3rd Music in the Marsh 14th July 2007

This event is an all day music festival, and will take place in the grounds of the Saddlers Arms public house in Send Marsh, near Woking, Surrey on the 14th July 2007. The live music covers the Rock, Pop and Acoustic genres, and features many young, and some not so young local musicians. There are 2 stages, electric and acoustic, the music was alternating between them. This years line-up, is basically the same as last year's, as most of the band members are locals to the venue, but they'll be playing some different songs, honest. First on stage were 4 young ladies Sophie Gibbs, Emily Bothem, Jess Rowley with guitars and Bethany Fisher on Drums, going under the title Something About Buckets. This was entertaining although they had a backing track. This was followed by a rousing performance by Executive Relief. Then came Funktion, with the sweet and soulful voice of Rachel Brennan on lead vocals. Next up on the acoustic stage were the Kickstarts featuring Judith McGuigan on vocals, Eugene McGuigan (guitar), Chris Goulding (guitar and vocals), Ged Wade (bass guitar) and Keith Goulding (Drums). They played some classics from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Then we stepped up a gear with the monkey antics of Flying Tigers, The and some good old rhythm and blues. Next it was the return of Clampers, The with an always popular Oasis anthem. This non-stop musical extravaganza continued with New Dogs Old Tricks, featuring the vocal talents of Julia K and Jules Manning, with Val Delaurenzy (guitar), Keith 'MC' Rosetti (guitar), Kim Wallis (bass guitar) and Richard Blandford (drums). By this time the show was already running late, so One Night Only's set was cut. Then it was time for Magnum. That big band sound really got the crowd going. This was followed by Govnor, The featuring the landlord of the Saddler's Arms, Clive Dunford (guitar and vocals), Peter Firmo (bass guitar and vocals), and Matt Blair (drums and vocals). Next up were the youngsters from No Way off the Roof, who had been such a hit at last year's event. Then it was back again to the classics by the beatles and rod stewart with Elderley Brothers, The. Next up were Sultana. Although time was running out fast, we had the grand fanale with a few numbers from Lost Galacticos. The day was a great success and we managed to raise a total of £4,278. This will be divided (a little unequally, I must say), with £2,674 going to Ripley Scouts, and £1,604 to Ripley Brownees.

Admission: Entrance to this event is by ticket only (£5, from the venue)

Photos : See pictures from last year's event