Free Beer - Getting the House to Sing Sept - Oct 2021

Free Beer
Is it a skill or an art to getting folks to join together singing? In a cross between a performance and a repertoire class, we’ll have eight different performing musicians sharing tips, insights and a number of songs that they’ve successfully used to get the house singing. Whether it’s in a pub, a community hall or around a bonfire, the next time you’re called to lead a song, you’ll be prepared to bring everyone together.

[No actual free beer – Director] Do you remember the last time you marveled at the whole house singing along with a performer – the pure joy, all those released inhibitions? What would it take to lead the crowd like that? OK, imagine a repertoire class that features songs across genres like country music, Irish, old time, folk and gospel. OK, then picture eight separate performing musicians over eight weeknights presenting the insights and songs that they use to get everyday folks to cut loose and sing their hearts in concert halls, bonfires, pubs, or community rooms. [Seriously, think of the lawyers. There will be no drinking in the classroom – Director]

Potential Talent

 * Mick Kinney
 * Evan Kinney
 * Moira Nelligan - teased 7/1
 * Barbara Panter - yes
 * John Fergeson
 * Leah Song - no, Jan said on tour
 * Ann Whitley
 * Walter Harris - yes
 * Max Godfrey - no, can’t do Mondays
 * Tom Grey
 * David Hutton
 * Doug Oster - no, but would like to attend
 * Kathleen Donohoe - yes
 * Leah Calvert
 * Frank Hamilton - yes
 * Elise Witt
 * John Miller - yes