The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #115994   Message #2488804
Posted By: quokka
08-Nov-08 - 09:38 PM
Thread Name: mentally ill club regulars
Subject: RE: mentally ill club regulars
A couple of years ago I was at a gig where Matthew, a guy with Down's, invited himself up beside the singer and proceeded to sing along. The singer took it in his stride: When he broke his G string, Matthew kept singing,and he said: "Matthew, sing it for me - a man who knows the words to all my songs even though he's never met me before!" The next song was in Gaelic, sean nos style, and Matthew stood there but was quiet. After that he was persuaded to sit down. The singer's attitude was brilliant and everyone enjoyed the gig - especially Matthew!