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Tue 22 SONG Exmouth FSC, Manor HotelDANCE Sidford FDC at VH. HarryTurner

Thu 24 DANCE Willand FDC at VH. RogerQuaterly, Petronella.DANCE Exmouth FDC, WithycombeMeth. Ch. Hall. Club callers.SONG Teignmouth FSC, Devon Arms,Northumberland Place.

Fri 25 DANCE Bampton FDC, St Michael'sHallDANCE Exeter FDC, Baptist Centre,Palace Gate. Chris Miles.SONG 7 Stars, Kennford.SONG Crooked Spire, Ermington

Sat 26 CEILIDH for Burns Night GrenvilleCollege, Bideford. Oggle Band. Tickets01237 423221.SONG Shammick Acoustic, CastleHotel, Combe Martin. Craig, Morgan &Robson. Also day harmony workshop

Sun 27 SONG Folk on the Moor, Westward InnLee Mill.SONG Topsham FSC, Globe Inn. ThreeMagpies (Kerr,Fagan & Harbron).SONG Plymouth Inn, OkehamptonSONG George Inn, Plympton,

Mon28 DANCE MADCAPS club, Marldon VH7.45 pm

Tue 29 DANCE Lucky 7 FDC, Liverton VHDANCE Country Dance Plymouth,Trinity URC Hall. Frances Oates.DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. JaneThomas.

Wed30 DANCE Gittisham FDC at VHThu 31 DANCE Exmouth FDC, Withycombe

Meth. Ch. Hall. Ted Farmer.

FebruaryFri 1 CONCERT Chittlehampton Parish

Church, 7.30 pm. Pete Coe.SONG Barnfield, Exeter.COPY DATE FOR WHAT'S AFOOT

Sat 2 DANCE Civic Hall, Totnes. Nicole &Pete Mac.SONG Acorn FSC, Old Ship Aground,Minehead. Ron Taylor & Jeff Gillett.

Sun 3 SONG Folk on the Moor, Westward InnLee Mill.

SONG Devonshire Inn, SticklepathMon 4 DANCE Honiton FDC, British Legion

Hall. Ryan Roberts, Jigs for GigsDANCE MADCAPS Club, Marldon VH7.45 pm

Tue 5 SONG Tiverton FSC, Racehorse Inn.DANCE Lucky 7 FDC, Liverton VHDANCE Country DancePlymouth.Trinity URC Hall. Ray Buckingham.DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. Nicole &Pete Mac.

Wed 6 MUSIC White Hart, Bow. Irish sessionSONG Volunteer, SidmouthSTORY & SONG Globe, Lymptsone

Thu 7 DANCE Exmouth FDC, WithycombeMeth. Ch. Hall. Denis Warry.SONG Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge

Fri 8 SONG Globe Inn, Newtown, ExeterSONG Royal Oak, Luxborough

Sat 9 CALLERS' SWAP Eagle Hotel,Launceston. 10.30 -1pm, 2 -4.30 pmDANCE Willand VH. Barrie Bullimore,Weston Country Dance Band.

Sun 10 SONG Folk on the Moor, Westward InnLee Mill. Martin Simpson.

Mon11 DANCE Honiton FDC, British LegionHall. Nicole & Pete Mac.DANCE MADCAPS Club, Marldon VH7.45 pm

Tue 12 DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. PeterMoxom

Thu 14 SONG Totnes FSC, Dartmouth Inn.DANCE Willand FDC at VH. JaneThomas, Sundowners.DANCE Exmouth FDC, WithycombeMeth. Ch. Hall. Chris Miles.

Fri 15 DANCE D'Accord French. Ide VHSONG 3 Horseshoes, Cowley, ExeterSONG Tradesman's Arms, Scoriton

Sat 16 CEILIDH Great Western Ceilidh,Bowhill Primary, Exeter. Red Shed.PLAYFORD Devon Playford Club,Bowhill Primary, Exeter, 2.30 - 6 pmValerie Webster & Gwyn George.SONG Staghunters, Brendon.

Sun 17 SONG Folk on the Moor, Westward InnLee Mill.SONG Old Plough, Bere Ferrers.

Mon 18 DANCE Honiton FDC, British LegionHall. Frances Oates, Amycrofters.DANCE MADCAPS Club, Marldon VH7.45 pm. Peter Moxom & Gwyn George

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Tue 19 DANCE Lucky 7 FDC Anniversary,Liverton VH.DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. EileenNightingale, Amycrofters.DANCE Country Dance, Plymouth,Trinity URC Hall. Tony Dawe.

Wed20 SONG Seaton FSC, Grove Inn.SONG Pennymoor Singaround, CruwysArms.SONG Elephant's Nest, Horndon.

Thu 21 DANCE Exmouth FDC, WithycombeMeth. Ch. Hall. Wendy Hoare.DANCE Totnes FDC, Meth. Ch. HallMUSIC Horns Cross Irish session

Sat 23 CONCERT Ariel Centre, Totnes.Kathryn & Peter Tickell, 7.30 pmSONG Shammick Acoustic, CastleHotel, Combe Martin. Tom Bliss.CEILIDH 3dB Band, venue (S. Devon)tbc. Also workshop at 5 pm

Sun 24 SONG Folk on the Moor, Westward InnLee Mill. Phil Williams.SONG Topsham FSC, Globe Inn. SteveTilstonSONG Plymouth Inn, OkehamptonSONG George Inn, Plympton

Mon25 DANCE Honiton FDC, British LegionHall. Ryan Roberts, Home Brew.DANCE MADCAPS Club, Marldon VH7.45 pm

Tue 26 SONG Exmouth FSC, Manor Hotel.DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. TedFarmer.DANCE Country Dance, Plymouth,Trinity URC Hall. Gil Jefferies.

Wed27 DANCE Gittisham FDC at VHThu 28 SONG Teignmouth FSC, Devon Arms

DANCE Willand FDC at VH. PeterBoskett.DANCE Exmouth FDC, WithycombeMeth. Ch. Hall. Club callers.

Fri 29 DANCE Bampton FDC, St Michael'sHallSONG 7 Stars, Kennford.SONG Crooked Spire, ErmingtonDANCE Exeter FDC, Baptist Centre,Palace Gate. Muriel Forrest.

MarchSat 1 DANCE Civic Hall, Totnes. Sarah

Bazeley, Dartmoor Pixie Band.SONG Acorn FSC, Old Ship AgroundMinehead.

Sun 2 SONG Folk on the Moor, Westward InnLee Mill.SONG Devonshire Inn, Sticklepath.

Mon 3 DANCE Honiton FDC, British LegionHall. Ryan Roberts, Amycrofters.DANCE MADCAPS Club, Marldon VH7.45 pm.

Tue 4 SONG Tiverton FSC, Racehorse InnDANCE Lucky 7 FDC, Liverton VHDANCE Sidford FDC at VH. AileenWills & Pete Mac.DANCE Country Dance Plymouth,Trinity URC Hall. Frances Oates.

Wed 5 SONG Volunteer, SidmouthMUSICWhite Hart, Bow, Irish sessionSTORY & SONG Globe, Lympstone

Thu 6 DANCE Exmouth FDC, WithycombeMeth. Ch. Hall. Peter Moxom.SONG Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge.

Fri 7 SONG Barnfield, Exeter.CONCERT Chittlehampton Parish Ch.Details tba - see song listings for contact

Sat 8 SONG Shammick Acoustic, CastleHotel, Combe Martin.DANCE Willand VH. Chris Turner,Boys of Oakhill.

Sun 9 SONG Folk on the Moor, Westward InnLee Mill. Matt Martin & Kirsty McGee.

Mon10 DANCE Honiton FDC, British LegionHall. Eileen Nightingale, Amycrofters.DANCE MADCAPS Club, Marldon VH7.45 pm.MUSIC Rising Sun, Umberleigh

Tue 11 DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. PeterMoxomDANCE Country Dance Plymouth,Trinity URC Hall. Chris Turner.

Thu 13 SONG Totnes FSC, Dartmouth Inn.Steve Turner.DANCE Willand FDC at VH. TedFarmer, Country Style.DANCE Exmouth FDC, WithycombeMeth. Ch. Hall. Nicole & Pete Mac.

Fri 14 SONG Globe Inn, Newtown, Exeter.SONG Royal Oak, Luxborough

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Sat 15 CEILIDH Great Western Ceilidh,Bowhill Primary, Exeter. Glowworms.PLAYFORD Devon Playford Club,Bowhill Primary, Exeter, 2.30 - 6 pm.Frances Oates .SONG Staghunters, Brendon.

Sun 16 SONG Folk on the Moor, Westward InnLee Mill.SONG Old Plough, Bere Ferrers.

Mon17 DANCE Honiton FDC, British LegionHall. Ryan Roberts & Rose JohnsonDANCE MADCAPS Club, Marldon VH,7.45 pm

Tue 18 SONG Exmouth FSC, Manor Hotel.DANCE Lucky 7 FDC, Liverton VHDANCE Sidford FDC at VH. MurielForrest.DANCE Country Dance Plymouth,Trinity URC Hall. Gil Jefferies.

Wed19 SONG Seaton FSC, Grove Inn.SONG Elehphant's Nest, Horndon.SONG Pennymoor Singaround, CruwysArms.

Thu 20 DANCE Totnes FDC, Meth. Ch. Hall.MUSIC Horns Cross Irish session.

Fri 21 DANCE D'Accord French, Ide VH.SONG 3 Horseshoes, Cowley, ExeterSONG Tradesman's Arms, Scoriton.

Sat 22 SONG Shammick Acoustic, CastleHotel, Combe Martin. Jez Lowe.CEILIDH 3dB Band, S. devon venuetbc. Also workshop 5 pm.

Sun 23 SONG Folk on the Moor, Westward InnLee Mill. Tich Frier.

Tue 25 DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. JaneThomas.

Wed26 DANCE Gittisham FDC at VH.Thu 27 SONG Teignmouth FSC, Devon Arms.

DANCE Willand FDC at VH. HarryTurner.

Fri 28 DANCE Exeter FDC, Baptist Centre,Palace Gate. Pam Hayes.DANCE Bampton FDC, St Michael'sHall.SONG 7 Stars, Kennford.SONG Crooked Spire, Ermington

Sat 29 CEILIDH Oggle Band, Combe MartinTickets & details: 01271 889013

CONCERT Ariel Centre, Totnes. AlyBain & Phil Cunningham.PLAYFORD Teign Playford Club.Kingsteignton Community Hall, 2.30 -6pm. Bob Franklin, Jean Foster & GwynGeorge.

Sun 30 SONG Folk on the Moor, Westward InnLee Mill.

Mon31 DANCE Honiton FDC, British LegionHall. Ryan Roberts, Amycrofters.DANCE MADCAPS, Marldon VH 7.45

AprilTue 1 DANCE Lucky 7 FDC, Liverton VH

DANCE Sidford FDC at VH. Nicole &Pete Mac.

Thu 3 DANCE Exmouth FDC, WithycombeMeth. Church. Hall. Aileen Wills,Amycrofters.

Fri 4 CEILIDH Umberleigh VH. JohnBlackburn, Bloatertown Band.SONG Barnfield, Exeter.

Sat 5 WORKSHOPS & CONCERTThe 3rd Singin' Spring, Morchard BishopSong workshops 10.30 - 5.30 pm,concert 7.30 pm Main guests: Crucible.See display advert page 2 for details.

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Useful contacts (5)* Affiliated to EFDSS

Ritual & Display DanceGroups (Morris, Sword,Clog, Appalachian, etc)Alive & KickingAppalachian. Julie Page, 07815 966838BeltaneBruce Johnstone-Lane 40, WalkersGate, Wellington, TA 21 8DJ. 01823669875 [email protected] Phoenix MorrisSue Jones, 01237 477047Blackawton MorrisChris Janman, 1, Castle Lane,Blackawton, Totnes. 01803 712362Black BessSuzanne Lovell, 01803 873908Bovey Tracey MummersRod Wilkins 01803 812581Cogs & WheelsAlison Cruse, Waterside, Cleave Hill,Sticklepath, EX20 2NH. 01837 [email protected] BorderHeather Newland 01822 610412Dartington Morris MenKen Hudson 01548 [email protected] Morris MenMike Painter, Grass Roots, Birch Grove,West Hill, Ottery St Mary. 01404 [email protected] Border MorrisHeather [email protected] MorrisColin Payne 01404 850503Firestone(Appalachian & Irish). Richard Mason, 3,Kingfisher Drive, Exeter, EX4 4SN01392 411434Glory of the West MorrisCarol Mantell, Beggar's Roost, HigherAshton, EX6 7QR. 01647 252740

Great Western Morris MenTrevor Cook, 1, Croft Cottage, ChurchLane, Cheriton Bishop. EX6 6JU 0164724307 [email protected] Willow ClogSue Fildes 07768 625333Grimspound Border MorrisDon McMillan 01626 207600,[email protected] NavyNonnie Duncan, Little Cholwell,Harberton, Totnes. 01803 867650Heather & GorseJenny Gill 01626 779795Ilfracombe Red PetticoatsJanet Ellis, 01271 342351Kings Arms Pace Egg & MummersDave Denford, The Cottage, Ramsley,South Zeal, EX10 2LDLodestone BorderBrian Cullingham 01822 853856Newton Bushel Morris MenAnthony Job, 29, Innerbrook Road,Chelston, Torquay. 01803 607987North Devon MummersFrancis & Barbara Verdigi 01271 813843Plymouth MaidsJean Hawkins 01752 [email protected] Morris MenPeter Watson 01752 330249Raddon Hill Clog MorrisLesley Downes, Lower Brocks,Dunsford, EX6 7AB 01647 252767Shuffle the Deck AppalachianJenny Draper, Ladywell, Grange Road,Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EH01364 643320Sidmouth Steppers NW MorrisJean Salt 01395 516590Sidmouth Traditional MummersHenry Piper, 21B Broad Street, Ottery StMary EX11 1BY 01404 [email protected]

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Useful contacts (6)Tarka Morris MenDaemon [email protected] Palmer 01647 433464Tormohun MorrisFrances Popley, 01803 [email protected] Morris MenRoger Hancock 01208 73907Tudor Dance Group(16th Century Dance) ElizabethThurgood, Brookfield, Combe Water,Cotleigh, Honiton, EX14 9SQ. 01404831512Wheal Sophia NW MorrisColin Baker, 01404 841359Winkleigh MorrisAngela Haines, Hollacote, Hollocombe,Chulmleigh, EX187QE. 01837 83219

Intervarsity Folk Dance FestivalRichard Mason, 3, Kingfisher Drive,Exeter, EX4 4SN. 01392 411434Malborough Music FestivalMid-August., 01548 [email protected] Song & AleEarly June. Clare Penney 01884860023Plymouth Folk FestivalMarilyn Goldsbrough 01752 564847Sidmouth Folk Week1st - 8th August 2008.www.sidmouthfolkweek.org.ukSourton, Fox & Hounds.Song weekend, May . Kathy Wallis &J o n H e s l o p 0 1 5 7 9 3 6 3 5 0 5 [email protected] Folk Festival*June. Anne Gill, 01803 290427www.teignmouthfolkfestival.co.ukWestcountry Storytelling FestivalAller Park, Dartington . August Details:01803 863790.West Somerset Folk Festivalwww.westsomersetfolkfestival.co.uk

FestivalsBampton After The FairEnd of October.Baring-Gould FestivalEnd of October Tel/fax 01837 [email protected] Folk Festival11th -17th Aug. Jerry Bix 01237 470792Burnham FolkfestEnd of August. www.folkfest.co.ukCornwall Folk Festival.August Bank Holiday. 01736 [email protected] Folk FestivalMarch. Cheriton Fitzpaine. Pete Lister01363 [email protected] Folk Festival*2nd weekend in August. Mrs J White,Sunnyhill, South Zeal, OkehamptonEX20 2JL Tel 01837 840102www.dartmoorfolkfestival.co.ukExmoor Folk FestivalMay . Brendon. Details: 01598 [email protected]

National OrganisationsEFDSS National HQ

Cecil Sharp House, 2, Regent's ParkRoad, London NW1 7AY. 020 7485 2206The Morris FederationFee Lock, 28, Fairstone Close, Hastings,Sussex. 01424 436052.www.morrisfed.org.ukThe Morris RingCharlie Corcoran, 70, Greengate Lane,Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3DL. Tel/fax0116 267 5654. www.themorrisring.orgOpen MorrisTracey Good 01507 [email protected] Youth Folklore Troupe of England*Dave Leverton, Heathers, Stanton Wick,Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4BZ. 01761490236 [email protected]

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SLIPTEASEVicki Swan & Jonny Dyer. WGS 343 CD.What a delightful recording. I thoroughly enjoyedevery minute of this CD.It’s sometime now since I last listened to theplaying of Jon Dyer and Vicki Swan, and when Idid last hear them perform they were principallyan instrumental duo, with the emphasis on Vicki’ssmallpiping and the occasional song from Jon.That presentation has now been completely re-versed. With this CD ‘ Sliptease’, the transforma-tion in their repertoire is quite remarkable. Isuppose in effect, they have matured as a musicalduo of considerable talent – both instrumental andvocal. Vicki’s flute and Scottish smallpipes play-ing is truly outstanding, as Jon is likewise onguitar and accordion.The title listing suggests, 11 tracks and that’s yerlot. Don’t be misled! Those 11 tracks consist of 14tunes and 6 songs, and even the songs have linktunes – composed by Jon - skilfully woven twixverses. The total playing time is 55.14 minutes.I admire much the innovative freshness brought tothe six traditional songs, namely; Spencer theRover, Lavender’s Blue, The Two Magicians,Sweet Lovely Joan, Sweet Polly Oliver and YoungHunting. For an example, the more lively up-tempo treatment given to Spencer the Rover, mademe aware that it isn’t really the dirge we believe itto be when heard in song sessions, but in fact it is avery happy song. This being revealed in the lastthree verses by Jon’s innovative arrangement. Ifind nothing wrong in giving traditional songs adifferent wrapping. If it works – great. If itdoesn’t, you carry the can.Special credit must be given to the quality of thetunes on this CD, 4 being the work of Vicki, theremainder by Jon. Jon has an extraordinary talentin this area. Three of the tunes, which for me havethat, ‘gotta learn quality’ are, Andy Jackson’s,Apples and Chairs and Logan Rock. Wonderfultunes, particularly Logan Rock. A tune for thosecontemplative moments.I personally, have found Jon and Vicki to be quitedifferent from the majority of artists on the Folkscene, in that they are quite willing to share theproduct of their talents with us all. If the readerwould go to their web site, www.smallpiper.co.ukthere, Jon and Vicki have made available foreveryone, the notation for most of the tunes whichthey have written. Good on ‘em!

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Finally, I think that the CD’s first class coverdesign by Hilary Bix deserves a complimentarymention. That name sounds familiar.

Ken Hinchliffe.BREAKING THE SILENCEJohhny Coppin & Mike Silver FRCD0101These two acclaimed singer-songwriters needlittle introduction as they each have had aprominent solo career spanning over 30 years. Itis only in the last couple of years they havebeen working as a duo.Their first album together is all that you mightexpect from such talented artists; fine voiceswhich blend well, surprisingly perhaps giventheir quite different solo styles, and pleasingguitar-led instrumental accompaniment. It'svery easy on the ear, and it's quite possible tolet the songs drift gently over you. This wouldnot do justice to the lyrics, however, which areoften poignant and thought-provoking, and wor-thy of one's full attention, the title track beingone such. This CD will not disappoint fans ofCoppin & Silver. As for the uninitiated - suck it& see !

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GOODBYE TO THE MADNESSMcDermott's 2 HoursFronted by Nick Burbridge, McDermott's 2 Hourshave strong connections with The Levellers, but onlistening to some of the tracks on this album, youwouldn't have necessarily guessed it.The band hasmade three albums with the Punk/folkers, combin-ing their shared interest as well as their Brightonupbringing. Goodbye to the Madness is only thesecond studio album by the McDermott's alone.The band is essentially a 3-piece, featuring theaforementioned Nick Burbridge (Vocals, Guitar,Bodhran), Ben Paley (Fiddle) and Matt Goorney(Bass, Ukelele, harmonica, melodica), along withnumerous guests on various folk-based instru-ments.Those expecting something similar to the Level-ler's high-energy folk `n' roll, may be surprised.Many of the tracks on this album are not suited forthe Leveller's Beautiful Days main stage to acrowd of dread-lock swinging head bangers.Thisalbum is closer to the sound of acoustic OysterBand, than electric Levellers, mixing lively acous-tic songs with more reflective numbers. There iseven time for a "folk-rap" (if there is ever such athing!) on final track, Trickster.Sure, there are some moments, which echo theLevellers, take Stand by yourself and Trickster tothe slightly slower drum beats of River and AllSoul's Night but, nonetheless, the differences canbe spotted immediately. In McDermott's 2 Hoursmany of the songs appear to be very traditionallygrounded, all telling historical and cultural storiesof many characters, from ramblers, soldiers topsychologically disturbed madhouse inmates,hence the album's title.There are many enjoyable tracks including theblistering opening, Molloy, the three gentler af-fairs, Bone's Farewell, Stowaway and Lie Downand Dream of Ireland, the latter bearing a tune thatis recognizably traditional, the more country-flavoured All Soul's Night and the haunting, TheTrue Story of Eugene McQuaid.The album is largely acoustic, combining practi-cally every folk instrument known to modern dayfolk and acoustic roots music. There are theguitars, Fiddles, Bodhrans, Mandolins, flute andwhistles right through to Banjo, Ukelele, Accord-ian, Concertina, Pipes and Cohon, not to mentionthe more electric instruments and drums. It is an

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impressive array of instruments and all of themare given a moment to shine if you listencarefully. And listen carefully you should! Thisis no "folk turned up to 11" music and anypreconceptions that this album will be anotherLevellers-sounding attack on Folk music, for its52 minutes, should be largely brushed off andtaken on its own good merits, of which there aremany.

Martyn CorneliusFor more information on McDermott's 2 Hoursand other Nick Burbridge projects visitwww.burbridge.org

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THE DEVIL AND THE FARMER'S WIFEYvette Staelens RQRecordsI am writing this review at a time when cases of Bluetongue and Foot and Mouth are being reportedregularly. Rather poignant as the impetus for this album was Yvette Staelens' experience as afarmer's wife steeped in the rural landscape of the south-west. After struggling to maintain the farmthat had been in his family for at least 400 years, her husband was forced to sell a few years ago. Itwas a sad and difficult time for Yvette, her husband and their two daughters, now aged 9 and 11. Forthis reason I find it a particularly moving experience to listen to the lyrics carefully each time I playthe CD.Yvette is known as a singer and instrumentalist, especially as one of Roots Quartet, as well as a choirleader and researcher. Creating the album became a total catharsis for her during the time around thesale of the farm. Although some of the songs pre-date the period, they are relevant to the theme. Thewonderful fact is that, intermingled with the sadness, there is an uplifting feel to the album. Theopening track, Crazy Aunt Cottage, is a lullaby with an upbeat touch, with accompaniment on guitarand violin; Patio Song about the experience of a friend beaten by her husband is full of vengeancewith a humorous slant; and the finale track Road to Araby, about a dismal day in the life of a farmer,has beautiful instrumental backing influenced by blues and jazz. A vocal duet, The Sea and the Soildraws parallels between the plight of the miner and the farmer; Who Understands the Land? is avocal solo, a tribute to farmers. One track that may not seem in keeping is a piano solo, anarrangement of a song collected by Cecil Sharp in 1905. As it was collected from her daughters'great great grandmother, who lived in Rackenford, the inclusion is perfectly understandable and addsto the enchantment of the album.Yvette is joined by seven musicians on vocals, drums, dulcimer, violin, guitar, percussion, clarinet,saxophone, while she contributes on vocals, cello, piano and treble recorder. As with givinginformation about the impetus for the album, it is good to list the instruments used as they are soappropriate for evoking the landscape and beauty of the south-west.With only nine tracks, the album might seem a little short. Yvette has taken such care with allaspects that one respects her reasons for this.

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2007 could well be remembered as the year of thetune book, with three new publications, all withassociated CDs, released to tempt the clienteleat the Summer folk festivals around the country.All bring to the public eye material which has lainlargely unseen and unplayed, perhaps for over acentury in some cases, in various archivesacross the country. Colin Andrews reviews thematerial on offer.The CD of the HAMPSHIRE TUNE BOOK,released by WildGoose, was reviewed in theprevious issue of What's Afoot, and is quitecapable of standing alone as a separate entity.The book, published by Hobgoblin, was thesubject of a fascinating presentation by co-authors Bob Shatwell and Paul Sartin (and distin-guished friends) at this year's Sidmouth festival;getting volunteers to demonstrate dances to someof the tunes in the cramped space at the Bedfordwas no mean feat in itself !Hampshire Dance Tunes (ISBN 0-9554082-0-2)presents a selection of 74 tunes from the manu-script of R.Pyle, dated 1822, and held in theHampshire Records Library, Winchester. Thetunes are arranged by time signature and alpha-betically, with melody line (occasionally also acounter-melody) and chords in clear, easy to readnotation. The A4 pages are also delightfullyillustrated with dance cartoon facsimilies of theperiod and contemporary 'social comment' onthe dances, not all of it complimentary ! In theintroductory pages, the authors relate what isknown about the Pyle family while John Adams,of the Village Music Project, and Vic Gammonplace the music and dance within the socialframework of the times.Although there are some familiar names amongstthe tunes (and some that sound familiar whenplayed), a good proportion of the tunes are littleknown elsewhere. At the back of the book, theauthors give details about the origin of each tune,where known, and versions in other collections,together with information on any changes theyhave judged advisable to make to the key andnotation from the original manuscript, whichthey also acknowledge, did not show any chords.From a musician's point of view, this is a veryvaluable publication. There really are some crack-ing good tunes which deserve wider exposure. Afew I picked out early on are already well on theway to being absorbed into my session

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WILLIAM WINTER'S QUANTOCKTUNE BOOK ISBN 978-0-9556397-0-8Edited by Geoff Woolfe & published byHalsway Manor Society LtdThe manuscript from which this book has beenproduced could so easily have been lost foreverhad it not been rescued in 1960 from a second-hand bookshop in London by Geoff Rye, aprominent EFDSS member in the South-Westand then librarian at Weston-Super Mare. Hearranged for it to be rebound, and placed in theMargaret Grant Memorial Library at HalswayManor Traditonal Music & Dance Centre. Atodd times, a small amount of the manuscript'scontents has been recorded or appeared in print,but this is the first time that the full extent ofthis village musician's repertoire has been pub-lished.William Winter was shoemaker by trade, bornin 1774 in Lydeard St Lawrence , near Taunton.His manuscript, dated 1848 at one end, and1850 at the other, reflects a wide variety ofpopular music of the time, gleaned, probably,from a number of sources both oral and written.A4 ring-bound (very practical for a musicstand!), contains most of Winter's 400 + tunes,arranged, like the Hampshire Tune Book, inrhthym and alphabetical order, with separatepages of reference to the origin of the tunes andto other important collections, as well asbiographical notes on Winter and his life. Theeditorial policy here, however, has been to makefew changes in transcription, retaining originalkeys and possible 'wrong notes' so DG boxplayers will have to contend with 'unfriendly' C.F & Bb scores.The accompanying CD will help, of course,though its 13 tracks contain only a fraction ofthe 377 tunes published. It is a great pity that theCD is not sold separately (and one even has

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to refer to the book for the track titles) since theplaying of the tunes by Robert Harbron (whoproduced the CD), Nancy Kerr, Miranda Rutterand Tim Van Eyken is absolutely first class,whether as solo or group performance. I've boxedmy copy separately, with duplicated sleeve notes.I was playing this CD through while working onsomething else, and thought, ah, there're a coupleof the tunes I'm learning - only to realise that thetunes in question were from the Hampshire book.The titles from Pyle's collection (CinderellaDance & The Legacy) certainly weren't inWinter's, but I found the almost identical tunesunder the name of Jamie's Return and Old Englan(sic) For Ever - the latter a variation of theBledington Morris, William & Nancy. You can'tkeep a good tune at home !Halsway Manor Society are to be congratulated onmaking this fantastic source of material readilyaccessible to all. It is obvious, even from themodestly featured credits, that many people, atHalsway, The Margaret Grant Memorial Library,The Vaughan Williams Memorial Library at CecilSharp House, and beyond all gave dedicatedsupport to the project.

HARDCORE ENGLISHEdited by Barry CallaghanPub. EFDSS ISBN 978-0-85418-201-5At £20 for the book and £16 for the double CDwhen bought separately , or £32 combined(+p&p) this is the most expensive of the threecompilations reviewed here. However, in terms ofits coverage of tunes from many different aural,recorded and manuscript sources, its detailedreference notes conveniently set adjacent to thetunes, and comprehensive list of published manu-scripts, collections, traditional musicians, record-ings and web links, the book is excellent value formoney.The Editor, Barry Callaghan, who sadly died justbefore his magnificent project was published, isclear in describing his aims in what he chose toinclude, and, equally important, what he chose toleave out - generally, the Morris tunes (readilyavailable), and many Northumberland andPlayford tunes (already well-provided for in otherpublications). In the 300 tunes which he doesinclude, there are multiple versions of certainwell-known standards - eight ways to play theMorpeth Rant, for example. This can give aslightly academic feel to the publication, but, forme, adds extra interest.The format is ring-boundA4 (landscape), the tunes are unchorded, andrarely deviate from the keys of D & G

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Rather than a newly commissioned recording,the double CD makes exciting use of 32selected tracks from albums spanning at leasttwo decades, and featuring most of the promi-nent bands and solo artists over that period..Thus, in a truly inspired juxtaposition of manydifferent styles of playing English folk tunes,Flowers & Frolics rub shoulders with Anahata,Florida with Jason Rice & Mark Bazeley, toname but a few. And there's even Parry's BarrelOrgan playing a gargled Speed The Plough!Which one of these three publications would Irecommend ? Hampshire Tune Book (withoutCD) is the slimmest & cheapest (£10 I think)but certainly has more 'unkown tunes'. Winter'sQuantock collection, at £18 including CD, hasthe most tunes, and Hardcore English has greatvalue as a source book, particularly for those onehas heard but never quite learned. With such awealth of material, it's difficult to get your headround all the tunes anyway - I tend to go througha book trying all once, ticking those I like, andputting a cross against those I don't like - orcan't play ! I'd probably end up with a dozentunes at the most from each book in myrepertoire.I know I wouldn't be without any of these booksor their accompanying CDs !

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A THOUSAND TWANGLINGINSTRUMENTSAll Blacked Up COF0702Well not quite a thousand, even in Caliban'swildest dreams, but the six musicians that makeup this popular band from the Welsh Borderscertainly make a pretty impressive sound !All Blacked Up have been a prominent band onthe English ceilidh scene for quite some time,with regular appearances at major festivals, not tomention our own Great Western Ceilidhs, and thisalbum is long overdue. With predominantlymelodeon-driven melodies from Lisa McDermott& Baz Parkes, backed by rhythm from the bass ofRay Archer, guitar of Bill Caddick, and drums ofNick Beck, and augmented by Alistair Gillies onsaxophones, recorders or hammered dulcimer,they produce driving, full-bodied yet eminentlydanceable music. Unlike some top-name bandswho get carried away with intricate and ofteninstantly forgettable arrangements of own com-positions or swing good traditional tunes beyondall recognition, All Blacked Up manage toachieve the delicate balance between original andtraditional material, jazzy improvisation and clearmelody, so that one never loses contact with thestructure & rhythm of the tunes.There're several familiar tunes amongst the dozentracks, including Soldier's Joy, Off To California& John Kirkpatrick's Pepper In The Brandy,others familiar by sound if not by name, andseveral attractive new compositions, such as MrGarner's and Cardington Girls. Bonus is sea-soned folk singer Bill Caddick providing vocalson Over The Hills (remember TV's Sharpe dramaseries?) and Rambling (Soldier/Sailor).This is a most enjoyable CD to add to one'scollection !

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FRESHLY SQUEEZEDPaul Scourfield MADCD11Paul is probably better known as a box player withinnovative ceilidh band, Chalktown (which wasformed by ex-members of Gas Mk 5) than as a soloperfomer. In this, his debut album, he presents abalanced mix of songs and instrumentals, beingjoined on many tracks by multi-instrumentalist JonLoomes, and, on one track, by border pipesplayerMichael Beeke. Jon, with whom Paul does gigs asa duo, also adds vocal harmonies.The instrumental tracks certainly demonstratePaul's background as a dance musician, and hemakes the melodeon (or melodeons ? there seem tobe at least three illustrated on the CD & sleevenotes!) work to its full potential with punchymelodies and imaginative use of bass buttons. Jon'sfiddle, hurdy gurdy & guitar adds extra interest.One of those catchy tunes you hear a lot and neverquite remember its name is Jack Robinson; if ithelps, he was the foremost musical saw player inthe country in the 1920's. Not so well known isDave Whetsone's Beetle on the Wine, coinciden-tally also featured on the All Blacked Up album.The quality of the melodeon playing also carriesover to the accompaniment to most of the songs. Ido find, however, that Paul's voice sounds a littlestrained on occasions, particularly on BoldFisherman.. In contrast, the little ditty, Billy Bonesand his Dancing Cat, is an absolute gem, and oneI'd like to add to my own repertoire for apres-morris sessions - from one of which in SussexPaul's father collected the song many years ago.Paul also gives a good rendition of Bill Meek'sAnother Morning. It suggests to me that Paul needsto choose songs that best suit his voice; I don'tthink he's a natural ballad singer, but he has thepotential to hold an audience as a singer as well asa musician.

Colin AndrewsFor more details see www.paulscourfield. co.uk01462 458031 [email protected]

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BIRD IN FLAMESPatty Vetta & Alan FranksI am truly amazed that, in this, their fourth album,Alan continues to maintain such a consistentlyhigh standard of songwriting, with well-craftedlyrics and attractive tunes. Many 'folk' singer-songsmiths struggle to produce even a few piecesthat aren't instantly forgettable. It surprises me,too, that this duo are still relatively unknown onthe national scene.Their songs and presentation tread the borderbetween folk music, country & western, and evenjazz. Alan plays a folky style guitar, but onvarious tracks there is an impressive line-up ofbacking instruments including bass & lead guitar,sax, clarinet, accordion, fiddle, mandolin, banjo,& keyboards, with Reg Meuross, Al Stewart, &Steve Reynolds amongst the accompanyingmusicians. Patty has a fantastic voice, equally athome with the bluesy jazzy style of Springtime,the gentle love songs like When I Return to You,and the poignant encounter of a released prisonerwith a former pal told in As I Walked Out.Patty told me this album is rather different fromprevious ones, and in some respects this is true.There is certainly more variety in the instrumen-tal accompaniment and Alan takes the lead onmore of the songs. But what is undoubtedly inkeeping with their earlier CDs is the sheer qualityof the songs, with, in my opinion, not a duff oneamongst them There's always something a littleunexpected, whether in the topic, the lyrics, orthe arrangement. The title song, Bird in Flamestells the sad tale of Daniel Leroche, a Frenchresistance fighter, The Ship of Our Affair useschoral harmony and accordion, and I'll leaveWorm Tango to your imagination!The music of Patty Vetta & Alan Franks mightnot be everyone's cup of tea, but if it can strike achord with an old traditional folk singing friendwho lives not so far from me, then there's hopefor people of any musical interest !

Colin AndrewsFor more information :www.vettaandfranks.co.ukRoad Goes On Forever Records, PO Box 109,Tyne & Wear. NE37 3WF. Patty now lives inSpalding, Lincs.

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LEGENDS AND LOVERSIssy & David Emeney WildGoose 344CDAlthough still relatively unknown on the folk club circuit nationally, Issy and David by all accountsmade a very good impression at Bideford Folk Festival this year - unfortunately I missed them! It ismost encouraging that WildGoose have already recognised their talent in producing this album .Apart from two traditional songs (less well known versions of Turpin & The Lawyer & TheMolecatcher) and one tune (Rattle The Cash), all the rest of the 12 song and music tracks are Issy'sown compositions, though firmly rooted in traditonal style. She certainly does have the knack offinding some interesting and unusual historical topics, then marrying thoughtful lyrics with a goodtune. The story of John Simpson Kirkpatrick's bravery at Galipolli, unknown in this country but ahero in Australia, is simply and gently told. The humiliation wrought on the Bristol Giant and theremarkable escape from death on the gallows of Ann Green are but two more powerful songs whileIssy's own young family provide inspiration for further compositions.It's not just the songs that stand out. The various accompaniments, from Issy on melodeon, Davidon guitar & bouzouki, together with Kate Riaz on cello and recorder, and John Dipper on fiddle , alladd to the rounded feel that this album achieves. David has a gentle, quite high, tuneful voice (itreminded me of a singer on an old WildGoose album, Misalliance - but don't think it was the sameperson!) and Issy is able to put a song over well. The instrumental tracks complement the wholealbum perfectly.Although originally from Suffolk, David & Issy now live in Cheddar. It is really pleasing to comeacross singers of quality that I haven't heard before. I only wish that I'd been a bit more conscientiousin reading my Bideford Folk Festival programme !

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ALL IN A GARDEN GREENThe Askew Sisters WGS 345CDA few issues ago, I reviewed a 6-track samplerCD of Emily and Hazel Askew, and wasimpressed by the potential of these two youngmusicians. This is their first full albumThough both classically trained on other instru-ments (and indeed both pursuing higher studiesin music), they took up violin and melodeon toplay folk music, to which they had been exposedsince a very early age. Hazel has also developedan interest in singing, and takes the lead vocal onall of the songs on the CD. Emily providesbacking vocals on some tracks, and occasionallyswaps her fiddle for her cello, to great effect.Hazel has a beautiful clear voice, well suited toher choice of material, all taken from Englishtraditonal sources. On first casual hearing, I hadthe impression that her delivery was inclined tobe a bit staccato, but on subsequent playings,with my full attention , I could find no fault. Myfavourite song track undoubtedly is Farewell MyDearest Dear. I know the song well, having sungit myself in harmony for over 30 years, but Hazelreally does make it her own - absolutely stun-ning! The Old Virginia Lowlands comes a closesecond!The melodeon and fiddle accompaniments blendwell with the vocals but the instruments aregiven full reign on the tune sets. John Playford'sAll In A Garden Green is perhaps an unexpectedpairing with the medieval Horses Branle - but itworks! Their other instrumentals also have a longpedigree.There is now an encouraging number of talentedyoung folk singers and musicians on the club andfestival scene. Emily and Hazel Askew candeservedly count among them.

Colin AndrewsMARROW BONESEFDSS PublicationsMarrow Bones, the first of Frank Purslow's fourselections of songs from the Hammond andGardiner manuscipts, was, along with ThePenguin Book of English Folk Songs, one of themain readily available sources of traditionalsongs for us old folkies when we first startedsinging some thirty or forty years ago. It's beenlong out of print. Now, thanks to EFDSS, it

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Colin AndrewsTwo promotional CDs have also been receivedSPREAD THE WORD from JP Slidewellcontains 6 tracks recorded live, and given away,as he says, to anyone who wants it. A review ofhis full album As It Happens appeared in anearlier issue. Traditional songs, with guitaraccompaniment. I'll pass it on to anyone who'dlike to hear it.GO TELL THE BEES from Three DaftMonkees contains one track taken from thealbum Hubbadillia, and three from their forth-coming album, Social Vertigo. Lively, pop-folkcontemporay material, with 12-string, bass &violin. I seem to have acquired two copies, soanyone interested in a taster of their perform-ance please contact me.

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Morris MattersBIRMINGHAM SHOWCASEArranged by the Joint Morris organisations, Mor-ris Ring, Morris Federation and Open Morris, the‘Big Birmingham Morris Caper’ of 14th April2007, took place on a very hot and sunny day inthe centre of the city.Following special invitations from the Squire ofthe Ring, Paul Reece, to both the Junior andSenior teams of Dartington Morris Men, thejoint party travelled on the Friday to HeathfieldPrimary School, Handsworth, which had beenorganised by Steve Lowe of Jockey MM. With anestimated 400/500 dancers anticipated from allover the country for the Saturday displays, theplanning and co-ordination needed to be good, andwith street marshals from both Jockey MM andGreen Man MM in support, it proved to be!Our first spot, shared with Chipping Campden,was in New Street at 10.00a.m., and special onesfollowed in Victoria Square at both midday and1.00p.m.With an effective PA system available, itwas possible to provide the Juniors with a formalintroduction to the audience, together with anextension onto a wide screen in the adjoiningSquare. As one of just three Junior sides repre-sented, their performance of the ‘Upton uponSevern’ stick dance, alongside the Senior Side wasquite superb!We all moved through the two Centenary Squaresto find a base for a drink and lunch, beforereturning to Victoria Square for the finale at3.00p.m., fitting in another few dances en route.The Host teams provided the ‘spots’ for this Show,interspersed with mass dancing from the 50 teamson display. Leaving the arena around 4.30p.m,ensured that the two minibuses arrived back inDevon at a reasonable hour. A great experience forthe Juniors, in particular, and one which we hopewill be repeated on a regular basis.

Ken HudsonWET WET WETOn a long weekend in Summer, Exeter MorrisMen visited Skagen Folk Festival, on the tip ofmainland Denmark, as guests (along with severalother UK sides) of Silkeborg MM.Landing late on a Thursday night in the pouringrain at Aarlborg, we were bussed through the darkcountryside to our accommodation at a school inSkagen. Given a foam mattress to supplement oursleeping bag, we attempted to find a few inches

of floor space in already (it seemed) fullyoccupied classrooms.It was still raining hard next morning, whenExeter MM & Ilmington MM were whiskedaway to dance in a small town a few milesaway. With no audience & no guide wemanaged a couple of dances in the aisles of asupermarket, then awaited the return of ourcoach. An hour later , after frantic mobile calls,we learnt than our driver was planning aSunday pick-up ! Eventually rescued & re-turned to Skagen, things did then get better -even the rain eased, though it was late Saturdaybefore it stopped.The festival itself was largely a concert format,in the auditorium of the sports centre, in a hugemarquee by the harbour and some smallermarquees around this old fishing port. Theguest list was international, but very pop-folkorientated, with many Dylan & Dublinersclones (How many times did we hear WildRover?). Some groups were very entertaining -notably a Flemish group and the 4-pieceLondon Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra - but,sadly, the Oyster Band offered few pearls intheir top-of-the-bill Saturday night concert.The Morris contribution consisted largely offloor spots during the change over of stageacts, plus busking (when weather permitted)around this fascinating little town. Despite thedampeners, there were high spots - like thecycle ride to the northern tip of Denmark & thediscovery of a microbrewery with excellent alesSunday morning, when we had to leave, cameall too soon. We did enjoy ourselves !

Colin AndrewsNEW RECRUITSThe new practice season is upon us, with somesides reporting a waiting list of members whileothers (like Winkleigh Morris) are waiting fornew faces to replace the odd loss due to health,job relocation, family commitments, etc.

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Morris MattersBIRMINGHAM SHOWCASEArranged by the Joint Morris organisations, Mor-ris Ring, Morris Federation and Open Morris, the‘Big Birmingham Morris Caper’ of 14th April2007, took place on a very hot and sunny day inthe centre of the city.Following special invitations from the Squire ofthe Ring, Paul Reece, to both the Junior andSenior teams of Dartington Morris Men, thejoint party travelled on the Friday to HeathfieldPrimary School, Handsworth, which had beenorganised by Steve Lowe of Jockey MM. With anestimated 400/500 dancers anticipated from allover the country for the Saturday displays, theplanning and co-ordination needed to be good, andwith street marshals from both Jockey MM andGreen Man MM in support, it proved to be!Our first spot, shared with Chipping Campden,was in New Street at 10.00a.m., and special onesfollowed in Victoria Square at both midday and1.00p.m.With an effective PA system available, itwas possible to provide the Juniors with a formalintroduction to the audience, together with anextension onto a wide screen in the adjoiningSquare. As one of just three Junior sides repre-sented, their performance of the ‘Upton uponSevern’ stick dance, alongside the Senior Side wasquite superb!We all moved through the two Centenary Squaresto find a base for a drink and lunch, beforereturning to Victoria Square for the finale at3.00p.m., fitting in another few dances en route.The Host teams provided the ‘spots’ for this Show,interspersed with mass dancing from the 50 teamson display. Leaving the arena around 4.30p.m,ensured that the two minibuses arrived back inDevon at a reasonable hour. A great experience forthe Juniors, in particular, and one which we hopewill be repeated on a regular basis.

Ken HudsonWET WET WETOn a long weekend in Summer, Exeter MorrisMen visited Skagen Folk Festival, on the tip ofmainland Denmark, as guests (along with severalother UK sides) of Silkeborg MM.Landing late on a Thursday night in the pouringrain at Aarlborg, we were bussed through the darkcountryside to our accommodation at a school inSkagen. Given a foam mattress to supplement oursleeping bag, we attempted to find a few inches

of floor space in already (it seemed) fullyoccupied classrooms.It was still raining hard next morning, whenExeter MM & Ilmington MM were whiskedaway to dance in a small town a few milesaway. With no audience & no guide wemanaged a couple of dances in the aisles of asupermarket, then awaited the return of ourcoach. An hour later , after frantic mobile calls,we learnt than our driver was planning aSunday pick-up ! Eventually rescued & re-turned to Skagen, things did then get better -even the rain eased, though it was late Saturdaybefore it stopped.The festival itself was largely a concert format,in the auditorium of the sports centre, in a hugemarquee by the harbour and some smallermarquees around this old fishing port. Theguest list was international, but very pop-folkorientated, with many Dylan & Dublinersclones (How many times did we hear WildRover?). Some groups were very entertaining -notably a Flemish group and the 4-pieceLondon Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra - but,sadly, the Oyster Band offered few pearls intheir top-of-the-bill Saturday night concert.The Morris contribution consisted largely offloor spots during the change over of stageacts, plus busking (when weather permitted)around this fascinating little town. Despite thedampeners, there were high spots - like thecycle ride to the northern tip of Denmark & thediscovery of a microbrewery with excellent alesSunday morning, when we had to leave, cameall too soon. We did enjoy ourselves !

Colin AndrewsNEW RECRUITSThe new practice season is upon us, with somesides reporting a waiting list of members whileothers (like Winkleigh Morris) are waiting fornew faces to replace the odd loss due to health,job relocation, family commitments, etc.

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