The Whiskey Poets, Blackheath Library, Wolverhampton - review
Roger Ellory is a well-known English thriller writer based in Birmingham, but he is also the lead singer and guitar player with The Whiskey Poets, originally formed some three years ago.
Roger and his band played a gig at Blackheath Library on Saturday to an audience of more than 100, which was quite an amazing turnout, considering it was a damp, miserable evening in February.
The band played two great sets of approximately 45 minutes each consisting of mainly original material, with songs from their three full-length albums .
The audience were very friendly and appreciative of the music, something Roger commented on at the end of the show. The band were indeed given a truly warm Black Country welcome.
The organisers had thought of everything, with the audience having the opportunity to purchase a fish and chip supper which was served at the interval.
All in all it was a great night out, for the band and audience alike.
Well done to all concerned with this successful evening - and here’s to the next one.
By Stephen King
