Archive for February, 2009

Kiss the Mistress on 27 February!

Saturday, February 21st, 2009
27 February 2009
8:30 pmto11:30 pm
Kiss the Mistress

Kiss the Mistress

Showcase guests at the singaround on 27 February will be Kiss the Mistress, a popular local trio combining a rare mix of voice, cello, accordion and bodhran. Entry is free and everyone is welcome to come along.

Club officers John Robinson (chair), Bridget Lely (secretary), Fred Brown (treasurer) and Linda Robinson (membership secretary) were asked by the AGM to continue for a further year. Other committee members for 2009-10 are: Judy Bedder, Keith Ellison, Andrea Granville, Brian O’Neill, Caroline Peel and Kelly Woods. The AGM joined John in welcoming Andrea and Caroline to the committee and in thanking retiring committee members Les Ellis and Mick Selvey for all their work on the club’s behalf.

Members commented that guest nights in the past year had been really enjoyable and that they particularly like the wide variety of acoustic music styles at singarounds nowadays.

Membership for 2009-10 is now due and remains at £6. To benefit from reduced ticket prices on guest nights and receive regular updates on club news, download the membership form, or contact the membership secretary on any club night.

AGM and singaround on 20 February

Monday, February 16th, 2009
20 February 2009
8:00 pmto11:30 pm

The Annual General Meeting for members of the club will begin at 8 pm. This is the opportunity for the current committee to report to members about activities during the past year and discuss plans for the coming year – and elections for all committee posts will be held. The meeting is followed by a singaround, which should begin around 9 pm and is open to everyone as usual.

Romance on Friday 13 February

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

On 13 February we shall be meeting at the Manor Rooms, just up the road from the White Horse, for a singaround with the general theme of ‘Valentines’. Tea and coffee will be available – or bring your own refreshments! All welcome, free entry.

Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer on 6 February

Monday, January 26th, 2009
6 February 2009
8:30 pmto11:30 pm
Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer are acknowledged as “one of the best young duos around on the folk scene today” (Famous Willows Folk Club).  Although best known for their instrumental skills with Scottish smallpipes, accordion and even Swedish Nyckelharpa, the duo are well recognised for their song arrangements too.  With their blend of traditional material and contemporary interpretations, they have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh.