Alternative British Folk Awards 2007

25 Jan 07 - 12:48 PM (#1947764)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cats

Could we have a category for 'song and ales' as well as festivals, please?

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25 Jan 07 - 12:49 PM (#1947766)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST

Er ... yes ... but what's one of them?

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25 Jan 07 - 04:36 PM (#1947975)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Herga Kitty

In chronological order, Fox and Hounds, Pennymoor, Wareham Wail, Whittlebury.... (is there still a Purse Caundle?)

Kitty

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26 Jan 07 - 04:48 AM (#1948403)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

And where's Hilary when you need her?

OK. I hereby nominate Hilary Ward (aka My Guru) for the horizontal award.

No denials Hilary, I SAW YOU at the Ashwell Winter Sing.

:-)
Ian

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26 Jan 07 - 04:54 AM (#1948411)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: The Barden of England

Best Non Commercial Group/Duo just has to be - - Tone Deaf Leopard. The forefront of Glam Folk
John Barden

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26 Jan 07 - 05:08 AM (#1948423)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cats

A Song and Ale is a weekend of singing/music with no guests or concerts. You go to these to be with friends where you can sing to your hearts content.

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26 Jan 07 - 06:06 AM (#1948456)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Surreysinger

Kitty - if by Purse Caundle you mean the Dorset Singing weekends organised by John Waltham - yes, they still exist, but they're now held in Stourton Caundle.... roll on June!!!! :-)

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26 Jan 07 - 06:12 AM (#1948460)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

Best cross dresser award?
Skipy

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26 Jan 07 - 07:06 AM (#1948499)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: greg stephens

I would like to nominate my own group, the Boat Band, for best Would-Be Commercial Group, which unfortunately doesn't seem to be a category at the moment.

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26 Jan 07 - 07:22 AM (#1948507)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Just to try and explain something ... the categories labelled "non-commercial" are so we don't end up voting for people who are on the radio every week (no names ...).

This is because these are ALTERNATIVE awards. Up and coming bands, down and out bands, any old bunch of drunken gits ... you can nominate what you choose. And in any category you like (I won't be nominating Ashwell Mummers as the best band though).

;-)
Ian

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26 Jan 07 - 07:48 AM (#1948521)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: My guru always said

Hands up, I confess, I was there! But I did start sobering up around tea-time, honest....

The Song & Ale difference seems to be as far as I can see is that they're held mainly in one room with all involved. Usually plenty of good beer around somewhere as I recall - I just love them! In addition to Kitty's list there are also Forest Folk & Travelling Folk and I wouldn't miss a single one of them!

Thanks for starting this up again IanC, will put my thinking cap on & send in some nominations, especially for the Horizontal Award *grin*

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26 Jan 07 - 06:46 PM (#1949181)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

I'm with Skipy on the extra award for Blokes in Frocks, but then so is half the Anchor Middle Bar!!
Not just at Sidmouth see!!


Andy

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26 Jan 07 - 07:03 PM (#1949194)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Richard Bridge

Folk Ale, Knockholt.

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26 Jan 07 - 07:12 PM (#1949203)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Richard Bridge

Both best musician and horizontal - (you have to catch him just right to get the best of both worlds) - Jeff Cole formerly Andy Martin, formerly Andy George. - He's amateur, totally amazing clawhammer guitar player (mostly blues and country) and singer; and I've seen him drink a bottle of Southern Comfort for breakfast (not recently).

Also both musician and horizontal (professional) - Jon Loomes (seen drinking PINTS of double vision, the killer Kenny Cramp cider (labelled 9% 'cos that's all Kenny was allowed to label it at, usually about 12 to 15%) at Ely two years ago).

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26 Jan 07 - 07:14 PM (#1949204)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Richard Bridge

Festival, prolly Miskin

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26 Jan 07 - 07:16 PM (#1949207)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: SussexCarole

Horizontal? Does that always have to mean ****ed. I would rather see that title go to the most laid back attitude!

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26 Jan 07 - 07:19 PM (#1949210)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Richard Bridge

Folk singer - that's hard because there are virtually none. Even if you include revivalists.

Jon Loomes or Marian Button??? Or Tori Lang?

Marian Button!

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26 Jan 07 - 08:45 PM (#1949265)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Richard Atkins

IanC (aca My Guru) nomination for horizontal award. Evening water & lime by the Pint and sang like a bird. There should be a sober up award then ! 8>)

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27 Jan 07 - 05:26 AM (#1949425)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cats

Song and Ale - Has to be the Fox and Hounds but I am biased.

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27 Jan 07 - 05:35 AM (#1949429)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

Oh allright then Cats, I'll vote for Miskin to reset the balance.

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27 Jan 07 - 06:10 AM (#1949447)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cats

Well I'll vote for Miskin too.

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27 Jan 07 - 06:17 AM (#1949451)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: bubblyrat

I don"t get out much, but here goes !---
Best pub sess. regular----The Herschel Arms, Slough
Best pub session,festival---The Bedford !!!
Horizontal Award---Bill McKinnon,BBC ( Brakspeare"s Best Customer )
Best Festival---- Begins with "M" & involves a goat..!

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27 Jan 07 - 07:19 AM (#1949482)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Hi

Just to remind you that these are ALTERNATIVE awards so that it would be best to avoid nominating any of "the usual suspects".

There are actually THOUSANDS of Folk Singers out there (still) ... they're just not getting paid for it and they mostly sing in sessions, singarounds, their local pub.

I think the cross-dressing etc. is mainly covered under Folk Drama.

;-)
Ian

PS The Horizontal Award's getting quite a few nominations but it's worth remembering that we do let these people know they've won. For the sake of my embarrassment, perhaps you could check with them that they'd be happy to receive the award???

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27 Jan 07 - 07:24 AM (#1949489)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

BTW ... any chance of getting this in front of the BBC do you think? We could take over the official event!!!!!

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27 Jan 07 - 07:59 AM (#1949512)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: bubblyrat

There ought to be an award for Eccentricity !! I mean, there are some pretty strange characters out there. There"s the guy with the Cajun box who just plays two push-pull chords & sings something unintelligable----I saw him enter the melodeon competition at Sidmouth 3 or 4 years ago,it was incredibly funny and VERY sad both at the same time .Then there"s the bloke who turns up at sessions with the musical saw---I mean,if he"s not eccentric,then who is ??Collectively," Alhambra " are from another dimension( I think they are WONDERFUL !! )----Anybody who thinks that Pete Lister is "normal" is in line for an award themselves ! Of course,Alhambra are well -known, but not the others,maybe.? One of the regulars at the Seven Stars near Maidenhead is ,in my opinion ,quite potty,and as for the blind guy with the Keyboard who does parodies of popular songs in the Bedford Hotel---Well,he is amazingly,hilariously,BONKERS !!And what about that group from Portsmouth ,"APICELLA " (HaHa )who were at at Miskin 3 years ago ?? TOTALLY,WONDERFULLY, Strange !!! Does anybody else know of any other candidates ???

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27 Jan 07 - 08:04 AM (#1949517)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Fidjit

Doesn't Bill Mckinnon have aready the, Best Collection of Hangovers Award?

Well not been to them all, but I'd vote for Andy's place too.

Now for best name for a group. Well we have that.

Chas

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27 Jan 07 - 08:56 AM (#1949542)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Richard Bridge

Actually, the horizontal award could go the the least sexually exclusive, but alas I know of no suitable nominee.

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27 Jan 07 - 08:59 AM (#1949544)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Fidjit

Er.... Best trad song, "White Hare" by Scrump

Ouch!

Chas

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27 Jan 07 - 12:20 PM (#1949706)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scrump

I second Chas's nomination :-)

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27 Jan 07 - 03:18 PM (#1949861)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Fidjit

Sorry Scrump to be pedantic, but. Looking at the other thread, Chas's should have read Chas' (shades of a Lizzie) Bit like the Mornigton Cresent game this, ain't it?

Chas

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27 Jan 07 - 05:40 PM (#1949959)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Girl Friday

Best FREE Festival has to be Leigh- On- Sea
Best pay for - Broadstairs
Best Session with camping- Knockholt
Best Session without camping- Good Intent- Rochester
Best Pub Singer- Marion Button

Thanks for the nomination John - your cheque's in the post!!

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29 Jan 07 - 04:41 AM (#1951007)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Splott Man

Best cross-dresser has to be Miskin Man

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29 Jan 07 - 04:48 AM (#1951009)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

I ready for a "dress off" anytime, I'll out dress Miskin man any day!
Skipy

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29 Jan 07 - 05:33 AM (#1951027)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: My guru always said

After seeing Skipy talking Dougie MacLean into a free gig whilst wearing a new hat I reckon Skipy would have to win on this one *grin*

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29 Jan 07 - 05:57 AM (#1951037)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST

Sorry Scrump to be pedantic, but. Looking at the other thread, Chas's should have read Chas' (shades of a Lizzie) Bit like the Mornigton Cresent game this, ain't it?

Chas

Well, I wouldn't want to argue with you on that point, Chas, although my understanding is that (apart from your particular case), either Chas' or Chas's is correct.

And if you are being pedantic, the least you could do is spell "Mornington Crescent" correctly ;-)

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29 Jan 07 - 06:01 AM (#1951039)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST

Agh! That last posting was me (Scrump). How do I get my name back?!

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29 Jan 07 - 06:04 AM (#1951041)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scrump

Phew! :-D

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29 Jan 07 - 10:20 AM (#1951213)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Fidjit

Scrump. That what I meant when I said it's a bit like.....

Chas

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29 Jan 07 - 11:10 AM (#1951260)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scrump

:-D

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29 Jan 07 - 02:07 PM (#1951443)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Nominations Please!!!

Nominations close approx. 1st March (I might be tempted to extend them to the weekend, but don't rely on it!!!!"!!!

;-)
Ian

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29 Jan 07 - 05:31 PM (#1951644)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Big Al Whittle

Im not sure we should settle for being an alternative. at least some of us actually GO to folk clubs occasionally.

All the other buggers do, is see who's got the biggest advert in Froots.

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30 Jan 07 - 03:31 AM (#1952076)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Yup, but that's what we're an alternative to.

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30 Jan 07 - 12:54 PM (#1952606)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cats

Cornwall Songwriters for 'Unsung Heroes, The Lost Gardeners of Heligan' in the folk drama category.

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30 Jan 07 - 04:28 PM (#1952851)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: growler

Having spent 8 hours at the Good Intent, Sunday 'fore last
Best Female Singer.....My Guru
Best Host......John Barden
Best Pissheads Rough and ready, (Shirt murderer and Growler, ( vote by Dave Bloss )
Best Nasel Spray.. Richard Bridge
Best eating from the bar.....Dave

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30 Jan 07 - 05:44 PM (#1952910)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Richard Bridge

Do you mind, my breathing is improving now!


All together now...


Chewdes!

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01 Feb 07 - 07:14 AM (#1954379)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Right ... we're still a bit short on nominations in some areas ... I'll be happy if I have them in by the end of this weekend. As it stands, some of the awards will go by a walkover if you don't get nominating.

NOMINATE NOW!!!!!

:-)
Ian

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01 Feb 07 - 07:37 AM (#1954394)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Ross

Isn't the 1st March a month away - are we on folky standard time?

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01 Feb 07 - 08:32 AM (#1954448)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Oh yes ... Hm ... argh ... er!

You coming to Lt. Gransden tonite?

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01 Feb 07 - 08:38 AM (#1954456)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Ross

Hi Ian - I thought I was the only one who did that

I was coming to Gransden tonight but I've been kidnapped by Hertfordshire folkies and I've been told I'm going to Redbourn

Many apologies - have a good un

and the winner of the Mudcat best use of a calender is..........

Gloria Honeyford

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02 Feb 07 - 04:23 AM (#1955333)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Splott Man

I will post my nominations, I'm still thinking about it.

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02 Feb 07 - 06:45 AM (#1955431)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

Bideford has to be the best new festival.

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03 Feb 07 - 05:29 AM (#1956353)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Ruth Archer

"Bideford has to be the best new festival. "

A pox upon you!

:D

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03 Feb 07 - 01:29 PM (#1956683)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

Whad I say, huh, huh whad I say??
'Sonly my opinion, don't have to get all huffy. I'm not stopping you voting for Miskin if you really want to.

Andy (with head down and anti-Ruth helmet firmly in place, whoever she is)

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04 Feb 07 - 05:47 AM (#1957266)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cats

I would like to suggest a Special Award for the Singers and Musicians at the Wellie in Boscastle. This would have been more appropriate last year but we didn't have an awards so lets go for it this year. After the flood in 2004 when Boscastle was devastated and the ground floor of the Wellie totally washed away, they decided that nothing was going to stop them singing there on a Wednesday night. Nothing did. Every week, without exception, they gathered at the Wellie amongst the rubble and mud, by the fires made from the pieces of wood from the flood, inside or out regardless of the weather ~ and sometimes that was horrendous rain and hail, or bitterly cold ~ and sang. Perhaps only for half an hour but they sang, making sure that the sessions would continue. The Wellie is fully open now and has been for about a year [hence last years award] and Boscastle is slowly recovering. The sessions never stopped. I do think that they deserve a mention for fortitude.

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04 Feb 07 - 05:57 AM (#1957270)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Ruth Archer

Well, clearly I think Loughborough is the best new festival, though others are free to disagree!

Yours in comeradely competitiveness,

Ruthie
:-D

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04 Feb 07 - 04:15 PM (#1957698)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

Hey Cats, I'm with you on that one..
There was a programme last night on the big eye in the corner about freak weather and of course it had a good bit about Boscastle. They interviewed a young resident female. In the background was a left handed acoustic guitar or two and Im sure a melodeon on the floor. I reckoned she was a folkie and later on they used a bit of her singing. Is she part of that intrepid bunch.
Incidentally Jo Vosp. gave Jillie and I the tune Boscastle Breakdown, which we just love playing on our English connies. If I can play and cry at he same time we would love to play it in Boscastle for the regulars.
Andy

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05 Feb 07 - 03:03 PM (#1958156)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Special award nominaion noted. This year'll be fine.

Keep 'em coming

:-)
Ian

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06 Feb 07 - 05:24 AM (#1958760)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Splott Man

Here are my votes for what they're worth, I've PMed them too.


PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR? Jim McAdams (Jock o' the North)
PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR? Pat Smith (but then I'm biased)
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO? Dana & Susan Robinson.
HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker)? Solo effort: Crispin Bartlett. Team prize: Ian Woods & Graham Metcalfe.
BEST FOLK CLUB ? Llantrisant of course
BEST PUB SESSION (Regular)? We don' av them rownd yer
BEST PUB SESSION (Festival)? The Endeavour, Whitby
BEST FOLK FESTIVAL? Miskin, with Banbury & Bedworth runners-up
BEST FOLK DRAMA (the "We do it in the road award")? The 2006 Mari Lwyd tour (which was invaded by two other horses)
BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT?Herbaceous Border
BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE Taplas (when on time)
also
BEST CROSS DRESSER Miskin Man
BEST AWARDS NOMINATION LIST
Splott man

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06 Feb 07 - 05:57 AM (#1958780)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cats

Miskin Man - the young girl is Emily, the daughter of Jon Maughan, well known as the Boscastle Busker. Not only do they all play and sing, she is an up and coming songwriter too. Emily, Jon and Cheryl [mum] plus Graham King from the Museum all were part of the keeping it alive sessions.

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06 Feb 07 - 06:19 PM (#1959674)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Big Al Whittle

Best thread started on Mudcat
two awards - music and bs

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06 Feb 07 - 07:28 PM (#1959733)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

Thanks Cats..must to Boscastle go.

AHHEM....And now the nominations from the Welsh Jury..


PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR? Jim McAdams (Jock o' the North)
PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR? Pat Smith
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO? Sally and the Shot Dogs (Just you see!)
HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker)? Solo effort: Ian Woods. Team prize: Ian Woods & Graham Metcalfe.
BEST FOLK CLUB ? Downton Isle of Wight with Llantrisant close runner up
BEST PUB SESSION (Regular)? Dairyman's Daughter Isle of Wight
BEST PUB SESSION (Festival)? The Radway, Sidmouth
BEST FOLK FESTIVAL? Miskin, with Bideford hot on the heels
BEST FOLK DRAMA (The unsung heroes - Lost Gardens of Heligan
BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT?Herbaceous Border
BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE Folk on Tap (Southern Counties Folk Fed.)also
BEST CROSS DRESSER Miskin Man with Skipy a not too close please!! second. (How about a dress off at Miskin?)
BEST AWARDS NOMINATION LIST
Splott man with Miskin man looking over his shoulder and getting some good ideas

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07 Feb 07 - 10:12 AM (#1959952)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Splott Man

I resemble that la!st remark

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07 Feb 07 - 10:12 AM (#1959954)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Splott Man

Oops! Where's that ! come from?

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07 Feb 07 - 10:30 AM (#1959974)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cats

Miskin Man - you know there's a bed here for you and we aren't too far from Boscastle. Let us know when you are arriving.

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07 Feb 07 - 03:01 PM (#1960269)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

Yay Hay!!! I think I might have pulled!!!
Another award nomination on the way??












(Sorry my luverly couldn't resist it)
A
XXX

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07 Feb 07 - 04:11 PM (#1960326)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cats

You can nominate me for anything!!!!xx

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07 Feb 07 - 05:23 PM (#1960409)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scrump

Oi, you two - stop that! This is a family forum!

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07 Feb 07 - 06:42 PM (#1960511)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Bluegrassman

BEST PUB SESSION (Festival)? The Endeavour, Whitby

Sorry Splott, There has been a going on with the neighbours of the Endeavour and I believe the music has been stopped by the law, at least after 11 pm

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07 Feb 07 - 06:44 PM (#1960517)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scrump

How can it win if it stops at 11pm? :-)

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07 Feb 07 - 07:18 PM (#1960555)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

Just realised what I'd missed of my nominations, I agree with Fidgit:

Best "Trad" song, "White Hare" by Scrump

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08 Feb 07 - 05:31 AM (#1960889)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Fidjit

And I thought you were dixlectic Andy

Chas

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11 Feb 07 - 06:22 AM (#1963829)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: My guru always said

OK, my head's getting too hot and is in danger of exploding, so I'll take my thinking cap off!! Here are my nominations for the following Classic Awards:

PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR: George Papavgeris
PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR: Breezy
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO: Capella / Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner / Splott Man and Dame Patti can't decide between them, they're all Fab!
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD: Hissyfit, Sweet Minerva
HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker): Bill McKinnon as nominated by bubblyrat, perfect choice!
BEST FOLK CLUB: AnchorFolk, Byfleet
BEST PUB SESSION (Regular): Good Intent, Rochester as nominated by Girl Friday
BEST PUB SESSION (Festival): Radway, Sidmouth
BEST FOLK FESTIVAL: Miskin as already nominated by just about everyone, of course!
BEST FOLK DRAMA (the "We do it in the road award"): Unsung Heroes as already nominated by Cats (who just has to be biased, but not surprisingly so) and MiskinMan
BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT: Herbaceous Border as nominated by Splott man
BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE: Unicorn

and now for the Newer Awards:

BEST SONG & ALE: Travelling Folk
BEST CROSS-DRESSER: Skipy hands down, sorry Andy!
BEST ECCENTRIC PERFORMANCE: Bonzo & Doris

I have to suggest that the SPECIAL AWARD as proposed by Cats should be appropriately re-named as: BEST AND MOST DETERMINED AGAINST ALL THE ODDS SESSION

And where, oh where are the Nominations for:
BEST FESTIVAL SINGAROUND - mine would be for Nelly Dean's at Miskin!

Keep up the Nominations Folks - we've a feww weeks before IanC has the chore of compiling them so we can do our voting for these Pretigious Awards!!

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19 Feb 07 - 04:52 PM (#1972890)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

MORE NOMINATIONS PLEASE!!!

:-)

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26 Feb 07 - 04:38 AM (#1979621)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST,Jon

If it's not too late and I know I'm biased, but I want to nominate Kathy Wallis in the best Folk Drama for her one woman performance of 'Spirit in the Storm - the True story of Joan Wytte.' I've seen her do it 4 or 5 times now, in places as diverse as Sidmouth Festival to the room where Joan's body was kept in the witchcraft museum for all those years, to a small local history group, and she just is magic. At the end of the performance she leaves everyone feeling peaceful but the emotional roller coaster she takes you on is something else. Absolutely stunning.
Jon

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26 Feb 07 - 05:37 AM (#1979648)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Not too late ... deadline March 1st.

;-)

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26 Feb 07 - 04:13 PM (#1980151)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Herga Kitty

Bubblyrat - I've just caught up with this thread. I guess your 27 Jan 7.59am nomination for bonkers post was nominating Clive Lever, for Guide Cats for the Blind, and Missing Persians File?

Kitty

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01 Mar 07 - 08:42 AM (#1982664)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS APPROACHING

The official deadline for nominations is Close of Play today. However, I'm away for the weekend so anything that gets in before 12:00 GMT on Sunday 4th March will be fine.

However ..................

GET YOUR NOMINATION IN NOW!!!!!

:-)
Ian

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01 Mar 07 - 09:10 AM (#1982687)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

There are no silver knickers for second place in cross dressing!
Skipy

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01 Mar 07 - 09:18 AM (#1982696)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cllr

I think leadfingers should get best cross dresser 'cos he dresses up a lot for themed evenings and the like and he is very dapper in his coloured coordinated shoes, waistcoats and cravats and sometimes he gets very very cross especially when he finds out he has been nominated for best cross dresser

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01 Mar 07 - 09:20 AM (#1982697)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cllr

I second the nomination for best story teller for Kathy wallis's performance in "Spirit in the storm" amazing. Cllr

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01 Mar 07 - 09:34 AM (#1982705)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cllr

PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR: Alan Whitbread
PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR: Leadfingers
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO: Alhambra
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD: Hilary Ward
HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker): Bill McKinnon
BEST FOLK CLUB: Bedford FC,
BEST PUB SESSION (Regular): Middle Bar singers reunion (it is regular, happens every year)
BEST PUB SESSION (Festival): Radway, Sidmouth
BEST FOLK FESTIVAL: Miskin
BEST FOLK DRAMA Unsung Heroes
BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT: Peeping tom monthly ceilidhs
BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE: Unicorn

and now for the Newer Awards:

BEST SONG & ALE: Crows Nest, Devon
BEST CROSS-DRESSER: leadfingers for reasons in previous post
BEST ECCENTRIC PERFORMANCE: Kim Howell(the only thing that most folkies have ever agreed on)
BEST FESTIVAL SINGAROUND - Middle bar sillier song session
BEST STORY TELLER Kathy Wallis for Spirit in the storm

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01 Mar 07 - 09:44 AM (#1982714)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

Point of order cllr!
Leadfingers should be in the "best fancy dress" & "best time warp"
sections, not the "cross dress" section!
Skipy (Mrs)

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01 Mar 07 - 02:52 PM (#1983051)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

When will we know the result, I'm sitting here with waterproof mascara on, I'm sure I'll cry which ever way it goes, however I would like to work with children in the third world. Also bring peace to all nations, and take the tax off beer!
Skipy (future Miss crossdress 2007)

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01 Mar 07 - 03:15 PM (#1983077)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Fidjit

Alright Dave I'll vote for you. Sorry Andy, but he threatened to cry.

Chas

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01 Mar 07 - 03:18 PM (#1983081)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

Thank you Fidjit, it means so much to me.
Susan, sorry I mean Skipy

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01 Mar 07 - 07:07 PM (#1983336)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

It's the 2nd, who's won?
Got to go now, it's time for my wife's knickers to come off, they are chaffing me!
Skipy

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02 Mar 07 - 04:19 AM (#1983617)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

Early nomination for next year:
Glamorous Grannie - Dame Pattie Smith EPNS

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02 Mar 07 - 04:21 AM (#1983618)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

Early nomination for next year:
Glamorous Grannie - Skipy.
Skipy

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02 Mar 07 - 04:33 AM (#1983626)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST,Cats

Skipy have a look at the very first post on this thread... Results on 1st April, not 1st March. And I'll definitley second the Glamorous Grannie for Dame Patti, if we smile nicely it might even get into this years and not next!

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02 Mar 07 - 04:41 AM (#1983629)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

OH! April 1ST, thats our wedding anni!
Skipy

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02 Mar 07 - 06:26 AM (#1983691)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST,Jon

I think Spirit in the Storm could take on Unsung Heroes in the folk drama category although you could have story telling as a new category if you want.

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02 Mar 07 - 08:12 AM (#1983759)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST,Eye Lander

PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR    Hilary Ward
PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR       Dame Patti Smith
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO    Patti Smith and Ned Clamp
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD            
HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker)   
BEST FOLK CLUB                   Llantristant without a doubt
BEST PUB SESSION (Regular)         
BEST PUB SESSION (Festival)      Miskin at Easter
BEST FOLK FESTIVAL             Miskin at Easter
BEST FOLK DRAMA (the "We do it in the road award") Mummers at Miskin 2006
BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT       Herbaceous Border (almost every festival)
BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE       Folk on Tap
Best Festival Organiser         Andy Jackson for Miskin at Easter

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03 Mar 07 - 06:37 AM (#1984750)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Jock O' Dreams

After a lot of soul searching here is my penny's worth!

PUB/CLUB FOLK SINGER OF THE YEAR----   Alie Byrne
PUB/CLUB MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR------    Bill McKinnon
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" GROUP / DUO--    Capella
BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD-----------    MGAS
HORIZONTAL AWARD (Best drinker)       Too many to choose from
BEST FOLK CLUB-----------------       Wherwell Song & Super
BEST PUB SESSION (Regular)
BEST PUB SESSION (Festival)---------- Nellie Dean's bar Miskin
BEST FOLK FESTIVAL -----------------   Miskin
BEST FOLK DRAMA --------------------- Victory Mummers,Portsmouth
BEST REGULAR DANCE EVENT------------- Herbaceous Border
BEST LOCAL FOLK MAGAZINE------------- Folk on Tap

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05 Mar 07 - 05:19 AM (#1986653)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED.

Voti9ng will begin when I've organised the stuff.

:-)
Ian

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05 Mar 07 - 09:38 AM (#1986863)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Alan Day

Can I squeeze in "BEST TITS" Liz the Squeek
Al

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05 Mar 07 - 10:49 AM (#1986947)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Fidjit

But Alan. Are THEY up for squeezing???

Chas

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05 Mar 07 - 01:03 PM (#1987158)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Alan Day

Only great ones Chas
Al

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05 Mar 07 - 01:39 PM (#1987195)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Fidjit

Well hows 100 for size?
Chas

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13 Mar 07 - 03:04 PM (#1995659)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

I see the part time transvestites don't get a look in!
Skipy.

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13 Mar 07 - 03:29 PM (#1995676)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

I don't know what your game is Skipy but I'm a "bloke in a frock"

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13 Mar 07 - 03:39 PM (#1995686)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scooby Doo

1b,2c,3g,4b,5e,8d,9a,10a,11e,13a,s1b and s2a these are my votes from South Wales.


Scooby

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13 Mar 07 - 03:49 PM (#1995696)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: My guru always said

ScoobySweetie, you were supposed to PM them to IanC *grin*

IanC: Many thanks for all your hard work with compiling the nomination list, looks like you've had quite a jigsaw puzzle. I ended up putting commas in my text line of votes PM'd to you, it looked completely unreadable without them!!
ps. my CD was called 'A Toe in the Water', mostly just live recordings, and has been a very limited 'giveaway' to select recipients!

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13 Mar 07 - 03:55 PM (#1995701)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scooby Doo

I did Hils,i thought i would let everyone see what i voted for.


Scooby

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13 Mar 07 - 03:59 PM (#1995706)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: My guru always said

ScoobyDear, you've brightened my day!!

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13 Mar 07 - 04:03 PM (#1995712)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scooby Doo

I am glad of that then Hils.

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13 Mar 07 - 05:03 PM (#1995762)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Fidjit

Didn't know that Llantrisant had a Folk Festival?

Chas

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13 Mar 07 - 05:52 PM (#1995816)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Folks ... somehow Llantrisant got into the Festivals instead of the clubs so ... for Llantrisant Folk Club, vote 6G.

Don't vote 9F form Llantrisant Folk Festival.

Sorry!
Ian

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14 Mar 07 - 06:06 AM (#1996145)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Splott Man

2c and 2f are the same person - will that dilute her votes? Or is C for concertina and cfiddle and F for fspoons?

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14 Mar 07 - 06:39 AM (#1996163)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scrump

Some of the nominations seem a bit difficult to understand. For example, what's "Non-commercial" about Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman?

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14 Mar 07 - 06:43 AM (#1996166)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

Miskin man, Frock off!
Skipy

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14 Mar 07 - 08:10 AM (#1996236)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

If you don't agree with any of the nominations (I just collect 'em) just

(1) Mention it here
and
(2) Don't vote for them

:-)

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14 Mar 07 - 08:37 AM (#1996265)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scrump

I didn't say I disagreed with the nominations, but I was just wondering what the criteria were for an artist to be "non-commercial". If it means they don't get paid, then that would eliminate quite a few of the nominations for that category, including KR & SL, to my knowledge.

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14 Mar 07 - 09:31 AM (#1996330)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Criterion is whatever the person nominating them thinks it is.

:-)

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14 Mar 07 - 09:48 AM (#1996349)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scrump

So it seems I could have nominated Show of Hands for non-commercial duo then, and it would have been accepted.

Damn, too late :-)

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14 Mar 07 - 10:03 AM (#1996362)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Scrump

Yes you could have, but IN ALL CONSCIENCE nobody would havew voted for them. You'll see.

;-)

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14 Mar 07 - 10:11 AM (#1996373)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scrump

I were only kidding IanC :-)

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14 Mar 07 - 11:27 AM (#1996457)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Fidjit

Oh. Thats what it was all about. Ian. I would have voted for that had it been in the right place.

Chas

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14 Mar 07 - 12:27 PM (#1996527)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Fidjit ... you can change your mind if you like. Just PM me.

;-)

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14 Mar 07 - 02:17 PM (#1996654)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Fidjit

Ok Ian

add 6g,

to my list

Chas

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14 Mar 07 - 04:53 PM (#1996835)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Richard Bridge

Can nominators vote, and how many times?

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14 Mar 07 - 05:29 PM (#1996871)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

Skipy: You deserve a damned good dressing down !

Miskin man

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14 Mar 07 - 05:58 PM (#1996902)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Girl Friday

If everyone has finished moaning and groaning, let's get voting! But firstly, when did this eccentricity category sneak in? Tone Deaf would have been up for that one!

Best Pub /club Singer- Marion Button Best Pub/club Musician Jon Loomes Best Regular Session Good Intent Best non- commercial duo Tone Deaf Leopard [politicians can vote for themselves] Best Festival Broadstairs Best song and Ale Knockholt

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14 Mar 07 - 06:31 PM (#1996933)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST

MM, you should see what I am wearing now, I feel like I am a slut, but I like it!
Skipy

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15 Mar 07 - 03:28 AM (#1997229)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Simple rules.

Nominations have closed. Votes count from the start of voting (i.e. nominations aren't votes). I would expect all nominators to vote. Since you do it by PM, if you vote twice, I'll know. Doesn't count (unless it's a changed vote). Only PM'd votes count.

:-)

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17 Mar 07 - 09:12 AM (#1999434)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Votes are coming in but we haven't yet passed the number of votes cast for itms in the BBC poll. If we do, I can say that our poll is more representative than the BBC one!!!

So ... PLEASE VOTE!

;-)
Ian

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21 Mar 07 - 07:21 PM (#2003595)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: vectis

refresh

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22 Mar 07 - 05:01 AM (#2003841)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Hi.

Had loads of nominations, but not as many votes as I might have expected. As you know, we traditionally declare the results on 1st April, which falls on a Sunday this year.

Could I ask that you get your votes together as soon as you can and AT LATEST by Friday 30th March.

Till then ... KEEP VOTING.

:-)
Ian

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22 Mar 07 - 07:21 AM (#2003903)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST,Jon

I'm only a guest so can I vote here?
1c, 2c, 3d, 4 **, 5f, 6**, 7**, 8e, 9a,10a,11d, 12**,13a,s1b

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22 Mar 07 - 09:51 AM (#2004005)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

OK Jon ... no sweat.

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23 Mar 07 - 11:39 AM (#2005066)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: My guru always said

C'mon you lot, lets get those Votes sorted - PM's to IanC!!

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23 Mar 07 - 11:43 AM (#2005068)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

Vote for skipy, cross dresser of the year!
Skipy

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23 Mar 07 - 12:55 PM (#2005107)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scrump

Are nominees allowed to canvas for votes? If so, then vote for me! (or not, it's entirely a matter for you of course)

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23 Mar 07 - 04:24 PM (#2005268)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST

I think breezy has gone into hiding butI have heard he's due to gusset at herga on Mon 23rd April and early MAY TO TAME THOSE DEAF LEPARS

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25 Mar 07 - 03:53 PM (#2006882)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Girl Friday

Actually Breezy the leopard tamer will be at Friday Folk on April 27th, due to Rochester Sweeps being early May this year.

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25 Mar 07 - 04:21 PM (#2006901)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: The Unicorn Man

"Scrump" Best newcomer in the long hair section.

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28 Mar 07 - 12:07 PM (#2009579)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Things are getting close folks, s please KEEP VOTING.

YOU VOTE COUNTS (it certainly does at the moment for some of the categories) ... and I'll have to count it this weekend.

VOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTE!

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28 Mar 07 - 12:47 PM (#2009627)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: My guru always said

I'll bet that some of the people who have made nominations haven't done their voting.....

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28 Mar 07 - 12:54 PM (#2009634)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scooby Doo

Well everyone knows my nominations MGAS.


Scooby

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28 Mar 07 - 02:45 PM (#2009730)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Big Al Whittle

YORK-SHIRE...............nul points
GREAT-ER MAN-CHES-TER.....nul points
MARQUETTE RAISON .........dix points!

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28 Mar 07 - 02:49 PM (#2009734)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Rasener

LOL

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28 Mar 07 - 03:41 PM (#2009801)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

Blatant self promotion is another thread Skipy...
But since you started it.........

I wore my little red number, with matching accessories as I led the procession through Cardiff pushing Dr Price at the head of the Calennig celebrations a few years ago. I demand the sympathy vote 'cos it weren't 'arf chilly round cape horny.

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28 Mar 07 - 03:44 PM (#2009806)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: greg stephens

Too many posts in this thread, I've lost track. If I'm nominated for anything, VOTE FOR ME. If I'm not nominated, it's a blatant fix and I shall complain to....well, I'm not sure who, but someone pretty imporatant I can tell you.

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28 Mar 07 - 03:58 PM (#2009821)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Big Al Whittle

SERGE GAINSBOURERRE FOKLUB (pleine de MARQUETTE RAISON.....dix points!

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28 Mar 07 - 04:56 PM (#2009896)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cap n' Ella

Right then, that's the votes sent off to Ian - and I managed to resist the temptation to vote for ourselves!

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29 Mar 07 - 03:34 AM (#2010345)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Capella ... why'd you do that ... everybody else votes for themselves!!!

;-)

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29 Mar 07 - 03:42 AM (#2010350)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

I take cross dressing seriously! I am wearing a bra right now even though I am at work!
Skipy

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30 Mar 07 - 07:26 AM (#2011631)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

VOTING ENDS TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT (Mudcat Time), so please KEEP VOTING.

VOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTEVOTE!

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30 Mar 07 - 12:00 PM (#2011871)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cap n' Ella

OK well Lesley hasn't voted yet tee hee....

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31 Mar 07 - 04:15 AM (#2012419)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: My guru always said

May very well be off-line at home till after Easter as we should receive a new hard drive to install on Tuesday. The cottage being in complete chaos it may not get sorted, but I'll be checking in at work till Tuesday at least! Hope all interested Cats will carry on voting to midnight tonight, bear in mind that MudCat time is US time, not UK *grin*

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31 Mar 07 - 04:54 AM (#2012437)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cats

Hi Hils,
If you win I'll get the Queen to send you a telegram... or I might just ring you instead. If we both lose we can drown our sorrows at 300 miles.... pm me your number.. I can't find it.

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31 Mar 07 - 06:21 AM (#2012471)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: My guru always said

Hmmm, 'Hope all interested Cats' should have read 'hope all interested MudCatters' - hope that didn't confuse Cats? *TeeHee*

Have PM'd numbers to you now Cats, off-line on PC till Monday!

ps. Did anyone notice that I really don't want to win that Horizontal Award again, there are others far more worthy than I!!

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31 Mar 07 - 09:22 AM (#2012552)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cats

As a pussy of very little brain it takes very little to confuse me. What? I'm confused.

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01 Apr 07 - 04:23 PM (#2013720)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Girl Friday

Skipy.. did I see you on the telly in the week? programme about blokes with man boobs wearing bras.

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07 Apr 07 - 09:25 AM (#2019028)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Surreysinger

When are the results due out???

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07 Apr 07 - 09:53 AM (#2019046)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

GF, sadly I missed it, heard about at work next day, anyone got it on tape?
Skipy

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17 Apr 07 - 04:09 PM (#2028084)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Hawker

When are the results out?
Cheers Lucy

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17 Apr 07 - 07:32 PM (#2028353)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T

"Bubblyrat - I've just caught up with this thread. I guess your 27 Jan 7.59am nomination for bonkers post was nominating Clive Lever, for Guide Cats for the Blind, and Missing Persians File?"



Examination of the sleeve notes will reveal that those were co- produced by Clive AND myself, which seems not to have been noticed.

Don T.

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18 Apr 07 - 06:10 AM (#2028714)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST,Cats

Should have been 1st April.

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18 Apr 07 - 06:40 AM (#2028721)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Hawker

Had us all fooled then didn't he!

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18 Apr 07 - 08:26 AM (#2028773)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: IanC

Er ... Sorry folks ... got ill and have only just surfaced! Have them out by the weekend, I hope!

Lots of counting to do.

:-)
Ian

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18 Apr 07 - 08:59 AM (#2028796)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST,Cats

Thanks, Ian.

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18 Apr 07 - 06:27 PM (#2029335)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: My guru always said

Sorry to see you've been poorly Ian - rotten luck to be ill during this wonderful weather we've been having! Recover well!

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18 Apr 07 - 06:54 PM (#2029354)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Balsto da Loteya

Where are these results? I am hoping that your Seth Lakeman will come through good, we like him much at Dirty Gertie's here in Portugal. Have you any other fans of this Lakeman man on the Mudcat internet thing?

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24 Apr 07 - 03:05 AM (#2034072)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Splott Man

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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24 Apr 07 - 06:04 AM (#2034129)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Scooby Doo

Well done everybody especially the ones who know me.


Scooby

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24 Apr 07 - 09:40 AM (#2034280)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST,Cats

Thanks to all you who voted for Fox and Hounds - see you all there then , Jon Heslop's 'Last Fisherman' - it is a stunning song and Cornwall Songwriters, and all the Wellie singers and musicians.   Well done everyone.

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24 Apr 07 - 10:45 AM (#2034345)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Jock O' Dreams

Oh Dear! What will I do? An overnight success after Sixty years!! Will I resign my day job? Will I contact Seth to see if we can do an album together? But will it be Lakeman & McAdams or McAdams & Lakeman?? Oh Dear, the pressure of fame !*!

Seriously, thanks to all who voted,( even if it wasn't for me!!)and to IanC for organising the whole thing and congratulations to all the winners of the other categories, especially Nelly Deans Bar which I sadly missed this year. You are all very nice to know!

             LUV & TA

                         JIM

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24 Apr 07 - 10:57 AM (#2034360)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

What about the cross dressing,
Skipy

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24 Apr 07 - 11:07 AM (#2034370)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: My guru always said

Well, this is Fantastic News, thanks so much to all who voted for me, cheques are in the post *grin* I was delighted to be 'pipped at the post' by Jock 'O Dreams who is such a worthy winner!

Thanks so much IanC for sorting all this out! Hope you're fully recovered now.

Skipy, see 'Blokes in Frocks!!! You shared the 'eccentricity' award with MiskinMan and also Alhambra!

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24 Apr 07 - 04:56 PM (#2034726)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: growler

Great news for the 'Good Intent', dont forget us at Sweeps, one of the highlights,(apart from Barden), is 'Rough and Ready', on Sunday at 3.00pm

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24 Apr 07 - 05:15 PM (#2034734)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Herga Kitty

Sounds like good results all round! Congrats Jim - and all you others.

Kitty

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24 Apr 07 - 06:25 PM (#2034791)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: North/South Annie

Congrats to all, with special congrats to Joc 'O' Dreams - oh God now I'll have to get in the queue with all the other groupies! NB Watch out for 'Blokes in Frocks' Joc!

Lang may your lumb reek!
Annie

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24 Apr 07 - 07:32 PM (#2034849)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS

I`ll drink to that!! Me n Splotty will both drink to it even!!!! X

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24 Apr 07 - 08:23 PM (#2034880)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Richard Atkins

Guru ,Best "Non Commercial CD" Well done ! Thanks also to John for sorting my recordigs, he did so much work on that. Well done both then.

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25 Apr 07 - 03:49 AM (#2035096)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Andy Jackson

I'm quite a bit pleased too.....

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25 Apr 07 - 04:59 AM (#2035120)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST,Cats

Seeing as alot of the winners are coming to the Fox and Hounds perhaps we should have a winners session? Sorry it was just an excuse for more drinking!!!

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25 Apr 07 - 05:18 AM (#2035134)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: skipy

Is there a BIG wardrobe that I can use?
Skipy

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25 Apr 07 - 06:07 AM (#2035151)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST,Cats

It can be arranged....

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26 Apr 07 - 08:19 AM (#2036180)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Splott Man

refresh

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28 Apr 07 - 06:10 PM (#2038256)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Girl Friday

Congrats Good Intent. Congrats Hillary too.

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29 Apr 07 - 03:45 AM (#2038501)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: Cap n' Ella

Many congratulations Jim, Hils, Ned & Patti ~ Great results & thoroughly deserved!

Tony & Lesley

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27 Dec 07 - 11:55 AM (#2223249)
Subject: RE: Alternative British Folk Awards 2007
From: GUEST,BigBen

Yes Kitty, there is a sort of Purse Caundle w/end, though now in the next village of Stourton Caundle. Still the same organiser and format.

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