This evening started quietly with a small audience in the bar. Sandy started with a couple of gentle ballads "Deportees" a Woody Guthrie song and then "Oh No" by Billy Connelly. Bob joined in with some lovely guitar harmonies.
John Alexander was in the bar and got up to perform "The train that carried Jimmy Rogers home" followed by "Further on up the road".
Bob Leslie then performed a new song he had written at the weekend whilst suffereing from food poisioning - although the song bore no relation to that fact whatsoever!! It was called"Can't wait another day". He followed that with an older song of his which he had not sung for a while "Mara".
Andy Lindsay then went on stage and sang a Jake Thackery song "On again,on again,on again" and then a Harry Hagan song "Sam the skull" - which is about a Glasgow cat, and includes then lines '.. the kind that can strangle a rat and even the occasional Dug!' Many of the audience were joining in with the chorus for this one!
Sandy then got back up and sang another Billy Connelly song "Seargeant, Where's mine?".
Martin from Manchester then got on stage, and after apologising for being English [not his fault!] said he had learnt a Glasgow song and he then sang a Paolo Nutini song "Tricks of the Trade" - and was a little non-plussed when we told him Paolo was from Paisley!!
Elspeth then got on stage and Bob played "Autumn Leaves" and then "After the goldrush" for her.
Blair McGinley then went onstage and sang his own songs "Ain't got the love" and "Coming home again".
Andy Logan then got onstage looking like a lumberjack, and performed "Two for a penny" into "Good-hearted Woman" with a little guitar harmony from Bob.
Sandy once again performed "Livin alright" in order to introduce Robbie from Sunderland who then sang a Tom Petty song"You're so bad" and then "Crazy".
George then got up and sang a couple of David Bowie songs "Star" and then "I'm only dreaming". Sandy then got Dennis to play "Another Saturday night" which he joined in with harmonies for - along with most of the audience. Andy Lindsay then got back up with a Bob Dylan song "Love minus zero" and Andy Logan with a request for "Games people play".
Final performer of the evening was Duncan Adams with "Little Runaway", "Where am I gonna live?" and "Let me be there".
There then followed a rather riotous jam session with lots of harmonising, guitars, mandolin [Blair], hand drum and tambourine!! It only finished when they started putting the lights out and 'turned us out on the street'. An extremely enjoyable evening!
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Thursday, 11 March 2010
Friday, 26 February 2010
17th February 2010
Andy was just finishing on stage as I arrived, but he was followed by 
Ashley [accompanied by Sandy] who gave us a brave rendition of Valerie followed by Summertime. She said she had needed a few vodkas to get up and sing, but she need not have worried as she had a great voice.
Bert then took the stage and played 'Me and the Devil' followed by a slide version of 'Falling of a rock' [with some accompanyment by Bob Leslie].
Bob then took the stage himself and sang a new song of his 'Just another Story Monday' followed by one for Joe Kidd [who was NOT present] 'The Devil ain't a friend of mine'.
Joe MacAtamany was then up and he sang 'Eldorado' and then 'Ride On' depite some "noise from the gallery". Billy and Sandy then sang 'Another Saturday Night' before the welcome return of
Ashley [accompanied by Sandy] who gave us a brave rendition of Valerie followed by Summertime. She said she had needed a few vodkas to get up and sing, but she need not have worried as she had a great voice.
Bert then took the stage and played 'Me and the Devil' followed by a slide version of 'Falling of a rock' [with some accompanyment by Bob Leslie].
Bob then took the stage himself and sang a new song of his 'Just another Story Monday' followed by one for Joe Kidd [who was NOT present] 'The Devil ain't a friend of mine'.
Joe MacAtamany was then up and he sang 'Eldorado' and then 'Ride On' depite some "noise from the gallery". Billy and Sandy then sang 'Another Saturday Night' before the welcome return of
Stretch Dawson from the Isle of Mull. A fantastic player he gave us three songs 'She ain't Rose' , a syncopated jazz version of 'Falling Leaves' and then 'It's all your fault'.Elspeth Durkin then went on stage and sang 'After the Goldrush' and then 'Will you still love me tomorrow?'
Duncan Adams had arrived by this time and he got up and performed 'Here comes my baby' and then the ever popular 'Where am I gonna Live' before handing over to
Ger McDade who performed 'Getaway' and then Man. City Blues'.
Andy [the Dandy] Logan with a little help from Bob, played 'On the Road again' segwayed into 'Good-hearted Woman'
Stuart Workman then sang a Steve Earle song 'If you fall' and then a request, 'Manhatten' before getting 
Jenny up to join him and sing 'Eirie Canal'. He finished off with 'Reflections' - with Bob Leslie.We had run over time so there was no jam session afterwards. Another great evening of music.
Thursday, 11 February 2010
27th January 2010 - Sandy's Open Mic at the Clutha Vaults
I finally managed to get back to the Clutha Vaults tonight, for Sandy's Open Mic sessions. I unfortunately arrived a little late, as it had already started, but I was very warmly greeted by all my friends whom I had not seen for quite a while!
Fraser Lindsay was up after my arrival, and played a beatiful instrumental followed by his version of 'The Seeker' by The Who.
Ger McDade then took to the stage singing two of his own songs including Hello Lois [I think that was the title].
Fraser's pal Robert then sang 'My old friend the blues' followed by 'May you never...'
Bob Leslie, also just back after a long absence, then took the stage singing a lovely new ballad song 'If tomorrow comes' followed by 'It'll last another day' both composed by Bob himself.
Sandy then gave us a quick song and was followed by 
Elspeth, accompanied on guitar by Bob, singing 'Autumn Leaves' and then a Neil Young song 'After the Goldrush'.
Jerry MacAtamany then sang 'Positively 4th street' and then 'What made Milwakee famous'
Stuart Workman then went on stage and sang 'Reflections'and the Leonard Cohen song 'Manhatten'. 
Alan Stewart, with Fraser Lindsay, gave us a couple of songs including 'One night stand'. 
Annie Fagin then sang 'Ramona' acompanied on guitar by Sandy.
Stuart and Jenny then came to the stage, also with Bob, and gave us 'Pharoh's army' and then the beautiful ballad 'Moon River'. 
Andy (the candy)Logan then got everyone joining in with a bit of country music 'On the road again' followed by 'Games people play'. 
Finally Duncan Adams performed 'Here comes my Baby' and finished the evening with the ever popular 'Where am I gonna live'.
After the performance sessions there then followed a short jam session at the tables, with much harmony and laughter!
An excellent evening, enjoyed by all.
On a related note, Sandy informed everyone that the gig for Davie Ritchie had raised £2240.00!!
Fraser Lindsay was up after my arrival, and played a beatiful instrumental followed by his version of 'The Seeker' by The Who.
Ger McDade then took to the stage singing two of his own songs including Hello Lois [I think that was the title].
Fraser's pal Robert then sang 'My old friend the blues' followed by 'May you never...'
Bob Leslie, also just back after a long absence, then took the stage singing a lovely new ballad song 'If tomorrow comes' followed by 'It'll last another day' both composed by Bob himself.
Sandy then gave us a quick song and was followed by 
Elspeth, accompanied on guitar by Bob, singing 'Autumn Leaves' and then a Neil Young song 'After the Goldrush'.
Jerry MacAtamany then sang 'Positively 4th street' and then 'What made Milwakee famous'
Stuart Workman then went on stage and sang 'Reflections'and the Leonard Cohen song 'Manhatten'. 
Alan Stewart, with Fraser Lindsay, gave us a couple of songs including 'One night stand'. 
Annie Fagin then sang 'Ramona' acompanied on guitar by Sandy.
Stuart and Jenny then came to the stage, also with Bob, and gave us 'Pharoh's army' and then the beautiful ballad 'Moon River'. 
Andy (the candy)Logan then got everyone joining in with a bit of country music 'On the road again' followed by 'Games people play'. 
Finally Duncan Adams performed 'Here comes my Baby' and finished the evening with the ever popular 'Where am I gonna live'. After the performance sessions there then followed a short jam session at the tables, with much harmony and laughter!
An excellent evening, enjoyed by all.
On a related note, Sandy informed everyone that the gig for Davie Ritchie had raised £2240.00!!
Wednesday, 24 December 2008
Sandy’s Open Mic 17th December 2008
Sandy started the ball rolling with a couple of songs - ‘Dollar Bill Blues’ and then ‘Snow on Route one’
First up to the stage this evening was Bert with his dobro guitar with a blues song ‘Fallin’ off a rock’ followed by a slide blues song ‘Walkin’ blues’.
Davy was next on stage with the Beatles song 'Hide your love away’.
Sandy then asked Elspeth Durkin up to the stage with Bob Leslie on acoustic and Johnny T Miller on Bass. Not having had any practise together at all she sang ‘Santa Baby’ [slightly marred by Bob and Johnny missing the Bridge and key change!!] followed by ‘Have a Merry little Christmas’ which none of them had done before either!! Still it was definitely in the spirit of the evening, especially with Elspeth dressed in red and white!
Bob and JT then performed Bob’s song ‘It wasn’t down in Texas’ then a Leapy Lee song ‘Don’t’ let me go’ merging into ‘Run,Hide’.
Jo then took to the stage singing ‘2 more measures’ and then ‘Love cats’ along with Bob and JT.
Alexander White then came to the stage and sang ‘Whisky Town’ and then ‘Come pick me up’ with some backing vocals from Sandy.
Martin was next with a couple of songs including ‘Someone like me’.
Joe Kidd was in the house and he performed ‘Good Day’ with Bob, JT and Sandy on harmonies.
Joe MacAtamany then got on stage to sing ‘A Powerful Song’ and then ‘Lily of the west’ in his own inimitable style. 
Stevie Osbourne along with Bob on acoustic, Carl Bridgeman on Bass, Pam on small drum, Elspeth on Tambourine and Sandy on harmonies then sang ‘Eastender Blues’ and then his own song ‘Good to be Alive’. 
Jer McDade was present and he decided to sing his songs ‘Bob Treetop’ which had everyone singing along on the chorus, and ‘On that Day’.
LP George then got to the stage to sing his own unique version of ‘Sunday, Bloody Sunday’ followed by ‘Oh, oh when I’m dead and gone’
Final act of the evening was Ian Adie (the landlord) who, after giving a little speech about good the Open Mic evenings are [ I think the term he used was “the best in Glasgow” ] and how Sandy made the evenings so good and what a fine job he did, he invited everyone to the Christmas Eve and Hogmany evenings with JT and his band, at which there may be a few Open Mic performers invited up to the stage during the evening. He then performed an Eagles song ‘Take it easy’ along with Sandy, Bob and Carl to finish the late night off [ It was a 1.00 a.m. licence].
First up to the stage this evening was Bert with his dobro guitar with a blues song ‘Fallin’ off a rock’ followed by a slide blues song ‘Walkin’ blues’.
Davy was next on stage with the Beatles song 'Hide your love away’.
Sandy then asked Elspeth Durkin up to the stage with Bob Leslie on acoustic and Johnny T Miller on Bass. Not having had any practise together at all she sang ‘Santa Baby’ [slightly marred by Bob and Johnny missing the Bridge and key change!!] followed by ‘Have a Merry little Christmas’ which none of them had done before either!! Still it was definitely in the spirit of the evening, especially with Elspeth dressed in red and white!
Bob and JT then performed Bob’s song ‘It wasn’t down in Texas’ then a Leapy Lee song ‘Don’t’ let me go’ merging into ‘Run,Hide’.
Jo then took to the stage singing ‘2 more measures’ and then ‘Love cats’ along with Bob and JT.
Alexander White then came to the stage and sang ‘Whisky Town’ and then ‘Come pick me up’ with some backing vocals from Sandy.
Martin was next with a couple of songs including ‘Someone like me’.
Joe Kidd was in the house and he performed ‘Good Day’ with Bob, JT and Sandy on harmonies.
Joe MacAtamany then got on stage to sing ‘A Powerful Song’ and then ‘Lily of the west’ in his own inimitable style. 
Stevie Osbourne along with Bob on acoustic, Carl Bridgeman on Bass, Pam on small drum, Elspeth on Tambourine and Sandy on harmonies then sang ‘Eastender Blues’ and then his own song ‘Good to be Alive’. 
Jer McDade was present and he decided to sing his songs ‘Bob Treetop’ which had everyone singing along on the chorus, and ‘On that Day’.
LP George then got to the stage to sing his own unique version of ‘Sunday, Bloody Sunday’ followed by ‘Oh, oh when I’m dead and gone’
Duncan Adams had joined the throng by this time and was invited up to sing his anthem ‘Where am I gonna Live?’.
Carl Bridgeman then took to the stage with his friend Miguel on tom toms singing his own songs ‘Things I’ve Seen’ and then ‘This could never happen’.
Willie Mathews then joined them on stage along with Bob and performed ‘Everyday I’ve got the Blues’ and a Bob Marley classic ‘No woman no cry’.
Final act of the evening was Ian Adie (the landlord) who, after giving a little speech about good the Open Mic evenings are [ I think the term he used was “the best in Glasgow” ] and how Sandy made the evenings so good and what a fine job he did, he invited everyone to the Christmas Eve and Hogmany evenings with JT and his band, at which there may be a few Open Mic performers invited up to the stage during the evening. He then performed an Eagles song ‘Take it easy’ along with Sandy, Bob and Carl to finish the late night off [ It was a 1.00 a.m. licence].
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