On 7 March we welcomed Gareth Davies-Jones and his daughter Bronnie for a music workshop and gig. We had a hugely enjoyable afternoon of storytelling and music making that resulted in a new song that tells the story of Amott Road Baptist Church.
A good, creative group of people gathered in the afternoon with copies of our church history. We highlighted the key points that should be captured in the song and then split up into two groups to write a verse each covering a few decades of history.
Running alongside the workshop was an exhibition of pictures from the church’s 150 year story and copies of the history produced by Stuart Murray Williams.
To everyone’s surprise, within two hours we had a song with a good tune, punchy verses, and a singable chorus, a song we all performed in the evening and the following morning.
Then in the evening Gareth showcased songs from his forthcoming album that arose out of a pilgrimage along the St Cuthbert Way in the North East of England. And Bronnie regaled us with songs of strong women from her collection called Howay the Lasses. It was a great evening.
All the music from the gig is available at Gareth’s website, www.garethdavies-jones.com. His music is well worth checking out and we are sure he will return soon.
Music-making in progress