UK Get-Together

hey DaveH, Anne Marie n Ahmed Mukhtar is in London area, it would be fun to have them both for the gathering

Thanks Greg for the encouragements,

Yeeees guys

It would be great to meet and I'm up for it big time, If all agree and as DaveH suggested for Manchester as a venue for the meet I'll be organaising the Hall "The damage is on me guy's as we say,nice little roomy place" for the sessions and a tour around the City in my spacious SUV

come on now, set a date and let it happen

I nominate Kelly to organise the rest

Best regards to all,

Awad

Kelly my man,

How is it going mate, sorry for puting the organaizing bit on your shoulders , yes you're right lots of planning needs considering may be my over excitment got the better of me

yes u2u may be a good idea, keep us posted mate,

By the way got mail from Dr. M. Mussa ,

Cheers,

Awad

I'd love to come, Manchester will be fine for me, early summer would be good 24th May to 1st June there is a May holiday here. Outside holidays I can't do Thursdays as I teach (yoga!!). Summer hols start 24th July.

Anyway name a date and I'll do my best to get up there, I have familly near Leeds but none in Manchester so I'd need a floor to crash out on

It would be great to see you all

Leon

Hi Kelly

Yes me beleive it or not - but I'll just have to put up with it.

Leon

WoW! kelly i dont quite know who you are but i visited micheal moussa and he said you recently purchased an oud from him. well, guess what? so did i i cant believe it im overly ecstatic and havent yet began tutorial lessons....but lets just say i got the most beautiful oud from him ever and im way tooo excited. oh and the sound...huh! to die for. i'm up for meeting other uk oudi's that would be amazing. ermmm and i love micheal he is such an inspirational and passionate being. anyhoooo whens this gathering taking place????? i'm wanting to find a uk oud tutor, if anyone has the slighest of suggestions please do contact me. it would be greatly appreciated.)

Peace!1!

And Raabiah makes one more to the grumpy northerners Sounds like Manchester it is, which is great by me so long as you don't all start playing what's the story morning glory on your ouds.

So let's talk dates. So far, I think the only suggestion has been from Leon and these were end May beginning of June. I'm afraid I'm probably abroad between the 25th May and 6th June unfortunately. I also probably can't make the week of the 7th April but otherwise could make pretty much any weekend between April and the end of August. BUT things come up for me at fairly short notice. I would really love to come but if something comes up then I might have to drop out, so if Leon's dates are the only ones that suit the rest, go ahead and plan and I'll do the best I can.

hey lads, keep us posted on when and where...will try to make it to the big UK 'Oudstock' if in town at the time..Matthew

Hi Raabiah, Dave and Mathew

Raabiah I'm glad you found your oud, Yes Michael is spreading his happiness all around, great guy Me self and Awad are going over to see him this week coming so will report back, hopefully will have time to suss some spring/summer dates
Dave, we'll all cheer up when you hit town
Thanks Mathew- keep in the loop

Hi I'm not fixed on the dates I said - they are just suggestions to get the ball rolling. Summer hols are good for me but I'm not sure when (or where) we're going away this year. I'll fit in to others - but if we wait for good weather the summer may provide an oh so narrow gap for all of us.

Leon

yeh! i'm up for it mos defo. just keep me informed oudists and i shall be there i think london would be the most suited location even though i am up north but hey, anywhere will do me hehe
Peace out!1!
Raabiah
keep on with the oudism folk!

Hi fyenix and the Uk oud clan,

Sorry guys for not being on the forum for a while nursing a nasty cyst on me back Ooch! , thanks to Kelly who came around and treated me with some of his nice taqsims.

I really want this meet to happen even though it will be a bit difficult for me, traveling and that but I am with you..

fyenix, I hope you're having a good time in London, it will be great to have you on this hopefully the UK's first oud gathering

Come on guys....
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Awad

Yaaaaaay!

fyenix that is what i'm talking about. well, if no1 can make it between the dates suggested i will definatley make it down to the best of my ability of course just suggest a date guys and i will definatley make this first uk oudists gathering. i need any insight i can recieve from the 'experts' hah

The iraqi music week definatley seems like the perfect location though

CAN'T WAIT PPL!

keep on oudistatin

ive just baught tickets to see carlos santana which has cost be a total bomb lol but my hearts tellin me i will defo treck it down to london during the stated dates. it would be awesome if everybody could make it though. count me in!

Peace!1!

Raabiah

wow, the Ehsam Emam course sounds wonderful. I wish I could make it, but I'm stuck in Holland for that period...

Hi fyenix,

I wish I caould make it buddy, I'm unwell
I hope you can post some materials you and the others ..

have a good time all,

Awad

hi daveH n all. im ok with anywhere really, most important is we all get a chance to meet up and share our experience

I'd love to go to the SOAS Iraqi music week! But I don't think I'll make it. It's already started today. But I'd certainly love to meet up with any UK oudists in future, I'm a beginner Oudist and I'm in the North west of England by the sea, a few hours from Manchester.

My first post.

fyenix and Dave i dont think i'll be able to make it to the SOAS meeting. very unfortunate i must say but i'm completely dedicating my time to my oud now as i have the perfecto guide. perhaps, i may be able to play a few things when we meet...who knows

manchester

Hi Folks,

Yes, it has been a while since I posted something here "health issues", anyway firstly thanks fyneix for the video and I am sure you've enjoyed the workshops by ustaz Emam, I feel bad for missing it.
Secondly I'd love to take this oportunity to welcome the new homies Owain- Hawk and Alan_Mardan to the forums wishing you guys good ouding and happy stay.
Plans for the summer oud gathering is been discussed currently and I think Manchester will be the host for the kick-off and next years venu to be decided during Manchester's meeting, vote is now open for the date preferably September for the month so we need day and time to suite all. So feel free guys and but in
I'll give more details about the plans very soon, meanwhile lets settle for a date.
Alan_mardan check your U2U,

Best regards to all,

Awad

Thanks for the welcome Abusin! I'd love to meet everyone here, but I hope it's in the north!!

com'on homies September is upon us, any one up for it?

regards,

Awad

Hi Kelly,

Yeah, that means 20th September 2008 a date for the FIRST EVER UK OUD GATHERING lets make it a date guys

Kelly, what are you cooking my friend, I've never heared of that recipe but would love to sample it

We're on this weekend @ Hulme hall see you there for another

Regards to all,

Awad

20th September? Cool! Can I come?

How will it work, everyone bring their Ouds and just generly talk about Ouds? Kinda sounds like what we do on these forums anyway... just kidding.

I'll probably be meeting Kelly soon anyway, gonna look at an Oud she has, and probably buy it.

Hi DaveH

Congrats in advance mate, I'd love this thing to lift off sometime soon before Manchester skies open up, check your dairy and let us know and we may consider postpondment

Do not forget you the one behind this so your presence is a must

regards,

Awad

Quote:

Originally posted by Owain-Hawk 20th September? Cool! Can I come? How will it work, everyone bring their Ouds and just generly talk about Ouds? Kinda sounds like what we do on these forums anyway... just kidding. I'll probably be meeting Kelly soon anyway, gonna look at an Oud she has, and probably buy it.

Hi Owain,

yes mate you're most welcome, what else to do or talk about buddy but Ouds once you start its hard to stop, I'm sure you already found out

I know Kelly's Oud very well, you will love it but a friendly advice do not raise your expectation mate Kelly is a bloke )

See ya soon,

Awad

Hah! That would've been embarrasing... sorry Kelly!

Looking forward to hopefully seeing you all on the set date. Woo!

I'd love to meet Micheal Moussa. Did you get your Nahat style Moussa Oud yet, Kelly? I'd love to have a look at that, I'm wanting to get one of those from him too.

I'd love to come - at the moment the 20th looks clear so send me details too. What is the format for the day, it sounds like you have a regular thing going on there. Is there anywhere to kip? if needs be!! It'll be great to meet you all, a real pleasure.

Leon

Hi Matthew, Leon, and all

Thank you for the readyness guys your attendace will really be an asset to this first gathering, since DaveH will be busy getting married on that date I don't want him to miss this meet, also as my plans includes Ustaz Mussa who has just attended one of our weekly oud meeting I really want people to benefit from his vast knowledge and experties as he offered a lecture and a music workshop . He is leaving to Egypt and usa on the fifth of Sept so I'm suggesting the 27th of Sept to accomodate him and DaveH and I hope this suits all. In regards for a kip it can be arranged.

I am hoping to hear your say guys and its open to your suggestions,

Address and directions to Hulme hall will follow.

Regards,

Awad

hi Awad, Kelly Leon et al

Sorry, i haven't checked the forums for a few days. A bit busy . I'm actually getting married on the 27th - the dates weren't resolved last time I posted. That means the original date (20th) would be best for me. I can't guarantee I can make that either, but it should be possible. I'd really love to come but don't want to mess up your plans and then not make it, so I leave it up to Awad. If it's on the 20th I will do my best, but if the 27th suits others better, go ahead.

Awad, assuming I can come, let me know if there's anything I can bring/ do to help.

Best wishes to all
Dave

I can be flexible through September as long as it is a weekend (Kids, Work etc). Dave, it would be great to see you mate, you are not too far from me, you are in Oxford aren't you? but if you come to an oud meeting straight from taking your vows you'll be playing oud in the dog house for the forseeable future Congratulations have a great day.

Leon

Hi all,

Date is now set for the 27th, DaveH you enjoy your big day my friend I really wanted you to be with us on the opening leg, if any changes in plans do come over please attend. Otherwise videos and soud clips will be available to all.
Leon looking forward to meet you and others..


see ya all,

please keep this post up guys

Regards,

Awad

Hi UK mob, been on my hols but caught up with Kelly on the phone. Date is difficult at the moment but gonna try rearrange things so I can be there, fingers crossed, such a great opportunity for us. Hey Dave, congratulations, I wish you both every happiness, & lets face it, you cant exactly say, "sorry honey, ouds up north on that day" ha ha te he

Hi Folks,

please find below directional maps and metro/trains/bus and car routes "bike also Kelly "
hope to see many of you

Awad

Maps

Good luck lads and keep up the meetings. I'd love to get together and hear some real oud players.

I'll be out earning an honest crust with the fiddle so I can't come. It'll be my 29th wedding this year, so far. I might as well be a vicar.

Hi Kelly

I'll be there - I'll try and bring some south coast sunshine (oh yeah!!) with me . I'll be in touch soon can't wait to see you all.

Leon

I will come (hopefully), but as you know Kelly, I take a long time to get around to coming over...

I talked to Raabiah, and I think she might be coming also, but you'll have to double check with her... anyway, I'll be coming with my dad

Can't wait to meet you all.

Hi all,

I am looking forward to see you guys on our opening leg, all the best wishes for it to succeed and for us to meet and know each other and hopefully to make it the start for future meetings and events.

Thanks Owain for letting Raabiah know, hope she can make it... your dad is welcome I am sure he will have a good time and at least its a chance for him to see for himself what you letting yourself into )

I am really looking forward to see you all, please to all attendees if you have any wants/ needs to cater for let us know in advance ..

Thanks to Mike Malik for giving us this opportunity

Awad

Yes, a big thanks to Mike, or this could have never happened in the first place. And another big thanks to everyone else who organized it!

Just a question though, should I bring my own Oud, or will there be enough Ouds to have a play on? Both my Ouds are nothing special, and at the moment, neither are playable! One has too much buzzing going on, the other has two pegs stuck..


"Dad? I have to tell you something... I.. er, I'm addicted to... Ouds... )"

See you there.

SORTED gonna be there just booked my train ticket arrive Manchester Piccadilly at 10.05 am only down side have to get the train back at 5.25 pm due to next day committments but so glad I can make it look forward to meeting you all Charlie