October OAKS...the Fun is right here at home in our Shire!

It was another lovely evening in Oldfurlong with folks from near and far gathering together to hear another marvelous concert by another dedicated and talented band of hobbits....at least I think they were all hobbits (one lass in the band seemed to be wearing stilts...so out of fashion.... but I didnt have the heart to tell her).   It just so happened that I was talking to several folks as they left and writing down what they said in my handy notepad I always carry with me so I can share with all of you what was said.I heard a very tall elf all dressed in white named Finsamidor talking about coming all the way from Rivendell  ( such a great dancer he was...even with those abnormally long legs) .....

"I was curious to hear Thorn and Roses in the Oldfurlong Amazing Koncert Series (OAKS). I try to come to that event whenever I can. I hadn't heard this band before, so I didn't what to expect.

The band began with a personal favourite of mine, 'Great East Road', and continued smoothly with other jolly tunes, including for example Miss Hollyberye's singing of 'Chicken Pie'.   Overall, there was a good mix of slow and uptempo songs.   The lyrics were very funny, even in an otherwise sad song about a pub running out of beer!

To sum it up, Thorn and Roses gave an awesome concert and anyone looking for danceable music with funny lyrics should check them out. I know I already look forward to their next gig!"

Then I heard Sweet Simbo saying to Master Ponso as he was getting a last pouch of pipeweed before leaving...

"I really enjoyed the Thorn and Roses concert this evening. Master Pipes and his Roses always put on a good show at the Green Dragon, and this concert in Oldfurlong was especially enjoyable. It was full of grand tunes, many of which were set to words and sung very delightfully, especially Hooh's song about the drunken hobbit!  A very fine evening indeed.

 I particular liked the lasses in the hats the best!"

When I asked MIss Gennetta Aleford if she would recommend folks coming to see Thorn & Roses....she answered...

"This month's Oldfurlong Amazing Koncert were given by Master Pipes and his grand lasses, the Roses. The usual small band was joined by several guests musicians which allowed fer much grander arrangements. They played a wide variety of songs and tunes which were all very much in keeping with the mainly Hobbit audience although a few well known taller folk were also there and Mister Zedrock of course. The performance were very professional and polished as you would expect from these seasoned players and they managed to keep everyone well entertained fer the whole evening with ease. Feet were sore and hearts cheery by the end of the concert as well as most folk being filled up with soup, pies and ale. The highlight fer me was to see Master Hooh sing the Drunken Hobbit song and I think others agreed with me as this got an even louder cheer that most. We were all sorry when the concert was over and if yer have never seen Thorn and Roses yer is missin out on a truly grand time. Highly recommended."

Speaking of Master Zedrock...who has seen many concerts all over Middle Earth...I heard him saying....

"Sounds amazing! And woo! Such lyrics! "