February 12, 2010 7:30 PM - 80 attended

The Vinyl Closet-a special LGBT History Month Event

Conway Hall (map)

Selected By: Derek Lennard

FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY. 7.30PM. THE VINYL CLOSET. A SPECIAL LGBT HISTORY MONTH EVENT.

An exploration of gay and lesbian themes in popular music, from early blues, through musicals, to rock and roll …with songs and chat, presented by Gay Liberation Front veteran, Ted Brown, and LGBT Activist, Brett Lock.

  • Derek Lennard
    Derek Lennard

    80 people attended this group.

    Posted February 12, 2010 at 11:27 PM
  • Jon Clarke
    Jon Clarke

    A fabulous evening - it would be interesting to have some of the resources, perhaps a song list, posted to this site. Jonx

    Posted February 13, 2010 at 1:06 AM
  • Ian Harris
    Ian Harris

    And very enjoyable it was too - looking forward to the second one next year.

    Posted February 13, 2010 at 9:01 AM
  • Adam Knowles
    Adam Knowles

    Set list:

    Performed:
    1. If I only had the Nerve
    2. Easter Parade
    3. Sissy Man Blues
    4. The Garbage Man
    5. Sissy Blues
    6. Jailhouse Rock.

    Played records:
    1. B.D. Woman Blues
    2. Prove it on me blues
    3. Jailhouse Blues
    4. Hide Your Love Away

    Posted February 15, 2010 at 10:46 AM
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80 attended
5.00 5.008 (8 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Derek Lennard
    Events co-ordinator, Assistant Organizer
    This really was a very special event with much original material-brilliantly presented and an absolute treat. Thank you Brett and Ted.
  • Alan Trevethan
    A very interesting and enjoyable evening. It was a pleasure to be informed and entertained by our shared heritage. Well done, all.
  • Jon Clarke
    +2 guests
    This was a superb evening - very intimate and welcoming. Thanks! I have posted a more comprehensive review on MySpace: http://blog...
  • Tyrone
    Events promoter, Assistant Organizer
    Wonderfully informative and entertaining!
  • Keith Hodge
    Really enjoyed the evening, looking forward to the next vinyl closet.
  • David
    Great fun and gave a fascinating insight into the queer side of popular music. I'll never listen to Jail House Rock in the same way again!
  • Liz
  • Adam Knowles
    Chair, Organizer
  • Michael Fannon
    +1 guest
  • CAM
    +1 guest
  • Jussi
    +1 guest
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