The Mersea Session: Shanty Night Update

12 August 2010

Shanty Night Update

An executive decision has been taken - it's just too windy down at the Coast Inn to make sitting outside a comfortable experience tonight. So we're abandoning the idea of tents and PA systems, and it'll be indoors as usual, except that a bit of furniture rearrangement is taking place in advance.

It may be a bit of a squish, but we'll manage somehow.

John Leyland will be MC for the evening, so if you want to do a solo slot, please have a word with him first.

See you all there!

1 comment:

Brian F Richardson said...: I would like to take this opportunity to thank Juliet for this excellent site. The Shanty Night was such a success and tks to John (MC) who done such a good job in keeping keeping us all in line and the evening flowing. Can y'all start leaving your comments so that we can all see how ya doing and any suggestions you think would enhance the Thursday sessions. You would be surprised the number of visitors to the Island who attended last night who were absolutely stunned at what we have to offer and lets hope the weather holds for Saturday so that the waterfront gigs are well supported.

C'mon lets get interactive on this site !!

rgds

Brian

www.richardson-county.co.uk; 13 August 2010 at 12:18

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Hello and welcome

If you are looking for the rockingest acoustic session in Essex, it's on at the Coast Inn, in West Mersea, 8 miles south of Colchester, every Thursday night.

The acoustic of the venue is excellent, wooden floor, no soft furnishings and varied ceiling heights. The beer is excellent, currently Green King IPA, Mersea Island Brewery's Yo Boy! and Captain Bob from Maldon.

But be warned, musician seats fill up fast, as do the remainder for listeners/drinkers, so it's wise to arrive about 8pm. And don't expect an early night - the music usually finishes about 11.30.

Music style is widely varied, from Irish, Scottish, English and American tunes to bluegrass, jazz and rock, with songs from many genres. It is a completely inclusive session, with no cliques or rules, just respect for fellow singers and musicians.