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Woodman Folk Club - Reviews

Pete Kelly

Derry & Deb Jones 14 February 2025

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(Review taken from Derry's Facebook Post)

Day we ava lof! Well, yes, we did. But we had so much more than that. On Valentine’s night, the superb Mr Pete Kelly stepped up to a full house and delivered a show that had everyone, singing, smiling, heckling and doing just about everything that’s not naughty, with words ending in ”ing”.

Pete Kelly is a consummate entertainer, a fabulous singer/songwriter, and a larger-than-life character, that just exudes talent and is every bit as good as most of the main-stream folk acts doing the rounds at the moment. Pete is a fabulously talented guitarist, and an excellent song-writer, but when you couple that with a wickedly funny “between the songs” patter and an easy-going, hilariously self-deprecating delivery, you have pure entertainment gold!

Pete was accompanied by a very special guest too. On the Bodhran, (Irish Drum), was the very talented Deb Jones, who did a sterling job on some of the more upbeat numbers.
Pete Kelly and Deb, we thank you!

Who could possibly open for a big personality like Pete Kelly?? An even bigger personality, that’s who! Emma Langford has personality in bagfuls, but that’s not all. Emma has a stage presence that can connect with the audience immediately from the minute she walks on-stage. Emma chooses some great material to cover and writes her own stuff too. Emma has a brilliant Tipton accent that she exploits to great comedy effect, but when she sings her voice is transformed into a beautifully smooth, clear, and precise musical instrument. Back this up with a perfectly uncomplicated guitar style and you have a seamless musical match. Emma Langford, you’re a star!

MC Bryn was at the helm yet again, manfully taking charge and leading us safely through the night. Thanks to Bryn. Also thanks to the Techy-up and Techy-down teams, the photography by Mr Gary, and last but not least the wonderful bar staff at Ashwood Marina.

Enjoy Yourself!
Derry & Deb xx