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Words for “The Ladies Song”

Usually masonic ladies nights bands are required to provide accompaniment for The Ladies Song. Our pianist would usually do this or it can be the full band if preferred.

These days it is usually performed by a member of the Lodge, the toastmaster or a “choir” of Lodge members seems to becoming increasingly popular.

We have played for several different version of the Masonic Ladies Song over the years and the words for the more popular ones (including several variations) are on our Masonic Ladies Song page.

Claridges – Pianist and Jazz Duo

Shame to hear the news that Gordon Ramsay will shortly be leaving Claridges. Have played for several very nice events over the years both with the jazz duo and as solo pianist in the private dining part of the restaurant. The Amaryllis Room was particularly classy although a very tight fit for us!

David Baddiel – New Show

Followed David Baddiel’s “work in progress” show last week. Very amusing look at fame but also managed to weave in a lots laughs on the darker side of it – particularly the power of newspapers to misrepresent people and situations without conscience. Will be great it this progresses to a full stand-up show.

Ladies Night Band

Our Masonic Ladies Nights season got off to a flying start with our appearance as the Ladies Night Band for New Century Lodge on Saturday. We had a bigger line up than the usual trio as had our regular sax man Paul as well to make it a 4 piece band.

What a great crowd – dancing and singing all night long.

This was one of the calmer moments!

Lady Rizo

Last couple of weeks have been playing after Lady Rizo’s amazing show. The new cabaret Diva hopefully destined to become a big name.

Great performer and creative use of lighting really effective. Whitney Houston “interpretation” very funny.

Show is definitely something a bit different.

Rich Hall’s Hoedown

Very much enjoyed playing after Rich Hall’s Hoedown show in February for a late night piano spot. Great show – He has an amazing ability to take random suggestions for the audience and weave them into highly amusing songs and the band just go with him.

One of the highlights for me was one of his guest girl singers performing what initially sounded like a cutesy country song but turned out to be rather more sinister but very funny (now know why some people are left handed!).

Four piece with female vocalist at Wotton House

Good night at Wotton House last Tuesday – first time at this stunning venue near Dorking. Unusual room with lots of ornate pillars.

Was bigger party band line-up with Gayle (excellent singer) – corporate AGM and more interested in singing along at the bar rather than dancing (fine with us!) gave us a change to put in a few new Jessie J and Adele numbers though.

Hello world!

Have now joined the “blogging community”.

Will be updating on what the band is up to and also anything interesting I come across when performing as pianist and keyboard player.