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Reamer · 15-09-2009, 13:47

Would've gone to this if I hadn't already arranged something for that weekend some time ago. Agree that combining with an ale festival would help to attract more people.I remember one in Kirkby Lonsdale that was essentially a beer festival with a folk band thrown in. Very pleasant it was too, and noticed as I imbibed freely that 'folkies' do tend to drink copious amounts of beer.
Don't give up on it though Gayle, I'm not sure what people expect folk music to be. Do they think it's all about Dick Gaughan ? Looking at the poster ,'Roots' is given prominence and the artists list featured a jazz orchestra. Sometimes I think people see the phrase 'folk music' and just switch off.

15-09-2009, 13:47	#15
Reamer Full Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Square One Posts: 660 Liked: 94 times Rep Power: 1556	Re: Accrington Folk Festival Would've gone to this if I hadn't already arranged something for that weekend some time ago. Agree that combining with an ale festival would help to attract more people.I remember one in Kirkby Lonsdale that was essentially a beer festival with a folk band thrown in. Very pleasant it was too, and noticed as I imbibed freely that 'folkies' do tend to drink copious amounts of beer. Don't give up on it though Gayle, I'm not sure what people expect folk music to be. Do they think it's all about Dick Gaughan ? Looking at the poster ,'Roots' is given prominence and the artists list featured a jazz orchestra. Sometimes I think people see the phrase 'folk music' and just switch off.