Bob Leslie's Open Mic night, Avante Garde, Wednesday 11/12/13 !!!

Bob started the night with a good variety of songs.  His first guest was Elspeth Durkin whom he accompanied. when she sang, 'Autumn Leaves', 'After the Goldrush' and then dueted with on 'Love Hurts'. 
Next up were Marie and Alan Sinclair who gave some excellent renditions of some old songs. 
 


Gerry McHugh with a change of style - beautiful guitar playing and ballads.









 John Morrison was then asked up and he gave us a few of his topical ditties!! 


They were followed by New face Ken Wilkins [visiting from Exeter] then came up to the stage with a mandocello [ I think that is how it is spelt] and he sang a few of his own songs which were very well received. It was halfway through the evening by this time, so it was time for a second rounds! 




Ken had left before he had a second chance, but another singer, Alastair Halcrow had arrived and came onstage to sing a couple of his own songs, using an electric guitar.  He gave a nice rendition of Amazing Grace which quite a few folk joined in on [ and Gerry & Bob got up on the second mic to harmonise with him!]

He had written a song called Glasgow, and, I think, was quite surprised when some of the audience started to harmonise with his chorus even although they had never heard it before!  Then Bob joined in to harmonise with his acoustic guitar!  A good night was had by all!