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1 November 2007

Busy or what! 17 performers this evening and, as one performer was heard to say, 'everyone has been excellent tonight' - he wasn't wrong. It was a smashing night confirming the diversity and talent we have at Ashington Folk Club.

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1
Kicking off the night was Derek Greenacre with a brand new tune written only that morning, and so, still unnamed. He followed this with a rag-time piece by Scott Joplin called 'Maple Leaf Rag'.


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2
 Back from his holidays and recovered from a nasty cold Jack Hakin was in great form with Jimmy Rogers' 'Waiting For A Train' and the Hank Williams song 'Lonesome Whistle'. And there was some grand yodelling and whistling.


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3
For her first turn this evening Diane Green treated us to the beautiful Andy Barnes song 'The Last Of The Great Whales'.


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4
 Jim Wrightson and  Bob Scott were up next and sang Rita MacNeil's 'Working Man' and then the traditional song 'Paddy Lay Back'.
5
 Treating us to a deft display of slide guitar, Dave Donohoe began with 'Money' followed by 'Desperados Waiting For A Train'.


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6
 'Beautiful Dreamer' was the first tune on harmonica from Jim Slaughter who finished his spot with a medley.


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7
 Our newest resident Robin Lewsey began with the Mark Knopfler song 'If This is Goodbye' and then sang the Gillian Welch song 'I'm Not Afraid To Die'.


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8
Another first at Ashington - a duet by Diane Green & Pat Yeowart. They treated us to the McGarrigles 'Mendocino'.
9
 Finishing up the first half was Mike Jessop who tonight sang Rod Clements'  'Roads Of East Northumberland' and then the Jayne's Alley song 'Julie'.


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10
 After a swift break it was straight on with the music. Dennis Jorgensen sang the Lee Hazlewood song 'Summer Wine' and then Woody Guthrie's 'Hobo's Lullaby'.


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11
 The local traditional 'Okie Strike Evictions' was the first song from Peter Meek. He then sang 'Willin'.


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12
Resident poet Ann Lunam-Cowan treated us to her own 'Not Old, Not Me' and then the Les Barker poem 'Reg The Lonely Glow Worm'.
13
Jim Wigfield has been at it again! He began with self-penned 'When I Fall In Love' and then a new song, also in DADGAD tuning, called 'Rattus Rattus' (Yes, it's about a rat!)


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14
 The Bob Dylan song 'Tryin' To Get To Heaven' was the first song from Paul Allen which he followed with one of his own, 'Blood & Wine'. Paul kindly donated a copy of his CD to the raffle.


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15
 Chris Riley began with the lovely Mike Heron (Incredible String Band) song 'Painting Box' which he followed with self-penned 'Cabbage White'.


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16
Another first for Ashington - harmony singing from Pat & Ben Yeowart. They sang a couple of traditional songs 'Wade In The Water' and 'Keep Your Hand On That Plough'.
17
Finishing up the evening was Ben Yeowart  with Dylan's 'The Clothes Line Saga'.


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Watching the whole proceedings with great interest was Mr Blackie Bear ... yes we know he looks purple but really he is black! Mike and Hazel Jessop had brought him out for the evening -  he was very well behaved and had a great time.


 

17 acts,  31 songs, tunes and poems  -  really great value. Only £1 admission (It's In The Bag!).

Singers, Musicians & Poets nights are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.
 

Don't forget Allan Taylor
15th November 2007
in the Bothal Suite
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