'Queckels' Page
This page is devoted to 'Quotes' and 'Heckles' heard at the club hence the title 'Queckles' Page.
(with thanks to the Woodman Folk club for the basic idea.)
During the time the club has been open, there have been very numerous quotes and heckles that have had everybody in stitches, but up to now have not been remembered. This page will record them for the site.
So, if any memorable quotes and heckles are heard, please let Kath or myself know and they will go on the site. (With permission from any concerned party of course ! - says he truthfully !!)
To start with, Chris, (bless her) keeps getting introduced as 'Our first lady of the night' only on the basis (I hasten to add) that, generally she is the first lady artist of the evening. One occasion she was in fact the second lady artist and felt peeved as being demoted to the second lady of the night. She took it out on the mike, coughed and then pebble dashed it.
From the birthday bash on 19th September 2007.
The pub has a regular who gets a bit confused. She is a 92 yr old local who gets to the pub under her own steam when she can. Sometimes she gets confused and uses our Folk Club entrance, wanders in whilst performer is in full flow, looks around in confusion and then hustles to the bar in the other room. This happened whilst Desi was in full flow and Brian said that the stripper gram had arrived for Terry. Desi had to be re introduced when he (and the room) recovered. Also from the same night. Phil about to do a Dylan song. " If you don't like Dylan, please leave the room, use the toilet facilities if you wish but don't forget to wash your hands. !! Reply from Brian, "Don't forget to pull your dress down". Reply ! I told you I have given that up !!. Such is the humour. Chris. As Brian opened his mouth she spotted it and said "Shut up Brian" before a word (or a heckle) could be uttered. Oddly enough , it worked.
From Wednesday 10th October 2007.
On the night when Desi turned up in full country and western gear, the black waist coat, trousers, coat, slim knot tie and the big hat, you know, the full Monty !!. Someone named Brian, (who I will not identify) changed the introduction from the man in the hat to " The prat in the hat
To start with, Chris, (bless her) keeps getting introduced as 'Our first lady of the night' only on the basis (I hasten to add) that, generally she is the first lady artist of the evening. One occasion she was in fact the second lady artist and felt peeved as being demoted to the second lady of the night. She took it out on the mike, coughed and then pebble dashed it.
From the birthday bash on 19th September 2007.
The pub has a regular who gets a bit confused. She is a 92 yr old local who gets to the pub under her own steam when she can. Sometimes she gets confused and uses our Folk Club entrance, wanders in whilst performer is in full flow, looks around in confusion and then hustles to the bar in the other room. This happened whilst Desi was in full flow and Brian said that the stripper gram had arrived for Terry. Desi had to be re introduced when he (and the room) recovered. Also from the same night. Phil about to do a Dylan song. " If you don't like Dylan, please leave the room, use the toilet facilities if you wish but don't forget to wash your hands. !! Reply from Brian, "Don't forget to pull your dress down". Reply ! I told you I have given that up !!. Such is the humour. Chris. As Brian opened his mouth she spotted it and said "Shut up Brian" before a word (or a heckle) could be uttered. Oddly enough , it worked.
From Wednesday 10th October 2007.
On the night when Desi turned up in full country and western gear, the black waist coat, trousers, coat, slim knot tie and the big hat, you know, the full Monty !!. Someone named Brian, (who I will not identify) changed the introduction from the man in the hat to " The prat in the hat
From 7th November 2007
From Tony, after noting that Brian has had new 'Audio Enhancement Equipment fitted for the improvement of audio messages to the left and right hearing units of the human head. "He now has built in surround sound."
This is a first for Brian to be on the receiving end of a queckle I think.
From November 14th 2007.
This was on the night The Laners turned up for a floor spot on our Charity Night and what a night it was too. It certainly brought out quite a few Queckles. Like.. When Terry played one of his own songs called Flash County, Brian asked if all the men walked around in long mac's !!. and..
When Marilyn and Phil played another of Terry's songs, The Last Ship From The Tyne, and he was not aware they were going to sing it, he commented it was the first time he had heard it sung. John Cattell said neither had anyone else !!!
This was when Terry was sitting on a creaky stool and Sheila asked if it was the stool creaking!! Cheek !!
Pete (Grandad one that is !!) said his grand daughter was now tuning her guitar by ear. Brian .. "It sounds bloody painfull,use the tuning keys"
From November 21st 2007.
Terry was adjusting the lighting tower and it was shining on Barb. From Brian .."Turn it round, Halloweens' gone.".
To guide performers on the best spot to stand to get the the best sound on the overhead mike, a carpet mat has been placed. Some bright spark suggests it was a trap door to encourage artist;'s to stick to the time allocated. One song was introduced as a Beatles song 'Don't let me down'.
Not until I install the lever folks.!!!!
From December 19th Christmas Edition.
Kath, Barbara and Sheila were seated at the back of the room behind the performers due the crowded nature of the room.. John, on about to start his first song, commented that it felt he was being auditioned by the Beverly Sisters. Look out Simon Cowell !!
To start the new year with.
On the New Year 'edition' John Cattell was to close the first half and on the introduction of "And now to close the first half, please welcome etc...., Tony comes up with a classic to say that "It makes a difference, he usually closes the pub.". Many a word ?.......
From Jan 9th night.
Chris bears the brunt of it again, I will only publish the one from Desi saying Chris was the best female singer we have had all night. It was true, she was the only one on that night. The other had something to do with recognising that face, Chris will not want that one published.
From February 13th
From November 14th 2007.
This was on the night The Laners turned up for a floor spot on our Charity Night and what a night it was too. It certainly brought out quite a few Queckles. Like.. When Terry played one of his own songs called Flash County, Brian asked if all the men walked around in long mac's !!. and..
When Marilyn and Phil played another of Terry's songs, The Last Ship From The Tyne, and he was not aware they were going to sing it, he commented it was the first time he had heard it sung. John Cattell said neither had anyone else !!!
This was when Terry was sitting on a creaky stool and Sheila asked if it was the stool creaking!! Cheek !!
Pete (Grandad one that is !!) said his grand daughter was now tuning her guitar by ear. Brian .. "It sounds bloody painfull,use the tuning keys"
From November 21st 2007.
Terry was adjusting the lighting tower and it was shining on Barb. From Brian .."Turn it round, Halloweens' gone.".
To guide performers on the best spot to stand to get the the best sound on the overhead mike, a carpet mat has been placed. Some bright spark suggests it was a trap door to encourage artist;'s to stick to the time allocated. One song was introduced as a Beatles song 'Don't let me down'.
Not until I install the lever folks.!!!!
From December 19th Christmas Edition.
Kath, Barbara and Sheila were seated at the back of the room behind the performers due the crowded nature of the room.. John, on about to start his first song, commented that it felt he was being auditioned by the Beverly Sisters. Look out Simon Cowell !!
To start the new year with.
On the New Year 'edition' John Cattell was to close the first half and on the introduction of "And now to close the first half, please welcome etc...., Tony comes up with a classic to say that "It makes a difference, he usually closes the pub.". Many a word ?.......
From Jan 9th night.
Chris bears the brunt of it again, I will only publish the one from Desi saying Chris was the best female singer we have had all night. It was true, she was the only one on that night. The other had something to do with recognising that face, Chris will not want that one published.
From February 13th
With rather a full house for the Heartcare Charity night, Caroline was at the back of the room when a complete stranger walked into the room, looked round and saw everyone sitting very quietly, listening to the performer who was on, noticed that everyone was facing the same direction, lighting on, noticed the sound ambiance from the amp, could not see a mike at all and came up with a very good one liner like "What the hell have I walked into !!" It was noticed that he did stay though.
Sorry the queckles one liners seem to have slowed down a but, since we have moved to the Springvale and using PA we seem to miss some of the comments made. We will try to listen a bit harder for future.
Sorry the queckles one liners seem to have slowed down a but, since we have moved to the Springvale and using PA we seem to miss some of the comments made. We will try to listen a bit harder for future.