Rook Lane Chapel was really rocking on Saturday night, 7th May, as The Frukes (Frome Ukulele Club) sold out their ‘Spring Shindig’ in aid of Routes Café and The Frome Missing Link and raised £2,000 to be shared between the two charities.
The ‘House Full’ signs meant that there was a great atmosphere as The Frukes played some of their old favourites (Folsom Prison Blues, Ho Hey, Woolly Bully and Walking on Sunshine) as well as some new numbers – Under Pressure, Come Up and See (Make Me Smile) and Cecilia were definite crowd favourites. A montage of Human, Rocking’ All Over The World and Country Girl got everyone up and moving!
A new departure was a second stage where small group numbers were performed. This showed off some of the gifted vocalists in the club in a new light and allowed for some quieter and quirkier numbers to be performed.
With a strong rendition of Psycho Killer, some soulful harmonies on Stand By Me, and some unbelievable antics on Add Me, amongst many other gems, The Frukes showed a huge range of mood and talent.
With a firm backing in Frome, the Frukes concerts during Frome Festival are bound to be popular – don’t miss out.
