Ceilidh Caller Needed
A new Ceilidh Caller is being sought for South Lincolnshire based Akmeds Camel Ceilidh Band. Due to ill health, our current caller felt that she is unable to continue. You can read all about us at http://www.akmedscamel.co.uk, and if you think you might fit the bill, please email colin@akmedscamel.co.uk. The main qualification is enthusiasm.
January 2012
Rattlejag Morris shortlisted for EPIC AWARD
Rattlejag Morris, based just over the border in Retford,
North Notts, is one of only seven groups in England to be shortlisted
for an EPIC award - http://epicawards.co.uk/shortlist/
- and the only English traditional side too. They need your support
with as many votes as possible before 16th January.
When this country is ignoring its music and dance heritage in this Olympic
year, help them to fly the flag,
Vote at http://epicawards.co.uk/shortlist/
If you have any queries, please contact Jayne Rose on enquiries@rattlejagmorris.org.uk
or on Rattlejag's Facebook page.
January 2012
Horncastle Session Changes
The session at the Red Lion Hotel, Horncastle, will in future be held only once a month, on the first Friday. The next session will be held on January 6th.
Date addred 29/12/2011
Guitarist Wanted
Folk
duo/trio, based in Boston and Louth, would very much like to join up
with a competent guitarist (M/F) who is familiar with folk and traditional
tunes (e.g. Irish, American Old Time, Scottish, Northumbrian. etc.).
Ability to play melody occasionally and/or sing traditional folksongs
would be a definite advantage. Must have own transport.
If interested, please email jjthemusician@hotmail.co.uk
in the first instance.
Date addred 29/12/2011
Folkwaves Returns!
"UK Folk Music" was approached by presenter Mick Peat in September of 2011 and asked if it would be possible to host Folkwaves on their website. To accommodate the show, they have had a complete re-design and moved to a new server where more features are available.
The new-look website launched on November 17th 2011. For more details about the return of Folkwaves, please check out the website, FOLKWAVES at UK Folk Music: http://www.ukfolkmusic.co.uk/folkwaves.php
To ensure the continuation of the programme, they need as much support as possible; the whole project will be huge and coverage will be national - not just for the East Midlands as was the original show from Radio Derby.
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Stubblejumpers to Disband
The Stubblejumpers Ceilidh Band is disbanding after 32 years of performing both for dances and concerts.
The band wish to thank everyone who has supported them over the years and are holding a farewell ceilidh which will take place on Saturday 28th January at Brumby Hall. Tickets will be available from Pauls Music and band members. Price & details will follow in NEW YEAR.
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Jacey Bedford Short Story
Some of you may not be aware that Jacey Bedford, member of Artisan and proprietor of Jacey Bedford Tour Management, is also a talented writer. Her latest short story, 'The Loneliness of the Long Distance Panda' is out this week in Nature Magazine (their 'Futures' section.). You can read it free at http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v479/n7373/full/479438a.html or listen to the podcast. at Http://www.nature.com/nature/podcast/index-futures-2011-11-17.html
Government Consultation on the Licensing Act
The Government has announced another consultation on the Licensing Act. This one proposes that pubs, clubs and other small venues offering live music should no longer have to apply for an entertainment license.
If you agree, please share this information and send your opinions to :
regulated_entertainment_consultation@culture.gsi.gov.uk
A suggested format appears below, please feel free to copy and paste it if it saves you time.
I am writing to voice my own support for the proposals
to cut red tape for live music.
I remain of the opinion that the inclusion of regulated entertainment
in the Licensing Act 2003 is not necessary and that its inclusion has
greatly increased bureaucracy for very little benefit
to the licensing objectives.
.At the very least, I hope that this consultation will result in an
exemption for small venues putting on live music with fewer than 200
people in attendance. I also support the proposals outlined in Lord
Clement-Jones' Live Music Bill.
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Buskers Slots are up for grabs in Louth this Christmas
Louth Town Partnership, coordinators of this year’s late night Christmas shopping events, are hoping to add some extra musical entertainment this year. Buskers are wanted to perform at locations around the town centre during late night shopping evenings on December 9 and 16, 3pm to 8pm. Alongside this, buskers would be welcomed on Sunday December 18 for the Christmas Market.
If you contact Louth Town Manager on 07917628149 or alison.hall@e-lindsey.gov.uk and pre-book a slot then you might get some help with travelling expenses.
Oct. 2011
Changes to Sleaford Session
As from Sunday 18th September, the third Sunday session will be at the Marquis of Granby Northgate Sleaford.
The times remain the same (4pm to 8pm), the rules are the same (there’s never been any) it’s just the venue that’s changed. If there’s football on TV we’ll be in the back room, if not we’ll be in the bar.
Sept. 2011
Gainsborough Folk Festival
Gainsborough Folk Festival returns to the Trinity Arts Centre. on the 15th. of October with two concerts plus workshops, an audience with Bernard Wrigley and a tunes session with Tom Napper. http://www.angelfire.com/folk/gainsboroughfolk/fest11.html for details, or telephone 01427 676655
Sept. 2011
Ray Fisher 1940 - 2011
It is with much sadness that we report the death of Ray Fisher. Her skilled and knowlegeable delivery of traditional song together a ready wit will be greatly missed. An obituary by Sheila Miller can be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/sep/01/ray-fisher-obituary
Sept. 2011
Three Items of News for Buskers From Steve Jackson
1 Want to Busk on a Thursday evening in Lincoln for £25?
Thursday night in Lincoln is now late night shopping up until 8pm. The
Lincoln Business Improvement Group are keen to add atmosphere to the
evenings and have asked if I could help in organising some buskers to
play each Thursday evening, between 5pm - 8pm. If you play for up to
90 minutes (or longer if you wish), during that period,there is a flat
fee of £25 plus on top of that whatever you collect. The request
is for 3 performers each Thursday for slots at St Marks, outside St
Benidicts Church in the High St and near the Stonebow (either side)
in the High St. If your interested in playing on a regular basis that's
fine. I'll need to sort out the payment side of things (the simplier
the better) & from my point of view if I could put a monthly programme
together that would be ideal. It kicks off this Thursday 4th August,so
if interested drop me a response. Share this with anyone you feel may
be interested. In an ideal world I just need three names for each Thursday.
Sounds simple enough.....
2 The date for the 2012 Bailgate Busking Festival will be Saturday 14th
July 2012 from 10.30 am - 4.30pm. Appreciate it's an age away but if
your interested in playing send me a message and I'll start putting
a provisional list together. It doesn't just have to be just music.
This event is organised in conjunction with the Lincoln Business Improvement
Group. I'm open to ideas /suggestions for improvement. Cheers
3 On Saturday 10th December, in conjunction with the Lincoln Drill Hall,I'm
putting together a "Festive Busking Bash" which will feature
approx 15 performers. Rather like the Dylan night held earlier in the
year at the venue. It will be in the Cafe bar & the concept is each
performer will play two festive numbers of their choice & there
will be a couple of Christmas numbers at the end involving all those
who have appeared. I'm sure you get the drift. Buckets will be put out
for any donations which can go to the performers to help pay for their
car parking charges! Or anything collected can go to charity etc. What
you play is up to you and the only stipulation to perform is that you
must have busked at some time or another. I'm expecting demand will
exceed the 15 slots I have, so if interested drop me a message and I'll
start putting a provisional bill together. No duplication of songs please,
so give the material some thought and best at this stage if you could
give me an idea what you are thinking of playing, any style goes, but
(in best Noddy Holder voice) remember it's CHRISTMASSSSS!! PA will be
provided
Contact Steve on stephen.jackson8@ntlworld.com
August 2011
Sessions at the Red Lion, Horncastle
From now on, the sessions will take place fortnightly, instead of monthly. Next session will be on Friday 22nd July, and then again on Friday 12th and Friday 26th August.They will still take place in the large room behind the bar, starting at 8:30 pm - or earlier if someone gets there before that, and feels like playing straight away! There's no ending time - hardcore players can go on until midnight, or past, if they feel like it. Contact Jonathan Jeffreys. on 07548 925199 or email jjthemusician@hotmail.co.uk
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Mike Waterson R.I.P.
It is with much sadness that we report the death Mike Waterson who has died of cancer, aged 70. A link to the Guardian obituary can be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jun/22/mike-waterson-obituary
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Lincolnshire Song Competition
The Lincolnshire Song Competition will be taking place
again this year. Entries to Heritage
Trust of Lincolnsire, The Old School, Cameron Street, Heckington, Sleaford,
Lincolnshire
NG34 9RW. Entries in by Friday 16th September. Finals Night on Thursday
October 13th
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600 Whiskies Unplugged Day of Lincolnshire Folk Song and Dance
Sunday August 7th 2011 11.00am till Late
The George Hotel, High Street, Leadenham, Lincolnshire LN5 0PN
Concerts include
Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher, John Conolly, Brian Dawson, Liam Robinson,
The Naira Project, Dick Appleton, David Oliver, John Pape, Heidi Theaker,
Gary Rudd, Tim& Annie Walker, Tom Lane, Identity Crisis and many
many more
Workshops include
Laura Connoly (Clogs – all abilities), Liam Robinson (Melodeon),
Gina La Faux (Fiddle), Francis Kelly (Singing), David Oliver (Great
Tunes)
Dance Teams include
Kesteven Morris, Slapdash, Bishop’s Morris (and some instant clog
teams)
Stalls Include
Snail Pottery, Bridge Violins, Minimorris Community Stall
All Absolutely FREE
Sponsored by 600 Whiskies Unplugged, JS Arts, Heritage Lincolnshire, George Hotel, North Kesteven District Council and the performers themselves
Visit http://www.facebook.com/600whiskies
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Dancaster Club Changes
Doncaster
- Three Horseshoes Folk Club
will now be meeting every Tuesday from 8.00 pm onwards at the Three
Horseshoes, St Mary's Bridge, Town End, Doncaster, DN5 9AG. Contact:
Louise Emery Telephone: 07878 75 7474 Email: threehorseshoes@gmx.co.uk
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THE WATERSON FAMILY - LIVE AT HULL TRUCK
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Watersons, the Hull-born folk group whose success over the years has earned them countless awards and accolades and the title of Britain’s First Family of Folk.
To celebrate the anniversary a two-hour film is to be released on June 13 featuring a rare home-town appearance by the Waterson Family at Hull Truck Theatre - an event already described by Radio 2 presenter, Mike Harding, as “the folk event of the decade”.
This unique home coming concert - their first in Hull for 25 years - brought together the original Watersons, Norma and Mike, plus Norma’s husband, Martin Carthy and their daughter Eliza, Mike’s wife Ann, their daughters Rachel and Eleanor, and the son and daughter of the late Lal Waterson, Oliver Knight and Marry Waterson
Together the extended family performed no less than 21 songs from their rich and varied repertoire, including “White Cockade”, "Bright Phoebus", "Fine Horseman", "Some Old Salty", "Shallow Brown" and "Three Day Millionaire", all of which are featured in the film.
Part-funded by Hull City Council, the film also includes exclusive interviews with members of the family at their home in Robin Hoods Bay; creating a fascinating career retrospective of the life and times of England’s first family of folk.
The film will be given its first public screening on Saturday June 18 as part of the “film fringe” at the Beverley Folk Festival (from 4.25pm in the Club Room) when it will be preceded by a short live set from Martin Carthy. Earlier in the day (at 11.30am) there’ll be a screening of the 1965 BBC documentary about the Watersons, Travelling for a Living.
The Waterson Family - Live at Hull Truck DVD will be available
shortly from HMV outlets and website, Amazon and selected independent
record shops.
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Owston Ferry session /singaround
A regular singaround and jam session (accoustic only) now takes
place at the Crooked Billet, South Street Owston Ferry. For the time
being meetings are on the first Thursday of every month and all singers/musicians
will be made welcome as will any "audience". They have had
three fairly successful nights so far but newcomers will be most welcome.
Further information from Dermot or Kathryn 01427 728643
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Hull Shanty Festival Back on Track
The Festival is to take place at 3 venues on the Hull
Waterfront: Fruitspace, Minerva and Ruscador’s.
It will obviously be on a somewhat smaller scale than the original “Sea
Fever” festival, but it will be a quality event that will help
to keep “Shantying” and maritime traditions alive in the
City of Hull.
The new event is the result of an initiative by the licensees of the “Minerva” and “Ruscador’s” pubs on the Hull Waterfront.
A small team has been created which includes Mick McGarry, Shanty Jack, the two pub landlords and the manager of the “Fruit” venue. They are in consultation with the Hull City Council and “Hullbid” regarding various aspects of the event.
Friday evening will see a “Meet and Greet” session at the Minerva.
Saturday will be a daytime open session at the “Minerva” (Hosted by Les & Maggie) and at “Ruscador’s”, programmed half-hour artistes spots on an open air stage adjacent to the Pub.
Saturday evening a full concert will take place at the “Fruitspace” venue.
Sunday (daytime) will see a repeat of Saturday's daytime events and there will be a “Survivors’ Session” at “Ruscador’s” in the evening.
On Saturday and Sunday (daytimes) there will also be various stalls and dance displays.
Meals will be available at both pubs.
Tickets for the Saturday evening concert will be on sale
shortly. Booking details to follow. Events at the “Minerva”
and “Ruscador’s” are free. further details from Mick
McGarry on 07835 082314 or visit http://www.shanty.co.uk/hullshantyfestival2011.htm
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Pub Seeks Folk Club / Session
The Red Lion Inn Stickford (between Spilsby and Boston
A16) Re-opened December after being shut for nearly 3 years. We are
a real country pub (no juke box, pool table or fruit machine) Darts
Dom's and real fires and of course real ale.
We are hoping to attract musicians' to come along and enjoy playing
and getting together in a "Folk Friendly" pub.
If anyone is interested in starting something or would just like to
play please grt in touch or pop and see us.
At the moment we are not open Monday and Tuesday. Sundays would be a
good time to get together but any other time would be ok.
Our phone number is 01205 480395
Thanks Nick and Marion Wilkinson
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New Session / Singaround in Scotter
There is a new pub session/singaround starting at the
Sun and Anchor, Scotter, on Sunday May 1st. It replaces the event previously
at the Horn Inn at Messingham. For further information or if you want
a regular reminder – please email the organizer Graham Sugdon
at sugdon@btinternet.com
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Pub in need of a folk club
I am Nic Breeze, the manager of the Beckwood pub in Bottesford
Scunthorpe, and we have a function room sitting very empty on weekdays
just waiting for something like a folk club to take up residence. We
would love it if there are any clubs or like minded people out there
to come and see us and maybe start a regular night here. We can boast
a very friendly atmosphere and a private area away from the main bar,
with its own bar! Please get in touch with me Nic Breeze at nicholasbreeze@btopenworld.com,
or 01724 277716
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Scanlon's Folk Nights (Brigg) CLOSED AGAIN
Once again Scanlon's Folk Nights close as once again the the licencee shuts the pub and without even the basic good manners to inform the folk club or respond to phone messages leaves them standing outside in the cold.
And we wonder why pubs are closing?
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Lincolnshire Tunes on the Internet
Two collections of 19th century Lincolnshire tunes have recently been made available on the Internet at: http://www.village-music-project.org.uk/
The Joshua Gibbons MS includes over 200 marches, jigs,
reels and quick steps as played in the Tealby/ Market Rasen area in
the 1820s. Most of the manuscript was edited and published by Peter
Sumner in "Lincolnshire Colection Part 1". This is the first
time this important collection has been made availabkle in full in the
original order and in the intended
keys. The Thomas John Dixon MS, available for the first time, dates
from 1798 and is from Holton-le Moor. It includes 74 airs and tunes
for dances . They have been transcribed from the original manuscripts,
by Ruairidh Greig, into .abc notation. This format can be easily downloaded
and, with a free download program such as ABC Explorer, can be converted
into standard musical notation, printed out and played through your
speakers. Many of the Gibbons tunes are in two or three parts, so you
can listen to the arrangements as played by Market Rasen Band nearly
two hundred years ago.
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New Folk Evening in Ludford
Starting on Tuesday 29th. March, and then on the last Tuesday of every month, there will be a drop in folky evening at The White Hart in Ludford. Commencing at 8.30 p.m. Please contact Brian Flanagan. ( Tel. 01472 398704 ) brian@irishjig.force9.co.uk if you require any further details.
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National folk archive launches online catalogue
The Vaughan Williams Memorial Library is launching an online catalogue at midday on 25 January 2011. This is the first phase of an on-going programme to enable anybody around the world to access information about items held by the library and even browse a library shelf. The catalogue will be found at http://koha.efdss.org.
This first phase will make available the Leslie Shepard
Collection. The Shepard collection was chosen as a pilot project to
test and tailor the system to meet the needs of our unique library.
Following this pilot, VWML will continue to convert and upload existing
electronic data, as well as converting its card catalogues and add new
additions directly onto the
system.
Waddingham Session Changes
The session at the Marquis of Granby in Waddingham has
moved to the second and last Sunday afternoon of each month. The sessions
are proving a big success with 14 musicians present at the mid January
event.
The next one will be Sunday 30th. January Mostly Irish but all sorts
played including jazz and swing. All welcome regardless of ability.
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