SHEFFIELD - EDALE RAMBLER

FOLK TRAIN

NEWSLETTER

March 2010

The Folk Train is sponsored by The Rambler Country Hotel, Edale, Hope Valley and High Peak Community Rail Partnership (HVHPCRP), and Northern Rail. Performers are organised by Gerry Bates of The South Riding Folk Arts Network. 		The Folk Train runs on the fourth Tuesday of each month (not necessarily the last Tuesday!), departing from Sheffield (platform 2C - a long trek from the station entrance!) at 1914 (7:14pm) and returning on the 2128 (9:28pm) from Edale.

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Last month - The Keltones

The Keltones made their first appearence on the Folk Train and put on a great show.

Dave, the drummer, lives at Grindleford, in fact he's a close neighbour of Helmut of The Down Trodden String Band. Travelling home by train one Tuesday evening, he found himself on the Folk Train and, realising what a great night out it was, for performers and audience alike,  he offered the services of The Keltones - and aren't we glad he did!

The next outing is on 23 March 2010 with Bernard Cromarty

In contrast to The Keltones, Bernard is an old favourite on the Folk Train. ("When are we having that Lancashire man again?")  making his first appearance in August 2001.

Bernard is the only solo performer I ever book but the power of his music, both vocal and instrumental, makes up for the lack of numbers! Toting a range of instruments around with him - he has to bring a trolley! - he is a fine entertainer.

See www.bernardcromarty.co.uk/

Folk Train Etiquette 2

I'm not likely to drop this subject for a while. My campaign hasn't been particularly successful but I feel I'm having some effect and, if I keep hammering away, things might continue to improve. I've certainly had quite a bit of positive feedback, both on the night and by email.

This is the insert I'm going to put on the flyers from now on and I'll probably start including it here on a regular basis, as well.

Folk Train Etiquette
During performances – on the train or in the pub
  • please refrain from talking loudly – it spoils the enjoyment of others
  • try to limit your trips to the bar, etc, to the intervals between items.

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See you on the Folk Train

Gerry Bates
9 March 2010