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22nd October Fiona Cameron has asked me to make a correction regarding the latest issue of Old Time News: The review of "I'll Never Forsake You" by Kellie Allen and Pete Peterson should have been attributed to Bob Ward (and not me! Nick). *************************************** Anyone fancying going to Lark Camp - Celebration Of World Music, Song & Dance -July 30 - August 7, 2010, registration is now open. Camp Website: http://www.larkcamp.com for complete information. Online Registration: https://secure.integraserve.net/larkcamp/order.html Photos from Lark Camp 2009 and other years: http://www.larkcamp.com/pictures.html *************************************** Re Ira Bernstein & Riley Baugus at Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 22 November 2009 If you are interested in an informal music/dance session starting about 4.00pm (or possibly earlier), prior to the Ira Bernstein/Riley Baugus concert, at the Beacon Hotel (www.the-beacon.co.uk) (5 minutes walk from the concert venue) please let me know, and if there is sufficient support I will confirm with the Hotel (John Cullen) and those interested. No food at the Beacon on Sunday evenings unfortunately, but there are a couple of take-aways in Rusthall opposite the concert venue. However the Beacon does excellent Sunday lunches. It's a lovely venue (lunch, walk, session, concert - nice day). Concert
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Tel: 01892 519122 Here is a blog which posts old LPs of old-time, bluegrass and country And also free downloads of radio shows where Stefan Grossman talks about various early blues musicians: http://www.guitarvideos.com/radio/00radio.htm *************************************** Restless Soles, Derby's newest Appalachian clogging team are running a Workshop Saturday 21st November. At the Derby Irish centre, Becket street, Derby. The workshop will run from 1.30-3.30 pm. It will cost £5 per person. Come and learn some fun steps and routines beginners and intermediate, all ages, male and female welcome. Wear tap shoes or flat smooth soled shoes. We look forward to seeing some of you there. Call sara on 07803 137354 for further information and bookings. *************************************** As previously mentioned, last Saturday on BBC Radio 3, World Routes was the first part of a two part programme on music of Appalachia. They were mostly at Mt Airy Fiddlers Convention. If, like me, you forgot, you can listen again at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00n6ykp This coming Saturday the programme visits some of the "old players", including Benton Flippen (I believe) so it should be good. It is at 3pm but I hope that for something like that both episodes will be available on 'listen again' for a while. *************************************** 15th October Note some changes here to that previously reported: ADVANCE NEWS ABOUT SORE FINGERS SUMMER SCHOOLS - this year and next Sore Fingers October Weekend Friday October 23rd to Sunday 25th, 2009 Places available on all courses: Old Time Banjo - Bill Whelan Old Time Fiddle Jock Tildesley Autoharp June Maugery Banjo Howard Burton Guitar Jason Titley Mandolin Percy Copley Fiddle - Greg Smith Singing Gary and Sherryl Payne Dobro Bill Dalton with Pete Wraith Bass Richard Partridge Sore Fingers Week 2010 Heres special appeal from organiser John Wirtz to Old Time folk from everywhere! Please help us secure these courses by booking early. As previously stated, we are firmly committed to keeping Old Time on the programme at Sore Fingers Week and with your support we will! So whats on offer: Old Time Banjo Adam Hurt Old Time Fiddle Stephanie Coleman Autoharp T.B.A. Banjo Tony Furtardo Mandolin Matt Flinner Guitar T.B.A. Fiddle - Brian Wicklund Singing - Chris Stewart and Janet Beazley Songwriting Ben Demerath T.B.C. Dobro Jimmy Heffernan T.B.C. Bass Eric Thorin Beginners Stewarts Williams and Team Its usual for us to add a second banjo and mandolin courses due to the demand. As soon as we approach the stage where the advertised classes are full, we will identify additional tutors. Theres more information on the website at www.sorefingers.co.uk *************************************** Ira Bernstein & Riley Baugus at the Crabshell, Kingsbridge, South Devon - Sunday 15th November This date and venue has now been confirmed. This is their only westcountry gig of this tour with the latest version of their APPALACHIAN ROOTS show. (Be warned! They sold out so quickly the last time they were there that a great many people missed out). £10 0n the door or £8 booked in advance from Neil White on 01548 856601 (There's a good chance that there will be the customary session in the bar during the afternoon) *************************************** Dirk Powell and Friends, Mon 19th October, 8pm, The Paradiso, Amsterdam. Entry 10 Euros Featuring Christine Balfa, Jock Tyldesley, Todd Phillips and Sam Murray. There will be two sets, one old-time, one cajun. *************************************** 8th October Sound Out, October 9th 2009 This week Carole will present the 3rd and last of her programmes about the FOAOTMAD Summer Camp. This week you will hear recordings from Staine, The New River Roustabouts, Hugh, Vera & Jock, Lucy Ray, The Old Yeller Dog band and Steve Read. Hear it on 104.4fm (London Area only) or on line at www.resonancefm.com and I'm guessing that may be between 2.00 and 2.30 pm. *************************************** Down Trodden String Band updates: Wednesday 7 October - Traveller's Rest, Draycott, DE72 3NJ, 9pm, Free Sunday 11 October - Peak Village Shopping Centre, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, 12-4, Free Friday 30 October - Last Friday Folk Club, The Venue, 650 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY, 8.30pm, Free Saturday 7 November - Oxfam Ceilidh, Town Hall, Bakewell, 8-11pm, £6/£3 *************************************** On 17th October at 3pm BBC Radio 3's 'World Routes' programme begins a two part documentary on the music of the Appalachias with a one hour special on the Mt Airy Fiddler's Convention, and the work of WPAQ 740 AM. The host is NPR and Afropop presenter Banning Ayre. Week two on 24th October is a more in-depth look at the music of Southern Appalachia and The Piedmont. There'll also be a further programme in the New Year looking at religious music from the area and the music of Georgia. *************************************** Those of you who use Facebook can find the new FOAOTMAD page carefully crafted by webmaster John Messenger. Log in and search for it or use this link (I hope it works) http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=283653520105 *************************************** Details about two Acoustic Music Camps in Texas next year: *************************************** |