Lymington Folk & Blues wishes all it’s followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Musical New Year. On Wednesday 3rd January we have an Open Floor at the Thomas Tripp in Lymington and then on Saturday 13th January, LFAB … Continue reading →
MC Steve West introduced the first of this evenings performers George Benn. He sang three of his own songs; “Ghost”, “Stonehenge Blues”, and “So Many Miles”. Next up was Rachel Cheyne who also sang three of her compositions; “Lullaby For A Dormouse”, “Just One Day” … Continue reading →
Our very own Scottish ancestored Jonathan Klein was MC for a “Scottish Night” special and began with a song attributed to Robert Burns called “Braes of Killecrankie” followed by an instrumental based on the tune of the song. And very well played … Continue reading →
Our very own slice of Mississippi, Bob Long, was our MC for the evening and he started with a rather modern song by his standards, Muddy Water’s “Standing Around Crying” from 1952, followed by “Canned Heat Blues” by Tommy Johnson and … Continue reading →
MC Steve West got proceedings underway with the traditional “Lambs On The Green Hills” and remained on stage to perform Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” with Sara and a friend. Brian & Chris from Southampton are going to help Steve with running a new ‘Open … Continue reading →
Unfortunately, due to reasons beyond anyone’s control, Ian Easton is unable to be our guest on 4th October. We’ll run an “Open Floor” this evening.
Our very own ‘Mississippi’ Bob Long hosted tonight’s Blues Special which featured many songs that the early blues legends would have known well. First up was Maurice Pearce. He sang “Deep River Blues” in the style of Doc Watson, Blind Blake’s “That Will Happen No … Continue reading →
MC Jon Ellis got the evening underway by singing “Lovely Agnes” by Sally Rogers and “Ghost Riders In The Sky” written in 1948 by American songwriter, film and television actor Stan Jones. Following Jon was Jonathan Klein. He borrowed Rachel’s Spanish guitar and … Continue reading →
MC Henry Campion got the evening off to a fine start with Dylan’s “All Along The Watchtower”, “Farewell, Farewell” by Richard Thompson and “In Brooklyn” by Al Stewart. Next up was a newcomer to the club, Nick Minnion. Now based in Barton on … Continue reading →
Our number one “John”, Jonathan Klein was MC for the evening and commenced proceedings with “Here Comes The Sun” and one of his own songs, “In The Beginning”. Number two “John” was another club stalwart, Jon Ellis. You never know quite what to … Continue reading →