Just to give an update on this long established session that meets every Sunday at the Rose and Lion in Bromyard.
If you haven’t been for a while you’ll be amazed at the place. The final part of the refurbishment was completed last week and the new "back room" is finally open. There is a new toilet block and a covered area with loads of standing room, I would guess the floor space of the pub is increased about 60% or more which will be very handy come the Folk Festival.
Good news is just about everyone agrees that although the alterations are fairly radical they have greatly enhanced the look and atmosphere of the place and made it much more comfortable. The beer is better than ever too as the cellarage has been improved along with everything else.
On the music front we have had a run of several really great sessions. Of note is the attendance of a growing number of young musicians from the town. We had three lads last Sunday, 18, 19 and 20 respectively playing some absolutely awesome Gypsy Jazz. They also made a real effort to contribute to our more folky material and also did some of their blues and rock stuff in an acoustic, folksy style that fitted in well.
I really believe we need a real push to attract younger players or these sessions will die out as we become too old and decrepit to participate (what do you mean, it’s too late for me?).
So please come down and see for yourself and bring the kids if you can! (BTW – we’ve even got them drinking real ale).
