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UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4

29 Mar 04 - 07:38 AM (#1148915)
Subject: UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4
From: nickp

Matlock Festival - the return!

Yes, the long awaited return of the Matlock Footloose Festival - now retitled Loose Roots and with a smattering of European music and dance but still mainly geared up towards old time music and clogging.

Taking place THIS COMING WEEKEND!!!!

April 2nd to 4th at Highfields School, Matlock, Derbyshire. Yes, the same venue, the same weekend-long old time sessions in the bar (and probably the same beer!).

Featuring:

Beverly Smith and Carl Jones from the USA, multi-instrumentalists and multi-talented old time and early-country music performers. They will be giving workshops in fiddle, guitar accompaniment and song.

Malke Rosenfeld from the USA as the dancers' top-bill. Previously a member of Eileen Carson's Footwoks, Malke is giving workshops in Advanced Appalachian and Cape Breton percussive dance.

The Buffalo Gals, led by Kate Lissauer, who will be playing for a square dance Friday and the concert on Saturday which will also feature Beverly and Carl plus Doc Proctors's Anecdote. Kate and Johnny Whelan will also be giving fiddle and banjo workshops respectively.

More clogging support for Sue Torres and Simon & Jo Harmer plus Kerry Fletcher on Dance Routines, with a Dance Showcase from youth clogging team Metallo Bocca.

There'll also be Euro Dance and Swedish dancing featured if you want to stretch your music or dance tastes.

Other guests include Hannah James & Kerfuffle, Chouchenn, One Foot In The Gutter, Geoff Beilby & Steve Ellis, North Cregg and Scratch.

Various ticket options and also indoor camping if you book ahead.

More details

Lets help bring the festival back to it's position as one of the leading festivals for old time music and percussive dance.

See you there......


29 Mar 04 - 11:31 AM (#1149108)
Subject: RE: UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4
From: BanjoRay

I've just booked, Nick - see you there.
Ray


29 Mar 04 - 01:15 PM (#1149160)
Subject: RE: UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4
From: Mrs.Duck

Ooh fingers crossed we missed Gainsborough so hopefully - spotty children willing (or rather folk to look after children while we escape)


30 Mar 04 - 01:57 PM (#1150232)
Subject: RE: UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4
From: Mrs.Duck

Looks like we may be coming so you there.


30 Mar 04 - 07:17 PM (#1150522)
Subject: RE: UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4
From: BanjoRay

I'll be camping at Packhorse Farm, Foxholes Lane, which I believe is not too far.
Ray


31 Mar 04 - 10:09 AM (#1150964)
Subject: RE: UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4
From: GUEST

refresh


31 Mar 04 - 11:22 AM (#1151030)
Subject: RE: UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4
From: Mrs.Duck

We're indoor camping sans petits canards - luxury!


31 Mar 04 - 05:05 PM (#1151295)
Subject: RE: UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4
From: BanjoRay

Luxury - hah! I don't think you're allowed to go to bed till the sessions finish if you're indoor camping - that's why I'm in a tent. Or maybe it's because I'm a boring old fart.
Cheers
Ray


01 Apr 04 - 06:20 AM (#1151773)
Subject: RE: UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4
From: Mrs.Duck

I don't go to bed until I fall over and people start cooking breakfast!


04 Apr 04 - 05:31 PM (#1154341)
Subject: RE: UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4
From: GUEST,NIckp

And wonderful it was too... looking forward to next year already

Nick


04 Apr 04 - 07:10 PM (#1154402)
Subject: RE: UK old time/clogging - Matlock April 2-4
From: Geoff the Duck

We had fun.
Quack!!
GtD.