Doc Rowe Seasons, Songs & Sessions workshop, Lewes Saturday Folk Club

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Lewes Saturday Folk Club Workshop No 312  DOC ROWE 'SEASONS, SONGS & SESSIONS' WORKSHOP

Doc Rowe has been documenting British Cultural tradition for over 60 years. Using video, film and photography as well as audio, his unique collection of contemporary and historical material on the traditional culture, song and dance of the British Isles and Ireland is well known and now widely recognised.  After an overwhelming and successful crowdfunding bid last year, all Doc's moving image collection has now been digitised.

Although it only represents about 4% of the entire archive collection, it does mean for the first time all this is more readily accessible In this unusual all-day workshop, which represents a first public viewing of much of the material, it is a rare and valuable opportunity for participants to explore and personally request material to be shown. 

Doc will begin the day by illustrating and reflecting on half-a-century of interest and involvement; from the early song revival in his native Devon through to seasonal events for which he is mainly known [this does include our own Lewes Bonfire Society celebrations].  He will then be open to requests, suggestions and interrogation from the floor.  Foremost, this is seen as a celebration of many events and performers captured on film and tape; it will feature many of the great singers and musicians that have inspired us including local performers: Bob Copper, Johnny Doughty, Gordon Hall etc. and elsewhere Willie Scot, Ray Fisher, Cyril Tawney, Peter Bellamy … and the list can go on.

Importantly, there will be a discussion of relationships with those 'documented' performers and, in most cases, this will be the only existing footage of them, since the media was simply not interested in our music.  Sadly, they are not here to see themselves so celebrated.

Doc also sings and he will be joining his partner, Jill Pidd at the evening folk club.

https://www.docrowe.org.uk/   Places £45 (2 under-25s £22) Saturday 16 Nov 2024 10.45-16.45 Elephant & Castle White Hill Lewes BN7 2DJ Email valmaigoodyear@aol.com to book, bring the right money in cash on the day.

IN THE EVENING DOC ROWE & JILL PIDD PERFORM AT LEWES SATURDAY FOLK CLUB Jill was in a trio with Mike & Ann Waterson by the name of 'MichaelAnnJillo' (CD released for charity last year) £12: advance tickets available Email valmaigoodyear@aol.com to book, bring the right money in cash on the night.  Doors open 7:30, music starts at 8:00

Provisional Timetable 10.45 Registration & coffee; order lunch (refreshments not included) 11.00 Workshop starts 12.30 - 13:30 Lunch 15.00 - 15:15 Tea/coffee 16.45 Finish N.B. Booking is recommended as numbers are limited. Maps & accommodation lists on request. The club meets in an upstairs room. There is a handrail on each side of the stairs but no stairlift. Assistance dogs only, please.