The mixed lumpy session was its usual lively self. The fearless leaders have returned from darkest (and apparently coldest) France and had two weeks to make up. May have been a record number of tunes in a 2 hour session! Some guests. An extra table strategically placed by the landlord, possibly entirely coincidentally, meant that the string bass could not be used. Ah, what a pity. Still the percussion in use sounded like intermittent rounds being fired by the Gurkhas on the practice range. "20 rounds, intermittent drum beating, in your own time. Fire! How we stay on the tunes sometimes amazes me. Despite the acoustics, the heat, the confined space, (and the amusical contributions) the Bear is still a fabulous atmosphere with a very appreciative audience.
I would have thought that there would be a session of English Music for St Georges day on Sunday 23rd, but there doesn't seem to be anything happening. Curious isn't it - every pub has a band for Paddy's night, but not a sausage for good old St George. Not even a mummers play.
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