Vocal Voices

by **Diflower** » 02 Jul 2018, 15:44

Oh no Jo, how dreadful

by **JanB** » 02 Jul 2018, 16:14

Dreadful news :cry:

by **Kaz** » 02 Jul 2018, 16:15

Oh god! Jo, that's dreadful, I'm so sorry! :cry:

by **JanB** » 02 Jul 2018, 16:39

Wonder why I cleaned the floors this morning?

There are dusty foot-prints everywhere :shock:

by **saundra** » 02 Jul 2018, 17:13

Terrible news jo so sorry

Ton leave the floor nobody will notice only you

by **TheOstrich** » 02 Jul 2018, 20:52

Sorry to read about the car crash, Jo …. :cry:

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Anyway, in the style of Ossie's footie reports, but not the so-called beautiful game this time …..

Sunday 01/07/08 @ 7:30
Gillfest (venue: Gillingham High School Main Hall)
Ralph McTell - tickets £28.
Programme free, raffle £1, licensed bar you couldn't get anywhere near :roll:

, attendance 211 (the Ostrich's headcount

) - near sell-out.

First up, (Ben) Smith & (Jimmy) Brewer, a rather engaging country-rock duo, originally talent-spotted by Joan Armatrading, and booked by her as support on her first solo tour. They write all their own material, definitely Nashville-flavoured, and very much at their best on up-tempo pickin' numbers. Recommended if that's your interest. Bought an autographed CD for a fiver.

Ralph McTell started performing in 1965 and at the age of 73, he's still touring. A little rambly in the introductions, but still a very powerful voice. You'll know him for the iconic "Streets of London", which was slipped in half-way through the second half almost as an afterthought, but there was a interesting and varied selection of songs from folk to classic Blues style, including "The Ghost of Robert Johnson" played on a National resonator guitar. Fairport Convention classic "The Girl from the Hiring Fair", powerful tracks like "Lost Boys" and "Peppers and Tomatoes", and a couple of songs in homage to Bob Dylan, including harmonica.

Thoroughly enjoyable evening and well worth the cost.

by **JanB** » 02 Jul 2018, 21:00

I would have enjoyed that Ossie

by **Diflower** » 02 Jul 2018, 21:32

Glad it was worth it Ossie, sounds good

by **JanB** » 03 Jul 2018, 11:15

Me to Grumpy on Sunday - are you doing any cutting tomorrow? (think deep red brick dust - everywhere)

Grumpy to me - yes.

Me - okay, I'll do the washing on Tuesday.

Just now - Grumpy to me, can you take your washing in, otherwise it's going to get covered in red brick dust. :cute: