Wellcome, Finnan and Crimes

Because Ruthin AllStyles is a club with hugely popular Singers’ Nights, we tend to limit the number of Guest Night Concerts and Showcase Spots.

On the other hand, there are one or two acts that we are always pleased to welcome back every couple of years or so. One such is the Chester-based trio, Welcomme, Finnan and Chrimes.

And we are never disappointed. Last time was back in 2018, when Frank, Andy and John treated us to a fabulous evening of uplifting entertainment, with musicianship and energy that belies their years. People talk about The Stones being brilliant in the autumn of their music careers. Well, I can tell you, these guys can give them a run for their money …and they look several decades younger than Jagger and co 😉

We look forward to their visit this April and hearing their diverse and varied repertoire, as the three alternate between various guitars, banjos, accordions and the double bass.

They perform songs from the British and American folk scene, and from the likes of Simon & Garfunkel. In fact, John loves to recount the time he was at a Chester folk club in the sixties when a young American singer by the name of Paul Simon borrowed John’s guitar for a floor spot and broke it in the process.

They even have the odd Merry Hell song in their set, including Virginia Kettle’s beautiful ballad “Arundale”.

And no Welcomme, Finnan and Chrimes gig would be complete without a bit of Procol Harum. Their version of “Whiter Shade of Pale” really does skip the light fandango and is something to behold.

As is always the case on our concert nights, it will begin with a set of floor spots from some of our regular members.

Tickets £6 ► https://ruthinallstyles.co.uk/WFC-Tickets
(Regular members get their usual concession)