22nd October 2024 Singers Night

Hosted by Monica
 
Monica
Puff the magic Dragon and Teddy Bear Rap
Great audience participation- after a few false starts , Smiley Hat Lady came up trumps.
A lovely feel good pub sing song
 
Lance
A Space woman came travelling and Seagull stole my sausage
Fabulous own penned songs with both humour and poignancy
 
Manus
Blues are on the game and Everybody’s a band leader at  Murray’s bar
Wonderful playing. Lovely plucking style
 
Kat
Little Things and Only you
Beautiful soulful voice  with keyboard magic !
 
Chris Martin
Sanity and Take my Hand
Lovely to hear Chris's own songs 
 
Ali
Rest of your lives and Lost without you
Lovely songstress  - with fab keyboard playing from Kat
  
Frank
Armageddon Jane 
Frank did us proud with fantastic lyrics – naughty but nice. Audience happy to join in !  
Old Rosin the Bow - Contrasting folk song, much enjoyed
 
Lisa and Jason
Lisa, Jason, Laura and Martin
Heart of Saturday night - Wonderful duet with beautiful harmonies.
Where is Elvis now - Lisa's own song ( Everyone should write a song about Elvis!!) Warmly accompanied by Jason on electric guitar, Tambourine Queen Laura and Martin on Base. Everyone loved it …
 
Heather
Seasons - Wonderful song by Heather- beautiful lyrics reflecting the colours of the seasons
Autumn Leaves – Eva Cassidy. Heather sang so beautifully- a joy to hear

Emma 
Henry my son - Hilarious song in Yorkshire accent – perfect for the accompanying ukulele. 
The Red Neck Fundamentalist - An honest recitation of the peculiarities  in our political world !! Brilliant

Nelson
You got nothing on me and Jump into my love
Brilliant own penned songs. Boy does Nelson know how to sing the blues and rock !!!
 
Keith
Close your eyes and The Worst Thing. Beautiful sad yet uplifting songs written by Keith

Ella
Billie's Blues (Billie Holiday) and Standing in the doorway (Dylan)
Beautiful piano playing  - so lovely to hear Ella play`

Paul
Kittyhawkes and Sunflower. Really  beautiful songs written by Paul - the first about how we over come difficult situations – there is hope in the future. Second song is how the sunflower can combat toxic waste.
 
Helga
Wandering - What a fantastic experience to hear the base  flute played by Helga
And a joy to hear her sing Lily Marlene, in German, to finish off the evening
 
Martin
Huge thanks to Martin for accompanying the singers with his wonderful bass playing.
Much appreciated

 
I really enjoyed hosting this open Mike –
Such a lovely warm and welcoming atmosphere for both players and audience , who heard the lovely music and came  in to listen!
Many thanks to all those who set up the evening,  with smiles and comfy cushions.
Happy Live Music !!
Monica xxx