It's always good to see Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby (we'd not seen them since March at Cramlington Folk Club) and there was time for a bit of natter with them about what we'd been up to, including our wedding and CD launch and loads of other stuff. There was quite a good crowd in at the Ovington Social Club and everyone was in good spirits.
The night was kicked off by local band The Bridge End Buskers getting things underway (electric and loud!) - 7 of them on stage with drums, bass, accordion, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, harmonica, saxophone and barely discernable vocals.
After a short break, allowing Cathryn and Brian to disentangle the mass of cables, the main act started their first set with the apt and beautiful 'That Old Guitar' - and from then on it was fabulous singing and amazing guitar dexterity interspersed with background stories and humour... well balanced sound with every nuance audible.
There was quite a long break for the raffle (we've never seen so many prizes) which was being held in support of RDA (Riding for the Disabled). However, despite the numerous prizes, we didn't win anything!
Cathryn and Brian came back on for their second set and very kindly and warmly dedicated 'Two Hearts' to us. It was gorgeous. Then more great songs, and an encore, and all too soon the evening came to an end. So we we donned our hats and coats and scarves, said our farewells, and made our way home warmed by the glow of friendship and wonderful music from Cathryn and Brian.
Links
jiva website
jiva MySpace
Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby
The night was kicked off by local band The Bridge End Buskers getting things underway (electric and loud!) - 7 of them on stage with drums, bass, accordion, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, harmonica, saxophone and barely discernable vocals.
After a short break, allowing Cathryn and Brian to disentangle the mass of cables, the main act started their first set with the apt and beautiful 'That Old Guitar' - and from then on it was fabulous singing and amazing guitar dexterity interspersed with background stories and humour... well balanced sound with every nuance audible.
There was quite a long break for the raffle (we've never seen so many prizes) which was being held in support of RDA (Riding for the Disabled). However, despite the numerous prizes, we didn't win anything!
Cathryn and Brian came back on for their second set and very kindly and warmly dedicated 'Two Hearts' to us. It was gorgeous. Then more great songs, and an encore, and all too soon the evening came to an end. So we we donned our hats and coats and scarves, said our farewells, and made our way home warmed by the glow of friendship and wonderful music from Cathryn and Brian.
Links
jiva website
jiva MySpace
Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby
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