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Posted By: Rasener
22-Dec-05 - 02:53 PM
Thread Name: Epworth Folk Club Archive
Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club PermaThread
Subject: RE: Epworth Folk Club
From: Ep' Eric - PM
Date: 12 Dec 05 - 08:06 PM

Last Monday was an evening of excellence at Ep'th Folk as they gathered for their third meeting of the winter session. And so it should have been with two professional singers in their midst.
John Ohagan returned and George from Landlocked was there.

We were somewhat depleted with enforced absences by some regulars
but that only made it more memorable for the ones who were there, giving the singers a chance to show off the diversity of their repertoires. With only seven performers there, they each had a chance
to show off the diversity of their songs with about six each.





John Ohagan kept us fascinated with his diction and purity of voice
with a nostalgic song he composed with Archie Fisher about the days of their youth, but song of the night for me was his "The Lark in the clear blue Air" this was unforgettable.

George gave us some of his country favourites such as "I didn't tell her" "Somedays a diamond". His "Irene Goodnight" soon had the whole room singing. A splendid and varied selection .

Chris Smithson was at his best again with his own compositions. His
"Conservatory Rag" now a firm favourite at Ep'th Folk. A fine guitarist in many styles and an original composer who can find a song in any situation.

The regulars too were in good voice with John Windle singing "Give me back my job again" and a hilarious "Iv'e read about love".

Albert Deakin was in good voice with, "Your my best Friend" and
" We can Sing".

Eric's contribution was "Ae Fond Kiss" by Burns and "Linden Leigh"
amongst others   

Making a late appearance through work we had Andrew Taylor who
played "Candle in the Wind" and " Streets of London"

Thanks were extended to Travelling Audience and the other listeners.