The indefatigable Martin Howard is doing more than most in keeping the flame of acoustic live music going in SE London, promoting the long running Acoustic Anarchy nights at waterintobeer in Brockley, helping with Deptford Folk at the Endeavour bar and in the latest move putting on a monthly night upstairs at the Shirkers Rest SE14. The New Cross Songwriters Circle, on the first Sunday of the month, aims to showcase people's own songs. I went along for the July session and caught the great Magic City Trio. Next one is on August 3rd with Chris, Lou and Leo (who are really good), Neil Gordon-Orr and Martin himself.
