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Thread #36295   Message #2807152
Posted By: Bonnie Shaljean
08-Jan-10 - 09:43 PM
Thread Name: Folk Clubs London 1960s & 70s
Subject: RE: Folk Clubs London 1960s & 70s
I played in the Riverside Foyer a few times, though I can't remember the specific circumstances, whether it was Maggie's sesh or not. But I do remember Maggie well! Also the mighty Brendan Mulkere - anybody know how he's doing these days? He used to live not far from the above-mentioned Engineer.

In fact, that's where I first met him: not in the club, but downstairs in the main pub. I was walking through with my harp, and this enthusiastic madman stopped me and wouldn't let me out the door until I played him something. So I sat down on the floor and gave him a blast of some Irish tune or other, and we were firm friends ever after. A gas guy.

I also played my first and only game of darts in the Engineer, Under The Influence. Don't ask.