Open Door Newsletter and Guest List 2007

The Open Door Folk Club
Programme
2007

8:30pm every Sunday is a singaround
...except for monthly guest nights
...and the odd special occasions!
What happened in 2006?
What's happening in 2008?

14 January 2007	Stanley Accrington
	Click on a picture to see a larger image.
04 February	Tony Gibbons
	Better known as the 'front man' of Garva, Tony is appearing solo tonight. Click on a picture to see a larger image. *Tony was on form, as ever! And as an extra-special treat, partner Kate joined him on fiddle on a few songs, and sang us her lovely 'Butterflies' into the bargain!*
25 February	Mark Dowding
	Mark has visited the Open Door a few times, and it's good to see him here again! Read all about it on his website! Click on a picture to see a larger image. *A good night woz 'ad by all! One of the biggest audiences we've had at the Royal Oak, and Mark rose to the occasion magnificently!*
17 March (Saturday)	Eric and Sue's Ruby Wedding Eric and Sue are the lovely couple who run the Royal Oak and make us feel wanted!

25 March 2007	EXTRAVAGANZA 12 (Programme)
Sunday Ł12.00	with Scolds Bridle Tom Bliss John Kirkpatrick
	(Programme)
1 April	Dick Miles
	This is Dick's first visit to the Open Door, and we hope it won't be his last! Take a peep at his website!
8 April	*EASTER SUNDAY*
	CLUB CLOSED
22 April	JP Slidewell
	John has been to the Open Door often before, but this is the first visit to the Royal Oak. Find out more from his website!
20 May	Better Late
	'Better Late' are Pete & Jan Shevlin, a local duo who have been involved on the folk circuit for many years. Jan has a superb voice, and is accompanied on guitar by Pete. They maintain a good mix of both traditional and contemporary songs.
3 June	Tania Opland & Mike Freeman
	Back again! This ever-popular duo are always a treat to enjoy! Mike's a local lad, but Tania's a furriner from 'across the pond' - Alaska, to be precise! Want to know more? Well, try their website!
10 June	George Papavgeris
	Our good friend George P is back! Quite a few 'top names' have recorded his songs - now come and hear the Fat Greek do them properly! Yes, he does have a website!
1 July	Richard Grainger
	Okay, you've heard the name - now come and see the legend! Here's his website!
19 August	Angelcynn
	Angelcynn are Rex and Patrick, a father and son duo from Worcestershire, who are regular Open Door visitors. See the Extravaganza 10 page for more information! Angelcynn is Old English for "English Folk" which is who they are and what they perform. Patrick Waldron is one of England's rising young squeezebox stars and has already appeared at Worcester's Swan Theatre, as well as being a regular session player in Worcestershire. Rex plays guitar, bouzouki and ukelele, and provides the vocals. Their music ranges from traditional morris dance tunes to contempory material and includes original songs composed in collaboration with lyricist Alan Heywood. Their first CD is now out - be sure to get your copy! Click on a picture to see a larger image.
16 September	Dave Gibb
	This is Dave's first visit to the Royal Oak, but he has been a friend of the Open Door for many years. Should be a great evening!
30 September	Geoff Higginbottom
	One of our regular guests, Geoff made the rafters rattle at the Royal Oak last year, and they have only just settled down again!
14 October 2007	EXTRAVAGANZA 13 (Programme)
Sunday Ł12.00	with Hughie Jones George Papavgeris Trio Threlfall
	(Programme)
18 November	Kimber's Men
	Joe Stead and the lads are back!
16 December
	Christmas Party with Stuart Thompson

	Stuart and friends in festive mood! Start your Christmas with a bang at the Open Door!
23 December 30 December	CLUB CLOSED We're having a break over Christmas - hope yours is how you want it to be! *See you on January 6th 2008!*

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