Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
It was a return whose profile paled into insignificance compared to, say, the prodigal son in the New Testament parable, or the rekindling of Robbie William's career with band Take That. Neither was it an event which'll shake the British music industry to its very foundations; producing vast column inches, penned with prurient glee by... Continue Reading →
Today, I've had another venture west across the Pennine Hills, my third or fourth visit to the north west in a month. This time to pick my mum Maggie up from my sister Helen's home in Macclesfield, where she'd spent a few days with her youngest offspring. A visit including mater's attendance at a performance... Continue Reading →
On Saturday afternoon, as one of the acts performing at Garforth's G-Fest music event, I was part of an ensemble singing choral versions of popular contemporary refrains Headlining the community stage, we (Garforth Community Choir) played a 15 minute set incorporating the songs You Gotta Be, Happy, Shackles, Is This Love, Lovely Day. Our audience... Continue Reading →
Six weeks ago I disclosed, via at least one literary pastiche, that I'd joined a local community choir. A move I'd taken after witnessing the collective joy on singers faces mid-refrain, as they tunefully accompanied my Marie Curie collection on Garforth Main Street. The groups attendance part of organised entertainment arranged for the massed crowds... Continue Reading →
I wrote a few weeks back about my intention to join a local community choir. This a group of engaging individuals I'd watched perform on Garforth Main Street during festivities for the Tour de Yorkshire. My own particular presence in the vicinity to undertake a voluntary collection for Marie Curie Cancer Support. Watching the glee... Continue Reading →
Well we’re into December, we can start opening our advent calendars, put our Christmas trees up without repercussions from the Christmas tree police and people will soon be caroling (hopefully not, though, bringing their cacophonous din to my door!). I've nothing against carol singers per se! Listening to carols sung by a melodic choir can... Continue Reading →