Sunday 7th December 2025
Photos by Nigel Plant, review by Mike Latham via the TLR WhatsApp group
It was our last gig of the year and, as others have said, it was another great concert.
Jackie does, indeed, have a fabulous voice and the playing of both musicians was sublime. I’ve seen John playing in many combinations before but last night really opened my ears up to the wonderful sounds he could create with his melodeons. Fabulous.
As Paul said, we heard songs and tunes from many lands, as well as a bit of background. What struck me was the unity of composition looking at how people and communities dealt with issues, be it caring for children or uniting together in an endeavour to support one another. That echoed what Hilary had talked about with regard to small venues like TLR. There we were, a group gathered together to share in the experience of songs and tunes from, not only recent times but also from centuries past in the development of our country.
Such gatherings show the importance that the joy of supporting TLR at the evenings we have attended at the Caroline Street Club throughout the year.
This was another wonderful concert in what has been an exceptional year. A big ‘Thank You’ to all involved for bringing that joy to us.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and more great music in the year to come.
