CD review – Yehla Collective

Thirty years on from the ‘Velvet Revolution’ in what was then Czechoslovakia: THE YEHLA COLLECTIVE – Steel Strings And Iron Curtains – Songs that Ignited The Downfall of Communism (Sun King Records)

Added to the reviews page, of course.

David Harley

Shroppie Fly & Kings Head Market Drayton: updated info.

Alan Thompson tells me that:

“The session at the Shropshire fly at Audlem is on again every Monday night from around 8pm and has been for about two months now hope this helps.

The session at the Kings Head on the third Thursday is still on but is now run by John MorganEvans however the pub has just been sold so this could change I will let you know when I have more information.”

Thanks, Alan. The Regular Events page has been updated.

David Harley

Thom Morecroft album launch in Shrewsbury

Thom Morecroft contacted us about an album he’s releasing called the feng shui and the sushi, and an accompanying launch night gig in Shrewsbury.

He tells us that “I’m a Liverpool-based Singer-Songwriter who’s been played on 6music and I have a nice press clip from Paul du Noyer who founded Mojo and Word Magazine somewhere too.”

“The gig is on the 12th December at The Pour House in Frankwell, with tickets at £7 otd and £5 in advance. Support comes from Calum Gilligan and Lee Heaps.”

The address for the venue is Albert’s Pour House, 128 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8JX, and there’s a Facebook events page here.

David Harley

 

CD/DVD review – concert for Jack Bruce

A review for folking.com. A bit different to most of the releases I review there…

David Harley

CD review – John Richards

Another review for Folking.com, this time of an excellent CD by the underrated John Richards (you may not know the name, but it’s likely that you’ve heard at least one of his songs): JOHN RICHARDS – Bring Back The Spring (Working Joe Music WJMCD2019)

In fact, he still gigs a lot around the West Midlands, so look out for him.

David Harley

2nd Friday session at Castlefields Community Centre

A gentle reminder from Roger Drummond:

“October already and the middle of Autumn and time once again for our Friday meet at Castlefields Community Hall.

Sorry for the late notice but as usual meet 8pm for 8.30pm for a mix of song, music, verse, tales and if you feel like a dance.  Bring your own drinks or pop next door to the Telegraph.” 

The details, again: Castlefields Community Centre, New Park Road, Shrewsbury. Folk-clubby/ceilidh-ish event every 2nd Friday from 8.30.

David Harley

CD Review – Finn Paul

Another review for folking.com, this time of a rather good album by Scottish singer-songwriter Finn Paul.

FINN PAUL – Wind & Stone (Independent Release IWCD001)

David Harley

Gig review – Burning Salt

Not in Shropshire, but while I was staying with my daughter in Essex I had the opportunity to attend a Burning Salt gig in London. Of course, Burning Salt’s Hannah Hull is well-known among Shrewsbury songwriters. Review for Folking.com.

Burning Salt Live In London

David Harley

Wednesday session at the Seven Stars, Shrewsbury

The music session (with some songs) formerly at the Crown, in Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, is now at the Seven Stars, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 7BP 07890 174889. [Confirmed by Ralph Edwards as moved but still running in September 2019.]

I haven’t been for many years, but sounds as if it’s still a good session.

David Harley

CD Review – Ralph McTell

Another review for Folking.com. Good to hear that Ralph is still making good music. RALPH McTELL – Hill Of Beans (Leola Music TPGCD50)

David Harley