Musician for election?

krappyrubsnif

This is getting a bit desperate...

Everything is working out fine and mostly in place for the Ancient Corporation election and song event on Saturday *except* for one thing - we all think it would be great to get everybody to belt out at least one reprise of at least one verse of the pub song ‘live’. Drawback is that at 7pm the choir won’t be available and there isn’t even a piano in the pub to set a note.

How to manage this? Is there anyone musical or singy likely to be coming who could perhaps bring an instrument to help with a totally unrehearsed rendition (a la Gareth Malone?).

I haven’t even heard the tune yet but I suspect it will be very easy to sing. I’ll know later today.

Pure coalition of chaos I suspect but who cares?

7pm Saturday.

chrish

The Crescent Pluckers could probably oblige. I'll consult. Is there a tune somewhere?

krappyrubsnif

Sent it to you. Splendid name. Choir performance video available shortly.

grenners

Could a choir member not be plied with beer in order to return or stay on for the rendition?

harpistic

There used to be the weekly folk jam in the back room of Cats every Sunday, so musicians are definitely still around...

krappyrubsnif

The Evoke choir are performing elsewhere (in the Crouch End Festival I believe) at that time, couldn’t make it on time. Anyway, we’ll be OK - all it needs is a bit of noise. Irons are in the fire.

I’ve just heard the choir and the song for the first time at rehearsal. Evoke are wonderful. True professionals. I do recommend going to the whole of their 30 minute set beginning at 2pm. The song does sound good - I’ve got it on video now to play again later in the evening on Saturday.

PS I do *not* wish to be nominated. Seriously.

conformable_kate

Very happy to sing along but no instrument, sadly! I'll ask around.

conformable_kate

Checkski? Any ideas?

krappyrubsnif

Yes, come on Checkski - you must be used to keeping order in rowdy classrooms. I’ll arrange a cab for you.

Sutent

Cheksi is a grumpy old git. He doesn't like loud noise

conformable_kate

No no, that's me. Checkski is networked with choirs.

harpistic

There used to be the weekly folk jam in the back room of Cats every Sunday, so musicians are definitely still around...

krappyrubsnif

Pleased to announce that local songsmiths The Crescent Pluckers are now booked to lead the singing at the Election for Mayor of Stroudgreen. Not to be missed 7pm Saturday!