Hosted by Jason “Collaboration Night" ​ We start with the hammer Flute swaying, swinging with the Blues Sunshine ain’t but shining When a man loves a woman is news   Dancing to the end of love With Sebastian a story of a life If you see him, say Hello He might be longing for a wife   Cool breezing in from the South They sing of their love under the moon And with the art of the Botticellis Such musical beauty is over all too soon   Rocket fires into the night sky As we love the simple prairie town Silent sounds never helpless, but hoping Even Blues can lift you when y ..read more

We welcomed our dear friend Nelson King as our latest new host at the Six Bells and what a great job he did. His original songs are always a delight and he performed with his usual energy and charisma. We also enjoyed wonderful performances by Lance (who also did a great job on the sound desk), Manus, Frank, Lisa & Jason, Mike, Emma, Terry, Simon and Penny. There were the customary collaborations between fellow performers which all made for another great night of music and friendship. Thank you all for being a part of this great scene. Until next time ..read more

Tonight we welcomed Kat Black and Mr White as our newest hosts. They did a wonderful job of making us all feel the love. Their harmony as a duo is a delight and they give new life and meaning to any old favourite song they cover. We also enjoyed fine performances from Steve, Simon, Manus, Chris, Mike, Heather, Lisa & Jason, Terry & Becky, and Derry. Until next time ..read more

Hosted by Lance The evening started at 07:40 with everyone singing 2 songs each   Lance kicked off proceedings as host with Mr Tamborine Man and Like a Rolling Stone   Manus and Hugh were up next and performed Cyndi Lauper’s True Colours and Don’t Think Twice              Ella brought along her keyboard and sang  2 Bob songs….from the Bob Dylan album ‘Modern Times’ Ella sang ‘Thunder On The Mountain’ and from another Bob Dylan Album ‘Standing In The   Doorway’         ..read more

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Hosted by Keith Jason and I arrived early and he initiated me into the mysteries of setting up the PA. It’s a tricky job stringing all those cables out of the way of the audience and overhead using secret hooks and crannies on and between the ceiling beams. All hail to Jason for doing this time after time which requires muscle and brain, knowing what goes where and humping cabinets about.   We got off to a prompt start with my Requiem and then, to lighten the mood, Brighton Rock. The chorus demands audience voice, and I wasn’t disappointed.   Manus was first on the list and ..read more

Hosted by Jason “Songs of the Moon” Songs of the Blue Moon you keep on rising yet Songs of the Oddity Moon destined for the rocket Songs of the dance Moon magic lights up the night Songs of the wrestler Moon to brain damaged fright Songs of the neon light Moon shines over Italia too Songs of the peace Moon river flows on through Songs of the Buckle Moon across the sea Songs of the stars Moon soon to be rocking thee Songs of the ghosts Moon in my mind Songs of the harvest Moon in blood red we do find . . . Jason, poem. February 2024 Thank you to all our performers singing son ..read more

Hosted by Heather “Heather’s Night”: ​ Poem by Jason, January 2024 Laying down the supporting ground We hear the country bar room girls Dangerous moonlight not like Frankie Vaughan He leads us into his deep psyche swirl Needing love as light as a little wing Guitars weave around in the air Cats Cradle created by us as we sing South Eastern Breeze glides above us so fair Sunshine sings to us all once more Blockheaded rhythm raises many smiles Ashes to Ashes as they fall to the floor Remember a friend on a park bench and so many miles Tango old man you are forever young Angels illus ..read more

Hosted by Ella Through wind rain and water we assembled for the first F&B Open Mic evening of 2024. Happy New Year everyone and looking forward to brighter and better times. Unlike the large Christmas gathering, we were a much smaller group of performers, and so we all had the opportunity to sing a third song. I opened the session accompanying myself on bouzouki singing (Down by) Black Waterside, a traditional folk song probably originating from the River Blackwater area of Northern Ireland. I heard this many, many years ago on an album by Bert Jansch. I followed this with Patty ..read more

Hosted by Jason Sound Desk and Blog by Lance. ​It was a lovely evening with a roaring fire providing ample heat…..we were as warm as toast. It was Jason’s turn to host and I did the sound. At 21:00 food arrived and we took a 25 minute break whilst we all demolished the chips, samosas etc.   Jason and Lisa were up first with a rendition of ‘In The Deep Midwinter’   Lance was up next and performed ‘The Chicken Song’ and ‘The Nativity Song’   A new lady, Lisa, was up next and performed 2 of her own compositions, ‘Bordeaux Days’ and ‘Goodbye Train’   Chris Martin then s ..read more