Topic: Cardiff Folk Session (Read 2898 times)

robotmay · « **on:** November 27, 2014, 12:46:55 PM »

Well after a very enjoyable evening in the company of Bellowhead in a pub in Cardiff (which is now one Saltarelle bass button richer thanks to squeezy, as I don't think he ever found it), I've decided to finally get off my arse and actually organise a city centre (ish) mixed session. I've been talking about doing it for the past 6 months but I think I've finally met enough local musicians to be able to get a reasonable turnout.

No dates or venues planned yet, but if you're in the area (I know there's not that many on here, but maybe a few Bristolians fancy popping over and learning some snazzy Welsh tunes) then I'll be discussing the initial event on the Cardiff Folk Session Facebook page and updating it with the info of when it's actually going to happen.

butimba · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2014, 01:12:22 PM »

I hope it turns out to be a success!

You totally have to learn some proper session tunes now

robotmay · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2014, 01:15:53 PM »

Or subject everyone else to my weird repertoire

Mike Carney · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2014, 01:50:28 PM »

Excellent news! Will wait eagerly for news of this venture..! And a bit of blogging on how it goes...
Look forward to joining you on my next visit to Cardiff.
M.

Helena Handcart · « **Reply #4 on:** November 27, 2014, 01:51:33 PM »

Good luck with this, good to see more and more sessions out there (although this one is just a little too far away for me).

Fsamuel · « **Reply #5 on:** November 27, 2014, 05:55:53 PM »

I'm up for this, we have the welsh, Irish, Galician and French evenings a mixed purpose anything goes session would be excellent.And damn saw Bellowhead last night but forgot they were doing the pub sessions

robotmay · « **Reply #6 on:** November 27, 2014, 08:36:23 PM »

Doh, it would have been nice to meet you Francois! It was absolutely rammed in the Urban Tap House; hardly room to swing a melodeon around

Guy · « **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2014, 12:01:13 AM »

Count me in too...I've linked to the FB page as well...

Cheers,
Guy

robotmay · « **Reply #8 on:** November 28, 2014, 12:11:24 AM »

It only took me 6 months from when I first mentioned the idea to you Guy

Mike Carney · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2015, 06:50:25 PM »

So, Rob, where are you up to...? No pressure but I am coming to Cardiff midweek at Feb half term for a few days. Would be bazzing if you had one on by then...
Mike

robotmay · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:22:24 PM »

It's going well! I'll be getting back in touch with the pub manager who's super keen to have us at his new pub opening in February soon; hopefully they'll be ready for next month. PM me the dates you're down and I'll see if I can sort something out whether that pub's open or not

For anyone interested there's a Scottish session on the 25th (for Burns' Night) in Dempseys, opposite Cardiff Castle. I'll be there with my wide range of 10 Scottish tunes I know

robotmay · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2015, 12:43:29 PM »

The first session is scheduled for next Monday (the 16th)! I have a number of venues lined up now but Dempsey's is happy to have us at short notice and it's a decent pub for a session.

https://www.facebook.com/events/777612492320193

Mike Carney · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2015, 04:14:50 PM »

Will be there, all being well!
M

robotmay · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2015, 02:32:29 PM »

After the success of the first session (bar the pub not wanting us back, the gits), this is now a fortnightly event, with the next one coming up on Monday. This time it's over in Penarth, so if you're around in South Wales and fancy a mixed session come and join us: https://www.facebook.com/events/391498384347772

Mike Carney · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2015, 03:09:31 PM »

Was it the regulars who clapped that didn't want the session back? I thought it went well and had a good mix. Keep it up.
Mike

robotmay · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2015, 03:32:27 PM »

Yep, no idea who didn't like it as there wasn't anyone in the pub; it was probably one of the staff. But sod 'em, I've got a bunch of other venues lined up instead!

NickF · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2015, 07:22:19 AM »

Nice to know that business is so good on a Monday evening that they can afford to turn away custom...

olly · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2015, 11:10:59 AM »

How many were at the first session?

Mike Carney · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2015, 12:27:19 PM »

I think it was eleven, but can't be sure. A good number anyway. It will be once or twice for me there when I visit Cardiff! Well done Rob for getting it moving.
Mike

robotmay · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2015, 02:03:22 PM »

Quote from: NickF on February 27, 2015, 07:22:19 AM

Nice to know that business is so good on a Monday evening that they can afford to turn away custom...

Yeah I've come across quite a few interesting management techniques from pubs/bars whilst trying to set this up, like wanting £50 for a room on a night when nobody's in the pub etc.

Thanks Mike! It was good to see you again

On a side note, it turns out the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards are in Cardiff this year, and I totally missed that announcement (and therefore don't have a ticket, boo). Is anyone coming over for it? It looks to be on a Wednesday, but I could try and organise a session on the day (or week) of it if anyone's about and fancies one, though I don't know the timings of the actual event yet. I'll consult the others at this Monday's session!

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