Gosh, it is only a few weeks to go. Tim has made a lovely poster. We are both trying out our new cycling cleats and I am off to Swindon tomorrow for a cheeky rehearsal with Katie. Bring it on.
Please note the change of Bath gig venue. The old place has closed down.
We have always had ambitions to do pedal folk shows in schools and old peoples homes, so I am totally chuffed that we have manage to sort out a lunch time chapel performance at Cote Lane, where my grandparents live.
Not sure if I am allowed to invite people along who don’t live there but worth dropping us a cheeky line if you are in the area and fancy it – 2pm on Friday 30th August in Westbury-on-Trym, north Bristol.
I hope they like it! My grandparents tend to prefer Frank Sinatra or Bach to folk music…
Edward Thomas in 1905
Edward Thomas is one of our country’s unsung literary heroes. He lost his life in 1917 during the First World War and his words and poetry are little known to the vast majority of people, which is sad as many well known authors, musicians and poets cite him as an influence. I had certainly never heard of him until a few months ago.
His last literary work ‘In Pursuit Of Spring’ was published in 1914 about a cycle trip he made from London to Somerset. Tim had the lovely idea of ‘Pedal Folk’ recreating this journey.
We have set aside the last week of April next year to make this happen and below is a rough idea of what the route looks like and the sort of schedule and venues we hope to sort out.
PLEASE NOTE – this is our tour wish list! none of these gigs are confirmed/booked and most of the venues don’t even know who we are and what we are up to yet – best pencil into diary if you are that way inclined.
| Date | Town/City | Venue wish list | ||
| 21/04/14 | Monday | Day 1 | London | Cecil Sharp House |
| 22/04/14 | Tuesday | Day 2 | Farnham | Farnham Maltings |
| 23/04/14 | Wednesday | Day 3 | Winchester | The Railway Inn |
| 24/04/14 | Thursday | Day 4 | Salisbury | Salisbury Arts Centre |
| 25/04/14 | Friday | Day 5 | Trowbridge | Arts Centre |
| 26/04/14 | Saturday | Day 6 | Glastonbury | Assembly Rooms Fabulous Furry Folk night |
| 27/04/14 | Sunday | Day 7 | Crowcombe | Halsway Manor |
View In Pursuit Of Spring in a larger map
Buoyed from the success of our first tour, we are taking the liberty of organising a second this summer in the last week of August.
We’ve gigs already lined up for Bath, Bristol, Stroud and Swindon. Just need a couple more now. Lovely!
29/08/13 – Bath Folk Club – Green Park Tavern – Bath
30/08/13 – El Rincón – Bristol
31/08/13 – The Prince Albert – Stroud
01/09/13 – Swindon Central Library – Swindon
Ok, so Tim and I are going to do a small test tour this spring to see if we have fun!
The plan is to do a five day tour starting and ending back in Bath via Bristol and some other places.
The first gig is going to be on Wednesday 17th April at St. James Wine Vaults. Bring it on!
