 
The Palace at Bishop's Waltham. (A short step from The Nonsuch
Folk Club)
"Music is magic. It's ability to transform and move the
listener is
amazing." --- Jim Lauderdale
"Folk On Tap"
An
Evening with The Nonsuch Folk Club
(Tuesday
6th July 2004)
Brian 'the silver fox' (Ragamuffin
Radio)
and 'Miscreant' Mike
Every couple of weeks we will
shoot the breeze and play acoustic roots music
for backporches and country suppers
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Brian welcomes everyone for a cozy evening with friends and
members of the 'Nonsuch Folk Club', Bishop's Waltham: deep in the
beautiful, South of England Countryside. Tonight is 'Guest Night'
at The Nonsuch, and our guest performers this evening are stalwart
club organizer
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1: Swallow Tail & Jakes Jig - Our lively duo open up our
evening at the Nonesuch, with a jaunty, 'stepping out' pair of
tunes. Dave on guitar and Claire on accordion. (Pic. The Ponds at
Waltham) |
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2: Rosemary's Sister - An opening refrain from Celtic
Harpestry. Claire sings a quite beautiful unaccompanied song written
words & music by Huw Williams (PRS)
A story of tragedy during the 'blitz' in the streets of London.
"And we fly high, our dreams are all in vain
One moment we are singing and the next we cry in pain
But high above the heavens in a host of angels' wings
Rosemary's sister will be dancing" .
(Pic. The Palace ruins Bishop's Waltham)
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3: Motorway Mazurka & The Harry Lane Waltz - Claire and
Dave 'step Lively' with two toe tapping tunes from their repertoire.
Ragamuffin Brian nearly steps 'the light fantastic', and members
contemplate a line dance session? (Pic. the picturesque side streets
of Bishop's Waltham) |
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4: Monday Morning – Dave sings 'the sentiments of every
Monday Morning' in this both enchanting, and humorous song written
by. Dave on guitar and vocals, Claire on accordion. (Pic. Palace
Ruins Bishop's Waltham) |
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5: Not A Matter Of Pride - Mike
Silver song of the highest quality, which is currently
receiving much media attention in the UK. beautifully sung by our
'Geordie Boy' Dave Hunter. Ragamuffin Brian waters his beer
with a sentimental tear during this song, and 'Uncle Keith'
slumbers musical thoughts through the froth of his beer, and thinks
about a wonderful, 'Nonsuch', musical evening! (Pic. Mike
Silver) |
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6: Scotland The Brave - mhairi's wedding..... Claire
decides to exchange 'sentiment' for more 'stirring stuff' as she
sets all toes tapping with a roistering, reeling version of those
famous dance tune. Shades of The Jimmy Shand Band, Sunday evenings
on Radio 2, and party time in the Orkneys! (Pic. The ancient streets
of Waltham) |
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7: Take Me Home....... is the opening line of this
beautiful song (Words and Music - Huw and Tony Williams)............
Vocals and guitar by Dave Hunter, accompaniment, accordion and
vocals Claire Coxwell. It's been a wonderful, musical evening at the
Nonsuch. The finest, homespun acoustic music by local, acoustic
enthusiasts.........an evening that will stay in all of our memories
for many years to come (Pic. Waltham side streets) |
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Track 9: Wild Mountain Thyme -
Claire and Dave close a wonderful evening at the Nonesuch Folk
Club with a traditional 'closing song', led by Claire, and often
sung in Folk Clubs throughout the British Isles as a 'Close' to an
evening. Dave swaps guitar for accordion. Members limber their
voices in close harmony, and we sing you all 'A very Good
Night'!! (Pic. The Itchen Valley)
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With
the darkness cloaking the 'South Downs of England' Wallace,
Grommitt and Ragamuffin Radio, wave goodnight to you all - until
the next time!
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