I have been trying for some time to add music to the site.
If you click the following web site link and then music you will be able to listen to 3 of my songs.
Hope you like what you hear.
I will try to add more over the next few months.
08 Dec. What a lovely evening! Loads of friends old and new, and much wonderful music. Terry started us off with the title track from Show of Hands' new album Ignorance Arrogance and Greed, which is absolutely superb, followed by our friends Breeze and Wilson's Christmas Song. Good to hear they're doing so well in the frozen wastes of Nova Scotia. Drew was up next with The Leaving of Liverpool and Ralph McTell's Growing Old with Naomi, followed by John O who has been in song-writing mode lately. He did his own Cat with the Fine Looking Boots, and the lovely Christmas Past. Keep up the good work, John! Nice to have Steve and Al back together on I Will Go and Tom Paxton's Marvellous Toy (seems most of them are marvellous prices, too!). Dave A gave us a great al dente acapulco al capone or acapella song about how country folk invented their own way of counting the sheep, Yan Tan Tether Mether Pip, then a fine Ain't It Funny. Mary did a phobia-related poem, What Scares You, and a seasonal one about Absent Friends. Jim once again allowed us to bask for a few brief moments in the hot Spanish sun with a Malagena, and a very Arab-influenced Zambra. We then welcomed Joel and Michael - good to have some young people, to join the young at heart! They did Zager and Evans' In the Year 2525, and The Old Crow Medicine Show's Wagon Wheel (love that band!). Come back soon lads, we loved Joel's great voice and Michael's excellent guitar.
After supper, Nigel got our second half under way with The Beatles' Girl and Dylan's North Country Blues. Hugh delighted us as ever with the Gaelic The Maid that I Adore, and good old favourite I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen. Al did Stevie Wonder's Lately, and was joined by yours truly for Dream a Little Dream of Me. Thanks, Al! Roger rounded off a wonderful evening with the Plain White T's (I think) Hey There Delilah, and Damien Rice's Grey Grey Room. A big thanks to Drew for being our sound man for the evening, to Terry for MCing, and to all who performed and listened. A cracking night at the Vernon! Don't forget the Christmas Party on 22nd (8 o'clock start) and Una and Tony (No Fixed Abode) at the Fishponds, Matlock, on 28th (01773 540270, tonynfa@aol.com for ticket info.) See you all next week. Bron.
01 Dec (already!!). Numbers a bit sparse this week - time of year, I hope. Perhaps we should start an advertising campaign in the new year. Anyway, quality as ever was of the highest. Terry got us under way with Damien Rice's Amy, and one of my favourites, Bell Book and Candle. Garry was in admirable anti-war mood with High Germany, then his own Carry On. John O was multi-tasking on autoharp and harmonica with Streets of London, and his new self-penned Christmas Past, which was lovely. Steve followed with the gorgeous John o'Dreams, and Chris de Burgh's A Spaceman Came Travelling. Branka was in festive mood with Kate Rusby's Sweet Bells, and the traditional Here We Come A'Wassailing (but not if we're driving!). Hugh had his accordion with him this week, and gave us three Gaelic waltzes and then two fast and furious reels, The De'il Amongst the Tailor (I think) and The Soldier of Joy. Talk about flying fingers - fantastic, Hugh! Eric took us up to supper with his own song about the joys and otherwise of living on a boat, and then Dylan's My Love is Like a Raven.
After the feast Al gave us a medley of name-related songs - Danny Boy, Maggie, Mary (Lying in the Arms of), and Clare, followed by Feelings. Roger did the Beatles' I Saw the News Today (that's not the title but you know the one I mean), and Snow Patrol's stadium anthem Run, which I love. I don't usually listen to pop music, but some of them, like that one, get under your skin. Eddie and Susie rounded off the evening with the bluesy Some Day, and another of my favourites, Forever Young. Reminds me of that film of the geriatric American group, whose name escapes me and who are all in their 80s and 90s, singing it to the inmates of San Quentin, and all these really really hard men were in tears. Anyway, thanks to all who performed, listened, MC'd and sound-ed. Don't forget the famous Vernon Christmas Party on 22nd! See you all next week. Bron.
PS Members of the choir, Mixed Blessings, will be singing carols outside the Sue Ryder shop Tues am 8 Dec at 11, at the Library 2.30 Thurs 10 Dec, and in aid of DAB in Eagle Centre Sat 12 Dec 1.00 pm. Also Bluebell's Farm, Wed 16th at 11.45. If you're around do please come and join us! And don't forget No Fixed Abode at The Fishpond 28 Dec. Una and Tony will be coming to the Club before then, so you can pick up tickets at that time.
24 Nov. Struck down by dreaded lurgy last week - apols. Anyway, excellent night tonight as ever, started by Terry who went to see Show of Hands last weekend (sadly I had to miss them so I'm green with envy!) and who did one of my favourite dark songs ever, Crow on the Cradle, and then Kelly McRae's Johnny Cash Died of a Broken Heart. Nigel took us (or me at least) back to the days of our youth with Joe Brown's Picture of You, and the very familiar Guilty, as least I hope that's the title. John and Linda, with melodica as well as guitar this week, did Abilene, and an excellent When You're Down and Out. Drew followed with Burl Ives' Little Bitty Tear Let me Down, and a rollicking Midnight Hour. Mary gave us her own Darkness (excellent!), Ralph McTell's Richmond Park (hmm, I have some memories of Richmond Park, but they may need Parental Guidance Warning!!!), and the lovely Ultimate Question, about a monkey puzzle tree. You don't see them much any more, do you? There were loads in peoples' gardens when I was a kid dahn Sahf. Bob and autoharp followed with Redwing and Seneca Square Dance, then another of my favourite songs, Karine Polwart's The Sun's Coming Over the Hill. Kris then did Don't Know Why, and Fields of Barley. We welcomed back Jim with his gorgeous flamenco guitar and some Spanish sunshine with an Allegrias and Solares (lovely!), followed by Branka with Flowers Never Bend, and the pathetic Only Life Gloria Knows - Gloria, not Branka, natch! Apologies are due to Drew for the disaster which then followed, of which nuff said.
After supper and raffle (thank you!) we welcomed back Tez with The Book of Love and Small Town Saturday Night. I'm also green with envy as Tez actually SPOKE to another of my idols, Steve Earle. Eric did Loudan Wainwright's tongue in cheek (I hope) song about the gender gap, and Across the Great Divide. Same thing I guess. Mick did an excellent The Road is my Woman, and California Dreamin' and Garry rounded off a splendid evening with a spoof Bread and Fishes, called Wind in the Morning, and Hell, I'm Feelin' Fine. Thanks to all who listened and performed, and see you all next week. By the way, some of us from the choir Mixed Blessings are singing some carols near D-Label in Chapel Street, Spondon on Friday night at about 6.00 pm. If anyone would care to join us you'll be more than welcome. Don't forget Christmas music, goodies and general silliness 22 December. Bron.
12 Nov. Yes the Review is back! Sorry for prolonged absence due to family member's medical problems. Well, it may have been miserable outside tonight, but was it miserable in the back room of the Vernon - absolutely not! Terry started the evening with an Anthony John Clarke, A Song for You, and then Anon's touching WW1 story of The Picture. (By the way, AJC will be our guest late March of next year, date tba). Dave A gave us a raunchy Bleaker Street and I Give you the Morning, then Hugh did the lovely The Isle of Mull and Bonnie Mary o'Argyll. Drew followed with Mama, Don't Let your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys, and Casey's Last Ride. Mac then produced the tiniest harmonica ever seen, with an enormous sound, for Oh Susannah! and Just the Way You Look Tonight. Steve'n'Al invited us to Stay a While, and then go Home to Athlone, in their own inimitable style. Eric was on the road with Mary Chapin Carpenter's Town in Carolina, and also on the fiddle with The King of the Fairies ..... in a manner of speaking! Garry did his own Tommy Was Going to War, and the ever appropriate Money over People. John and Linda took us up to supper with Alan Taylor's The Veteran, and Poor Wayfaring Stranger. Excellent stuff!
After supper it was good to have Roy performing again on Donovan's working man's song the title of which I'm afraid I don't know, but which contains the line 'Here's Your Gold Watch and Shackles for your Chains', then The Universal Soldier. Your reviewer tried out a new poem, then Dave A did a fantastic Cocaine, followed by Hugh with Rabbie Burns' Ye Banks and Braes. Mac told us a joke about a composing cat, for which there's not room here but which was very good, and played Oh I Do Like To Be Beside the Seaside (but not in this country at this time of the year!), Steve and Al encouraged audience participation with Mary Lou, as did Eric with Harry Belafonte's Day-oh banana song. John and Linda rounded off a splendid evening with Some Day Soon. Thanks to all who listened, performed, did the sound and MC'd. It was good to be back. Just one reminder to all SAPS members - first meeting for new production next Wednesday at Steve and Mary's. Alright?? Bron.
06 Oct. Winter draws on I fear! Never mind, we warmed ourselves with some excellent music, tinged with sadness tonight, of which more later. Garry started the evening with his own Midnight Train, about people who unwillingly have to leave home to find work, and then his busking song, Standing in the Pouring Rain, very appropriate for tonight as it happens. John O was multi-tasking tonight, playing his autoharp and singing - Can't Help Falling in Love, and that song so redolent of the 60s, Where Do You Go To My Lovely. Drew followed with Gordon Lightfoot's gorgeous Early Morning Rain (I love that song and Drew does it superbly), and then Whisky on a Sunday. Eric told the tale of Monika, an 'air hostess' of his acquaintance, and then of the views of urban deprivation from his office window, Breakfast from 9.30. Mick did the excellent Unknown Singer's Tomb, and in memory of his Dad, Still Can't Say Goodbye. Mary's first poem was very topical, being the story of the chap who unearthed a Saxon hoard recently, Oscillations, then It's the Journey that Counts, and From Tiny Seeds. Neil and Julie, on guitar and (very posh) accordion respectively, gave us The Workers Always Take the Blame, and I Sold All my Love on e-Bay. It's good to hear that they'll be able to get down a bit more often from now on. We then welcomed some Vernon Virgins (as Mary put it!) in the shape of Julie and Steve, who did Bound to Go Sailing Again, and a fine Sandy Denny - Who Knows Where the Time Goes? Who indeed? Come back soon folks.
After supper, an Al-less Steve did a Dubliners whaling song, Ballad of St. Anne's Reel, and I Have to Say I Love You in a Song. It was great to see Stella and Irvine back at the club, with Irvine now in recovery. They started with Kris Drever's Poor Man's Song, then Neil Young's Pocahontas. Piece of useless information - my ex-husband's Mum was descended from the aforementioned princess and John Rolfe. Branka was in Rusby mode tonight with The Lark, and A J Clarke's sad Gloria. Big Al Whittle played us out in his own inimitable and quite wonderful style with Woody Guthrie's Pretty Boy Floyd, his own cider- and niece-related Katie Rose, and a rousing Goodnight Irene. A big thanks to all who listened and performed, Garry and Drew for battling with the new kit, and Mary for standing in as MC. And now to the sad (for us) bit - Denise and Al are moving down to Dorset, so we won't be seeing them much, if at all, in future. We ALL join in wishing them all the best for the future, and they go with our love and thanks for supporting the club, and giving us so much pleasure over the last few years. If ever you're up this way, do please pop in and see us! Bron
29 Sept. Well, that trip passed in a dream! Anyway, good to be back at the old Vernon. Bit thin on the ground tonight, but as ever some cracking music. Garry got us off to a good start with his Cliche Blues and Curse the Miner Man. Steve and Al had the joint rockin' with Roseville Fair and Four Strong Winds, then we welcomed Steve and Mick with two oldies but goodies, Joe Brown's Picture of You and Cockney Rebel's Come Up and See Me. The one and only Keith gave us Ewan MacColl's 30 Foot Trailer, and The Universe Song (which must be very difficult to learn). Hugh was as ever in good voice with The Cuckoo Song and The Rowan Tree. Branka followed with Alison Krauss's The Lucky One, and the lovely Sand and Water, then Roger did Lily Allen's It's Not Fair (at least I hope that's what it's called, I'm not very well up on anyone under 50!) and Damien Rice's absolutely gorgeous Accidental Songs. There was a slight hiatus whilst we waited for supper - apparently the cooker had broken down, thanks to Derek Landlord for providing us with hot grub anyway! - so we welcomed Big Al Whittle, who delighted us with Lee Hayes' Seven Golden Daffodils, his own Katie Rose, a song inspired by chance meetings and cider, and Pallet on the Floor.
After supper and raffle, Garry gave us his observations on the current 'credit crunch' with his Bankers' Song, Steve and Al were Ramblin' Boy(s), Eric did Dylan's Love in Vain, Keith had Ten Pints of Tetleys, the ultimate contraception song, and Al played us out in his own inimitable style with The Glory of Love, and on a high cultural note The Sausage Song! A good time was had by all, thanks to performers and listeners alike, and a reminder that on Oct 13 we have Queensberry Rules as guests. They're exellent - not to be missed. Prior warning also to Committee members - next meeting 20 Oct. Last but not least, it was great to see Denise up on her feet again - we're not going to let those lovely people move to Dorset, ARE WE? We need a petition! Anyway, hope to see y'all next week. Bron.
18 August. Apologies for non-appearance of review last week, due to non-appearance of reviewer. A quiet night tonight, understandable at this time of the year, with quite a folk-ey feel, and none the worse for that. Garry started with Colin Wilkie's whaling song, Icy Acres, and High Germany. Drew was next up with Mr Bojangles and the train-related City of New Orleans. Hugh had his glorious pipes with him and gave us a medley of Skye Boat Song, My Home and Loch Dewie(?), followed by Scotland the Brave, Silver Threads and Rowan Tree. On a quieter note, Mary did some of her early work, The Cake, Outside the Bedford Hotel and Under the Vine. Good stuff. Terry followed with Steve Knightly's Keeper, and Song for Ireland. John O was cleverly multi-tasking on autoharp and harmonica tonight, with a nautical theme - Sailing and his own Waves. John and Linda did Trees They Grow High and Fire and Rain, then Farmer Dave took us up to supper with two lovely old nostalgic songs about the days of the horse plough - Home Lads Home, and Steady, Boys, Walk On.
After supper, Mick gave us some good ole blues with I Can't Hold Out, and Fire in the Wind. Sue did Inconstant Lover and was joined by Julie for After the Goldrush. Helen recited a Steve Plowright poem, Wicked August, followed by one of her own on the irritant that is market researchers - Excuse Me, Have You Got a Minute?! We welcomed Adelaide with her treble recorder on Copper Kettle, Silver Dagger, and Erin's Shore, and Julie rounded off the evening with a lovely At 17, and an absolutely brilliant Mad World. A reminder there's a Children's Pop Prom at the Belper River Gardens this Sunday, at which our Mary will be appearing. Last but not least, we send all our love and best wishes to Clare and Denise, who have both been in hospital. Come back soon, we miss you! Thanks to all who played, sing, recited and listened and hope to see you all next week. Bron.
4 August. Absolutely packed programme tonight, and good to see so many of our friends from the Willington club. John and Linda got an excellent evening's music under way with two well contrasted songs - sea-shantyish Henry Morgan, and the sultry I've Got a Feeling. Bob plus autoharp gave us Four Wet Pigs (no, I don't know either) and, aided by all and sundry, A P Carter's Picture on the Wall. Kris, who we hadn't seen for ages, did Emmy Lou's version of Here, There and Everywhere and some great guitar on Still Got the Blues for You. We welcomed some new faces, George and Barry, with excellent country music - Tonight the Bottle Let me Down and Okie from Muskogee (still not sure if that's meant seriously or tongue in cheek!). Someone else we hadn't seen for ages, Sarah - ably assisted by Jenna, who's all of 5 - did Kathy's Song and Empty Chairs. Lovely! Chris and Robin brought back memories for me with the Eagles' Lying Eyes, and You've Got to Hide Your Love Away, then Robin did one of his own, Vicariously, and (I think) Too Many Bridges. Drew, who goes from strength to strength, gave us Love is All Around, and continuing the Western theme, Ghost Riders in the Sky, accompanied by various silly noises from the assembled! Neil, whom we're always pleased to see, took us up to supper with Easy Street, The Blues Come for Free, and then Lay Me Down Easy, and yes Neil has got a new CD out!
After the feeding of the 5000 and raffle (no I didn't, and haven't for ages!) Eric started the second half with a lovely Gordon Lightfoot, Lavender and Dory Previn's somewhat weird Mythical Kings and Iquanas. Mary told Geoff Dayton's tall tale of the Matlock Bath Lifeboat - handy at the moment - and her own Simplicity. Then for something completely different, and a first at the Club I think, Peter played us some tunes on his wooden flute - Tim o'the Tartan, A Trip to Ireland, Brian Borhu's March and Leaving Friday Harbour. A gorgeous sound. Hugh continued the Gaelic theme with a Love Song, and Rabbie Burns' Ye Banks and Braes. A wonderful evening was rounded off by Laura, accompanied by Paul, singing Autumn Leaves and Corrine Bailey Rae's Just Like a Star. A huge thank you to everyone, performers and audience, and of course Garry on sound (the problems with which were NOT his fault!), and see you all next week. Can it POSSIBLY have stopped raining by then?! Bron. PS And Happy Birthday to Keith for Friday.
28 July. What a great night! Before we welcomed our guest Chris Moreton, Terry started with his Martyn Joseph adapted Spondon Tonight, and Steve followed with Time. John O, without autoharp but with harmonica this week, did Danny Boy, followed by Drew and the lovely Long Black Veil. Eric did a little known Dylan song, Time Passes Slowly, and Hugh was in fine voice with the bloody story of the clan wars, The Massacre of Glencoe. Graham and I did a hastily prepared song I wrote inspired by a little festival we go to at Spratton in Northants called, appropriately enough, Festival. Branka followed with If I Were a Sailboat, then we welcomed The Harborough Hillbillies all the way from - you've guessed it - Market Harborough, with Mr. Cash's Fulsom Prison and a Louven Bros, I Don't Believe You Met My Baby. Thanks, lads. Dave did John Martyn's Cocaine, and Garry finished off the floor singers' section with Wanna Spend My Time in the Sun. Don't we all!
Chris started a wonderful set with Peach Pickin' Time in Georgia and Sunday Morning Coming Down. It was obvious immediately why he's a champion flat picker! A mandolin hornpipe and banjo Grandfather Clock and nostalgic visit to the Alps with Mt. Schilthorn took us up to supper. After supper, we were Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon, with Cattle in the Cane and by the River of Stone, then more virtuoso mandolin on Whisky for Breakfast, and of course with flying fingers it had to be Duelling Banjos. How can fingers move so fast! This was followed by Earl Scruggs' The Flinthill Special, complete with the Scruggs trademark 'retuning whilst playing' technique (that's my technical term for it anyway!). Chris's own version of I've Been Everywhere covered pretty much the whole of the British Isles, more virtuoso stuff and a bit of culture with Handel's Entrance of the Queen of Sheba and a fantastic evening, which was rounded off with the guitar version of the fiddle classic, The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Great set with wonderful music, stories and gentle humour, appreciated by all, and it was lovely that Chris's original teacher had come from Bakewell to be reunited with him after 30 years. A big thanks to all who came from far and near, and see you all next week. Bron.
14 July. The bbq may have had to be an indoor one, but it was still a rattling good night, and thanks to Derek Landlord for providing such a feast. Garry started off the music in appropriate style with his Have You Ever Seen it Rain, and Ain't No Sunshine (how true). Terry did Dougie McLean's Walking with my Father and Narrow Escape, then John and Linda gave us Wagon Wheel and a lovely John Renbourn, Winter is Gone (is it?). Drew followed with Buddy's Song, and Cliff's Falling in Love - saw a clip of Summer Holiday the other day - he looked exactly like a certain C Ronaldo in those days! John O, with autoharp did Wind in the Willows, and another Ronaldo song, The Young Ones. An Al-less Steve told the sad story of an old Australian farmer, Now I'm Easy, together with S & Garf's Sound of Silence. We then welcomed a new face, Dave W, with Phil Bagley's Apple Day and Springtime's the Time for Planting the Seed. Come again, Dave. Mick S did his own poignant tale of the doomed Italian Spaceman, and The Girl is Mine.
After all had eaten their fill, Lois entertained us with two poems, The Hungry Gargoyle and Scythian Night Flight. Ian introduced a bit of culcha with Bertholt Brecht and Kurt Weill's September Song, then Love Will Tear us Apart. Dave A followed with Run Honey Run and Ralph McTell's Tequila Sunset, Tijuana Sunrise. Clive raised the roof with Whisky in the Jar, and what I call The Sick Note Song (the one about the bucket going up and down). Hugh was in fine voice with his Gaelic Cuckoo Song, and Galway Bay, and Branka sang out a great music evening with Dolly P's Coat of Many Colours and S & Garf's Flowers Never Bend. Did we let the weather get us down? - NO WE DIDN'T! Thanks as ever to all who performed and listened, and see you all next week. One parish notice - Derek gave me a black plastic folder containing lyrics and chords which had been left in the pub some time ago, so if anyone is missing a book of worms, I'll bring it next Tuesday. If it's not claimed I'll just leave it behind the bar. Bron.
07 July. Well! What looked as if it was going to be a night for half the Committee and no sound man turned out one of the best ever! So many lovely people we haven't seen for ages came, making it a very special occasion. And a really big thank you to Drew for doing the sound in the absence of the regulars. Branka started the evening with Dolly P's Coat of Many Colours and S & Garf's Flowers Never Bend. John and Linda did a great version of Killing Me Softly and then Copper Kettle, complete with melodion (I rather fancied one of those till I saw the price!). Bob treated us to Dark Islands and our old favourite Carter Family, I'll Fly Away, on his autoharp, then Hugh raised the roof with his pipes (I love the way those pipes complain like sulky teenagers at the beginning and the end!) with Mull of Kintyre, Flower of Scotland and The Hills of Alva. John O autoharped his own Waves, and Victory Rag, then a real treat - we welcomed back Neil Dalton after an age, with Blues Run the Game and No Cup for a Loser. Dave T was excellent with Long Way from Clare to Here and Tom Paxton's Leaving London, then another long-time absentee, Clive - so glad you're better - gave us A Mother's Love, and Star of the County Down. It was also great to see Mikk, and Sue all the way from the Isle of Wight, who did Midnight on Water, and were then joined by Irvine for Inisheer. Sadly Stella couldn't sing, but we all send our love and hope you both get over your health problems. It was really lovely to see you both.
After supper, the treats continued - Jack Hudson did You Don't Look Back and Ain't No More Cane (I hope - can't read my own writing!). Barbara sang two songs unaccompanied, the first one of which I didn't catch the title, sorry, and Wish Upon a Star. Those lovely people Una and Tony, No Fixed Abode, gave us Dance Around the Table and Johnny England, then Drew took time out from the sound board to give us There is Love and Dream of You. A perfect evening was rounded off by Neil with Forever. It's heartening to know that live music is thriving when we can get such an array of quality musicians in the back room of a small pub in a small village like Spondon. Long live the Vernon Arms Folk and Acoustic Club! Huge thanks to one and all, audience and performers, and hope to see you all next week for our bbq. Dress code - in the style of North Sea Trawlermen. And don't forget we have the hugely talented Chris Moreton on 28th. Bron.
23 June. As ever, a wonderful evening with friends old and new and extraordinary talent! Talking of which, Branka started us off with Canadian Whiskey and If You Were a Sailboat. John O and autoharp did Edelweiss and Streets of London, then we welcomed a 'Vernon Virgin', Michael, with James Taylor's Fire and Rain and Billy Bragg's Between the Wars. Billy Bragg was at the Big Session Festival at the weekend, but we watched Ade Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds instead - they were BRILLIANT! Catch them if you can - punk folk never sounded so good! Steve'n'Al were reunited this week with Four Strong Winds and Lowlands Low. Drew did Tim Hardin's Susan Moore (at least I hope that's what it's called) and was joined by Derek for a dose of Love Potion No. 9. Derek was then joined by Kris and Graham for Midnight Blues, Steve Harley's great Come Up and See Me and I'm With You Wherever You Are. Great stuff. Terry followed with Ray LaMontagne's Roadhouse Girl, and a new one for him, Guy Clarke's Stuff (That Works). Clare did a lovely unaccompanied version of Kathryn Tickell's Felton Lonnen, and our Garry did The World Keeps Spinnin' and the excellent Mingalay Boat Song. Roger took us up to supper with Damien Rice's Accidental Babies (tut! tut!) and If Tomorrow Never Comes.
After supper Mary's first poem told us of the Tondues, the men who shaved the heads of French women suspected of collaborating with the Nazis, followed by Napoli Bounty, a tale of modern day scavengers. Dave A followed with the brilliant Jacques Brel song, The Port of Amsterdam, and The Last Thing on my Mind. We also welcomed Job Lot with Go From My Window and The Rose, then Farmer Dave with Long Life and Success to the Farmer, and Come Sit by my Side. Helen caused much mirth with a tale of linguistic misunderstanding, The Meaning of the WC, and the Les Barker classic Dachshunds with Erections. John Smith then played us out in magnificent style on his 'bicycle pump' electronic pipes, and the more traditional bagged variety with, amongst other tunes, Bantry Girl's Lament. Superb! Thanks again to all who performed and listened, and hope to see you all next week. Don't forget we're having a barbie on July 14, weather permitting of course. Bron. PS Just had an email from an old friend who took part in a record-breaking rendition of Sloop John B consisting of over 800 ukeleles! No comment!