Loudhailer Acoustic Christmas 2013

It’s the first anniversary of Loudhailer Acoustic at Willerby Methodist Hall this month and to celebrate we had a record number of performers at last night’s splendid seasonal session.

Rich and I have made so many real good friends at the acoustic sessions and have thoroughly enjoyed everyone’s terrific sets every month. It has been a fabulous experience, and we look forward to the next year. There have been too many magical moments to mention, and last night’s session was no exception.

Rich always takes lovely portraits of the performers, and here is his gallery using his new birthday lens. Click on an image to enlarge and scroll through and read the captions…

Gifford and Joan

Bossa Nova Slade? Scalextric Disco? Bring that soul voice and Yamahahaha back soon!!

I wore my nice new top and we played a branny – Fortunes of War, and MAWF

We loved Steve Chapman Smith’s class Americana set

A great grumpy rant from our favourite odd poet, the bard of Snaith, Roy Kibbler

Who else could write such a great song about a pigeon incident? None other than Dick Appleton with his sidesplitting irreverent wit

Pete Mcleod’s rendition of The Remember Song was truly authentic, great fun!

Jeff Parsons singing A Fair Day’s Pay – “This one’s for you Dave Parr”

Great to hear Martin’s acoustic Mighty and the Moon songs, and thanks to Charlie for bringing his FANTASTIC lego pet shop!

Always wonderful to listen to Gifford’s set, The Ballad of Tom Horn was a highlight last night.

Andy was the most Christmassy of the lot last night!

Thanks to everyone who has come and supported Loudhailer Acoustic over the last year by either coming to play, or to listen, or of course to contribute to the delicious spread of cakes every month.

For anyone who would like to come who hasn’t been before, it would be great to see you there, either to play or watch. There’s just a £2 donation on the door to cover the room hire, and for that you get a lovely candlelit evening, free refreshments all night long and a fantastic range of music and spoken word performances. There is a great stage and lights and good acoustics. It’s the second Saturday of every month – the next session is Saturday January 11th. Willerby Methodist Hall, Carr Lane, Willerby Square, East Yorkshire, UK. Doors 7.30pm, music starts at 8.