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Richard Millard (Masher) New Features on Acoustic Rotherham + Thanks Guys

First a big thank you for all the messages, comments and advice we recieved concerning The Vault, all much appreciated. You'll find a sort of update in this weeks News Blog which you can get to by going HERE or to any of the usual places. You'll find details about the Acoustic Rotherham CD Shop, which we're hoping that artists will subscribe to so as to provide a varied and interesting catalogue - you… Continue

Added by Richard Millard (Masher) on December 15, 2009 at 8:15pm — No Comments

Paul Arrowsmith KFFC Winter Warmer!! February 19th-21st 2010

KFFC Winter Warmer!! February 19th-21st 2010 It’s heading for that time of the year again. Another great line up and loads of singaround time as usual + The “No-finger-in-the-ear sing-off”, real ale bar, superb home cooked food and a very warm welcome. Plenty of space for camper vans, indoor camping, budget B & B & limited luxury B & B (at The Black Horse Inn, Kirkby Fleetham). Guest artists include: Ruth Notman Duo, Brian Peters, Dave Gibb, Nebula, Fiachra O'Regan & Sophie Lav… Continue

Added by Paul Arrowsmith on December 15, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Jim Wigfield SOUTH SHIELDS (Track 14) New songs on The Folk Show.

X FACTOR winner Joe Mc Elderry, Cheryl Cole, My lovely wife - All from SOUTH SHIELDS So here's my one and only award winning song dedicated to the folks of this singing capital of the North East. Two other songs also added. The seasonal 'Wee (Wii) Christmas Present' and the ageless 'Hello New Wrinkle' Check 'em out my friends and hope you enjoy them. Seasons greetings to all my friends and anyone else who reads this blog (in time - for Christmas, or next Christmas even) Continue

Added by Jim Wigfield on December 13, 2009 at 10:22pm — No Comments

Trev of Few broth Studio work continues apace

We only have a few overdubs left to complete on our recordings for the new CD then the remixing. We hoped it would be ready for Christmas but such is life! A title has yet to be settled on too. I shall update upon completion of the opus work. Continue

Added by Trev of Few broth on December 11, 2009 at 8:43pm — 1 Comment

Terry Ferdinand Live Music & Gigs

Good morning my friends, once again I put pen to paper to bring you news of my folk world, and what’s happening on BishopFM and the world of radio and the folk show. My guests this week were going to be Paul and Wendy Arrowsmith, but due a hastily called band practice to prepare for a major gig, they have had… Continue

Added by Terry Ferdinand on December 11, 2009 at 8:03am — 1 Comment

Richard Millard (Masher) Thanks to Everyone + Hope You're Passing The Word

Yes, I know we're very late this week, don't get on at me. If you want to know why, then you ain't yet read this weeks News Blog so head off HERE to check it all out. Or the Blog on our Myspace. It took a couple of days, but back to my old self now, and seeing the funny side as well as being very angry about the negative response of the coppers and the guy that set the whole thing off. I really hope… Continue

Added by Richard Millard (Masher) on December 9, 2009 at 9:14pm — No Comments

Terry Ferdinand MYSPACE MUSIC & THE INTERNET…

….. Most of you who listen to THE FOLK SHOW and have listened to it in the past, will know that a very high percentage of the music I play is from unsigned guests, and mainly from Myspace friends and featured local guests in the studio, playing live music. This trend will and is continuing while I am still bro… Continue

Added by Terry Ferdinand on December 6, 2009 at 9:32am — 2 Comments

Terry Ferdinand John Brindle, JIva, & ther Folk Show

Another fun packed and busy week is underway, it started with a new keyboard for the pc, the old one was beyond redemption, causing so many spelling mistakes due the over use of a cheap supermarket keyboard, which left me looking at rows of blank keys. The letters were worn away leaving little white dots where… Continue

Added by Terry Ferdinand on December 2, 2009 at 9:22am — 2 Comments

Richard Millard (Masher) We're Fans............ Plus Acoustic Rotherham News

Hi Everyone, Progress - yes progress. The good news on the Web Site front is that all The Masher pages have been fully updated. I just know you'll be over excited by that news. You can check it out from HERE We've also sorted the Acoustic Rotherham Home Page HERE and the New / Gigs Page… Continue

Added by Richard Millard (Masher) on November 30, 2009 at 7:33pm — No Comments

Terry Ferdinand The weekend starts here

Sleep perchance to dream………. The weekend is upon us, and for those still in work, I still remember the how good it feels to wake on Saturday morning and stretch, yawn and turn over back to sleep, Actually that’s a lie, not the remembering bit, it is the actual turning over and going back to sleep, something I… Continue

Added by Terry Ferdinand on November 28, 2009 at 7:37am — No Comments

Richard Millard (Masher) Brain Dead

Yes it's that time of the week again and the latest News Blog has been posted - my how the time goes when you are enjoying yourself............ well............. This week news about the Acoustic Rotherham Web Site - find out why it has been forced into a revamp for v3 and when it will happen. If you missed Flat Cap Folk last Thursday - hard luck - you missed another good one, and make sure you have December 17th firmly in your diary when we will be entertained by the fanastic Blind Summat! F… Continue

Added by Richard Millard (Masher) on November 23, 2009 at 11:46am — No Comments

Terry Ferdinand life and my world

Oh my the weeks just fly by, it’s already Sunday and the weather has finally settled down, and all is well and at peace in my world. The most notable happening this week was that, long lost relatives I’ve never heard from in 35+ years found me on Facebook, made contact, and we are now phoning, e-mailing and facebooking is that a word ? my spell checker doesn’t think so. My cousins children whom I never knew existed until 3 days ago are now adding me as a friend and messaging me, forcing me to re… Continue

Added by Terry Ferdinand on November 22, 2009 at 5:44pm — No Comments

jiva bring your family... bring your friends... spread the word...

A quick reminder about a couple of jiva gigs in the region over the next week or so. Saturday 28 November from 7:30 pm - Netherton NE65 7EZ ============================= Jack Wilkinson runs a great folk club in the Memorial Hall of this little village in Northumberland. In addition to topping the bill as guest artists that night we've also chosen to have our 'official' debut CD album launch there too! And, naturally, there'll be floor spots from club residents and visitors alike as well as the… Continue

Added by jiva on November 21, 2009 at 2:04pm — No Comments

Brother Crow Brother Crow news 19th November 2009

We had a great time in Ireland, and made loads of new friends...thanks to everyone for making us so welcome. We hope to return sometime next year. As part of our village halls tour We're playing at St. Johns Chapel Town Hall, Weardale, Co. Durham on Saturday 21st November 2009, 7.30pm start (doors open at 7). We're pleased so say that that the fab Chris Milner (Uncle Chris!) will also be playing for 40 minutes as our special guest for the evening. Tickets are £5 / £4 concessions and are availab… Continue

Added by Brother Crow on November 19, 2009 at 3:53pm — No Comments

Brother Crow Brother Crow news 19th November 2009

We had a great time in Ireland, and made loads of new friends...thanks to everyone for making us so welcome. We hope to return sometime next year. As part of our village halls tour We're playing at St. Johns Chapel Town Hall, Weardale, Co. Durham on Saturday 21st November 2009, 7.30pm start (doors open at 7). We're pleased to say that that the fab Chris Milner (Uncle Chris!) will also be playing for 40 minutes as our special guest for the evening. Tickets are £5 / £4 concessions and are availab… Continue

Added by Brother Crow on November 19, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Richard Millard (Masher) Peterborough Festival + Loads of local stuff.

Hi Everyone, A full blooded News Blog this week, with an account of trip to the first Peterborough Folk Festival and loads of local news to catch up on. You can get at the News Blog HERE or at any of the usual places. You'll also find photographs from the Peterborough Festival. On the Acoustic Rotherham side of things you… Continue

Added by Richard Millard (Masher) on November 16, 2009 at 5:16pm — No Comments

Terry Ferdinand A week in the life of........ me

My BFM, a week in radio Another week comes to an end for me and the new one is ready to start, it’s been an interesting one a really busy one, with plenty as always to do. Being involved in the radio (www.bishopfm.com) both in front of the microphone and behind the sce… Continue

Added by Terry Ferdinand on November 14, 2009 at 9:23am — No Comments

Eamon Ireland. UKSC winner 2009 Eamon Ireland folk/country.

Winner Certificate awarded to EAMON O MAONAIGH for the song KATIE RIORDAN This is to certify that "KATIE RIORDAN" was a Winner in the Folk / Country category in the UK Songwriting Contest 2009. This song was carefully examined by expert music industry judges and they have awarded EAMON O MAONAIGH this certificate for participating in the contest in 2009 and for contributing to its continued success as a leading international annual songwriting event. The UK Songwriting Contest is held annu… Continue

Added by Eamon Ireland. on November 11, 2009 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Terry Ferdinand Wendy Live in the Stydio Monday night

Broadcasting on a knife edge. Last night THE FOLK SHOW (BishopFM) was cut real close, my Guest WENDY ARROWSMITH made the long drive from North Yorkshire to be with me, and to perform live in the studio, and we made it with 10 seconds to spare. A combination of roadwork’s, a traffic accident (not Wendy’s I ha… Continue

Added by Terry Ferdinand on November 10, 2009 at 9:16am — No Comments

Trev of Few broth PROGGY MATS

I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ASKED TO SING MY NEW SONG 'THE PROGGY MAT' AT BEAMISH RESEARCH CENTRE TODAY. THE LADIES THERE WERE WONDERFUL, A GREAT AUDIENCE, GOOD COMPANY AND THEY TAUGHT ME HOW TO 'PROG' TOO! GREAT TO SEE THIS HISTORIC CRAFT BEING PRESERVED AND ENJOYED. THE PROJECT IS TO BE FEATURED SHORTLY IN A BOOK AND DVD. THANKS TO ALL CONCERNED. Continue

Added by Trev of Few broth on November 9, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

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