Marlow Bottom Acoustic Club

We had a  large turnout at The Prince Albert. Unfortunately, the group at the other end of the bar were much noisier than usual, so much of our subtlety was lost. But we soldiered on regardless.


I couldn't resist this:

After a big turnout for the limited space at The Chequers last week, we had fewer for the much larger room at The Dashwood Arms this week. Of those who did come, John (sore throat) and Steve (no guitar or book of words), weren't able to perform. However, our number did include Richard and Andy, whom we don't see so often these days, and France, who can only come along with his harp to the larger venues. 

We've arranged to have the 2011 Xmas meal at The Dog & Badger on 21st December. As usual, we'll eat and drink well, and have an evening of seasonal music and jollity.

Booking will be essential nearer the time, and we'll also ask you to make your menu choices in advance.

There was a large party eating in the room in which we usually play at The Chequers so Emma relocated us to the middle bar, which is small and is a thoroughfare to the bar for staff and drinkers. We had a very good turnout of players and guests so it was a bit of a squeeze.

Despite this, it turned out to be a super evening .The highlight was undoubtedly the backing vocals contributed by The Chequers' resident beagle while it was behind the door next to Dick as he was singing Limehouse Lass. Of course, we all joined in with 'I could have loved you so ow ow ow ow'.

Jeremy joined us once more and this time brought along his daughter Anna. After being accompanied by Jeremy for her first song, she picked up the guitar herself for Beeswing. It's a hard song to pull off, and Anna made a great job of it. This was apparently the first time she'd played guitar in public. Let's hope we hear more.

It was great to see Debbie, complete with new hip.

We're at The Dashwood Arms next week where, as far as I know, there is no doggy chorus.