As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers.
Another great 'Raising the Awen' (if we dio say so ourselves)!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by thedoctor on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 13:54
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Bardic Chair at Umbrella Fair
The Umbrella Fair,
The Racecourse Northampton,
Sat.13th(12-11pm) & Sun.14th of Aug 2011(12-9pm)
FREE!
This weekend the Bardic Chair Northampton will be hosting, for the third year running, the Spoken Word Space at the fantastic community environmentalist free festival; The Umbrella Fair !
Over the newly expanded two day festival the Bardic Cahir will be palying host to a variety of spoken word and accoustic acts.
On the bill so far:
Saturday-The Scribal Gathering Crew will be rocking over from Stony Stratford to take over our tent and give us poetry from the likes of their host Richard Frost and music from the lovely Nikki and Naomi
We will also hopefully be welcoming our new Bard Caroline Hussey-Baines into the Bardic fold with an official inaugauration ceremony and a showcase faeturing her and the previous two Bards of Northampton Joe Bunn and Donna Scott.
And joining us for a brief showcase of what they do we'll be getting some of the Love Poet's; (Northampton's latest spoken word darlings) to join us led by April's dawn.
We'll also have a performance from the Bardic Chair's very own Jim-Tom Say? and later on we'll be livening things up a bit with our Time Travel Disco with sets from D.J. Good cop/Bad cop and B.B, Rex so come and have a boogie!
On Sunday we'll be starting the day with a midday Sunday service with the Reverend Joe B. Humbled, Dr Mark Beaumont and Pastor Farai, followed by heavenly music from the divine Helen Verril.
We'll also have campside tales and tunes from festival veteran and Bardic Contest entrant Ken Gibbons and stories from Alex Ultradish!
Later we'll have some more groovy mellow tunes from D.J. Charity Shop and special guests.
Your hosts over the two days will be the irrrascable Jim-Tom Keith, the irrepressable Justin Thyme and the irreversable Joe Bunn!
Throughout both days they'll be open mic slots for poets story-tellers, singer/songwriters, rappers and comedians. So bring your words whatever they mat be and lets raise environmental awareness and celebrate our fantastic community in these troubled times! Look forward to seeing you there! WORD!!!!!
Submitted by thedoctor on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 00:59
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Bardic Chair at Love Poets!
LOVE POETS
THE FUSE BAR
145 WELLINGBOROUGH RD,
NORTHAMPTON
SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST
STARTS AT 8PM
ADMISSION-£3
The Bardic Chair Northampton are honoured to be this month's guests of The Love Poets at Northampton's Fuse Bar. The Love Poets are a relatively new spoken word evening that are not only injecting some spice and verve into Northampton's growing spoken word scene but have this year's winner of the Bardic Chair Contest in their fold; Caroline Hussey-Baines and they have been kind enough to return their respects by inviting the Bardic Chair, represented by Jim-Tom Say? and Justin Thyme to be this month's special guests. Foolish or Wise? Come down to the Fuse Bar tomorrow night Sunday the 7th August and see for yourself! Whatever the case you'll be sure to see some great acts. WORD!
Submitted by thedoctor on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 20:03
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BARDIC BLESSINGS ON A LOVELY DAY!
What a fantastic day we had at this year's Fourth Annual Bardic Picnic event! The Sun blessed us and a few or four or five hundred more came out to listen to Poets, Singers and Stortellers weave words and a new Bard of Northampton was found in Caroline Hussey Bain who at the last minute felt compelled to enter the contest and stole the crown from the other worthy contenders. As well as the contest local bands and other musicians poets and storytellers from near and far filled the English Garden of Delapre Abbey with wonderful words of Joy! Celtic Rasta headlined the day with a storming set of heartfelt roots reggae and we all tumbled into our beds...eventually! A MASSIVE thankyou to everyone who took part, helped the event happen and of course all of you who came and allowed us to entertain you, we will bein touch soon! Many blessings! WORD!!!!!
Submitted by thedoctor on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 01:09
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Bardic benefit Great Success!
The Bardic Benefit Bash despite a slightly staggered start, staggered into Life and finally resurrected itself like Lazurus bursting forth and uttering 'Bloody hell! Is that the time?' And thundered to a lovely if somewhat early climax!!!! Big Thanks to everyone that came, took part and facillitated a lovely evening! Thankyou for the admission fee and the donations. You raised after expenses, £150 towards making this year's Bardic Picnic happen! FANTASTIC!!!THANKYOU!!!! May your walk be true and your words drip honey! SEE YOU SUNDAY 24th! WORD!
Submitted by thedoctor on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 03:22
BARDIC CHAIR ON LOCAL RADIO TODAY
Bards on Local Radio!!!!!
We are pleased to announce that members of the Bardic Chair will be on local radio today. First off organisers Justin thyme, Jim-Tom Keith and Alex Ultradish and the current Bard of Northampton Joe Bunn will be on Inspiration F.M.(107.8 F.M.) today(July 15th) at 3.30pm, rapping with Lexy Lane to promote the Bardic Picnic, tonights benefit gig at the Labour Club and talking all things Bard! Tune in and hear more about what we're up to and support the spoken word! WORD!
Submitted by thedoctor on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 13:01
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TheBardic Picnic Needs YOU!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are now ten days away from this year's Bardic Picnic event and although we have a great team of dedicated organisers, great performers and fantastic support, it is still a voluntary community endeavour.
That being the case we are short of dedicated, hardworking community minded people who are willing to spare a few hours of their time either/and on:
SATURDAY14th FROM 12-6PM,
To erect marquees, assemble stages and generally lift and carry things,
On SUNDAY the 24th FROM 9am
To do the same plus general beautification from 9am-1pm.
During the festival we need Stewards, Car-parking attendants, donation collectors, litter pickers and most of qualified, certificate first-aiders.
Finally we really need people on
MONDAY the 25th FROM 9am-WHENEVER WE FINISH!
To help take down marquees, carry things and load vans.
All volunteers will be fed and watered and will (if they wish) enjoy a lovely after party/session.
If you think you up for any of this then please get in touch through the website and let us know asap!If you can't, please come and enjoy yourself! WORD!
Submitted by thedoctor on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 01:29
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The Brash and Brazen Bardic Benefit Bash
Bardic Benefit Gig
Labour Club,
97 Charles Street, Northampton
Friday 15th July, 7.30pm-12.30pm
Admission £3
Come and Get an Earful of This!
In order to raise some last minute funds for this year's Bardic Picnic, we are hosting an evening of loud exclamations and soul stomping sounds for your delictation!
Opening the evening is 'THE SILENT COMMITEE', the ethereal side project of ENKI'S bass player CHRIS FORDHAM. If you haven't had the chance to experience Chris' looped sounds, cosmic strings and melancholic beauty, now's your chance.
Next up are a sideways slap of larger than life excitement from Milton Keynes way called 'THE SUCCETTES'. Female vocalists set poetry and lyrical lushness to catchy rythyms and juicy joy to great and lovely effect.
Stumbling in from a life on the Nene and further afield are Northampton's latest burst of musical creativity, 'THE FAIRWEATHER PIRATES' They bounce between reggae and folk with an exuberrance that defy's catergorisation. They might even get you dancing.
And if that isn't enough this year's Bardic Picnic headliners CELTIC RASTA, put their tams away for a night to show us what they can do with the rocking blues. Mojo Rising? We jolly well hope so!
And just to show we haven't forgotten what we're about some of our top poets will be weaving rhymes in between the the acts, including a certain Bard of Northampton JOE BUNN, who will be one of your hosts for the evening.
JIM-TOM and JUSTIN THYME will fill in the blanks and the LABOUR CLUB will grease the wheels with reasonably priced booze and an amiable ambience.
Come and support this worthy cause and have a great nigh to boot! It is Northampton after all. WORD!
Submitted by thedoctor on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 01:12
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Bardic Picnic 2011 flyer released
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 10:28
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Ash Mandrake makes a surprise visit to the Awen!
This week's Raising the Awen was lucky enough that the man of "music stories hats loops and double-guitar mischief innovation," Ash Mandrake was driving through Northampton and made his presence known.
Ash played three songs and sold a few CDS. We now hope that he'll join us for the annual Bardic Picnic, 2011, details to still be confirmed.
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 17:34
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