The Rector, the Rev Donna Quigley and compere Andy Sproule (left) pictured with some of the artists who presented a great mix of gospel and popular music at a ‘Spring Musical’ evening in Derryvolgie Parish church last Friday night (18th April). The Derryvolgie Singers are joined on stage by Alan Murphy (Annahilt) on steel guitar and Bangor singer/musician Des McVeigh. They are pictured singing a few country songs with keyboard player Graham Murphy (second from right) turning his musical talents to the 5-string banjo. Karen McIvor and James Hamilton pictured performing a few John Denver songs. Lisburn man David Major entertains the audience with some great songs, stories and jokes. Alan Murphy (Annahilt) on steel guitar pictured accompanying Bangor singer and musician Des McVeigh as he sings his Christian version of the popular song Fields of Athenry. Special guest 14-year-old Julia Clarke, from Belfast, was accompanied by her music teacher Catherine Hunter. Derryvolgie Parish Social and Outreach Committee who helped organise the ‘Spring Musical’ evening in Derryvolgie Parish church last Friday night (18th April). L to R: Dorothy Jackson, Margaret Perry, Valerie Scott, Helen Kane, Jean Parkinson and Lindsay Hamilton.
Members and visitors to Derryvolgie Parish church last Friday
evening (18th April) enjoyed a great evening of gospel and
popular music intermingled with an abundant supply of humorous
stories and jokes. The ‘Spring Musical’ evening was organised by
the parish’s social and outreach committee and the programme,
which was compered by local man Andy Sproule, featured David
Major (Lisburn), Alan Murphy (Annahilt), Des McVeigh (Bangor)
and the Parish’s own talented group, the Derryvolgie Singers led
by Graham Murphy on piano and James Hamilton on guitar. The
special guest was 14-year-old Julia Clarke from Belfast, who has
drawn comparisons to former Voice of an Angel star Charlotte
Church.
A delightful supper was served during the interval of the
fundraising concert and proceeds will be used to support the
maintenance and upkeep of the church property.
19/04/2008
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