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22 Aug 06 - 11:27 PM (#1816672) Subject: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy A bunch of us are putting together a Skiffle group with the aim of performing at the National Folk Festival in Canberra next Easter. Trouble is, we can't think of a name and we have to get the application in by 30th of the month. We'd like the name to reflect the fact that we come from Perth, Western Australia, and/or the fact that we're all in our 50/60's. Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted. Thinking caps on! Cheers Bugsy |
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22 Aug 06 - 11:28 PM (#1816675) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Peace "New Skiffle Group requires a name" You already have one. |
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22 Aug 06 - 11:28 PM (#1816676) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: GUEST the old pertherts |
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22 Aug 06 - 11:34 PM (#1816682) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy Ok! 2 for the list already! CHeers Bugsy |
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23 Aug 06 - 12:56 AM (#1816726) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Rasener Perth Blsck Swan Skiffle Band Perth Swan River Skiffle Band W.A.P.S. (Western Australia Perth Skifflegroup) P.A.W.S. S.W.A.P. |
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23 Aug 06 - 01:20 AM (#1816734) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bert Capital |
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23 Aug 06 - 01:31 AM (#1816737) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Rasener >>Perth Blsck Swan Skiffle Band<< Sorry that should have been Perth Black Swan Skiffle Band |
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23 Aug 06 - 02:16 AM (#1816753) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Richard Bridge Perth skiffle? = "Piffle" |
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23 Aug 06 - 09:35 AM (#1816957) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: GUEST,Mingulay at work Perth etic. |
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23 Aug 06 - 10:31 AM (#1816991) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Cool Beans The Whole Perth Catalogue. (Did that American staple of the 60s make it to Australia?) |
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23 Aug 06 - 10:40 AM (#1817005) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Ernest How about: "Perthkiffle"? |
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23 Aug 06 - 10:53 AM (#1817017) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Rasener Skiffly & Perthy |
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23 Aug 06 - 10:53 AM (#1817018) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: leeneia Does Perth have a nickname? In America, big cities have them. Chicago - Windy City Milwaukee - Cream City New York - Big Apple Manhattan, KS - Little Apple What about Perth? |
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23 Aug 06 - 11:54 AM (#1817072) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Rasener Skiffle Parrot Just Fallen Off Its Perth |
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23 Aug 06 - 12:04 PM (#1817079) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Scrump I thought of "Perthkiffle" then saw that Ernest had beaten me to it. That's 2 votes! |
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23 Aug 06 - 12:47 PM (#1817101) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: bill kennedy a few things come to mind the West Australian Skiffley Orchestra the Darling Skifflers the Swan River Skifflers the Boorloo Skiffle Band give me time and i'll think up some others |
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23 Aug 06 - 12:58 PM (#1817108) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: bill kennedy the Perthy Face Orchestra |
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23 Aug 06 - 01:08 PM (#1817113) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Cool Beans The Perth Thnatchers. (Please stop me.) |
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23 Aug 06 - 01:14 PM (#1817122) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: fat B****rd Perth of a Nation. Sorry. |
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23 Aug 06 - 04:19 PM (#1817296) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Liz the Squeak Old Perthon Skiffling (you need that road sign of the old couple crossing the road) O.A.P.S.... Old and Perth Skiffle It's late.... LTS |
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23 Aug 06 - 05:24 PM (#1817343) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: greg stephens Perthy and the Porthelains |
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23 Aug 06 - 07:49 PM (#1817433) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy Thanks for all the suggestions so far, (although I think that the elastic in some of our thinking caps may be a bit too tight) bill kennedy - Perth is known as the sunshine coast and Western Australians are known as Sandgropers, so I suppose "The Sangropers Skiffle Group" is an option as well. Also "The Sunset Skifflers" Cheers Bugsy |
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23 Aug 06 - 07:59 PM (#1817443) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Beer Would like to know the number in your group and what instruments are played. Beer |
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23 Aug 06 - 08:51 PM (#1817482) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy Beer, There are 5 members; 2 guitars, banjo, bass, washboard. cheers Bugsy |
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23 Aug 06 - 08:55 PM (#1817485) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: GUEST,Logged-out member "Skiffle Off To Biffalo"? |
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23 Aug 06 - 09:53 PM (#1817513) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Paul from Hull Skiffling Old Gropers? or: (Tea)Chest Gropers... |
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23 Aug 06 - 10:00 PM (#1817521) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Beer Well Bugsy it might fit. Before my voice gave out I had a group called "4 Strings and a Squeeze Box". Guitar, Fiddle, Bass, Mandolin, and Accordion. You could call yourselves "4 Strings and a Washboard" Just a thought. Beer |
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24 Aug 06 - 03:51 AM (#1817657) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy Thanks, GUEST,Logged-out member, Beer & Paul from Hull, I'm just about to compile the list for tonight's practice.(it being 3.45pm over here) so if anyone else has any ideas, please keep posting. We've got a few days yet before we HAVE to have a name. Cheers Bugsy |
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24 Aug 06 - 03:53 AM (#1817659) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Paco Rabanne Anthrax. |
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24 Aug 06 - 08:47 AM (#1817771) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Snuffy Skifflers Green? |
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24 Aug 06 - 08:50 AM (#1817773) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: GUEST Perth Skifflers at a Festival. |
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24 Aug 06 - 10:17 AM (#1817826) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: GUEST,Laz ' The Old Swan Band ' |
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24 Aug 06 - 10:37 AM (#1817855) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Cool Beans Bugsy, you're 90 percent there. Just add the first name of your washboard player and you become: Washboard Sally and the Sandgropers Skiffle Band. Come to think of it, call your band that even if your washboard player is John or Bob. When people ask, you can blame it on an age-related memory lapse. OR: Call yourselves the Wiggles. That'll draw a crowd. Once. Let us know what you decide. Also, this process might make a good story for your local newspaper. I bet you're getting suggestions from all over the world on Mudcat. I, for instance, am in Detroit. |
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24 Aug 06 - 10:42 AM (#1817863) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: GUEST,Bill Kennedy Darling Ranger and the Swan River Boys but then one of you would have to be 'Darling Ranger' ! maybe the bass player in drag? |
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24 Aug 06 - 11:07 AM (#1817886) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: GUEST Snakes on a Plane. |
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24 Aug 06 - 11:10 AM (#1817892) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: leeneia I once read an article by the child psychologist Eda LeShan, on the topic of what preschoolers should be taught. One thing was "to trust adults." By this she meant that the kid should not be so isolated and overprotected that it curls up in a ball when a staff member says hello. A child should also have the brains and confidence to turn to a nearby adult if injured, sick or frightened. I suggest you name your band "Trusted Adults." |
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24 Aug 06 - 11:26 AM (#1817910) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Ernest "Only 4 Adults" could draw a crowd. ;0) |
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24 Aug 06 - 05:50 PM (#1818176) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Michael in Swansea Scrubber and the Sandgropers Mike in Swansea (in the original South Wales) |
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24 Aug 06 - 06:45 PM (#1818211) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: GUEST,slowerairs The Perth Twilighters. |
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24 Aug 06 - 06:56 PM (#1818218) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Beer There is a group around where I live (Quebec Canada) called "Free Beer". They attract quite a crowd for obvious reasons. Beer |
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24 Aug 06 - 07:28 PM (#1818248) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Cobble The Donnie Lonigans. Done. Cobble. |
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24 Aug 06 - 07:36 PM (#1818253) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: GUEST,A. Nonymous Flamethrower Woody Guthrie's Disease.. (music!) |
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24 Aug 06 - 09:26 PM (#1818323) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I logged on last night at the rehersal and showed the band the thread. They had a great laugh at some of the posts. Eventually they decided on "Sunset Skifflers". As we're from the Sunset Coast and some of us are heading toward the "Sunset Years". Oh, and by the way....."HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!" It's already the 25th over here Cheers all, Bugsy |
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24 Aug 06 - 09:28 PM (#1818324) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Peace Happy Birthday, Bugsy. |
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24 Aug 06 - 09:35 PM (#1818332) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Beer Yes, a very happy birthday and best of luck with your new group "The Sunset Skifflers" Beer |
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24 Aug 06 - 09:59 PM (#1818344) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: pdq The name "Whole Perth Catalogue" is an inspired offering. Somebody should copyright it. Not sure what for, though. |
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25 Aug 06 - 01:54 AM (#1818422) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Ernest Happy Birthday Bugsy! Best Ernest |
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25 Aug 06 - 03:12 AM (#1818442) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: DoctorJug The Perthect Spasm Band The Continent Five Farmer Sue Tickles and the Flying Doctors |
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25 Aug 06 - 03:29 AM (#1818453) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: JennieG Happy birthday Bugsy! See you (and your band) in Canberra at Easter. Cheers JennieG |
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25 Aug 06 - 05:26 AM (#1818508) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy JeannieG, We live in hope! Cheers Bugsy |
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25 Aug 06 - 02:45 PM (#1818850) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: The Sandman Doctor SKIFFLEand the hot rods. |
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25 Aug 06 - 02:49 PM (#1818855) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Amos The Mother of All |
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25 Aug 06 - 10:01 PM (#1819123) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy Hey Scarecrow, I wanted a name that included "SPASM" but the others wouldn't go for it. CHeers Bugsy |
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26 Aug 06 - 03:05 AM (#1819227) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: DoctorJug Hi Bugsy. Shame, that. There was a skiffle group in England called Count Orlando's Spasm Orchestra, which is hard to top. Good luck! |
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26 Aug 06 - 06:29 AM (#1819287) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy Well, they've shifted on me again. Now it's "The Sunset Skiffle Band" (I give up) Cheers Bugsy |
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26 Aug 06 - 06:56 AM (#1819294) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Paul Burke How about "Jack Hill and the Particles" (see mangled lyrics thread) |
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27 Aug 06 - 03:21 AM (#1819847) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Roger the Skiffler ...not to be confused with the US group (Caalifornia??) Sunshine Skiffle . I would have tired some suggestions but couldn't think of anything Perth-related! RtS |
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27 Aug 06 - 08:06 AM (#1819923) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy |
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27 Aug 06 - 08:07 AM (#1819924) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy Not to worry Roger, I can't ever see us being in a position where we would be confused for a Californian Skiffle group Cheers Bugsy |
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27 Aug 06 - 09:52 AM (#1819955) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: GUEST Hello Bugsy. It was Count Orlando's Spasm Circus anyway. Witchetty and the Grubs? I did a one - off birthday gig recently as Midge Coil and the Repellents. That's topical here in Scotland. The Roadkill Skiffle Chefs? Oh, well... |
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27 Aug 06 - 09:54 AM (#1819956) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: DoctorJug And I ain't no guest. Forgot to sign in, is all. |
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27 Aug 06 - 10:11 AM (#1819964) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: wysiwyg Happy Perthday, Bugsy! ~S~ |
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28 Aug 06 - 04:18 AM (#1820532) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Roger the Skiffler ...at least you are spared my only possible suggestion: The Perthed Lips Jug Band.... RtS (I'll get me Dryzabone...) |
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28 Aug 06 - 10:05 AM (#1820695) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: julian morbihan How about "50 years too late"? I thought the skiffle craze was before the folk revival of the 1960's? Just a thought, no criticism intended. Have fun making music. |
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28 Aug 06 - 07:47 PM (#1821137) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy Thanks for the latest suggestions Guys, but they've made their decision and the application is in. We're offically, "The Sunset Skiffle Band" Maybe SPASMs, like Children of my generation, should be SEEN & NO HEARD. We'll find out if that is true when we do our first gig! Cheers Bugsy |
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29 Aug 06 - 01:12 AM (#1821374) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Big Al Whittle Not sure I like that. sounds like a retirement home. Sunset skiffle - pass round the Ovaltine, would you like a digestive, Mrs Maltravers? look through the list, Witchetty and the Grubs is better than that. |
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29 Aug 06 - 03:44 PM (#1821974) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: oombanjo FLESKIF |
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29 Aug 06 - 05:11 PM (#1822063) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: David C. Carter The PerthVerse Spasms ok,I'll get me raincoat! |
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29 Aug 06 - 09:54 PM (#1822278) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: michaelr Piffle! |
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30 Aug 06 - 04:19 AM (#1822454) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy weelittledrummer, I know what you mean, but I only had one vote! cheers Bugsy |
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30 Aug 06 - 04:30 AM (#1822465) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Scrump Why not change it to Sunshine Skiffle then - still a bit boring, but smacks less of the old folks' home :-) |
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30 Aug 06 - 06:23 AM (#1822509) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy It's all "done & dusted" The application has already been sent. We're stuck with it. Cheers Bugsy |
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30 Aug 06 - 10:01 AM (#1822680) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: foggers So if you are now stuck with a name that hints at retirement homes, why not go with that image and subvert it? You could have a whole set of percussion improvised out of zimmer frames and commodes, for example.... ...(or is it time for my medication??) |
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28 Sep 06 - 05:50 PM (#1845427) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: GUEST,ibo How about Piffle |
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29 Sep 06 - 01:16 AM (#1845693) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Bugsy GUEST,ibo - "How about Piffle" Nah...... Not even original, in fact almost late by one calender month. (See michlaer, August 29 in this thread) CHeers Bugsy |
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29 Sep 06 - 01:50 AM (#1845698) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: Ebbie Perth Beer and Skiffles |
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29 Sep 06 - 03:19 AM (#1845715) Subject: RE: New Skiffle Group requires a name From: John MacKenzie Scratch 'n Sniff(le) After Perth Giok |