Washboard players. (56 msgs)

2026-04-23 19:59:22.567

Hi.
I've just purchased a washboard which I am hoping to play in the English Ceilidh band I play drums in.
I am looking for inspiration so can anyone suggest any good players / CDs to listen to?...

Lyr Add: Catch Me If You Can (14 msgs)

2026-04-23 19:11:59.317

This is from the singing of Bill Price. A well known theme, but I haven't seen yet this version anywhere else. As for the origin Bill Price only writes: „I learned this song from Vic Ellis from Leeds".

Wolfgang

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

CHORUS: My name is catch me if you can

Ewan MacColl - The Song Carriers (14 msgs)

2026-04-23 18:47:49.163

The Song Carriers - Ewan MacColl

1   Comparison of Styles.
2   Style.
3   Expertise.
4   Humour.
5   Ceremony.
6   Ornamentation.
7   Variants.
8&nbs...

Lyr Req: Cock a doodle doo (34 msgs)

2026-04-23 10:17:54.913

About a year ago, I was fortunate enough to find myself in a small pub in Ennistymon, Ireland, just when it was filled with singers...
They sang so many songs that were unfamiliar to me, that I really can't remember what I heard (The one about Trimble's Pimple was great, but that's already in t...

Mudcat member (&Mudcat) CDs - exchange or gift (13 msgs)

2026-04-23 09:53:52.203

A post turned up on the Facebook page that I'm redirecting here:

Is anyone interested in this collection of songs by members of Mud...

Any April Songs? (209 msgs)

2026-04-23 09:32:54.683

This is an edited PermaThread®, used for a special project. This thread will be moderated by Geoff Lawes. Feel free to post to this thread, but remember that all messages posted here are subject to editing or deletion.
-Joe Offer-

EFDSS proposed name change (255 msgs)

2026-04-23 08:09:02.66

Those who are members of the English Folk Dance and Song Society or who follow it on social media will be aware that is is considering changing its name. It is currently consulting the members, and will throw it open to all in the New Year.

The reasons given are set out on its website
...

Folklore: St Georges day (139 msgs)

2026-04-23 06:25:47.457

Stemming from some comments on the Bob Davenport thread I have started this thread to celebrate St Georges day. Only 23 days to go so so lets get the ideas rolling.

I start a bit early by trying to beat up St George at Lancaster on Good Friday. He wounds me but by the time his day comes ...

Lyr Req: what song? o chugalug let us all go tog (1 msgs)

2026-04-23 00:00:22.793

WHAT SONG IS THIS FROM? Oh chugalug let us all go together I will free and easy be. Free and easy free and easy I will free and easy be.

It has gone through my head all day long....

Lyr Add: I'm So Glad I Got My 'Ligion In Time (13 msgs)

2026-04-22 22:01:58.013

I'm So Glad I Got My 'Ligion In Time

I'm so glad I got my 'ligion in time, (3 times)
O my Lord, O my Lord, what shall I do to be saved?

Soon one mornin', death come creepin' in the room, etc.

Death done been here, took my mother and gone, etc.
...

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