Bedworth Folk Club – Newsletter – April 2008
Time for this months’ news about Bedworth Folk Club!
This coming Wednesday (9th April – 8:30pm start) we are holding the regular monthly session at Bedworth Conservative Club, and this month sees a visit of the wonderful Linda Watkins (along with Godfrey Yeomans) as our guest.
Those of you who caught Linda at the festival, or in one of her previous floor spots at the club will know what a great voice she has, she is also an excellent songwriter, and the bass playing accompaniment from Godfrey completes an excellent package – so it’s another night not to be missed!
As usual floor singers are welcome. Please ring or email beforehand to be sure of a spot Tel: 07760190309 or email malcg@bedworthfolkclub.co.uk as for the last few months we have had to leave out many performers due to time constraints (We can really only fit about 6 floor spots in on a guest night – and we have a couple reserved already for this month!). The evening, as always, will be hosted by Malc Gurnham and Gill Gilsenan, and all the info is on the web site.
As always there is no admission charge, just a jug collection at half time (please give generously!) with all proceeds going to the featured guest(s).
The 4th Wednesday session will take place this month at Bedworth Rugby Club on Wednesday 23rd April and will be a festival fundraiser night – we are hoping that the featured act will be our good mate Graeme Knights, plus of course plenty of space for floor singers!
LINDA WATKINS with GODFREY YEOMANS
From Lindas Myspace page - So, here I am - Linda Watkins Singer/Songwriter and guitarist - but it doesn't end there. I also enjoy playing mandolin and bodhran along with an assortment of more unusual instruments including Portuguese guitar and Puerto Rican Cuatro which often find their way into my performances. My songs reflect a very varied set of musical influences..from traditional folk and classical composers to ..heavy rock and popular singer-songwriters from a host of nations - the list is almost endless as I am always looking for new material and ideas thus constantly exploring and experiencing a diverse selection of both contemporary and traditional music. My unique performances are quite at home in both the small venue or on the larger stage as is borne out by a host of engagements encompassing everything from birthday parties, Burns Night Suppers, switching on of Christmas lights, singer-songwriter sessions through to folk club and large festival appearances! My most unusual engagement so far has been singing boat rides!
Go to Lindas Myspace page and hear some of her great songs: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=128145958
Forthcoming “2nd Wednesday” nights at the Conservative Club include:
- (Wednesday) May 14th 2008 Dave Gibb
- (Wednesday) June 11th 2008 Miriam Backhouse
- (Wednesday) July 9th 2008 Norman Wheatley
- (Wednesday) September 10th 2008 Paul Cherrington & Pamela Ward
And 4th Wednesday dates in the diary for Rugby Club so far – March 26th, April 23rd
Thanks for your time
Malc.