Voodoo Hullabaloo
Large sausage sandwiches this morning, and then off into town with Beth and Lorriane for an Xmas Shopping Spree. We split up and I did some fairly painless shopping, including going into the Lego shop, which is a beautifully designed store. On my travels encountered in New Road members of the a band called The Voodoo Love Orchestra playing a vaguely New Orleans influenced style, playing drums and brass and clarinet, and one woman singing through a loud hailer. All wearing skull-faced makeup. A clip of what appears to be the fuller Voodoo Love Orchestra here.
Then a rendezvous with Lorraine, Beth, Rosie, Matt and Wayne for lunch in the Foundry. We were sat near an open log fire, which because of the wind, was emitting dragonish puffs of smoke into the pub. Rather nostalgic being in a smokey pub again. Oh for the carcinogenic boozers of yesteryear. Nice to see everyone, albeit briefly, and a reasonable roast lunch, which Lorraine and I just had time to finish before zooming off to see the Hullabaloo Quire performing in the Unitarian Church.
They were doing a joint performance with a young folk musician from Derby called Lucy Ward. Great self-confidence and a larger than life personality. She has just turned 23 but has already written some excellent songs, including one about a young woman victim of a an 'honour' killing. Hearing a woman of a Pakistani background mourned in an unmistakably folkish way seemed a glimpse into the future. Kirsty's choir and looking like they were having fun as usual. A surprisingly-enjoyable hour and a half.
Below (sadly all iPhone snaps) members of the Voodoo Love Orchestra playing in New Road, the rather excellent Lucy Ward, and members of the Hullabaloo Community Quire.
Then a rendezvous with Lorraine, Beth, Rosie, Matt and Wayne for lunch in the Foundry. We were sat near an open log fire, which because of the wind, was emitting dragonish puffs of smoke into the pub. Rather nostalgic being in a smokey pub again. Oh for the carcinogenic boozers of yesteryear. Nice to see everyone, albeit briefly, and a reasonable roast lunch, which Lorraine and I just had time to finish before zooming off to see the Hullabaloo Quire performing in the Unitarian Church.
They were doing a joint performance with a young folk musician from Derby called Lucy Ward. Great self-confidence and a larger than life personality. She has just turned 23 but has already written some excellent songs, including one about a young woman victim of a an 'honour' killing. Hearing a woman of a Pakistani background mourned in an unmistakably folkish way seemed a glimpse into the future. Kirsty's choir and looking like they were having fun as usual. A surprisingly-enjoyable hour and a half.
Below (sadly all iPhone snaps) members of the Voodoo Love Orchestra playing in New Road, the rather excellent Lucy Ward, and members of the Hullabaloo Community Quire.
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