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Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Just a reminder that Clerkenwell's best Monday Night Folk Night will next be taking place on Monday 2nd November, featuring: Chris Sarjeant and Emma Scarr,plus floor spots and more
Emma Scarr has been active on London’s live scene for approaching two decades. A proficient performer on guitar, fiddle and banjo, in recent years she has concentrated on song craft.
Chris Sarjeant has been recently described as,".a very major addition to the British Folk Scene.." by BBC Folk-musician of the year Tom McConville who added that his guitar work is "...impeccable.."
am ok thanks, down in London working for a few weeks ...have learnt the song now, in spare time walking between places! thanks fhat for letting me know about song..is that you playing the fiddle on there? has been good to get out for a bit :) Hope you are well? Sarah x
hi love, new york was incredible - even better than i imagined it'd be - saw them filming sex and the city on our first day, can you believe it?! Back in wakefield now, and will be in the castle in a couple of days - i'll ring you. hope all's good with you xxxx
Hello Lucy :) yes we will definitely come to the st brides gig that you're doing. Is it the family folk up do you know? They usually host the folky gigs there. We managed to get a lift with Trim Rig and A Doxy some maritime folkys from warrinton. They sorted us out so well, we had 4 seats facing each other in the back of a camper van and played cards all thee way home! It took us about 5 hours and we got home at around 3.30ish. Considering we went from homeless to that we did pretty well in the end!
I noticed you and Jonny seem to be touring the country! Wowa, i hope you have proper transport for all of those or that you're light enough to travel if not.
If you need a place to stay in liverpool you are welcome to stay with us :)
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
My family moved down here in 1966 when they closed a lot of the colliery's up North.
We originate from Linton, near Ashington, hence the Linton Institute name.
Yeah, Rich does drink guiness.
He's a cracking little fella with a huge talent.
I put him on down this way a couple of times and he's stayed over at my gaff.
I also accomodated Paul and Joss when they played.
They've done three shows for us now and they're brilliant - I love them to bits.
It's a fair trek down here - probably about an hour and 45 from Newcastle to the venue we use THE ROSE & CROWN, BARLBOROUGH which is just a hop off junction 30 of the M1.
It would be lovely to meet you sometime soon and listen to you play.
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