29 Mar 06 - 03:38 AM (#1705410) Subject: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Hi everyone - welcome to Spring Sessions this month Folk etc. - Wednesday the 5th & 19th April Blues etc. - Wednesday the 29th March & 12th/26th April Everyone welcome to come along & join in - we now operate in the function room - so no background noise/people walking through the session - function room has it's own bar & toilets/non smoking room Still completely free - just buy yourself a drink Other things on: New Roots on this weekend (1st/2nd) at the Trestle Centre in St Albans - see Mudcat thread for details - concerts & workshops with new & old stars Mondays – Herga at the Harrow Arts Centre Mondays – Tudor Folk Club – The Whitehill Centre, Chesham First Tuesday - Blue Anchor, St Albans, St Michaels village - 4th April Wednesdays – The Orange Tree, Baldock – Baldock & Letchworth folk club Wednesdays – Hertford somewhere on odd dates – see Mudcat Thursdays – Redbourn Folk Club – The Cricketers Thursdays – Rose & Crown, St Michaels, St Albans Thursdays – Bedford Folk Club - Kings Arms Sunday – Comfort Hotel, St Albans - see Breezy threads closed until 7th May ~ The Residents Welcome in the Summer/Sun 14th May ~ George Papavgeris is at The Rose & Crown/Fri 19th May ~ Clem/Sun 21st May ~ Pete Morton/Fri 26th May ~ Bram Taylor Sundays - Rose & Crown - see Mudcat thread Sundays - obviously the leg end Hitchin Folk Club at the Sun Hotel Web site is here - http://bartonleclayfolkclub.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ And details of the pub are here: http://www.outandabout.uk.net/beds/barton/index.htm ALSO This Friday, 31 March at Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, Herts PEEPING TOM and MARTYN HARVEY 'The Status Quo of ceilidh bands...' Stirrings '..red-blooded, red hot barn dance music...' South Kesteven Folk Festival 'A cracking good ceilidh band' Alastair Russell Doors open 7.30 - dancing 8-late Real Ale Bar Entry only £7.50 - U14s £4 Plus Shore Tars Rapper Strap on your dancing shoes 01582 882831 / 733113 |
29 Mar 06 - 04:28 AM (#1705429) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross New Roots finals Sunday April 2 2006, 11am-5pm Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans, England Admission free Saturday April 1 2006 Concert 8.00-11.30pm Maltings Arts Theatre, The Maltings, St Albans John Kirkpatrick, Benji Kirkpatrick Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner Mawkin (New Roots finalists, 2003) Hazel and Emily Askew (New Roots finalists, 2003 and 2005) Tickets £12, £10 concessions and under 25s 01727 844222 Workshops 2.00-5.00pm Trinity United Reformed Church, Victoria Street, St Albans Playing for morris dancing, any instrument, any style with John Kirkpatrick 2.00-5.00pm £15, £5 concessions and under 25s East Anglian step dancing with Dave Delarre 2.00-3.00pm £7.50, £2.50 concessions and under 25s Harmony singing with Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner £3.30-5.00pm £7.50, £2.50 concessions and under 25s Day ticket £25, £12 concessions and under 25s To book, ring 01727 844222 Further information 01727 852111 www.stalbansfolkmusic.org.uk |
29 Mar 06 - 06:10 PM (#1706056) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Cathie Bertie - please check your messages! Thanks very much for the song too. Cathy |
30 Mar 06 - 02:24 AM (#1706320) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Who is that posh mysterious lady Anyway, many thanks to all last night - Bert, Pat, John B, John P, Keith, Stevi, Cathy, Trevor, Jackie, Tony, Tim, Alison, Bob and Teresa and a couple more who I didn't manage to talk wif A cracking evening - Long may they run I am mostly in Bletchley today - an enigma sort of place |
30 Mar 06 - 05:05 PM (#1706957) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: The Unicorn Man Are you going to The New Roots on Sunday Ross? Or Bertie? |
31 Mar 06 - 02:33 AM (#1707291) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Hi MD - no, I can't get to the New Roots this weekend - I'm all booked up Have a good un Who's in charge of teas? |
31 Mar 06 - 09:26 AM (#1707524) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: GUEST,Eleanor C Hooray I am coming to the John Kirkpatrick workshop and the evening concert on Saturday, hope to see some Bartonians there! Eleanor |
31 Mar 06 - 04:39 PM (#1707828) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: The Unicorn Man I was not asked this year, so I will have to go as a normal punter. Are you coming on Sunday though El C? If so CU there. |
03 Apr 06 - 03:34 AM (#1709315) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross How did it go? I had a very nice weekend - saw some Brecht/had some lunch by the canal in Linslade/drank some Abbott It's Blue Anchor this Tuesday |
03 Apr 06 - 05:34 AM (#1709354) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: breezy The roots was good, full house !!! |
03 Apr 06 - 10:10 AM (#1709455) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Good show - was there some stunning talent there How are the old duffers of the future looking |
04 Apr 06 - 04:18 AM (#1710007) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: breezy talented |
04 Apr 06 - 04:24 AM (#1710010) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Blast - does that mean I've got to learn another chord I'm in Biggleswade today - the spell checker says it should be 'Bugleweed' - the sun is shining |
04 Apr 06 - 10:50 AM (#1710192) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Hitchin' John Went practicing with the band last night and then showed Mark and Donna the new recorder - and so we recorded a song at started at midnight done by 12.30 and onto CD (because you can) by one - in bed by two - at work by eight - bit tired now. See you Wednesday John |
05 Apr 06 - 03:32 AM (#1710868) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Wow - that's really rock and roll - concept album in a day? I'm reading Nick Mason's autobiographical Pink Floyd book at the moment - it's full of stories like that John Blue Anchor was good last night - must be the best open session in Hertfordshire It's a folk night at the Bull in Barton tonight - all very welcome to come along and join in Bring your own notes |
05 Apr 06 - 02:40 PM (#1711301) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: stevi shine on you crazy diamond ! no the best open session is at barton! we will have to try some pink floyd on the amplified nights. |
06 Apr 06 - 03:49 AM (#1711661) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Cheers Syd - but we're in Bedfordshire - perhaps we could do the whole of the dark side including chiming clocks & cah registers Thanks to all last night for a grand session To Bert, Cathy, John P, Stevi, Rita, Davina, Geoff, Lorna, Nat, Trevor H, Keith, Eve, Bill, Tony, Teresa & Bob Many thanks Thanks to Bert for the pint & Cathy for half a pint - not that I've got a drink problem |
06 Apr 06 - 11:49 AM (#1711930) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Woe, woe - Gene has died In order to fulfill his wishes to avoid extravagence with his funeral He is only 24 hours from Balsa |
06 Apr 06 - 12:01 PM (#1711938) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Hitchin' John Ross Thats not very funny and not even that tasteless. John |
06 Apr 06 - 04:58 PM (#1712162) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: breezy I think its hilarious, good un Ross but, remember, its a grave not a pit. gis a run down on the Mill as was busy. fleggy this Sun at the Rose an crown |
07 Apr 06 - 03:25 AM (#1712407) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Sorry - I'll get me coat |
07 Apr 06 - 03:47 AM (#1712415) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Review of the Mill It was a grand night - just over twenty souls - approx 50% performers Alan & Jenny sang some good singalongs with chorusisssis - a couple of blocks did some soulful/crowded house sort of stuff - Big John with his beard did a couple of funny monologues - The poet lady did odes to Norfolk/seasons - is it Stephanie? - Malcolm cleared our eardrums with tales of woe from the deep south - Doug broke a string with his searing guitar rendition - a chap in the corner who I know well but don't know his name sang acopokio - the incredible Cathy blew us away with some song or other - Martin Dent played his own chair/squeezy thing and insulted the middle classes (shame) - Derek & lady friend played tunes that made us whistful for things we had no comprehension about - the new bar manager seem bemused We were all arrested yesterday and are still awaiting bail - help |
07 Apr 06 - 08:55 AM (#1712546) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Hitchin' John Don't worry Ross - we'll arrange a charity concert - Free the Innocent from the Mill Aid. We may struggle to raise the £4.99 bail for you all though "Any day now, I shall be released" |
07 Apr 06 - 09:39 AM (#1712570) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Cheers John - free at last Only 100 hours community service - I have been given a stethascope and have been sent down to St Albans lake checking ducks for coughs & sneezes 'Look at the beautiful sunset Hear the birds, coughing on the lake' Did you know that St Albans lake is shaped like the British Isles and has a dragon living on one of the islands |
07 Apr 06 - 03:08 PM (#1712694) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: breezy at the mushrooms again Rossy ? Which Cathy is it ? Dont miss Dan Mckinnon Sunday 11th June |
07 Apr 06 - 03:50 PM (#1712726) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Cathie This Cathy. Rossesque humour in a boilie that I am swimming past. Probably see you Sunday though. |
09 Apr 06 - 04:12 AM (#1713586) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Sorry Cathy I'll behave I should have said it wasn't Cathy from Milton Keynes with a tattoo on her bososm Whoops - and it's Sunday I went to see Good Fun by Victoria Wood last night - it was good fun |
09 Apr 06 - 04:34 PM (#1713977) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: The Unicorn Man I saw someone at The Oxford Folk Festival this weekend that looks and acts like Victoria Wood. |
10 Apr 06 - 03:38 AM (#1714287) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Are you sure it wasn't Victoria Wood? How was the Rose & Crown - did Fleggy blow the bleeding doors off |
10 Apr 06 - 11:28 AM (#1714538) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Cathie I only got there for the second half and it was good fun too. I wondered why one set of doors was missing when I arrived. And I now have a thumb pick. |
10 Apr 06 - 01:12 PM (#1714618) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: The Unicorn Man I was to knackered to go and see Fleggy, but I did see Alibongos at The New Roots part of The Oxford Folk Festival. It was great, but only one finalist could be present, so they filled it up with locals floorspots, very enjoyable. |
10 Apr 06 - 03:44 PM (#1714716) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: The Unicorn Man Cool!!!! How about that? I have changed name again. I think Dr Death was a bit scary. |
10 Apr 06 - 04:24 PM (#1714752) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Cathie .........and 'The Unicorn Man' is much more reassuring? You're just a legend really Martin. I think it's refreshing to change your name from time to time. Probably a deep-seated resentment to women giving up their maiden names. |
10 Apr 06 - 05:29 PM (#1714811) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: The Unicorn Man Yeah. I feel left out. |
11 Apr 06 - 04:12 AM (#1714994) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross I suppose Ross is a bit boring - any suggestions I suppose I should be the Council House Kid It's an open mic session this Wednesday at thae Bull The Globe tonight in Dunstable Redbourn & Bedford Thursday |
11 Apr 06 - 04:50 AM (#1715006) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Cathie Puck - mischievous and musical? |
11 Apr 06 - 05:44 AM (#1715015) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross I often feel like I'm wandering through a forest in the dark And I have the Donkey's head If only I had a Queen Titania |
11 Apr 06 - 09:52 AM (#1715137) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: The Unicorn Man How about "Rough and ready Ross" |
12 Apr 06 - 03:21 AM (#1715902) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: GUEST,The listener or "Smelly Ross" |
12 Apr 06 - 03:37 AM (#1715910) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: GUEST,Queen Titania I don't think so........so... |
12 Apr 06 - 04:55 AM (#1715951) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross One day my Queen will come Open mic tonight - all welcome to come along & join in Don't think we have a PA tonight So it could be an open non mic All in the function room at the rear of the main pub |
12 Apr 06 - 05:22 AM (#1715964) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Hitchin' John I was planning to bring a small shed load of equipment - which won't exactly be a PA. It will give us some thing to sing through over electric guitars. What mikes to bring? Decisions, decisions |
12 Apr 06 - 08:05 AM (#1716037) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Cheers John That sounds really exciting I bagsy the Moog synthesiser I'll wear me Rick Wakeman cloak and tank top |
13 Apr 06 - 03:51 AM (#1717071) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Many thanks to all for last night To Bert, Pat, John P, Cathy, Keith, Eve, Roy, Bob & Teresa A bit more heavier rock than normal Sorry for messing you about Bert Have a nice Thursday wherever you may be - I'm in a damp Bletchley measuring labour only brickwork - lucky me |
18 Apr 06 - 04:14 AM (#1720869) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Hello everybody - did we all have a good Easter? I went to Redbourn Folk Club last Thursday - it was very nice Saturday, I went raving - it was a good weekend It's a folk/contemporary round the room this Wednesday - all welcome to come and join in, in the Function Room The Globe tonight in Dunstable Bedford Folk Club this Thursday - they have a 4-piece group, Ock 'n' Dough, 20th April. They play traditional music and songs from England, Latvia and Louisiana. |
19 Apr 06 - 03:34 AM (#1721664) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Cheers to everyone at the Globe last night - especially Rick, the organiser It's a really nice friendly session in a very good room - no disturbance and plenty of encouragement from the pub It's folk tonight at the Bull in Barton |
19 Apr 06 - 04:27 AM (#1721691) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Hitchin' John Hi Ross Can't make the Barton Folk night, Band has decided to practice tonight. Hope to catch you next week at the electric thing. John |
19 Apr 06 - 09:29 AM (#1721741) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Cheers John - see you soon I think we are going to be down a few tonight - Arsenal are playing some foreign team in a game called death ball |
19 Apr 06 - 05:14 PM (#1722207) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: The Unicorn Man Goodevening or goodmorning. How did it go? |
20 Apr 06 - 03:31 AM (#1722547) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Cheers MD - we had a brilliant night There were Bert, Pat, Derek, Trevor H, Stevi, Yvonne, Rita, Geoff, Davina, Lorna, Nat, Sam, Pete, Bill, Trevor W (on bike), Cathy, Keith, Keiths mate, Eve, Terisa, Bob, Tony & Richard Some really excellent music and banter We'll have to do it up the Palace one day |
20 Apr 06 - 03:41 AM (#1722558) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: GUEST,Cathy A great evening Ross |
20 Apr 06 - 07:53 AM (#1722673) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: stevi Did dream it! but did bert arrive half way thru and break his new guitar in front of everyone. steve |
20 Apr 06 - 08:22 AM (#1722685) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Yeah - that was quite wild I think it was a Martin D something or other Turned to matchwood It made Trevor the Accordionist feel feint Heaven knows what will happen if Arsenal win something |
20 Apr 06 - 11:00 AM (#1722804) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: stevi If they loose i might thro a harmonica out the window or somthing harsh like that. |
20 Apr 06 - 12:44 PM (#1722923) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: The Unicorn Man How did Trevor get his BIG acorrdion on a bike? |
21 Apr 06 - 03:43 AM (#1723576) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Trevor only brought his harmonicas - the accordion's to big to carry on the bike I suppose he is now Trevor the harmonica'ist It was good to see him - he played some nice tunes Hi Trevor - I don't think you Mudcat? Where's me Bert? |
24 Apr 06 - 03:26 AM (#1725819) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Message from TRP Thomas The monthly ceilidh season continues at Hitchin Town Hall on Friday 28th April with The Bismarcks - three English musicians playing an eclectic mixture of traditional tunes, in distinctive rhythmic style, on three instruments: Ed Rennie on melodeon, Nina Hansell on fiddle and Gareth Kiddier on piano. Having performed at ceilidhs, clubs and festivals for ten years, The Bismarcks have worked with some of the best callers in the country. Small but perfectly formed, the band's sound is somehow greater than the sum of its parts. At times there's an almost mechanical, unstoppable energy to their playing. The Bismarck Herrings, or just "The Bismarcks" to their friends, are a stomping little trio who play the very best traditional English tunes in an inimitably bouncy fashion. "Their music is rhythmic and steady, ideal for English-style dancing..." Jim Bainbridge – The Living Tradition "...an excellent set of dance tunes, played in a lively way, practically dragging you out of your seat to dance." - Solent Waves This dance is part of the band's farewell tour – after ten years they've decided to call it a day, so it will be your last chance to see them in this area! http://www.thebismarcks.com/ Our interval entertainment (to give you a breather and a chance to buy a pint or two from the Real Ale bar) are The Weston Appalachian Group – performing some of the intricate and energetic dance styles from the Eastern mountains of the United States. Tickets on the door - £7.50 (under 14s £4). Real Ale Bar for more details call 01582 733113 / 724261 |
25 Apr 06 - 04:00 AM (#1726680) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Crikey - it's a slow month - where's all that cheerful banter gone? I went to a hotel at the weekend to attend a chess tournament Afterwards we congregated in the reception to talk about the games We were 'chess nuts boasting in an open foyer' I'll get me coat It's open mic. at the Bull this Wednesday - come and do something you've never done before Catherine has lost her lilac plectrum - anyone seen it |
25 Apr 06 - 05:28 AM (#1726716) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Hitchin' John Hi Ross Unable to make it again this Wednesday - darned band again (moved the practice from tues to weds)- but at least we may get some more recordings out it. Hopefully Bert will bring his amplification again. Wouldn't want you to strain to be heard! At least we won't be scaring Bob with too much Prog Rock. Might see you acoustic next week. John |
25 Apr 06 - 06:49 AM (#1726746) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Cheers John - we'll miss you - seems it's worth it though Can I be your guitar technician for world tours I think I'll go acoustic this week and sit up at the bar I'll get drunker that way The open mic sessions are a dilemma The musical variation can be a bit scarey Maybe we'll get a brass band this week |
25 Apr 06 - 06:56 PM (#1727409) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Cathie Ross walks up to the bar, sits down and hears a small voice say, "You look nice today." A few minutes later he again hears a small voice, "That's a nice shirt." He asks Teresa, "Who is that?" She replies, "Those are the peanuts. They're complimentary!" |
26 Apr 06 - 03:48 AM (#1727669) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Man walks into a bar and slips over He looks down and there is dogs do dos on the floor He walks up to the bar and orders a drink Second man walks in and similarly slips over He walks up to the bar and the first man says - I did that So the second man rubbed his nose in it Open mic tonight - Keith at Streatly Sunday - Blue Anchor next Tuesday |
26 Apr 06 - 08:28 AM (#1727788) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: GUEST,Mike Lydiat Hope to see you this evening - did you really post your messagae at 3.48 am?? |
26 Apr 06 - 09:23 AM (#1727821) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross of course - us Bartonians think nothing of getting up in the middle of the night to carry on regardless I had a herd of cows milked and an engine changed before breakfast oops - we haven't got a PA tonight so it will be a small non open mic mic night tonight It will be nice to see you Mike I think the times are American (eastern) standard |
27 Apr 06 - 03:32 AM (#1728572) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Cheers Mike & Bert - only three of us playing/singing Thanks to the crowd - Pat, Keith, Eve, Roy + wife, Bill, Carlos, Henry & friends, Teresa & Bob Perhaps we should change the format of the open mic nights Any ideas Should we have a proper folk club night & book John Breeze |
27 Apr 06 - 08:13 AM (#1728685) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Hitchin' John Hi Ross Shame I couldn't make it last night. If the Open Mic goes I might have to form a real rock group, just as an excuse to buy more guitars. All the best Riffin' John |
27 Apr 06 - 11:37 AM (#1728828) Subject: RE: Barton, Beds - The Bull April 06 things From: Ross Cheers John - can I be in your rock band - I can make tea I'm hoping to go to Bedford folk club tonight Barton's Keith has a gig at the Cricketers in Caddington on Saturday and The Chequers in Streatly on Sunday I'm going to be off line for a few days - just in case you think I've gone quiet Have a good May Day - I think there is a dawn dance somewhere in Bedfordshire Maybe the Unicorn man can fill in the info? |