John Barden at The Good Intent, Rochester

Myself and Dave Kenningham went down to sunny Rochester yesterday. We had heard a rumour that the great John Barden was hosting a session there. We arrived at about 1.30pm and stayed till 6.45pm. It was a very enjoyable afternoon in the company of Tone Deaf Leopard, Shirt Murderer, Growler, JB himself and various other kindred spirits. Dave was spoilt for choice as there were about 20 different real ales on offer from various kentish micro breweries. Me being a phillistine opted for a few cold pints of Fosters! I then even managed to pluck up the courage to do a few numbers myself. I enjoyed it so much that I'm going back again today - there is talk of the talented Richard Bridge making an appearance and I don't want to miss the dulcet tones of his mandolin! I will report back later.

Thursday Night

OK I'll be posting some pictures of Thursday night later - I'm off to Orpington now!

Two Daves

I went to Mycenae House last night. It seemed empty with no Dave Kenningham. Bill told me that he had seen him in Eltham High Street earlier that day and he told him that he wasn't feeling very well and had a pain in the jaw! I hope nobody gave you a right hander Dave, I'll set Bill on them if I find them!

Anyway Dave Silk Tells me he is selling up and buying a property in France. He wants to spend the rest of his life drinking good wine whilst tinkling on his piano or sitting on his porch looking out over the Seine, eating French bread and oggling French women! Dave say that he will still hopefully be over for two out of five Mondays but Mycenae House sessions will continue without him. Well I hope so Dave but things will never be the same - But good luck in your venture Dave !

Anyway looking forward to Wednesday PA Session at The Tudor Barn and an acoustic singaround at The Change Of Horses Farnborough hosted by Brian Bruce.

Friday Folk

Blimey I'm falling apart my leg is dodgey and I've put my back out, it's agony! Anyway I managed to get down to Orpington Friday folk last night. Thanks to Kevin for giving me a lift home! Kevin does some wonderful original material such as his spoken ragishtimey one about the 2nd world war pilots "coming home to mum" a term they used when returning to blighty after engaging in perilous action behind enemy lines. I also enjoy Kevin's self penned songs about his English childhood trips to the coast and down to Devon with his mum and dad, a world that seems a million years away from this mad multicultural, greed driven, moble phone orientated criminal hell that we have to endure today. Keep it up Kev!

It's always good to see Peter & Marion. What a great singer Peter is. He always manages to pick some great material to sing, my favourite being " Now I'm Easy"

Another great performer is Robin. I first saw Robin at The Change Of Horses about a year ago. He never ceases to amaze me with the scope of material he performs from traditional folk to current pop songs. I love his introductions to his songs, always very informative, I suppose that comes from Robin being a teacher! I'm glad to hear that he is now a resident at friday folk. So if you're at a loose end on a Friday get down to the Orpington liberal club and grab some of the action.

It's only 25 days to go to Knockholt! can't wait to get the ol' tent up again. Debbie has found a new wood supplier - Oooooh I can feel the warmth of the campfire now!

See yer all at The Tudor Barn on Wednesday.