October and the Leaves are falling
Well and truly into Autumn, with the leaves falling fast this year !
Tue 3 October : Folk @ the Oak
Helen hosted tonight. Four songs !
Songs : Keeping England Free, Keep the Music Live, When Autumn Comes Around & Keep it Real
Wed 4 October : Sandpiper Folk Club
Another superb night. Brian hosted on his own tonight.
Songs : Don't Pick on Me & I Woke One Morning
<< If you want someone to write about observations of life, he is up there with the best. The first of his two self-penned songs was 'Don't Pick on Me’; about bullying. A beautiful song, Ken’s work is a true link between the metaphorical and the magical. ‘I Woke one Morning’; this song makes you realise that inspiring music is alive and well in the West Midlands >>
Wow; Thanks, Brian !
Mon 9 October : Calf Heath Marina
Sing Around.
Songs : When Autumn Comes Around & She Don't Like Roses [Christine Kane & Tom Kimmel]
Tue 10 October : Songwriter's Night at the White Lion
Helen's turn to run the night.
Songs : Keeping England Free & I Woke one Morning
Thu 12 October : The Fountain Inn, Gornal
Terribly noisy open mic. Really notice these places now, where everyone is keen to play but no-one is prepared to listen to anyone else ! Might not re-visit, there are better places.
Songs : When Autumn Comes Around & Ballad of a Crystal Man {Donovan}
Tue 17 October : Tap & Spile, Gas Street, Birmingham.
Excellent night with Tim Walkerdine standing in for Jason. Thanks to Andy Jenkins & the Spacehoppers who were also guesting here. And thank you to the members of the audience for all their favourable comments about my set !
Songs : Ballad of a Crystal Man [Donovan], No-One There, Towpath, Pentonville Angel, City by the Sea, Festival & Guardians.
Wed 18 October : Sandpiper Folk Club, Pigot Arms, Pattingham, Staffs
Another night of daunting standards ! Always grateful that I seem to be able to hold my own amongst all this talent.
Songs : Towpath & Follow Me Down [First Outing]
<< Super wordsmith Ken Stott was next to the stage. He did one of his well known songs and then completely surprised us all with a song about his good friend Mick Burrows who will be leaving us for pastures new very shortly. A very emotional song, Ken. >>
and, unexpectedly by text message . . .
<< Ken, Your song for Mick last night was brilliant! You got over to the audience the feelings that one would have when a close friend moves away.you made us feel that void but also how important that person is to you. I personally was chocking back my feelings. The friendship you have together will be there for evermore. Love, Sue, Brian, Andy & Heather xx >>
Mon 23 October : Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Another rare opportunity to take part in an event with the Birmingham Songwriting Circle. Twenty-plus writers, so just one song each : Don't Fight with Me
Several people told me that they liked the song !
Fri 27 October : Bradford Arms Folk Club
I was in charge tonight ! Thanks to everyone who came along to support me ! A memorable night with many Neon Collective members and Chris & Kate, the new faces and Ian Pittaway + harp !
Songs : Keep the Music Live & Follow Me Down [ by request from Anthony !]