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Song Book updated 27th Oct 2009 |
Thistle
Popular Songs
Jigs, Reels and more
Available for Pubs, Clubs, Weddings, Wakes, Divorces
tel Bernie (01253) 772979
Left to Right
Heath Lavery
Mike Evans
Mike Hayes
Bernie Brewin
Picture top right
Fiddle / Harmonica
Banjo / Mandolin / Vocals
Guitar / Vocals
Bass / Vocals
Back
in 1979, some friends gathered
together in the Lane Ends Hotel in Blackpool, for an informal music session.
It was here, that through a mutual love of music and drinking, the 'Thistle
'
band emerged.
30 years on and still on the road .
One
of our favourite nights out in St. Annes was in the basement of the Bedford
hotel on Clifton Drive, Kitty's
was a bar with an Irish flavour and live music on most nights.
Alas Kitty's
is no more but you can still be entertained by
Thistle
at several venues around the Fylde (see gig list).
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Oct 30 The New Holly A6 Forton
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21 Longton Sports and Social Club Nov 27 The Crown Rawtenstall Dec 12 The Station, Lytham Dec 26 The Golden Ball Poulton-le-Fylde Dec 31 Private Ceilidh (Austwick Traddock hotel)
Thistle gig list for 2010. Mar 13 The Station Tavern Lytham Mar 17 The Washington Blackpool Mar 19 Highfield Social Club Blackpool Mar 27 The Victoria St Annes April 4 The Golden Ball Poulton -le-Fylde April 10 The Shovels Hambleton. April 17 Private Wedding St Annes April 30 The Victoria St Annes May 2 The Golden Ball Poulton -le-Fylde May 8 The Lane Ends Wesham May 21 The Station Tavern Lytham May 29 The Victoria St Annes May 30 The Golden Ball Poulton -le-Fylde June 5 The Victoria St Annes June 18 Private Wedding Glasgow July 24 The Station Tavern Lytham Aug 29 The Golden Ball Poulton-le-Fylde Sept 2-5 Fylde Folk Festival Fleetwood Nov 6 The Station Tavern Lytham Nov 27 The Lane Ends Wesham Dec 26 The Golden Ball Poulton-le-Fylde
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Thistle have been descending on the unsuspecting public now for more than a quarter of a century, just when you thought it was safe to go back to the pub/club Thistle make another comeback (as if they had something to come back from ).
They
are a five piece high energy Irish folk band, but offer more than just the
popular sing along, jigs and reels. Thistle can create a unique atmosphere
for pub, club or private function with their eclectic mix of folk, Cajun,
country with the occasional offering of jazz and classical thrown in for
good measure. 
Thistle are one of the best exponents of live music (no button pushing or backing tracks ) with their raw infectious sound with the odd mistake to keep you reminded that it is live ( as if you need reminding ).
The repertoire has evolved over the years by experiment and suggestion by the audience as the band believe the audience are as much a part of the evening as the performers and to come away from a Thistle gig is to come away with a feeling of being part of the event.
Thistle and their tribute band Evans Door are available for gigs.
Call Bernie on 01253 772979
for details.
Thistle Song Book
Learn the words to your favourite songs so that you can join in. Click Here
Thistle Archives
In 30 years, Thistle have many happy memories and you can share some of these here. See how the line-up has changed. See who you can remember from the past and find out what they are doing now.
Click here to find out more
Malcolm left the band in March 2007. This followed the memorable incident at the afternoon gig on St Patrick’s day at the The Railway, Preston, when Mr Evans collapsed on stage due to an (involuntary) overdose of painkillers. He recovered after some fresh air and a ham sandwich and returned to the stage to the biggest ovation the band has ever received! Malcolm is now living in luxury on his Thistle pension and CD royalties (37p to date). Despite a promise to come and make the odd guest appearance this has so far not come to pass, although several sightings and an accidental phone call have been reported.
Malcolm has been replaced to some degree by Cornishman Mr Clive Brown (damp-proofing a speciality) on bodhran and Cajun drum (a sort of amplified commode) and that most challenging of instruments, the triangle. Although not an official band member, he appears often as guest percussionist. Clive once (or was it twice?) fronted a rock band on vocals. He and his lovely wife Marilyn started as the band’s greatest fans after chancing across a performance at Scruffy Murphy’s.
Thistle's CDs ..... for sale here.
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In Search of a Rose |
Wild Mountain |
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| Blarney Roses | Branholm |
| Bally Bay | Donegal Danny |
| Pigeon on the Gate/Farewell to Erin | Working Man |
| Eileen Oge | Connemara |
| Dirty Old Town | Fiddlers Green |
| The Golden Stud | Flop Eared Mule |
| Star of the County Down | Caledonian |
| Easy Chair | O My Dear Papa |
| Galway Shawl | Margaret's Waltz |
| In Search of a Rose | Beggerman |
| Willow | Streams of Whiskey |
| P Stands for Paddy | Music for a Found Harminium |
| TeeTotaller / Barmaid | Wild Mountain Thyme |
| Roseville Fair | Rain Mists Gather |
| If you Gotta Go | |
| Cliffs of Moher Set | |
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Evans Door
Formed in 1998 as an experimental offshoot of Thistle, Evans Door draw
their inspiration from Blue Grass and Country Cajun music of America's deep
south. Using keyboards as the base for most of their musical
arrangements, their repertoire includes traditional, gospel, country blues
and Cajun, all performed in a light hearted and entertaining style.
The line up:- Bernie Brewin:- Bass, Keyboards, Vocals. Mike Hayes:-
Guitar, Vocals. Mike Evans:- Mandolin, Fiddle, Vocals.
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