June, she'll change her tune
June has been a busy month, even apart from the music. I'm quite proud that I've managed to fit in TEN nights out singing !
Tues 6th June : Folk @ the Oak, Royal Oak, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton
Lynn's 70th Birthday Celebrations and a great number of excellent performers. Also Crooked House's Farewell at the Oak before re-locating to Cornwall.
Songs : Far From Ideal & No-One There
Thurs 8th June : The Fountain, Lower Gornal
General Election today ! So, a new night starting and I've been invited to take part !
Songs : Guardians, City by the Sea & Pentonville Angel
Tues 13th June : Songwriters Night at the White Lion
Chris Jackson in charge tonight.
Songs : Odd Man Out , Lord of the River & Keeping England Free
Wed 14th June : Sandpiper Folk Club
Tribute night for Crooked House - what a send off ! As requested by Mick & Richard . . .
Songs : Towpath & Knight School
Frid 16th June : Bradford Arms Folk Club
In charge tonight ! And well supported too !
Songs : Two Cities & Pentonville Angel
<<Ably organised by Ken, who not only managed to run the night perfectly, but sang a couple of great songs too! — with Ken Stott at The Bradford Arms. >>
Mon 19 June : Calf Heath Marina
Singaround : Worth going to for the visual aid to Andy's song, "Shirley", provided by Derek.
Songs : Kathy's Song [Paul Simon}, Lord of the River, She Don't Like Roses [Christine Kane & Tom Kimmel}
Fri 23 June : Bradford Arms Folk Club
Showcase Night : Breeze & Wilson
Songs : Lord of the River & Towpath
Wed 28th June : Sandpiper Folk Club
Great night - finished the first half with two songs and so many people told me how much they liked the wheelie-bin song ! Could be edging into my top ten !
Songs : April, Come She Will [Paul Simon} and Wheelie Dancers
<< Next, Ken Stott who was requested to perform the 'Wheelie Bin Song'. Ken you are so modest about your song writing, but you could tell from the audience they love you and the song. Can we have some more like that ? >>
Thu 29th June : The Fountain, Lower Gornal
Well received, and an invitation to the Maverick, Stourbridge !
Songs : Keeping England Free, April Come She Will [Paul Simon] & No-One There
Fri 30th June : Bradford Arms Folk Club
Not so many there tonight as many were either on holiday or had gone over to the Charity event in Stafford. No matter - four songs each !
Songs : April Come She Will [Paul Simon], No-One There, She Don't Like Roses [Christine Kane & Tom Kimmel] & Festival