Archive for December, 2008

This was our last gig of the year, and it was a great one. Glen Barthgate was up first, as a solo act as Chernobyl Kid. A great song writer,  he entertained with some originals on the acoustic guitar.  Glenn may not have had his band ‘Blistering Tongues’ with him, but he did have his …more…

Charlie Groth is a musical minimalist. Plays a Yamaha accoustic guitar he bought 30 years ago for $70; ” Don’t use no fancy electrical gee-gaws ” and his sound requirement was two S.M. 58s. Back in the States Charlie says he looks for work everyday and it would seem by his website bio he has …more…

Previously a Penguin Entertainers Club virgin – now no more. The audience of more than 30 enjoyed a rainy evening with foot tapping galore. The night  saw  a great style/range of music from contemporary folk, irish folklore story telling to mellow hip hop and funky folk music with great rhythm – and some awesome harmonics from …more…