The football pitch outside was looking like a Sci-Fi film set  with the massive dome shaped inflatable marquees, all set ready for the weekends Council run keep fit extravaganza.

With none of the regulars being abducted by aliens, the evening rocketed off to a super start with ‘Jabbawocky’ (Gill, Ian, Mick &  Gilly)

Chris ‘B’ was back as a performer again,  being relieved of M.C. duties with the return of Neil from a bout of Martian leprosy.

Tom & Linda got the crowd howling and barking followed by Wendy & Richard with suitable headgear for C&W.

Kevin, Richard ‘D‘ & Tom gave us a brilliant set followed by Bluesman Dave King who got his lemon’s squeezed again.

Terry was up next followed by GeorgLive, Brandon and the wandering Geoff.

Another super night with a full room, 16 floorsingers and barrels of beer.

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 Don’t forget Next Friday 10th. October,  we have the fabulous

Gary Edward Jones Band

Check them on the Videos Tab and YouTube

Definitely one not to miss

After the quieter night a couple of  weeks ago and with at least a dozen regulars away up in Yorkshire at The Otley Festival, I really wasn’t expecting a large turn-out. But  how wrong was I, with a comfortably full room and fifteen floor singers to entertain, it was back to our normal singers night at the ‘Happy Club’.

We had the superb Peter, who now lives in Ruthin and was one of the 0riginal 1964 gang  at The Bee & Station, which was  10 years before my first ever visit to the club.  Peter sang Comedians and Angels and My Girl is Waiting For Me  and then one of my favourite John Denver songs in ‘Back Home Again‘ and he  promised to call back again to see us soon.

Young  Brandon returned following his musical excursions playing support for Canadian performer Darren Eedens, among several other projects.

Here’s  a new nick-name for Mr Degney…Tom Titfer, after viewing his latest hat, but it didn’t  stop him getting a head start with his 5 string banjo, bringing a taste of Bluegrass to the evening and also performed with his Missus’ Lynda  and then Richard ‘D’ in a Bee Gees classic To Love Somebody.

Gill & Ian were with us again and were fantastic along with Annie & Bob, Annie’s little Bro’ Vin seemed to be enveloped in smoke as he did  homage to The Railway Children. 

Wendy & Richard were following a Wanderin’ Star and GeorgeLive  rocked along with Nadine (especially for Richard apparently) 🙂

Mr dependable Kevin did a new one that’s sure to become a big hit at the club in ‘I Gotta Wink’  (check for typo’s). a song all about the in’s & out’s of an online dating agency… Brilliant.

The proceedings were controlled by M.C. Chris ( who also levered in a Susan Vega number) and Tracey did the very important  meeting & greeting on reception. Many thanks to all………

Next Friday we have a Showcase from Elaine (look in guest list for details) in what promises to be another cracker of a night, so try not to miss it.

Plenty of space as usual for floor spots, so bring along your instruments

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A quieter night than usual because of some confusion over the re-scheduling of the Friday night football match, it would seem unfortunately  not everyone read their email messages.

However although the quantity may have been on the low side, the quality was of the usual high standard and Mr Tony Grant certainly raised the sartorial bar with his crimson waistcoat and vintage boater, a cross between a Cambridge boatman and a straggler from the Denbigh hunt

Kevin  gave us some songs from his portfolio which makes us appreciate  how good he is,  many clubs would love his quality every week.

We had another visit from Keith from Hendre, who dished up a few sea shanties with his deep rich voice, perfect for us land-lubbers. Terry popped on stage with his Sigma-42 and ‘Blew up his T.V’ and planted a lot of peaches.

Chris gave us some of Robert Zimmerman’s finest with a mouth full of mints, courtesy of The Laughing Buddha.

Next Friday Phil Townson is popping in to give us a ‘Big Spot’ and promoting his C.D. in aid of Altzhiemers research. Phil is an old friend of the club and it will be a pleasure to see him on stage again, please attend if you can and support him in this worthy venture. As usual, plenty of space for floor singers.

Sandra of Skinner & T’Witch

We had a very welcome visit from Leeds based duo Steve Skinner and Sandra Twitchet ,aka Skinner & T’Witch who were spotted at Holmefirth Festival. Sandra’s rich voice ably harmonized with Steve’s low bass tones, and guitar accompaniment.

Their material was mainly self penned with plenty of food for thought by the attentive audience.

The rest of the evening was by our very own talented performers, who again gave us a varied choice.

Skeet Williams

We also enjoyed the first visit to the club of Dave Hytch. Dave runs a twice monthly folk night at The Oak in Hendre and he proved to be a very popular addition.

Skeet gave us a precursor of his fretboard dexterity prior to the guest visit of the  ‘Gary Edward Jones’ band on the 10th. October, a date definitely not to be missed.

Richard & Wendy – Kevin – Tom & Linda – Tony – Chris ‘B’ – and Brandon,made up the list for another Super-Dooper night at the club.

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Well if variety really is the spice of life, then last night we all got our quota without visiting The Laughing Buddha, (Indian Restaurant)

With 16 performers getting on stage and a large audience to enjoy their varied talents, who could not enjoy the happy atmosphere.

The evening kicked off with Caerwys  duo Gill & Ian, and each time they do a cover by The Carpenters , I look around for damaged furniture to repair. Next up we had Stuart,  the diminutive and highly gifted tenor, who this time brought along his banjo/ukelele and was his usual brilliant self. Then Linda & Tom, with Tom weaving a fishy tale of  a mermaid at the bottom of the ocean (just off  Rhos-on-Sea). Kevin was next and got the crowd doing indian whoops to Geronimo’s Caddilac, always a winner.  Out of the blocks next we had Chris fresh from his encounter with the Liverpool bouncers and sporting a dapper leather hat, I wonder if  Don Williams  has lost anything recently?.

The young guns, Brandon & Harrison did their electro-acoustic set next,  followed by scouse favourite Tony Grant , then Wendy & Richard did ‘Are You Tired Of Me My Darling’  with Wendy then solo, managing to master the complexities of mid-song modulation by sliding the capo up a couple of frets…..seamless.

GeorgeLive belted out ‘Nadine’,  followed by Wee Willy Whiskey, who seemed preoccupied by which way the Scottish vote would eventually go.  then back to sanity with the delicious singing equestrian Elaine, who is next up soon for an extended spot at the club.

The first half was brought to a conclusion with newbey Tommy Goodall  (forever to be known as ( Rockin’  Tommy) All the singers did a another spot in the second half with our Tom bringing the night to a rapturous finale with his little ukelele.  The event was held together by M.C. Neil.   Same enjoyment again next week folks.