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Ian Harvey Pittaway

22 Mar 04 - 08:42 AM (#1142835)
Subject: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Welsh Weasel

A couple of years ago at Baggeridge Festival I had the pleasure of seeing Ian Harvey Pittaway play. Being a bit strapped for cash I didn't pick up a cd, assuming I'd see him elsewhere. Typically I've heard nothing from or about him since which is a pity because he was brilliant. google's got nothing on him. Can anyone enlighten me?


22 Mar 04 - 08:43 AM (#1142837)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,MC Fat

He played Bromyard a couple of years ago was very good.


22 Mar 04 - 09:53 AM (#1142905)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: MairSea

I have his CD "Godifu" which according to the blurb was recorded at the Shakespeare Studios, Lichfield. We have seen him at the Lichfield FF on a few occasions. The blurb lists in the credits the Black Diamond Folk Club, Birmingham and Common Folk, Pelsall. Someone there may be able to lead you to him. I am sorry that I can't be more help as I think he has a fantastic voice and outlook on the songs he sings.


22 Mar 04 - 02:20 PM (#1143147)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: Herga Kitty

IHP used to post to Mudcat occasionally - I hope he sees this!

Kitty


22 Mar 04 - 02:27 PM (#1143149)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: Abuwood

he lives near us, think he's drppoed one of thesurnames, thought he had a wb site


23 Mar 04 - 08:57 AM (#1143753)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: KJ

We knew him back in Worcester,but haven't seen him for ages. I've tried his web site but its no longer up & running. If he does turn up anywhere can someone say Hi from karen & colin.


18 Aug 04 - 07:10 PM (#1250864)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,It's me!

I am Ian Pittaway, formerly Ian Harvey-Pittaway. I'm chuffed to read these nice things said about me. Three or four years ago I was on the way to considering going full time with the music. I didn't for a lot of reasons, which I won't go into here, but they included the precariousness both of not knowing if I would earn enough, partly due to my aptitude for picking up lots of bugs in the winter. I've now taken up the cittern, mandolin and lute (as well as my previous guitars) and am gigging infrequently. I am appearing soon at Rushwick village hall, Worcester, as a guest of Food and Folk, on 11 September. It would be lovely to see any of you there. Please introduce yourself to me if you go. For more details, call John Phillips of Food and Folk on 01905 640857. Cheers all!


18 Aug 04 - 07:28 PM (#1250883)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: Herga Kitty

Hi Ian!

It was good to see/hear you sing in the Theatre Bar at Sidmouth this year, too!

Kitty


19 Aug 04 - 02:39 PM (#1251084)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: KJ

Nice to know you're still around Ian.Hope everything's going as well for you as it is for us in the sunny north. PM us & let us know how you're doing.
Karen & Colin Thompson


20 Aug 04 - 09:14 AM (#1251898)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: the lemonade lady

Hi Ian, didn't I see you sitting on the floor at the ceilidh at Upton Festival this year? We met at the session in Marton, Harriot Bartlettes's sesh? So you're doing Food and Folk the Weekend of Bromyard Folk Fest; it's ok, don't worry, you should have a full house, Schantieman and I did last year! The food's good too. Have fun.

Sal


16 May 06 - 07:34 PM (#1742173)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Ian Pittaway

To anyone interested, after a long break from gigging I'm appearing at The Olde White Rose Folk Club, The Olde White Rose, Lichfield Street, Bilston, West Midlands, England, on Thursday 18 May 2006, 8.45 start.

Ian Pittaway, formerly Ian Harvey-Pittaway


17 May 06 - 01:03 PM (#1742438)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: Herga Kitty

I can't make it, but hope you have a great time!

kitty


18 May 06 - 05:31 AM (#1742957)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Wayne

Hi Ian

I started this thread a couple of years ago then lost touch with it. Do you still have any cds available? I still reckon that you are one of the best singers of traditional songs I've heard & look forward to a chance to see you again at some point.


18 May 06 - 01:18 PM (#1743285)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Ian Pittaway

Wow, thanks, Wayne. Yes, I still have CDs. It'd be great to see you tonight at the Olde White Rose.


23 May 06 - 06:03 AM (#1745899)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: the lemonade lady

Good to see you're back.

Lemonade sometime?

Sal


02 Sep 08 - 01:19 PM (#2428930)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,AJCHM

is this the same Ian Pittaway that works at that science school in the West Midlands?


30 Jan 09 - 01:50 PM (#2553081)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Lewis

If anyone is interested, Ian Pittaway is playing at the Newhampton Folk Club in Wolverhampton, West Midlands on Saturday 31st January 2009 supporting jazz band. Check out the Newhampton Pub website for more details.


30 Jan 09 - 01:52 PM (#2553084)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Lewis

http://newhamptonfolkclub.art.officelive.com/newhamptonfolkclub.aspx


31 Jan 09 - 05:57 PM (#2553989)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: the lemonade lady

Good for him, about time he was back on the road. Give him my regards

Sal


31 Jan 09 - 06:14 PM (#2554001)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Lewis

Just got back from seeing Ian play at Newhampton as per above message left and he was absolutley FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!! as always. I had nOt seen him for 10 years and he didnt fail to disappoint. He was SPECTACULAR. It was so good to see him again after all this time. He played for half an hour support Fret and Fiddle Jazz band who were also AWESOME ! He threw in the old Lord Franklin tune to start the set to my delight as it is my favourite tine off Gidgifu. WELL DONE IAN. Great to see you again. Have missed you loads. Hope to see you again soon. Stay in touch. Laura xx


31 Jan 09 - 06:15 PM (#2554002)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Lewis

'Godgifu' - apologies for the spelling IAN :) I am so excited i have lost the ability to spell :)


01 Feb 09 - 08:29 AM (#2554380)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Ian Pittaway (formerly Ian HP)

Just had a start when I spotted my old name on Mudcat! Thanks, Lewis, for the appreciation. I had a very enjoyable night last night. It's good to know that I "didnt fail to disappoint"?!?! Was I THAT bad?!

Cheers
Ian


01 Feb 09 - 10:50 AM (#2554469)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Lewis

You were fab Ian and was great to see you again after 10 years :)
PLEASE keep up the playing, love Laus xxx


02 Feb 09 - 01:43 PM (#2555416)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Wayne

Bloody hell - I meant to send for your cd a few years back and forgot. Once again I ask is it available and for how much? I eally will send for it this time!


06 Feb 09 - 02:32 PM (#2559277)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Lewis

In case anyone is interested, Ian Pittaway is playing Newhampton again in Wolverhampton on Saturday 11th April. COME AND SHOW SUPPORT FOR THE GREATEST GUITARIST EVER !!!!!!!!


11 Feb 09 - 02:10 PM (#2564110)
Subject: RE: Ian Harvey Pittaway
From: GUEST,Lewis

Sorry Ian, just realised that i said "didnt fail to dissapoint" above - I actually meant quite the opposite. I was so excited by seeing you and how good you were that i obviously lost the ability to spell and get the correct order of words out. Thinking about it, i think i actually lost the ability to speak for a few days after seeing you too as i was was just so amazed by the night. Can't wait to see you again :)