Friday July 11th 2025
Today’s message – “Don’t rely on Sat. Nav” and don’t underestimate the traffic on the A55 on a sunny Friday. As some found to their cost.
Our guests tonight were “Full House”. The burning question was “Why haven’t we booked ’em before?”
There was the usual array of ne’er do wells from the club as foreplay, with the addition of a stunning piece of classical guitar from Mal, who had been brought down from the Wirral by his dog Milo.
With my 18mm lens I could just squeeze the 5 of them in a photo.
Nick did the singing and most of the sweating. It was a bit warm, a night more suited to the skinnier types. Old songs, new songs, chorus songs – a good mix.
Mark – whistles and very accurate and tasteful bodhran. Not often you hear that. As I’ve said before, students of Relativity and many Bodhran players share the belief that time is an abstract concept.
Tucked away over on the other side. Ian simply got about the business with his melodeon and then flute.
The average rock band usually has a cool looking bloke at the back, standing still and plucking a bass, while the lead guitarist struts about up front getting all the plaudits. The bass provides the backbone, exemplified by Chris Lee (maybe 10 watts too many last night). Not to mention the mandolin!
Clare “Fluff” Smith. What can I say. I’d have gladly paid the fiver just to hear her play.
Over the years, we’ve had lots of “big name” guests who couldn’t come close to giving us such a good night’s entertainment. I know what you’re thinking – this is not the John Shepherd we know, that one is generally unpleasant and seldom has a good word to say about anyone. Credit where it’s due – it was a bloody good night. Singers’ night next week (ie back to the usual crap).
Rhyl Folk Club 
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