Roy Clinging - a bit good then!

Subject: Roy Clinging - a bit good then!
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 02:57 AM

Roy Clinging came to Chorlton Folk Club last Thursday. He played two concertinas, though not at the same time, he played the guitar and sang, mostly, English Folk songs from Cheshire.

He was magnificent. He has a great voice and a relaxed style with good humour. A bit like the Boat Band, which he is nothing like, he reminds us that folk songs and tunes sung and played well are an utter joy.


I guess lots of you out there know this, but for those who do not:
If you run a Folk Club book this man he is will bring much joy and so will the Boat Band so book them as well.

Now, Duncan McFarlane in Otley, Friday 8 December, Christmas come early or what?

Subject: RE: Roy Clinging - a bit good then!
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 03:00 AM

Ok, going for a blue clicky thing:

This is Roy's web site


www.folkmusic.net/royclinging/

or not as the case may be.

Subject: RE: Roy Clinging - a bit good then!
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 05:12 AM

I always thought he should get together in a duo with Rod Stradling.

Rod Stradling and Roy Clinging.

Sort of conjours up some scary images...

:D (tG)

Subject: RE: Roy Clinging - a bit good then!
From: Willa
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 09:50 AM

I agree with you Les.
Roy has hosted the Folk Club at the Whitby Festival for a couple of years, making it a must for me.

Subject: RE: Roy Clinging - a bit good then!
From: Bernard
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 10:37 AM

One of Folk's most underrated gems - that's Roy. I think the problem is... he's sincere!! Many people can't cope with that...

Come and see him at the Open Door on Sunday December 3rd... we had Andy Clarke last week - another OOFMUG.

Hey! I just made a new acronym!

Or did I?

... I'll get me coat...

Subject: RE: Roy Clinging - a bit good then!
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 11:56 AM

Exceptionally knowledgable, fine singer and great performer. Not to mention the fact that he and his wife are just plain lovely people. Wish they lived closer to us (or something).

See him whenever you get the chance!

Linn

Subject: RE: Roy Clinging - a bit good then!
From: GUEST,tonedeafleopard
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 08:19 PM

Thanks for the link to Roy's website. He has played at our folk club 3 times now, and is always a delight. He has the common touch , does not put himself on a pedestal, is extremely knowledgeable, and a thoroughly nice man. Book him!