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Woodman Folk Club - Reviews

The John Richards Band

Derry & Deb Jones 24 January 2025

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(Review taken from Derry's Facebook Post)

Yet another amazing show! Tonight we were treated to one of this country’s best song writers.

John Richards and his superb band, were on top-form and just completely nailed it! What a fantastic night. The musicianship was, as always first class and beautifully enhanced by the addition of a brand-new violin player, Suzanne Barrett. The lead and harmony vocals were lovingly honed to perfection and John’s original written material was arranged, produced, and delivered in a polished, well-rehearsed, dynamic performance, fit for the largest of stages. We were also treated to numerous, hilarious stories about John’s unfortunate escapades, made even funnier by the fact that we all knew that they were all absolutely true. John, Em, Suzanne, and Jim…. Fantastic!

Who was brave enough, who was good enough to lead us into what was the best night ever?
-The NTP 3.0 Trio!
Nothing to Prove rose to the occasion using all their powers of skill, concentration, expertise, wit and quick-fired humour, (they told me to say that), to raise the roof and nicely set the tone for things to come.

MC Chris Irving, did a superb job too. Skilfully and expertly navigating us all through the many waves of fun and excitement. Chris…You’re never right mate and we love you for it!! Well done to the techy-up and techy-down teams, to the extended audio-visuals of Mr John B, Mr Bob and Mr Gary, and to the amazing Marina staff for looking after us. Thank you.

Enjoy Yourself!

Derry & Deb xx