tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post114173181119749212..comments2024-01-09T13:27:08.545+00:00Comments on swanageview: Blues Festival 2-4 March 2007Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1143499232758290312006-03-27T23:40:00.000+01:002006-03-27T23:40:00.000+01:00Is the moonlight bistro near the pier ? whats the ...Is the moonlight bistro near the pier ? whats the food like there do they have music any other times ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1143377690203884462006-03-26T13:54:00.000+01:002006-03-26T13:54:00.000+01:00Good point Anonymous. The Moonlight Bistro has had...Good point Anonymous. The Moonlight Bistro has had two very successful years hosting music during the Blues Festival, and if you read above you will see many positive comments about Sonny Black's performances there this year. <BR/><BR/>ANY restaurants, pubs or suitable venues are always welcome to contact me with a view to taking part in the festival. I'm working on next year's already.<BR/><BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1143359647367210442006-03-26T08:54:00.000+01:002006-03-26T08:54:00.000+01:00resturanteurs ? I thought the bands only played in...resturanteurs ? I thought the bands only played in pubs which resturants do they play in then ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1143283988919314382006-03-25T10:53:00.000+00:002006-03-25T10:53:00.000+00:00Organiser of the Swanage Blues Festival, Steve Dar...Organiser of the Swanage Blues Festival, Steve Darrington writes:<BR/><BR/>Each year I receive hundreds of applications from artists wishing to appear. I send each of them exactly the same set of terms and conditions, and ask them to read the reviews of previous years' festivals, so that they understand the nature of the event.<BR/><BR/>They are then invited to send in their promotional material,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1143278173251903842006-03-25T09:16:00.000+00:002006-03-25T09:16:00.000+00:00can any bands/acts play at the blues festival who ...can any bands/acts play at the blues festival who do they ask is it a closed shop? I know a couple very good blues acts that would love to play any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1142288513222036692006-03-13T22:21:00.000+00:002006-03-13T22:21:00.000+00:00thanks steve for wonderfull weekend,ihave only liv...thanks steve for wonderfull weekend,ihave only lived in swanage for eight months but this was certanly the highlight and cant wait to see such superb bands again next year ,i only hope the local council give you more support.it was well organised and put together so well carry on the good work ,daveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1142248267563171422006-03-13T11:11:00.000+00:002006-03-13T11:11:00.000+00:00We travelled down from Hertfordshire for the festi...We travelled down from Hertfordshire for the festival and what a great weekend of music it was. How fortunate is Swanage to have someone like Steve Darrington who can draw so many people to the area (and out of season) with their wallets open and ready to spend on anything and everything. Not to mention how lucrative it must have been for all the pubs and restaurants in the area - surely a real 'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1142169245511961252006-03-12T13:14:00.000+00:002006-03-12T13:14:00.000+00:00First time at the Blues Fest for us - and we loved...First time at the Blues Fest for us - and we loved it! We - a group of 20-somethings - came down from, Manchester, Birmingham and Plymouth especially and we weren't disappointed! Lovely weather, good ales - and some superb music. We will definitely be coming again. Thanks for all your efforts Steve!<BR/>Some pics posted at www.flickr.com/photos/gibson - in the "Swanage Blues Fest" set.<BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1142027556483330232006-03-10T21:52:00.000+00:002006-03-10T21:52:00.000+00:00....ever since i started playing guitar i have met.......ever since i started playing guitar i have met such nice people, played in amazing places and heard wonderful music from other players....all of which happened again at swanage. i am very lucky and privileged to know steve darrington and elaine williams to whome thank you... to the moonlight bistro and all who were there friday and saturday thank you too. sonny blackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141985052078574852006-03-10T10:04:00.000+00:002006-03-10T10:04:00.000+00:00it was my first swanage blues festival,but i will ...it was my first swanage blues festival,but i will be back, what a great week-end,Steve done a great job,the amount of people and trade it must bring to Swanage they should get more help from the council,over the whole week-end all i saw was smiling faces! Amazing week-end thanks to everyone involved !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141933419303706622006-03-09T19:43:00.000+00:002006-03-09T19:43:00.000+00:00Must have dined with Kate as we also went to the M...Must have dined with Kate as we also went to the Moonlight Bistro and enjoyed an excellent evening, great food, great music. Only down side is I couldn't catch all the bands. Never seen a town rock quite like that one did on Saturday night, can't wait for next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141925310832329842006-03-09T17:28:00.000+00:002006-03-09T17:28:00.000+00:00The Mustangs - awesome - they should be superstars...The Mustangs - awesome - they should be superstars!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141894229559787222006-03-09T08:50:00.000+00:002006-03-09T08:50:00.000+00:00We brought our own accommodation - a caravan - and...We brought our own accommodation - a caravan - and had a great weekend! The highlight for me was our meal at the Moonlight Bistro on Saturday; excellent food, good service, and such an intimate atmosphere with Sonny Black's magical guitar. Next year's dates are already on our calendar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141891789775820902006-03-09T08:09:00.000+00:002006-03-09T08:09:00.000+00:00We agree with most of the comments posted by every...We agree with most of the comments posted by everyone else. Swanage was amazing again! We don't really agree with Lesley Troughton that Swanage Blues would be better with more headliners. One of its strengths is that it gives full opportunity to new and developing talent like Hollow Bone(who were great)and such acts would likely be the one's squeezed out at a more "star-studded" event. Not to sayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141858715225861632006-03-08T22:58:00.000+00:002006-03-08T22:58:00.000+00:00Only our second year to the Blues Fest, but third ...Only our second year to the Blues Fest, but third time to Swanage, having returned in July last year. We love the place, the folks are friendly, the ale is certainly fine, oh yeah, and the bands were not bad either ;-)<BR/>Must say a big thanks to Steve & Elaine for all their hard work to produce an excellent weekend - yet again - and I'm sure next year will be better still.<BR/>Thanks too to allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141852297140562332006-03-08T21:11:00.000+00:002006-03-08T21:11:00.000+00:00Steve,Many thanks for a great festival. It gets be...Steve,<BR/><BR/>Many thanks for a great festival. It gets better and better. <BR/>Keep on truckin<BR/><BR/>RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141850123470599952006-03-08T20:35:00.000+00:002006-03-08T20:35:00.000+00:00What a great event. Swanage was bouncing on Saturd...What a great event. Swanage was bouncing on Saturday night and when The Mustangs launched into their final song everyone in The White Horse really believed that they were "Born to be Wild"!<BR/><BR/>If only the council would give as much to Steve Darrington as he gives to the town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141840246314710602006-03-08T17:50:00.000+00:002006-03-08T17:50:00.000+00:00What a great blues weekend and really good intimat...What a great blues weekend and really good intimate venues, with such a good vibe and friendly atmosphere. For a free festival the acts were superb and varied. This was our second Swanage Blues Fest and I can see its going to be on our list. Worth a trip from Portsmouth just to listen to Sonny Black at the Moonlight Bistro. Well done to all the organisers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141831922577816002006-03-08T15:32:00.000+00:002006-03-08T15:32:00.000+00:00Steve, Steve, SteveWith diversions it was a 500 mi...Steve, Steve, Steve<BR/><BR/>With diversions it was a 500 mile round trip for us Broadstairs Boys but worth every traffic jam.. We had never been to Swanage before but we're coming back and will definately be there for 2007... Roland Chadwick (Guitar)& Nigel Feist (Harmonica)have to be booked for 2007 as they tore the Kings Bar up on saturday afternoon.. Sonny Black was a quiet giant of a man Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141831034058638332006-03-08T15:17:00.000+00:002006-03-08T15:17:00.000+00:00From myself and the other guys in The Guv'nors / R...From myself and the other guys in The Guv'nors / Robert Hokum Blues Band. Thanks to Steve, Elaine, PurbeckMusic, The Kings Bar and to all the punters for giving us such a great gig on the Saturday. Without promoters prepared to put in the time and effort to gigs, us musicians are nothing and so 'maximum respect' to Steve Darrington for his commitment to the Festival. Some of you will be aware Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141821840545658752006-03-08T12:44:00.000+00:002006-03-08T12:44:00.000+00:00thanks steve for organising such a great event,and...thanks steve for organising such a great event,and for all the local people and landlords who make this event possible,and of course many thanks to the musicians..KEEP MUSIC LIVE.we have been to swanage before but this was our first blues festival,we will be back,of that iam sure.i wont choose a best band, they were all excellent,but i do love the immigrant son song,it still haunts me now...REAL Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141821342520078412006-03-08T12:35:00.000+00:002006-03-08T12:35:00.000+00:00A big thank you to Steve and Elaine for putting on...A big thank you to Steve and Elaine for putting on such a fabulous array of blues music. This was our first visit and we've already booked at The White Horse for next year! Swanage is a lovely place and everywhere we went we were made welcome. What a crying shame that the Town Council do not sponsor this event, we could have some headlining acts like they have at Upton on Severn or Gloucester. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141818190585865872006-03-08T11:43:00.000+00:002006-03-08T11:43:00.000+00:00We had a super weekend at Swanage. 2nd festival fo...We had a super weekend at Swanage. 2nd festival for my husband and I and we brought some friends with us this year. The music was great, the venues small and crowded on Sat night but who cares - we managed to get in - and our evening meal at the Moonlight Bistro with Sonny Black playing was beautiful. Swanage had some good small town shops on offer too; All in all a magic weekend. We came away Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141816464705215602006-03-08T11:14:00.000+00:002006-03-08T11:14:00.000+00:002006 - My 1st Swanage Blues Fest - could only get ...2006 - My 1st Swanage Blues Fest - could only get to the Saturday with a mate but had a brill time - can't wait for the next one. Plan to come for the weekend in 2007. Great music, great location and all offered free!!! Congrats to Steve and team for putting it all together and a big thanks to all the musicians. 'Boogie on down' - from Vanessa W. North Cadbury, SomersetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1141812730849217632006-03-08T10:12:00.000+00:002006-03-08T10:12:00.000+00:00Once again I had a really good time. Excellent, we...Once again I had a really good time. Excellent, well organised festival with a great atmosphere.<BR/><BR/>Steve really ought to get some kind of award from the town for the work that he puts in to organise this. <BR/><BR/>Swanage is really nice, but i would not have thought of coming to visit if it were not for the festival.<BR/><BR/>The first time that we came there were just two of us. This Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com