Playing a remarkable assembly of instruments. he sang well known songs - and refused to stop until the audience sang to each one. He played a twelve-string guitar, had a harmonica and a kazoo attached to it, and kept the beat going with high-hat (cymbals) and an electric bass played by pressing ex-organ pedals with his feet. As if this were not enough. he told Jokes and stories, as well. A highlight of the evening for many of the audience came at the end. when Greg borrowed an electric guitar and was joined by two other guitarists, a bass player and a harmonica player for an impromptu blues session.
Contemporary
Greg said: "It's nice to see so many here. So often, student folk clubs are badly attended."
Fred Rooke. of Hunstanton sang some amusing songs. most of which included references to Hunstanton. He was followed by a duo, Graham and Andy who sang contemporary songs. many of which they had written themselves. Graham Nelson. from Downham, played the zither. His partner, Andy English, from Denver, played the guitar. Aged 23 and 22 respectively, they have been together in one form or another since starting a rock band in 1974. They write their songs independently of one another. One of their challenging statements was: "Reggae music started in Norfolk in Tudor times." A performer who caught the attention of the audience with his singing and guitar playing was Pierre Clerc, from Lyons. He is staying at Methwold Hythe. He sang in French, and showed himself to be an accomplished guitarist.
A three-piece band, formed only three days before, was another of the acts: Brendan's Home Brewed Ale. It was made up of Robin Duhig (vocals/acoustic guitar), Jeff Borrman (electric guitar) and lan Thirtle (bass), all Norcat students.
Other acts contributing to a varied programme were Phil and Mark, who sang and played acoustic and electric guitars in a Yes-influenced way: and Martin Norris, who sang unaccompanied.
Another folk club in the pipeline at Lynn will concentrate on traditional music and perhaps folk dancing as well. Organiser Peter Howlett (25) says hopefully that the first meeting will be in July. As yet there is no venue or name. It is planned that the first meeting will concentrate on Norfolk music. After that Mr Howlett plans to get in big names from the folk world. Anybody interested in joining the club's Morris troupe or resident hand, especially if they play melodeon, should contact the secretary, Chris Copsey, at Lynn (637089).