Another Top Night of Music in Newport

Friday's folk club session provided the perfect tonic for the dawning of winter in Melbourne. The bush orchestra, lead by Chris, Christina and Kathryn, lead a couple of rousing medleys of Australian tunes, Simon K performed 2 of his originals, we had a Michelle Shocked tribute band with a finely tuned orchestration of one of her songs, and then lots and lots on top of that. Christine McDonald lead the evening and made sure that old and new comers were welcome and had a chance to strut their stuff. Terry made sure the tea and coffee were hot and provided sustainance during the break so we could play on (and on... til a bit after 11). Highlight of the night? Moira, one of our senior citizens, leading the cast and crew in a vigorous rendition of that good ole singalong / swing song '5 Foot Two'. Moira is not one to seek the limelight (she insisted in playing from the back pews) but the shine on her dial lit up the room and everyone left with plenty a lovely warm feeling. Good on you Moira - what's next?