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This year's Rock At The Castle takes place on Sunday 4th August. Hopefully our glorious Summer will still be in full flow for the event. www.hertfordmusicfestival.co.uk/rock-at-the-castle.php
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Could I ask what charities are the concert promoters hoping will benefit from this event???? I tried looking but could only find sponsorship details..
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I believe some of the booked acts are playing in Bircherley Green from 11 - 4 pm today to promote Rock at the Castle. I hope they've got a robust marquee if the weather turns out as forecast! Should be good fun though!
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quote:2nd Bengeo Scouts [:)]
Originally posted by Drama Queen
Could I ask what charities are the concert promoters hoping will benefit from this event???? I tried looking but could only find sponsorship details..
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Weather looks good for Sunday[8D] possibly followed by [:o)] P.S. on the website it mentions acoustic set at the Ram - does anyone know if this is still going ahead?
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quote:Is it a Police covers band? Hehe..
Originally posted by Golden P.S. on the website it mentions acoustic set at the Ram - does anyone know if this is still going ahead?
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Looking forward to this. I can thoroughly recommend The Apocryphalites, playing on the main stage at half three if anyone has the chance to see them. Brilliant trad ska band.
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Happily not a Police covers band! But yes after doing a couple of Inspirals classics with Hertford Allstars at Rock at the Castle Tom Hingley will be doing a full acoustic solo set at the Ram. And it's free. And he's not just a great singer/guitarist - he's very, very funny too. Don't miss him. He's a very lovely bloke and deserves your attention!
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Ah thats where the noise was coming from when I went down to St Leonard's, wondered what it was I could hear!
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The Apocryphalites were very good thanks for the tip! Astounding turn out, great stuff. Hope the scouts make bags of cash.
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Great day but apparently we had several complaints about the noise. Mean spirited soulless people who have no shame about trying to spoil something so innocent, harmless and fun. Far be it from me to suggest that those calls should be traced and the perpetrators silenced. BUT if I were in charge I would go round and see them personally and tell them to shut the *** up you selfish miserable whining antisocial ( in the proper meaning of the word) ****s
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quote:I was not complaining about the noise just wondered what it was I could hear.....................
Originally posted by kevsaunders
Great day but apparently we had several complaints about the noise. Mean spirited soulless people who have no shame about trying to spoil something so innocent, harmless and fun. Far be it from me to suggest that those calls should be traced and the perpetrators silenced. BUT if I were in charge I would go round and see them personally and tell them to shut the *** up you selfish miserable whining antisocial ( in the proper meaning of the word) ****s
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quote:From the time of your post we can assume some cold beverages may have been consumed Kev, but a silly tirade like this does you no favours. I had no issues with the noise btw.
Originally posted by kevsaunders
Great day but apparently we had several complaints about the noise. Mean spirited soulless people who have no shame about trying to spoil something so innocent, harmless and fun. Far be it from me to suggest that those calls should be traced and the perpetrators silenced. BUT if I were in charge I would go round and see them personally and tell them to shut the *** up you selfish miserable whining antisocial ( in the proper meaning of the word) ****s
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I wasn't able to attend this year due to sorting out house for major floorboards coming up! But the music I heard very occasionally sounded great and I love these events. I think a huge thanks goes to all who helped get it to fruition and hey if someone can moan about a cockerel crowing in the countryside, then there's no hope for anyone making any noise at all, even if it was lovely! Here's to Rock in the Castle 2014![:D]
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I think Marilyn might of been responding to a post by aubend, the post has since been removed.
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Not that it matters but I was replying to kevsaunders.
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Kev It was noticeable that the finale was a lot quieter than some of the earlier bands - were you asked to turn the sound down? I can understand the frustration but surely this should all be sorted out before the event? I was stood no more than 20m from the stage for the finale but could hardly hear the music.
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quote:Apologies Marilyn [B)]
Not that it matters but I was replying to kevsaunders.
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Forgot it was on and didn't hear anything on the wind to remind me [:(]
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Was a good day I thought - very busy. Not sure why you would have received noise complaints when it was over by 7.15 odd. Kev wasn't referring to you marilyn anyway just saying noise complaints were recieved. I think it was clear you weren't complaining.
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Don't understand if there were complaints about noise. Living fairly close to and west of the castle grounds, we normally hear the performances at our house (not that that worries us). This year we didn't hear anything so just wondering if the sound carried in a different direction this year. Besides which, even if the music is not one's particular bag, who should care? It's one of the annual events that make Hertford a vibrant and interesting place. When at the event I actually thought the sound quality through the PA system was better and better defined though if anything not as loud as previous years. Anyway, it was an absolutely fab event that just seems to get better each year and Kev (I believe it is you?) and all involved are to be congratulated. Hugely well attended - anyone know how many?
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I could hear the music very loudly on Hartham Common at lunchtime. I liked it but can imagine it was too loud for some.
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The scouts raised 3.7k in the end, which is great news. Although; for the number of people there perhaps slightly miserly! Amazing atmosphere anyway.
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Thought that went really well. Quite surprised people were complaining about the noise, given it's one day a year finishing at a sociable hour. Particularly liked Benjamin Bloom and Schroedinger's Strings (bit of an Apocalyptica feel to the latter...)
quote:Next local gig is The Square in Harlow on 21st September if you're around. ;)
Originally posted by codek2
The Apocryphalites were very good thanks for the tip!
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Some great photos of the event available here: http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/News/Eclectic-mix-of-acts-at-Hertfords-Rock-at-the-Castle-20130805122303.htm
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quote:Maybe not everyone enjoys having bad cover versions shouted at them all day. Just a thought.
Originally posted by kevsaunders
Great day but apparently we had several complaints about the noise. Mean spirited soulless people who have no shame about trying to spoil something so innocent, harmless and fun. Far be it from me to suggest that those calls should be traced and the perpetrators silenced. BUT if I were in charge I would go round and see them personally and tell them to shut the *** up you selfish miserable whining antisocial ( in the proper meaning of the word) ****s
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quote:Maybe you should comment on the event in question, rather than one that happened in your head. Just a thought.
Originally posted by aubendquote:Maybe not everyone enjoys having bad cover versions shouted at them all day. Just a thought.
Originally posted by kevsaunders
Great day but apparently we had several complaints about the noise. Mean spirited soulless people who have no shame about trying to spoil something so innocent, harmless and fun. Far be it from me to suggest that those calls should be traced and the perpetrators silenced. BUT if I were in charge I would go round and see them personally and tell them to shut the *** up you selfish miserable whining antisocial ( in the proper meaning of the word) ****s
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Hi Marilyn. Just wanted to say I wasn't referring to you when I talked about complaints. And Leo – you might think my tirade was silly but I meant it and I still mean it and I don't need any favours. That's why I use my real name. Lots of people put lots of work into events such as Rock at the Castle and it annoys me when local people claim that the 'noise' is a problem. I've checked this and Rock at the Castle is much quieter than the hideous cacophony that wakes me up every Sunday morning from All Saints Church. The people at the council are obliged to listen to the killjoys. I'm not. Since I'm not employed by the town council or anyone else I can say what I think and I don't think it's 'silly' to be angry. It's important.
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Hi Golden. Yeah - we were told to turn it down. Aubend - were you even there? I spend ages getting great original acts to play. Ok some of the acoustic stage acts did covers and my not entirely serious band at the end did covers - but that's the point. To have a laugh at the end of the day. Or do you mean the 'cover' version of Inspiral Carpets by Tom Hingley from Inspiral Carpets?
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Oh yeah - Golden, PLEASE be the first person to complain that it wasn't loud enough!! Send a letter to the town council and to the Mercury!!
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quote:KS - As we seem to be entering a 60s retro era, as a quite (or even quiet) literal and lateral statement for next years event, why not get this to be played as a final song with an encore for Golden. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n03g8nsaBro/"]The Tremeloes[/url]
Originally posted by kevsaunders
Oh yeah - Golden, PLEASE be the first person to complain that it wasn't loud enough!! Send a letter to the town council and to the Mercury!!
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quote:Before even clicking on the link I know what the song will be!
Originally posted by James007
KS - As we seem to be entering a 60s retro era, as a quite (or even quiet) literal and lateral statement for next years event, why not get this to be played as a final song with an encore for Golden. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n03g8nsaBro/"]The Tremeloes[/url]