Rhyl Folk Club

Sorry about the absence of your favourite weekly journal for the last month, blame it on the wife. We came over this week early to avoid the A55 Bank Holiday chaos that is the A55. There were a few absentees who had sent notes; Alan, Barry and John W were all in Finland this week, competing in the World Air Guitar championships (Google it if you don’t believe me). Tony Blair was among the favourites.

Alun was Fred’s choice of opener, with the first of the Ralph McTell songs to feature this evening. Contained some sexual content. Mike was once again irritatingly brilliant, especially as I had to follow him.

Another McTell from me and more sexual content courtesy of Joyce (the librarian). I was asked for sex this week! Ok it was on an insurance form, but at least I was asked.

Geoff had not one but two chorus songs, one Scots, one Irish. Didn’t do the accents though.

Props have always been popular with Terence. He had a fiddle there tonight and played a (very) few notes to accompany his song. NB. it’s probably not possible to stab yourself through the heart with a very long sword unless you have arms like Mr Tickle.

The 3rd McTell came from Lesley (S) about an Irish neighbour from childhood, “Mr Connaughton”. First time out. Song was fine but the bloke on the guitar screwed up a bit despite there only being 4 chords.

It’s been a while since Kevin was in our midst (unless I missed him in my absence). Always a popular turn; “Chisel Hill” is a Chris Rea song, introduced to the club by the much missed John Wright.

Brian sang of The Lowlands of Holland. Not many mountains there to sing about I suppose. The chorus of the second song had little chance of being remembered by an audience of Mensa members let alone a room full of Rhyl pensioners.

The Mighty Powells rounded off the first half, seeking out the help of an accordian player for “Athenry” – desperate times indeed.

Despite what Fred said, there IS a club next week (29th), but we have the enforced shutdown for September 5th.

Something to do this week in your spare time. Let’s pretend that the Orange one from the USA isn’t the biggest liar and most obnoxious stupid person in the world, Just pretend.

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