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24 Oct 02 - 04:20 AM (#809899) Subject: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Linda@and.co.uk Help, I am looking for information on a folk group called the Wayfarers who played maybe in the eighties? I've searched on the internet and can only find an American group called the wayfarers. |
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24 Oct 02 - 04:23 AM (#809900) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: DMcG The was a group called the Ripley Wayfarers of about that time. Are they theones you are hunting? |
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24 Oct 02 - 05:24 AM (#809929) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: rich-joy Or maybe the Queensland, Oz ones?? - Hrothgar, are you there??!! Cheers! R-J |
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24 Oct 02 - 05:55 AM (#809949) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Hrothgar The Wayfarers were the resident folk group at the Brisbane Folk Centre from when it started in 1962 (?) until it closed in 1977. They are still playing Wednesdays at the Kookaburra Cafe in Brisbane (after about 150 changes in membership!). The original members were Stan Arthur, Bob Stewart, Garry Tooth, and Theo Bosch. Stan, a long time collector and enthusiast, has been the constant that has kept the group going. Bob has been back with the group for the last few years after a long break. Garry Tooth (the best male voice the Wayfarers ever had) now lives down in the Blue Mountains behind Sydney - and still turns up at National Folk festivals. Haven't seen Theo for many years, but I believe he is still living around Brisbane somewhere. The original group produced an LP in about 1964 or 65 (one of the first records I ever owned - it disapeared many years ago), and later manifestations issued a few CDs of stuff like "Aussie Drinking Songs" which sold a few copies, I think, but weren't really vintage folk music. After all this, though, I think the Ripley Wayfarers might be the ones Linda is seeking. |
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24 Oct 02 - 05:58 AM (#809951) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Hrothgar Bit of further research - there was an American group called the Wayfarers Trio in the US in the early sixties. |
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25 Oct 02 - 03:46 AM (#810829) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: rich-joy The Ripley Wayfarers were (I believe) : Mick Peat, Barry Renshaw, Andrew Train, Arthur Renshaw, Phil Langham. I only have one track by them - Daddy Fox - on a Fellside compliation "Voice in Harmony" ... Cheers! R-J
Mick Peat, Barry Renshaw, Andrew Train, Arthur Renshaw, Phil Langham. |
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25 Oct 02 - 05:46 AM (#810872) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: DMcG Ripley Warfarers released at least one LP "Gentlemen of High Renown" -I have a copy at home. if Linda can confirm that is who she is seeking, I'll look up sleeve notes, etc. |
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25 Oct 02 - 06:41 AM (#810897) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: DG&D Dave Another Ripley Wayfarers LP "Chips And Brown Sauce" Tradition TSR 006 Lovely LP and one of the best on this quality label. A five piece band whose repertoire covers traditional Irish tunes, self written material and English working class songs Dave B. |
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25 Oct 02 - 12:49 PM (#811178) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Orac The group were know as both the Wayfarers and the Ripley Wayfarers at different times. They made several albums under both names. Their last group was called "Rogues Gallery" and made at least one album under that name. If you can get to the Brewtown Folk Club at Burton on Trent on Friday 29th Nov Mick Pete will be appearing with John Squire and would I'm sure be happy to chat to you. Mick Pete currently presents a Radio folk prog on Radio Derby on Monday nights with Lester Simpson of Coope, Boyes and Simpson. (Lester Simpson is also appearing at the club next Friday 1st Nov) Click here |
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25 Oct 02 - 02:45 PM (#811284) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Ivan There was a group called The Wayfarers in the UK in the late sixties and early seventies. They were residents at Preston Folk Club at one time. The line-up varied over time (as usual with most amateur or semi-pro groups) but included Ian Gartside and Brian Preston (known as Brian Dewhurst in those days). Both of them still perform around the north-west in various groups.
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26 Oct 02 - 12:07 AM (#811693) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST There is the Wayfarers associated with the San Pedro chapel with roots in Sweden. |
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01 Nov 02 - 04:48 AM (#815757) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: rich-joy just found an old US Wayfarers LP in an Op-Shop (charity or thrift store) : "...at the Hungry i" - they were Dick Bailey, Sean Bonniwell, Tom Adams, Ray Blouin. Cheers! R-J
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01 Nov 02 - 10:28 PM (#816567) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: raredance The US Wayfarers that R-J mentions as a quartet later became a trio. There are at least two other albums by the group, "Live at the World's Fair," (that would have been Seattle), and an LP of Civil War Songs. I have another LP from 1956 called "The Wayfarers". It was composed of Paul Blaine an operatic baritone, Ilka Sylvern a soprano, and Lee Schaefer a "singer of jazz and pop songs" They do folk material probably more from the Richard Dyer-Bennet school of folk performance. The album notes also say that they have "an ever-growing following" so they should be really big soon. rich r
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02 Nov 02 - 10:17 PM (#817206) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Linda@and.co.uk Hello |
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02 Nov 02 - 10:28 PM (#817213) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Malcolm Douglas I think Linda made it clear in her original message that she wasn't looking for the American group of that name? |
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03 Nov 02 - 12:27 AM (#817254) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Little Hawk Talk about a typical name for an early folk group... If they were starting out now (as youngsters, I mean) they'd probably have a name like "3 Dead Lymbo" or "Snapt Basterd" or something along that line... - LH |
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23 Sep 08 - 02:51 PM (#2448357) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST It has been a long time since there was a post, but I have one of the Wayfarer's albums. The singers were Paul Bain, Ilka Sylvern, and Lee Schaefer. I have one of their albums which I am selling on Ebay. |
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23 Sep 08 - 02:56 PM (#2448359) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Banjiman I've got an album by The Ripley Wayfarers too....called Chips & Brown sauce, great title that and I'm not selling it to anyone! Paul |
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17 May 09 - 01:08 AM (#2633662) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Robert Smith Yes, if you mean the Wayfarers who were the folk group in the early-mid '60s. I liked 'Old Blue'. I had a really scratched up copy of the 'Come Along' With the Wayfarers album but my brother found a good copy and made (don't tell anybody. I don't suppose it's piracy because I DO have the original) on CD that turned out well. A couple of guys who were in the Wayfarers moved Charleston, SC here in the mid-70s. They opened up a bar/nightclub downtown called "The Whale's Tail' and I used to go listen to them. I'm trying to look up whoever was in that band, but one guy was Ray Bluen (sp??) and the other guy just called himself Whale (because he liked whales) and the two of them playing and singing together sounded just like the old band. They called their duo "Beresford Creek" after a little body of water down here. They had a big cause to keep Charleston from getting too big and ruined like they saw happen to Southern California. Alas, the Whale's Tail' went under and I lost touch with the guys. |
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01 Jun 09 - 02:52 PM (#2645761) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Babe The Wayfares was a very popular American Folk Group. The group broke up in the mid-sixties and two of the Wayfarers opened a folk club in Charleston, South Carolina. I was a member of a USO show that was in Charleston South Carolina to catch a military transport. We stopped by to say hello and that was the last time that I saw or heard from them. I also have a copy of the Hungry i album. |
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25 Sep 09 - 04:17 AM (#2730940) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,leif ericson I played in the wayfarers. We were a swedish group an our Lp was named "on the way" |
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12 Dec 09 - 12:05 AM (#2786654) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Jondot587 The Wayfarers were a successful group of folk singers in the early 60's. they had several albums, one of their members, "Sean Bonniwell" went on to form the garage rock band called the "Music Machine." When I knew them, they were all young men with a lot of enthusiasm for the folk genre. Another of their memebers is a retired Superior Court Judge in Calif. Sean now records Christian music and is himself a born again Christian. One of the hi-lites of my life while living in San Francisco was the opportunity to know and hang out with these guys. |
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12 Dec 09 - 04:14 AM (#2786716) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Folkiedave If they were starting out now (as youngsters, I mean) they'd probably have a name like "3 Dead Lymbo" or "Snapt Basterd" or something along that line... Or PBS6 |
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12 Jan 10 - 08:22 AM (#2809892) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Dick Ivan is correct ,as well as Ian Gartside and Brian Dewhurst there was Dave Peters and I think Dave Wayne. |
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14 May 10 - 11:58 AM (#2906884) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,mcsk8s The last I heard (back in the mid-80's)was Ray Blouin was living in VA.He was the father of my dear friends Bonnie and Blaize Blouin(a professional skateboarder) (both deceased).My father used to see the Wayfarers out on Folly Beach in the 60's.Ray remarried after divorcing my friends' Mom, Dottie, and I believe had another child(ren). |
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18 Aug 10 - 06:19 PM (#2968168) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Ian Gartside I was the founder of The Wayfarers around 1968 in Lancashire. Along with Brian Dewhurst, Dave Peter and, along the way Jed Pinder and Steve Ococks, we were a successful folk band playing clubs, universities and other gigs, We made two LP's and toured Holland as well as appearing on Folk on Friday a few times. I've never heard of Dave Wayne so he probably didn't play in the band - but who knows, they were good old days not to be missed. Get in touch though Ian Gartsides Facebook. Lancashire: Ian Gartside, Brian Dewhurst, Dave Peter and, along the way Jed Pinder and Steve Ococks |
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16 Sep 10 - 06:44 PM (#2988308) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Ray Blouin I was a member of RCA Victor's, The Wayfarers: Dick Bailey, Sean Bonniwell, Tom Adams and myself. We performed and recorded from 1961 thru 1966. Dick and I continued to perform until the mid 70's while I finished up grad school in Charleston, SC. We were joined by Buddy Owens and called ourselves, Beresford Creek... a " folk grass " group. The Wayfarers have gone their separate ways. Dick passed away several years ago of a rare disease. Sean went on in music and formed the folk rock group, The Music Machine and had a couple of hit songs, the biggest being " Talk, Talk ". Tom, like myself, went on to grad school. His bent was in Law and he was a respected attorney in Santa Barbara. He now currently serves as Superior Court Judge in California. I finished my grad degree and taught college econ at two colleges, the latter in western Virginia before retiring. Sean continues to write and perform and specializes in Christian music. He is based out of Porterville, CaliforniaI also continue singing as a solo folksinger out of Lexington, Va. and I also perform with the eclectic acoustic quartet, The House Mountain Group. Tom and I continue to work " regular " jobs as well. Of the four of us, three were veterans: Tom and Dick USN and I, USCG. Life is good and oh, the stories we could tell. Ray Blouin |
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09 Oct 10 - 11:43 AM (#3003233) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Barry Jurs Hey guys, I just tripped over this thread as I was surfing about the Wayfarers. Does anyone remember a gent named Corky Hart who may have played with the group. I bought a 1960's Gibson j45/50 back in the mid to late 80's from him. At that time he mentioned that he played with the wayfarers at one time. Was wondering what might have become of him. |
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15 Nov 10 - 04:49 PM (#3032962) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Lisa RE: From: GUEST,Barry Jurs Date: 09 Oct 10 - 11:43 AM ... Does anyone remember a gent named Corky Hart who may have played with the group. I bought a 1960's Gibson j45/50 back in the mid to late 80's from him. At that time he mentioned that he played with the wayfarers at one time. Was wondering what might have become of him.... Corky Hart did play in the Wayfarers, along with Ray Bluen (sp?). Corky is my dad. His grandson is carrying the torch of music in a Hard Rock band. Corky is now VP of a Medical Device company out in Cali. |
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30 Nov 10 - 10:10 PM (#3043987) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Lisa, Thank you for fillng me in. I doubt your father would remember me but I remember going by his house near Summerville that day. Please give him my regards and tell him that I still have the guitar which was used to teach my teenage son to play a few years ago. Barry |
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03 Dec 10 - 10:23 AM (#3045578) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Lisa Hi, He does remember you. We had dinner the other night and I brought it up. He works in Cali, but he lives here in Summerville (crazy commute!). He said to say, "hi". He still has a decent collection, but with all his kids and grandkids into music (and several in bands and all living everywhere from Hawaii to SC and numerous places in between), has a difficult time keeping anything! Poor guy! He said to ask you about a guitar case, then laughed. Take care, Lisa |
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07 Dec 10 - 09:52 PM (#3048488) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,rwsmith I knew Ray Bluen when he was teaching in North Charleston, SC. He and his buddy 'Whale' (I can't remember his real name) opened a bar downtown Charleston called 'The Whales' Tail' but it didn't go over. I sure loved to listen to them and drink a pitcher of beer. I lost track of him after he moved to (W.) Virginia. I don't think 'Whale' is with us anymore. I think 'The Whale's Tail' folded because it was very hard to find and word didn't get around and of course they weren't doing 'mainstream' music. I know it wasn't because of the music, because that was GREAT! |
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07 Dec 10 - 09:58 PM (#3048490) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,rwsmith I forgot to mention that I have an old Wayfarers LP that is almost 50 years old. My brother had a cleaner copy and he made me a cd. (apologies to whoever gets royalties). |
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07 Dec 10 - 10:05 PM (#3048494) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Sorry I didn't remember I had posted here before but I have something to add. I think 'Whale' is no longer with us. He and Ray were/are both good guys. |
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01 Jan 11 - 04:35 AM (#3064877) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,DeeDee They were a great group of guys...we were part of their fan club in the early 60's. The Ice House in Pasadena was one of the places they performed. So sorry to hear that Dick passed away. I found an old box in the garage with photos and a couple of passes/tickets ...brought back lots of fun memories. I emailed them to Sean through facebook. You guys were great and geniune nice guys! |
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22 Jan 11 - 04:09 PM (#3080221) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Phil Langham Junior Yes,my Dad was a member.We are from Derbyshire,England. Daddy Fox was also an old fave i grew up with. |
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22 Jan 11 - 09:19 PM (#3080394) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,GUEST dulcimer player Hello Phil Langham Jnr. We were talking about the Ripley Wayfarers the other night at the folk club. Remember your dad, he is a fantastic fiddle player. Had some great nights at the Folk Club in Ripley, 1970's and later. Whats he doing now, does he still play? Liz |
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23 Jan 11 - 12:41 PM (#3080733) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,P Langham Jnr Hi Liz. Dad went onto live in London and worked as a member of the band called the Home Service who were part of several National Theatre productions in the 80's,most band members also doubled up with small Acting roles. Nowadys he still absorbs himself with music,albeit mostly Digital,but still performs at Dance classes with his wife,she teaches clog dancing and they often help produce/write & play at local productions.They live in Belper,Derbyshire and own 3 Vet surgeries ! The Wayfarers i am a bit rusty with,although i often see Mick Peat,and sometimes Barry Renshaw. |
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23 Jan 11 - 12:41 PM (#3080734) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST I've been watching this thread with some confusion for quite some time. We appear to have several "Wayfarers". I remember, but don't know, the "Ripley Wayfarers". The "Wayfarers" I do/did know were those featuring Brian Dewhurst (aka Preston) hailing from the place of the same name. There seem to be others although possibly hailing from somewhere in the US. |
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24 Jan 11 - 05:35 AM (#3081249) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Ray Sorry .... the last post was I. |
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24 Jan 11 - 05:12 PM (#3081663) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,GUEST dulcimer player Hi again P Langham Jnr, thanks for the news about your dad, I too sometimes see Mick, but haven't seen Barry or Arthur for years, probably since the last time I was at the Folk Club at Ripley, I believe one of them has a flourishing career as an artist. I shall have to keep my eyes open if I'm in Belper see if I can spot him. Thanks again (I was in his night school class for learning to play guitar if he can remember back that far) Liz |
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29 Jan 11 - 04:03 PM (#3084843) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,kr130968 I have just come across this thread left by Linda (some years ago now!). If you're referring to the Ripley Wayfarers as in the "Chips and Brown Sauce" album fame my Dad and uncle played with them ... |
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29 Jan 11 - 04:08 PM (#3084847) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Phil Langham Junior I remember you! I was at school with your Sarah and used to come to your house for tea! Glad to hear your Dad's well. I'm Arthur's youngest daughter and Barry's niece .. |
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29 Jan 11 - 04:21 PM (#3084852) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,kr130968 Arthur Renshaw (ex Ripley Wayfarer) has been living in Lancashire for quite some years (since about 1977). He's my father and Barry my uncle is the artist - he's still in Derbyshire. My sister keeps in contact with them. |
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05 Feb 11 - 09:12 AM (#3089149) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Phil Langham Junior Arthurs youngest daughter - im afraid my memories of you and your Dad are pretty poor,as i was so young,and you Dad left the band early on.At school....well if i saw a pic or your name,or knew which year,i may remember but at mo,im struggling.Im on Facebook,it might show up on a search. |
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06 Feb 11 - 05:46 PM (#3090054) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Hi Phil, Brook Peters Jnr . . Ian. Never a member of the Ripley Wayfarers but a Fan all the same. BIG SMILE on my face if this is you, and Daddy fox rules, and is a good vocal warm up. Maybe see you in the Ray's at some other time. Big SMILE. Ian. |
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14 Feb 11 - 08:38 AM (#3094977) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Hi Phil Langham Jr! Please pass on my best to your folks for me. Yes it's going back a long time to the early 70s!! 'Fraid I'm not on facebook. I was a pal of your Sarah's - you and I were in the Dennis the Menace Fanclub - ha ha!! DING. Does anyone else remember The Ripley Wayfarers I wonder? Yes your Dad was a wicked fiddle player. Uncle Barry is OK - keeping smiling as ever. |
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14 Feb 11 - 10:00 AM (#3095017) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Chris Cole They had another LP "The Wells" a record of trad Derbyshire trad and contemporary songs. One of their members, Mick Peat, was, until recently, a co-presenter of BBC Radio Derby's Folkwaves, along with Lester Simpson |
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16 Feb 11 - 02:43 PM (#3096650) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST i got all Wayfareres albums,here,somewhere.Im sure i converted 1 to CD,few years ago. As for the Dennis The Menace fanclub,i do remember it,and i think we recieved a couple of Badges,Gnasher secret code book and some kind of wallet. |
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23 Feb 11 - 07:35 PM (#3101550) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,PaulH Wish I could speak to either Mick, Barry or Phil, they were a 3 piece band when I knew them and I was invited to their party when they turned professional back in the late 70's. An original Ansell's Bitterman (& had the leather badge as part of the ceilidh following clan). |
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25 Feb 11 - 07:04 AM (#3102528) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Carole My best friend, Linda, was president of the Wayfarers fan club in Charleston during the '60's.I have 3 albums, one autographed, which my husband has recently converted to CD and have been enjoying them almost daily ever since. I was so happy to learn where their life's journey took them. As someone else stated, they are really good people. Thanks. |
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27 Feb 11 - 07:42 AM (#3103497) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,PaulH It was the Ripley Wayfarers I was on about, the Derbyshire folk band. |
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29 Mar 11 - 05:52 AM (#3123914) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Roberto S. I remember the U.S. folk group from the 60's...They did a lovely song called "Monday Morning", which I have s.o.m.e.w.h.e.r.e...I thought they were on RCA... |
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08 Apr 11 - 06:57 AM (#3131190) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Carole Yes, they were with RCA and you're right, that is a sweet song. |
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30 May 11 - 11:55 PM (#3162907) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Tom Adams went on to become a lawyer and then a judge in CALIFORNIA. Sad to hear about Sean. they made some fine music togeter back in the sixties~!! |
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08 Jul 11 - 09:38 AM (#3183716) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Margaret I would love to get copies of the Wayfarers albums, mine have disappeared. Ray Blouin's mom was my swim coach and I swam with his sister in Charleston. Loved their music. How can I get the albums? |
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20 Nov 11 - 01:06 PM (#3260468) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Diana (Hart) Dearen I was married to Corky Hart of The Wayfarers folk-rock group out of Chas, SC It was actually in the 60s & 70s. Tom & Sean were with the group before Corky & David joined. Corky & Ray Blouin & David Hull were close friends and the last part of the group for a few years before they broke up, because of the manager. I think David married Rays sister,( Tinker ? ) Last I heard, Ray still lived in Chas., & Corky lives in Summerville, SC, now married to Melony B. Corky goes by the name Charles C Hart for business. Don't know his phone number, you might find out from our daughter, Lisa Hart Rabang, also in Summerville. |
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13 Jan 12 - 05:31 AM (#3289799) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Hokumsheik Please excuse the intrusion, but I'm trying to contact Guest Carole, who posted, on the 'Les Cousins' thread, that she had some photos from the Witches Cauldron that might interest me. Please, if you are the same Guest Carole, send me a PM at Hokumsheik Thanks in advance Mox |
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15 Jan 12 - 08:48 PM (#3291190) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Eric The US Wayfarers were a group similar to the Limelighters in syle. I personally heard them perform in Jacksonville, FL in late 1963 0r early 1964 when I was a Naval officer stationed nearby. As a hard-core 60's folkie, I was very favorably impressed, as I recall. When I transfered to a new Naval duty station in Charleston, SC, in the fall of 1964, I found they had split up and two of them had opened a second floor folk club there and billed themselves as the "Half-fares". They performed themselves and had other local and touring acts. |
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17 Jan 12 - 04:41 PM (#3291723) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST There was an American folk group called 'The Wayfarers' in the early 60's and played together through the early 70's. Individuals members have been playing since and I think Ray Bluen is now in Virginia, still playing banjo like crazy and singing. He and another original member duoed up in a nightclub in Charleston SC around '76 for a while until Ray moved. I can't remember his partners name (I just remembered they called him 'Whale' but he unfortunately died from a rare diabetic type disorder that went undiagnosed. Some of their songs were 'Come Along', 'Old Blue', 'The Grape Tasters'. They were very good musicians, sang beautiful harmonies and their interpretation and presentation caught your attention. The only thing wrong was that the folk movement was gone by the 70's or they would have been bigger players for much longer. |
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18 Jan 12 - 03:17 PM (#3292320) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: DianeV I'm quite certain that my dad had some tapes including recordings of the Wayfarers. They're still with the company that is converting the tapes to digital format, but I'll let you know what's there (if anything) when I get them back. |
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03 Aug 14 - 09:54 AM (#3647966) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,CJB Am trying to get a recording of the Wayfarers (UK group from the 1960s) singing "Bowling Green." Does anyone know if they recorded it on an LP? They peformed it on London Folk Song Cellar show no. 32. Thanks - CJB |
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04 Aug 14 - 02:52 AM (#3648157) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Their old vinyl and cassettes turn up regularly on ebay. |
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04 Aug 14 - 12:05 PM (#3648267) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,CJB There was a group of four singers / musicians - 2 guys / 2 girls - from Devon called the Wayfarers. They appeared on the London Folk Song Cellar programme no. 32 in Dec. 1997. They were introduced at from Devon. They sang: * I Wish I Was In Bowling Green * The Riddle Song / I Gave My Love A Cherry * Once I Had A Sweetheart CJB |
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05 Aug 14 - 06:49 AM (#3648453) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,CJB A track of the Devon 'Wayfarers' can be heard here... http://www.flaxey-green.co.uk/Pages/Wanted_other.html http://www.flaxey-green.co.uk/Pages/Music/The%20Wayfarers.html |
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16 Aug 14 - 06:44 PM (#3651482) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Camano Island Ray, Corky & David played at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska in late 1969. |
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18 Aug 14 - 02:42 PM (#3651832) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Don Stevens During the 1960s, my wife, Barbara, and I, worked for RCA. There were so many Very Good Folk Groups. RCA recorded most of them, on both, the RCA label - and other labels. We got to meet so many of these Groups, including some of the Wayfarers. We collected all four of their RCA LPs: 1504 Wandering w/The Wayfarers 2666 Come Along w/The Wayfarers 2735 The Wayfarers At The Hungry i 2946 The Wayfarers At The World's Fair. Nice Music. Nice Memories. |
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19 Aug 14 - 09:40 AM (#3652046) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: Thomas Stern Hello Don, Check the personnel on those albums - there are TWO DIFFERENT groups on RCA using the Wayfarers name. 1956-57 Paul Bain, an operatic baritone and concert recitalist Ilka Sylvern, a dancer, soprano Lee Schaefer, singer of jazz and pop 2 LP's LPM 1213 The Wayfarers [1956] LPM 1504 Wanderin with The Wayfarers [1957] 1 EP EPA 717 (selected from thw 2nd LP) Paul Baid also released and EP RCA EPA 4289 The Love Ballads of Paul Bain 1962-1969 group included: Sean Bonniwell Tom Adams Dick Bosley Ray Florin IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION ABOUT PAUL BAIN, PLEASE CONTACT ME! Thanks! Best wishes, Thomas. |
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19 Aug 14 - 07:48 PM (#3652242) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Meanwhile 'The Wayfarers' from East Devon are referenced here: http://talktorbay.com/torquay%E2%80%99s-other-history-donovan-torquay%E2%80%99s-1960s-folk-scene "There was another trio called the Wayfarers, from East Devon, who would come to the club occasionally." These are the ones I am trying to track down. These are the ones on London Folk Song Cellar no. 32. This can be heard here: http://www.flaxey-green.co.uk/Pages/Performance.html and here: https://www.firedrive.com/file/F065030960FB4849 CJB |
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25 Aug 14 - 04:35 PM (#3653989) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,train AndyTrain from the Ripley Wayfarers is enjoying retirement |
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16 Jun 16 - 07:30 AM (#3796054) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,CJB Date: 04 Aug 14 - 12:05 PM There was a group of four singers / musicians - 2 guys / 2 girls - from Devon called the Wayfarers. They appeared on the London Folk Song Cellar programme no. 32 in Dec. 1997. They were introduced as from East Devon, where they rans a successful folk club. They sang: * I Wish I Was In Bowling Green * The Riddle Song / I Gave My Love A Cherry * Once I Had A Sweetheart CJB ==== AND HERE THEY ARE!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX6yavhMZJY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItoYjIQpEK8 The Wayfarers also sang a unique version of 'Bowling Green' - http://www.mediafire.com/download/xu80t3l0zdzwvs0/Bowling_Green_-_The_Wayfarers_-_MP_%28320%29.mp3 1/ Wish I was in Bowling Green Sittin' on the Square With one arm round m'whiskey jug And the other round my dear The other round my dear Bowling Green... Oh.... dear old Bowling Green 2/ Wish I was a bumble bee flying through the air I'd buzz beside my Patsy dear Touch her if you dare Touch her if you dare Bowling Green... Oh.... dear old Bowling Green 3/ If you see that gal of mine Tell her this from me That if she loves another man I will set her free I will set her free Bowling Green... Oh.... dear old Bowling Green 4/ If you love me touch me girl Put your hand in mine That if you love another man I'll leave you behind I'll leave you behind Bowling Green... Oh.... dear old Bowling Green 5/ Wish I was in Bowling Green Sittin' on the Square With one arm round m'whiskey jug And the other round my dear The other round my dear Bowling Green... Oh.... dear old Bowling Green Dear old Bowling Green. ==== Full LFSC programme no. 32 is here (recorded by one Neil Jennings in Saudi Arabia, the missing v.4 of Bowling Green is from Mitch Park in New Zealand - thanks guys!!): http://www.mediafire.com/download/e7dcoklkrocgdm5/LFSC_32_-_TD_120047.49_-_NHJ_3_%26_MP_%28192%29.mp3 http://www.mediafire.com/download/0ds108b976h59y5/LFSC_32_-_TD_120047.49_-_NHJ_3_%26_MP.txt ==== CJB |
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16 Jun 16 - 09:03 PM (#3796172) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Phil d'Conch Raredance: The US Wayfarers that R-J mentions as a quartet later became a trio. There are at least two other albums by the group, "Live at the World's Fair," (that would have been Seattle), and an LP of Civil War Songs. I only have only of those as a trio and not the same band(s) at all: Wayfarers Tom Adams, Dick Bailey, Ray Blouin & Sean Bonniwell – At The World's Fair, RCA – LPM-2946 (see multiple posts above) Trio#1 Wayfarers Paul Bain, Lee Schaefer & Ilka Sylvern – 2 LPs for RCA (see: Thomas Stern, 19 Aug 14—09:40 AM, above) Trio#2 Wayfarers Trio (out of Oklahoma) Bill Cheatwood, Baxter Taylor III & Mason Williams – 1 LP for Mercury, Songs Of The Blue & Grey, SR-60634, 1961 All three members of the formal "Trio" had a pretty good run in the music biz after they went their separate ways. |
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05 Sep 16 - 02:51 PM (#3808499) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST There was a Wayfarers folk group... Wayfarers Four (later...Wayfarers Four minus One plus Two). They played Eastern States Exposition for many years. Bob Kershaw now lives in Vermont |
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05 Sep 16 - 02:53 PM (#3808500) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST More info about The Wayfarers Four, based out of Rhode Island; and Peter Frid, guitar, became New Hampshire Public TV CEO. |
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24 Mar 17 - 06:02 AM (#3846431) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Wayfarers Hi long shot I know but if ged higson was in the wayferes played around the north west I can give you some information, don't hesitated to contact me |
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24 Mar 17 - 08:32 PM (#3846514) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST Is this the Ripley Wayfarers as opposed to the East Devon group? |
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11 Oct 20 - 03:22 PM (#4075149) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Joe Willis I remember Ray Blouin back in the early '60's. He was a member of the North Charleston swim group "the Blue Angels." He was a superb swimmer and banjo player. |
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11 Oct 20 - 04:54 PM (#4075160) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,CJB666 The East Devon Group are on YouTube. Their set on London Folk Song Cellar is available via the links already posted here. Search 'LFSC' at https://ulozto.net/hledej?q=lfsc ==== |
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17 Mar 21 - 08:15 PM (#4098128) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Sheila Green We used to run a folk club in The Noel Arms, Langham, Oakham, Rutland and The Ripley Wayfarers were regular guests !!! |
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17 Mar 21 - 08:33 PM (#4098129) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,jugmws There was a band around the Preston area called The Wayfarers; I know Brian Dewhurst & Dave Peters were members. |
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19 Feb 23 - 05:06 PM (#4165575) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST,Margaret Dillon Mauch Hi Ray. In the early 60’s in Charleston, SC, your Mom was my swim coach & I was on Trinket’s relay team. Have always loved your music , was a big fan as a young teen ! |
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21 Feb 23 - 11:07 AM (#4165747) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: pdq The Wayfarers at The World's Fair Label: RCA Victor – LSP-2946 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Tracklist: A1 Progress Is The Middle Name Of Man 3:52 A2 Shenandoah 2:55 A3 The Ballad Of The Battle Of The Great All Digit Dial 3:58 A4 Malagueña Salerosa 3:08 A5 He's Got The Whole World In His Hands 2:01 B1 When I Was A Young Girl 2:54 B2 Crabs Walk Sideways 2:16 B3 Turn Around 3:24 B4 The Ladder Song 2:01 B5 Roll On, Tomorrow Is Coming 3:42 Credits: • Banjo – Ray Blouin • Contrabass – Tom Adams • Guitar – Dick Bailey • Guitar, Vocals – Sean Bonniwell |
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21 Feb 23 - 11:58 AM (#4165754) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: pdq The Wayfarers At The Hungry i Label: RCA Victor – LPM-2735 Vinyl, LP, Mono Released: 1963 Tracklist: A1 Folksinger 2:42 A2 Artsa Alinu 2:55 A3 Old Fool 2:57 A4 Cathedral 4:03 A5 Darlin’ Cory. 2:34 A6 Kangaroo 3:13 B1 Jordan River. 1:42 B2 Mountain Dew. 2:12 B3 Skyjacker 2:48 B4 Pastures Of Plenty. 3:38 B5 Father O Dear Father. 3:28 B6 Twelve Gates 5:27 Credits: • Banjo – Ray Blouin • Contrabass – Tom Adams • Guitar – Dick Bailey • Guitar, Vocals – Sean Bonniwell |
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21 Feb 23 - 12:19 PM (#4165756) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: pdq Come Along With The Wayfarers Label: RCA Victor – LSP-2666 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Released: 1963 Tracklist: A1 Come Along 2:23 A2 Monday Morning. 3:22 A3 Bald Mountain. 1:40 A4 All My Burdens. 3:22 A5 Wind's A ‘Risin’. 2:07 A6 Ticonderoga 2:25 B1 Old Blue. 2:45 B2 Grape Taseters. 3:29 B3 Take Me Out Of Pity 3:16 B4 Havenu. 2:00 B5 The Wayfarer's Ballad. 2:25 B6 Heaven-Bound Soldier. 1:57 Credits: • Banjo – Ray Blouin • Contrabass – Tom Adams • Guitar – Dick Bailey • Guitar, Vocals – Sean Bonniwell |
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23 Nov 23 - 03:55 PM (#4192256) Subject: RE: Has anyone heard of the Wayfarers? From: GUEST The WAYFARERS Dick Baily, Shaun Bonneville, Ray Bluenk (I forget the forth) .............. a couple of great albums Guitars, 5-String banjo, base........performing in 1962 (Worlds Fair) on four albums of their own written sings. A couple still living ?? - owned a "folk music great club on KING STREET in Charleston, South Carolin, (King Street) in 1966. |