Wednesday 1 February 2012

Open Mic Night Again

It was a lively night down at Kilvert's - quite a difference from the evening before!
And it was busy - I couldn't find a seat straight away.
Tim the Gardener announced that the fund to buy a bench in memory of Brian the Poet only needs about another £20, so he encouraged anyone who wanted to contribute to go along to the Sandwich Cellar. The little books of poetry sold out!
Briar sang, and also said that she was organising a charity gig at the Globe on Friday 13th April, in aid of Brecon Loft (for mental health). She did name the headline band, who I've forgotten (well, I was enjoying a glass or two of Dorothy Goodbody's wholesome stout at the time), but added that Anna Fry would be playing the piano as well. Anna played last night as well, to great applause. The Globe are also hosting a Poetry evening next Tuesday, and an open mic night in the middle of the month.
Chris brought some copies of The Green Book of Olwen Ellis with him - in paperback! They are available from him or from Addyman Annexe at only £15!
Malcolm, Toby, and Jerry all sang, played guitars and mouthorgan, Fudge sang a lullaby for his daughter, and Mel read some of her poems (and fortunately wasn't put off by Toby fiddling with the mic!)
I was also lucky enough to see Alan Cooper, who is a very, very good fiddler. I knew that he'd been down to Kilvert's before, but it was always on weeks that I didn't manage to go for one reason or another. I'll make more of an effort next time!

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