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ian
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| jimmoray wrote: | | after last night at C#H, MC Bubbz would be delighted to show what inclusive English culture is about. |
Ah yes, thoughts of a rapper dancing rapper . . . can you train him up?
PS: great gig last night Jim - and very pleasing to see such a good turnout on a midweek night. Thought the EFDSS device of having the bright lights on the drummer and you in half darkness was a good anti-heroic move too  (though not sure if the bonkers heckler agreed). |
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diane easby
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My immediate thoughts are that TfL has deteriorated so much under the Bozzer's control that I abandoned all efforts to get anywhere near C# last night and did something else. Shame. Thus I'm thinking right now that there are other things he might be spending council tax on . . .
However, he must be open to offers for 25 April. So, why not get in there? |
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RoryG
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Oh No! To be branded as part of the posturing unreconstucted Left in the electronic pages of the Telegraph, not even the print version. To be accused of following "the world's most discredited political philosophy" (anyone have a sense of irony here?).
Is this really my Warholian fifteen minutes? Dammit, sometimes you just wish you'd stayed in bed. |
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ian
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| RoryG wrote: | | Oh No! To be branded as part of the posturing unreconstucted Left in the electronic pages of the Telegraph, not even the print version. To be accused of following "the world's most discredited political philosophy" (anyone have a sense of irony here?) |
And, tee hee, if you follow the link which comes direct to this thread, fRoots is part of "the battle re-enactment corner of the folk scene." |
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jimmoray
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oh... well would you look at that?
Who's for 'instant career death'?...  |
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diane easby
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| jimmoray wrote: | | 'instant career death' |
Does remembering Tolpuddle and backing the efforts of Unison in these cataclysmic days amount to that? I think not.
If going to W Bragg / Carthy Senior / the Sainted Rosselson's gig means missing this lot, so be it. If it doesn't I'll be along to Trafalgar Square afterwards.
Anyone know the running orders? |
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Official press release just in from Serious who got the job orf organising it
Saturday 25 April 2009 12.30-6pm
Free St George's Day concert in Trafalgar Square featuring
SETH LAKEMAN
JIM MORAY
ELIZA CARTHY
with BISHI, NETSAYI, THE DEMON BARBERS and KATHRYN & PETER TICKELL
Entitled 'Contemporary Music, English Roots', the event comes two days after St George's Day - a special opportunity to hear some of the finest music coming out of England today for free, produced by Serious for the Mayor of London.
Hosted by Rita Ray, Max Reinhardt and Verity Sharp, the Trafalgar Square concert is free and open to all and will take place on Saturday 25 April from12.30pm to 6pm.
Other performers are set to be added to the line up in the next few weeks. |
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It's made it to the Yahoo headlines!:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090322/tuk-mayor-announces-st-george-s-plans-6323e80.html
'The Trafalgar Square concert 'Contemporary Music, English Roots' will be staged on Saturday April 25 from 12.30pm to 6pm. Artists include singer/songwriter Seth Lakeman, violinist Eliza Carthy and folk singer Bishi.'
The bizarre categorisations always baffle me!
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diane easby
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Bozza seems to think St George's Day has been ignored in the capital for far too long. Clearly he doesn't get out very much or how could he have missed Moulton Morris (for a start) cavorting about Central London for what seems like several successive years.
One year they perfomed a mummers' play in an Eng-er-land flag-festooned Covent Garden. Curious tourists were heard asking where the football match was and against whom. |
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Well, I'm not quite sure what the fuss has been about. Sounds like two good gigs on the same day!
The 'old guard' are up the road whilst the young thrusters are down at The Square...from my extremely limited, poorly informed and essentially semi-detached understanding, the political profiles of the two groups involved (based purely on hearsay and what I've read in the notably untrustworthy press, you understand) - are not exactly at variance. There would be no disloyalty therefore to divide ones time. If it's good old fashioned solidarity and remembrance of a defining moment in the history of ordinary people, supported by cracking performers, then the Tolpuddle event will hold sway. If your choice is informed in other ways then Trafalgar Square will be your kettle of fish. Clearly, the latter event being organised by Boris' office is what grates although I can't particularly understand why it should...I don't think you have to prove you're a Tory voter to attend. In the unlikely event of there being any substantial BNP presence I wouldn't care to be at the end of Ms.Carthy's summary address or indeed at the end of a withering glance form the equally saintly Verity Sharp! If Diane's previous comment is right there will probably be horse-drawn omnibuses plying the streets, in which case it will be quicker to walk between the two events...or you could do your bit for the collective of sedan chair operatives and allied trades and hire one of their contraptions  |
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diane easby
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Bozza's going to be on a diesel-powered Routemaster so I think the No 73 bendybus between the two locations should be quite safe. Or a bike ride between Cally Road and Charing Cross should take about 15 minutes. As mentioned before, running orders for both gigs would come in handy.
Don't know how the horse-drawn vehicular transport comes into it. What I do think is that it's important that the Tolpuddle event is not overshadowed, though it would be reading too much into Bozza's Machiavellian deviousness to credit him with causing a clash in the first place . . . wouldn't it . . . ? |
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See earlier post for your TFL comment. Hence poor bus joke.
Boris, Machiavellian?  |
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| diane easby wrote: | | Anyone know the running orders? |
This just in from Borisville
news release
Free music event in Trafalgar Square to celebrate St George's Day
Event: Concert on the Square: Contemporary Music, English Roots
Location: Trafalgar Square, London
Date: Saturday 25 April 2009
Time: 12:30pm – 6pm
Entry: FREE
Music fans will be treated to a superb free music event in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 25 April, which kicks off at 12:30pm with acclaimed singer and violinist Eliza Carthy and culminates in a headline performance by award-winning Seth Lakeman.
'Contemporary Music, English Roots' is part of London Mayor Boris Johnson's season of events celebrating St George's Day and Eliza Carthy's set will followed by Jim Moray, Kathryn and Peter Tickell, Bishi, The Demon Barbers and Netsayi, before Seth Lakeman takes to the stage.
All the artists draw on a range of influences, as well as English folk traditions, offering a lively and eclectic musical experience for anyone attending. Seth Lakeman and Eliza Carthy have attracted wide acclaim as live performers and recording artists. Jim Moray has recently collaborated with rapper Bubbz and has reworked music by XTC, whilst Kathryn Tickell has been awarded for music deeply connected to Northumbria. Bishi meanwhile has been grabbing attention for music that draws on her musical loves from folk to electro. The Demon Barbers combine energetic fiddle and melodeon, drum 'n' bass grooves, and more, whilst Netsayi's fascination with English folk music has helped her create a unique sound.
This is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the UK's finest musicians perform live for free, against the iconic backdrop of Trafalgar Square. Hosting the proceedings will be renowned DJs Rita Ray and Max Reinhart, plus broadcaster Verity Sharp and there will surprises during the day.
STAGE RUNNING ORDER (subject to change):
12:30pm EVENT BEGINS
Eliza Carthy
Jim Moray
Kathryn and Peter Tickell
Bishi
Demon Barbers
Netsayi
Seth Lakeman
6pm EVENT ENDS
Public information can be found at www.london.gov.uk/gla/events/index.jsp |
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