We sometimes go to the Shroppie Fly near Audlem.
Boxing Day afternoon, a crowded bar. I'm not sure if we were doing requests, but we were certainly 'playing to the gallery' Whiskey in the Jar, and such. Raising the roof, handing out shakey eggs to the kids.
The first session in the New Year was quiet and reflective by contrast. People trying out new tunes.
Both enjoyable in a different way.