As the party season gets underway, theres nothing better than chilling out with friends and some great music. The evening started with a performance by Deborah Clarke, in the current trend of pretty young talented ladies with guitars. She writes her own songs and has released an E.P. (Arise) with the help of her musical family, many of whom play together as a band. Then came the first set of the night by Megson. This male-female duo originate from up north, near middlesborough, but are now based in London. The band features Debbie Palmer on lead vocals and tin whistle, and Stuart Hanna on guitar and Mandolin. They played a selection of their own songs including, Floodwater, Freefall, Just as the tide, Rose on the stem and Smoke of home. During the interval while they had a break, Steve Bradfield (from local band Radiate) played guitar. A soulful rendition of Dylan's "All along the Watchtower" and Johnny Cash haunting melody "Hurt" with a couple of his own songs. Although there didn't seem to be a whole lot of Christmas in this Folk Special, Megson finished up with "Santa Claus is coming to town" and pulled a cracker.
Venue: Boileroom, Guildford : Map
Admission: £6
For more info see: http://www.myspace.com/boileroomgu1
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