Went to see the Tabbush Sisters at Cranleigh Arts Centre, since Anna sold the gig to us so well (not too heavily, mind you!). I don't normally like unaccopmanied a capella type singing but the Tabbush Sisters (Anna, Freya and Nonny) did far more interesting songs than most, and sang rounds etc rather than non-stop barbershop type stuff. They sang everything from Elvis to Cyril Tawney to Tracy Chapman, with a few of their parent's (Carolyn Robson and Paul Tabbush's) favourite trad. folk songs as well. Didn't think Anna looked like her sisters, but Freya and Nonny (Veronica) were very much alike. Anna refused to say how old they were, only that they had a combined age of 70. A lot of people from my choir (and Anna's other choirs and Freya's choir!) were there - Nonny may have to give in and start one in Cardiff, she said!
After the gig, met up with Darren Beech who happens to be a good friend of Nick Burbridge. I hope Darren can persuade McDermott's 2 Hours to come to Farnham Maltings, that would be ace! Also put in a good word for the fellas with Laurence of Electric Voices (as did Darren).
Very good concert - I just hope Anna is not going to teach us any of her more difficult songs!
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