Hugely Successful Coffeehouse in Clarenville

What a great coffeehouse tonight in Clarenville. Organizers had hoped for 40-50 people and instead 135 squeezed themselves into the basement of Memorial United Church. There were about 9 acts with such diversity you couldn't have planned it any better - a bit of Hank Snow, Jim Payne, Rita McNeil, Newfoundland and Irish traditional and even a joke.  All for $5 plus $2 for a lunch and hot drink. Can't beat it!
The MC was great - everyone laughed heartily at with him.

My little group played, and we unveiled our newest addition - Louie the singer! He was obviously well received as another group asked him to join in for a song. If he defects, I'll kill him.

It seems this event will occur the fourth Thursday of every month. So start practicing and come on down! I also understand that the (famous) Jamestown coffeehouse will take place on Feb. 18. And The New Curtain Theatre Company is due to start coffeehouses at White Hills this winter. These community events showcase great talent.