back memories Richard, I used to go to the Vigo in the 70's with Derek my first husband, I remember Lilian very well,in the days before piped musac and slot machines this pub was a wonderful "real" pub, games in the bar, (does anyone play Dadlums now)and on Saturdays a chap used to turn up selling meat for our Sunday roast! Great to know that The Vigo is a pub once more, just wish I wasn't so far away. Wendy |
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04 Dec 12 - 06:59 AM (#3446673) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Richard Bridge Hi Wendy - the landlord said he still had the daddlums table out the back - and I thought he said in another bar but I don't see exactly where it would have been. |
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04 Dec 12 - 09:03 AM (#3446751) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T The daddlums table is actually in the corner at the far end of the bar, opposite a perfectly tuned upright piano with another enclosed log fire, and, as far as I know, there is a group of players who use it sstill For patrons in that bar, there is a TV on the wall, which, in addition to normal use can, on these musical occasions be used to watch the acts in the bar we use. I will be talking to Andy about extension speakers to carry the music through to that bar. For those who, like me, will be turkeyed out, "Junk & Disorderly" will be guests at the Vigo on Friday 28th December and if I get a few people interested we may put on a little show either in laid back singaround or open mic style leading up to it from the afternoon. It is just before the Winter Sing on the Sunday at Lower Stoke (free plug) but I for one will manage both. Others interested please signify. Don T. |
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04 Dec 12 - 11:41 AM (#3446850) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday Some who have other commitments on Fridays are signifying also Don. Oh, to escape occasionally - sadly not possible these days. |
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04 Dec 12 - 01:26 PM (#3446937) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Of course Sue. I understand. Maybe we'll meet at Lower Stoat. Don T. |
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05 Dec 12 - 01:18 PM (#3447556) Subject: RE: Vigo Inn Xmas Folk & Ale = UK - 30 Nov - 2 Dec From: Girl Friday I hope we do Don.... am getting better slowly. |