On Saturday 27th April, the Saltcellar Folk Club welcomed back Si Barron, one of the most popular local performers of traditional and acoustic songs.
As in his previous appearance in 2012, Si delighted the audience with well-performed interpretations of songs from a surprisingly wide variety of sources. We heard traditional English folk songs, compositions from songwriters on both sides of the Atlantic and even a saucy piece of music hall whimsy. The linking thread was Si's thoughtful presentation of each song, as he passed on his clear love of the music to everyone watching (and singing along).
We were also fortunate to have over a dozen other singers and musicians who performed "from the floor". There were many different musical styles on display and a plethora of sources, both traditional and more modern. We heard lyrics from such great songwriters as James Taylor, Tom Waits and GK Chesterton(!). During many of the songs the performers encouraged singing from the audience and the Saltcellar's good acoustics were showcased to great effect.
The next Saltcellar Folk Club is on 1st June, when our guest will be Sara Grey, a ballad singer of great strength and one of the foremost exponents of the old-time style of five string banjo playing. We would appreciate it if any potential floor singers and musicians could e-mail us in advance if they wish to perform.
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Saturday, 20 April 2013
Two Helpings of the Saltcellar Folk Club in April
Due to the May Bank Holiday, there will be a second evening of music on 27th April.
Our guest on the 27th will be Si Barron who attracted the largest attendance of 2012 on his first appearance at the Saltcellar. Si has an assured stage presence and is a popular local performer of of traditional English songs and original material. Si's website has more information.
On 5th April we had a great set of songs from Sue Franklin and Tim Brine, who mixed traditional songs and their own music to good effect. They are a very engaging, not to mention talented, duo. We were also fortunate to have 13 floor performers with top quality singing, playing and reciting (we had our first ever poetry performances).
Our guest on the 27th will be Si Barron who attracted the largest attendance of 2012 on his first appearance at the Saltcellar. Si has an assured stage presence and is a popular local performer of of traditional English songs and original material. Si's website has more information.
On 5th April we had a great set of songs from Sue Franklin and Tim Brine, who mixed traditional songs and their own music to good effect. They are a very engaging, not to mention talented, duo. We were also fortunate to have 13 floor performers with top quality singing, playing and reciting (we had our first ever poetry performances).
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