club review

Hiya, gang, thank you to everyone who fought the horrible weather and made it on Friday, it was quite a good night which was MC'd by the wonderful Des Basterfield of the 'Flat Cap Three' fame. Ian our resident singer was too poorly to make it, hope you're feeling better now! So Des ran the club for the night quite brilliantly, I might add, he's welcome anytime to MC the club if he wants to. Des started by singing a few well known songs followed by Gordon McCully singing his own songs. We were also fortunate enough to have a new Singer/songwriter to perform, Phil Davis, who was really excellent, loot out for him, I'm sure he'll be back at our club again in the near future. We then had Jack McCully who will be haunted by the 'Barrel Of Bricks' song for a while, lol! Rob Dunsford treated us to the very apt 'January Man' and Gordon sang my favourite song of his 'Rainy Day' I love the lyrics!


It was then time for our Guest J.P. Slidewell, John was just as brilliant as he was years ago when he was a Guest. Rob Dunsford also joined him on a few songs, playing the Bodhran, we took a short break but when I returned I was surprised to find a new Boy Band had been formed, 'The New Cleveland All Stars' feat. Steve W on Guitar, Des B on Guitar, Rob D on Bodhran and Stuart T on Mandolin, lol (They may return on 24th special)!


The second half comprised of Steve W, Stuart T, Jack, Phil, Gordon and Des who all performed again, then John returned for the second part of his performance with Rob playing Bodhran on up tempo songs. John throughout the night played a mix of older songs and songs from his new CD - The Reed Cutters Daughter, although the CD wasn't due out until Spring, it's selling really well, contact John if you wish to purchase a copy, really good value, also look out for John at future gigs.


It's always difficult being the Guest that opens a club after long Holidays like Christmas etc., so I'll be asking John to come back later in the year, for those who missed a really good night I'll keep you updated. Our next club night is the 24th of January and is a Special 'A Night of Music with Steve Woolley, Stuart Thompson and Friends' they will be taking over the club for the night and invite any Musicians to come along and join them, it's like an open mic' night. So if you are interested just come along or you can let me know you'd like to join in and I will let Steve know. Club starts 20:30 hope to see you there, luv L xx