Tuesday 21st August was
another very busy night at the Navy Club; there were over 60 people in
the audience again, and with a jam-packed list of acts waiting eagerly
to perform, a fantastic and eclectic evening of music was once more in
store.
The evening began with a succession of men with their guitars.
First of all the crowds were to experience the return of the silver fox;
Alan Turner eased us in with his gentle bass tones, covering classics
by the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and even Andrew Lloyd Webber's Memory.
Next up was some very easy listening from Darcy Crawford, with a
smooth blend of country-inspired pop-rock modern classics. He has such a
professional sound, you just want them to keep coming.
We all got lost in Rich Evan's rock and roll, with a brilliant
version of Drift Away, followed by Steve Earle's Guitar Town. He was
then joined on stage by 12-year old Isis Sky.
She has a wonderful voice,
and produced a unique cover of Ed Sheeran's A Team that no one will
forget in a while. Her performance was truly worthy of a great
guitarist, but Rich did okay. You can play it back on her Youtube
channel The Isis Melodies, which she runs in her spare time. You saw her
here first!
Usually seen at the Navigation Inn, Gnosall, tonight Andy Appleby
jumped ship to the Navy to strut his stuff to some Stray Cats, before
rounding off the set with a seriously sway-inducing rendition of
Moondance.
We then welcomed Dave White on vocals and guitar, Neil Astle on
guitar, Mike Crisp on bass and Stephen Black on drums, who are, for the
time being, to be known as Blacky. You know you are in safe hands when a
band can crack out a decent Wishing Well, and this is just what they
did. Neil mastered a stunning solo, before it was Mike's turn to shine
on bass with a cover of the Who's Substitute (high notes courtesy of
Rich E). Everyone thought they must have misheard Jude when she informed
us that they had met over the internet never played together before
tonight, but this is just testament to how well these guys play! Let's
hope this is the first of many performances for this group!
Luke then gave us the vocals to some heart-felt new-metal covers,
and then we were in for a particular treat as he finished the set
unaccompanied.
I'm not sure that the names of this guy's songs are publishable
without age restrictions, but it's safe to say that Martin Woodhall had
the whole room in stitches with what is infamously known as "his most
graphic song yet". Definite comedic talent here people, and not a half
bad musician to go with it - in fact we could have our very own,
slightly less hairy Bill Bailey in the making.
Olly and Jake returned to the stage after headlining a superb
evening here at the Navy Club last Friday (17th August); it was great to
see so many young people enjoying themselves in the audience. Once more
tonight, they did not disappoint.
The night was still going strong, but unfortunately it was time for
the photographer to go home to bed! Apologies to the following acts who
did not get their pictures in this week - but see it as an incentive to
come back again and play!
And we certainly wouldn't say no to hearing more of young Dave who
finished off a tremendous Newport Open Mic night with a lovely solo
acoustic set.
Thanks again to young Adam on the sound desk, and to everyone who
made it at 7pm to help set up - always much appreciated. Looking forward
to seeing you in the future for more great Tuesday evenings.
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